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More","2023-04-30T10:55:19.000Z","2024-02-23T16:23:13.000Z","no-affiliation",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":193},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[195],{"id":196,"score":47,"body":197,"status":55,"article_id":186,"created_at":202,"updated_at":190,"published_at":203},"4FUY",{"image":198,"title":199,"content":200,"summary":15,"attachment":201,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380793428-xR1VYTb6.png","How circular design can change the world","\u003Ch3 id=\"\">All our stuff and how it is designed causes most greenhouse gas emissions—a circular economy can combat this\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy has emerged as a strong tool to combat global warming by preserving and extending the functional lifetime of materials. This is significant as 70% of the 59.1 billion tonnes of annual total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are tied to the lifetimes of materials: extraction, processing, use and disposal.\u003Csup id=\"\">1\u003C/sup> Essentially, as consumption continues to rise—fuelled by the extraction and use of finite resources—so will global GHG emissions. The social and environmental footprint of a product or service is determined by the decisions taken during the design phase.\u003Csup id=\"\">2\u003C/sup> So, to truly reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere and live within planetary boundaries, we must look at how we use, dispose of and, most importantly, design all of our stuff. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy mimics nature as a model of ‘living within our means’. Just as living beyond our economic means can be risky and lead to issues that can affect our daily lives, living beyond our planetary means is threatening the planet and how safely it can function. By designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems, a circular economy allows us to collectively reimagine and redesign our systems to ensure a safe and just space for us all. Designing products and services with circularity in mind is therefore paramount for the transition to a circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is why What Design Can Do (WDCD) teamed up with fellow Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy, and design research institution STBY, to challenge creatives from across the globe to design new circular innovations. The resulting WDCD and IKEA Foundation \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://makeitcircular.whatdesigncando.com/\">Make it Circular Challenge\u003C/a> is based on analysis conducted by Circle Economy and STBY, which outlines the criteria for winning projects aimed at envisioning and building a more circular society. By enlisting a holistic approach, the competition aims to provoke a circular transition that is not just good for the planet, but good for people.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The circular transition will not be socially just or ethical by default\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular economy strategies will not support social justice and equality by default. With the circular economy’s traditional focus on economic and environmental impacts—such as resource depletion, resource efficiency, innovation rates and air pollution—the link between circular economy and wider social and ethical issues are still considered weak, and blindspots should be addressed.\u003Csup id=\"\">3\u003C/sup> The circular economy is also often linked to green growth, a model which still supports infinite economic growth—albeit grounded in more sustainable practices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The current global second-hand trade is an illustrative example of how the current circular economy transition, especially in higher-income nations, does not always deliver on a strong social foundation. Reuse and recycling efforts in high-income countries largely undermine the quality of jobs in lower-income countries, as well as their own capacity to become more circular—a phenomenon increasingly referred to as ‘waste colonialism’.\u003Csup id=\"\">4\u003C/sup> Circle Economy research has identified that circular business models can fall short on true pricing or be overly dependent on technology and data, thereby making circular products or businesses unequally accessible to all. Circular businesses can also mirror linear companies with their male-dominated leadership, non-inclusive processes, gender pay gaps and eurocentric knowledge bases.\u003Csup id=\"\">5\u003C/sup>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"We can’t continue along the path the linear economy has forged\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/63b6b2287cca692c0ec9e9d5_JHnmNlHjdpQmfopRIQ38oKkBOn122XT6wkLjio5VJOxzOFY8bWPIITz-beSOFAroM3ZN_gOsPRHkrtHMpz2ilz6Y2dybsmXoBpAaYNgP-1tzWV-X0q_BNjVLORpkpHX87rge3f1ZMZhJYIHs79ugI5qlm1cSOl3GuJp28EaDZI6ZR8sa8UnAPIvk08tohw.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">We can’t continue along the path the linear economy has forged, framing our relationship with the world solely through production and profit—even if the initiatives are based on circular strategies. Photo credit: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://climatevisuals.org/asset/3689/\">Abir Abdullah / Climate Visuals Countdown\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Working towards an ethical and holistic circular economy \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy can be a holistic concept. Besides its positive environmental impacts on material use, GHG emissions, and air, water and soil pollution, it can also help shape a more just, equitable world. If implemented in an integrated and thoughtful manner, it can bring more equal access to resources, equity within and between countries and a range of decent jobs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now, practitioners are crucially exploring this more holistic approach: a circular economy with social and ethical concerns. Doughnut economics, for example, aims to transform traditional capitalistic economics with a roadmap that utilises many circular strategies to satisfy all human needs within the means of the planet. The circular economy has also been found to support the implementation of many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as SDG1: no poverty and SDG5: gender equality—proving that when implemented holistically, it can bring benefits beyond the environmental and economical. Holistic circularity is closely linked to the concept of a just transition. This means boosting the social and economic opportunities of climate mitigation by carefully managing and minimising any challenges, especially through effective social dialogue among all groups impacted, with respect for fundamental labour principles and rights.\u003Csup id=\"\">6\u003C/sup>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy therefore benefits from considering legal systems, culture, quality of life, impact beyond borders, values and behavioural norms, and governance and political considerations. In this way, a fully circular approach should also embed holistic systems thinking: addressing growing inequalities, actively integrating social justice into its work, and leaving no one behind.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">How to get there\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular design must seek to satisfy the needs and wants of the global population within planetary boundaries by utilising key, circular strategies. But it must also go further by embedding a social dimension in the process—as described above. Without this, we risk an economy that is circular, but repeats many mistakes of the current linear economy and perpetuates inequalities within and between countries—hardly a systems transformation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">WDCD is an international organisation that seeks to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, fair and just society using the power of design. Based in Amsterdam, with hubs in São Paulo, Mexico City, Delhi, Nairobi and Tokyo, WDCD started in 2011 and is initiated, curated and organised by creatives. Since 2015, WDCD has challenged the international creative community to tackle the world’s most pressing issues. Each \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.whatdesigncando.com/our-challenges/\">Challenge\u003C/a> provides creatives with the connections, resources, skills and funding needed to pilot, test and scale new innovations. WDCD has reached 126 countries with its Challenge programme. From 2017-2019 alone, the 33 winning projects attracted around ten million euros in funding and led to the creation of 96 full-time jobs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Last January, WDCD embarked on a six-month journey to build the next big Challenge: how to embed circular economy principles in design? To do that, they partnered with STBY and Circle Economy. Together, they co-created robust and inclusive foundational research to better understand current challenges and solutions, looking at different perspectives from around the world. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy provided expertise and insight on the circular economy concept—including the societal changes needed to accelerate it—to build the local and global design briefs. Circle Economy drew inspiration from its dedicated programmes for cities, finance, textiles, jobs and skills, and the built environment, and its delivered projects in many sectors such as: agriculture, automotive and packaging. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1440px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1440px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/63b6b2281d6bf64362ba05d6_9E3ppZJHP6r_NOG-W8oGvsMQu_cGUesnnJARqib5aYWitNVvc8zQ8xq3OBmq0yOjZODzSDrG2SR_sCO68WSECLnTMozJWl-ZSEvPG1A2fOa2ASZdrYIQE_jpWhfs0s3H6qFcTVjZyMDChPN729l4obi9I6E844QifrIqOFkD-aUtX66APZybUMHtLwZf9Q.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Circular Design Jam, a co-creative workshop reimagining products and services, organised during the WDCD Live Amsterdam in October 2022. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.whatdesigncando.com/\">WDCD\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy led in-depth analysis of the environmental and social footprints, barriers and circular opportunities across several of the most impactful value chains. Expert interviews were conducted with local and global stakeholders to inform and validate the findings. These findings were then translated into criteria and considerations for circular design and for building a ‘circular society’—a society that is not only regenerative and restorative by design, but also socially just and ethical. Case studies of existing initiatives that consider both the environmental and social dimensions were added to the design brief to spark designers’ inspiration. For example, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.miniwiz.com/solution_detail.php?id=54\">MINIWIZ\u003C/a> redefines the construction of hospital wards with innovative modular systems and sustainable materials to fulfil the demand from pandemic outbreaks.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"MAKE IT CIRCULAR\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/63b6b228d18bc210dcdcd38a_O88lxQdL34qx8gYXHyE1cpKGFEmBwNArZLy0oA5a9xjnKX2wbU45RsOuhPipng0mZBYif1SGOthFDkCajW54X9-e37rSca09hQu4lrf68Uyb-w36iQ4On9kw1V_ZEIbix0HbzqkC7Yi3r3SGpxg9jG6B2UbPNDa-W9y66WwD9JNw0nPHR_uS5mh4jbEnSQ.gif\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://makeitcircular.whatdesigncando.com/\">Make it Circular Challenge\u003C/a> calls on designers, creatives and startups from all over the world to envision and build a circular society. Until the 31st of January, you are invited to submit imaginative ideas that radically rethink the status quo across five areas in which design can make a big difference:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">WHAT WE EAT |\u003C/strong> covers the ways we grow, distribute, shop for, consume and discard food. So much could be gained by rethinking farming practices, redesigning the modern diet, or creating initiatives that encourage food sharing within communities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">WHAT WE WEAR |\u003C/strong> is about the clothes we put on our bodies and the textiles from which they are made. What if we could change the way we value these materials and make it easier for sustainable alternatives to be produced, used and reused? And how could doing so also address the social inequality that is rampant in the fashion industry?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">WHAT WE BUY |\u003C/strong> refers to the countless consumer goods we use every day, from furniture to toys, home cleaning products and electronics. Here it’s also essential that we address why we buy in the first place. Could design help to repair people’s relationship with things?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">HOW WE PACKAGE | \u003C/strong>asks you to rethink the flawed world of packaging. Because there are better ways to protect products using materials that are truly ethical and sustainable. Here we can think about innovating new materials, but also about making disposable things less desirable, and working with policymakers to enact change from the top.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">HOW WE BUILD | \u003C/strong>reimagines the built environment and looks at how we construct the places where we live, work and play. This includes making circular decisions in new buildings for the growing population but also exploring ways to adapt existing structures and save precious resources.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Footnotes:\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">\u003Csup id=\"\">1\u003C/sup>Circle Economy. (2021). Circularity Gap Report 2021. Retrieved from: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">\u003Csup id=\"\">2\u003C/sup>European Commission. (2014). Ecodesign your future - how ecodesign can help the environment by making products smarter. Retrieved from: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/4d42d597-4f92-4498-8e1d-857cc157e6db\">\u003Cem id=\"\">European Union website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">\u003Csup id=\"\">3\u003C/sup>Kirchherr et al. (2017). Conceptualizing the circular economy: an analysis of 114 definitions. Retrieved from: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344917302835?via%3Dihub\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Elsevier website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">\u003Csup id=\"\">4\u003C/sup>Circle Economy. (2022). Thinking beyond borders to achieve social justice in a global circular economy. Actions for governments and multilateral bodies. Retrieved from: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">\u003Csup id=\"\">5\u003C/sup>Circle Economy (2020). Avoiding blindspots: promoting circular and fair business models. Retrieved from: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/avoiding-blindspots-promoting-circular-and-fair-business-models\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">\u003Csup id=\"\">6\u003C/sup>Circle Economy. (2022). Thinking beyond borders to achieve social justice in a global circular economy. Actions for governments and multilateral bodies. Retrieved from: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy website\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‍\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2026-04-28T12:52:22.993Z","2024-02-23T16:35:19.000Z",[],{"id":206,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":207,"updated_at":208,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":209,"contents":211,"contributors":220,"image":6},"aC3q","2026-02-10T10:35:22.000Z","2026-02-11T11:15:03.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":210},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[212],{"id":213,"score":47,"body":214,"status":55,"article_id":206,"created_at":202,"updated_at":208,"published_at":208},"LiMg",{"image":215,"title":216,"content":217,"summary":218,"attachment":219,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380794724-Byd99nrK.jpeg","How Munich built the largest circular start-up ecosystem in Europe","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Every ambitious city now has a start-up hub. While some focus on climate tech, AI, or agricultural innovation, Munich, Germany, has set its sights on building Europe’s largest circular start-up ecosystem. Just a few years after its establishment, it already holds the title of Germany’s largest circular hub—an achievement driven in part by the Circularity Gap Report Munich.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circular-republic.org/\">CIRCULAR REPUBLIC\u003C/a> was founded in 2023 with an audacious goal: to build Europe’s largest innovation hub for the circular economy. While Munich already boasted one of Europe’s strongest innovation and startup ecosystems, the circular economy lacked public recognition and an evidence base at the city level.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘To set a milestone early on, we asked ourselves: what can we do that really puts Munich on the circular economy map?’, says Matthias Ballweg, co-founder of CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, ‘And that’s how we came up with the idea: why don't we do a city-level \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em>? We were all circular economy enthusiasts and practitioners, so we obviously knew about the \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em>’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>True to their innovative spirit, the founders of CIRCULAR REPUBLIC were undeterred by the fact that the \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report(CGR)\u003C/em> had never been conducted for a city. On the contrary, blazing the trail for other cities only strengthened the statement they sought to make. In addition, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC approached the City of Munich with an offer to collaborate on the report. The city agreed, and the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/munich\">\u003Cem>CGR Munich\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> \u003C/em>was born.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Making a splash \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The launch of the \u003Cem>CGR Munich\u003C/em> in November 2023 gave CIRCULAR REPUBLIC the publicity it needed. The report was the key topic of the first Circular Republic Festival, which has since become a bi-annual event. According to Matthias Ballweg, headline indicators presented in the report made it easier to convince policymakers, entrepreneurs, and the wider public of the importance of circularity. ‘The \u003Cem>CGR Munich\u003C/em> revealed that our material footprint of 32 tonnes per inhabitant was significantly higher than the German and European averages’, he recalls. ‘This number opens eyes. And once eyes are open, doors open. Then you can start talking about action’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report not only lent credibility to CIRCULAR REPUBLIC as a new organisation, but also identified priority sectors for the circular transition and established a baseline for measuring progress. Combined with the involvement of the city government and local businesses, this set Munich’s circular start-up hub up for success.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, the Munich city government immediately embarked on developing the city’s first circular economy strategy following the report’s launch. Circle Economy was invited to contribute its research to the new policy document, which was published in December 2025. The \u003Ca href=\"https://stadt.muenchen.de/dam/jcr:e11d1ae8-a8f7-488c-801b-32cd1799437d/Muenchner%20Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie%20A%20MKWS%20Strategiebericht%20.pdf\">strategy\u003C/a> sets ambitious goals based on key indicators from the \u003Cem>CGR Munich\u003C/em>, such as a 30% reduction in material use by 2035, with a further target of 50% by 2045, as well as doubling the use of secondary materials (Circularity Metric) by 2035.  \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Over 100 circular start-ups \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Munich’s circular economy startup ecosystem has grown rapidly since the CGR launch. According to Matthias Ballweg, the number of circular economy startups in the city has roughly doubled over the past three years. It now includes 100 start-ups, working on everything from Product-as-a-Service to secondary materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of CIRCULAR REPUBLIC’s recent successes is a multi-stakeholder alliance that managed to recover 80% of the lithium from electric car batteries. As the EV industry grows, so does demand for lithium, a critical raw material. By demonstrating that most of this lithium can be extracted from old batteries and reused, CIRCULAR REPUBLIC and its partners helped address one of the industry’s biggest challenges.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another start-up highlight from Munich is \u003Ca href=\"https://en.delicious-data.com/baecker\">Delicious Data\u003C/a>, which develops an AI algorithm for bakeries and other food companies, enabling them to forecast demand, produce more efficiently and thus reduce waste and cut costs. And the customers get fresher buns and pretzels—a win-win. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These examples demonstrate that circularity is not only beneficial for the environment. For the City of Munich, it has expanded an already thriving innovation ecosystem and attracted top talent. For the companies that benefited from the solutions they developed, it reduced costs and addressed supply bottlenecks. And for everyone living in Munich, it delivered broader economic and social benefits, from climate resilience to new jobs and green spaces. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>","Every ambitious city now has a start-up hub. While some focus on climate tech, AI, or agricultural innovation, Munich, Germany, has set its sights on building Europe’s largest circular start-up ecosystem. Just a few years after its establishment, it already holds the title of Germany’s largest circular hub—an achievement driven in part by the Circularity Gap Report Munich.",[],[],{"id":222,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":223,"updated_at":224,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":226,"contents":228,"contributors":237,"image":6},"cLAM","2023-04-26T12:59:34.000Z","2026-05-07T09:50:42.845Z",3,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":227},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[229],{"id":230,"score":47,"body":231,"status":55,"article_id":222,"created_at":202,"updated_at":236,"published_at":203},"vwv6",{"image":232,"title":233,"content":234,"summary":15,"attachment":235,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380743048-_CqUcp-I.jpg","Nine examples of the circular economy in action","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was also published by the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/9-examples-circular-economy-accelerating-transition\">World Economic Forum\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> \u003Cem id=\"\">2023\u003C/em> reveals that the global economy is only 7.2% circular.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">By implementing 16 circular solutions, the global economy can reduce material extraction by one-third, thereby reversing the overshoot of five planetary boundaries and limiting global warming to within 2-degrees, finds the\u003Cem id=\"\"> Report.\u003C/em>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">These nine circular initiatives from across the globe show that the circular transition is underway—bringing the circular solutions of the \u003Cem id=\"\">Report \u003C/em>to life.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">How can we transition to a \u003Cem id=\"\">global\u003C/em> circular economy?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">Today, circularity has fallen from 9.1% to a meagre 7.2%. This means that of the more than 100 billion tonnes of materials extracted from the planet annually, only 7.2% are cycled back into the global economy. To reverse the overshoot of planetary boundaries and limit global warming to a 2-degree increase, we need a holistic shift toward circularity. Yet change won’t look the same around the world: some countries need to radically reduce their material footprint, while others need to stabilise or even grow it. So, how can we shape a transition that’s suited to all? \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003C/em> considers these nuances and highlights circular solutions across three different country groups: Build, Grow and Shift. Low-income (Build) countries house 46% of the world’s population but have low material consumption and struggle to meet basic societal needs. Meanwhile, middle-income (Grow) countries are rapidly industrialising and have a growing middle class—consuming 51% of materials. Finally, the world’s highest-income (Shift) countries deliver high living standards but consume 31% of the world’s materials. The \u003Cem id=\"\">Report\u003C/em> shows how circular solutions can reduce material extraction and use by one-third—but to translate theory into action, we need real-world examples of how these solutions can adapt to local contexts. \u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Build\u003C/strong>ing economies that foster wellbeing with smart material growth\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">Build countries live within planetary boundaries but still need to build an economic system that satisfies their people’s basic needs. The following initiatives showcase how circularity can be implemented to build up infrastructure while improving standards of living by working \u003Cem id=\"\">with,\u003C/em> not \u003Cem id=\"\">against\u003C/em> nature.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">ColdHubs: solar-powered, cooling-as-a-service solution\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">Nigeria-based ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.coldhubs.com/\">ColdHubs\u003C/a>’—a post-harvest, solar-powered, cooling-as-a-service solution—makes food waste a thing of the past and lowers emissions in the process. Established in 2015 by entrepreneur Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, ColdHubs are square-metre storage units that preserve fresh food for up to 21 days. In 2020, ColdHubs’ 54 units saved more than 42,000 tonnes of food from going to waste—equivalent to over 1 million kilograms of CO2.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1500px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1500px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of ColdHubs\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/642d3272f8fa7ed84ab2e34b_eoQNkq7gxaxphBd_4VRNNzFhsd70YVDlN7df4-FWEJpL8wSKEvvN3GnR39VvjYf2dAhKbkZKaT2mFIhJmkdpN1WgN8Loz7c2d_Af-cIqQexDMB-Fy_DTV__nSqpGUHDIoXsS2SRxfrEUkRcXqW33Axs.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo courtesy of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.coldhubs.com/\">ColdHubs\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\" start=\"2\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Bangladesh’s award-winning hospital\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">A remote Bangladeshi hospital, labelled the ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/awards/riba-international-awards\">World’s Best New Building\u003C/a>’, is making waves. Situated in Shyamnagar village, Friendship Hospital was built using local, sustainable materials and local craftsmen, with equal access to healthcare for vulnerable populations front of mind. The architects purposefully adapted to the surrounding riverine landscape by creating a canal that cuts across the hospital’s premises, providing natural cooling and separating inpatients from outpatients. Two water tanks at either end of the canal also hold rainwater harvested on-site. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:700px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"700px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Photo by Asif Salman, courtesy of URBANA\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/642d327258e586db4907de6b_7ac0w_paeD1gxI-50O-apt113a2FdsTOs01ahlJ-PW7tiKGQhaNTvcclNna2oya9fXr2trbapYdw4PP1-CgD8_YaiE3fRsFuhrFj8VuA1AFqF9igh_yyclb0_Zbn0wIZ8KoOE2euj9IxauVCmCK1t-k.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.asifsalman.com/\">Asif Salman\u003C/a>, courtesy of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://kashefchowdhury-urbana.com/\">URBANA\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\" start=\"3\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Electrifying Kathmandu’s cabs\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">Kathmandu’s air quality is hugely polluted due to poorly maintained, congested roads and lacking transport management. To combat this problem, Safa Tempo, a battery-powered three-wheel public transport vehicle, was introduced in Kathmandu in the mid-1990s—and by the 2000s, more than 600 of these electric vehicles occupied urban streets. Charger manufacturing, battery charging stations and operations created around \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-26/why-nepal-once-led-the-world-in-electric-buses\">750 jobs\u003C/a>, while 600 jobs opened up for drivers.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1333px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1333px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/642d32720e8c4a58d9e992df_vQK2IVciYlKescTnwsWCdz44mGAQqHm2CB3VTPoUP530lhYpPkPA2G2XEDwp-BnrRoLZJ_snajWXd5ieedGnjyeh2kQD21SG2r6h5b5B9qyvBiRpErtT_Wa6dZuCxU5t1IiJtwkeUd8ph3aGHu974hs.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@raimondklavins\">Raimond Klavins\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/59Al83Zjtf8\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Grow\u003C/strong>ing material-efficient economies that serve society \u003Cem id=\"\">and\u003C/em> the planet\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Largely middle-income, Grow countries are industrialising rapidly and building infrastructure to lift their populations out of poverty. These circular initiatives prove that it is possible to grow industries within the safe limits of our planet while also boosting local and indigenous populations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Shenzhen’s shift to electric mobility \u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">Road transport contributed 86.8% of China’s overall carbon emissions in 2019 and the Chinese transport sector as a whole contributed 11% to all global carbon emissions. In 2017, Shenzhen was the world’s first city to electrify all buses to cut emissions, reduce noise pollution and improve air quality. The result? An estimated annual decline of around 4.316 million tonnes of particulate pollution.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:871px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"871px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Photo by Enxyclo Studio on Unsplash\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/642d327292466cc9c3210257_Grkgicpe3rGKI4Gbm82zcMLMqsrtyY6NL9BN9oyFJjlHHyRMZ-bLQU_VHEL3FJqkNKsSmeJwtiHjBr4mZ45LMI91vP4UAemyxGizfTirYp8EPiXvzOSaLz6BOhvxPipAOhOWV4vdL1bQ6KcTjBtLWas.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@enxyclo\">Enxyclo Studio\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/RQ_RywKzCE8\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\" start=\"2\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Thai start-up fills in the gaps for plant-based diets\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">The production of animal foods—from eggs and dairy to meat—has tripled over the last 50 years, putting immense pressure on several planetary boundaries. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://globalbugs.asia/\">Global Bugs\u003C/a> provides a solution with the help of an alternative protein made from crickets. Yes…crickets! Cricket powder’s production is more cost-effective and less carbon-intensive than cattle—and it boasts higher nutritional value. Regarded as a superfood, crickets provide a rich source of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and protein that increase the nutritional value of food, beverages, dietary supplements and pet food.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1000px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1000px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Photo courtesy of Global Bugs\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64494450307da14b3d586855_global%20bugs.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo courtesy of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://globalbugs.asia/why-cricket-powder/\">Global Bugs\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\" start=\"3\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Brazilian cosmetics brand flips the script on deforestation\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">Brazil contributes to 33.12% of all tropical deforestation, mainly due to industrial livestock production. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.naturaeco.com/\">Natura\u003C/a> wants to change this narrative. The organisation produces cosmetics with ingredients sourced from the Amazon rainforest. However, Natura boasts an untraditional business model: it follows the ‘standing forest’ philosophy, which advocates that a tree has much more value standing up than being chopped down. This philosophy has preserved nearly 2 million hectares of rainforest while funneling Natura’s profits into local communities.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:870px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"870px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/642d3272bbb9a900170104d6_7_mmPvfY4b0yvfs4ruhH9YXXaoShZwgEMpIMg0SiB5gTlE1B9fANhifuWFu2MH8CbQiVTXgnHHqLnweCEjjNKGD1ersbaduew6Tz0g5qLRZfm7McccUG_D5jWAXVekc3jJe_GuTVwVnkEF6TT7g0GB8.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@matcfelipe\">Mateus Campos Felipe\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/_fzl2PQH6kw\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Shift\u003C/strong>ing economies away from overconsumption and waste\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Higher-income Shift countries are heavy consumers and have a way to go in rethinking their business-as-usual. The onus is on Shift countries to cut their material use and pollution and take responsibility for their own waste. For Shift countries, circular opportunities abound. The question remains, however: how fast can they scale the transition? \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Techy bins to solve South Korea’s food waste problem\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">Waste piling up on South Korean streets spurred public protests and a ban was imposed in 2005 on food landfilling. Today, Seoul plans to use food waste for urban farming initiatives. The city has installed \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.huffpost.com/entry/food-waste-south-korea-seoul_n_5ca48bf7e4b0ed0d780edc54\">6,000 bins\u003C/a> with instruments such as scales and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to weigh food waste as it is deposited and charge residents accordingly. City officials say that RFID machines have helped reduce food landfilling in Seoul by nearly 47,000 tonnes in six years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">How the Netherlands became the global bicycle capital \u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the 1970s, the Netherlands witnessed mass protests in response to increasing traffic fatalities and the demolition of historic areas to make way for motorways. With an ongoing energy crisis, this created a perfect storm—prompting the government to prioritise safe and clean mobility. With the construction of 20,000 kilometres of bike lanes, cycling became the new norm. Now, more than a quarter of all trips in the Netherlands are made by bike—and with 17 million inhabitants, the country is home to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://english.kimnet.nl/publications/publications/2018/04/06/cycling-facts\">23 million bicycles\u003C/a>! \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:870px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"870px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Photo by Tim Wilson on Unsplash\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/642d32720e8c4a6c65e992e0_hl3MsE2_dv1TbTiFnsE5bU5xEX_xyHmDOhmRcIVRd6zTJdSGfw0DWSkXjKg7dRnfEslAT-6mZbmE3rMnIAtwvcKQ8c67-0Num6pGAMdABnzd_G7qKTY9EStLCQ5zEe40JHuUp827jvxo7EgkFTRUmzM.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@timwilson7\">Tim Wilson\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/27dp_Sw7mMs\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\" start=\"4\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">France’s repairability rating to extend product lifetimes\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">In a concerted effort to combat \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/france-confronts-planned-obsolescence-with-repairability-rating/\">planned obsolescence\u003C/a>, France was the first European country to introduce a repair rating for products including smartphones, televisions, laptop computers and lawnmowers. The index, which has to be displayed near products in stores and online, will eventually cover more items and will also rate durability.  Following in France’s footsteps are the US Right to Repair Bill and the EU Sustainable Products Initiative.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">​​\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:889px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"889px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Ratings\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/642d3272c50fc4ab12756b0e_4EXnYmpBLBUSEhJ7iDI83mwNC4M5XBOqBcUhHMmKXIJPjutQ_IOa3Io7V1Lhhrx2nJ_IBWwMxciPHMcPSfRyvq_gUe47N7yUSVTxGwehdrFA1_KXj8FrzZ_Fpeq4Z_PWvg9foi5FXPpxJtsaXx7y45I.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch5 id=\"\">Download the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 202\u003C/em>3\u003C/a> or visit our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/nations\">Knowledge Hub\u003C/a>, an open-access repository of circular case studies, to learn more about global circular initiatives.\u003C/h5>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:19:41.000Z",[],{"id":239,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":240,"updated_at":241,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":242,"contents":244,"contributors":253,"image":6},"Ng6n","2024-09-20T11:56:17.000Z","2024-09-26T07:24:07.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":243},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[245],{"id":246,"score":47,"body":247,"status":55,"article_id":239,"created_at":202,"updated_at":241,"published_at":252},"hEvA",{"image":248,"title":249,"content":250,"summary":15,"attachment":251,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380811141-lhM4CK3H.jpg","It's time to get specific on how circular economy strategies can service just transitions","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was first published by Renewable Matter\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cem>Photo by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@tanusree_1710?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem>Tanusree Mitra\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> on \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/a-couple-of-people-in-a-warehouse-G2P85397im8?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem>Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>‍\u003Cbr>As climate change’s impact on people becomes increasingly clear, calls for a ‘just transition’ are growing—but what issues this seemingly self-explanatory term sets out to tackle varies widely due to differences in the social and ecological challenges faced by governments and social partners embracing it. Originally coined by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://climatejusticealliance.org/just-transition/\">labour unions and environmentalists\u003C/a> and largely applied to workers in the context of the energy transition, and later formalised in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ilo.org/media/435091/download\">guidelines\u003C/a> from the International Labour Organization (ILO), the meaning of ‘just transition’ has broadened in recent years to include those most affected by—but least responsible for—the climate crisis, including women, communities of colour, and Indigenous people. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">New York Climate Week—kicking off today—centres on the energy transition, highlighting that it must be carried out with urgency while foreseeing and tackling the new challenges that arise.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">But as the energy transition picks up speed—and with it demand for materials to drive it—we must be clear on how circular economy strategies can be used to create a balanced, coordinated and just transition.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Just transitions around the world\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Increased attention for the just transition is certainly a positive development: it provides an opportunity for us all to begin to fully comprehend and address contextual and structural constraints that stand in the way of sustainable development. But it also comes with challenges—ensuring that ‘just’ solutions are not just talked about but actually realised through proactive social dialogue and the development of locally-relevant measures.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Europe’s just transition is strongly linked to supporting workers transitioning out of carbon-intensive industries—those working in coal-powered energy, for example—and the concept of ‘social fairness’, while Latin America’s just transition calls for profound systemic change for and by people and nature. In Latin America, it’s often used to advocate for the rights of historically affected communities fighting \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://25176774.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/25176774/GLOSSARY-FOR-CLIMATE-JUSTICE.pdf\">economic dispossession and environmental degradation \u003C/a>from different national and international projects. Such as the I\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sei.org/features/wind-energu-wayuu-la-guajira/\">ndigenous communities negotiating the distribution of benefit-sharing\u003C/a> from wind energy projects in Colombia. In some African countries, the just transition is now aimed at reducing inequalities between countries in the Global North and South by ensuring reparations for the negative social and environmental impacts of export-led industries: such as for the \u003Cem id=\"\">Kayayei,\u003C/em> translated as \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://atmos.earth/kantamanto-market-ghana-clothing-waste-women/\">‘she who carries the burden’\u003C/a>, referring to ‘head porters’ in Ghana’s secondhand clothing markets that transport heavy bales of textiles—largely imported from the EU—on their heads. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The circular economy is a means—social and ecological justice is the end\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in Brussels in April was \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sitra.fi/en/publications/wcef2024-summary-report/#results-from-wcef2024\">awash with calls for a just transition\u003C/a>, signalling the global circular economy community’s readiness to change the conversation.  With the next WCEF set to take place in Brazil in 2025, leading up to what is being coined \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iddri.org/en/publications-and-events/blog-post/g20-cop30-pathway-climate-ambition-and-just-transition\">the ‘just transition COP\u003C/a>’, now’s the time to get clear on what the circular economy means for just transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy’s link to climate justice can be seen as implicit, given its core aim of providing sustainable access to resources and regenerating living systems. Unfortunately, how this plays out in industrial policy and economics—where circularity has largely taken hold—has often left its justice-related elements lagging behind. In \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/decent-work-in-the-circular-economy\">our 2023 report\u003C/a>—a collaboration between Circle Economy, the ILO, and the World Bank— we found that out of more than 30,000 academic reports published on the circular economy between 1995 and 2022, only 1.4% focused on its social impact. When looking at circular economy roadmaps and strategies that are emerging around the world, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unido.org/news/1st-study-national-circular-economy-roadmaps-unido-and-chatham-house\">Chatham House and UNIDO\u003C/a> recently found that policy areas vital for an inclusive transition—like workers’ rights, consumer rights, trade policy and international governance—were rarely included. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://bankwatch.org/project/just-transition\">Bankwatch\u003C/a> has echoed similar findings related to financing in the EU, with circular economy projects receiving little or no attention in 28 Territorial Just Transition Plans reviewed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The lack of explicit social measures within circular economy research, funding and policy is a barrier to progress. For circular economy strategies to truly and effectively bring about the systemic transformation it is pegged to, we need evidence of how they can be used as a means to tackle both environmental impacts and entrenched socioeconomic inequalities. This is something we encountered early on in the development of our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/a>: city stakeholders made it clear they needed to know what a ‘circular city’ would mean for their residents—and these residents’ jobs—before they could get serious about scaling the approach. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In essence? The circular economy will not contribute to just transitions by default—we must make sure it does so. By getting explicit about what the circular economy offers a just transition in different countries, industries and communities and by identifying which measures are needed to make sure circular strategies are ‘just’ by design. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This could imply a simple shift in thinking for circular economy practitioners: instead of exploring what is needed for a just transition to the circular economy—where a ‘circularity’ is the end goal—we can consider how circular initiatives can help bring about a broader just transition: towards a system that operates within our planet's safe limits that leaves no one behind. With this framing, the circular economy can be seen as a tool for sustainable development: one that can be leveraged widely to achieve sustainable development goals, provide sustainable livelihoods in countries adapting to new policies and the emergence of new green industries and technologies, or help \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.un.org/en/land-natural-resources-conflict/\">build resilience to climate change and conflict\u003C/a>, for example. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Circular economy strategies are already serving just transitions\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular economy strategies are already presenting \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/660e6ab397d018af5707c94a_20240325%20-%20CGR%202024%20-%20Policy%20briefs%20-%20Finance%20(1).pdf\">opportunities for local and national stakeholders looking to boost social and economic development \u003C/a>in ways that also tackle environmental issues. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Italy’s 2018 \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://just2ce.eu/case-studies/ex-ilva-taranto/\">Taranto Plan\u003C/a>, for example, details the city’s shift from a linear, steel manufacturing-based economy to a restorative and regenerative circular economy. The plan emphasised the need for concerted solutions for economic and social transformation, with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/whats-new/newsroom/20-12-2022-eu-cohesion-policy-eur1-billion-for-a-just-climate-transition-in-italy_en\">just transition funds being used to retrain 4,300 workers\u003C/a> for green jobs in the clean energy transition and circular business models amongst SMEs, enabled by the EU’s Just Transition Fund. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Chile’s industry association, ChileAlimentos, has been working with the processed food sector in two main areas to revalorise \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.espaciofoodservice.cl/en/los-productos-organicos-representan-un-impulso-para-las-exportaciones-chilenas-de-alimentos/\">organic waste \u003C/a>while providing accreditation schemes for both formal and informal organic waste workers. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.centroevaluacionchilealimentos.cl/quienesomos\">ChileAlimentos’ Labour Skills Assessment Center\u003C/a> has provided sector-specific certifications since 2006, with recent offerings including certifications in organic waste valorisation and optimisation. The Centre recognises workers' skills and abilities regardless of how they were acquired—including skills learned informally—and provides certification, following the National System for Certification of Labour Skills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy has a lot of potential to create alternative livelihoods in regions that have experienced industrial decline, drive local revitalisation and valorise skills and knowledge held in informal economies. This can help to ensure that changes made at the industry, city or national level lead to widely shared economic benefits and minimise environmental impacts. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Putting the circular economy at the heart of sustainable development\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">As demand for materials to drive the energy transition grows, circularity is a much-needed tool for ensuring a balanced, coordinated and just transition. This is thrown into sharper focus when put in the context of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.un.org/en/land-natural-resources-conflict/\">the words of the former UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon\u003C/a>: ‘the challenges associated with preventing, managing and resolving natural resource-induced conflicts may well come to define global peace and security in the 21st century.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The setting of WCEF and COP in Latin America in 2025 means the rights of workers must and will be centre stage. The challenge we pose to ourselves and other circular economy advocates in the run-up to and aftermath of these milestone events: Make climate justice an explicit aim of your initiatives. In the process, help develop, capture and share examples of the circular economy’s social benefits, as well as the challenges that need to be addressed to unlock them. Use this evidence to, in turn, inform measures that support a just transition, from the inclusion of social conditionalities in national circular economy roadmaps and international trade agreements to educational reform and strengthened social protection for workers in circular sectors. This will be fundamental to the circular economy’s adoption on the broader global stage—as a tool for just transition towards a system that operates within our planet's safe limits and that leaves no one behind.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Learn more about the Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Learn more about how we are promoting better evidence of decent work in the circular economy through our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative/initiatives\">Jobs in the circular economy initiative\u003C/a> with the International Labour Organization and the Solutions for Youth Employment Programme at the World Bank Group \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Interested in understanding the socioeconomic impact of circular economy policies? Get in touch with the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/a>. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Feeling curious? Explore our flagship digital map of circular jobs around the world: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circular-jobs.world/\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-09-26T07:24:14.000Z",[],{"id":255,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":256,"updated_at":257,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":258,"contents":260,"contributors":268,"image":6},"6EJT","2023-04-30T11:34:02.000Z","2024-02-23T16:26:30.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":259},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[261],{"id":262,"score":47,"body":263,"status":55,"article_id":255,"created_at":202,"updated_at":257,"published_at":203},"hSZk",{"image":264,"title":265,"content":266,"summary":15,"attachment":267,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380817732-Bg_04HPW.jpg","Lessons from North America: How Toronto is going circular","\u003Cp id=\"\">The transition to a circular economy is a global opportunity that can be leveraged by economies across the planet. The potential of countries like Canada to drive a global move to more circular and regenerative economies is clear, given its economic clout, investment capacity, abundance of natural resources and a desire to significantly reduce its environmental footprint. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to the World Bank's What a Waste global \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://datatopics.worldbank.org/what-a-waste/\">database\u003C/a>, Canada is the highest per capita \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.investopedia.com/articles/markets-economy/090716/5-countries-produce-most-waste.asp\">producer of material waste\u003C/a> and is the seventh highest per capita \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.worldometers.info/co2-emissions/co2-emissions-per-capita/\">emitter of greenhouse gases\u003C/a>. However, waste reduction, enhanced recycling, sustainable consumption and production and more recently circular economy strategies have been part of federal, provincial and municipal efforts and policies for decades. There is momentum and opportunity across Canada to accelerate efforts to decouple economic growth from material consumption and drive down both emissions and waste generation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This momentum is particularly strong at the local level, with several Canadian cities increasing their efforts to reduce waste and encourage circular, sustainable consumption. Such efforts are also helping inspire and, in some cases, drive action at higher levels of government from influencing fiscal investments, to regulating problem materials like plastics, to enhancing building and energy standards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This article will present what lessons can be learnt from how Toronto, Canada’s most populous city, is continuing its long-standing waste reduction efforts by undertaking research and analysis and multi-sectoral partnerships and collaboration. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In order to inform deeper, more systemic shifts that could open up solution pathways that can help increase circularity and sustainability, the City of Toronto took a snapshot the current state of some aspects of its material flows by asking these key questions:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">What is the current context for circularity in Toronto?\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Which sectors have the greatest potential for circular economy impact?\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">How are materials being consumed and disposed of in key sectors?\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">What are the key considerations moving forward? \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To tackle these questions, the City of Toronto worked with Circle Economy and the David Suzuki Foundation to conduct a study – \u003Cem id=\"\">Baselining for a Circular Toronto –\u003C/em> throughout 2020 and 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The study identified three material sectors as possible priority areas for circular innovation. These sectors could become the focus of innovative strategies that might lead the way in further reducing Toronto’s material footprint. The sectors that made up the focus of the baselining study were: construction, food systems and waste management. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Toronto: a city of grassroots action turning climate and waste challenges into action\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Toronto is growing fast—both in terms of population and economy. If no action is taken to transform the current consumption patterns of the city, its environmental impact will inevitably continue to exceed the regenerative capacity of both local and more distant natural systems. This is why shifting how all economic actors in Toronto utilise finite material resources from linear to circular approaches could be so beneficial: it can enable Toronto to thrive socially and economically, while living within the boundaries of our planet. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Toronto, and cities around the world, have a significant opportunity and ability to drive systemic changes that could transform society’s relationship to the environment from one that is extractive to one that is regenerative. Circular economy thinking offers a pathway to inspire. When supported collectively across the city landscape, from individual, household and neighbourhood action to city government, circular strategies can boost \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/can-circular-cities-boost-biodiversity\">biodiversity\u003C/a> (i.e be nature positive), can reduce pollution and can \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/with-the-circular-economy-we-can-avoid-climate-catastrophe\">cut greenhouse gas emissions\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cities are well positioned to drive circular innovation owing to their increased agility and their proximity to residents as compared to higher orders of government. The City of Toronto is actively engaged in multiple circular economy networks, such as the National Zero Waste Council (NZWC) and the Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative; and fosters community level action through initiatives like the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/waste-reduction/community-reduce-reuse-programs/\">Community Reduce & Reuse Programs\u003C/a>. In Toronto, over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/8da9-Technical-Memorandum-1-2020.19.10-FINAL-V2.pdf\">88 local business and community led initiatives\u003C/a> are operating in the circular economy space. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/7913?n=Zero-Waste-Hub-Toronto\">Zero Waste Hub Toronto\u003C/a>, for example, works with local organisations and green groups to promote waste reduction in the city through reuse training, DIY skill building, education and awareness programs, and more. Meanwhile, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/9061?n=Toronto%27s-Repair-Caf%C3%A9\">Repair Cafe Toronto\u003C/a> organises free community gatherings that teach repair and upcycling skills, and under the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51558.pdf\">GrowTO Urban Agriculture Plan\u003C/a>, a network of over fourteen community-based sites that grow crops and diversify local food sources. The presence of these circular organisations and initiatives indicates that there is a strong foundation to support Toronto’s ongoing circular journey.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:780px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"780px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Baselining for a Circular Toronto\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6287565fd95ec0880dd26bb0_9upXAT6DEvncAci_GdEPeFOpg1xNFv-5f2BpEwE4kiTLLYqW1CmdUurSi0D40Db0c5jGLhkczWq3nWZuSHYyBYr5Ac5ZEbPxy2VxiesKD8y9uS3htDFf3pZYFoaTDL5Pv4Aeo8m1h97Cz-xY5w.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> The ‘Baselining for a Circular Toronto’ study took a holistic approach to a circular Toronto, and spotlighted three sectors to drive circular change: waste management, construction, and the food system.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Food system: strong potential for local innovation and impact\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">About 2.1 million tonnes of food is available for consumption in Toronto every year. Of that, about 70% is produced within Canada. Nationally, about \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://lovefoodhatewaste.ca/about/food-waste/\">60% of the food thrown away\u003C/a> by Canadians, could have been eaten and instead ends up wasted. In the Toronto economy, an estimated 30% (approximately 630,000 tonnes) of the food volume flowing through the city each year is disposed rather than consumed. Although there are some improvements when compared to historical trends (e.g. organic waste diversion; food rescue), the food system remains mired in inefficiencies that could prevent further improvements. If business as usual is maintained, annual food waste produced by Toronto's economy could climb to nearly 800,000 tonnes by 2030. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The food-related carbon footprint of Toronto’s food system, from production to distribution, consumption to disposal, currently stands at about 17 million tonnes CO2e per year. And if food waste levels continue to increase, the same could be expected in related carbon emissions. With current food waste carbon-emissions for Toronto high relative to other large cities, addressing food waste could both lead to significant social- and climate-positive outcomes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The study identified three potential avenues that Toronto could explore to work towards a more circular food system: \u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Promoting healthy and culturally-appropriate food for all, sourced as locally as possible, and as sustainably produced, processed, packaged and distributed as possible. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Minimising avoidable food waste through food rescue and redistribution to interested partners and/or residents, \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Promoting food waste avoidance. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Construction: high levels of waste, high potential for recovery, reuse, and innovation\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The construction industry in Toronto is material-intensive and relies primarily on extracting virgin materials to build new projects, rather than utilising existing structures and materials to alleviate the environmental impacts of mining, forestry, aggregates and material processing. The sector consumes a total of about 17 million tonnes of materials per year in new construction, while approximately 366,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste is produced annually. Current estimates suggest that only 12% of Toronto's construction and demolition waste is diverted from landfill. With the construction sector sending thousands of tonnes of materials to landfill each year, enhancing circular principles in this sector could significantly mitigate the levels of wasted materials and related carbon emissions that would otherwise accompany Toronto’s population and economic growth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While some local businesses are exploring circular economy approaches such as design for modularity and disassembly—thereby signalling an appetite for change—the lack of available data on relevant material flows, amongst other factors, poses a challenge to understanding and improving the current system. This informs the future avenues that could be explored, including the following goals:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Toronto develops a future-proof built environment aligned with circular economy principles \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Toronto increases the quantity and quality of data on construction and demolition materials to recover as many materials embedded in its building stock as possible\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Toronto promotes high value recycling and material recovery of construction and demolition waste\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Waste management: already attracting circular actions\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Toronto's economy generates approximately 2.1 million tonnes of solid waste each year which, under a business-as-usual scenario, could rise to as much as 2.5 million tonnes by 2030. This translates to 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents per year—about \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/98c7-TransformTO-Implementation-Update.pdf\">10% \u003C/a>of all community-wide greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Toronto already achieves a residential diversion rate of 53%, which is significantly higher than the Canadian \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2020/eccc/en14/En14-405-2020-eng.pdf\">national average (27%) and\u003C/a> in line with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Municipal_waste_statistics\">European\u003C/a> averages (47%). This only represents a fraction of the picture, though as the City of Toronto manages less than half the waste generated in Toronto. Almost all institutional, commercial, and industrial waste is handled by the private sector, including some multi-residential waste. Only 17% of privately handled non-residential waste is diverted, and data on residential waste managed by these haulers is not publicly available.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The City of Toronto’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/waste-reduction/community-reduce-reuse-programs/\">Long-Term Waste Management Strategy\u003C/a> sets out an ambitious plan to operate an innovative and sustainable waste management utility for the residents, institutions, and businesses served by the municipal government. This indicates commitment and readiness for acceleration, and demonstrates growing momentum to innovate away from linear waste cycles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It will be beneficial to explore a comprehensive circular economy approach that further considers the upstream processes and decisions that are necessary to avoid generating waste in the first place, including interventions outside the waste sector in the realms of policy, design, and economic development. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Future pathways that could be explored include:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Minimise waste generation,\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Stimulate a thriving market for secondary materials\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Improve the transparency, accessibility and verifiability of waste data throughout the city. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Everyone has a role to play in building a circular Toronto\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The City of Toronto can play a leading role in the transition towards a more circular economy by creating an environment in which circular innovation can flourish, and by making changes within its own operations, policies, and practices. However, collaboration and partnerships between various local stakeholders will be key to enable successful change. Everyone has a role to play in a circular economy. The transition is also an opportunity to make space for different perspectives and to address historical and systemic injustices—and to create a more resilient, inclusive future. This study has also shed light on different roles the City of Toronto and other stakeholders such as other orders of government, businesses, academia and more could have on the journey towards circularity – insights that could inform approaches for cities across North America.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Do you want to make your city more circular?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Learn more about what other cities are doing on our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/cities/services\">website\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":270,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":271,"updated_at":272,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":273,"contents":275,"contributors":283,"image":6},"_VJq","2023-04-17T14:20:27.000Z","2024-02-23T16:17:54.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":274},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[276],{"id":277,"score":47,"body":278,"status":55,"article_id":270,"created_at":202,"updated_at":272,"published_at":203},"BQep",{"image":279,"title":280,"content":281,"summary":15,"attachment":282,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380829294-CJW5sIfY.jpeg","Preparing to go circular? Harness this often overlooked resource","\u003Cp id=\"\">Some time ago I read about the \u003Cem id=\"\">Overview Effect\u003C/em> that some astronauts experience when they are in space. Seeing the Earth, that colourful ping-pong ball, hanging in an infinite black void, protected only by a thin layer of atmosphere, creates nothing less than a revelation. This insight led many astronauts — once back on Earth — to become environmentalists, and even made the late Dutch astronaut Wubbo Ockels dream of a new religion: Humanity. A belief in which Human, Nature and Earth are inseparable and in harmony with each other.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although I do not have the illusion that I will experience the Overview Effect to that extent, pivoting careers from the corporate field to a circular economy not-for-profit, Circle Economy, has given me a fresh perspective. After nine months of working in this new field, I can see that the Earth is one integrated whole: an ecosystem with natural cycles and a natural balance. And that balance — that harmony — is crucial in order to not destroy our planet, and with that ourselves. Positive insights you would say, but it’s a shame that a career switch was necessary for this revelation. But this is unsurprising: despite alarm bells ringing for decades, companies and governments are only now waking up to the threat of climate breakdown. This year marks 50 years after the publication of \u003Cem id=\"\">Limits to Growth \u003C/em>by the Club of Rome, so we have been — or \u003Cem id=\"\">should have \u003C/em>been — aware that our planet is not an infinite source of raw materials. The reality, alas, is that the Earth and nature are still too often seen as production factors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the latest IPCC reports confirmed, there is still enough to be saved if we — including government, businesses, social partners and citizens — act now. This is the decade of action. So let’s start doing it! This article will outline why it’s already directly beneficial for businesses to move towards action and how they harness an untapped resource to support a circular and sustainable transformation: their HR departments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">THE VERY REAL THREAT OF BUSINESS-AS-USUAL FOR BUSINESS: LINEAR RISKS\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although awareness for and policy related to the circular economy is rising, progress on the business side is not moving fast enough. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (\u003Cem id=\"\">Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving\u003C/em>) recently published a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pbl.nl/publicaties/voortgangsbericht-circulaire-economie-2022\" target=\"_blank\">report\u003C/a> in which it calls for more ‘pressure and coercion’ from the government for a national circular economy. Aside from some front-running companies, most businesses seem to hide behind this call and wait for the government before taking action. To a certain extent, this is understandable and justified, as a level playing field through legislation and (true) pricing (on a national, European or even global level) is indispensable for a just and scalable transition. However, it’s already in companies’ best interest to adopt circular business models. As the old saying goes: snoozers are losers, and this would apply here too. With no less than \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/circular-economy-business-model-operations/?mc_cid=ed886aef4e&mc_eid=UNIQID\" target=\"_blank\">half of all executives expecting circularity to become the new standard\u003C/a> in the next ten years, businesses should feel the pressure and start moving. There are already major ‘linear risks’ associated with continuing with business as usual; businesses simply can’t afford to hit the snooze button and should start planning for the circular economy to mitigate climate change and maximise the talent at their fingertips.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These linear risks roughly cover four dimensions, which are closely related and often the result of each other:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Market\u003C/strong>. Shortage of raw materials, price volatility, boycotts, inflation…the newspapers are full of these stories on a daily basis. Although there has already been an increasing scarcity of raw materials, the horrid situation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has spotlighted the dependence we all have on powers beyond our borders and the resources they can exploit. Dependence on natural resources such as gas should be kept to a minimum, both to reduce our vulnerability and the environmental impacts that come with the use of fossil fuels in general. By switching to circular business models, in which raw materials will be kept longer in the chain, businesses will remain more resistant to price volatility and supply chain disruptions.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Operational\u003C/strong>. Current labour market shortages are already a major problem for many businesses, for both white- and blue-collar jobs. More companies are experiencing a lack of labour, resulting in technological lags, supply chain issues and factories that simply have to close. Experts predict that these shortages will increase in the coming years due to an ageing population and the economy continuing to grow, so the problem will only get worse for businesses if they stick to old business processes and don’t invest in the development and retention of their workforces, and R&D for new production technologies. Investments that are already being made to make supply chains more circular and efficient, for example logistics to collect used materials, ensuring safety and good quality of work, will provide businesses with a huge competitive advantage.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Business\u003C/strong>. Much has changed since Corporate Social Responsibility was first coined at the start of the 21st century. Large, well-established corporations can no longer rest on small sustainability initiatives and schemes and are feeling the threat of young start- and scale-ups with circular strategies and business models that cater to environmentally-conscious demographics and are more agile to pivot according to new legislation or technologies. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/circular-economy-business-model-operations/?mc_cid=ed886aef4e&mc_eid=UNIQID\" target=\"_blank\">One-third of executives think their business will be disrupted\u003C/a> by these new trailblazers in the upcoming years. Examples that already flourish in the Netherlands are Swap (bike leasing), Greenwheels (carsharing) and Vinted (second-hand clothing marketplace).‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Legal\u003C/strong>. New legislation and regulations will increasingly force businesses to change from polluting, linear business models to circular ones. Companies tend to have a wait-and-see attitude when it comes to legislation and regulations and are often late in their preparations as a result. However, although not in full effect yet, the measures resulting from the Green Deal and the Dutch Klimaatakkoord, for example, will have huge consequences for the entire business line, from design to financial reporting. At the end of March already, the European Commission submitted new proposals that should lead to products having better quality, becoming easier to fix and lasting longer: the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12567-Sustainable-products-initiative_en\" target=\"_blank\">sustainable products initiative\u003C/a>. There has always been scepticism about the EU meddling in product qualifications (think of the maximum allowable curvature of a banana!), but the latest developments on sustainability standards and reporting can only be praised. Moreover, this all paves the way to higher quality, longer-lasting products: what’s not to like?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍It speaks for itself that the flip side of these risks is that businesses that are already serious about the transition will take a leading position — well worth the costs it may take to take action now. Switching to a circular business model is therefore not so much a non-committal choice, but strategically and financially vital.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">HOW TO GET THERE? UTILISE YOUR HR DEPARTMENT\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">By delivering practical support and insights, the Circular Jobs Initiative at Circle Economy helps businesses in their shift to a circular economy. Above all, we know that the workforce is an essential lever for the transition: people must be put first in a circular business model and strategy design for their to be real business, not to mean environmental and social payoffs. As a linking pin between management and operations, we believe HR has a key role to play. Through the following actions, outlined earlier in our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/how-hr-professionals-can-play-an-active-role-in-the-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">briefing for HR professionals\u003C/a>, HR can create the right organisational culture and build the human capital needed for a business to thrive in the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍1. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">Provide support through a long-term strategy\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Good leadership is key, and especially in the current war on talent, it is essential that HR attracts the right talent and, above all, keeps it in-house. The Dutch labour shortage is currently at its highest level ever, which means that many technical and managerial talent can make high demands on their employer. Many young talents expect that sufficient attention is paid to the development and growth paths within the organisation, which is of course also to the benefit of the company itself. Employees must continue to be well supported so that they keep abreast of all the latest developments. The circular transition as a continuous process and a long-term strategy is crucial for building a strong pipeline, setting an inspirational organisational vision and staying ahead of the curve.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2. Bridge the skills gaps\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular activities are particularly cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary. This requires different — especially transversal — skills and even new types of jobs. HR needs to have a clear overview of these new qualifications and ways of working, so they can adjust their hiring and training policies accordingly, and ensure that the current workforce has the right skills at the right time through re- and upskilling. Involving everyone, including employees who themselves have critical knowledge and skills, is essential for the transition.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">3. Manage projects and mentor workers\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With the transition to circular business models generally taking place across several departments and with multi-disciplinary teams, organisations and governments experience difficulties getting started with the transition because they are often not equipped to deal with such a transversal strategy. Work processes and systems are set up per silo. HR, therefore, has a major role in ensuring that overarching ambitions and processes are put in place and that the staff can continue to thrive in the new way of working. HR can also initially take on the role of a circular project manager for both internal and external stakeholders. This way there is a central point of knowledge in the organisation and someone who keeps an eye on the course.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">4. Promote circular values\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Younger generations, in particular, are making increasingly higher social demands on their employer. A big bag of money is no longer enough for the purpose-driven millennials and Gen Z, and there is also a shift going on among the older generations. Companies that do good for people and the environment are therefore popular. It is up to HR to ensure that the circular values like focussing on using regenerative materials and minimising waste, are integrated into the core values ​​of the organisation and that these are also communicated and operationalised.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">5. Build and contribute to a circular HRM network\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Throughout the transition, we see that collaboration is essential, and that also applies to the HR community. The circular economy is a relatively new and diffuse concept about which much still needs to be worked out through learning by doing. HR professionals will therefore need to find each other to share experiences, exchange information about circular jobs, best practices, etc. Even employees can be ‘shared’, for example by being part of a circular pool. This might lead to new contract forms that may have to be drawn up together with other companies.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">6. Promote industry 5.0\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Last but not least: promote industry 5.0, which basically strives for harmony between people, nature and the planet. People-oriented and focused on the balance between environmental and social needs to boost resilience and innovation. This should be the basis of everything, the starting point of all strategies and business activities. HR must offer the workforce opportunities to develop themselves, in areas that go beyond their own tasks and responsibilities. It’s about empowering the employee, giving them self-confidence and thus preparing them for meaningful work in the long term. Shouldn’t this be all that HR is about!?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">TO BE FUTURE-PROOF, WE NEED TO START TODAY.\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although it’s clear that the tide will not turn in time without stricter government regulation and legislation, we’ve seen that a call to companies to work on the circular economy goes further than ‘just’ a moral appeal. Sooner rather than later the circular economy will be in full swing, and it is up to us, to you, to decide how soon it will become reality. As a business, you should be prepared for the future. With all recent global developments, it has become even clearer that success is largely dependent on agility. Organisations that stick to current, linear, processes and business models will eventually miss the boat. To be future-proof, we need to start today and start with your people.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While I close my eyes I try to imagine that I view Spaceship Earth just like Wubbo Ockels did. When I see all living things as passengers on this ship, I also realise we as human beings can and must be crewmembers at the same time. We are the last generation to stop the climate crisis so let’s take responsibility! Let’s change the narrative and the way we do business for good. It’s not so much a sacrifice as it is an imperative and an opportunity… An opportunity to restore the balance between Human, Nature and Earth.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">About the Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Circular Jobs Initiative (CJI) defines and identifies circular jobs, analyses the environment needed to create them. We produce research, training and advocacy to champion circular strategies that governments and businesses can use to have a positive social impact.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We work with employers, workers, governments, multilateral organisations, education institutions and research organisations to realise this ambition. Get in touch with us \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":285,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":286,"updated_at":287,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":288,"contents":290,"contributors":300,"image":6},"-eiu","2025-06-03T08:20:37.000Z","2026-05-04T19:49:54.588Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":289},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[291],{"id":292,"score":47,"body":293,"status":55,"article_id":285,"created_at":202,"updated_at":299,"published_at":299},"Oj9h",{"image":294,"title":295,"content":296,"summary":297,"attachment":298,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380804477-1OK1C-M4.jpg","Huge potential for a global circular economy going unleveraged","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/circularity-gap-report-2025\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Renewable Matter\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Beginning to write this year’s Circularity Gap Report, we were driven by a simple question: why, despite so much effort and innovation, is global circularity steadily declining?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Year after year, we’ve watched the Circularity Gap grow while material use soars to new heights. This year’s iteration concludes that circularity—measured as the share of secondary material use out of the total—has dropped to a new low of 6.9%, down from 9% when we launched the first Circularity Gap Report in 2018. This is in spite of a slight growth in secondary material use, offset by the growing global extraction of virgin materials. Without rewiring deeply entrenched modes of production and consumption, attempts to scale up recycling will be endlessly outpaced by swelling consumption, leaving a truly circular economy just out of reach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://global.circularity-gap.world/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">report\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, launched at this year’s World Circular Economy Forum in São Paulo, warns of the severe consequences of stripping Earth’s natural materials—and emphasises that we must expand our perception of circularity beyond recycling. Global extraction has more than tripled in the last half century, bringing us past a landmark threshold of 100 billion tonnes annually. Without reversing current trends of production and consumption, this is \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unep.org/resources/Global-Resource-Outlook-2024\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">set to rise by 60%\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> by 2060. We need new levers to pull to improve material management at the global level.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So, where do we go from here? The Circularity Gap Reports \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/Circularity-Gap-Report-2024-a-roadmap-to-lead-the-world-towards-the-circular-economy\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">have always held firm\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> that a speedy global transition to a circular economy can deliver the deep reductions in material use necessary to reverse the overshoot of our planet’s safe limits: this means shifting to a system where waste is designed out, products and materials are kept in use for as long as possible, and nature is regenerated through the use of renewable, non-toxic materials. But doing this requires a macro-level understanding of how materials are currently contributing to circularity, or how we’re squandering their value and generating waste across their lifetime.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We intended this report to serve as a bird’s-eye view of the state of global circularity, scoring various aspects of the transition across a range of indicators. It reveals a wellspring of unleveraged potential, opening up the business case and risk mitigation potential of the transition—and highlights just what needs to change for the circular economy to move off the page and onto the global stage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Nearly one-fifth (18.1%) of global material use is represented by virgin, largely non-renewable materials destined for landfill: think heavy industrial wastes, vehicles and construction materials reaching their end-of-life—and yes, the consumer goods we collectively toss in the bin each year, although these are minuscule in comparison. If all these materials were diverted from landfill and instead transformed into secondary materials, we found that global circularity could theoretically swell to 25%—but we must also note that a large portion of this is made up of waste from mining and quarrying, such as waste rock and soils.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These lower-value materials are difficult—and costly—to recycle, emphasising the importance of extraction methods that minimise waste in the first place, alongside better managing easy-to-recycle waste streams. There’s significant potential to improve recycling rates for municipal solid waste, for example: global collection rates average around 80%, but only 15% makes its way back into the cycle, the report found.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">More than one-tenth (13.3%) of global material use is fossil fuels combusted for energy—inherently incompatible with a circular economy, as emissions released into the atmosphere cannot be captured or reused at the speed, scope and scale necessary to limit warming to 1.5-degrees.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Decarbonisation is part and parcel of a resource-light circular economy: the current system is sustained by a constant flow of fossil fuels, while a system built on renewables—although initially material-intensive—will cut material use in the long run. While we are scaling up renewables, total energy demand is also rising: and we’re becoming less efficient, with global average energy use per person increasing by over 10% in the last two decades.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We need to tackle this to ensure that the renewable energy transition replaces—rather than supplements—fossil fuels. At the same time, demand is also surging for numerous critical raw materials essential to the energy transition—marred by human rights abuses and severe environmental impacts of their own. A circular economy approach that shortens supply chains, optimises how these materials are used and eventually recycled, and minimises waste will be essential.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Nearly one-quarter (23.7%) of global material use is the biological matter we use for food, feed, and fuel. As the bioeconomy gains traction around the world, we must issue a warning: biomass being renewable is not synonymous with being sustainable. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/energy-from-biomass-yes-but-wisely\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">way we use biomass\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> at the global level is currently a major blindspot: while the majority (90%) of this is likely carbon-neutral—a bare-minimum proxy we use for sustainability—numerous other environmental impacts go uncaptured. The 10% already surpassing the threshold for carbon neutrality puts us in the danger zone: without overhauling land management practices and conservation efforts, this is set to worsen, with compounding effects on soil health and biodiversity in addition to climate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/why-proceed-cautiously-bio-based-material-transition\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">upsurge in interest in the biobased materials market\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is set against the backdrop of the ‘age of extinction’, with collapsing wildlife populations nearing the point of no return. Currently, around half the world’s habitable land is used for agriculture—with 80% of this dedicated to livestock, which provides a far smaller share of the global calorie supply.  The way we farm, rear livestock, and grow fuel crops could contribute to a circular economy if we rebalance global land use and prioritise regenerative farming practices—but we’re far off from this being the case.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The lion’s share (38%) of global material use pours into long-term stocks: buildings, infrastructure, heavy equipment and machinery, and vehicles represent the vast majority of this category. Stocks offer a vast well of potential. If designed for a circular economy now, they can stay in use for longer and be ‘mined’ for materials when they reach their end-of-life years down the road.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Currently, buildings globally last an average of 54 years, and vehicles just 17 years (compared to EU averages of 87 and 21 years, respectively): there’s significant potential to improve this through better management, circular design, and material recovery at end-of-life as stocks continue to grow year on year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is incredibly pertinent given the rate we’re depleting stores of critical resources, many of which will remain essential for the construction of buildings and infrastructure and manufacturing of machines and electronics. Being mindful of the types and quantities of materials used for stock—largely non-metallic minerals (approximately 87%) and metals (approximately 10%)—and their potential for high-value reuse is critical to ensure stocks contribute to—rather than hinder—the global circular economy transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the report centres on indicators to guide the transition, we mustn’t fall prey to indicator tunnel vision: increasing the rate of secondary material use is important, but so is better-managing stocks, switching material sources, and designing differently—all of which have a significant impact on circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These actions must be matched by deep reductions in virgin material use across the board. Ultimately, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/issue-54renewable-matter-materials-mmlx\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">the impact of material use\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> must be made visible in mainstream sustainability discussions and gain traction in policymaking—not just as an environmental concern, but as a clear economic opportunity and a way to manage global risk.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the circular economy is gaining ground—especially in Europe—the stakes are rising everywhere, regardless of political direction. Without global coordination, we risk positive efforts remaining piecemeal. Governments looking to spearhead the transition should work to incentivise circularity in their own countries while collaborating on the global stage—while frontrunning businesses should take action now to stay ahead of the (inevitable) regulatory curve and reap the benefits circularity has to offer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">If there’s one thing we want readers to take away from this year’s Circularity Gap Report, it’s this: all economies—across regions, sectors and supply chains—depend on materials. This dependency comes with risk, but also with opportunity. By introducing a wide set of indicators, we've endeavoured to make this connection clearer—giving businesses and governments the tools they need to understand their own state of circularity and seize the economic, social and environmental benefits it offers. The time for half-measures is over; the path forward is circular.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>","This year’s Circularity Gap Report acts as a report card for the global economy. We’re not yet receiving a passing grade",[],"2025-06-03T08:40:02.000Z",[],{"id":302,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":303,"updated_at":304,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":306,"contents":308,"contributors":318,"image":6},"erOF","2025-07-02T10:14:07.000Z","2026-05-06T08:44:58.471Z",2,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":307},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[309],{"id":310,"score":47,"body":311,"status":55,"article_id":302,"created_at":202,"updated_at":316,"published_at":317},"e4WG",{"image":312,"title":313,"content":314,"summary":15,"attachment":315,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380822889--VMO93am.jpg","Money isn’t flowing to the most impactful circular solutions: We’re funding waste management over waste prevention","\u003Cblockquote>This article was first published by \u003Ca href=\"https://worldcommercereview.com/\">World Commerce Review\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Since 2018, Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy has analysed the circularity of the global economy—singling out the share of secondary materials flowing into the economy in a single figure. Their latest \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em>, released earlier this year, found that just 6.9% of global materials are cycled back into use—down from 9.1% in 2018. It’s a sobering figure, especially in a world increasingly grappling with the consequences of supply chain shocks, resource scarcity, and climate breakdown. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Materials have always been at the centre of this story—but it’s becoming increasingly clear that they’re only a part of it. If capital is not effective in scaling the most transformative applications of circularity—for key business models in key value chains—then it is unlikely this downward trend will reverse. However, just as we once lacked a global view on material flows prior to 2018, until now we have not had a comprehensive understanding of capital flows to the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The recently-launched \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Finance\u003C/em>, authored by Circle Economy, in collaboration with KPMG and with support from the International Finance Corporation, provides this insight. It shows that a strikingly low share of capital is directed towards circular business models: just 2%* of tracked investment is supporting the kinds of solutions that keep products and materials in use longer, reduce dependency on finite resources, and offer a roadmap for more resilient economies. Of the businesses that \u003Cem id=\"\">do\u003C/em> receive funding, the bulk reflect conventional applications of circularity—the second-hand sale and repair of vehicles, for example—rather than those that truly rethink our relationship with resources. This is more than just a missed environmental opportunity: it’s a wasted economic one.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">A trillion-euro opportunity lying dormant\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Despite slow uptake in many parts of the world, the circular economy could offer a major macroeconomic opportunity: in Europe alone, circular strategies applied across sectors like construction, food, and transport could generate \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/financing-the-circular-economy-capturing-the-opportunity\">€1.8 trillion\u003C/a> in economic benefit by 2030. These strategies aren’t utopian—they already exist, but often lack capital, and struggle to compete on an uneven playing field. More accurately valuing resources and understanding where—and why—these opportunities aren’t being leveraged is essential to bridging the finance gap, ultimately driving progress towards a more circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The last six years saw a surge in investment in businesses engaging with the circular economy, according to the report’s analysis: it peaked at US$42 billion in 2021 before dropping back down to US$28 billion in 2023. While some of this fluctuation mirrors global economic uncertainty—including pandemic-related disruptions and ongoing inflationary pressures—the underlying trend is more worrying: we aren’t scaling the models that best revert our over-reliance on scarce materials. Despite some improvements, the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Finance \u003C/em>reveals a disconnect: while the circular economy is one of the most promising routes to broad value generation and risk mitigation, financial systems are spurning the opportunity to unlock its full potential.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">We’re funding the familiar, not the transformative\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Between 2018 and 2023, nearly half (49%) of all circular economy investment went to recovery-based business models: recycling, composting, and waste management. While necessary, these strategies offer limited gains in resource efficiency. More transformative approaches—like designing products for durability, reuse, and modularity—received just 8% of investment in circular business models. These strategies offer potential to minimise waste and get the most out of materials from the outset, offering greater value retention than the end-of-pipe solutions currently receiving funding.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/68650612167064593ded9002_luba-glazunova-0MWNRKufOzM-unsplash%20(1).jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Circular business models focused on prolonging the products' lifetime, such as repair, are more impactful than recovery models. Photo by Luba Glazunova.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Investment patterns also reveal a sectoral mismatch. Within the priority sectors identified in the report, the business models receiving the bulk of investment reflect conventional applications of circularity that have existed for decades: car rental and repair dominates the Transportation sector, refurbishment and second-hand sales dominate in the Electronics and IT sector, and Agrifood investment is heavily centred on organic waste recovery. Although a good start, none of these activities have been sufficient in driving a circular economy transition—yet together, they receive over one-third of all investment in circular business models. This is in part because these sectors deal in products that retain economic value over time—such as cars and electronics—making them more attractive for resale, repair, or reuse.  Transport, for example, accounts for 5% of global resource use but receives a quarter of circular investment, driven by the dominance of high-value consumer products in secondary markets. By contrast, the construction industry—responsible for nearly \u003Cem id=\"\">half\u003C/em> of global resource extraction—receives just 8% of funding. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Put simply, we’re not funnelling capital where circular impact can be made.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Growth in private finance signals increased recognition of the business case—but the ‘Valley of Death’ remains a particularly pronounced challenge\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Breaking down the origin of tracked circular investments proves the circular economy’s business case: the lion’s share of commercial circular economy investment—around 73%—comes from private actors. Commercial banks lead (providing 39%), followed by private equity firms (12%), asset managers (9%), and investment banks (7%). This is a promising signal, as private finance typically follows expected profit—counter to public finance, which largely prioritises social goals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Digging deeper into the numbers tells a different story, however. Most equity investment is flowing into large-scale buyouts, where investors acquire circular businesses outright—usually at a later stage of maturity. Here, the average deal size is large—around US$573 million. In contrast, growth-stage ventures and early-stage startups—which are critical for innovation and transformation—receive far less. Despite making up half of all equity deals, early-stage circular businesses only captured 9% of equity capital. This reveals a familiar pattern in startup ecosystems: the so-called ‘valley of death’, where early-stage companies can secure seed funding but struggle to raise capital to scale. This phenomenon isn’t unique to the circular economy—although it’s particularly pronounced for circular businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Why might this be the case? Circular ventures often involve either material innovation—which is costly and slow to commercialise—or business model innovation, which isn’t seen as disruptive enough. Neither fits the typical venture capital model: VC investors usually seek fast, high returns—typically 100x within a few years—and so gravitate towards digital sectors like software and AI, where products are scalable, resource-light, and clearly disruptive. Circular startups, in contrast, are often seen as slower, riskier, and harder to exit profitably. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Policy drives investment, but don’t have time to rely on it as the sole engine\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Of total tracked investment, Europe stands out as the frontrunner, attracting 57% of total circular investment—an average of US$15.5 billion annually. North America and Asia lag behind, receiving US$5.8 billion and US$3.6 billion, respectively. Notably, European investment surged following the 2020 launch of the EU \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Action Plan \u003C/em>(CEAP). In the three years after the CEAP was introduced, circular investment in Europe was 70% higher than that in North America—compared to a 47% difference in the three years prior to the Plan’s implementation. In the EU alone, investment volumes were 62% higher in the three years following the CEAP’s introduction than in the three years prior. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:441px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"441px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6865066f2a65cdb3dd3d7ab9_AD_4nXdG-1to8W8ZueAOu1tBcUH174u80-Do3LUa0-CfTT9rOYJ1-b34kUei3Gf8te5k6k_V0ORaoLQM7sUbUBMTSzLbX-H5NL2er5X2QkWNGILvDhfsNFILgAK3GF2UgjCOFyAJiOGRBQ.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This graph shows private sector investment in businesses operating a circular economy business model before and after the 1st of January, 2021, when the CEAP was first introduced in the EU.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While causality can’t be definitively proven, the trend is hard to ignore. Targeted policies—like the upcoming Digital Product Passport regulation, extended producer responsibility schemes, mandatory recycled content requirements, and right-to-repair legislation—are helping to de-risk investment and create market certainty. The Netherlands’ Green Deal for Circular Procurement, for example, has mobilised public and private buyers to invest over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://switchmed.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/07-THE-NETHERLANDS-Fact-Sheets.pdf\">€100 million\u003C/a> in circular goods and services—shifting demand at scale and giving investors confidence in the long-term viability of circular business models. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A wave of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://blogs.law.columbia.edu/climatechange/2024/10/25/the-anti-esg-movement-has-not-fared-well-in-court-but-critical-decisions-are-pending/#:~:text=The%20Republican%2Dled%20%E2%80%9Canti%2D,decisions%20connected%20with%20government%20funds%2C\">anti-ESG legislation\u003C/a> in Republican-led US states is having the opposite effect, triggering capital outflows and cautious repositioning by major asset managers. ESG equity funds suffered a net outflow of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/cf9001ab-e326-4264-af5e-12b3fbb0ee7b?emailId=9cf15b57-98c7-43c8-8b18-ac76155a1133&segmentId=13b7e341-ed02-2b53-e8c0-d9cb59be8b3b\">US$40 billion\u003C/a> in 2024—the vast majority stemming from US investors. At the same time, the 2024 revival of the Trump administration heralded a new wave of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-will-declare-national-energy-emergency-incoming-administration-official-2025-01-20/\">deregulatory policies\u003C/a>, rolling back on environmental protections. Ultimately, this points to investors’ reactivity to market volatility and need for policy predictability—and reminds us of the inherent instability of relying solely on policy for progress. The message is clear: when governments set the direction, capital follows.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Yet globally, policy still fails to reflect the true cost of resource depletion. Without pricing these externalities, linear models remain artificially cheap—and circular alternatives struggle to compete. At the same time, most financial models continue to undervalue materials, treating them as waste once used rather than appreciating their retained or recoverable value. This is especially true in sectors like construction, where materials like steel and concrete can be recovered at high quality—but, for example, depreciation models fail to capture this, making circular strategies less appealing to investors on paper, despite their practical benefits. What’s more, circular service-based business models can experience slower and unusual revenue streams, deterring investors seeking immediate returns. The problem: often-outdated \u003Cem id=\"\">perceptions\u003C/em> of the business case, bogged down by prevailing market conditions such as the artificially cheap pricing of virgin resources.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Resource risk is proving a blind spot\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Mainstream financial assessments largely fail to factor in ‘resource risk’—the growing threat of supply disruptions, price volatility, and geopolitical instability affecting critical materials—the report says. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exposed Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels, with the rest of the continent spending an \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221462962300261X\">estimated €643 billion\u003C/a> in excess market costs between 2021 and 2022. Tensions over rare earth minerals between China and the West are rattling tech and defence industries, with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1drqeev36qo\">China’s recent export controls\u003C/a> laying bare the United States’ dependence. What’s more, escalating \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.transnationalmatters.com/the-impact-of-trade-tariffs-on-global-supply-chain-strategies/\">tariff regimes\u003C/a> are adding another layer of volatility, as abrupt trade barriers disrupt global supply chains and inflate costs for critical materials. And still, financial institutions largely ignore resource scarcity in their risk modelling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to the report, this blind spot helps explain why circular economy investment currently aligns more with climate-related risks than with actual resource use. In sectors like Agrifood, where climate and resource concerns overlap—such as methane emissions from organic waste or fossil fuel substitution through alternative proteins—circular investments are more easily justified. But in other resource-intensive sectors, such as Construction, the lack of standalone resource risk modelling leads to underinvestment, despite major circular opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What’s more, this blind spot makes resource-intensive, linear business models appear more attractive than they are—leaving investors exposed to future shocks. Recognising the circular economy as a de-risking strategy is critical for the financial sector, the report urges: if financial institutions continue to neglect resource risk and fail to recognise the potential of circular value chains, they’ll continue funnelling capital into vulnerable industries instead of redirecting it to the very businesses that can proactively address these risks. Circular investments provide a clear opportunity for decreasing resource risks \u003Cem id=\"\">and\u003C/em> generating returns: by reducing dependency on volatile raw material supply chains, they not only mitigate long-term risk but also unlock cost savings and new revenue streams through more efficient, resilient business models.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The circular economy isn’t just an environmental imperative—it could be good business\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We know and have long since written about the environmental benefits the circular economy brings: it’s an effective means to stave off climate breakdown, bolster biodiversity, and (if well-designed) support social well-being. But it’s also an economic transformation that helps businesses do more with less, buffer themselves against volatility, and unlock long-term value. From remanufacturing and rental models to material recovery and circular design, these solutions are proven, profitable, and poised for scale—but this won’t happen by itself.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What’s needed now is a shift in perception and policy. Policy makers must price in resource risk, and disincentivise wasteful practices to support circular business models through regulation, public investment, and targeted incentives. This will help appreciate the true value of resources. Financial sector regulators must support the standardisation of definitions around materials, resources and the circular economy to create more insights into resource risk through reporting. Investors must look beyond outdated financial assumptions and start seeing the long-term value of circular businesses in achieving their climate, biodiversity and social targets. Importantly, they shouldn’t rely on policy to act—when regulation lags or changes course, investors have the agency to set a new course. Market leaders that act early can reshape the playing field, set new norms and future-proof their portfolios in an increasingly resource-constrained world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As global leaders prepare for the next round of climate and biodiversity summits, one thing is certain: we cannot afford to ignore the money trail. If we want a circular economy, we need the economics to work and the financial sector’s ambitions to grow so that finance flows to where impact can be made. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">* Based on the in-scope finance sources of this report and the associated timeframe of 2018–2023 in tracked investment in businesses engaging with the circular economy\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Finance\u003C/em>, launched by Circle Economy with support from IFC and in collaboration with KPMG, offers a wellspring of analysis on the state of circular finance globally with valuable insights for financial market participants, financial sector regulators, and policymakers. Read the full report \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/finance\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],"2025-07-02T12:24:27.000Z","2025-08-05T13:55:48.000Z",[],{"id":320,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":322,"updated_at":322,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":324,"contents":326,"contributors":341,"image":342},"93tD","business_case","2026-04-29T09:14:55.236Z","Tbtf7b",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},"user",[327],{"id":328,"score":47,"body":329,"status":339,"article_id":320,"created_at":322,"updated_at":340,"published_at":6},"sGfF",{"title":330,"outcome":331,"problem":332,"summary":333,"solution":334,"attachment":335},"From Demolition to Development: be’ah’s Role in Oman’s Circular Built Environment","\u003Cp>Since commencing C&DW-related operations in 2019, be’ah has received more than 21 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste. Between 2019 and 2025, over 16 million tonnes of this waste were successfully processed for reuse, enabling the production of recycled construction materials for use in new building and infrastructure projects. These initiatives demonstrate tangible circular economy outcomes in Oman’s built environment sector by closing material loops and reducing reliance on virgin resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Despite this progress, barriers remain. These include non-compliance with waste regulations by contractors, inadequate sorting at source, illegal dumping, limited waste tracking systems, lack of approved standards for assessing the quality of recycled materials, absence of mandatory requirements to use recycled materials in public projects, and low awareness among waste producers of the economic value of C&DW. Addressing these challenges is essential to scaling circular construction practices and increasing high-value material recovery across the sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The built environment is among the most resource and carbon-intensive sectors globally, a reality reflected in Oman’s construction sector. Driven by rapid population growth and infrastructure demand, the sector relies heavily on virgin resource extraction. Construction and demolition waste constitutes the largest waste stream in Oman, currently accounting for approximately 33% of all treated waste.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The integration of circular solutions at scale in Oman’s construction sector is currently hindered by a significant ‘green premium’ and a reliance on imported construction materials (such as steel), which drive up costs. Local secondary material supply chains in Oman are underdeveloped, with limited standardisation of reuse of C&D waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Construction and demolition waste (C&DW) represents the largest waste stream in Oman. The production of construction materials, such as concrete, aggregates, and metals, is resource-intensive and carries a significant carbon footprint. As Oman expands its housing and infrastructure, recovering and reusing these materials offers a significant circular economy opportunity, while also improving cost efficiency, and strengthening domestic production. Oman’s Environmental Services Holding Company, be\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Existing buildings and construction waste offer opportunities to reuse and recover materials, drawing value from waste rather than relying on new resources. Recovering concrete, aggregates, metals and timber from demolition sites reduces demand for virgin materials, alleviates extraction pressures and lowers associated emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Oman, recycling of construction and demolition waste is already underway through be’ah’s waste management operations. The company operates 32 sites across the country, including sorting facilities and C&D waste treatment plants, 10 of which are equipped with advanced machinery capable of recovering high-value materials such as sand and aggregates. The process involves assessing waste streams for suitability, sorting materials, processing and recycling them, and reintroducing the resulting secondary materials into construction and building activities. C&DW processing has been in operation since 2019 at be’ah, reflecting a shift toward recognising construction waste as a valuable resource rather than a disposal challenge.\u003C/p>",[336],{"name":337,"type":53,"value":338},"be'ah showcases circular economy gains from construction waste","https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1177744/business/economy/beah-showcases-circular-economy-gains-from-construction-waste","draft","2026-04-29T09:15:40.010Z",[],{"id":343,"link":344,"alt":345,"source":346,"created_at":347,"updated_at":348,"article_id":320,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmoju9xga0001sb01wottkyz0","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/kgS4SGQOFvtmR85Z.jpg","Photo from be'ah","be'ah","2026-04-29T09:14:55.258Z","2026-04-29T09:15:40.016Z",{"id":350,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":351,"updated_at":352,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":353,"contents":355,"contributors":363,"image":6},"7krH","2024-05-27T13:40:42.000Z","2026-05-04T04:47:52.403Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":354},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[356],{"id":357,"score":47,"body":358,"status":55,"article_id":350,"created_at":202,"updated_at":351,"published_at":351},"LFC-",{"image":359,"title":360,"content":361,"summary":15,"attachment":362,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380825093-wgwMuLxz.jpg","Montréal taking concrete steps towards circular economy transition","\u003Cp id=\"\">Last summer, Montréal, Canada was making headlines for all the wrong reasons. As wildfires ravaged Québec's forests, the city was awarded the title of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/08/11/exp-montreal-mayor-climate-plante-intv-081102pseg1-cnni-world.cnn\" target=\"_self\">‘world’s worst air quality’\u003C/a>, even if only for a few days. Unexpected, perhaps, given its notably more positive superlative of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/north-america/canada/montreal-north-america-quebec-sustainability/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Global%20Destination%20Sustainability%20Index%2C%20Montr%C3%A9al%20is%20North,seldom%20without%20a%20playful%20edge.\" target=\"_self\">‘North America’s most sustainable city’\u003C/a>; but of course, climate change is nothing if not indiscriminate. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While summer 2023 may have gone up in smoke—literally—there’s hope for summer 2024, following the recent adoption of the Ville de Montréal’s new circular economy roadmap. The circular economy, which involves cutting material use, recycling products and materials, and regenerating nature, is increasingly linked to the climate agenda and beyond. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\" target=\"_self\">Research indicates\u003C/a> that worldwide adoption of circular strategies could limit global temperature rise to well below 2-degrees while also reducing pressure on the planet’s other limits. At the city level, circular initiatives show immense promise: this is highlighted by the recently released \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/montreal\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Montréal\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, from Circle Economy in collaboration with the Ville de Montréal. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Before we can manage, we must measure\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s a simple adage but a ubiquitous one in the sustainability space: before we can manage, we must measure. Measuring a baseline state—and modelling the benefits various circular interventions could bring—are crucial processes for cities to set targets and ensure progress is being made in the right direction. The Ville de Montréal recognises this, with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2023/08/11/exp-montreal-mayor-climate-plante-intv-081102pseg1-cnni-world.cnn\" target=\"_self\">Mayor Valérie Plante\u003C/a> noting that ‘It’s really important to base our decisions—even the difficult ones, and the less popular [ones]—on data.’ This provides a jumping-off point and showcases potential positive impacts, which can help sway voters and other stakeholders—both the weary (those suffering climate fatigue) and the wary (sceptics and denialists). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Montréal took the ‘measure’ route, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-montreal-baseline-assessment\" target=\"_self\">first working with Circle Economy in 2022\u003C/a> to uncover its baseline and highlight key action areas and stakeholders, guiding the content of its draft circular economy roadmap. In \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ehq-production-canada.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/23f8f9c339dde7cf6dcf68b28bafabb792e0fa2d/original/1675280895/913ab6e9f5d7bea6808e25073780487c_Document_de_consultation.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4KKNQAKIOR7VAOP4%2F20240417%2Fca-central-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20240417T132709Z&X-Amz-Expires=300&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=ae69a466eb9737062f31e729b0542b881d5ae0329f43b8f315f32b0a65bb0c06\" target=\"_self\">consultation for the roadmap\u003C/a>, the Ville de Montréal referenced the world’s circularity—then 8.6%—as well as that of its home province, Québec, which lagged behind at 3.5% when measured in 2021. These benchmarks—coined the ‘Circularity Metric’ by Circle Economy—measure the proportion of secondary materials (out of total materials) flowing into an economy and take a consumption-based approach. This means, for the case of Québec, that products produced elsewhere—whether food or fuel, clothing or cars—but consumed within provincial boundaries are accounted for by the analysis. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Montréal\u003C/em>, launched in May, followed 2022’s City Scan and revealed a Circularity Metric of 3%. This is slightly below that of Québec (3.5%) but slightly above the Circularity Metric of Munich (2.4%), the only other city for which Circle Economy has conducted this analysis. Montréal’s residents consume around 27 tonnes of materials per capita each year—well below the Canadian average of 36 tonnes per capita (perhaps helping cement its reputation for sustainability) but leagues beyond the estimated sustainable global target of 8 tonnes per capita. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Importantly, the report quantified the impact of circular economy measures, allowing the City to finalise its roadmap and set priorities and targets accordingly. The construction sector emerged as the most impactful lever for change, with measures like reusing and prolonging the lifespan of buildings having the potential to cut material use by 12% and reduce carbon emissions by 9%. Armed with these figures, Montréal now has a starting point—as well as a viable target: it aims to double circularity to 6% by 2030 and 17% by 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/66548b7960b1a1b17816bdea_matthieu-joannon-SnTxeUW6jtY-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by Matthieu Joannon on Unsplash\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘With even more tools at our disposal, Montréal is heading towards a more circular economy,’ said Natacha Beauchesne (Economic Development Commissioner for Circular Economy, Ville de Montréal), presenting the report’s results at the World Circular Economy Forum 2024 (WCEF) ahead of the roadmap’s launch. ‘In the coming weeks, we will officially launch Montréal’s circular economy roadmap—the first comprehensive planning document specifically tailored to drive the circular transformation… And we will continue our efforts to equip Montréal with additional indicators to better understand and track our progress in the circular economy.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The roadmap, now freshly launched, nods to Circle Economy’s crucial role in shaping the City’s plan of action: ‘... the City of Montreal has collaborated with Circle Economy to assess the state of circularity in the urban agglomeration of Montreal by providing a portrait of the current situation… this first step to diagnose circularity has allowed the City to identify opportunities and guide solutions for the circular economy transition.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Beyond measuring circularity in terms of material use, the City of Montréal is also exploring how many ‘circular’ jobs are present in the city, with results expected by autumn 2024. It’s using Circle Economy’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-jobs-methodology\" target=\"_self\">Circular Jobs Methodology\u003C/a> to break down how many jobs directly or indirectly contribute to circularity in each sector. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Transformative goals for a circular transformation\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The City’s goal of becoming 6% circular by 2030 was informed by the report, too: it’s close to the Circularity Metric Montréal \u003Cem id=\"\">could\u003C/em> achieve (7%) if it rolls out circular solutions to cut material use across key areas, including the built environment, food, mobility, manufacturing and lifestyle. Achieving 6% may not seem like a huge leap: it would be nearly on par with the current—and worryingly low—global average of 7.2%. Crucially, however, these strategies could reduce material use by more than a third and cut Montréal’s carbon footprint nearly in half.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The City’s loftier 2050 target of 17%—which aligns with Circle Economy’s mission of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circularity-gap-report-2021\" target=\"_self\">doubling global circularity\u003C/a> to limit global temperature rise—is expected to bring even greater benefits and tie into climate goals such as carbon neutrality by 2050. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘The fruit of a rigorous process, this \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> provides us with our first quantifiable portrait of Montréal’s economy,’ notes Marie-Andrée Mauger, who’s responsible for the ecological transition at the Ville de Montréal. ‘It is an essential tool for mobilising Montréal's entrepreneurial forces around our ambitious goals for an ecological and economic transition.’ \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">A legacy of circular Canadian cities\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">While Montréal is certainly a circular frontrunner, it’s not the only Canadian city interested in making the transition. Circle Economy and the David Suzuki Foundation worked with the City of Toronto—the only city more populous than Montréal in Canada—in 2021 to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/baselining-for-a-circular-toronto\" target=\"_self\">uncover its circular landscape\u003C/a>. Highlighting Toronto’s active participation in multiple circular economy networks and initiatives, as well as its foundation of grassroots community-led initiatives, the report also points out \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blog/lessons-from-north-america\" target=\"_self\">key leverage points for improvement\u003C/a> in the areas of food, construction and waste management. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now, Toronto is developing a roadmap of its own: ‘Like Montréal, establishing a baseline for the circular economy was a critical first step to help us build towards this strategy and policy framework,’ Meaghan Davis (Manager, Circular Economy and Innovation, City of Toronto) noted at WCEF 2024. ‘One of the benefits of the baseline for a circular Toronto is that it really helped us to articulate a compelling vision of potential circular goals that the City of Toronto can work towards.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Other cities eager to uncover where they stand and where they should be heading are following suit, with a \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> for Richmond—part of Metro Vancouver—expected later this year. A growing ecosystem of circular cities is emerging—and Montréal’s roadmap recognises the importance of collaborative learning, noting that ‘collaborations with…Circle Economy as part of the development of the Montréal Circular Economy Roadmap have enabled Montréal to benefit from other cities’ experiences.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">And here at Circle Economy—we’re excited to continue working with Montréal as it becomes a circular city!\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">Read the full \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Montréal \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/montreal\" target=\"_self\">here\u003C/a>, and get in touch to request a \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> for your city, region or nation \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/contact\" target=\"_self\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":365,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":366,"updated_at":367,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":368,"contents":370,"contributors":379,"image":6},"tVLo","2026-02-10T10:35:21.000Z","2026-05-07T23:39:15.814Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":369},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[371],{"id":372,"score":47,"body":373,"status":55,"article_id":365,"created_at":202,"updated_at":378,"published_at":378},"tY2V",{"image":374,"title":375,"content":376,"summary":15,"attachment":377,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380756170-rPG1Pr3c.jpeg","Beyond recycling: Bringing true circularity to Austria","\u003Cp>Austria ranks as one of the global recycling champions: already in 2018, 58% of all municipal waste in the country was recycled. Add to this a string of waste prevention regulations introduced as early as the 2000s, and an image of a circularity champion starts to emerge. It is no coincidence that in 2019, Austria became the first country in the world to commission a Circularity Gap Report, measuring the circularity rate of a nation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, the report’s findings were somewhat disappointing: Austria’s economy was only 9.7% circular, just slightly above the global average at the time. This highlighted an important fact: recycling rates do not equal circularity. On the contrary, high recycling rates can conceal structural problems that hinder a truly circular economy, such as continued reliance on fossil fuels, rising resource use, and a high dependence on imports. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>On the pathway to the first circular economy strategy \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Christoph Scharff, CEO of AltstoffRecycling Austria (ARA) at the time of the CGR Austria publication, the report was crucial in shifting the focus from recycling rates to the circularity rate—the share of secondary materials used as inputs to the economy. This distinction matters because recycling materials after use does not necessarily mean they are reintroduced into the economy in a way that reduces the consumption of virgin materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“While Austria remains among the EU’s leading countries in municipal waste recycling and enjoys a strong reputation for separate waste collection, the Circularity Gap Report highlighted the broader systemic interconnections. It underscored the necessity of a more comprehensive and integrated approach to circularity—one that goes beyond waste management to address key materials, products and waste streams across the entire economy, far beyond the consumer's perspective”, says Christoph Scharff. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The CGR Austria laid the groundwork for Austria’s first National Circular Economy Strategy. Adopted in 2022, it set an ambitious goal of an 18% circular economy by 2030. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“In the short term, the project [CGR Austria] provided policymakers with solid, evidence-based arguments. Over time, its methodological approach has become established. Today, we have a definded standard at the EU level and it forms an integral part of the Austrian federal government’s circular economy and industry strategies”, Christoph Scharffadds. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>More repair, less plastic \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Three years on, Austria’s transition to a circular economy is increasingly visible in everyday life, business practices and infrastructure. While the most significant material flows are undoubtedly managed in the construction and infrastructure sectors, measures at the consumer level also contribute to raising awareness for reuse and circularity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2022, the Austrian government introduced vouchers for repair services for household appliances and electronics. Since then, more than one million vouchers have been redeemed. With over 3,900 partner companies involved and a total budget of €130 million by 2026, the programme has strengthened local repairers, reduced household waste, and made repair trendy. Additionally, repair services are now subject to a reduced VAT rate of 10%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Packaging systems are another area of tangible impact. Since the 1990s, Austria has developed one of the most convenient collection systems for packaging from households, businesses and industry. Domestic companies are among the technology leaders in plastics recycling. In view of the objectives of the EU Single Use Plastics Directive, a deposit system for beverage packaging was introduced in 2025. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Targeted funding has helped translate circular principles into concrete projects. In 2024 alone, 41 million euros were allocated to circular design, textile reuse and recycling infrastructure, while the RTI Initiative Circular Economy has already funded 48 innovation projects along the entire value chain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These are just a few examples of Austria’s evolving approaches to circularity, which are now centred on reducing resource use rather than merely recycling. Since 2019, ten nations have followed Austria in measuring their circularity with a Circularity Gap Report, helping to establish a global benchmark for the circular transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[],"2026-02-11T11:06:44.000Z",[],{"id":381,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":382,"updated_at":383,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":384,"contents":386,"contributors":394,"image":6},"iWMf","2023-04-17T10:31:59.000Z","2024-02-23T16:13:08.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":385},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[387],{"id":388,"score":47,"body":389,"status":55,"article_id":381,"created_at":202,"updated_at":383,"published_at":203},"M-T2",{"image":390,"title":391,"content":392,"summary":15,"attachment":393,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380749465-Qy1L_y9y.png","A Dutch circular agrifood system does not stop at the border either*","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">‍\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/a-dutch-circular-agrifood-system-does-not-stop-at-the-border-either-2\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Apolitical\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Today’s understanding of the circular economy fails to address issues of global social equity and threatens to exacerbate the divide between high- and lower-income countries, making it clear that a global circular economy will not be socially just by default. This is the main finding of our latest paper for Circle Economy’s Circular Jobs Initiative: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">‘\u003Cem id=\"\">Thinking beyond borders to achieve social justice in a global circular economy’\u003C/em>\u003C/a> — and one that has been echoed in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/research-event/global-trade-and-transition-inclusive-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">many\u003C/a> \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pbl.nl/sites/default/files/downloads/pbl-2022-addressing-international-impacts-of-the-dutch-ce-transition-4322.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">recent\u003C/a> \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/06/trade-inclusive-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">publications\u003C/a> and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unep.org/events/webinar/close-gap-while-closing-loop-global-north-south-relations-fair-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">events\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In this two-part \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/a-dutch-circular-agrifood-system-does-not-stop-at-the-border\" target=\"_blank\">article\u003C/a>, we zoom in on the Dutch agrifood system — arguably a blindspot in current discussions around the subject — and examine actions that the Dutch government — a world leader in both agrifood and the circular economy — could take to ensure greater responsibility in their implementation of a circular agrifood system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This second part looks at the opportunities and threats that current trade dynamics, labour standards and knowledge systems in global food value chains present for the Dutch circular agrifood transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">An uneven playing field\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Countries in the Global North today are better positioned than those in the Global South to benefit from (\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/06/trade-inclusive-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">circular) trade\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">. \u003C/em>This is particularly the case in agriculture: the agricultural productivity of the highest income countries outranks that of the lowest income countries \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cc0471en\" target=\"_blank\">70 times over\u003C/a>. This productivity gap has earned richer countries an absolute advantage on the global market and pushed lower-income countries to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/sustainability/our-insights/will-the-worlds-breadbaskets-become-less-reliable\" target=\"_blank\">increasingly rely on imports\u003C/a> for key commodities like grains, as buying from the world market becomes cheaper than domestic production. Others have had to turn to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Glossary:Cash_crops#:~:text=Cash%20crops%20are%20agricultural%20crops,or%20food%20for%20the%20family).\" target=\"_blank\">cash crops\u003C/a> such as cocoa, coffee or tobacco in order to be more competitive — sacrificing land that could otherwise be used to feed local populations in the process. There are \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2022/03/the-dutch-agricultural-sector-in-an-international-context-2022\" target=\"_blank\">growing concerns\u003C/a>, too, that trade liberalisation is increasing inequalities between countries and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdg.iisd.org/news/trade-liberalization-can-perpetuate-historical-disparities-world-bank/\" target=\"_blank\">recent studies by the World Bank\u003C/a> show that the benefits of current supply chains fail to reach the poorest.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"An uneven playing field\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1cd47801648cb62d021e_image%202.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Lower-income countries are increasingly relying on imports for key commodities like grains, as buying from the world market becomes cheaper than domestic production. Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@tunagraphy\">meriç tuna\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As a result, global food trade suffers from some of the same imbalances that characterise much of all resource trade today, with value accumulating in the North and negative environmental and social impacts accumulating in the South. The cocoa value chain is a prime example. The current chocolate industry is worth US$130 billion, but cocoa farmers often struggle to make a living wage or income, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fairfood.org/en/commodities/cocoa/\" target=\"_blank\">earning $1 per day (or less) on the field\u003C/a>. Although such comparisons have been \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/agriculture-and-food/concentration-and-market-power-in-the-food-chain_3151e4ca-en\" target=\"_blank\">criticised\u003C/a> as unreliable indicators of market power abuses, they still provide a good starting point to explore why such discrepancies exist — especially as poverty among cocoa farmers is a key driver of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.kit.nl/project/enroute-to-reduce-the-living-income-gap-and-child-labour/?mc_cid=d22796d95e&mc_eid=8d16f9ef24\" target=\"_blank\">child labour\u003C/a> and the production of cocoa a key driver of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/articles/bittersweet-chocolate-s-impact-on-the-environment#:~:text=Cocoa%20farmers%20usually%20clear%20tropical,is%20related%20to%20cocoa%20farming.\" target=\"_blank\">deforestation\u003C/a>. The Ivory Coast, for example, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-cocoa-ivorycoast-deforestation-idUSKBN2AJ0T6\" target=\"_blank\">lost 116,000 acres of forest\u003C/a> in its cocoa-growing regions in 2020 alone, and an estimated 1.5 million \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.norc.org/PDFs/Cocoa%20Report/NORC%202020%20Cocoa%20Report_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">children work in cocoa production\u003C/a> in Ghana and Ivory Coast.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The Netherlands: A case in point\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although the Netherlands primarily engages in agricultural trade \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://oec.world/en/visualize/tree_map/hs92/export/nld/all/1.2.3.4/2020/\" target=\"_blank\">with other European countries\u003C/a>, it is also an important trading partner to many lower-income countries — sometimes disproportionately so. It is the largest importer of cocoa beans in the world, for example, and some countries heavily depend on the Netherlands to keep their industries running. Sierra Leone, for example, represents less than 3% of total Dutch cocoa imports, but the country sends over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://oec.world/en/profile/hs/cocoa-beans\" target=\"_blank\">97% of its cocoa — its fifth most exported product — to the Netherlands\u003C/a>.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"A case in point\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1d3223131a28ea1eb6f8_image%203.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">The Netherlands plays a crucial role in global agricultural trade. Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@ventiviews\">Venti Views\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/FPKnAO-CF6M\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">That is not to say the country is not dependent on others, too. The Netherlands heavily \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pbl.nl/en/publications/food-for-a-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">relies on raw material imports\u003C/a> from lower-income countries to feed its own population. In fact, the land use required for Dutch food consumption alone is \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cbs.nl/en-gb/publication/2022/03/the-dutch-agricultural-sector-in-an-international-context-2022\" target=\"_blank\">one and a half times\u003C/a> the total available agricultural area in the Netherlands and most of the greenhouse gas emissions that go into feeding the Dutch actually take place \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pbl.nl/sites/default/files/downloads/pbl-2022-addressing-international-impacts-of-the-dutch-ce-transition-4322.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">abroad\u003C/a>, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Since the Dutch food industry is able to generate a significant amount of added value by processing imported agro-commodities, however, a large share of wages, investments and profits within the supply chains the country participates in takes place in the Netherlands — not abroad.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The country’s dependence on imports does not severely threaten the country’s food security either. Indeed, the Netherlands could theoretically\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.probos.nl/biomassa-upstream/pdf/reportBUS22.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> produce enough food to feed its population\u003C/a>. Although this would require a significant shift in diets — coffee comes to mind, for example — still, it could be done.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Modern slavery and other issues in agrifood chains\u003C/h3>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Modern slavery and other issues in agrifood chains\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1d68118ce6d5cb79f66b_image%204.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">An \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/our-work/child-forced-labor-trafficking/child-labor-cocoa#:~:text=C%C3%B4te%20d'Ivoire%20and%20Ghana,labor%20in%20West%20African%20cocoa.\">estimated \u003C/a>1.56 million children work in cocoa production in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Image source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pixabay.com/photos/cocoa-men-colombia-farmer-hand-452911/\">Pixbay\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Agrifood chains suffer from a number of structural issues — poverty being one. According to a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/406511492528621198/pdf/114394-WP-PUBLIC-18-4-2017-10-56-45-ShapingtheFoodSystemtoDeliverJobs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">World Bank report\u003C/a>, 80 percent of the global poor live in rural areas and most rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Jobs in agriculture can also often be unstable — in part due to the seasonality of industrial agricultural production, although the impacts of climate change and severe weather events also play a role. More importantly, instances of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wur.nl/en/newsarticle/modern-slavery-in-contemporary-food-production.htm\" target=\"_blank\">modern slavery\u003C/a> and human rights violations are pervasive in global food chains, especially as they can be costly to monitor. Despite their best efforts, businesses that rely on these supply chains often find themselves the unwitting accomplices to these violations — \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mvoplatform.nl/betrokkenheid-van-nederlandse-bedrijven-bij-mensenrechtenschendingen-en-milieuschade-komt-nog-altijd-veel-voor/\" target=\"_blank\">Dutch businesses\u003C/a> included. Even Tony’s Chocolonely — whose very mission is to build a fairer chocolate supply chain — \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://tonyschocolonely.com/uk/en/why-we-still-wont-say-were-100-slave-free\" target=\"_blank\">cannot guarantee\u003C/a> the absence of child labour or instances of modern slavery from their supply chains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Beyond the workers in the global value chains it is involved in, the working conditions of Dutch workers, too, could stand to be improved. Migrants are overrepresented in the sector and often face \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iss.nl/en/media/2020-11-policy-brief-migrant-workers-eng-final\" target=\"_blank\">unfair labour practices\u003C/a> they are not equipped to address and farmers are often not guaranteed fair prices for the food they produce.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Inappropriate technologies and solutions\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Last year, the UN Food Systems Summit was \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.equaltimes.org/as-concerns-over-the-un-food?lang=en#.YR9_CNMzZ0s\" target=\"_blank\">criticised \u003C/a>for a narrow focus on high-tech solutions and turning a blind eye to human rights, agroecology and food sovereignty, resulting in a wide-spread boycott from farmers, civil society organisations and scientists alike. Food aid and development projects and models — such as the Water Efficient Maize for Africa (WEMA) project — have also been heavily \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.amandalittle.com/fateoffood\" target=\"_blank\">criticised\u003C/a> for pushing technology-driven, one-size-fits-all approaches to food production that fail to utilise the traditional knowledge and skills of local farmers. Indeed, a focus on monocultures, patent-protected seeds and proprietary software — such as software that powers precision agriculture — can lock in farmers and put them in a vulnerable position vis-a-vis the large corporations that hold the rights to these technologies and that already control most of the global food market. In addition to their reliance on tools and processes that are maintained and operationally controlled by outside actors — rather than local populations — these solutions are also often considered inappropriate because they are rarely compatible with local, cultural and economic conditions, or they utilise materials or energy resources that are not always available locally.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:960px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"960px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1da059c1ea2c59c78956_image%205.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Precision agriculture promises more efficiency gains for farmers, but to what extent are the innovations it relies on suitable for the global majority of smallholder farmers? Image source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pixabay.com/photos/spraying-sugar-cane-sugar-cane-2746350/\">Pixbay\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now, the Dutch pride themselves on the innovation and technical prowess they have brought to (circular) agriculture. They also pride themselves on their capacity-building and knowledge-sharing efforts, whether through the work of Dutch embassies or that of the Wageningen University (WUR) — \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/holland-agriculture-sustainable-farming\" target=\"_blank\">’a university for the world’\u003C/a> that strives to keep the interests of lower-income countries at the heart of its research. And the value of this work is undeniable. However, in order to avoid perpetuating global inequities around food, moving beyond knowledge exports and technology impositions will be crucial and a key question to address will be on how we might value indigenous knowledge systems and skills, co-create solutions that make the best of both worlds — without falling into the trap of appropriation and exploitation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Circular food trade today and in the future\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The trade of agrifood-related wastes mirrors some of the imbalances of agrifood trade more broadly. Plastic waste, for example — including food and drink packaging waste — has made many headlines over the past years. As we explore in more depth in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">our paper\u003C/a>, high-income countries increasingly rely on lower-income countries for the export of plastic waste for further treatment, disposal or recycling. While this provides jobs for sorters, countries often lack the facilities, equipment or training to safely manage contaminated waste. Facilities are then sometimes used to intentionally burn and get rid of this waste — exposing local ecosystems and people to toxic air pollutants with long-lasting effects on human health in the process. As countries increase plastic collection rates, this issue could be further exacerbated in the future.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Circular food trade today and in the future\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1e05c64e8721ab4f0695_image%206.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">High-income countries increasingly rely on lower-income countries for the export of often toxic plastic waste for further treatment, disposal or recycling. Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pexels.com/@krizjohn-rosales-251185/\">Krizjohn Rosale\u003C/a>s on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-hands-on-assorted-color-plastic-lid-lot-761297/\">Pexels\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Netherlands, again, is a case in point: the country sends high-value plastic wastes to nearby countries in Europe for recycling, while fractions that are less valuable to countries such as Turkey, Indonesia and Malaysia. Combined, these three nations \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344922003512\" target=\"_blank\">account for 57% of all Dutch\u003C/a> plastic packaging waste exports and receive a combined 26.3 kilo tons per year in plastic packaging waste through direct and indirect trades with the Netherlands. The global trade of agrifood \u003Cem id=\"\">residues\u003C/em>, on the other hand, is less problematic today — but it may also raise similar issues in the future. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/trade?year=2020&category=30&units=value&autozoom=1\" target=\"_blank\">Currently dominated\u003C/a> by soy by-products from Argentina, Brazil and the US, these wastes from agriculture and food manufacturing industries are often exported across the world for further processing into animal feed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the Netherlands looks to increase food and packaging waste collection rates, shift towards biobased materials, increase the processing of manure (and potentially fertiliser exports), agrifood residues may become the next commodity to drive the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/2022-06-15-inclusive-circular-trade-barrie-et-al.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">circular trade divide\u003C/a> even further. As of yet, little is known about the impact of these strategies on employment and on land- and resource-use abroad — with studies such as our own \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://circularity-gap.world/netherlands\" target=\"_blank\">Circularity Gap Report for the Netherlands\u003C/a> primarily focusing on local impacts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">A role for the Netherlands: evening the playing field\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Netherlands is already working with low- and middle-income partner countries on advancing circular agriculture and food, for example in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.agroberichtenbuitenland.nl/actueel/nieuws/2022/03/09/kenya-and-the-netherlands-working-together-towards-circular-agriculture-in-kenya\" target=\"_blank\">Kenya\u003C/a>, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/2020/08/Circular-food-Turkey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Turkey\u003C/a>, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/2018/09/Agriculture-and-re-use-of-resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Vietnam\u003C/a> and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://projects.rvo.nl/project/nl-kvk-27378529-sdgp1154pe/\" target=\"_blank\">Peru\u003C/a>. This work is mostly driven by creating opportunities for Dutch business, helping other countries set up their own circular practices — often both — or on capacity-building, an accurate reflection of the Netherlands’ overall \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pbl.nl/sites/default/files/downloads/pbl-2022-addressing-international-impacts-of-the-dutch-ce-transition-4322.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">international efforts in the circular economy\u003C/a>. Last year, the Netherlands also announced a proposal for a national law on human rights and environmental \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://corporatejustice.org/news/dutch-minister-announces-national-corporate-due-diligence-legislation/\" target=\"_blank\">due diligence\u003C/a> — legislation that aims to ensure that responsible and sustainable business practices in global chains become the norm and that hopes to improve conditions for millions of people worldwide. A few \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unusualcollaborations.com/towards-a-datadriven-dashboard\" target=\"_blank\">research\u003C/a> \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wur.nl/en/project/A-just-transition-towards-a-circular-food-system-in-the-North-of-the-Netherlands.htm\" target=\"_blank\">projects\u003C/a> are also underway in the Netherlands that look at how to support a socially just transition to circular agriculture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, much more can be done.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1131px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1131px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"A role for the Netherlands: evening the playing field\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1e3715311102a7ea99e0_image%207.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Decision makers face a choice today: continue building on the inequitable legacy of the linear economy or picture a different way forward: a globally inclusive and just circular economy that delivers socio-economic and environmental benefits for all. Image source: Circle Economy\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Governments like the Netherlands’ — as well as multilateral organisations — can look to the following levers for guidance on how to build circular agrifood economies that work for everyone:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Think beyond your borders\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">International impact assessments of circular agri-food systems could be built, early on, into the design and implementation of circular agrifood policy. These could look at impacts on\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/sd.2379\" target=\"_blank\"> equity and multidimensional wellbeing\u003C/a>, for example, and make use of material flow analyses to understand where the largest opportunities and risks are.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Actively involving low- and middle-income countries in the design and implementation of circular economy and (circular) trade policy will be especially crucial to ensure value is fairly distributed in future value chains.\u003Cbr>‍\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Trade responsibly\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">The Dutch government could create conditions for producers — both at home and abroad — to earn a living income, improve stability and guarantee better working conditions.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Setting stricter social and environmental standards for companies to improve labour conditions and increase transparency and traceability — both through national legislation and at EU level — could be a good start.\u003Cbr>‍\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Share knowledge and means\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Education, too, will play an important role. The skills required to accelerate a transition to a circular agrifood system are different from the skills that support today’s unsustainable food production, distribution and waste management practices. Understanding what these skills are and how, exactly, a circular agrifood system will impact jobs — both locally and abroad — will be crucial to make provisions for the people that will be most impacted and support them in the transition.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Finally, the Netherlands could play a key role in making funding for agricultural research and development available to focus on solutions that are designed together with the people they are meant to serve and that leave room for a plurality of circular agrifood visions.\u003Cbr>‍\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">There is much more left to be explored, of course. What if other countries, too, switched to circular agrifood systems, for example? How could multilateral organisations support circular food systems and trade? How might we best balance local and global interests?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The global food system also faces unique challenges beyond those covered in this piece — from animal welfare to food apartheids and rising hunger levels, not to mention the devastating impacts that wars and conflicts can have on food systems the world over.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Perhaps no other system requires a true systems perspective as food. We hope this article starts a deeper conversation around these questions — and paves the way for a transition agenda that looks beyond the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/why-we-need-to-rethink-the-technical-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">‘technical’ circular economy\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Further reading and resources\u003C/h3>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Chatham House’s recently published \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/06/trade-inclusive-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">framework for inclusive circular trade\u003C/a> and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/sd.2379\" target=\"_blank\">framework to understand the social impacts of agricultural trade\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency’s policy brief on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pbl.nl/sites/default/files/downloads/pbl-2022-addressing-international-impacts-of-the-dutch-ce-transition-4322.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">addressing the international impacts of the Dutch circular economy transition\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">World Resources Forum’s latest forum on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unep.org/events/webinar/close-gap-while-closing-loop-global-north-south-relations-fair-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">Global North-South relations for a fair circular economy transition\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/research-event/global-trade-and-transition-inclusive-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">‘Global trade and the transition to a circular economy’ \u003C/a>session at the World Trade Organisation Aid for Trade Annual Global Review\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Part 1 of this series looked at corporate concentration and power within a socially just and globally-minded Dutch circular agrifood system. Read it here: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/a-dutch-circular-agrifood-system-does-not-stop-at-the-border\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem id=\"\">https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/a-dutch-circular-agrifood-system-does-not-stop-at-the-border\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">*\u003C/em> In a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pbl.nl/en/news/2022/looking-back-on-the-circular-economy-seminar-on-16-may-2022#:~:text=A%20circular%20economy%20does%20not,to%20achieving%20the%20SDGs%20abroad.\" target=\"_blank\">presentation\u003C/a> of the main messages of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) policy brief ‘Addressing international impacts of the Dutch circular economy transition’, Hester Brink, researcher at PBL, argued that ‘A circular economy does not stop at the border’, and that taking an international perspective in circular economy policies is important. The title of this article is a response to this.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">About Circle Economy\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">We are a global impact organisation with an international team of passionate experts based in Amsterdam. We empower businesses, cities and nations with practical and scalable solutions to put the circular economy into action. Our vision is an economic system that ensures the planet and all people can thrive. To avoid climate breakdown, our goal is to double global circularity by 2032.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">About the Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Circular Jobs Initiative (CJI) defines and identifies circular jobs, analyses the environment needed to create them. We produce research, training and advocacy to champion circular strategies that governments and businesses can use to have a positive social impact.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We work with employers, workers, governments, multilateral organisations, education institutions and research organisations to realise this ambition. Get in touch with us \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":396,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":397,"updated_at":398,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":399,"contents":401,"contributors":410,"image":6},"Fnxc","2025-08-21T08:02:14.000Z","2025-08-21T08:09:15.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":400},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[402],{"id":403,"score":47,"body":404,"status":55,"article_id":396,"created_at":202,"updated_at":398,"published_at":409},"a4GK",{"image":405,"title":406,"content":407,"summary":15,"attachment":408,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380761775-IWNFYLh0.jpg","Circular economy: a path to peace and resilience in unstable times","\u003Cp id=\"\">In his \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cop30.br/en/brazilian-presidency/letters-from-the-presidency/letter-from-the-brazilian-presidency\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">first letter of the COP presidency,\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago cited peace as a key value to take into COP30 in November. This was a timely signal. Across today’s headlines, filled with conflict, climate catastrophes, slashed aid budgets and economic instability, the connection between peace and material resources is starker than ever before. Amid these crises, the role of natural resources in both fueling and resolving conflict is gaining renewed attention. Therefore, can a shift to a circular economy help us build resilience and foster peace in a resource-constrained world?\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Resource loops to reduce dependency\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to the UNDP, at least 40% of civil wars since 1950 have been linked to natural resources, underscoring how environmental factors can drive conflicts between social groups. The World Bank forecasts that by 2050, climate-induced migration may displace over 200 million people, intensifying existing security risks. At the same time, the push for green transitions, through renewable energy technologies, digital infrastructures and the desire to break energy dependency on a few geo-political powers has triggered an unprecedented global race for critical raw materials, many of which are located in conflict-prone regions. Most materials needed for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and batteries are found in ecologically sensitive and politically unstable regions, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and parts of South America. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the background, the post-World War II peace framework is slowly unravelling. Where trade and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://carnegieendowment.org/europe/strategic-europe/2023/06/how-the-eu-can-use-mineral-supply-chains-to-redesign-collective-security?lang=en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">international cooperation in Europe\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> once served as pillars of peace, we are now watching these systems fraying. The ongoing conflicts, global trade disruptions, threats of trade wars, and rising authoritarianism signal a shift. They signal a move away from the “\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2002/12/gupta.htm\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">elusive peace dividend\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>”: the mutually reinforcing interest of nations to maintain peace through trade and cooperation over resources. Instead, we’re witnessing a new era, one where supply chains are weaponised, there’s a rising competition over resources, and vulnerable states risk being dragged into deeper cycles of exploitation and instability. Now is a time to build resilience: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-why-climate-funders-are-adopting-a-resilience-lens-110029\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">transforming how communities respond to climate devastation\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and resilience insecurity by unlocking new possibilities.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Building stability and resilience: untangling the role of circularity\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy proposes a shift from a global economy based on one-way resource extraction, the ‘linear economy’, to economies and value chains in which resources and ecological systems are regenerated. Circular strategies like repair, remanufacturing, and recycling not only cut emissions (70% of which are tied to material use) but also reduce dependency on volatile global supply chains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This topic was highlighted for the first time at the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wcef2024.com/sessions/p3-ensuring-a-peaceful-transition/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels in April 2024\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, where experts explored how circularity could contribute to peacebuilding and resilience. Yet, despite its potential, the link between the circular economy and international peace remains \u003Cstrong id=\"\">poorly understood and under-researched\u003C/strong>. Representing an opportunity and responsibility. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So, how can the circular economy contribute to global stability or help build resilience in fragile states? \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Long promoted for its potential to reduce waste and emissions, it is now time to also look at the circular economy through the lens of \u003Cstrong id=\"\">peacebuilding and resilience\u003C/strong>, harnessing its potential for reimagining economies and justice through fair access. This could address power imbalances and the problems of poverty and underdevelopment, especially in countries that have historically given their resources to the service of others’ development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">One clear example is the long-standing dispute between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan over the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://climate-diplomacy.org/case-studies/rogun-dam-conflict-between-tajikistan-and-uzbekistan\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Rogun Dam\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, which began construction in 1991 and limited water flow from Tajikistan’s Vakhsh River to its downstream neighbour. With support from the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/05/21/uzbekistan-to-modernize-its-irrigation-infrastructure-with-world-bank-support\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">World Bank\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and IDA, Uzbekistan adopted large-scale water-saving technologies, expanding efficient irrigation from 28.000 to one million hectares by 2018. These \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://smartwatermagazine.com/news/smart-water-magazine/strategic-consortium-signs-1-billion-deal-uzbekistans-largest-wastewater\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">circular solutions\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> reduced Uzbekistan’s water dependency, enabled Tajikistan’s hydropower efforts, and eased tensions. This success has inspired broader initiatives like the World Bank’s Water in Circular Economy and Resilience Initiative (WICER).\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Mainstreaming circular economy in international cooperation \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Together with expert partners and local stakeholders, we aim to answer questions like: How can circular strategies \u003Cstrong id=\"\">empower communities economically\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong id=\"\">build local resilience\u003C/strong> in post-conflict or fragile areas? Do \u003Cstrong id=\"\">resource loops reduce dependency\u003C/strong> on fragile global supply chains? How do circular approaches align with traditional peace dividends and \u003Cstrong id=\"\">inclusive development\u003C/strong> to \u003Cstrong id=\"\">decrease existing socio-economic inequalities\u003C/strong>?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now is the time for development actors to integrate circular principles into resilience and peacebuilding efforts, examine how material use, waste, and resource dependencies drive conflict and support community-led reuse, repair, and recycling. Cross-sector partnerships are also key to building an interdisciplinary field that links peacebuilding, the circular economy, supply chain resilience, and climate adaptation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As COP30 approaches, we urge governments, donors, researchers, and local actors to see the circular economy not just as an environmental solution, but as a peacebuilding strategy. Realising its potential requires intentional investment, redesigned development models, and a rethinking of what peace, justice, and regeneration mean in a resource-scarce world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We invite partners and supporters globally to help us \u003Cstrong id=\"\">co-create a new narrative, one in which peace, sustainability, and resilience are not separate goals but interconnected solutions. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>",[],"2025-08-21T08:14:42.000Z",[],{"id":412,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":413,"updated_at":413,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":414,"contents":416,"contributors":424,"image":6},"abWo","2025-07-29T08:02:15.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":415},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[417],{"id":418,"score":47,"body":419,"status":55,"article_id":412,"created_at":202,"updated_at":413,"published_at":413},"RdDg",{"image":420,"title":421,"content":422,"summary":15,"attachment":423,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380763368-UFhGhN_U.jpeg","Circular economy could spare the oceans from deep-sea mining","\u003Cp id=\"\">On July 25, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) was set to decide whether deep-sea mining will be allowed in international waters—a pivotal moment given the intense global debate surrounding this decision. However, the meeting concluded without a definitive outcome. The ISA neither imposed a moratorium on deep-sea mining nor adopted a mining code to allow large-scale exploitation of the ocean floor. The fate of the deep sea has now been deferred to future meetings, with mounting pressure to establish clear rules.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Back in April 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining in both domestic and international waters. The move sparked controversy, particularly because the White House authorised mining in territories it doesn't actually control. Still, the US is not the first country to allow deep-sea mining in its domestic waters.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A handful of other nations, including Japan, New Zealand, Norway and Papua New Guinea, have already\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/03/27/nx-s1-5336319/international-deep-sea-mining-critical-metals-seabed#:~:text=Who%20decides%20if%20mining%20happens%3F\"> started issuing permits\u003C/a> to mine in their waters. However, most commercially viable mineral deposits can be \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wri.org/insights/deep-sea-mining-explained\">found\u003C/a> in international waters, which the ISA regulates. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The impact of deep-sea mining \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The seabed contains significant and so far untapped reserves of copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, silver, gold, rare earth elements and other resources. In general, deep-sea mining refers to the extraction of polymetallic nodules—potato-sized lumps of metal-rich minerals—from depths of hundreds or even thousands of meters. The process typically involves ‘vacuuming’ these nodules from the seabed, processing them aboard surface vessels, and dumping the residual waste back into the ocean.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Despite a growing body of research, our knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems and the potential effects of human activity there remains scarce. However, available evidence shows that the ocean \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wri.org/insights/deep-sea-mining-explained\">floor may take centuries to recover\u003C/a> from commercial exploitation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Mining activities could harm fragile marine habitats in many ways: from \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250703-significant-declines-in-some-species-after-deep-sea-mining-research\">killing\u003C/a> seabed organisms to disturbing the seafloor, which leads to turbid waters, reduced water quality, and broader negative impacts on sea life, potentially affecting areas much larger than the actual mining site. Hence, many nations have called for a ban on deep-sea mining, with French President Emmanuel Macron \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/madness-world-leaders-call-for-deep-sea-mining-moratorium-at-un-ocean-summit/\">describing\u003C/a> it as ‘madness’. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Why consider deep-sea mining at all?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Given these risks, the question remains: if deep-sea mining is so harmful, why is it even on the table?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The answer lies in a growing global dilemma. The energy transition requires vast amounts of raw materials for renewable energy infrastructure, electrification, and related activities. For example, the global demand for nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements is \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iea.org/reports/global-critical-minerals-outlook-2024\">estimated\u003C/a> to double by 2040 if nations stick to their climate commitments. The world cannot wait—it needs these materials now. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, new mining projects on land face numerous challenges, such as resistance by local communities—particularly vocal in Europe—and environmental concerns. Many potential mining sites are \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eeb.org/new-report-unwraps-solutions-for-eu-countries-to-end-the-packaging-waste-crisis-2/\">located\u003C/a> in areas no less vulnerable than seabed ecosystems. Not to mention the long lead times and investments required to bring new projects online.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">By contrast, deep-sea mining is increasingly framed by some as a ‘lesser evil’: it could help close supply gaps and accelerate the energy transition. Proponents emphasise that mining at sea will not lead to deforestation, toxic tailings, displacement of people and other impacts associated with terrestrial mining. Because nodules have typically a high mineral content, hence deep-sea mining also produces relatively less waste for its value. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to deep-sea mining advocates, strict regulation would ensure the restoration of ecosystems after extraction and compensation for damage to the environment and affected communities. Such regulation is not always present—or enforced—on land, where mining often occurs in places with weak governance and involves informal labour or even \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/02/01/1152893248/red-cobalt-congo-drc-mining-siddharth-kara\">slavery\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">But how environmental regulations will be enforced at sea remains an open question. Does the ISA have the resources to monitor activity and hold violators accountable? International law is often undermined by political interests, with many nations openly ignoring its mandates—for example, Israel in Gaza and Russia in Ukraine. Similar dynamics may play out in international waters.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Experience with offshore fossil fuel extraction and industrial fishing offers little reason to believe that responsible sourcing will become the industry standard at sea. Measures intended to ensure responsible practices are often sidelined by commercial interests, and even when adopted, they are difficult to enforce. Oversight is expensive, easy to evade, and evidence of violations will be hard to obtain.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Circular economy as an alternative solution\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Lesser evil or not, deep-sea mining could still be avoided, especially given that viable alternatives exist.\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>Meeting the demand for raw materials is no easy task, but some options are less harmful than opening up the ocean floor. Consider the circular economy, which emphasises reducing demand by extending the lifetime of products and equipment, reusing and repairing existing stock, and recycling. A growth in recycling capabilities alone could \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iea.org/reports/recycling-of-critical-minerals\">lower the need\u003C/a> for virgin raw materials by 25-40% by 2050. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This potential is recognised in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/areas-specific-interest/critical-raw-materials/critical-raw-materials-act_en\">EU Critical Raw Materials Act\u003C/a>, which promotes recycling alongside a growth in new mining initiatives within its boundaries. It contains legally binding measures to improve the collection of material-rich waste, ensure its recycling, and recover critical raw materials from extractive waste. To incentivise magnet recycling, the Act sets requirements on recyclability and recycled content. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">But recycling isn’t enough on its own. Reducing inefficiencies and excessive material use is equally essential. Take electric cars, for example. The latest data \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2024/trends-in-electric-cars?ref=csofutures.com&utm_source=chatgpt.com\">show\u003C/a>s that roughly two‑thirds of EV models introduced in 2023 are large cars, SUVs, or pickups—a sharp rise from under 50% just a few years ago. This trend is driven more by consumer preferences and profit motives than necessity. Smaller EVs are technologically feasible, require smaller batteries, take fewer materials to make, and consume less energy. So, before rushing to mine more lithium, we should consider concepts that use smaller batteries in the first place. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The same logic applies to renewable energy infrastructure. Currently, 64% of materials from decommissioned wind turbines are recycled. However, the sector's overall circularity remains around 30% due to the heavy reliance on virgin materials. Some components, such as wind turbine blades, are currently made from unrecyclable fibreglass. But alternatives already exist, like biocompatible resin and other recyclable composites. According to a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/637ba902b1ec3f7792968915_20221121%20-%20BAIN%20report%20-%20Machinery%20_%20%20Equipment%20-%20210x297mm.pdf\">report\u003C/a> by Circle Economy and Bain & Company, designing turbines with both efficiency and recyclability in mind could reduce the demand for new materials by up to 15% by 2040. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Tapping circular potential before the deep sea\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Like the ocean floor, the circular economy holds vast—and largely untapped—potential.\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>But unlike deep-sea mining, its impacts are well understood and overwhelmingly positive. A circular economy can reduce environmental pressures while enhancing the long-term resilience of the global economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">There is no denying that new mining projects are necessary to support the energy transition, decarbonise our energy systems, and mitigate climate change. But deep-sea mining should be a last resort, not a first option. Only after we eliminate inefficiencies, maximise recycling, and exhaust the safest land-based mining options should it even be considered. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">That time has not yet come.\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":426,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":427,"updated_at":428,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":429,"contents":431,"contributors":441,"image":6},"4Wj9","2023-04-13T12:39:07.000Z","2026-05-04T06:59:43.181Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":430},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[432],{"id":433,"score":47,"body":434,"status":55,"article_id":426,"created_at":202,"updated_at":440,"published_at":203},"aZ-q",{"image":435,"title":436,"content":437,"summary":438,"attachment":439,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380751087-ErfkNfjq.jpeg","A global frontrunner in recycling, Austria now addresses circularity","\u003Cp id=\"\">Austria ranks as one of the global recycling champions: already in 2018, 58% of\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">all municipal waste in the country was recycled. Yet the analysis conducted by Circle Economy, a Netherlands-based impact organisation, and Altstoff Recycling Austria AG (ARA) \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/cgr-austria\">estimated\u003C/a> that the country’s economy at the time was only 9.7% circular —only slightly above the global average. This study pinpointed an often-neglected fact: recycling alone is not enough to reach environmental goals. In December 2022, the Austrian government adopted a much more comprehensive policy document—the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bmk.gv.at/themen/klima_umwelt/abfall/Kreislaufwirtschaft/strategie.html\">National Circular Economy Strategy\u003C/a> setting the goal of an 18% circular economy by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">There is more to a circular economy than recycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Recycling is one of the four key principles of the circular economy: it allows for some of the value in materials locked into products and long-lasting stocks to be recovered and put to use again. But much more value can be retained by simply continuing to use materials for as long as possible in the first place, or reusing them at a higher or equal value. According to the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report (CGR) 2023\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, to cut material extraction and carbon emissions substantially, countries should design stocks like buildings, infrastructure, machinery and cars to be rich material mines for the future. The manufacturing and construction industries, for their part, should prioritise regenerative materials and incorporate future reuse in product design. Furthermore, the focus must also centre on getting more value out of fewer materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">A national economy with limited metrics, high consumption and large stock build-up\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Circularity Gap methodology was, for the first time, applied on a county level in Austria. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/cgr-austria\">The 2018 \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Austria\u003C/em>\u003C/a>  showed that Austria didn’t track what happened after materials were recovered or recycled—their afterlife wasn’t included in national statistics. The report recommended monitoring the usage of secondary resources, so the stocks can become functional raw material deposits—or ‘urban mines’. Moreover, the study argued that businesses and city planners should be nudged to embrace secondary materials, for example through setting recycled materials quotas for manufacturers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Austria\u003C/em> also indicated that effective circular policies should target sectors with the highest \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eplca.jrc.ec.europa.eu/sustainableConsumption.html\">consumption footprint\u003C/a>. For Austria, providing Mobility and Consumables to the population contributed a massive 46% to the country’s consumption. In addition, a considerable part of the footprint came from long-lasting stock such as roads, cars and buildings. Consequently, the country was advised to introduce policies that would keep stock in use for as long as possible, while incorporating multiple lifecycles in the design of new buildings and infrastructure. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘In the course of the project, a wide range of knowledgeable stakeholders contributed to the work and its database. This dialogue was essential for establishing a fact-based approach to the circular economy in Austria as opposed to rather political or ideological approaches’, said Christoph Scharff, former CEO of ARA.  ‘The presentation of the final report was held by the authors and ARA together with the Austrian Ministry of Environment (MoE) as a show of official support and endorsement of evidence-based environmental policies’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">What happened next?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Following publication, the Report landed on the desks of policymakers, fueling a wider discussion on circular pathways for Austria that included businesses, civil society, ministries, federal states and the research community. In 2020, the Austrian Ministry of Climate Protection \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.umweltzeichen.at/en/products/start/%C3%B6sterreichische-kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie\">began\u003C/a> developing the national \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Strategy\u003C/em>. The draft document was first presented to the public at the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ejD_-AJKhs\">Circular Economy Summit Austria\u003C/a> in March 2022. Finally, the Austrian Cabinet of Ministers officially \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bmk.gv.at/themen/klima_umwelt/abfall/Kreislaufwirtschaft/strategie.html\">approved\u003C/a> the strategy on the 7th of December, 2022, and pledged to deliver the first progress report by the end of 2023. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The document consists of roughly 600 measures spanning buildings and infrastructure, mobility, plastic and packaging, electronics and communications, biomass, waste management and secondary materials. It puts a great emphasis on recycling—already a strong point—amplifying it with policies to increase the use of secondary materials. This guideline is to be realised by promoting secondary material digital databases and introducing minimum quotas for recycled materials in products. The roadmap also seeks to increase the quality of secondary materials through certification and modernising sorting and recycling facilities. In that way, manufacturers are motivated to build secondary materials into their products; they can locate required materials via an online marketplace and, finally, rest assured that secondary input will not compromise their product’s quality. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To preserve its buildings and infrastructure stock, Austria will introduce permits for demolition—simply bulldozing an old building will soon become tricky. And when buildings \u003Cem id=\"\">are\u003C/em> torn down, the demolition company will be required to properly recycle waste and make it available for future reuse. Moreover, multifunctional (re)use components must be baked into the design of all new service buildings like power plants and airports, states the strategy. For service and private buildings alike, minimum recycled materials input will soon become a reality. Taking good care of the current stock is coupled with plans to downsize the road infrastructure to slash the use of sand, gravel, lime and other materials. This will be achieved by boosting pedestrian and bike lanes and further developing the public transport system. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to the CGR Austria, 55% of the country’s consumption footprint in 2018 came from abroad. The government, therefore, decided to strengthen local production to gain more control over secondary material inputs, in particular in fibres and textiles. In addition, it emphasised requirements for more transparent supply and value chains, including for imports.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch5 id=\"\">With these and other policies, Austria plans to reach an 18% circularity rate, increase resource productivity by 50% and reduce private household consumption by 10% by 2030. \u003C/h5>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘Involving the research community is key to achieving tangible results in sustainable development. We are happy to see that our work inspired and empowered Austria to set clear quantitative targets in their circular transition’, said Circle Economy’s CEO Martijn Lopes Cardozo.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Since 2018, Circle Economy has also conducted \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/countries\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Reports\u003C/em>\u003C/a> for the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, calculating their circularity rating and spelling out pathways to bolster a circular economy in these countries and regions.\u003C/p>","Communications Specialist at Circle Economy Luba Glazunova examines Austria’s exceptional recycling rates and asks why this hasn’t translated to more circularity in the country’s economy.",[],"2024-02-23T16:10:41.000Z",[],{"id":443,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":366,"updated_at":444,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":445,"contents":447,"contributors":457,"image":6},"LzE0","2026-05-07T23:38:54.071Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":446},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[448],{"id":449,"score":47,"body":450,"status":55,"article_id":443,"created_at":202,"updated_at":456,"published_at":456},"gebP",{"image":451,"title":452,"content":453,"summary":454,"attachment":455,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380799472-boH1UUyU.jpeg","How the Netherlands became a circular frontrunner","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Try googling ‘circular frontrunner countries’, and the Netherlands comes out on top. Today, the country’s reputation as a leader in the global shift to a circular economy is undisputed. Yet few people know it all began as a daring proclamation, a classic case of ‘fake it till you make it’.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Perhaps declaring the Netherlands a circular frontrunner in 2013 was not such a crazy idea after all. The Dutch tradition of \u003Cem>zuinigheid\u003C/em> (frugality) suggests a nation adept at doing more with less. This is evident in the country’s status as the world’s second-largest food exporter (after the US), despite occupying a territory only slightly larger than the US state of Maryland. The idea of a circular future for the Netherlands was already ‘in the air’—and it was Guido Braam, then Executive Director of Circle Economy, who seized it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>His reasoning was straightforward. The Netherlands is not a country rich in natural resources, with the notable exception of water, which is so abundant that it can just as easily become a problem. To remain prosperous, it must therefore use what it has wisely and for as long as possible. Just as the Dutch once learned to deal with water and went on to export that expertise worldwide, circular economy know-how could become another valuable export product. Both water management and the circular economy emerged from necessity—and both have become poster children of Dutch innovation. Well, the circular economy hadn’t reached that status in 2013. Not yet, anyway. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Guido Braam, the best way to develop this expertise was to self-declare the Netherlands a circular frontrunner—a self-fulfilling prophecy designed to rally politicians, businesses, and citizens around the shared goal of making it a reality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Setting up the first Circular Hotspot\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The idea was pitched to then Prime Minister Mark Rutte—and resonated immediately. Whether convinced by Circle Economy’s arguments or intrigued by its estimate that circularity could generate €17 billion in additional value for the Dutch economy, Rutte called key figures in his government right after the meeting. On the other end of the phone line were Wiebe Draijer, then Chairman of the Social and Economic Council (SER), Minister of Economy Sharon Dijksma, and Prince Carlos of the Dutch royal family. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To support the Netherlands’ new role on the global stage, a trade mission was organised, bringing international delegations, governments, and companies to experience Dutch circular innovation first-hand. At the same time, Holland Circular Hotspot (HCH) was launched to serve as a central platform connecting businesses, knowledge institutions, and governments working on circular solutions. Circle Economy played a crucial role as a knowledge partner in this early phase, helping shape the narrative, supporting the trade mission, and leading the launch of HCH. Guido Braam describes the contribution of the HCH in accelerating the circular movement in the Netherlands: \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>‘The concept of a circular economy, especially at that time, opened many eyes. I heard entrepreneurs say, “How strange it is that we waste so much. How strange it is that we invest so much energy, labour, and materials into products, only to discard them instead of extending their life”’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>The prophecy fulfilled\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The model of circular hotspots proved contagious: inspired by the Dutch example, 26 local Circular Hotspots emerged across the globe. Today, \u003Ca href=\"https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/events/ifat-saudi-arabia-2026/\">Holland Circular Hotspot\u003C/a> remains a thriving force behind the global transition to a circular economy. For over 10 years, it has been connecting forward-thinking businesses, knowledge institutions, and governments to foster international collaboration and share circular expertise globally.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2016, the Netherlands adopted the world's first circular economy roadmap, \u003Cem>Nederland Circulair 2050\u003C/em>, aiming to build a fully circular economy by 2050. The roadmap’s goals are no less ambitious than the ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’ of global circular leadership. For example, it aims to halve virgin resource use by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A few years later, Circle Economy’s \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report Netherlands\u003C/em> confirmed what Guido Braam and his colleague long suspected: the country is more circular than the world on average. Its circularity rate has not yet been surpassed by any nation for which Circle Economy calculated this figure. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘Why has the Netherlands really become a circular frontrunner? I think we have just the right scale: we are big enough to matter on the global stage but small enough to embrace the change, to bring all parts of the society together and move towards a common goal’, says Wiebe Draijer, the Chairman of the Social and Economic Council (2012-2014). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>","Try googling ‘circular frontrunner countries’, and the Netherlands comes out on top. Today, the country’s reputation as a leader in the global shift to a circular economy is undisputed. Yet few people know it all began as a daring proclamation, a classic case of ‘fake it till you make it’.",[],"2026-02-11T11:07:45.000Z",[],{"id":459,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":460,"updated_at":461,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":462,"contents":464,"contributors":472,"image":6},"_2nA","2023-07-28T12:37:10.000Z","2024-02-23T15:55:05.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":463},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[465],{"id":466,"score":47,"body":467,"status":55,"article_id":459,"created_at":202,"updated_at":461,"published_at":203},"WCZ3",{"image":468,"title":469,"content":470,"summary":15,"attachment":471,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380768195-gf9u8R0Z.jpg","Circular initiatives can slash food losses—but first, better data monitoring is needed","\u003Cp id=\"\">Worldwide, one-third of the food we grow is lost or wasted; but in East Africa, nearly \u003Cstrong id=\"\">half\u003C/strong> of all fruits and vegetables are lost before ever reaching shop shelves or market stalls, due to often-informal trade processes taking place along the path from farm to fork. This causes prices to surge and traps smallholders in an endless cycle of poverty. This is a critical challenge for the region, the population of which is expected to swell by 60% by 2050—begging the question of how to feed a growing number of people while ensuring as little as possible goes to waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s clear that the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/a-third-of-the-worlds-emissions-come-from-food-the-circular-economy-can-change-this\">food system needs an overhaul\u003C/a>, to the benefit of both people and planet: cutting losses of fruits and vegetables through improved harvesting, storage, processing and transport, for example, could cut emissions by as much as 135 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) globally—more than \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ourworldindata.org/greenhouse-gas-emissions\">three times\u003C/a> what’s emitted in a year from all sectors and activities globally. The circular economy, an economic system in which waste is designed out, products and materials are used at their highest value for as long as possible, and natural systems are regenerated, offers an alternative to current food systems. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These kinds of initiatives are on the rise: the Dutch venture building studio, Enviu, for example, launched \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://foodflow.enviu.org/\">FoodFlow\u003C/a>, an Kenya-based programme to cut food waste through innovative circular pilots and solutions, from providing cold storage-as-a-service to smallholders to transforming rejected produce into higher value products. Avocados not suitable for sale are dried and pressed into avocado oil for use in the food and drink industry, or in cosmetics, for example. The programme has also integrated a direct market linkage component into their work  where wholesalers can connect with and buy from smallholders, enabling better communication and cutting transaction costs—making the most of digital tools to drive circularity while improving farmers’ livelihoods.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Circular initiatives are plenty, but impossible to scale without metrics\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Innovative circular initiatives are scattered across the globe, but aren’t taking hold at the speed and scale needed to make a truly transformative impact. While the reasons for this are plenty, data collection and measurement has a critical role to play: we can’t manage what we don’t measure. Creating—and collecting data for—circular indicators will be a crucial step to drive decision-making and form new targets and milestones. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The landscape of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/metrics\">circular economy metrics\u003C/a> is evolving rapidly, yet measuring the circularity of agrifood systems remains a challenge. Through conversations with Enviu—and its work on the FoodFlow programme—we were able to sketch out the indicators currently being used as well as those that are of particular interest for the future, categorised as headline indicators, performance indicators, process indicators and impact indicators. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Headline indicators\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">These give a verdict regarding a system’s (nation, city, sector, value chain or product) circularity: they tell you how far you’ve yet to go in reaching circularity. For the agrifood sector, these are broad indicators that measure overall circularity: the \u003Cstrong id=\"\">Agriculture Circularity Performance indicator\u003C/strong>, for example, which combines figures on productivity, energy use, inputs, ecological impact, technology and even socioeconomic factors to give one holistic picture. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Performance indicators\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Performance indicators track progress towards the headline indicator, providing more granular insights and helping shape an analytical basis for decision-making. In short: they help you find high-impact points to focus on. In practice, FoodFlow’s goal of cutting food losses along the value chain can be measured by performance indicators like \u003Cstrong id=\"\">food loss during distribution and retail\u003C/strong>, or \u003Cstrong id=\"\">edible food rejected due to cosmetic standards.\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Process indicators\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Process indicators help monitor the circular transition at the organisation level: these can be linked to culture, human behaviour, operational activities and institutional reform, for example. In contrast with performance indicators, process indicators only indirectly influence headline indicators. These could be: \u003Cstrong id=\"\">awareness or actions taken among value chain actors\u003C/strong>, whether or not \u003Cstrong id=\"\">biodiversity assessments\u003C/strong> are being conducted in cultivated areas (either by farmers or by technical experts), or the \u003Cstrong id=\"\">number of smallholder farmers partnering with food processing companies\u003C/strong> for turning damaged produce into valuable by-products, for example. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Impact indicators\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is a means to an end—a more sustainable and just planet, which can be narrowed down to East Africa’s agrifood system. It’s important to look beyond circularity indicators and keep track of the impact circular initiatives have on broader environmental and social outcomes. In practice, this could mean tracking \u003Cstrong id=\"\">total area under cultivation\u003C/strong> (organic and non-organic), \u003Cstrong id=\"\">biodiversity loss\u003C/strong>, and \u003Cstrong id=\"\">average carbon content in topsoil \u003C/strong>or \u003Cstrong id=\"\">soil pH\u003C/strong> to assess soil health, for example. Social outcomes to track could include \u003Cstrong id=\"\">improved livelihood \u003C/strong>and \u003Cstrong id=\"\">food security\u003C/strong>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">All types of indicators can help circular initiatives flourish by showing what works and what doesn’t—but how can they be measured and applied in practice? The complexity of produce distribution networks, compounded by numerous causes for post-harvest food losses, make collecting accurate data extremely difficult—but there are ways around this. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.kit.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Strecker_et_al-2022-Food_Security.pdf\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Informal Food Loss Assessment Method\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, for example, can be used to generate and interpret data on the timing, nature, causes and impacts of post-harvest food losses through secondary data collection, stakeholder consultation and field observations. Although based on approximations and qualitative information, the method is accurate enough to identify where losses are taking place and therefore pinpoint opportunities for improvement: a strong starting point for East African contexts.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Looking to the future: limits to indicators in East Africa\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s clear that applying indicators and metrics for circularity in practice is complex: they’re so context-specific that not all agricultural systems can be accurately compared with the same set of indicators. Measuring some specific performance indicators—pesticide use efficiency, for example—is tricky in the context of East African smallholders, many of which boast varying practices. While it may be possible to garner insights through extrapolation—using a small sample size to represent a wider community of farmers—this in itself will require more research to harmonise and standardise approaches. What’s more: it can be tricky to access information from agrifood companies, which often use indicators in varying ways. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Enviu is taking a step in the right direction: by engaging directly with actors on-the-ground, tracking food flows and quantifying losses, it’s contributing to building up a solid database that will allow it to roll out metrics and indicators in the future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In 2022, FoodFlow embarked on a new phase that centers around employing market-driven approaches to facilitate the widespread adoption of regenerative techniques among farmers. The objective is to grow farms that mimic natural systems of regeneration, thus eliminating waste and potentially repurposing it as feedstock for subsequent cycles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">If you're curious to delve deeper into Enviu and their endeavors to safeguard Kenya's food system for the future, you can download their 2023 landscape study on market-driven approaches for transitioning smallholder farmers to Regenerative Agriculture. The study is available at \u003Ca href=\"https://mailchi.mp/enviu.org/foodflowstudy\">https://mailchi.mp/enviu.org/foodflowstudy\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circle Economy helps clients put measuring and tracking systems in place by providing oversight on the wide range of circular metrics and indicators, setting up the baseline of current resource use, and integrating the measurements into organisational practice. Learn more and get in touch \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/metrics/contact-us\">here\u003C/a>. We work with stakeholders across the public, private and third sectors to build circular food systems that are regenerative, fair and resilient. Learn more and get  in touch with our Food Systems team \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-food-systems\">here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":474,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":366,"updated_at":475,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":476,"contents":478,"contributors":488,"image":6},"Y0IQ","2026-05-07T23:39:06.482Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":477},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[479],{"id":480,"score":47,"body":481,"status":55,"article_id":474,"created_at":202,"updated_at":487,"published_at":487},"0Rsn",{"image":482,"title":483,"content":484,"summary":485,"attachment":486,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380777680-pWoG6rpA.jpeg","How Amsterdam built circularity around a social heart","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Amsterdam didn’t just talk about circularity—it mapped it. By analysing how materials flow through the city, the city uncovered opportunities to turn waste into value, businesses into collaborators, and strategy into action, all while embedding social wellbeing at the heart of its circular transition.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2012, the City approached Circle Economy to help make sense of its urban economy and identify leverage points for circularity. The challenge was more than technical: the city had data but lacked a clear way to translate it into actionable insights for businesses, policymakers, and citizens. Circle Economy responded with the Amsterdam City Scan, one of the first comprehensive Material Flow Analyses (MFA) ever conducted for a city. This pioneering work not only provided a detailed map of material flows across construction, consumption, and food systems but also laid the foundation for Amsterdam’s long-term circular strategy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The MFA revealed critical hotspots where circular interventions could have the greatest impact, highlighting opportunities for material savings, waste reduction, and business innovation. But understanding the flows was just the beginning. Workshops with over 100 participants—including civil servants, business leaders, and residents—translated these insights into concrete initiatives. For instance, the construction sector explored how demolition and recycling could be done differently, directly informing the \u003Cem>Circulair Innovatieprogramma (2016-2018)\u003C/em>, a city-backed programme to stimulate circular innovation and strengthen business models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Integrating social impact: the Doughnut Economics approach\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From early on, Circle Economy emphasised that circularity is not only about materials and finance—it is also about people. In collaboration with Amsterdam, the concept of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kateraworth.com/2020/04/08/amsterdam-city-doughnut/\">Kate Raworth’s City Doughnut\u003C/a> was introduced, incorporating social well-being and a just transition into the city’s circular agenda. This framework enabled policymakers to evaluate circularity not just in terms of material efficiency, but also in terms of equity, social inclusion, and quality of life. The Doughnut framework became a central pillar for the strategy Amsterdam Circulair 2020-2025, co-created with a diverse set of stakeholders to ensure the city’s transition was both ambitious and socially grounded.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The City Scan did more than provide insights; it catalysed real-world change. Over 100 pilot projects emerged from the strategy, spanning construction, food systems, and consumption. Workshops facilitated by Circle Economy brought together civil servants, citizens, and business leaders, creating collaborative innovation spaces where ideas became implementable initiatives. Companies that initially participated for financial or operational reasons discovered new circular business models and revenue streams, demonstrating that circular practices could work at scale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circle Economy’s early work with Amsterdam also established tools for monitoring and evaluating progress. On this foundation, Amsterdam developed the Monitor Amsterdam Circular, creating insight into the volumes of different material groups in the city. This data allowed Amsterdam to substantiate the materiality of different circular interventions. Beyond local impact, Amsterdam’s work influenced national initiatives such as the \u003Cem>National Materials Agreement (Grondstoffen Akkoord)\u003C/em> and the development of \u003Ca href=\"http://www.circulaw.nl\">www.circulaw.nl\u003C/a> to unlock legal pockets of opportunity to speed up the circular transition–shaping the Netherlands’ approach to circular economy strategy through 2025.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>A global model for urban circularity\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circle Economy’s collaboration with Amsterdam did not end with the initial City Scan. Over the past decade, the partnership has continued to support the city in translating abstract concepts into practical actions, tackling barriers to circular economy implementation, and engaging stakeholders across various sectors. Circle Economy has been a pioneering partner of Amsterdam, helping set the right course early on, and is still one of the partners in the centre of the open collaboration ecosystem that the city was able to build over the years. This approach to collaboration is considered one of the drivers which ensured that Amsterdam’s circular approach is not only visionary but also sustainable, creating depth and resilience in its systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘When we commissioned Circle Economy in 2012, they didn’t just deliver a report; they became co-creators’, says Eveline Jonkhoff, Programme Manager for Circular Economy at the City of Amsterdam during the assignment. ‘Together we pioneered one of the first comprehensive Material Flow Analyses for a city, brought the social dimension through Doughnut Economics, and organised workshops where over 300 civil servants, citizens, and business leaders translated strategy into 100 pilot projects. That sustained partnership is why Amsterdam’s circular approach has both depth and staying power’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Today, Amsterdam’s circular journey continues to inspire cities worldwide. Social aspects of circularity—previously overlooked—are now recognised as essential, and the city’s model demonstrates how evidence-based insights, collaborative engagement, and a focus on social wellbeing can drive large-scale urban transformation. By combining a scientific foundation (the MFA), strategic co-creation (Doughnut Economics and workshops), and practical implementation (over 100 pilot projects), Amsterdam has demonstrated that circularity is not just a municipal goal—it is a social, economic, and environmental movement with tangible results.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“We value the contribution of Amsterdam-based Circle Economy as an involved partner in scaling up the movement, shaping the agenda with sharp insights and contributing to the building of new partnerships in Amsterdam, as well as around the world”, says Rene Koop, Programme Manager for Circular Economy, at the City of Amsterdam. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>","Amsterdam didn’t just talk about circularity—it mapped it. By analysing how materials flow through the city, the city uncovered opportunities to turn waste into value, businesses into collaborators, and strategy into action, all while embedding social wellbeing at the heart of its circular transition.",[],"2026-02-11T11:07:28.000Z",[],{"id":490,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":491,"updated_at":492,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":493,"contents":495,"contributors":504,"image":6},"ACrO","2023-04-17T14:03:24.000Z","2026-05-07T23:49:32.987Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":494},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[496],{"id":497,"score":47,"body":498,"status":55,"article_id":490,"created_at":202,"updated_at":503,"published_at":203},"vd7N",{"image":499,"title":500,"content":501,"summary":15,"attachment":502,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380792192-50sNAkFE.jpeg","G-Star Head of Sustainability exclusive: Is a circular fashion industry achievable? ‘Only if we’re all on board’","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/g-star-head-of-sustainability-is-a-circular-fashion-industry-achievable-only-if-we-re-all-on-board/2022071948712\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Fashion United\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‘We believe it’s just something you should do — not something you should brag about.’\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This statement on sustainability in fashion comes from Rebecka Sancho, G-Star RAW’s new Head of Sustainability, who is quietly working to scale the denim brand’s circular economy initiatives. This is an ethos the fashion industry would do well to embrace — especially as cries for sustainability compete with greenwashing claims, both influencing how brands are making their clothes and marketing to their customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Many believe that a circular economy for the textiles and fashion sector is the only way to limit the rampant waste, resource use and pollution we’re seeing from today’s linear ‘take-make-waste’ economy — and help brands meet ambitious sustainability targets. The circular economy aims to create safe, durable and recyclable textile products — and keep them in use for as long as possible through repair, reuse and recycling. It’s the antithesis to the world’s obsession with new clothes: we produce a staggering \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cleanclothes.org/fashions-problems/waste-and-pollution\" target=\"_blank\">100 billion garments\u003C/a> every year — a huge portion of which don’t even reach the consumer. Waste is all-too-often treated as an afterthought. A British luxury brand made headlines a few years ago after admitting to destroying nearly €102 million’s worth of unsold clothing in an effort to maintain the brand’s exclusivity, for example; while mountains of unsold goods have been dumped in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/11/8/chiles-desert-dumping-ground-for-fast-fashion-leftovers\" target=\"_blank\">Chile’s Atacama Desert\u003C/a> — where they’ll sit for the next couple hundred years before eventually breaking down.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">G-Star aims to do things differently. It’s boasted prestigious Cradle to Cradle certification since 2018 for a continuously growing number of fabrics and products, which amongst other wins revolutionised the indigo dying process, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://asiafoundation.org/2022/03/30/lotus-leadership-awards-beyond-a-sustainable-supply-chain/\" target=\"_blank\">cutting chemical use by 70%\u003C/a>. It’s also working to build up repair and recycling programmes, recognising that designing for durability and cyclability is futile without the systems in place to ensure that its products are kept in use and kept in the loop. Following a successful pilot in the Netherlands, G-Star is now scaling its Certified Tailors programme: customers across Germany, Belgium, South Africa and the Netherlands can now benefit from free repairs for their denim — with worldwide expansion planned for next year. Those that are tired of their jeans can also opt to have them transformed into shorts, while G-Star’s Return Your Denim programme ensures that old products don’t end up clogging coastlines or landfills — and that some day, they’ll be recycled back into new clothing. But in spite of its efforts, G-Star is learning that the road to circularity is rocky: a full denim-to-denim closed loop could still be a couple of years off.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now collaborating with Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy for team-wide training on circular apparel design, it’s working to further embed circularity in its ethos and product development processes. Over the past month, G-Star’s design and product development teams have been following a series of bespoke masterclass workshops, focussed on building a common understanding of circularity, and redesigning key products according to circular design principles, such as durability and recyclability. Together, they’re paving the way — but challenges still remain that demand attention from other brands, customers and governments alike.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">It’s time to overcome misconceptions about the circular economy: it’s not only about sustainable materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Caveats are abundant: for example, today cotton is primarily mechanically recycled, a process that shreds fabric back into fibre. Tightly woven fabrics — like denim — are generally harder to recycle than finely knitted fabrics, creating shorter fibres, which have reduced strength compared to virgin cotton. The higher the percentage of post-consumer recycled denim in the fabric, the more strength is reduced. To overcome this, recycled fibres can be blended with virgin fibres, such as cotton or polyester, with polyester adding more strength than virgin cotton fibres — but a polycotton denim is harder to recycle. Unfortunately, these paradoxes and trade-offs are common in the circular design space — and brands have to make difficult choices on what to prioritise. Is it better to use recycled cotton, which has the lowest impact of cotton fibres available on the market, while potentially compromising on durability and recyclability? Or is it better to use virgin cotton, with a higher material impact?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Using virgin materials presents its own range of issues. A core tenet of circularity is using regenerative, non-toxic materials — such as organic cotton, which is grown without harmful chemicals that contaminate air, water and soil. Yet this is in short supply. ‘Only a tiny sliver of the cotton grown in the world is organic — \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ota.com/advocacy/organic-standards/fiber-and-textiles/get-facts-about-organic-cotton#:~:text=Organic%20cotton%20made%20up%20approximately%200.95%20percent%20of%20global%20cotton.\" target=\"_blank\">less than 1%\u003C/a>,’ Sancho says. ‘You see so many brands that have targets to use 100% sustainable materials but it just doesn’t match up with what we have the capacity for, globally.’ Demand from other brands is likely to drive up production, but converting all farms to organic practices worldwide isn’t possible. A focus on more sustainable materials isn’t enough by itself.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Pursuing circularity will entail certain tradeoffs — and will require looking beyond just material sustainability.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d510a7f46b07d3c1e5a7a_image%202.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Pursuing circularity will entail certain tradeoffs — and will require looking beyond just material sustainability. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Clearly, going circular is complex. Based on G-Star’s experience, Sancho noted that failing to look at the big picture is a huge mistake for brands embarking on their sustainability journeys. ‘There’s a lot of focus on materials today. But it’s not just about materials, or just about design — it’s the whole system.’ For most of brands, a lack of knowledge about the nitty-gritty, often highly-technical details of circular economy is still a huge hurdle: that’s why working with experts in the field that can train employees and get \u003Cem id=\"\">everyone \u003C/em>on board — management and marketing as well as team members tasked with sustainability — is crucial.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">To really reach ambitious targets, everyone has to get on board to transform hardwired linear systems: governments, brands, customers and more…\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">What it comes down to: it’s incredibly challenging to go circular in a linear world, where the necessary logistics, infrastructure and mindset aren’t yet in place to support the transition. While the technology needed for fibre-to-fibre recycling exists, investment from key industry players has been sluggish — preventing scaling at the pace we’d hope to see. Regulatory support is also lax: ‘We’re not going to get far without government support — we need to see more extended producer responsibility schemes, more taxation, more funding — and stricter standards that will set the bar for brands that aren’t taking action.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The ultimate challenge: ‘We need reliable sorters and recyclers that can carry out processes at scale,’ Sancho explained, ‘and they need to be available in the right markets, because we don’t want to create more impact by shipping recycled materials around the world before the production process even begins.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Using post-consumer ‘waste’ to fashion new items also poses a challenge in this arena: until now, most recycled materials have come from post-industrial clipping waste from the factory floor, which is often collected, sorted and recycled within the country of origin. Launching consumer take-back programmes opens up the question of where sorting, recycling and reproduction should take place — and unless consumers get on board \u003Cem id=\"\">fast\u003C/em>, it’s likely there won’t be enough engagement to truly scale denim-to-denim cycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‘We need them [customers] too,’ Sancho says. ‘So far the response has been overwhelmingly positive — but this kind of interaction is still coming from a relatively select group. For programmes for repair, recycling and resale to be successful we need our customers on board just as much as we need support from government and other industry players.’\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We all know the prisoner’s dilemma: two prisoners, separated by guards, are both personally incentivised to turn the other in — but the biggest collective benefit comes from both staying silent. In other words: the biggest reward comes from cooperation. It’s a lesson the industry would do well to learn: for the infrastructure and technology critical to circular fashion to scale, other brands need to commit — and customers need to cooperate.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Collaboration is key: for a full denim-to-denim closed loop to become a reality, everyone needs to be on board\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d5179bcd5523d6ab6697b_image%203.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Collaboration is key: for a full denim-to-denim closed loop to become a reality, everyone needs to be on board. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">What’s next? Steps for brands looking to up their sustainability game\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘We’re all still learning,’ Sancho notes. She’s stressed before that overcoming knowledge barriers will be brands’ biggest challenge — but this doesn’t excuse inaction. ‘Don’t be afraid to do anything because you don’t know enough — jump in head-first and learn throughout the process or we’ll move too slow. With circularity it’s hard to find a “perfect answer” — it’s always going to be better to do something than nothing.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘So far, progress throughout the industry has been too slow,’ she quips. But in spite of the challenges ahead, G-Star remains optimistic: customers are beginning to ask more questions and are turning a more critical eye to their consumption. Anecdotally, it seems that the onslaught of covid-19 has sparked a collective shift in priorities, prompting a so-called \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/dec/01/last-of-the-big-spenders-covid-new-frugality\" target=\"_blank\">‘new frugality’\u003C/a>: people are shopping less, or are at least increasingly questioning what they \u003Cem id=\"\">do\u003C/em> buy. Qualities like durability are being seen as \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-shopping-habits-kill-brands-2019-7?international=true&r=US&IR=T\" target=\"_blank\">increasingly attractive\u003C/a>. Is this the end of unfettered consumerism? Generation Z and Millennials are certainly \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/gregpetro/2020/01/31/sustainable-retail-how-gen-z-is-leading-the-pack/\" target=\"_blank\">driving a change\u003C/a>: the majority of these consumers are eager to buy from sustainable brands, and most are willing to pay more to do so.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">One aspect of going circular may be simpler than we thought: mindset. When asked which one factor could make strategies like resale, repair and recycling work at scale for the industry as a whole, Sancho didn’t immediately call on government regulation or bolder collaboration. ‘The most important thing is understanding that this is important — given the fashion industry’s impact, we don’t have any other choice.’\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Want to start your circular journey? Work with us\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Going circular in a world built for linearity can be overwhelming — but it must be done. Brands looking to go circular can work with Circle Economy’s Textiles Team to train their teams on circular design and circular business models, and determine the strategy and approach that is best for their product, customer and brand. Get in touch \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/textiles/contact\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:16:18.000Z",[],{"id":506,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":507,"updated_at":508,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":509,"contents":511,"contributors":521,"image":6},"o-P1","2025-08-27T09:20:09.000Z","2026-05-04T20:51:56.603Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":510},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[512],{"id":513,"score":47,"body":514,"status":55,"article_id":506,"created_at":202,"updated_at":519,"published_at":520},"VOGN",{"image":515,"title":516,"content":517,"summary":15,"attachment":518,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380760426-5UEV_Wlz.jpg","Circular Agroecology for a Resilient Europe","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.e-ir.info/2025/08/11/circular-agroecology-for-a-resilient-europe/\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">E-International Relations\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Europe faces a critical moment. While trade wars and geopolitical tensions dominate headlines, they threaten to overshadow urgent ecological and social crises unfolding across the continent. At the heart of these intertwined crises lies our current industrial food system—a system that \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2021/07/oecd-fao-agricultural-outlook-2021-2030_31d65f37.html\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">pushes\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> our societies beyond planetary boundaries through impacts on wellbeing, water, biodiversity, climate, and ecosystems. As a direct result of this resource-intensive system, Europe \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/ieep.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/From-Farm-to-Fork-Policy-actions-for-sustainable-and-healthy-EU-diets-IEEP-2025.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">suffers\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> a staggering €3 trillion annual cost in healthcare expenses, environmental damage, and climate impacts across the EU—a sum which equals the entire GDP of France. At the same time, nearly one in ten Europeans \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/ILC_MDES03__custom_16338803/default/table?lang=en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">cannot afford\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> a quality meal every other day.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In this context, the European Commission has published its new \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52025DC0075\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Vision for Agriculture and Food\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. The Vision emphasises competitiveness, simplification, and digitalisation for ‘strategic autonomy’. Still, it fails to address the fundamental drivers of the system’s massive negative footprint: the heavy dependence on, and intensive use of, synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and imported animal feed, for the production of highly processed but low-nutrition food. Meanwhile, food producers (including farmers, fisherpeople, and many more) struggle with volatile prices, climate impacts, and high input costs, often becoming the first victims of health crises caused by industrial farming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While current policies lack a clear path for the sustainable transformation of our food system, the EU’s emphasis on strategic autonomy presents an opportunity. To achieve genuine strategic autonomy, the EU must build a resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system that can face the multiple challenges of the 21st century. In this article, we propose the idea of ‘Circular Agroecology’ as the guiding concept for this transformation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">If the EU intends to maintain current production and consumption patterns while pursuing strategic autonomy, we risk entrenching an unsustainable food system. The linear ‘take-make-waste’ approach to industrial agriculture will continue to exceed environmental limits, leading to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/agriculture-and-food\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">systemic risks\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> like pollution of ground and surface waters, degradation of agricultural land, and the loss of local biodiversity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Instead, we must fundamentally rethink how we produce and consume food. Our solution is a combination of two unexpected allies: the circular economy and agroecology. Both concepts are well known on their own, but when combined, they open a wealth of potential. Circular agroecology could help us shape sustainable nutrient and resource use, fair prices for farmers and consumers, and diets that improve socio-ecological wellbeing, while decreasing EU dependence on imports.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In our current polycrisis—so deeply connected to our diets and economies—the combination of circularity and agroecology provides an attractive starting point. Each concept brings distinct strengths and limitations. The circular economy primarily focuses on resource efficiency, but lacks a food system lens. Its emphasis on material flows doesn’t fully capture socio-economic and ecological impacts at the farm level. Conversely, agroecology concerns environmental and social transitions targeted at smallholder farmers. However, it could benefit from scalability and integration with other sectors and industries, such as biomaterials, textiles, furniture, and electricity.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1488px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1488px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Article content\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/68aecdc82675bb22f3a01f02_1756109895114.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by Megan Thomas on Unsplash\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Despite the differences, both approaches share common practices and technologies for cycling nutrients and energy, utilising by-products and waste streams, and shortening value chains. By leveraging the complementary strengths of each concept, we base the concept of Circular Agroecology on three core principles:\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Enhance the ecological value of farming and promote circular resource use: Halt and reverse the harmful impacts of industrial agriculture by fostering symbiotic relationships between farming and nature, advancing regenerative practices, and supporting resilient food systems. Reduce reliance on external inputs, especially non-renewable and toxic materials, and make better use of biological and ecological processes (such as soil regeneration, polyculture, and crop rotation), and apply circular principles (such as waste minimisation, nutrient recovery, and reuse of by-products).\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Empower food producers and communities: Ensure decent incomes for food producers and leverage their knowledge and skills to increase self-reliance. Encourage collective action across sectors to address shared challenges like access to land, inequalities, pest management, water use, and renewable energy. Create networks to inspire and educate people on the sustainable production of their food. Implement political structures that empower people to determine the nature and future of their food systems democratically.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Foster local food sovereignty and urban-rural symbiosis: Relocalise food systems by encouraging sustainable collaboration between cities and rural areas and facilitating circular flows of resources, waste, labour, trade, and wealth. Ensure equitable access to seeds, land, tools, and resources needed for nutritious food production. Create policy instruments to incentivise initiatives such as Community Supported Agriculture, farmers' markets, urban food production, composting from urban wastes, new forms of farmland ownership and leasing, and local food procurement by public institutions like schools and hospitals.\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">All in all, Circular Agroecology seeks to create a healthy, resilient, regenerative food system that closes resource loops, respects planetary boundaries, and is founded on equity, democracy, and justice. Applying Circular Agroecology to our food system offers a path to healthier diets and environments. Examples include turning organic waste from cities into high-quality compost, which can be used to replace synthetic fertilisers on farms supplying the city, as shown by the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://zerowasteeurope.eu/project/life-biobest/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Life Biobest\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> project in Spain. Another example is using plant or tree clippings to cover the soil, retaining moisture and preventing weeds from growing, a well-known technique which market gardeners and farmers in the EU and UK \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://reagtools.co.uk/blogs/news/why-keeping-your-soil-covered-is-crucial-for-soil-health-in-market-gardening\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">have already applied\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Or even turning agricultural waste into biofertilisers and biobased chemicals, as demonstrated by the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://releafproject.eu/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">ReLEAF\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> project. Circular Agroecology also involves a shift towards healthy, seasonal plant-based diets that nurture both people and ecosystems as opposed to the current focus on highly processed industrial meals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular Agroecology creates opportunities for new revenue streams through ecosystem services, carbon offsetting, biogas production, and nutrient recovery, which benefits other sectors by creating value from their wastes. Diversified nature-based systems built on circular agroecology principles could increase food security thanks to farming systems that leverage nature’s power, reducing dependence on imported chemical inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides, and feed. This, in turn, can create many new employment opportunities in rural and urban areas. Moreover, Circular Agroecology techniques are generally more labour-intensive, which could create more jobs. Farming subsidies like the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)—the EU’s largest budget item—can be reoriented to help pay for impactful and meaningful work on farms and support industries’ transition to sustainable practices. In addition, by increasing agricultural biodiversity, diversifying revenue streams, and creating direct links between food producers and consumers, Circular Agroecology can increase the food producers’ incomes and safeguard them against market shocks and fluctuating weather conditions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular Agroecology can greatly improve resilience against value chain disruptions while delivering real economic, ecological, and social benefits. Indeed, it can create a sustainable food system that guarantees the production of healthy, nutritious food, leads to the creation of meaningful jobs, and safeguards the ecosystems and biodiversity on which we all depend.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1488px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1488px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Article content\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/68aecdc82675bb22f3a01eff_1756110012143.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by Meriç Tuna on Unsplash\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Agroecology, and by extension, Circular Agroecology, requires a deep understanding of local socio-ecological conditions to be effective. Local and regional governments should thus be supported in developing locally adapted approaches that help food producers transition to more sustainable practices while improving their economic standing. For that, the government itself needs to become more transformative. This requires empowering local and regional authorities to create conditions for change by addressing social barriers and respecting local social and cultural norms; considering soil type, landscape and water in zoning; and being more deliberate in defining what type of food production can and should take place in a specific region. These approaches might include:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Creating financial mechanisms and incentives for transitioning to circular agroecological models.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Developing infrastructure to transform food, farming and fishing wastes into high-quality organic fertiliser and other high-value products like oils and animal feed.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Supporting local food markets and community-supported agriculture, including the digital and physical infrastructure to connect producers and consumers.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Encouraging healthy and sustainable plant-based diets with local seasonal produce.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Establishing a minimum percentage of local agroecological produce on supermarket shelves.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Ensuring a basic right to healthy and sustainable local food for people and livable incomes for agroecological food producers through the creation of a ‘social security of food’. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Using public procurement to purchase food from local food producers for schools, hospitals, and other public institutions.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">These examples represent just a fraction of the diverse actions local and regional governments can take. Member States should redirect investment toward locally adapted solutions that follow circular agroecological principles, while the EU can accelerate the transition by reducing administrative burden, creating more flexible implementation of policy, and fostering good communication between civil servants and food producers with a focus on creating a sustainable and resilient food system. Embracing the principles of circular agroecology requires a transformation that will involve our entire societies. We urge the following stakeholders to take part in the creation of a more circular, inclusive, sustainable and fair food system in the following ways:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">First, governments might empower citizens to co-design and co-create the transformation of the food system. Participatory mechanisms such as citizen assemblies should be given the power to define the new policies and solutions for our food system. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://doi.org/10.1017/S2047102521000339&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1749209211040545&usg=AOvVaw0uqdF3-R0q8lKTGBk6QzLO\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Research\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and empirical evidence have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaw2694\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">shown\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> that, when participating in a deliberative, democratic and informed setting, citizens often choose more socio-ecologically sustainable solutions than politicians and can even \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13530\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">forgo\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> present gains for the benefit of future generations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Second, food producers can form coalitions that advocate for policy changes supporting circular agroecology. Share knowledge on regenerative practices and develop collaborative models for equipment sharing, land stewardship, biodiversity regeneration, and community engagement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Third, food businesses and retailers can commit to procurement policies that favour products from circular agroecological systems as your purchasing power can drive transformation throughout the value chain. Develop transparent value chains that fairly reward sustainable food production practices and help communicate their value to consumers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Fourth, research institutions could redirect research priorities toward circular agroecological approaches, emphasising transdisciplinary methodologies that value the knowledge and experience of food producers. Develop metrics and assessment methods that capture the multifaceted socio-ecological benefits of these systems (beyond just yield and economic efficiency).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Fifth, civil society organisations can build public awareness and support for circular agroecology through education campaigns highlighting connections between food choices, health, food producer livelihoods, and social and planetary wellbeing. Build local food systems through initiatives like urban agriculture, community gardening, community composting, tool libraries and many more. Form strategic alliances across environmental, social justice, labour, indigenous, and peasant movements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Sixth, financial institutions can develop innovative financing mechanisms suited to the transition period, recognising that circular agroecological systems may have different investment profiles than conventional agriculture. Create metrics that capture their reduced risk exposure to climate change and input price volatility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Seventh, and finally, citizens and consumer groups can demonstrate demand for products from circular agroecological systems through purchasing decisions and participation in alternative food networks like community-supported agriculture. Engage in food policy councils and other democratic food governance structures. Voting for and supporting politicians who foster sustainable food system transformations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">By embracing circular agroecology at all levels, Europe can create a food system that delivers true strategic autonomy while being resilient in the face of geopolitical uncertainty. A system that can be equitable for food producers and consumers alike, and sustainable within our planetary boundaries—fit for the challenges of our ever-changing world.\u003C/p>",[],"2025-08-27T09:39:11.000Z","2025-08-29T06:42:24.000Z",[],{"id":523,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":524,"updated_at":525,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":526,"owner":527,"contents":529,"contributors":539,"image":6},"217o","2023-03-14T20:47:21.000Z","2026-05-05T01:15:19.840Z",6,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":528},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[530],{"id":531,"score":47,"body":532,"status":55,"article_id":523,"created_at":202,"updated_at":538,"published_at":203},"ScWF",{"image":533,"title":534,"content":535,"summary":536,"attachment":537,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380819104-SBLgphQ8.png","Material (mis)management","\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy’s latest Report takes a birds-eye view of the global economy to map the reality of business-as-usual. Based on this, it sketches out a future within which global needs can be satisfied within the \u003Cem id=\"\">safe\u003C/em> limits of the planet using circular economy solutions. It builds on the legacy of past \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Reports\u003C/em>, which have quantifiably linked global greenhouse gas emissions to material use in 2021 (finding that \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">material use accounts for 70% of all emissions\u003C/a>), as well clearly measuring the circularity of the global economy \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2018\">for the first time\u003C/a> in 2018, and in the years thereafter.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The UN warns us that \u003Cem id=\"\">without\u003C/em> material management strategies to keep us within planetary boundaries, we risk  ‘total societal collapse’ driven by concurrent climate change disasters, economic vulnerabilities, political instabilities and ecosystem failures. The\u003Cem id=\"\"> Circularity Gap Report 2023 \u003C/em>shows us that \u003Cem id=\"\">with\u003C/em> material management strategies we can reverse the overshoot on planetary boundaries by fulfilling people’s needs with \u003Cem id=\"\">one-third \u003C/em>fewer materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Trash\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/640f266f76f69d6643d37618_NcI2MMhi9tQckxJTYrYqIahrEyi2NuFT44QMvzkXcAXEIPieuWuQAV952eYHny4BFF7d3QPlO3Mf4Hs41nGiRQcBYR5jL8HVA5J-xOIIFECNG1np2cj3ZlTYIsLbfX0wN9ri0JJhsRT_ACvXm09HPW0.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@downrightpunch\">Marc Newberry\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/9vcEn3BJyy8\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">We need materials, but the way we use them now is wildly inefficient and wasteful \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Materials flow through our daily lives and are fundamental for development on Earth. Many countries are still building up crucial infrastructure to boost the living standards of their populations—without doubt a much needed transformation. All people deserve warmth and shelter, nutritious and available foods, and safe and accessible transport. Meanwhile, the global economy must drastically increase its use of renewable energy—a shift requiring large amounts of materials. In serving these needs, continuing down the path of business-as-usual will lead to the breach of more planetary boundaries and feed the widening gap between the world’s richest and poorest. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Yearly material extraction has more than tripled since 1970 and has almost doubled since the year 2000—now sitting at 100 billion tonnes. And no, contrary to popular belief, this expansion cannot solely be blamed on population growth. The population has doubled since 1970, but per-person material use has only increased by a factor of 1.7. Material use outpaces population growth in high-income countries, while the opposite is true for lower-income countries. It’s extremely wealthy people—not all people—that push material extraction over safe limits. This already gives us a clue as to one place where circular solutions can have a huge impact: prioritising the bulk of materials for parts of the world that are still building up their capacities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We must work to create a system that supports our environment and fosters equality: less equal societies are unhappy societies. And, as the scientists behind the Planetary Boundary framework assert: ‘crossing [our planet’s limits] increases the risk of causing irreversible environmental changes, threatening human life on Earth.’ \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">We cannot recycle our way out of this situation: use less, use longer, make clean and use again!\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Report asserts that we only need to focus on four key systems within the global economy to deliver a huge dent in material use—cutting it by around one-third—and reverse the overshoot on planetary boundaries: Food systems, the Built Environment, Manufactured goods and consumables and Mobility and transport. These systems—aside from being crucial for everyday life—currently contribute the most to the current overshoot on the planetary boundaries:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">The global Food system is by far the largest driver of land-use change and biodiversity loss in the world, largely due to the amount of land taken and used to grow crops to feed livestock.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The global Built Environment is a major driver of ocean acidification and climate change—largely because it emits 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The global Manufacturing system releases huge amounts of chemicals and novel entities, often toxic or radioactive, that drive pollution and worsens water stress, soil health, biosphere integrity and more.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The global Mobility and transport system releases about 25% of all greenhouse gases emissions and also drives huge amounts of biodiversity loss due to the construction and expansion of major road corridors, for example.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Overall, material extraction and use is a strong proxy for environmental damage—driving over 90% of total global biodiversity loss and water stress, for example.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In a world with a growing population, the systems that provide us with crucial services and goods are no longer fit for purpose. Yet circular solutions based on four principles can transform these systems: some so simple that you’d wonder why we haven’t always done things this way. Others will require radical collaboration between a variety of actors from industry and government and a radical shift in the lifestyles of the world’s wealthiest. But all should inspire us to create an economy that emulates nature: naturally circular and supporting life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Applying solutions stemming from four principles has a transformative impact on the global economy: allowing us to fulfil people’s needs with 70% of the materials we now use and reversing the overshoot on five of the nine planetary boundaries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Narrowing material flows: use less. \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>These strategies reduce material and energy use. Currently, material use is highly inefficient and ineffective; we can deliver similar social outcomes by using much less and phasing out fossil fuels, for example. This doesn’t mean being worse off, but rather focussing on using materials efficiently: think about riding a bike instead of driving a car, eating less meat and living in a space that suits your\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">needs. Using less is a core tenet of the circular economy—yet currently, the threshold for sustainable consumption, 8 tonnes per person, is being surpassed by 1.5 times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Slowing material flows: use again.\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>Slow strategies aim to keep materials in use for as long as possible, for example, through design for durability and repairability. A more circular economy is also a slower one: materials, components and products—and even buildings and infrastructure—that we lock in stocks are made to last. This will lower material demand in the long run, in essence also serving to narrow resource flows.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Regenerating material flows: make clean. \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>Regenerate strategies phase out hazardous or toxic materials and processes, and substitute them with regenerative biomass resources. A circular economy aims to mimic natural cycles—by shifting to more regenerative farming practices, for example—while also maximising the share of circular biomass that enters the economy. Regeneration can happen both at the systems level (by designing regenerative processes such as regenerative agriculture) as well as at the product level (by switching synthetic to organic fertilisers, for example).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Cycle material flows: use again. \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>Cycle strategies aim to cycle and reuse materials at their highest value: they maximise the volume of secondary materials re-entering the economy, ultimately minimising the need for virgin material inputs and, therefore, also narrowing flows. Of course, virgin materials will always be needed to a degree: all materials degrade and can’t be cycled infinitely, use energy, and require blending with virgin materials to maintain strength and functionality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">See the Report for a full list of the 16 circular solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1069px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1069px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"16 circular solutions\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/644f8e450409e3f9ce978f9b_Narrow%20Slow%20Regenerate%20Cycle.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">A global picture of material use: some countries need to reduce, others need to stabilise \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">There is currently enough wealth and materials in the world to provide a good\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">quality of life to every single human being on this planet, but our methods of organisation are not fit for purpose. The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> dives into the approach different countries can take, such as reducing consumption and making the most of the buildings we already have in high-consumption countries (such as many EU Member States and the US). Countries that have rapidly urbanised in recent years, such as those in Latin America and China, can aim to stabilise their spiralling material use, while those that are building up infrastructure and increasingly providing social needs, such as Sub-Saharan African countries and Pakistan, can even increase their material use. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To really reduce the amount of materials entering our economy and ensure that the countries that need them the most are prioritised, there must be a global mindset shift. We need a shared vision that unites us towards a common purpose: thriving within the safe limits of our planet. This kind of shift will not happen overnight, but it will be crucial in integrating circularly into our global economy. The solutions are in our hands.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Discover the full 16 solutions in the report, as well as the breakdown by country profile. Available on Circle Economy’s website: \u003C/strong>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Please reach out to Circle Economy if you have any questions or if you want to learn how to make your business, city or nation more circular. \u003C/strong>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"mailto:laxmi@circle-economy.com\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">laxmi@circle-economy.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>","We need to talk about materials: how we extract, process, use and dispose of stuff. The sheer amount of global materials entering the global economy each year — now a record 100 billion tonnes — has repercussions. ",[],"2024-02-23T16:09:37.000Z",[],{"id":541,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":542,"updated_at":543,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":544,"contents":546,"contributors":555,"image":6},"XwkR","2023-06-05T12:08:43.000Z","2026-05-05T00:24:45.396Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":545},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[547],{"id":548,"score":47,"body":549,"status":55,"article_id":541,"created_at":202,"updated_at":554,"published_at":203},"koXj",{"image":550,"title":551,"content":552,"summary":15,"attachment":553,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380770255-uLx2hdks.JPG","Cities have the agility to lead the transition to circularity—and already have a body of good practice to show","\u003Cp id=\"\">Our global economy consumes massive amounts of resources year after year—shooting past our planet’s safe limits and raising an increasing number of environmental challenges. The divide between what we extract and use and what our planet can provide is widening. Last year’s Earth Overshoot Day fell on the 28th of July, indicating that we consumed the Earth’s yearly regenerative capacity in a little over half a year, using resources at a pace that would require nearly two planets to sustain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Aside from \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.socialeurope.eu/biodiversity-the-eu-and-the-race-against-time\">damaging biodiversity\u003C/a> and posing a threat to reserves of natural resources, this level of consumption is tightly linked to climate breakdown: around \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">70% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions\u003C/a> are tied to the handling and use of materials. To ensure both people and the planet can thrive, we need to usher in a new economic paradigm—one that regenerates nature, designs out waste, and keeps materials in use at the highest value possible for as long as possible. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This big shift is the circular economy: a powerful toolbox of solutions that have the ability to fulfil people’s needs with just \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">70% of the materials\u003C/a> we currently use, thereby limiting temperature rise and further environmental degradation. But global change requires local action: cities are the future of the circular economy transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">Why cities?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">As epicentres of innovation, infrastructure, investment and culture, cities are big consumers: in many countries, urban hubs are responsible for the largest portion of material and carbon footprints. According to the Global Footprint Network, by 2050 up to 80% of the world’s population is \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.footprintnetwork.org/our-work/cities/\">expected to live\u003C/a> in urban areas, which are projected to consume 90 billion tonnes of materials annually. This is despite the fact that urban areas occupy just \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unccd.int/news-stories/stories/world-cities-day-2020-better-city-better-life#:~:text=By%202050%2C%2070%20per%20cent,per%20cent%20of%20carbon%20emissions.\">3% of the world’s surface\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Their massive impact means that cities and regions also boast the power to drive the circular economy transition forward: more agile than national governments and closer in proximity to local initiatives, municipalities can influence a range of critical sectors, from construction to manufacturing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‘The global effort for sustainability will be won, or lost, in the world’s cities,’ \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>-Global Footprint Network.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">Innovation will bring cities from linear to circular\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cities comprise many complex systems that fulfil residents’ needs, from housing and transport to food and energy. Systemic change must occur across sectors, requiring actors to rethink how they do business and consume resources—and innovation must underpin this, as it does any disruptive transition.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Defining ‘innovation’ in the context of a circular economy can be tricky—but central are novelty and improvement, value creation and redistribution, and dissemination of ideas and technologies. Innovation can—and should—impact politics and society alike, drawing on social (including organisational) considerations as much as it does technological ones. Innovative circular practices and initiatives range from incremental to radical and can involve a wide range of stakeholders. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As several cities worldwide start exploring ways to go circular, some are already exploring different ways to leverage innovative practices to implement circular initiatives. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Mobilise stakeholders\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cities can use various instruments—from awareness-raising campaigns to capacity-building programmes—to engage with and mobilise citizens and other local stakeholders, kickstarting the long-term change that a circular economy entails. By providing the crucial catalyst of shared spaces—variously described as living labs, maker spaces or FabLabs—they can make resources available within the city for the ‘co-creation’ of schemes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Independent initiatives and new businesses frequently encounter high costs and inadequate public infrastructure and resources. Cities can acquire essential assets for sharing by multiple actors—such as water-cutting or 3D-printing machines—which startups may be unable to afford themselves, thereby surmounting startup barriers and propelling innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In practice: Amsterdam Smart City’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/updates/project/circle-lab\">Circle Lab\u003C/a> is an open innovation platform promoting collaboration between companies, policymakers and others. It fosters innovation by helping translate Amsterdam’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/sustainability/circular-economy/\">circular goals\u003C/a> from theory into practice—while mobilising other cities, businesses, and citizens to ‘learn by doing’. The lab’s users—which now top 8,000 members and organisations—can meet up to learn about city-wide circular initiatives, share ideas and events and get in touch with other innovators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Leverage public procurement\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As public entities, cities have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://emf.gitbook.io/circular-procurement-for-cities/\">huge spending power\u003C/a> that can be leveraged to support developing and adopting innovative products and services. Through their purchasing decisions, cities can incentivise businesses to rethink their products or services—while also supporting local businesses and startups, shaping a thriving ecosystem for innovation. It also encourages competition among suppliers, which itself can catalyse new, innovative solutions.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In practice: The City of Toronto’s  \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/circular-economy-procurement-implementation-plan-and-framework-toronto\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">, \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>a joint effort across the municipality’s departments, aims to spur innovation and create value by engaging directly with local businesses, encouraging the use of new technologies, and developing capacity-building programmes to raise awareness. Since the plan’s launch, city procurement contracts have included circular economy principles and requirements. With a focus on economic benefits, environmental criteria and job creation, the plan drives circular procurement in the city while supporting Toronto’s broader goals of achieving zero waste and enhancing social prosperity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Use pilot projects to test and validate innovative ideas\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Pilot projects are experimental springboards for innovation. By encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, cities can soften the risks associated with novel, small-scale ideas and test their feasibility. Crucially, pilots allow organisations to learn from their experiences and improve over time—helping them better understand the benefits and limitations of scaling up their innovations. They can also enhance collaboration among various stakeholders as, in their pre-competitive environment, they are often more flexible than larger-scale ventures. This fosters quick, frequent communication between parties and allows for agile adjustments based on feedback. All this induces an environment where circularity can flourish and ideas align with communities’ needs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In practice: The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.o-house.no/om-prosjektet/\">O-House\u003C/a>, a project launched in Kongsvinger in Norway, is a modular home for young people made from recycled and renewable materials. It can be moved from place to place around the municipality, demonstrating how moveable, sustainable homes could be an affordable option for first-time buyers struggling to enter the housing market. The project demonstrates the potential to reclaim and repurpose local construction materials and the power of circular building design. It brings together a range of actors beyond local government, fostering collaboration and encouraging relatively low-risk innovation, thanks to the public sector’s involvement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">Setting a baseline: The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> for cities can inform municipal actors where to focus their efforts \u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">Before launching pilots or embarking on innovative journeys, cities must know where they stand: they need a circular economy ‘report card’ that shows how they’re doing and where they can best focus their action. Circle Economy’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, which has calculated circularity at the national level for years, is now coming to cities with the launch of CGR4cities. Currently being tested in Munich, the programme will show how resources flow through urban systems and contribute to consumption-based emissions. Based on these insights, the analysis can derive a set of circular solutions that can take cities from linear to circular, while shedding light on the impact these solutions could have. By allowing decision-makers to set goals and measure progress over time, CGR4cities can kickstart a city’s circular transition.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy works with cities around the globe to determine their circular performance and pinpoint key hotspots for action. Get in touch \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/cities/contact\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative\u003C/em> brings together stakeholders from businesses, governments, academia and NGOs to evaluate findings based on the latest scientific evidence and to design scenarios to inform policy-making and industry strategy. With the use of participatory and multi-stakeholder processes, it ensures that plans lead to sustained actions on the ground. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/cities/services\">Learn more and request a scan for your city.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This is part of a \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.socialeurope.eu/focus/global-cities\">\u003Cem id=\"\">series\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on ‘global cities’ supported by the \u003C/em>Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:02:18.000Z",[],{"id":557,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":558,"updated_at":559,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":560,"owner":561,"contents":563,"contributors":572,"image":6},"uX0i","2023-06-27T08:54:02.000Z","2026-05-06T06:56:43.330Z",4,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":562},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[564],{"id":565,"score":47,"body":566,"status":55,"article_id":557,"created_at":202,"updated_at":571,"published_at":571},"gIn2",{"image":567,"title":568,"content":569,"summary":15,"attachment":570,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380843838--dwQjJgV.JPG","The circular economy could be pivotal for climate action and mitigation but must drop its Global North bias to benefit everyone. Here’s how.","\u003Cp id=\"\">The latest IPCC coverage laid bare how climate change is destroying \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/20/humanity-at-climate-crossroads-highway-to-hell-or-a-livable-future\">lives and livelihoods \u003C/a>worldwide. From those working in sectors sensitive to climate change to people losing incomes and homes due to climate events. Overall, existing inequalities are \u003Ca href=\"https://templatelab.com/ipcc-summary-for-policymakers/\">deepening\u003C/a>. We need solutions that put \u003Cem id=\"\">people\u003C/em> at the centre.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is crucial here: the IPCC \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGIII_FullReport.pdf\">Sixth Assessment Report \u003C/a>highlights on page 121 how the circular economy is ‘an increasingly important mitigation approach that can help deliver human well-being by minimising waste of energy and resources’. But for this to become a reality, adopting circular solutions must be just.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and S4YE (a World Bank-led global programme) have united under an initiative—\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/decent-work-in-the-circular-economy\">Jobs in the circular economy\u003C/a>—that will do exactly this: create evidence and tools to unlock the potential of the circular economy so that it can be used for a just transition and decent work for all. By bringing together international research institutions, industry representatives, social partners, and public bodies to create better evidence, we aim to arm decision makers with what they need to set us on the right path. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The first fruit of this endeavour is our joint report that launched last week at the World Circular Economy Forum in Helsinki: \u003Cem id=\"\">Decent work in the circular economy\u003C/em>. It finds that out of 425 academic studies on decent work and circular economy reviewed, 84% were focused on the Global North—spotlighting the Global North bias of current circular policies. It shows us that we must both \u003Cem id=\"\">zoom out\u003C/em>—by creating a more comprehensive global picture—and \u003Cem id=\"\">zoom in—\u003C/em>by diving into what different circular economy interventions mean for different regions, cities and minority groups around the world. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\" data-rt-max-width=\"\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"DECENT WORK IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6759633b77f9ee236f041d26_649aa4227dda910488cf1237_CJI.%2520IV%2520%2520post%2520(1).png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">The past six years have seen record material use but also worsening inequalities  \u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the last six years of the Circle Economy’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, the global economy extracted and used more materials than the entire 20th century. Ultimately, massive rises in global material extraction and use must translate to global equity or deliver better opportunities for all. Yet we’re seeing mounting inequalities \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Global_Risks_Report_2023.pdf?_gl=1*31gkj0*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRl5cj5wRULk3bwvR0lhiVV0e-4TvaPCx9mBcr20s1SgBAHjo6tBvpRoCOr0QAvD_BwE\">between and within countries\u003C/a>. In 2022, 214 million workers were living in extreme poverty, while women in the workforce, particularly in the global south, still \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---inst/documents/publication/wcms_865332.pdf\">lag behind \u003C/a>men. And while the value and energy that material extraction delivers can boost living standards, more than one-quarter of income generated from global GDP growth goes to the world’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wid.world/news-article/world-inequality-report-2022/#:~:text=The%20World%20Inequality%20Report%202022,researchers%20from%20around%20the%20world.\">richest 1%\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The maths is not adding up. \u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">With a circular economy, we \u003Cem id=\"\">could\u003C/em> regain balance\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy puts forward solutions that can be used by governments and industries to fulfil society’s needs with 70% of the materials currently used, finds the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. This one-third reduction can also keep global warming temperatures below 2-degrees and drive benefits for people while reaching climate targets. Also, as an approach to redesigning systems, circularity can help to redistribute power and wealth—when its implementation is coupled with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\">redefining value\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, for the circular economy to truly support a just transition, those embracing it need to be clear on what it means for people now \u003Cem id=\"\">and\u003C/em> in the future. This means promoting climate justice to tackle existing inequalities in labour markets and value chains, anticipating future impacts on workers and industries, and mitigating potential trade-offs between social and environmental goals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‘Undoubtedly, a circular economy can help us reach our climate goals. However, fully unlocking the potential of this new economy requires a just transition that addresses the current inequalities and suboptimal working conditions currently present in the circular economy,’ says Alette van Leur, Director of the Sectoral Policies Department at the ILO.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">Human labour and skills are essential levers to systems transformation\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">Without people, new solutions cannot be designed or engineered, and climate targets will be missed. Strategies that help societies to become more circular—use less, use longer, use again and make clean—are ultimately labour-intensive. It takes only one job to incinerate 10,000 tonnes of materials, but \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\">36 jobs\u003C/a> are needed to recycle the same 10,000 tonnes and up to 296 jobs to refurbish and reuse them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As circular solutions gain traction, we must ensure that the people already driving circular activities worldwide are at the centre. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">And this is already happening: the ‘historic’ \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/waste-pickers-on-the-world-stage-plastic-pollution-treaty-negotiations-officially-recognize-informal-collectors.html\">decision to recognise waste pickers as formal stakeholders in negotiations over the global plastics pact\u003C/a> last year, for example. Including informal waste pickers in negotiations signals a recognition of the knowledge and skills they bring to labour-intensive activities and their role in the global plastics system. Involving the informal workers—from smallholder farmers to second-hand merchants—must be a priority as the circular economy reaches national and international forums. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, most circular policies fall short of being inclusive and just. For example, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352550920313750\">European Union’s Action Plan\u003C/a> has been criticised for focusing on maximising local benefits. Yet local circular policies have international impacts across value chains and through trading partners—these must be accounted for.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our latest paper, \u003Cem id=\"\">Decent work in the circular economy\u003C/em>, highlights how many circular policies risk being based on a narrow understanding of the circular economy and how this could impact the lives of much of the global population. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">We’re developing tools to unlock the potential of the circular economy for promoting innovation, sustainable enterprise, and decent work for all\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">As governments and industries worldwide use circular economy solutions to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, we must better understand what it entails for \u003Cem id=\"\">people\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our latest report identifies what we currently know about jobs in the circular economy. It also pinpoints research gaps and calls for more consistent and internationally relevant evidence to create a stronger foundation for decision-making. As the first outcome of the \u003Cem id=\"\">Jobs in the circular economy\u003C/em> initiative that launched this spring, it will zoom out—helping monitor global progress towards more inclusive circular policies, and zoom in—diving into the challenges and opportunities the circular economy poses to people around the world. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The initiative will help us ensure that we don’t recycle the same inequality issues as our linear economy. It will leverage the expertise and understanding of what is and isn’t working for people working in pockets of the circular economy and labour markets, from governments, industry, marginalised groups of workers, research institutions, trade unions, and civil society organisations. The evidence and insights the initiative will create will raise awareness and put tools in the hands of decision makers, so that the circular economy can be a roadmap for the transformative and social-justice-led systems change that we need to set us on the right path. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the meantime, we recommend: better data collection so that organisations representing workers, employers and citizens can advance circular economy solutions locally and internationally. Find further steps of what you can do \u003Cem id=\"\">now \u003C/em>to promote a just, circular transition in our previous WEF contribution: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/06/sustainability-policies-global-inequalities/\">Sustainability policies can worsen global inequalities. Here's what needs to change\u003C/a>: Improve reuse and recycling policies to tackle the world’s waste, reduce reliance on ‘one-size-fits-all’ high-tech innovations and encourage responsible trade practices to limit overconsumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To read the report and learn how to collaborate with us on Jobs in the Circular Economy Initiative, visit and reach out \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-12-11T10:02:36.000Z",[],{"id":574,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":366,"updated_at":575,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":576,"contents":578,"contributors":588,"image":6},"cHuO","2026-05-07T23:39:18.572Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":577},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[579],{"id":580,"score":47,"body":581,"status":55,"article_id":574,"created_at":202,"updated_at":587,"published_at":587},"93Gp",{"image":582,"title":583,"content":584,"summary":585,"attachment":586,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380788869-35x2vIEL.jpeg","From City Scan to Scotland’s circular economy champion","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sometimes a single insight can spark a city-wide transformation. That’s what happened in Glasgow when the Chamber of Commerce, the city and Zero Waste Scotland partnered with Circle Economy to map material flows and uncover circular opportunities. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2016, Glasgow’s ambition was clear: to become a circular economy leader. Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and its partners had extensive data on material flows, but the story was buried in complexity. They didn’t know how to translate it into actionable opportunities for businesses. That’s where the Chamber of Commerce engaged with Circle Economy, who stepped in with the Circle Scan, a methodology designed to identify hotspots of circularity at a city-wide level.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first scan focused on the food and beverage sector and revealed a perfect match: local bakeries were discarding surplus bread, while breweries were still using virgin materials. By connecting these actors under the principles of a circular economy, Glasgow unlocked tangible business loops. For example, Jaw Brew, a local craft brewery, partnered with Auld the Baker to produce Hardtack beer from surplus morning rolls. This innovation replaced 30% of the brewery’s original ingredients, reduced costs, diverted food waste from landfills, and even closed the loop as spent grains were returned to bakeries or local farms.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Scaling circularity across the city\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The pilot was just the beginning. Over the next three years, Circle Economy supported Glasgow Chamber of Commerce in creating a full circular economy strategy to engage with the business community. More than 50 businesses were directly engaged through bespoke circle assessments, as well as via workshops and circular challenges, while tools and frameworks were adapted to the city’s specific business ecosystem. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Glasgow’s circular economy approach did more than transform businesses–it influenced policy. Principles from Zero Waste Scotland were integrated into national policy, culminating in the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/19043/Circular-Economy-Route-Map-for-Glasgow-2025-2030-Full-version/pdf/Circular_Economy_Route_Map_for_Glasgow_2025-2030_1s3bkyknqvg3g.pdf?m=1745516456287\">Circular Economy Route Map for Glasgow (2025-2030)\u003C/a>, which guides city-wide strategy and cross-city collaborations, inspiring similar initiatives in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>More recently, leadership development has been boosted through Glasgow’s Circular Economy Leadership Programme, which launched in 2025. The programme consists of a five-day C-suite initiative, including visits to Circle Economy, to explore practical circular solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has continued innovating through development of bespoke programmes such as Step Up to Net Zero which has now helped over 100 companies via action plans to support the implementation of circular business models. The pilot programme achieved a 2.5:1 return on investment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>An active Circular Glasgow Network also boasts over 300 members, with regular monthly events to bring businesses together to inspire and encourage circular adoption and collaboration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“Circle Economy was instrumental as a key partner as Glasgow Chamber of Commerce took its first steps in the circular economy,” says Alison McRae, Senior Director of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. “That support and ongoing engagement have helped scale circular innovation across our city, with businesses unlocking new value, savings and resilience—future proofing their business. This shows that the circular economy isn’t an ideology, it’s a competitive advantage when implemented at scale.”\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>From stale bread to fresh pints\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>A standout example of Glasgow’s circular innovation is the partnership between Auld the Baker and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circularglasgow.com/story/jaw-brew/\">Jaw Brew\u003C/a>. After six months of research and trials, Jaw Brew developed a blond beer using surplus morning rolls from Auld the Baker. The result: Hardtack beer, a bronze medal winner in the Scotland Region SIBA awards, made with 30% fewer virgin ingredients.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Jaw Brew also closes the loop with its own waste streams: spent grains are turned into high-fibre bakery products or cattle feed, hops are used as mulch, and brewing heat is recycled. Packaging is being reimagined, too, with biodegradable alternatives to plastic can connectors. This example demonstrates the tangible impact of Glasgow’s circular economy—where collaboration, innovation, and sustainability generate both environmental and economic benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Glasgow is now recognised internationally by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the European Investment Bank, and C40 Cities. Its model shows how science-backed insights, combined with stakeholder engagement, can move a city from data to action. Circular initiatives are now embedded in Glasgow’s economy, policy, and leadership, creating resilient businesses and a city prepared for the future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>","Sometimes a single insight can spark a city-wide transformation. That’s what happened in Glasgow when the Chamber of Commerce, the city and Zero Waste Scotland partnered with Circle Economy to map material flows and uncover circular opportunities.",[],"2026-02-11T11:06:32.000Z",[],{"id":590,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":591,"updated_at":592,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":593,"contents":595,"contributors":605,"image":6},"iRWe","2025-10-06T10:30:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:40:33.911Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":594},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[596],{"id":597,"score":47,"body":598,"status":55,"article_id":590,"created_at":202,"updated_at":603,"published_at":604},"sdOl",{"image":599,"title":600,"content":601,"summary":15,"attachment":602,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380773930-FpfHaEjx.jpg","Closing the Footwear Loop: Building a circular future for shoes","\u003Cp id=\"\">The footwear industry is still dominated by a take-make-discard model. In Europe alone, close to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/circularity-of-the-eu-textiles-value-chain-in-numbers#:~:text=While%20exports%20of%20used%20textiles,used%20textiles%20from%20the%20EU.\">1.2 million tonnes of footwear\u003C/a> are discarded every year. Of this, an estimated \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE19-ENV-ES-000118/demonstration-of-a-new-business-and-consumption-model-for-the-circular-economy-in-the-footwear-sector\">80% is landfilled or incinerated, 15% is reused, and only 5% is recycled\u003C/a>. This low recycling rate is the result of several persistent barriers: the lack of dedicated recycling solutions, technological limitations, and the complex design of shoes, which makes disassembly and material identification extremely difficult. On top of this, weak demand for recovered materials and the absence of price and policy incentives prevent recycling from becoming economically viable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Another major challenge is a lack of understanding of what happens to footwear after use. Currently, there is no granular data on footwear waste composition. Such information would be critical for tailoring recycling technologies to the most common materials and assembly methods. Thus, gathering this data is a crucial first step towards building a circular footwear industry.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Launching the \u003Cem id=\"\">Closing the Footwear Loop\u003C/em> project\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">With this in mind, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fashionforgood.com/\">Fashion for Good\u003C/a> launched the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fashionforgood.com/case-study/closing-the-footwear-loop/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Closing the Footwear Loop\u003C/em>\u003C/a> project, bringing together 17 leading fashion and footwear brands and their existing circularity programmes. The initiative aims to tackle the complex barriers to circularity in the footwear industry and support the transition from a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model to a circular one.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At Circle Economy, we developed a dedicated methodology for Phase one of the project, which focuses on mapping the post-consumer waste stream. Our role was to bridge knowledge gaps and generate insights needed to support circular initiatives. The process began with understanding stakeholder needs and the required level of data detail. We typically work backwards from industry challenges—combining stakeholder input, literature review, and knowledge of existing end-of-use pathways—to design methodologies that deliver the most relevant insights. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4284px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4284px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/68e39946aed0c1afa83fb775_IMG_8116.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">‍\u003Cem id=\"\">Manual Data collection station- providing our sorters with a detailed description of archetypes, definitions and images of examples in each category to avoid human error as much as possible\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This approach builds on years of experience from projects such as \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fashionforgood.com/our_news/sorting-for-circularity-europe-project-findings/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Sorting for Circularity Europe\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fashionforgood.com/sorting-for-circularity-india-toolkit/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Sorting for Circularity India\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fashionforgood.com/case-study/sorting-for-circularity-rewear/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Sorting for Circularity Rewear\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. These methodologies have proven valuable not only for our teams but also for stakeholders worldwide who seek to understand waste streams and the nuances of textile waste management. Importantly, they allow us to engage directly on the ground, observing how culture, geography, and infrastructure shape waste ecosystems in real time. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Methodology in action\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">To capture the full complexity of footwear waste, we combined visual inspection, manual sorting tools, and digital instruments. Alongside this, we tested early-stage technologies to evaluate their feasibility and accuracy. For composition identification, we worked with handheld and desktop near-infrared devices developed by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.matoha.com/\">Matoha\u003C/a>. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cetia.tech/home-en/\">CETIA’s\u003C/a> ID Shoes and Sensorhub were used for disruptor detection and image capture, while additional data points were collected manually on-site. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The manual sorting process took place at \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cetia.tech/home-en/\">CETIA's\u003C/a> facility in Hendaye in late July. Over the course of one week, we experimented with the methodology to refine it and improve productivity. Each shoe was analysed against 13 individually captured data points—or more for multi-layered shoes—including archetype, material composition, disruptors, assembly techniques, damage, and other characteristics relevant for understanding post-consumer footwear waste. In total, we analysed a random sample of 1,500 non-rewearable shoes, ensuring as diverse a representation as possible of footwear currently being discarded. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Early insights\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our findings shed light on the scale of the challenge.  Shoes overwhelmingly featured glued bonding methods, carbon black pigments, and a high proportion of synthetic and composite materials—all of which significantly complicate recycling. These materials and design features remain major barriers to developing effective footwear recycling infrastructure and technologies. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:3024px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"3024px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/68e39973f9283f29b7c522fe_IMG_1122.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Tanvi, our textile strategist at the CETIA facility, dissecting shoes during the on-ground study\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At the same time, the prevalence of common archetypes such as lifestyle and performance shoes offers potential entry points for innovation. If design-for-recycling principles are adopted upstream, these categories could be leveraged to build scalable circular solutions. From here, for Phase two of the Closing the Footwear Loop Project, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circular.fashion/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">circular.fashion\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>is developing circular design principles to establish a comprehensive roadmap for circular footwear design. Lastly, in Phase three promising end-of-use innovations will be validated in joint pilots\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">What’s next\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The full findings will be shared in an upcoming report summarising the outcomes of the \u003Cem id=\"\">Closing the Footwear Loop\u003C/em> project. Beyond offering a snapshot of today’s footwear waste landscape, the report will highlight opportunities for recycling innovation, infrastructure development, and policy interventions that can accelerate circularity in the footwear sector. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ultimately, \u003Cem id=\"\">Closing the Footwear Loop\u003C/em> is not just about managing waste—it’s about reimagining how shoes are designed, produced, and recovered. By working collaboratively across the value chain, we can move closer to a future where every shoe has a second life, and circularity becomes the norm rather than the exception.\u003C/p>",[],"2025-10-06T10:34:13.000Z","2025-10-16T09:39:23.000Z",[],{"id":607,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":608,"updated_at":609,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":610,"contents":612,"contributors":622,"image":6},"QCPA","2024-12-04T15:31:01.000Z","2026-05-01T19:24:28.722Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":611},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[613],{"id":614,"score":47,"body":615,"status":55,"article_id":607,"created_at":202,"updated_at":621,"published_at":621},"XXpk",{"image":616,"title":617,"content":618,"summary":619,"attachment":620,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380790135-2-Kt0Ly7.jpg","Further together: How the EU can work more closely with trade partners to achieve a sustainable and circular textiles economy","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles shows great ambition. But failure to adequately consider the challenges faced by key trade partners to adapt to these ambitions risks jeopardising the success of the strategy. More inclusive approaches to circular economy (CE) policy design, broader stakeholder consultations and technical assistance programmes should be developed to ensure the EU’s sustainable and circular textile strategy works for all along the value chain. \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This article summarises the findings of a multi-country study into the potential effects of the European Union’s (EU) strategy for sustainable and circular textiles on key trade partners. Further detailed country-specific analysis can be found in the links below. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Introduction\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The textiles sector accounts for a significant share of global energy consumption and water pollution, with the global textiles value chain accounting for about 4 per cent of global emissions (2.1 Gt CO2e) in 2018 –about the same quantity of greenhouse gas emissions per year as the entire economies of France, Germany and the United Kingdom combined. The so-called 'fast-fashion' paradigm also relies on a production and consumption model dominated by buyer-driven global value chains, which involve human rights and labour violations that have long been the subject of international scrutiny. In addition to fuelling overconsumption in high-income countries, the industry status quo also perpetuates unsafe and inequitable working conditions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In response to these challenges and in support of the wider EU Green New Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles was launched in 2022 by the European Commission. This strategy aims to transform the EU’s textile sector via a broad suite of policy measures, including the introduction of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and revisions to the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and Waste Shipments Regulation (WSR). With its multifaceted approach, the strategy aims to not only enhance environmental stewardship but also to foster economic growth within the EU’s textile and garment sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The ability for non-EU value chain actors to adapt to these requirements is fundamental to the success of the strategy given that the EU imports 80% of its textiles and that half of all EU textile imports come from low- and middle-income countries. Yet the introduction of this raft of policy measures will increasingly disrupt and reconfigure global textile value chains, resulting in complicated and context-specific challenges for textile and garment suppliers to the EU and post-consumer textile recipient trading partners – the majority of which are poorly understood. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Take Ghana and Bangladesh, for example, which are deeply integrated into the textile value chain and play vital roles as key partners to the EU. Ghana imports a large volume of Europe’s post-consumer textiles. In 2022 alone, nearly 30,000 tonnes of second-hand textiles were sent to Ghana, primarily from the Netherlands, Germany and Poland. Similarly, as the largest global importer of textiles and apparel, Europe is a major market for Bangladesh. The textile trade in both countries sustains a significant number of jobs and businesses in both countries, creating extensive socio-economic dependencies on Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ghana and Bangladesh will face several challenges as a direct result of the EU strategy. For example, there is likely to be a negative impact on employment, and a lack of transition pathways for workers that are operating in a largely informal environment (27–35 per cent of the global textile workforce, according to some estimates), and particularly for women, who are over-represented in the garment sector. In Bangladesh specifically, but also in other garment manufacturing countries, high compliance costs and short transition periods for businesses mean that small- and medium-sized enterprises that do not have the resources to adapt quickly enough risk being replaced with other larger suppliers. There is also a threat to the preservation of circular skills and knowledge, as overcapacity and declining quality make it harder to trade second-hand clothing in Ghana; in Bangladesh, informal workers who rely on access to post-production waste for their livelihoods, risk losing this access as factories divert these resources to large-scale recycling facilities.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/67516a236c3a41e8c9b89669_67516632d4261a0afdd9896b_1730900685128.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by Circle Economy\u003Cbr>‍\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">The EU is already facing pushback around the world regarding several ambitious green policies (such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the Deforestation Act). There is a risk that demands the EU strategy will put on non-EU value chain actors will also face increasing pushback. Reforming the way EU green policy is designed, implemented and evaluated to better take account of the impacts on non-EU actors will therefore be critical going forward. Understanding the unique challenges non-EU textiles value chain actors will face due to the EU strategy will also help provide more targeted long-term support measures to assist the most impacted value chain actors (such as MSMEs and informal workers).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This article, based on the findings of a multi-country research project (for more information, see below), aims to demonstrate to EU policymakers that, although challenging, it is possible to evaluate, to a certain extent, the possible short-, medium- and long-term impacts on trade partners (and particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized communities). In doing so, we identify critical areas for strengthening the design of the policy packages and supportive measures to aim for a win–win situation for all as well as required areas for scaled-up support to trading partners. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It is also worth noting as a point of clarity that there is currently no universal definition of what constitutes low- versus high-quality new textiles. As such, for the scenarios below, high-quality garments are considered those that will comply with future ESPR requirements (as outlined in the upcoming Delegated Act on textiles), whereas low-quality textiles are defined as those that do not comply, for example, they may exhibit the following characteristics:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Material\u003C/strong>: Made from cheaper, lower-grade materials (e.g., synthetic fibres prone to pilling or breaking down). Contains chemicals and dyes which inhibit the recycling process.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Construction\u003C/strong>: Poor stitching, loose threads, or minimal reinforcement in high-stress areas (e.g., seams, pockets).\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Durability\u003C/strong>: Quickly loses shape, colour, or functionality after minimal wear or washing.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Fit and Comfort\u003C/strong>: Often lacks ergonomic or thoughtful design, leading to discomfort or ill fit.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Sustainability\u003C/strong>: Typically associated with fast fashion—short lifespan, high environmental impact, often involves exploitative labour practices.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Price\u003C/strong>: Usually lower, reflecting compromises in materials and labour standards.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">There are also no universal sorting criteria for used textiles. As such, for the scenarios below this paper draws on the commonly used Grade A-D system.\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Grade A: \u003C/strong>Item that is in very good condition with minimal or no signs of wear. It is clean and fashionable. It has no major defects like stains, holes, or excessive fading. It is ready to be sold without the need for repair or heavy cleaning.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Grade B:\u003C/strong> Items with moderate signs of wear but still in good condition and have resale value.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Grade C:\u003C/strong> Clothing with noticeable wear, fading, or defects.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Grade D:\u003C/strong> Items in poor condition with significant wear, stains, tears, or other defects.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Short-, medium- and long-term EU textile trade flow scenarios\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the short term (0–5 years), we predict that EU exports of both low- and high-quality used textiles, as well as unsold pre-consumer textiles, will increase, while waste textile exports to non-OECD countries will reduce. This is based on the premise that mandated separate textile collection and EPR schemes, combined with a ban on the destruction of unsold textiles, will lead to a rapid accumulation of used and unsold stock. It is likely that EU textile resharing, renewal and recycling infrastructure and systems will not scale fast enough to handle this growth, and hence there will be a strong incentive to export this used surplus stock to secondary markets and avoid costly domestic landfill or incineration fees. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The WSR will also begin to dramatically reduce waste textile exports to non-OECD countries. However, there is a risk this regulation may be circumvented by attempts to reclassify sorted post-consumer waste textiles as used textiles (the extent to which this is possible is subject to upcoming end-of-waste criteria for textiles). Imports of low-quality ‘fast fashion’ items will continue increasing prior to the ESPR delegated act for textiles coming into full force. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/67507357eeca487199f5cce7_AD_4nXd95-psFetvGFmNQfzqdu2IMIbqWM3FYJVX7jDPANFREuBaB2_OTWDNQ787HFb0eFh9iuotSxW157QU_1usEXF8cqYRxSBaOvFjYx7osKsgua4I83QoZdJDsXbpISRWKqZ7X85NOXW66wYChYJP6Q.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Figure 1: Predicted EU import/export trade flow changes for different textiles in the short, medium and long term\u003Cbr>‍\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">These short-term changes will impact major producer countries by restricting access to textile waste and used textiles, which are needed to provide the feedstock for recycled materials, while at the same time paradoxically increasing ecodesign market access requirements (including minimum recycled content requirements). They will also impact used-textile destination markets in the short term by increasing volumes of trade, bringing opportunities for additional sales but also potentially putting further pressure on local waste management systems already struggling to cope with current volumes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the medium term (5–10 years), we expect exports of used and unsold textiles to begin stabilising and eventually plateau as domestic capacity to resell, repair and recycle used textiles within the EU improves. Volumes will remain high due to the continued collection of pre-ESPR low-quality legacy textiles. Exports will likely continue to reduce in quality (i.e. textiles that are too poor quality to extract economic value from in the EU). As such, destination markets for used textiles will increasingly receive lower-quality consignments leading to lower profit margins and higher levels of pre-sale discards to waste. Demand for imports of low-quality items will begin to plateau, while demand for higher-quality ESPR-compliant imports will begin to slowly increase. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the longer term (10-plus years), we expect all exports of used textiles, unsold goods and textile waste to plateau or decline, while imports in high-quality textiles will rapidly rise and low-quality textile imports will rapidly drop. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These medium- to long-term changes are likely to require large used textile and textile waste recipient markets to either transition away from used textile and textile waste activities or to attempt to source feedstock from alternative markets such as the US and China, where WSR is less stringent and domestic repair and recycling capability is limited. Suppliers in non-EU producer countries (particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises) will face a major challenge in transitioning from a fast-fashion industrial complex to producing high-quality, sustainable and circular textiles while at the same time demonstrating high levels of supply chain transparency and traceability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As a result of these impacts, the EU strategy may lead to a series of unintended consequences. For example, market access requirements may simply become too challenging and costly and producers in non-EU countries choose to pivot to other growing but less stringent markets, particularly in the Global South. This may result in less market choice for EU textile procurers and increased average prices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Second, simply restricting exports of EU textile waste and used textiles to secondary markets may have the counter-effect of increasing environmental and social impacts in these destinations and importers will be forced to source from countries and regions with weaker textile waste sorting and export regulations. As such, it is important for the EU to take a proactive approach to mitigating these potential consequences, which, if they become true, could threaten the overall success of the EU textiles strategy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A detailed overview for the potential short-, medium- and long-term impacts of the EU textiles strategy on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Textile+Trade+Flow+and+Employment+Baseline+Analysis+Bangladesh+20241205.pdf\">Bangladesh\u003C/a> and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Textile+Trade+Flow+and+Employment+Baseline+Analysis+Ghana+20241205.pdf\">Ghana\u003C/a> will are available.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Recommended actions for EU policymakers to maximise EU textiles strategy success while ensuring a just and equitable textiles transition for all\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">1. Recognise the extent of EU circular policy success dependence on third-party trade partners. \u003C/strong>Engaging proactively with textile trade partners, both upstream and downstream, offers the EU significant opportunities to harness the benefits of global circular value chains and reduce the cost of transition. By collaborating with textile trade partners, the EU can tap into its expertise in upcycling, reselling and recycling textiles, helping to close the loop on textile production and consumption. This approach not only supports the EU’s sustainability goals, strengthens economic ties, and promotes innovation in circular practices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In lieu of the imminent risk of increased tariffs being imposed by President-elect Trump and the growing risk of inflation in the EU, greater consideration should also be given to how the circular textile transition can be achieved in the most cost-effective manner. This involves exploring the synergistic benefits of closer cooperation with key trade partners, drawing on their competitive advantages related to textile repair, upcycling and recycling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2. Improve the EU policy impact assessment process.\u003C/strong> Impact analysis and consultation processes are currently insufficient to identify and quantify: (i) the level of EU dependence upon non-EU value chain actors to achieve EU circular economy (and broader environmental) policy goals; (ii) the willingness and ability of these value chain actors, with the support of the European Union, to adapt to new requirements; and (iii) the socio-economic policy impacts on the most marginalized value chain actors. It is, therefore important that the EU improves the ex- and post-ante policy impact assessment process by including evaluations of likely impacts on trade partners (similar to that conducted by this project). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In tandem, it is important to improve the consultation process beyond ‘Have your say’, to ensure the trade partners the EU is most reliant upon for domestic policy success submit perceived challenges they may face and recommendations for policy improvement. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">3. Facilitate investments and access to finance to upgrade textile production facilities to enable circular solutions.\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>The EU can facilitate investments by leveraging the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other European development finance institutions (e.g. KfW) to collaborate closely with local development banks, creating credit lines specifically tailored to circular economy initiatives in the textile sector. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To support the smaller players that form a large part of the textile ecosystem, the EU should consider making microloans available through local banks, targeting very small businesses and cottage industries that use textile waste as resources but are excluded from traditional financing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">By allocating grants and public funding to support informal actors involved in textile waste collection and sorting, the EU can promote inclusion and enable sustainable textile waste management practices, critical for achieving textile circularity on a broader scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">4. Improve working conditions and strengthen workers’ rights.\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>The EU may consider providing ongoing support to improve working conditions and workers’ rights at all stages of the textile value chain. For an inclusive circular textile value chain, enabling decent working conditions for workers engaged in the collection, sorting, processing and recycling of secondary textile materials and waste is crucial. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive includes ambitious measures for access to remediation and decent pay, but without adequate representation and the right tools to access these rights, the impacts will not be felt. This would not only benefit the local workforce but also, with regard to activities operating in reuse and recycling, ensure that circular textile practices are built on fair and equitable labour standards as well as ensuring the products produced by this workforce maintain long-term access to the EU market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">5. Build technical capacity to implement digital product passports (DPP) for textiles upstream and downstream. \u003C/strong>This requires a phased approach, engaging key stakeholders such as manufacturers, suppliers, local governments, traders and recycling entities. In the first phase, which focuses on production, capacity-building should prioritize digital skills and data management for manufacturers and suppliers to track and document essential product information like material composition, carbon footprint, production processes and sourcing data. Training programmes and technical support in digital literacy, data entry and systems integration will be essential to ensure the accuracy and interoperability of DPPs across textile value chains. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the textile DPP expands over time to incorporate end-of-life and recycling data, capacity-building efforts must extend to waste collectors, sorters, second-hand traders and recyclers, equipping them with digital tools and knowledge to input information on product disposal, reuse potential and recycling status.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">6. Establish EPR transboundary fee transfer.\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>Used textiles will continue to be exported to non-OECD countries thereby transferring the cost burden of waste management. The expense of preparing items for reuse is a significant factor in material being discarded as waste as retailers and upcyclers cannot bear the cost of preparing increasingly poor-quality clothing for reuse (and these costs are not currently accounted for within EU EPR costing evaluation). Without funds to prepare unbaled garments for reuse, second-hand retailers report that the items are being sold at a loss or given up as waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To address the ongoing risk of offshoring used textile and textile waste handling costs to secondary markets, the EU should consider embedding transboundary transfer payments within its guidelines for EU textiles EPR. This would ensure that the polluter pays principle – the goal of the EPR – is more likely to be fulfilled by ensuring sufficient funding is available to manage exported textile items at their end-of-life. This approach will help create a more accountable and sustainable system for handling textile waste beyond EU borders. Alongside EPR fee transfer, direct support for establishing domestic EPR schemes and producer responsibility organizations could also be provided. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">7. Facilitate technology transfer for textile renewal.\u003C/strong> The EU should strengthen commitments to facilitating technology transfer for key textile trade partners, along with improved access to recycling services. Enhancing local capacity for textile renewal and recycling will enable these countries to fully participate in circular value chains, driving global sustainability goals forward.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">8. Pursue international collaboration to identify pragmatic trade facilitation and regulation solutions for unsold, used and upcycled textile products.\u003C/strong> Recognizing that a global effort is required to transition to a sustainable and equitable textiles sector, the EU should take a proactive stance to support and coordinate at the global scale ongoing initiatives to identify pragmatic trade facilitation and regulation solutions for unsold, used, upcycled and waste textile products. This coordinated effort will help address systemic challenges and promote a just transition across the textile industry worldwide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Currently, there is no clear distinction between unsold, used and upcycled textiles, all classified under the HS code 6309 (worn clothing). This lack of differentiation complicates trade, especially as bans on destroying unsold textiles increase, potentially harming local markets and repair industries. Upcycled textiles, which support circular economy goals, also face trade barriers due to ambiguous waste definitions.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1024px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1024px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/67516a236c3a41e8c9b89666_6751692ff26f104ff8a8de26_Untitled%2520design.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by Redowana Rashid Hridy on Unsplash\u003Cbr>‍\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">Technically, unsold and many upcycled textiles should not be classified under HS6309, as this category requires (i) visible wear and (ii) bulk packaging. However, without specific classifications, producers often use HS6309 for lower duties, risking significant penalties if customs audits determine non-compliance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The lack of separate classifications for unsold and upcycled textiles hinders the development of circular textile value chains. Solutions could include revising HS codes or introducing new classifications in the HS2028 revisions, similar to the successful e-waste addition in HS2022. Alternatively, establishing production and traceability standards could prevent misclassification.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A coalition involving the EU, key trading nations and institutions such as the World Customs Organization could drive these changes. Revising multilateral agreements, such as adding textile waste to the Basel Convention, may also help but could increase costs for recipient countries and potentially decrease second-hand trade while encouraging fast fashion consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">9. Improving provisions within trade and economic agreements. \u003C/strong>The EU has an opportunity to strengthen existing economic and trade partnership agreements with key textile trade partners to include commitments supporting collaborative actions. This could involve enhanced commitments to facilitating technology transfer, necessary financial transfers, cooperation on innovative trade facilitation, and harmonization of policy and standards. Support for capacity-building, particularly for third-party auditing of recycling facilities in line with waste shipment regulations, would be valuable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Additionally, the EU could establish partnerships with countries importing used textiles, enabling renewal and upcycling for reimport to meet shifting market demands. Consideration should be given to incentivizing this process under existing EU regulations, such as the ESPR and WSR.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Recommended actions to non-EU textile trade partners\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Seek early support from the EU to comply with the evolving circular textile policy landscape, especially when it comes to new product standards, recycled content requirements and traceability requirements (in particular, the digital product passport for textiles).\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Seek further clarity from the European Commission on the predicted used and waste textile trade flow alterations likely to occur over the short, medium and long term.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Secure commitment from brands to support their suppliers through the transition, avoiding quick replacements with others who may already meet compliance standards.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Request support in implementation and the legislative implementation transition period to ensure that mechanisms are in place to guarantee all actors have a clear understanding of the opportunities and requirements that small and medium-sized enterprises aren’t left behind\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Seek active, inclusive involvement in consultations prior to future drafting of European legislation that impacts partner trading countries, including the perspectives of worker representative groups.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Background to the project and funders\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Funded by Laudes Foundation and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); and led by a consortium of globally leading circular economy organizations (Chatham House, Circle Economy Foundation, European Environment Bureau), this project aims to co-design an EU circular textiles policy framework that is informed by data and includes the perspectives of key stakeholders.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Textile+Trade+Flow+and+Employment+Baseline+Analysis+Ghana+20241205.pdf\">Textile Trade Flow and Employment Baseline Analysis Ghana\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Textile+Trade+Flow+and+Employment+Baseline+Analysis+Bangladesh+20241205.pdf\">Textile Trade Flow and Employment Baseline Analysis Bangladesh\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca href=\"https://eeb.org/library/circular-textiles-policy-review-considerations-for-eu-trading-partner-countries/\">Circular textiles policy review Considerations for EU trading partner countries\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/socioeconomic-impacts-of-european-union-circular-textiles-policies-on-trading-partners\">Socioeconomic Impacts of European Union Circular Textiles Policies on Trading Partners\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/publications/impacts-of-eu-circular-textiles-policies-on-trade-partners-a-case-study-of-ghana\">Impacts of EU circular textiles policies on trade partners: A case study of Ghana\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/publications/impacts-of-eu-circular-textiles-policy-on-trade-partners-a-case-study-of-bangladesh\">Impacts of EU circular textiles policies on trade partners: A case study of Bangladesh\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://youtu.be/9GwxArIddhQ\">Webinar recording: 'Impact of EU circular textile policies on European partner trading countries: the case of Bangladesh and Ghana'\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Further information on the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In response to the social, environmental and economic challenges associated with the current linear and wasteful global textiles sector, and in support of the wider European Union (EU) Green New Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan, the Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles was launched in 2022. This strategy aims to transform the EU’s textile sector via a broad suite of policy measures. With its multifaceted approach, the textiles strategy aims to not only enhance environmental stewardship but also to foster economic growth within the EU’s textile and garment sector.\u003C/p>","This article summarises the findings of a multi-country study into the potential effects of the European Union’s (EU) strategy for sustainable and circular textiles on key trade partners. Further detailed country-specific analysis can be found in the links below. ",[],"2025-02-14T08:28:17.000Z",[],{"id":624,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":625,"updated_at":626,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":627,"contents":629,"contributors":638,"image":6},"ECXX","2024-02-26T15:19:10.000Z","2026-05-05T05:32:30.983Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":628},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[630],{"id":631,"score":47,"body":632,"status":55,"article_id":624,"created_at":202,"updated_at":637,"published_at":637},"cClQ",{"image":633,"title":634,"content":635,"summary":15,"attachment":636,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380758530-78h6M9Jq.jpg","Circular fashion: brands can’t make the leap alone","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/circular-fashion-brands-can-t-make-the-leap-alone-according-to-new-circularity-gap-report/2024012558053\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Fashion United\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">The Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em> wastes no time in setting out its mission: after six years of measuring the state of global circularity, it’s time to shift from theory to action. This comes in response to the finding that despite the volume of debates, discussions and policies on the circular economy nearly tripling over the last five years, global circularity has fallen year on year—from 9.1% in 2018 to 7.2% in 2023. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With overhauls to policy, finance and the labour market posited as key levers for change, the report lays out key actions for governments and financial institutions across key world sectors, from manufactured goods to construction and mobility.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Reforming fast fashion can catalyse a circular manufacturing sector\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Manufacturing is at the core of the global economy; we need it to fashion the clothes on our backs, produce the cars we drive and make the appliances we use day-to-day. Its environmental impact, however, is far from negligible—the fashion industry alone is the world’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/blog/top-7-most-polluting-industries\">6th most polluting\u003C/a>, accounting for \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/retail/our%20insights/fashion%20on%20climate/fashion-on-climate-full-report.pdf\">4% of global emissions\u003C/a>, with the average EU citizen’s textile consumption racking up a carbon footprint of around \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/about/contact-us/faqs/what-are-the-environmental-impacts-of-textiles\">270 kilogrammes\u003C/a> in 2020. With fast fashion—and even luxury brands—becoming increasingly trend-driven, production and consumption are spiralling: the number of garments purchased per person \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-fast-fashion\">increased by 60%\u003C/a> between 2000 and 2014, for example. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">On the whole, we’re stuck in a distinctly linear cycle of buying, wearing and replacing garments. Now, studies show that consumers \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NjKeeBVUY_Ap4pY5K-4cmsPOud27Dr06/view\">largely toss cast-off clothing\u003C/a> because they’re bored of it or feel it no longer suits them: items simply being worn out is only a factor in around one-third of cases. And despite growing environmental concerns, the fast fashion industry’s hold on the global market is set to expand, with estimates suggesting that it could reach a value of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.statista.com/statistics/1008241/fast-fashion-market-value-forecast-worldwide/\">US$185 billion by 2027\u003C/a>—a sizable jump from US$106 billion in 2022. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em> imagines a different future for fashion: one where flimsy, trend-driven garments are replaced by durable, easy-to-mend and recyclable clothing, and businesses commonly offer affordable services like repair, rental and second-hand sales, with take-back schemes making it easy to give clothing items a second life. This future also sees a new consumer ethos: people swap, share and upcycle their clothing through community-led initiatives that make living a ‘circular’ lifestyle as convenient as possible. Donation bins are used as a last resort, and clothes are never thrown into general rubbish containers.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/65dcaac504882a25bc9ea787_8xKEQfSnjHugjxFmesB8ND5dO2vP8krBZAllyU3YPJa5Jt0f1o7T2yLBhHyhPHbQpNil4xJ9zIcUR9RuwkOwGAWRHOHBzSzLWCdo6CAs_Rba40Bx9VABzg6HPF8Kv08kV6vrbVtZs76KWNYxCTjqSpc.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">In a circular future, repair is commonplace. Photo by\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@flaxeco?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Volha Flaxeco\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/person-sewing-green-textile-using-white-electric-sewing-machine-omgRZCmTvUM?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This may sound utopian to many. But while we have a way to go, initiatives of this ilk are already cropping up worldwide: from Patagonia’s famed \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wornwear.patagonia.com/\">‘Worn Wear’\u003C/a> programme to the City of Amsterdam’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cosh.eco/en/brands/kleermakers-aangesloten-bij-stadspas-amsterdam#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20Amsterdam%20has,repair%20shops%20across%20the%20city.\">40% discount\u003C/a> on clothing repairs for lower-income residents. Brands are increasingly championing sustainable materials and processes, although greenwashing still runs rampant. What’s more, the technology needed for a circular industry—think fibre-to-fibre recycling, for example—is ready to go. In the end, however, real progress is muddied by an inability to scale: going circular in a linear world is next to impossible, and without the necessary logistics, infrastructure and mindset firmly entrenched across disparate factions—from policymakers and financiers to consumers—the transition can’t happen at the speed needed to meaningfully address ecological breakdown. A surge in investment from key industry players and stricter regulatory support are needed, or one-off efforts from brands may take place in a vacuum and fail to set the bar for those falling short.  \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">High-income countries must scale down overproduction and consumption\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">So where do we start? It’s time to ‘walk the talk’, the report urges: we need to see concerted action from governments and financial institutions if a circular fashion industry is to progress beyond the realm of ‘utopian’. Higher-income countries face a unique set of challenges along this path. Their residents are high consumers: the average American, for example, purchases \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-high-price-of-fast-fashion-11567096637\">68 new clothing items a year\u003C/a>, while Europeans purchased an average of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.statista.com/topics/11723/apparel-shopping-behavior-in-europe/#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20European%20consumers%20were,compared%20to%20the%20previous%20year.\">42 new garments\u003C/a> per person in 2023. What’s more, these goods are largely produced elsewhere, offshoring impacts such as severe pollution from the use of hazardous chemicals. Lower-income countries often bear the brunt of the end-of-life stage, too: millions of tonnes of cast-off clothing are shipped around the world yearly, ending up in markets for resale, or as waste in the informal landfills or shores of less affluent countries, largely in Africa (46%) and Asia (41%). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With this in mind, shifting consumer perspectives and setting new standards for sustainable production can’t come from brands alone. Radical collaboration is needed across public and private sectors. To this end, the report recommends:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Strengthening Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. \u003C/strong>These aim to shift the burden of responsibility for old or worn-out products upstream, incentivising producers to design lasting, easy-to-recycle products. Although EPRs are gaining popularity—the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.government.nl/documents/publications/2023/05/01/infographic-extended-producer-responsibility-for-textiles\">Netherlands rolled out a scheme\u003C/a> for textiles mid-2023, for example—current iterations are failing to meaningfully extend product lifetimes or put a dent in proliferating textile waste. There’s a chance to do better: by tweaking current regulations, legislators can ensure EPRs’ full potential is reached. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/extended-producer-responsibility-isn-t-enough-to-tackle-global-fashion-waste-mountain-here-s-why/2023050269308\">This could mean\u003C/a> explicitly centring schemes on the reduction of textile consumption and lifecycle expansion, rolling out stricter sorting criteria and international trade regulations to prevent waste colonialism and using funds collected through the EPR to scale fibre-to-fibre recycling and fibre-based sorting infrastructure. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/65dcaac501e41105827ce369_Fr8fshwbGDniLoFKZMUBtq_l7nQuRHGolZCew6tr_K0CWi7VqA_dB-1m9iOF73mooQzXgiBvjbmDLeET0RuwBVUwADoFfnXS_YuEohvBg8O1wnu0_DqaAcbOgpwRyjAB3OlP2pm71IVzp81eOyYutto.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Current EPR schemes aren’t meaningfully reducing textile waste. Photo by\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@flenguyen?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Francois Le Nguyen\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/garbage-on-the-street-during-daytime-pouTfHUG430?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cbr>Banning the destruction of unsold goods. \u003C/strong>Fashion’s dirty little (not-so) secret: the destruction of unsold items. From luxury labels like Burberry and Coach to fast fashion giants like H&M and Urban Outfitters, the burning, shredding and landfilling of brand-new garments is all too common. Cheaper and easier than recycling, companies destroy their own leftover stock in an attempt to protect brand value—or simply because they’ve produced too much to sell or store. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.dw.com/en/eu-approves-ban-on-destruction-of-unsold-clothing/a-67641000\">EU cracked down\u003C/a> on this practice at the tail end of 2023, with a ban set to go into effect for big businesses by 2025. While this is a step in the right direction, there are still some kinks to iron out: ensuring, namely, that the alternative to destruction isn’t mere downcycling (into insulation, for example) or shipping off excess stock to be dealt with in other corners of the world. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Banning the advertising of high-impact goods—including fast fashion. \u003C/strong>An ad-free world seems unthinkable: we’re bombarded with images, from models and makeup to fast food and electronics, nearly everywhere we go. The original ad ban—rolled out for cigarettes several decades ago—has had promising results, sparking a broader discussion about banning ads for products like junk food and alcohol. As of yet, talk on bans for fast fashion advertising is minimal, aside from \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/researchers-from-amsterdam-institutions-recommend-banning-fast-fashion-advertising/2023102772288\">recommendations\u003C/a> from the University of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences to the Dutch government on the matter. While so-called ‘fossil advertising’ may encounter hurdles—with the legality of these measures recently called into question—wealthier nations may explore how ad bans can be equitably rolled out to reshape their residents’ consumption behaviour.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/65dcaac59776119501e5fda9_ZtFHaVCA2lmiHja7XnXvB19wgewkgKxj_r_0DBlnS1YqOS9VMlaXuLx0iLyP7kpsiNfcP8H5eDq6QCvucSIWw5Hk5TIYvGBSzkKFBHHNX0ta6e5F5HJTvGS3O6y8HMhD_IBuFC_hfWNtX9uEzplBMrw.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Advertising is ubiquitous—but in a circular future, this may not be the case. Photo by\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@brooksieg?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Geoff Brooks\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/cars-on-road-a94IcGkbRws?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Requiring an environmental ‘score’ label for garments. \u003C/strong>Environmental labelling isn’t new—but current schemes are highly fragmented, with countless certifications and labels in Europe alone. The EU’s ‘Ecolabel’ programme—an early attempt to harmonise these—does cover clothing and textiles, but only denotes products that have met their criteria: garments that aren’t up to par aren’t publicly marked as such. Governments could explore a harmonised way to ‘grade’ clothing items—similar to the five-colour Nutri-Score scheme for food—that could allow consumers to easily compare options and make more informed choices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Encouraging consumers to change their habits through financial incentives. \u003C/strong>Old habits die hard—and for many, chucking a holey old garment in the bin seems far more convenient than seeking out repair services or picking up a darning needle. Providing bonus cheques or slashing taxes on repair services could nudge consumers in the right direction, an initiative already cropping up in Europe: Sweden, for example, has \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Sweden-Publishes-Laws-to-Imple-49914\">cut VAT rates for repair\u003C/a>, while France has \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66174349\">launched a bonus scheme\u003C/a> offering discounts of up to €25 per repair. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">It’s time to return to a simpler life, the report urges\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">This year’s \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> sets a high standard for the world, but it’s nothing if not encouraging. Ultimately, it’s time to be bold and rethink the rules of the game—and a shift in perspective is needed from everyone, from consumers and companies to policymakers and financiers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The report’s vision for the future can be summed up by the pithy ‘consuming less but cherishing more’, which will see the rise of lifestyles marked by quality and connection over quantity and consumption. Even if the high-level statistics suggest otherwise, there seems to be a growing desire for such a life: swathes of people are trading the glitz and glamour of city life for rural settings, with seemingly old-fashioned activities like growing and preserving food and making and mending clothes on the rise. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Only time will tell if—in the looming face of climate breakdown—this can turn from trend to touchstone. \u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy Foundation’s ‘report card’ for the global economy launches yearly in January. Learn more about how policy, finance and labour can accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-26T15:21:19.000Z",[],{"id":640,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":642,"updated_at":643,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":645,"contents":646,"contributors":661,"image":673},"7658","policy_case","2021-02-01T16:32:49.325Z","2026-05-08T00:06:01.095Z","J5-bZw",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[647],{"id":648,"score":47,"body":649,"status":55,"article_id":640,"created_at":642,"updated_at":660,"published_at":642},"7nxM",{"title":650,"outcome":651,"problem":652,"summary":653,"solution":654,"attachment":655},"Biodegradable waste treatment facility project in Quezon","\u003Cp>The Project is expected to provide the LGU with a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cheaper waste disposal solution for its current solid waste management challenges.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is also expected that the project would create increased health benefits to the local population, resulting to a reduction in costs of illnesses (e.g. hospitalizations, physician and medical fees, hospital out and in-patient costs, time lost for treatments, time lost for hospitalization, etc.).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, new jobs would be created in association with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project. Increase market value of land is also expected in association with the significant improvements to the project site.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>More importantly, reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the avoidance of landfilling municipal solid waste (“MSW”).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Solid waste managemet remains one of the biggest challenge in Quezon City (QC).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to the Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS) conducted by the QC Environmental Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD), the city produced about 3,169,220 kg of solid waste everyday in 2018, mostly coming from residential use. From another study conducted in 2013, waste generation per capita was at 0.88 kg/day, and increasing by 3.33% every year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Quezon City Local Government, \"LGU\", initiated a public-private partnership project to design, finance, and operate a biodegradable source separated organics (SSO) treatment facility and a residual combustible waste (RCW) treatment facility. The project is expected to provide the LGU with a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cheaper waste disposal solution to tackle solid waste management challenges in the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The QC Local Government, \"LGU\", initiated a public-private partnership project called the \"Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility Project\" in 2018.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The consortium composed of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, Covanta Energy LLC, and Macquarie Capital Limited (the “Original Proponent”) who submitted the project as an unsolicited proposal (“USP”) to the LGU.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Project involves Biodegradable Source Separated Waste (SSO) Treatment and Residual Combustible Waste (RCW) Treatment technologies capable of processing up to 3,000 metric tons of MSW per day and generating 36 MWe (Net), as well as monofill for fly ash disposal, continuous emission monitoring system, administration building, scale house, transmission lines, and utility systems and connections.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The indicative cost of the project would be up to PhP 22 billion (around €403 million), and revenues would be generated from tipping fees, power generation fees, and sale of by-products (e.g recycleables, digestate).\u003C/p>",[656,658],{"name":657,"type":53,"value":657},"https://ppp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PPPC_PROJ_QC-Intgrated-Proj-Info-Memo.pdf",{"name":659,"type":53,"value":659},"https://quezoncity.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Eco_Profile_2018_Chapter-5.pdf","2024-01-11T15:52:20.911Z",[662,664,666,668,670,671],{"article_id":640,"contributor_id":663},"xMcGdw",{"article_id":640,"contributor_id":665},"87h5Ww",{"article_id":640,"contributor_id":667},"4nvL6w",{"article_id":640,"contributor_id":669},"uQPmNQ",{"article_id":640,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":640,"contributor_id":672},"iM0hkw",{"id":674,"link":675,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":642,"updated_at":660,"article_id":640,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PyH0y3EnTfw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092642417-SKxo2fbN.jpeg",{"id":677,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":678,"updated_at":679,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":680,"contents":682,"contributors":692,"image":6},"CgqU","2024-03-27T08:46:59.000Z","2026-05-05T04:01:36.199Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":681},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[683],{"id":684,"score":47,"body":685,"status":55,"article_id":677,"created_at":202,"updated_at":691,"published_at":691},"GGMI",{"image":686,"title":687,"content":688,"summary":689,"attachment":690,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380813176-GhOK5wic.jpg","Less is more? Degrowth, green growth and the future of our economy","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/articoli/article/less-is-more-degrowth-green-growth-future-of-our-economy\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Renewable Matter.\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‘We don’t need a new growth model—we need a new economic model,’ says Álvaro Conde, Researcher at Circle Economy Foundation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Imagine a world where overwhelming narratives on climate change are a thing of the past, with healthy air, clean water and fertile soil. And no one’s had to suffer for it—people around the world live good lives. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This isn’t a pipe dream. According to the recently launched \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">,\u003C/em> we can fulfil the world’s need for basic societal needs—housing, food, transport and manufactured goods, for example—with just 70% of the materials we use now. This highlights the massive volume of materials wasted by the global economy: the way we extract, process, use and dispose of materials is riddled with inefficiencies—and in addition, we’re consuming far too much. Now, academics from all corners are calling for an overhaul of the system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Degrowth—an answer to our calls for environmental action—is now seeping from the fringes of political thought into the mainstream. Last May, for example, saw European MPs convening at the Beyond Growth conference, which brought together more than 2,000 participants to create an action plan for our addiction to consumption. But what does degrowth really mean—and what other alternative economic narratives are gaining steam? \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14747731.2020.1812222?journalCode=rglo20\" target=\"_self\">Defined\u003C/a> as a ‘planned reduction of energy and resource use to bring the economy back into balance with the living world’, degrowth is inherently centred on wellbeing. The movement aims to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ontgroei.degrowth.net/policies-for-degrowth/\" target=\"_self\">upend the engine of capitalism\u003C/a>—by, for example, rolling out basic income grants and four-day work weeks, and restricting advertising—while exempting the Global South. In essence, its goal is to lessen the activities driving socially-unnecessary growth—and the environmental damage these cause. This means shifting away from the ubiquitous use of GDP as the North Star of development, replacing it with a new, well-being-centred model that brings human activity back within planetary boundaries. Once disparaged or deemed utopian, the concept has shot to relative fame in the wake of rigorous scientific attention—now, it’s the subject of around 600 studies, with the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-8-climate-energy-and-mobility_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf\" target=\"_self\">EU funding further research\u003C/a> on the topic through its Horizon 2020 programme.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Degrowth was born as a reaction to green growth—championed by some as a way to green business as usual, without rethinking the current economic system. Opinions of the merits of each differ vastly, however. Last year, we \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dAznXCuH983EJdNkBvTgm?si=17dd19b780ca46d8\" target=\"_self\">sat down to chat with\u003C/a> researcher Álvaro Conde about all things degrowth, green growth and circular economy. This conversation busts degrowth and green growth myths, exploring how—and whether—they could become a reality. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">It’s time to redefine prosperity and put people and planet above profit\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the minds of many, a shrinking economy invites wariness, bringing to mind skyrocketing costs of living and pay that falls well below inflation. But although a reduction in GDP may be a side effect of the concept, degrowth isn’t a recession—and nor does it need to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921800923002409\" target=\"_self\">threaten livelihoods\u003C/a>. Instead of centring its definition on a shrinking GDP, we have to remove the goalposts of GDP completely, according to Álvaro. The concept takes a wholly different approach and aims to redefine prosperity: it’s about building an economy that works for people and planet, rather than one in which people work to build a growing economy. Beginning to question how this economy is structured and who it benefits is also key.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is especially relevant as economic growth continues to be conflated with prosperity—and continually pushed for despite ample evidence to the contrary, even against the backdrop of the fading American dream. While increased material use—and economic growth along with it—have long propelled human affluence, this progress has come at a staggering cost; and while some nations massively overconsume, others still fail to meet basic living standards. And despite growth around the world, inequality \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.un.org/en/un75/inequality-bridging-divide\" target=\"_self\">within countries is worsening\u003C/a>, with nearly three-quarters of the world population living in countries where this is the case. This means that while a country may get richer, it doesn’t always say a lot about the state of its residents: the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/ef265420-45e8-497b-b308-c951baa68945\" target=\"_self\">richest 10% of Americans\u003C/a>, for example, have the world’s highest top-decile disposable incomes, while the poorest 10% have lower living standards than the poorest residents of 14 European countries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ultimately, growth has long been built on a foundation of exploitation, becoming unmoored from wellbeing. So why is it still being used as the gold standard for development?\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">What about green growth?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-dangerous-myth-of-degrowth/\" target=\"_self\">Degrowth naysayers\u003C/a> tout another solution: green growth. Here, the GDP focus remains: proponents claim economic output can be decoupled from its environmental impact, citing evidence of some Global North countries that have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lanplh/PIIS2542-5196(23)00174-2.pdf\" target=\"_self\">cut consumption-based emissions\u003C/a> while growing their economies. Emissions, however, aren’t everything—research proves that material use is a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1162/1088198043630432\" target=\"_self\">proxy\u003C/a> for a range of environmental blights, of which excess carbon is only one. In spite of the progress made to decouple emissions and economic growth, along with other promising reductions in air and water pollution, for many countries, consumption simply remains too high. Although \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/sweden\" target=\"_self\">Sweden\u003C/a>, for example, has grown its economy at a higher rate than its material consumption, this \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/sweden\" target=\"_self\">remains staggeringly high\u003C/a>—more than three times the estimated sustainable level.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6603dc82792866b6f24b76a3_chris-leboutillier-TUJud0AWAPI-unsplash%20(1).jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>In spite of the progress made to decouple emissions and economic growth, for many countries, consumption simply remains too high. Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@chrisleboutillier?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Chris LeBoutillier\u003C/a> on \u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/white-and-black-ship-on-sea-under-white-clouds-TUJud0AWAPI?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Green growth advocates envision a world where we have it all: economic growth and a livable planet. Here, Hickel’s ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.jasonhickel.org/less-is-more\" target=\"_self\">less is more\u003C/a>’ is flipped into the pithy ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-why-degrowth-is-the-worst-idea-on-the-planet/\" target=\"_self\">more from less\u003C/a>’: a nod to green growth’s focus on efficiency improvements and technological solutions instead of an absolute reduction in material consumption. According to Álvaro, however, the tenet leaves out a crucial challenge in the race against climate breakdown: time. And time is exactly what we lack most.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Green growth’s success would depend on the decoupling of growth from \u003Cem id=\"\">all\u003C/em> environmental pressures—from emissions and material use to biodiversity loss—in all countries, at a quick and continuous enough pace to prevent ecological collapse. ‘All’ is the key word here: while many countries have decoupled emissions and growth, others have emitted more year on year—in Spring 2023, atmospheric carbon reached the highest level ever recorded. Even countries successfully cutting their emissions are also moving \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Imagining-Europe-Beyond-Growth-May-2022.pdf\" target=\"_self\">far too slowly\u003C/a>, at a rate of 1–2% per year—a far cry from the 8–10% needed to limit warming to 1.5-degrees. Time is in short supply: with the need to take concerted action \u003Cem id=\"\">now\u003C/em>, de-prioritising GDP growth is essential, degrowth advocates urge. Climate experts agree: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-023-01198-2\" target=\"_self\">recent research\u003C/a> nods to growing scepticism of green growth’s potential.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Where the circular economy comes into play\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although degrowth has been criticised as ‘mythic’, many of the strategies we need to operationalise it and sharply reduce material use are already in place. This is where the circular economy comes into play: with its toolbox of strategies that design out waste and keep products and materials in use for as long as possible at their highest possible value, the circular economy can be the vehicle for degrowth’s practical realisation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">By tackling sectors that use vast quantities of virgin materials—think energy, construction and agriculture—sufficiency-based circular strategies can help us both boost efficiency and cut material demand and consumption, in a way that benefits people. This will mean rethinking how we provide people with the things and services they need. While some changes will impact the way we live and work (eating less meat or not owning an SUV, for example) others will hardly be felt in our day-to-day lives: prioritising wood over concrete in building, for example, or ensuring that heavy machinery and capital equipment is made to last and can be repaired and remanufactured. Ultimately, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-04412-x\" target=\"_self\">policies for degrowth\u003C/a>—better public services, from transport to education, green jobs guarantees to tackle unemployment and even shorter working weeks—will be overwhelmingly positive.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These solutions aren’t new and aren’t overly reliant on technology, but rolled out at scale their \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\" target=\"_self\">impact could be massive\u003C/a>. Take Ecopower, the biggest energy cooperative in Belgium, as an example: contrary to the average energy business, its aim is for customers to use the littlest energy possible—and benefits members by reinvesting profits in local communities. Renewable energy is supplied in a way that puts the prosperity of users and the planet—rather than shareholders—front and centre.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s time for a new economic paradigm to shepherd us through this time of transition—and circular economy strategies will underpin this: ‘We want to end up with a thriving, regenerative and distributive economy, and degrowth is the means for getting there,’ notes Álvaro.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003Cem id=\"\">‍\u003C/em>\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy Foundation advocates for sharp reductions in material use, and we work with cities and nations to make this a reality. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/contact\" target=\"_self\">Get in touch\u003C/a> to learn how your city or nation can cut its consumption and lessen its environmental impact. Curious to learn more about the role of policy, finance and labour in enabling the circular transition? Read the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em>\u003C/a> to learn more about how we can make this a reality. Want to learn more about all things degrowth? Listen to our podcast Talking Circular \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dAznXCuH983EJdNkBvTgm?si=17dd19b780ca46d8\" target=\"_self\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>","We don’t need a new growth model—we need a new economic model",[],"2024-03-27T08:55:06.000Z",[],{"id":694,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":695,"updated_at":696,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":697,"contents":699,"contributors":708,"image":6},"k4AX","2023-05-01T08:39:44.000Z","2026-05-01T20:25:03.530Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":698},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[700],{"id":701,"score":47,"body":702,"status":55,"article_id":694,"created_at":202,"updated_at":707,"published_at":203},"IMdW",{"image":703,"title":704,"content":705,"summary":15,"attachment":706,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380753092-IvyFiW1O.jpg","As cities race to net-zero, the Circle Carbon Scan will provide new avenues for impact","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally published by the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.greenindustryplatform.org/blog/cities-race-net-zero-circle-carbon-scan-provides-policy-makers-and-supply-chains-new-avenues\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Green Industry Platform\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circular economy strategies will be crucial for cities looking to scale their impact and reach net-zero. While going circular in a linear world can be challenging, the Circle Carbon Scan can help: this new tool, developed by Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy, helps cities link material use to emissions for any sector—pinpointing exactly where change makers should focus their attention.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our planet consumes incomprehensible volumes of resources: between two landmark climate conferences—Paris in 2015 and Glasgow in late 2021—we've extracted, processed and used more than half a trillion tonnes of materials. These materials—from minerals and metals to biomass and fossil fuels—are largely demanded by and ultimately used in cities, the world's activity hotspots. By 2050, it's expected that the world's urban areas will consume \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.resourcepanel.org/reports/weight-cities\">90 billion tonnes\u003C/a> of materials yearly, despite occupying just \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unfccc.int/blog/seven-ways-cities-can-take-climate-action\">2% of the planet's surface\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The consumption of finite resources is a serious issue—yet public discourse on the matter is underdeveloped. Now, climate breakdown—which represents just one of nine planetary boundaries—is front and centre on global agendas. But the link between resource use and climate impact is inextricable, although lesser-known: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">70% of greenhouse gas emissions\u003C/a> stem from material use and handling, and strategies that tackle how we use materials have the power to slash emissions by 39%. In reality, this would mean\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2022\"> limiting warming to 1.5-degrees\u003C/a> and preventing the worst climate disasters like floods, famines and extreme weather events. These powerful strategies go beyond the energy transition and are based on the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview#:~:text=A%20circular%20economy%20decouples%20economic,loss%2C%20waste%2C%20and%20pollution\">circular economy\u003C/a>: an economic system that aims to design out waste, keep materials in products in use for as long as possible, optimise high-value cycling and regenerate natural systems. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The circular transition begins in cities\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">'We point very clearly to the cities of the world as a key place for mobilisation,' \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60541816\">said IPCC co-chair Debra Roberts\u003C/a>, commenting on the latest IPCC report launched February 2022. Cities are epicentres of consumption—as well as innovation, infrastructure, investment and culture. They also hold most of the world's people, with over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.un.org/development/desa/en/news/population/2018-revision-of-world-urbanization-prospects.html\">two-thirds\u003C/a> expected to live in urban areas by 2050. More agile than national governments, city-level actors are well-poised to drive the transition to a circular economy: and it's critical that they do so, as research shows that cities will bear the brunt of negative climate impacts. It's, therefore, crucial that cities around the globe are equipped with the knowledge necessary to reach our end goal: an ecologically safe and socially just operating space for humanity. The circular economy is our means to this end.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:3360px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"3360px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Climate action should begin in the city. \" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/626803204b2f58dc09c719ad_nerea-marti-sesarino-_NpSkRaTy0A-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Climate action should begin in the city. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@nereamarti\"> Nerea Martí Sesarino\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/_NpSkRaTy0A\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The Circle Carbon Scan shows cities how consumption links to emissions\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy is committed to helping cities use the circular economy to combat environmental degradation. For the first time, it's diving into combatting one of cities' biggest climate challenges—consumption—through the Circle Carbon Scan, which links material consumption to emissions for any supply chain in any city. The Carbon Scan pinpoints where emissions occur throughout a supply chain, allowing city-level decision makers to understand how they can use the circular economy  to make impactful interventions. Crucially, it takes a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.oecd.org/sti/ind/EmbodiedCO2_Flyer.pdf\">consumption-based\u003C/a> approach: it accounts for emissions generated elsewhere and not those from within city boundaries. Why is this important?  \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/city-consumption-greenhouse-gases-carbon-c40-spd\">Wealthy 'consumer cities'\u003C/a> like London, Paris and New York have already succeeded in cutting their locally-generated emissions, largely by outsourcing production to poorer countries which have long been feeling the impact. Including the impacts of the consumption of goods and services produced abroad means that these cities have among the highest per capita emissions globally—knowing this is critical to taking action in the right way. This is how the Carbon Scan came to be.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy's Cities Lead, Jordi Pascual Torner, along with Max Russell and Alex Collorichio, kicked off the Carbon Scan's development in 2021. To date, no other method exists that's so flexible and far reaching in its approach—nor one that links material use to emissions in cities. Following its pilot for London's food supply chain, plans to scale are flowing fast—up next is the city's textiles supply chain. It's not without challenges (data availability can be tricky) but Jordi is confident in the Carbon Scan's ability to tackle cities' consumption-based emissions: 'we've aimed to create a method that uses and processes data in such a way that it can be replicable—but also still meaningful for different sectors and contexts,' he notes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circle-carbon-scan-transitioning-towards-a-low-carbon-circular-economy-for-food-in-london\">For its pilot\u003C/a>, the Carbon Scan was applied to one of the most impactful supply chains in one of the world's most notable cities: the food system in London. It's analytical framework mapped material flows and tied them to consumption-based emissions in the city's food system, following how London's 6.3 million tonnes of food was produced, consumed and eventually disposed of—if not eaten. The Carbon Scan was able to trace that the majority of emissions—around three-quarters—are embodied in food itself and released on-farm, largely beyond city borders. Highly emissions-intensive foods—like meat and dairy—featured high on the menu, contributing nearly half of emissions while representing less than one-quarter of the food consumed. What's more, a huge portion of its 6.3 million tonnes of supply goes to waste: more than 1.4 million tonnes of food are wasted or lost at various stages along the supply chain yearly. Through eating more healthy, sustainable diets, cutting food loss and waste, and putting waste to better use—all practicable options that will also bring a range of health and social benefits—impacts could be huge: a cut in food-related consumption-based emissions of as much as 31%. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4961px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4961px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"FOOD SYSTEM EMISSIONS REDUCTION\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/619504a4e57a93adfc270e40_20210928%20-%20ReLondon%20-%20Scenarios.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">How London can cut its food-related consumption-based emissions. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circle-carbon-scan-transitioning-towards-a-low-carbon-circular-economy-for-food-in-london\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Pulling the right levers: the Circle Carbon Scan can provide a 'valuable starting point' for urban change makers looking to the circular economy\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">It's not easy going circular in our currently very linear world, where extraction is par for the course and waste is treated as an afterthought. It can be challenging to know where to start, especially given supply chains' complexity in a globalised world. The Circle Carbon Scan provides a starting point—and highlights potential results. We know what London could do by overhauling its food system: boosting fruit and veggie consumption while cutting down on meat, preventing avoidable food waste through redistribution and use in animal feed and scaling anaerobic digestion to create biofuels and slash fossil fuel dependence. And this has already borne fruit: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/cop26-report-highlights-huge-opportunity-for-londons-food-systems-to-become-less-carbon-intensive/\">ReLondon and the Mayor of London\u003C/a> announced a number of commitments in response to the report—including an action plan to cut consumption-based emissions from the food supply chain through collaborations with caterers and suppliers. The analysis will also inform the Food Flagship Initiative, a multi-year programme spearheaded by ReLondon in collaboration with the Greater London Authority and Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The initiative aims to use the results of the Carbon Scan project to design high impact, data-driven policy interventions to cut the supply chain's massive emissions. Imagine this kind of action taking place for other impactful supply chains and sectors—from construction and infrastructure to electronics—in some of the world's largest metropolises. Research has shown that if cities went all-out—using strategies already in our arsenal to deliver deep cuts in emissions—we'd be \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/city-consumption-greenhouse-gases-carbon-c40-spd\">well on our way\u003C/a> to meeting the Paris Agreement's most crucial goals. Even more so, we know the added benefits of circular economy strategies, which can bring us far beyond the actions highlighted in countries' national climate commitments. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:5760px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"5760px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Shifting to more plant-based diets\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6268035b42f0f91eef0abd48_markus-spiske-vyHo3nnk8G8-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Shifting to more plant-based diets could have a huge impact on consumption-based emissions, the Circle Carbon Scan found. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@markusspiske\"> Markus Spiske\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/vyHo3nnk8G8\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Cities have a lot of power—but they can't get to net-zero alone\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cities are already leading the way: 10,000 of them have made strong commitments to reduce emissions drastically before 2050—and the Circle Carbon Scan can help them get there. But it's not up to them to act alone: without support from national governments and businesses, cities will only be able to achieve \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/zero-carbon-cities-future\">one-third of their net-zero targets\u003C/a>. Why? Nations have the power to deliver true systems change through their political and legal mandates and businesses have the capacity to innovate and support the implementation of the circular interventions. Cities taking initial action will crucially need support, cooperation and collaboration from different stakeholders  to drive circular initiatives forward. Tackling the climate crisis must be a joint effort—no one business, sector, city or nation can work alone. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">'Consumption is a huge climate challenge for cities themselves—but the Carbon Scan can also help city change makers, citizens and businesses understand the importance of their actions in the global context. Systems change can start in the city,' Jordi explains. 'We're ambitious to continue replicating the exercise in other cities.' \u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">You can find Circle Economy's Circle Carbon Scan pilot \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circle-carbon-scan-transitioning-towards-a-low-carbon-circular-economy-for-food-in-london\">here\u003C/a>. Through the Scan, they:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Map material flows throughout a given sector's supply chain (from imports to waste treatment)\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Use a model to match these mass flows with their associated emissions\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Create an urban map that can be used to pinpoint material flows and their associated emissions at any point in the supply chain\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">For more information, please get in touch with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"mailto:jordi@circle-economy.com\">jordi@circle-economy.com\u003C/a>  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:28:10.000Z",[],{"id":710,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":711,"updated_at":712,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":713,"contents":715,"contributors":725,"image":6},"yaou","2025-02-26T10:40:10.000Z","2026-05-04T19:48:14.823Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":714},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[716],{"id":717,"score":47,"body":718,"status":55,"article_id":710,"created_at":202,"updated_at":724,"published_at":724},"_elv",{"image":719,"title":720,"content":721,"summary":722,"attachment":723,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380809325-rtAkd-_n.jpg","Ireland’s booming economy is ruining its nature. Can it restore the balance?","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/en/ireland-booming-economy-ruining-nature-restore-balance\">Renewable Matter\u003C/a> \u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ireland has every reason to be proud of itself. The global financial crisis of 2007 to 2009 dealt a severe blow to its economy, causing unemployment to soar and public debt to bloat. Today, the country boasts the EU’s second-highest per capita GDP, historically low unemployment and one of the highest Human Development Index (HDI) ratings. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ireland has successfully expanded from its traditional agricultural roots to become a dynamic, service-oriented economy and a global leader in fields such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and medical technologies. The young and talented of the world are flocking to the newly established tech hub, with Dublin \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://publicpolicy.ie/papers/data-centres-in-ireland/\">emerging\u003C/a> as the biggest data centre cluster in Europe. Over half (54%) of Ireland’s population aged 25 to 34 holds tertiary qualifications, compared to the EU average of 40%. Against the backdrop of ageing Europeans, the republic enjoys one of the youngest populations in the EU. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ireland's economy is flourishing, leaving one to wonder if there's \u003Cstrong id=\"\">a hidden cost behind its remarkable success\u003C/strong>. There is. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The country’s economic growth is devouring resources at an unprecedented rate. \u003C/strong>Its material consumption is at its \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/ireland\">highest point in five years\u003C/a>, accompanied by increased carbon emissions. Carbon emissions generated in Ireland grew by 8.1% between 1990 and 2021, making it one of the few EU countries where territorial emissions have not fallen compared to 1990. And this is only a part of the picture. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The country’s famed \u003Cstrong id=\"\">tech industry has a gargantuan appetite for energy\u003C/strong>. At 27%, the services sector, which includes tech, is Ireland’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/ireland\">second-largest\u003C/a> material consumer and the largest contributor to the carbon footprint at 36%. What’s more, roughly 58% of Ireland's carbon footprint is made up of emissions generated abroad and embodied in the products imported and consumed in the country—so-called ‘carbon leakage’. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Ireland at a crossroads\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ireland’s rapid economic and population growth has driven the demand for housing, infrastructure, food, services, and manufactured goods. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">Meeting the needs\u003C/strong>—and growing expectations—\u003Cstrong id=\"\">of an increasingly affluent population comes at a significant environmental cost\u003C/strong>, both at home and abroad. High levels of material consumption are \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">linked\u003C/a> to an array of environmental harms, including water scarcity, air pollution, nutrient overload in terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although this economic profile is hardly unique to high-income nations, where environmental impacts grow alongside affluence, it does not free Ireland of its responsibility to address the harm inflicted on domestic and global ecosystems. But \u003Cstrong id=\"\">can it ever be in balance with nature again\u003C/strong>, and without compromising its high living standards? \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The circular economy offers a solution to Ireland’s dilemma\u003C/strong>. By prioritising bio-based and recycled materials, extending product lifespans and ensuring effective recycling after use, economies can align environmental sustainability with societal wellbeing. Additionally, keeping materials in circulation reduces reliance on imports, including critical raw materials, which enhances economic resilience. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Transitioning to a circular economy can also drive investment in green technologies, reinforcing Ireland’s standing as an innovation hub. Crucially, the circular economy, with its focus on sustainable agriculture, could rectify the economic imbalance between rural areas and the cities, creating quality jobs where they are needed most. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Of course, the circular economy is not a silver bullet, and nor would the Irish economy ever aim to be 100% circular. The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Ireland, \u003C/em>written by impact organisation Circle Economy, estimates that\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> the Irish economy is \u003C/strong>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2.7% circular\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and suggests that reforms in key sectors could bump this to 8.4%. This would place Ireland slightly above the global circularity rate, currently measured at 7.2%. Still, the circular economy transition could reduce the country’s material consumption and carbon emissions by around one-third each—an impact worth the effort. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Winning the game by changing the rules\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Policies play a crucial role in the circular economy transition. By reforming the taxation system, realigning economic incentives, and updating labour policies, \u003Cstrong id=\"\">governments can create the conditions for circular businesses and practices to flourish\u003C/strong>. And the Irish government has already taken important steps towards this goal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ireland \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-circular-economy-in-ireland_7d25e0bb-en.html\">has shown commitment to the circular transition \u003C/a>since the early 2000s, for example, by imposing levies on plastic bags and reducing landfilling. However, Ireland’s approach has historically largely focused on waste management rather than transforming the entire economy, while circular practices work best when they are introduced across sectors. In this way, sectors can collaborate and exchange resources, creating closed-loop systems. What’s more, Ireland’s early measures prioritised recycling and recovery over more impactful strategies like prevention, repair, and reuse. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In December 2021, Ireland introduced its first \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/b542d-whole-of-government-circular-economy-strategy-2022-2023-living-more-using-less/\">Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy\u003C/a>, outlining \u003Cstrong id=\"\">a more comprehensive approach to the circular economy\u003C/strong>. It acknowledged the public sector's role in supporting circular economy initiatives, for example, through green public procurement. It also highlighted the importance of involving diverse stakeholders, developing sectoral roadmaps and raising awareness about circular practices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The initial circular economy strategy lacked sector-specific goals and roadmaps, but it set the ball rolling. Building on this foundation, the Irish Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications commissioned \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/ireland\">the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report \u003C/em>(CGR®)\u003C/a>. This study analysed the nation’s material flows and circularity levels, benchmarking them against international standards. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Ireland\u003C/em> informed the development of the second Whole of Government Circular Economy strategy\u003C/strong>, which will establish statutory, sector-specific targets and tackle implementation barriers, driving progress across key areas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ireland's spectacular growth over the past decades has demonstrated the nation is more than capable of rapid economic transformation. Today, the country stands on the brink of another momentous change. The government, businesses, and citizens must act decisively to implement the reforms outlined in the circular economy strategy—or risk falling behind in the global shift toward a greener economy.\u003C/p>","Ireland's economy is flourishing, leaving one to wonder if there's a hidden cost behind its remarkable success. There is.",[],"2025-02-27T09:03:31.000Z",[],{"id":727,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":728,"updated_at":729,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":730,"contents":732,"contributors":741,"image":6},"2k49","2023-05-01T11:16:35.000Z","2026-05-03T19:08:16.547Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":731},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[733],{"id":734,"score":47,"body":735,"status":55,"article_id":727,"created_at":202,"updated_at":740,"published_at":203},"KJqR",{"image":736,"title":737,"content":738,"summary":15,"attachment":739,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380797916-CL4cw4pt.jpg","How the circular economy can help us reach the Sustainable Development Goals","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">A short version of this article was originally published on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdg.iisd.org/commentary/guest-articles/more-than-just-sdg-12-how-circular-economy-can-bring-holistic-wellbeing/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">SDG Knowledge Hub\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As it's moved from the fringes of academia into the mainstream, the circular economy has been posited as a means to address ecological breakdown by cutting resource extraction and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">limiting warming to 1.5-degrees\u003C/a>. A transformational shift, circularity describes a system where waste is designed out, materials' value is preserved at the highest level possible and natural systems are regenerated. Now, practitioners are also crucially exploring how a more holistic approach could pave the way to a better and more inclusive future for all: a circular economy with social and ethical concerns at its heart. If managed well, the circular economy has the potential to create new and decent jobs, ensure a more equitable management of resources and combat inequalities and societal crises, by providing resilient and thriving local economies. This article will show how the circular economy can help governments achieve a crucial roadmap for sustainable development: the Sustainable Development Goals—and move toward a safe, just and peaceful world for all.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The circular economy and sustainable development\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">2015 was a pivotal year for climate and social activism. It saw the signing of the landmark Paris Agreement—as well as the formation of a blueprint to end poverty, tackle inequality and protect the planet. This blueprint? The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdgs.un.org/\">Sustainable Development Goals\u003C/a>: 17 overarching goals—and 169 targets—that governments are aiming to meet by 2030. With seven years past and eight years to go, the race is on. Recent progress reports show \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0313592621000217\">where we should focus our efforts\u003C/a>: while economy-related targets are close to being achieved, education, cities and communities' sustainability—and particularly climate change—lag behind. Significant progress has been made in terms of poverty, health and inequality, but there's still a way to go. This is where the circular economy comes in: by circulating resources multiple times, the circular economy tackles issues of scarcity and allows all to access what they need—without overburdening the earth. If it's implemented in a holistic way—affording attention to social considerations and the fair distribution of resources— it also offers a pathway for achieving the SDGs; and the link between the two is ever-growing. As research has shown, the link with some SDGs is evident:  \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jiec.12732\">SDGs 6, 7, 8, 12 and 15\u003C/a>, for example—clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, responsible production and consumption, and life on land.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/624d82981d6af3756eb9dc89_3yscfNOqNTLykPoyVFdIjPTiArZFZSPKWHM9UIXjkqsfqw_cmJjwyUJAXeQZDJ1YXsfepZdVtG34kLlP0IE0k2t_iiQmCf7FhzbCb58ZMtnlKLIcQwPT1SXSfEuyazBGTfw3V9tw.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">This visual depicts the ways in which circular economy strategies can contribute to various SDGs. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>. \u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However: the circular economy's link to other, more socially-related goals—such as SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 3 (good health and wellbeing), SDG 5 (gender equality) and SDG 10 (reduced inequalities)—is less clearly defined. We're certain that a circular economy can drive positive social outcomes—but how?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Is a circular world a world without poverty (SDG 1) and hunger (SDG 2)?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In addition to its clear environmental focus, the academic study of circular economy—and its real-world practice—has been largely focused on the economic sphere: the benefits it could bring for businesses and profits. More recently, scholars have been interested in amplifying the social side of the circular economy: also referred to as a \u003Cem id=\"\">circular society\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The first two SDGs—no poverty and zero hunger—precisely target the kinds of inequality the circular economy is less known to take into consideration. More and more circular initiatives are appearing worldwide that are bettering livelihoods, spurring economic benefits and creating more and more decent jobs. Jakarta-based non-profit \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-jakarta-xsproject-upcycling-plastic-wastes-bags-478396\">XSProject\u003C/a>, for example, collaborates with waste picker communities to create better work opportunities. The organisation buys rubbish from the waste pickers—preventing it from going to landfill—and sorts and washes it to safeguard hygiene and quality. The materials are then directly reused: community-members are hired by for-profit organisation XSProjek to manufacture a range of upcycled products, from tote bags to laptop cases. Around the world, waste pickers are commonly subject to very low incomes and poor working conditions: circular initiatives such as these dignify the work they do, provide decent remuneration and prevent masses of waste from sitting unused in landfill. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Empowering individuals in communities can also serve the purpose of reducing world hunger, in line with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal2\">SDG 2\u003C/a>: Rosario, Argentina's UN-lauded \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/5923?n=Rosario%2C-Argentina-Programa-de-Agricultura-Urbana\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Urban Agriculture Program\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, launched two decades ago and still running today, has been awarded a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cities-today.com/rosarios-urban-farming-programme-wins-global-resilience-award/#:~:text=Rosario's%20urban%20farming%20programme%20wins%20global%20resilience%20award,-Twitter%20Facebook%20LinkedIn&text=A%20sustainable%20food%20production%20project,Ross%20Center%20for%20Sustainable%20Cities.\">global resilience award\u003C/a> to tackle both poverty and food insecurity. Early on, a number of local departments collaborated with the National University of Rosario, finding that \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://books.google.nl/books?id=Nx9xDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT43&lpg=PT43&dq=rosario+urban+agriculture+program+highways+railways+flooding&source=bl&ots=43u1poOmNi&sig=ACfU3U0sNcANPIlpnmbuCLs2IN4JR_3-5w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi29Lnch6r2AhWKNOwKHRx0AdQQ6AF6BAgdEAM#v=onepage&q=rosario%20urban%20agriculture%20program%20highways%20railways%20flooding&f=false\">36% of municipal land was unused\u003C/a>: a golden opportunity. By equipping residents with the tools and knowledge needed to start their own sustainable, organic urban farms and gardens, the Program saw the transformation of previously degraded or abandoned spaces—from strips along railways and highways to low-lying land susceptible to floods—into fruitful green spaces. It was a resounding success: the city saw the formation of 800 gardening groups that provided food to 40,000 residents, cutting dependence on food imports and improving food security—while also slashing greenhouse gas emissions from vegetable delivery by 95%. And now, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fao.org/agroecology/database/detail/en/c/1416707/\">more than 2,400 families\u003C/a> are practising sustainable agriculture in their own household gardens.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/644fa28afea96ce61d9cc0f6_markus-spiske-bk11wZwb9F4-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Rosario's \u003Cem id=\"\">Urban Agriculture Program \u003C/em>gave residents the knowledge and tools needed to start their own urban gardens. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@markusspiske?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Markus Spiske\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/urban-garden?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We throw away one-third of the food we produce—\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.riseagainsthunger.org/addressing-food-waste/\">four times what would be needed\u003C/a> to end undernutrition across the globe: so, circular economy strategies that tackle food waste and allow for its repurposing can be crucial to ending hunger. Hong Kong-based supermarket chain \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-10/documents/master_swmg_10-20-20_0.pdf\">PARKnSHOP\u003C/a>, for example, has partnered with local NGO Food Rescue for the Needy, which redistributes any surplus from the market to households in need. Between 2012 and 2018, the business donated more than 800 tonnes of food that otherwise would have gone to landfill. And more recently, as the covid-19 pandemic swept the globe and disrupted food supply chains and increased food insecurity for many, ReFED launched its US-based \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://covid.refed.com/covidsolutionsfund\">Covid-19 Food Waste Solutions Fund\u003C/a>: a 'streamlined, one-stop, rapid response vehicle for donors to deliver support for mind-sized organisations aiming to rapidly scale food waste reduction and hunger relief efforts. The impact: $3.5 million was raised and distributed to 37 for-profit and nonprofit organisations that managed to rescue 41.5 million meals in just three months—keeping edible food from going to waste and tackling hunger in the process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Circular economy for good health and wellbeing (SDG 3)\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">SDG 3—good health and well-being—centres on ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages—and although the circular economy hasn't often been discussed for its benefits to good health or well-being the link is worth exploring. Its \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal3\">ninth target\u003C/a> states that by 2030, the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination must be reduced. This is particularly relevant to circularity  as one of its core tenets is the use of regenerative materials and the adoption of systems that imitate the natural cycles of ecosystems. But what does this mean in practice? At its heart, it's about choosing non-toxic, natural materials and processes that respect and strengthen  ecosystems—protecting the health of water, air and soil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With our current global food systems spewing emissions, relying on growing quantities of harmful synthetic chemical additives, and increasingly damaging soil health and harming biodiversity, this looks like a good place to start. Producing food regeneratively—in other words, in a way that nourishes the soil and nurtures biodiversity—is a crucial aspect of the circular economy: and it'll bring benefits far beyond the ecological. The type of foods we produce matter, too: recent research found that upwards of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/meat-production-leads-to-thousands-of-air-quality-related-deaths-annually#:~:text=Growing%20corn%20for%20food%2C%20fuel,a%20result%20of%20toxic%20air.\">16,000 deaths\u003C/a> occur each year from agriculture-related air pollution in the United States—80% of which are the result of meat, dairy and egg production. Animal farming has emerged as more than just a health and environmental issue: it's deeply linked to themes of social justice and environmental racism. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2021/10/29/legal-battles-over-pollution-from-hog-waste-environmental-racism-havent-changed-much/\">North Carolina's pig farms\u003C/a>, for example, have reached new heights of infamy in recent years: 10% of the state's population—largely low income and African American—live within five kilometres of an industrial hog farm, which store pigs' waste in open air cesspools to eventually spray on fields in massive quantities. This causes \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/sep/20/north-carolina-hog-industry-pig-farms\">severe respiratory conditions and asthma \u003C/a>among children and confines residents to their homes in the summer months when the stench becomes 'unbearable'. In a circular economy, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/does-eating-meat-have-a-place-in-the-circular-economy\">animals in agriculture have a limited role to play\u003C/a>: a circular food system could involve some livestock, but in radically fewer numbers—just enough to give value to infertile land where growing crops wouldn't be possible, and where effluent would be manageable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In this kind of circular food system, manure becomes a resource: a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilisers.  Spanish livestock feed manufacturer \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circ4life.eu/demo4\">Alia\u003C/a> is integrating circular economy strategies in its business model to make this a reality: its pilot project, launched in 2020, transformed by-products from the agrifood sector to turn into animal feed, while also converting farm waste into organic fertiliser. Embracing this kind of balanced agricultural system benefits air, water and soil—and human health, to boot. A circular food system that overhauls our current modes of production can also enhance peoples' social lives and wellbeing: Brussels' \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://document.environnement.brussels/opac_css/elecfile/BRO_GoodFood_Strategy_ENGL.pdf\">Good Food Strategy\u003C/a>, for example, promotes urban fruit and veggie autoproduction through collective and family gardens—and aims to evoke pleasure and conviviality by creating shared moments among friends, family and neighbours. To date, more than 260 collective and family gardens have sprung up in Brussels—and more than one-quarter of households are growing some of their own food. While it's unlikely that these kinds of initiatives will fully replace our industrial agriculture systems, they present a regenerative alternative that reconnects people with their food.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1680px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1680px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/644fa25e372ea72408dd739d_steven-weeks-w_cSBsncdzg-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Industrial pig farming contributes to numerous air-pollution-related deaths worldwide. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@sweeksco?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Steven Weeks\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/pig-farm?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Regenerative, non-toxic materials and processes can and should be used far beyond the food sector: they can also make a substantial impact on health and well-being when applied to construction. In Finland a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://procuraplus.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Procura__case_studies/Procuraplus_case_study_Hyvink%c3%a4%c3%a4.pdf\">circular public procurement\u003C/a> design and building approach for a new preschool building was implemented, with an emphasis on zero-emissions and non-toxic materials—its outdoor play equipment, for example, was manufactured with FSC timber, and its climbing ropes were made with all natural fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">How circularity works to diminish inequalities (SDG 5, SDG 10)\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">More equality—between genders, as outlined in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal5\">SDG 5\u003C/a>, or between and within social groups and communities, as in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal10\">SDG 10\u003C/a>—isn't inherently linked to circular initiatives. However, practitioners have emphasised that the transition to circularity must not repeat the mistakes of the linear economic model, which has bred \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/rising_extreme_inequality_is_a_concern_for_us_all/\">extreme inequality\u003C/a>. There's also a huge opportunity to do better: the systematic \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.oecd.org/env/GFE-Gender-Issues-Note-Session-5.pdf\">inclusion of a gender lens\u003C/a> in the circular economy, for example, could empower women and ensure a just transition. Absorbing lessons from traditional and Indigenous sustainable practices held, in great part, by women, could have a key role to play in accelerating the transition to circularity, too. In lower-income countries, women are also disproportionately affected by the negative impacts of linear production—such as pollution and the destruction of rural communities—and often fall into informal work in the waste management sector. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Creating a more circular, more sustainable world could have a largely positive impact on the lives of women—especially outside of higher-income nations. But circular initiatives and policies should still be designed with equity front of mind. In India, the Philippines and Vietnam, for example, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/cities/article/11331?n=Gender-Equality-in-Plastics-Circularity-program-in-Asia\">Incubation Network\u003C/a> launched a programme in late 2021 to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.incubationnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/The-Incubation-Network-Equality-in-Plastics-Circularity_Cohort-Brochure.pdf\">advance gender equality\u003C/a> within plastic waste management and recycling systems, which largely rely on women working in the informal sector. The programme aims to support women-led, circular initiatives across Southeast Asia, offering financial assistance to get projects off the ground, largely centred around supporting female waste pickers and helping them achieve better social and economic integration, while creating better opportunities for recycling. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://indonesia.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/Youth_Book_II_v11.1_RGB__0_0.pdf\">SiDalang Living Project\u003C/a>—launched in Jakarta—also works to improve gender equality while championing the circular economy: low-income women are provided with intensive training in upcycling plastic waste through workshops and tutorials, with the aim that they'll eventually form their own businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular initiatives can be designed with other forms of inequality in mind, too: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/cities/article/7032?n=Robedrijf---Segregating-tasks-for-inclusive-jobs-\">Rotterdam-based Robedrijf\u003C/a> connects people distant from the labour market to employers through the outsourced services they offer in the assembly, packaging and repair of products. Those hired have physical or mental disabilities and may struggle in traditional job roles—and through Robedrijf learn circular skills like disassembly and repair while working in a supportive environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1229px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1229px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/644fa1f999edf888fd081d5a_kilian-seiler-PZLgTUAhxMM-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Those with distance from the labour market taught skills for disassembly and repair at Robedrijf. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@kilianfoto?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Kilian Seiler\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/repair?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The bottom line: circular economy isn't just about better material management\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is a holistic concept: going beyond material use, it can positively impact greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution of our air, water and soil. If implemented in an integrated manner, it can also help shape a more just, equitable world, bringing more equal access to resources, equity among minorities and a range of safe, decent jobs. We can't continue along the path the linear economy has forged, framing our relationship with the world solely through resource extraction, production and profit. While circularity has a clear link with some SDGs—especially those in environmental or economic spheres—its connection to others is less implicit. But its potential is enormous: when applied in a holistic manner, putting both people and planet at the fore, a global circular economy can drive the achievement of the SDGs. And while a circular economy on its own cannot ensure peace and justice, it can allow us to reimagine our economy and international relationships in such a way that they are not dependent on the exchange of fossil fuels. Going circular and eschewing the oil, gas and coal that spur international conflicts could create more stable, peaceful and regenerative economies and nations—a hard truth that Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has served to illustrate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We must be mindful in applying circular initiatives and maintain a bird's eye view to preempt and address potential tradeoffs, as strategies that may work towards one goal may pause or reverse progress on another. This only emphasises the need to foster greater awareness and skills and knowledge development for the lesser known social dimensions of the circular economy: it should encompass a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/why-we-need-to-rethink-the-technical-circular-economy\">circular society\u003C/a>, a vision of an economy creating harmony between the eco-, techno- and sociosphere. When designing and applying circular strategies, don't just consider how to close loops on material resources: think outside the box and ask deeper probing questions—how can we meet the needs of \u003Cem id=\"\">all\u003C/em> with the resources we have? Ultimately: how can we ensure that circular solutions allow for all people —as well as the planet—to thrive?\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Here at Circle Economy we're working to ensure the transition secures wellbeing for all and positively impacts work and workers through our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/a>, while our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://assets.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af7216ed124d/623c30175a2fed2a7d81db84_Thrive!%20CE%20Cities%20Brochure.pdf\">Thrive!\u003C/a> initiative develops transformative circular action plans for cities, based on the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/\">Doughnut model\u003C/a> and with social concerns front and centre. Explore the circular society in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/why-we-need-to-rethink-the-technical-circular-economy\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Why we need to rethink the 'technical' circular economy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:31:35.000Z",[],{"id":743,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":744,"updated_at":745,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":746,"contents":748,"contributors":757,"image":6},"N3gn","2023-09-22T10:02:37.000Z","2026-05-01T22:09:00.656Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":747},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[749],{"id":750,"score":47,"body":751,"status":55,"article_id":743,"created_at":202,"updated_at":756,"published_at":203},"T93F",{"image":752,"title":753,"content":754,"summary":15,"attachment":755,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380781027-6DVv6ykW.jpg","EU ‘Green Claims’ directive will tackle greenwashing’s crafty cousin, circular washing, too","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally published on \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.euronews.com/2023/09/05/eu-green-claims-directive-will-tackle-greenwashings-crafty-cousin-circular-washing-too\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Euronews\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Regulators are finally cracking down on advertisers making false green claims, in a series of moves dubbed the end of the ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/15/greenwashing-era-is-over-say-ad-agencies-as-regulators-get-tough\">greenwashing era\u003C/a>’. These claims—from the vague (‘all natural’) to the hard-to-verify and seemingly omnipresent (‘carbon neutral’)—often mislead increasingly climate-conscious consumers. The desire for more environmentally-friendly goods is growing rapidly, with nearly \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/gregpetro/2022/03/11/consumers-demand-sustainable-products-and-shopping-formats/?sh=f93627f6a062\">90% of Gen X consumers\u003C/a> willing to spend more on sustainable products, compared to 34% in 2020. And at the same time, the circular economy—an economic model that designs out waste, cuts material use and keeps materials in the loop for as long as possible—is becoming increasingly mainstream.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This begs the question: as greenwashing is kicked to the kerb, does this allow space for its more insidious cousin—circular washing—to creep in? Keen to profit from consumers’ changing ethos, brands are adding circular claims to their arsenals. These can be even more harmful: what’s branded as ‘circular’ \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/why-your-circular-business-may-not-be-as-sustainable-as-you-think\">isn’t always good for the environment\u003C/a>, especially if it features an over-reliance on recycling rather than substantial cuts in material use. Advertisers can tend to focus on a single aspect of their product or service, but a holistic approach to circularity is most effective: claims that a product contains recycled materials, for example, may not show the whole picture, drawing attention away from other not-so-circular features. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The EU’s move to tackle greenwashing has drawn attention from proponents and critics alike: the proposal for the new ‘Green Claims’ directive was \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/eu-parliament-votes-to-clamp-down-carbon-neutral-claims-early-obsolescence/\">voted in plenary\u003C/a> with a huge majority, setting the foundation for a finalised law in the coming months. If passed, it’ll ban generic claims—from ‘environmentally-friendly’ and ‘eco’ to ‘natural’ and ‘biodegradable’—from being made without evidence, requiring brands to verify their products’ merits through third-party certification schemes. This is a much-needed step in the right direction: a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_23_1693\">2020 study\u003C/a> found that a massive 53% of green claims were vague, misleading or unfounded, with a further 40% entirely unsubstantiated. But will the directive take on circular washing—and consequently encourage \u003Cem id=\"\">true\u003C/em> circularity as well?\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The Green Claims directive will cover all manner of sins—circular washing included\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The proposed directive rides along a wave of initiatives that aims to make ‘environmentally sustainable products and business models the norm, and not the exception’; complemented by circular design interventions, an upcoming ban on planned obsolescence and another \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/document/afb20917-5a6c-4d87-9d89-666b2b775aa1_en\">proposed directive\u003C/a> on common rules for the repair of goods.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The need to tackle greenwashing has emerged as a priority under the EU’s \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Action Plan \u003C/em>and also supports the goals of the \u003Cem id=\"\">European Green Deal\u003C/em>—and to this end, the directive succeeds at covering any number of false environmental claims, and boasts the much-needed nuance: sustainability of a part does not equal sustainability of the whole, but certain aspects—recyclability, repairability and durability, for example—can be featured as benefits, if substantiated. The proposed directive highlights the ‘fast-changing area of environmental claims by means of a single method’, as well as its flaws: rolling out a single method, like environmental footprinting, may not do credit to a product’s genuine performance, whether positive or negative. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:6000px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"6000px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"The Green Claims directive will cover all manner of sins—circular washing included\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/650d6910404dfb58f9fe18e0_mika-baumeister-ERZJ6a7aPW0-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@mbaumi?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Mika Baumeister\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/ERZJ6a7aPW0?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cbr>This sentiment has been echoed by environmental NGOs, which have expressed that single environmental scores mustn't be used to ‘hide trade-offs’. This is addressed in further detail by the directive, which notes that consumers could be misled if claims point to environmental benefits while omitting the fact that those benefits lead to hidden trade-offs: for example, an environmental claim on textiles containing polymer from recycled PET bottles, if the recycled material may be otherwise used within a closed-loop recycling system for food packaging—the more beneficial option from a circular economy perspective. While bottle-to-bottle recycling is the ideal, the market for recycled plastic fabrics \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/recycled-plastic-fabric-market.html\">is growing\u003C/a>—and not always first discerning whether higher-value reuse or recycling options are feasible. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The proposed directive calls for nuance in determining products’ environmental—or circular—performance, noting that comparative claims between similar products with different raw materials and production processes must take the \u003Cem id=\"\">most relevant\u003C/em> life-cycle stages into account. For example: impacts within the agriculture and forestry industries are relevant for bio-based plastics, while oil extraction comes to the fore for fossil-based plastics. While bio-based plastics certainly \u003Cem id=\"\">can\u003C/em> be greener than their fossil-based counterparts—particularly in terms of their \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41578-021-00407-8\">carbon footprint\u003C/a>—concerns about the land-use requirements needed to grow the plants potentially competing with food and feed production and the potential risk of increased monocropping have come to the fore. These are the kinds of trade-offs the proposed directive hopes to shine a light on, especially as these claims are rising and are more often than not \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/news/nearly-half-of-green-claims-on-plastic-products-could-be-misleading-a-study-of-green-claims-on-plastic-products/\">misleading\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The caveat: tackling false claims may lead to green—or circular—’hushing’ \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Can a good thing go too far? Critics of the directive have honed in on the potential for ‘greenhushing’: brands deciding \u003Cem id=\"\">not\u003C/em> to declare all the sustainable steps they’re taking due to steep costs or even fear of legal pushback for making (unintentional) false claims. While the proposed directive does mention protection for SMEs—noting that EU Member States should provide adequate information on how to comply, as well as targeted, specialised training and financial support—smaller businesses may stand to lose out without knowledge of the right steps forward. While navigating new legislative waters may prove tricky, transparency and willingness to learn will be key along the way. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Be transparent.\u003C/strong> This tenet applies to challenges just as much as achievements: the more information brands can share to support their claims the better, even if it’s as simple as recognising a problem and developing an action plan.\u003Cbr>‍\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Don’t make claims you can’t verify\u003C/strong>. This may seem like stating the obvious—but if brands are unable to work with third parties to verify their green claims, they shouldn’t risk the consequences! Instead, brands can hone in on what they’re working on and the steps they’re taking, instead of highlighting specific accomplishments.  \u003Cbr>‍\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Get ready for new ways of working.\u003C/strong> External pressure from policy and changing consumer preferences mean that more and more brands will be putting sustainable offerings on the market. To truly make the most of—and align with—the upcoming directive, brands may lean on their marketing and communications departments to better understand what customers want, and may seek advice from external consultants to help shape a viable action plan. \u003Cbr>‍\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Leverage preparation for the CSRD.\u003C/strong> Adopted in late 2022, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will require nearly 50,000 companies across Europe to report on sustainability, resource use, and circular economy performance. Many companies’ sustainability-related data will come to the surface, providing new opportunities for transparency—but also showing where there’s room for improvement. Data collected for the CSRD can help companies make informed decisions about what to report, and may open them up to attracting new customers and uncovering new ways of doing business. It’ll also lay bare businesses’ transgressions, making it more difficult to hide behind false claims. \u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The EU won’t be a safe haven for unsustainable businesses\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the Directive’s efficacy at quelling greenwashing—and circular washing—has yet to be seen, its existence in the broader legislative landscape of new EU bills is promising. With \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/new-legislation-coming-but-only-22-of-companies-ready-to-report-quantitatively-on-circular-economy\">sustainability reporting requirements\u003C/a> just over the horizon (businesses will be required to report on circularity from 2025) and a new ecodesign regulation—which will ban planned obsolescence—receiving broad support in parliament, it seems the EU is shaping a new standard for companies doing business across the continent. The next step: making this new standard the new normal.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‍\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/services/businesses\">businesses\u003C/a> looking to cut their impact through circular economy solutions that minimise waste and use materials as efficiently as possible, get in touch with our team. To learn more about what your company can do to get ready for upcoming legislation like the CSRD, check out our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ousM6x7rDLc\">webinar\u003C/a> or read our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/new-legislation-coming-but-only-22-of-companies-ready-to-report-quantitatively-on-circular-economy\">article\u003C/a> on the topic. Think you’re ready to report? Find out if this is the case using our newly-launched \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://csrdtool.com/circular-economy/\">self-assessment tool\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:50:21.000Z",[],{"id":759,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":760,"updated_at":761,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":762,"contents":764,"contributors":773,"image":6},"YynF","2024-01-08T08:52:51.000Z","2026-05-01T23:21:06.991Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":763},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[765],{"id":766,"score":47,"body":767,"status":55,"article_id":759,"created_at":202,"updated_at":772,"published_at":203},"ICiQ",{"image":768,"title":769,"content":770,"summary":15,"attachment":771,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380806714-ejENbzm8.jpg","Informal work may be a cornerstone of the circular economy—but in Latin America and the Caribbean, its contribution is hidden","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://nextbillion.net/latin-america-caribbean-new-report-hidden-role-informal-workers-circular-economy/\">Next Billion\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is 1% circular—a far cry below the global average of 7.2%. This means that of all the materials flowing through its economy, less than 1% re-enter the economy for a second life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is an incendiary statement—and not an entirely true one. The\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/lac\"> \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Latin America and the Caribbean\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">, \u003C/em>recently released by impact organisation Circle Economy Foundation, cautions against taking its trademark ‘Circularity Metric’ at face value in this instance. Although official statistics benchmark circularity at less than 1%, the region is home to a bustling informal economy—a network of street vendors, waste pickers, unregistered businesses and more, totaling 130 million workers and representing around 60% of the workforce. This level of informality means that there’s a range of ‘hidden’ activities that could impact the region’s circularity, as well as unknown material and carbon footprints.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Informal jobs lack official employment contracts or registration, meaning access to social protection is sparse and labour rights can go unrespected—but they’re also a hidden norm, employing an estimated \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/the-future-of-work--forging-an-inclusive-economy/ng-interactive/2021/nov/16/more-than-2-billion-workers-make-up-the-informal-economy\">2 billion people\u003C/a> worldwide. In some sectors, these roles represent the vast majority: in LAC, a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ilo.org/americas/temas/sector-rural-y-desarrollo-local/lang--es/index.htm\">staggering 86%\u003C/a> of agricultural workers are informal, for example. But how does this relate to the circular economy?\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Making the invisible visible, with data \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">As a result of the work being informal, collecting data to understand its contribution is challenging: many informal workers directly contribute to the circular economy—through the resale of consumer goods, waste management and repair, for example—without it being picked up in formal databases. Worldwide, sectors associated with the circular economy often have high rates of informality. The informal economy has, at times, acted as an antithesis to the ‘more, newer, cheaper’ ethos of our current take-make-waste economy. Often stemming from necessity, activities carried out by informal workers are often highly efficient, maximising products’ and materials’ value and taking on circular activities that are largely overlooked or undervalued. Because of the role these workers play in recycling goods and materials—or selling second-hand products, for example—they have an unknown but potentially large effect on circularity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The outcome? That LAC is actually only 1% circular is unlikely—but without a more accurate benchmark, it’ll be difficult for the region’s 33 nations to set targets, leverage the skills and expertise held in its informal sector and roll out more formal circular economy initiatives at scale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As circular initiatives are often labour-intensive in certain sectors, the report points to the huge potential for job creation in LAC: nearly 9 million formal new jobs could be created if the agrifood, built environment, mobility and waste management sectors were to go all-in on circularity. But the high prevalence of informality in these sectors means that the transition’s impact on jobs could vary wildly—without clear data, it’s tough to tell how the policies driving the circular transition will affect work and workers, both formal and informal. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">How people, planet and business can thrive within an informal economy\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Shifting to a circular economy offers an opportunity to overhaul more than just our modes of production and consumption. If designed with social justice in mind, it can improve workers’ livelihoods: for example, under an inclusive circular economy, those currently working as informal waste collectors, dismantlers and recyclers could be better \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\">involved in dialogues \u003C/a>to transform economies for the better: from what is needed to ensure circular economy policies are fit for purpose to how to promote better working conditions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While addressing informality (especially within ‘circular’ sectors) will be critical, formalisation isn’t necessarily the end goal: many initiatives across LAC are already providing valuable examples of how informal workers can be protected and uplifted within current systems. Cataki, for example—an app dubbed ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://atlasofthefuture.org/project/cataki/\">Tinder for Brazil’s street recyclers\u003C/a>’—matches local waste collectors (or \u003Cem id=\"\">catadores\u003C/em>) to those with waste to discard. The average Brazilian produces around 380 kilogrammes of solid waste each year, only 3% of which is recycled—the vast majority by waste pickers. The app helps these workers decide what recyclables to pick up, based on type and location, while fostering greater social awareness of and appreciation for \u003Cem id=\"\">catadores\u003C/em>. Policy efforts are also giving protection to informal workers: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iea.org/policies/16005-law-20920-establishment-of-a-framework-for-waste-management-extended-producer-responsibility-and-recycling\">one Chilean law\u003C/a> has legitimised grassroots recyclers as essential waste management actors, also mandating that businesses must contribute to the formalisation, training and funding of these workers. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/659bc0d14e9ee13c24676d55_hermes-rivera-R1_ibA4oXiI-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@hermez777?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Hermes Rivera\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/boy-holding-cardboard-box-R1_ibA4oXiI?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">LAC countries can also look beyond their borders for inspiration: the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/impact/data-benefits-ghana-fight-against-plastic-pollution/\">World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership\u003C/a>, for example, is using technology to measure the type and quantity of plastic waste pickers are collecting in Ghana—bringing transparency to value chains that can benefit \u003Cem id=\"\">all\u003C/em> stakeholders. Waste pickers could be uplifted through fairer wages, while socially-responsible companies will pay a premium for so-called ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://plasticbank.com/social-plastic-program/\">social plastics\u003C/a>’. This benefits businesses as well as people, as research shows that consumers are \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://engageforgood.com/zenos-2020-strength-of-purpose/\">four times more likely\u003C/a> to buy from brands making a positive social impact. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ultimately, the partnership could serve to bridge data gaps, too: new data collected will help inform public authorities and policymakers on where to build new recycling plants. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/press/2022/09/ecuador-partners-with-world-economic-forum-in-fight-against-plastic-pollution/\">Ecuador\u003C/a>, the first country in Latin America to join the Partnership, will also be supported in capacity-building through access to global knowledge and practice networks—hopefully with the added benefit of uplifting informal workers. Apps, digital platforms and partnerships like these can also be leveraged to collect and put data to work, slowly bridging gaps to clarify current benchmarks and set targets. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Addressing the region’s blind spots \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Data gaps associated with LAC’s informal economy perpetuates a vicious cycle: lacking statistics on large parts of the working population makes it hard to get a true picture of the circular economy in the region and how existing activities can be scaled. With a huge portion of economic activities invisible to policymakers, developing tailored strategies to bolster circularity is challenging—so while the informal economy is likely a hidden goldmine of circular practices, without recognition and support, its potential will remain untapped and workers within it risk being uncut by policies designed without data on where these jobs exist. Luckily, this may be set to change, with new standards to help countries collect better data on the informal economy adopted at \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_899692/lang--en/index.htm\">this year’s International Conference of Labour Statisticians\u003C/a>. Before we manage, we must measure: bringing the informal economy’s contributions to the circular transition to light will be a crucial piece of the puzzle in building a sustainable, resilient and socially just circular economy in LAC. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Informal workers can be uplifted in a way that boosts circularity in the region through actions including:\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Ensure that the contribution of the informal sector is not overlooked\u003C/strong>, and give these workers and their activities the recognition and protection they deserve. This could include working through cooperatives that spur collaboration and build up informal workers’ bargaining power.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Change the narrative around informal work and workers.\u003C/strong> These workers are not actually invisible: many formal companies actually rely on informally-source inputs for their operations to cut costs. Acknowledging the vital role they play in value chains of today and tomorrow is vital.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Bring informal workers to the table,\u003C/strong> by giving them a say in the policymaking process and thereby ensuring new policies do not knowingly undercut these workers. Give skilled informal workers recognition and accessible opportunities for further skills development.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Form data partnerships\u003C/strong> that can shine more light on the contribution informal workers make to the circular economy and working conditions. New standards—like those adopted by statisticians internationally this year—will help governments and businesses alike create a clearer picture of the world of work today and tomorrow.\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>",[],"2024-02-23T15:43:44.000Z",[],{"id":775,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":776,"updated_at":777,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":778,"contents":780,"contributors":789,"image":6},"gL0c","2023-05-29T12:39:35.000Z","2026-05-04T22:24:43.366Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":779},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[781],{"id":782,"score":47,"body":783,"status":55,"article_id":775,"created_at":202,"updated_at":788,"published_at":203},"-6rc",{"image":784,"title":785,"content":786,"summary":15,"attachment":787,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380784308-6477Cz2w.jpg","Leaving no one behind","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">Written by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://nl.linkedin.com/in/esther-goodwin-brown-3a234886\">Esther Goodwin Brown\u003C/a>, Lead of Circle Economy's Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Jobs are an important vehicle for social inclusion. They help us to feel valued and have a sense of purpose. They improve our quality of life and are a way of participating in society. They provide us with the resources we need to support and spend time with our family and friends.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the current linear take-make-waste economy, financial drives often come before social protection and participation. Too often, people find it hard to access work or find a job that meets their needs. An inclusive labour market should provide decent work opportunities for all people no matter their age, ethnicity, gender, educational level or geographic location.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The circular economy changes the world of work\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The transition to the circular economy will be labour-intensive, especially in the coming 10 to 20 years, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.rreuse.org/wp-content/uploads/Final-briefing-on-reuse-jobs-website-2.pdf\">requiring more people to drive its principles of reuse, repair, refurbish, recover and recycle\u003C/a>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://vlaanderen-circulair.be/en/summa-ce-centre/publications/employment-impact-of-the-transition-to-a-circular-economy-literature-study\"> than in the linear economy where resources are typically wasted and incinerated\u003C/a>. The circular economy requires people to work together across companies and sectors, using skills such as empathy, craftsmanship and ingenuity. Because of this, the circular economy has the potential to create new types of jobs and tasks, opening up opportunities for people currently distant from the labour market. At the same time, we need to be mindful of the wide spectrum of workers often deeply embedded in the circular economy.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So, what role could the circular economy play in rebalancing power, and how are social enterprises already creating more inclusive work opportunities in the circular economy?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Social enterprises leading the way\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">While commitments towards circularity are being made by global and national actors, the local social economy will be key to translating these commitments into action and helping to make sure the circular economy serves everyone. Here are a few examples of social enterprises that are already helping to create more inclusive work opportunities for people in the circular economy and what we can learn from them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Putting a face to circular jobs\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">In Santiago, Chile, the resource management company\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://triciclos.net/en/\"> Triciclos \u003C/a>has set up micro-entrepreneurships in their resource management facilities. Here, informal waste pickers are given a place to work that not only shelters them from the sun and rain but also provides them with a place to work with more dignity. At these facilities, local residents come to drop off their waste directly with the person handling it — giving a face to the informal waste pickers whose services they rely on. These simple interactions give the informal workers, who are usually hidden, and the local people that use their services a greater sense of how valued this work is in the community. This project demonstrates the power of face-to-face interactions for promoting the social value of circular jobs that many of us take for granted and the need to support informal workers that may otherwise remain anonymised to have greater visibility both in our communities and policies.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:700px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"700px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5e84f0ce41c01bbed9d86f5c_1_vVjockvsZ1knkAPyLYkDXA.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Source: TriCiclos\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Collaborating for business and social value\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">In Lisbon, Portugal, the NGO Cais runs \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cais.pt/cais-recicla/\">CAIS RECICLA\u003C/a> with beverage company Super BOCK. Through these micro-businesses, people that have experienced homelessness, drug and alcohol problems or mental health issues create new eco-design products from materials that have been discarded as waste by different companies. The products are then sold commercially. Collaborations like this, between the social economy and private companies, are not only a great way of helping companies to convert their waste into new products; they also create meaningful work opportunities for people who often face stigma when applying for jobs, boosting their skills, confidence and work experience.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:700px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"700px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5e84f0e0f0e2a42e6889dcdc_1_webLI6agvftrRnD6ZpnABg.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cais.pt/cais-recicla/\">Cais Recicla\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Segregating tasks for inclusive jobs\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.rotterdam.nl/werken-leren/robedrijf/\">Robedrijf \u003C/a>connects people with a distance from the labour market to employers through the outsourced services they offer in the assembly, packaging and repair of products. Once commissioned by a local company, these services are then delivered by people working in Robedrijf’s sheltered workshop who have physical, mental or psychological difficulties. This means people who might find traditional job roles challenging are given the opportunity to learn circular skills like disassembly and repair while working in a supportive environment. Robedrijf splits up workstreams into packages of tasks so that there are tasks suited to people with different levels of abilities. By breaking up tasks, Robedrijf can ensure that the services they deliver to their customers are high quality as well as ensuring there are good quality, tailored jobs available for people that otherwise face barriers to work.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:700px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"700px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5e84f0eee2e0cf8aeacddd89_1_5go-WOnoBRZ-hG18OMGC4Q.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Source: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.rotterdam.nl/rotterdam-inclusief\">Robedrijf\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Beyond local: putting inclusion on national and global agendas\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The European Green Deal promises that no one will be left behind by allocating resources to workers in declining and shifting sectors and providing opportunities in the circular economy, both within and outside of Europe. But as well as supporting workers in carbon-intensive sectors, people that are currently distant from the labour market, unregulated and informal workers also need to be prioritised in negotiations.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.world-psi.org/sites/default/files/documents/research/web_en_lrgm_waste_report_ia_20174.pdf\">In Latin America and the Caribbean, 25–50% of waste is recycled by informal waste pickers\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pwc.nl/nl/dienstverlening/people-and-organisation/documents/pwc-future-of-work-2030.pdf\">44% of organisations in the Dutch construction sector rely on self-employed workers\u003C/a>. Both sets of these workers are crucial to the circular economy but do not have the same protections as formal or permanent workers. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.epsu.org/sites/default/files/article/files/Waste%20Management%20in%20Europe.%20Good%20Jobs%20in%20the%20Circular%20Economy%20for%20web.pdf\">Although unregulated or informal sectors provide routes into work for people that might otherwise struggle to find work\u003C/a>, flexible and unregulated work is associated with more vulnerable livelihoods. The quality of the jobs the circular economy creates, therefore, needs to be monitored.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As policymakers meet in the coming months to discuss how the Green Deal will be operationalised, the role of the social economy in creating good quality and inclusive work opportunities must be recognised. Partnerships between the social economy and sectors with high demand for labour, particularly in earlier stages of the transition, need to be encouraged. By supporting labour-intensive areas of the circular economy to work in partnership with the social economy, the European Green Deal will be in a better position to support workers and communities that face the biggest challenges in times of change, helping to ensure that no one is left behind.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">‍\u003C/h4>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">THE INCLUSIVITY OF THE LABOUR MARKET IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IS A KEY FOCUS AREA OF CIRCLE ECONOMY’S CIRCULAR JOBS INITIATIVE. THE CIRCULAR JOBS INITIATIVE IS BEING LAUNCHED IN MARCH, WITH KICK-OFF EVENTS ACROSS AMSTERDAM, NEW YORK CITY AND BRUSSELS. FIND OUT MORE \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/news/launch-of-the-circular-jobs-skills-programme\">HERE\u003C/a>.\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:03:36.000Z",[],{"id":791,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":792,"updated_at":793,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":794,"contents":796,"contributors":806,"image":6},"9ae7","2025-09-24T08:48:28.000Z","2026-05-04T04:38:37.151Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":795},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[797],{"id":798,"score":47,"body":799,"status":55,"article_id":791,"created_at":202,"updated_at":804,"published_at":805},"3ulM",{"image":800,"title":801,"content":802,"summary":15,"attachment":803,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380780209-AleZ67Db.jpeg","Digital Product Passports can generate millions in circular revenue for fashion brands","\u003Cp id=\"\">Recent research indicates that eco-consciousness is on the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://instituteofsustainabilitystudies.com/insights/guides/exploring-sustainable-fashion-and-consumer-trends/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">rise\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and consumers are increasingly considering sustainability when buying clothes. However, the global textile industry remains \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cgr-reports.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/cgr-textiles-3a1e7a73/Circularity+Gap+Report+Textiles+-+20241129.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">just 0.3 %\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> circular, suggesting that brands are yet to satisfy the growing demand for eco-friendly clothing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In recent years, many fashion brands have invested in cleaner production methods, such as bio-based materials and non-toxic dyes. But despite these upstream efforts towards more sustainable and circular value chains, the post-consumer value chain remains largely overlooked. Up to 30% of garments are \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cgr-reports.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/cgr-textiles-3a1e7a73/Circularity+Gap+Report+Textiles+-+20241129.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">discarded\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> without ever being worn, while the rest tend to have increasingly short lifespans. This not only harms the environment but also results in millions of euros in lost value for brands. A recent policy initiative by the European Union could help change that.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://data.europa.eu/en/news-events/news/eus-digital-product-passport-advancing-transparency-and-sustainability\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> regulation will require nearly all products sold in the EU to feature a Digital Product Passport (DPP). The initiative aims to increase transparency across product value chains by offering detailed information on each product’s origin, materials, environmental impact, and recommended disposal methods. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Companies often view DPP as a mere compliance requirement pending clearer specifications. Instead, it can become a powerful engine for both commercial success and circularity, regardless of regulational requirements. When brands use DPP data wisely, they can broaden their product and service offerings, connect with customers through every stage of a product’s life, become more circular, and stay ahead of tightening regulations. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Here’s how textile and fashion brands can capture the full potential of this mechanism.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Capturing after-sales opportunities\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The EU textile after‑sales market encompasses resale, reuse, repair, repurposing, and recycling channels and business models. At the current growth rate, the value of resale alone is projected to climb from €15.9 billion today to approximately \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://se.fashionnetwork.com/news/Europe-s-secondhand-fashion-market-projected-to-reach-26-billion-by-2030,1722442.html\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">€26 billion by 2030.\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> Today, this market is largely driven by pioneers and start-ups like Patagonia and Nobody’s Child, but the DPP regulation has the potential to bring these circular models into the mainstream.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Digital Product Passports could act as a next‑generation Enterprise Resource Planning framework (ERP). Much like today’s ERPs that coordinate production and logistics for real‑time optimisation, DPPs aim to extend that view into what happens after a product is sold. With timely, product‑level data, brands can open fresh revenue channels and increase brand value while driving \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cgr-reports.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/cgr-textiles-3a1e7a73/Circularity+Gap+Report+Textiles+-+20241129.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">circular strategies\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> such as peer-to-peer resale, subscription services, or trade-in programs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">One example of the revenue streams enabled by DPPs is tapping into \u003Cstrong id=\"\">peer-to-peer resale\u003C/strong>, which allows users to buy and sell pre-owned clothing. By providing transparent information on a garment’s repair history, replacement parts, and authenticity, DPPs could boost customer confidence, adding to their willingness to choose pre-owned clothing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although peer-to-peer resale doesn’t mean direct revenue for brands, they can monetise this channel by offering repair services and replacement parts through peer-to-peer platforms. These services could not only enhance customer trust but also strengthen brand value, increasing consumers’ willingness to pay a premium for both pre-owned and new clothing from the brand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Brands can also use DPP data to design smart \u003Cstrong id=\"\">subscription services\u003C/strong> for active wear kits, for instance, by providing the optimal model and size of new wicking panels, elastic bands, and deodorising treatments to maintain gear performance and extend the lifespan. In addition, customers can get tailored garment-care support: how-to videos, maintenance reminders, and best practices for washing and storing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Furthermore, DPPs can support \u003Cstrong id=\"\">trade-in programs\u003C/strong> by proving authenticity and fast-track checks for trade-in eligibility. By allowing customers to return used goods in exchange for rewards, brands can strengthen customer loyalty and encourage shoppers to come back for more—in addition to reselling returned items or recovering materials from them. Even without tangible rewards, the act of participating in a sustainable initiative can feel inherently satisfying, building a positive, eco-conscious image of a brand.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">How it’s done: examples of pioneering initiatives\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">A growing number of brands are starting to explore the potential of Digital Product Passports. These early initiatives prove the business case for DPPs and pave the way for more commercial applications in the future. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Repair and Resale\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Patagonia and H&M are among the early adopters of resale and repair platforms that are enhancing product longevity through the use of digital records. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wornwear.patagonia.com/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Patagonia's Worn Wear\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> program allows users to trade in, purchase, and repair worn gear, offering mail‑in and in‑store certified repair services alongside a curated resale marketplace. As a result, worn wear now generates about \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2024/09/24/patagonia-eileen-fisher-axios-house-climate-week-investment\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">1%\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> of Patagonia’s revenue, proving that extending product life can contribute to revenue generation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The current offerings of the Worn Wear program already demonstrate the potential for DPPs to reduce costs by expediting inspection and product authentication. Although today’s operation still involves manual checks, a mature DPP system can automate these processes via prefilling product data and applying eligibility rules, further reducing the operational cost. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www2.hm.com/hw_il/sustainability-at-hm/hm-x-key-city/resell.html\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">H&M Resell\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> similarly embeds QR‑code-based DPPs to track quality ratings, wash cycles, and ownership history. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These initiatives illustrate that by automating diagnostics and authentication, DPPs drive down inspection costs, accelerate resale processes, and curb fraud. Brands and repairers gain access to detailed information on each part of an apparel item, common breakdown patterns and full parts lists (Bill Of Materials, BOMs), enabling more precise repair certification and proactive spare‑part stocking. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Recycle\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Instead of saying goodbye to materials locked in their products after they’re sold, brands can recover them and use them again in new garments. This can be achieved by partnering with recyclers and providing them with material-specific data on the products to ensure precise sorting. Despite perceived complexity, such partnerships are already happening. For example, J Crew \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/sustainability/how-j-crew-is-recycling-swimwear-into-new-textile-fibres-supercircle\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">works\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> with SuperCircle to recover materials from swimwear through fibre-to-fibre recycling. The process utilises DPP-like technologies to sort garments and collect materials and product data. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">By accessing DPP data in advance, recyclers can forecast incoming volumes and fibre compositions, which allows them to optimise processing lines for maximum efficiency. Scaling these brand–recycler partnerships, powered by reliable data, could help achieve a profit pool of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/scaling-textile-recycling-in-europe-turning-waste-into-value\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">€1.5–2.2 billion\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for the textile recycling industry in Europe by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Refurbish and Repurpose\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Product returns are a significant and costly issue for brands, especially in e-commerce. It's \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.loopreturns.com/blog/returned-item-fees-explained/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">estimated\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> that returns can cost businesses up to 66% of the original purchase price to process. DPPs can reduce these costs and generate additional revenue through refurbishment and repurposing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Smaller brands like Nobody’s Child and platforms like Zalando are piloting QR-linked product IDs containing repair and inspection information. This could help speed up the reclassification of goods to be returned to shops, sold in outlets or refurbished. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">DPP data on stitching patterns, fibre types, and wear history is also useful for \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.insidefashiondesign.com/post/how-to-become-a-fashion-upcycler-lessons-from-top-designers\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">small-scale upcycling brands\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> such as Raeburn and other circular designers. Although niche, small upcycling labels and micro-brands can pull in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.vogue.com/article/patrick-mcdowell-on-winning-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-award-for-british-design#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBusiness%20was%20tough%20last%20year,also%20a%20time%20of%20change\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">low- to mid-six-figure annual revenue\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. These revenues help stabilise their overall business, especially when paired with co-branding opportunities or limited-edition drops.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">What’s blocking after-sales\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Despite the clear benefits of implementing Digital Product Passports, brands still face substantial hurdles in getting there. One of them is regulatory uncertainty. EU‑wide standards remain unsettled, and implementation deadlines are hazy, hindering interoperability among different DPP solutions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Moreover, current systems lack standardised digital repair schemes and frequently omit crucial details like spare parts lists. In the absence of a common framework between brands and their repair partners, repair data remains scattered across the value chain, which increases errors, turnaround times, and operating expenses. This fragmentation forces repairers into manual inspection and guesswork: each item must be visually assessed, parts identified from paper lists, and repair costs estimated. There's also uncertainty about who controls or updates the data.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Implementing DPPs, one step at a time\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Fashion brands can overcome these barriers by adapting in stages: piloting with a few product lines, mapping the minimum data they can reliably capture, and choosing systems that export and transform data as standards mature. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In particular, brands can start by mapping their after-sales partners, local repairers, resale platforms, and recyclers and giving each of them secure access to the data they need. Next, they can agree on a shared product-ID format and a system that determines who updates information like durability, repair, and recycling details. Such a system would document every assumption, name a single owner for each data field, and set a quarterly review so pilots evolve instead of stalling. With clear roles, open channels, and a lightweight shared dashboard, today’s small trials can scale smoothly when regulations land and demand spikes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Some brands hesitate to invest in post-consumer systems because they seem too complicated. But the combined business case from a circular, commercial and environmental perspective is, in fact, clear, and future regulations will only strengthen it. Early adopters can benefit from low‑cost, first‑mover partnerships and gain more time to phase investments and spread costs before compliance deadlines hit. Just as important, starting now yields better analytics: early data sets reveal failure modes and improve forecasting, among other benefits. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For decision‑makers, the message is simple: don’t wait! \u003Cstrong id=\"\">Start small, start now, and lead the race instead of trailing behind. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Treat Digital Product Passports not as a compliance task but as a tool to capture the after-sales market. Use the data to design repair-ready garments, power branded resale hubs, and deliver QR-based care upgrades that keep customers coming back. Pilot now, lock in first-mover deals with repairers, resale platforms, and recyclers, and shape the regulatory standards instead of chasing them. Pull the conversation out of the boardroom and collaborate with your after-sales partner while using DPP insights creatively and wisely to turn them into steady, recurring revenue. \u003C/p>\u003Ch1>—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ready to get started? Our team has the skills, experience and mindset to design and implement impactful circular economy strategies with and for you. Let us guide you on your circular journey!\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Reach out to us via our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/contact\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">contact form\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> or message \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipsincs/\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Philip Ching Shing Sin\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> at \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"mailto:philip@circle-economy.consulting\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">philip@circle-economy.consulting\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",[],"2025-09-24T08:53:41.000Z","2025-09-30T11:45:53.000Z",[],{"id":808,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":809,"updated_at":810,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":811,"contents":813,"contributors":823,"image":6},"t2kC","2024-12-19T13:10:08.000Z","2026-05-05T01:15:49.714Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":812},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[814],{"id":815,"score":47,"body":816,"status":55,"article_id":808,"created_at":202,"updated_at":821,"published_at":822},"em5P",{"image":817,"title":818,"content":819,"summary":15,"attachment":820,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380828000-PhV8VDTE.jpg","Onwards to a workers-oriented Plastic Treaty in 2025","\u003Cp id=\"\">Negotiations between Parties to reach a consensus on ending plastic pollution have closed without a resolution in Busan, South Korea and are scheduled to resume early next year. Negotiations thus far have failed to live up to the expectations of the countries, organisations, and people anticipating an urgent and ambitious Treaty to address plastic pollution, with several disagreements muddying the process—the issue of whether the text should impose a cap on production or merely address plastic pollution among them. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Regardless of the outcome, workers are at the forefront of catalysing this transformation—and any multilateral agreement on plastics will significantly impact these workers. More than 4 million workers are employed in the plastic manufacturing industry, and about 34 million waste pickers recover close to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-prisms-plastics/article/human-face-of-the-un-plastics-treaty-the-role-of-waste-pickers-in-intergovernmental-negotiations-to-end-plastic-pollution-and-ensure-a-just-transition/8AFA653D53C5B771373AF7DC5E520B62\" target=\"_self\">60% of the post-consumer plastic waste\u003C/a> recycled globally. In most countries, informal workers are primarily responsible for plastic waste management, with women comprising the majority of this workforce in lower-income countries. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Workers’ agenda on the road to Busan \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The fifth round of negotiations in Busan followed the UN Environment Assembly Resolution 5/14, adopted in March 2022 in Nairobi, which called for an international and legally binding instrument to eliminate plastic pollution. Although minimal attention was afforded to the social dimension in this process, the March 2022 Resolution was historic for the waste pickers movement, with workers’ contribution to the collecting, sorting, and recycling of plastics recognised for the first time in a UN Environmental Resolution. By the third round of negotiations, there was an unprecedented agreement to incorporate the terms ‘waste picker’ and ‘just transitions’ in a plastics context. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">An independent Article 10 on ‘just transitions’—with a focus on formal and informal workers across the full lifecycle of plastics—was agreed upon by all Parties. Despite positive progress, the Article remains underdeveloped and ambiguous: there is no mention of living wages, social protection, and occupational safety and health of workers, or guidance on occupational exposure limits for hazardous chemicals used in the production of plastics or released during waste management, and Parties are encouraged to undertake their own national initiatives and self-report on progress. As the draft Treaty remains unratified in line with the principle that ‘nothing is agreed upon until everything is agreed upon,’ another opportunity to advance the rights and working conditions of waste workers has been delayed. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The need for scientific, collaborative, and inclusive multilateral processes\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Plastics are ubiquitous—they are present in the air, rain, and snow, and more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic, weighing more than 250,000 tonnes, are floating in the oceans. Microplastics have been found in human blood samples in more than 80% of tests, and studies have reported on the presence of microplastics in the placenta, indicating that plastic exposure begins in utero. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The impact of plastics on workers is equally pervasive. Over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/chemical-safety/infogr-he5-chemical-safety-20082019-web-spreads.pdf?sfvrsn=bff32856_4&utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_self\">two million workers\u003C/a> lose their lives each year due to exposure to toxic chemicals, including those found in plastics. Plastics-related diseases such as immune, endocrine, and reproductive system dysfunction, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, as well as cancers and birth defects, are often diagnosed long after exposure and often not reflected in the Global Burden of Diseases measures. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Occupational safety and health and occupational exposure limit considerations are essential throughout the lifecycle of plastics, particularly in the post-use stages in lower-income countries, where workers are largely informal, come from marginalised communities, and lack social protection or protective gear. Women waste workers suffer from worse health outcomes than men, including a greater prevalence of hypertension and bronchitis. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Addressing safe handling issues requires transparency in the volumes and chemical components of plastics produced, as well as their impact on the workers who handle them. Establishing formal mechanisms for integrating transparent and high-quality data, scientific advice, and workers’ issues to be at the forefront of the negotiation process will be crucial for evidence-based and viable solutions at the multilateral level. Informal workers and informal cooperatives in the plastic sector can also offer valuable lessons and best practices, enabling governments to accelerate solutions. An equal partnership between decision-makers and plastic sector workers must be based on the dignity of their work and recognition of their public service with environmental, social, and economic benefits. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Towards a Plastic Treaty in 2025\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Plastic sector workers’ organisations worldwide are calling for a binding, worker-centric approach to the Plastics Treaty, focusing on the rights of impacted workers and communities, in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ilo.org/resource/news/ilo-advocates-decent-work-and-social-justice-historic-un-plastics-treaty?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_self\">line with International Labour Organization’s Guidelines for a Just Transition\u003C/a>. Caps on plastic production and bans on targeted products and chemicals of concern have been a longstanding demand of workers’ groups.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the International Negotiating Committee continues to build upon the draft Treaty in early 2025, it is essential that aspects related to informal workers and waste pickers are retained, along with strengthening Article 10 on Just Transitions by adding a definition. The inclusion of International Labour Standards for formal and informal settings in the plastics sector and the need for social dialogue are equally important. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In retrospect, lessons learned from the negotiations at the Plastic Treaty must guide efforts to advance workers’ issues in circular sectors beyond plastic, where progress on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/decent-work-in-the-circular-economy\" target=\"_self\">decent work\u003C/a> has been lacking. For the integration of the workers’ agenda in the Plastic Treaty to be successful, there’s a need for protracted work by local organisations and regional coalitions to ensure that workers’ voices are heard at national and multilateral levels. For instance, the African Circular Economy Alliance \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.switchtocircular.eu/news-and-events/morocco-hosts-international-dialogue-pan-african-collaboration-end-plastic?back=/news-events%7Ctype=news\" target=\"_self\">(ACEA)\u003C/a> is now considering an Africa-wide standard for recycled plastics along with a focus on decent employment generation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As negotiations resume next year, we must craft a Plastic Treaty that uplifts workers as much as it protects the environment. This effort calls for a bold commitment to an equitable global partnership that fosters cooperation amongst nations, sectors, societies and people—an aspiration rooted in  the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development 1992. Done well, the Treaty has the potential to foreground future just transitions spanning sectors and geographies. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-12-19T13:21:42.000Z","2025-01-16T14:45:27.000Z",[],{"id":825,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":826,"updated_at":827,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":828,"contents":830,"contributors":839,"image":6},"KVRg","2023-04-30T11:38:03.000Z","2026-05-05T15:06:03.367Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":829},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[831],{"id":832,"score":47,"body":833,"status":55,"article_id":825,"created_at":202,"updated_at":838,"published_at":203},"f5hz",{"image":834,"title":835,"content":836,"summary":15,"attachment":837,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380802365-ZwG0JQ1J.jpg","Pioneers of the future: the countries leading the way with circular economy policy","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally written by and published on \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularonline.co.uk/features/the-circular-economy-who-is-leading-the-way/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Magazine\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">, and features an interview with our Matthew Fraser (Head of Research and Development).\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">When it comes to the global circular economy, how do we measure progress and who is leading the way? Is it even possible, or worthwhile, to compare countries​​—and can the metrics we do have really paint the whole picture? Phil Lattimore reports in this cover article from the March/April edition of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularonline.co.uk/magazine-archive/\">Circular Magazine\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Global action on the circular economy has been growing over the past decade, and the concept is now established in many countries as a key component in addressing issues such as waste, pollution, resource depletion and climate change.  With circularity now part of the conversation at senior government and board levels – as well as among many consumers—it appears progress on circularity is accelerating. When it comes to national action, however, who is really leading the way, and how do we measure how—and where—progress is happening?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is based on a fundamentally different concept to the linear model of economic activity with which we are all familiar. The circular economy is, essentially, a production and consumption system that relies on recycling, reuse, repair, remanufacturing and sharing of products – so, by definition, it demands a change in consumption patterns, new business models, and circular systems of production and resource allocation. As a result, our usual ways of judging national economic performance in a linear system—with indicators such as gross domestic product, productivity and inflation rates—are not sufficient or adequate for measuring circular activity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At the moment, estimates suggest that only 8.6% of the world’s economy is circular. However, assessing which nations are ahead of the pack on circularity is not as straightforward to measure as with a linear economy model. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to a recent EU eco-innovation action plan, while there is no indicator that can be a single measurement for the circular economy, a number of existing indicators can help measure performance in several areas that directly, or indirectly, contribute to circular economy development. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These involve metrics in areas such as sustainable resource management (lowering resource demands), societal behaviour (engagement, behavioural change and consumption patterns), and business operations (adapting business models to the principles of a circular economy, including material sourcing, design for durability, remanufacturing and recycling). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Measuring success\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Helen Burdett is head of circular economy at the World Economic Forum (WEF). She agrees that there are no simple, one-size-fits-all metrics that enable us to definitively rank nations in a ‘circular economy league table’, and that such assessments of circularity require greater nuance. ‘It’s complicated,’ she says. ‘But a lot of smart people are working on it.’  Not-for-profit organisation Circle Economy, for example, has, for many years, come up with a global circular economy metric; the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy has a working group looking at metrics; while the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is also looking to devise them. ‘One of the challenges is not only about measurement – it is also about identifying the right indicators,’ says Burdett.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It is a broad, dynamic topic, she adds: ‘If we look at policies, metrics, design, reuse and recycling rates, EPR [extended producer responsibility] schemes, business models, and innovation, they each present a complex picture—and there isn’t one easy answer about which nation is “leading the way”. Every actor committed to working on the circular economy is probably leading the way somewhere, and all are contributing to the conversation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘So much is being done through partnerships – no one company or government is going to solve this by themselves. The circular economy requires a systemic change, and so much happens at a local scale, as well as at the national or international level.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is clearly not only about one or two developed regions, Burdett stresses. ‘Some countries in Europe have been talking about circular for longer, but it’s gaining a lot of traction across the globe,’ she says. ‘For example, here is the African Circular Economy Alliance [ACEA], and the World Circular Economy Forum 2022, to be held in Rwanda later this year, showing how countries are working together on a regional level.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">ACEA is largely public-sector focused, while the Africa Circular Economy Network is more private-sector focused, and they work closely together, says Burdett. Similarly, in Latin America, the United Nations Environment Programme, UNIDO and national governments have come together to create the Latin America and Caribbean Circular Economy Coalition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Burdett highlights the growing number of national and regional circular economy roadmaps over the past two years, and a significant increase in policies directed towards circularity goals. From the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act—which puts forward a definition of circular in the US for the first time—to the first circular policy that launched last year in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Chile’s 2021 circular economy roadmap, the list continues to grow. ‘We’ve seen more and more governments coming up with plans, and those plans can be a precursor to policy.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Circle Economy methodology\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, aims to accelerate practical and scalable solutions to put the circular economy into action. Recognising the need to accurately measure the circular economy to understand how we can move towards circularity or monitor progress effectively, it developed the first Circularity Gap Report, which was published in January 2018. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Reports have been published each year since, and these efforts have grown into the organisation’s Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative (CGRi). This delivers an annual global circularity metric that measures the state of the world economy and identifies key levers to transition to global circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘Our consumption-based measurement—which measures all resources, materials and products used to provide for societal needs—extracts a single measurement of circularity that reflects where a country, or the globe, is in its circularity journey. This also produces the Circularity Gap—the measure of materials that are wasted, lost, built into long-lasting stock or not usefully cycled back into the economy,’ explains Matthew Fraser, CGRi lead. The methodology used in its analysis takes the ‘socioeconomic metabolism’ of the country—how resources flow through the economy and are in long-term use—as the starting point for measuring and capturing its level of circularity. It also considers the importance of reducing total consumption, with impact prevention through reduced demand considered an important step to take before exploring other mitigation options in a circular economy scenario.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So, which countries are getting particular traction on their circular activities, and what initiatives, policies or strategies are driving this? While ranking nations in such a dynamic and complex area is problematic, Circle Economy researchers have highlighted encouraging progress in several diverse countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The Netherlands\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Dutch government’s goal of full circularity by 2050, and 50% circular by 2030, makes it a clear frontrunner in Europe, according to Circle Economy. This includes the interim objective of a 50% reduction in the use of primary raw materials minerals, fossil fuels and metals—by 2030. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Transition agendas for five priority areas of the Dutch economy have been implemented, covering: construction; plastics; consumer goods; biomass and food; and manufacturing. Interventions include an emphasis on resource efficiency, a shift to renewable and recycled resources, and creating new markets and business models.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Complementing this policy with on-the-ground action is a business support network project Het Versnellingshuis Nederland Circulair (The Netherlands Circular Accelerator)—an intervention founded by a collaboration that includes the government’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Amsterdam has also attracted headlines around the world for combining socioeconomic considerations with the circular economy and the adoption of ‘Doughnut Economics’. As part of the circular construction economy, the Netherlands government has committed to ensuring only circular contracts are procured from 2023 onwards (see ‘Sweet spot’ in May/June 2021 Circular).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">China\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">China was a very early adopter of the technical circular economy, and a leader in driving legislative packages that explicitly targeted the circular economy. As far back as 2006, its 11th Five-Year Plan mentioned the circular economy and, in 2008, it adopted its Circular Economy Promotion Law. Today, according to Circle Economy, the circular economy is presented as a viable economic reform model and as a central building block of China’s vision of a harmonious society. It is centrally planned, focuses on cleaner production, and resonates with industrial ecology principles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Japan\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Japan is another early circular economy innovator, with a number of policies introduced since the early 2000s to reduce, reuse and recycle. A densely populated, highly industrial and resource-constrained country, Japan adopted ambitious waste-management policies early. Today, it boasts impressive recycling rates, empowered by a culture of collaboration and continuous industrial innovation. While its policies have not always been explicitly linked to the circular economy, they are a source of inspiration for many practitioners. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Its latest Circular Economy Vision 2020 policy roadmap encourages industries to shift to new business models with higher circularity and to improve resource efficiency. It has also introduced a Resource Circulation Strategy for Plastics, to tackle the waste problem from single-use plastics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Chile\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Since hosting COP25, Chile has made great strides in environmental areas and its Roadmap for a circular Chile by 2040, published in June 2021, is an important pillar. It aims to generate 100,000 green jobs by 2030. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">WEF global circular initiatives \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The WEF is involved in a number of global initiatives to promote the transition to a circular economy, acting as a forum for public- and private-sector collaboration to drive the shift. These include the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy, which was launched in 2017 as a platform for public- and private-sector leaders to take commitments and accelerate collective action towards the circular economy. It consists of 80 public, private, international and civil society executive leaders, and more than 200 members, championing 18 projects across the globe since early 2019. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The WEF also hosts a series of major value chain action partnerships that work along global material value chains to advance circular models – from plastics (Global Plastic Action Partnership), electronics (Circular Electronics Action Partnership), batteries (Global Battery Alliance) and cars, to fashion and textiles. In addition, it has launched initiatives such as Scale360°, which aims to mobilise action among innovators, governments, civil society and private-sector stakeholders to grow the ecosystem for circular fourth industrial revolution technology innovation, with a focus on plastics, electronics, food, and fashion and textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The WEF’s Circular Economy for Net Zero Industry Transition initiative aims to raise the decarbonisation ambition for harder-to-abate materials—steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium—and help those industries realise a 1.5-degree pathway by catalysing scalable circular economy solutions, taking in stakeholders from the material supply side and key demand-side industries to facilitate collaborations along value chains on circular economy solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Government level\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">At a governmental level, Burdett believes the approach an administration takes towards integrating a circular strategy within government itself will have a direct impact on how effectively it can develop and implement policy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘In some, the ministry of the environment owns the circular economy topic, while, in others, the topic is prioritised by a ministry of economic affairs equivalent,’ she says. ‘Where it fits for a particular country can make a difference to how the topic is addressed.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Burdett points to an example, in the UAE, of how an integrated approach can be most effective: ‘The WEF’s Scale360° circular innovation initiative’s national advisory board became the UAE Circular Economy Council, where there are now four ministries involved, in addition to private sector leaders.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Burdett also gives an example of how regulations can impact on how materials are allowed to be used in the design of remanufactured products. ‘In Chile, another Scale360° initiative hosted co-creation sessions with leaders from the largest industrial corporations to identify 150 opportunities for industrial symbiosis,’ she explains. ‘Surfaced opportunities included solutions such as redirecting mining tyres and pork [meat] slurry into asphalt production, and replacing construction aggregate with copper slag. In studying materials inputs and outputs, a new challenge emerged: some outflow materials that could become inputs in another industry cannot be reused because they are classified as waste.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This, again, highlights the importance of partnerships across the public and private sectors to ensure a more joined-up approach to initiatives and policies to foster circularity. Burdett also emphasises the importance of action on a smaller scale, as well as at global, regional and national levels: ‘Working together internationally doesn’t negate the need for local action.’ \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:27:21.000Z",[],{"id":841,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":842,"updated_at":843,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":844,"contents":846,"contributors":855,"image":6},"-lyZ","2023-05-03T10:02:07.000Z","2026-05-05T05:20:38.719Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":845},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[847],{"id":848,"score":47,"body":849,"status":55,"article_id":841,"created_at":202,"updated_at":854,"published_at":203},"Jm19",{"image":850,"title":851,"content":852,"summary":15,"attachment":853,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380821662-zMI6OMJ-.JPG","Measuring what matters: The indicators needed to drive social benefits with the circular economy","\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy can result in a social transformation and improve the way we live and work if embraced—and measured!—with this intention. While the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar6/\">latest IPCC report\u003C/a> issues a dire warning, it also notes the circular economy’s potential to improve human well-being and create jobs, in addition to delivering environmental benefits. But for this to become a reality, we need to \u003Cstrong id=\"\">capture, measure and report on the change we want to see\u003C/strong>. Primarily, we must better use employment and work-related indicators to monitor progress towards our goal. For these reasons, Circle Economy and PACE have joined forces on the Circular Economy Indicators Coalition (CEIC) to identify and increase the use of a more holistic set of indicators by decision makers engaging with the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Inclusive circular economy decision-making needs quality employment and social impact indicators \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Policymakers and businesses interested in designing and implementing circular economy interventions require data and tools that showcase potential benefits and allow them\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> to monitor their progress and evaluate employment and social impacts\u003C/strong>. However, given the topic's novelty, the quality and scope of circular employment indicators needed for sound evidence-based policymaking and strategising are limited. Moreover, their connection to specific social indicators is yet to be mapped. This identified gap is imperative to address if these interventions are to be ‘truly’ good alternatives to our ‘take-make-waste’ (linear) economy. This is particularly important for those interested in assessing circular interventions for their employment potential, creating decent jobs, successfully managing the redeployment of workers affected by the transition to low-carbon industries and ensuring the inclusion of disadvantaged groups in changes underway in labour markets and economies around the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For the reasons mentioned above, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pacecircular.org/circular-economy-indicators-coalition-0\">Circular Economy Indicators Coalition\u003C/a> has added an employment track to provide an overview of the existing circular employment and related social indicators. To achieve this, we interviewed many leading institutions, such as the ILO, IndustriALL, OECD, or Rreuse, on the challenges they face in using existing indicators to monitor circular economy interventions' working and social context. This is what we found:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Measuring employment in circular economy interventions\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy can potentially empower existing sectors, enhance local employment through the repair and reuse sectors and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs in new circular business models. Quality data and indicators are needed to design circular strategies that bring the potential for social impacts into the decision-making room. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Yet, current circular activity is captured inadequately. For example, it is hard to differentiate between maintenance from repair activities or volunteer-based circular activities such as repair cafes or reuse exchange platforms. This is partly due to the lack of a standardised circular economy taxonomy and the rigidity of industrial sectoral classification codes, making it very challenging to get a good overview of the breadth and depth of circular activity. Also, it is tough to disaggregate non-circular activities in sectors deemed ‘circular’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In databases, some circular economy interventions, such as recovering and recycling, are overrepresented and more detailed than others. Meanwhile, more novel ones such as rethinking, reusing and repairing are less represented and can also be hard to distinguish from one another. One crucial barrier that hampers these issues being addressed is the extent to which structural adjustment to national accounts statistics would have to be made and coordinated across agreeing parties. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Capturing circular activity and related employment is tricky \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">A recycling company is easily recognised in existing databases as it is a category in industrial classification codes. However, a company that sells product A but also offers take-back and repair or remanufacturing services for that product is classified in these databases as a retailer of product X. Thereby, based on the existing classification codes, it is impossible to know which companies in a certain retail category engage in circular activities and which do not.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Nevertheless, awareness and efforts to improve the granularity of circular economy data relating to employment are growing. Yet less effort is put into sound social indicators to monitor the social impacts of circular economy interventions and the progress towards the overall transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Maximising the social dimension of the circular economy\u003C/em>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular economy practitioners often view the concept as a response to environmental challenges, therefore overlooking the social implications of circular interventions. Such preconceptions could explain the struggle among the interviewed to link the social dimension of work to circular economy indicators. As identified in our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pacecircular.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/CircularIndicatorsForGovernments_FINAL.pdf\">Circular Indicators for Governments\u003C/a> report, circular economy indicators are still relatively young. Most efforts so far have focused on measuring transition (and overcoming the challenges in doing so) and less on measuring its social and environmental impacts. The next frontier is measuring the impact of that transition; however, few successful quantitative linkages between circular employment and related social indicators have been established. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As our latest position paper, ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cKPgVrY1t_ejCJqvP2n6VT_j3ajS62RK/view\">Thinking Beyond Borders to Achieve Social Justice in a Global Circular Economy\u003C/a>’, put forward, circular jobs are not decent or good by default. Embracing a social lens could, therefore, ensures that circular economy interventions do not perpetuate or exacerbate the same social shortcoming of our existing linear system. Yet, this requires nuanced insights provided by quality data and indicators that capture and track the quality of work, decent working conditions, and skills development in the current and future workplace. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the field is developing, there is a need to establish a comprehensive selection of social indicators to monitor and assess the effectiveness of job-to-job transition and overall redeployment strategies in circular economy interventions. Coordinated efforts are needed to develop a taxonomy for circular economy skills competencies and vocational training for circular sectors or jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Watch and learn: Pioneering initiatives in the field\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Things are changing and this field is slowly gaining steam. Our initial scoping and expert interviews have revealed promising initiatives and organisations are finding rigorous and creative ways to measure circular activity despite the above mentioned limitations. \u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">CBS, the Dutch Statistics Office, has creatively explored the extent to which companies are conducting circular activity beyond their industry classification. The methodology employed was a ‘web crawl’ with assisted text analysis, which consisted of systematically going through online/job advertisements. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Circle Economy’s Circular Jobs Initiative has developed the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-jobs-methodology\">Circular Jobs Methodology\u003C/a>, a corresponding indicator measuring the number and range of jobs contributing to the circular economy, and a digital tool: Circular Jobs Monitor. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Scant, yet present, are organisations trying to address the methodological or data challenges that relate to capturing key social aspects tied to circular activity. \u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Statistics Finland has developed comprehensive circular economy employment-related indicators by sector, which include not only the # of jobs but also wages, education and location of these jobs. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">CEDEFOP has also been actively developing the European Database on apprenticeship schemes or mapping out specific skills related to core circular economy sectors, for example, their latest \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/publications/9175\">Too good to waste\u003C/a> report on waste management skills.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">RREUSE, a European network of social enterprises in the repair sector, is developing comprehensive indicators capturing the sector’s economic and social contribution. At the same time, based on its membership base, it is mapping out the skills needed for the repair sector. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">WIEGO statistical exercise aimed at collecting survey data on informal waste recyclers in Brazil and workers in the repair sector in India. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more!\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With initial findings from this CEIC track, we have identified the need to improve the quality and breadth of circular employment indicators usage for various stakeholders. Moreover, we soon realised that besides enhancing circular employment indicators, there is a need to improve and develop indicators revealing the quality of these jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For these reasons, we have developed a digital public tool that will provide a comprehensive overview of indicators, methodologies, and associated relevant resources for decision makers engaged in designing, implementing, and monitoring circular economy interventions. This digital tool will enable them to set ambitious targets and effectively measure the progress and impact of the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Finally, we also established an Exchange Platform with the aim of facilitating knowledge exchange among key stakeholders and initiatives, increasing alignment in circular economy indicators, and building partnerships in collaboration with CEIC partners to overcome critical barriers that are too complex to be solved by one stakeholder alone. \u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Coming soon: Discover our comprehensive CEIC Indicator repository. It showcases curated circular indicators with varied tracks; businesses, financial institutions, and labour market stakeholders. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Be part of the solution and join our Exchange Platform. Get in contact with the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/metrics/circular-economy-indicators-coalition\">CEIC\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Interested in quantifying circular jobs at the city or national level? Get in touch with the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/a>. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">Feeling curious? Explore our flagship digital tool, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ganbatte.world/cities/\">Ganbatte\u003C/a>/\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circular-jobs.world/\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:34:51.000Z",[],{"id":857,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":858,"updated_at":859,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":860,"contents":862,"contributors":870,"image":6},"6i3X","2026-01-26T14:29:21.000Z","2026-05-04T08:47:36.146Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":861},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[863],{"id":864,"score":47,"body":865,"status":55,"article_id":857,"created_at":202,"updated_at":858,"published_at":858},"NI-O",{"image":866,"title":867,"content":868,"summary":15,"attachment":869,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380834285-9HiEp9SB.jpg","Regulated, reported, still linear: The illusion of circular progress","\u003Cp>We are living through a sustainability paradox. On paper, the transition seems to be in full swing: new regulations have been rolled out, reporting standards are in place, and a thriving ecosystem of consultancies, start-ups, and frameworks promises greener (and more circular) business practices. From the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://navigator.sasb.ifrs.org/login\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> standards and to \u003Ca href=\"https://ecovadis.com/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>EcoVadis\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cdp.net/en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, the infrastructure for sustainability accountability has never been stronger. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Yet, beneath the surface, systemic change is lagging behind. The heavy lifting of redesigning products, rethinking business models, and transforming supply chains remains slow and fragmented. As the \u003Ca href=\"https://pdf.circularity-gap.world/?report=CGR_Global_2025_Report_0c90048033&page=1\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Circularity Gap Report\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> 2025 reveals, global circularity has fallen again, from 7.2% to 6.9%. This contradiction points to a sobering truth: the circular economy today is more about measurement than transformation. We have perfected the art of tracking the linear economy, but we have fallen short of disrupting it—and this must change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This disconnect between record-level sustainability reporting and real-world stagnation is further reflected in recent global reviews. According to the \u003Ca href=\"https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2025/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2025.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, only about 18 per cent of SDG targets are on track, while nearly half are stagnating or regressing. This proves that increased transparency can sometimes mask a widening \"credibility gap\" between stated goals and actual policy and implementation.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Regulation: Compliance over transformation\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Regulation is intended to shift incentives, yet the rapid expansion of reporting obligations has inadvertently given rise to a 'compliance industry'. Firms are pouring resources and funding into disclosures and 'box-ticking' rather than the uncertain work of value-chain redesign.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This risk is being amplified by recent political shifts. In December 2025, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/12/09/council-and-parliament-strike-a-deal-to-simplify-sustainability-reporting-and-due-diligence-requirements-and-boost-eu-competitiveness/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>the European Parliament adopted an 'omnibus package'\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> that substantially narrowed the scope of sustainability accountability, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). While the EU argues this change is to cut complexity and increase competitiveness, by raising thresholds so only the largest firms are captured and removing mandatory climate transition plans, these changes have diluted the potential 'trickle-down' effect that would have driven better circular practices among SMEs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Against this background, recent legislative measures, such as the \u003Ca href=\"http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/40/oj\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/single-use-plastics-fighting-the-impact-on-the-environment.html?fromSummary=20\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Single Use Plastics Directive\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, the EU will soon launch its \u003Ca href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-launches-consultation-upcoming-circular-economy-act-2025-08-01_en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Circular Economy Act\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> in 2026 to address structural barriers, create a Single Market for waste and secondary raw materials, and foster demand for circular products, services and solutions. As a first step, \u003Ca href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/communication-accelerating-europes-transition-circular-economy-boosting-circularity-plastics_en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>a pilot focused on the plastics recycling industry\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> has been established.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While such recycling initiatives are welcome and offer a useful way to “test the waters” before scaling up to more complex R‑strategies higher in the circularity hierarchy, a narrow focus on these low-tier circular measures risks reinforcing a system where progress is tracked through increasingly detailed reporting rather than meaningful change. As research from the \u003Ca href=\"https://ris.utwente.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/479692612/Vegter-2025-Effectiveness_of_CSRD_to_measure_circular_transitions.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>University of Twente\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> shows, current EU disclosure regimes often emphasise low-impact, end-of-life activities such as recycling and waste diversion. This emphasis does little to address the root causes of overproduction and poor product design, leaving the underlying linear nature of the system largely intact.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>A counter-model: Radical transparency\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Against this backdrop of regulatory dilution, Patagonia’s recent '\u003Ca href=\"https://www.patagonia.com/progress-report/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Work in Progress\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>' report stands out. Rather than offering a glossy success story, the company foregrounds failures, trade-offs, and unresolved problems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This approach amounts to a form of 'radical transparency'. By openly discussing where the company falls short, including the structural limits of what a retail brand can achieve in isolation, Patagonia reframes this progress as an iterative, often uncomfortable process rather than a sequence of certifiable wins. This contrasts sharply with the broader industry trend of strategic omission, such as reporting only easily quantifiable Scope 1 and 2 emissions while downplaying the complex realities of Scope 3 supply chain impacts. Patagonia demonstrates that internal honesty can be a more powerful driver of change than meeting the minimum requirements of a weakened regulatory floor.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A recently released \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/towards-circular-hospitality-transforming-the-tourism-system\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>whitepaper\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> authored by Circle Economy and the Iberostar hotel group, in collaboration with UN Tourism, is another example of industry transparency. It examines key challenges in the circular transformation of the hospitality industry and invites industry stakeholders to join forces in overcoming them. By openly communicating not only its successes but also the barriers it encountered, Iberostar provided a realistic roadmap for peers walking along the same path.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>A roadmap for systemic impact\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>To move from the illusion of progress to real-world impact, the policy and corporate architecture must evolve:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Prioritise meaningful outcomes over disclosure\u003C/strong>: Policy must move beyond mere transparency. Liability frameworks and standards should reward upstream circular interventions such as design for durability, modularity and reuse, rather than just calculating waste reduction or recycling rates, which should be seen only as a starting point for higher-order circular R-strategies, not the end goal.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Measure value, not volume\u003C/strong>: Circularity metrics should shift from “tonnes collected” to measures of service intensity, material productivity and product lifetime. Standards bodies must prioritise these higher-order indicators to incentivise high-impact strategies such as remanufacturing and product-as-a-service models. Metrics should be comparable, auditable and aligned with wider environmental and social objectives to ensure they drive genuine systems change.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Normalise corporate honesty\u003C/strong>: Radical transparency should be viewed as a governance practice, not a PR stunt. Funders, investors and procurement processes should reward reporting that acknowledges setbacks, inviting the scrutiny necessary to accelerate collective learning and course-correct. Reporting requirements must be robust enough to deter greenwashing while enabling constructive, verifiable disclosure.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Make natural capital non-negotiable\u003C/strong>: Policy and corporate frameworks should treat biodiversity, water and land impacts as must-have considerations. Circular strategies must be assessed for effects on natural ecosystems, freshwater resources and land use, with indicators and safeguards that prevent the externalisation of environmental harm across geographies and supply chains.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Strengthen Scope 3 measurement and embed socio-economic inclusivity\u003C/strong>: Stricter, standardised measurement of scope 3 emissions is essential to capture true supply-chain climate impacts. Equally, circular policy must incorporate socio-economic dimensions, including employment quality, wage gaps, gender equity and the rights and participation of Indigenous and other disadvantaged groups. Procurement, investment and regulatory incentives should favour interventions that deliver both environmental benefits and inclusive economic outcomes.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3>Conclusion\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>We stand at a critical juncture where the 'reporting ceiling' is rising just as the 'regulatory floor' is dropping. We are currently better at counting than at changing, a predictable outcome of a system that rewards clear, auditable outputs over messy, systemic outcomes. Until we align regulation, metrics, and corporate culture to privilege high-value circular strategies, we will continue to advance fastest on paper while remaining frustratingly linear in the real economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To this end, local governments have a pivotal role to play: moving beyond compliance to create enabling policy and investment frameworks that steer and de-risk circular business models, from zoning and permitting to public procurement and finance instruments. In doing so, they can encourage and crowd in private investment into circular transition initiatives rather than treating circularity as a reporting exercise alone. Businesses, in turn, need to work in symbiosis with government—co-designing policies, sharing data, and piloting new models—so that a nurturing ecosystem emerges in which meaningful circular change can actually take root.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>–\u003C/h1>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circle Economy equips stakeholders to put circular strategies into action through expert guidance, training, and collaboration. Our programmes—ranging from advisory support and coalition building to train‑the‑trainer initiatives—build capacity across sectors. In 2025, under the \u003Ca href=\"https://advisory.eib.org/about/circular-city-centre.htm\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>Circular City Centre (C3)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> project for the European Investment Bank, we supported 30 EU cities in developing circular strategies, roadmaps, and investment‑ready projects. If you’d like to learn more about our projects or explore how we can support your circular transition, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/contact\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong>get in touch\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":872,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":873,"updated_at":874,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":875,"owner":876,"contents":878,"contributors":886,"image":887},"r5Wj","2026-04-29T09:39:59.259Z","2026-05-05T16:25:04.044Z",33,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":877},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[879],{"id":880,"score":47,"body":881,"status":55,"article_id":872,"created_at":873,"updated_at":885,"published_at":6},"gLa1",{"title":330,"outcome":882,"problem":332,"summary":333,"solution":334,"attachment":883},"\u003Cp>Since commencing C&DW-related operations in 2019, be’ah has received more than 21 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste. Between 2019 and 2025, over 16 million tonnes of this waste were successfully processed for reuse, enabling the production of recycled construction materials for use in new building and infrastructure projects. These initiatives demonstrate tangible circular economy outcomes in Oman’s built environment sector by closing material loops and reducing reliance on virgin resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Despite this progress, barriers remain. These include non-compliance with waste regulations by contractors, inadequate sorting at source, illegal dumping, limited waste tracking systems, lack of approved standards for assessing the quality of recycled materials, absence of mandatory requirements to use recycled materials in public projects, and low awareness among waste producers of the economic value of C&DW. Addressing these challenges is essential to scaling circular construction practices and increasing high-value material recovery across the sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added, information provided by be'ah, and Circle Economy. (2026). The circularity gap report Oman. Amsterdam: Circle Economy.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>",[884],{"name":337,"type":53,"value":338},"2026-04-29T09:39:59.382Z",[],{"id":888,"link":889,"alt":345,"source":346,"created_at":890,"updated_at":890,"article_id":872,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmojv65zq0001sb01b9twe66g","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/oMGfBALMoBsLfFmI.jpg","2026-04-29T09:39:59.319Z",{"id":892,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":207,"updated_at":893,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":894,"contents":896,"contributors":906,"image":6},"xCwg","2026-05-08T00:17:31.381Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":895},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[897],{"id":898,"score":47,"body":899,"status":55,"article_id":892,"created_at":202,"updated_at":905,"published_at":905},"eJcb",{"image":900,"title":901,"content":902,"summary":903,"attachment":904,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380775267-PIowPhXE.png","Creating dignified jobs in India: The business case for post-consumer textile waste","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>More than 73% of textiles worldwide are still landfilled or incinerated. Despite growing awareness of the environmental impact of fashion, post-consumer textile waste has remained largely outside mainstream investment and policy agendas. The Fibersort project set out to address that gap.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With Circle Economy as the lead partner, Fibersort focused on commercialising a new technology capable of sorting post-consumer textiles by fibre composition and colour—an essential prerequisite for fibre-to-fibre recycling. Supported by Interreg and delivered in collaboration with collectors, sorters, recyclers, and machine builders, the project aimed to answer a fundamental question: Can post-consumer textiles become a viable feedstock for recycling at scale?\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>From technical feasibility to market confidence\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Fibersort was the first large-scale investigation into post-consumer textile waste and its recyclability (2018). Circle Economy developed and implemented a new methodology across six European countries, combining data analysis with on-the-ground assessments at sorting facilities. These assessments examined textile composition, label accuracy, and recovery potential, creating an evidence base that had not previously existed. The findings clarified both opportunity and constraint. Fibersort quantified the maximum value that could be recovered from post-consumer textiles, while also identifying the technical and financial pain points that prevent circular textile systems from scaling. By translating material data into economic insights, the project provided investors with a realistic understanding of risk, return, and system bottlenecks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These insights quickly informed policy and market discussions at the European level. Circle Economy presented findings to European Commission teams developing the  \u003Ca href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_22_2015\">\u003Cem>EU Circular Textiles Strategy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, spoke at DG GROW sessions and EU conferences, and engaged with EU Member States. The Joint Research Centre later commissioned similar studies for several Eastern European countries using Circle Economy’s methodology. To date, the Fibersort approach has been applied or replicated in ten EU countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Building on this foundation, the work extended beyond Europe. Inspired by EU research but adapted to different waste management contexts, Circle Economy expanded the methodology to the US—where challenges lie in fragmented collection systems and limited textile-specific infrastructure—and to India, where informal waste collection plays a central role and where monetising textile waste carries strong social implications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond direct project replication, Circle Economy’s data has been used in influential reports by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Systemiq on textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and opportunities for polyester recycling, reinforcing its role as a reference point for circular textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Translating insight into impact in India\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The business case developed through Fibersort proved particularly transformative in India. Before Fibersort, textile waste was not a priority for waste pickers. Plastic waste had a clear and established business case; textiles did not. Without a viable market signal, waste pickers could not extract value from collecting textiles. Fibersort changed this by demonstrating the technical and financial feasibility of post-consumer textile recovery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Using Circle Economy’s research as a benchmark, Upaya Social Ventures invested in textile waste management infrastructure in India. Three Textile Recovery Facilities (TRFs) were established through impact-linked financing of US$250,000 per facility, unlocking a total of US$750,000 in capital. These investments directly resulted in the creation of 102 new formal jobs and increased income for existing waste collectors. As Shruti Goel, CEO of Upaya Social Ventures, observes, ‘Textile waste is out there. What surprised me the most is how the markets have not taken it on, and no one has reacted to this opportunity for years. This lack of financing is simply not a commercial way of thinking’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Income effects were significant. New jobholders experienced an average income increase of 80%. Existing waste collectors experienced income increases of 20–25%, with further growth anticipated as processing capacity scales up over the coming years. Waste management companies supported through these investments expanded rapidly—from approximately 200 workers to over 9,000—most of them women from marginalised backgrounds. Beyond income, workers transitioned from informal rag picking to formal sanitation roles. They gained stable employment, uniforms, safer working conditions, and access to India’s ESIC social security schemes. This standardisation of work created new forms of agency and long-term security.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One example in particular illustrates this shift. An employee at a TRF was able to send her daughter to secondary education. Through ESIC employee certification, her daughter was able to access a reservation quota, which enabled her to take a medical entrance exam and pursue higher education. This individual story reflects the broader systemic change enabled by formalising textile waste work.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Long-term influence and Circle Economy’s role\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Fibersort’s impact continues beyond the original project, which concluded in 2020. Building on its foundations, project partners refined and improved the technology, while the business case continued to inform investment and infrastructure development. The work also generated broader ripple effects. In Amsterdam, it helped inspire the Brightfibre factory. Fashion brands, including H&M, expressed interest and commitment. Global impact investors are increasingly using Circle Economy’s insights to guide their investments in textile waste infrastructure, linking capital deployment to business performance, job quality, and volumes of waste diverted from landfills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Throughout the project, Circle Economy played a central role as lead partner and knowledge architect. Beyond developing and implementing its methodology across Europe, Circle Economy expanded its work to India and the US, initiating follow-up studies on label accuracy and sorting for circularity. The organisation’s ability to translate technical complexity into policy- and investor-relevant insights proved critical. As Hilde van Duijn, CEO at Circle Economy, reflects, ‘Our impact stories often do not lie with the client but somewhere else. There are many parents to a successful story’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>","More than 73% of textiles worldwide are still landfilled or incinerated. Despite growing awareness of the environmental impact of fashion, post-consumer textile waste has remained largely outside mainstream investment and policy agendas. The Fibersort project set out to address that gap.",[],"2026-02-11T15:13:28.000Z",[],{"id":908,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":909,"updated_at":910,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":526,"owner":911,"contents":913,"contributors":922,"image":6},"Qwvf","2024-02-05T15:43:44.000Z","2026-05-08T01:50:41.165Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":912},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[914],{"id":915,"score":47,"body":916,"status":55,"article_id":908,"created_at":202,"updated_at":921,"published_at":203},"Lc-r",{"image":917,"title":918,"content":919,"summary":15,"attachment":920,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380835391-g91XInT7.jpg","Six trends in circular economy legislation to watch out for in 2024","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.socialeurope.eu/six-ways-to-tighten-the-circular-economy\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Social Europe\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">The close of 2023 confirmed what many have feared: the year was the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/08/2023-on-track-to-be-the-hottest-year-on-record-say-scientists\" target=\"_self\">hottest on record\u003C/a>—and climate talks in Dubai provided little in the way of satisfaction, with European representatives calling a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-67679732\" target=\"_self\">draft deal\u003C/a> on fossil fuels ‘unacceptable’ and ‘disappointing’. The globe’s extraction and consumption of materials—heavily linked to greenhouse gas emissions—has also continued to spiral, with consumption over the last six years nearly on par with that of the entire 20th century. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy has been posited as a solution to our climate woes, offering a toolbox of solutions to do more with less, slashing emissions, pollution and material use. But although it’s reached ‘megatrend’ status—the volume of discussions, debates and articles on the topic nearly tripled over the past five years—the world is becoming less circular year on year. This is according to the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, launched by Circle Economy Foundation. The report calls for bold action to heavily reduce material consumption, noting the pivotal role of policymakers in the transition: although some burgeoning policies are nudging us in the right direction—the EU’s upcoming \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.euronews.com/2023/09/05/eu-green-claims-directive-will-tackle-greenwashings-crafty-cousin-circular-washing-too\" target=\"_self\">Green Claims\u003C/a> directive and ecodesign regulation, for example—more are needed worldwide to drive the circular transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s time to ‘walk the talk’, the report urges, outlining six policies governments around the world must explore to advance the global transition to a circular economy:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Set strict environmental product standards.\u003C/em> \u003C/strong>This covers all manner of policies: from mandating material- and energy-efficient manufacturing processes, to banning planned obsolescence and designing for durability, repairability and—if necessary—recycling. Banning the destruction of unsold and returned goods should also be front of mind: Amazon grew to (even greater) infamy, for example, after the reveal that the company destroys millions of items of unsold stock each year—with goods poignantly described as being sent ’\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.itv.com/news/2021-06-21/amazon-destroying-millions-of-items-of-unsold-stock-in-one-of-its-uk-warehouses-every-year-itv-news-investigation-finds\" target=\"_self\">straight off the production line and into the bin\u003C/a>’. The EU’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20231204IPR15634/deal-on-new-eu-rules-to-make-sustainable-products-the-norm\" target=\"_self\">recent ban\u003C/a> on the destruction of unsold clothing, set to kick off in 2025 for big businesses, is a step in the right direction and paves the way to widen the ban to other product groups. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Role out environmental ‘scores’ for all products on the market.\u003C/em> \u003C/strong>Today’s consumers have been shown to increasingly favour sustainable products, with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/gregpetro/2022/03/11/consumers-demand-sustainable-products-and-shopping-formats/?sh=f93627f6a062\" target=\"_self\">nearly 90% of Gen X consumers\u003C/a> willing to pay more for them. Environmental ‘scores’ that help consumers choose between product offerings—and stave off companies’ rampant greenwashing efforts—can nudge shoppers in the right direction: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wur.nl/en/research-results/research-institutes/economic-research/show-wecr/first-steps-towards-european-eco-label-for-food.htm\" target=\"_self\">food labels\u003C/a>, for example, may include environmental and social impacts in addition to nutritional information. However, current labelling and certification schemes are highly fragmented—with hundreds existing across Europe, and many centring on just one aspect of sustainability. Launched decades ago, the EU’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/eu-ecolabel-home/product-groups-and-criteria_en\" target=\"_self\">Ecolabel programme\u003C/a> represents an early effort to harmonise this, although many product groups still aren’t covered—and recognition outside of Europe may be limited. A unified, life-cycle-based approach to ecolabelling may still be yet to come for many countries worldwide. In the EU, the upcoming \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/Pathways/Products-and-Materials/Resources/The-EU-Digital-Product-Passport\" target=\"_self\">Digital Product Passport\u003C/a> will hopefully boost transparency in a harmonised system that shares product information for each step of the value chain, from extraction to production to end-of-life.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/65c1f42a129f935d83170506_nik-vbFC9BCo95M-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@helloimnik?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Nik\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/group-of-person-with-signage-vbFC9BCo95M?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Develop and mainstream certifications and warranties for recycled materials.\u003C/em> \u003C/strong>Recycled materials can boast significantly lower environmental impact than their virgin counterparts—but due to our current political and financial landscape, other incentives are often lacking. This is all too common in the materials- and emissions-intensive construction sector, for example, where opting for recycled materials seems to many like more trouble than it’s worth—and is extra expensive to boot. Developing certifications for these materials can help validate their safety and quality, putting them on par with their virgin counterparts and lessening the stigma around their use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Strengthen universal ‘Right to Repair’ legislation.\u003C/em> \u003C/strong>We’re all familiar with the frustration of a year-old washing machine, vacuum or dishwasher inexplicably grinding to a halt, while your mother’s appliances—purchased circa 1970—dutifully plough on. ‘Planned obsolescence’ now seems ubiquitous, affecting 99% of products and costing each European consumer \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.activesustainability.com/sustainable-development/battle-against-planned-obsolescence/?_adin=02021864894\" target=\"_self\">up to €50,000\u003C/a> over their lifetime. Many common products—think laptops and mobile phones—are \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://greenspector.com/fr/lobsolescence-programmee-par-apple-expliquee-pour-les-nuls-et-plus/\" target=\"_self\">designed to prevent users from repairing them\u003C/a>, or even from replacing their worn-down batteries, limiting products’ lifespans to that of its shortest-lived component. This creates mountains of waste: electronic waste is the EU’s fastest-growing waste stream, and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20201208STO93325/e-waste-in-the-eu-facts-and-figures-infographic\" target=\"_self\">less than 40%\u003C/a> of it is currently recycled. While bans on planned obsolescence are certainly on the menu, ‘Right to Repair’ legislation will also have a crucial role in tackling this problem. The EU’s proposed directive—the result of considerable lobbying efforts from advocacy groups and EU Member States themselves—will facilitate this through a Europe-wide quality standard for repairs, ensuring consumers are up-to-date on producers’ repair obligations and even setting up online platforms to matchmake consumers with retailers and repair services. The goal: ensuring repair is more attractive, simple and affordable than buying new, so products can be kept in use for as long as possible. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Tighten producer responsibility regulations.\u003C/em> \u003C/strong>Imagine if responsibility for the disposal of obsolete or broken products was shifted upstream: falling on producers rather than individuals or municipalities, in theory incentivising them to design lasting, easy-to-recyle products. This is what Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes aim to do; but although successful at improving waste collection and recycling, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://recyclingnetwerk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EPR-Position-Paper-Final.pdf\" target=\"_self\">current iterations have failed\u003C/a> to meaningfully extend product lifetimes or prevent waste. With new schemes rolling out around Europe—the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blog/extended-producer-responsibility-isnt-enough-to-tackle-the-global-fashion-waste-mountain-heres-why\" target=\"_self\">Dutch EPR for textiles\u003C/a>, for example, went into effect mid-2023—legislators have the chance to tweak regulations so that EPRs’ full potential is unlocked. Better governance, greater transparency and enforceability and the systemic inclusion of product design in schemes \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://recyclingnetwerk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EPR-Position-Paper-Final.pdf\" target=\"_self\">will all be\u003C/a> crucial starting points.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Cut taxes on circular products and services—and increase them on linear ones. \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>Policymakers should look to level the playing field and give planet-healthy products and services a fighting chance. Incentives like bonus cheques and reduced or zero tax on repair services and refurbished goods can help consumers make more sustainable choices: Sweden, for example, has already cut VAT rates for repair, while Austria, Germany and France now offer partial reimbursements to customers who take this route. In tandem, taxes can be leveraged to shift consumption patterns, especially amongst the ultra-wealthy: a tax on luxury goods, for example, could curb excess consumption while channelling extra revenue into public goods, from improved public transportation and healthcare to urban green spaces. Subsidies could also be shifted away from particularly high-impact activities and products: think meat, air travel and fast fashion, for example. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Not just policy: action on financial, social dimensions needed to drive true systemic change\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">This list was far from exhaustive—as explored in the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em>, effective policies will vary broadly by sector and country, and what’s more: while talking about legislation is all well and good, rigorous implementation and monitoring will be key. Making policy work for planet and people can’t happen in a vacuum, either. The increasingly financialised economic system across the globe often means governments’ abilities to drive change and direct funding to the right places can be limited: although policy can set the right incentives in place, concerted action from international financial institutions and development banks, for example, will be crucial to practically enable the transition to a circular economy. The social dimension mustn’t be forgotten, either: millions of workers trained in circular skills will be needed around the world to take the circular economy from theory to action.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The biggest paradigm shift of the 21st century calls for all hands on deck.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy Foundation’s ‘report card’ for the global economy launches yearly in January. Learn more about how policy, finance and labour can accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024.\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:36:49.000Z",[],{"id":924,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":925,"updated_at":926,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":927,"contents":929,"contributors":938,"image":6},"PYaq","2024-06-10T13:24:00.000Z","2026-05-04T23:18:07.544Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":928},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[930],{"id":931,"score":47,"body":932,"status":55,"article_id":924,"created_at":202,"updated_at":937,"published_at":937},"orXv",{"image":933,"title":934,"content":935,"summary":15,"attachment":936,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380771334-HipUAX7r.jpg","Cities must step up to rescue circular economy innovations","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/cities-must-step-up-to-rescue-circular-economy-innovations\">Apolitical\u003C/a> \u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>The circular economy is widely recognised as a tool to reduce carbon emissions and waste, as well as halt biodiversity loss. With billions of euros already streaming into green energy, the circular economy might seem like an attractive investment opportunity, too. However, circular businesses today are facing an uneven playing field — limiting their growth at best and proving ruinous at worst. Municipalities can — and must — utilise their powers to support circular businesses, focusing on levelling the policy playing field.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular businesses are those that strive to minimise waste, keep products, materials, and resources in use for as long as possible and regenerate natural resources. Among circular business models, Product-as-a-Service is perhaps the most common, which involves leasing or renting products rather than selling them, allowing customers to return, repair or upgrade products when needed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The EU \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1583933814386&uri=COM:2020:98:FIN\">Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)\u003C/a> recognises the value of such business models in reducing emissions and waste. But although circular economy approaches are becoming \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\">increasingly popular\u003C/a> in European cities, they have yet to become a common practice. In fact, circular initiatives often \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://definite-ccri.eu/documents/summary-definite-ccri-project-pipeline-boarding-package\">struggle to attract initial investment or scale-up\u003C/a> funding, which is especially true for highly innovative enterprises. The recent \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://nos.nl/artikel/2501547-verpakkingsvrije-supermarkt-pieter-pot-failliet-verklaard\">bankruptcy\u003C/a> of the Netherlands-based supermarket PieterPot, which delivered products in reusable packaging, serves as a stark reminder that the success of circular businesses in a linear, take-make-waste economy is far from guaranteed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To effectively compete with their linear counterparts, circular businesses will need targeted financial support as highlighted by the\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. Although financial institutions and private investors have sufficient funding available, they often \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbXRYJA1URg\">struggle to find\u003C/a> enough 'bankable' projects that meet their strict investment requirements. One reason for this is that traditional financial assessments used by banks fail to capture the full value proposition of circular businesses and the risks they typically mitigate. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The novelty of circular models means that the track record is limited and deemed riskier as a result. On top of this, circular businesses \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://think.ing.com/uploads/reports/Rethinking_the_road_to_the_circular_economy_FINAL_RB1_%28AP%29.pdf\">often face\u003C/a> unstable demand for and supply of recycled or recyclable materials while having higher transactional and operational costs. Because of this, the initiatives with the most impact potential are often the least bankable. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now, several EU-wide initiatives are being rolled out to tackle these issues. The EU \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon-europe_en\">Horizon\u003C/a>-funded project \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://definite-ccri.eu/\">DEFINITE-CCRI\u003C/a>, for example, provides project development assistance to high-impact circular economy projects to attract private investors. However, more could be done on the local level to ensure the circular economy transition takes place at the speed and scale needed to fulfil the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en\">European Green Deal\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6666fe46a91517fc85318e5e_nichika-yoshida-V46fgZZLJCY-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@nichiyoshi?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Nichika Yoshida\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/a-view-of-a-city-street-with-a-building-in-the-background-V46fgZZLJCY?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Public procurement \u003C/strong>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://single-market-scoreboard.ec.europa.eu/business-framework-conditions/public-procurement_en\">accounts\u003C/a> for 14% of the EU’s GDP and is thereby a decisive instrument for local governments to create demand for circular businesses. Whenever public institutions acquire products and services, they should always consider their optimal use throughout their lifetime. For example, local authorities can purchase refurbished or remanufactured items such as office furniture or computers. Assuming that enough circular businesses are operating in the city, municipalities could also set circular requirements for public tenders—minimum percentages for recycled content in products and materials, for example. These solutions could create stable demand for such enterprises, which, in turn, would make them more appealing to investors. The increased demand created by public procurement could also stimulate local innovation and give birth to new circular businesses. To this end, the city of Lisbon has already \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-public-procurement/case-studies\">implemented\u003C/a> a circular public procurement scheme for school meals, infrastructure and municipal buildings. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cities might also focus on \u003Cstrong id=\"\">spurring consumer demand \u003C/strong>for more circular options\u003Cstrong id=\"\">.\u003C/strong> This could include banning or restricting advertising of unsustainable goods and services, thus clearing the field for circular companies. For instance, in 2022, the Dutch city of Haarlem \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/06/haarlem-netherlands-bans-meat-adverts-public-spaces-climate-crisis\">became\u003C/a> the first city in the world to impose a ban on meat advertising, citing its negative climate effects. Another example of a demand-oriented shift is the French policy of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/13/business/france-shoe-clothing-repairs-scli-intl/index.html\">subsidising clothes and shoe repairs\u003C/a>, which can also be applied at the local level. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The end goal of attracting private investment should not discourage cities from employing \u003Cstrong id=\"\">subsidies, tax breaks and blended finance schemes \u003C/strong>to bolster highly innovative projects in their initial phases. This type of funding is sometimes \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://definite-ccri.eu/documents/report-investor-base-and-financial-instruments\">the only one\u003C/a> early-stage initiatives can secure to pilot and scale their solution. However, it is vital to sustain support for circular start-ups beyond public funding. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Creating \u003Cstrong id=\"\">circular economy hubs \u003C/strong>is a crucial component of this continuous support. In this way, cities can foster interconnected networks that unite businesses, public actors and investors. Engaging with investors enables circular start-ups to better understand their requirements and formulate more robust investment proposals. Simultaneously, funders gain the chance to identify and select promising initiatives. An example of this is the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.basquecircularhub.eus/Default.aspx?IdMenu=5633B060-B157-4552-BEA8-FDBFE48BFA20&Idioma=es-ES\">Basque Circular Hub\u003C/a> in Bilbao, the first of its kind in Southern Europe. There are also instances of Europe-wide circular communities, such as the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularinvestmentreadiness.eu/\">Circular Investment Readiness Network\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Challenges to the circular economy transition are manifold, but so are the instances of overcoming them through local powers and initiatives. The survival and success of circular innovations hinge on how well local authorities can leverage their powers to create a conducive environment for the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">DEFINITE-CCRI brings together high-impact circularity projects and funding institutions to boost the transition to a circular economy. Learn more about DEFINITE-CCRI \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://definite-ccri.eu/\">here\u003C/a>. \u003Cbr>‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-06-10T13:39:37.000Z",[],{"id":940,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":941,"updated_at":942,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":943,"contents":945,"contributors":965,"image":966},"juY0","2026-04-29T09:54:30.868Z","2026-05-04T23:52:42.232Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":944},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[946],{"id":947,"score":47,"body":948,"status":55,"article_id":940,"created_at":941,"updated_at":964,"published_at":6},"3NIA",{"title":949,"outcome":950,"problem":951,"summary":952,"solution":953,"attachment":954},"From Aflaj to oases: Climate-resilient agriculture in Oman","\u003Cp>These resource-efficient agricultural systems have enabled continuous food production in Oman over centuries, despite extreme climatic conditions. This has led to relative self-sufficiency in fruit and vegetable production, particularly in irrigated regions such as the Batinah Plain and interior agricultural zones, despite broader import dependencies in Oman. In 2024, overall self-sufficiency in agricultural products stood at approximately 49.4%, with higher rates (around 60–70%) for fruits and vegetables. Key domestically produced fruits include dates, mangoes, limes, bananas, and coconuts, while vegetable production includes crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines, okra, carrots, onions, and leafy greens. These systems recapture, distribute, and reuse scarce water resources efficiently, enabling food production in one of the world’s most challenging environments for agriculture. They illustrate that circular economy practices are not new to Oman but are deeply rooted in cultural knowledge and community-based resource governance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This demonstrates how traditional, resource efficient practices coincide with circular practices, and how these continue to support food security, biodiversity, and resilient livelihoods in a water-scarce context, providing valuable lessons for future circular economy strategies for the food system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added and Circle Economy. (2026). The circularity gap report Oman. Amsterdam: Circle Economy.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Oman, agriculture is central to the food system and human well-being, but also plays an important role in cultural and religious identity, and national resilience in Oman. While agriculture is not a dominant economic sector, it plays a vital role in food security, heritage, and community life. Oman is food secure but not food self-sufficient, relying heavily on imports for several food products. This dependency is intensified by environmental constraints, particularly limited water availability and arable land.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oman’s agricultural sector operates under severe natural conditions. Only around 4.6% of the country’s total land area is suitable for cultivation, while approximately 80% of the country is classified as desert or semi-desert. Water scarcity is acute, with many regions receiving less than 100 mm of rainfall annually—far below the requirements for rainfed agriculture. Oman’s topography varies in different parts of the country, presenting unique challenges, for instance, coastal areas face high humidity and heat, increasing crop stress and disease risks, while interior regions experience extreme temperatures and minimal precipitation. Soil salinity, declining groundwater levels, and limited irrigation capacity further constrain agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. Together, these conditions make conventional, resource-intensive agricultural models unsustainable, underscoring the need for circular and regenerative approaches.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Climate-resilient agricultural practices have been embedded in Oman’s agricultural systems for centuries, shaped by the country’s arid climate and notable water scarcity. Traditional approaches such as terraced cultivation, Aflaj irrigation systems, and oasis-based agriculture with high plant diversity demonstrate long-standing circular principles in land and water management, being built entirely on circular logic of resource efficiency, waste elimination, and regenerative logic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Given these constraints, improving resource efficiency in agriculture is not merely an option but a necessity. Circular and regenerative practices—such as sustainable land use, efficient water management, reduced food waste, and diversified cropping systems—offer pathways to lower resource demand, reduce environmental pressures, and strengthen domestic food production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oman already practices proven, locally adapted solutions. The Aflaj irrigation systems, some dating back up to 2,000 years, channel groundwater, spring water, or surface water to agricultural areas through gravity-fed networks. These systems distribute water equitably to terraced fields and oasis farms, supporting soil enrichment and the cultivation of crops such as dates, pomegranates, walnuts, grapes, and vegetables. Oasis agriculture integrates multiple crop layers and relies on collective management and shared responsibility, maximising productivity while minimising water losses. These practices reflect a circular approach to water and land use, sustained through traditional knowledge passed down through generations.\u003C/p>",[955,958,961],{"name":956,"type":53,"value":957},"Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman","https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1207/",{"name":959,"type":53,"value":960},"Oman’s mountain oasis reveals climate-resilient agricultural practices","https://www.eco-business.com/news/omans-mountain-oasis-reveals-climate-resilient-agricultural-practices/",{"name":962,"type":53,"value":963},"Oman’s Agriculture: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions","https://www.thearabianstories.com/2025/04/12/omans-agriculture-challenges-innovations-and-future-directions/","2026-04-29T09:54:30.962Z",[],{"id":967,"link":968,"alt":969,"source":970,"created_at":971,"updated_at":971,"article_id":940,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmojvouhz0005sb01zvu0w7c2","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/X6c4NIYoizDOOarn.jpg","Photo from Photos Aflaj Department - Directorate General Of Water Management - Ministry Of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources in Oman","Photos Aflaj Department - Directorate General Of Water Management - Ministry Of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources in Oman","2026-04-29T09:54:30.887Z",{"id":973,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":974,"updated_at":975,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":976,"contents":978,"contributors":987,"image":6},"BEOF","2023-05-29T12:19:29.000Z","2026-05-05T07:15:13.785Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":977},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[979],{"id":980,"score":47,"body":981,"status":55,"article_id":973,"created_at":202,"updated_at":986,"published_at":203},"ulqG",{"image":982,"title":983,"content":984,"summary":15,"attachment":985,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380831340-X3FHBF59.jpg","Putting people back in the frame to win the hearts and minds of decision-makers","\u003Cp id=\"\">How we talk about issues affects how other people feel about them and, crucially, whether they pay attention or even take individual action. When the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#\">FrameWorks Institute reframed poverty\u003C/a> in the UK to highlight the lived reality of people, the root causes of their situation and, ultimately, that poverty is a solvable issue, they tapped into people’s emotions. Feelings of justice, compassion and a drive to take action. In another project, they reframed the planet as a body, connecting the expansive ocean to a human and delicate system in the public’s minds.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‘We can solve poverty by loosening its grip on people. Benefits help release people from the restrictions our economy places on them, such as low pay and high housing costs.’ (\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.jrf.org.uk/file/52048/download?token=6e9SPqjU&filetype=download\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Joseph Rowntree Foundation & Frameworks Institute, 2018\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">)\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">‘Just as parts of the body are interconnected and dependent on one another, the ocean plays a vital role in regulating the health of our planet. (\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FRAJ7735-UK-Oceans-Impact-Brief-191119.pdf\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Frameworks Institute & Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, 2019\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">).\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At Circle Economy, we work to make the global economy more circular: one where waste is designed out, everything is used at its highest possible value for as long as possible and natural systems are regenerated. To \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">reduce global greenhouse gas emissions\u003C/a> and reach climate goals, the global economy must become more circular. However, it is important to consider and show how changing the way materials are used in our economy will not only impact the climate but also how it will be reflected in everyday life. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-economy/people-in-a-circular-economy\">People\u003C/a> must be at the centre of the circular transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Are we using the right framing to encourage climate action?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Images, like words, can be visceral. We like to share them; they can stick with us and can help us make sense of complex dynamics. A recent episode of the Climate Question podcast from the\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#\"> BBC World Service Trust\u003C/a> struck a similar chord. It looked at the images we associate the most with climate change and whether we should instead use images that demonstrate and galvanise support for the opportunities that can come with mitigating it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The guests on the podcast heard vox pops of people interviewed on the street about their perceptions of climate change. They consistently described the polar bear struggling to survive on melting ice caps. The polar bear has become the unwitting poster child of climate change, but does it really help people understand the severity of the situation and humankind’s role in both getting us to this point and now in getting us out? The consensus was that although it is a powerful image, it may not be the best framing for igniting targeted action. Likewise, images of wind farms and solar panels increasingly populate the billboards of our minds when it comes to sustainability. This\u003Cem id=\"\"> is\u003C/em> a step in the right direction — it helps people, from policy-makers to the public, to better understand the solutions that come with doing things differently. But with the need to tackle the intertwined issues of conflict, unemployment, social inequity and climate change now at the top of our minds, catalysed by the covid-19 pandemic, do these images inspire decision-makers to take the needed action?\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4272px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4272px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64749ad71683a38315bdb337_hans-jurgen-mager-qQWV91TTBrE-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@hansjurgen007\">Hans-Jurgen Mage\u003C/a>r on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/qQWV91TTBrE\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Putting people back in the frame\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We all know that connecting big and complex issues with stories of real people in real-life situations strikes the deepest chord with us. At Circle Economy, we also know that \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">people and their skills are an essential lever for transforming our economies\u003C/a> so that we can mitigate climate change and achieve a healthy and just space for people. After all, without people, solar panels cannot be installed, and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/closing-the-skills-gap-vocational-education-and-training-for-the-circular-economy\">climate targets will be missed.\u003C/a> So which frames and supporting evidence and tools can we use to show the opportunities that come with sustainable and inclusive economies and how this impacts how people will act?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We have been working with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/news/over-100-new-cities-added-to-the-circular-jobs-monitor\">the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under our Circular Jobs Initiative to do just this\u003C/a>: create evidence that paints a picture of circular economy activities happening in sectors and how this translates into jobs. As part of this work, we are excited to have evidenced the number and range of jobs that already exist and contribute to the circular economy in over 100 cities across 30 countries. These are freely available on our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circular-jobs.world/\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a>.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We encountered the need for a social approach to the circular economy time and time again through our collaborations with local and national governments and agencies. To get on board with designing transformative sustainability strategies, decision-makers need to know how this will impact local jobs. What jobs do different strategies involve? What know-how and skills do we already have in our workforces that could be leveraged to achieve a circular economy at scale?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Circular Jobs Monitor is designed to engage decision-makers in what the circular economy looks like by showing how cities and countries engaging in circular economy activities, like repair, rental and Product-as-a-Service, translate into real jobs. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-jobs-methodology\">Circular Jobs Metric \u003C/a>that we developed with UNEP drives this tool and shows how sectors that provide circular goods and services interact, taking into account the number of people they employ and the materials imported into the country.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We believe \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-QrS9yoToI&feature=youtu.be\">tools and evidence like this are essential for creating a compelling picture of how the circular economy \u003C/a>could not only reduce waste and increase resource efficiency but also help with other pressing issues decision-makers have on their plate, from infrastructure to employment and emissions. We need to show how changing the way materials are used in our economy is reflected in everyday life.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:800px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"800px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64749b499447e1a442f4bb4a_6225e65ae30092d7a0c5a788_0_DlTJfr-MS6M1HZNl.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>Explore the number and range of jobs that already exist and contribute to the circular economy in over 100 cities from across 30 countries on our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circular-jobs.world/\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Prioritising people is an essential part of climate action plans\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The importance of work is something we can all relate to: jobs as livelihoods, a means of meeting our basic needs and, if we’re lucky, providing fulfilment and purpose in life. We know that (un)employment is high on the priority lists of politicians around the world — and that the big issues we’re facing now — including covid and both conflict- and climate change-induced migration — are only pushing it higher. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6wg2/\">IPCC’s latest report on impacts, adaptation and vulnerability \u003C/a>to climate change is another heavy reminder that millions of people are already experiencing the effects of climate change with little training or guidance on how to deal with them. Yet we still see that considerations over the people and skills needed to make climate action plans a reality are an afterthought.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although frameworks are available for training staff in developing these plans, the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) set out by countries currently include\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342446868_Girls%27_education_in_climate_strategies_Opportunities_for_improved_policy_and_enhanced_action_in_Nationally_Determined_Contributions\"> little to no reference to the skills or training needed\u003C/a> to implement the strategies or promises. Continuing to treat both the social impacts and the human capital requirements of putting climate plans into action as an — at best — secondary consideration comes with big risks. It risks that strategies are adopted to tackle environmental issues without adequate measures to upskill or safeguard people and their jobs. This could not only risk jobs but also see countries fall short of their targets altogether if they don’t consider the people and training needed to make them a success. Here we can learn valuable lessons from the just transition movement ignited as part of the energy transition. The energy transition has demonstrated the need for a social justice perspective, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.energymonitor.ai/policy/just-transition/investment-in-skills-is-key-to-realising-the-clean-energy-transition\">foresight and strong skills pipelines\u003C/a>, as well as the role of curriculum and industry in developing the right skills at the right time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To mitigate these risks and maximise the opportunities that can come with transforming economies from linear to circular, we are trying to make it as easy as possible for decision-makers to access evidence that they can use to place social considerations more centrally to their national climate actions plans and in local strategy development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Circle economy’s frames, data and digital tools to inspire action\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We aim to use data, evidence and digital tools to frame the circular economy around the issues that most concern our stakeholders. By doing this, we hope to build awareness around what a powerful tool circularity is in addressing today’s major challenges and how people today and in the future are making the big changes we need in this \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://blog.worldfavor.com/agenda-2030-what-does-decade-of-action-mean-for-businesses#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20%27Decade%20of,%27\">decade of action\u003C/a>.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circular-jobs.world/\">Circular Jobs Monitor \u003C/a>demonstrates how circular activities translate into jobs to show which sectors have the most ongoing circular activity and potential and support the design of evidence-based interventions. In the coming months, we will be combining this existing tool with Ganbatte, our new \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsjHJObR0tI\">digital product\u003C/a> that will support pioneering organisations with knowledge, data-driven insights and tools to activate local circular development planning and implementation and the networks they need to connect to peers around the world. In advocating for the circular economy, we want to uncover the opportunities and risks that come with taking bold steps to transform the way we live and work. We want decision-makers to have all the evidence they need to make joined-up action. By putting people back in the frame, we hope to capture not only the hearts and minds of decision-makers but also members of the public so that everyone can understand their role in the circular economy and the real opportunities it presents for economic transformation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Learn more about the Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy and the United Nations Environment Programme recently launched data on the number and range of circular jobs in over 100 cities on the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circular-jobs.world/\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a> as part of the organisations’ \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-QrS9yoToI&feature=youtu.be\">ongoing partnership on the transformative potential of the circular economy\u003C/a>. This is the first time that data of this kind on employment generated in cities engaging in circular economy activities has been made available. This evidence can be used alongside other social, economic and environmental metrics to help cities build back better and chart a course towards a more sustainable future for their people and the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:05:25.000Z",[],{"id":989,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":990,"updated_at":991,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":992,"contents":994,"contributors":1003,"image":6},"yST3","2025-07-01T13:08:52.000Z","2026-05-05T00:32:34.639Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":993},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[995],{"id":996,"score":47,"body":997,"status":55,"article_id":989,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1002,"published_at":317},"9fGV",{"image":998,"title":999,"content":1000,"summary":15,"attachment":1001,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380779467-19qi8Czu.jpeg","Defence or decarbonisation? NATO's 5% spending plan sparks a battle for resources","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Increasing defence budgets at the expense of other critical sectors may have long-term repercussions, compromising the very security it is meant to enhance. NATO countries need a more intelligent, balanced security strategy—and some have already begun to implement one. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The NATO summit in The Hague has earned the label “historic” even before its official opening on Tuesday, 24 June. At the top of the Allies’ agenda was a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_236509.htm\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">major new defence investment plan\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, which proposed raising the benchmark for defence spending to 5% of GDP. Despite the plan’s far-reaching implications, it has faced little opposition, with Spain being \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-countries-approve-hague-summit-statement-with-5-defence-spending-goal-2025-06-22/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">the only nation to opt out\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Increasing defence spending seems reasonable given the current geopolitical climate. As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine drags on, Israel and Iran trade missile strikes, and China adopts an increasingly belligerent posture toward Taiwan, the Latin adage \u003Cem id=\"\">si vis pacem, para bellum\u003C/em>—“if you want peace, prepare for war”—feels more relevant than ever.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, relying solely on the Cold War formula of outspending your opponent cannot be the only way forward. Nor is a narrow definition of security that focuses exclusively on military threats while overlooking other risks, such as climate change and resource scarcity. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Competition for raw materials\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Truth is, the funding and materials required to realise the 5% defence spending cannot be conjured out of thin air—they must be taken from somewhere. The renewable energy infrastructure and the defence sector rely on the same resources and will have to compete for them. With the EU and the U.S. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.politico.eu/article/commission-to-kill-eu-anti-greenwashing-rules/#:~:text=The%20EU%20executive%20wi%5B%E2%80%A6%5Dill%20the%20file%20on%20Wednesday\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">scaling down\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> environmental regulation and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.esgdive.com/news/us-exits-climate-finance-initiative-jetp/741942/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">diverting resources\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> away from climate initiatives, it’s clear the energy transition may lose out in this competition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Defence forces consume substantial quantities of materials such as high-grade steel, aluminium, and complex alloys for tanks, ships, and aircraft, as well as titanium, neodymium, and samarium for drones and other high-tech components. Supporting infrastructure is equally resource-intensive: gallium and germanium, for instance, are essential for semiconductors used in satellite communications and for the solar cells that power them. In the Netherlands alone, increasing defence spending to 5% of GDP would represent a roughly 250% jump from the current level of around 2%. This would translate into an estimated addition of 34 ships, 105 aircraft, and 130 helicopters—all requiring tonnes of valuable metals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The renewable energy sector depends on many of the same materials. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are used in magnets for motors and sensors; lithium and cobalt are key components in advanced battery technologies; aluminium is critical for lightweight structural applications; and gallium and germanium underpin cutting-edge semiconductor systems. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As demand rises across both sectors, the strain on already volatile raw material markets will only intensify. What’s more, many of these bulk and high-tech materials are highly energy-intensive to produce and, if not sourced and processed responsibly, can have significant environmental and social consequences for local communities. Besides responsible sourcing and processing, we should be considerate of how and where to use our scarce resources. Pursuing both NATO’s growing military ambitions and the energy transition may prove mission impossible. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For its money and might, NATO cannot simply command the global supply of resources like metals, land or workforce. It may engage in a brutal competition for these limited assets and it may even win, crippling other sectors in the process. But there is a better way forward—one of cooperation rather than competition. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Circular principles for defence and resilience\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Building strategic autonomy and depriving potential opponents of their leverage is a crucial defence strategy, which also combats resource scarcity. For example, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/areas-specific-interest/critical-raw-materials/critical-raw-materials-act_en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">EU Critical Raw Materials Act\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> sets clear goals to reduce dependence on China, including ramping up domestic production through mining, processing, and recycling. Boosting renewable capacity would also allow NATO countries to shake off their dependence on major fossil fuel producers like Russia, Iran and Venezuela—an approach that became especially relevant after Russia invaded Ukraine. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Applying circular economy principles, such as repurposing materials or designing equipment with multiple functions in mind, offers another way forward. This approach was adopted in Finland’s defence strategy, which is grounded in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://turvallisuuskomitea.fi/en/comprehensive-security/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">concept of comprehensive security\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Rather than focusing solely on military assets, it emphasises whole-of-society resilience, involving cooperation between authorities, businesses, public institutions, and citizens to protect vital societal functions and enhance preparedness for a wide range of threats.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ultimately, defence is not only about possessing superior weapons—it is about rendering potential adversaries irrelevant. Achieving this requires an integrated strategy aiming to reduce resource dependency while fostering economic and societal resilience. The circular economy offers a path to achieve this by lowering demand for raw materials, expanding domestic supply through recycling, promoting sustainable supply chains and enabling shared use of infrastructure and equipment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The military and energy sectors don’t have to compete for resources. Instead, they can strengthen each other, building the foundation for a true security able to withstand all challenges of the 21st century.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[],"2025-07-01T13:15:14.000Z",[],{"id":1005,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1006,"updated_at":1007,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1008,"contents":1010,"contributors":1019,"image":6},"thyK","2023-04-30T10:47:04.000Z","2026-05-08T03:59:57.201Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1009},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1011],{"id":1012,"score":47,"body":1013,"status":55,"article_id":1005,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1018,"published_at":203},"Zqjx",{"image":1014,"title":1015,"content":1016,"summary":15,"attachment":1017,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380826470-xAwo_L-O.jpg","New legislation coming, but only 22% of companies ready to report quantitatively on circular economy","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.edie.net/new-legislation-coming-but-only-22-of-companies-ready-to-report-quantitatively-on-circular-economy/\">Edie\u003C/a>.\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In November 2022, the European Commission officially adopted the CSRD, a new corporate sustainability reporting directive that aims to provide a more comprehensive picture of companies’ sustainability performance. In short, the CSRD will:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Increase the number of companies in Europe that need to report on sustainability from 11,000 to nearly 50,000 companies.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Require businesses to cover a greater number of sustainability topics in their yearly reports, ranging from climate to biodiversity and labour rights.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Introduce the concept of double materiality: the need to report both on the risks companies introduce to society and the environment, and on the risks that sustainability issues pose to the company.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">And crucially—for the first time—\u003C/strong>one of the key mandatory topics for companies to disclose will be related to their \u003Cstrong id=\"\">resource use and circular economy performance\u003C/strong>. However, the recent \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.worldbenchmarkingalliance.org/nature-benchmark/\">Nature benchmark\u003C/a> from the World Benchmarking Alliance shows that few companies are ready for this new obligation. Whereas 77% of European companies touch upon the topic of circular economy in their sustainability reports, only 22% of them include one or more of the quantitative indicators that are included in the CSRD. Even worse, no company covers all the required topics and describes a company-wide circular strategy in their sustainability report.  \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:768px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"768px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Box 1\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/63d1471473fbb98010b17b5e_Capture9.JPG\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Little time left to prepare\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Companies that are affected by the CSRD will have to report on their circular economy performance in 2025, which implies that the first year for which companies will have to disclose their performance is 2024. This requires them to start preparations in 2023 to identify their circular economy related risks and opportunities, develop strategies and performance, and start data collection to track performances.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The complexity of reporting on circular economy performance should not be underestimated. ‘Looking at the hundreds of companies we have assessed so far at the World Benchmarking Alliance, we see little consensus on circular economy-related reporting, when it’s reported at all,’ says Timothée Pasqualini, Research Lead of Nature Benchmark. ‘Relative to other topics, such as greenhouse gas emissions, methodologies, definitions and strategic approaches on circularity vary quite considerably from industry to industry but also within specific sectors’, he adds. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘However, it is encouraging to see an emerging pattern that leading companies are starting to draw as circular economy principles become embedded in companies’ strategies.’ As a relatively new and holistic concept, the circular economy is perceived as a more complex topic to many stakeholders, further complicating implementation of circular economy reporting in businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Some will struggle more than others\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">It is not surprising that Brussels is setting a new standard by including disclosure requirements on circular economy in the CSRD, as both European policy makers and corporate headquarters have been leading the pack on this topic. This is also shown by the WBA benchmark, in which European businesses far more often included circular economy topics in their sustainability report than their Asian or American counterparts. This suggests that companies with their headquarters in the EU will struggle less with implementing circular economy reporting than non-EU companies with branches or subsidiaries in the EU for whom the CSRD will also apply. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, vast differences remain among industries in the EU—as illustrated by WBA data. For instance, the pharmaceutical industry or rubber industry are the least prepared for the upcoming reporting standards with none of the companies including (quantitative) indicators on their resource inflows, while the packaging industry and suppliers of construction materials are already performing better with 36% and 30% of them, respectively, including such indicators. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:773px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"773px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Some will struggle more than others\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/63d1470ae96cffd5af463180_Capture7.JPG\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">How can you prepare your business? \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘Even though we are happy to see the level of ambitions shown by the EU, we are very aware of the challenges that the CSRD will pose for businesses,’ says Jacco Verstraeten-Jochemsen, Lead Business Solutions at Circle Economy. ‘From onboarding colleagues from other departments such as procurement and design, to setting up proper data collection and material flow analysis for your business, businesses will really need to use 2023 to prepare their business, their value chain partners and their waste managers  for what’s to come.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy very much welcomes this new reporting requirements and also provided feedback on the public consultation together with our partners in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.dnb.nl/en/green-economy/sustainable-finance-platform/\">Sustainable Finance Platform\u003C/a>. Circle Economy is working with partners such as the World Benchmarking Alliance and others to provide CSR experts the insights and tools that they need. We invite everybody to stay tuned for a CSRD self-assessment tool, first case studies of implementation of CSRD disclosure requirements and a “how to prepare for the CSRD” check-list. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ousM6x7rDLc\">Click here \u003C/a>to watch our recent webinar on circular economy reporting under the CSRD. If you have questions on which data to collect and which KPIs to focus on in order to be prepared, do not hesitate to reach out to jacco@circle-economy.com.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:22:15.000Z",[],{"id":1021,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1022,"updated_at":1023,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1024,"contents":1026,"contributors":1035,"image":6},"CcID","2023-08-09T10:07:50.000Z","2026-05-05T01:23:06.376Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1025},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1027],{"id":1028,"score":47,"body":1029,"status":55,"article_id":1021,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1034,"published_at":203},"fb2n",{"image":1030,"title":1031,"content":1032,"summary":15,"attachment":1033,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380756933-O4SFP4_h.jpg","Beyond the energy transition","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/circular-economies/beyond-the-energy-transition-why-we-need-a-circular-economy-to-keep-human\">Economist Impact\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">We live on a finite planet, but the opportunities for change available to us right now are infinite. A circular system is part of this.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">If\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/circular-economies/inside-the-circle\"> circular-economy solutions\u003C/a> are integrated across key global systems, we can fulfil the global population's needs with just \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">70% of the \u003C/a>materials we currently use. And since most \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions\u003C/a> are tied to material extraction and use, this will also limit warming temperatures to below 2 degrees Celsius. These are among the findings of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003C/a>, which models how we could provide for the needs of the global population within our planet’s safe limits through 16 circular solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These welcome findings are more urgently needed than ever, because our current linear “take-make-waste” processes have caused us to overshoot many of the “planetary boundaries”—limits beyond which environmental health across land, sea and air is put into jeopardy.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:3523px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"3523px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"the four key circular flows that circular solutions are based on\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64d364f1b01d55fe0dd1f8a3_CGR%202023%20-%20Narrow%2C%20Slow%2C%20Regenerate%20and%20Cycle%20visual.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This image shows the four key circular flows that circular solutions are based on, and the intended hierarchy: using less, using longer, making clean and using again. Learn more about this in the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Earth’s vital signs beyond climate change\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">It is overconsumption of materials that is driving us past our planet’s safe limits. The global appetite for materials shows no sign of slowing down: annual material extraction has more than tripled since 1970 and almost doubled since 2000—and now sits at \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2020\">100bn tonnes \u003C/a>per year, according to the Circularity Gap Report in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://assets.website-files.com/5e185aa4d27bcf348400ed82/5e26ead616b6d1d157ff4293_20200120%20-%20CGR%20Global%20-%20Report%20web%20single%20page%20-%20210x297mm%20-%20compressed.pdf\">2020\u003C/a>. This expansion cannot solely be blamed on population growth. While the global population has doubled since 1970, per-person material use has only increased by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959378017313031\">a factor of 1.7\u003C/a> during that time. But in high-income countries, material use is far outpacing population growth, while the opposite is true for lower-income countries. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Beyond the energy transition\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our increasing reliance on virgin materials creates a host of problems. Due to their high embedded emissions, a knock-on effect is excess GHG emissions in the atmosphere: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">approximately 70%\u003C/a> of global GHGs come from material use and handling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Beyond emissions, material extraction and use drive over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.resourcepanel.org/reports/global-resources-outlook\">90%\u003C/a> of total global biodiversity loss and water stress, for example. In fulfilling societal needs—as well as many wants—we are now breaching six of the nine \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/planetary-boundaries/the-nine-planetary-boundaries.html\">planetary boundaries\u003C/a> that are crucial to planetary health: climate change, biodiversity loss, land system change, chemical pollution, and cycles of nitrogen and phosphorus. Ocean acidification—also driven by spiralling carbon emissions—is dangerously close to its tipping point.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Key circular strategies can deliver huge impacts\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We cannot focus on the energy transition alone to bring human activity within the safe limits of the planet. We need a far more systemic approach centred on smart, circular material use. The principles underlying this approach are simple but impactful: use less—a sharp decline in virgin-material extraction; use longer—use the materials that we do have better and more durably; make clean—swap out fossil fuels and toxic materials for renewable, regenerative ones; and use again—boost the use of secondary materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So what does an alternative circular world look like in practice?\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4961px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4961px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"the impact the 16 circular solutions have on reversing the overshoot of five planetary boundaries\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64d36523baa3f8e5963cf315_20230726%20-%20CGR%202023%20-%20Planetary%20visual.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This visual shows the impact the 16 circular solutions have on reversing the overshoot of five planetary boundaries, showing the percentage reduction.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The food system\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Feeding the global population through largely industrial processes has a huge environmental impact. Food systems are by far the largest driver of changes in land use: around 7% of land use globally is allocated to crops, which is equivalent to the size of East Asia, and livestock production accounts for 27% of global land use, equivalent to the size of the Americas. Growing food also consumes 70% of all accessible freshwater. This cannot continue indefinitely. Here’s how we can go circular:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Put healthier, satiating foods first\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Go local, seasonal and organic\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Mainstream regenerative agricultural practices\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Eliminate avoidable food waste.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The built environment\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Housing and providing services for the world’s rapidly urbanising population is material-intensive. While inefficient building processes are a drain on resources and are carbon-intensive, we can also influence buildings’ sustainability in their use phase, through energy efficiency, durability and recyclability, for example. Today, buildings are major carbon emitters, claiming nearly \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://globalabc.org/resources/publications/2021-global-status-report-buildings-and-construction\">one-third\u003C/a> of global energy consumption. Key circular solutions include:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Be as energy-efficient as possible\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Make the most of what is already built\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Prioritise circular materials and approaches\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Reuse waste as much as possible.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Manufacturing and consumer goods\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The impacts of this system—which includes items such as clothing, plastics and furniture—stem primarily from two factors: the scale of production (and consumption), and the production processes themselves. Sourcing materials for everyday products drives \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29044104/\">deforestation\u003C/a>, biodiversity \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959378021000820\">loss\u003C/a> and ecosystem \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://theintercept.com/2020/04/19/africa-plastic-waste-kenya-ethiopia/\">destruction\u003C/a>, particularly in the tropics. It also leaks \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s43017-020-0039-9\">chemicals\u003C/a> into the environment, harming human, animal and soil health. Key circular solutions:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Mainstream industrial symbiosis (where the waste from one industry is put to us in another one) and efficiency\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Extend the lifetime of machinery, equipment and goods\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Buy only what you really need\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Eschew fast fashion in favour of sustainable textiles.  \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The mobility system\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The demand for transport is rising globally—but current modes are heavily material- and fossil-fuels-intensive. Emissions from the transport system could grow by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.itf-oecd.org/decarbonising-transport\"> 60% by 2050, \u003C/a>and transport is the number-one user of oil worldwide. GHG emissions result not only in warming global temperatures, but also in ocean acidification, which has severe consequences for entire ecosystems and further destabilises our climate. The transport system also drives land-use change and biodiversity loss through the development of infrastructure—also releasing harmful pollutants into the ocean. Key circular solutions:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Embrace and enable car-free lifestyles\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Invest in high-quality public transport\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Rethink unnecessary air travel\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Electrify remaining vehicles.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The solutions are in our hands\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The long-term environmental impacts of business-as-usual activities across sectors are clear. We urgently need to adjust our systems to reverse the overshoot of the planet’s safe limits. A circular economy offers solutions to reduce, regenerate and redistribute the use of vital materials, to cut material use by one-third, while boosting well-being and creating jobs. \u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:52:36.000Z",[],{"id":1037,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1038,"updated_at":1039,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1040,"contents":1042,"contributors":1051,"image":6},"QnIs","2025-06-18T09:53:22.000Z","2026-05-05T03:45:50.908Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1041},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1043],{"id":1044,"score":47,"body":1045,"status":55,"article_id":1037,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1050,"published_at":317},"1df-",{"image":1046,"title":1047,"content":1048,"summary":15,"attachment":1049,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380766994-aj7q9b7F.jpeg","Circular fashion won’t work without consumers on board","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/circular-fashion-wont-work-without-consumers-on-board/2025060266247\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Fashion United\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although European consumers might be ready for a circular economy, their wallets aren’t. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Recent research carried out for the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.solstice-project.eu/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">EU SOLSTICE project\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> across four European territories—Catalonia, Berlin, Prato and Grenoble—found that price and convenience are major factors in driving engagement with circular clothing offerings: as long as circular offerings like second-hand, rental and repair remain expensive or inconvenient, fast fashion will continue to dominate. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Why consumer behaviour matters\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The global textile industry is just \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/textiles\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">0.3% circular\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>: of the 3.25 billion tonnes of materials it consumes yearly, more than 99% are virgin in origin. Other environmental impacts are rife—from water pollution, carbon emissions to mountains of waste—and social injustices permeate the production chain. Although efforts to overhaul the textile industry have largely centred on production, consumers have an active role to play as well: their choices can nudge brands towards more circular choices, while opting for durable garments and embracing reuse and repair can have positive impacts in their own right. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We can’t just wait for change to happen in Brussels or corporate boardrooms—consumers can also make a difference through their choices at the till. While system shifts in policy, industry and finance are vital, consumer behaviour remains a powerful lever: fast fashion isn’t flooding the planet on its own, it’s fuelled by our habits.  As part of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.solstice-project.eu/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">EU SOLSTICE project\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, we set out to understand the people at the end of the supply chain: the wearers, buyers, menders, and throwers-away of textiles. By mapping behaviour patterns across the four territories, we’re laying the groundwork for local pilot projects tailored to real-life contexts—that we hope will drive real change. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">What drives (and blocks) circular habits?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Price is the biggest motivator—and the biggest barrier\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Across all territories, consumers confirmed that \u003Cstrong id=\"\">price is the deciding factor\u003C/strong> when buying clothes—whether they’re buying new, second-hand, or looking to repair a worn-but-loved item. And sometimes, even just the \u003Cem id=\"\">perception\u003C/em> that circular options are too expensive is enough to turn people away. Circular alternatives such as second-hand shopping (in some cases), rental, or repair services are simply seen as less economical and convenient than fast fashion’s rock-bottom prices—especially when the real costs of materials, labour and services like repair are hidden from view. Repairing a €20 pair of jeans can often cost as much as replacing them, making circular options a hard sell. If circular fashion is to compete, it needs to be both affordable and accessible. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Perceptions vary too: in higher-income neighborhoods, circular fashion is often seen as more exclusive or high-quality, often marketed as something aspirational. In lower-income areas, price is the bottom line. Circular solutions need to cater to these diverse demands by ensuring that offerings are both high-quality and affordable. Subsidies, alternative pricing models, or public investment could help close this gap—until sustainable fashion makes financial sense for everyone, it will remain a niche rather than the norm.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Access and convenience shape behaviour\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Awareness alone isn’t enough: even when shoppers knew about circular options, many didn’t use them because they weren’t \u003Cstrong id=\"\">easy to access \u003C/strong>or fit into their daily lives. Affordability is just one facet of access: location, lack of infrastructure, access to certain skills and even cultural accessibility are other important factors. In Berlin, where options like clothing swaps and rental schemes are more common, awareness and participation were far higher. In Catalonia, where such services are sparse, engagement was much lower. The pattern is clear: infrastructure enables behaviour. Circular solutions must be the easier choice—it’s not enough that they’re simply visible. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Different shoppers, different needs\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We identified two broad consumer profiles. First, \u003Cstrong id=\"\">shoppers for fun\u003C/strong>, who are trend-driven, expressive, and are influenced by peers or social media. This type of shopping tends to be more common among younger people—but not exclusively so. To appeal to this type of shopper, circular fashion must feel fresh and stylish, aligning with shoppers’ identities. Circular solutions such as rental and swapping can hit the mark—allowing for continuous wardrobe refreshes at no additional cost to the planet—\u003Cem id=\"\">if\u003C/em> they offer the kind of variety \u003Cstrong id=\"\">shoppers for fun\u003C/strong> are looking for. In contrast, \u003Cstrong id=\"\">shoppers for purpose \u003C/strong>tend to be practical, price-conscious, and focused on value. They shop for necessity, prioritising durability, comfort and need over novelty. Straightforward, reliable, and affordable circular options may pique this group’s interest. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Of course, these are just broad categorisations—and we must take care not to over-generalise. Decisions are shaped by numerous factors, from income and family needs to geography and access. But understanding these broad behaviours can help shape circular offerings that meet people where they are—making circular fashion the easier choice.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Awareness doesn’t equal action\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Even in areas where circular services were widely known—like repair shops—actual use was low. Reasons for this vary: for second-hand shopping, concerns related to hygiene, trust, convenience, and even social stigma were common. This demonstrates that knowledge alone won’t shift behaviour: solutions must be easy, trusted, and embedded in daily life. Rental services, for example, need to be hassle-free, size-inclusive, and stylish enough to compete with fast fashion—not just exist in theory.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Context matters, from neighbourhood to nation\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cultural norms, economic status, urban/rural differences, and even specific neighbourhoods shape how shoppers engage, with some striking differences across territories. In Berlin, circular solutions are abundant—but decision fatigue can overwhelm shoppers. In Catalonia, fewer solutions exist, so awareness and usage are lower. In Prato and Grenoble, we saw strong links between clothing consumption and economic need—solutions must meet people where they are. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Even neighbourhoods within cities tell different stories: as noted, higher-income neighbourhoods may see circular initiatives as exclusive and high-quality, while for others, affordability is the primary motivator. That’s why circular strategies must be hyper-local — tailored to the cultural, economic, and educational realities of each community.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">One-size-fits-all won’t work. We need \u003Cstrong id=\"\">tailor-made interventions\u003C/strong> based on local realities.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Where do we go from here?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">These insights are already helping shape local pilot projects in all four territories, matching circular textile initiatives to real consumer habits and needs, targeting specific demographics, testing what works in practice, and focusing on making circular fashion more affordable and accessible. That might mean many different things: bringing movable repair services to rural areas, launching trend-conscious swap shops in urban centres, introducing affordability schemes for low-income communities, providing digital gamification platforms to enable citizens to connect with their local circular businesses, and even embedding circular education into school curriculums, for example.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the global fashion industry continues to evolve, the need for circular solutions has never been more urgent. Our research across Berlin, Prato, Catalonia, and Grenoble highlights the complexity of consumer engagement and the barriers to circular textile solutions. However, it also underscores the immense potential that lies in community-driven initiatives, tailored strategies, and increased accessibility to circular alternatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Consumer behavior is often framed as the final hurdle to circular fashion—but it’s also the key to unlocking demand. If circular choices can become the easy, affordable, and desirable option, people will follow. At every step, our aim is the same: to reduce textile waste by empowering people to buy less, buy better, and keep their clothes in use longer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Systemic change in the fashion industry requires shifts at all levels—from global supply chains to local shopping habits. Behavioural change won’t solve everything, but \u003Cstrong id=\"\">without it, no other solution will stick\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is just the beginning. These insights are now guiding circular pilot initiatives across Catalonia, Berlin, Prato, and Grenoble — aligning real-world interventions with consumer mindsets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The SOLSTICE project aims to accelerate the textile sector’s shift to circular practices through regional demonstrations. Learn more about what our textiles team are working on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/textiles\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. Read the full consumer behavior report \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.solstice-project.eu/s/D23-Report-on-analysis-of-consumer-research.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">here\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],"2025-06-18T10:08:52.000Z",[],{"id":1053,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1054,"updated_at":1055,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1056,"contents":1058,"contributors":1067,"image":6},"vhHS","2023-05-01T09:56:10.000Z","2026-05-05T03:59:01.399Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1057},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1059],{"id":1060,"score":47,"body":1061,"status":55,"article_id":1053,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1066,"published_at":203},"af8P",{"image":1062,"title":1063,"content":1064,"summary":15,"attachment":1065,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380839864-dEqtkTb1.jpg","Overlooking emissions embodied in materials threatens any chance of reaching the 1.5-degrees target","\u003Cp id=\"\">Let me paint a picture for you. Under a media frenzy, world leaders come together to grace famed stages and discuss the biggest challenge of our time: climate breakdown. They dominate newspaper headlines, promising dreams of net-zero and tales of green growth. But in the background, extractive industries continue drilling, fracking and mining. Materials that are increasingly scarce or downright polluting flow into our economy—seemingly as if there is no climate crisis. Profits are made, ecological exhaustion continues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In fact, in the time elapsed—six years—between the key climate conferences of COP21 in Paris 2015, and COP26 in Glasgow 2021, half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials were extracted. These are minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass to fulfil society’s needs—and many of its wants. This is according to the latest Circularity Gap Report, launched in January 2022 \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">by Circle Economy\u003C/a>, an Amsterdam-based impact organisation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The dichotomy of this situation amplifies the core message of the Circularity Gap Report series, which annually reports on the circular state of the world. This is that to mitigate the impacts of climate breakdown, we need to shift toward a system that is regenerative and circular in nature, and that applies a systems approach. We cannot tackle the integrated issue of climate breakdown silo by silo, country by country, or pledge by pledge.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">There is no more time for false promises: COP26 was branded a ‘fragile win’ by Alok Sharma, it became a playground for polluters and their lobbyists. Much of the climate community lamented the watered-down results. And now sights are on COP27: it needs to deliver climate pledges (Nationally Determined Contributions) that are sincere and well thought out: including on how they will be funded and which jobs and skills are needed to make them a reality. As the latest IPCC report has made clear: we have to act now, or we face masses of human and planetary suffering. And as both the IPCC and the Circularity Gap Report posit: action must include conversations around consumption rates, resource use and systemic change—not only a tech-led clean energy transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">A 50-year hypothesis—and warning—proven right\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s been five years since our Circularity Gap Report first calculated the circular state of the world. In this short time, the world has gone from 9.1% circular in 2018 to 8.6% in 2020 and annual global resource use has surpassed 100 billion tonnes. Inequalities have also widened across and within countries and it is now over 1.1-degree warmer than in pre-industrial times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">But this alarm bell has sounded for years already. In fact, the Club of Rome’s landmark book Limits to Growth, which predicted how rapid economic growth and natural resource exploitation would lead to the ‘collapse of civilisation’ by 2040, was published exactly fifty years ago. New research shows that we appear to be, unfortunately, right on schedule. A handful of the study’s ‘worst-case scenarios’ based on food production and pollution, among others, have accurately forecasted our real-world situation. And what a shame, as the study never intended to make predictions—it rather wanted to inspire the world to follow safe and sustainable avenues. Much of the world has repeatedly snoozed the alarm.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the years since the Limits to Growth predictions, we have seen some progress on the sustainability or ‘green’ front with a medley of environmental victories. However, we cannot downplay our defeats. In 2015, nearly all countries pledged to limit the average global temperature rise this century to well below 2-degrees, and ideally 1.5-degrees, in an effort to prevent the worst impacts of climate breakdown, provide support for lower-income nations and be transparent in reporting on action. Yet we remain far from reaching this goal, partly because natural resource exploitation has continued to be maximised in pursuit of continued growth: the antithesis of the Club of Rome’s advice.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Climate mitigation efforts to keep us on track to reach the Paris Agreement’s goal of 1.5-degrees of warming largely do not address natural resource exploitation any further than phasing out fossil fuel use. The overwhelming focus on the clean energy transition as the saving grace of our warming planet has resulted in efforts centred solely on energy sources in industries with high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: namely electricity, heat, construction, transportation and manufacturing. Although vital, is this alone enough to stem climate breakdown? The answer here is no.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">70% of global emissions are tied to material use and handling\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">As consumption has risen—fueled by the extraction and use of resources—so have global greenhouse gas emissions. The Circularity Gap Report 2021 reported that of the 59.1 billion tonnes of annual total global emissions, 70% are tied to the lifetimes of materials: extraction, processing, use and disposal. As materials flow through the global economy and supply chain, energy carriers gradually become embodied in finished goods and services. So, to truly reduce the level of GHG emissions in our atmosphere, we must look at our use and disposal of resources: all of our stuff.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is where the circular economy comes in. The circular economy is a model full of potential to cut resource use and extraction and stem global emissions. If managed well, it can also create more equitable societies. To fully understand the breadth of circular economy strategies that can be applied across sectors and industries to cut resource use and emissions, we are guided by four key pillars for material flow management: narrow, slow, regenerate and cycle. And as three-quarters of global GHGs are produced by providing for society's need for housing, nutrition and mobility, this article will focus on examples from these sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Narrowing global material flows: using fewer resources\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular strategies can reduce the overall level of materials flowing into an economy by increasing material efficiency—in other words, getting more (or the same) from fewer materials. This means the emissions embodied in materials and end-products will be lowered. This is especially true if priority is given to the flows with the highest embodied emissions—such as cement clinker production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Importantly, the overall level of material consumption must also be reduced to narrow flows: if the common denominator (the consumption of virgin materials) keeps growing, our advances in material efficiency and cycling can never keep up. The processes still entail resource extraction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In practice, this will mean reducing material consumptions across needs. This entails encouraging the use of sharing and rental models over private ownership, for example, and prioritising material lightweighting where possible as well as multifunctional products and buildings. To make housing more circular, for example, we must ultimately call for fewer—but better—new buildings to be built and make using them for multiple purposes the norm—especially in higher-income countries where we have masses of stock already built up.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">When it comes to cutting the resource and emissions intensity by narrowing flows for Mobility, the simplest avenue is to reduce travel. Embracing digitisation in business and across sectors will serve to reduce the material inputs needed for goods and even buildings—especially if work-from-home and telecommuting remain partly in place post-covid-19.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Slowing global material flows: using resources for longer\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In extending the time that we can use materials to the best of their value with circular strategies, the emissions attached to material flows are spread out and reduced over time. By using materials for longer we will also reduce the need to extract virgin materials, also leading to energy savings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In practice, we must make the most of what we already have: elongating the life of our goods and buildings. This will be paramount as the global population continues to swell and countries continually invest in new buildings and infrastructure to meet the variety of societal needs. Current estimates suggest that 255 billion square metres of buildings exist across the globe—a figure expected to almost double within the next four decades. This stock build-up is not inherently bad; many nations need to invest in infrastructure to ensure access to basic services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The situation, nonetheless, necessitates that we slow flows: design with circularity in mind, maintain and reuse, and repair and refurbish buildings, roads and machinery. Modular design, for example, allows buildings to be easily adapted over time to suit changing needs. It carries the potential for deconstruction, relocation and reuse of elements (or even whole buildings). Underused and disused buildings should also be occupied—in a time of resource scarcity buildings should not be sitting empty. Only with these methods can we try to meet the global housing demand within our global stock limits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Regenerate global material flows: using clean resources\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ultimately, fossil fuels only represent 15% of all materials that enter the global economy, but they are responsible for 65% of global emissions. By using regenerative resources—which is inherent in the circular economy—the emissions in fossil fuels and unsustainable biomass, toxins in many chemicals, are cut from the economy—and don’t seep into our ecosystems and bodies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In practice, this means prioritising and mainstreaming regenerative material use, renewable energy and regenerative agriculture. We must consider how we grow, source, process and transport our food—and what type of foods we eat—and the massive impact this has on both global emissions and material use. As disposable incomes rise across the globe, the pressure to safeguard our earth’s natural carbon sinks—forests—from deforestation driven by the global appetite for meat, as well as moving toward more regenerative agricultural practices that allow us to bring our process more in line with nature, rises. Across the board, the use of artificial fertilisers, pesticides and other pollutants should be eliminated to the extent possible to maintain healthy, fertile soils and safeguard biodiversity. Implementing such a fully-fledged circular model of regenerative agriculture can result in animal husbandry being balanced with crop cultivation, allowing waste products to be cycled into inputs: manure becomes fertiliser and crop trimmings and waste become fodder.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Everyday choices for fresh, regional, local and seasonal options can also make a difference. If these options would dominate diets and menus, the need for hot-housing vegetables would drop—equating to a reduction in fuel inputs, plus fewer food miles and lower transportation impacts. Urban, organic and precision farming models would also eliminate harmful synthetic fertiliser use which allows nitrogen and phosphorus to seep into the soil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Cycle flows: using resources again\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Depending on the energy used and emissions released during the cycling process, this circular strategy has the potential to eliminate embodied emissions from inputs. Cycling, essentially, turns ‘waste’ into something usable. While ‘recycling’ is often incorrectly seen as the core principle of the circular economy, it actually ranks lowest in the waste hierarchy: only recycle if you can't first avoid something becoming waste in the first place by refusing, reducing or reusing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In fulfilling the global population's need for nutrition, mobility and housing, it's inevitable that some waste will be created—even in a circular economy. And in our current linear system, waste levels are catastrophically high. In practice we must mainstream designing for recyclability (both technical and biological), designing for disassembly and recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Consider food waste: while many people around the world suffer from food insecurity, roughly one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year—about 1.3 billion tonnes—gets lost or wasted. Of course, we need to mitigate this waste in the first place, but when that is not possible, food waste can also be used as fodder which can reduce farmers’ costs by up to 60%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Design must consider goods' end-of-life destination. Automobile design, for example, must allow for metal and plastic components to be recycled, and for such components to include recycled materials in the first place. In transitioning away from fossil fuels, the global economy is building up masses of stock in the form of wind turbines, for example. These must be designed to first, be durable and repairable, and second, to be reusable and, finally, cyclable when they reach the end of their lives. In the UK, HS2 Ltd, the developer of a high-speed railway linking major UK cities, has given a new lease of life to decommissioned wind turbine blades, in place of using virgin steel. Meanwhile, batteries from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), for example, are full of precious raw materials. Using these as an 'urban mine'—so that these valuable materials can be recycled—is becoming increasingly accessible as platforms to assist in making the data available to all have sprung up: ProSUM, for example, led by a number of EU and Swiss institutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1069px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1069px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Cycle flows: using resources again\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/644f8e450409e3f9ce978f9b_Narrow%20Slow%20Regenerate%20Cycle.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">2022: an unprecedented time for collaboration\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Without a significant increase in action, climate targets such as 1.5-degrees will ‘wither on the vine,’ Sharma said at the World Sustainable Development Summit in February. The circular economy can help us reap the fruits of the 1.5-degree goal—but getting there will require radical collaboration over competition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The globe stands at a crisis crossroads. As I write, war has broken out in Europe with Russia’s attack on Ukraine. An invasion driven by national self-interest (and a barbarian)—a far cry from collaboration. The latest IPCC report warns that one of the worst scenarios modelled is one where 'resurgent nationalism, concerns about competitiveness and security, and regional conflicts' make global collaboration nearly impossible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In light of the current events, calls to drop fossil fuels are growing louder. A move away from fossil fuels is a move towards more safety—for the planet and its people. Aside from their massive contribution to climate breakdown, they also make the global economy and energy security vulnerable to geopolitical shocks and crises, notes UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Many materials we extract from the earth drive similar conflicts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">By ensuring that everything is used at its highest value for as long as possible, the circular economy can reduce the need for finite virgin resources. And in ensuring that we use regenerative resources, the circular economy can eliminate fossil fuels. And as we know and the latest IPCC makes clear, there is no silver bullet for mitigating climate change, but there is a smoking gun: fossil fuels and overconsumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:28:58.000Z",[],{"id":1069,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1070,"updated_at":1071,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1072,"contents":1074,"contributors":1083,"image":6},"Glgg","2023-05-03T08:19:42.000Z","2026-05-05T04:18:01.786Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1073},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1075],{"id":1076,"score":47,"body":1077,"status":55,"article_id":1069,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1082,"published_at":203},"NfVu",{"image":1078,"title":1079,"content":1080,"summary":15,"attachment":1081,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380782964-x0-91dsW.JPG","Extended Producer Responsibility isn’t enough to tackle the global ‘fashion waste mountain’. Here's why","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/extended-producer-responsibility-isn-t-enough-to-tackle-global-fashion-waste-mountain-here-s-why/2023050269308\">\u003Cem id=\"\">FashionUnited\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Textile waste is one of the world’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/textile-waste-recycling-bc-canada-1.6357584#:~:text=Textile%20waste%20is%20one%20of,clothing%20even%20if%20it's%20damaged.\">fastest-growing waste streams\u003C/a>: globally, upwards of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cleanclothes.org/fashions-problems/waste-and-pollution\">100 billion garments\u003C/a> are produced each year, a huge portion of which don’t even reach consumers, while used textile exports \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/eu-exports-of-used-textiles/eu-exports-of-used-textiles\">from the European Union have tripled\u003C/a> over the past two decades. Millions of tonnes of cast-off clothing are shipped around the world yearly, with most ending up in the markets, shores or informal landfills of less affluent countries—mainly in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/used-textiles-are-an-increasing#:~:text=Key%20findings%3A,1.7%20million%20tonnes%20in%202019\">Africa (46%) and Asia (41%)\u003C/a>. This phenomenon is termed \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://stopwastecolonialism.org/\">‘waste colonialism’\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now, the Netherlands is making moves to mitigate fashion’s staggering impact with the introduction of an \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://business.gov.nl/amendment/fashion-chains-must-collect-discarded-clothing/\">Extended Producer Responsibility\u003C/a> (EPR) scheme for textiles. The EPR, which is set to launch in mid-2023, will require all manufacturers to take the reins on the collection, sorting, recycling and reuse of the products they bring to the Dutch market. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As only the second European country to roll out an EPR for textiles, the policy will likely position the Netherlands as a frontrunner in textile recycling. But this is not without faults, with several organisations—notably \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://theor.org/\">the Or Foundation\u003C/a>—quick to point out potentially problematic points. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Second European EPR for textiles in the making: Dutch launch set for 1st of July\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">As clothing consumption grows, mountains of textile waste in lower-income nations broaden global inequalities while harming both human health and the environment, with fashion even referred to by some as ‘the new plastic’ for its growing infamy. While the export of plastic waste is to be banned in the EU, the Changing Markets Foundation assessment suggests that more than \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Trashion-Report-Web-Final.pdf\">one in three pieces of used clothing shipped to Kenya contains plastic\u003C/a> and is of such a low quality that it immediately becomes waste. Similarly, research from the Or Foundation has found that \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://stopwastecolonialism.org/stopwastecolonialism.pdf\">40% of the average bale of clothing opened in Accra’s Kantamanto second-hand clothing market\u003C/a>, likely the largest second-hand clothing market in the world, leaves the market as waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Policy to combat textiles’ impact has been in the works worldwide, from the EU’s Waste Framework Directive and Textiles Strategy to the UK’s Textile 2030 commitments and similar efforts by the American Circular Textiles policy group. The former has mandated that each EU country must launch a separate textile collection scheme by 2025—which the roll-out of EPRs across Member States could help fund. EPRs put a price on all environmental consequences caused by a product throughout its lifetime, effectively transferring responsibility from municipalities and their citizens back to the producers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, legislative efforts so far—including EPRs themselves—have proven to be insufficient in tackling the continuously growing climate and social burden caused by growing textile waste volumes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While EPRs are intended to prevent producers from making others bear the burden of their waste and poor design, this ‘\u003Cem id=\"\">has largely been driven by concerns in the Global North regarding the high cost of waste management and the scarce landfill space in their own countries,’ \u003C/em>the Or Foundation has noted\u003Cem id=\"\">. ‘EPR has, to date, not been concerned with the impact on communities [affected by such waste], “downstream” from the Global North in the global flow of waste streams. In other words, EPR has largely avoided addressing Environmental Justice and Waste Colonialism, in any sector.'\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">First applied to textiles by the French government through the executing body \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://refashion.fr/pro/en/what-epr?\">Refashion\u003C/a>, the Dutch government has now called for the scheme to be created and executed by the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.stichtingupvtextiel.nl/en/upvtextiel/\">UPV Textiel Foundation\u003C/a>, in line with its broader goals for a fully circular economy by 2050. Current predictions place the levy between €0.24 and €0.57 per kilogram of textiles, with all funds raised expected to be funnelled into the achievement of other goals: that \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.stichtingupvtextiel.nl/en/upvtextiel/\">50% of textile products on the Dutch market are recycled or reused by 2025\u003C/a>, gradually increasing to 75% by 2030. Currently, approximately \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.afvalcirculair.nl/onderwerpen/afvalregelgeving/producentenverantwoordelijkheid\">35% are reused and recycled\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">EPRs may fail to stimulate a truly circular and inclusive textiles industry \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">At first glance, the EPR philosophy seems simple enough: reminiscent of the polluter pays principle, it appears to be a common-sense approach to mitigate environmental damage. But is it too simple? According to the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.rebelgroup.com/en/projects/extended-producer-responsibility-for-textiles-in-the-netherlands/\">draft\u003C/a>, the levy will be calculated solely based on product weight, treating clothing made of synthetic, natural, organic or recycled materials identically. This erases all incentives to incorporate more circular design practices, from design for recyclability to better material choices.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Used textiles choke second-hand markets around the world. \" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64521aad630df43870df699f_29af60ff.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Used textiles choke second-hand markets around the world. \u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">France’s EPR aims to change this: its scheme for textiles and footwear, launched in 2008, introduced \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://faq.refashion.fr/hc/en-us/articles/7878935708701-How-can-you-benefit-from-eco-modulated-fee-scales-\">eco-modulated fees\u003C/a> in 2012 and has reviewed them every year since—lowering levies for durable products, those made with recycled materials and those with other environmental certifications. However, while garments can qualify for a fee of up to six cents, the average fee paid by brands in 2021 was \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://refashion.fr/rapport-activite/2021/public/pdf/rethink_production.pdf\">one cent per garment\u003C/a>, with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://refashion.fr/rapport-activite/2021/public/pdf/rethink_production.pdf\">81% of clothing items classified as eco-modulated based on durability\u003C/a>. At its current rate, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://journals.openedition.org/factsreports/6557\">fee represents ’an infinitesimally small amount, doing nothing to encourage eco-design,’\u003C/a> according to the French EPR Waste Scheme Commission’s president, Jacques Vernier. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What’s more: this fee fails to incentivise reuse and repair practices, which Circle Economy’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/putting-circular-textiles-to-work-2\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Putting Circular Textiles to Work\u003C/em>\u003C/a> report notes is the most beneficial for people and the planet: more circular than recycling, with employment benefits to boot. However, setting up large-scale repairs in the Netherlands is currently not commercially viable due to both high labour costs—partly caused by the high tax on labour—and exceedingly low prices for new products. For many, it’s more logical to buy new clothing, instead of seeking out expensive repairs on cheap clothes. Subsidising textile repairs through EPR fees, as well as cutting taxes on circular labour practices such as repair and reuse, could help bridge this gap.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Furthermore, current EPR schemes do little to benefit the communities around the world that have historically been harmed by the Global North’s fast fashion addiction. Both the French and Dutch EPRs will see the largest portion of textiles collected then be exported abroad—yet fees will remain within and therefore benefit the EU.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">An EPR fit for the future: Inclusive dialogue is needed to ensure a just transition worldwide\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The upcoming Dutch EPR won’t be the last: we need inspired and accountable policymakers across Europe to innovate on current schemes and build an EPR fit for the future. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A potential path forward has already been sketched. Ghana-based \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://stopwastecolonialism.org/\">Or Foundation\u003C/a>, nested at the epicentre of the global second-hand clothing trade at the Kantamanto market in Accra, is calling for the French EPR scheme to create an Environmental Fund to support the remediation of current disposal sites such as the Korle Lagoon in Accra, and also:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">1. Truly internalise the cost of waste management, aligning with eco-modulated\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong id=\"\">waste management costs throughout the global reverse supply chain. This means a fee of a minimum US$0.50 per newly produced garment.\u003C/strong>‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">‍\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2. Secure global accountability by distributing funds around the world to enable circular infrastructure in the Global South as well as the Global North—and to cover losses and damages stemming from excessive textile waste shipped around the world.\u003C/strong>‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">‍\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">3. Drive circularity targets that require companies to publicly disclose production volumes to achieve eco-modulated EPR fees. Companies may aim for a 40% reduction in production over five years, balanced with increased reuse and remanufacturing processes.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Or Foundation is also calling for the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Refashion to make reparative payments to Haiti, Lebanon and all the African Countries that France exported clothing to in 2021 to the equivalent of no less than €80 per tonne, in line with the fee paid to sorters in France. This amounts to roughly €5.7 Million. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In conversation with Circle Economy, Liz Ricketts, founder of the Or Foundation, notes that ‘a one-sided conversation will never give rise to a circular economy—so we hope that the Stop Waste Colonialism campaign introduces new voices, beyond ours as an organisation, to inform policy frameworks that benefit everyone working across the second-hand supply chain. EPR must be globally accountable to ensure that the transition to circularity is not subsidised by continued human exploitation and debt in the Global South.’ \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the Or Foundation’s requests are directed at the French government, our ‘new voice’ hopes to call on policymakers worldwide—including those in the Netherlands—to take responsibility for their country’s contribution to the global fashion waste mountain. In addition to their points, we recommend that: \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">1. Reducing the consumption of (new) textiles and extending the lifespan of existing textiles should be explicit objectives of all EPR schemes. The solution won’t be to halt used clothing exports entirely, but to reform them, so that items can be given a second life both within Europe and abroad. This can be done by raising prices on new clothing and cutting costs for repair and second-hand goods, for example, while increasing EPR fees proportionally to the number of items put on the market.\u003C/strong>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2. Stricter sorting criteria, improved waste directives and strict international trade regulations\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong id=\"\">are executed and mutually respected between exporters, importers, sorters, traders and resellers of clothing from the Global North and Global South equally, to ensure that the global flows of second-hand textiles are consensual rather than repeating post-colonial patterns of exploitation.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">3. Funds collected through the EPRs are used to scale fibre-to-fibre recycling and fibre-based sorting infrastructure in Europe. Truly circular end-of-life management for textiles will require investment: currently, textiles are largely exported to places with limited or no capacity for textile-to-textile recycling. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">All eyes on the Netherlands ahead of the EPR launch\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Netherlands is a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://comtradeplus.un.org/TradeFlow\">major European hub\u003C/a> for post-consumer textile imports, sorting and export for reuse, open-loop recycling and downcycling.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy and Fashion for Good’s joint project \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionforgood.com/our_news/sorting-for-circularity-europe-project-findings/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Sorting for Circularity Europe\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">, \u003C/em>launched last year, found that 74% of post-consumer textiles are suitable for either mechanical or chemical recycling. However, because sorting based on fibre composition is only done on a very limited scale, these textiles can’t currently be used as feedstock for fibre-to-fibre recycling. Investments in fibre-based sorting will not come from businesses alone, as the financial added value of sorting won’t outweigh the investment itself as long as chemical recycling is not available on a large scale, according to the Sorting for Circularity project. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, the business case for sorting in the Netherlands is under pressure due to rising labour costs and a growing share of low-quality, non-rewearable textiles collected. Research by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.rotterdamsklimaatakkoord.nl/klimaatdeals/deals-uitvoering\">EigenDraads\u003C/a>, conducted for the municipality of Rotterdam in 2022, shows that the minimum contribution from the EPR to sorters should be €0.30 per kilo, to compensate for the combination of rising costs and falling income. This is more than the currently-intended contribution from the EPR to Dutch sorters indicated by the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.rebelgroup.com/nl/projecten/model-voor-kosteninschatting-uitgebreide-producentenverantwoordelijkheid/\">Rebel Group\u003C/a> report (2021).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The groundwork has been laid, and the Dutch government’s coming launch should be lauded for its potential—but in order for the EPR scheme to be a success, tweaks must be made. Textile products’ end-of-life brings severe impacts that must be addressed—and a revamped EPR could do just that, by prioritising a just and circular economy approach, raising adequate funding for recycling infrastructure and setting bold targets to limit production in the sector.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy’s Textiles Programme aims to nourish a culture of change amongst businesses and social enterprises on a local and regional level to scale responsible circular economy practices and boost constant improvement in the textile and apparel sector. Learn more about the programme and get in touch \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/textiles\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:33:57.000Z",[],{"id":1085,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1086,"updated_at":1087,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1088,"contents":1090,"contributors":1099,"image":6},"YLrd","2023-05-15T13:34:38.000Z","2026-05-05T04:27:03.257Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1089},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1091],{"id":1092,"score":47,"body":1093,"status":55,"article_id":1085,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1098,"published_at":203},"KPno",{"image":1094,"title":1095,"content":1096,"summary":15,"attachment":1097,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380815143-GWLiEJic.png","Lessons from nature: how biomimicry can help us ‘build back better’ and shape a sustainable built environment","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.greenbiz.com/article/biomimicrys-role-shaping-sustainable-built-environment\">GreenBiz. \u003C/a>‍\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Nature has had \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fOhYK3Y_hI7hPvB-uI4gzMi1G2QPuZeA/view\">3.8 billion years\u003C/a> to learn not only what works, but what works best. Mimicking the natural world to solve the complexities and challenges of the built environment isn’t new: we’ve let nature guide and inspire design and architecture for millenia, from ancient Indian \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ehistory.osu.edu/exhibitions/biomimicry-a-history#:~:text=Silk%20is%20one%20of%20the,learn%20from%20the%20brilliant%20worm.\">rock-cut architecture\u003C/a> in 6000 BCE to gothic cathedrals. Now, attention is turning to biomimicry once again for its sustainability benefits: with growing realisation of how urbanisation, industrialisation, and unfettered economic growth are impacting our world, we’re looking to nature for solutions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our current way of building is material-intensive and polluting—it’s responsible for around one-quarter of land system change and 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, for example, and barrels past \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">multiple planetary boundaries\u003C/a>. And we’re not slowing down anytime soon: on a global scale, we’re \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.vinzero.com/post/with-a-city-the-size-of-paris-constructed-every-week-driving-circularity-is-now-critical\">building up an area the size of Paris each week\u003C/a>. Amidst all this growth, we need to think smarter. The latest \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ipcc.ch/assessment-report/ar6/\">IPCC report\u003C/a> issued yet another dire warning, and calls out the critical role of the built environment in climate change mitigation. The industry has the power to shape a more resilient, nature-positive economy, and nature can show us how: from the city level to the building design level to the material and component level, there’s a wealth of examples from which to learn.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Cities for the future: biomimetic design at the city level\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iguana-architects.com/the-mobius-project\">Mobius project's\u003C/a> futuristic-looking greenhouse showcases just what cities need now: a way to manage a city’s infrastructure system—from waste treatment to the water system, for example—through a closed-loop circular economy approach. Iguana Architects, the project’s creator, modelled this after the oak tree, which is one of nature’s brilliant examples that has the potential to reuse its output resources such as materials, energy and water therefore acting as a closed-loop system and conserving resources. By mimicking a natural ecosystem, Mobius rethinks water treatment, energy generation and waste management.  Biological waste, for example, is turned into locally grown food, cutting down on the food miles—or it’s turned into methane to generate electricity for the greenhouse. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Computer model for the Mobius project\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64623450d4102a7ab75aff5e_80370b03.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Computer model for the Mobius project. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iguana-architects.com/the-mobius-project\">Iguana architects website\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">Many cities struggle to plant their own food, especially those in drier regions. While the desert has long been thought of as lifeless, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.exploration-architecture.com/projects/sahara-forest-project\">Sahara Forest Project\u003C/a> is trying to create life in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. Once again, nature had many lessons: researchers studied how the Namibian fog-basking beetle has always survived in such an arid environment, finding that it attracts and collects water droplets from fog and wind to drink. The beetle’s hydrophilic shell allows it to survive in a climate that only receives one centimetre of water per year. Based on this finding, the idea of the seawater-cooled greenhouse was born. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">That’s not all—solar panels were also arranged to receive light reflected from a mirror to harvest the sun’s power at an exponential rate. Exploration, the architectural firm behind this project, created a one hectare pilot project—such a success that they claim that ‘a facility with 60 hectares of greenhouses could provide all the cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines currently imported into Qatar.’ The project has now been scaled and successfully implemented in Jordan and Tunisia. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Computer model of the vision for the Sahara Forest Project.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64623450ec4cb68728b1eff5_2167ac9c.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Computer model of the vision for the Sahara Forest Project. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.exploration-architecture.com/projects/sahara-forest-project\">Exploration architecture website\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">Single creatures may have a lot to teach us, but so do entire ecosystems. Inspired by the concept of ecological succession, in which \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.britannica.com/science/ecological-succession\">the structure of a biological community evolves over time\u003C/a>, Jan Kudlicka and his team came up with a plan to regenerate the low-income Rio settlement \u003Cem id=\"\">favela da Rocinha\u003C/em>. His plan: organising the region in vertical levels, with the ground floor for stores, medical offices and other services, the middle layer for living, and the rooftops destined for playgrounds, open air cinema and gardens. This optimises the use of space in a crowded area that cannot grow out but must grow ‘up’, as space is limited by the mountains above and the city below. The project also seeks to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://architecturemps.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mc_london_jimc3a9nez_salvador_oscar1.pdf\">regenerate the structure of existing buildings\u003C/a> instead of tearing them down to build new ones—thus saving on materials and minimising pollution. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"At the first level is the zone for services, in the middle the living area, and above the recreation zone\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6462344ebecc06df3fe2dd97_c13ab33e.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">At the first level is the zone for services, in the middle the living area, and above the recreation zone. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://issuu.com/yann.kuto/docs/presentation_favelas\">issuu website\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Biomimetic buildings: how nature has inspired centuries of architecture\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Renowned architects—from Antonio Gaudi (1852–1926) to Buckminster Fuller (1895–1983) to Frei Otto (1925–2015)—have drawn inspiration from nature when dreaming up their buildings. Even the Eiffel Tower is said to have been based on the structure of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.thenatureofcities.com/2016/11/30/from-biomimicry-to-ecomimicry-reconnecting-cities-and-ourselves-to-earths-balances/\">human femur\u003C/a>. Biomimicry has been on architects' minds for a while, but now it is being explored at a new level.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Recently, inspiration has been garnered from something that appears fragile at first glance. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.exploration-architecture.com/projects/the-eden-project-biomes\">Eden project\u003C/a>, a giant greenhouse inspired by the biblical Garden of Eden, was designed to resemble soap bubbles—optimally positioned in the sun to allow for complete self-heating. Dragonfly wings served as inspiration for the best way to assemble pieces of steel—allowing for a lightweight structure that required fewer carbon emissions to transport from place to place. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"The Eden Project, which was inspired by soap bubbles.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64623451e02d293e82a08fa6_4a62e063.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">The Eden Project, which was inspired by soap bubbles. Source: Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@benjaminelliott?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Benjamin Elliott\u003C/a> on\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/eden-project?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Lightweighting is a primary concern in designing the built environment: doing more with less. While hemp and bamboo are stand-out options, we can also draw inspiration from the abalone shell. Chemically, its composition is similar to that of blackboard chalk, although there’s a key structural difference between the two—the manner in which the shell’s calcium carbonate discs are layered make the formation 3,000 times stronger. By mimicking the discs, we can create strong structures with half the volume of materials, reducing the need for virgin materials in construction. Inspired by these abalone discs, scientists are working towards developing \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cee.engin.umich.edu/2018/05/30/bendable-concrete-with-a-design-inspired-by-seashells-can-make-us-infrastructure-safer-and-more-durable/\">bendable concrete\u003C/a> that can extend infrastructure’s service life while reducing costs. Nature is an ingenious engineer! \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"The abalone-shell inspired design by Exploration Architecture\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6462344ee00a1c222adf1e4b_de0d0303.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">The abalone-shell inspired design by Exploration Architecture. Source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.exploration-architecture.com/projects/abalone-house\">Exploration Architecture website\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Biomimicry for building materials: zooming in to the microscopic level\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We can narrow down to a microscopic level to learn which other tricks nature has up her sleeve. The lotus leaf, for example, boasts tiny \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://nanografi.com/blog/lotus-effect-in-nanotechnology\">hairs\u003C/a> covered with a waxy coating that allows it to stay dry. The lotus leaf’s structure has inspired a protective coating for external areas that is water—and dirt—repellent, decreasing buildings’ need for maintenance. When it \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.archiexpo.com/prod/sto-ag/product-56990-945670.html\">rains, the droplets just roll off\u003C/a>, picking up dirt on the way down. This decreases the need for protective finishings, which are usually toxic and can be harsh on the environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64623454becc06df3fe2e56a_ae2a6e39.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Lotus leaves are water repellent. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/ja/@gmalhotra?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Gayatri Malhotra\u003C/a> on\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/0-cVk3W0SGY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Limestone-producing bacteria have also served as inspiration to cut maintenance costs by millions of euros while extending buildings’ lifespans. Hendrick Jonkers, a researcher from TU Delft, was fascinated by the way bones regenerate themselves after being broken, and wanted to translate this into regeneration in the built environment. He discovered that certain bacteria can produce limestone, filling the gaps and cracks that affect concrete structures over time. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Self healing concrete containing bacteria.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6462344fda4c44c69d10a672_ef7ff534.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Self healing concrete containing bacteria. \u003Cem id=\"\">Image: \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/uclnews/8518049675\">\u003Cem id=\"\">UCL, Institute of Making/Robert Eagle via flickr\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">  \u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">From the micro to macro level, nature has the power to inspire\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Nature can be used to guide urban planning for sustainable cities, shape individual buildings and even act as a muse for material innovation. We already have an expansive library of solutions—we just have to roll them out at scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Given the built environment’s impact, it’s time to get serious about building in a way that harmonises with, rather than harms, nature. While biomimetic design is definitely not the holy grail towards achieving a regenerative built environment, it could become a source of inspiration. We like to think of ourselves as the most intelligent species—but Mother Earth has many more years of experience and she is happy to share her free intellectual property. \u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At Circle Economy, we believe that it is essential to design a built environment that regenerates and restores the natural environment. We advise cities around the world on how to adopt and apply \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/frameworks/9?n=Key-elements-of-the-circular-economy\">frameworks\u003C/a> for a circular and regenerative economy. Read our report on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-amsterdam-city-doughnut-a-tool-for-transformative-action\">The Amsterdam City Doughnut: A tool for transformative action\u003C/a> to find out more. If you would like to work with us, don’t hesitate to send a message through our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/built-environment\">website\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:07:39.000Z",[],{"id":1101,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1102,"updated_at":1103,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1104,"contents":1106,"contributors":1117,"image":6},"PL44","2024-08-29T09:43:55.000Z","2026-05-05T04:44:49.128Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1105},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1107],{"id":1108,"score":47,"body":1109,"status":55,"article_id":1101,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1115,"published_at":1116},"a_Pj",{"image":1110,"title":1111,"content":1112,"summary":1113,"attachment":1114,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380776803-mvCRWLgj.jpg","Debt relief is needed for circular economy initiatives in the Global South to flourish","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://worldcommercereview.com/the-global-south-and-the-circular-economy/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">World Commerce Review\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">. \u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cem id=\"\">Photo by Pamela Huber on Unsplash. \u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>What if, instead of being burdened by the debt of the past, Global South countries could redirect those funds to prevent environmental collapse and transform waste into wealth? This is the powerful promise of the circular economy. The worldwide push towards sustainable development has put the circular economy centre-stage—and for countries in the Global South that are striving for economic and social development without exceeding our planetary boundaries, the integration of circular economy principles can be transformative. However, many circular projects require high upfront investments, making them less accessible to countries with significant debt burdens. With this in mind, debt relief and restructuring measures can be strategically designed to support the implementation of circular economy strategies, offering a pathway to sustainable development and economic resilience.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The debt burden\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Global South countries are largely not responsible for the climate crisis, nor overconsumption—yet bear the brunt of the impacts, often pushed further into debt due to factors beyond their control. Dependence on resource extraction—a result of colonialism—is deeply entrenched, yet the capital to reverse this trend is sorely lacking. Now shouldering the burden of wealthier countries’ offshored production centres and bearing the weight—figuratively and literally—of millions of tonnes of waste shipped from the Global North, as well as racing to mitigate the damage done by storms, floods and droughts, Global South countries are at the crux of the crisis of our time. In many cases, debt levels are not accrued because of macroeconomic mismanagement, but rather as a result of low- and middle-income countries bearing the brunt of climate impacts, as well as their heightened exposure to volatile international markets for finance and trade. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The structure of international lending, in many cases, means that rising interest rates globally increase the cost of borrowing. For the Global South, where credit ratings are typically lower, these are amplified further still. It’s no wonder that governments—which are required to operate within tight budgets after debt repayments are made—feel bound by the choice of addressing immediate welfare concerns or future environmental ones. And even the former isn’t so simple:\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unctad.org/news/navigating-growing-challenges-public-and-external-debt#:~:text=Global%20public%20debt%20has%20doubled%20since%202010%2C%20reaching%20an%20all,than%20on%20education%20or%20health\"> over 40% of the world’s population lives in countries that spend more on debt interest payments than on health and education\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The countries most impacted by the climate crisis are often those least capable of investing in a more resilient future, largely due to their extreme debt burdens. A staggering 93% of the 63 countries \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://actionaid.org/publications/2023/vicious-cycle\">deemed most vulnerable\u003C/a> to climate breakdown are in—or are at risk of—debt distress, where countries are no longer able to fulfil their financial obligations. According to figures from Debt Justice, 34 of the world’s poorest nations spend five-times more—a substantial $29.4 billion annually—on debt repayments than on measures to combat climate breakdown, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://debtjustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Lower-income-countries-spending-on-adaptation_10.21.pdf\">which are allocated just $5.4 billion\u003C/a>. What’s more, the majority of the climate funding allocated to these countries is provided as loans, exacerbating their already significant debts. These figures contrast starkly with the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gihub.org/resources/publications/strengthening-multilateral-development-banks-the-triple-agenda-report-of-the-g20-independent-experts-group/\">estimated $3 trillion\u003C/a> needed for lower- and middle-income economies—China excluded—to achieve international climate and development goals. If current patterns continue, Global South countries will remain hamstrung, faced with the impossible trade-off between servicing debt and making crucial investments in climate mitigation.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Understanding the circular economy\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">So where does the circular economy come into play? Unlike the linear ‘take-make-waste’ economic model, the circular economy is an economic system where waste is designed out, everything is used at its highest value for as long as possible, and natural systems are regenerated. The concept of circularity closely mimics nature, where there is no waste and all materials are continuously cycled. This makes it possible to live within the means of the planet—using fewer materials and generating less waste—while still providing for the global population. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">If managed well, the circular economy offers solutions to drastically reduce material-related emissions, and address other systemic issues such as biodiversity loss, pollution, and social inequality. As noted, governments in resource-dependent low- and middle-income countries are often faced with the impossible choice of funding essential services for development or addressing the climate crisis—but the circular economy offers an opportunity to address both issues at once, mitigating the perceived trade-off between supporting development and tackling environmental breakdown.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Linking debt relief with circular economy initiatives\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s becoming increasingly clear that without debt relief measures, governments in the Global South cannot be expected to achieve crucial sustainable development goals. Substantial debt relief or scaling up debt-for-climate swaps, where a portion of a country’s debt is forgiven in exchange for commitments to invest in climate projects, is essential. Debt relief can be a powerful tool to enable low- and middle-income countries to adopt circular economy principles: by easing the financial burden, these countries are free to invest in building a more resilient future. Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have an important role to play in engaging with client countries to collectively support specific outcomes in service of the circular economy. This shift requires a comprehensive approach, encompassing strategies to boost alternatives to borrowing, improve borrowing, enhance accountability mechanisms and lending practices, for example by increasing concessional lending—loans offered at lower interest rates and with more favourable terms than standard market loans. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The International Monetary Fund \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2022/12/14/swapping-debt-for-climate-or-nature-pledges-can-help-fund-resilience\">notes\u003C/a> that it’s often more effective to address debt and climate separately, claiming that a simple climate-conditional grant tends to be effective in supporting sustainable development without the added complexity of other measures, such as a debt swap. Unfortunately, at present, grants and concessional loans from bilateral donors and MDBs aren’t making much of a dent in the enormous amount of sustainability financing needed, and other options—like debt restructuring—often aren’t available until a country defaults on its loans and loses market access. In other words, countries have to be in serious financial trouble to get access to solutions. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/66d046e534f98a02131fec91_66d0464e50e63607771113ba_desola-lanre-ologun-ZQO-AA7ceKE-unsplash.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by Desola Lanre-Ologun on Unsplash\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘Debt-for-climate’ and ‘debt-for-nature’ swaps have emerged as tools attempting to address financial and planetary health: here, a portion of a lower-income nation’s foreign debt is forgiven in exchange for local investments in sustainability initiatives. These arrangements can protect nature and spur climate action—especially in cases where action wouldn’t have been possible without the swap—and can even create revenue for countries with invaluable ecosystem services: those with significant carbon sinks, for example, or flourishing biodiversity, both of which provide benefits to the global public. Given the circular economy’s crucial role in both mitigating climate breakdown and regenerating nature, the surprisingly not-yet-coined ‘debt-for-circular-economy’ swap may even better describe such tools’ intended outcomes. While swaps certainly aren’t a fix-all for countries with unsustainable levels of debt, they’re among the few tools available to tackle debt and environmental challenges in tandem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ecdpm.org/work/scale-debt-climate-swaps-infographic-three-ways\">Swaps typically fall under three main categories\u003C/a>: \u003Cstrong id=\"\">commercial swaps\u003C/strong>, which involve\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>a third party acquiring debt titles and replacing them with more affordable debt by issuing ‘SDG’ or ‘blue’ bonds in capital markets, \u003Cstrong id=\"\">bilateral swaps, \u003C/strong>which occur between two governments and in which the creditor country forgives a portion of the debtor nation’s debt in exchange for environmental commitments, and \u003Cstrong id=\"\">multilateral swaps, \u003C/strong>which\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>are similar to bilateral debt-for-nature swaps but involve international transactions between three or more national governments. While bilateral debt swaps are the most common and straightforward, commercial debt swaps can achieve greater scale as there’s often more money at stake. Herein lies the challenge: pushing swaps into the mainstream as a means to effectively tackle the challenges faced by Global South countries. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Recent trends show debt swaps are on the rise\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although not yet \u003Cem id=\"\">de rigeur\u003C/em>, debt-for-nature swaps have been around for decades—but their typically small size has meant that impact is limited. This may be finally changing, however, with Ecuador \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-frees-cash-galapagos-conservation-with-16-bln-bond-repurchase-2023-05-05/\">announcing\u003C/a> the largest debt-for-nature swap to date in 2023. Credit Suisse helped the Ecuadorian government buy back around $1.6 billion of debt for $644 million, with an $85 million guarantee from the Inter-American Development Bank that could, if needed, cover the first six interest payments—highlighting the important role of MDBs in de-risking such activities for commercial banks. The swap will free up conservation funds for the Galapagos Islands—one of the planet’s most precious and diverse ecosystems—and will save the country roughly $1 billion in repayments over 17 years. Nature conservation supports a circular economy by preserving and restoring natural resources and ecosystems, enabling more sustainable resource use, cutting waste, bolstering essential ecosystem services and enhancing overall resilience. The debt swap will allow Ecuador, which has defaulted multiple times in recent years, to not only repair its finances but to protect many animal species that are found nowhere else in the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although Ecuador’s 2023 swap broke records, other relatively large commercial swaps—each around $500 million—have been \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ecdpm.org/work/scale-debt-climate-swaps-infographic-three-ways\">announced\u003C/a> for Belize and Gabon, and Sri Lanka \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://dialogue.earth/en/business/debt-for-nature-swaps-can-help-south-asia/#:~:text=Last%20year%2C%20Sri%20Lanka%20was,USD%2040%20billion%20of%20debt\">may be considering\u003C/a> a deal that shaves $1 billion off its debt. The current global market potential for debt for climate swaps \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ecdpm.org/work/scale-debt-climate-swaps-infographic-three-ways\">is estimated\u003C/a> at a whopping $800 billion—despite only a fraction of this being used today—sparking stiff competition between banks amid growing demand for green investments. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Debt swaps can’t exist in a vacuum—so what’s next?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ultimately, debt-for-nature swaps aren’t a silver bullet—and enacted in a vacuum, they’ll do little to support lower- and middle-income countries in transitioning to a circular economy. Although the circular economy offers a means to address development goals in tandem with environmental ones, significant financing will be needed to get circular initiatives off the ground and ensure they’re rolled out at scale. In the 2024 edition of its \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em>—an annual check-up on the circular state of the world—Circle Economy \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\">calls\u003C/a> for a number of actions to mobilise finance towards circularity. It highlights that the circular transition doesn’t fall within the remit of environmental ministries alone—and governments shouldn’t shy away from outreach beyond their own offices. MDBs are especially well-poised to facilitate collaboration with and among multilateral organisations, industries, academia and even other national governments—but being explicitly demand-driven organisations, can only do so at a country’s request. Governments of lower- and middle-income countries should signal where help is required and ask for support to reach specific targets, while governments in higher-income countries can directly support debt relief efforts by ensuring multilateral financial institutions provide direct funding and prioritise access to affordable capital. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ensuring sufficient financial capital flows to just, circular solutions is a critical challenge—especially in our current linear world, where virgin materials are cheaper due to the externalisation of social and environmental costs, financiers are largely wary of shifting paradigms and businesses are hesitant to change their tried-and-true approaches. The solutions are there, but need knitting together—and finance will be a key linking pin in this process. Circle Economy’s upcoming \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Finance\u003C/em>, the first of its kind, aims to map investments made into the circular economy, at the global scale, and with this explore how we can direct capital towards high impact circular economy solutions, motivate financiers to understand and track risks of the linear economy, and overall change business as usual in the financial sector and beyond, to shape an enabling environment at scale. In doing so, it will help forge the path towards equitable and sustainable development for all. \u003C/p>","Debt relief and restructuring measures can be strategically designed to support the implementation of circular economy strategies, offering a pathway to sustainable development and economic resilience.",[],"2024-09-09T08:16:24.000Z","2024-09-09T08:16:27.000Z",[],{"id":1119,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1120,"updated_at":1121,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":560,"owner":1122,"contents":1124,"contributors":1133,"image":6},"HiO7","2023-11-21T13:27:51.000Z","2026-05-05T04:50:37.193Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1123},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1125],{"id":1126,"score":47,"body":1127,"status":55,"article_id":1119,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1132,"published_at":203},"tyyL",{"image":1128,"title":1129,"content":1130,"summary":15,"attachment":1131,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380744911-jci4rQvE.jpg","A circular economy for global food systems can reverse the overshoot of two planetary boundaries","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.renewablematter.eu/articoli/article/a-circular-food-system-can-reverse-the-overshoot-of-planetary-boundaries\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Renewable Matter\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">A global transition towards a sustainable food system is long overdue, scientists agree: and although farming has long been absent from UN climate negotiations, this year’s COP promises to put food centre-stage at talks in Dubai. World leaders coming together to discuss the link between food and climate—and set targets accordingly—will be \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/20/impact-farming-climate-crisis-key-cop-topic-finally\">a historic moment\u003C/a>, according to the World Resources Institute’s Edward Davey.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Currently, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ac018e\">one-third of all greenhouse gas\u003C/a> (GHG) emissions can be attributed to the global food system alone, and it’s the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31788-4/fulltext\">single largest driver\u003C/a> of the transgression of planetary boundaries—of which we’ve already passed six of nine. Food production is still barrelling upwards: by 2050, we may have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00322-9\">10 billion mouths to feed\u003C/a>, a task proving increasingly difficult as shifting climates around the world trigger droughts and floods and intensive farming practices leach soils of vital nutrients. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A fundamental reimagining of the entire food system is on the menu—and fortunately, viable solutions exist, although not yet at scale. Many of these solutions are grounded in the circular economy, a simple set of strategies with transformative potential. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, the 6th edition of Circle Economy Foundation’s flagship report launched yearly, has found that \u003Cstrong id=\"\">a circular food system alone could reverse the overshoot of two planetary boundaries\u003C/strong>, while bringing others back to safer levels. Through three globally-coordinated actions—\u003Cstrong id=\"\">cutting food waste\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong id=\"\">prioritising healthy, sustainable, plant-based diets\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong id=\"\">ensuring food is produced regeneratively\u003C/strong>—the phosphorus cycle can jump from 33% above the boundary to 7% below it, while land-system change can fall from 47% above the boundary to a staggering 66% below. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/655cafd462bca7b74c627b8b_tltTH11m-Wr5V_LNfaxDai4Xhs0Lha9nUjLNlIvXLLWGunZKJTkZgaVXQTe3zZCJ6pI4G5kx_ORYCphjCDTix48JDuP_2kBQwHbWvSP1YS4Um8RUS1RWbBhIRgT1BX2OyeEWg9gyaMhZBk-eU5nt07c.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy Foundation research finds that three circular solutions can turn the tide on the overshoot of planetary boundaries. Reductions are expressed in percentage points. Note that the chemical pollution, release of novel entities and stratospheric ozone depletion boundaries were not measured. (Image by Circle Economy Foundation)\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">End avoidable food waste\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Food waste and food insecurity are strange bedfellows: in a grimly ironic twist, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/FAO-UNEP-agriculture-environment-food-loss-waste-day-2022/en\">one-third of all the food\u003C/a> produced globally is lost or wasted, while \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4474en\">one-third of people\u003C/a> go hungry. It’s estimated that the food that is lost and wasted around the world could feed \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/FAO-UNEP-agriculture-environment-food-loss-waste-day-2022/en\">1.26 billion people\u003C/a> each year. Waste and losses occur along the supply chain, from farm to fork—and may account for as much as \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/sites/4/2020/02/SPM_Updated-Jan20.pdf\">one-tenth of global GHG emissions\u003C/a>, nearly \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969712011862\">one-quarter of total freshwater\u003C/a> used for food production, and nearly one-quarter of both global cropland and fertiliser use. Producing food that ends up in the bin, uneaten, is also pushing several planetary boundaries to—or beyond—their limits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Halving food waste alone could reverse the overshoot of the land-system change boundary, according to Circle Economy Foundation: bringing it from 47% above the boundary to 60% below. Pressures on others will lessen, with phosphorus dropping to near-safe levels, just 2% above the boundary.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although the potential impact could be significant, the \u003Cem id=\"\">how\u003C/em> is less clear-cut. Means for reducing food waste so drastically will vary widely depending on context and location: in lower-income nations, where food losses are more prevalent, increased and affordable access to cold storage will be crucial, for example. Nigeria-based \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.coldhubs.com\">ColdHubs\u003C/a> offers a solar-powered, cooling-as-a-service solution to smallholder farmers at a flexible, pay-as-you-store rate—an initiative that saved more than 20,000 tonnes of food from spoiling in 2019 alone. Across the world and at the other end of the supply chain, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://denhaag.raadsinformatie.nl/document/6291317/1/RIS299353_Bijlage_1\">municipality of the Hague\u003C/a> is redirecting food waste from one of the Netherlands’ largest supermarket chains to restaurants that can make use of it, saving it from landfill. Digital solutions are also having an impact at the local level, with apps like Too Good To Go helping consumers salvage food from ending up in retailers’ and restaurants’ bins at the end of the day.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Ensure people-and-planet healthy diets are available for all\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Meat-centric, heavily processed diets around the world are taking their toll. Although historically limited to high-income countries, meat consumption is now \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13959\">surging in emerging economies\u003C/a>: a preference for animal protein has skyrocketed along with incomes, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00139157.2015.1025644\">doubling globally between 1990 and 2021\u003C/a>. Now, nearly \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/cop26-agricultural-expansion-drives-almost-90-percent-of-global-deforestation/en\">90% of deforestation\u003C/a> is driven by agriculture—much of which can be attributed to livestock grazing or the production of crops to feed farm animals, like soy and corn. Nearly one-third of biodiversity loss and 14.5% of global emissions \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fao.org/3/i3437e/i3437e.pdf\">can be linked to livestock\u003C/a>. It’s also fundamentally inefficient: raising animals for food gobbles up 80% of the globe’s agricultural land, in exchange for just \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.327.5967.810\">15% of calories\u003C/a> consumed. Now, countries around the world are clamouring for change, especially as health concerns linked to the overconsumption of highly-processed foods—including processed meats—are taking root. Fortunately, sustainable diets are \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31788-4/fulltext\">shown to also be healthy\u003C/a>: one doesn’t have to come at the expense of the other.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Putting healthy, satiating and more plant-based foods first could be highly impactful, according to Circle Economy Foundation’s model: land-system change could fall from 47% above the boundary to 60% below. Limiting daily calories to under 3,000, substituting sugary foods and beverages with fruits, vegetables and nuts, and adopting a plant-based diet were all considered. The land freed-up from lowering livestock production was rewilded: converted into forest, for example, to recreate thriving, biodiverse ecosystems. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The reality of transitioning the diets of billions is not so cut and dry: backlash will be inevitable, and progress likely slow. Raising awareness among consumers (think information campaigns or eco-labelling) or nudging behaviour through taxes may help lower meat consumption. Guidelines of this ilk are beginning to emerge around the world: China, for example, which consumes more than one-quarter of the world’s meat, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/20/chinas-meat-consumption-climate-change\">has issued a plan\u003C/a> to cut its citizens’ meat consumption in half, while England’s latest \u003Cem id=\"\">Food Strategy\u003C/em> recommends that meat consumption is \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nationalfoodstrategy.org/the-report/\">cut by 30%\u003C/a> within a decade. Public procurement will also be a crucial tool through which to prioritise, healthy, plant-based options—in schools, hospitals and prisons, for example. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Mainstream regenerative agriculture and sustainable food production\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Heavily industrialised food production has changed the geographical fabric of the world: despite the rapid expansion of cities over the past half century, only 1% of the globe’s surface is inhabited by urban land. Cities are vastly overshadowed by agricultural land, which claims roughly half of the habitable surface of the planet—driving deforestation in the process. Our highly-globalised food system also means we’re transporting food around the world, or pouring energy into hot-housing to grow out-of-season foods. Intensive agriculture has also triggered a steep upwards trend in the use of synthetic fertilisers: an \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/RA\">increase of more than 13 times\u003C/a> over the last century. Although this has boosted productivity and improved food security for many, it’s also had severe consequences: the production of nitrogen fertiliser alone, for example, is responsible for as much as \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar5/wg3/\">1.4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent\u003C/a> per year, while nutrient pollution from fertilisers has been linked to the creation of over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unep.org/resources/global-environment-outlook-6#:~:text=GEO%2D6%3A%20Healthy%20Planet%2C,meet%20the%20Sustainable%20Development%20Goals\">400 ocean ‘dead zones’\u003C/a> around the world. Soil health has also suffered, leading to lower productivity and thus increasingly heavy fertiliser use—a vicious cycle only set to worsen without the adoption of regenerative farming principles at scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Shifting focus to organic, local and seasonal production could bring phosphorus levels to 32% below the boundary, the report found: this would mean halving the transport of some food items due to greater preference for local options and eschewing chemical fertilisers in favour of natural alternatives. Many on-the-ground initiatives are providing viable alternatives to synthetic fertilisers: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.680312/full#:~:text=10.3389%2Ffpls.2021.680312-,Black%20Soldier%20Fly%2DComposted%20Organic%20Fertilizer%20Enhances%20Growth%2C%20Yield%2C,Crops%20in%20Sub%2DSaharan%20Africa&text=Worldwide%2C%20French%20beans%20(Phaseolus%20vulgaris,var.\">black soldier flies\u003C/a>, for example, can be used to convert organic waste into natural fertilisers as well as high-protein, low-impact animal feed—with the added benefit of diverting waste from landfill. Procurement may also serve as a crucial tool for boosting local and seasonal food consumption: the City of Paris’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Paris-Sustainable-Food-Plan-2015-2020?language=en_US\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Sustainable Food Plan\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">, \u003C/em>for example, sets targets for organic, local and seasonal produce to be served in more than 1,000 schools, retirement homes and staff restaurants, which collectively serve around 30 million meals each year.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">A circular food system can reverse the overshoot of phosphorus, land-system change boundaries—but is also critical to fight climate breakdown\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Food production will likely always claim a huge portion of the global economy’s material use—but we need a ‘new normal’ for the sector to be compatible with planetary boundaries, and foster, instead of fight, ecological health. The coexistence of staggering food waste and food insecurity is not just inefficient, but unethical—and we have the solutions in hand to turn the tide on both. At scale, a circular food system can nourish soil, bolster biodiversity and foster greater resilience, all while lessening pressure on planetary boundaries and fighting climate breakdown. The strategies laid out in this article could substantially lower nitrogen levels, from 59% above the boundary to 28% above the boundary—a reduction in atmospheric nitrogen equal to the nitrogen requirements of the majority of nonlegume crops covering Africa. And perhaps more interestingly, for the climate-conscious reader: they could bring climate change from 191% to 181% above the boundary. This seemingly-small drop could actually reduce atmospheric CO2 levels by the same amount added to the atmosphere in the 14 years between 2008 and 2022.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With the topic of food finally on the menu at COP28—backed by insistence from a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/sustainability-and-environment/calls-for-cop28-negotiators-to-urgently-tackle-food-systems-impact/684785.article\">global coalition\u003C/a> of some of the world’s biggest food companies and environmental organisations—the coming weeks will be pivotal. There’s no time to lose: a circular food system is no longer an option—it’s a necessity.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy Foundation explores 16 circular solutions for the food system, the built environment, mobility and transport, and manufacturing and consumable goods in the \u003C/em>Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003Cem id=\"\">, finding that all scenarios combined can reverse the overshoot of five key planetary boundaries. For more information, \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">read the full report\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:45:42.000Z",[],{"id":1135,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1136,"updated_at":1137,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":1138,"contents":1140,"contributors":1149,"image":6},"nO2Z","2023-04-30T11:13:07.000Z","2026-05-05T06:58:57.779Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1139},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1141],{"id":1142,"score":47,"body":1143,"status":55,"article_id":1135,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1148,"published_at":203},"BH75",{"image":1144,"title":1145,"content":1146,"summary":15,"attachment":1147,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380836847-y-ecK1-q.jpg","Sustainability in the Global South isn’t one-size-fits-all—here’s why","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally published by the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://thegreenforum.org/blog/sustainability-global-south-isnt-one-size-fits-all-heres-why-2\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Green Forum\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy, a crucial means to an end to achieve sustainable development, offers an opportunity to change the way we live and work. It provides a pathway to live within our planet’s limits by making the concept of ‘waste’ obsolete, and drastically lowering emissions and material use. While the idea behind a circular economy is not new, it’s growing in popularity: circular economy strategies, action plans and agendas are increasingly making their way into policy and business strategies. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, these strategies lack inclusion of the social component and it is unclear if and how current circular economy principles address widespread societal challenges. Without action towards formulating a circular economy \u003Cstrong id=\"\">that puts people's well-being as its explicit goal\u003C/strong>, we risk amplifying existing societal challenges and exacerbating inequalities both \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\">between and within countries\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Circularity is more prevalent than we think—but it’s not always known as such\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">As businesses and policies with strategies rooted in the circular economy become more prevalent in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2021/09/28/what-or-where-is-the-global-south-a-social-science-perspective/\">Global South\u003C/a>, the lacking social aspect becomes even more apparent. While the circular transition is promoted as a necessary means for countries to address their climate goals and contribute to a green economy, tools and discourses are often framed around European ideas of sustainability. These put high-tech solutions on a pedestal but do little to challenge the production and consumption status quo. They fail to factor in the Global South’s structural economic conditions: resource intensiveness, informality, highly integrated linear global supply chains, and export-oriented economies that also import masses of waste from the Global North. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To thrive, circular solutions should draw from practices that are compatible with local contexts and cultures. Let’s consider, for example, Indigenous approaches such as \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://academicjournals.org/journal/JMCS/article-full-text-pdf/23201BA11281\">‘ubuntu’\u003C/a>, a moral and ethical framework that stresses collective agency, or ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/dev.2015.24\">ecological swaraj\u003C/a>’, a framework that respects the limits of the Earth and the rights of other species, while pursuing the core values of social justice and equity. The ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/46678556_On_the_Middle_Path_The_Social_Basis_for_Sustainable_Development_in_Bhutan\">Buddhist middle’ \u003C/a>path may also provide inspiration: a balance between materialism and spiritualism, equal distribution of responsibilities and integrated management. These ideologies have existed for centuries and already centre on building \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/regenerative-system\">regenerative systems\u003C/a> that restore the Earth’s natural cycles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The lowest rung of the circular economy ladder: we need to shift away from the recycling tunnel vision in the Global South\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Currently, most of the circular economy approaches and financing geared towards the Global South revolve around activities with low-value retention—recycling, for example. This contradicts the reality of current practices: activities such as reuse and repair, which retain materials’ value to a far greater extent, are prevalent in many countries in the Global South—often, but not always, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S095937802200111X\">due to necessity\u003C/a>. Take for example,  as presented in the recent World Circle Economy Forum Side event about \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cO1APscMPo\">Achieving Social Justice in a Global Circular Economy\u003C/a>, in Ghana, many Ghanians grow up with a tradition of buying fabric that is tailored to create bespoke garments that are repaired and restored over their lifetime. This may be about necessity in some cases, but it is also a culture of creating your own clothes and taking care of them. These options are more culturally relevant, affordable and functional over the long term—so why focus on recycling so much within policy? This may stem from the dominant resource efficiency narrative among some circular economy proponents, who advocate for \u003Cem id=\"\">better\u003C/em> production processes. In that logic, recycling is seen as the \u003Cem id=\"\">lowest-hanging fruit, \u003C/em>lending itself as a profitable extension of existing operations. Recycling may also be appealing because it does not question the growth imperative: an increase in production is seen as ‘good’ as long as it’s done in a circular manner, with fewer materials and less waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1240px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1240px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"The lowest rung of the circular economy ladder\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/637cd37fc29fd66b009142c9_5184.webp\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Image source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/05/sewing-machines-still-wanted-in-africa\">The Guardian\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the Global South, the implementation of circular policies and strategies can often be in direct opposition to these existing \u003Cem id=\"\">circular activities\u003C/em>; this can lead to the marginalisation—rather than transition—of informal circular activities to formal enterprises.  For example, in Tunisia, the national government formalised the recovery and recycling of post-consumer packaging waste through the creation of ECO-LEF. This has been operated by ANGeD (Agence Nationale de Gestion des Déchets), the national body for waste management, since 2001. Although it is often spoken about in terms of its successes, the ECO-LEF circular strategy fails to acknowledge the important role played by the informal waste pickers in Tunisia, known as Barbechas. The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ps.boell.org/en/2020/10/05/plastic-waste-management-tunisia-towards-shared-responsibility\">8,000 Barbechas collect 80% \u003C/a>of the recyclable waste provided to the ECO-LEF system however, they have been systematically excluded. Not only are the Berbechas \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://prevent-waste.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Tunisia.pdf\">not allowed to sell their materials directly to ANGeD\u003C/a> and thus must involve an intermediary to sell on their collection, but they are also not recognised under formal employment and therefore work \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://middle-east-online.com/en/tunisia%E2%80%99s-waste-pickers-seek-government-recognition\">without rights or health insurance\u003C/a>, often in dangerous conditions. This leads to the marginalisation of informal waste pickers rather than their inclusion in formal enterprises and hinders the uptake of the circular economy in Tunisia.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4308px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4308px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Lots of fabric\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/637cd42a4bdeb2a4f425264e_francois-le-nguyen-pouTfHUG430-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Image source: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/pouTfHUG430\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">And what’s more: promoting circular approaches without acknowledging current inequalities and without reframing current consumerist narratives can drive domestic opposition towards circular strategies. For example,  as Liz Ricketts, Director of The OR Foundation stated in our World Circle Economy Forum Side event, \"\u003Cem id=\"\">In 2020, Ghana was the\u003C/em> la\u003Cem id=\"\">rgest importer of second-hand clothing. Clothing sent to Ghana by the Global North ... in the name of circularity.\u003C/em> \u003Cem id=\"\">Retailers in Kantamanto market in Ghana, which is the largest second-hand clothing market in the world, call their job a 'gambling job' because when they buy a bale, they have no idea what is inside. Because fast fashion has lowered the quality of clothing overall,  when a retailer sifts through a bale and adds up all their expenses, they are already $2 USD in debt per item! As a result, 40% of the imported bale leaves the market as waste\u003C/em>.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The circular economy isn’t socially just by default\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular policies don’t ensure socially just outcomes by default: they \u003Cem id=\"\">must be co-designed and co-implemented\u003C/em> in an integrated manner to achieve \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://static.resourcetrade.earth/2022-05-23-stockholm50-circular-economy-roadmap-FINAL.pdf\">needs’ satisfaction and well-being\u003C/a>, within our planetary boundaries. This requires a deep interrogation of interdependent systems, starting from the local and scaling up to the global level. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These emergent issues are embedded in pre-existing deep-rooted dynamics between the Global North and South which have existed for decades and it is important that organisations working towards the circular transition acknowledge this. \u003Cem id=\"\">How can we embed the circular economy within socially just principles? How can we imagine and design a circular economy that considers the realities of the Global South? \u003C/em>These are some of the questions that the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">Circular Jobs Initiatives\u003C/a> team in Circle Economy explores. This blog series will continue to explore this topic. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:24:12.000Z",[],{"id":1151,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":366,"updated_at":1152,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1153,"contents":1155,"contributors":1165,"image":6},"XwL3","2026-05-05T08:26:48.587Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1154},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1156],{"id":1157,"score":47,"body":1158,"status":55,"article_id":1151,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1164,"published_at":1164},"bCJ0",{"image":1159,"title":1160,"content":1161,"summary":1162,"attachment":1163,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380785881-M3SxOpcB.png","Financing the circular transition at home and beyond","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>A circular economy requires circular finance. At Circle Economy, we recognised this early on and launched our Circular Finance programme in 2015. Since then, it has gained momentum both in our home country, the Netherlands, and beyond.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Netherlands’ ambition to become a fully circular economy within one generation was clearly set out in the \u003Cem>Nederland Circulair 2050\u003C/em> roadmap. But when it came to implementation, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management realised that circular business models couldn’t thrive in a financial system built to accommodate linear practices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circular companies in the Netherlands faced numerous challenges. For example, pioneers such as Swapfiets and Fairphone struggled to secure financing on favourable terms due to accounting conventions that failed to recognise their value. Banks deemed circular business models too risky and withheld lending. Recycling facilities faced the prospect of bankruptcy, while virgin materials were still cheaper than secondary ones. In other words, the invisible hand of the market seemed blissfully unaware of the Netherlands’ circular ambitions and continued to reward the linear economy. The government needed to intervene.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Then came the pandemic \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The COVID-19 pandemic put an additional strain on the economy, reinforcing this sense of urgency. In 2020, while much of the country was working remotely, the ministry’s largest meeting room was reserved for a rare physical gathering. Carefully spaced 1.5 metres apart, representatives from the government, pension funds, major banks, investors, and regional development companies came together to work out a common approach to circular finance. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>During this meeting, four key sub-areas were defined as the foundation for action: knowledge development, circular supply chains, circular procurement, and financial incentives and taxes. Out of that carefully distanced meeting emerged something remarkably close-knit: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.dnb.nl/en/green-economy/sustainable-finance-platform/circular-economy-working-group/\">the Circular Economy Working Group\u003C/a>. This group brought together all major financial institutions and relevant governmental bodies to accelerate the circular transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2022, the group acquired a joint agenda: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.dnb.nl/media/3dwdcic1/20220204-pdf-finance-roadmap-nl.pdf\">\u003Cem>the Roadmap to Circular Financing\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. It was developed by banks, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, the Province of Utrecht, the Municipality of Amsterdam, and InvestNL (the Dutch Investment Agency).Circle Economy played a key role in the Circular Economy Working Group by providing expertise, facilitating connections and acting as an independent convener. By leading the metrics working group, we helped establish a shared data foundation, ensuring that ambition was matched with credible measurement. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Going global\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Soon after the working group was established, the Dutch approach to circular finance went on a world tour. The Dutch government commissioned the \u003Ca href=\"https://circle-economy.com/cen\">Circularity Exchange Network (CEN) \u003C/a>and entrusted Circle Economy to develop and facilitate it. The network hosts representatives from leading Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) as well as circularity experts from several international organisations. Its mission is to support MDBs in scaling their investments in the circular economy as a key approach to meeting their sustainable development goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Engaging MDBs is crucial for two reasons. First, they deploy vast volumes of capital, meaning that even small shifts in their investment logic can make or break circular businesses. Second, they invest with a social mandate—not only to generate returns, but to catalyse economic development and sustainable growth. The circular economy is a natural fit for that mission.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Our work with MDBs has culminated in a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/a-shared-mdbs-vision-for-the-circular-economy\">shared vision\u003C/a> for the circular economy. Presented at the World Circular Economy Forum 2024, this document was backed by the African Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank, and the World Bank. Together, these MDBs recognised the importance of circularity for advancing the sustainable and just development agenda and committed to supporting the circular transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The work is far from finished. As our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/finance\">\u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report Finance\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> \u003C/em>highlighted, investment in the circular economy is growing, but it remains a drop in the ocean, representing just 2% of global tracked investment. Still, the circular economy is no longer an unfamiliar concept to financiers and investors. Slowly but steadily, capital flows are shifting towards a circular future.\u003C/p>","A circular economy requires circular finance. At Circle Economy, we recognised this early on and launched our Circular Finance programme in 2015. Since then, it has gained momentum both in our home country, the Netherlands, and beyond.",[],"2026-02-11T11:06:14.000Z",[],{"id":1167,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1168,"updated_at":1169,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1170,"contents":1172,"contributors":1180,"image":6},"MDBD","2026-01-06T08:56:20.000Z","2026-05-06T08:44:21.829Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1171},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1173],{"id":1174,"score":47,"body":1175,"status":55,"article_id":1167,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1168,"published_at":1168},"gLuo",{"image":1176,"title":1177,"content":1178,"summary":15,"attachment":1179,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380747847-bQEpjh-m.jpg","A complete guide to circular economy policies targeting EU businesses in 2026","\u003Cp>EU sustainability policy is at a pivotal moment. Growing awareness of major environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution has driven policymakers to develop new regulations to protect the environment. At the same time, leaders are working to balance these goals with economic needs and social well-being. This has prompted a shift towards making existing policies more coherent, effective, and less burdensome.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Within this evolving landscape, the circular economy has moved from a niche concept to a cornerstone of the European Union's sustainability strategy. Its appeal lies in its dual promise: it is both an environmental and economic model. By allowing for economic growth without increasing resource consumption, it aims to protect the environment while promoting innovation, competitiveness, and new business opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This article serves as a guide to help identify key EU policies that embed circular economy principles—whether to monitor, implement, or prepare for—depending on a company’s sector, size, and strategic ambition. It is intended for business leaders, sustainability experts, and policymakers navigating the fast-changing policy landscape. We outline both current and new policies, including revisions, updates, expected timelines, and relevant standards and tools to support effective implementation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By viewing upcoming regulations as opportunities rather than compliance challenges, businesses can position themselves to create long-term value. Based on our review of the current policy landscape, we highlight three key messages to help unlock this potential:\u003C/p>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Understanding how circular economy principles are reflected in policies enables businesses to streamline compliance through integrated strategies and reporting.\u003C/li>\u003Cli>The circular economy should be seen not as a standalone goal but as a tool to reach broader environmental goals, including climate, pollution, and biodiversity targets, and simultaneously provide both risk mitigation and competitive advantage through innovation and building long-term resilience.   \u003C/li>\u003Cli>Building strong data infrastructure is essential for tracking progress, enabling informed decisions, and ensuring transparency.\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Ch3>Businesses are targeted by 20+ circular economy policies\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The number of EU policies incorporating circular economy principles is expanding quickly. Businesses that proactively align with these developments will be better positioned to manage regulatory risks, seize innovation opportunities, and secure their license to operate in a resource-constrained world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The EU policy map organises current EU circular economy policies by purpose: 1. Reporting & Communications, 2. Product Design, 3. Due Diligence, 4. Waste and resource Management, 5. Trade. It also highlights supporting tools and standards. Milestone years (from 2025 onwards) mark policy launches, revisions, or new targets. Colours indicate the primary life-cycle stage addressed, as shown in the\u003Ca href=\"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20151201STO05603/circular-economy-definition-importance-and-benefits\"> EU Circular Economy Figure\u003C/a>; if a policy spans multiple stages, only the main one is shown. Some policies outside the Reporting & Communications category may still include relevant elements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ciframe src=\"https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRdkFuzfvcG5q447Hxsg1vi1m_ErCO8qID_PNB6GBoOTf531HjCzddDlqe6Z0Y27Mpj9qmGwLxe2C4E/pubembed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"960\" height=\"569\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\">\u003C/iframe>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>5 Key EU policy highlights driving circularity \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en#related-links\">CSRD\u003C/a> enhances corporate transparency and accountability, requiring companies to disclose detailed data on resource use, waste, and product impacts. Reporting must include recycled versus virgin inputs and design features like durability, reparability, and recyclability—closely aligned with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond compliance, this reporting can identify inefficiencies, reduce costs, and strengthen risk management by tracking waste generation, resource intensity, and reliance on critical materials. It can also boost reputation, attract sustainable finance, and improve competitiveness in markets that value circular practices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Timeline: The first reporting wave (\u003Ca href=\"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/654213/EPRS_BRI%282021%29654213_EN.pdf\">NFRD\u003C/a> companies) began in 2025, followed by Wave two in 2028, and Wave three in 2029.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/doing-business-eu/sustainability-due-diligence-responsible-business/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence_en\">The CSDDD\u003C/a> extends corporate responsibility across the entire value chain, promoting circularity through responsible sourcing and lifecycle thinking. It covers upstream (raw materials, production inputs, logistics, subcontracting), internal activities, and downstream (distribution, transport, storage) activities—initially focusing on direct business relationships. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>While the CSRD emphasises reporting, the CSDDD focuses on strategy and action. Companies must map suppliers, assess environmental risks, and integrate circular supply chain models such as reuse, take-back, and remanufacturing. These approaches reduce reliance on virgin materials and enable lower dependency on high-risk suppliers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Timeline: Large companies must comply from 2028, making early preparation key to managing risks, cutting costs, and seizing opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/energy-climate-change-environment/standards-tools-and-labels/products-labelling-rules-and-requirements/ecodesign-sustainable-products-regulation_en\">ESPR\u003C/a> introduces design requirements to improve durability, reparability, and recyclability across all lifecycle stages. It also establishes the\u003Ca href=\"https://data.europa.eu/en/news-events/news/eus-digital-product-passport-advancing-transparency-and-sustainability\"> Digital Product Passport\u003C/a> (DPP), a key data tool that reports environmental information—mirrored in the \u003Ca href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/construction/construction-products-regulation-cpr_en\">Construction Products Regulation\u003C/a> (CPR) for the construction sector, which relies on\u003Ca href=\"https://www.bpie.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/EPD-Factsheet.pdf\"> Environmental Product Declarations\u003C/a> (EPDs), which are standardised, verified documents detailing a product's environmental impact over its lifecycle. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These measures promote greater data collection, traceability, and transparency. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Timeline: The ESPR entered into force in July 2024, with first provisions—such as the ban on destroying unsold textiles and footwear—effective in 2026. The delegated act on DPPs for textiles and furniture is expected in 2027. The revised CPR, entering into force in January 2026, adds requirements for recyclability, disassembly, durability, repairability, and recycled content.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For more information on DPPs, see our blog:\u003Ca href=\"https://legacy.circle-economy.com/blog/digital-product-passports-can-generate-millions-in-circular-revenue-for-fashion-brands\"> \u003Cem>Digital Product Passports Can Generate Millions in Circular Revenue for Fashion Brands\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en\">The CBAM\u003C/a> aims to prevent carbon leakage by applying a carbon price to certain imported goods, ensuring parity with EU products. Covering high-emission sectors such as steel, cement, aluminium, fertilisers, and electricity, it requires importers to report and pay for embedded CO2 emissions.. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although primarily a climate measure, the CBAM indirectly incentivises circular strategies such as using recycled or lower-carbon materials, remanufacturing, reuse systems, material-efficient production, and durable product design—all of which reduce compliance costs and emissions while enabling new business models like product-as-a-service. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Timeline: CBAM had a transitional reporting phase (2023–2025); full implementation begins in 2026, requiring certificate purchases under the\u003Ca href=\"https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/carbon-markets/eu-emissions-trading-system-eu-ets_en\"> EU ETS\u003C/a> carbon price.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>EU Circular Economy Act\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>A forthcoming Circular Economy Act will complement existing sectoral directives, aiming to enable the free movement of circular products, secondary raw materials, and waste across the EU. It seeks to boost the supply and demand of high-quality recycled materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2026, the Commission will conduct impact assessments and external studies, hold stakeholder workshops with a particular focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), and is expected to publish its formal legislative proposal for the Circular Economy Act in Q4 2026. You can find the link to Circle Economy’s reaction to the initial proposal \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/circle-economy_circle-economys-position-on-the-eu-circular-activity-7392223402503225344-mzDP?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB4DORQBjt0tVGqRRkg7fJ5taODy5T3AGQw\">here\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>3 defining trends emerge across policies\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>From the policy map, three overarching trends emerge that define how the circular economy is being embedded across EU legislation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1.\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>From waste to lifecycle: Broadening the scope of circular economy policies\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Waste and resource management remains the most heavily regulated area, with nine key directives, reflecting its long-standing policy focus through instruments like the\u003Ca href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/end-life-vehicles_en\"> End-of-Life Vehicles \u003C/a>Directive (2000) and the\u003Ca href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/waste-framework-directive_en\"> Waste Framework\u003C/a> Directive (2008). However, attention is rapidly expanding beyond waste to new domains—Reporting & Communication, Product Design, Due Diligence, and Trade—each now supported by four to five policies, along with complementary standards and tools such as the\u003Ca href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/actions/global-circularity-protocol/\"> Global Circularity Protocol\u003C/a> and the\u003Ca href=\"https://finance.ec.europa.eu/news/commission-adopts-european-sustainability-reporting-standards-2023-07-31_en\"> European Sustainability Reporting Standards\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Many newer regulations, including the 2024 Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, take an integrated lifecycle approach, encouraging companies to embed circular economy principles across sourcing, production, use, and end-of-life, rather than treating sustainability as an afterthought.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/695ccde072ecd77036b557bd_annie-spratt-QckxruozjRg-unsplash.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>Photo by \u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Annie Spratt\u003C/a> on \u003Ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/group-of-people-using-laptop-computer-QckxruozjRg?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. \u003Cstrong>Circular economy as a lever for sustainability and climate policy integration\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circularity is not an end in itself, but rather a systemic approach to achieving broader environmental goals, including climate neutrality, zero pollution, and\u003Ca href=\"https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/the-benefits-to-biodiversity\"> biodiversity preservation\u003C/a>. By reducing waste, hazardous substances, and virgin material use, circular strategies support cleaner air, relieve pressure on ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and\u003Ca href=\"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/completing-the-picture\"> lower greenhouse gas emissions\u003C/a>. As a result, circular economy policies are increasingly being integrated into climate policy, reinforcing their potential as powerful tools for climate action. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>For hard-to-abate sectors like cement, steel, and plastics, circular economy solutions—such as material efficiency, remanufacturing, and recycling, reuse, and repair—are essential for deep decarbonisation beyond what renewable energy alone can deliver. Circular economy policies reinforce climate goals by reducing life-cycle emissions (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation), reducing the need for virgin materials (Directive on the Repair of Goods and the revised Industrial Emissions Directive) or making virgin resource extraction and waste disposal relatively more expensive (CBAM). By embedding circularity within their operations, companies can address climate, pollution, and biodiversity goals simultaneously, positioning the circular economy as an enabler of long-term sustainability rather than a separate goal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3.\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>Increasing emphasis on transparency and data availability\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In most EU directives and regulations, data is becoming a central element, with a strong focus on traceability and transparency. Policies such as CSDDD, the\u003Ca href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en\"> EU Deforestation Regulation\u003C/a>, and the\u003Ca href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/areas-specific-interest/critical-raw-materials/critical-raw-materials-act_en\"> Critical Raw Materials Act\u003C/a> emphasise due diligence as a core component, shifting the focus from simple compliance to proactive risk management across the entire value chain. Companies are legally required to identify, prevent, mitigate, and report negative environmental impacts, starting with their tier-one suppliers and extending beyond, tracking data such as supplier details, product origin and destination, environmental performance, and material composition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Implementations like the Digital Product Passport under the ESPR and the Battery Passport under the Batteries Regulation enable the tracking and storage of this data, which is also essential for reporting under various standards or protocols, whether it is the European Sustainability Reporting Standards connected to CSRD, the newly developed Global Circularity Protocol, or ISO standards for circular economy tracking. Alongside the CSRD, the EU Taxonomy enhances transparency for investors, regulators, policymakers, and other business stakeholders. Meanwhile, policies such as the Empowering Consumers Directive, Green Claims Directive, Textile Labelling Regulation, and standards like the EU Ecolabel focus on improving transparency for both consumers and businesses. The growing emphasis on data and due diligence reflects the EU’s broader commitment to ensuring transparency across all levels of the value chain and among diverse stakeholders.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Next Steps: Embracing circular policies as drivers of opportunity\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Circular economy policy is becoming a defining factor for European businesses— especially in resource-intensive sectors, consumer goods, and global supply chains. While the policy landscape is complex and evolving, early engagement and strategic alignment can provide both risk mitigation and competitive advantage. With new measures taking effect from 2026, companies should adopt integrated, life-cycle-based circular strategies that address multiple policies simultaneously. Turning this strategic vision into action starts with robust data foundations. Companies can assess current capabilities and gaps, define key indicators using existing tools and standards (as shown in the policy map), strengthen data infrastructure (through ERP enhancements or new tools), and collaborate with suppliers and partners to gather value-chain information. Over time, this data will support better decision-making on product design, procurement, and end-of-life management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By embracing upcoming regulations as drivers of opportunity, businesses can unlock long-term value, strengthen resilience, and lead the transition to a circular economy. We encourage readers to identify the drivers for their own business and sectors: share insights, challenges, and success stories while navigating this evolving policy landscape. \u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":1182,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":207,"updated_at":1183,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":1184,"owner":1185,"contents":1187,"contributors":1197,"image":6},"2icE","2026-05-05T20:01:49.374Z",5,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1186},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1188],{"id":1189,"score":47,"body":1190,"status":55,"article_id":1182,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1196,"published_at":1196},"1rnX",{"image":1191,"title":1192,"content":1193,"summary":1194,"attachment":1195,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380755090-YW3KUN5E.jpeg","Behind the scenes of Ireland’s push for a circular economy strategy","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Legislative processes, public consultations and closed-door meetings may not sound particularly exciting, but they are precisely the kind of ‘lever long enough to move the world’. Ireland’s approach to circular policymaking deserves a closer look as a case study in whole-of-government commitment.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ask around Circle Economy’s office in Amsterdam, and our collaboration with Ireland’s Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is often cited as one of the most impactful. For the first time, our team worked directly with a national government, helping shape the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/consultations/public-consultation-on-the-whole-of-government-circular-economy-strategy-2026-2028/\">second \u003Cem>Whole-of-Government Circular Economy Strategy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. This strategy has the potential to transform every economic sector, from construction to agriculture, and set Ireland firmly on the path to circularity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, the work on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/ireland\">\u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report Ireland\u003C/em>\u003C/a> was painstakingly detailed. Along the way, we learned more than we ever expected—from the use of timber frames in Irish houses to the country’s annual yields of barley and wheat. And if we ever showed a hint of reluctance at diving into yet another spreadsheet of agricultural data, it went completely unnoticed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘Circle Economy’s role was enlightening and impactful’, says Darren Byrne, Technical and Scientific Advisor at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications at the time of our collaboration. ‘We realised we worked with people who were not just doing their job but who were truly passionate about the transition to the circular economy’. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Data speaks the truth\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>In 2023, the Irish government set out to develop their second \u003Cem>Whole-of-Government Circular Economy Strategy\u003C/em>. Whereas the first strategy set the scene for future action, raised awareness, and convened key stakeholders, the second edition aimed to develop national legislation and in-depth sectoral action plans. At this point, the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment needed to establish a baseline to define clear actions and targets for each key sector. To do so, it was important to commission independent research.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Like in any country, many issues in Ireland are highly nuanced. For example, lowering the environmental footprint of construction must be reconciled with the need to address the housing shortage, which demands building a large number of affordable houses—and fast. Independent research enabled the department to consult with external experts based in Amsterdam, who were free from political biases and guided solely by data. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘Getting external validation empowered us to tackle sensitive issues such as the housing shortage and engage relevant stakeholders’, says Aaron Bayle. ‘The \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> is a reference we can always point back to’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \u003Cem>CGR Ireland\u003C/em> argued—and backed its argument with data—that the costs of transitioning to the circular economy will be offset by long-term economic benefits. This was instrumental in getting other departments on board and ensuring the strategy is embraced at all levels of government. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>From numbers to policies\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The CGR also strengthened cross-government coordination. Its findings informed discussions between departments, and its public release provided an opportunity to secure endorsements from key stakeholders driving the country’s circular transition. ‘When the CGR was published, it was cited by other agencies, NGOs, and actors through their policies, strategies, and roadmaps. Plenty of publications in Ireland have referenced the report subsequently, which demonstrates its impact and reach’, says Darren Byrne, Technical/Scientific Advisor at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The second \u003Cem>Whole-of-Government Circular Economy Strategy\u003C/em> is now nearing the finish line. The draft document was submitted for public consultation in September 2025 and received more than 120 responses. It’s now up for the government to integrate public feedback and finalise the strategy, setting a new milestone in Ireland’s circular economy transition.\u003C/p>","Legislative processes, public consultations and closed-door meetings may not sound particularly exciting, but they are precisely the kind of ‘lever long enough to move the world’. Ireland’s approach to circular policymaking deserves a closer look as a case study in whole-of-government commitment.",[],"2026-02-11T11:15:16.000Z",[],{"id":1199,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1200,"updated_at":1201,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":1202,"contents":1204,"contributors":1213,"image":6},"ZhIS","2023-10-16T14:26:28.000Z","2024-02-23T15:47:01.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1203},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1205],{"id":1206,"score":47,"body":1207,"status":55,"article_id":1199,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1201,"published_at":203},"5z5K",{"image":1208,"title":1209,"content":1210,"summary":1211,"attachment":1212,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380851843-z1x8jQZu.jpg","The number one HR director for sustainability in the Netherlands sees the need for the ‘People & culture’ trend","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/heleencocu/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Heleen Cocu-Wassink\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">, HR Director at Alliander, was recently declared the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://hrtop100.nl/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">HR professional of the year\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> in the field of sustainability. Circle Economy's Digital Product Manager Thijs Struijk interviewed her regarding the HR and Sustainability Manifesto campaign.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">So, Heleen, you're the first HR professional to win this award. It must be quite an honour!\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Absolutely! It's great that our role as HR professionals in sustainable transitions is highlighted and acknowledged. Apparently, people notice that you say what you mean and mean what you say. On the other hand, it's a public award, and I have a vast network, which gives me an edge. Many others are also doing well. There's now a platform to speak and shout to bring more attention to the subject. That's why I'm happy to participate in this interview.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Does such an award directly affect your work?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Definitely, it helps position the energy transition and a company like Alliander. People are increasingly looking for meaningful work. This establishes a beautiful connection between sustainability and employment. We can leverage this in the search for the right people.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What's also nice to see is a kind of pride within my own department. It's not just appreciation for me but for all my colleagues who strive to incorporate sustainability in the HR field. One colleague said, ‘I walk a little taller now’, which brings me joy.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Be honest: is sustainability just a nice thing for you, or is it deeply rooted in you?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Subconsciously, it has always been a thing for me. You could say I was born with it, especially because of my mother, who was already into sustainability at a young age. She would bring her own bread bag to the baker and also carry a plastic bag to pick up litter when walking the dog. I was also a part of the scouts, where nature conservation was a key activity.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1810px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1810px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/652d4a3383177df06c86a901_Screenshot%202023-10-16%20at%2016.35.12.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/heleencocu/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Heleen Cocu-Wassink\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">, HR Director at Alliander\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">My moment of realisation came when I worked in Australia during rampant forest fires. I saw the impact on the lives of my friends and acquaintances. It made the consequences of climate change very personal.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">So, we're dealing with an intrinsically motivated HR professional. Nice! Can you talk more about your motivation to work in HR?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">I can trace it back to lessons learned in the scouts. There, you take care of the youngest ones. Young children are entrusted to your care. This was very valuable to me. Additionally, I tutored and later taught sailing lessons. Ultimately, I became a rowing coach. So, in many ways, I've always been about developing others and maximising the potential of individuals and teams.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">From rowing coach to...\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">After my studies, I joined HayGroup. Their motto resonated with me: people before strategy. We worked at the intersection of people, organisation and transformation, with the main question being: How do you make organisations fit for people? I worked there for nearly 20 years and thoroughly enjoyed it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, eventually, I wanted to get hands-on with organisational changes. So, in 2017, I returned to the Netherlands and joined ASML as the Global Head of People and Organisational Development. Unfortunately, I couldn't really connect with my passion for sustainability there. But now, at Alliander, I'm combining my passions! My biggest challenge is leveraging the organisation's potential for transformative processes. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Is it working out?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Most colleagues focus on the existing policy and its consistent application. Even HR business partners, though this is changing, are mainly strategy-focused within the current paradigm. This implies that in many organisations, HR business partners don't fully embrace the core principles of business. It's not necessarily different at Alliander.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">But that means you're kind of stuck in the status quo. You must've found a workaround.\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In a way, you're bound by existing policies. The primary role of HR is to maintain order within the structured policy. That's why at Alliander, we have a two-track policy for HR: Running and Changing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘Running’ means keeping the house in order within the existing paradigm. ‘Changing’ explores different approaches. For example, how do we address the labour capacity issue in our sector, both in numbers and skills, to facilitate a paradigm shift?\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The word 'paradigm' has come up a few times. What do you mean by that?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">For me, it's 'the existing' or the current way of thinking.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">How do you see HR's changing role?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We aim for an inclusive, learning and high-performing organisation—a place where people want to work while contributing to societal changes. This requires a large influx of new people. Meanwhile, we need to focus on behaviour change and upgrading the skills of our current employees. That means allowing experimentation to transform the organisation and the sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">But how do you change the sector while ensuring safety? You can't risk the safety of working on the electricity and gas network. One mistake and things could go up in flames or explode.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Through HR policies, you can guide people's behaviour. If your strategy is based on sustainability, you can influence actions by focusing on the right KPIs. HR can also facilitate. A good example is a job-matching platform developed to promote professional mobility. It matches based on skills, not just knowledge. This helps attract the right talent to the sector.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">How far along are you in the transition?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We're at the tail and left hind leg of the elephant. It's not very far, but it's a significant start. We're collaborating with sustainability managers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At Alliander, we have a strong Learning and Development department and a corporate school. They're mainly focused on ‘Running’, but they're also pivotal for ‘Changing’. The question we can try to answer is: How do we foster a learning culture that contributes to the sustainable change we're seeking?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Your organisation's change capacity is equivalent to your employees' learning capacity. This precedes the uptake of new knowledge and skills.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">That's a profound thought, Heleen. It affirms our belief that learning is crucial in transitions, and HR plays a central role. Now the big question: How do we engage HR in societal change? Any tips for your HR peers venturing into sustainability?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Everyone's journey is personal. Start with your own concerns and delve into broader prosperity and sustainability. Consider how your organisation can contribute. Find allies, form partnerships and connect with peers, like the CSR or sustainability manager.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">If you can't channel your concerns into action, take the drastic step: leave. It sends a signal not just to your employer but to the market. If that's too big a leap, focus on expanding your circle of influence.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Anything practical?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Start with policy areas where you can make choices, like employment conditions. Make them greener, such as your mobility policy. It's a positive signal that benefits employees and helps attract better talent. It's a small step, but it's about setting things in motion.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Do you also have a success story for your HR colleagues for inspiration?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Together with communications, we have set up an internal campaign. That was not specifically about sustainability at all. It was actually an encouragement campaign to show the successful small steps that everyone makes every day. The campaign puts an end to the idea that you, as an individual, do not really make a difference.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The campaign, called #cando, challenges people to come up with their own examples. We have depicted these 'small' examples. By bringing them together, you see that we are starting a movement together. And that gives energy and removes the myth that innovation should be something very big and compelling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Every little bit helps and adds up to something big. We just have to start—take the first step—even if you don't know yet what the second will be. You will discover that for yourself!\u003C/p>","Heleen Cocu-Wassink, HR Director at Alliander, was recently declared the HR professional of the year in the field of sustainability. We interviewed her regarding the HR and Sustainability Manifesto campaign.",[],[],{"id":1215,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":207,"updated_at":1216,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1217,"contents":1219,"contributors":1229,"image":6},"gj03","2026-05-07T23:38:40.214Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1218},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1220],{"id":1221,"score":47,"body":1222,"status":55,"article_id":1215,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1228,"published_at":1228},"I6yM",{"image":1223,"title":1224,"content":1225,"summary":1226,"attachment":1227,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380846984-wwUwPHhi.jpeg","The key to the circular transition in Montréal","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>It sounds almost like a fairy tale—one key that can open many doors. Yet this has become a reality for the city of Montréal, Canada, which found the Circularity Gap Report Montréal to be just such a key. Yet there is no magic in it—only science. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2021, Montréal’s ambition was clear: to develop its first circular economy roadmap. The City had already identified priority value chains, such as construction and textiles, but lacked an answer to a fundamental question: W\u003Cem>here do we stand today?\u003C/em>  The city government was not satisfied with just any answer. It sought a circularity baseline that was comparable to other cities—and to the world. That is why Montréal turned to Circle Economy, the creators of the global Circularity Metric.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first outcome of this collaboration—\u003Cem>Circular Montréal: Baseline Assessment\u003C/em>—sparked conversations that shaped the draft roadmap later submitted for public consultation. And yet, it was not enough. Now that it knew its position, the City needed to understand how to move forward strategically, ensuring every action hit the mark.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>That's how the \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report Montréal\u003C/em> came to life, equipping Montréal with a set of indicators such as material and carbon footprints, as well as the share of secondary inputs in its economy. These metrics were essential for prioritising actions and estimating their impact. Crucially, the report provided the local government with a science-backed conversation starter to engage key stakeholders. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘The process of working on the \u003Cem>CGR Montréal\u003C/em> has opened many doors’, says Natacha Beauchesne, Commissioner of Economic Development at the City of Montréal. ‘It sparked dialogue with business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, financial institutions, economic development partners, and other levels of government. It created a shared understanding and a sense of collective responsibility, making stakeholders more willing to commit’.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>From roadmap to real-world change\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>In May 2024, Montréal adopted its first \u003Cem>Circular Economy Roadmap\u003C/em>, with targets based on the insights from the \u003Cem>CGR Montréal\u003C/em>. A year later, a three-year action plan followed, supporting the strategy with concrete actions. It included 20 major actions and CA$7 million in municipal investment with strong leverage effects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beauchesne is quick to emphasise that Montréal acts in parallel with planning, not after it. Some programmes in the action plan are a continuation of earlier efforts, for example, support for industrial symbiosis, which has helped over 3,000 SMEs, diverted 5,000 tonnes of materials from landfill, avoided 6,000 tonnes of GHG emissions, and generated CA$12 million in savings and new revenues. However, the plan also includes some unprecedented measures, such as a partnership with a private investment fund and a government agency for Canada’s first circular economy investment fund, as well as new programmes to help businesses transition to circular models. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘Circularity is no longer just a municipal plan—it’s a movement’, Beauchesne points out. “The roadmap provided the vision. The action plan is delivering results—and fast. We don’t just talk about circularity. We fund it, scale it, and celebrate it”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Montréal’s Circular Economy Roadmap\u003C/em> is just shy of its second anniversary, but the changes it has brought are already visible. A new 10,000-square-foot store now sells second-hand construction materials (\u003Ca href=\"https://recocentre.ca/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11358200856&gbraid=0AAAAAB_99wKsZ7ZnC83BLeIH5GF86yp9d&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI36LTyOH-kQMV4FR_AB1CUjvUEAAYASAAEgLAMvD_BwE\">RECO\u003C/a>), and more than 40 businesses are advancing circular agriculture through a unique local hub (\u003Ca href=\"https://centrale.coop/\">La Centrale agricole\u003C/a>). City representatives also point to \u003Cem>Renaissance\u003C/em>, a social enterprise operating second-hand clothing stores that is exploring the possibility of building Montréal’s first textile recycling facility. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>A lifestyle shift in motion\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Leading a circular lifestyle in Montréal is still challenging, but it’s getting easier every year. Public libraries now lend not only books, but also musical instruments, sports equipment, and games. Sharing platforms are gaining popularity, enabling neighbours to borrow instead of buying. Repair cafés and second-hand marketplaces are on the rise, while circular retail streets and new collaborative initiatives are taking shape.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to City representatives, the main challenge today is not a lack of solutions, but making them visible and accessible. Circular initiatives are emerging so quickly that not all residents are aware of them. Raising awareness of circular options is therefore the municipality’s next priority—and this is where the \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> can help spark yet another conversation, this time with all residents of Montréal.\u003C/p>","It sounds almost like a fairy tale—one key that can open many doors. Yet this has become a reality for the city of Montréal, Canada, which found the Circularity Gap Report Montréal to be just such a key. Yet there is no magic in it—only science.",[],"2026-02-11T11:14:41.000Z",[],{"id":1231,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1232,"updated_at":1232,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":1233,"contents":1235,"contributors":1243,"image":6},"7fiQ","2025-10-14T08:30:53.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1234},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1236],{"id":1237,"score":47,"body":1238,"status":55,"article_id":1231,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1232,"published_at":1232},"xzzt",{"image":1239,"title":1240,"content":1241,"summary":15,"attachment":1242,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380868861-er1Dt7aP.jpg","We must start treating our buildings, cars and infrastructure as urban mines","\u003Cp id=\"\">According to the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/2025\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2025\u003C/em> (CGR®)\u003C/a>, a staggering 38% of all materials we consume annually end up in long-lasting, human-made structures, often referred to as ‘stocks’. Every year, more and more materials are extracted, refined and fed into our homes, transportation networks, cars, and appliances. These materials will remain locked there for decades, but not forever—roughly a third of materials in stocks are demolished or discarded every year. With this in mind, how we design, build, and use these assets today will determine whether they become tomorrow’s waste or stand the test of time.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">From rock to stock \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The report also highlights that the growth of these stocks has increased 23-fold over the 20th century, roughly doubling every two decades. By 2020, the mass of human-made things surpassed that of all living beings on Earth. This trend is largely driven by urbanisation, with city populations projected to climb from 56% in 2021 to 68% by 2050. Rising living standards play a role, too, with higher incomes fueling demand for bigger houses, better cars, and new appliances.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As a result, stock build-up is not only inevitable but also encouraged in lower- and middle-income countries where there is still a need for adequate housing and infrastructure. However, this growth comes with two major challenges. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The first is the environmental impact of large-scale construction. Construction and demolition waste is \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352710223019046?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">estimated\u003C/a> to comprise around a third of global waste. Moreover, extracting, processing, and using materials—especially in concrete production—generate significant carbon emissions. Housing alone is the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/2021\">second-largest source of carbon emissions\u003C/a>, contributing 13.5 billion tonnes, surpassed only by transportation at 17.1 billion tonnes. Additionally, extraction activities \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/2023\">contribute\u003C/a> to biodiversity loss, pollution, and water scarcity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The second challenge is resource depletion. According to \u003Cem id=\"\">CGR 2025\u003C/em>, 10% of all materials locked in stocks are metals—a key concern as demand for critical raw materials continues to rise.  The recent surge in laws aimed at securing these resources shows just how seriously governments are taking this issue. Every year, building new stocks—after accounting for what gets torn down—uses 38% of global raw materials. When we include the materials needed to maintain and operate existing structures, such as fossil fuels for heating, this figure rises to 70%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">That’s a huge strain on global resources—and it doesn’t stop there. Materials locked in stocks will remain unavailable for recycling for decades. As more and more structures are added to these stocks, fewer materials will be available to support future growth. That’s why it’s crucial to build stocks that last, use resources efficiently, and are designed so their materials can be recovered and reused at the end of life.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">From waste to resource \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Given current trends, it’s not hard to imagine a point when critical materials stored in human-made structures will outnumber those available in economically extractable deposits. For example, copper \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es900845v\">is projected\u003C/a> to reach this threshold by the end of the 21st century, making it more abundant in buildings and infrastructure than in the Earth’s reserves. Even today, existing stocks could supply a substantial portion of the materials required to satisfy societal needs. For instance, studies \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b02516?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">show\u003C/a> that one kilogram of discarded smartphones contains more gold than what is found in typical gold ores. This illustrates the huge potential of urban mining that has yet to be realised.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Construction and demolition waste is the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/2025\">largest waste stream\u003C/a> by weight, but only 22% of it is recycled. Even then, much of it ends up in low-value applications like backfilling rather than being reused in new construction. One reason for this is that older buildings weren’t designed with recycling in mind and may contain hazardous materials like asbestos. It’s often more cost-effective to demolish a building than to carefully dismantle it, and the lack of established markets and regulations for secondary materials makes reuse even harder. What’s more, new materials are typically cheaper and come with guaranteed performance, making recycled materials less competitive in cost and quality. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Despite these barriers, solutions do exist. Developing insurance schemes, certifications, and quality standards for recycled materials can build trust in their performance, while government subsidies, incentives, and urban planning can enhance cost competitiveness.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/68ee09c3a3697afc00a33bc6_vincenzo-cassano-MqAiJPYEFrs-unsplash%20(1).jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@myphotoblog?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Vincenzo Cassano\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/a-bulldozer-digging-through-a-demolished-building-MqAiJPYEFrs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These recycling challenges also highlight the importance of keeping existing buildings in use for as long as possible. We can extend their lifespans by removing outdated infrastructure and components containing valuable materials and upgrading basic elements like windows and insulation. These improvements can boost energy efficiency and functionality, reduce the need for new construction, and create a steady stream of secondary materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Yet the greatest opportunity lies in designing future buildings and products with circularity in mind.\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>Modular buildings and appliances, for example, can be easily repaired, upgraded, or disassembled for reuse. Using renewable, lower-impact materials like timber can reduce their environmental impact. Equipping buildings with energy-efficient technologies like solar panels and heat pumps can also decrease energy consumption, lowering the ‘material cost’ of maintaining them over time. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Governments around the world are beginning to take action. In 2021, Shanghai launched a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/china-construction/\">three-year action plan \u003C/a>to reduce the construction sector’s environmental impact by increasing recycling capacity and cutting down on waste from renovations and demolitions. Meanwhile, Amsterdam’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/sustainability/circular-economy/\">Circular Strategy 2020-2025\u003C/a> aims to reduce the use of virgin materials and resources, with a specific focus on the built environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These strategies reflect a growing awareness that the way we build and manage our infrastructure has major implications—not just for material use and waste but also for the energy transition. Renewable technologies like wind turbines, batteries, and solar panels rely on critical raw materials. While they’re often the focus of circular policy discussions, they represent only a small slice of global material stocks. The built environment, by contrast, accounts for a much larger share. Applying circular principles—like design for reuse, material efficiency, and longevity—to buildings and infrastructure could ease pressure on critical resources, reduce emissions, and unlock far greater environmental and social benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">It’s all set in stone\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Architecture carries an almost eerie sense of permanence. The structures we build today will shape—or scar—our cities for decades, if not centuries. The cost of mistakes is high. While our predecessors were unaware of the long-term health risks and environmental consequences of their actions, today, ignorance is no longer an excuse. Thanks to an ever-growing body of research, we have a clear picture of both the benefits of circular buildings and infrastructure and the costs of continuing down the same path. The decisions we make today will either create opportunities for future generations or pass on yet another problem for them to solve. \u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":1245,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1246,"updated_at":1247,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":47,"owner":1248,"contents":1250,"contributors":1258,"image":6},"_YCu","2023-04-30T11:23:48.000Z","2024-02-23T16:25:32.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1249},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1251],{"id":1252,"score":47,"body":1253,"status":55,"article_id":1245,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1247,"published_at":203},"NagM",{"image":1254,"title":1255,"content":1256,"summary":15,"attachment":1257,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380870457-B2C5lios.jpeg","WEF 2022: Circular economy and climate link grows stronger, link to resilience sparks interest","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">As I return from the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2022 Annual Meeting, I reflect on the circular conversations and sessions that took place and share some of my observations from my time in Davos.\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Understandably, the war in Ukraine and its implications for safety, energy and food security were front and centre in many of the sessions and conversations. If you add supply chain disruptions, continued pandemic lockdowns in some parts of the world and rising inflation to the mix, you have all the ingredients for converging crises reshaping the global agenda, with a renewed focus on dealing with the immediate issues at hand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Did this move focus away from the climate change movement, and more specifically the role the circular economy plays in tackling this? Quite the opposite, I would argue.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In fact, the circular economy has become even more important given the worldwide challenges and disruptions, and this was reflected in Davos. The need for a more resource efficient and resilient economy was clear.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Doubling circularity to reach net-zero and boost resource efficiency\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">At COP26 in November, the circular economy was largely viewed through the climate lens—as circular economy strategies can mitigate over half of global greenhouse gas emissions. This \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2022\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/a> finding was also the rationale for the mission to double global circularity in the next 10 years, which is the heart of the new strategy of The Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE), with members such as the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Philips. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As Frans van Houten, CEO of Philips, mentioned during the session ‘Doubling Global Circularity by 2032’ hosted by PACE: ‘We need more global stakeholders to join the effort to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pacecircular.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/PACE%20Strategy%20and%20Action%20Agenda%202%20pager%202022_0.pdf\">double global circularity by 2032\u003C/a> by making more sustainable consumption and production the norm. This will support the drive towards climate-neutral and inclusive economies. We fully endorse this ambition and encourage our industry peers to join us in putting circularity front and centre—setting targets, delivering on them, and demonstrating tangible impact, while sharing learnings and progress to show it can be done.’ \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This goal can also help companies start to better understand what they will need to do to reach their 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets. In many cases, they will not get there without circular economy strategies and addressing the scope 3 consumption-based emissions. Stientje van Veldhoven, Vice President and Regional Director of WRI Europe, clearly made this point in the session: ‘Our current consumption patterns are a root cause of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and inequity. With \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/biodiversity/how-does-the-growing-global-population-and-increasing-consumption-affect-biodiversity/\">10% of the world population consuming 40% of the resources\u003C/a>, higher-income countries in particular have a responsibility to lower their footprint.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Circular strategies to increase resilience in the face of crises\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">A key question raised at this year’s WEF Annual Meeting was how we can avoid the next crisis. Resilience and adaptability are now vitally important. For instance, how can we secure the relevant raw materials needed for the energy transition given the geopolitical situation? Clearly, the circular economy has a large role to play here. By ensuring that everything is used at its highest value for as long as possible, the circular economy can reduce the need for finite virgin resources. By ensuring that we use regenerative resources, the circular economy can greatly reduce the dependency on fossil fuels that can spur conflict.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What is needed now is to raise our ambition and move from good intentions to action and measurable progress. PACE has a large role to play by enabling crucial collaboration between sectors, industries and geographies. As we look to Stockholm+50, government and company leaders need to collaborate and set up their ambition. They can do so by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pacecircular.org/global-goal\">joining PACE\u003C/a> and endorsing the Global Goal to double circularity by 2032. With more leading organisations joining, we can speed up and scale up, working towards doubling global circularity, creating a healthy planet, and tackling the interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and inequality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":1260,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1261,"updated_at":1262,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1263,"contents":1265,"contributors":1275,"image":6},"zPPj","2025-03-07T09:53:06.000Z","2026-05-05T23:11:15.722Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1264},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1266],{"id":1267,"score":47,"body":1268,"status":55,"article_id":1260,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1274,"published_at":1274},"-acO",{"image":1269,"title":1270,"content":1271,"summary":1272,"attachment":1273,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380872941-ejcijTi5.jpg","Why Omnibus is not a setback but an opportunity","\u003Cp id=\"\">The recently proposed changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) within the European Commission’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/news/commission-proposes-cut-red-tape-and-simplify-business-environment-2025-02-26_en\" target=\"_self\">Omnibus Package\u003C/a> have sparked both concern and applause. While extending the timeline for reporting to 2028 has been criticised by some for slowing Europe’s sustainability efforts, we at Circle Economy Consulting believe sustainability and ESG professionals should consider this an opportunity. Rather than rushing through a reporting sprint, they can refocus on developing more impactful, strategic approaches to circular economy performance and reporting. At the same time, new challenges arise around data collection and linking the circular economy to climate change mitigation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">First, let’s quickly recap the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_614\" target=\"_self\">main changes brought about by the Omnibus package\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">80% of companies will no longer be subject to the CSRD, limiting reporting obligations to large businesses with over 1000 employees. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The reporting obligations for companies under the scope of the CSRD will not apply to smaller companies in their supply chains.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The CSRD reporting deadlines will be postponed by two years (until 2028) for companies initially required to report in 2026 or 2027.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">EU Taxonomy reporting will be mandatory for the largest companies but voluntary for others.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">The ‘Do No Significant Harm’ (DNSH) criteria for pollution prevention will be simplified.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">The additional time allows companies to move beyond simple compliance and focus on embedding circularity into their business models in a more meaningful and effective way. Many businesses have struggled to raise awareness internally,  align stakeholders, develop a strategy, select KPIs, and collect data required by the CSRD. The extended timeline offers companies the chance to:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Develop robust, long-term circular economy strategies alongside their reporting obligations, ensuring that reporting and implementation drive impact together.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Build solid data infrastructures that provide the foundation for reliable, consistent, and scalable data collection.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Collaborate more deeply with suppliers and customers, fostering meaningful partnerships to improve data quality and availability and implement more profound changes in the value chain. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, the change in rules will complicate the already challenging data collection from suppliers, as SMEs are no longer obliged to provide information on circular economy performance. To address this, companies should prioritise innovative approaches such as integrating circularity criteria into procurement processes and leveraging sector averages or certification schemes when direct supplier data is unavailable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We also recommend that sustainability and ESG specialists make the most out of the European Commission’s plan to introduce Sectoral Action Plans (as part of a broader \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/document/download/10017eb1-4722-4333-add2-e0ed18105a34_en\" target=\"_self\">Competitiveness Compass\u003C/a> initiative) alongside sector-agnostic policies under the CSRD. Sector-specific guidance is well suited for the context-specific nature of circular economy solutions, enabling more effective and efficient strategies and reporting across industries. To unlock the full potential of these initiatives, it will be essential to include circular economy initiatives in the Sectoral Action Plans in order to achieve low-carbon competitive industries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For sustainability and ESG specialists, these changes underscore the need for expert support in building the right capabilities whilst achieving tangible results. Circle Economy’s consulting team stands ready to assist companies in three key areas:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Setting you up for success by developing inspiring strategies and implementation of plans and roadmaps that will convey the importance of the circular transition to your senior management and other internal stakeholders.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Empowering you by developing the data infrastructure, baselines, KPIs and targets needed for efficient and effective monitoring and reporting.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Inspiring you by providing sector-specific insights and thought leadership to guide more effective decision-making and strategy development.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">This is why we believe the extended timeline should not be seen as a delay in action but as an opportunity to lay the groundwork for long-term impact. By taking the time to build robust strategies and data systems now, companies can gain competitive advantages and face the reporting obligations in 2028 with a strong circular economy performance. We look forward to supporting businesses on this journey and helping them turn reporting requirements into opportunities for sustainable innovation and competitive advantage.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">Contact our consulting team via: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.consulting/#contact\" target=\"_self\">https://www.circle-economy.consulting/#contact\u003C/a> \u003C/p>","The EU has simplified reporting requirements for companies. While the move has been criticised by some for slowing Europe’s sustainability efforts, we believe this can be an opportunity.",[],"2025-03-07T09:55:16.000Z",[],{"id":1277,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1278,"updated_at":1279,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":1280,"contents":1282,"contributors":1292,"image":6},"LO-d","2025-01-20T11:14:53.000Z","2026-05-06T13:42:00.695Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1281},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1283],{"id":1284,"score":47,"body":1285,"status":55,"article_id":1277,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1290,"published_at":1291},"xS-J",{"image":1286,"title":1287,"content":1288,"summary":15,"attachment":1289,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380853158-DM565LcD.jpg","Three circular economy regulations businesses can’t ignore in 2025","\u003Cp id=\"\">The European Union is gearing up for a momentous year in its journey towards a circular economy. In 2025, several long-awaited regulations will bear their first fruit, marking a major shift in the existing regulatory framework. While some will deliver immediate results, others will shape the playing field in the years ahead. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">And it is just about time. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2024,\u003C/em> the global circularity\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>rate has dropped to an all-time low of\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\"> 7.2%\u003C/a>. One major contributor to this decline is outdated legislation that continues to support the linear economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">But there’s hope. By reimagining these regulatory frameworks, the European Union can foster an economic landscape for circular business models to flourish. Tried and tested in the EU, these initiatives can serve as blueprints for other regions, creating a truly global impact. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Here are three circular economy regulations set to redefine the business landscape in 2025—and why they matter. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">1. The EU Circular Economy Act\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">This year, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/document/10a1fd18-2f1b-4363-828e-bb72851ffce1_en\">one of the top priorities\u003C/a> of Jessika Roswall, the EU’s new Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, will be the development of a new Circular Economy Act.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The EU Circular Economy Act will aim to promote recycling, reduce waste and improve resource efficiency—building upon the EU's earlier efforts, such as the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/circular-economy-action-plan_en\">2020 Circular Economy Action Plan\u003C/a>. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has emphasised the importance of creating market demand for secondary materials and establishing a single market for waste, especially for \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/areas-specific-interest/critical-raw-materials_en\">critical raw materials\u003C/a> like copper and lithium. The act will also work to harmonise and streamline circular economy policies across Member States, allowing \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blog/cities-must-step-up-to-rescue-circular-economy-innovations\">circular innovations \u003C/a>to reach beyond the confines of their home countries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although specific details about the Circular Economy Act remain scarce, more information will become available in 2025. As the new legislation takes shape, this marks a crucial moment for businesses to act. Companies that adapt now will stay ahead of the curve—complying with future regulations while gaining a competitive edge. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Key steps include increasing the use of secondary materials in production, exploring circular business models like \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/product-as-a-service-question-kit\">Product-as-a-Service (PaaS)\u003C/a>, and preparing for potential \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blog/extended-producer-responsibility-isnt-enough-to-tackle-the-global-fashion-waste-mountain-heres-why\">Extended Producer Responsibility\u003C/a> (EPR) schemes. These proactive measures can position businesses to thrive in a more circular and sustainable economy. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">2. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In 2025, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/energy-climate-change-environment/standards-tools-and-labels/products-labelling-rules-and-requirements/ecodesign-sustainable-products-regulation_en\">Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)\u003C/a> will take centre stage as a key initiative in the EU's sustainability agenda. This ambitious regulation aims to set standards for the environmental performance of products throughout their entire life cycle—from design to disposal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Formally adopted in 2024, the ESPR \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://green-business.ec.europa.eu/implementing-ecodesign-sustainable-products-regulation_en\">will receive its first major update in 2025\u003C/a> with the introduction of the first Working Plan. This plan will provide a list of products subject to ecodesign requirements. These will likely\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>include metals, textiles, furniture, tyres, detergents, paints, solar panels, smartphones and other electronics. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A key component of the ESPR is the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://data.europa.eu/en/news-events/news/eus-digital-product-passport-advancing-transparency-and-sustainability\">Digital Product Passport (DPP)\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong id=\"\">,\u003C/strong> a tool designed to enhance product transparency. DPPs provide detailed information about products, including the materials they are made from and the associated environmental impacts across the entire supply chain. Initially applied to products listed in the first Working Plan, DPPs will eventually be extended to other product categories, expanding their impact over time.  For businesses, DPPs will improve circularity by facilitating repair and resale services. Meanwhile, consumers will gain the insights necessary to make informed decisions about products that land in their shopping carts. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As a framework regulation, the ESPR will continue to evolve until 2030, gradually encompassing more products under its eco-design rules. Companies that adapt early—by preparing for DPP requirements and aligning with circular practices—will be well-positioned to thrive in this new era of sustainable production.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">3. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en\">Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)\u003C/a> will be a pivotal initiative in 2025. This directive mandates businesses to identify circular economy-related risks and opportunities, develop strategies, establish performance metrics, and implement data collection systems to track performance. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This year, approximately 11,000 large companies will report on their circular economy performance for the first time, based on data collected in 2024. Additionally, the CSRD’s reporting requirement will be expanded to include other large companies that \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://kpmg.com/nl/en/home/topics/environmental-social-governance/corporate-sustainability-reporting-directive.html\">meet specific criteria\u003C/a>, which must start collecting data for reporting the following year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might not face reporting obligations until 2027, but they shouldn't take this as an excuse to relax. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/leveraging-corporate-sustainability-reporting-for-circular-transformation\">Setting up the necessary data-collection infrastructure\u003C/a> takes time. For SMEs, 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to examine their supply chains and pinpoint data gaps, thus future-proofing their operations. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the CSRD focuses on transparency rather than mandating action, it’s a crucial first step towards ‘greening’ corporate practices. By gathering and sharing information on their circular economy performance, companies can identify areas for improvement,  enhance resource efficiency, and build trust among increasingly environmentally conscious consumers and investors. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Other key initiatives to watch in 2025\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In addition to these major legislative efforts, 2025 will see a wide range of smaller yet equally important circular economy and sustainability initiatives on the agendas of European policymakers. These initiatives are set to address critical issues such as greenwashing, packaging waste, and resource efficiency.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Here are three more initiatives to keep an eye on:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2023)753958\">EU Green Claims Directive\u003C/a>: This directive aims to prevent greenwashing and ensure accurate environmental claims on products. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/packaging-waste_en\">Revision of EU Legislation on Packaging and Packaging Waste\u003C/a>: The revised rules will ensure all packaging on the EU market is reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/17/waste-framework-directive-council-set-to-start-talks-on-its-revision/\">Waste Reduction Targets\u003C/a>: A targeted revision of the waste framework directive will focus on reducing waste in key areas, including food and textiles.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">While these new policies can accelerate Europe’s green transition, their success hinges on participation from businesses and consumers alike. European policymakers may set the rules, but achieving true impact requires collective action.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As these initiatives continue to take shape in the coming year, businesses that proactively tackle the new rules will not only ensure compliance but position themselves as leaders in circularity. In Europe’s transition to a circular economy, the goal is clear—and together, we can win the game. \u003C/p>",[],"2025-01-20T11:15:59.000Z","2025-01-20T11:16:01.000Z",[],{"id":1294,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":1296,"created_at":1297,"updated_at":1298,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1299,"contents":1300,"contributors":1308,"image":6},"3303","Learn more","http://www.wired.com/brandlab/2015/05/planned-ghost-town-city-future/","2020-10-01T14:33:51.277Z","2021-10-04T14:58:23.873Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1301],{"id":1302,"score":47,"body":1303,"status":55,"article_id":1294,"created_at":1297,"updated_at":1298,"published_at":1297},"d9O8",{"title":1304,"summary":1305,"attachment":1306},"Internet connected experimental city for new technologies","\u003Cp>The Center for Innovation, Testing and Evaluation (CITE) aims to be a real- life SimCity that resembles a modest American town with a population of 35,000 people spread over roughly 15 square miles. The goal of CITE is to provide an opportunity to test large-scale tech experiments in real-world conditions - intelligent transportation systems (such as AI-enabled traffic management and roads filled with driverless delivery vehicles), alternative energy power generation (including solar and geothermal), smart grid technologies, or experiments in the areas of data collection, sensors, public monitoring, security, and computer systems. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[1307],{"name":1296,"type":53,"value":1296},[1309,1310],{"article_id":1294,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":1294,"contributor_id":669},{"id":1312,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":1313,"created_at":1314,"updated_at":1315,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1316,"contents":1317,"contributors":1325,"image":6},"3306","http://www.uilabs.org/press-releases/2016/9/27/city-digital-announces-development-of-technology-to-create-new-underground-infrastructure-mapping-platformhttp://blogs.evergreen.edu/sustainableinfrastructure/2016/10/24/smartcity/","2020-10-01T14:33:54.100Z","2021-10-01T08:14:14.313Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1318],{"id":1319,"score":47,"body":1320,"status":55,"article_id":1312,"created_at":1314,"updated_at":1315,"published_at":1314},"tSqe",{"title":1321,"summary":1322,"attachment":1323},"Analytics and modeling of underground infrastructure in Chicago","\u003Cp>City Digital, a Chicago-based UI LABS collaboration, announced it has developed the underlying technology components to create a new underground infrastructure mapping (UIM) platform. The platform will generate, organize, visualize, and store 3D underground infrastructure data, saving cities and utilities millions of dollars in construction and planning processes.The platform, currently in its pilot stage, is being actively deployed in Chicago, using a street in the city's downtown-located River North neighborhood as the testing grounds for the new technology.\u003C/p>",[1324],{"name":1313,"type":53,"value":1313},[1326,1327],{"article_id":1312,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":1312,"contributor_id":1328},"Focw8Q",{"id":1330,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1331,"updated_at":1332,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1333,"contents":1335,"contributors":1344,"image":6},"X2iG","2023-06-12T07:46:41.000Z","2026-05-01T20:10:45.040Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1334},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1336],{"id":1337,"score":47,"body":1338,"status":55,"article_id":1330,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1343,"published_at":203},"rUPy",{"image":1339,"title":1340,"content":1341,"summary":15,"attachment":1342,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380866904-pyZjixPv.jpg","Will the circular economy steal my job?","\u003Cp id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2023/06/03/will-the-circular-economy-steal-my-job/#:~:text=While%20some%20may%20assume%20that,could%20make%20your%20job%20better.\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Maddyness\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Now that we have your attention: in short, no. While some may assume that increased efficiency or reduced demand stemming from more ‘circular’ interventions will lead to job losses across certain industries, this isn’t necessarily the case—a circular economy will not steal your job. In fact, it could make your job \u003Cem id=\"\">better\u003C/em>. The circular economy requires manual and practical labour, just as it requires highly-skilled work in designing and engineering new solutions. If managed well, the circular economy has the potential to create new opportunities—and reshape existing jobs—for all types of workers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As we usher in June with 2023’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wcef2023.com/about/\">World Circular Economy Forum\u003C/a> in Helsinki, focus is shifting to the \u003Cem id=\"\">how \u003C/em>of the circular transition, pinpointing both potential and barriers. For this, jobs are a crucial lever. Knowing that the circular economy will change the world of work, we are presented with an opportunity. We have the opportunity to rethink not only how we manage material flows but also people. We have the opportunity to restructure labour markets in ways that improve the quality of work, promote inclusive workplaces and provide workers with continuous learning and upskilling opportunities so that they can adapt to the changing demands that come with innovation and new business models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">What are circular jobs?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">To better understand the impact of circularity on labour markets, we must first understand what a circular job actually is. Simply put, a circular job is any occupation that directly involves or indirectly supports one of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-disrupt-framework\">strategies of the circular economy\u003C/a>. These strategies involve the way we manage materials by using less, using longer, regenerating and recycling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At Circle Economy, we differentiate between \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">three types of circular jobs\u003C/a>: core, enabling and indirect circular jobs. \u003Cem id=\"\">Core circular jobs\u003C/em> are those that directly ensure the closure of raw material cycles—think renewable energy and waste management. Meanwhile, \u003Cem id=\"\">enabling circular jobs\u003C/em> remove barriers and enable the acceleration and upscaling of core circular activities. This includes jobs arising from education, design and digital technologies. Finally, \u003Cem id=\"\">indirectly circular jobs\u003C/em> uphold the circular economy. These are jobs that provide services to core circular strategies, including information services, logistics and the public sector.  ‍\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Core circular jobs are those that may immediately jump to mind when thinking of the circular economy—like waste management\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6486cbfb20851f9559c04cb7_wlh4Nww96x9_XtTLH52_usLFWYIVtWStn6SUofcxw6_mxLxdb5FOLTQ_KOs-nV9nGiubLbXJnVKE_6OUrCvJfNo5XFwL_bPcJAHKapDAUTum42GJ11NYWzbrl0_ekbuzqnjwBoyINYb6ZC3vJvrN03o.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Core circular jobs are those that may immediately jump to mind when thinking of the circular economy—like waste management. Photo by\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@zibik?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> zibik\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/waste-management?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">Jobs will change across the sectors most crucial to the transition\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">In transitioning to a circular economy, we must leverage four key systems. Our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003C/em>\u003C/a> finds: transforming how we build, farm and eat, get from place to place and manufacture the goods we use every day will have the greatest impact on material use and emissions. But doing so will also entail a huge shift in the labour market, spurring the creation of new jobs at every level across multiple industries. What might these jobs look like? Many circular jobs already exist, we just don’t label them as such. To better illustrate future circular employment, we’ve highlighted circular jobs across the built environment, food systems, transportation and manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Built environment:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Circular design: Architects and engineers will need to be trained in circular practices, including modular construction, design for deconstruction, passive design and material use. An understanding of building certifications, such as LEED and BREEAM, will also be relevant as the sector transitions to more sustainable practices.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Facility management and retrofitting: Professionals in construction that can manage, maintain and retrofit existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and resource utilisation will be essential to a more circular built environment. They will need to be skilled in energy audits, building performance analysis and retrofitting strategies.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Food systems:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Sustainable agriculture and farming practices: Workers in this field must understand regenerative agriculture, precision farming and agroecology to enhance soil health and boost biodiversity and local ecosystems. This may also include the development of new farming methods to cut waste and increase efficiency.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Biorefineries and biomaterials production: Experts in biotechnology and bioprocessing will have a vital role to play in valorising waste streams, producing bio-based materials and creating added-value products from biomass. This includes skills in microbial fermentation, enzyme technology and bioconversion processes. \u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Transportation:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Electric and alternative fuel vehicles: Engineers, technicians and specialists with expertise in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels will be essential for driving the transition to cleaner and more circular mobility. \u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Shared mobility and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS):  Experts who can develop and manage shared mobility solutions, including car-sharing, ride-hailing and bike-sharing, as well as those working for MaaS platforms, will be major players in circular transportation. \u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Manufacturing: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Resource and waste management: These professionals will need skills in waste management, including the identification and separation of materials, recycling and upcycling, and materials tracking and traceability. Many such occupations are already in existence. For example: logistics manager, waste valorisation professional, waste management trainer, technical engineer for recyclable products and strategic waste manager.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Additive manufacturing and digital fabrication: Engineers, technicians and specialists with expertise in additive manufacturing (3D printing) and digital fabrication technologies will be crucial for enabling localised, flexible and resource-efficient production. \u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">HR has a role to play in supporting circularity in the workplace \u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">As these new and different roles emerge, HR departments across sectors \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/how-hr-professionals-can-play-an-active-role-in-the-circular-economy\">will have a key role to play\u003C/a> as a linking pin between management and operations. They can help develop, reinforce and shift organisational culture towards more circular practices. As younger workers become increasingly purpose-driven in their work, part of the onus will fall on HR professionals to ensure that circular values are espoused in office culture, if not in their companies’ business models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With the power to attract the right talent—and keep it in-house—HR professionals may aim to nurture circular skills within their workforce, ensuring that these skills feature highly in their companies’ long-term strategies and organisational visions. Supporting initiatives to up- and re-skill employees will be essential to prepare workers for the transition, ensuring nobody is left behind. By promoting Industry 5.0—which strives for harmony between people and planet—HR can offer their workforce opportunities for self-development in areas that go beyond their regular tasks and responsibilities. In essence, their role will be to prepare workers for meaningful work in the long term.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Some companies are already paving the way with best practices: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://murfy.fr/nous-rejoindre/academie\">French electronics repair start-up, Murphy\u003C/a>, provides training to new employees on hire, for example—requiring few qualifications to begin with.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch2 id=\"\">For the future of circular work, lifelong learning will be crucial\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our latest report,\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/decent-work-in-the-circular-economy\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Decent Work in the Circular Economy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, illustrates that while research on circular jobs in the Global South is lacking, there’s plenty of research regarding circular employment in the Global North that helps us to understand the labour market. This research highlights that the circular economy transition won’t be just by default—we must make it so. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As jobs change, we must keep a critical eye on potential trade-offs or down-sides: circular activities, for example, can include temporary, flexible or informal work, all of which can be precarious—these atypical work forms often lack collective bargaining power and are excluded from social protection schemes. As activities shift from extractive roles to labour-intensive—but also service-oriented—roles, such as repair and recycling, workers must be redeployed in a safe and supported way: here, policy and training will be crucial. Revamping the image of vocational education and training (VET)—involvement in which is declining in many Global North countries—will be crucial to meet demand for labour-intensive roles. In the UK, the interest is already there: recent graduates \u003Cem id=\"\">are\u003C/em> favouring vocational qualifications, yet funding is lacking—having \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://feweek.co.uk/popularity-of-vocational-training-in-uk-not-reflected-in-funding/\">fallen by 16%\u003C/a> over the last decade. And as employment in these kinds of professions shrinks, so does access to further education: a crucial part of redeploying workers to further the circular economy transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1600px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1600px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Vocational education and training will be a key avenue to increase circularity in the labour market. \" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6486cbfb83b7d6189d4b9a59_XN5evfCUAdpN09iUmuI5GcHIiRNtIQan8V7telzKN6rCjflRY1xt4rw8M6RMr7eHJ8WkjHUUBmxAdkEIq0eCXLQeGnWj0cJMTFsEaWAExXx3dHXFaVkyvZ2xnUbiiJN_9SVFh9xolY7uPlcDv-fo0ls.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Vocational education and training will be a key avenue to increase circularity in the labour market. Photo by\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@pttiedu?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> PTTI EDU\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/vocational-education?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s clear that the conventional education system can’t keep up with the scale and speed at which we need change—it’s time to design educational programmes fit for current and future challenges and ensure all sectors get involved to ensure the inevitable circular transition benefits work and workers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy won’t steal your job—but it may change it. Are you equipped with the skills it requires to thrive?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy’s recent report, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/decent-work-in-the-circular-economy\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Decent Work in the Circular Economy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, highlights the challenges and opportunities a circular labour market may bring. Would you like to learn more about how we put people at the heart of the circular economy? \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">Explore our research\u003C/a> or get in touch \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative/contact\">here\u003C/a>. Learn more about the transformative power of vocational education and training in our WCEF 2023 session, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wcef2023.com/sessions/new-education-for-a-changing-world/\">New Education for a Changing World\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:01:13.000Z",[],{"id":1346,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1347,"updated_at":1348,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1349,"contents":1351,"contributors":1360,"image":6},"upww","2023-09-27T13:55:34.000Z","2026-05-01T20:56:44.812Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1350},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1352],{"id":1353,"score":47,"body":1354,"status":55,"article_id":1346,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1359,"published_at":203},"0Y0r",{"image":1355,"title":1356,"content":1357,"summary":15,"attachment":1358,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380863106-mM3aR55m.jpg","Towards better circular economy data","\u003Cp id=\"\">The digital \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/indicator?user_type=cd17a1b55a518e152fac5ba9436b5ca7\">Circular Indicators Library\u003C/a> was created to spark discussion around and increase the uptake of indicators for measuring the impacts of a transition to a circular economy. Created by the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pacecircular.org/circular-economy-indicators-coalition-0\">Circular Economy Indicators Coalition\u003C/a> (CEIC), it is unique in providing the first publicly available online database of circular economy indicators for public and private sector use. The library is not linked to any particular framework and instead includes indicators developed by a wide range of parties.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The indicator library aims to:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Create better insight into already existing indicators to prevent interested stakeholders from having to reinvent the wheel when gathering their own overviews of available circular indicators. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Reduce confusion around the many circular indicators already available, with multiple indicators often bearing similarities in name, methodology and data, or measuring similar aspects in slightly different ways.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Enable users to identify suitable indicators for their specific purpose more easily.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Showcase the potential for existing indicators to better communicate with and build on each other (interoperability, harmonisation, alignment)\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">While creating and further expanding the library, the CEIC is focusing not only on material flow indicators but equally on indicators that can be used to assess the socioeconomic and financial dimensions of a transition to a circular economy. In the future, the coalition plans to expand the library with additional indicator topics.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Building the library\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Currently, the library includes a set of indicators for financiers, as well as a set of indicators with relevance to employment in the circular economy geared toward policymakers. In the future, the CEIC plans to extend these sets by including commonly used material flow indicators that could be of specific interest to regional or national policymakers, and sector or industry-specific indicators for the built environment or textiles, for example. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">On indicators for financiers \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">To compile the finance indicators, interviews were conducted with different financial market participants such as banks, rating agencies, asset managers and private equity. Based on their input, it was concluded that not much alignment exists. The CEIC reviewed the indicator landscape for measuring the circularity of potential business investments, which spanned over 100 different frameworks, tools, papers and inventories— such as the Circular Transition Index and IRIS+—to identify circular economy-related indicators, as well as more broad ESG focused indicators that could be relevant to finance. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Based on the interviews and research, the coalition decided to narrow the focus to financiers who would like to provide a loan to a company, for example. The first selection was based on the CSRD ESRS E5, the EU directive on non-financial corporate disclosure for various sustainability angles (including the circular economy and resource use). We cross-checked with the most common methodologies to see in which frameworks the indicators already appear (such as CTI, GRI and Circulytics) and indicated this on each indicator card. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">On indicators for employment \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The CEIC interviewed representatives from leading institutions in the field of circular or green employment and related social indicators—including the International Labour Organisation (ILO), IndustriALL, OECD and Rreuse—on the challenges they face in using existing indicators to monitor the employment impacts of circular interventions. This helped to direct the scope and categories of indicators that were reviewed and collected to create a list of approximately 80 indicators covering the following topics: Circular activities, Training and Education, Socio-economic indicators (related to employment, income, productivity, job satisfaction, benefits), Health and Safety, as well as Inclusion and Equality.  \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">On indicators for policymakers \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">To support policymakers at the national and regional level, the coalition reviewed a broad set of indicators ranging from Economy-Wide Material Flow Analysis indicators to socioeconomic indicators in the context of the circular transition. The CEIC focused on consolidating indicators from existing indicator sets and categorising them based on theme (such as emissions, mobility and natural capital), economic level (macro, meso, micro) and source in which the indicator is present. This resulted in a list of over 400 entries, which was refined into a smaller set of approximately 50 indicators covering various measurement categories aligned with the EU circular economy monitoring framework. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Making the most of the library’s current data and information\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">All 100+ indicators currently available in the library can be filtered using the filters in the side bar. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1255px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1255px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Making the most of the library’s current data and information\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/651433bb401a1ad326dc4bb7_Q9YoZvgHY9_3bsqn-gQAhI7E9hXONWvSnQaC8Lk69KzEB2HdNSGrrve7PkFedM0t3AqsnBvecKIjHAyY1Uuxvb_U6If7C-ORnazZlh-i4rQtuUF6izjFlL0eOfnAlQfkqZXjiZiTGLH7XbX5d2aUepQ.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Clicking on an indicator card will show its definition, relevance and unit, as well as various characteristics as per the filters on the right-hand side.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1265px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1265px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Product Durability/Longevity\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/651433baabe29fd5df333190_53JFl3vQApfsJfGiziRJ43I3GkxtY2RoYJVAmz2aMHzFDs18XaBxNIwI5dpI_Bf_AlluecYutrpTr0CezWgQznxViQg9dpZGfukxp4wcGRd9OUJHgBxXgaMP0b0dALTsOtSjprtOtgIpIaXhErQVO7Q.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">Users can use filters to explore indicators: user type, unit, indicator cluster, used in, scale, and CSRD alignment. ‘Used in’ refers to reporting frameworks including GRI 306 or the Circularity Transition Indicators, for example.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Filter by:\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/651433baa5142722ef7f12ef_YDmGeUki3ZwV-KutEjntHyaJDfiIcUHpb62cy4bWnKTLii0h1vYymTbHQYRC9O9oI6z_SzJjluD-fQAW2nqFeRSibfqhW0Wrla_o7KlqhnKWDV_-TgP61E41Lp5kY6I60a7ErUdRb1NB4qLNW6vnpyQ.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"USED IN\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/651433bb9f15cd66dcfd1052_JhEqzU08mXGbHotDfdwVjw3H_JIKkp_LNF4rPA7TaF-W_qIyej-z4TU15xkfFcYqoTzSggM12XMgAKJf4oTJrSVe0XKMcHJRhciRU_OS9rFQaQnG1KkULywOmO3mjMHLe_hi1iMhiJV08jW0V9KCtnc.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The CEIC also surveyed users of the Circular Indicators Library to discover how to develop it further and improve its usability. Since its launch, the library has seen thousands of return visitors. Users are welcome to join the CEIC’s user \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://forms.gle/wNdKQWEi8RgwzP7R7\">research group\u003C/a> to participate in developing the library further.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">How can the library be used?\u003C/h3>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Personalised indicator sets for experienced users\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Those more experienced or well-versed in circular indicators, perhaps even having their own bespoke circular indicator sets or frameworks, can browse the library for ideas on how to further improve their own indicator base. These users may want to save their favourite indicators and share them with their teams or even external stakeholders to further develop, expand or revise their indicator sets. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Guided journeys for newcomers\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Many stakeholders find it useful to understand how indicators relate to each other.  For instance, when researching waste, all waste-related indicators should present themselves in the library, in addition to how they relate to each other in pre-existing frameworks—, such as the Circularity Transition Indicators (CTI) framework, ISO standards or other regulatory frameworks. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Other users may need a guided journey as to which indicators would be useful and how they work in relation to each other. Although the clustering of indicators is helpful for this purpose, some indicators are quite similar, which often leaves users wondering which should be considered and in what combination. A feature such as  ‘Top 10’ commonly used indicators for sectors, products or processes could serve as a more accessible entry point into sets of pre-grouped indicators. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Those starting on their circular indicator journey may also lack the contextual knowledge about indicators in general, as well as some of the more technical background knowledge that underpins some of the indicators. It will be important to understand the required prerequisite knowledge and to build this into the library’s user journey. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Putting indicators into practice\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">There’s a real opportunity to link the exploratory indicator library to evidence on using indicators in practice. This can take on multiple forms, which may interest different user profiles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A common obstacle users face is that many indicators cannot be used without being linked to robust data. Often indicators are developed and even selected without this parameter being top of mind. It will be crucial to link the indicator library to the whole data pipeline: from the decision-making process (‘What are my priorities? Which indicators can measure progress towards them?’) to how stakeholders can then use these indicators on an ongoing basis. How do we integrate indicators about the social dimensions of employment in the circular economy into current data-driven decision-making processes in both governments and businesses, for example? Answering this will help to attract the right experts to assess the value of indicators. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Showing the outcomes of the same indicator, calculated for a variety of contexts, will lead to a much more practical understanding of what is possible. Visitors to the indicator library will be able to much more easily tell how their area of work may fit in or compare to the indicator benchmarks provided. Users may be able to use this as guidance to assess their own project, policy or business for circularity and employment or other impacts. For example, a measure of circular employment can be calculated at the national or regional level, and policymakers could explore what this indicator means in different contexts if it were connected to a robust data pipeline. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Moving forward, more technical recommendations and guidelines on gathering and compiling the data required to compute indicators are a must. Indicators should be qualified as to the types of data they require (such as private, public, proprietary), the level at which these data have to be collected, whether multiple data sets are required, as well as guidance for how to go about collecting these data. In many cases, analysts currently have challenges in obtaining the data needed, limiting the usability of available indicators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With this in mind, topic, sector or industry-specific toolkits or guidelines about the most effective ways to calculate certain indicators could prove useful to relevant stakeholders. After all, once available indicators can be reliably calculated, and with the results being sufficient to support informed decisions, they can be more systematically used within decision-making models.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Next steps\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Circular Indicators Library was initially launched with a set of indicators for financiers and was later updated with a set of employment indicators for policymakers. The CEIC plans to add new collections of indicators for cities, the built environment, textiles and more! The coalition also plans to expand current indicator sets—for example, additional quality of work indicators. The library will continually be updated with new features based on continued research with CEIC partners and users of the library. \u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:49:15.000Z",[],{"id":1362,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1363,"updated_at":1364,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1365,"contents":1367,"contributors":1376,"image":6},"1Ozu","2024-01-09T12:22:31.000Z","2026-05-03T18:52:59.707Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1366},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1368],{"id":1369,"score":47,"body":1370,"status":55,"article_id":1362,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1375,"published_at":203},"ZS6I",{"image":1371,"title":1372,"content":1373,"summary":15,"attachment":1374,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380772467-YBYUDPYv.jpg","How AI can boost data-driven policymaking in the circular economy","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/01/04/can-ai-boost-data-driven-policymaking-in-the-circular-economy\">Euronews\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">By now, most of us are familiar with certain language models, like ChatGPT or OpenAI, which have become almost omnipresent in public discourse surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI). They’ve made an extraordinary splash, met with both praise and disdain, prompting a larger discussion about the place of AI in our lives. But many of us may not know that scientists and data analysts have been using AI-based language models to aid research efforts for \u003Cem id=\"\">years\u003C/em>—also in the world of sustainability. With the climate crisis looming—posing a vast and complex threat to life on Earth—AI is rising to the fore as a tool to aid impactful solutions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">One such solution: the circular economy, a systems framework that transforms our linear ‘take-make-waste’ economy into one that circulates resources and regenerates nature. For researchers and policymakers wanting to monitor circular economy activities and resource use—as well as discover these activities’ impacts—AI has the potential to provide valuable insights. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Putting AI to work on circular job market analysis\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">To bring the circular economy from theory to practice, policymakers first need to understand which skills are in demand for businesses implementing circular strategies—and which sectors and occupations need to re-train their workers. This will be crucial to move the needle on high-impact industries: the textiles and clothing sector, for example, which releases 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 each year. So where does AI come in? Amsterdam-based impact organisation, Circle Economy, rolled out an innovative new method for analysing demand for skills in the job market in its report \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/putting-circular-textiles-to-work-2\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Putting Circular Textiles to Work\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, which explores the Dutch textile industry’s employment potential. A year’s worth of job listings from across the industry were analysed, with AI leveraged to determine whether or not the listings indicated a need for ‘circular’ skills—think repair or circular design, for example. This highlighted demand for circular skills compared to ‘traditional’ ones: a report card of sorts for the industry’s sustainable transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This method has excellent potential to be applied across sectors: partnerships with job listing sites, from Indeed to LinkedIn, could help monitor demand for circular versus linear skills on an ongoing basis. This more granular view of the labour market’s demand for circular skills can help define more accurate, dynamic parameters for traditional scenario models that can forecast employment—and can even be used to evaluate job-seeker’s profiles to also shed light on the availability of circular skills. This method wouldn’t be fool-proof—certain operations (small-scale agriculture, for example, or construction) may not use online platforms to seek workers—but can still be used to provide new insights on the future of employment in a circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">AI enables more holistic circular research\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">A common obstacle for researchers: complete and reliable data isn’t a given. Researchers trying to evaluate circular activities often aren’t able to do so because activities are classified under traditional sector codes (for example, Construction or Manufacturing), which do not accurately reflect circular activities (for example, the construction of circular buildings, circular demolition, secondary repair activities, or manufacturing of wind turbines). Companies are also often associated with multiple activities, which is not reflected by—and therefore skews—traditional business activity data.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">AI was leveraged here to correct Nomenclature of Economic Activities (more commonly known as NACE) codes—the European classification system used for product and business statistics. The\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://vito.be/en\"> Flemish Institute for Technical Research\u003C/a> (VITO), Circle Economy and the\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://associatie.kuleuven.be/eng\"> KU Leuven Association\u003C/a> teamed up with\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.inoopa.com/\"> Inoopa\u003C/a>, a company that conducts AI-based natural language analysis of companies, to estimate sectors’ circular activities. They used AI to scan all the text appearing on companies’ websites—be it from a blog, report, video or webpage—and organise it into similar themes called ‘concepts’. By correlating these ‘concepts’ with predefined circular concepts, companies could be graded on their circular activity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In practice, for example, a consumer goods company would largely exhibit ‘concepts’ surrounding their products—but also potentially around goals to cut packaging or minimise water use in their production processes. These themes can be analysed to generate a score indicating the extent to which the business is talking about their circular activities. Using this method, a dedicated repair company would likely have a very high score, whilst the above-mentioned consumer goods company (which seems to be working on circular goals) might have a medium score. With these new insights on circularity, policymakers can better develop enabling policies to support inter-industrial collaboration and infrastructure for sectors and companies active in the circular economy transition.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">AI can drive the quick creation of legal and policy documents\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">A crucial factor in driving the circular transition: putting our money where our mouth is. Sustainable projects need capital to flourish—and to scale. While the EU is leading on this with sustainable finance regulations like the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://finance.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-finance/tools-and-standards/eu-taxonomy-sustainable-activities_en\">EU Taxonomy\u003C/a>, which can help investors make greener choices, complex data disclosure is muddying the process. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.briink.com/post/how-nlp-will-accelerate-sustainable-finance\">Briink\u003C/a> details how natural language processing can help here, too: these models can scan through huge amounts of unstructured text to find evidence of the sustainable activities listed in the EU Taxonomy, for example, which can help investors determine which apply to a company, portfolio or customer list. And as new and complex laws emerge in different EU Member States, natural language processing can be put to work to map various legal documents, providing an up-to-date overview of the legislative landscape. This will ease the work of analysts and practitioners, allowing developments to take place at the speed and scale the climate crisis demands. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">AI, big data and the climate crisis\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the integration of AI into circular economy research is well underway, there is still much to explore using natural language models. Considering the amount of text available—case studies, policy documents, job listings, research papers, social media posts—and the maturity of AI language models, there are opportunities to leverage AI to fill data gaps and provide new perspectives on the circular economy as it evolves in different sectors and geographies. There may not be a silver bullet solution to climate change, but AI-based research can help us find solutions to the most complex crisis of our time.\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:40:02.000Z",[],{"id":1378,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":1379,"created_at":1380,"updated_at":1381,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1383,"contents":1384,"contributors":1400,"image":1407},"3349","https://munchies.vice.com/en_uk/articles/this-town-is-fighting-food-waste-with-a-huge-communal-fridge","2020-10-01T14:34:29.983Z","2022-02-25T09:38:34.758Z","pD90Ug",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1385],{"id":1386,"score":47,"body":1387,"status":55,"article_id":1378,"created_at":1380,"updated_at":1381,"published_at":1380},"zeQh",{"title":1388,"outcome":1389,"problem":1390,"summary":1391,"solution":1392,"attachment":1393},"Communal fridge in Frome, UK","\u003Cp>Food giants like Greggs and Marks & Spencer have signed up to contribute unsold food, as well as smaller local businesses and households. Through the programme, over 1,500 food items have been saved from waste. While it’s been difficult to estimate, the city Council states that likely hundreds of people have taken food from the fridge. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a significant problem in the UK, with the industry wasting as much as ten million tonnes of product every year. A further seven million tonnes is thrown away by the country’s households. Yet, it was determined that 270,000 tonnes of this waste would be suitable for redistribution—but less than one percent of this number is donated to food banks and charities. And as food waste increases, so do people using food banks, which has reached a record high.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The town of Frome (UK) has created a huge communal fridge in a converted public toilet, inspired by the Spanish 'Solidarity Fridge' initiative. Anyone is free to donate or take food, and over 1.500 items have been redistributed since the project began in June 2016. Businesses are encouraged to get involved as food from certified kitchens can be stored in the fridge with no health and safety concerns—but households can also contribute, subject to a few restrictions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle both food waste and food insecurity, the Frome Town Council has taken inspiration from the ‘solidarity fridges’ in Spain, to create a fridge in the town centre, that anyone can donate to or take food out of. Anything is allowed from businesses, as long as it's untouched, and households can donate anything in-date, packaged and unopened. Fresh produce is fair game; only raw meat and fish are not allowed to be donated, for health and safety reasons.\u003C/p>",[1394,1396,1398],{"name":1395,"type":53,"value":1395},"https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/your-community/resilience/community-fridge/",{"name":1397,"type":53,"value":1397},"https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/frome-community-fridge/",{"name":1399,"type":53,"value":1399},"https://www.vice.com/en/article/ypeqm7/this-town-is-fighting-food-waste-with-a-huge-communal-fridge",[1401,1402,1404,1406],{"article_id":1378,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":1378,"contributor_id":1403},"z9DFSQ",{"article_id":1378,"contributor_id":1405},"uPN2PA",{"article_id":1378,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":1408,"link":1409,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1380,"updated_at":1381,"article_id":1378,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1YK07ekn0Yw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092131131-uj4H31gq.jpeg",{"id":1411,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":1412,"created_at":1413,"updated_at":1414,"owner_id":1415,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1416,"contents":1417,"contributors":1430,"image":1434},"3377","http://buildipedia.com/aec-pros/engineering-news/torontos-deep-lake-water-cooling-system","2020-10-01T14:34:50.544Z","2022-06-14T11:16:23.126Z","r5yGMQ",{"id":1415,"type":325,"owner_id":1415,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1418],{"id":1419,"score":47,"body":1420,"status":55,"article_id":1411,"created_at":1413,"updated_at":1414,"published_at":1413},"oT1s",{"title":1421,"outcome":1422,"problem":1423,"summary":1424,"solution":1425,"attachment":1426},"Toronto takes advantage of Lake Ontario's low temperature to operate a heat exchange system","\u003Cp>DLWC now serves over 70 buildings in downtown Toronto, displacing 1391 kg of CFC’s, 61 MW of peak electricity demand, 75% of total cooling-related electricity consumption, and related GHG emissions. Looking forward, plans for DLWC continue to support the City’s long-term goals. The next step in the evolution of DLWC will be the backbone for low-carbon heating as well as cooling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, DLWC has generated significant additional benefits since its implementation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>• DLWC reduces cooling tower use, saving potable water consumption and related energy used in the treatment process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• DLWC has contributed to economic development in the City by retaining money spent on energy within the local economy and establishing a centre for innovation in district energy in Toronto. Over the past 10 years, over $116 million of capital has been invested in expansions of the DLWC distribution network.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• DHR has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by a projected 37,000 tCO2e per year relative to that produced by conventional natural-gas fired boilers, provide a new model for low-carbon heating in Canada, and foster further economic development for the City.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Toronto is Canada’s largest city and continues to grow at a staggering rate. This rapid growth comes with both opportunities and challenges. Economic growth exerts more pressure on Toronto’s already constrained electricity grid and makes it harder to reduce total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, it also provides Toronto with the scale and resources to invest in transformative strategies. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Addressing climate change is a key priority for the City, and its climate change action plan, titled “TransformTO”. Through TransformTO, the City has committed to reducing GHG emissions by 65% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Since 60% of GHG emissions in Toronto are generated by buildings, the City has identified thermal energy networks as a critical strategy to meet its goals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since the 60% of GHG emissions in Toronto are generated by buildings, the City has identified thermal energy networks as a critical strategy to meet its sustainability goals, delineated in its climate change action plan, “TransformTO”. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since the 80s, the primary means of cooling buildings were chiller systems that used chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants, chemicals that are particularly harmful to the ozone layer. Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) has been evaluated as a system to improve the environmental performance of Toronto's energy network in the 90s, when the City experienced a water quality issue as the Zebra mussels infested the City’s potable water intake pipes from Lake Ontario, fouling the water and causing undesirable odours. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>DLWC is a system that would use cold water from the depths of Lake Ontario to supply cooling to buildings in the downtown core instead of refrigerant-driven chillers. Installing very deep raw water intake pipes could both address the water quality issue caused by zebra mussels and provide a source of water that remains a consistent, cold temperature year-round to support DLWC. Commissioned in 2004, DLWC is an example of a circular city strategy that has provided and continues to create value for the City of Toronto, its citizens, and the natural environment.\u003C/p>",[1427,1428],{"name":1412,"type":53,"value":1412},{"name":1429,"type":53,"value":1429},"https://unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/hlm/sessions/docs2019/Info_6_Circular_Cities.pdf",[1431,1432,1433],{"article_id":1411,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":1411,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":1411,"contributor_id":1415},{"id":1435,"link":1436,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1413,"updated_at":1414,"article_id":1411,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ADg-qpcpiCg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092133148-8-6LpOPl.jpeg",{"id":1438,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1439,"updated_at":1440,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1441,"contents":1443,"contributors":1452,"image":6},"yVCl","2023-04-30T10:22:57.000Z","2026-05-04T18:55:41.295Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1442},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1444],{"id":1445,"score":47,"body":1446,"status":55,"article_id":1438,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1451,"published_at":203},"8PFu",{"image":1447,"title":1448,"content":1449,"summary":15,"attachment":1450,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380871605-5UUbJY6u.JPG","Where are they now? A look back on the innovation journey of four brands","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/where-are-they-now-a-look-back-on-the-innovation-journey-of-4-brands/2022122051315\">FashionUnited\u003C/a> \u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It is well understood that extending the life of a garment is considered one of the most effective ways to reduce the overall impact of the clothing industry. Why? Firstly, optimising the use of clothing can contribute to a decrease in production and consumption of new garments and secondly, it can reduce the growing volumes of textile waste that are generated every year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Hence, circular business models, like rental and resale, are increasingly recognised for their significant potential to curb the immense and damaging effect the fashion industry has on the environment. And while these business models’ impact potential is clear, so is the business opportunity. Recent forecasts indicate resale, rental, repair and remake models are growing, and reaching billion-dollar valuations. The latest report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ‘Circular Business Models: Redefining Growth for a Thriving Fashion Industry ' reveals that circular business models in the apparel industry have the potential to grow from 3.5 percent of the global market today to 23 percent by 2030, representing a 700 billion US dollar opportunity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, despite the environmental and economic benefits that circular business models promise, and while brands see their potential, many businesses still struggle with implementation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In November 2018, the Switching Gear project was launched to tackle just that. Its mission was to accelerate the implementation of circular business models in the fashion industry. The two-year project, led by impact organisation Circle Economy and partly funded by the Laudes Foundation, was set out to support four apparel brands—Asket, Lindex, Kuyichi and ETP—in the design and launch of a rental or resale pilot by the end of 2021. To be successful, these new models were optimally designed to meet three key criteria: (1) have a value proposition that is convenient and affordable for the customer, (2) have a positive business case that can compete with, and in time, even become an integral part of the brand’s primary business model, and (3) they should have a net-positive impact on people and the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The participating brands followed an 18 month circular innovation process consisting of intensive masterclasses, live-prototyping and online ‘scrums’ to make sure the brands were staying on track with their development. In April 2021, the four brands finished their journey, equipped with a clear value proposition for their new circular business model, as well as a detailed pilot plan and a solid communication campaign. They were finally ready to launch!\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So what has happened since? This article looks back on the journey of those pioneering four brands, explores the learnings that emerged along the way, and reports on what has happened since the pilots launched. Using their stories and experiences as illustrative case studies, the associated challenges and benefits of designing and launching a circular business model become clear and Circle Economy provides the tools necessary to answer the question that brands continue to have today: \u003Cem id=\"\">where do I start?\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Index\u003C/h3>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/where-are-they-now-a-look-back-on-the-innovation-journey-of-4-brands/2022122051315#durabledenim\">Durable Denim—the case of Kuyichi\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/where-are-they-now-a-look-back-on-the-innovation-journey-of-4-brands/2022122051315#asketsrevival\">Asket’s Revival and Take-back Programme\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/where-are-they-now-a-look-back-on-the-innovation-journey-of-4-brands/2022122051315#caseoflindex\">Take-back and Resale—the case of Lindex\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/where-are-they-now-a-look-back-on-the-innovation-journey-of-4-brands/2022122051315#etpscircular\">ETP’s Circular Programme\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">1. Durable Denim—the case of Kuyichi\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The idea of a circular business model had already been on Kuyichi’s mind, long before joining the Switching Gear project. As a purpose-driven brand, it has a strong track record of creating garments made from sustainable and circular fibres and built for longevity. A circular business model was the logical next step. Kuyichi considers this a way of taking responsibility for their products at the end of their lifecycle—and truly appreciating and preserving the craftsmanship behind each pair of jeans. At the same time, the brand considered this a great opportunity to receive feedback from their customers on the quality and durability of their products, post-sale.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1164px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1164px\">\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg alt=\"Kuyichi’s reworked denim collection is being resold at the GreenUp space in Utrecht.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/653656d23ca73a376015fa0d_1.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cem id=\"\">Kuyichi’s reworked denim collection is being resold at the GreenUp space in Utrecht. Photo courtesy of \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://kuyichi.com/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Kuyichi\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The customer need\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Kuyichi resale business model serves two different customer needs. The take-back programme offers loyal Kuyichi customers who want to consciously clear out their closets an easy way to give their old denims a new life. Meanwhile, the upcycled resale collections aim to attract a younger generation who are in search of unique items with a cool story and values they can get behind.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The business model\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Kuyichi views resale as a natural extension of their current model and believe that they will gain plenty of non-financial value from it. So the model in itself does not need to drive revenue growth—it just needs to sustain itself. To this end, their focus is to start with small volumes and grow the model over time.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The expected positive impact\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">For a brand like Kuyichi—which keeps sustainability at the core of their business—a resale model is a natural extension and a way to change customers’ behaviour and mindsets when it comes to garment care and disposal. By offering a take-back scheme for their denims, the brand hopes to divert products from landfill. Through their upcycling collaborations, the brand also aims to demonstrate the inherent, long-lasting value of their products. It supports their ‘Unfashion’ message that goes against the fast pace of fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Pilot outcomes and lessons learnt\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Kuyichi's pilot was launched in September 2021 in GreenUp Utrecht—the largest sustainable department store in the Netherlands. In a dedicated section of the store, the brand collects, upcycles and sells its reworked denim collection. The store takes back used Kuyichi jeans from customers, but also accepts defect items from the warehouse stocks. The collected items are reworked by Petra van de Laar from Indigo Ravens, into a variety of unique items, from patchwork jackets to bucket hats or even made-to-measure items, which are then sold in the GreenUp store. The price points vary depending on the work that has been done—some with repairs are sold at a lower retail price than the originals, while upcycled items have a premium price due to the handwork and time they require.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What’s next?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">One of Kuyichi's main challenges is to scale their product take-back and renewal, due to logistical pressures on their team and the warehouse they work with. Thus, the brand realised it needs to find an external partner with the capacity and specialised knowledge to support them. In the upcoming year, Kuyichi is planning to collaborate with Responsible, which will provide a tool that will enable Kuyichi to buy back worn products from their customers in return for store credit in their webshop. Responsible will then repair and renew the items, reselling them on their platform for the next wearer to enjoy. The collaboration will first launch for the brand’s main European markets, but they hope to spread the initiative across Europe over time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What advice does Kuyichi have for other brands that are looking to build a circular business model?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">”Logistics is underrated. You have to work with a proper logistics partner, especially if you are a small brand, because it’s quite time intensive. It’s almost like building your own new company. Find the right partner. Find a partner that has that in-house knowledge you need or is willing to build it,” says Zoé Daemen, CR Manager at Kuyichi\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">2. Asket’s Revival and Take-back Programme\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">From the moment they were founded, Asket took a clear stance against fast fashion and its exploitation of human and planetary resources. Core to the brand is an intention to restore the value of garments by creating meaningful and durable essentials. Therefore, the development of a circular business model was a natural next step for the Asket team, which would allow them to truly maximise the use of their garments by taking responsibility beyond the point of sale.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1164px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1164px\">\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg alt=\"Resell of revived items through a pop-up event in Stockholm. Photo courtesy of Asket.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/653656fe329742981f931678_2.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cem id=\"\">Resell of revived items through a pop-up event in Stockholm. Photo courtesy of \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.asket.com/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Asket\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The customer need\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Asket circular business model serves two distinct customer needs. The take-back programme offers loyal Asket customers—who are already conscious of their clothing consumption—a convenient and responsible way to dispose of clothes that they no longer use. At the same time, through the resale model, Asket aims to offer high quality, timeless basics to those for whom high prices constituted a barrier to responsible consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The business model\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The resale model was launched with a geographical focus on Sweden and Germany. In both countries, Asket offers free returns for take-back. From a financial perspective, the brand’s objective is to make the circular business model at least self-sufficient. As with many circular business models, the business case is sensitive to key indicators like the collected items’ sellable rate, repair rate and resale value. The Asket team hopes to support the collection of reasonable volumes of quality products through a variable reward structure.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The expected positive impact\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">For Asket, a clear goal is to maximise the use phase of their garments so that they can contribute to decreased levels of production and consumption within the industry. In order to realise this goal, it is crucial for the brand to safeguard the impact of its new business model as it rolls out. Key considerations in managing the impact of their resale model include 1) ensuring they do not heavily incentivise customers to dispose of their garments before they otherwise would have and 2) not to stimulate further consumption in any way. In addition, they are careful to minimise shipping and other operational impacts throughout the new supply chain.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Pilot outcomes and lessons learnt\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Since its launch in May 2021, Asket’s take-back pilot has collected over 2000 pieces.The collection volumes are growing steadily, as is their customers' overall awareness of the Revival Programme. A 2021 survey showed that 42% of customers were aware of the programme, and the survey in 2022 showed that awareness of customers has increased to 58%. Today, the brand includes information about the programme in its newsletters, on social media, on its website, and has even started listing the 'Revival Reward' per garment, at the point of purchase on the webshop.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the early days, Asket's internal team sorted the collected garments themselves—and even commandeered the help of the design team, so that they could learn about the quality and condition of Asket products post-use. However, sorting is labour intensive, and requires specialist knowledge. Therefore, Asket has now decided to partner with an external company, Fabrikörerna, who can manage the sorting, washing, revival, tagging and pricing. This has proven to be a symbiotic relationship, for the Asket team have essentially supported Fabrikörerna to diversify their business model (which is traditionally based on manufacturing of new products), and become a circular solution provider. Collected garments are first sorted according to quality ie. on whether or not they are rewearable. So far, Asket has been pleasantly surprised by the quality of what is collected—81% of the total volume has been suitable for revival. This fraction is then sorted for washing, based on colourways and materials. After washing, all rewearable garments are sorted according to the specific type of repair they need; hole, pilling, stain etc. According to Estelle Nordin, Head of Operations, ‘one challenge is assessing the correct route for each individual item, since it varies from garment to garment and it is therefore difficult to fully standardise the procedure. It is always a ‘case by case’ with each garment’. For now, the non-rewearable fraction (19% of total collected) is being stored and stockpiled until they have a sufficient volume for upcycling or recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In addition to the product take-back and sortation, Asket has also started reselling revived items through a series of pop-up events, with the first in June '22 and the second in November '22.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What’s next?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Asket’s goal for 2023 is to double the number of collected garments to 4000 items. In May 2023, the brand is planning to open a long term pop-up physical Revival store, which will offer a mix of revived items, as well as an archive of sample items and defective returns. They hope to trial upcycling and recycling solutions for the non-rewearable garments, however this is currently in ideation phase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What advice does Asket have for other brands that are looking to build a circular business model?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">'Design a take-back programme that works for your business, and understand your needs in order to make that work. A take-back programme comes with additional processing and logistics such as sorting, repairing, shipping etc., and that can feel overwhelming in the beginning, but remember that there are many services with the expertise to partner up with that can simplify for you.' Estelle Nordin, Head of Operations at Asket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">3. Take-back and Resale—the case of Lindex\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Lindex’s ‘sustainability promise’ is to make a difference for future generations by empowering women, respecting the planet and ensuring human rights. For the brand, who has already established a form of take-back and reuse with partners since 2014, joining the Switching Gear project was about taking their commitment a step further. Lindex recognised the clear environmental urgency for circular business models and also noticed an increasing demand for them in their customer base. In addition, the business opportunity and rationale was important to them. Lindex understood that if they truly wanted rental or resale to be the way garments are traded going forward, then they should make it part of their own commercial offering and make it financially viable.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:643px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"643px\">\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg alt=\"Babywear and womenswear resold at a Lindex store in Norway. Photo courtesy of Lindex.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/653657206e334d11c6519d50_3.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cem id=\"\">Babywear and womenswear resold at a Lindex store in Norway. Photo courtesy of \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.lindex.com/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Lindex\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The customer need\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Lindex resale business model serves two different customer needs. The take-back offers an environmentally friendly solution to parents who have unworn baby or kids outerwear at home that they want to get rid of in order to make space in the closet and an easy way to get refunded since they receive membership credits for every sellable product. Meanwhile, the resale of pre-owned baby and kids’ garments offers environmentally conscious parents high quality, functional outerwear at a good price.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The business model\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Lindex resale pilot was launched with a geographical focus on Sweden and the short term objective is for the model to be at least financially self-sufficient. In the long term, however, Lindex aims for the circular business model to be both scalable and profitable.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The expected positive impact\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The transition towards a circular business model—resale—is part of the brand’s growth strategy with the ultimate goal to decouple growth from production volumes by ensuring all garments are designed for longevity and circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Pilot outcomes and lessons learnt\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Since its launch in May 2021, the aim of the pilot was not to sell large volumes of pre-loved products, but rather to gain insights on customer needs and preferences by testing a number of take-back and resale solutions in the market. Lindex began by taking back kids' outerwear, but has since expanded to accept all kidswear through the postal drop-off collection method. The brand has also experimented take-back for womenswear with help from charity partner Fretex in two of its stores in Norway. Digital and online tools proved to be the most popular options, especially when made extremely simple—customers do not need to print out anything, but can simply register the package with a QR code on their phone and use any recycled packaging from home. Regarding the resale process, multiple channels have been tested out—in-store resale offering, resale only pop-up event, online resale—and each of them was equally successful.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In 2021 Lindex collected around 1,000 pieces and in 2022 approximately 30,000 pieces, 80% of which were in great condition and resellable. The remaining 20 percent is being analysed, and the insights gathered will be shared with the design teams to inform their work and ensure all Lindex products are designed for longevity and circularity. Simultaneously, the teams are testing different methods of upcycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Lindex's biggest challenge right now is moving from pilot to scale and developing the right systems and infrastructure for this new business model. This year, they moved post-consumer garment processing from the headquarters to the warehouse, and have hired a new team member to oversee the backend. The brand has realised that its existing systems and databases were inadequate to enable this new business model. The broader their take-back criteria was, the more complex and varied the products they received back were, and the more advanced the sorting and renewal processes needed to be. In the existing system, each process covers thousands of items, whereas in the new system each unique piece has its own separate set of operations, from photographing the item to registration and logistics. Therefore, this system needs to be built from scratch.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What’s next?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular business models are a key part of Lindex's sustainable growth strategy. Therefore their core focus in the coming year is to build on the pilot's successes, invest and take the steps needed to enable it to operate at scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What advice does Lindex have for other brands that are looking to build a circular business model?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">“Follow the Switching Gear methodology of \u003Cem id=\"\">develop—test—iterate.\u003C/em> Don't presume you have all the answers. Follow data, not opinions,” says Annette Tenstam, Strategy Lead Circularity & Environmental Sustainability at Lindex.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">4. ETP’s Circular Programme\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">ETP’s goal is to keep their garments in use for as long as possible—a sentiment shared by their business customers. Joining the Switching Gear project was a natural stepping stone for the company, which was looking to develop a circular business model in line with its ambition to take sustainability efforts beyond recycling and to build a futureproof business case. As a B2B workwear brand, it was also in a unique position to do so, as it had access to a wealth of relevant insights about its customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1164px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1164px\">\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg alt=\"ETP Concept drawing. Image courtesy of Circle Economy.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6536574767a9adb0f662692a_4.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cem id=\"\">ETP Concept drawing. Image courtesy of \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The customer need\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">There is a significant opportunity for improving workwear efficiencies, as a significant percentage of workwear garments is only slightly used before employees change jobs or sizes. When collected, these garments could easily be worn by other employees or the yarns can be reused, instead of producing more new items and new yarns. This could not only result in significant impact savings—contributing to the customers’ CSR performance and image—it can also empower employees positively in engaging in sustainable behaviour.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The business model\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">ETP has rolled out the circular business model pilot with one of its clients, Dutch bank ABN AMRO. Take-back of used garments will happen through collection boxes in the different ABN AMRO offices. Employees will be educated on the benefits of circularity through different online and offline communication materials.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The expected positive impact\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">With its pilot, ETP expects to reduce the total production of new yarns by 20 to 30% over the course of four years. As a B2B apparel brand, it has the advantage of being able to easily track and measure its impact through changes in production volume and in energy and CO2 savings. The brand expects results to be visible in the second year of the pilot, when enough items have been returned and can be brought back into circulation. For the brand’s ongoing production, it wants to further focus on circular design and more sustainable materials.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Pilot outcomes and lessons learnt\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Since May 2021, ETP’s first pilot customer (ABN AMRO) has been closing down many of its office locations. Therefore, the pilot—in its original formulation—was put on hold. However, during this time the brand collected all the old garments from the previous collection. All of these garments were sorted and recycled by ETP’s new partner Gaia, a company specialised in return logistics and recycling of products. Half of the resultant fibre was used to make recycled socks for ABN AMRO and yarns for seating in the automotive industry. The other half is currently being stockpiled in order to see if they can be transformed into furniture for the bank's new head office.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To date, one of ETP's main challenges has been the lack of investment from their customers in circular solutions. Customers usually expect that circular solutions should be in place and available to them at no extra cost. The brand reports that the pending EPR regulation is already helping to shift this mindset. There are more and more requests on end-of-life solutions and new customers even provide a separate budget for these services from the start of the project. This is encouraging, and ETP feel well positioned to support this growing demand. Since the pilot launch, the brand has secured seven customers, who wish to start their circular business model solutions. Operating at this kind of scale will allow the logistics behind the take-back model to be more efficient.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What’s next?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">ETP will revive its pilot plans in January 2023, when it will distribute take-back boxes to all ABN AMRO offices. The boxes will remain there until they are filled and ready to be collected, after which they will go through ETP’s circular programme. ETP plans to take a product-specific approach—ie. certain products will be sorted for re-use of the yarns (e.g. polo shirts & jeans) and others will be sorted for recycling. The brand has already confirmed that Gaia will process the next batch of recyclable grade products into new polo shirts for ABN AMRO, and are exploring recycled sweaters made from jeans too. Gaia will measure and track the impact of this first pilot, in terms of volumes processed, and energy, water and CO2 saved. ETP hopes that reporting on these impact indicators will allow them to improve how they communicate the value of their circular business model to potential new clients.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">What advice does ETP have for other brands that are looking to build a circular business model?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">'Go after the figures and collect as much data as possible—this will help you tell your story and show your value to customers,' says Nancy Dingshoff, Project Manager at ETP.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:20:45.000Z",[],{"id":1454,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":1455,"created_at":1456,"updated_at":1457,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1458,"contents":1459,"contributors":1467,"image":1472},"3396","http://www.ams-institute.org/solution/puma/","2020-10-01T14:35:00.823Z","2021-11-24T11:39:25.269Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1460],{"id":1461,"score":47,"body":1462,"status":55,"article_id":1454,"created_at":1456,"updated_at":1457,"published_at":1456},"9Evb",{"title":1463,"summary":1464,"attachment":1465},"Analytics to see the city as an urban mine - Amsterdam","\u003Cp>A joint research project by TU Delft, Waag Society, CML Leiden University, and Metabolic is looking into the potential for urban mining within the city of Amsterdam. The projects aims to be a first step of prospecting to make a geological map of the urban mine of Amsterdam and identify sources, quality levels, and availability of metals in the city, as well as create an outline for an urban mining plan with steps to extract metal resources from the city.\u003C/p>",[1466],{"name":1455,"type":53,"value":1455},[1468,1469,1471],{"article_id":1454,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":1454,"contributor_id":1470},"RQGQFw",{"article_id":1454,"contributor_id":669},{"id":1473,"link":1474,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1456,"updated_at":1457,"article_id":1454,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2tJgJU_tRcU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092135776-MmmBxhk5.jpeg",{"id":1476,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1477,"updated_at":1478,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1479,"contents":1481,"contributors":1490,"image":6},"V-Ou","2023-06-12T07:51:14.000Z","2026-05-04T20:15:35.458Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1480},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1482],{"id":1483,"score":47,"body":1484,"status":55,"article_id":1476,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1489,"published_at":203},"vEk5",{"image":1485,"title":1486,"content":1487,"summary":15,"attachment":1488,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380858392-xDDuf1oS.jpg","To decarbonise the European built environment, the circular economy is key","\u003Cp id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.socialeurope.eu/decarbonising-the-built-environment-circularity-key\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Social Europe\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the same way that some of us need budgets for buying lattes on our way to work, certain industries need budgets for emitting carbon dioxide (CO\u003Csub id=\"\">2\u003C/sub>). ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://carbontracker.org/resources/terms-list/#carbon-budgets\">Carbon budgets\u003C/a>’ continue to be a popular approach to combat global warming. By measuring how much CO\u003Csub id=\"\">2\u003C/sub> industries, countries and even households emit, we can limit our ‘spending’ to prevent the 2-degree temperature rise outlined in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement\">Paris Agreement\u003C/a>. For Europe’s construction sector, however, these budgets are very close to being spent. We have to start penny-pinching if we are to reach our decarbonisation targets.   \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In our latest report, \u003Cem id=\"\">Towards a Circular Economy in the Built Environment: Overcoming market, finance and ownership challenges\u003C/em>, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularbuildingscoalition.org/\">Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC)\u003C/a> found that the combined carbon budget of the EU and UK’s construction sector is rapidly running out. The industry currently produces around 277 million tonnes of CO\u003Csub id=\"\">2\u003C/sub>-equivalent per year. If the sector’s emissions continue at this rate, it will exceed its allocated carbon budget for limiting global warming to 1.5-degrees in 2026. What’s more, the budget for 1.7-degrees and 2-degrees will run out in 2029 and 2031, respectively, if the sector doesn’t start seriously reining in its spending.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Barriers facing the construction sector\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The construction industry is a notoriously hard-to-abate sector. Traditionally, incremental change has been the \u003Cem id=\"\">modus operandi\u003C/em> for decarbonising the built environment. But now, radical change is necessary to guarantee that humanity can safely remain within the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/planetary-boundaries/the-nine-planetary-boundaries.html\">planetary boundaries\u003C/a>—boundaries that, when crossed, threaten the survival of life on Earth. Introducing \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-economy/key-elements\">circular economy principles\u003C/a>—eliminating waste, circulating products and materials, and regenerating nature in the built environment—will be critical to address these impacts—but this is not without challenges. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular transition is already underway in the European built environment, for example, with the ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-buildings/renovation-wave_en\">EU Renovation Wave\u003C/a>’. If the EU is to achieve both its 2030 climate target and climate neutrality, it should aim to renovate 3% of existing building stock every year until 2050. We found that in implementing these ambitious measures, however, it is essential to consider the carbon embodied in the materials used for those renovations. These materials will generate a cumulative 1,500 million tonnes of CO\u003Csub id=\"\">2\u003C/sub>-equivalent between 2022 and 2050. In a business-as-usual scenario with no change in material use, this alone would consume almost 90% of the carbon budget allotted to the construction sector to prevent a 1.7-degree temperature increase! In addition to the carbon impacts, we also found that the materials used in renovation create 124 million tonnes of waste annually—equivalent to the weight of materials needed to construct a tiny house for every inhabitant of Austria and Hungary.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The mountain of waste generated by construction and demolition in the built environment does have some potential, though. For example, we found that when reused within the sector, construction and demolition waste can theoretically meet up to 12% of the current estimated demand for virgin materials in construction. This also makes it abundantly clear, however, that reusing materials in the construction sector is not enough to significantly reduce the environmental impacts of the industry. We need to reduce the overall demand for construction materials in the first place by using our buildings for longer and ensuring they’re run more efficiently. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In addition to material use and handling, transitioning to a circular economy in the built environment in Europe faces several systemic challenges. One such challenge is creating fully functional markets for secondary materials that are able to compete with primary materials. Virgin materials are often far cheaper than their secondary counterparts. Ensuring that all costs associated with virgin materials—such as damage to natural habitats and climate impacts—are incorporated in their final prices can encourage the use of secondary materials. Here, public authorities have a critical role to play—and hold the power to create demand through their own procurement processes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Another major systemic challenge facing the construction industry is developing business models that align with circular principles and scaling them with innovative financing. For example, financial institutions need to rethink how they evaluate risks for buildings aligned with circular principles, for which the returns often have a longer time horizon. Ways to reduce risks include various forms of blended finance which mitigate risk and leverage financing opportunities within one fund or financial vehicle. This can be done by combining concessional financing (financial and tax instruments made available by lawmakers) and commercial funding provided by traditional business financiers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\"> \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The future of the European built environment\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The policy landscape is changing rapidly in favour of circular principles. Upcoming changes to EU legislation, such as the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/construction/construction-products-regulation-cpr_en\">Construction Product Regulation (CPR)\u003C/a> and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), could address some of the issues regarding transparency, safety and quality. In addition, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en\">European Green Deal\u003C/a> and its ambitious decarbonisation targets are pushing the sector to reduce its carbon footprint. Stakeholders in the construction sector who anticipate these changes by adopting circular principles will be well-positioned to lead the transition while shaping resilient organisations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In addition to our latest report, we have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://circularbuildingscoalition.org/open-call\">opened a call\u003C/a> to find initiatives working to overcome existing barriers to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the built environment across Europe. Organisations that submit blueprint projects will contribute to enlarging the market for their solutions or solutions like them to benefit everyone while increasing visibility and recognition for their circular work. With three years left in the allotted 1.5-degree carbon budget, the time is now to decarbonise the European built environment—and circularity holds the key. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">The Circular Buildings Coalition is an initiative powered by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.metabolic.nl/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Metabolic\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> and \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circle Economy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> and funded by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.laudesfoundation.org/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Laudes Foundation\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> to accelerate circularity in the built environment in Europe. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This year we are sharing the findings from our new report and announcing \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://circularbuildingscoalition.org/open-call\">\u003Cem id=\"\">a call for funding applications\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> for European blueprint projects in the construction industry at the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wcef2023.com/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">World Circular Economy Forum 2023\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> in Helsinki on Thursday, the 1st of June at 10:00–13:00 EEST (UTC+3). \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:00:04.000Z",[],{"id":1492,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":1493,"created_at":1494,"updated_at":1495,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1496,"contents":1497,"contributors":1505,"image":6},"3446","http://www.sharenl.nl/amsterdam-sharing-city/","2020-10-01T14:36:03.431Z","2021-10-04T13:49:19.446Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1498],{"id":1499,"score":47,"body":1500,"status":55,"article_id":1492,"created_at":1494,"updated_at":1495,"published_at":1494},"PBlP",{"title":1501,"summary":1502,"attachment":1503},"Amsterdam becomes a sharing city","\u003Cp>The project Amsterdam Sharing City was launched to take advantage of the benefits that sharing offers in the areas of sustainability, social cohesion and economy. The project was initiated in response to several observations, such as a willingness to share in the city of Amsterdam (84% of Amsterdam residents showed motivation to share) and an established digital infrastructure, with more than 90% of residents having internet access. In collaboration with the Amsterdam Economic Board, a position paper was put together and a diverse network of ambassadors from a variety of sectors was established. With the City of Amsterdam on board, Amsterdam Sharing City was launched in February 2015. There have been several sharing economy projects launched including: Sandd (provides logistics to sharing economy startups), Peerby Go (a pilot with renting instead from neighbors instead of purchasing new) and Airbnb & Library (introductory workshop for senior citizens).\u003C/p>",[1504],{"name":1493,"type":53,"value":1493},[1506,1507],{"article_id":1492,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":1492,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":1509,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1510,"updated_at":1511,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1512,"contents":1514,"contributors":1523,"image":6},"idTn","2023-05-01T10:57:54.000Z","2026-05-04T20:29:17.028Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1513},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1515],{"id":1516,"score":47,"body":1517,"status":55,"article_id":1509,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1522,"published_at":203},"MPaC",{"image":1518,"title":1519,"content":1520,"summary":15,"attachment":1521,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380875702-BGa8ua1K.jpg","With a circular economy, we can bin overconsumption and boost equality","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally published on the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.thegreenforum.org/blog/circular-economy-we-can-bin-overconsumption-and-boost-equality\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Green Forum\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The current buzzword of climate talks is \u003Cem id=\"\">overconsumption\u003C/em>—and for good reason: we've collectively surpassed the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">100 billion tonnes mark\u003C/a> in fulfilling our wants and needs for goods, both the necessary (housing and food) and the trivial (consumables like fast fashion and disposable items). Just five decades ago, this figure was a third of what it is now—and its inflation isn't due to population growth. Since 1970 the American population has grown by 60%, disproportionately matched by an \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/may/30/should-we-all-stop-shopping-how-to-end-overconsumption\">increase in consumer spending of 400%\u003C/a>: a trend common among nations with an \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2018/09/20/what-a-waste-an-updated-look-into-the-future-of-solid-waste-management\">expanding middle class\u003C/a>. And we know that these richer nations have historically \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.oxfam.org/en/research/confronting-carbon-inequality\">contributed to the bulk of emissions\u003C/a>—the world's poorest 50% only having contributed 7%. So how can we shift our consumption patterns in a way that puts people front and centre? This article explores how various mechanisms—from taxes and tax breaks to shopping habits—can be balanced with equity concerns to create a more just—and greener—world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Energy isn't the only culprit: overconsumption has a huge role in our world's emissions profile\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">We can rally behind clean-energy efforts—and we should, but not without recognising what's at the heart of the climate catastrophe: over \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">70% of emissions\u003C/a> stem from material use and handling. Our extraction of resources from the earth, which we then use to produce the cars we drive, build the homes that shelter us, run the farms that keep us nourished and make clothing, homewares and other every-day items that we often treat as disposable, has ruined the planet. It's clear: we need to cut consumption to get climate change under control.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:5137px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"5137px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/625926eff2fbccd5369ea2d5_visual-stories-micheile-SoT4-mZhyhE-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">We must focus on making the most of what we already have to cut consumption. Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@micheile\">Micheile Henderson\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/SoT4-mZhyhE\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As a system that can maximise the value of what we already have, make waste obsolete and relieve pressure on limited resources, the circular economy can transform how we use materials. But it is not a panacea for all our challenges, environmental or otherwise: the integration of social considerations will require thought—and a revision of how we frame our relationship with the world, currently deeply enmeshed with how we extract resources and produce goods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">A circular economy that champions the rights of people, as part of the planet\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our recent paper, \u003Cem id=\"\">Why we need to rethink the 'technical' circular economy\u003C/em>, explores just this: a systems-thinking approach to the circular economy that puts people at the centre. This is a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/why-we-need-to-rethink-the-technical-circular-economy\">circular society\u003C/a>. The paper considers how we can create the necessary societal conditions for the roll-out of a circular economy by redefining our relationship with 'stuff' and rethinking how we give meaning to prosperity. While it's clear that a change in the way we consume—as well as produce—goods is needed, talk on the subject can often target those with less responsibility for the crisis, with the danger of making the transition we're working towards an inequitable one. The circular economy exemplifies the changes in consumption we need to see—but it's also about exploring how we can put people at the heart of an economic system. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\"> It has become increasingly apparent that policy and other actions aimed at environmental sustainability may actually have adverse effects on society. Especially parts of society that the linear economy has failed. Consider this: if all of Europe were to sever its reliance on certain parts of the value chain which are integral to the salaries of some workers in Asia, can the move truly be considered as sustainable? This article considers if there are sustainable modes of consumption that benefits people as much as the planet, and the means we must utilise—or drop—to get there.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Environmental taxation isn't a silver bullet—but does it do more harm than good?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">A political favourite to  influence consumption behaviour: taxation. Sin taxes—those applied to vice products like cigarettes, alcohol and even sugar—are a well-established practice historically. With origins in the 1500s, the tactic took on its more recognisable modern image in a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,1889187,00.html\">1791 measure\u003C/a> proposed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton: an excise tax on alcohol intended to cut consumption and raise revenue in tandem. And now, as our collective understanding of the environmental impacts of certain products—like meat—grows, calls for taxation have emerged—and they haven't fallen on deaf ears. In early 2020, the Dutch cabinet considered proposals from the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.tappcoalition.eu/nieuws/13130/eu-parliament-to-discuss-dutch-proposal-for-a-fair-meat-price-5th-of-feb\">True Animal Protein Price Coalition\u003C/a> on fairly pricing meat, while governments in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/this-is-why-denmark-sweden-and-germany-are-considering-a-meat-tax/\">Denmark, Sweden and Germany\u003C/a> have been mulling over the issue for some years. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The idea has also faced staunch opposition, particularly from farming bodies and industry lobbyists—as well as researchers claiming that such a tax would be ineffective, and importantly, inequitable. The burden to change behaviour would fall on lower-income households—which typically spend a higher fraction of their disposable income on food—while higher-income consumers wouldn't be swayed by a hike in prices. There's also the likelihood that those impacted by the tax would reallocate their purchasing to cheaper or more processed cuts of meat, which usually would have been produced with environmental standards far more lax. Is there a way, then, to ensure the measure's equitability—and to ensure price increases would indeed have the desired effect of redirecting consumption to plant-based proteins?\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4928px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4928px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/62592724d89b474624aa6072_darth-liu-hf_i6mm88pM-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">As meat's environmental impact has become more known, calls for a tax have emerged across Europe. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@jiuge9\"> Darth Liu\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/hf_i6mm88pM\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While some commentary has played with varying economic structures—arguing for the benefits of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.internationaltaxreview.com/article/b1t8d0gtrg8ysy/increase-the-vat-burden-on-meat-products-the-perfect-solution\">VAT over excise\u003C/a>, or even setting a minimum price per unit to minimise regressive effects—the key is understanding that fiscal instruments alone aren't a magic bullet. We can instead imagine a holistic system that draws on complementary measures, from awareness-raising to eco-labelling, in combination with a tax-subsidy model—where tax revenue would be 'recycled' to slash the cost of healthy, plant-based proteins and organic produce for lower-income consumers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The upstream impacts of fiscal measures—such as those on farmers—cannot be forgotten: incentives for farmers to participate in the transition away from meat-heavy diets are as crucial as those for consumers. Our current system of subsidies, targeted at livestock farming in the EU, is broken—\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://mynutriweb.com/if-we-stop-eating-meat-what-happens-to-farmers/\">ecology is an afterthought \u003C/a>and farmers are unable to profit. And the decrease in consumption that could stem from a tax could be counterproductive for the areas that—save for grazing cattle—would be unsuitable for food production. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Once again, holistic solutions are needed that go beyond the core question of reducing consumption, also asking: how can we support agriculturalists in the transition? Which areas are better suited to livestock raising, and which areas could be more prudently used for food production or regenerative practices like agroforestry? How can tax revenue be used to jointly support producers in a transition away from animal farming, and consumers in a transition away from animal eating? Here, one of the core tenets of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/why-we-need-to-rethink-the-technical-circular-economy\">circular society\u003C/a> can be a guide: rebalancing the local and the global. Global supply chains are complex and fragile—the covid-19 pandemic proved their \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/a-circular-economy-fit-for-the-21st-century\">susceptibility to shocks\u003C/a>. Nourishing local systems—and favouring them over agricultural multinationals—can build \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/resilience-and-the-circular-economy-opportunities-and-risks\">resilience\u003C/a>, strengthen communities and provide a slew of environmental benefits, while also delivering the social outcomes a circular economy should prioritise.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Marketing narratives and policy incentives may be gatekeeping sustainability for the privileged \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Taxation may disincentivise unsustainable consumption—but now, certain forms of sustainability can also come with a price. Many environmentally-friendly behaviours—from reusing the jar your condiments came in rather than buying new ones for storage, to eating inexpensive, whole-foods like lentils for protein rather than the newest vegan meat substitute, or ultimately, just buying less—are widely accessible. Yet, manufacturers have cottoned on to consumers' rising interest in living an environmental lifestyle and are capitalising on the demand, marking up their more 'sustainable' products by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nl.kearney.com/consumer-retail/article/?/a/why-todays-pricing-is-sabotaging-sustainability\">an average of 85%\u003C/a>—with the highest markups occurring in the fashion, beauty and health sectors: well over 200%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The impact? Many consumers are locked out of sustainable living—at least this form of 'sustainable' living that still centres on consumption. While it's easy to argue that it's more effective to simply purchase less and make the most of what you already have, certain larger-ticket items—from energy efficient windows and appliances to electric cars—have their benefits, especially if there aren't even better alternatives such as shared appliances or public transport. And yet those with the privilege to afford such items enjoy tax breaks or other financial incentives that do little to include low-income consumers. While this has been largely effective at changing consumer behaviour—a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/research-and-innovation/en/horizon-magazine/shoppers-cant-afford-energy-efficient-cars-homes-researchers\">Norwegian tax/incentive policy\u003C/a> worked so well that dealers ran out of electric cars to sell—a just transition needs to see more inclusive measures. European research project \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/723741\">CONSEED\u003C/a>, for example, has proposed low-cost financing for people to make their homes more energy-efficient, for tactics ranging from solar panel installation to insulation to improved boilers and windows. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The bottom line: where consumption is necessary—and in most cases, it isn't—doing so sustainably should be accessible to all. How could this look? \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iadb.org/en/improvinglives/affordable-housing-helps-fight-climate-change\">Mexican company Vinte\u003C/a> provides a good starting point: it has launched a pilot for affordable housing with a low carbon footprint, implementing circular principles ranging from efficient spatial orientation and solar panels to eco-friendly windows with polarised films. These carbon neutral homes could mean a 13% reduction in emissions per inhabitant, while still being affordable. This should be the new normal for all housing projects—not just upscale developments marketed to environmental do-gooders. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">'Trendy environmentalism' is on the rise and it's hijacking the second-hand market \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Certain policy changes supporting environmental outcomes are on the horizon or already in effect—but what about the actions individuals are undertaking to 'go green' in their personal lives? Just as many high-income countries are seeing carnivorous diets \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://theconversation.com/meat-eating-drops-by-17-over-a-decade-in-the-uk-new-research-168626\">go out of vogue\u003C/a>, fast fashion has entered a similar space of notoriety for its impact on the environment and industry workers alike. Environmental narratives surrounding fashion are straightforward: give clothing a second life by shopping second-hand and avoid buying into the newest trends hitting the racks on a weekly basis. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The attraction to shopping second-hand is growing particularly among Gen X consumers, a group that overwhelmingly believes in the responsibility of companies to address environmental and social issues, according to a recent \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Industries/Retail/Our%20Insights/The%20influence%20of%20woke%20consumers%20on%20fashion/The-State-of-Fashion-2019.ashx\">McKinsey report\u003C/a>. They also see consumption as an \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://econreview.berkeley.edu/rise-of-thrifting-solution-to-fast-fashion-or-stealing-from-the-poor/\">'expression of individual identity'\u003C/a>—a catalyst for uniqueness that thrifting one-of-a-kind items can provide. But the movement's rise hasn't been met with congratulations across the board: in our linear, profit-hungry world, an increased demand for second-hand clothes has been met, unsurprisingly, with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22396051/thrift-store-hauls-ethics-depop?mkt_tok=MjExLU5KWS0xNjUAAAF_tt4QbFEa0m0fgUOrCD9PXQJoFLkaO2qogdsjKqKQHCYRafn330IAAvC-DymNO-wZUN5jjy1XtJ11AnRHQKnSVu64wQ_9lvg3JylfQOqGPs5yY-g\">gentrification\u003C/a> and jacked-up prices—pushing the poor out of a market they used to dominate.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4032px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4032px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/625927656e3e343e98a07e18_shanna-camilleri-ljNQxfyN7AM-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Shopping second-hand is rising in popularity—and so are prices. Photo by\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@shannacamilleri\"> Shanna Camilleri\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/ljNQxfyN7AM\">Unsplash\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The discourse that middle-class thrift shopping is, in essence, 'stealing from the poor' is dependent on scarcity: that there aren't enough second-hand clothes to go around. However, this isn't the case; overwhelmingly, the opposite is true: thrift shops are inundated with so many items that only \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://atmos.earth/secondhand-clothing-thrifting-supply-chain-system/\">10 to 20% of what is donated sells\u003C/a>, with the rest slated for export to lower-income nations. And this creates problems of its own: the influx of donated clothes from the world's richer countries harms local markets and artisans, and ultimately, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fashionrevolution.org/dead-white-mans-clothes/\">many items end up in landfill regardless\u003C/a>. Second-hand shopping isn't the issue, but rather the way certain thrift shops are run: for a collective enterprise that aims to do good, the focus on profit and quick turnover is still all too clear. For the transition to a socially just circular economy to become a reality, action should be spearheaded by resellers themselves by keeping pricing fair in stores and on apps like Vinted or Poshmark—and consumers should continue to shift away from first-hand shopping guilt-free. And of course: doing more with less, prioritising durable items and repairing rips or tears instead of tossing old clothing in the bin should always be front of mind.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">The transition to a circular society is just as important as a circular economy—and for both, holistic solutions are key \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">While current attempts to shift consumption patterns for the better are well-intentioned, many miss the mark, failing to give necessary attention to rebound effects. Measures, for the most part, are still rooted in a need to consume—or if they limit consumption, it's only for lower income groups. The bottom line: there is a way to shift consumption patterns that benefits everyone—that drives economic prosperity, regenerates natural systems and keeps the wellbeing of people front and centre. From the global to the local to the personal, the circular transition should be ushered in by policies and processes that protect and promote a circular society—where no one is left behind.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our recent paper, \u003Cem id=\"\">Why we need to rethink the 'technical' circular economy: A circular economy fit for the 21st-century\u003C/em>, urges us to consider how our response to climate breakdown can reduce inequalities—putting social and ethical considerations front of mind. It explores three key pillars for the successful integration of environmental considerations in the circular economy: the needs to redefine prosperity, reintegrate with nature and the commons and to rebalance the local and the global. Interested in reading more? Find the full paper \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/why-we-need-to-rethink-the-technical-circular-economy\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:29:56.000Z",[],{"id":1525,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":1526,"created_at":1527,"updated_at":1528,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1529,"contents":1530,"contributors":1540,"image":6},"3490","http://www.toronto.ca/311/knowledgebase/19/101000046119.html","2020-10-01T14:36:41.198Z","2021-10-04T13:48:45.723Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1531],{"id":1532,"score":47,"body":1533,"status":55,"article_id":1525,"created_at":1527,"updated_at":1528,"published_at":1527},"YDPu",{"title":1534,"summary":1535,"attachment":1536},"Curbside collection of e-waste in Toronto","\u003Cp>The Canadian city of Toronto offers residents a curbside e-waste collection service, created to encourage waste diversion and recycling as well as keeping electronics out of landfills. The service does not cost residents an additional premium and devices of all shapes and sizes can be collected.\u003C/p>",[1537,1538],{"name":1526,"type":53,"value":1526},{"name":1539,"type":53,"value":1539},"https://www.toronto.ca/311/knowledgebase/kb/docs/articles/solid-waste-management-services/collection-and-litter-operations/multi-residential-e-waste-weee.html",[1541,1542],{"article_id":1525,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":1525,"contributor_id":669},{"id":1544,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1545,"updated_at":1546,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1547,"contents":1549,"contributors":1557,"image":6},"yD66","2024-03-12T14:49:15.000Z","2026-05-04T22:24:56.787Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1548},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1550],{"id":1551,"score":47,"body":1552,"status":55,"article_id":1544,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1545,"published_at":1545},"8xXJ",{"image":1553,"title":1554,"content":1555,"summary":15,"attachment":1556,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380861651-sK8lEzaH.jpg","Towards a just circular transition: putting people and the planet before profits","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://illuminem.com/illuminemvoices/towards-a-just-circular-transition-putting-people-and-the-planet-before-profits\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Illuminem\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">. \u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">By now, it’s no secret that gross domestic product (GDP) isn’t the best measure of human development. Yet many economists and government officials still treat GDP as the ultimate signifier of a nation’s prosperity. While economic growth has raised standards of living worldwide, focusing solely on GDP to measure well-being ignores the negative impacts of economic growth on society and nature, such as income inequality and pollution. What’s more, GDP growth is linked to a distinctly linear economic model—one that tightly couples the expansion of economic activity with the extraction and consumption of finite resources, leading to the exploitation of humanity and nature.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy—one that aims to separate human well-being from material consumption—offers an alternative. Last year, the Circularity Gap Report 2023, authored by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\" target=\"_self\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>, found that we can deliver on societal needs such as housing, nutrition, mobility and consumer goods with 30% less of the materials we use now, reversing the overshoot of five planetary boundaries. This year’s global Circularity Gap Report shifts focus from the ‘what’ to the ‘how’ with enabling recommendations for policy, finance and labour, highlighting that it’s time to expand our measure of development to include quality of life for all human beings and the planet we inhabit. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Shaping the economy for the common good\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The transition to a circular economy has the potential to deliver economic and social benefits within the planet’s ecological limits—the question remains: how? I sat down with \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvaro-conde/\">Álvaro Conde Soria\u003C/a>, Senior Researcher and Lead Author of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\" target=\"_self\">Circularity Gap Report (CGR) 2024\u003C/a>, to answer this question. CGR 2024 makes bold recommendations for decision-makers. Namely, it argues that societies must break free of flawed development patterns that continue to fuel human and planetary exploitation. In general, Conde says, ‘We need to shift our mindset from looking at the economy and the goal of the economy as growing and maximising economic output year on year to how do we provide well-being for everyone within the limits of the planet?’ \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Report argues that achieving such a shift requires collective backing from governments, finance, businesses and citizens to connect the policies, capital and people crucial for realising a circular economy. Importantly, Conde argues that when it comes to policy, governments must move from a market-fixing to market-shaping approach to economics: ‘Policymakers are forever reacting to market failures when we should pursue proactive strategies to shape the economy for the common good. In this sense, it is policymakers and legal frameworks that set the rules of the game. So, we need to redefine the rules of that game. I always make this analogy: if you want to change how someone dances, you have to change the music.’\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Policy and finance must work in tandem to promote circularity\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">While public policy has the power to shift priorities and redefine the ‘rules of the game’ to facilitate systemic change, the growing role of the financial sector limits the government's ability to enact change, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This means that, in the current linear system, countries’ GDP and national income can rise while environmental health and human well-being fall. With this in mind, governments must actively support mission-driven innovation, redesign markets to maximise public value creation, align on purpose-driven strategies and reduce inequality to maximise the environmental, social and economic potential of the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The question remains, however: what does this look like in practice? When it comes to realising the circular economy, the importance of fiscal reform cannot be understated. Conde reiterates this point, noting that ‘Policy reform should change the sets of carrots and sticks that influence how other actors in the economy behave—and a very important actor in the economy is financial institutions. Of course, we want to shape markets in a way that incentivises capital allocation towards circular economy activities such as infrastructure or scaling certain activities such as regenerative agriculture, research and innovation for the social good, etcetera.’\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">A just circular transition must include decent jobs\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ultimately, financial flows determine which ideas are realised and which activities and businesses are funded and scaled. Financing is necessary for circular solutions to replace linear practices and should particularly be directed at activities that bring about positive impact, such as cuts to virgin material use and the provision of decent work. This is where people come into the picture. Conde points out that ‘We need to ensure that the measures put in place bring everybody on board and that we embed this kind of just transition lens and social angle to everything that is done… Because if not, we run the risk of also just pursuing circularity for the sake of it while not fully capitalising on all of those social elements that are not only necessary but are fundamental.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Finally, the Report looks at the labour market as a pivotal lever for driving the circular transition. To bring circular interventions to life around the world, it will be key to uncover the people, skills and roles pivotal for success, keeping in mind atypical forms of work—temporary, flexible or informal work—and considering the interplay of social equity and gender dynamics. If the circular transition is managed equitably and effectively, it can positively impact the labour market by providing new job opportunities, raising job standards and reducing inequalities.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Solutions must be tailored to specific country contexts\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Realising systemic change requires enablers that can overcome challenges specific to different countries. To this end, the CGR 2024 categorises countries as Build, Shift and Grow—representing low-, middle- and high-Human Development Index nations, respectively. It is important to recognise that the three enablers of policy, finance and people are not isolated from each other—they are deeply intertwined. Each faces its own barriers in its own country profile.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Conde emphasises the importance of understanding each country's specific context: ‘Of course, each country is very different. It has its own set of challenges, its own level of development, its own economic structure, natural endowments and political economy. So, a range of options exist to reduce resource use and cut emissions within each country. What is clear is that we need strong, deliberate policy action to motivate the take-up of these options that exist.’\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Nothing is possible without international collaboration\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the end, it is clear that to make widespread systemic change possible, certain organisations must realign themselves with the realities of the 21st century. International institutions like the UN, World Trade Organisation, World Bank and International Monetary Fund still operate within frameworks established in the 1950s rather than the current landscape of 2024. ‘And these are definitely the international institutions we need, and we need them to do a better job’, notes Conde. ‘They need to better reflect the world of today in order to fully enable a more collaborative and inclusive international system.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Transforming these international institutions will not only make it easier for countries to work together but can contribute to a more just world for all. If we aspire to alter our course, we must first alter the guiding principles. In other words, to quote Conde, if we want to change how we dance, we must first change the music. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[],[],{"id":1559,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1560,"updated_at":1561,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1562,"contents":1564,"contributors":1573,"image":6},"R7V7","2023-04-17T10:55:05.000Z","2026-05-04T23:48:33.339Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1563},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1565],{"id":1566,"score":47,"body":1567,"status":55,"article_id":1559,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1572,"published_at":203},"6XHd",{"image":1568,"title":1569,"content":1570,"summary":15,"attachment":1571,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380854941-8hhD2Hty.jpeg","Three ways sustainability policy isn’t serving the SDGs","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdg.iisd.org/commentary/guest-articles/three-ways-sustainability-policy-isnt-serving-the-sdgs-and-how-it-could/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem id=\"\">SDG Knowledge Hub\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created as a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and planet — but policies for circular economy, especially in higher-income countries, may be forgetting about the ‘people’ part.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Shifting to a circular economy — a system where waste is eliminated, materials are reused at their highest value and natural systems are regenerated — could \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sdg.iisd.org/commentary/guest-articles/more-than-just-sdg-12-how-circular-economy-can-bring-holistic-wellbeing/\" target=\"_blank\">support a range of SDGs\u003C/a>, from Goal 1 (no poverty) and Goal 10 (reduced inequalities) to the more obvious Goal 12 (responsible consumption and production). But it won’t be socially just by default — we need to make it so. This is according to a recent paper launched by impact organisation Circle Economy: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Thinking beyond borders to achieve social justice in a global circular economy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Without action towards a sustainable, circular economy that puts people at its heart, we run the risk of deepening inequalities both within and between countries, in the same way our dominant linear economic system has done for centuries. But if implemented well — with social considerations front of mind — the shift to a global circular economy will serve SDGs across the board.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Waste management relies on using other countries as dumping grounds\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Under current systems, well-intentioned recycling targets are doing more harm than good: higher-income nations are producing more waste than they have the capacity to deal with, and the excess is shipped — often illegally — around the globe, where it damages residents’ health, harms wildlife and pollutes nature in lower-income countries. These countries usually lack the infrastructure to process such massive quantities of waste: Indonesia, for example, burns plastic on a massive scale to ease pressures on overflowing landfills — and recently, researchers have discovered this practice’s tragic effect. Harmful chemicals contained in plastic have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ipen.org/sites/default/files/documents/indonesia-egg-report-v1_9-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">contaminated local food chains\u003C/a>, exposing residents to toxins that have been linked to cancer, diabetes and immune system damage. What’s more, imported waste is tightly linked to informal work, such as waste picking: an operation that exposes workers to dangerous conditions and health risks for very little pay.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What can we do? Higher-income countries can work to create more localised and closed-loop supply chains — encouraging responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) among local enterprises, while also improving working conditions in informal roles in waste-receiving countries (SDG 8), preventing further damage to health and well-being (SDG 3), and ensuring healthier life in water (SDG 14) and on land (SDG 15).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">High-tech innovations aren’t one-size-fits-all\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">European governments are increasingly framing sustainability solutions around technologies that may improve efficiency but do little to challenge current modes of production and consumption. These solutions — from lab-grown meat to low-carbon jet fuel — are often complex and high-cost: they make such \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/with-a-circular-economy-we-can-bin-overconsumption-and-boost-equality\" target=\"_blank\">approaches to sustainability inaccessible\u003C/a> for both individuals in higher-income countries and lower-income countries on the whole. They also pose a number of risks: certain technologies, such as 3D printing for textiles, may displace jobs, while scaling biofuel production as a fossil fuel alternative may serve to drive up food prices, degrade land and put additional pressure on water resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Technologies should be used when they draw from practices that are compatible with local cultures and contexts, and enable — rather than displace — decent jobs (SDG 8) — or they run the risk of failure. In an effort to mitigate negative respiratory and environmental effects from cookstoves in rural India, for example, civil society organisations implemented new, more efficient models — but without considering the local context. Too small to fit large pieces of wood, users (mainly women) were faced with the additional task of splitting kindling prior to use — a challenge they didn’t have with traditional mud and brick stoves. But when technology considers community needs and is driven by collaboration rather than imposition, everyone can benefit. In this case, a new device, Mewar Angithi, was rolled out: costing less than one US dollar, it was able to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/\" target=\"_blank\">cut smoke\u003C/a> levels in traditional stoves to levels comparable to those achieved by more high-tech stoves, both improving health (SDG 3) and reducing climate-warming air pollutants (SDG 13).\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1400px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1400px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Technology must consider local contexts to improve environmentally damaging devices, such as rural cookstoves\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d23127f41ea4469060559_image%202.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Technology must consider local contexts to improve environmentally damaging devices, such as rural cookstoves. Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pexels.com/@d-ng-nhan-324384/\">Dương Nhân\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pexels.com/photo/cooking-on-a-black-pot-using-firewood-3042373/\">Pexels\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Responsible trade practices can help limit overconsumption\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Shipping waste abroad with an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality or rolling out costly technologies are makeshift solutions that don’t tackle the root of the problem — that we consume too much. But even policies that limit overconsumption could have an adverse effect on lower-income countries: cutting consumption is expected to impact the global trade of primary materials, hugely impacting workers relying on this trade.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We mustn’t halt the trade of waste or second-hand goods in a way that’ll create income instability for workers. How? Countries need to take responsibility for their own waste (through Extended Producer Responsibility schemes, for example), avoid an abrupt halt on exports and support decent work for informal workers abroad (SDG 8).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">How can we proceed? Decision-makers face a choice today\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is a holistic concept: its practices extend far beyond material use, and its impacts extend beyond the environment. If approached in an integrated manner, it can help shape a just and equitable world and drive the achievement of the SDGs — but we’re not heading in this direction yet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Decision-makers face a choice today: the way that governments, employers and workers jointly decide to implement circular strategies now will shape the futures of people in other countries as well as their own. It’s time to turn prevailing narratives on power, trade and technology on their heads. How? Find Circle Economy at a World Circular Economy Forum side event in October, where the report’s authors will discuss the way forward to shape a new circular economy that puts social justice at its core (register below).\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">Curious to learn more?\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Read the full report, \u003Cem id=\"\">Thinking beyond borders to achieve social justice in a global circular economy\u003C/em>, and download the short policy brief \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a> to learn more about what you can do as an official of a government or multilateral body. Circle Economy will also be participating in a World Circular Economy Forum side event, \u003Cem id=\"\">Achieving social justice in a global circular economy\u003C/em>, on the 27th of October 2022: learn more and register \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/achieving-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy-tickets-408047851107\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:15:20.000Z",[],{"id":1575,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1576,"updated_at":1577,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1578,"contents":1580,"contributors":1590,"image":6},"IyN2","2025-11-28T12:09:39.000Z","2026-05-05T00:39:54.097Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1579},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1581],{"id":1582,"score":47,"body":1583,"status":55,"article_id":1575,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1588,"published_at":1589},"xSpM",{"image":1584,"title":1585,"content":1586,"summary":15,"attachment":1587,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380877493-pG2qLoHj.jpg","Your home is a potential goldmine: the household role in turning WEEE from trash to treasure","\u003Cp id=\"\">Globally, electronic waste, or WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), is a rapidly growing problem. According to the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ewastemonitor.info/the-global-e-waste-monitor-2024/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">United Nations\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, in 2023, an average of 8 kilograms of WEEE per person will be generated worldwide, totalling around 61.3 million tonnes. Yet, only 17.4% of this e-waste is properly collected, treated, and recycled. The remaining 50.6 million tonnes will end up stacked in attics, garages and drawers, dumped in landfills, burned, traded illegally, or processed poorly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Europe leads the world in e-waste recycling efforts, driven by the WEEE Directive, which has progressively increased collection targets, from 45% in 2016 to 65% from 2019 onward. Despite this leadership, in 2022, only \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Waste_statistics_-_electrical_and_electronic_equipment\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">40.1% of e-waste in Europe was officially collected and recycled\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, equivalent to 11.2 kg per inhabitant. However, it is worth noting that collection rates do not automatically mean circular behaviour is being encouraged. Some countries prioritise repair and refurbishment, which extends product life rather than immediately recycling components into raw material streams.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As a response to this pressing issue, the EU’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/areas-specific-interest/critical-raw-materials/critical-raw-materials-act_en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Critical Raw Materials Act\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (CRM Act), introduced in 2023 with targets set for 2030, aims to source a greater share of minerals domestically and through recycling. Targets include:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Domestic extraction: target 10% of EU annual consumption\u003C/strong>. Currently estimated at \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.unpri.org/download?ac=22365\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">less than 2%\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Domestic processing: target 40% of annual consumption\u003C/strong>. The European Commission identified \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_864\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">24 strategic projects\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> across 13 Member States in 2025, specifically aimed at building domestic processing capacity. Despite this progress, industry and policy analysts say the EU is unlikely to reach its target without a sharp acceleration. Many projects face regulatory delays, local opposition and investment challenges.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Recycling: target 25% of annual consumption from recycling sources\u003C/strong>. For some critical materials, the current recycling rate is minuscule. For example, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/recycling-kick-long-term-solution-eu-rare-earths-challenge-2024-06-27/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">less than 1% of rare earths consumed in the EU are recycled\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Supply diversification: no more than 65% of annual consumption from a single third country\u003C/strong>. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/raw-materials/areas-specific-interest/critical-raw-materials_en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Dependency remains high\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> for several materials: China supplies 100% of heavy rare earths, Turkey supplies 99% of the EU’s boron, and South Africa supplies 71% of the platinum used in the EU.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Inside homes: Untapped wealth of unused electronics\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">A \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.rsc.org/news/2022/may/precious-elements-new-campaign-highlights-need-for-more-sustainable-electronics\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">survey\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> by the Royal Society of Chemistry focusing on UK households found that over half have at least one unused electronic device, with 45% of homes holding up to five such gadgets. Extrapolated, this could mean as many as 40 million unused devices lying idle. Across the EU, between \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circulairekennis.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/O013-Onderzoek-naar-retourmogelijkheden-van-kleine-gadgets.pdf\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">25% and 50% of Europeans keep their old, unused devices\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and in some cases, the total number of stored devices can exceed the population, depending on the source and geographic scope. In 2024, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Green_ICT_-_digital_devices_in_households\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">51% of EU individuals aged 16 to 74 reported simply keeping their old mobile phones\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> in their households.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1398px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1398px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Article content\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6929910244682999ab6281a1_1764153970627.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by Lukas Werner\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>Despite well-established collection systems for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) across the EU, such as kerbside collection and retailer take-back schemes, recycling rates remain suboptimal. A \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://weee-forum.org/ws_news/e-waste-experts-urge-public-stop-trashing-electronic-products-with-ordinary-garbage/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2022 survey by the WEEE Forum\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> revealed several key reasons behind consumer reluctance to recycle e-waste: nearly half of Europeans keep unused electronics because they might use them again, while others hold onto devices intending to resell or gift them, or due to sentimental attachment. A notable portion also retains electronics because they value the potential future worth or lack confidence in how to dispose of them properly. This reluctance stems from a combination of habitual behaviour, perceived economic or emotional value, and insufficient awareness or trust in local recycling systems. As a result, many devices accumulate in homes instead of entering formal recycling channels, impeding the circular economy's full potential and the recovery of critical raw materials essential to Europe’s sustainability goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Improving consumer awareness, providing clear information on disposal options, and strengthening trust in responsible handling are crucial steps to overcoming these barriers and boosting e-waste recycling participation across the EU.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">EU policy momentum\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The EU has introduced several measures that will help, including the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1583933814386&uri=COM:2020:98:FIN\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Circular Economy Action Plan\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (CEAP), proposals to strengthen the “\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/right-to-repair-products/#:~:text=30%20May%202024)-,Obligation%20to%20repair,vacuum%20cleaners%20or%20mobile%20phones.\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">right to repair\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>”, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">new battery regulations\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, and the move to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/eu-common-charger-rules-power-all-your-devices-single-charger-2024-12-28_en\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">USB Type-C as a standard charger\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> by 2024 and for laptops by 28 April 2026. Those rules should reduce waste growth and improve repair and reuse options. Still, policy alone will not collect the untapped resources sitting in households.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Turning the tide: Households as a resource\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Households represent a substantial, underused supply of recoverable materials. Household electronics contain a surprising array of valuable substances: precious and base metals, rare earth elements, copper, lithium and other battery metals that are worth recovering. Even small devices can be rich in recoverable material when aggregated across millions of homes. A recent \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://evertiq.com/news/2025-10-16-billions-in-raw-materials-hidden-in-europes-old-smartphones\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">report\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> by Fraunhofer and refurbed estimates that annual professional recycling of EU household smartphones could recover 5,258 tonnes of cobalt, 431 tonnes of tin, 129 tonnes of magnesium, 43 tonnes of tungsten, 1.3 tonnes of palladium and 8.6 tonnes of gold. Valued at market prices in 2025, the total worth of these metals in unused smartphones is estimated at €1.1 billion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With such potential in mind, here are some practical actions individuals can take today to contribute to circularity and resource recovery:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Choose durable, repairable products.\u003C/strong> Look for brands that supply spare parts, service manuals and modular designs. Long warranties help too. Fairphone is a well-known example of a European brand that embraces durability and reparability. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://shop.fairphone.com/nl/fairphone-5\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Fairphone 5\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> offers ten swappable spare parts, a modular design, eight years of software updates, and a five-year warranty. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Repair before replacing.\u003C/strong> Use local repair cafés, independent repair shops or manufacturer repair programmes. Repair extends product life and delays entry into waste streams. The network of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://repair.eu/our-network/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Right to Repair campaign\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is made up of organisations based in several European countries and representing civil society organisations, repair businesses, community repair initiatives and public institutions.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Buy second-hand or refurbished.\u003C/strong> This lowers demand for freshly mined materials and gives devices a second life. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.backmarket.nl/nl-nl\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Back Market\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> is a leading pan-European marketplace for refurbished electronics, active in over 16 countries. It specialises in smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other consumer electronics with quality-checked products and warranties.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Use clear take-back schemes.\u003C/strong> Check local kerbside options, click-and-collect schemes at retailers, or municipal collection events. Using digital platforms that explain what to do with specific items can make recycling far easier. For example, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/media-markt-saturn_mediamarkt-saturn-sustainability-activity-7258009947362283520-0aC9/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">MediaMarktSaturn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, one of Europe’s largest consumer electronics retailers, offers a wide range of circular services across its stores in Germany. These include trade-in programmes, repair and maintenance of electronic devices, resale and recycling options, exchange of old mobile phones for gift cards, an expanding range of refurbished products, and the collection and disposal of old electronic appliances across all MediaMarkt and Saturn stores.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Donate or sell responsibly.\u003C/strong> Passing on working devices to family, friends or to the secondhand store reduces new production and stretches the embedded resources further.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Store with a plan.\u003C/strong> If an old device is kept for potential future use, label it and set a reminder to reassess its value in six months. That helps avoid indefinite hoarding.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">Policy changes are essential, but so is citizen action. Households can unlock a significant stream of critical raw materials simply by repairing, returning, donating or recycling unwanted electronics. Turning “trash” into treasure starts at home, and every device that is reused or recycled reduces dependence on imported materials, supports circular industry jobs and keeps valuable resources in play.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1>—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy has a proven track record of designing and implementing impactful circular economy strategies worldwide, rethinking circularity to ensure successful citizen uptake and broad societal adoption. Under the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.switchtocircular.eu/value-chains/electronics-ict\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">SWITCH2CE\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> project in Egypt, we are leading capacity development to train local personnel and TVET graduates to adopt practices that enable circular transitions within the electronics sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our team possesses the skills, experience, and mindset necessary to design and implement impactful circular economy strategies with and for you. Let us guide you on your circular journey!\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">You can reach out to us via our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/contact\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">contact form\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",[],"2025-11-28T12:13:57.000Z","2026-01-13T09:13:39.000Z",[],{"id":1592,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1593,"updated_at":1594,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1595,"contents":1597,"contributors":1606,"image":6},"jo-z","2024-11-19T09:34:48.000Z","2026-05-05T01:15:36.255Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1596},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1598],{"id":1599,"score":47,"body":1600,"status":55,"article_id":1592,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1605,"published_at":1605},"WqIa",{"image":1601,"title":1602,"content":1603,"summary":15,"attachment":1604,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380865179-fntORnBV.jpg","Transformative change won’t come to the textile sector overnight—here’s why we need to accept intermediary solutions","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/transformative-change-wont-come-to-the-textile-sector-overnight-heres-why-we-need-to-accept-intermediary-solutions/2024102462539\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Fashion United\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">It's no secret we’re beleaguered by an overwhelming textile waste problem. In 2020, the EU produced an average of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/management-of-used-and-waste-textiles/management-of-used-and-waste/download.pdf.static\">16 kilograms of textile waste per person\u003C/a>, roughly equivalent to 50 garments—the vast majority of which was tossed by consumers rather than manufacturers or retailers. Shockingly, a mere 12% was reused or recycled, with the majority of discarded textiles landfilled or incinerated with general waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Even in the Netherlands, which boasts better recycling statistics than many other EU nations, more than half of all textile waste is still discarded in household rubbish bins and ultimately incinerated. The waste problem is only set to worsen: one of the world’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blog/extended-producer-responsibility-isnt-enough-to-tackle-the-global-fashion-waste-mountain-heres-why\">fastest-growing waste streams\u003C/a>, textile production is spiralling upwards, reaching a record high of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://textileexchange.org/news/textile-exchanges-annual-materials-market-report-shows-further-growth-in-the-overall-production-of-new-materials-including-fossil-based-synthetic-fibers/\">116 million tonnes in 2022\u003C/a> and expected to hit 147 million tonnes by 2030 if business as usual continues. Current recycling efforts are falling far short of what's needed to tackle the growing mountain of fashion waste—leaving us grappling with a broken system afflicted by impossible-to-manage waste volumes, hard-to-recycle products and a general penchant for profit over planet.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">New laws, old problems\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">A wave of green legislation in the EU may herald slowly shifting tides. The Waste Framework Directive will mandate Member States to implement separate textile collection systems by 2025, for example, while the Netherlands’ pioneering Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles, launched in 2023, aims to prevent producers from shifting the waste management burden onto others.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Promising, yes—but certainly not a silver bullet. The textile recycling industry—still in its infancy and largely dependent on mechanical recycling—is facing major challenges. Mechanical recycling, which shreds textiles back to fibres, works best with natural, mono-fibre fabrics without chemical coatings (for waterproofing or stain-resistance, for example). Currently, natural, mono-material, non-toxic fabrics are something of a rarity, at least at the overwhelmingly large scale of global textile production. Clunky components like zippers and buttons pose added hurdles, as they need to be removed by hand before an item can be shredded. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Dutch recycling market is drowning in this ‘worst-of-the-worst’ textile waste without sufficient means—capacity and capital—to manage it: sorting facilities bear the cost of incinerating non-rewearable, non-recyclable textiles. Although nascent, chemical recycling shows promise: unlike mechanical recycling, which shreds textiles into weaker fibres, chemical recycling breaks garments down to the molecular level, enabling the creation of high-quality yarns that are comparable to new, virgin fibres. Unlike mechanical recycling, it can also break down blended fabrics, but only those common on the market—while a 50/50 poly-cotton blend may be fine, for example, chemical recycling may not work for niche fabric blends with shifting proportions of this, that and the other.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Even if chemical recycling technology was ready to go at the scope and scale needed to put a dent in the Netherlands’ growing tidal wave of waste, other hurdles remain: textile sorting isn’t carried out based on material type, a necessity for recycling but unfortunately a far slower approach than current sorting methods carried out based on product type. And for an already struggling market, slow is equivalent to unprofitable. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">We need solutions—and fast\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">So what \u003Cem id=\"\">does \u003C/em>happen to used textiles in the Netherlands? They’re sorted by quality and type and either slated for resale within the country, export abroad, downcycling or incineration—with only a small portion recycled. While the long-term goal is to ultimately decrease textile production, scale up chemical and biochemical recycling technologies, and advance circular design practices that favour simple, durable, recyclable materials—interim solutions are urgently needed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Thermochemical technologies established for plastic recycling—pyrolysis and gasification—are now being piloted for textile waste, although not without criticism. Regardless of material type, gasification uses very high temperatures to convert any kind of textile waste into a primarily gaseous mixture that can then be used to produce products such as synthetic fuels, chemicals, and plastics—outputs flagged for being particularly non-circular. This feeds back into the same fossil-fuel-based system instead of encouraging systemic change—and also fails to conserve material value, unlike fibre-to-fibre recycling, which keeps fibres intact for reuse. However, it’s a better alternative than incineration for the short- to medium-term, especially since this technology could be ready for scale-up soon—unlike chemical recycling, which is on the brink of commercialisation but still years off from being applied at scale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In fact, gasification, already being piloted in the Netherlands, is emerging as a critical stopgap, buying us time while we scale up more circular technologies. These include innovative biochemical methods, like enzymatic\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>hydrolysis and fermentation, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/661d02928b04b93a6a97251c/667d19ef644e58960618e3f0_Netherlands%20Pilot%20Final%20Report.pdf\">recently piloted in a project\u003C/a> carried out by Circle Economy, the Biomimicry Institute and local innovators. These methods use biological processes to break down textiles into their most basic components, allowing for the recovery of fibres that can then be used for new materials. The big benefit: biochemical recycling processes generate less environmental impacts and can produce more sustainable outputs than thermochemical recycling. But although effective for natural fibres like cotton, these processes are once again complicated by blended fabrics—a poly-cotton t-shirt, for example, must be separated into its component parts, with the polyester part processed through gasification. The pilot project proved that in combination, biochemical and thermochemical processes can transform tricky-to-recycle mixed textile waste into useful products. The next step: making these processes even more efficient and using biochemical processes—over thermochemical—to the greatest extent possible.  \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">We can't lose sight of the long game: progress over perfection\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">When it comes to the circular economy transition, perfection can be the enemy of progress. Recent attention afforded to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blog/eu-green-claims-directive-will-tackle-greenwashings-crafty-cousin-circular-washing-too\">greenwashing\u003C/a> has put the efforts of all under scrutiny—fairly so, but we mustn’t let that prevent progress. The circular economy transition will require a rethinking of systems spanning geographies, value chains and actors at a scale never before seen, and we must start implementing available solutions \u003Cem id=\"\">now,\u003C/em> even if they are not perfect. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Stopgaps and intermediary solutions will be needed across sectors: electric vehicles will be needed as an intermediary for creating car-free cities, and waste-to-energy incineration is—while problematic—still better than landfilling in countries lacking infrastructure for recycling. Criticising these technologies for their flaws, while valid, misses the bigger picture: the world won’t change overnight, and we need to start somewhere. But it’s important that we don’t rest on our laurels either, ensuring intermediary solutions graduate to something more permanent. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The textile waste problem is vast and growing. We don’t have the luxury of waiting for perfect answers. Learning, testing, evaluating and re-evaluating will be inevitable, and we need to dive in with both feet. By embracing available technologies—no matter how imperfect—we can begin laying the foundation for a circular future, one step at a time.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy and the Biomimicry Institute’s Design for Transformation pilot is a pioneering effort to process mixed textile waste in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Read the full technical report \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/design-for-transformation\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[],"2024-11-19T10:00:44.000Z",[],{"id":1608,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1609,"updated_at":1610,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1612,"contents":1613,"contributors":1637,"image":1641},"9101","2021-08-21T08:17:11.089Z","2024-09-27T17:12:39.239Z","xcbf8Q",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1614],{"id":1615,"score":47,"body":1616,"status":55,"article_id":1608,"created_at":1609,"updated_at":1610,"published_at":1609},"mAAd",{"title":1617,"outcome":1618,"problem":1619,"summary":1620,"solution":1621,"attachment":1622},"Longer Lifetime for our Clothing: What can be learnt from the sustainable care methods found in the Indigenous Knowledge for Textile Preservation in Southeast Asia?","\u003Cp>Such collaborative studies on people, heritage, indigenous knowledge and landscape will facilitate sharing of knowledge and innovative solutions among the different communities of experts from diverse geographical regions. Indigenous communities who have been the guardians of nature have gathered an invaluable knowledge to live in harmony with nature. All their traditional practices are defined by their aim of preserving nature by sustainably using it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Can this study be an inspiration to know the ancestral knowledge in our geographical region and ethically use it to transform the textiles aftercare industry into a circular one? Each region has its own biological resources and the textile processing methods need to be adopted accordingly. Advances in technology and indigenous knowledge, if ethically collaborated, can solve the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clothing care accounts for around 30 per cent of a garment’s total carbon footprint. Care method for the textiles reflect how long a textile can be put to use in its best quality. It is important to choose the best care method for the type of textile you own for maximum usage. Clothes end up in landfill way before they should be because they were not stored or cleaned properly. The clothes become faded or get shrunk due to over-washing. Textile washing is thought to account for as much as 35 percent of primary microplastics in our oceans.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Globally, the way we wash and dry our clothes and the regularity at which we do so is thought to account for an enormous 120 million tonnes of CO2, explains W’air. Frequent dry cleaning is another harmful practice. Today, all textile preservation practices include chemical-based methods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Southeast Asian traditional textiles are world renowned and valued as expressions of cultural identity, from the weaving and dyeing processes to the symbolism of their aesthetics and uses. However, local knowledge and actual methods to preserve such organic material is an under-studied field.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Following the joint “Training Workshop on Contrasting Textile Conservation Methods in Southeast Asia” between SEAMEO SPAFA and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in November 2012, it was apparent that there are many traditional procedures and materials used in textile conservation for cleaning, storing, and pest mitigation or control. However, not much has been done thus far to gather traditional know-how and beliefs in the region.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The better methods we use for the aftercare of our clothes, the longer our clothes will remain in best use. A circular textile economy needs to also focus on the aftercare of the clothing which seems to be an understudied field. Frequent use of detergents, soaps and dry cleaning can ruin the clothes in a short span of time without it achieving the optimum usage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process and the resources used in the manufacture of textiles widely influence the choice of processes to conserve it so that it lasts for a longer time. Indigenous cloth, produced locally using traditional techniques, have specific care methods due to which they are easily passed onto the next generations as heirlooms. These traditional textiles which are Handspun, Naturally Dyed and Handwoven can last for hundred years. They retain their original shape, strength and color because of the care expertise innovated by the indigenous people in their local ecosystem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The research project entitled “Capturing and Sharing Traditional Methods in Textile Preservation in Southeast Asia” collected data which includes plant materials and methods for wet cleaning, dry cleaning, stain removal, insect mitigation, storage, and associated spiritual beliefs. A first study of its kind, it brought together a dynamic group of textile professionals, museum experts, conservators, historians, scientists, and anthropologists, eager to research, chronicle and learn more about their own national and indigenous practices – before the knowledge is lost. Traditional methods and associated plants used in the preservation of textiles were documented in ten Southeast Asian countries through field interviews and research, and then compiled drawing from diverse fields of practice. The study also outlines how such practices can be adopted by the modern textile care industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By working with the aftercare industry, brands can educate their design teams to offer consumers lower impact choices, says Turner, of Eco-Age. But consumers also need to keep sustainability in mind as they shop. Turner recommends unblended, natural fibres that do not require tumble drying or ironing such as linen and wool. Avoiding synthetics can also help minimise the number of microplastics released during washing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Brands, detergent manufacturers, designers, artisans, makers and the communities need to work together and learn from each other's experience and knowledge to focus on increasing the garments lifespan and come up with feasible and sustainable solutions together. It is important to understand what products or processes to use for storing, cleaning and pest control.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> “Our Ancestors Knew Best: Traditional Southeast Asian Textile Treatments and their Place in Modern Conservation”, produced by SEAMEO SPAFA with the support of the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles (QSMT) compiles and honours the invaluable indigenous practices for the care of textiles. These care methodologies are cost effective, locally available and ecologically beneficial for the environment and people's health. 20 local researchers and practitioners documented indigenous knowledge between 2016 and 2018. The research presented the benefits of soapnut, rinsed rice/coconut water, rice stalk/coconut palm front ash, betel leaf, tea, butterfly pea and toddy palm leaf basketry among the 62 plants identified for textile treatment.\u003C/p>",[1623,1625,1627,1629,1631,1633,1635],{"name":1624,"type":53,"value":1624},"https://publications.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafapub/catalog/view/35/44/133-1",{"name":1626,"type":53,"value":1626},"https://www.seameo-spafa.org/preserving-textiles-indigenous-knowledge-and-methods/",{"name":1628,"type":53,"value":1628},"https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/a-new-movement-to-reduce-the-hidden-environmental-cost-of-clothing-care",{"name":1630,"type":53,"value":1630},"https://www.scandinaviastandard.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainably-caring-for-your-clothes/",{"name":1632,"type":53,"value":1632},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/new-sustainable-clothing-care-device-w-air-launches/2021060955920",{"name":1634,"type":53,"value":1634},"https://www.textiletoday.com.bd/dry-cleaning-practices-and-developments/",{"name":1636,"type":53,"value":1636},"https://www.academia.edu/34598981/Before_they_are_gone_expanded_Capturing_traditional_textile_preservation_knowledge_in_Southeast_Asia_and_Latin_America",[1638,1640],{"article_id":1608,"contributor_id":1639},"mSjNMA",{"article_id":1608,"contributor_id":1611},{"id":1642,"link":1643,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1609,"updated_at":1610,"article_id":1608,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Bq10owQNp9o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778087268742-1j3LEORH.jpeg",{"id":1645,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1646,"updated_at":1647,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":1648,"contents":1650,"contributors":1659,"image":6},"S0pr","2023-05-01T11:35:51.000Z","2026-05-05T04:22:19.599Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1649},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1651],{"id":1652,"score":47,"body":1653,"status":55,"article_id":1645,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1658,"published_at":203},"4JxX",{"image":1654,"title":1655,"content":1656,"summary":15,"attachment":1657,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380874069-v0qXjqYg.jpg","Why we need to rethink the 'technical' circular economy","\u003Ch3 id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">1. INTRODUCTION \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">As the covid-19 pandemic swiftly spread across the globe, cracks in the prevailing linear system have been not only exposed but amplified. Rarely have the flaws of our global linear take-make-waste economy been so prominently revealed as under this collective experience. These include interdependent yet inflexible global supply chains, accelerated destruction of nature and our natural biodiversity to extract materials and an economic model focused on delivering infinite growth and profits for a few at the expense of the many. Ultimately, it lacks stability and resilience. As the pandemic threatened the livelihoods and health of billions, these flaws have received greater global attention. Now, our response needs to match the scale of the climate, social and economic emergency—in a way that reduces global and local inequalities and protects against climate breakdown. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">IMPACTING THOSE WITH LEAST, THE MOST\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The blinking lights of climate breakdown have long been clear, not least in low- and middle-income countries. Wildfires are increasing as droughts lead to parched lands, coastal regions live under constant threat of loss of land due to rising sea levels and warming oceans will likely continue to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18052020/hurricane-tropical-storms-climate-change\">exacerbate storms and hurricanes\u003C/a>(1) and, in turn, the damage they wreak on our homes. Deforestation rates continue to rise to feed global appetites, draining the world of its natural carbon sinks and often \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344917302835?via%3Dihub\">infringing on the land of Indigenous peoples\u003C/a>, for example.(2) The communities and countries who historically and currently contribute the fewest emissions are also most vulnerable to the impacts of climate breakdown: nearly half (48%) of cumulative CO2 emissions over the last quarter century can be attributed to just the richest 10% of the globe, whilst the poorest 50% were responsible for only 7%.(3) \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">On top of this, the covid-19 pandemic, beginning in 2020, disproportionately impacted low- and middle-income countries and marginalised groups within higher-income countries. These impacts have included higher infection, death and job-loss rates—continuing to highlight entrenched inequalities in access to basic services such as clean water, nutritious food, healthcare, safe working conditions and jobs and secure social safety nets. These injustices, as well as rising activism across the world based on race discrimination, has further stirred millions of homebound citizens to speak out against systemic inequalities across and within countries. The alarm has been sounded once again to address systemic inequalities and it seems the world is finally listening: there is no environmental justice without social justice. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">BUILDING BACK BETTER\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The growing consensus is that our fragility in the face of covid-19 shocks has been exacerbated by our current linear and extractive economic model. So, even with the introduction of short-term fixes, continuing with this model means inevitable future shocks—from further pandemics and recessions to worsening climate breakdown—will continue to exceed our capacity to recover. The latest IPCC report, showed that human activity was unequivocally responsible for the climate crisis we are in the midst of. As businesses, cities and nations seek to implement stimulus packages to ‘build back better’, reach the goals of the Paris Agreement and mitigate climate breakdown, we firmly believe that circular approaches can play a vital role. The situation we are living through shows that it is necessary to link circular economy interventions to efforts to mitigate climate breakdown and other pressing social issues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2021\u003C/em>\u003C/a>(4) reported that circular economy interventions are vital if we are to limit global warming temperatures to 1.5-degree by 2032—thereby reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement. Current national emissions-reducing pledges—Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)—overwhelmingly focus on the energy transition and moving to non-fossil sources. Although undoubtedly important, this narrow focus will not bring us to where we need to be. Even if all NDCs are implemented, the rise in temperatures is still forecast to hit 2.4-degrees this century, reported our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2022\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2022\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">A CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND SOCIETY\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">For the circular economy to be a means to a socially just and ecologically safe world it has to be managed well. This essay is a thought exercise that explores how the circular economy could strengthen its base moving forward, with social and ethical considerations front of mind. We are confident that the circular economy, which designs out waste and pollution, keeps products and materials in use and regenerates our natural systems, provides a strong foundation for ‘building back better’ and mitigating climate breakdown. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We cannot continue to frame our relationship with the world solely through production and resource use.(5) With the circular economy’s traditional focus on economic and environmental impacts—such as resource depletion, resource efficiency, innovation rates and air pollution—the link between circular economy and wider social issues are still considered weak and blindspots should be addressed.(6) We need to add strings to our bow. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We will explore how we can integrate \u003Cstrong id=\"\">social and ethical considerations\u003C/strong> into the circular transition: considerations for a circular economy and society. We do this across three core pillars for the successful integration of environmental and social foundations in the circular economy: A need to redefine prosperity, to reintegrate with nature and to rebalance the local and the global.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Living in these unprecedented times, we must fast forward the process of reaching a socially just and ecologically safe world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2. LESSONS LEARNT FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2A. TAILORING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY TO SUIT THE NOW\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Fresh approaches to economic systems, such as the circular economy, have increasingly moved to the mainstream. The parameters of the circular economy now feature in governmental and multilateral policies and goals: from the EU Green Deal and the EU Circular Economy Action Plan, to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circular strategies design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. Although the circular economy is firmly rooted in industrial ecology, many circular strategies have clear and tangible benefits that reach beyond the ecological and economic and toward the social. Through many of its strategies, barriers to access can be lowered and community building increased, while sharing models, Extended Producer Responsibility and value chain thinking can encourage a collective society and collective action. Furthermore, its mimicry of natural systems can help facilitate a respect, connection to and value for nature. Overall, the systems-thinking approach of the circular economy requires new forms of collaboration between stakeholders and governance; furthermore boosting our economy's capability to serve universal societal needs within the healthy boundaries of our planet and contributing to the broader sustainable development agenda. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, if not managed well there can be trade-offs at the social level in a circular transition. Extractive industries that will recede, for example, have workers who\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\"> need to be supported and protected\u003C/a> in a just transition, while circular procurement initiated in one nation may impact workers along the value chain in other geographies. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These social-economic dynamics have been under increased critical observation: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.kateraworth.com/\">Doughnut economics\u003C/a>,(7) for example, aims to transform traditional economics with a  roadmap that utilises many circular strategies to bring humanity into a spot where the needs of all are met within the means of the planet. Meanwhile, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/avoiding-blindspots-promoting-circular-and-fair-business-models\">Circle Economy research\u003C/a> from 2022(8) uncovered potential blindspots of circular business models and devised recommendations for avoiding them. These include ensuring true pricing so that circular products are equally accessible to all and being aware, and active in combatting, the fact that male-dominated leadership and gender pay are also observed within circular business models. Further\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/resilience-and-the-circular-economy-opportunities-and-risks\"> Circle Economy research(9) \u003C/a>noted that the circular economy is not a silver bullet for equitable employment, sustainability and prosperity in the ‘building back better’ era. While some circular economy strategies and characteristics are vital for recuperating from the impacts of the global pandemic—such as skills transferability and use of regenerative resources—others, largely its lack of sociological foundation, warrant caution when applying the circular economy in practice.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">In short, any successful economic model must meet the needs of the society it serves, and not only by responsibly managing the natural resources it uses. It is a matter of people and planet, together. A circular economy needs a circular society, and vice versa.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch5 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">INTEGRATING AN ETHICAL ELEMENT\u003C/strong>\u003C/h5>\u003Cp id=\"\">Armed with the knowledge we have gained over the course of 2020, 2021 and the early days of 2022, we can strive for a more rounded approach to reach our end goal: the ecologically safe and socially just space for humanity. We can broaden the means to ensure that a societal and ethical element is integrated: a circular economy and a circular society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy would benefit from tackling aspects which often remain blindspots in circular economy literature and practice. These include legal systems, culture, education, quality of life, values and behavioural norms,(10) and governance and political considerations. In this way, a fully circular approach should also address growing inequalities and actively integrate social justice into its work, for example addressing topics of fair accessibility of resources and taking into consideration the phenomenon of overconsumption in higher-income nations. Feedbacks and interactions from strategies rooted in the circular economy on different parts of the production and consumption chain must also be managed,(11) its environmental thinking linked and backed up with a strong sociological basis; this includes decent and fair job retention or creation and a just transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To explore this more holistic approach in theory, we consider three significant pillars: A need to redefine prosperity; to reintegrate with nature; and to rebalance the local and the global.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2B. WE NEED TO REDEFINE PROSPERITY\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">WHY? \u003C/strong>What has got us where we are today is the dominance of the current linear economic system that is largely organised around growth. Over decades, even centuries, it has delivered tremendous living standards, wealth and material comfort to some people, in some parts of the world, at certain times. But this has come at a high cost. In achieving this ‘progress’ and ‘prosperity’, our measure of success has been throughput oriented, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) being the key metric. This is a measure that is focused on the monetary value of goods and services within an economy and policies aimed at economic growth that results in strong GDP have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.oecd.org/economy/growth-and-inequality-close-relationship.htm\">historically widened inequalities\u003C/a>.(12)\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">There are many problems with equating GDP growth with success. It does not come with a moral compass; if you engage in deforestation, which is detrimental on multiple levels, GDP still rises. If worsening pollution causes a spike in hospital visits, GDP can also still rise. And in the same vein, GDP does not take into account non-monetised economic activities that may spur social and environmental wellbeing, such as growing your own food and limiting your waste. It only changes if you pay to have these services done for you.(13) Ultimately, most countries that tout the highest GDP rates also consume and waste far beyond several planetary boundaries—finds our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2020\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2020\u003C/em>\u003C/a>(14) and are  responsible for most of the globe’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/confronting-carbon-inequality-putting-climate-justice-at-the-heart-of-the-covid-621052/\">current environmental degradation(\u003C/a>15).\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">There are limits to growth due to planetary boundaries. If our demands for energy and resources keep spiralling, for example, then no matter how swiftly we implement renewable energy or resource efficient practices we will end up in the same situation: dangerous climate breakdown. The 21st-century we envision demands new metrics for prosperity—natural and social.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">IN A SAFE AND JUST SPACE:\u003C/strong> In an ecologically safe and socially just space, the economy works for both people and the planet. Measuring its prosperity reflects the wellbeing of both of these facets. Humanity and all living beings are at the heart of economic thought. City and national budgets, policies and operations would be organised around indicators of community and environmental wellbeing across broad categories, such as psychological well-being, health, time-use, education, culture, good governance, community vitality, ecology and living standards. These would be built upon the answer to the question—decided through a participatory and democratic process including representatives from across society—‘what enables us to thrive and prosper?’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2C. WE NEED TO REINTEGRATE WITH NATURE \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">WHY? \u003C/strong>In viewing the natural world as a machine separate from humans, rather than something intertwined with our own existence, humans have\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10806-018-9711-1\"> systematised, commoditised and exploited\u003C/a> natural systems.(16) In placing the natural world as separate to the economy and society, it could be cheapened.(17) Currently, common resources are often used for individual benefit, fuelled by the goal of continuous economic growth. But the negative impacts of such exploitation—greenhouse gas emissions, resource scarcity or plastic soup, for example—are shared by the entire planet and its people. This exploitation and the mismanagement of natural resources driven by private interests is causing overconsumption and damaging the delicate equilibrium of our planet’s natural systems, as illustrated by current climate breakdown, increased health hazards, such as from pollution in the air and oceans, biodiversity loss and risk of natural disasters and extreme weather. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Yet the extraction of finite resources continues, painting a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-09246-2\">risky picture for our future\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Outdoor space, and access to it, can tell us a lot about inequality too. There is a division between those who can afford to reap the benefits of common resources (which have often been privatised) and provisioning services (such as clean air and fresh water) and those who cannot. The covid-19 pandemic has further highlighted the interconnectedness of these trends and continues to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200617-the-luxury-and-privilege-of-a-balcony-or-yard-during-covid\">spotlight the lack of access to nature\u003C/a>, as well as personal outdoor space(18) in low-income communities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">How can we shift the narrative from one of independent gain and growth to one of coordination to reduce joint harm on the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wtf.tw/ref/ostrom_1990.pdf\">commons and to widen equal access\u003C/a>?(19) To do so, we face a vast ‘organisation’ challenge of varied and divergent stakeholders, with their own independent goals and ambitions, and spread across a globalised system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">IN A SAFE AND JUST SPACE. \u003C/strong>Core to a socially just and ecologically safe space would be the embeddedness of human-centred systems—such as culture, finance and governance—with nature. We can turn to nature for inspiration and mimic its systems, rather than exploit it. In embracing and integrating principles of natural systems—that are fossil-free—within our current systems, they transition from being viewed as individual machines to part of a holistic and interconnected ecosystem. Avenues here include industrial systems such as industrial symbiosis and adaptive capacity, to urban systems, such as natural and green infrastructures. National and subnational governments can drive this in their policy, bringing nature into \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/can-circular-cities-boost-biodiversity\">cities in tangible ways\u003C/a>—such as rewilding—to increase access, air and water quality. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2D. WE NEED TO REBALANCE THE LOCAL AND THE GLOBAL \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">WHY? \u003C/strong>From the silk road to the spice routes in the so-called ‘age of discovery’ in the 15th to 18th centuries, people have \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/01/how-globalization-4-0-fits-into-the-history-of-globalization/\">long traded goods and services across borders\u003C/a>.(20) Alongside the industrial revolution in some parts of the world and the rise of digital competency and the internet from the 1960s onward, global interconnectedness has proliferated. The global economy has rapidly developed, and in its wake, increasingly complex global supply chains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Globalisation has driven economic growth by opening up global markets and has given rise to low-cost products through economies of scale, and high degrees of specialisation and technological innovation. In many ways, the model has provided many groups with wealth, accessibility and progress along sustainability indicators. But it has also served to tip the scales in favour of large multinational organisations, which often relocate labour to lower-cost countries and tax havens; exploiting both human and natural capital along the way. In this, the global wins over the local. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In tipping the favour toward the global, we see a number of systemic risks to our systems begin to emerge. Fragile supply chains with high complexity and low redundancies, inefficient and resource and emissions-intensive routes, increasing financialisation and speculation on markets, and health emergencies such as the covid-19 pandemic encapsulate these risks. Reflecting on our way forward should immediately call into question the pursuit of economic growth and further globalisation, over, for example, the pursuit of local resilience and regenerative capacity. When faced with so much risk and uncertainty about the future, how can we strengthen our communities, institutions and businesses to reliably generate positive economic, social and environmental outcomes well into the future?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">IN A SAFE AND JUST SPACE. \u003C/strong>A balance between the local and the global would be core to a safe and just space: a notion of ‘glocalisation’ that is adapted to the local but with a globally cooperative ethic. Local systems would be intentionally designed to be regenerative and resilient because they are the ‘life support’ system for the basic needs of the local population. Here, people would be less reliant on global supply chains and less vulnerable to currency fluctuations. Local economies can prioritise the resilience of support systems, such as food, water, shelter and mobility, and further withstand shocks by maintaining strict closed loops as much as possible. In extending this thinking across all economic activities, every region of the world hosts a diverse and thriving economy and a market for a wide variety of skills and jobs spanning agriculture, manufacturing, retail and IT, amongst others. Material flows are localised as much as possible. Other forms of ‘lighter’ flows, such as knowledge, cooperation and finance, continue to be globalised. That is not to say that specialisation and trade no longer exist; indeed they do, but at a more balanced rate. Localising the heavy stuff, while globalising the light stuff, so to say. In a functioning circular economy, highly inefficient trade routes for products would not be the norm. Around the world, we still see examples of this which seem highly counterintuitive: Mexican calves fed on American corn, only to be exported to the US to be butchered for meat which is then \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/02/world/americas/mexico-corn-nafta-trade.html\">sold in Mexico\u003C/a>.(21)\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">3. THE WAY FORWARD\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">This paper is a thought exercise, or even a reflection, on the curious, turbulent and unexpected events of 2020 and 2021. Looking forward, we must be optimistic and ask: what can we do better?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is an ideal base for ‘building back better’, and we know it is \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2022\">crucial for mitigation of climate breakdown\u003C/a>, but it must be strengthened by broadening its horizon and including ethical considerations. At Circle Economy, we want to create prosperity for all within the limits of our planet. To do so, we combine data, tools and digital knowledge for the greater good. We understand the importance of social and ethical considerations in the work that we do, but that does not mean we are fully there yet. In our journey of exploration and discovery, we welcome input and collaboration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We have already begun researching and publishing on this topic and will continue to do so. Our past publications include: \u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/avoiding-blindspots-promoting-circular-and-fair-business-models\">Avoiding blindspots: promoting circular and fair business models\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/creating-city-portraits\">Creating City Portraits: A methodological guide from the thriving cities initiative\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/resilience-and-the-circular-economy-opportunities-and-risks\">Resilience & the circular economy: Opportunities & risks\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-social-economy-a-means-for-inclusive-decent-work-in-the-circular-economy\">The social economy: A means for inclusive and decent work in the circular economy?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Visit our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-economy/people-in-a-circular-economy\">People in the circular economy\u003C/a> page to learn more.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Work with us in implementing a circular economy fit for the 21st century\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Our Circle Scans support \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/services/businesses\">businesses\u003C/a>, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/cities/services\">cities\u003C/a> and \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/countries\">nations\u003C/a> with circular ambitions in implementing components of the three pillars we discuss in this paper: redefining growth, reintegrating with nature and rebalancing the local and the global. If you have circular ambitions, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/contact\">contact us\u003C/a>. You can also learn more about Circle Economy’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\">Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/a>, which seeks to maximise the employment opportunities offered by the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch5 id=\"\">References\u003C/h5>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Berwyn, B. (2020). New study shows global warming increasing frequency of the most-destructive tropical storms. \u003Cem id=\"\">Inside Climate News\u003C/em>. Retrieved from \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19052020/hurricane-tropical-storms-climate-change/\">Inside Climate News Website\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Chemnick, J. (2020). 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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://wtf.tw/ref/ostrom_1990.pdf\">WTF Website\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Vanham, P. (2019). A brief history of globalization. \u003Cem id=\"\">World Economic Forum.\u003C/em> Retrieved from \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/01/how-globalization-4-0-fits-into-the-history-of-globalization/\">WEF Website\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Semple, K. (2017). Mexico ready to play the corn card in trade talks. \u003Cem id=\"\">The New York Times\u003C/em>. Retrieved from \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/02/world/americas/mexico-corn-nafta-trade.html\">New York Times Website\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch5 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Lead authors:\u003C/strong>\u003C/h5>\u003Cp id=\"\">Laxmi Haigh, Marc de Wit, Max Russell, Matthew Fraser, Ilektra Kouloumpi, Blake Robinson\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch5 id=\"\">Contributing authors:\u003C/h5>\u003Cp id=\"\">Yasmina Lembachar, Lena Bäunker, Ana Birliga Sutherland, Melanie Wijnands, Maria Grazia Testa, Hatty Cooper, Annerieke Douma, Martijn Lopes Cardozo, Esther Goodwin Brown\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch5 id=\"\">Contributors:\u003C/h5>\u003Cp id=\"\">Robert-Jan van Ogtrop, Herman Wijffels, Louise Vet\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:33:00.000Z",[],{"id":1661,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1662,"updated_at":1663,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1664,"contents":1666,"contributors":1675,"image":6},"BrG6","2025-11-18T09:13:03.000Z","2026-05-05T04:29:00.434Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1665},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1667],{"id":1668,"score":47,"body":1669,"status":55,"article_id":1661,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1674,"published_at":1589},"yxUY",{"image":1670,"title":1671,"content":1672,"summary":15,"attachment":1673,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380846283-VHuHhiPR.jpg","The Global Circularity Protocol: Setting a new standard for measuring circular performance","\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/actions/global-circularity-protocol-for-business-gcp/\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Global Circularity Protocol for Businesses (GCP)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> introduces a global, interoperable framework for measuring, managing, and communicating companies’ circular performance and impacts. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A defining feature of the GCP is its operational boundaries for material flow analysis and circularity performance accounting, which enable comparability in assessing and reporting circularity across industries and geographies. Similar to Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in the greenhouse gas (GHG) Protocol, the GCP defines Scopes A, B, C, and D:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope A: Flows to and from the environmental system\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope B: Flows entering and exiting the company \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope C: Flows across the end-to-end value chain\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope D: Flows within other parts of the economic system \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the protocol launches, we explore how these scopes address today’s key challenges in circularity measurement and how businesses can leverage them for credible benchmarking and reporting. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Today’s circularity metrics are inconsistent, incomparable, and incomplete \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">One of the biggest challenges in circularity reporting today is the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/resources/gcp-landscape-analysis/?submitted=true\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">lack of standardised and comprehensive system boundaries\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. This leads to inconsistent methodologies and confusion about what ‘circularity’ actually means. For example, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2025\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2025\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (CGR®) estimates global circularity at 6.9%, reflecting a macroeconomic perspective roughly aligned with Scope C. However, this figure is sometimes misinterpreted as an organisation’s recycled content rate, a metric more relevant to Scope B. Such misinterpretations highlight the need for clearer definitions and consistent boundaries to ensure credible and comparable circularity reporting. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Compounding the issue, many companies lack visibility beyond their immediate operations, making it difficult to trace material flows across complex, global supply chains. Limited collaboration and data exchange further hinder the ability to measure circularity holistically and accurately. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Compare and benchmark through the GCP scopes \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">By introducing Scopes A–D, the GCP marks an important step toward global comparability. These scopes enable companies to benchmark their performance against peers and industry standards, inform decision-making within their organisations, and support investors in assessing circular performance and setting thresholds or targets. This common language helps align circular metrics across value chains, making data more actionable and insights more meaningful.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Look beyond the company to drive systemic change \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Measuring beyond a company’s own operations—through Scope C and Scope D—encourages systemic thinking. It helps businesses understand their wider environmental, economic, and social impacts, and fosters collaboration across value chains. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For instance, under Scope C, organisations can evaluate how their inputs affect upstream activities. One kilogram of copper entering a company (Scope B) corresponds to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.1c07875\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">156 kilograms of copper\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> ore extracted and processed upstream(Scope C). Under Scope D, companies can assess their impact beyond their own value chain. A preventative paint coating that extends the lifespan of ships reduces the need for new ship construction and the associated resource extraction. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Report sustainability performance with evidence \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">By mapping material flows across the entire value chain and beyond, organisations can conduct evidence-based double materiality assessments to identify environmental and social hotspots. GCP reporting also supports regulatory compliance, particularly in Europe. It helps companies:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Collect the necessary data for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Comply with the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which requires value chain hotspot analysis and prioritisation of actions to address environmental impacts \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Next steps: Start small, learn, and scale \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The GCP is designed to be practical and scalable, accommodating businesses at all levels of circular maturity \u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">For beginners: Start small, focus on a key set of material flows, learn and collect data gradually, and improve over time. \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">For experienced reporters: Broaden your data collection to Scope C and D flows and update your materiality assessment accordingly. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">By clearly declaring what’s included and excluded, companies can build capacity gradually while maintaining transparency and credibility.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Need support?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">If your organisation is ready to measure and improve its circularity performance, Circle Economy’s experts—who contributed to the development of the GCP—can help you get started.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/contact\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Get in touch\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> with our circularity experts to begin your GCP journey.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",[],"2025-11-18T09:15:39.000Z",[],{"id":1677,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1678,"updated_at":1679,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":1680,"contents":1682,"contributors":1691,"image":6},"ORkw","2023-07-24T11:06:50.000Z","2026-05-05T05:10:40.260Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1681},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1683],{"id":1684,"score":47,"body":1685,"status":55,"article_id":1677,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1690,"published_at":203},"4ucF",{"image":1686,"title":1687,"content":1688,"summary":15,"attachment":1689,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380847773-_FS9b1k6.jpg","The missing links in Ireland’s agrifood policy","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/the-missing-links-in-irelands-agrifood-policy\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Apolitical\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">The Irish government is taking steps towards a more sustainable agrifood sector with the roll-out of plans and roadmaps to cut nutrient pollution, decrease fertiliser use, increase afforestation and protect biodiversity, among other aims. Irish policy is tackling the fork as well as the farm, with bold targets to halve food waste, for example. But are current ambitions enough to support the country’s broader environmental goals? Not entirely, according to research from impact organisation Circle Economy, featured in a new EIT Climate-KIC report*. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and halt biodiversity loss worldwide, we need to overhaul our food systems: the way we produce and consume food is causing us to barrel past several of our planet’s vital limits while contributing to one-third of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For Ireland—two-thirds of which is covered by farmland—these concerns are central as pressure mounts to meet net-zero targets. Farming has long been a backbone of the Irish economy: as the country’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ifa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IFA-Irish-Farmings-Its-Green-Credentials.pdf\">largest indigenous sector\u003C/a>, it’s historically had a critical impact on employment and the economy alike—and has even been hailed for certain sustainability credentials. But to avoid a case of ‘too little, too late’, change is needed to reshape the sector for the better.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Traditionally livestock-intensive, cattle and sheep play a pivotal role in Irish agriculture; \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-change--air-quality/methane/\">two-thirds (68%)\u003C/a> of the GHG emissions produced by the sector are methane emissions associated with ruminant livestock. The vast majority of the land is managed intensively, harming soil health and generating long-term impacts like reduced yields, decreased resilience to climate change and biodiversity loss. Grazing’s prevalence also means that forest cover is relatively low, claiming just over one-tenth of the country’s land. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Aiming to become a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/c73a3-food-vision-2030-a-world-leader-in-sustainable-food-systems/#food-vision-2030\">world leader\u003C/a> in sustainable food systems by 2030, Ireland has rolled out numerous ambitious targets to cut nutrient pollution, decrease fertiliser use, increase afforestation, protect biodiversity and halve food waste. The targets are in place: \u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6223e-climate-action-plan-2021/\">halving nutrient losses from agriculture to water\u003C/a>; \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6223e-climate-action-plan-2021/\">halving nitrous oxide emissions associated with chemical fertiliser use\u003C/a>; \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/07fbe-ag-climatise-a-roadmap-towards-climate-neutrality/\">reducing biogenic methane by at least 10%\u003C/a>; \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6223e-climate-action-plan-2021/\">increasing afforestation levels\u003C/a>; \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/07fbe-ag-climatise-a-roadmap-towards-climate-neutrality/\">having at least 7.5% of Ireland’s agricultural area farmed organically\u003C/a>; \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/4221c-waste-action-plan-for-a-circular-economy/\">ensuring that all plastic packaging is reusable or recyclable\u003C/a>; and \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/824c3-national-food-waste-prevention-roadmap-2023-2025/\">halving the levels of food waste per person\u003C/a>. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">But how are these to be achieved?\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Building a better food system through the circular economy\u003C/strong> \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">By producing food regeneratively, designing out and making the most of ‘waste’, and promoting healthy diets for people and the planet, circular economy solutions have the power to transform Ireland’s agrifood sector for the better, according to new research by Circle Economy in a \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.climate-kic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EIT-Climate-KIC_Report_Dealing-with-climate-change-and-sustainability-targets.pdf\">recent EIT Climate-KIC report\u003C/a>. The analysis uncovers five crucial gaps in current policy—and provides recommendations for practical actions with significant impact. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">‍\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">1. Farm for the future by increasing focus on regenerative agriculture and organic farming \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Governments Europe-wide are increasingly framing sustainability solutions around technologies that may improve efficiency, but often do little to dislodge entrenched modes of production and consumption. Ireland is no different, with plans to cut emissions in the agrifood sector centering on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/6223e-climate-action-plan-2021/\">improvements to livestock feed and modifications to synthetic nitrogen fertilisers\u003C/a>, for example. While efforts are being made to soak up the sector’s excess carbon through afforestation and peatland restoration—both with huge carbon sequestration potential—more regenerative practices that inherently cut emissions are relatively underexplored. Organic agriculture represents just \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Organic_farming_statistics#Total_organic_area\">2% of total farmed land\u003C/a>, for example—and plans to boost this figure to 7.5%  would still leave Ireland trailing behind other EU countries, with an average of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Organic_farming_statistics#Total_organic_area\">9%\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A regenerative Irish agricultural sector could mean scaling the use of natural fertilisers—manure and compost, for example—and natural livestock feed. Silvopasture, which integrates livestock, fodder, crops and trees within a single farm, and rotational grazing offer opportunities to do so. Scaling back the use of artificial fertilisers can cut emissions from their production and transport, improve water and air quality by reducing nitrous oxide and ammonia emissions, nourish soils and boost biodiversity. Healthy soil is a cornerstone of productive agriculture: it’s time to farm in its favour. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">‍\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">2. Learn from other countries cutting their livestock numbers \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Livestock is the largest source of the agrifood sector’s emissions, racking up a staggering 68% of the sector's GHG emissions in Ireland alone. Can Ireland maintain its current livestock levels whilst meeting environmental goals, or should it begin rethinking its relationship with livestock farming?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Efforts to maintain current livestock numbers while working towards a range of connected environmental goals only serve to highlight the limitations of a sole focus on new technology and improved management practices. Improved livestock feed \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1462901109000173\">can successfully reduce methane emissions, for example, but likely not at the scale needed to bring true impact\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Although controversial, nearby agrifood giant the Netherlands is already paving the way. It has announced plans to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-12/dutch-no-longer-want-to-be-one-of-world-s-top-agro-exporters\">let go of its role as one of the world’s largest agrifood products exporters\u003C/a> and buy out thousands of farms to cut livestock numbers by half, following warnings from the country’s environmental assessment agency that such measures are crucial to meeting climate targets. ‘It will be all eyes on the Netherlands to learn from this transition’, said Dr. Helen Harwatt to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/16/netherlands-european-union-regulations-livestock\">The Guardian\u003C/a>. If Ireland is to follow suit, farmers must be involved in government decision-making every step of the way, and ensuring their livelihoods are protected must be at the heart of the transition to a more circular food system.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Livestock numbers must shrink to reach crucial climate numbers\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64be5c258195e23460c97144_rne5Rp_WLZLPtcQmJ5ARJvrKTR6JAg-OEsI4fbDWQ7N2pfZyZStaou0uxwTjLievo6S3WIBPRbDaFz44hp07M65bzC-rQYfgXuJeltD3uuPwU9Y6fGAwlC36msb7lyIvPfWHZ75E_xIHzNAAaA2mTg.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Livestock numbers must shrink to reach crucial climate numbers. Photo by\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@askkell?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Andy Kelly\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/livestock?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">3. Base low-impact diets on plant-based protein and fewer processed foods \u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">To nudge behavioural change for Irish residents’ food choices, the government has laid out ambitious diet-centred strategies that target food safety and health—yet environmental concerns are underrepresented. Targets centre on integrating food policies with health policies, creating national food, health and nutrition initiatives, and bolstering consumer trust by providing information on food safety, animal welfare and ethical food production. A focus on low-impact diets that incorporate more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and plant-based proteins could further push Irish agrifood policy in the right direction. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31788-4/fulltext\">Sustainable diets are shown to be also healthy\u003C/a>: one does not have to come at the expense of the other. Awareness-raising activities that tackle the public perception of plant-based diets, promote local consumption where possible, and put health at the forefront by advocating for less processed food options may be considered. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">‍\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">4. Waste not, want not: design waste out of food and packaging\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Ireland’s \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/824c3-national-food-waste-prevention-roadmap-2023-2025/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Food Waste Prevention Roadmap\u003C/em>\u003C/a> sets out targets to prevent avoidable food waste, recycle unavoidable food waste and cut food packaging waste. But while an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, the roadmap doesn’t only focus on just that: while measures to prevent food waste are in place, for food packaging, end-of-life solutions take precedence. Targets for recycling capacity are overtaking the use of renewable, bio-based materials and slowing the flow of packaging through reuse initiatives. Less attention is given, as for now, to reducing the sheer volume of resources employed in packaging production—even if the government has identified packaging as an area to consider further. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Waste prevention measures are still needed, in addition to end-of-the-pipe solutions.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64be5c24944bffa2ed420bf4__c1u7zh0v4DIvPNPIPC0d8tfQd_ppfsWfSl7_0X9xFozRpBqBznoXacyw1mcqcsb70ayOeRVdi2bZi3rZKNz9kBX1m_tGW8krWxDeuWsPTVmUsjaaSMC_33rLDq3DvqMvlzfsRLhq12zfRztUHl8Tg.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Waste prevention measures are still needed, in addition to end-of-the-pipe solutions. Photo by\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@filmbetrachterin?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Jas Min\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> on\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/food-waste?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> Unsplash\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">Here, collaboration is key: policymakers may take a system perspective that supports various actors along the value chain and encourages cooperation between stakeholders: for example, industrial symbiosis (where material scraps and waste from one production system become a resource for another) and the ‘bundle of buyers approach’ (where small suppliers come together to gain better access to the market and deliver products in greater amounts). Cutting down on food waste while ensuring packaging is reusable, recyclable, and bio-based must be a priority for the government.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">To truly transform Irish agrifood, tackle root causes \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The common denominator across Ireland’s agrifood policy? A predominant focus on the impact of activities’ output, with less attention afforded to the source of the impact—the root causes. This hints at an opportunity: by embracing circular economy strategies, Ireland can bridge its missing link to tackle multiple planetary crises and become the true leader in sustainable agriculture that it aims to. Sustainable agrifood requires a systems perspective above all else—and it’s time to make this shift. In the case of Ireland, taking a systems perspective needs to consider the role of meat in Irish culture, striking a balance between consuming less and supporting farms and rural communities. Across the globe, food systems need a fix that embraces circular strategies, draws on local knowledge and puts social justice at the heart of the transition. Ireland has the potential to lead the way.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Learn more\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">About Circle Economy\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy works with stakeholders across the public, private and third sectors to build circular food systems that are regenerative, fair and resilient. Using an impartial, data-driven approach, we work with partners to identify key circular interventions for food systems transformation, evaluate their socio-economic and environmental impacts, while building local capacity for implementation. Learn more \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"/food\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">About the EIT Climate-KIC Deep Demonstration programme\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland has partnered with EIT Climate-KIC to support national climate action in the agriculture and food sector. The strategic partnership with EIT Climate-KIC was announced by Ministers McConalogue and Heydon on the 30th March 2022, and is supporting the country’s mission to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Building on EIT Climate-KIC’s Deep Demonstration methodology, the partnership is developing a portfolio of innovation actions across the entire value chain, from soil to farm to fork.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">*Circle Economy contributed research to the initial stages of this partnership. Learn more \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.climate-kic.org/sustainablefoodireland/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">here\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:57:37.000Z",[],{"id":1693,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1694,"updated_at":1695,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":560,"owner":1696,"contents":1698,"contributors":1707,"image":6},"z7DV","2023-04-17T10:04:36.000Z","2026-05-05T06:11:38.796Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1697},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1699],{"id":1700,"score":47,"body":1701,"status":55,"article_id":1693,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1706,"published_at":203},"EUn8",{"image":1702,"title":1703,"content":1704,"summary":15,"attachment":1705,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380860403-4_iVLN_y.jpg","To reach sustainability goals at COP27, we must prioritise — and finance — circular projects","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by the \u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://thegreenforum.org/blog/reach-sustainability-goals-cop27-we-must-prioritise-and-finance-circular-projects\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Green Forum\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘“Show me the money’’ might seem like a crass way of summarising COP27 climate negotiations. Yet it gets to the heart of what the world must do to tackle climate change and the reason why the United Nations organises these annual climate conferences,’ notes Akshat Rathi and John Ainger of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/how-payouts-for-climate-damage-fit-into-cop27-s-trillion-dollar-fight-1.1842787\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomberg Green.\u003C/a>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Today, the large majority of climate initiatives focus on the critical role of renewables and energy-efficiency — yet research shows that energy-use is only responsible for 30% of current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The other 70% stem from\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\" target=\"_blank\"> material use and production processes\u003C/a>. This highlights a huge opportunity to employ circular strategies as a strong economic and environmental tool. At this year’s COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, finance for climate change mitigation and adaptation remains a hot topic. This year will hopefully provide the long overdue opportunity to position the financial system as a key driver of sustainable development and broaden its scope to include new or alternative approaches — chiefly the circular economy.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This article explores the specific opportunity that the circular economy provides for International Financial Institutions (IFIs), positioning the concept as a systemic approach to sustainable development that addresses multiple environmental objectives in tandem with economic prosperity. It summarises the findings of a paper published by Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy. The paper, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/unlocking-the-potential-of-international-financial-institutions-in-the-circular-economy-transition\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Unlocking the Potential of International Financial Institutions in the Circular Transition: A High-level Roadmap\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, was commissioned by the Dutch government and was developed based on work sessions with the IFI circularity exchange network. These findings will be presented during the Launch of the Circular Finance Roadmap for International Financial Institutions (IFIs) at COP27 on the 17th of November.‍\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE CIRCULAR TRANSITION\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1666d266ede5b8ea1bc9_image%202.webp\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">‍\u003C/h3>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Beyond tunnel vision on net-zero and towards a circular economy\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The current economy takes materials from the Earth and makes materials and products from them that are largely discarded as waste. This process is linear. A circular economy significantly improves the efficiency of how we use materials, and aims to replace virgin materials with secondary materials recovered from waste streams. The formation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, upon the signing of the Paris Agreement, recognised the circular economy as an essential approach to addressing the root causes of multiple cross-cutting sustainability challenges. The agreement states that extraction-led growth has been detrimental to the environment and that fundamental changes in resource use are imperative to keeping global temperature rise within 1.5-degrees.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">For the low- and middle- income countries where IFIs typically direct their resources, the circular economy offers a multi-faceted approach to development. Proper cycling of resources has been shown to have a profound mitigating effect on biodiversity loss and pollution, while also relieving material shortages to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\" target=\"_blank\">improve climate resilience\u003C/a>. At the same time, the circular economy offers new opportunities for economic diversification, skills development and job creation. For IFIs, this represents a new paradigm for financing sustainable development.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Unfortunately, however, the circular economy is often seen as separate to traditional sustainable development approaches, rather than an improvement of them — or worse still, as a tool only for rich countries. A key issue for IFIs is a historic reliance on extractive-led growth in industrialising economies, where natural material extraction has traditionally been pursued as standard practice for economic development. As such, the circular economy can seem counterintuitive or overly-complex to IFI’s client countries, and this often results in lesser demand for circular projects in these regions.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">These aren’t the only barriers: other factors also prevent financiers from making investments in circular projects. A lack of circular investment standards and indicators make assessments difficult, for example, while limited experience and minimal proof of concept increases the perceived risk. For IFIs, working to overcome these obstacles is essential to leveraging the systemic potential of the circular economy in their development efforts. For the low- and middle-income countries set to benefit from financing, the shift would provide an alternative strategy for development that makes them less vulnerable to supply volatility and economic shocks, while mitigating GHG emissions.‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Four ways IFIs can support the circular transition\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy organised the IFI circularity exchange network to identify obstacles to financing circularity in low- and middle-income countries today, and then to consider the changes that need to be made to address them. The result of this work was a high-level roadmap that proposes a number of goals for IFIs to reach by 2030, structured across four overarching objectives:\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Link circularity with existing environmental objectives \u003C/strong>to ensure that the circular economy becomes both a standalone objective and a critical tool to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Improve assessment methods for circular economy investments \u003C/strong>so that high-impact circular projects can be identified and compared effectively and at scale.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Build internal capacity for the circular transition \u003C/strong>so that it is embedded in operations to achieve both economic success for countries and partners, and as a systemic approach to meeting environmental objectives.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Develop mechanisms to de-risk and improve funding for the circular economy \u003C/strong>that leverage public-private collaboration.\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp id=\"\">Embracing the circular economy could mean massive impact for IFIs, and could help align their goals with those of the Paris Agreement — while acting as levers for circular funding and catalysing financial contributions from private banks.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The COP for action: join our event to learn more\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to COP’s presidency vision, the conference must focus on moving from negotiation to implementation: it’s time to formulate a ‘response with an aim to create a resilient planet’. Finance must be a part of this. Circle Economy’s Circular Finance Roadmap provides IFIs with the actionable steps toward creating a more resilient planet for all. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">You can learn more at the Launch of the Circular Finance Roadmap for International Financial Institutions at COP27, Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, on the 17th of November in the EIB & Benelux Pavilion from 17.30 to 19.00 CET.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:12:02.000Z",[],{"id":1709,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1710,"updated_at":1711,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":1712,"contents":1714,"contributors":1724,"image":1725},"JO_D","2016-07-31T22:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T10:44:00.196Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1713},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1715],{"id":1716,"score":47,"body":1717,"status":55,"article_id":1709,"created_at":1710,"updated_at":1710,"published_at":1710},"kaHn",{"title":1718,"content":1719,"summary":15,"attachment":1720},"On the Road to the Circular Car","\u003Cp>The emergence of digital technology and social media has given consumers more power than ever before. With smart devices connecting every aspect of their lives, they are increasingly controlling how and where they engage with companies. With increased access to information and transactions occurring in real time, consumers have come to expect more, making it harder for businesses to keep up. Greater trust, convenience, and a sense of community are pushing the adoption of the sharing economy forward. Lower entry barriers for technology are resulting in rapid innovation and this is expected to speed up in the future. These trends are having an significant impact on the automotive industry.\u003C/p>",[1721],{"name":1722,"type":53,"value":1723},"abn-amro-the-circular-car-report-EN-20160803-light(1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/abn_amro_the_circular_car_report_EN_20160803_light_1_0a62f31b9d.pdf",[],{"id":1726,"link":1727,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1710,"updated_at":1710,"article_id":1709,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XEtUj9aHqzk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573854758-jwMXUZLz.png",{"id":1729,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1730,"updated_at":1731,"owner_id":1732,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1733,"contents":1734,"contributors":1743,"image":1748},"9349","2021-09-07T06:29:34.161Z","2024-09-27T17:11:30.108Z","jJfK2Q",{"id":1732,"type":325,"owner_id":1732,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1735],{"id":1736,"score":47,"body":1737,"status":55,"article_id":1729,"created_at":1730,"updated_at":1731,"published_at":1730},"LM11",{"title":1738,"outcome":1739,"problem":1740,"summary":1741,"solution":1742},"Mono-material for Tech Cycle","\u003Cp>Each mono-material product is made from a single material without any mixed fibres, making them a better resource in a circular system where the goal is garment-to-garment recycling. When recycled into new materials, mono materials maintain a higher quality than mixed fibres, and for consumers, these garments are resilient and easier to care for, delivering longer-lasting performance and protection.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycling materials in a closed-loop system is a viable sustainable solution, one that doesn’t exhaust virgin materials or waste the water or chemicals that initially go into producing a product. One of the reasons why it is difficult to upcycle products is because they are often made from blended materials. Unfortunately, current technology is unable to separate fabric with more than two fiber types or recycle fabric with more than 5% elastane. This makes it difficult and expensive to process reverse logistics of textile products with mixed fabric types. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The future of apparel is circular, and we are committed to continuously exploring new designs, sustainable fabric alternatives, and technologies to get there. As a global fashion house striving to become a solution provider, we have taken a big step forward in the launch of our mono-material collection. Featuring its singular material construction, this 100% recyclable collection reduces waste by enabling garment-to-garment recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>All cellulose fibres can be recycled together and brought back into production of new fibres. In our mono-material collection we use Nylon 6 (N6). This polymer can be completely regenerated through chemical recycling. Mono-materials help recycle products more easily than blended material, which makes it suitable for circular life cycles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By using our state-of-the-art sustainable eco-laundry for dyeing and washing garments, we have put together a complete supply chain of both virgin or regenerated N6 materials (fabrics, paddings, zippers, trims, and labels) which have been transformed into high-performance mono-material products, including outerwear and bags.\u003C/p>",[1744,1745,1746],{"article_id":1729,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":1729,"contributor_id":1732},{"article_id":1729,"contributor_id":1747},"4t8Hcg",{"id":1749,"link":1750,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1730,"updated_at":1731,"article_id":1729,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"673F7rToMnc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778087271429--UyLU1UO.jpeg",{"id":1752,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1753,"updated_at":1754,"owner_id":1732,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1755,"contents":1756,"contributors":1765,"image":1771},"9393","2021-09-13T09:49:00.559Z","2024-09-27T17:09:00.570Z",{"id":1732,"type":325,"owner_id":1732,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1757],{"id":1758,"score":47,"body":1759,"status":55,"article_id":1752,"created_at":1753,"updated_at":1754,"published_at":1753},"KUzO",{"title":1760,"outcome":1761,"problem":1762,"summary":1763,"solution":1764},"In the framework of the develoPPP.de project: ‘COVID-19 Response Project: Improving the Sustainability of Personal Protective Equipment at Safe Workplaces in the Textile Industry’","\u003Cp>An on-site competence center has been established to expand further into the PPE market segment. This has included dedicated training for PPE testing and development of materials, products, and finishings, thus preserving the workforce and creating new job opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project targets activities to anchor know-how with the Indonesian Textile Association and its members to enhance competitiveness and reset industry thinking by showcasing innovative circular practices. Through our industry collaboration, we have developed opportunities to reinvigorate the current market with sustainable alternatives as well as form educational partnerships with local universities like the fashion design program of Binus University and the science and technology-focused Institut Teknologi Bandung.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most disposable masks are made from multiple types of plastic, which makes it almost impossible to recycle. Hospitals and other health care facilities rely on disposable medical masks that have been tested to meet certain safety standards. The Covid-19 pandemic is estimated to generate up to 7,200 tons of medical waste every day, largely from disposable masks. And even as the pandemic slows down in some parts of the world, health care workers are expected to continue wearing disposable masks. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Covid-19 outbreak has led to a health and economic crisis, which is putting employees at risk of infection at the workplace. As a means to protect workers from infection this has initiated global use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This in turn has resulted in an increasing amount of international waste directly attributed by disposable, single-use PPE.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With strategic partnerships and funding by the German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ), and The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), a collaborative project was created to eliminate this issue by creating a more sustainable alternative; a fully-biodegradable medical and recyclable mask.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a mid-term objective of the project, the wasteful nature of currently available PPE for medical and non- medical use will be tackled by introducing sustainable, biodegradable alternatives, suitable for the utilization in the local market.\u003C/p>",[1766,1767,1768,1770],{"article_id":1752,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":1752,"contributor_id":1732},{"article_id":1752,"contributor_id":1769},"1TI7-Q",{"article_id":1752,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":1772,"link":1773,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1753,"updated_at":1754,"article_id":1752,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TMcTyUjaCNo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778087274617-bQDgLv_M.jpeg",{"id":1775,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1776,"updated_at":1777,"owner_id":1778,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1779,"contents":1780,"contributors":1798,"image":1801},"9441","2021-09-23T17:42:39.820Z","2024-09-27T17:08:04.532Z","kyyP9w",{"id":1778,"type":325,"owner_id":1778,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1781],{"id":1782,"score":47,"body":1783,"status":55,"article_id":1775,"created_at":1776,"updated_at":1777,"published_at":1776},"qIiN",{"title":1784,"outcome":1785,"problem":1786,"summary":1787,"solution":1788,"attachment":1789},"PYRATEX Tropics by PYRATES: Textiles made from vegetal regenerative wool","\u003Cp>Kapok fibres can be used for non-woven applications such as garment insulation and home textiles or can be spun into yarn with other blends such as organic cotton or recycled polyester. Currently, the softness of the fibre makes it almost impossible to create a 100% Kapok yarn; though blended with other fibres, it adds incredible softness and considerably cuts down on water consumption. 'For example, if 1kg of cotton can produce four t-shirts, a 70:30 cotton/kapok blend will do the same and save you 3000 litres of water' [Finisterre]. The properties of Kapok fibre make it suitable for use in fashion, performance, home textiles, automotive, medical and other industrial products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kapok is a regenerative fibre, meaning it preserves soil health, animal wildlife and local social fairness. However, as PYRATES states on their website, all PYRATEX fabrics are produced in Europe to maintain a visible supply chain. The Kapok fibre is from a tree endemic to Indonesia and \u003Cem>could\u003C/em> result in additional carbon emissions acquired through importing and potentially\u003Cem> \u003C/em>complexify the supply chain. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the 2019 \u003Cem>Pulse of the Fashion Industry \u003C/em>report, wool is one of the five most environmentally damaging materials. Livestock raising, including sheep farming, generates vast greenhouse gas emissions and has been identified as a major contributor to climate change. Excrement from sheep also pollutes our land, air and water, causing severe ecological problems when runoff waste causes algal blooms in waterways, depleting oxygen levels and leading to 'dead zones'. Deforestation for land for sheep grazing leads to increased soil salinity, erosion and decreased biodiversity, eradicating wildlife, flora and fauna. Pesticides which are often used to keep sheep free of parasites, and chemicals from wool washing can also contaminate nearby bodies of water. The welfare of sheep is also a considerable area of concern, with many suffering from abuse and poor living conditions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PYRATES, an R&D company and textile supplier, has developed PYRATEX Tropics, a fabric collection containing a vegetal replacement for traditional wool. Collaborating with Lenzing, Flocus, Marchi&Fildi and Studio MLR, PYRATEX Tropics uses fibres from the Kapok flower, a tree endemic to Indonesia, as a vegan wool alternative. The Kapok tree grows on non-agricultural land without human intervention. Harvested by local farmers, the tree remains untouched and continues to regenerate the ecosystem, preserving biodiversity and benefiting the local community. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a regenerative alternative to traditional wool PYRATES Tropics uses fibres from the Kapok flower. The Kapok tree, found in Indonesia, grows without the intervention of humans, requiring no pesticides, fertilizers or insecticides, eliminating hazardous runoff and leaching into waterways and soils. The fibres are harvested from the tree's flowers by local farmers, contributing to local social fairness. The harvesting process doesn't involve cutting down the tree, leaving it intact to regenerate the ecosystem, preserving healthy soil and biodiversity. Kapok fibres are hollow and are covered in a waxy film, making them hydrophobic. According to PYRATES, the fibres are silky soft and hypoallergenic with naturally occurring antibacterial and anti-moth properties. \u003C/p>",[1790,1792,1794,1796],{"name":1791,"type":53,"value":1791},"https://www.flocus.pro/products",{"name":1793,"type":53,"value":1793},"https://www.peta.org.uk/blog/the-damaging-environmental-impact-of-wool/",{"name":1795,"type":53,"value":1795},"https://finisterre.com/blogs/fabric-of-finisterre/natural-fibres",{"name":1797,"type":53,"value":1797},"https://www.pyratexfabrics.com/tropic",[1799,1800],{"article_id":1775,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":1775,"contributor_id":1778},{"id":1802,"link":1803,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1776,"updated_at":1777,"article_id":1775,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"l9tsviD6yzQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088422926-_CBEsXmw.jpeg",{"id":1805,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1806,"updated_at":1807,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":1808,"contents":1810,"contributors":1819,"image":6},"gHJq","2023-07-26T12:35:10.000Z","2026-05-05T13:36:26.860Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1809},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1811],{"id":1812,"score":47,"body":1813,"status":55,"article_id":1805,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1818,"published_at":203},"9zR3",{"image":1814,"title":1815,"content":1816,"summary":15,"attachment":1817,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380850716-CPSwghBY.jpg","The next generation of green tech won’t just be electric, it will be circular: Insights from a CEO ","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://illuminem.com/illuminemvoices/the-future-of-green-tech-is-more-than-electric-its-circular-insights-from-a-ceo\">Illuminem\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">Today, as we are faced with the ever-growing threat of the climate crisis, many consumers associate ‘going green’ with buying a Prius or a Tesla, their climate anxiety making the demand for electric vehicles skyrocket. However, if the solution to the climate crisis was simply buying a new car, it wouldn’t really be a \u003Cem id=\"\">crisis\u003C/em>, would it? Still, the green tech industry is a multi-billion dollar market and is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years with the global electric vehicle market alone \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/electric-vehicle-market-101678\">expected to grow\u003C/a> to US $1,318.22 billion by 2028. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While electric cars may be \u003Cem id=\"\">en vogue\u003C/em>, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">studies\u003C/a> show that 70% of greenhouse gas emissions are in fact the result of material handling and use—not transportation and energy. A ‘circular economy’ is widely considered a key approach to reducing the material use that causes these carbon emissions. Yet, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.verdantix.com/insights/blogs/circular-economy-digital-solutions-to-exceed-1.6-billion-dollars-by-2027#:~:text=Verdantix%20research%20finds%20that%20the,at%20a%20CAGR%20of%2027%25.\">Verdantix\u003C/a> reported that the circular economy digital solutions market was only worth around US $468 million in 2021. One would assume that securing funding for circular tech—which aims to keep material resources in the value chain for as long as possible—would be a no-brainer. But in the grand scheme of green technology, circular economy businesses are struggling to rise to the top. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Why is the circular industry lagging behind other sustainable tech markets? To get to the bottom of this glaring disparity, I sat down with serial entrepreneur and CEO of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy Foundation\u003C/a>, Martijn Lopes Cardozo, in Amsterdam. Along with founding multiple tech start-ups himself, Cardozo spent around ten years mentoring upwards of 200 cleantech start-ups and scale-ups. Needless to say, he knows a thing or two about what makes a circular business work and, maybe more importantly, not work. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:2016px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"2016px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Martijn Lopes Cardozo launching the Circularity Gap Report 2023 at the World Economic Forum\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64c111f2e3d34ba6cd8b18d3_1674061763646.jpeg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Martijn Lopes Cardozo launching the Circularity Gap Report 2023 at the World Economic Forum\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘If you want to do something quite radically different’, asserts Cardozo, ‘then circular economy is quite radical’. In a fundamentally linear system, one built on a take-make-waste model, circular ventures come with inherent risk. However, if we don’t make some big changes fast, the future of human life on Earth is at risk—a gamble many are not willing to make. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cardozo learned about the risks of circular tech start-ups the hard way when his business \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://blackbearcarbon.com/\">Black Bear Carbon\u003C/a> went up in flames—literally. The venture developed technology to extract carbon black from old tyres for reuse in new products, and after nearly 10 years of development, an oil leak caused their first factory to burn to the ground. ‘\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">'I think we had underestimated what it takes to build a reliable production system using quite new technology. And if you look at how a lot of technology develops—the windmills we see now offshore are the 10th or 11th generation windmills…The challenge here is that you typically don't have the luxury to go through all these different iterations as a startup.’ \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">When it comes to climate change, time is certainly of the essence. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/\">latest report\u003C/a> from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns that Earth will surpass the 1.5-degree threshold outlined by the Paris Agreement in the next decade. The circular economy is highlighted in the report as a key solution to the climate crisis. With the evidence base for circularity ever-expanding, the question remains why circular tech ventures struggle to really take off. \u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">‘I think for these massive transitions you need quite long and patient capital, but generally, investors are more interested in something that has very low capital cost, like an internet intervention. Whereas for more the deep tech and infrastructure plays, it's very hard. Even Tesla went bankrupt a couple of times…In general, I think there’s a role for industry and there's a role for government to enable that [circular transition] because otherwise, the change will not go fast enough’.\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to Cardozo, there are several obstacles facing circular tech ventures from policy to consumer experience. First things first, he says ‘I think the trick is: how can you leverage the existing [linear] system as much as possible to de-risk your venture, and then focus on risks in areas that you can really control’ and, time willing, ‘the more you can de-risk and test before you're at scale is of course extremely valuable’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In terms of legislation, Cardozo defers to the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ex-tax.com/\">Ex’Tax Movement\u003C/a> which aims to tax pollution, not labour. ‘I think one of the areas on the policy side is the pricing of materials versus labour. Typically if you do something on the material side, it tends to be quite labour-intensive. And if you're competing against very cheap virgin alternatives, it's harder to compete because there is a lot of tax on labour.’ \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:5366px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"5366px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Swapfiets is an example of a circular business model\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64c10e7f84e339a08b08c648_ernest-ojeh-NIJYF2FU-iQ-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Swapfiets is an example of a circular business model. Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@namzo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Ernest Ojeh\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/NIJYF2FU-iQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Finally, Cardozo argues that the key for circular businesses to truly succeed is customer-centric thinking. ‘You really have to create a good value proposition that goes beyond just being ‘green’. So ideally, you have a superior end-user or business-user experience. A great example would be \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://swapfiets.nl/\">Swapfiets\u003C/a>, right? A lot of people like that experience more than buying their own bikes. So they're basically combining a circular, product-as-a-service model with a superior consumer experience. And I think that's very powerful’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">As we look towards the future, in the midst of what has been called ‘the greatest threat facing humanity today’, it’s easy to lose hope. But solutions to the climate crisis abound, and many of them involve taking advantage of technology. Cardozo argues that certain circular trends will emerge in the coming years, and considering that food systems and construction contribute the most globally to greenhouse gas emissions, Cardozo sees the future of green tech in these industries. ‘One way to think about the future is in terms of where, potentially, the biggest impact is, right? So you can look to big interventions in the built environment and in the food system, which is partially already underway’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Cardozo points to new trends in what people eat. ‘Big interventions in the food system in terms of new sources of protein is a theme.’ One example comes from Thai start-up \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/22886?n=Global-Bugs-harvest-crickets-for-protein-rich-superfood\">Global Bugs\u003C/a>, which has harnessed the unexpected power of crickets into a new superfood. In terms of construction and buildings, Cardozo goes on: \u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">‘I would call a trend ‘productisation of buildings’...I think in the future there will be much more productised, modular components that can be reused or 3D printed in advance.’ \u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">A British start-up, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/22945?n=Circular-construction-ecosystems-TopHat-and-modular-construction--\">TopHat\u003C/a>, is already providing modular construction services in the UK, with firms all over the world following suit. These are just a few cases from the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2023\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2023\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>which found that the world is only 7.2% circular—proving that now, more than ever, we need to advance circular tech. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">At the end of our conversation, I asked Cardozo what advice he had for entrepreneurs in the world of circularity. His answer: collaborate. ‘Entrepreneurship is a mindset and I think you can apply that mindset to different things. I think bringing in different perspectives—people coming more from the government side, people coming more from thought leadership—and sort of bringing those worlds together. That's where you can achieve a lot of progress’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Collaboration doesn’t always come naturally to our linear world that worships competition. But in the race against the clock of climate change, collaboration must usurp competition as our \u003Cem id=\"\">modus operandi\u003C/em>. So next time you’re thinking of ways to ‘go green’, put down the car keys and ‘go circular’ instead. As Cordozo aptly put it: ‘If you want to do something quite radically different, then circular economy is quite radical’.\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T15:56:27.000Z",[],{"id":1821,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1822,"updated_at":1823,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1825,"contents":1826,"contributors":1840,"image":1846},"9449","2021-09-26T22:52:51.627Z","2024-09-26T17:39:14.006Z","0_mS0w",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1827],{"id":1828,"score":47,"body":1829,"status":55,"article_id":1821,"created_at":1822,"updated_at":1823,"published_at":1822},"DNyT",{"title":1830,"outcome":1831,"problem":1832,"summary":1833,"solution":1834,"attachment":1835},"Säntis Textiles launched the world's first fully certified 100% recycled cotton, the RC0100","\u003Cp>They offer a variety of fabrics made from 100% recycled cotton such as denim, chino, oxford, flannel fabrics as well as cotton knits such as jersey, french terry and polo piquet. Some of their clients are Tommy Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Jeans.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The cotton production industry holds 24% of the world market but only 0.96% uses recycled cotton in its production. (Textile Exchange Report, 2020). The process of recycling discarded textiles to create products that have good quality or perceived value as much as the original is critical to advancing circular textile practices and rely on technology innovation.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Säntis Textiles is a Swiss, family-owned textile company based in Singapore with offices in the UK, USA, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, China, Egypt and Pakistan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With over 20 years of experience, since 2016, the company has been developing 100% recycled cotton yarns from pre-consumer cotton waste stemming. The textile waste collected from over 100 sources in 3 countries come from the apparel, home furnishing and bed sheet industries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company is actively contributing to the advancement of the circular economy, taking a closer look at recycled cotton and joining the <1% of members who are taking steps to recycle it (according to the Textile Exchange report).\u003C/p>",[1836,1838],{"name":1837,"type":53,"value":1837},"https://saentis-textiles.com/",{"name":1839,"type":53,"value":1839},"https://rco100.com/",[1841,1842,1844,1845],{"article_id":1821,"contributor_id":1824},{"article_id":1821,"contributor_id":1843},"ReA0mg",{"article_id":1821,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":1821,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":1847,"link":1848,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1822,"updated_at":1823,"article_id":1821,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kzdToEY3Kd4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088424679-OVZw1mep.jpeg",{"id":1850,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":1851,"updated_at":1852,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":1853,"owner":1854,"contents":1856,"contributors":1866,"image":6},"blhT","2024-08-05T11:45:03.000Z","2026-05-05T14:32:16.412Z",7,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":1855},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[1857],{"id":1858,"score":47,"body":1859,"status":55,"article_id":1850,"created_at":202,"updated_at":1865,"published_at":1865},"L3-o",{"image":1860,"title":1861,"content":1862,"summary":1863,"attachment":1864,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380844946-6wjYEnfD.jpg","The EU Right-to-Repair directive: What does it mean for companies and consumers?","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was first published by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.edie.net/the-eu-right-to-repair-directive-what-does-it-mean-for-companies-and-consumers/\">edie\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">It’s no secret that today's products are lower quality and more difficult to repair than in the past. For example, in 2013, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2019/640158/EPRS_BRI(2019)640158_EN.pdf\" target=\"_self\">8.3% of large household appliances\u003C/a> were replaced due to a defect within the first five years of service—up from 3.5% in 2004. Electrical and electronic equipment waste is also one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the EU, growing by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/waste/key-waste-streams/weee\" target=\"_self\">3 to 5% each year\u003C/a>. The old idiom rings true: they just don’t make them like they used to.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The good news is that in April, the EU adopted legislation designed to tackle this issue. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In a major win for the circular economy, the European Council and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the directive promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, commonly referred to as the Right-to-Repair (R2R) directive. This legislation is set to revolutionise consumer rights by making repair services more accessible, transparent, and appealing. The directive entered into force on the 30th of July.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">What is the R2R directive?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/annacwdematos/\">Anna C W De Matos\u003C/a>, Founder of the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.circularlibrary.network/\" target=\"_self\">Circular Library Network\u003C/a> and Chair of the Hringrásarsetur Íslands, an NGO that advocates for the right-to-repair in Iceland, ‘The R2R directive is a beacon of hope, thanks to the tireless advocacy by the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://repair.eu/\" target=\"_self\">R2R Europe Coalition\u003C/a> team who have been working on this for years.’ At the heart of the directive lies one of the core principles of the circular economy: extending the lifespan of products, thereby mitigating the environmental impacts associated with premature disposal. The directive obliges manufacturers—both inside and outside of the EU—to provide repair services for goods sold on the European market, even after the legal guarantee period. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The new legislation also aims to tackle planned and premature obsolescence—a pervasive problem in today's consumer-driven society. Manufacturers will be required to provide clear and accessible information on the repairability and durability of their products, enabling consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.  With this in mind, the directive introduces several measures to make repair more attractive to consumers and prolong product lifespans. These include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">1. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">Consumer request for repair:\u003C/strong> Consumers will have the right to request that manufacturers repair technically repairable products under EU law, such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners or mobile phones.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">2. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">European repair information form\u003C/strong>: Repairers will provide consumers with a standardised form, offering clear details on repair conditions, pricing, and timelines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">3. \u003Cstrong id=\"\">European Online Platform for repair\u003C/strong>:  A centralised European online platform will facilitate matchmaking between consumers and repairers, ensuring easy access to repair services across borders.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">4.\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> Extension of liability period\u003C/strong>: The period in which the seller is responsible for product defects or breaks will be extended by 12 months after repair, incentivising consumers to opt for repair over replacement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the European Parliament’s adoption of the directive is a significant step forward, it’ll still need to be adopted by national governments over the next two years. Affected companies, therefore, still have time to familiarise themselves with the new provisions and prepare for compliance.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">What does this mean for businesses and workers?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘Businesses, particularly manufacturers and retailers, will need to adjust their policies and practices,’ says De Matos. ‘To prepare, businesses should start by reviewing their supply chains and service networks to ensure they can meet the demand for spare parts and repairs. This might also be a good time for businesses to strengthen relationships with independent repairers and possibly explore partnerships or certifications to ensure service quality.’\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Complying with the new directive means manufacturers will, in some cases, have to drastically rethink business as usual. For one, redesigning goods for easier disassembly, repair, and durability must become the new norm. Examples of this include modular design, standardising parts, and establishing diagnostic tools. At the end of the day, longer-lasting and easy-to-repair goods mean lower repair costs for producers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It is also in the best interest of manufacturers and retailers to provide consumers with the information necessary to make small repairs at home—capable consumers have the potential to drastically cut businesses’ repair costs. To do so, producers can provide extensive repair manuals, troubleshooting guides, and tool libraries—accessible both in-person and online. Initiatives like De Matos’ Circular Library Network provide the infrastructure necessary for communities to share items, including tools for consumers to make simple at-home repairs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">That being said, preparation for the R2R directive is not only about compliance. As consumers increasingly prioritise repair and reuse over disposal, a burgeoning market for repair services and refurbished products is expected to emerge. ‘Repair is a labour-intensive sector so it’s logical to expect it will generate labour opportunities’, says \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgane-veillet-lavall%C3%A9e/\">Morgane Veillet Lavallée\u003C/a>, Senior Researcher at \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\" target=\"_self\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>, ‘I'm sure this is also an aspect that has motivated so many members of Parliament to endorse this directive—only three were opposed’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Veillet Lavallée remains cautiously optimistic, however, stating ‘We still have to retain a cautious angle as estimating job creation can only be hypothetical and a regulation alone is insufficient to create an able labour force working on repair’. In other words, for the R2R directive to have a positive impact on employment, implementation of the directive must be met with supportive measures like tax breaks for repair companies and educational campaigns to inform consumers of their rights across EU Member States. With this in mind, Member States must then ensure workers have access to the necessary training and skills to meet the rising demand for repair.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Is the R2R directive enough?\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘Basically, for it to be effective, implementation across Member States needs to be carefully supported with additional policy measures supporting the repair sector overall, as is already the case for France and Austria which implemented tax breaks for consumers looking to repair devices’, Veillet Lavallée points out. The successful implementation of the directive will, therefore, require concerted efforts from all stakeholders across the EU. Governments, businesses and consumers alike must collaborate to ensure that the principles outlined in the directive are effectively translated into tangible actions and outcomes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The R2R directive signals not only a paradigm shift towards a circular economy but also a fundamental shift in societal values—fostering a deeper appreciation for the intrinsic value of resources and the importance of responsible consumption. Today, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/european-consumer-demand-for-refurbished-smartphones-grows/\" target=\"_self\">over 52% of Europeans\u003C/a> report that they are willing to buy a refurbished smartphone in the future, and almost \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2228\" target=\"_self\">80% of consumers\u003C/a> agree that manufacturers should be required to make devices easier to repair. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">De Matos takes this point a step further, noting that ‘For businesses, it's a chance to enhance customer loyalty and potentially open up new revenue streams through repair services and the sale of spare parts. Consumers benefit from longer-lasting products and reduced repair costs…Economically, encouraging repairs can boost local job markets focused on repair services, and environmentally, it helps reduce waste and the demand for raw materials.’ By empowering consumers with the right to repair, Europe is paving the way for a more sustainable future, where resource efficiency and environmental protection go hand in hand with economic prosperity. To quote De Matos: ‘Basically, it’s a win-win-win, unless you’re in the business of making throwaway gadgets!’\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Cp id=\"\">Learn more about the policies needed to accelerate the circular transition in Circle Economy's \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\" target=\"_self\">Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>","In a major win for the circular economy, the European Council and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the directive promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, commonly referred to as the Right-to-Repair (R2R) directive. ",[],"2024-08-06T08:25:22.000Z",[],{"id":1868,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1869,"updated_at":1870,"owner_id":1871,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1872,"contents":1873,"contributors":1889,"image":1894},"18160","2022-08-01T02:37:07.107Z","2024-09-27T17:05:18.003Z","s4YiTA",{"id":1871,"type":325,"owner_id":1871,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1874],{"id":1875,"score":47,"body":1876,"status":55,"article_id":1868,"created_at":1869,"updated_at":1870,"published_at":1869},"aAel",{"title":1877,"outcome":1878,"problem":1879,"summary":1880,"solution":1881,"attachment":1882},"Textiles is one of the top 5 priority sectors to adopt a circular approach in Indonesia by 2030.","\u003Cp>There are several outcomes of this study as a basis for the textile industry in adopting a circular approach in Indonesia, as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Overview of the economic, social, and environmental impact of the circular economy in Indonesia (including textiles)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Overview of the circularity approach to a circular economy (including textiles)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Timeline for the National Circular Economy Roadmap\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Textiles will be focusing on textile waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>—Recommendation for the next step to achieving the Indonesian circular economy (including textiles)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile is one of the biggest industries in Indonesia, which also contributes to environmental and social problems. But, at the same time, it has a large potential to adopt a circular approach. Through comprehensive research, it is projected that Indonesia could reduce textile waste by 14 percent and recycle an additional 8 percent of the remaining textile waste. The strategic plan needs to be designed to achieve development targets. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Indonesia’s government has a commitment to participate in reducing greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement by 2030 and adopting a circular economy. One of the efforts to adopt a circular economy begins with analyzing the environmental, economic, and social potentials of implementing a circular economy. The government has determined five priority sectors, including textiles, that are considered to play a pivotal role in Indonesia's economy based on their contribution to GDP and employment. The Government of Indonesia, through the Ministry of National Planning and Development, in collaboration with UNDP, with the support of the Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta, has established a study that will result in an analysis and policy recommendation, which will be followed by further development stages, such as developing a National Action Plan. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conduct studies related to the environmental, economic, and social potential of textiles as the basis for making a national action plan as part of the transition to a circular economy. This study report was conducted through joint forces between the Indonesian government and UNDP and was supported by the Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta as one of the countries that started to initiate studies related to the circular economy.\u003C/p>",[1883,1885,1887],{"name":1884,"type":53,"value":1884},"https://www.undp.org/indonesia/press-releases/new-report-circular-economy-presents-strong-case-increasing-indonesia’s-gdp-while-saving-environment",{"name":1886,"type":53,"value":1886},"https://www.undp.org/indonesia/publications/economic-social-and-environmental-benefits-circular-economy-indonesia",{"name":1888,"type":53,"value":1888},"https://www.undp.org/indonesia/press-releases/undp-bappenas-and-denmark-collaborate-support-development-circular-economy-indonesia",[1890,1891,1893],{"article_id":1868,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":1868,"contributor_id":1892},"UTHahQ",{"article_id":1868,"contributor_id":1871},{"id":1895,"link":1896,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1869,"updated_at":1870,"article_id":1868,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Y70bbwHRf5A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088426838-tk-RuUBI.jpeg",{"id":1898,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1899,"updated_at":1900,"owner_id":1871,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1901,"contents":1902,"contributors":1914,"image":1918},"18391","2022-08-04T06:50:28.952Z","2025-07-28T13:45:48.213Z",{"id":1871,"type":325,"owner_id":1871,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1903],{"id":1904,"score":47,"body":1905,"status":55,"article_id":1898,"created_at":1899,"updated_at":1900,"published_at":1899},"TuhC",{"title":1906,"outcome":1907,"problem":1908,"summary":1909,"solution":1910,"attachment":1911},"PABLE: Textile Waste Recycling Start-Up from Indonesia","\u003Cp>Pable provides a pre-consumer textile waste recycling service and has established a partnership with the handwoven village in East Java, Indonesia. The revenue for this business comes from direct sales to consumers and partnerships with fashion designers. Currently, they are preparing to expand their business by adding a post-consumer recycling service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Indonesia is among the largest textile manufacturers and apparel exporters in the world. It contributes to the country’s GDP and employment in Indonesia. On the other hand, the sector also contributes to waste and pollution. Based on data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia produced approximately 2.3 million tons of textile waste in 2019, with only 0.3 million tons of textile waste being recycled in Indonesia.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pable is an Indonesia-based start-up that offers a textile waste recycling service. Pable treats the textile waste into recycled yarn and processes it back into a new fabric. The textile waste that is being treated comes from pre-consumer production waste, which is generated throughout all manufacturing stages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pable has been trying to contribute to the textile waste issue by recycling the pre-consumer waste into a new fabric. In addition, they team up with the local community, the handwoven village, in East Java to develop the fabric.\u003C/p>",[1912],{"name":1913,"type":53,"value":1913},"https://pable.id/",[1915,1916,1917],{"article_id":1898,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":1898,"contributor_id":1892},{"article_id":1898,"contributor_id":1871},{"id":1919,"link":1920,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1899,"updated_at":1900,"article_id":1898,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3Z3ocuN513I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088428955-ZPUlD_0j.jpeg",{"id":1922,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1923,"updated_at":1924,"owner_id":1871,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1925,"contents":1926,"contributors":1938,"image":1943},"19843","2022-09-01T06:10:12.217Z","2024-09-27T17:06:09.185Z",{"id":1871,"type":325,"owner_id":1871,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1927],{"id":1928,"score":47,"body":1929,"status":55,"article_id":1922,"created_at":1923,"updated_at":1924,"published_at":1923},"zlhP",{"title":1930,"outcome":1931,"problem":1932,"summary":1933,"solution":1934,"attachment":1935},"A Collaborative Action Towards Sustainable Fashion through ‘Rantai Tekstil Lestari’","\u003Cp>At the time of publishing this case study, several outcomes have been achieved:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-       Capacity building through workshops and seminars \u003C/p>\u003Cp>-       A series of focus group discussions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-       Member recruitment\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The COVID-19 pandemic poses various challenges for across industries around the world, including the textile industry. Textiles is one of the biggest industries in Indonesia, which also contributes to environmental and social problems. There is a need for collaboration in sharing experiences and best practices between organisations. Identifying new opportunities in an ongoing and post-pandemic environment and building a resilience in this sector for its economic future is necessary.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rantai Tekstil Lestari (RTL), and it's forum Sustainable Textile Chain, is an initiative founded by seven textile companies and two non-profit organisations committed to taking the first step together in creating a sustainable textile clothing and fashion product industry in Indonesia to prepare for future global challenges. This is undertaken through meetings and forums that shape multi-sectoral partnerships and create collaborative platforms to take share action.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RTL was born from a collective concern for the importance of sustainability values in the textile and fashion industry supply chain in Indonesia. It formed as a joint force to create 'an inclusive and innovative collaboration in search of best solutions to improve economic, social, and environmental sustainability'. RTL was initiated by nine institutions across the textile and fashion industry, from brands to sustainability activist organisations. The founders include Asia Pacific Rayon, Busana Apparel Group, H&M Group, PT Asia Pacific Fiber Tbk, PT Pan Brothers Tbk, PT South Pacific Viscose Lenzing Tbk, Yayasan KEHATI, Yayasan Inisiatif Dagang Hijau, and PT Sri Rejeki Isman Tbk.\u003C/p>",[1936],{"name":1937,"type":53,"value":1937},"https://rtl.or.id",[1939,1940,1942],{"article_id":1922,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":1922,"contributor_id":1941},"hmI5vA",{"article_id":1922,"contributor_id":1871},{"id":1944,"link":1945,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1923,"updated_at":1924,"article_id":1922,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mzje7srZOME=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088432020-u6lC6BCD.jpeg",{"id":1947,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1948,"updated_at":1949,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":1951,"contents":1952,"contributors":1965,"image":1967},"22681","2023-01-17T08:58:16.039Z","2025-01-17T15:36:41.990Z","HZoNZg",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1953],{"id":1954,"score":47,"body":1955,"status":55,"article_id":1947,"created_at":1948,"updated_at":1949,"published_at":1948},"NZgo",{"title":1956,"problem":1957,"summary":1958,"solution":1959,"attachment":1960},"Global fashion agenda - collaboration for the circularity of post industrial textile waste","\u003Cp>The apparel and footwear industry accounted for some 2.1 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2018, about 4% of the global total. For context, this is the same quantity of CO2 per year as the economies of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom combined. 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% is incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) is a non-profit organisation that fosters industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion to accelerate impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>System problems require system solutions. No brand, no matter the size, has the power to make the circular and green transitions on its own. GFA vision is to accelerate the fashion industry towards a net positive industry for people and the planet. An industry that puts back more into society, the environment, and the global economy than it takes out. To drive this change and spark action, GFA is on a mission to mobilise, inspire, influence and educate all stakeholders. GFA has launched two intiatives on the circular economy: The Circular Fashion Partnerhsip and The Global Circular Fashion Forum.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Circular Fashion Partnership\u003C/strong> is a cross-sectorial project to support the development of the textile recycling industry in Bangladesh by capturing and directing post-production fashion waste back into the production of new fashion products. In addition, the partnership seeks to find solutions for the COVID-19 related pile-up of deadstock and to engage regulators and investors around the current barriers and economic opportunities in the country. The partnership facilitates circular commercial collaborations between textile and garment manufacturers, recyclers and fashion brands operating in Bangladesh.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Global Circular Fashion Forum (GCFF)\u003C/strong> is a new global initiative that is being established by Global Fashion Agenda to spur local action in textile manufacturing countries to accelerate and scale recycling of post-industrial textile waste –an effort to achieve a long-term, scalable, and just transition to a circular fashion industry. The GCFF builds on GFA’s experiences with the Circular Fashion Partnerships (CFP) in Bangladesh during 2020-2021 that demonstrated the potential for domestically accelerating & scaling recycling of post-industrial textile waste to create new textiles. As per June 2022, the GCFF is in initiation phase. Candidate countries include Bangladesh (CFP project scaling), Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and potentially Kenya, India and Turkey on basis of political climate, funding availability and/or industry interest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through policy engagement, GFA proactively advocates for legislation and supportive measures that reinforce sustainability targets and incentivise necessary change. Recognising an increasing interest at the European Union level in building circularity across the textile value chain, Global Fashion Agenda’s policy engagement has heightened its focus on the circular economy within a European context in the last year. \u003C/p>",[1961,1963],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},"https://www.levicoacque.it/en/water/water-in-glass/",{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},"https://www.levicoacque.it/en/water/water-home-delivery-service/",[1966],{"article_id":1947,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":1968,"link":1969,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1948,"updated_at":1949,"article_id":1947,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AfnT2dlqWqM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088433177-V1GTeCFr.jpeg",{"id":1971,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":1972,"updated_at":1973,"owner_id":1871,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":1974,"contents":1975,"contributors":1992,"image":1996},"19051","2022-08-17T09:29:41.967Z","2026-05-06T17:29:19.505Z",{"id":1871,"type":325,"owner_id":1871,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[1976],{"id":1977,"score":47,"body":1978,"status":55,"article_id":1971,"created_at":1972,"updated_at":1991,"published_at":1972},"gCEW",{"title":1979,"outcome":1980,"problem":1981,"summary":1982,"solution":1983,"attachment":1984},"Pijakbumi: Designing #ForBetterEarth Footwear","\u003Cp>The outcome is yet to be determined.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Indonesia is among the top ten footwear producers in the world, contributing to the country’s GDP and employment in Indonesia. On the other hand, combined with the global apparel sector, the footwear industry is one of the biggest contributors to waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Based on data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia produced approximately 2.3 million tons of textile waste in 2019, with only 0.3 million tons of textile waste is recycled in Indonesia.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pijakbumi is an Indonesian-based and impact-driven footwear brand committed to producing “well-designed, low carbon footwear that is fairly priced and made with biodegradable and recyclable materials” to conserve natural resources (Accelerate 2030, 2022). Currently marketed in Indonesia and Japan, the company is committed to manufacturing products to a similar value, whilst striving towards delivering sustainable values to the green society. This is undertaken through offering a conscious design approach, material traceability information, repair warranty service and brand-driven storytelling in a social environment campaign using the hashtag #ForBetterEarth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Consciously designing footwear to prevent waste and pollution and reduce water use in the first place. Pijakbumi strives towards this goal by consciously designing low carbon footwear using recycled, biodegradable and plant-based materials. The company provides material traceability information for every article. For example, their Kotta Hybrid Sneakers are produced using Bandung’s recycled cotton, Bekasi’s recycled bottle caps, and Semarang’s natural rubber. Furthermore, their Re-bumi service provides a lifetime warranty on select products to extend the product lifecycle repairing all defects and worn-out materials and components.\u003C/p>",[1985,1987,1989],{"name":1986,"type":53,"value":1986},"https://pijakbumi.com",{"name":1988,"type":53,"value":1988},"https://accelerate2030.net/pijak-bumi/",{"name":1990,"type":53,"value":1990},"https://pijakbumi.com/collections/best-collection/products/geto-hybrid-sneakers-soybean?variant=42614221176995","2024-09-27T17:02:21.238Z",[1993,1994,1995],{"article_id":1971,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":1971,"contributor_id":1941},{"article_id":1971,"contributor_id":1871},{"id":1997,"link":1998,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":1972,"updated_at":1991,"article_id":1971,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pD3NSloziBU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088430384-7tEuywrW.jpeg",{"id":2000,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2001,"updated_at":2002,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2003,"contents":2004,"contributors":2018,"image":2020},"13573","2022-04-05T12:03:43.979Z","2022-08-04T10:14:41.866Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2005],{"id":2006,"score":47,"body":2007,"status":55,"article_id":2000,"created_at":2001,"updated_at":2002,"published_at":2001},"iQCX",{"title":2008,"outcome":2009,"problem":2010,"summary":2011,"solution":2012,"attachment":2013},"Zero cigarette butt in the streets of Montreal","\u003Cp>The number of installed ashtrays have since reached almost 1200 ashtrays and more than 6 million of cigarette butts have been collected and recycled, reducing this pollution by the implementation of a not-so-expensive infrastructure.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cigarette filters are a major source of environmental pollution. Made of cellulose acetate, a kind of plastic, cigarette butts contaminate the environment when improperly disposed of, not only because they cause plastic composition, but also because, as they decompose, nicotine, the heavy metals and the other numerous chemicals present in the butts spread in the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To avoid cigarette filters polluting the environment, a not-so-expensive programme has been launched in 2016 in the city of Montreal, in partnership with the municipality, collecting and recycling more than 6 million of cigarette butts so far.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The non-for-profit organisation SAESEM (French acronym for Montreal Society for Action, Education and Environmental Awareness) has launched in Montreal since spring 2016 a Zero Cigarette Butt programme. To reduce the impact of this pollution, the programme installed ashtrays and started to recycle butts into urban furniture (e.g., benches) or other consumables. The programme has been developed thanks to a partnership with the City of Montreal, allowing to easily install the ashtrays and to implement a contract for the collection of these butts.\u003C/p>",[2014,2016],{"name":2015,"type":53,"value":2015},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/megot-zero.html",{"name":2017,"type":53,"value":2017},"https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/cigarettes-story-of-plastic",[2019],{"article_id":2000,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2021,"link":2022,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2001,"updated_at":2002,"article_id":2000,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GhEvI2ePy_Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088574559-dpsMOzeq.jpeg",{"id":2024,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2025,"updated_at":2026,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2027,"contents":2028,"contributors":2040,"image":2042},"13606","2022-04-05T13:07:52.806Z","2023-04-14T16:49:54.614Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2029],{"id":2030,"score":47,"body":2031,"status":55,"article_id":2024,"created_at":2025,"updated_at":2026,"published_at":2025},"ZXaM",{"title":2032,"outcome":2033,"problem":2034,"summary":2035,"solution":2036,"attachment":2037},"Upcycling distillers’ grains into highly nutritious flours in Montreal","\u003Cp>With such an initiative, Boomerang has been tackling food waste by recovering the wasted natural resources and reducing the impact of our food consumption on the environment. Furthermore, this keeps distillers’ grains to end up in landfill and produce greenhouse gases emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In November 2019, the company received the Environment Prize from the city of Montreal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This initiative has already started to being reproduced in a few breweries in New York, Paris, and Brussels. Boomerang is the first initiative aiming at solving this issue at the whole metropolitan level.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Canada, 58% of food is thrown away, wasting the resources necessary to the production of this food (land, water, energy). Every year, the 43 microbreweries in Montreal produce more than 3000 tons of distiller’s grains. To get rid of them, the brewers pay a fee of 450$ per month.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Instead of throwing away distillers' grains from the microbreweries of Montreal, Boomerang has been offering a collection service to recover these grains and turn them into highly nutritive flours. This initiative contributes in reducing waste from natural ressources, and helps microbrewers to save some waste management costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since October 2019, Boomerang has been optimizing the food value chain by collecting microbreweries’ brewing residue. Most of the times this residue is being thrown away, composted, or given to animals, while being full of nutritive properties (high proteins and low in calories). Coop Boomerang is thus upcycling this residue by turning it into flour to create healthy and tempting products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Boomerang is offering a distiller’s grains collection service to microbrewers, before transforming and selling the flour to bakers, chefs, and food processors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, Boomerang is a democratically runed company, as the individuals working at the company are also owning the company.\u003C/p>",[2038],{"name":2039,"type":53,"value":2039},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/coop-boomerang.html",[2041],{"article_id":2024,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2043,"link":2044,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2025,"updated_at":2026,"article_id":2024,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"e-eEwU2uDY8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088575321-Zw09bm7O.jpeg",{"id":2046,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2047,"updated_at":2048,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2049,"contents":2050,"contributors":2062,"image":2064},"13607","2022-04-05T14:29:45.577Z","2023-04-11T16:53:14.215Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2051],{"id":2052,"score":47,"body":2053,"status":55,"article_id":2046,"created_at":2047,"updated_at":2048,"published_at":2047},"wNSV",{"title":2054,"outcome":2055,"problem":2056,"summary":2057,"solution":2058,"attachment":2059},"Recovering insulating tarpaulins of maritime containers to create reusable insulating bags","\u003Cp>By using a Business-to-Business model, the company has developed, within 6 months, their workshop to upcycle tarpaulins into reusable insulating bags, producing 5000 tarpaulins, worth $1.25M, for more than 50 customers in the home meal delivery sector. Such an initiative is expected to have a 1000 times lower carbon footprint than usual single use refrigerated boxes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food systems highly contribute to greenhouse gases emissions. Every year, more than 6 million refrigerated packaging boxes are being used for food deliveries, thus perpetuating the linear economic model by extracting resources and producing waste for single use only.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle the huge amount of waste produced by the food delivery system, Iso-protek, a Montreal-based company is recovering insulating tarpaulins from maritime containers, to create reusable insulating bags, with a much lower carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Iso-Protex has been working to recover insulating tarpaulins of maritime containers, to create reusable insulating bags. With their 20 years of experience in sustainable development and their skills in design and engineering, they are aiming to enhance the thermic performance of current solutions. They are aiming at producing 500 000 reusable insulating bags per year, with five different sizes (15, 25, 45, 55 and 80 litters). To do so, the company benefitted from a $50 000 grant from the city of Montreal.\u003C/p>",[2060],{"name":2061,"type":53,"value":2061},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/iso-protek-revolutionner-le-futur-de-la-livraison-des-repas.html",[2063],{"article_id":2046,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2065,"link":2066,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2047,"updated_at":2048,"article_id":2046,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Y_aQjkZ-5qo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088575957-NOItu5g4.jpeg",{"id":2068,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2069,"updated_at":2070,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2071,"contents":2072,"contributors":2084,"image":2086},"13608","2022-04-05T15:40:49.402Z","2023-05-05T13:27:42.619Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2073],{"id":2074,"score":47,"body":2075,"status":55,"article_id":2068,"created_at":2069,"updated_at":2070,"published_at":2069},"w_Cm",{"title":2076,"outcome":2077,"problem":2078,"summary":2079,"solution":2080,"attachment":2081},"Recommendations from the Youth Council of Montreal to improve circularity in the city","\u003Cp>A response from the executive committee of the city to the 10 recommendations made is expected in the coming months. This mandate has been trying to develop a more top-down approach, where the city could, thanks to these recommendations, take the lead in a well-defined vision and strategy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, the city is precisely working with Circle Economy to develop a circular economy road map for the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the consequences of global warming becoming more and more tangible, the economic model in which we live in appears as one of the main causes of the problem. Indeed, the linear model (extract – produce – distribute – consume – discard) assumes an infinite availability of resources, which we do not have. The circular economy is thus offering an appealing alternative to this linear economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With young people now acting as spearhead of change, the city of Montreal decided to mandate the Youth Council of Montreal to express their view on circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Youth Council of Montreal provided 10 recommendations to their elected representatives to make the city more circular.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a starting point, the city has been advised to define possible circular strategies in each sector, mainly by conducting a material flow analysis, to properly consider the potential of circular economy on the Montreal territory. The city is expected to develop an integrated plan and a roadmap on circular economy, with a list of objectives and indicators to assess the different actions. Moreover, the Youth Council recommended the development of an online platform by the city, to connect all relevant stakeholders together. In addition, all the circular actions should be centralized, in the hands of the mayor, an elected representative, or a permanent committee of the municipal council, to monitor, on a yearly basis, the deployment of the circular economy in the city. The Youth Council also concluded on the need for an ambitious circular economy plan and the revision of the regulations, to better integrate any circular practices in all policies. Besides, the city should ensure financial incentives (such as subsidies, competitions, tax relieves) to promote circular economy among companies and entrepreneurs, and a continuous information campaign about circular economy. Finally, the Youth Council estimated that the city should establish zero-waste streets, promote eco-design of local events, and set up a business incubator focusing on innovations in the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circular practices implemented elsewhere in the world, and more particularly in Amsterdam, Paris, and Seoul, have been mobilized as leading examples.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These recommendations have been carried out thanks to a budget allocated by the city of Montreal.\u003C/p>",[2082],{"name":2083,"type":53,"value":2083},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/avis-sur-l-economie-circulaire-a-montreal-une-transition-vers-un-futur-durable.html",[2085],{"article_id":2068,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2087,"link":2088,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2069,"updated_at":2070,"article_id":2068,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gp2b8nsT1e8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088576591-tZ0NKtik.jpeg",{"id":2090,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2091,"updated_at":2092,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2093,"contents":2094,"contributors":2106,"image":2108},"13641","2022-04-06T08:57:57.243Z","2022-08-04T10:22:15.626Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2095],{"id":2096,"score":47,"body":2097,"status":55,"article_id":2090,"created_at":2091,"updated_at":2092,"published_at":2091},"VZzx",{"title":2098,"outcome":2099,"problem":2100,"summary":2101,"solution":2102,"attachment":2103},"Maximising resources through washable nappies","\u003Cp>This service provides both environmental and social outcomes. By offering a washable service for nappies, free from hazardous composition, the service sets the environment and the health of children as a priority, while ensuring an integrated product management, from cradle to grave. In addition, workers currently in socio-professional inclusion processes were hired.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hundreds of disposable nappies are being regularly consumed. Besides, through the composition of these disposable nappies composition, young children are being daily exposed to plastic and chemical products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lange Bleu is making the environment and the health of children a priority by offering a washable service for nappies, thus ensuring an integrated product management, from cradle to grave.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Montreal, Lange Bleu is offering a service consisting in delivering the nappies, taking them back, cleaning them, while also handling the products management once they are no longer usable. The business model is managing the products during all their lifecycle, thus maximising resources. A city district developed a subsidy to incentivize families in using the service. The initiative also benefits from governmental support, for their social inclusion job positions.\u003C/p>",[2104],{"name":2105,"type":53,"value":2105},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/lange-bleu-couches-lavables-cle-en-main.html",[2107],{"article_id":2090,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2109,"link":2110,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2091,"updated_at":2092,"article_id":2090,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dEGXFbL2AsY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088577172-PO1gu-75.jpeg",{"id":2112,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2113,"updated_at":2114,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2116,"contents":2117,"contributors":2135,"image":2138},"16510","2022-06-10T08:35:29.060Z","2023-04-26T08:57:05.651Z","S4HtLw",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2118],{"id":2119,"score":47,"body":2120,"status":55,"article_id":2112,"created_at":2113,"updated_at":2114,"published_at":2113},"0UcV",{"title":2121,"outcome":2122,"problem":2123,"summary":2124,"solution":2125,"attachment":2126},"The $0.25 Program","\u003Cp>Twelve cafés have committed to the $0.25 Program and charge an additional fee for disposable cups ranging from $0.25 to $0.50. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The owners of participating establishments have noticed that:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Disposable cups need to be restocked less frequently,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reusable cup sales have increased/The Cup is more widespread,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Customers have been using reusable cups more often.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The proceeds have allowed La vague to:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Research the environmental impact of cafés and restaurants,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Perform environmental audits on participating establishments, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Document practices and any problems with eco-consciousness encountered,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Develop initiatives incorporating a range of circular economy strategies in response to identified needs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Quebec, 1.5 to 2 million paper cups are thrown out annually, and millions of them are sent directly to the landfill. That amounts to 250 cups per person every year. Although the environmental impact of coffee cups is increasingly being considered and a growing number of compostable and biodegradable alternatives avoid ending up at the landfill, the end-of-life stage is only one part of their life cycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>La vague CPRE (The Wave of Cafés and Restaurants for the Environment) is a café and restaurant collective that charges $0.25 extra for disposable coffee cups to encourage customers to consume responsibly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The $0.25 Program charges an additional fee of $0.25 for every disposable drink cup sold by participating cafés and restaurants. This program aims to encourage a change in customer behavior toward more responsible consumption of single-use products. The money raised is donated to La vague, where it is used to develop sustainability initiatives for participating businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The first objective of the initiative is to reduce the total volume of disposable drink cups sent to Quebec landfills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The second objective is to support local cafés and restaurants’ efforts to become more eco-friendly. To this end, the donations to La vague help finance the organisation’s mission to “research, share, develop, implement, and promote practical, eco-friendly solutions for Quebec’s dining scene.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The third objective is to promote responsible consumption among Quebec residents by\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Incentivizing them to reduce disposable drink cup consumption with a proven strategy (as opposed to offering a discount upon presenting a reusable cup), and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Giving them a way to be eco-conscious while supporting local cafés and restaurants.\u003C/p>",[2127,2129,2131,2133],{"name":2128,"type":53,"value":2128},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/programme-0-25.html",{"name":2130,"type":53,"value":2130},"https://www.instagram.com/lavague.qc/",{"name":2132,"type":53,"value":2132},"https://www.la-vague.ca/programme-025",{"name":2134,"type":53,"value":2134},"https://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/12/05/taxe-gobelets-cafes-jetables-montreal_a_23609594/",[2136,2137],{"article_id":2112,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":2112,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":2139,"link":2140,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2113,"updated_at":2114,"article_id":2112,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"P3aL3GYNf6U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088578024-5cq6-ca_.jpeg",{"id":2142,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2143,"updated_at":2144,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2145,"contents":2146,"contributors":2160,"image":2163},"16511","2022-06-10T08:40:00.128Z","2023-03-03T12:14:56.961Z",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2147],{"id":2148,"score":47,"body":2149,"status":55,"article_id":2142,"created_at":2143,"updated_at":2144,"published_at":2143},"uCqn",{"title":2150,"outcome":2151,"problem":2152,"summary":2153,"solution":2154,"attachment":2155},"Recycling Corporate Furniture","\u003Cp>In addition to facilitating LEED project certification, Réseau•B’s products and services have a direct impact on the environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>On average, refurbished corporate furniture produces 40 times less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than new corporate furniture \u003Cem>(32 g versus 1,287 g of CO2 per pound of panelling)\u003C/em>. In addition, upcycling 1 full corporate workstation saves enough energy to power 10 houses for an entire day and is equivalent to planting 10 trees. Overall, on average, Réseau•B upcycle 3,500 modular system components and over 150 tonnes of metal a year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>On average, new corporate furniture produces 40 times more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than refurbished corporate furniture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 1991, when concepts such as the circular economy and sustainable development were still new, Réseau•B is one of the largest corporate furniture refurbishing companies in Canada. Their know-how and unique customer experience allow them to provide guaranteed high-end customized service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As an expert partner in LEED projects, Réseau•B works with customers, architects, designers and building managers on office environment planning projects, generating value by adopting an innovative and eco-friendly approach to corporate furniture. Their environmental commitment is driven by three basic concepts that form the core of their vision for profitable and sustainable development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Concept 1: Upcycle/reuse\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In all the products around us, Réseau•B sees materials with tremendous value-added potential. Whether in terms of refurbishing furniture or packaging products for delivery, they try to make the best use of components that are no longer useful.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Concept 2: Recycle\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They reduce the waste generated as much as possible and sort various materials from the refurbishment process on a daily basis to ensure high-quality recycling and help create new eco-friendly materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Concept 3: Reduce\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Above all, environmental commitment involves recognizing the problem of overconsumption. Réseau•B’s eco-friendly furniture solution allows customers to considerably reduce their environmental impact by opting for the circular economy.\u003C/p>",[2156,2158],{"name":2157,"type":53,"value":2157},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/valorisation-de-mobilier-corporatif-reusinage-haut-de-gamme.html",{"name":2159,"type":53,"value":2159},"https://www.reseaub.com/",[2161,2162],{"article_id":2142,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":2142,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":2164,"link":2165,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2143,"updated_at":2144,"article_id":2142,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SjZB9n7Fx5I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088578667-YcF5l5JR.jpeg",{"id":2167,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2168,"updated_at":2169,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2170,"contents":2171,"contributors":2187,"image":2190},"16776","2022-06-22T15:43:46.191Z","2022-08-04T10:18:24.456Z",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2172],{"id":2173,"score":47,"body":2174,"status":55,"article_id":2167,"created_at":2168,"updated_at":2169,"published_at":2168},"btHB",{"title":2175,"outcome":2176,"problem":2177,"summary":2178,"solution":2179,"attachment":2180},"Transforming production waste into vermicompost to feed garden pollinators","\u003Cp>B Factory is currently in the process of creating their first batch of vermicompost.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If they make more compost than they can use, they will collaborate with Équipe Zéro, a local landscaping company that exclusively uses bike transport and tools powered by rechargeable batteries. They can sell their surplus compost or trade it in exchange for other services. Alternatively, they may share the compost with the community or get authorisation from the city to plant a second pollinator garden in the park.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>During production of B Factory's beeswax food wraps, paper towels are used and end up in the compost.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This initiative has three main goals: 1) Reduce paper towel waste by 50% by the end of 2022 2) Educate the community about the benefits of vermicompost, and 3) Feed the in-house pollinator garden to support the bees and the environment and make the community beautiful.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Instead of putting their paper towel waste in the city compost, B Factory has started a vermicompost to make their own compost and feed the pollinator garden that faces their workshop. Their goal is to reduce their paper towel waste by 50% by the end of 2022 and do so while nourishing the pollinator garden.\u003C/p>",[2181,2183,2185],{"name":2182,"type":53,"value":2182},"https://youtu.be/ceZ48RzQiw8",{"name":2184,"type":53,"value":2184},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/transformation-de-dechets-de-production-en-vermicomposte-pour-alimenter-nos-jardins-pollinisateurs.html",{"name":2186,"type":53,"value":2186},"https://bfactory.ca/",[2188,2189],{"article_id":2167,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":2167,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":2191,"link":2192,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2168,"updated_at":2169,"article_id":2167,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aHZzKIrwv5g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088579627-6nlh7dcQ.jpeg",{"id":2194,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2195,"updated_at":2196,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2197,"contents":2198,"contributors":2210,"image":2212},"18360","2022-08-03T14:24:34.265Z","2022-08-16T12:02:31.803Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2199],{"id":2200,"score":47,"body":2201,"status":55,"article_id":2194,"created_at":2195,"updated_at":2196,"published_at":2195},"LM0i",{"title":2202,"outcome":2203,"problem":2204,"summary":2205,"solution":2206,"attachment":2207},"A mini-hub for improved urban logistics","\u003Cp>More broadly, this project is supporting a modal shift towards adapted and low-carbon vehicles, and contributes in reducing several kinds of pollution, such as air and noise pollution. A \"mini-hub\" can avoid a certain amount of tons of CO2, while ensuring a better cohabitation between the urban population and roads users, and providing them with improved road safety and health conditions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Last-mile logistics in urban areas are not efficient enough, representing 30 to 60% of distribution costs and 20 to 30% of greenhouse gas emissions from delivery. For several years, the growth of e-commerce has increased the need for parcel delivery in urban areas, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic which has increased the pressure on local businesses, which are little or ill-prepared to face the this requirement.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A mini-hub contributes in shaping the transition towards electric and shared mobility, mainly by improving the delivery sector and its environmental footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Therefore, in many major European and American cities, some urban logistics spaces have been demonstrating their effectiveness in mitigating these externalities and transforming urban logistics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project supported by Coop Carbone is deploying a shared urban infrastructure (“mini-hub”) to promote a “softer” model of urban logistics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Such an initiative is expected to have a more adapted delivery/collection method in an urban context, by improving the vehicles used for delivery services, mainly through electrification, and reducing greenhouse gases emissions. Such a shared urban infrastructure is supporting the access and the competitiveness of local, smaller and medium-sized businesses to sustainable delivery.\u003C/p>",[2208],{"name":2209,"type":53,"value":2209},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/mini-hub-partage-de-logistique-urbaine-durable.html",[2211],{"article_id":2194,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2213,"link":2214,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2195,"updated_at":2196,"article_id":2194,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZhemYUreAIE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088580267-RnGhUMCI.jpeg",{"id":2216,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2217,"updated_at":2218,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2219,"contents":2220,"contributors":2234,"image":2236},"18361","2022-08-03T15:14:44.708Z","2023-04-13T15:51:00.354Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2221],{"id":2222,"score":47,"body":2223,"status":55,"article_id":2216,"created_at":2217,"updated_at":2218,"published_at":2217},"Zh7-",{"title":2224,"outcome":2225,"problem":2226,"summary":2227,"solution":2228,"attachment":2229},"Sharing goods between neighbors instead of buying new ones","\u003Cp>The sharing economyhelps reducing the consumption of the inhabitants and packaging waste. Besides, it enhances the life cycle of goods while improving relations between neighbors and helping the community save money through a circular and functional economy. It contributes in reducing consumption, mainly by changing mentalities in favor of degrowth, sobriety and therefore new ways of consuming and owning goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The current dominant economy is linear in its processes: it takes resources, makes goods, and quickly wastes them. This is polluting, wasteful and causing greenhouse gas emissions to spiral upwards. Therefore, it is absolutely essential to transforming the way we produce and use goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The sharing economy has already proven a wide range of successful applications to be no longer limited to a theoretical concept. Providing environmental and social benefitis, this is what the Circule platform is doing in Montréal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to extend source reduction, Éco2Québec has developed a sharing platform called 'Circule' to encourage neighbors to rent goods from each other instead of buying them. To create this platform Éco2Québec has financed the project by themselves, without external support, while hiring a well-known Tunisian company to minimise costs. The municipality of Laval, among other partners, has been supporting the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The new consumption model proposed by Circule, which is to maximise the use of an object between neighbors leads to a better use of resources, which decouples the use of a good and the consumption of energy and raw materials. Rental transactions are carried out between an owner of the object and a tenant, and by paying a commission to the Circule platform. Circule will allow the owner to take charge of the complete life cycle of the object (use, maintenance, reuse, waste and end-of-life management).\u003C/p>",[2230,2232],{"name":2231,"type":53,"value":2231},"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-economy/what-is-the-circular-economy",{"name":2233,"type":53,"value":2233},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/plateforme-circule-location-d-objets-geolocalises-entre-voisins.html",[2235],{"article_id":2216,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2237,"link":2238,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2217,"updated_at":2218,"article_id":2216,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nEHBbYItFjw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088580823-NScAnmi7.jpeg",{"id":2240,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2241,"updated_at":2242,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2243,"contents":2244,"contributors":2256,"image":2258},"18362","2022-08-03T15:41:34.622Z","2023-04-14T16:36:29.688Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2245],{"id":2246,"score":47,"body":2247,"status":55,"article_id":2240,"created_at":2241,"updated_at":2242,"published_at":2241},"RGH4",{"title":2248,"outcome":2249,"problem":2250,"summary":2251,"solution":2252,"attachment":2253},"Giving a last chance to discarded food resources","\u003Cp>Such a project allows producers to generate income by providing another way out to their surpluses, professionals to have access to fresh products at reduced prices and also, for food security organisations to benefit from fresher food at low prices or through donations for people facing food insecurity issues. In addition, restaurants and grocery stores can buy local products that have reached maturity or are not calibrated, at a competitive price to process them. Overall, it provides societal and environmental as surpluses are being enhanced through the work of restorers and processors, with the ultimate goal to reduce food waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food losses are estimated at 2.2 million tonnes per year in Canada. Laval farmers are no exception. Hunger has never been so present in Laval towns and countryside. The increase in the price of food increases inequalities even further and accentuates the urgency of acting to feed individuals with fresh, healthy and nutritious products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A local food network can tackle the food waste challenge while providing a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Thus, le Conseil régional pour l'environnement has been implementing the 'Last Chance Operation' project, with the aim of helping local producers to sell or donate their agricultural surplus in a local food network. The producers have access to a network of more than 600 restaurants and grocery stores, and 150 community organizations in Quebec. Direct access to more than 1,000 organizations and professionals aims to create reciprocal opportunities. By creating stronger links between producers and professional markets, the pilot project aims to disseminate information more directly between supply and demand for fresh food.\u003C/p>",[2254],{"name":2255,"type":53,"value":2255},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/operation-derniere-chance.html",[2257],{"article_id":2240,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2259,"link":2260,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2241,"updated_at":2242,"article_id":2240,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FJMB4bDY7gc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088581405-LsCJKJFc.jpeg",{"id":2262,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2263,"updated_at":2264,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2265,"contents":2266,"contributors":2278,"image":2280},"18363","2022-08-03T16:06:14.395Z","2022-08-04T09:01:16.383Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2267],{"id":2268,"score":47,"body":2269,"status":55,"article_id":2262,"created_at":2263,"updated_at":2264,"published_at":2263},"NwgG",{"title":2270,"outcome":2271,"problem":2272,"summary":2273,"solution":2274,"attachment":2275},"The city of Sherbrooke is developing its first circular roadmap","\u003Cp>Thus, the strategic opportunity has been identified and translated into a circular opportunity, that will lead to the adoption of a roadmap in 2023.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So far, the material flow analysis has been made, as well as the economic analysis, the identification of relevant local strategies and policies, and a series of interviews were conducted. The next steps will be held in November and December 2022, consisting of defining the vision to be integrated into the first roadmap, the establishment of roles and budget, and getting the guidelines validated by the city council. Following these steps, the writing of the roadmap will be able to start in December 2022.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 2023-2030 Residual Materials Management project plans to invest $211,000 over the next seven years in human resources and professional fees to support the deployment of the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As critical economic and industrial hubs that are home to over 50 percent of the global population, cities drive 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Indeed, 80% of global GDP is generated in cities and ⅔ of global energy is used in cities. Through circular transition, cities can improve resource access, lower emissions, protect and enhance biodiversity, and reduce social inequities in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With urban populations climbing, infrastructures, products and therefore rising resource consumption is expected. Cities, such as Sherbrooke, can develop roadmaps in order to tackle these challenges.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At the end of 2021, as a consequence of the twinning with other Canadian cities, the Municipality of Sherbrooke has embarked on the process of developing a roadmap. The city mobilised the Bureau de l’environnement and Synergie Estrie for this task.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first milestones of this roadmap consisted in carrying out a material flow analysis with the collaboration of the University of Sherbrooke. This work helped identify the areas of intervention.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city has given priority to land management, residual materials management and governance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Land management was chosen so that the city becomes proactive in the management of industrial parks and allows better synergies between industries. Based on the significant impacts of waste materials on climate change, residual materials have been picked as a priority. The theme of governance was chosen to explore in more detail the actions that the city could consider to support in an effective way the transition to an economy affecting different sectors.\u003C/p>",[2276],{"name":2277,"type":53,"value":2277},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/une-premiere-feuille-de-route-en-economie-circulaire-pour-la-ville-de-sherbrooke.html",[2279],{"article_id":2262,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2281,"link":2282,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2263,"updated_at":2264,"article_id":2262,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"K8omatP4Yeo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088581996-_eILTpnj.jpeg",{"id":2284,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2285,"updated_at":2286,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2287,"contents":2288,"contributors":2300,"image":2302},"18394","2022-08-04T09:31:01.975Z","2023-04-14T09:41:08.486Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2289],{"id":2290,"score":47,"body":2291,"status":55,"article_id":2284,"created_at":2285,"updated_at":2286,"published_at":2285},"vK4x",{"title":2292,"outcome":2293,"problem":2294,"summary":2295,"solution":2296,"attachment":2297},"Making cycling even more sustainable with le Vélo Vert","\u003Cp>So far, le Vélo Vert has restored and stolen more than 14 600 used bikes. This is worth 130 tons of metals being reused. On a yearly basis, the company has collected 3400 bikes and restored 560 of them from July 2021 to June 2022. They also hired around 40 people in this period of time.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Although cycling is already the greener means of transportation, le Vélo Vert is taking it to a whole another level by making it more circular and inclusive.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By restoring old bicycles, le Vélo Vert is turning cycling into an even more sustainable means of transportation, while meeting some social benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Le Vélo Vert ('The Green Bike') is a bike company that recovers more than 3000 bicyles per year, and restores between 500 and 700 bicycles, which are then sold in its shop. Some of the bikes are also sold to other shops, while the broken bikes are dismantled for recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Le Vélo Vert is dedicated to the professional integration of people experiencing socio-professional difficulties. The company offers them practical experience and training in a real work context within a company working on circular economy.\u003C/p>",[2298],{"name":2299,"type":53,"value":2299},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/le-velo-vert.html",[2301],{"article_id":2284,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2303,"link":2304,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2285,"updated_at":2286,"article_id":2284,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g4VWcmp_gNs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088582933-2BcpqJjb.jpeg",{"id":2306,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2307,"updated_at":2308,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2309,"contents":2310,"contributors":2319,"image":2321},"23704","2023-04-28T12:06:39.979Z","2023-05-11T08:20:17.055Z",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2311],{"id":2312,"score":47,"body":2313,"status":55,"article_id":2306,"created_at":2307,"updated_at":2308,"published_at":2307},"lROx",{"title":2314,"outcome":2315,"problem":2316,"summary":2317,"solution":2318},"Inflatable Urban Greenhouses","\u003Cp>The concept has been a work in progress for more than seven years, drawing on the knowledge gained from a master’s in architecture (principles of bioclimatic design) from UdeM. The catalyst was a project studying the management of Clark Place in Montreal using waste heat from the subway.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>3D design\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Market study of existing inflatable technology \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Market study on waste heat (case study/engineers/3D software)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Market study on urban agriculture\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Study of materials (inflatable materials, ETFE, plastics, etc)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Industry partner in membrane textiles\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Search for partners in Quebec\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Search for partners in Asia, where the world leaders in high-performance inflatable structures are located\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Equipment (outfitters in Asia, on-site visits, verification of materials) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first phase included the massive undertaking of analysis, market research in different fields (agriculture, architecture, mechanical and thermal engineering, coatings, suppliers, etc.). This data was then absorbed, processed and cross-referenced to extract the most reliable data for the project. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The second phase was to consult experts in all of these fields (architects, thermal, mechanical, electrical and fluid engineers, builders of membrane materials, financial planners, accountants, tax specialists, etc.) to triage the best strategies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The next phase is to map out the development strategy (manufacturing, pilot project, marketing) and to work out the financial forecast entailed. Last year (2021), a first round of funding was raised. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 1990, food self-sufficiency in Quebec has declined from 80% to 50% because of its dependence on agricultural imports from countries in the Global South. This dependence is the logical outcome of outsourcing production sites, labour, and expertise. The energy crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic have introduced new market constraints requiring the Quebec agricultural sector to reinvent itself.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NUBES will revolutionise the agricultural market with affordable urban greenhouses at $122/m2, in contrast to commercial greenhouses ($400/m2) on rooftops, which cost between $1,000 and $1,400/m2.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MMSK Inc. is now offering a sustainable solution to the problem of food self-sufficiency: NUBES inflatable urban greenhouses. There are more than 6,598 hectares of viable rooftop space in Montreal, which makes up 13% of the total land area (49,800 hectares). These spaces could be transformed into 52,784 gardens of 1,250m2, which could feed 1,319,600 residents. As they are already connected to water and electricity and protected from vandalism and extreme weather conditions, they present a real opportunity to relocate agricultural production sites to the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>NUBES is the first 100% natural and recyclable inflatable greenhouse designed to withstand Quebec’s climate extremes. Light and sturdy, they collect waste heat to optimize their low energy consumption. Their low-tech design takes advantage of the natural abilities of air to support, insulate, protect and feed plants and can be built in the city more quickly, more easily, and at lower cost. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>NUBES will reintroduce urban production sites by claiming rooftops as accessible and well-outfitted workspace and using both free (waste heat) and renewable (wind, solar, rainwater) energy for the benefit of all city residents. Thanks to NUBES, growing cheap, organic vegetables on rooftops will be possible, cutting out middlemen (short circuit) and offering fresh, healthy food year-round.\u003C/p>",[2320],{"article_id":2306,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":2322,"link":2323,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2307,"updated_at":2308,"article_id":2306,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IvlkvvnJcuY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088584210-_1nAnUHP.jpeg",{"id":2325,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2326,"updated_at":2327,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2328,"contents":2329,"contributors":2343,"image":2345},"23770","2023-05-05T09:27:16.378Z","2023-05-11T08:20:10.303Z",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2330],{"id":2331,"score":47,"body":2332,"status":55,"article_id":2325,"created_at":2326,"updated_at":2327,"published_at":2326},"_kfl",{"title":2333,"outcome":2334,"problem":2335,"summary":2336,"solution":2337,"attachment":2338},"Source Reduction: Waterless, Odorless Urinals","\u003Cp>The amount of potable water used was reduced by 99.9%. The only water used is for changing the neutralising tablet, 10 litres per urinal every six months.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Concerned about environmental impact and eager to contribute to the circular economy, the company Vapor Rail, supported by Accademia Qualitas, has changed out its urinals for a waterless system. While this technology is in use in Ontario, it is a first for Montreal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vapor Rail has replaced all of its urinals with waterless urinals, saving approximately 900,000 litres of potable water per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The new system’s eco-conscious design uses 99.9% less water than the previous system, saving about $1,000 per year. The system also reduces the risk of flooding in the building, as the circuits have been cut off from the water supply. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But what about the odours? People who use the bathrooms love the clean smell that comes from them. Compared to the twenty-year-old infrastructure for this type of urinal, this system neutralises the smell of urine from the first. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of the challenges of this project has been finding a Quebec plumber willing to install the system. The old waterless urinals have left a bad taste in plumbers’ mouths, as they did not neutralise odours; a thin coat of oil meant to prevent the smell from spreading was often broken, leaving the strong smell of urine to suffuse the bathroom. Fortunately, a plumber in the Ottawa area who has already installed this system came to Vapor Rail’s rescue.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When it comes to the importance of source reduction, there are benefits not only for Vapor Rail, but also for the Montreal water treatment plant. The company and the city are both winners: that’s 900,000 litres of water per year that no longer pass through the City of Montreal’s water treatment plant. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>And what about the old urinals? Not to worry, they’ve been donated to a company for reuse--nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything circulates.\u003C/p>",[2339,2341],{"name":2340,"type":53,"value":2340},"https://www.wabteccorp.com/",{"name":2342,"type":53,"value":2342},"https://www.accademia.com/",[2344],{"article_id":2325,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":2346,"link":2347,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2326,"updated_at":2327,"article_id":2325,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"l0qq9idxnKA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088584816-7MyvlaQ_.jpeg",{"id":2349,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2350,"updated_at":2351,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2352,"contents":2353,"contributors":2367,"image":2369},"23869","2023-05-12T08:14:43.464Z","2025-01-17T15:36:43.692Z",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2354],{"id":2355,"score":47,"body":2356,"status":55,"article_id":2349,"created_at":2350,"updated_at":2351,"published_at":2350},"2wcB",{"title":2357,"outcome":2358,"problem":2359,"summary":2360,"solution":2361,"attachment":2362},"Refrigerator Parts from Circular Economy","\u003Cp>Consumers and appliance repair people looking for replacement parts for their refrigerators will now have access to a rapid, local, sustainable solution at a better price. PureSphera is helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions by dismantling refrigeration appliances and diverting them from landfills. This is why they have access to thousands of refrigerator parts, even ones no longer available from the manufacturers. A delivery service is offered throughout Quebec.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In this climate of overconsumption, in which humans expend natural resources faster than the Earth can replace them, resources are being spent on manufacturing goods that are accumulating too quickly in the trash. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Équiterre, RECYC-QUEBEC, the Consumer Protection Bureau, and Protégez-vous published reports in fall 2022 confirming the economic and environmental advantages to repairing your own fridge. The high demand on natural resources necessary for household appliance manufacturing could deplete certain crucial mineral reserves by 2050, according to Équiterre’s study. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the pandemic, it was even more difficult than normal to procure parts for fridge repair. We are seeing laws and initiatives in Europe encouraging repairability, and studies in Canada show that more people want to repair their household appliances but there are fewer options for doing so.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RépareTonFrigo (RepairYourFridge) is a new shop that sells recycled refrigerator parts online, specifically spare parts, like drawers, bins, shelves, baskets and door accessories for the majority of fridge brands. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A new online shop for parts recovered from circular economy so you can repair your fridge yourself.\u003C/p>",[2363,2365],{"name":2364,"type":53,"value":2364},"https://www.facebook.com/reparetonfrigo",{"name":2366,"type":53,"value":2366},"https://www.piecesfrigo.ca/",[2368],{"article_id":2349,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":2370,"link":2371,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2350,"updated_at":2351,"article_id":2349,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"b35hYnufxrg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778088585336-thG8MXzE.jpeg",{"id":2373,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":2374,"created_at":2375,"updated_at":2376,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2377,"contents":2378,"contributors":2386,"image":6},"3570","https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/","2020-10-01T14:37:42.526Z","2021-10-01T08:26:18.207Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2379],{"id":2380,"score":47,"body":2381,"status":55,"article_id":2373,"created_at":2375,"updated_at":2376,"published_at":2375},"_cNT",{"title":2382,"summary":2383,"attachment":2384},"Amsterdam´s cross-industry platform for innovation","\u003Cp>Amsterdam Smart City (ASC) is an innovation platform that aims to achieve a future proof Amsterdam. The platform works with businesses, residents, municipalities and knowledge institutions to suggest and apply innovative ideas & solutions for urban issues in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[2385],{"name":2374,"type":53,"value":2374},[2387,2388],{"article_id":2373,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":2373,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":2390,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":2391,"created_at":2392,"updated_at":2393,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2394,"contents":2395,"contributors":2406,"image":6},"3617","http://www.ansvarligeindkob.dk/cases","2020-10-01T14:38:15.123Z","2021-10-08T09:31:49.761Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2396],{"id":2397,"score":47,"body":2398,"status":55,"article_id":2390,"created_at":2392,"updated_at":2393,"published_at":2392},"WGx6",{"title":2399,"outcome":2400,"problem":2401,"summary":2402,"solution":2403,"attachment":2404},"Work clothes procurement to support extended use","\u003Cp>By leasing uniforms through a service model, and including reuse and recycling contract provisions, it was possible to extend the lifespan of the uniforms, saving an estimated €6,700 and 1,011 tonnes of CO2 emissions over four years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Previously, all new employees of Herning’s Technical Operations Department received brand new work clothes. These were then discarded regardless of quality once the person resigned or when the textile service contract expired. The supplier provided also a wash and repair service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Earlier the Municipality of Herning had a lease agreement with the laundry service company “Forenede Dampvaskerier” where they rent, wash and repair the work clothes. The challenge was to address that all new employees of the technical operations department received brand new work clothes and whenever an employee resigned the clothes were discarded, regardless of the quality. Also when the current textile service contract would expire, all work clothing would be discarded. The discarded work clothes were not recycled. The City of Herning decided to investigate how to prolong the lifetime of the work clothes and include reuse and recycling of work clothes into daily operations in the purchase and supplier chains. This has led to the preparation of a new circular business model of work clothes in the municipality’s technical operations department.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2015, Herning Municipality decided to procure new uniforms for its technical operations department, with the aim of extending their lifespan and more efficient use. To do so, it developed technical specifications and contract performance clauses related to maintenance, repair and recycling.\u003C/p>",[2405],{"name":2391,"type":53,"value":2391},[2407],{"article_id":2390,"contributor_id":669},{"id":2409,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":2410,"created_at":2411,"updated_at":2412,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2413,"contents":2414,"contributors":2431,"image":2434},"3624","https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/19/waste-not-want-not-sweden-tax-breaks-repairs","2020-10-01T14:38:17.949Z","2024-01-23T14:19:17.473Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2415],{"id":2416,"score":47,"body":2417,"status":55,"article_id":2409,"created_at":2411,"updated_at":2412,"published_at":2411},"mPsS",{"title":2418,"outcome":2419,"problem":2420,"summary":2421,"solution":2422,"attachment":2423},"Swedish government tax break programme for repair","\u003Cp>Per Bolund, the Swedish minister for financial markets and consumer affairs, thinks that this small tax cut will be enough to spark the success of the repair industry in Sweden. It is also hoped that this industry stimulation will result in an abundance of new jobs for those that lack formal education. With this measure, the Swedish government also hopes to reduce carbon emissions for goods produced outside of the country’s borders, rather than those produced domestically.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It is common for people to throw away an item or appliance when it breaks, rather than invest in the cost of repair—which can be hefty when accounting for VAT. The result? Tonnes and tonnes of fixable products and materials going to waste, and emissions rising in tandem with the increased consumption of new goods. While Sweden has slashed it's emissions by nearly a quarter since 1990, emissions related to consumption continue to rise.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Swedish government has introduced tax breaks on repairs for consumer goods, with the aim of inspiring people to fix their broken items rather than throwing them out. The government, composed of a Social Democrat and Green party coalition, submitted proposals to parliament in 2016 to cut the VAT rate on repairs from 25% to 12%. It will also submit a proposal that would allow people to get income tax deductions for repairs of larger household appliances. Through these measures, the government hopes to tackle emissions linked to consumption, buy both inspiring consumers to repair their goods and make it more financially attractive.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To combat this issue, the Swedish government has issued a 50% tax break, reducing the VAT on repairs from 25% to 12%. Consumers can enjoy this benefit to repair anything, from clothing to bicycles to washing machines. For big-ticket items, like refrigerators ovens or dishwashers, consumers can also claim half the labour cost of the repair back on their income tax. \u003C/p>",[2424,2425,2427,2429],{"name":2410,"type":53,"value":2410},{"name":2426,"type":53,"value":2426},"https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/6600336",{"name":2428,"type":53,"value":2428},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/10/sweden-is-tackling-its-throwaway-culture-with-tax-breaks-on-repairs-will-it-work/",{"name":2430,"type":53,"value":2430},"https://www.pri.org/stories/2017-01-02/sweden-tries-curb-buy-and-throw-away-culture-through-tax-breaks",[2432,2433],{"article_id":2409,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":2409,"contributor_id":644},{"id":2435,"link":2436,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2411,"updated_at":2412,"article_id":2409,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"au5tHWam2JA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092139180-lW1bQI2a.jpeg",{"id":2438,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":2439,"created_at":2440,"updated_at":2441,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2442,"contents":2443,"contributors":2451,"image":6},"3692","http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/gordon-ramsay-pop-up-food-waste-restaurant-selfridges-london-tom-kerridge-clare-smyth-dan-barber-a7529021.html","2020-10-01T14:39:32.036Z","2021-09-10T13:43:39.028Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2444],{"id":2445,"score":47,"body":2446,"status":55,"article_id":2438,"created_at":2440,"updated_at":2441,"published_at":2440},"ZSQe",{"title":2447,"summary":2448,"attachment":2449},"Transforming surplus food into restaurant dishes","\u003Cp>Gordon Ramsay, Tom Kerridge and Clare Smyth are among the Michelin-starred British chefs who will cook alongside their New York counterpart Dan Barber at a popup restaurant converting food waste into £15 sharing dishes and £32 high tea. Diners won't know in advance who is the guest chef on the day they book at the rooftop site at Selfridges department store in London. The popup, to be called wastED London, runs from 24 February to 2 April, serving menus designed to raise awareness of food waste. The original wasteED was a popup in New York two years ago. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[2450],{"name":2439,"type":53,"value":2439},[2452],{"article_id":2438,"contributor_id":665},{"id":2454,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2455,"updated_at":2456,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":2457,"contents":2458,"contributors":2465,"image":2469},"30640","2025-04-28T19:53:18.399Z","2026-05-08T00:16:44.425Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2459],{"id":2460,"score":47,"body":2461,"status":55,"article_id":2454,"created_at":2455,"updated_at":2464,"published_at":2455},"xQXm",{"title":2462,"summary":2463},"Cooperating for perspective in Leeuwarden's most colourful district","\u003Cp>Leeuwarden East is one of the most vibrant and diverse areas of the city. It is home to five distinct neighborhoods: Oud-Oost, Bilgaard, Vrijheidswijk, Heechterp-Schieringen, and Camminghaburen. Each has its own identity, character, and deep-rooted sense of community. Many residents have lived here for generations and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. They value the green spaces, the street art, the sense of belonging, and the friendly atmosphere that define their neighborhoods. At the same time, Leeuwarden East faces challenges. Generational poverty, limited access to education, health disparities, and unemployment have shaped the lives of many. These are not new problems, but they believe now is the time for real change. Not just by talking, but by doing together with the people who live here. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094806779-xI9IouNW.webp\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>That’s the goal of the Leeuwarden East, a twenty-year commitment to make Leeuwarden East a place where everyone has the chance to thrive. A place where you can live in a clean, safe neighborhood; where you can afford a good home, get a quality education, find meaningful work, and grow old in good health. Most importantly, a place where every voice matters. This ambitious program is built on strong foundations. Nearly 50 local organizations, institutions, and public partners have come together to create a shared vision for the future. What makes this program different is its scale, its depth, and its long-term focus. They’re not just aiming to improve what already exists —it's about working toward breakthroughs that can shift entire systems. Innovation, collaboration, and perseverance are at the heart of the approach. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The work focuses on five key themes: learning, working, living, health, and safety. But instead of treating these themes as separate issues, they are addressed as parts of one whole: the quality of life of the people in Leeuwarden East. The ambition for each theme is as follows: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Learning: Residents experience opportunities to continue developing themselves in order to reach their full potential and make optimal use of their capabilities; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Working: In twenty years, no young people will be left behind; they will either have paid employment or participate in other ways that are valuable to them and the neighborhood; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Living: People consciously choose to live or remain in Leeuwarden East because of the affordability and quality of the living environment; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Health: Residents of Leeuwarden East have the same opportunities to grow up and grow old in good health as all the other residents of Leeuwarden; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Safety: Safety in Leeuwarden East will contribute to improved livability, social cohesion, and the future of its residents. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094807209-c8t_LapA.webp\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Throughout all of this, an inside out approach is used. That means listening to the residents, working alongside them, and ensuring that their experiences and insights shape the plans. These neighborhoods are not blank slates - they are places full of potential, history, creativity, and resilience. They want to strengthen what’s already strong, and support what needs change. Leeuwarden East is a long-term commitment. It’s not about quick fixes, but about meaningful, lasting transformation. Together with the people who live here, and with partners across every level of society, a future is created where everyone can look forward with hope, purpose, and pride. \u003C/p>","2025-05-14T11:00:25.093Z",[2466,2467],{"article_id":2454,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":2454,"contributor_id":2468},"t_KZYA",{"id":2470,"link":2471,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2455,"updated_at":2464,"article_id":2454,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dwL3EPh7s0E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094806211-elTOTpO1.jpeg",{"id":2473,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":2474,"created_at":2475,"updated_at":2476,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":2477,"contents":2478,"contributors":2487,"image":6},"3516","http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/media-centre/city-hall/dossier-electric-transport/electric-transport-facts-figures","2020-10-01T14:36:57.674Z","2026-05-08T00:18:03.724Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2479],{"id":2480,"score":47,"body":2481,"status":55,"article_id":2473,"created_at":2475,"updated_at":2486,"published_at":2475},"D5aV",{"title":2482,"summary":2483,"attachment":2484},"Electrification of city mobility","\u003Cp>The City of Amsterdam now has the highest density of vehicle charging stations in the world, passing the 1,000 milestone in 2014 with an aim of 4,000 in operation by 2018. The city also hosts the world’s first fully electric taxi company and introduced a subsidy scheme that has helped get 750 vehicles on the road Read more at:\u003C/p>",[2485],{"name":2474,"type":53,"value":2474},"2021-09-15T14:13:08.486Z",[2488],{"article_id":2473,"contributor_id":665},{"id":2490,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2491,"updated_at":2492,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":2493,"contents":2495,"contributors":2504,"image":2505},"EX2F","2021-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:32:03.107Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2494},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2496],{"id":2497,"score":47,"body":2498,"status":55,"article_id":2490,"created_at":2491,"updated_at":2491,"published_at":2491},"nxVu",{"title":2499,"content":15,"summary":15,"attachment":2500},"Analysis of Circularity of Lithuania's Industry",[2501],{"name":2502,"type":53,"value":2503},"Analysis of Circularity of Lithuania%27s Industry_final report(EN).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Analysis_of_Circularity_of_Lithuania_27s_Industry_final_report_EN_f94a32f80d.pdf",[],{"id":2506,"link":2507,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2491,"updated_at":2491,"article_id":2490,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ToaJOfKRPWE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573565951-blS_thq3.JPG",{"id":2509,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2510,"updated_at":2510,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2511,"contents":2513,"contributors":2523,"image":2524},"vyxe","2025-05-30T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2512},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2514],{"id":2515,"score":47,"body":2516,"status":55,"article_id":2509,"created_at":2510,"updated_at":2510,"published_at":2510},"jcQj",{"title":2517,"content":2518,"summary":15,"attachment":2519},"Circular Economy Boundary Framework","\u003Cp id=\"\">Companies are struggling to measure their circular economy performance and the corresponding impact following the emerging standards and regulations. Working through these challenges with businesses, about a year ago Deloitte and Circle Economy Consulting recognised that scope and boundary setting guidance was something that was lacking from the dialogue. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The boundary setting framework presented in this article is the result of our joint thinking and testing in response to this. Amongst others, we were supported by four businesses that were willing to use their circular solution to test and refine this emerging thinking.\u003C/p>",[2520],{"name":2521,"type":53,"value":2522},"Deloitte Circular Economy Boundary Framework.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Deloitte_Circular_Economy_Boundary_Framework_efb32985e2.pdf",[],{"id":2525,"link":2526,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2510,"updated_at":2510,"article_id":2509,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GnRIGebblq8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573593987-50oHF1hf.png",{"id":2528,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2529,"updated_at":2530,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":2531,"contents":2533,"contributors":2543,"image":2544},"1mMs","2024-09-11T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T23:52:26.645Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2532},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2534],{"id":2535,"score":47,"body":2536,"status":55,"article_id":2528,"created_at":2529,"updated_at":2529,"published_at":2529},"lfyY",{"title":2537,"content":2538,"summary":15,"attachment":2539},"Design for Transformation","\u003Cp id=\"\">The goal of the Design for Transformation (D4T) pilot was to demonstrate a system of technologies capable of processing mixed textile waste, while generating biomimetic outputs based on textile waste streams arising in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>As the result of the pilot project, cellulosic component of the mixed textile sample was successfully converted into glucose through enzymatic hydrolysis. The textile-derived glucose was not only found to be comparable to commercial grade glucose in performance, but in some cases outperformed it. The residual stream from the enzymatic hydrolysis step contained primarily synthetic fibres, such as polyester and nylon, as well as some remaining cellulose due to incomplete hydrolysis. This stream was successfully gasified into syngas. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This report contains the pilot’s experimental setup and results. \u003C/p>",[2540],{"name":2541,"type":53,"value":2542},"667d19ef644e58960618e3f0_Netherlands Pilot Final Report.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/667d19ef644e58960618e3f0_Netherlands_Pilot_Final_Report_c580fbde57.pdf",[],{"id":2545,"link":2546,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2529,"updated_at":2529,"article_id":2528,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ayZ7UXDgyBU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573628997-QewpaVw6.png",{"id":2548,"type":2549,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2550,"updated_at":2551,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":2552,"views":11,"owner":2553,"contents":2555,"contributors":2565,"image":2566},"Ao5l","resource","2020-12-03T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T03:48:37.648Z","project-initiator",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2554},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2556],{"id":2557,"score":47,"body":2558,"status":55,"article_id":2548,"created_at":2550,"updated_at":2550,"published_at":6},"WXA4",{"title":2559,"content":15,"summary":2560,"attachment":2561},"The DISRUPT framework","\u003Cp>We, as individuals, buy products to fulfil our needs, from houses to food to electronics and other consumables. In powering our lifestyles with products, we use resources and produce emissions, thereby interacting indirectly with the environment and forming our environmental footprints.\u003C/p>",[2562],{"name":2563,"type":53,"value":2564},"Frameworks_disrupt_A4.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/5fdccf51df0c5ef3ed6382ad_20201215_frameworks_disrupt_A4_4e473c7da9.pdf",[],{"id":2567,"link":2568,"alt":2569,"source":2570,"created_at":2571,"updated_at":2571,"article_id":2548,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmolodv1b0009sb014tot75gi","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/d7qF8aa1Mli_T1-I.jpg","Photo from Unsplash","Unsplash","2026-04-30T16:05:33.407Z",{"id":2573,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2574,"updated_at":2575,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":2576,"contents":2578,"contributors":2588,"image":2589},"91fA","2018-11-30T23:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T08:02:55.272Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2577},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2579],{"id":2580,"score":47,"body":2581,"status":55,"article_id":2573,"created_at":2574,"updated_at":2574,"published_at":2574},"So-z",{"title":2582,"content":2583,"summary":15,"attachment":2584},"Circular Jobs & Skills in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area","\u003Cp id=\"\">A truly circular city requires an inclusive and prosperous job market for all of its citizens. But what is a circular job? Who will be doing this work? And what skills can allow citizens to thrive in a circular economy? Circle Economy presents the report \"Circular jobs and skills in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area\", the world's first regional deep-dive to explore the character of jobs and skills in the circular economy. The report was produced by Circle Economy and Erasmus University Rotterdam for the City of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Method update\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With the aim of continuous improvement in monitoring jobs in the circular economy, Circle Economy updates its methodology for quantifying circular economy jobs on a yearly basis. Since the publication of this report, the results for the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area have been recalculated based on the \u003Ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRw6uB-s334ldiakLn4atIzVHvsTTOE3VYCcNMJQ8XZjHOeOXZrU2MSEdL6lYpTW_GsLKX72Xg2q1GS/pub?embedded=true\" target=\"_blank\">method update\u003C/a> carried out in \u003Cem id=\"\">June 2020\u003C/em>. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It follows that the results shown in this report differ slightly from the ones displayed on the online monitor. Please explore the data online via the \u003Ca href=\"https://jobsmonitor.circle-economy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a> where you can also download the updated data file. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[2585],{"name":2586,"type":53,"value":2587},"Final-Circular-Jobs-and-Skills-in-the-Amsterdam-Metropolitan-Area-min.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Final_Circular_Jobs_and_Skills_in_the_Amsterdam_Metropolitan_Area_min_b842218c1a.pdf",[],{"id":2590,"link":2591,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2574,"updated_at":2574,"article_id":2573,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"91ECo4AzTlk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573605011-__kYGDoj.png",{"id":2593,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2594,"updated_at":2595,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":2596,"contents":2598,"contributors":2608,"image":2609},"qZnd","2016-08-31T22:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T07:06:41.441Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2597},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2599],{"id":2600,"score":47,"body":2601,"status":55,"article_id":2593,"created_at":2594,"updated_at":2594,"published_at":2594},"mCRB",{"title":2602,"content":2603,"summary":15,"attachment":2604},"6 Guidelines to Empower Financial Decision-Making in the Circular Economy","\u003Cp>The third and final whitepaper, 6 Guidelines to Empower Financial Decision-Making in the Circular Economy, in our finance reporting series, 3 Essential Steps to Financing Circular Business Models, is finally out! The whitepaper, authored by, Sustainable Finance Lab and Circle Economy and powered by Nederland Circulair!, provides financiers with practical guidelines to prepare for their new role in the circular economy.\u003C/p>",[2605],{"name":2606,"type":53,"value":2607},"EMPOWER-FINANCIAL-DECISION-MAKING-IN-A-CIRCULAR-ECONOMY.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/EMPOWER_FINANCIAL_DECISION_MAKING_IN_A_CIRCULAR_ECONOMY_1803f6a700.pdf",[],{"id":2610,"link":2611,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2594,"updated_at":2594,"article_id":2593,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"m17QlwPr2Bg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573442684-AOFNhXFf.png",{"id":2613,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2614,"updated_at":2615,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":2616,"contents":2618,"contributors":2628,"image":2629},"Vbzb","2020-04-27T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-01T19:07:49.970Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2617},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2619],{"id":2620,"score":47,"body":2621,"status":55,"article_id":2613,"created_at":2614,"updated_at":2614,"published_at":2614},"Er9i",{"title":2622,"content":2623,"summary":15,"attachment":2624},"Clothing labels: Accurate or not?","\u003Cp>With the European Textile Regulation(1007/2011) entering into force in 2011, requirements on labelling and marking of the fibre composition of textile products were harmonized throughout the EuropeanUnion. However, in 2018, doubts were raised on the accuracy of these composition claims on labels on the Dutch market. With the introduction of the Fibersort, a technology able to categorise textiles based on their composition, deviations between the fibre categorisations given by the Fibersort and the composition claims on labels became apparent to sorters. The Ministry of Infrastructure & Waterways has commissioned Circle Economy to investigate the assumption that labels on garments are inaccurate, to map the consequences of inaccurate composition claims on labels, and to identify the measures required to tackle the challenge of misleading labels. This report summarises the outcomes and conclusions of this research.\u003C/p>",[2625],{"name":2626,"type":53,"value":2627},"20200420 - Labels Check - report EN web 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20200420_Labels_Check_report_EN_web_297x210mm_04671d9586.pdf",[],{"id":2630,"link":2631,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2614,"updated_at":2614,"article_id":2613,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DU3Bwo42CFs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573625996-GDOaLJFw.jpg",{"id":2633,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2634,"updated_at":2635,"owner_id":2636,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2637,"contents":2638,"contributors":2656,"image":2660},"8871","2021-08-03T09:46:35.920Z","2022-09-15T13:42:13.416Z","NrS-zA",{"id":2636,"type":325,"owner_id":2636,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[2639],{"id":2640,"score":47,"body":2641,"status":55,"article_id":2633,"created_at":2634,"updated_at":2635,"published_at":2634},"NJxU",{"title":2642,"outcome":2643,"problem":2644,"summary":2645,"solution":2646,"attachment":2647},"SALESIANER: Textile Rental and Washing Business Model","\u003Cp>The laundry energy consumption has decreased from 1,73 kWh / kg in 2015 to 1,52 kWh / kg in 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The corporate carbon footprint has decreased from 0,44 CO2/t of laundry in 2015 to 0,4 CO2/t of laundry in 2020, the company aiming to further reduce this increment to 0,28 by 2025.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The water consumption per kilogram of laundry has decreased from 12,21 l/kg in 2015 to 11 l/kg in 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Diesel consumption in litres of fuel per kilogram of transported laundry has complied to the European regulations, having decreased from 0,0199 l/kg if 2015 to 0,0186 l/kg in 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the pandemic, the company has ensured sustainability remained a priority whilst ensuring the best hygienic standards are met, having been certified as a flagship company by the Austrian government:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“While global supply chains for disposable medical products had all but seized up, SALESIANER MIETTEX was able to guarantee the supply of high quality, hygienic textiles for general hospital operations as well as for intensive care and surgical use every single day. This is something that absolutely needs to be given greater priority in public sector procurement activities, as it really is a matter of life and death.” - Monica Rintersbacher, Managing Director Leitbetriebe Austria\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Subsequent to the Industrial Revolution, a new approach to a product’s lifetime has been implemented into the society, textiles becoming disposable and being quickly discarded. Currently, the lifespan of a piece of clothing is between 2 to 10 years and only 12% of the material used for clothing ends up being recycled, no data being available to reused materials. As most of the textiles end up in landfills, there is an urgent need to reuse textiles that end up being thrown away due to fast fashion. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SALESIANER is a family-owned company founded in Vienna in 1916, initially having started as a laundry and cleaning business. In 1970, Hans Krautschneid, the son of the founders, imports the idea of textile renting from the US. Since then, the company has specialized in renting out and washing textiles, in 2020 having a total of 30 sites in ten countries. The company owns an additional 15 laundries throughout Europe, offering textile rental and hygiene services for the healthcare sector, hotels and restaurants as well as workwear for industry and commerce.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company did not reach the share of active washing substances with an eco-label of 19.8% in 2019 but aims to attach its goal of 75% in 2025. The reduction in energy consumption per kilogram of laundry has effectively reached the goal of 1,54 kWh/kg in 2019, SALESIANER following to further improve this by 2025 to a 1,35 kWh/kg. Overall, the company aims to reduce the consumption of energy, chemicals and water by 2025. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SALESIANER is Austria’s leading textile rental company, generating a turnover of around €241 million in the 2019/20 financial year and working under the Austrian Ecolabel with the aim of protecting the future generations and the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company is focused on elongating the lifespan of professional materials used in the healthcare sector, hotels and restaurants as well as workwear for industry and commerce. SALESIANER is also offering cleanroom textiles, washroom hygiene products, dust control and graphic mats. Their focus on sustainability is revealed through their targets of using less water and energy consumption in the cleaning process, using ecologic active washing substances for laundry services, and reducing transportation emissions by using trucks complying with the EURO standards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company has an equal share of 35% between healthcare and hotel and catering sectors, with an additional 25% of activity within the workwear for industry sector and the smallest percentage of work dedicated to washroom hygiene. \u003C/p>",[2648,2650,2652,2654],{"name":2649,"type":53,"value":2649},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780081028674000128",{"name":2651,"type":53,"value":2651},"https://www.salesianer.com/about-us/",{"name":2653,"type":53,"value":2653},"https://www.salesianer.com/media/1738/salesianer-nachhaltigkeitsbericht-2019.pdf",{"name":2655,"type":53,"value":2655},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/a-new-textiles-economy",[2657,2658],{"article_id":2633,"contributor_id":2636},{"article_id":2633,"contributor_id":2659},"6dGN-g",{"id":2661,"link":2662,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2634,"updated_at":2635,"article_id":2633,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RT1ndZ8A_J4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152488842-6aSrHkAC.jpeg",{"id":2664,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2665,"updated_at":2665,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2666,"contents":2668,"contributors":2678,"image":2679},"V1zh","2023-04-11T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2667},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2669],{"id":2670,"score":47,"body":2671,"status":55,"article_id":2664,"created_at":2665,"updated_at":2665,"published_at":2665},"5zxq",{"title":2672,"content":2673,"summary":15,"attachment":2674},"Circular Jobs in City Governments","\u003Cp id=\"\">This brief—\u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Jobs in City Governments: People Driving the Circular Transition of Urban Governance\u003C/em>—dives into the jobs and skills needed to propel circular economy interventions in cities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It presents six examples of circular economy interventions that can be used as a tool for city-level governance and creating local impact, spanning areas like energy, waste management, mobility, and public procurement. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It showcases eight examples of jobs that drive circular economy interventions forward in cities. These jobs are complementary and rely on each other to ensure that circular economy principles trickle down throughout government departments and become a reality in cities worldwide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The document also groups the key circular roles into three phases: the strategic circle, the project circle and the operational circle. By understanding these circles and their requirements, city governments can secure the right competences, resources and tools needed to adjust their work to circular principles across different departments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[2675],{"name":2676,"type":53,"value":2677},"20230403 - CJI.IV GF - Circular jobs in cities -  297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20230403_CJI_IV_GF_Circular_jobs_in_cities_297x210mm_c290731957.pdf",[],{"id":2680,"link":2681,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2665,"updated_at":2665,"article_id":2664,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nXhw9qLRDzU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573603554-BkHBJBTz.png",{"id":2683,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2684,"updated_at":2685,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":225,"owner":2686,"contents":2688,"contributors":2708,"image":2709},"UHO5","2026-04-29T11:07:28.586Z","2026-05-05T07:52:50.832Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2687},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2689],{"id":2690,"score":47,"body":2691,"status":55,"article_id":2683,"created_at":2684,"updated_at":2707,"published_at":6},"872M",{"title":2692,"outcome":2693,"problem":2694,"summary":2695,"solution":2696,"attachment":2697},"Circular textile practices in Oman: Kiswa\n","\u003Cp>Kiswa has established a business model that aims to increase public awareness and engagement, reduce textile waste, and engage with local social initiatives. Through Kiswa, communities are actively participating in collection and donation programmes, reinforcing awareness of textile waste and environmental impacts. Companies benefit from measurable sustainability impact through partnerships and reporting on the weight of textiles diverted from landfill. Recycled textiles are either redistributed for reuse or processed into secondary materials, contributing to material circularity despite limited local industrial recycling capacity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, Kiswa demonstrates how behavioural change, combined with structured collection and redistribution systems, can create measurable environmental and social outcomes in a region with limited formal recycling infrastructure. The initiative represents one of the leading examples of circular economy practices targeting lifestyles and consumption in Oman, showing that extending product lifecycles and promoting resource stewardship can be achieved even in sectors traditionally associated with high waste and low recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added, and Circle Economy. (2026). The circularity gap report Oman. Amsterdam: Circle Economy.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, the textile sector is a major contributor to water degradation, land use pressures, and pollution, accounting for an estimated 20% of clean water contamination from dyeing and finishing processes. The industry is characterised by overproduction and overconsumption, which drive resource depletion and result in significant environmental and social impacts. Textile consumption in Oman is rising, driven by imports, fast-fashion trends, and changing lifestyles. High volumes of imported used clothing, along with shifting social norms—such as more frequent purchases of traditional attire and growing interest in seasonal fashion—accelerate clothing turnover and waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular economy depends heavily on behaviour and lifestyle change, as individual consumption patterns and community practices can significantly reduce material use and carbon emissions. In Oman, community engagement is culturally central, providing a potential platform for influencing consumption and recycling behaviours. However, formal textile recycling infrastructure is limited, and industrial processing capacity is low, meaning that most efforts focus on collection and redistribution rather than large-scale recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kiswa is a social enterprise that collects, sorts, recycles, and redistributes used clothing in Oman and across the Gulf to reduce textile waste while supporting charitable causes. By combining environmental protection, community engagement, and circular resource use, Kiswa encourages individuals and businesses to extend the life of clothing, reduce textile waste sent to landfill, and adopt more sustainable consumption practices. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kiswa addresses these challenges through a structured circular approach to textiles. The company provides free textile collection for individuals and businesses across Oman, using smart, solar-powered bins in most wilayats (administrative provinces), as well as app- and message-based collection requests. Promising responses within 24 hours, Kiswa ensures both accessibility and convenience. Collected clothing is sorted and classified by condition: good-quality items are sent to charities for resale, while non-reusable textiles are sent to third-party recyclers for processing into industrial rags, insulation, padding, or other secondary products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, Kiswa encourages public engagement through awareness campaigns and provides financial incentives such as cash, vouchers, or discounts from corporate partners. These partners, including shopping malls, retailers, municipalities, and large companies, install and manage collection bins, often as part of CSR, ESG, or sustainability initiatives. While Kiswa does not operate large-scale recycling plants, it collaborates with facilities in Oman and other Gulf countries (GCC) to ensure collected textiles are recycled and diverted from landfill. The company handles approximately 200–300 collection orders per day, amounting to roughly 210,000 tonnes of textile per month, equivalent to over 1,000,000 pieces of clothing.\u003C/p>",[2698,2701,2704],{"name":2699,"type":53,"value":2700},"Kiswa Website","https://kiswame.com/en-om/partners",{"name":2702,"type":53,"value":2703},"Don't discard unwanted clothes; contact Kiswa","https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149062/features/culture/dont-discard-unwanted-clothes-contact-kiswa",{"name":2705,"type":53,"value":2706},"The impact of textile production and waste on the environment","https://fea-vee.eu/the-impact-of-textile-production-and-waste-on-the-environment/","2026-04-29T11:07:28.642Z",[],{"id":2710,"link":2711,"alt":2712,"source":2713,"created_at":2714,"updated_at":2714,"article_id":2683,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmojyaod20003sc01wucbv83d","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/F7K12sM__58XI0i3.jpg","Photo from the Holidify website","the Holidify website","2026-04-29T11:07:28.598Z",{"id":2716,"type":2549,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2717,"updated_at":2718,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":2552,"views":305,"owner":2719,"contents":2721,"contributors":2731,"image":2732},"pc01","2020-08-17T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T13:51:52.312Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2720},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2722],{"id":2723,"score":47,"body":2724,"status":55,"article_id":2716,"created_at":2717,"updated_at":2717,"published_at":6},"3l1J",{"title":2725,"content":15,"summary":2726,"attachment":2727},"The City Portrait Canvas: A Workshop Tool to Assess City Strategies","\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>City Portrait\u003C/strong> has been developed to foster big-picture thinking, and cross-departmental collaboration within the City and with a wider network of changemakers to co-create the city's transformation. The City Portrait uses detailed city-specific data to provide a holistic snapshot of the city and its impact through four lenses – arising from combining social and ecological domains at local and global scales – which together provide a new perspective on what it means for a city to thrive.\u003C/p>",[2728],{"name":2729,"type":53,"value":2730},"City_Portrait_guide_A3.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/City_Portrait_guide_A3_e5ddac958b.pdf",[],{"id":2733,"link":2734,"alt":2569,"source":2570,"created_at":2735,"updated_at":2735,"article_id":2716,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmolp0e86000fsb01u3udw8w6","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1hhL8aRFuWNKSiy3.jpg","2026-04-30T16:23:04.710Z",{"id":2737,"type":2549,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2738,"updated_at":2739,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":2740,"owner":2741,"contents":2743,"contributors":2753,"image":2754},"zc_G","2025-04-07T15:41:30.436Z","2026-05-07T13:52:15.582Z",8,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2742},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2744],{"id":2745,"score":47,"body":2746,"status":55,"article_id":2737,"created_at":2738,"updated_at":2738,"published_at":6},"62QA",{"title":2747,"content":15,"summary":2748,"attachment":2749},"Case Studies in the Circular Built Environment","\u003Cp>This case studies collection demonstrates how circular strategies in the built environment can be translated into practice. It presents the cases through the lens of the 9R framework and its nine guiding principles for achieving maximum circularity impact. \u003Cbr />\u003Cbr />Through 18 cases from across Europe, we see how these guiding principles can be applied in everything from the transformation of historical buildings to new constructions designed as material banks. This provides valuable insights into how c\u003C/p>",[2750],{"name":2751,"type":53,"value":2752},"20250328_Real_Dania_Case_Studies.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20250328_Real_Dania_Case_Studies_f2b2884afd.pdf",[],{"id":2755,"link":2756,"alt":2757,"source":17,"created_at":2758,"updated_at":2758,"article_id":2737,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmolnixna0005sb01sp6k1avo","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/XjaxA2BpGN3jAuvB.jpg","Photo from Circle Economy","2026-04-30T15:41:30.454Z",{"id":2760,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2761,"updated_at":2761,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2762,"contents":2764,"contributors":2773,"image":2774},"NlV4","2020-12-16T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2763},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2765],{"id":2766,"score":47,"body":2767,"status":55,"article_id":2760,"created_at":2761,"updated_at":2761,"published_at":2761},"azs7",{"title":2768,"content":2769,"summary":15,"attachment":2770},"Circular Kongsvinger Region - Circle Region Scan","\u003Cp>Cities and regions represent a key enabling environment for the circular economy. This Circle Region Scan is designed to reveal where opportunities lie for the circular economy in the Kongsvinger region (Norway), especially within the scope of the built environment value chain, a key area for regional development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Scan encompasses four sequential phases which form a guided process to develop and select the best circular economy strategies for the Kongsvinger region built environment value chain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Report phase 1 & 2 - Published June 2020\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>‍\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>This first report presents the methodology, results and conclusions of Phase 1 (socio-economic analysis) and Phase 2 (material flow and build stock analysis) of the Circle Region Scan of the Kongsvinger region. This analysis  was the basis on which in the next  phases practical and  scalable pilot projects at a regional scale were developed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Report phase 3 & 4 - Published December 2020\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This second report sets the ground for the region's built environment transition towards a circular economy. The document outlines the action plans that can support local and national stakeholders to implement the circular pilot projects defined through phases 3 (circular strategies) and 4 (action plans). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can access both through the Download link below.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[2771],{"name":2772,"type":53,"value":2772},"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IXf7EWMFgh7bgpZGL6QEw0hllRWyPuXQ?usp=sharing",[],{"id":2775,"link":2776,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2761,"updated_at":2761,"article_id":2760,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IKTCq_rbYc4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573606505-WI_7Yw6n.jpg",{"id":2778,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2779,"updated_at":2780,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":2781,"contents":2783,"contributors":2793,"image":2794},"aiAX","2018-09-30T22:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T03:57:20.646Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2782},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2784],{"id":2785,"score":47,"body":2786,"status":55,"article_id":2778,"created_at":2779,"updated_at":2779,"published_at":2779},"W72C",{"title":2787,"content":2788,"summary":15,"attachment":2789},"Amsterdam Circular, Evaluation and Action Perspectives","\u003Cp>Today the City of Amsterdam, Circle Economy and Copper8 launch ‘Amsterdam Circular: evaluation and action perspectives’ a comprehensive consolidation of insights from the practical implementation of 70+ circular projects in the circular City of Amsterdam and is validated by 100+ local businesses. The in-depth insights of the full report span eight municipal instruments applied over five value chains and offers practical action perspectives for cities to effectively accelerate their transition towards a circular future. Further buildings on these insights, City of Amsterdam and Circle Economy also launch a digest ‘Municipal policy for the circular economy: Lessons learned from Amsterdam’ which translates the key learnings Amsterdam’s circular projects into 17 practical actions for urban policymakers to accelerate circularity.\u003C/p>",[2790],{"name":2791,"type":53,"value":2792},"amsterdam evaluation EN 20180328-compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/amsterdam_evaluation_EN_20180328_compressed_25ec563ccf.pdf",[],{"id":2795,"link":2796,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2779,"updated_at":2779,"article_id":2778,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cfKVcDTFWEQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573564396-Qy9slwJW.png",{"id":2798,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2799,"updated_at":2800,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":2801,"owner":2802,"contents":2804,"contributors":2821,"image":2822},"MdfX","2026-04-29T11:32:23.830Z","2026-05-05T06:07:11.960Z",10,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2803},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2805],{"id":2806,"score":47,"body":2807,"status":55,"article_id":2798,"created_at":2799,"updated_at":2820,"published_at":6},"QIjt",{"title":2808,"outcome":2809,"problem":2810,"summary":2811,"solution":2812,"attachment":2813}," From waste to value: Tadweer Future Projects, Oman","\u003Cp>The company emphasises environmental protection, emission reduction, and resource efficiency, with an estimated 1,300 tonnes of emissions prevented annually. Its model integrates industrial innovation, domestic value creation, and environmental stewardship, setting a benchmark for circular waste management in Oman and demonstrating how waste can be transformed into economic and environmental value. Tadweer Future Projects’ material recycling of rubber and gravel waste streams highlights the potential for replication across other waste types and sectors, reinforcing the role of increased domestic processing in building a more sustainable, circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added, and information given by Tadweer Future Projects LLC.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Effective waste management is a cornerstone of circularity, as it reduces environmental impact, recovers resources, and ensures materials are reused, recycled, or safely treated. In Oman, waste generation continues to grow alongside increased urbanisation and industrial activity, yet much of the system remains linear. Current government measures, such as \u003Cem>Oman Vision 2040\u003C/em>, promote circular approaches, including the use of R-strategies to divert waste from landfills and generate economic opportunities. Despite this ambition, Oman’s waste management remains focused on disposal and cannot yet be accurately described as circular. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tadweer Future Projects LLC exemplifies how waste management in Oman can go beyond disposal to actively support a circular economy. The company focuses on converting construction and industrial waste into high-value, eco-friendly products, particularly recycled rubber and building materials. By keeping materials in use and creating domestic value-added products, Tadweer Future Projects not only reduces environmental impacts but also generates employment, and strengthens Oman’s recycling sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tadweer Future Projects addresses these challenges by establishing local recycling facilities and processes that transform construction and rubber waste into high-value products. Its first major facility, located in the Samail Industrial City specialises in sustainable rubber recycling. The plant converts waste materials, such as scrap tires, into SBR crumb rubber, SBR rubber powder, and steel bead wire. These materials are further processed into durable, eco-friendly products including rubber flooring, with around 20 million kilograms of rubber granules recycled annually and 800,000 tiles produced each year in 17 different varieties. The company has expanded into other value-added products, including construction materials through its RubbelX and GravelX subsidiaries, which recycle rubber and building waste. Tadweer Future Projects’ approach ensures that materials collected in Oman are converted into products within the country, strengthening local closed-loop cycles and reducing dependence on imported raw materials.\u003C/p>",[2814,2817],{"name":2815,"type":53,"value":2816},"Oman's circular economy: Wealth from waste","https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1170420/opinion/omans-circular-economy-wealth-from-waste",{"name":2818,"type":53,"value":2819},"Behind the curtain of Oman’s circular economy","https://businessfocus.org.uk/behind-the-curtain-of-omans-circular-economy/","2026-04-29T11:32:23.923Z",[],{"id":2823,"link":2824,"alt":2825,"source":2826,"created_at":2827,"updated_at":2827,"article_id":2798,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmojz6q3m0009sc01nu18kwx1","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/JIUT28S5-T5IskYn.jpg","Photo from an article by Jason Saundalkar, ME Construction News","an article by Jason Saundalkar, ME Construction News","2026-04-29T11:32:23.842Z",{"id":2829,"type":2549,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2830,"updated_at":2831,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":2552,"views":225,"owner":2832,"contents":2834,"contributors":2844,"image":2845},"mhIs","2021-01-20T00:00:00.000Z","2026-04-30T18:09:01.967Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2833},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2835],{"id":2836,"score":47,"body":2837,"status":55,"article_id":2829,"created_at":2830,"updated_at":2830,"published_at":6},"Rdys",{"title":2838,"content":15,"summary":2839,"attachment":2840},"The National Policy Instrument Framework","\u003Cp>National governments hold a privileged position: the ability to lead the discussion on societal goals and facilitate collaboration between different actors within society, spurring welfare improvements for their citizens. In doing so, governments have at hand a set of instruments that span from setting national strategies and convening stakeholders, to informing citizens about national priorities, incentivising economic actors through specific instruments or issuing laws and regulations.\u003C/p>",[2841],{"name":2842,"type":53,"value":2843},"Frameworks_national_policy_A4.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Frameworks_national_policy_A4_4e73a875da.pdf",[],{"id":2846,"link":2847,"alt":2757,"source":17,"created_at":2848,"updated_at":2848,"article_id":2829,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmoloozvm000bsb01o323fh4f","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/ISyMDktTTO1zGrsG.jpg","2026-04-30T16:14:12.898Z",{"id":2850,"type":2549,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2851,"updated_at":2852,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":2552,"views":11,"owner":2853,"contents":2855,"contributors":2868,"image":2869},"mk2m","2021-02-05T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T13:52:08.750Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2854},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2856],{"id":2857,"score":47,"body":2858,"status":55,"article_id":2850,"created_at":2851,"updated_at":2851,"published_at":6},"KwEh",{"title":2859,"content":15,"summary":2860,"attachment":2861},"The Key Elements of the Circular Economy Framework","\u003Cp>Circle Economy’s Key Elements Framework (KE) renders the elements of the circular economy salient and serves as a basis to derive contextual strategies and interventions. The Framework consists of:\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Core Elements\u003C/strong>: Activities directly handling product or material flows; and uniquely,\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Enabling Elements\u003C/strong>: those that remove obstacles for core actors.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>",[2862,2865],{"name":2863,"type":53,"value":2864},"Frameworks_Key_Elements_of_CE_A4.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Frameworks_Key_Elements_of_CE_A4_6f47957e31.pdf",{"name":2866,"type":53,"value":2867},"Key_Elements_Draft_Literature_Review.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Key_Elements_Draft_Literature_Review_a70d1ab7c0.pdf",[],{"id":2870,"link":2871,"alt":2569,"source":2570,"created_at":2872,"updated_at":2872,"article_id":2850,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmoloudb2000dsb01v53vyegj","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/w0QcR6IQQKsho2xO.jpg","2026-04-30T16:18:23.582Z",{"id":2874,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2875,"updated_at":2876,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":2877,"contents":2879,"contributors":2889,"image":2890},"2us-","2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-01T07:51:03.223Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2878},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2880],{"id":2881,"score":47,"body":2882,"status":55,"article_id":2874,"created_at":2875,"updated_at":2875,"published_at":2875},"9sS7",{"title":2883,"content":2884,"summary":15,"attachment":2885},"Circularity Gap Report 2022","\u003Cp id=\"\">The first Circularity Gap Report presented the alarming statistic that the globe’s economy was only 9.1% circular, leaving a massive Circularity Gap. The Report, launched in January 2018 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, has since been updated and published every year. This iteration marks the fifth edition. The Reports provide highlevel insights into the globe’s material flows and key levers for transitioning to circularity. They also support decision-makers with clear metrics, global data and a measurement of the circular economy to guide their action.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[2886],{"name":2887,"type":53,"value":2888},"1. Report_ CGR Global 2022.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/1_Report_CGR_Global_2022_37f35dcdd5.pdf",[],{"id":2891,"link":2892,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2875,"updated_at":2875,"article_id":2874,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yL5FCKynUNE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573613981-iI1r25QK.PNG",{"id":2894,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2895,"updated_at":2895,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2896,"contents":2898,"contributors":2908,"image":2909},"M9Gw","2021-04-29T10:21:52.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2897},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2899],{"id":2900,"score":47,"body":2901,"status":55,"article_id":2894,"created_at":2895,"updated_at":2895,"published_at":2895},"0SZL",{"title":2902,"content":2903,"summary":15,"attachment":2904},"A circular vision for Spain’s B30 region and its industrial network.","\u003Cp>This report identifies B30’s economic sectors with the highest potential for implementing circular strategies, honing in on the 16 most impactful strategies. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a frontrunner in the circular economy, the study sets the B30 region next to other European cities and regions that have taken part in a Circle City Scan—such as Bilbao, Amsterdam or Prague. Representing the circular vision for the B30 region, it presents a visual roadmap that identifies the opportunities and starting points for fostering the transition to a circular economy. The document prioritises the economic sectors with the greatest potential for circularity and proposes 16 circular strategies in these areas—the greatest potential emerging in the agri-food, packaging, metal and chemical sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This document is the result of collaboration between different agents and entities, led by the Association Àmbit B30, and with the input of \u003Ca href=\"http://www.forumambiental.org/\">Fundació Fòrum Ambiental\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"http://www.ineditinnova.com/en/servicios\">inèdit\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[2905],{"name":2906,"type":53,"value":2907},"Circular Ambit B30_report_EN.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Circular_Ambit_B30_report_EN_ff8b5108bb.pdf",[],{"id":2910,"link":2911,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2895,"updated_at":2895,"article_id":2894,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0AZ4cScyqCs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573553604-GRQLPhYR.jpg",{"id":2913,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2914,"updated_at":2914,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2915,"contents":2917,"contributors":2927,"image":2928},"sqdu","2018-12-06T11:13:09.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2916},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2918],{"id":2919,"score":47,"body":2920,"status":55,"article_id":2913,"created_at":2914,"updated_at":2914,"published_at":2914},"hO2c",{"title":2921,"content":2922,"summary":15,"attachment":2923},"Barriers and Recommendations to Scale the Circular Built Environment","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Katowice, Poland, 5 December 2018: \u003C/strong>Today at COP24 in Poland, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The World Business Council for Sustainable Development\u003C/a> (WBCSD) and Circle Economy, in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.arcadis.com/en/global/\" target=\"_blank\">Arcadis\u003C/a>, released a report describing the changes required for the circular economy to become mainstream in the built environment. The report was developed with ABN AMRO, ArcelorMittal, CRH, DSM, EDGE, Enel, Madaster, Rabobank, Renewi, Saint-Gobain, Bureau SLA, Solvay and Stora Enso.The “Scaling the Circular Built Environment’’ report explains the way leaders in both business and government can help level the playing field for circular business models, which are currently hindered around the world.Key recommendations include:\u003C/p>\u003Cul> \t\u003Cli>Remove key financial, legal, technological and political barriers that prevent companies from adopting circular business models\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli>Ensure companies are able to access the market equally and plan for long-term investment and innovation\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli>Accelerate the development of relevant regulations and legislation to support new business models under the circular economy\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli>For both private and public sector to start collaborating across the value chain and start integrating circular principles in standard purchasing practices.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>The circular economy presents a huge potential for global economic growth while accelerating society towards a sustainable future and helping to meet the goals of the Paris agreement to mitigate climate change.Within the built environment the opportunities are evident: this sector consumes over 40% of the world’s yearly extracted resources and it is responsible for a vast environmental footprint that contributes 33% of global carbon emissions.Moving from a linear model of take-make-dispose to a circular model where buildings, facilities and materials enter a longer lifecycle and reuse model, offers enormous economic and environmental advantages.However, this transition is hampered by significant barriers that are slowing down the shift in changing roles and business models that are necessary for the transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote>“This report shows the economic opportunity that circular built environment brings to companies in terms of avoided costs, reduced resource risks, and environmental benefits. Circular materials, products and services must become the new normal in buildings. To achieve this, we need bold leadership from companies and policy-makers who can implement solutions to support and scale the circular economy.” said Maria Mendiluce, Managing Director of Climate, Energy and Circular Economy at WBCSD.“Accelerating the circular built environment can make a considerable contribution to carbon reduction, but it requires a shift in mindset and culture. For this to be effective we need new business models, supported by new valuation methods and standardization, along with new forms of collaboration and co-creation that will help to take the circular economy mainstream. However, companies cannot do this alone. Governments will need to favour circular solutions over business as usual, as this now impedes rapid progress.” Besides that, it is important not to wait and try to make your projects as circular as possible. You already can do a lot, we know out of experience,” said Joost Slooten, Director Sustainability for Arcadis.The built environment has an oversized environmental footprint. “ We urgently need to accelerate the transition to the circular and low carbon built environment. Governments should develop long-term policies that encourage innovations and investments to bring these to scale. Business needs to adopt new valuation methods, new forms of collaboration and digital innovations to improve information transfer along the building value chain.” Said Roy Antink, SVP, International Policy Coordination, Sustainability for Stora Enso.\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>The circular economy has been estimated as a USD $4.5 trillion opportunity. The paper describes the opportunities, business models and changes that are necessary to leverage this opportunity in the built environment. It also identifies the barriers that are currently hampering the transition and concludes with recommendations to both the public and private sectors on ways to level the playing field and scale the potential of the circular built environment.\u003C/p>",[2924],{"name":2925,"type":53,"value":2926},"Scaling_the_Circular_Built_Environment-pathways_for_business_and_government-compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Scaling_the_Circular_Built_Environment_pathways_for_business_and_government_compressed_a9171764b0.pdf",[],{"id":2929,"link":2930,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2914,"updated_at":2914,"article_id":2913,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QWXVtxccTLw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573567342-kbq3vyRq.jpeg",{"id":2932,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2933,"updated_at":2933,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":2934,"contents":2936,"contributors":2946,"image":2947},"FdCH","2022-10-18T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2935},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2937],{"id":2938,"score":47,"body":2939,"status":55,"article_id":2932,"created_at":2933,"updated_at":2933,"published_at":2933},"rNvR",{"title":2940,"content":2941,"summary":15,"attachment":2942},"BASELINE ANALYSIS OF CIRCULAR JOBS IN SWISS CANTONS","\u003Cp id=\"\">A shift to a circular economy will impact labour markets both locally and globally: while some jobs will disappear or change in nature, new circular jobs will emerge. But which jobs are already part of the circular economy? Where are they located? How are these jobs distributed across sectors? \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">We have explored these questions during a research project conducted in collaboration with Circular Economy Switzerland, and funded by the MAVA Foundation. The project aimed to assess the current state of circular jobs in Switzerland and understand how some of its cantons (Bern, Basel, Zurich and Vaud) could scale up its circular economy activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Looking at jobs and how they interact with each other in the circular economy is a way to demonstrate the economic feasibility and key social and environmental benefits of the circular economy, so as to motivate different stakeholders at national and local level to be part of the country's transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Check out the results on our Circular Jobs Monitor: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circular-jobs.world/\">https://www.circular-jobs.world/\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[2943],{"name":2944,"type":53,"value":2945},"Baseline Analysis of Circular Jobs - in Swiss Cantons.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Baseline_Analysis_of_Circular_Jobs_in_Swiss_Cantons_a4c7c06dd7.pdf",[],{"id":2948,"link":2949,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2933,"updated_at":2933,"article_id":2932,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DiCuqFDLpek=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573568822-sT8uknPl.png",{"id":2951,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2952,"updated_at":2953,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":560,"owner":2954,"contents":2956,"contributors":2979,"image":2980},"8gD4","2026-04-29T11:15:52.538Z","2026-05-07T16:23:01.562Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2955},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2957],{"id":2958,"score":47,"body":2959,"status":55,"article_id":2951,"created_at":2952,"updated_at":2978,"published_at":6},"VoI1",{"title":2960,"outcome":2961,"problem":2962,"summary":2963,"solution":2964,"attachment":2965},"Applying circular principles to mining in Oman","\u003Cp>The application of circular principles in Omani mining has enabled the conversion of waste into economically valuable resources while reducing environmental impacts. The Suhar copper tailings facility has established a domestic supply of high-purity cathode copper and plans to expand production significantly in 2026. Lead-acid battery recycling initiatives are creating domestic loops for critical materials with potential exports to international markets. These initiatives illustrate how resource efficiency, technological adoption, and industrial symbiosis in the mining sector can make extractive activities more resource efficient. By valorising waste, embedding renewable energy and water recycling, and developing downstream processing capabilities, Oman is positioning its mining sector as a model for more circular industrial development in the region.\\\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added, and Circle Economy. (2026). The circularity gap report Oman. Amsterdam: Circle Economy.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mining is inherently extractive and resource-intensive, with additional negative externalities including ecosystem damage, worker hazards, and pollution. The sector continues to involve significant occupational risks and informal practices, alongside broader environmental and social impacts. For a successful circular economy transition, mining must go beyond extraction to integrate resource efficiency, local processing, recycling, and reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Oman, adopting circular practices faces multiple challenges. Policy frameworks are evolving, with the formalisation of secondary raw material markets led by Oman Metal Trading (OMT) and regulatory guidance from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. Economically, low-grade by-products are often costly to process and store, while the distance between extraction sites and industrial hubs raises operational expenses. Water scarcity, energy demand, and environmental impacts further constrain operations, making efficient resource use and waste minimisation essential. Additional hurdles include integrating downstream processing, maintaining quality standards, and building technical expertise to ensure that mining contributes sustainably to Oman’s economic diversification.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oman is embedding circular principles into its mining sector to enhance resource efficiency, reduce waste, and add value. A leading example is the Suhar facility, which valorises copper tailings by converting them into high-purity copper cathodes using renewable energy and a closed-loop water system.  This demonstrates how circular principles can be applied to extractive industries to reduce raw material extraction and turn waste and by-products into value, minimising some negative impacts.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While mining is inherently extractive and cannot be fully circular, minerals remain essential for human wellbeing and the global energy transition, and secondary sources alone cannot meet demand. Circular principles can, however, make mining more resource-efficient, lower-impact, and economically resilient. Applying circularity involves reducing waste, recovering value from by-products, extending the life of materials and equipment, and planning operations—including closure—to minimise environmental and social impacts. Examples include reusing tailings and slags, urban mining, resource recovery, resource-as-a-service models, automation for efficiency and worker safety, improving water efficiency and reuse, strengthening tailings management, re-mining legacy waste, and designing for circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oman’s mining sector is shifting from traditional extraction toward extracting value from waste and by-products, supporting industrial development and aligning with Vision 2040 and its economic diversification program. Although mining contributes only around 0.5% of Oman’s GDP, it plays a crucial role in industrial activity and infrastructure, with Oman being one of the world’s largest gypsum exporters. Circular practices are emerging, treating by-products, waste rock, and process water as inputs for other processes. The Suhar facility exemplifies this approach, converting copper tailings into high-purity copper cathodes using renewable electricity and closed-loop water systems, starting at 60 tonnes per year with potential to scale to 12,000 tonnes and turning historical waste into valuable feedstock for renewable energy and industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, Oman is developing a domestic circular ecosystem across mining and associated supply chains. The Al Thail Group operates a lead-acid battery recycling plant refining around 10,000 tonnes per year under advanced environmental controls, while Starsun Sohar is establishing a facility for lead-acid battery recycling. These initiatives enable the reuse of critical metals and materials domestically, reduce dependence on raw imports, and integrate environmental safeguards into industrial operations. Technological adoption, including automation and AI, is being promoted to improve operational efficiency, workforce training, and regulatory compliance. Government-led initiatives, exploration agreements, and industrial partnerships are designed to integrate ESG standards, recycling, and quality assurance throughout the mining value chain, anchoring domestic processing and creating a more resilient and circular sector.\u003C/p>",[2966,2969,2972,2975],{"name":2967,"type":53,"value":2968},"Digging into the future: Innovation & Sustainability in mining","https://obf.om/upload/publications/digging-into-the-future-innovation-sustainability-in-mining-report.pdf",{"name":2970,"type":53,"value":2971},"Sohar Freezone, Starsun sign deal to establish battery recycling plant","https://www.muscatdaily.com/2024/02/18/sohar-freezone-starsun-sign-deal-to-establish-battery-recycling-plant/",{"name":2973,"type":53,"value":2974},"Oman’s first copper recycling plant opens in Sohar","https://www.thearabianstories.com/2025/06/02/omans-first-copper-recycling-plant-opens-in-sohar/",{"name":2976,"type":53,"value":2977},"Green Tech Mining and Services LLC commissions Arjaa Tailing Processing Calibration Plant","https://timesofoman.com/article/154526-green-tech-mining-and-services-llc-commissions-arjaa-tailing-processing-calibration-plant","2026-04-29T11:15:52.632Z",[],{"id":2981,"link":2982,"alt":2983,"source":2984,"created_at":2985,"updated_at":2985,"article_id":2951,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmojylh7r0005sc017et9npwe","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/37O9T0xsY30KITje.jpg","Photo from the Minerals Development Oman Website","the Minerals Development Oman Website","2026-04-29T11:15:52.551Z",{"id":2987,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2988,"updated_at":2989,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":2990,"contents":2992,"contributors":3002,"image":3003},"OBQv","2024-04-15T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T23:51:23.189Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":2991},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[2993],{"id":2994,"score":47,"body":2995,"status":55,"article_id":2987,"created_at":2988,"updated_at":2988,"published_at":2988},"CWA2",{"title":2996,"content":2997,"summary":15,"attachment":2998},"MDB's Shared Vision for the Circular Economy","\u003Cp id=\"\">Ensuring economic and social development without exceeding our planetary boundaries is an important challenge of the 21\u003Csup id=\"\">st\u003C/sup> century. Circular economy represents a transformative systemic approach to addressing this challenge. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>Discover “A shared MDB’s Vision for the Circular Economy” presented by AfDB, EBRD, EIB, and World Bank Group during the World Circular Economy Forum 2024. Circularity is important for advancing the sustainable and just development agenda. This document articulates how these MDBs are dedicated to helping public and private sector stakeholders to introduce circular economy approaches. They are drawing on their cross-sectoral experience, technical assistance and advisory services to support existing and pioneering solutions for circular economy approaches. \u003C/p>",[2999],{"name":3000,"type":53,"value":3001},"20240412-mdb-ce-wg-shared-vision-for-the-circular-economy-wcef-2024-docx.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20240412_mdb_ce_wg_shared_vision_for_the_circular_economy_wcef_2024_docx_04e9511e9a.pdf",[],{"id":3004,"link":3005,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2988,"updated_at":2988,"article_id":2987,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ki04zhghkds=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573560925-X5HxlmG7.png",{"id":3007,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3008,"updated_at":3008,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":3009,"contents":3011,"contributors":3020,"image":3021},"Iir5","2020-08-27T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3010},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3012],{"id":3013,"score":47,"body":3014,"status":55,"article_id":3007,"created_at":3008,"updated_at":3008,"published_at":3008},"17rR",{"title":3015,"content":3016,"summary":15,"attachment":3017},"Circularity Gap Report, Norway","\u003Cp>The Circularity Gap Report Norway is an in-depth analysis of how Norway consumes raw materials—metals, fossil fuels, biomass and minerals—to fuel its societal needs. Currently, 97.6% of materials consumed each year never make it back into the economy. Norway also has one of the highest per capita consumption rates in the world at 44.3 tonnes per person. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the face of the climate emergency and the EU's decision to strive for full circularity, Norway's need for a circular transition is urgent. Our report shows that the country can become 45.8% circular by restructuring business and industry. The report dives into six scenarios for a potential way forward and explores how governments and businesses can facilitate circular consumption and prepare the labour market for the transition. With a good tripartite cooperation in Norwegian employment, a highly-educated and digitally competent population and a long history with renewable energy and plastic recycling, Norway is well set to become a pioneer in the circular economy.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3018],{"name":3019,"type":53,"value":3019},"http://circularity-gap.world/norway",[],{"id":3022,"link":3023,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3008,"updated_at":3008,"article_id":3007,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"l5NPRPQHoa8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573617727-t8FJlT9D.jpg",{"id":3025,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3026,"updated_at":3026,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":3027,"contents":3029,"contributors":3039,"image":3040},"LWDw","2021-05-25T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3028},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3030],{"id":3031,"score":47,"body":3032,"status":55,"article_id":3025,"created_at":3026,"updated_at":3026,"published_at":3026},"Rk-n",{"title":3033,"content":3034,"summary":15,"attachment":3035},"Circularity Gap Report Quebec","\u003Ch4>Circular Economy strategies can halve Quebec’s yearly resource consumption of 271 million tonnes and double its circularity rate of 3.5%\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first regional Circularity Gap Report published in partnership with RECYC-QUÉBEC presents six scenarios to narrow Quebec's Circularity Gap. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While the world’s circularity sits at 8.6%, the Canadian province of Quebec trails behind—cycling just 3.5% of the materials it consumes. This is according to our new \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report Quebec\u003C/em>, which deep dives into the intricacies of the province’s economy—pinpointing opportunities to jump start its own circular journey. The report presents circular strategies across six key sectors, and highlights how Quebec's circularity can climb from 3.5% to 9.8%, further outlining the co-benefits this transformational shift could bring. This first regional \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report \u003C/em>shines a light on the power of provinces, positioning Quebec as a key agent for change and promising incubator for circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3036],{"name":3037,"type":53,"value":3038},"20211005 - CGR Quebec 2021 - report - EN - 210x297mm (2).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20211005_CGR_Quebec_2021_report_EN_210x297mm_2_30686a6610.pdf",[],{"id":3041,"link":3042,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3026,"updated_at":3026,"article_id":3025,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tvE4yf9kDZw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573619616-KDxZpaFT.jpg",{"id":3044,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3045,"updated_at":3045,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":3046,"contents":3048,"contributors":3058,"image":3059},"4-mE","2022-11-14T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3047},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3049],{"id":3050,"score":47,"body":3051,"status":55,"article_id":3044,"created_at":3045,"updated_at":3045,"published_at":3045},"u-QP",{"title":3052,"content":3053,"summary":15,"attachment":3054},"CREATING CIRCULAR FASHION  ECOSYSTEMS - A roadmap for systemic change","\u003Cp id=\"\">In collaboration with the @British Fashion Council—we present findings from the foundation phase of circular fashion ecosystems developing in UK cities. In this pioneering piece of work, the Doughnut Economics framework is applied, for the first time, to the fashion sector. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the first phase of the work undertaken by the Institute of Positive Fashion, ten priority Action Areas were identified to make this transformation happen. Circle Economy joined the second phase of the Institute of Positive Fashion’s work to assess the feasibility of developing a city-level Circular Fashion Ecosystem. \u003C/p>",[3055],{"name":3056,"type":53,"value":3057},"20221110 - Creating Circular Fashion Ecosystems - A roadmap for systemic change.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20221110_Creating_Circular_Fashion_Ecosystems_A_roadmap_for_systemic_change_be3dd6a2b6.pdf",[],{"id":3060,"link":3061,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3045,"updated_at":3045,"article_id":3044,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vZ5nvOWF9Fs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573626561-tEdezCqU.png",{"id":3063,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3064,"updated_at":3065,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3066,"contents":3067,"contributors":3080,"image":3086},"7660","2021-02-01T16:32:54.161Z","2026-05-08T00:18:05.520Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[3068],{"id":3069,"score":47,"body":3070,"status":55,"article_id":3063,"created_at":3064,"updated_at":3079,"published_at":3064},"zHh2",{"title":3071,"outcome":3072,"problem":3073,"summary":3074,"solution":3075,"attachment":3076},"Quezon City's urban agriculture programme","\u003Cp>More than 43,000 individuals have visited the “Joy of Urban Farming”, and from three demo farms, the city now hosts 166 urban farms which can be found in different barangays (inner city neighbourhoods), public elementary schools, day-care centers, parishes, and even in areas maintained by the various non-government organizations (NGOs) from Districts 1 to 6 in Quezon City. It is expeted that all farms will become self-funding and sustainable in the long run.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the near future, the local government of Quezon City might also be able to institutionalize urban farming through ordinances and appropriate programs to cover all the barangays in the city, including more elementary and high schools.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There is a presisting mindset that farming is not compatible with the city. Meanwhile, due to many factors, there is also a growing concern that people living in urban areas are not getting enough access to safe and healthy diet.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To improve nutrition, alleviate poverty, and convince people living in urban Quezon City to produce their own food which will be safer and healthier, the local government partnered with several departments, various NGOs, and Allied Botanical Corporation (ABC), to establish urban farms producing green leafy vegetables around the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Quezon City government partnered with Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Education (DepED), various NGOs, and Allied Botanical Corporation (ABC), a Filipino-owned seed and crop care products company, to implement the \"Joy of Urban Farming\" program.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The main objectives of the program are to improve nutrition, alleviate poverty, protect the environment by not using chemical fertilizers, and change the mindset of people that farming is not compatible with the city -- eventually trying to convince people to adopt the idea of cultivating their own, which will provide them with a safe and healthy diet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program is funded by the Vice Mayor’s office, while the DA and the DENR provide financial grants, and ABC supplies with planting materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first demo farm was established in 2010 at the Quezon Memorial Circle. The farm used to be just a 750-square metres area but was moved to a better site in 2014, and now has an area of 1,500 square metres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For creating additional planting spaces, recycled plastic soda bottles are used. Green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, pechay, and upland kangkong are commonly planted. Since they have shallow roots, recycled containers can be used. The three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) principle is thus applied.\u003C/p>",[3077],{"name":3078,"type":53,"value":3078},"https://www.agriculture.com.ph/2018/10/08/the-joy-of-urban-farming-in-quezon-city/","2024-01-11T15:37:26.325Z",[3081,3082,3083,3084,3085],{"article_id":3063,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":3063,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":3063,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":3063,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":3063,"contributor_id":672},{"id":3087,"link":3088,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3064,"updated_at":3079,"article_id":3063,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XEPwQH-WScw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092643941-H7PYFeKa.jpeg",{"id":3090,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3091,"updated_at":3091,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":3092,"contents":3094,"contributors":3104,"image":3105},"1h2m","2023-05-09T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3093},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3095],{"id":3096,"score":47,"body":3097,"status":55,"article_id":3090,"created_at":3091,"updated_at":3091,"published_at":3091},"66Kg",{"title":3098,"content":3099,"summary":15,"attachment":3100},"Decent work in the circular economy","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Decent Work in the Circular Economy: An Overview of the Existing Evidence Base is a joint report by Circle Economy, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Solutions for Youth Employment (S4YE) Programme of the World Bank, with support from the Goldschmeding Foundation.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This report is the first output of the broader ‘Jobs in the Circular Economy’ initiative between the three partners. The initiative aims to identify multiple gaps in the evidence base for circular jobs through collaboration with an international community of research institutions, industry representatives, social partners, governments and public bodies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The report explores research gaps and five key themes that summarise the focus of the current evidence base. These themes represent crucial opportunities and challenges regarding the circular economy’s ability to create a more just and inclusive society—including labour market and sectoral transformation, informality and the circular economy, work reallocation and skills development, working conditions and social protection, and gender discrimination and social equity. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With this report, Circle Economy, the ILO and S4YE put forth a call to action to realise the full potential of the circular economy by generating better evidence in three main areas:\u003C/p>\u003Col id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">More in-depth and inclusive research on decent work and the circular economy.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Global and social justice-led research and policy.\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Joint advocacy and data partnerships.\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3101],{"name":3102,"type":53,"value":3103},"20230424 - CJI - Decent work in the circular economy - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20230424_CJI_Decent_work_in_the_circular_economy_210x297mm_371925562a.pdf",[],{"id":3106,"link":3107,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3091,"updated_at":3091,"article_id":3090,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yTWP_P_36cU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573627921-m9tK_qQO.JPG",{"id":3109,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3110,"updated_at":3110,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":3111,"contents":3113,"contributors":3123,"image":3124},"QEhO","2020-01-14T07:43:58.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3112},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3114],{"id":3115,"score":47,"body":3116,"status":55,"article_id":3109,"created_at":3110,"updated_at":3110,"published_at":3110},"IZ2u",{"title":3117,"content":3118,"summary":15,"attachment":3119},"Design for Disassembly","\u003Cp>Design for Disassembly: Ontwerp principes voor klimaatsystemen\u003C/p>\u003Cp>De werkgroep DFD (Design for Disassembly) van het programma Nederland Circulair! heeft tijdens Circle Economy's interactieve workshop 5 ontwerp principes geformuleerd voor het makkelijk uit elkaar halen van een generieke klimaatinstallatie in de utiliteitsbouw:  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1.  Standaardisatie\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2.  Demontage\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3.  Monomaterialen\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4.  Multifunctionaliteit\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5.  Ketensamenwerking\u003C/p>\u003Cp>De vijf ontwerp principes, zijn niet alleen relevant voor klimaatinstallaties, maar toepasbaar op een breed scala producten. Tijdens de interactieve workshop is ook gekeken naar de keten en de partners die nodig zijn om op termijn circulaire klimaatsystemen mogelijk te maken.  De ambitie is dat uiteindelijk iedere ontwerper en engineer in Nederland met deze principes gaat werken.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3120],{"name":3121,"type":53,"value":3122},"nlcirculair-design-for-disassembly-20012017-low-res-1.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/nlcirculair_design_for_disassembly_20012017_low_res_1_b4706fcfb6.pdf",[],{"id":3125,"link":3126,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3110,"updated_at":3110,"article_id":3109,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NDX__wWuLGw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573628450-Y0v8CDyo.png",{"id":3128,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3129,"updated_at":3130,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3131,"contents":3133,"contributors":3143,"image":3144},"liyt","2024-04-08T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T07:34:08.869Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3132},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3134],{"id":3135,"score":47,"body":3136,"status":55,"article_id":3128,"created_at":3129,"updated_at":3129,"published_at":3129},"m-7T",{"title":3137,"content":3138,"summary":15,"attachment":3139},"Circular Jobs Can Boost a Just Transition in Europe","\u003Cp>Drawing on the findings of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/2024\" target=\"_blank\">the Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/a>, this briefing outlines the key policy measures for EU Member States and Members of European Parliament (MEPs) to advance the circular economy agenda and boost job opportunities. This includes pushing for the introduction of circular economy interventions as an enabler of the just, green transition, and expanding the scope and reach of the Just Transition Fund. It also calls on Member States to develop tailored policies and programmes to support workers.\u003C/p>",[3140],{"name":3141,"type":53,"value":3142},"20240325 - CGR 2024 - Policy briefs - Jobs.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20240325_CGR_2024_Policy_briefs_Jobs_7ef26b0c51.pdf",[],{"id":3145,"link":3146,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3129,"updated_at":3129,"article_id":3128,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OHEbL1_J5pI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573601570-0cGHnfXx.jpg",{"id":3148,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3149,"updated_at":3150,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3151,"contents":3153,"contributors":3163,"image":3164},"xFPz","2021-12-14T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T04:25:25.118Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3152},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3154],{"id":3155,"score":47,"body":3156,"status":55,"article_id":3148,"created_at":3149,"updated_at":3149,"published_at":3149},"DdDi",{"title":3157,"content":3158,"summary":15,"attachment":3159},"Circular Jobs Methodology","\u003Cp>Circle Economy and the United Nations Environment Programme have teamed up to develop a methodology for measuring employment related to the circular economy. The methodology processes employment, economic and environmental data, and displays its results on the Circular Jobs Monitor—a digital tool that maps jobs that drive circular strategies across the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3160],{"name":3161,"type":53,"value":3162},"20211203 - CJI Brief - Methodology - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20211203_CJI_Brief_Methodology_297x210mm_92e9db1255.pdf",[],{"id":3165,"link":3166,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3149,"updated_at":3149,"article_id":3148,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Lz1rkDXUUqg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573604350-bpfdANOL.jpg",{"id":3168,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3169,"updated_at":3170,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3171,"contents":3173,"contributors":3183,"image":3184},"xJA_","2022-05-09T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T20:00:38.783Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3172},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3174],{"id":3175,"score":47,"body":3176,"status":55,"article_id":3168,"created_at":3169,"updated_at":3169,"published_at":3169},"wGy0",{"title":3177,"content":3178,"summary":15,"attachment":3179},"Circular Jobs Bulletin 2021","\u003Cp>Circle Economy's Circular Jobs Monitor gathers and displays the number and range of jobs that are part of the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This bulletin provides a snapshot of data that was added to the Circular Jobs Monitor and other updates that have taken place over the past year. The Circular Jobs Monitor now hosts data for over 150 cities from over 30 countries around the world made possible through our partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For each territory on the monitor, you can explore the number and percentage of circular jobs. This total is also broken down by sector, circular economy strategies and across three types of circular jobs: core, enabling and indirectly circular jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Circular Jobs Monitor provides policymakers, economists, and labour organisations with insights into the relationship between the circular economy and the labour market. These insights can facilitate the design of evidence-based strategies for promoting the circular economy, required education pathways, and a benchmark of current circular activity against which to monitor future progress.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Would you like to help us grow and improve the Circular Jobs Monitor? We welcome input, data and feedback on the usability and content of the Circular Jobs Monitor to ensure it grows to be an even more insightful tool for stakeholders working to advance the circular economy in their locality, industry or sector. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3180],{"name":3181,"type":53,"value":3182},"Circular Jobs Bulletin 2021.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Circular_Jobs_Bulletin_2021_21c635a6f8.pdf",[],{"id":3185,"link":3186,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3169,"updated_at":3169,"article_id":3168,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wI-SZBrwtEo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573599863-sNjjm-rj.png",{"id":3188,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3189,"updated_at":3190,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3191,"contents":3193,"contributors":3203,"image":3204},"2jys","2022-08-03T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T20:23:31.455Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3192},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3194],{"id":3195,"score":47,"body":3196,"status":55,"article_id":3188,"created_at":3189,"updated_at":3189,"published_at":3189},"m6yV",{"title":3197,"content":3198,"summary":15,"attachment":3199},"Circularity Gap Report Northern Ireland","\u003Cp id=\"\">Northern Ireland is 7.9% circular: more than 90% of the country's material use stems from virgin sources. At 16.6 tonnes per capita, the material footprint far surpasses the global average. This overconsumption exhausts our planet's vital ecosystems and threatens our quality of life. Our Circularity Gap Report Northern Ireland, however, finds that the country has the power to transform its economy: by doubling its circularity, it can halve the resources needed to fulfil its residents' needs and wants, opening up avenues to slash emissions and reach its net-zero goals.\u003C/p>",[3200],{"name":3201,"type":53,"value":3202},"202201011 - CGR Northern Ireland - Report - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/202201011_CGR_Northern_Ireland_Report_210x297mm_030a7d62a1.pdf",[],{"id":3205,"link":3206,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3189,"updated_at":3189,"article_id":3188,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZxVoHtf3zbs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573616807--Rf1JLnc.png",{"id":3208,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3209,"updated_at":3210,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3211,"contents":3213,"contributors":3223,"image":3224},"wmAl","2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-01T20:32:03.341Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3212},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3214],{"id":3215,"score":47,"body":3216,"status":55,"article_id":3208,"created_at":3209,"updated_at":3209,"published_at":3209},"PV79",{"title":3217,"content":3218,"summary":15,"attachment":3219},"Avoiding blindspots: Promoting circular and fair business models","\u003Cp>To create circular and fair business models, businesses and governments need to consider and address environmental, social, market and governance blindspots. This report dives into three specific business models within the textiles and electronics sectors—repair, resale and product-as-a-service (PaaS)—to map the potential side effects of circular business models and their value chains. Based on these insights, the report provides recommendations for businesses, policymakers, public procurers and civil society to ensure they can avoid blindspots and build business models that are not only circular, but also just and fair. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3220],{"name":3221,"type":53,"value":3222},"20201130 - EEB - report web- 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20201130_EEB_report_web_297x210mm_5ff5cf376b.pdf",[],{"id":3225,"link":3226,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3209,"updated_at":3209,"article_id":3208,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"X8fFeoIYQ54=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573566498-P6Ko5RoL.png",{"id":3228,"type":2549,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3229,"updated_at":3230,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":2552,"views":11,"owner":3231,"contents":3233,"contributors":3243,"image":3244},"bbaG","2020-10-14T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T00:41:02.818Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3232},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3234],{"id":3235,"score":47,"body":3236,"status":55,"article_id":3228,"created_at":3229,"updated_at":3229,"published_at":6},"xPVl",{"title":3237,"content":15,"summary":3238,"attachment":3239},"The Urban Policy Framework","\u003Cp>City authorities are able  to steer the dominant system toward new orientations—such as a circular economy—through policy. With the different instruments at their disposal, they are able to incentivise businesses, citizens and other governments to adopt certain actions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A policy instrument intervenes in an economy and society, with the intention of changing how the system operates.\u003C/p>",[3240],{"name":3241,"type":53,"value":3242},"Frameworks_urban_policy_instrument_A4.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/5fffff44f1fb4a34061ffe96_20201217_frameworks_urban_policy_instrument_A4_1_9277896f8a.pdf",[],{"id":3245,"link":3246,"alt":2569,"source":2570,"created_at":3247,"updated_at":3247,"article_id":3228,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmolob6hm0007sb01c7cn3jnw","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/0vYIdaWkPgPQXILl.jpg","2026-04-30T16:03:28.282Z",{"id":3249,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3250,"updated_at":3251,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3252,"contents":3254,"contributors":3264,"image":3265},"UIA9","2021-12-23T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T06:08:10.093Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3253},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3255],{"id":3256,"score":47,"body":3257,"status":55,"article_id":3249,"created_at":3250,"updated_at":3250,"published_at":3250},"bTXJ",{"title":3258,"content":3259,"summary":15,"attachment":3260},"Circle Economy’s Impact: 2021","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>As 2021 draws to a close, we have much to reflect on. \u003C/strong>While the world's richest continue to consume more than 100 billion tonnes of materials per year and waste most of it, this year saw the coming and going of Glasgow's COP26—branded a 'fragile win'—as well a rallying cry from people around the world to combat climate breakdown. We also this year reached the ten-year milestone for our organisation: a decade of advancing the circular economy transition with the ultimate aim of doubling global circularity by 2032. With this newly defined goal, we can limit global warming temperature to well below 2-degrees—tackling environmental pressures and enhancing economic resilience in the process and—if designed with just principles in mind—addressing deepening social inequalities. A 17% circular world holds many benefits for businesses, cities and nations, and will allow us to create an economic system where people and the planet can thrive. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But as our research has reported, the global economy continues to consume over 100 billion tonnes of materials annually, of which over 90% becomes waste. With a global population set to reach 10 billion people by 2050, our current production and consumption patterns are highly unsustainable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this Impact Report, we will highlight how we have supported and accelerated the global circular economy transition in the last ten years and spotlight our flagship product—the Circle Scan. We will reflect on both the highlights from the work we did in 2021, as well as projects we concluded in past years but that continue to bear their fruits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3261],{"name":3262,"type":53,"value":3263},"20211227 - Impact Report 2021 - report - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20211227_Impact_Report_2021_report_297x210mm_2d753ed6d6.pdf",[],{"id":3266,"link":3267,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3250,"updated_at":3250,"article_id":3249,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jR2yAtKqYAw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573587654-ZIgz9H4O.jpg",{"id":3269,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3270,"updated_at":3271,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3272,"contents":3274,"contributors":3284,"image":3285},"1Mqo","2024-10-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T18:38:11.933Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3273},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3275],{"id":3276,"score":47,"body":3277,"status":55,"article_id":3269,"created_at":3270,"updated_at":3270,"published_at":3270},"PWF4",{"title":3278,"content":3279,"summary":15,"attachment":3280},"Circularity & informality: Redefining narratives","\u003Cp>This white paper is designed to enhance understanding of the informal sector’s role within the circular economy—a group of actors that are often overlooked. Additionally, it aims to foster dialogue on how to empower informal workers and their collaborators, particularly social entrepreneurs, in advancing circular practices. It is based on insights recorded from a series of learning circles—generative conversations that involve genuine inquiry and sharing, leading to expanded understanding and shared meaning. They brought together social entrepreneurs, Ashoka Fellows, UNDP Labbers, and other stakeholders.\u003C/p>",[3281],{"name":3282,"type":53,"value":3283},"Circularity %26 Informality_01102024.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Circularity_26_Informality_01102024_2057d6bc60.pdf",[],{"id":3286,"link":3287,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3270,"updated_at":3270,"article_id":3269,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C7SneIwpI2U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573622560-7nQviOdg.png",{"id":3289,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3291,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":3292,"contents":3294,"contributors":3304,"image":3305},"8K3x","2019-05-31T22:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T19:25:59.635Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3293},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3295],{"id":3296,"score":47,"body":3297,"status":55,"article_id":3289,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3290,"published_at":3290},"8REd",{"title":3298,"content":3299,"summary":15,"attachment":3300},"Circularity Gap Report Austria","\u003Cp>Today, Circle Economy is proud to announce the first successful circularity scan of a nation state, our Circularity Gap Report Austria. Since no previous attempts have been made to measure the level of circularity within a nation state, this landmark report paves the way for state-led collaboration towards circularity. The document identifies for the Austrian political and business community the best interventions to improve circularity and how to monitor their implementation and impact.\u003C/p>",[3301],{"name":3302,"type":53,"value":3303},"Circularity-compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Circularity_compressed_beef18b9e5.pdf",[],{"id":3306,"link":3307,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3290,"article_id":3289,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"31ErbkGdnEc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573614670-EgZNdCqh.png",{"id":3309,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3310,"updated_at":3311,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":3312,"contents":3314,"contributors":3324,"image":3325},"ux48","2022-04-21T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T20:17:22.814Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3313},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3315],{"id":3316,"score":47,"body":3317,"status":55,"article_id":3309,"created_at":3310,"updated_at":3310,"published_at":3310},"znln",{"title":3318,"content":3319,"summary":15,"attachment":3320},"Circularity Gap Report Sweden","\u003Cp id=\"\">Sweden's emissions reduction goals are the most ambitious worldwide: net-zero by 2045. But the energy transition is only part of the story. Our Circularity Gap Report Sweden finds that Sweden must—and can—do more to become a true climate champion. The key lies in building its circular economy to shrink its large material footprint. At only 3.4% circular, most of the resources Sweden consumes are not cycled back into use—and rates of extraction are astronomical. But by building a circular economy across sectors such as the built environment, agrifood, mobility and more, the country can cut its material footprint by 42.6%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3321],{"name":3322,"type":53,"value":3323},"20221011 - CGR Sweden - report - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20221011_CGR_Sweden_report_210x297mm_b4393aa949.pdf",[],{"id":3326,"link":3327,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3310,"updated_at":3310,"article_id":3309,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"l8oOJJKVwvM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573620250-NP9fQJoy.png",{"id":3329,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3330,"updated_at":3331,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3332,"contents":3334,"contributors":3366,"image":3367},"xpET","2026-04-29T10:20:05.646Z","2026-05-04T20:24:35.214Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3333},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3335],{"id":3336,"score":47,"body":3337,"status":55,"article_id":3329,"created_at":3330,"updated_at":3365,"published_at":6},"z6X8",{"title":3338,"outcome":3339,"problem":3340,"summary":3341,"solution":3342,"attachment":3343},"Shared mobility in a car-dependent system: vanpooling and shared taxis in Oman","\u003Cp>These shared mobility practices collectively contribute to increased vehicle occupancy and reduced per-capita transport emissions in a system otherwise dominated by private cars. Taxis account for over 28,000 registered vehicles (around 1.6% of all registered vehicles) and operate in near-continuous circulation, serving multiple passengers daily. Public transport is also gaining acceptance, with the national operator carrying more than 4.7 million passengers in 2024, alongside continued expansion of bus routes and stations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While carpooling and shared taxis have declined in some areas due to the growth of app-based ride services and bus networks, shared vans, collective taxis, and ride-hailing platforms remain critical mobility solutions, particularly for lower-income groups and intercity travel. Together, these systems demonstrate that circular mobility practices already exist in Oman, even within a car-dependent context. Scaling and formalising these models, through regulation, digital platforms, and integration with public transport, offers a realistic pathway to reducing car ownership, congestion, and emissions while maintaining access and affordability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added, and Circle Economy. (2026). The circularity gap report Oman. Amsterdam: Circle Economy.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mobility is essential for access to employment, services, and social participation, yet it is also a major contributor to emissions and material use through private vehicle ownership. In Oman, personal transport (and household emissions) accounts for a substantial share of carbon emissions, reflecting a strong reliance on private cars. Car dependency is reinforced by two structural factors. First, Oman’s vast geography and low population density make private vehicles the most practical option for many journeys, particularly outside urban centres. Second, extreme heat limits the feasibility of active mobility such as walking and cycling for much of the year. As a result, the majority of residents use cars daily, while public transport and active mobility options remain limited.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oman’s transport system is car dependent, driven by geographic scale, dispersed settlement patterns, limited public transport coverage, and harsh climate conditions. However, shared mobility practices, such as vanpooling, shared minibuses, and collective taxi use, are already embedded in everyday mobility, especially for commuting and intercity travel. While  not explicitly labelled as circular, these practices increase vehicle occupancy, reduce per-capita emissions, and decrease car ownership.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular mobility in the Omani context hinges on reducing private car ownership, improving vehicle utilisation, and expanding shared and public transport options, alongside developing urban mobility systems that better support circular mobility. While formal public transport is expanding, its modal share remains modest. Achieving lower emissions and reduced congestion will therefore require greater reliance on shared mobility solutions that make more efficient use of existing vehicles. Shared mobility already exists in Oman through a mix of formal, semi-formal, and informal systems, which increase occupancy rates and reduce per-capita transport impacts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The most widespread are shared vans and minibuses (so called Baisa buses), which carry up to 15 passengers and provide the lowest-cost intra-urban transport, particularly used by low-wage expatriate workers. Operating on flexible routes and organised informally via social networks and messaging platforms, they function as daily vanpooling systems. Shared taxis are another long-standing model, operating in both urban and intercity contexts, where passengers travelling in the same direction share a car at a fixed fare. This system offers a practical alternative on routes with limited bus services and allows flexible occupancy, as passengers heading to the same destination can either share rides or pay the full fare for private travel. More recently, shared mobility has expanded through the formalisation and digitalisation of taxi services. Regulated ride-hailing platforms such as Otaxi, in partnership with Yango, use app-based dispatch, metered fares, and fleet management to modernise services and pool demand, reducing reliance on private car ownership.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Policy developments are reinforcing this shift. From April 2025, all regular taxis operating in public spaces must register with licensed ride-hailing applications, enabling service standardisation and data reporting. Muscat Municipality has also promoted carpooling to reduce congestion, emissions, parking demand, and transport costs.\u003C/p>",[3344,3347,3350,3353,3356,3359,3362],{"name":3345,"type":53,"value":3346},"Profiling Socially-Structured Vanpooling Users in Oman: A Data-Driven Approach","https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352146525006805",{"name":3348,"type":53,"value":3349},"Yango Reveals Key Ride-Hailing & Transport Trends Across the UAE and Oman","https://www.biztoday.news/2026/01/26/yango-reveals-key-ride-hailing-transport-trends-across-the-uae-and-oman/",{"name":3351,"type":53,"value":3352},"Is carpooling an option in Muscat to reduce traffic, parking woes?","https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1173572/oman/transport/is-carpooling-an-option-in-muscat-to-reduce-traffic-parking-woes",{"name":3354,"type":53,"value":3355},"“Ready to drive change together?” Muscat Municipality urges public to adopt carpooling","https://www.thearabianstories.com/2025/07/15/ready-to-drive-change-together-muscat-municipality-urges-public-to-adopt-carpooling/",{"name":3357,"type":53,"value":3358},"Otaxi signs strategic partnership agreement with ITHCA Group and Yango Group to elevate taxi services in Oman","https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/otaxi-signs-strategic-partnership-agreement-with-ithca-group-and-yango-group-to-elevate-taxi-services-in-oman-wb60fr2p",{"name":3360,"type":53,"value":3361},"All street taxis in Oman must register with app-based firms by April 1: Ministry issues reminder","https://www.thearabianstories.com/2025/03/15/all-street-taxis-in-oman-must-register-with-app-based-firms-by-april-1-ministry-issues-reminder/",{"name":3363,"type":53,"value":3364},"Public Transportation in Oman: A Practical Guide to Getting Around Without a Car","https://www.jarniascyril.com/expatriation/moving-to-oman-expat-guide-complete/public-transport-oman-practical-guide/","2026-04-29T10:20:05.789Z",[],{"id":3368,"link":3369,"alt":3370,"source":3371,"created_at":3372,"updated_at":3372,"article_id":3329,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmojwlqsk0001sc01j0n7o2vs","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/nNl2w8vnER5cAjm_.jpg","Photo from an article by Vinod Nair, Oman Daily Observer","an article by Vinod Nair, Oman Daily Observer","2026-04-29T10:20:05.732Z",{"id":3374,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3375,"updated_at":3376,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3377,"contents":3379,"contributors":3389,"image":3390},"s2sI","2024-02-09T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T20:32:10.475Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3378},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3380],{"id":3381,"score":47,"body":3382,"status":55,"article_id":3374,"created_at":3375,"updated_at":3375,"published_at":3375},"LSqe",{"title":3383,"content":3384,"summary":15,"attachment":3385},"Destinations of Dutch Used Textiles","\u003Cp id=\"\">As one of the world’s top ten exporters of used textiles, the Netherlands is a key player in the complex networks of worn clothing around the world. In 2022, 248,000 tonnes of used textiles were exported from the Netherlands, totalling more than €193 million. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This report—Destinations of Dutch Used Textiles: Uses and Risks after Export— explores what happens to textiles collected in the Netherlands in their various destination countries and highlights the impacts and risks associated with these exports as well as how they are addressed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This study aims at empowering the government and value chain stakeholders to better contribute to the creation of a circular and fair value chain for post-consumer textiles.\u003C/p>",[3386],{"name":3387,"type":53,"value":3388},"20240213 - EN - Rijkswaterstaat - 210x297mm bleed 5mm_converted (1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20240213_EN_Rijkswaterstaat_210x297mm_bleed_5mm_converted_1_9dabe5c368.pdf",[],{"id":3391,"link":3392,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3375,"updated_at":3375,"article_id":3374,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5fWZWu1KTpk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573630309-EKqvmZiF.jpg",{"id":3394,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3395,"updated_at":3396,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3397,"contents":3399,"contributors":3409,"image":3410},"Jd0n","2023-02-02T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T20:33:43.131Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3398},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3400],{"id":3401,"score":47,"body":3402,"status":55,"article_id":3394,"created_at":3395,"updated_at":3395,"published_at":3395},"DFTq",{"title":3403,"content":3404,"summary":15,"attachment":3405},"A guide for circularity in the urban environment","\u003Cp id=\"\">Almost 60% of the built environment required to accommodate the earth’s urban population by 2050 remains to be built (\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report, 2021\u003C/em>). \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So how will we make sure that cities can meet our universal need for shelter within the limits of our planet? \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The urban built environment should be a ‘living’ system in which building materials and products are optimally used and reused, a system that operates within the boundaries of our planet, preserves the (business) value of its resources, and increases the number of valuable jobs and skills in a city. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This guidance document is the fourth of a series of resources produced by the European Investment Bank and Circle Economy for the Circular City Centre (C3), a competence and resource centre that aims to support EU cities in their circular economy transition. It is a guide for cities on how to progress in their circular transition in the built environment, from establishing an enabling framework to implementing circular solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Find out more about the Circular City Centre \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://advisory.eib.org/about/circular-city-centre.htm\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[3406],{"name":3407,"type":53,"value":3408},"a-guide-for-circularity-in-the-urban-built-environment.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/a_guide_for_circularity_in_the_urban_built_environment_2031d8c4a7.pdf",[],{"id":3411,"link":3412,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3395,"updated_at":3395,"article_id":3394,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XNYkoN35ANI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573557760-B3iPwdvl.png",{"id":3414,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3415,"updated_at":3416,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3417,"contents":3419,"contributors":3428,"image":3429},"pN8F","2018-03-31T22:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T20:51:25.473Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3418},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3420],{"id":3421,"score":47,"body":3422,"status":55,"article_id":3414,"created_at":3415,"updated_at":3415,"published_at":3415},"Uh4b",{"title":3423,"content":3424,"summary":15,"attachment":3425},"Circular Bilbao & Bizkaia","\u003Cp>Today the city of Bilbao, and the surrounding territory of Bizkaia, present the results of the Circle City Scan, a visual roadmap with an analysis and identification of impactful and tangible opportunities to spark the circular transition within the city and the territory. Spain’s first Circle City Scan is initiated through a consortium composed of Circle Economy, Innobasque, Bilbao Ekintza and BEAZ in collaboration with Aclima, Ihobe and Inèdit.\u003C/p>",[3426],{"name":3427,"type":53,"value":3427},"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1arLlqlE6Zo2FnAlGigS-AVPYpayBAue-/view?usp=sharing",[],{"id":3430,"link":3431,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3415,"updated_at":3415,"article_id":3414,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LWTxfzwtUMs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573591940-YxLvoqSh.png",{"id":3433,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3434,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3435,"contents":3437,"contributors":3447,"image":3448},"vxx5","2026-05-04T20:53:35.664Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3436},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3438],{"id":3439,"score":47,"body":3440,"status":55,"article_id":3433,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3290,"published_at":3290},"v55a",{"title":3441,"content":3442,"summary":15,"attachment":3443},"Building blocks for the new strategy Amsterdam Circular 2020-2025 (Amsterdam City Doughnut)","\u003Cp>The city of Amsterdam wants to be a regenerative and inclusive city for all citizens while respecting the whole planet. But how to realise the radical and ambitious vision to make such a thriving city? That’s the question that the City of Amsterdam, Kate Raworth and Circle Economy have started to answer at We Make The City, a showcase for urban innovation held in Amsterdam on June 19.\u003C/p>",[3444],{"name":3445,"type":53,"value":3446},"Building-blocks-Amsterdam-Circular-2019.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Building_blocks_Amsterdam_Circular_2019_8cdb3b1521.pdf",[],{"id":3449,"link":3450,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3290,"article_id":3433,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ADeg_A8lU6g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573575220-4Z-S8TEr.png",{"id":3452,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3453,"updated_at":3454,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3455,"contents":3457,"contributors":3467,"image":3468},"mUec","2018-12-31T23:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T22:21:31.180Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3456},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3458],{"id":3459,"score":47,"body":3460,"status":55,"article_id":3452,"created_at":3453,"updated_at":3453,"published_at":3453},"nPPO",{"title":3461,"content":3462,"summary":15,"attachment":3463},"Building Value","\u003Cp>The 'Building Value' report demonstrates the radical potential in the built environment to accelerate the circular economy. The industry is re-thinking how to calculate value in buildings and how to finance them. Within the Community of Practice, we formulated key reforms to current methods of valuation and financing to stimulate circular construction. An alternative pathway is mapped from a case study of the Fridtjof Nansenhof social housing project in Amsterdam, due for redevelopment in 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Five key lessons:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Circular construction depends on the development of a market for used elements, products and materials.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Unlocking the potential of circular construction requires new valuation methods, distinguishing between land and buildings conceiving the building as six individual layers, each with their own lifespan.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Circular construction can successfully be financed when risks and future potential are balanced. This can be supported by detailed financial modelling and leveraging key strengths of circular buildings as securities.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Social housing corporations are ideally suited to implement circular economy business models since both favour long-term inclusive value above mere financial profits. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Collaboration and transparency support the creation of synergies between different fields of expertise (business, technical, legal, financial), needed to tackle the challenges of circular construction business models.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3464],{"name":3465,"type":53,"value":3466},"CoP-construction-report-20190116.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Co_P_construction_report_20190116_8d995bebd4.pdf",[],{"id":3469,"link":3470,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3453,"updated_at":3453,"article_id":3452,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"c_ma4QP5p7Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573576455-E0iLSyqu.png",{"id":3472,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3473,"updated_at":3474,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3475,"contents":3477,"contributors":3487,"image":3488},"kEfM","2022-10-05T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T22:33:31.027Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3476},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3478],{"id":3479,"score":47,"body":3480,"status":55,"article_id":3472,"created_at":3473,"updated_at":3473,"published_at":3473},"MTW7",{"title":3481,"content":3482,"summary":15,"attachment":3483},"Circularity Gap Report Poland","\u003Cp>Poland is 10.2% circular: of all the resources it uses to meet its residents' wants and needs, nearly 90% stem from virgin sources. At 13.8 tonnes per person, per year, the country's material footprint is moderate—especially in comparison to other European countries. However, fossil fuel use (mostly coal) is high, and extraction significantly exceeds the EU average. This edition of the Circularity Gap Report presents six scenarios for change: by building its circular economy, Poland could cut its material consumption by roughly 40%, bringing it to a more sustainable level, while nearly halving emissions and doubling its circularity. The report also highlights the crucial role of collaboration in the transition to a circular economy, exploring opportunities for a two-way exchange of knowledge and learning between Poland and Norway.\u003C/p>",[3484],{"name":3485,"type":53,"value":3486},"The Circularity Gap Report - Poland.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/The_Circularity_Gap_Report_Poland_b9a6e2c3cc.pdf",[],{"id":3489,"link":3490,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3473,"updated_at":3473,"article_id":3472,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"81-KND_YAog=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573618555-ZHLcrVe-.png",{"id":3492,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3493,"updated_at":3494,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3495,"contents":3497,"contributors":3507,"image":3508},"lQv_","2021-04-15T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T22:39:41.330Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3496},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3498],{"id":3499,"score":47,"body":3500,"status":55,"article_id":3492,"created_at":3493,"updated_at":3493,"published_at":3493},"5Mdq",{"title":3501,"content":3502,"summary":15,"attachment":3503},"Climate Change Mitigation Through the Circular Economy","\u003Cp>Commissioned by the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.stapgef.org/\">Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP)\u003C/a>, which advises the Global Environment \u003Ca href=\"https://www.thegef.org/\">Facility (GEF)\u003C/a>, Circle Economy and\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shiftingparadigms.nl/\"> Shifting Paradigms\u003C/a> have researched how the circular economy can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in low- and middle-income countries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report uncovers the range of socio-economic and environmental co-benefits that circular mitigation interventions can bring to GEF countries of operation. It supports strategic advice by the STAP to the GEF and its implementing partners and helps carve out a role for these bodies in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon circular economy. As our \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> \u003Cem>2021\u003C/em> reported, circular economy strategies have the potential to slash global greenhouse gas emissions by 39%, emphasising the urgency for a circular economy approach.   \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The findings of this report will be highly relevant to the development of future GEF projects and programmes across its different focal areas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3504],{"name":3505,"type":53,"value":3506},"Climate Change Mitigation Through the Circular Economy - STAP - report.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Climate_Change_Mitigation_Through_the_Circular_Economy_STAP_report_9f11f841b8.pdf",[],{"id":3509,"link":3510,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3493,"updated_at":3493,"article_id":3492,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hDF0bMKcwdQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573597082-RCMUqlji.jpeg",{"id":3512,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3513,"updated_at":3514,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3515,"contents":3517,"contributors":3527,"image":3528},"FriC","2022-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T22:51:03.443Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3516},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3518],{"id":3519,"score":47,"body":3520,"status":55,"article_id":3512,"created_at":3513,"updated_at":3513,"published_at":3513},"j_Qo",{"title":3521,"content":3522,"summary":15,"attachment":3523},"A framework for grouping circular cities","\u003Cp>Building on the development of a harmonised Circular Jobs Methodology, Circle Economy and UNEP have embarked on the development of a City Typology framework that aims to bring a huge diversity of cities together into a more manageable and generalised set of types to support the transition to a circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The framework consists of four broad city types that are constructed from three variables, which influence the circular economy considerations of a city. The framework will continue to be developed to form practical pathways towards a more circular economy for each of the city types. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3524],{"name":3525,"type":53,"value":3526},"CITY TYPOLOGY NARRATIVE - MAY 2022.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/CITY_TYPOLOGY_NARRATIVE_MAY_2022_84acbe06a2.pdf",[],{"id":3529,"link":3530,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3513,"updated_at":3513,"article_id":3512,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"En_7F4aR2Ns=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573555914-WSMqJnIM.png",{"id":3532,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3533,"updated_at":3534,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3535,"contents":3537,"contributors":3547,"image":3548},"l9yL","2022-06-28T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T22:55:00.094Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3536},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3538],{"id":3539,"score":47,"body":3540,"status":55,"article_id":3532,"created_at":3533,"updated_at":3533,"published_at":3533},"6k-p",{"title":3541,"content":3542,"summary":15,"attachment":3543},"Circularity Gap Report: Built Environment, the Netherlands","\u003Cp id=\"\">The Netherlands has put forward the ambitious goal of a fully circular economy by 2050. But resting at the centre of a perfect storm, the built environment in the Netherlands is dealing with challenging environmental and social circumstances such as the climate and nitrogen crisis, a shortage of affordable housing and the biggest labour shortage seen in years. To uncover the state of circularity and related employment effects—both showing opportunities and providing recommendations for the Dutch built environment—this report applies the Circularity Gap methodology to a sector for the first time. It assesses the circularity of the Dutch built environment and sketches a path forward, highlighting key recommendations for actors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3544],{"name":3545,"type":53,"value":3546},"20221115 - CGR BEN - Report - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20221115_CGR_BEN_Report_210x297mm_3779e5e056.pdf",[],{"id":3549,"link":3550,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3533,"updated_at":3533,"article_id":3532,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"l-qZQ7kIMdc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573616107-5fep0QJY.png",{"id":3552,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3553,"updated_at":3554,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3555,"contents":3557,"contributors":3567,"image":3568},"BMYJ","2024-08-20T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T23:11:46.688Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3556},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3558],{"id":3559,"score":47,"body":3560,"status":55,"article_id":3552,"created_at":3553,"updated_at":3553,"published_at":3553},"Ag2O",{"title":3561,"content":3562,"summary":15,"attachment":3563},"Closing the institutional gap: Perspectives on the circular economy from selected African TVET institutions","\u003Cp id=\"\">This study commissioned and led by UNESCO-UNEVOC, analyses the main barriers and enablers to mainstreaming aspects of the circular economy in the curricula and training of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and developing the knowledge and skills needed to make the value chain of jobs and occupations circular. The goal is to inform and push the global discourse towards enhancing TVET’s contribution to the green transition and spotlight lessons relevant to the international TVET community. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The study examined TVET curriculum planning and delivery in three countries: Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. It involved a sample size of 27 different actors, relevant bodies and institutions of TVET that helped estimate the current status quo and identify areas of future action. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The study reveals four key factors that play a crucial role in driving the integration of skills and competencies for the circular economy in TVET: 1) policy and regulatory frameworks, 2) industry engagement and partnerships, 3) curriculum development and updates, and 4) TVET authorities and industry stakeholders working together to identify and encourage public and private investment in TVET. \u003C/p>",[3564],{"name":3565,"type":53,"value":3566},"closing_the_institutional_gap.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/closing_the_institutional_gap_7988b4d2db.pdf",[],{"id":3569,"link":3570,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3553,"updated_at":3553,"article_id":3552,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"T4_1XulCv64=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573624401-u1x1ihPq.png",{"id":3572,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3573,"updated_at":3574,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3575,"contents":3577,"contributors":3587,"image":3588},"1QOJ","2020-06-25T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T23:48:06.251Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3576},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3578],{"id":3579,"score":47,"body":3580,"status":55,"article_id":3572,"created_at":3573,"updated_at":3573,"published_at":3573},"VAhP",{"title":3581,"content":3582,"summary":15,"attachment":3583},"Baseline Analysis of Circular Jobs in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly","\u003Cp id=\"\">Circularity presents opportunities for local labour markets. To tap into this potential, it is vital to understand how many and which jobs are already contributing to the circular economy locally. To obtain a baseline analysis of employment in the local circular economy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (CIoS), \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://www.tevi.co.uk/\">Tevi\u003C/a> and Circle Economy collaborated on the Circular Jobs Monitor. The Circular Jobs Monitor is an online tool that gathers and displays the amount and type of jobs that are part of the circular economy. 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Of all the minerals, fossil fuels, metals and biomass that enter it each year just 8.6% are cycled back. This has fallen from 9.1% in the two years since our annual report was first launched in 2018. Today, for the first time ever, our global economy is consuming 100 billion tonnes of materials each year and circularity is stuck in reverse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>About the Circularity Gap Report\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Circle Economy has launched the first Circularity Gap Report in 2018 because we recognised the need for improved metrics to lead impactful action. The Report, which will be launched annually, will continue to provide insights into the circular state of the world and additionally focus on specific aspects of circularity. From launching the first global metric in 2018, the industry focus in 2019, to the country perspective in 2020. The focus will be on the topics Circle Economy feels are vital to drive action or where momentum is building. The main goal of the Global Circularity Gap Report is to provide key players that can implement the circular economy with the insights, data, knowledge and network to accelerate change.\u003C/p>",[3604],{"name":3605,"type":53,"value":3605},"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2020",[],{"id":3608,"link":3609,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3593,"updated_at":3593,"article_id":3592,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oFLTyegtjGc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573612134-4ali8zyP.png",{"id":3611,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3612,"updated_at":3613,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3614,"contents":3616,"contributors":3626,"image":3627},"m0YO","2022-11-21T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T00:07:16.460Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3615},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3617],{"id":3618,"score":47,"body":3619,"status":55,"article_id":3611,"created_at":3612,"updated_at":3612,"published_at":3612},"Q9nu",{"title":3620,"content":3621,"summary":15,"attachment":3622},"A circular future for the European construction sector: light commercial and residential buildings","\u003Cp id=\"\">This publication, developed in collaboration with Bain & Company, presents circular trends and strategies for the European construction sector, enabling it to overcome supply chain challenges, decarbonise faster and stay competitive. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The paper suggests five key circular economy strategies that can help the construction sector journey towards net-zero—boosting the industry’s circularity to 50% and cutting production-related greenhouse gas emissions by around 52%. 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The circular economy is still sometimes met with scepticism and there is an overwhelming amount of information to parse around circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To help circularity champions rally in support from others in their organisations, Circle Economy designed three toolkits that guide readers through the same process we follow when working with other companies, cities and countries on their journey toward circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The outcome: a credible brief you can share with your peers and seniors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Download the toolkits from the Circularity Gap Reporting Initiative website below.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3682],{"name":3683,"type":53,"value":3683},"http://circularity-gap.world/2021#action",[],{"id":3686,"link":3687,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3671,"updated_at":3671,"article_id":3670,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rrlEd_uNrhM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573594704-NGqvfQZP.png",{"id":3689,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3690,"updated_at":3691,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3692,"contents":3694,"contributors":3704,"image":3705},"dZys","2021-09-22T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:10:46.786Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3693},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3695],{"id":3696,"score":47,"body":3697,"status":55,"article_id":3689,"created_at":3690,"updated_at":3690,"published_at":3690},"-rFS",{"title":3698,"content":3699,"summary":15,"attachment":3700},"Circular Ecosystems Peru","\u003Cp>Peru is making moves to adopt a circular economy, in line with its ambitions towards sustainable development. This report explores strategies to drive circularity in the agricultural sector, drawing from best practices in Colombia, Chile and the Netherlands to guide action in farming, forestry, fishing and aquaculture. Insights from two workshops—comprising agricultural stakeholders from the public and private sectors—are also disseminated and analysed to determine the key elements and common objectives of a Peruvian Circular Economy Platform. 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Our circular jobs definition framework defines circular jobs, with examples of jobs that contribute to the circular economy, and explains how this is used in Circle Economy's Circular Jobs Monitor, an online tool that gathers and displays the number and range of jobs that are part of the circular economy.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3759],{"name":3760,"type":53,"value":3761},"20210311 - CJI Brief 1 - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210311_CJI_Brief_1_297x210mm_afade580b7.pdf",[],{"id":3764,"link":3765,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3748,"updated_at":3748,"article_id":3747,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kyDSRQ9PN-0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573602334-td-KEBv0.png",{"id":3767,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3768,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3769,"contents":3771,"contributors":3781,"image":3782},"4Y4c","2026-05-05T01:45:31.396Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3770},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3772],{"id":3773,"score":47,"body":3774,"status":55,"article_id":3767,"created_at":3290,"updated_at":3290,"published_at":3290},"StKF",{"title":3775,"content":3776,"summary":15,"attachment":3777},"Circular Prague","\u003Cp>Today, 6 June 2019, Circle Economy and INCIEN launch Circular Prague, a visual roadmap that identifies the strategies that are best positioned to kick-start the Czech capital’s transition towards a circular economy. 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The city commissioned an international consortium — Shifting Paradigms, Circle Economy, Centre for Sustainable Production and Consumption (CSPC), FABRICations and Emerging Markets Sustainability Dialogues (EMSD) — to map resource consumption. The analysis produced new cross-sectoral circular economy strategies to achieve the city’s sustainable development ambitions.  This resource metabolism scan comes as Almaty achieves impressive economic growth,  re-establishing its position as an exporter of agricultural commodities. An important station on the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s development plan to improve trans-continental cooperation, Almaty sees connectivity with Asia, Europe and other regions as key to growing international trade. At the same time, the government is opening new channels for public participation in urban planning decisions, to meet the needs of its citizens.\u003C/p>",[3817],{"name":3818,"type":53,"value":3818},"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_MPq1TeNveus5ISSTNmtdQ5sw9er-uve/view?usp=sharing",[],{"id":3821,"link":3822,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3806,"updated_at":3806,"article_id":3805,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Td8g6plp3FM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573597709-3_LUoWAx.png",{"id":3824,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3825,"updated_at":3826,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3827,"contents":3829,"contributors":3839,"image":3840},"3GwQ","2017-10-31T23:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T02:12:52.022Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3828},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3830],{"id":3831,"score":47,"body":3832,"status":55,"article_id":3824,"created_at":3825,"updated_at":3825,"published_at":3825},"A3NT",{"title":3833,"content":3834,"summary":15,"attachment":3835},"A Future-Proof Built Environment","\u003Cp>“A Future-Proof Built Environment” is a report co-launched by ABN AMRO and Circle Economy. The facts are clear: Currently, 40% of all extracted minerals worldwide are used in the built environment. Luckily the sector has started to wake up and some companies are now leading the way. This report highlights real-life and practical examples on how to rethink the way we create the built environment that surrounds us. The report takes a systematic view on the sector, identifying clear levers for circular change. Circle Economy and ABN Amro now published all the insights gained during the built of the first fully circular building in Amsterdam’s financial district: ABN AMRO’s CIRCL pavilion. CIRCL was planned and built as an example of “how to walk the circular talk”. The philosophy and ambition was: “doing nothing is no longer an option and that now is the time to create inspiring examples showing that circular business models and building standards are the future. 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Large-scale projects such as the North Solar PV IPP and Riyah wind farms are expected to be operational by 2026, collectively saving millions of cubic metres of natural gas and reducing CO₂ emissions by over 960,000 tonnes annually. Smaller distributed projects under the Sahim initiative are extending renewable adoption to residential and commercial users. Utility-scale projects including Ibri-II and Dhofar wind farms are already operational or nearing completion, marking a major milestone in Oman’s green energy transition. The domestic green hydrogen sector is attracting substantial investment and developing infrastructure for production, storage, and distribution, including refuelling stations. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the solar panel factory in Sohar Freezone and the wind turbine factory in Duqm Special Economic Zone are establishing new industrial and technology sectors, supply chains, and skilled job opportunities within Oman. Together, these projects support Oman’s goal of sourcing 30–40% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and align with the Net Zero 2050 pledge. Policy support, international investment, and the deployment of both large-scale and smaller distributed renewable energy projects, combined with the creation of local manufacturing capacity, position Oman to reduce fossil fuel dependence, cut emissions, and develop a resilient, circular, and low-carbon energy system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added, information given by the Ministry of Economy, and Circle Economy. (2026). The circularity gap report Oman. Amsterdam: Circle Economy.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oman is a relatively high-income country whose development has been shaped by the hydrocarbon industry. Its economy relies on oil, natural gas, and related extractive sectors, which have supported significant economic and social development, underpinning a strong welfare state with free healthcare, education, and low taxation, and contributing to relatively high living standards. This reliance links the economy, society, and governance to global energy market volatility, exposing the country to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical shocks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Despite modest growth in renewables, domestic capacity remains limited relative to national decarbonisation goals. The energy-intensive economy, combined with rising electricity demand and continued fossil fuel dependence, drives substantial greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts. 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For example, solar and wind energy projects like the North Solar 100 MW PV independent power project and the Riyah-1 and Riyah-2 wind farms, which to date collectively generating 200 MW per year. These projects, supported by Petroleum Development Oman in partnership with OQ Alternative Energy and TotalEnergies Renewables, integrate renewable generation into the national grid and reduce CO₂ emissions by hundreds of thousands of tonnes annually.  Solar-diesel hybrid systems and the \u003Cem>Sahim \u003C/em>program enable residential and commercial buildings to generate solar electricity and feed excess energy back into the grid. Other large-scale projects such as the Ibri-II solar PV plant and Dhofar-I wind IPP are operational or nearing completion, while additional wind projects in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, Harweel, Duqm, and Dhofar are planned, totaling several hundred megawatts.  The green hydrogen sector, led by Hydrom and supported by international investment, is targeting production of 1.4 million tonnes per year and has launched the first hydrogen refuelling stations in 2025.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Clean energy manufacturing not only contributes to increased renewable energy use in Oman, but is also driving industrial development. A solar panel and cell factory in the Sohar Freezone is being implemented by JA Solar with an investment of approximately OMR 217 million, establishing the domestic renewable energy components industry. Similarly, the Duqm Special Economic Zone hosts a wind turbine factory implemented by Mawarid Turbine in partnership with international entities, with an investment exceeding OMR 70 million, marking the first facility in the region capable of manufacturing high-capacity turbines. These initiatives create supporting manufacturing and technology industries, supply chains, and new employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector, contributing to economic diversification and positioning Oman as a regional clean energy hub. Policy and regulatory measures, including Royal Decree No. 10/2023 allocating 65,000 km² for renewable and hydrogen projects, and Nama Energy and Water Procurement Company’s procurement of 8,010 MW in solar and wind projects through 2030, underpin these initiatives and support grid integration, electricity storage, and energy diversification.\u003C/p>",[3879,3882,3885,3888,3891],{"name":3880,"type":53,"value":3881},"Renewable energy in Oman","https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-renewable-energy/oman",{"name":3883,"type":53,"value":3884},"PDO awards three renewable energy projects","https://www.muscatdaily.com/2024/12/11/pdo-awards-three-renewable-energy-projects/",{"name":3886,"type":53,"value":3887},"Oman’s Renewable Energy Projects","https://www.trade.gov/market-intelligence/omans-renewable-energy-projects",{"name":3889,"type":53,"value":3890},"Work begins on PDO’s Rawafid renewable energy 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However, the government has ambitious goals: an economy that is 50% circular by 2030 and 100% circular by 2050. The Circularity Gap Report, the Netherlands, recommends wide-ranging ways in which the economy can pivot away from its linear habits across four key sectors: agriculture, construction, manufacturing and energy. The suggested strategies could triple the Dutch metric from 24.5% to 70%.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>About Circularity Gap Report for countries\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>More and more countries are recognising the circular economy as a means to make their economies more competitive, improve living conditions for growing populations, help meet emissions targets and avoid deforestation. But \u003Cem>how \u003C/em>countries reach an ecologically safe and socially just development space for their people varies greatly. The Circularity Gap Report for Countries provides insight into the best interventions to boost circularity on a national level and the tools to monitor progress.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>About the Circularity Gap Initiative\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>The Circularity Gap Initiative aims to highlight the urgency of the transition to a circular economy and inspire key decision makers in both government and business to coordinate action to accelerate that transition. We do this by bringing together stakeholders from academia, businesses, NGOs and governments to input, evaluate and endorse annual reports on the state of the transition based on the latest scientific evidence.\u003C/p>",[3938],{"name":3939,"type":53,"value":3939},"https://circularity-gap.world/netherlands",[],{"id":3942,"link":3943,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3927,"updated_at":3927,"article_id":3926,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NtDavnMXhD0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573621461-92CCo7l-.png",{"id":3945,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3946,"updated_at":3947,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":3948,"contents":3950,"contributors":3959,"image":3960},"9lrt","2019-07-31T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T04:24:38.019Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3949},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3951],{"id":3952,"score":47,"body":3953,"status":55,"article_id":3945,"created_at":3946,"updated_at":3946,"published_at":3946},"3aHj",{"title":3954,"content":3955,"summary":15,"attachment":3956},"Circular Bern","\u003Cp>Bern has kickstarted its transition towards a circular economy, together with Circle Economy and ecos. As part of the Circular Cities Switzerland project, city officials and local urban changemakers have undertaken a Circle City Scan; a collaborative innovation process to identify practical strategies that are best positioned to support the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The projects have worked towards systematically preparing the ground for Bern to implement compelling and viable circular economy projects, such as a circular shopping centre to promoting circular lifestyles, adopting circular (as-a-service) business models for furniture in municipal office, as well as developing a digital marketplace for secondary construction materials to boost local value creation through material cycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The documents below present the methodology, results and conclusions of each phase of the Circle City Scan process.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[3957],{"name":3958,"type":53,"value":3958},"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HWR5_SvEkWqenvUcYMKcc6kwsnqfm1Ej?usp=sharing",[],{"id":3961,"link":3962,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3946,"updated_at":3946,"article_id":3945,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kRnkc1_zTuM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573591086-FR3BCQf5.png",{"id":3964,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3965,"updated_at":3966,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":3967,"contents":3969,"contributors":3978,"image":3979},"IHzi","2022-02-02T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T05:00:33.234Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3968},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3970],{"id":3971,"score":47,"body":3972,"status":55,"article_id":3964,"created_at":3965,"updated_at":3965,"published_at":3965},"gxZE",{"title":3973,"content":3974,"summary":15,"attachment":3975},"Circular economy, enabling the transition towards net-zero","\u003Cp>In recent years, Glasgow has looked to move beyond its heavy manufacturing past towards a vision for a more sustainable, net-zero carbon future. The circular economy has been pivotal for this vision: it holds significant potential for climate mitigation and resilience. In light of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the ongoing drive for businesses, cities, and nations to reach ‘net-zero’, Glasgow is now looking to link its circularity ambitions with its carbon targets and to empower local businesses to effectively achieve both goals. This report, by Circle Economy and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, aims to help Glasgow businesses understand the links between the adoption of circular strategies and business models and reaching net-zero carbon. It highlights key opportunities for businesses in five sectors—food and drink, textiles, manufacturing, events and conferences and the built environment—where circularity helps achieve net-zero carbon. It also outlines ways forward for Glasgow to effectively leverage and enable the circular opportunities identified, with a focus on safeguarding positive impacts for people and the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[3976],{"name":3977,"type":53,"value":3977},"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I2mOQBY2zHMIZN8_xXWEZzYhVJ2ywnlz/view?usp=sharing",[],{"id":3980,"link":3981,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3965,"updated_at":3965,"article_id":3964,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"66f4D6bDvU0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573595514-yy_Av4uu.jpg",{"id":3983,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3984,"updated_at":3985,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":560,"owner":3986,"contents":3988,"contributors":4005,"image":4006},"Ik-y","2026-04-29T10:01:13.609Z","2026-05-05T05:22:57.475Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":3987},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[3989],{"id":3990,"score":47,"body":3991,"status":55,"article_id":3983,"created_at":3984,"updated_at":4004,"published_at":6},"64LG",{"title":3992,"outcome":3993,"problem":3994,"summary":3995,"solution":3996,"attachment":3997},"Retaining value from waste in manufacturing: Sohar Aluminium in Oman","\u003Cp>In 2024, Sohar Aluminium recycled approximately 3,500 tonnes of aluminium scrap, with ambitions to increase volumes in subsequent years. These efforts contribute to higher material retention within Oman’s manufacturing system and demonstrate the economic viability of circular practices in heavy industry. At the national level, recycling rates for scrap materials have increased from approximately 25% in 2022 to 40% in 2024, indicating growing momentum for industrial recycling. While further clarification and standardisation of metrics are needed, Sohar Aluminium’s initiatives illustrate how circular manufacturing can reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and support Oman’s broader economic diversification and sustainability objectives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Sources include links added and information provided by Sohar Aluminium.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Linear manufacturing models are characterised by intensive resource extraction, high energy use, significant waste generation, and substantial greenhouse gas emissions. In Oman, manufacturing plays a central role in the country’s economic diversification strategy but remains largely resource- and energy-intensive, with limited uptake of circular practices such as reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and industrial symbiosis.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Oman, industrial activities are geographically concentrated in hubs such as Sohar, Duqm, and Salalah, creating clear opportunities for shared infrastructure and material flows. However, these opportunities remain largely underexploited due to limited policy incentives, gaps in technical expertise, underdeveloped recycling infrastructure, and a lack of mature circular supply chains. As a result, industrial waste streams are not fully valorised, and the sector continues to depend heavily on imported primary materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Omani aluminium producer, Sohar Aluminium, is integrating circular economy principles into its manufacturing operations, positioning aluminium recycling as a strategic lever for domestic value creation. By strengthening local recycling capacity, the company aims to reduce reliance on imported raw materials, improve resource efficiency, and support job creation while enhancing Oman’s attractiveness for foreign investment in circular manufacturing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular manufacturing replaces extractive, linear models with regenerative systems that retain material value, reduce waste, and lower exposure to volatile global raw material markets. For Oman, this transition offers cost savings, increased supply-chain resilience, reduced emissions, and opportunities for innovation and employment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sohar Aluminium has begun applying circular principles through the reuse, recycling, and recovery of materials across its operations. These initiatives include the recycling of aluminium scrap as well as other long-standing material streams such as ferrous metals, batteries, tyres, wood, paper, and plastics. In 2024, Sohar Aluminium recycled up to 90% of the long-standing materials mentioned, generating revenue from materials previously treated as waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr />\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Aluminium recycling is particularly significant due to its substantially lower energy requirements compared to primary aluminium production, making it a high-impact circular manufacturing strategy. In addition to material recovery, Sohar Aluminium is advancing energy-efficiency projects and workforce well-being programmes as part of a broader approach to sustainable industrial operations. The company positions Oman as a potential aluminium recycling hub within the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC), highlighting the strategic importance of circular manufacturing in the region.\u003C/p>",[3998,4001],{"name":3999,"type":53,"value":4000},"15,000 tpa of aluminium recycled as Oman advances in circular economy","https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1169439/business/economy/15000-tpa-of-aluminium-recycled-as-oman-advances-in-circular-economy",{"name":4002,"type":53,"value":4003},"Sohar Aluminium highlights environmental progress in Sustainability Report","https://aluminiumtoday.com/news/sohar-aluminium-highlights-environmental-progress-in-sustainability-report","2026-04-29T10:01:13.690Z",[],{"id":4007,"link":4008,"alt":4009,"source":4010,"created_at":4011,"updated_at":4011,"article_id":3983,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmojvxh980007sb01arrnjj6y","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/b2UuIVKzf5vYFVJ1.jpg","Photo from Sohar Aluminium Website","Sohar Aluminium Website","2026-04-29T10:01:13.629Z",{"id":4013,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4014,"updated_at":4015,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4016,"contents":4018,"contributors":4028,"image":4029},"x382","2019-09-17T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T06:19:08.072Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4017},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4019],{"id":4020,"score":47,"body":4021,"status":55,"article_id":4013,"created_at":4014,"updated_at":4014,"published_at":4014},"ajAW",{"title":4022,"content":4023,"summary":15,"attachment":4024},"Rockwool Circle Scan: Opportunities to grow the circular economy in the built environment","\u003Cp>The construction sector consumes 42 billion tonnes of resources annually, making it the most material-intensive sector. The construction sector also produces about one-third of all global waste, most of which is not recycled or reused, but ends up in landfills. This is a known problem faced by actors across the industry value chain. The collaboration with ROCKWOOL uncovered three key levers to improve circularity: (1) Increase the sourcing of non-virgin and regenerative materials for both raw materials and energy supply; (2) Develop more high-value and circular product applications that can be integrated into modular, adaptive building components; (3) Reclaim more waste from the construction sector through ROCKWOOL’s internal recycling and partnerships with other players.\u003C/p>",[4025],{"name":4026,"type":53,"value":4027},"Rockwool Public 20190517 - web spread.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Rockwool_Public_20190517_web_spread_f3543bfd2f.pdf",[],{"id":4030,"link":4031,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4014,"updated_at":4014,"article_id":4013,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UCqztcmjdOo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573588291-Nd0wBtW3.jpg",{"id":4033,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4034,"updated_at":4035,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4036,"contents":4038,"contributors":4048,"image":4049},"CCtg","2022-05-10T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T06:31:01.835Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4037},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4039],{"id":4040,"score":47,"body":4041,"status":55,"article_id":4033,"created_at":4034,"updated_at":4034,"published_at":4034},"4sI1",{"title":4042,"content":4043,"summary":15,"attachment":4044},"A CATALOGUE OF CIRCULAR CITY ACTIONS AND SOLUTIONS","\u003Cp id=\"\">Transitioning towards a circular economy is a complex task for cities.To help cities get inspired to take action on the ground, the European Investment Bank and Circle Economy have worked on a catalogue of circular actions and solutions that have already been successful across cities in Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This catalogue is the second guide developed for EIB’s Circular City Centre (C3), a competence and resource centre that aims to inspire city stakeholders to envision their city as a circular economy hub. Circular actions and solutions are categorised following the Circular City Actions Framework—an approach that goes beyond recycling, and encourages cities to also rethink, regenerate, reduce and reuse resources. They are explained on a case-by-case basis and span across eight sectors: Built environment, Consumer goods, Food, Manufacturing, Mobility & logistics, Tourism and leisure, Waste and material management, Water and wastewater management. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Find out more about the Circular City Centre \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://advisory.eib.org/about/circular-city-centre.htm\">here. \u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[4045],{"name":4046,"type":53,"value":4047},"EIB Guidance Document 2_A catalogue of circular city actions and solutions may.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/EIB_Guidance_Document_2_A_catalogue_of_circular_city_actions_and_solutions_may_b5af1283a2.pdf",[],{"id":4050,"link":4051,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4034,"updated_at":4034,"article_id":4033,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"b0pXn2juR6o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573443189-AdlJL4fq.png",{"id":4053,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4054,"updated_at":4055,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4056,"contents":4058,"contributors":4068,"image":4069},"ujLD","2016-11-01T09:34:53.000Z","2026-05-05T06:40:53.419Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4057},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4059],{"id":4060,"score":47,"body":4061,"status":55,"article_id":4053,"created_at":4054,"updated_at":4054,"published_at":4054},"OSv1",{"title":4062,"content":4063,"summary":15,"attachment":4064},"Circular Economy: A key lever in bridging the emissions gap to a 1.5 °C pathway","\u003Cp>Circle Economy and international consultancy \u003Ca href=\"http://www.ecofys.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ecofys\u003C/a> have called for a rapid transition to a global circular economy to meet the ambitious Paris climate agreement. According to an estimate by the two organisations, circular economy strategies may deliver emissions reductions that could cut the 1.5 °C emissions gap in half.\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote>“The momentum from a circular economy can provide a basis for the transition to a low carbon economy with secure sustainable economic growth and prosperity for all. To reduce the risk, companies need to find new ways of doing business. The sooner this is accomplished, the less disruptive and more cost-effective the transition will be,” - Preeti Srivastav, Project Director of Corporate Climate Action at Ecofys\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>Circle Economy and Ecofys have issued a white paper that informs on key strategies to move to a circular state. It also highlights existing circular examples in the world today. The white paper will form part of a further comprehensive analysis of the new climate agreement and targets and circular economy’s contribution to the same. The white paper and initiative were launched today at The Business & Climate Summit in London where institutional Business and climate leaders are working together to deliver real climate action.\u003C/p>\u003Cblockquote>“The research clearly shows that there is a massive role for the circular economy. Not only as the ‘missing part of the puzzle’ to make our Paris targets achievable, but also as a practical and scalable approach to decouple unsustainable material use from prosperity. This makes the circular economy a vital addition to the mix of solutions to address climate change. We urge companies and governments to embed the circular economy in their climate strategies and policies, and prompt the next wave of climate action through circularity.” - Andy Ridley, CEO, Circle Economy\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp>Circle Economy and Ecofys will support both companies and governments to amplify the circular economy contribution to climate change and in translating the Paris Agreement from a diplomatic settlement between countries into a catalytic instrument for the real economy.\u003C/p>",[4065],{"name":4066,"type":53,"value":4067},"ircle-economy-ecofys-2016-implementing-circular-economy-globally-makes-paris-targets-achievable.pdf.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/ircle_economy_ecofys_2016_implementing_circular_economy_globally_makes_paris_targets_achievable_pdf_ae52f3511c.pdf",[],{"id":4070,"link":4071,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4054,"updated_at":4054,"article_id":4053,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bnwkgGn5GTI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573593010-WlbmzZTY.png",{"id":4073,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4074,"updated_at":4075,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":4076,"contents":4078,"contributors":4088,"image":4089},"2xiC","2018-06-21T08:27:43.000Z","2026-05-05T06:45:27.889Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4077},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4079],{"id":4080,"score":47,"body":4081,"status":55,"article_id":4073,"created_at":4074,"updated_at":4074,"published_at":4074},"PbrF",{"title":4082,"content":4083,"summary":15,"attachment":4084},"City-as-a-Service","\u003Cp>During the WeMakeThe.City festival celebrated in June, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a> launched the ‘City-as-a-Service’ publication, which offers a first glimpse into the ‘circular city of the future’. This publication is an initial and practical exploration of how service models will shape the way in which societal needs can be met in a future urban environment and how cities can take a leadership role in a transition towards a circular economy. The publication builds upon the concepts of the ‘City-as-a-service’ report, as initiated by \u003Ca href=\"https://insights.abnamro.nl/en/\" target=\"_blank\">ABN AMRO\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[4085],{"name":4086,"type":53,"value":4087},"City-as-a-Service-Circle-Economy-2018.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/City_as_a_Service_Circle_Economy_2018_2ce523281b.pdf",[],{"id":4090,"link":4091,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4074,"updated_at":4074,"article_id":4073,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"A26Gv2k3I3k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573623601-CQKKA40U.png",{"id":4093,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":366,"updated_at":4094,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":225,"owner":4095,"contents":4097,"contributors":4107,"image":6},"NM3U","2026-05-05T07:36:25.149Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4096},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4098],{"id":4099,"score":47,"body":4100,"status":55,"article_id":4093,"created_at":202,"updated_at":4106,"published_at":4106},"K8FQ",{"image":4101,"title":4102,"content":4103,"summary":4104,"attachment":4105,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380796386-OOIJ31sz.jpeg","How Philips innovated from product to service","\u003Ch2 id=\"\">How Philips innovated from product to service\u003C/h2>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Philips didn’t just sell lamps. They sold light. Facing commoditised markets and fierce global competition, the company transformed its business model from one-off product sales to a service-based approach. With Light as a Service, customers pay for the light they need, not the physical product, while Philips turns circular innovation into a business advantage.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In 2011, Philips faced a critical challenge: their markets had matured, its products had become commodities, and global competitors, particularly from China, were rapidly eroding market share. Selling a product had become a one-off transaction: once a lamp, toothbrush, or medical scanner left Philips’ hands, the company had no control over it, no opportunity to update it, and no way to build ongoing value. Philips needed a radical rethink—one that would turn products into services and customers into long-term partners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The first proof of that rethink became Light as a Service (LaaS). The idea was deceptively simple: customers don’t want to buy lamps—they want light. By shifting from selling physical products to providing lighting as a service, Philips could retain control, extend product lifespans, and deliver measurable value to both itself and its customers. Customers no longer had to worry about maintenance or replacements—they paid only for the light they needed—and energy savings were realised through longer-lasting LED technology. Philips, in turn, gained loyalty, reduced material waste, and created a resilient business model that was difficult to replicate.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">From campfire conversation to global implementation\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The concept for Lighting as a Service at Philips was conceived in the midst of nature, during a jungle trail in Botswana, where Circle Economy's founder Robert-Jan van Ogtrop and Philips CEO Frans van Houten brainstormed about the possibilities of circularity in business models. Circle Economy played a critical role in shaping Philips’ LaaS by analysing business cases—such as street lighting for Eindhoven City Council and airport lighting at Schiphol—helping Philips understand both the economic and environmental impact of the new model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The first implementations demonstrated clear benefits: extended LED lifespans, reduced energy consumption, and simplified maintenance. Customers experienced cost savings, while Philips generated recurring revenue streams from long-term service contracts. The success of these pilots paved the way for global adoption in municipalities, airports and industrial clients.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Scaling circular impact across industries\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Philips’ innovation didn’t stop with lighting. They became a driving force in shaping circular business practices across the capital equipment industry. LaaS inspired the Capital Equipment Coalition, uniting ASML, Cisco, Dell, KPN, Damen, Lely, Enel and Vanderlande in their commitment to accelerate circular practices. Philips also became one of the founding partners of PACE, a public-private collaboration platform dedicated to scaling circular economy initiatives worldwide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The success of the lighting-as-a-service model motivated Philips to invest in other circular innovations, such as Hospital Patient Monitoring as a service for its medical division. In addition, the company later launched a buyback scheme for its large medical equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners. The devices bought back from the clinics are refurbished and sold at a discount to hospitals that couldn’t afford them otherwise. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Today, Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) is a global leader in LED and connected lighting, with a significant portion of its €6.1 billion revenue generated through LaaS. Light as a Service is not only central to Signify’s commercial strategy but also a pillar of its ‘Brighter Lives, Better World 2025’ programme, which aims to double circular revenues while continuing to embed circular innovation in the company’s core operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Philips’ journey illustrates how circular thinking can transform markets. By focusing on services rather than products, the company built stronger customer relationships, unlocked new revenue streams, and reduced environmental impact—all while creating a model that competitors could not easily replicate. LaaS shows that circular economy innovation is not just about sustainability; it’s about resilient business, customer-centric design, and systemic change.\u003C/p>","Philips didn’t just sell lamps. They sold light. Facing commoditised markets and fierce global competition, the company transformed its business model from one-off product sales to a service-based approach. With Light as a Service, customers pay for the light they need, not the physical product, while Philips turns circular innovation into a business advantage.",[],"2026-02-11T11:05:48.000Z",[],{"id":4109,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4110,"updated_at":4111,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4112,"contents":4114,"contributors":4124,"image":4125},"37dB","2021-03-05T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T08:12:07.911Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4113},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4115],{"id":4116,"score":47,"body":4117,"status":55,"article_id":4109,"created_at":4110,"updated_at":4110,"published_at":4110},"NApd",{"title":4118,"content":4119,"summary":15,"attachment":4120},"Circular Jobs Bulletin 2020","\u003Cp>Circle Economy's Circular Jobs Monitor gathers and displays the number and range of jobs that are part of the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This bulletin introduces the monitor and provides a snapshot of data that was entered on the monitor in 2020. This includes data for several territories in Northern Europe and North America, including Amsterdam, Flanders, Scotland and New York City. For each territory that is entered on the monitor, an overall number and percentage of circular jobs are generated. This total is also broken down by sector, circular economy strategies and across core, enabling and indirectly circular jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Circular Jobs Monitor provides policymakers, economists, and labour organisations with insights into the relationship between the circular economy and the labour market. These insights can facilitate the design of evidence-based strategies for promoting the circular economy, required education pathways, and a benchmark of current circular activity against which to monitor future progress.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4121],{"name":4122,"type":53,"value":4123},"20210315 - CJI Bulletin - paper - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210315_CJI_Bulletin_paper_297x210mm_c57721489b.pdf",[],{"id":4126,"link":4127,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4110,"updated_at":4110,"article_id":4109,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yt7BVHb8sBk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573599182-D7kHgPCo.jpg",{"id":4129,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4130,"updated_at":4131,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4132,"contents":4134,"contributors":4144,"image":4145},"Cz1m","2023-01-25T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T08:13:18.894Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4133},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4135],{"id":4136,"score":47,"body":4137,"status":55,"article_id":4129,"created_at":4130,"updated_at":4130,"published_at":4130},"A4YI",{"title":4138,"content":4139,"summary":15,"attachment":4140},"Circular Montreal- Baseline Assessment","\u003Cp id=\"\">Montréal has set ambitious goals: becoming a zero waste city by 2030 and being carbon neutral by 2050. The Circular Economy can get them there. Even though the goals are ambitious and the challenges big, together the city’s efforts towards circularity have already borne positive effects—from numerous initiatives, new jobs and business models, to significant material savings and recovery—diverting thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill each year which prevents the emission of thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To uncover how the city can upscale the positive impacts of the transition, Ville de Montréal worked together with Circle Economy on a \u003Cem id=\"\">Circle City Scan\u003C/em>, a multi-stakeholder process designed to help cities identify contextually appropriate opportunities to foster a circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Four sectors will be key: the \u003Cstrong id=\"\">Food system\u003C/strong>,\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> Built environment\u003C/strong>,\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> Textiles \u003C/strong>and \u003Cstrong id=\"\">Mobility\u003C/strong>. To guide these four sectors in the right direction, the Circle City Scan outlines eight potential circular actions, meant to guide and inform Ville de Montréal in the development of the City's first Circular Economy Roadmap. The City is ready to take action, but private, public, academic and civil actors in Montréal should join forces and activate a circular ecosystem to scale circularity together. \u003C/p>",[4141],{"name":4142,"type":53,"value":4143},"20221109 - Montreal - Report - 210x297mm - bleed 3mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20221109_Montreal_Report_210x297mm_bleed_3mm_6a079d1676.pdf",[],{"id":4146,"link":4147,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4130,"updated_at":4130,"article_id":4129,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3EBlF8jgBvw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573607874-kYgz-2hn.png",{"id":4149,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4150,"updated_at":4151,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4152,"contents":4154,"contributors":4164,"image":4165},"VXR6","2022-11-22T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T08:17:16.726Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4153},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4155],{"id":4156,"score":47,"body":4157,"status":55,"article_id":4149,"created_at":4150,"updated_at":4150,"published_at":4150},"E8k8",{"title":4158,"content":4159,"summary":15,"attachment":4160},"A GUIDE FOR DEVELOPING A CIRCULAR CITY STRATEGY","\u003Cp id=\"\">Cities have a critical role to play in the transition from a linear to a circular economy. They are centres of consumption and production, hubs of culture and innovation, and host the systems and policies that govern urban life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">But how exactly can cities lead the circular economy transition?\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">A Circular Economy Strategy is the first stepping stone in this direction.Creating such a roadmap can provide the direction needed to enable local stakeholders, both within and outside the municipality, to act and engage in the transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The European Investment Bank and Circle Economy have worked with several cities as part of the Circular City Advisory program of the Circular City Centre (C3),  a competence and resource centre that aims to support EU cities in their circular economy transition. Key insights from this program have informed the development of this guidance document-the third guidance document in the C3 series-a step-by-step guidance document that outlined how any city can develop a Circular Economy Strategy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>Find out more about the Circular City Centre \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://advisory.eib.org/about/circular-city-centre.htm\">here.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[4161],{"name":4162,"type":53,"value":4163},"20221117 - EIB - C3 - Guide 3 - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20221117_EIB_C3_Guide_3_210x297mm_9d0606550e.pdf",[],{"id":4166,"link":4167,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4150,"updated_at":4150,"article_id":4149,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"W-iJCeM0Ko0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573558398-S_NGAkE8.png",{"id":4169,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4170,"updated_at":4171,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4172,"contents":4174,"contributors":4184,"image":4185},"rI3d","2017-02-28T23:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T15:35:23.983Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4173},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4175],{"id":4176,"score":47,"body":4177,"status":55,"article_id":4169,"created_at":4170,"updated_at":4170,"published_at":4170},"lkPi",{"title":4178,"content":4179,"summary":15,"attachment":4180},"Circular Jobs, Understanding Employment in the Circular Economy in the Netherlands","\u003Cp id=\"\">A transition to the circular economy is essential to fight climate change, resource depletion and achieve sustainable growth. To ensure that policymakers and governments know how and where to implement the circular economy effectively, there is a great need for practical tools to measure it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Method update\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With the aim of continuous improvement in monitoring jobs in the circular economy, Circle Economy updates its methodology for quantifying circular economy jobs on a yearly basis. Since the publication of this report, the results for the Netherlands have been recalculated based on the \u003Ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRw6uB-s334ldiakLn4atIzVHvsTTOE3VYCcNMJQ8XZjHOeOXZrU2MSEdL6lYpTW_GsLKX72Xg2q1GS/pub?embedded=true\" target=\"_blank\">method update\u003C/a> carried out in \u003Cem id=\"\">June 2020\u003C/em>. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It follows that the results shown in this report differ slightly from the ones displayed on the online monitor. Please explore the data online via the \u003Ca href=\"https://jobsmonitor.circle-economy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a> where you can also download the updated data file. \u003C/p>",[4181],{"name":4182,"type":53,"value":4183},"goldschmeding-jobs-report-20170322-lite.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/goldschmeding_jobs_report_20170322_lite_7df876c251.pdf",[],{"id":4186,"link":4187,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4170,"updated_at":4170,"article_id":4169,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mmYuUbO5r6w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573605864-td6-2SY9.png",{"id":4189,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4190,"updated_at":4191,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4192,"contents":4194,"contributors":4203,"image":4204},"w1Ap","2019-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T15:45:54.939Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4193},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4195],{"id":4196,"score":47,"body":4197,"status":55,"article_id":4189,"created_at":4190,"updated_at":4190,"published_at":4190},"mtZL",{"title":4198,"content":4199,"summary":15,"attachment":4200},"Circular Basel","\u003Cp>The city of Basel is championing the transition towards a circular economy. Through the Circular Cities Switzerland project, Circle Economy and ecos, guided municipal officials and local businesses through a Circle City Scan process to create a strong narrative for cities to engage in the circular economy, by demonstrating economic and commercial feasibility, as well as clear social and environmental benefits. The project has been supported by the MAVA Foundation. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The collaborative Circle City Scan process has highlighted the potential to promote circularity in Basel, such as developing a digital marketplace for secondary construction materials to boost local value creation through material cycling, catalysing circular innovations through establishing a circular living lab in a neighbourhood, as well as reducing plastic waste through reusable food container scheme, among other initiatives. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The documents below present the methodology, results and conclusions of each phase of the Circle City Scan process.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4201],{"name":4202,"type":53,"value":4202},"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yvlREXsEXs4FBVtHGJTrsTzBxBjJLnRn?usp=sharing",[],{"id":4205,"link":4206,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4190,"updated_at":4190,"article_id":4189,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Jz7XBTLBFzE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573589832-P70ozbmP.png",{"id":4208,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4209,"updated_at":4210,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4211,"contents":4213,"contributors":4223,"image":4224},"E3N_","2025-10-16T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T16:21:24.205Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4212},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4214],{"id":4215,"score":47,"body":4216,"status":55,"article_id":4208,"created_at":4209,"updated_at":4209,"published_at":4209},"pmR4",{"title":4217,"content":4218,"summary":15,"attachment":4219},"Circular Public Procurement in Cities","\u003Cp id=\"\">This C3 guide on circular public procurement aims to provide cities with the insights and tools they need to use procurement as a means to accelerate the circular economy transition. It offers practical guidance, tools and case studies tailored to cities at varying stages of circular procurement maturity. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>By following this guide, cities can transform procurement from a compliance-driven process into a strategic instrument for circular local economic development. The guide focuses on how existing public procurement mechanisms and approaches can be adapted and leveraged to achieve circular outcomes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This guide was developed by Circle Economy and ICLEI and is published by the Circular City Centre – C3, a competence and resource centre within the European Investment Bank (EIB) that supports EU cities in their circular economy transition. C3 has been established in cooperation with the European Commission, in the context of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative, under co-funding from the European Union.\u003C/p>",[4220],{"name":4221,"type":53,"value":4222},"circular_public_procurement_in_cities_bedabcdeb7.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/circular_public_procurement_in_cities_bedabcdeb7.pdf",[],{"id":4225,"link":4226,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4209,"updated_at":4209,"article_id":4208,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"baon-QBVvbo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573609934-SKA6oEGx.png",{"id":4228,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4229,"updated_at":4230,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4231,"contents":4233,"contributors":4243,"image":4244},"QlE4","2021-05-06T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T16:59:08.791Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4232},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4234],{"id":4235,"score":47,"body":4236,"status":55,"article_id":4228,"created_at":4229,"updated_at":4229,"published_at":4229},"nFAF",{"title":4237,"content":4238,"summary":15,"attachment":4239},"Closing the Skills Gap: Vocational education and training for the circular economy","\u003Cp>There is a gap between the skills workers have today and the ones they will need to participate in a circular economy fit for the future. Without proper up- and reskilling, we risk not only leaving workers behind but also limit our ability to achieve our environmental goals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report lays out why vocational and educational training (VET) is a key mechanism to secure a skilled workforce that can thrive in the circular economy. It provides recommendations for governments, educators, industry and civil society, illustrating how VET can help us build circular capacities, leverage existing skill sets and diversify.\u003C/p>",[4240],{"name":4241,"type":53,"value":4242},"20210422 - CJI VET Paper 2 - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210422_CJI_VET_Paper_2_297x210mm_d369c82acd.pdf",[],{"id":4245,"link":4246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4229,"updated_at":4229,"article_id":4228,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ihr_b0-Q6uM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573625449-McczdncE.jpg",{"id":4248,"type":2549,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4249,"updated_at":4250,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":2552,"views":225,"owner":4251,"contents":4253,"contributors":4265,"image":4266},"SDyJ","2021-09-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T20:03:21.546Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4252},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4254],{"id":4255,"score":47,"body":4256,"status":55,"article_id":4248,"created_at":4249,"updated_at":4249,"published_at":6},"pvov",{"title":4257,"content":4258,"summary":4259,"citations":4260,"attachment":4262},"The Circular Toolbox","\u003Cp>Resources include design thinking and research tools, workshop sheets and facilitator’s guides, a podcast featuring brands that have gone through the same process and, crucially, specific guidance on how and when to use each tool.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular innovation process outlined in the toolbox was tried and tested by the Switching Gear project. This project guided four brands — Asket, Lindex, ETP and Kuyichi — as they developed and launched circular business model pilots. Circular business models, such as resale and rental, offer commercial opportunities for brands to innovate their business model while expanding the practical service life of clothing — allowing brands to do more with less. When intelligently designed, they can also reduce the total environmental impact of the industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is an initiative of Circle Economy, made possible thanks to the support of Laudes Foundation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://www.thecirculartoolbox.com/\">Circular Toolbox\u003C/a> aims to enable apparel brands to design and launch their own circular pilot, specifically applying a rental or resale business model.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>‍\u003Cstrong>The toolbox guides apparel brands through a five-step circular innovation process\u003C/strong>, from getting sign-off from the top and putting a team together all the way to piloting the new concept on the ground.\u003C/p>",[4261],"http://www.thecirculartoolbox.com/",[4263],{"name":4264,"type":53,"value":4261},"Circular Toolbox",[],{"id":4267,"link":4268,"alt":2569,"source":2570,"created_at":4269,"updated_at":4269,"article_id":4248,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cmolp34kg000hsb01skw3zckn","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/EzO7Wz93Jcl0L_I_.jpg","2026-04-30T16:25:12.160Z",{"id":4271,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4272,"updated_at":4272,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4273,"contents":4275,"contributors":4285,"image":4286},"gFa2","2020-01-29T14:00:05.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4274},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4276],{"id":4277,"score":47,"body":4278,"status":55,"article_id":4271,"created_at":4272,"updated_at":4272,"published_at":4272},"bgQc",{"title":4279,"content":4280,"summary":15,"attachment":4281},"Disruptors: How Circular Start-ups Can Accelerate the Circular Economy Transition","\u003Cp>A transition towards a circular economy holds great promise for achieving a sustainable economic development. Yet, although the Netherlands has been one of Europe’s frontrunners when it comes to the recycling of materials, with 80% of all the waste generated being recycled, downcyclingrather than upcycling remains the rule, resulting in recycled material of lower value than the original. Moreover, far less attention has been paid to prevention, reuse and repair. The white paper outlines the roles played by new entrepreneurial ventures in the circular economy (called circular start-ups) to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4282],{"name":4283,"type":53,"value":4284},"DISRUPTORS_CIRCULAR START-UPS_UU_WIP3_OCT 2019.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/DISRUPTORS_CIRCULAR_START_UPS_UU_WIP_3_OCT_2019_1c07753800.pdf",[],{"id":4287,"link":4288,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4272,"updated_at":4272,"article_id":4271,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GRBqk73oV6g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573631572-ur8T4ccV.jpg",{"id":4290,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4291,"updated_at":4291,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4292,"contents":4294,"contributors":4304,"image":4305},"mhq5","2020-09-10T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4293},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4295],{"id":4296,"score":47,"body":4297,"status":55,"article_id":4290,"created_at":4291,"updated_at":4291,"published_at":4291},"ahPD",{"title":4298,"content":4299,"summary":15,"attachment":4300},"Facades-as-a-Service","\u003Cp>In its latest whitepaper, the Coalition Circular Accounting explores Facades-as-a-Service as a method to battle waste and increase the circularity of buildings. The Facades-as-a-Service will provide a customisable, dismantable facade that provides a building with ventilation, sunlight regulation and energy generation, all adjustable by remote control. The Product-as-a-Service business model benefits circular construction by incentivising manufacturing companies to retain responsibility for their product and their performance before, during and after its lifespan. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, current financing models can present major barriers for companies with circular business aspirations. Asset ownership for example, characterized by an extended balance sheet, is unpopular amongst financiers and suppliers, whilst essential for incentivising a long term business perspective.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In light of these current and persistent financing barriers, the Coalition Circular Accounting has launched a white paper that elaborates on the opportunities and risks of Product-as-a-Service business models. The paper proposes a new contractual structure as an enabler and raises the issue of the misfit between current financing structures and circular business models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4301],{"name":4302,"type":53,"value":4303},"20200908 - CCA - FaaS - report EN.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20200908_CCA_Faa_S_report_EN_f99e0ab705.pdf",[],{"id":4306,"link":4307,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4291,"updated_at":4291,"article_id":4290,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SjpaOm3NlHw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573637452-o1Xs86QL.png",{"id":4309,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4310,"updated_at":4311,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":560,"owner":4312,"contents":4314,"contributors":4324,"image":4325},"CjvK","2021-02-19T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-06T17:58:14.378Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4313},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4315],{"id":4316,"score":47,"body":4317,"status":55,"article_id":4309,"created_at":4310,"updated_at":4310,"published_at":4310},"0NP1",{"title":4318,"content":4319,"summary":15,"attachment":4320},"RE.ACT: Environmental and economic assessment of post-industrial cotton waste recycling","\u003Cp>This report, launched by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/unido-egypt/\">UNIDO Egypt\u003C/a> in partnership with Circle Economy, highlights the results of a denim-recycling pilot named \"RE.ACT\". The pilot was rolled out to support the development of circular solutions for denim recycling in the Egyptian cotton textile industry through strategic partnerships between Italy and Egypt, rallying industry stakeholders for knowledge and technology transfers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4321],{"name":4322,"type":53,"value":4323},"20201216 - UNIDO - Report - 210_x_297_mm - bleed_3_mm (1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20201216_UNIDO_Report_210_x_297_mm_bleed_3_mm_1_a4ffe515cd.pdf",[],{"id":4326,"link":4327,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4310,"updated_at":4310,"article_id":4309,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tC-aE_sJ_oE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573935101-wwMngcWu.png",{"id":4329,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4330,"updated_at":4330,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4331,"contents":4333,"contributors":4343,"image":4344},"OEm6","2020-02-17T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4332},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4334],{"id":4335,"score":47,"body":4336,"status":55,"article_id":4329,"created_at":4330,"updated_at":4330,"published_at":4330},"1Vea",{"title":4337,"content":4338,"summary":15,"attachment":4339},"Fibersort - Recycled Post-Consumer Textiles, An Industry Perspective","\u003Cp>The Fibersort project aims at realising the widespread implementation of the technology by validating it as a key value adding innovation to enable textile-to-textile recycling.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>While post-consumer textiles are currently struggling to successfully find textile-to-textile recycling end-markets, this report explores existing and potential end-markets for PCT, sorted according to their characteristics, and assesses the potential of different business models for brands and manufacturers to successfully integrate recycled textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4340],{"name":4341,"type":53,"value":4342},"20200128_Fibersort_3.2_report_297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20200128_Fibersort_3_2_report_297x210mm_f51badb41c.pdf",[],{"id":4345,"link":4346,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4330,"updated_at":4330,"article_id":4329,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LFBk4gEfG6U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573641442-8DPno1Q-.png",{"id":4348,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4349,"updated_at":4349,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4350,"contents":4352,"contributors":4362,"image":4363},"0rfg","2017-12-31T23:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4351},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4353],{"id":4354,"score":47,"body":4355,"status":55,"article_id":4348,"created_at":4349,"updated_at":4349,"published_at":4349},"PyBM",{"title":4356,"content":4357,"summary":15,"attachment":4358},"Financial policy interventions for a Circular Economy (NL)","\u003Cp>In 2016, The Dutch government set ambitious goals for a transition to circularity, aiming for a fully circular economy by 2050 and halving the use of raw materials by 2030. In a joint policy paper, Sustainable Finance Lab and Circle Economy outline the monumental task that the Dutch government is facing, including the financial bottlenecks that are impeding the circular transition and what the government can do to remedy this.\u003C/p>",[4359],{"name":4360,"type":53,"value":4361},"26496311-0-Financial-Policy-Int.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/26496311_0_Financial_Policy_Int_d386ed4d32.pdf",[],{"id":4364,"link":4365,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4349,"updated_at":4349,"article_id":4348,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IpCIVvtToPA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573642733-0zKe1FXT.png",{"id":4367,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4368,"updated_at":4368,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4369,"contents":4371,"contributors":4381,"image":4382},"xqpZ","2023-12-27T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4370},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4372],{"id":4373,"score":47,"body":4374,"status":55,"article_id":4367,"created_at":4368,"updated_at":4368,"published_at":4368},"yj_2",{"title":4375,"content":4376,"summary":15,"attachment":4377},"Impact Report 2023","\u003Cp>This report takes stock of \u003Ca href=\"http://www.circle-economy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Circle Economy Foundation\u003C/a>'s achievements over the 2023 and accumulated results in the past decade. \u003C/p>",[4378],{"name":4379,"type":53,"value":4380},"6581a1a741fb66fb3f573dea_20231219 - Impact Report 2023 (1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/6581a1a741fb66fb3f573dea_20231219_Impact_Report_2023_1_c050b3a673.pdf",[],{"id":4383,"link":4384,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4368,"updated_at":4368,"article_id":4367,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pwsUF5J5Q_E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573659272-n77cl4gL.jpg",{"id":4386,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4387,"updated_at":4387,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4388,"contents":4390,"contributors":4400,"image":4401},"HZDY","2021-12-06T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4389},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4391],{"id":4392,"score":47,"body":4393,"status":55,"article_id":4386,"created_at":4387,"updated_at":4387,"published_at":4387},"6Ee5",{"title":4394,"content":4395,"summary":15,"attachment":4396},"Introduction to the CIRCelligence indicators framework","\u003Cp>At Circle Economy, we regularly review circular frameworks to help business identify metrics that work best for their context. The \u003Cstrong>CIRCelligence indicators framework\u003C/strong>, designed by BCG and introduced in this paper, helps business assess the circularity of their entire value chain—from input to end of life. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It provides a holistic assessment of resources flowing into the business (inflow), of resource use (slow flow) and the type and amount of resources flowing out of the company’s boundaries (outflow). Through a qualitative assessment it also takes into account whether the business model set-up is following circular thinking in itself. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CIRCelligence is desgined for the high-level management, CSR experts and executives of a business. It requires more input than most other circular economy metrics and hence creates a more thorough and detailed overview of an organisation’s circular performance. Results can also be used to report on the progress. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",[4397],{"name":4398,"type":53,"value":4399},"20211201 - Curcular Metrics - White Papers - CIRCelligence Indicators Framework - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20211201_Curcular_Metrics_White_Papers_CIR_Celligence_Indicators_Framework_210x297mm_158d034c3a.pdf",[],{"id":4402,"link":4403,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4387,"updated_at":4387,"article_id":4386,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XZpQraCnEUQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573664965-qCuUvKJO.jpg",{"id":4405,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4406,"updated_at":4406,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4407,"contents":4409,"contributors":4419,"image":4420},"3Pgx","2020-10-01T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4408},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4410],{"id":4411,"score":47,"body":4412,"status":55,"article_id":4405,"created_at":4406,"updated_at":4406,"published_at":4406},"llsS",{"title":4413,"content":4414,"summary":15,"attachment":4415},"Jobs and opportunities for New York City in the circular economy","\u003Cp>The New York Circular City Initiative, convened by Freshfields, applies circular thinking to one of the great cities of the world. Its vision is to create the first truly circular urban economy, one that would drive job creation and growth and elevate New York City as a global beacon for sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report, supported by Circle Economy, sets out a circularity model for the city that could create over 11,000 new jobs across the income spectrum, deliver over $11bn in economic benefits and reduce waste to zero. This is based on an analysis of more than 50 potential levers that could create circularity in NewYork. Each was assessed for its impact on jobs, economic growth and the environment.\u003C/p>",[4416],{"name":4417,"type":53,"value":4418},"5f7304c98b3d53613d6cb15c_08380_BS_MBD_NY_CircularCityReport Update_PDF_AW 3.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/5f7304c98b3d53613d6cb15c_08380_BS_MBD_NY_Circular_City_Report_Update_PDF_AW_3_b0617d5580.pdf",[],{"id":4421,"link":4422,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4406,"updated_at":4406,"article_id":4405,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KYNcWuLIv2Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573666309-daYrHxpW.png",{"id":4424,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4425,"updated_at":4426,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4427,"contents":4428,"contributors":4437,"image":4441},"7661","2021-02-01T16:32:56.954Z","2021-11-24T11:11:50.874Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[4429],{"id":4430,"score":47,"body":4431,"status":55,"article_id":4424,"created_at":4425,"updated_at":4426,"published_at":4425},"6yqj",{"title":4432,"summary":4433,"attachment":4434},"Green building standards compliance in Quezon City","\u003Cp>An ordinance from Quezon City Government making it mandatory for buildings built post-2011 to comply with green building standards, which mandates the use of eco-friendly technology and system in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance including the retrofitting, of building projects in the city. The ordinance is complemented by an incentive in the form of tax credits for the land users, developers, and planners who incorporate, implement, install, and actually use environment friendly technologies that promote a string biodiversity, improve the state of health of the population and abate the continuing destruction of ecosystem, ground water and air quality in their building project.\u003C/p>",[4435],{"name":4436,"type":53,"value":4436},"https://waterbucket.ca/gi/2011/02/18/quezon-city-in-the-philippines-enforces-green-building-standard/",[4438,4439,4440],{"article_id":4424,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":4424,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":4424,"contributor_id":667},{"id":4442,"link":4443,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4425,"updated_at":4426,"article_id":4424,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Dl1du7erzX8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092645405-6bf3Pw0Y.jpeg",{"id":4445,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4446,"updated_at":4447,"owner_id":4448,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4449,"contents":4450,"contributors":4468,"image":4471},"8872","2021-08-03T13:34:50.344Z","2021-08-13T11:22:47.137Z","l1PGfg",{"id":4448,"type":325,"owner_id":4448,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[4451],{"id":4452,"score":47,"body":4453,"status":55,"article_id":4445,"created_at":4446,"updated_at":4447,"published_at":4446},"7UCf",{"title":4454,"outcome":4455,"problem":4456,"summary":4457,"solution":4458,"attachment":4459},"Viscose Traceability Pilot From TextileGenesis Platform","\u003Cp>The pilot project was carried out in collaboration with the brands' Bestseller and Kering, with viscose fabric. Each brand contributed four garment styles, totalling approximately 23,000 units of products that were tracked and catalogued on the TextileGenesis platform. The garments were then tracked simultaneously by 25 suppliers from seven different countries: Austria, Germany, Italy, Turkey, India, Bangladesh, and China. In this way, these suppliers were able to take a broader view and successfully track garments using a fibre-based approach. Thus, the solution showed the importance of combining methods from both a physical and a digital level, improving traceability and transparency systems. In addition, the tokenisation model also presented the possibility to add flexibility, interoperability, and scalability in complex supply chains by allowing, capturing and managing real-time information from different suppliers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The circular economy in the textile industry requires systems that offer traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain so that stakeholders can identify and measure their environmental and social impact at each stage of the chain, as well as assist in the decision-making process, in defining new circular business models, and in providing clear information to consumers. For example, it is estimated that 30% of viscose comes from threatened forests. In this context, the digitisation of the supply chain is a key point to achieve the level of traceability that the textile industry demands, enabling materials to be traced in a robust, reliable and scalable way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traceability and transparency are key factors in accelerating the transition to a circular economy in the textile industry. However, the supply chain is complex, and to meet the requirements to achieve the right traceability and transparency, it is necessary to extract information from the fibre production, passing through the production of clothing, covering the entire life cycle of the garment. To meet these requirements, the TextileGenesis platform was used in a pilot for viscose traceability in partnership with FashionForGood and the Bestseller and Kering brands. As a result of the pilot project, brands were able to catalogue and track around 23,000 units of products through the TextileGenesis platform, thus providing greater visibility, interoperability and scalability throughout the supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the pilot project carried out for the tracking of viscose, it was identified that, in addition to blockchain technology, other features such as real-time transactions, data protocol standardisation, forensic auditing and integration with ESG standards are needed. The TextileGenesis platform uses the concept of Fibercoins to enable the application of blockchain-based digital tokens to sustainable fibres. This concept is called “digital twin”, which allows the representation of each kilogram of fibre to be digitally produced on the platform. From this possibility, supply chain players can manipulate, interact and transfer these digital coins to the production of textile products as they move along the chain. In this way, the platform allows aggregating information related to fibres in a single place, allowing brands to track and have greater visibility of their products.\u003C/p>",[4460,4462,4464,4466],{"name":4461,"type":53,"value":4461},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/fashion-for-good-project-with-bestseller-and-kering-demonstrates-tracing-of-viscose/2021062456172",{"name":4463,"type":53,"value":4463},"https://reports.fashionforgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/VISCOSE-TRACEABILITY-PILOT.pdf",{"name":4465,"type":53,"value":4465},"https://fashionforgood.com/our_news/from-fibre-to-finish-to-scale-tracing-viscose-and-beyond/",{"name":4467,"type":53,"value":4467},"https://textilegenesis.com/",[4469,4470],{"article_id":4445,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":4445,"contributor_id":4448},{"id":4472,"link":4473,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4446,"updated_at":4447,"article_id":4445,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"41PumvI7TEg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152490497-2q1PkW10.jpeg",{"id":4475,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4476,"updated_at":4476,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4477,"contents":4479,"contributors":4489,"image":4490},"5-J6","2019-12-23T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4478},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4480],{"id":4481,"score":47,"body":4482,"status":55,"article_id":4475,"created_at":4476,"updated_at":4476,"published_at":4476},"qfGq",{"title":4483,"content":4484,"summary":15,"attachment":4485},"Pursuing financial reality of the circular road","\u003Cp>In this case of Road-as-a-Service (RaaS) the Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA) has done a deep dive into the circular business model and the need for more guidance on applying accounting rules for a Circular Service Contact (CSC), in particular for a Road-as-a-Service agreement. Our main conclusion is that there is no necessity for adapting or fundamentally changing the accounting rules, but that we have to change our accounting perspective. In attracting capital, the ratios may change negatively, which require another risk assessment by financiers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4486],{"name":4487,"type":53,"value":4488},"Road-as-a-Service-Coalition-Circular-accounting-2020.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Road_as_a_Service_Coalition_Circular_accounting_2020_1d8da3ad15.pdf",[],{"id":4491,"link":4492,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4476,"updated_at":4476,"article_id":4475,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0pmjTjXu6Wo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573932675-OP3mgG09.jpg",{"id":4494,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4495,"updated_at":4495,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4496,"contents":4498,"contributors":4508,"image":4509},"5M3y","2021-03-22T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4497},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4499],{"id":4500,"score":47,"body":4501,"status":55,"article_id":4494,"created_at":4495,"updated_at":4495,"published_at":4495},"VTh6",{"title":4502,"content":4503,"summary":15,"attachment":4504},"Putting circular textiles to work","\u003Cp>How circular is the Dutch textile sector and how can it—in line with national ambitions—transition to full circularity by 2050?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This snapshot report summarises the findings of an analysis conducted by Circle Economy and HIVA, in collaboration with various textile industry stakeholders, to assess the industry's state of play and co-design a scenario for a circular future. It includes a baseline assessment of consumption and employment in the Dutch textile sector as well as a scenario analysis for a circular textile sector in 2050. These findings will  be part of a final report, launching in May 2021, which will include a skills analysis and policy recommendations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4505],{"name":4506,"type":53,"value":4507},"20210319 - Snapshot - Putting circular textiles to work (1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210319_Snapshot_Putting_circular_textiles_to_work_1_2cfaa5e6a0.pdf",[],{"id":4510,"link":4511,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4495,"updated_at":4495,"article_id":4494,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zmFZxyJrvhQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573933945-UWn8H7u_.jpg",{"id":4513,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4514,"updated_at":4514,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4515,"contents":4517,"contributors":4527,"image":4528},"H67E","2020-09-07T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4516},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4518],{"id":4519,"score":47,"body":4520,"status":55,"article_id":4513,"created_at":4514,"updated_at":4514,"published_at":4514},"aB8n",{"title":4521,"content":4522,"summary":15,"attachment":4523},"Resilience and the circular economy: Opportunities and risks","\u003Cp>This report provides a first structural analysis of the relationship between resilience and the circular economy. It explores how the circular economy increases social-ecological resilience, dives into potential trade-offs between the two and highlights the labour market characteristics  that are prerequisites for both a more circular and resilient economy. Based on these findings, the report gives recommendations to help businesses, governments and educators develop and implement circular economy strategies which enhance resilience.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4524],{"name":4525,"type":53,"value":4526},"20200907 - CJI - resilience - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20200907_CJI_resilience_297x210mm_a9789859d7.pdf",[],{"id":4529,"link":4530,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4514,"updated_at":4514,"article_id":4513,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yCiqYIJZMMQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573938096-PlOyQu9n.png",{"id":4532,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4533,"updated_at":4533,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4534,"contents":4536,"contributors":4546,"image":4547},"UW3u","2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4535},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4537],{"id":4538,"score":47,"body":4539,"status":55,"article_id":4532,"created_at":4533,"updated_at":4533,"published_at":4533},"salB",{"title":4540,"content":4541,"summary":15,"attachment":4542},"SOLSTICE: Territory Profile Prato","\u003Cp id=\"\">The SOLSTICE project aims to address the key social, environmental and technical challenges posed by the textile industry through a circular economy lens. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, SOLSTICE is taking steps towards a circular textile industry through the implementation of pilot projects in four territories: Berlin, Grenoble, Catalonia, and Prato.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>In collaboration with the four territories studied, Circle Economy led a current state analysis of the textile ecosystem, including current circular practices.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This study explores the current textile ecosystem in Prato, Italy. \u003C/p>",[4543],{"name":4544,"type":53,"value":4545},"Territory Profile Prato.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Territory_Profile_Prato_3b33ecfae8.pdf",[],{"id":4548,"link":4549,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4533,"updated_at":4533,"article_id":4532,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"t8c3QcpIsAs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573941626-rQlYBXh2.png",{"id":4551,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4552,"updated_at":4553,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":225,"owner":4554,"contents":4556,"contributors":4566,"image":4567},"rFjn","2025-07-07T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T16:13:49.398Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4555},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4557],{"id":4558,"score":47,"body":4559,"status":55,"article_id":4551,"created_at":4552,"updated_at":4552,"published_at":4552},"NlTD",{"title":4560,"content":4561,"summary":15,"attachment":4562},"The Circularity Gap Report Finance","\u003Cp>The Circularity Gap Report Finance offers a global overview of known investments in businesses engaging with the circular economy over the six-year period between 2018 and 2023. By creating a clear snapshot of circular economy investment volumes, it aims to improve circular economy financial reporting, support impactful capital allocations to the circular economy and inform impactful investment decisions.\u003C/p>",[4563],{"name":4564,"type":53,"value":4565},"CGR_Finance.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/CGR_Finance_9517cc95b5.pdf",[],{"id":4568,"link":4569,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4552,"updated_at":4552,"article_id":4551,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xSCyHHCbbjI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573953173-hvR8zCbb.png",{"id":4571,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4572,"updated_at":4572,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4573,"contents":4575,"contributors":4585,"image":4586},"xXxk","2019-03-31T22:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4574},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4576],{"id":4577,"score":47,"body":4578,"status":55,"article_id":4571,"created_at":4572,"updated_at":4572,"published_at":4572},"9ioz",{"title":4579,"content":4580,"summary":15,"attachment":4581},"The Circular Service Platform","\u003Cp>The “Managing Value in Circular Networks” Community of Practice (CoP) looked into opportunities for recent technology developments to address key barriers to circular business models.We designed a decentralised digital infrastructure that automates administration and improves coordination and trust for a network of circular, pay-per-use service providers. Key learnings are outlined in a whitepaper, available here.This whitepaper outlines key learnings and design decisions  from the proof-of-concept phase.\u003C/p>",[4582],{"name":4583,"type":53,"value":4584},"42006190-0-CoP---The-Circular-S.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/42006190_0_Co_P_The_Circular_S_c117495ade.pdf",[],{"id":4587,"link":4588,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4572,"updated_at":4572,"article_id":4571,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"U23KMnR_Ph8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573951107-FRABLNOd.png",{"id":4590,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3453,"updated_at":3453,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4591,"contents":4593,"contributors":4603,"image":4604},"hiGR",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4592},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4594],{"id":4595,"score":47,"body":4596,"status":55,"article_id":4590,"created_at":3453,"updated_at":3453,"published_at":3453},"d5fH",{"title":4597,"content":4598,"summary":15,"attachment":4599},"The Circularity Gap Report 2019","\u003Cp>Our world is only 9% circular and the trend is negative. The circularity gap is not closing. In 12 months since the launch of the first Circularity Gap Report, the upward trend in resource extraction and greenhouse gas emissions has continued and key indicators confirm that the problems of a linear economy are 'baked in' to the global economy and we are heading in the wrong direction. On 22 January 2019, Circle Economy launches the second annual Circularity Gap Report in Davos during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. In the report, Circle Economy positions the circular economy as a tool for the paradigm shift we so desperately need. It offers the prospect of a global economy which is regenerative and abundant.\u003C/p>",[4600],{"name":4601,"type":53,"value":4602},"ad6e59_ba1e4d16c64f44fa94fbd8708eae8e34_compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/ad6e59_ba1e4d16c64f44fa94fbd8708eae8e34_compressed_e5cbaeb9a0.pdf",[],{"id":4605,"link":4606,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3453,"updated_at":3453,"article_id":4590,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"un5XSsSyayw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573951659-JPadY8G6.png",{"id":4608,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4609,"updated_at":4609,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":4610,"contents":4612,"contributors":4622,"image":4623},"2YIt","2022-06-01T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4611},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4613],{"id":4614,"score":47,"body":4615,"status":55,"article_id":4608,"created_at":4609,"updated_at":4609,"published_at":4609},"RUBd",{"title":4616,"content":4617,"summary":15,"attachment":4618},"Transforming our systems with a regenerative economy: A collaborative journey","\u003Cp id=\"\">This paper is the first outcome of a collaborative project between the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, RESPOND, Circle Economy and SYSTEMIQ. Through a series of interactive workshops, we will develop a shared understanding of the ‘regenerative economy’ and, from our learnings, create tangible actions for changemakers to put the regenerative economy into practice.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[4619],{"name":4620,"type":53,"value":4621},"20220613 - BMW report - insights 1.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20220613_BMW_report_insights_1_c0eb9b5dd3.pdf",[],{"id":4624,"link":4625,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4609,"updated_at":4609,"article_id":4608,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oNRRBaGyT84=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573967999-dTD87HVu.png",{"id":4627,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4628,"updated_at":4629,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4630,"contents":4632,"contributors":4642,"image":4643},"nRDi","2016-09-01T09:10:43.000Z","2026-05-05T00:27:48.565Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4631},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4633],{"id":4634,"score":47,"body":4635,"status":55,"article_id":4627,"created_at":4628,"updated_at":4628,"published_at":4628},"gQxr",{"title":4636,"content":4637,"summary":15,"attachment":4638},"The Circular Economy Index: From Rhetoric to Reality","\u003Cp>To gain insight into the maturity of circular economy strategies and initiatives that are being undertaken by large Dutch organisations, Accenture, Circle Economy, DuurzaamBedrijfsleven and MVO Nederland joined forces to develop the Circular Economy Index of Dutch Businesses. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This research provides insight into the progress being made in the Dutch business environment and challenges organisations who have not yet integrated circularity into their operations to discover and implement the solutions that exist. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4639],{"name":4640,"type":53,"value":4641},"16-0708_circulareconomy_160707_loweres.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/16_0708_circulareconomy_160707_loweres_fc1d2cb6e6.pdf",[],{"id":4644,"link":4645,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4628,"updated_at":4628,"article_id":4627,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KCDydiY-U6Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573948457-2hGQAfmT.png",{"id":4647,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4648,"updated_at":4649,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":225,"owner":4650,"contents":4652,"contributors":4662,"image":4663},"nSIT","2024-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T15:42:29.791Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4651},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4653],{"id":4654,"score":47,"body":4655,"status":55,"article_id":4647,"created_at":4648,"updated_at":4648,"published_at":4648},"LPUe",{"title":4656,"content":4657,"summary":15,"attachment":4658},"The Circularity Gap Report Textiles","\u003Cp id=\"\">This first-of-its-kind Circularity Gap Report Textiles—the pioneering global Circularity Gap Report for an industry—examines how materials flow throughout the entire textile value chain, from design to postconsumer management. It explores how materials are extracted, transformed and managed at their end-of-life—from cotton farming and petrochemical production to spinning, weaving and dyeing to product assembly and distribution—and delves into the resource and energy inputs of each stage.\u003C/p>",[4659],{"name":4660,"type":53,"value":4661},"Circularity Gap Report Textiles - 20241129.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Circularity_Gap_Report_Textiles_20241129_17d9d14dab.pdf",[],{"id":4664,"link":4665,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4648,"updated_at":4648,"article_id":4647,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TT7C-m1g1-M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573954753-o_D9c4Dn.png",{"id":4667,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4668,"updated_at":4669,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4670,"contents":4672,"contributors":4682,"image":4683},"o9GY","2020-12-15T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-01T19:42:17.215Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4671},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4673],{"id":4674,"score":47,"body":4675,"status":55,"article_id":4667,"created_at":4668,"updated_at":4668,"published_at":4668},"-1Mz",{"title":4676,"content":4677,"summary":15,"attachment":4678},"The social economy: A means for inclusive & decent work in the circular economy?","\u003Cp>This report by the Circular Jobs Initiative finds that combining the social and the circular economy agendas can facilitate an inclusive, just and safe labour market. Based on case studies of social enterprises and cooperatives engaged in circular activities, the report explores how the circular economy can benefit from integrating and collaborating with social economy organisations. While the social aspects of the circular economy remain underexplored, the social economy holds vital expertise that is needed to create the conditions, frameworks, and protections to ensure a just transition to circularity. The report provides recommendations for entrepreneurs, local and national policymakers to help them understand how they can be part of an ethical and inclusive circular economy.\u003C/p>",[4679],{"name":4680,"type":53,"value":4681},"20201214 - CJI - report - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20201214_CJI_report_297x210mm_97cd41b640.pdf",[],{"id":4684,"link":4685,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4668,"updated_at":4668,"article_id":4667,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4zLoc5ouFnw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573963255-YIJ28vHF.png",{"id":4687,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4688,"updated_at":4689,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4690,"contents":4692,"contributors":4702,"image":4703},"AdYs","2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-01T20:15:29.614Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4691},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4693],{"id":4694,"score":47,"body":4695,"status":55,"article_id":4687,"created_at":4688,"updated_at":4688,"published_at":4688},"LExJ",{"title":4696,"content":4697,"summary":15,"attachment":4698},"Transitie is Mensenwerk, Arbeid als factor in de circulaire economie","\u003Cp>Future jobs need to contribute to the circular economy if we want to achieve the ambitious goals of the Dutch Government to become fully circular by 2050. But does a circular economy offer sufficient employment opportunities for our growing population? And do we  have the right skills to make the transition happen? To accelerate circularity, answering these questions is crucial. This report by KPMG and Circle Economy, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement, researched these questions and concludes: \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The transition towards a circular economy does not automatically lead to more jobs. However, the amount of jobs that is directly linked to the circular economy will increase. In a circular economy there will be enough human capital to supply in labour demands, but our  workforce currently does not have the necessary skills. \u003Cbr>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The current education system does not support the needs of a circular labour market. This applies to both graduates and experienced workers. \u003Cbr>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Investing in circular activity and actors on a regional level in the Netherlands could build the critical mass needed to realise the circular economy at scale. By doing this, global frontrunners from within the Netherlands could support the global uptake of the circular economy. \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4699],{"name":4700,"type":53,"value":4701},"rapport-transitie-is-mensenwerk.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/rapport_transitie_is_mensenwerk_f397f87dfc.pdf",[],{"id":4704,"link":4705,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4688,"updated_at":4688,"article_id":4687,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ymMwc_MD7Es=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573968815-82rzAr68.jpg",{"id":4707,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4708,"updated_at":4709,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4710,"contents":4712,"contributors":4722,"image":4723},"g_K7","2023-06-19T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T00:59:19.341Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4711},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4713],{"id":4714,"score":47,"body":4715,"status":55,"article_id":4707,"created_at":4708,"updated_at":4708,"published_at":4708},"EJC6",{"title":4716,"content":4717,"summary":15,"attachment":4718},"Our Shared Understanding: A Circular Economy in the Built Environment","\u003Cp id=\"\">What do we mean by the circular economy in the built environment? Why does it matter? How can we ensure that we get the maximum benefits for people and planet, not only from managing resources and products more effectively, but also by getting more value from the use of assets and systems that last for years?\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>From across the world, leading experts in both the built environment and circular economy sector have come together to identify the core concepts and principles that we hold in common across our diversity. Join us for the live launch of Our Shared Understanding to learn how this North Star can help to align policies, strategies and initiatives and accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the built environment.\u003C/p>",[4719],{"name":4720,"type":53,"value":4721},"Our Shared Understanding - a circular economy in the built environment.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Our_Shared_Understanding_a_circular_economy_in_the_built_environment_0fd70a87a4.pdf",[],{"id":4724,"link":4725,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4708,"updated_at":4708,"article_id":4707,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CXpvpa0Iolc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573855816-XlnxxigI.JPG",{"id":4727,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4728,"updated_at":4729,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4730,"contents":4732,"contributors":4742,"image":4743},"VDBW","2021-04-19T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T03:47:29.790Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4731},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4733],{"id":4734,"score":47,"body":4735,"status":55,"article_id":4727,"created_at":4728,"updated_at":4728,"published_at":4728},"G2bX",{"title":4736,"content":4737,"summary":15,"attachment":4738},"How social partners can ensure a Just Transition to a circular economy","\u003Cp>The circular economy changes industries and labour markets. This briefing lays out six ways social partners, such as trade and labour unions, can ensure a Just Transition to the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PZqUEOU3x1_0SePHptjq7ZwU9i8eaRTd/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput id=\"cji-sp-free-briefing-download\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Download your free briefing\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>6 steps towards a Just Transition\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Being in the centre of workers, businesses and governments, social partners are well positioned to:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Translate circular challenges into opportunities\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Create access to training and upskilling opportunities\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Act as a redistributive power\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Limit trade-offs between social and environmental targets\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Connect stakeholders through social dialogue\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Promote Industry 5.0\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the briefing provides an overview of key considerations social partners should take into account when designing interventions and steering social dialogue. These range from skills to legal barriers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Circle Economy is actively strengthening evidence on the shift in and demand for jobs and skills in a circular economy. Our Circular Jobs Initiative \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative/circular-jobs\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>defines and identifies circular jobs\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, analyses the environment needed to create them and maximise their societal benefits, and examines how best technology can play a positive part. We work with employers, workers, governments, multilateral organisations, education institutions and research organisations.\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://circle-economy.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d5098e1bd0fc695690cc8cfb&id=d023026741\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput id=\"cji-sp-newsletter-signup\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with our work\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput id=\"cji-sp-learn-more\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Learn more about the Circular Jobs Initiative\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>‍\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4739],{"name":4740,"type":53,"value":4741},"20210416 - CJI Brief social partners - implications on labour market - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210416_CJI_Brief_social_partners_implications_on_labour_market_297x210mm_03a6646c40.pdf",[],{"id":4744,"link":4745,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4728,"updated_at":4728,"article_id":4727,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WWG0uaaYbVA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573656096-XycqYcLc.jpg",{"id":4747,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4748,"updated_at":4749,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":4750,"contents":4752,"contributors":4762,"image":4763},"ssBx","2020-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T04:59:24.032Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4751},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4753],{"id":4754,"score":47,"body":4755,"status":55,"article_id":4747,"created_at":4748,"updated_at":4748,"published_at":4748},"W6VX",{"title":4756,"content":4757,"summary":15,"attachment":4758},"Fibersort: Overcoming barriers for long-term implementation","\u003Cp>This report explores the key barriers and critical success factors for an effective market uptake of post-consumer recycled textiles and automated sorting technologies, such as the Fibersort, in the long term in North-West Europe. This report is the final publication of the Fibersort Interreg NWE project. These barriers and success factors are portrayed through case studies of organisations across the textiles value chain active in implementing solutions to enable a thriving end-of-use for textiles.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4759],{"name":4760,"type":53,"value":4761},"2020305-fibersort-51-final-case-studies-report.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/2020305_fibersort_51_final_case_studies_report_b4e3d4321a.pdf",[],{"id":4764,"link":4765,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4748,"updated_at":4748,"article_id":4747,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uxBGIscCKjI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573640227-WdbRsl8e.png",{"id":4767,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4349,"updated_at":4768,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4769,"contents":4771,"contributors":4781,"image":4782},"FTUL","2026-05-01T19:14:58.173Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4770},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4772],{"id":4773,"score":47,"body":4774,"status":55,"article_id":4767,"created_at":4349,"updated_at":4349,"published_at":4349},"dbmh",{"title":4775,"content":4776,"summary":15,"attachment":4777},"The Circular Phone","\u003Cp>Presenting solutions that bridge the gap between businesses and financiers. Using Fairphone as a leading example, the unique interdisciplinary consortium was able to break through the financing pitfall surrounding the circular business model and shares a legal Circular Service Contract and a financial cash flow tool to support Product-as-a-Service models.\u003C/p>",[4778],{"name":4779,"type":53,"value":4780},"26616471-0-The-Circular-Phone.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/26616471_0_The_Circular_Phone_6facae2f86.pdf",[],{"id":4783,"link":4784,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4349,"updated_at":4349,"article_id":4767,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gC-VGwpS8uE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573950449-OAs-U-fx.png",{"id":4786,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4787,"updated_at":4788,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":4789,"owner":4790,"contents":4792,"contributors":4802,"image":4803},"5e7P","2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-08T06:46:49.952Z",16,{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4791},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4793],{"id":4794,"score":47,"body":4795,"status":55,"article_id":4786,"created_at":4787,"updated_at":4787,"published_at":4787},"NPxJ",{"title":4796,"content":4797,"summary":15,"attachment":4798},"The Highways Doughnut Toolkit: Step by step guidance","\u003Cp id=\"\">The Highways Doughnut Toolkit was developed within \u003Cstrong id=\"\">ADEPT Live Labs 2\u003C/strong>, a three-year, UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport to decarbonise the local highway network. Grounded in the principles of Doughnut Economics, the toolkit provides a practical framework for the highways sector to make decisions at both strategic and project levels that meet people’s needs while staying within planetary boundaries.\u003Cbr>Access the workshop canvases here [\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Livelabs_UK_Workshop_Canvas_Sept_30_removed_0141b6eef7.pdf\">link\u003C/a>]\u003Cbr>Access dashboard template here [\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Highways_Doughnut_Spreadsheet_91f3e346d8.xlsx\">link\u003C/a>]\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4799],{"name":4800,"type":53,"value":4801},"Highways Doughnut Toolkit - Step by step guidance.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Highways_Doughnut_Toolkit_Step_by_step_guidance_93abfabd76.pdf",[],{"id":4804,"link":4805,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4787,"updated_at":4787,"article_id":4786,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bm4CgItkvOg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573958345-nyBUvaq6.png",{"id":4807,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4808,"updated_at":4809,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4810,"contents":4812,"contributors":4822,"image":4823},"5Pug","2020-04-15T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T18:57:30.788Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4811},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4813],{"id":4814,"score":47,"body":4815,"status":55,"article_id":4807,"created_at":4808,"updated_at":4808,"published_at":4808},"39Ev",{"title":4816,"content":4817,"summary":15,"attachment":4818},"Exploring the global environmental and socio-economic effects of pursuing a circular economy","\u003Cp>During 2019, Circle Economy conducted a scoping study commissioned by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, on the “Global environmental and socio-economic effects of pursuing a circular economy in the Netherlands and the EU”. The scope of the study had a focus on exploring impacts in low-income countries. The study provides a deep dive into two exemplary products (denim jeans and mobile phones) with globalised value chains (both upstream and downstream) and significant potential for circular economy initiatives. From resource extraction to end-of-life, the study visualises and highlights the most important countries involved in these value chains. It also describes the potential impacts of Dutch and EU circular economy policies on countries outside the EU by looking at indicators such as land use, pollution of water and soil, work and income, CO2 emissions and health and safety.\u003C/p>",[4819],{"name":4820,"type":53,"value":4821},"20200410 - PBL - Report - 210x297mm - bleed 3mm - Web %26 Office Printer.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20200410_PBL_Report_210x297mm_bleed_3mm_Web_26_Office_Printer_f8d1367787.pdf",[],{"id":4824,"link":4825,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4808,"updated_at":4808,"article_id":4807,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xxvWVWrz-XA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573636602-Gbyy3SIo.jpg",{"id":4827,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4828,"updated_at":4829,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":1853,"owner":4830,"contents":4832,"contributors":4842,"image":4843},"qnaW","2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-06T15:11:30.419Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4831},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4833],{"id":4834,"score":47,"body":4835,"status":55,"article_id":4827,"created_at":4828,"updated_at":4828,"published_at":4828},"lKjM",{"title":4836,"content":4837,"summary":15,"attachment":4838},"Towards circular hospitality: transforming the tourism system","\u003Cp>This white paper, developed by Circle Economy and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in collaboration with UN Tourism, provides one of the first action frameworks for the circular transition of the hospitality industry. It shows how circular strategies are not only essential for the long-term well-being of the destinations, ecosystems, and communities on which hospitality depends, but also a clear business imperative. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The paper identifies \u003Cstrong>ten key systemic barriers\u003C/strong> currently hindering progress, including the absence of a shared industry framework. In response, the paper focuses on \u003Cstrong>five strategic opportunities\u003C/strong> through which circularity can help overcome these challenges: circular procurement, circular operations, a circular built environment, a circular business and guest culture, and circular destinations. To support wider adoption and scale impact, the paper also identifies \u003Cstrong>six key enablers\u003C/strong> that can help unlock circularity across the whole value chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The framework presented in this paper is a starting point. It shows what can be done to advance circular hospitality and strengthen collaboration across tourism systems. The next step is to do it together. If you want to explore how circular tourism can create value for your city, organisation or destination, get in touch and start the conversation with us. You can reach our Senior Cities Strategist, Claudia Alessio, at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:claudia@circle-economy.com\">claudia@circle-economy.com\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",[4839],{"name":4840,"type":53,"value":4841},"20260320_Circular_Tourism_Iberostar_66ff65bb9b.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20260320_Circular_Tourism_Iberostar_66ff65bb9b.pdf",[],{"id":4844,"link":4845,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4828,"updated_at":4828,"article_id":4827,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"caup4OyA158=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573966115-O8tEd7Jg.png",{"id":4847,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4848,"updated_at":4849,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":4850,"contents":4852,"contributors":4862,"image":4863},"Ubd3","2025-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T22:01:14.396Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4851},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4853],{"id":4854,"score":47,"body":4855,"status":55,"article_id":4847,"created_at":4848,"updated_at":4848,"published_at":4848},"M7Sm",{"title":4856,"content":4857,"summary":15,"attachment":4858},"Employment in the circular economy","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Employment_in_the_Circular_Ecnonomy_Technical_Annexe_Dec_2025_docx_313372b987.pdf\">\u003Cbr>Technical Annex\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is increasingly recognised as essential to achieving both environmental and socio-economic objectives, yet little is known about how many people work in circular economy activities and under what conditions.\u003Cstrong id=\"\"> \u003C/strong>Circular economy employment spans all countries and sectors and includes both formal and informal settings. However, definitions, classifications, and methodologies for measuring such employment remain unaligned.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This report—produced by Circle Economy in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank Group, with the guidance from an international advisory board and in close collaboration and with support from the UN Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)—addresses these gaps by developing and applying an internationally applicable methodology for measuring circular economy employment. The approach builds on existing labour and environmental frameworks and expert consultations, providing the first global baseline covering 177 of 187 ILO Member States.\u003C/p>",[4859],{"name":4860,"type":53,"value":4861},"Employment in the circular economy_ Leveraging circularity to create decent work.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Employment_in_the_circular_economy_Leveraging_circularity_to_create_decent_work_3dd52ca61b.pdf",[],{"id":4864,"link":4865,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4848,"updated_at":4848,"article_id":4847,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4aoSQrUYLhE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573633651-UlQORtHQ.jpg",{"id":4867,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4868,"updated_at":4869,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":4870,"contents":4872,"contributors":4882,"image":4883},"zycG","2022-12-20T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T18:42:23.885Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4871},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4873],{"id":4874,"score":47,"body":4875,"status":55,"article_id":4867,"created_at":4868,"updated_at":4868,"published_at":4868},"F5yS",{"title":4876,"content":4877,"summary":15,"attachment":4878},"Impact Report 2022","\u003Cp id=\"\">This report provides an overview of the impact generated by Circle Economy in 2022 across three categories—analyse, act and scale. It also contains a section on internal performance in relation to gender equality in our team. This report dives into examples of how our work has informed policy decisions and contributed to a better understanding of the circular economy—and its potential—for businesses, cities and nations. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While numerous projects are featured in this document, many more have kept our team busy during 2022. The outcomes of other projects are shared in \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-economy/resources-and-publications\">this section\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>",[4879],{"name":4880,"type":53,"value":4881},"20221220 - impact report 2022 - report - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20221220_impact_report_2022_report_297x210mm_f122499ce8.pdf",[],{"id":4884,"link":4885,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4868,"updated_at":4868,"article_id":4867,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"i3kkcG5muM4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573658808-fA7VV88e.JPG",{"id":4887,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4888,"updated_at":4889,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":4890,"contents":4892,"contributors":4902,"image":4903},"WJ31","2019-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T04:41:34.307Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4891},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4893],{"id":4894,"score":47,"body":4895,"status":55,"article_id":4887,"created_at":4888,"updated_at":4888,"published_at":4888},"Kkmv",{"title":4896,"content":4897,"summary":15,"attachment":4898},"Fibersort - Policy Recommendations Towards a Zero Waste Textiles Industry","\u003Cp>The Fibersort project aims at realising the widespread implementation of the automated sorting technology by validating it as a key value adding innovation to enable textile-to-textile recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While the challenges and opportunities of used textiles are increasingly in the spotlight of governments, industry, and civil society, considerable system changes are required to transition towards a circular economy for textiles. Throughout this report, policy recommendations are formulated showing the legislative, economic and soft instruments that regional, national and the European governments have at their disposal to allow the Fibersort, as well as other automated sorting technologies, to live up to their full potential. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4899],{"name":4900,"type":53,"value":4901},"fibersort-52-policy-recommendations-20191030.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/fibersort_52_policy_recommendations_20191030_b9fa410cba.pdf",[],{"id":4904,"link":4905,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4888,"updated_at":4888,"article_id":4887,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sEQwdReyIlA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573640869-j3fZXf7F.png",{"id":4907,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4908,"updated_at":4909,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4910,"contents":4912,"contributors":4922,"image":4923},"9urc","2022-06-27T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T05:50:47.067Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4911},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4913],{"id":4914,"score":47,"body":4915,"status":55,"article_id":4907,"created_at":4908,"updated_at":4908,"published_at":4908},"GaKt",{"title":4916,"content":4917,"summary":15,"attachment":4918},"Tracking a Circular Economy Transition Through Jobs: Method Development and Application in Two Cities","\u003Cp>This paper produces a circular economy jobs measure. Using jobs as a proxy indicator, these measure gives cities a robust number to indicate progress toward the circular economy and is designed to serve as a first step in developing a circular economy strategy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular economy jobs measure tracks the inputs and outputs of goods in a city's ‘boundaries’ through the material import dependency of the city's economic sectors. At the same time, tracking and assessing the circularity of the local jobs in these economic sectors will also provide city leaders with an indication of which sectors circularity is happening and could potentially happen. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This paper also concludes that the process of coming to the circular economy jobs has two parts, the first more relevant to the local government and the second better influenced by the national government. Both need to come together for a truly circular local economy to happen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4919],{"name":4920,"type":53,"value":4921},"frsc-03-787076.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/frsc_03_787076_653ec2cd21.pdf",[],{"id":4924,"link":4925,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4908,"updated_at":4908,"article_id":4907,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cXvJ3UqVbSo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573966775-hrLGe0JN.png",{"id":4927,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4928,"updated_at":4929,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4930,"contents":4932,"contributors":4940,"image":4941},"xfKQ","2020-01-14T15:46:00.000Z","2026-05-01T20:26:11.274Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4931},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4933],{"id":4934,"score":47,"body":4935,"status":55,"article_id":4927,"created_at":4928,"updated_at":4928,"published_at":4928},"ppP4",{"title":4936,"content":4937,"summary":15,"attachment":4938},"Road-as-a-Service: Pursuing the financial reality of the circular road","\u003Cp>How should we modify and rethink current financing and reporting practices for the circular economy?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4939],{"name":4487,"type":53,"value":4488},[],{"id":4942,"link":4943,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4928,"updated_at":4928,"article_id":4927,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1OflQGd500A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573938909-inv-CvJK.png",{"id":4945,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4946,"updated_at":4947,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":4948,"contents":4950,"contributors":4960,"image":4961},"jkTr","2021-05-31T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T08:06:20.968Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4949},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4951],{"id":4952,"score":47,"body":4953,"status":55,"article_id":4945,"created_at":4946,"updated_at":4946,"published_at":4946},"P5IG",{"title":4954,"content":4955,"summary":15,"attachment":4956},"Putting Circular Consumer Goods to Work","\u003Cp id=\"\">What employment benefits can the Netherlands gain from pursuing more circular consumer goods? This briefing identifies the employment potential and skills needs for circular electronics and furniture industries in the Netherlands. It builds on insights from an analysis of the Dutch clothing value chain carried out by Circle Economy and HIVA (download \u003Ca href=\"/resources/putting-circular-textiles-to-work-2\">here\u003C/a>), exploring the common challenges consumer goods industries face in their adoption of circular strategies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[4957],{"name":4958,"type":53,"value":4959},"20210531 - CJI Brief - Consumer Goods -  297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210531_CJI_Brief_Consumer_Goods_297x210mm_8bf3379eff.pdf",[],{"id":4962,"link":4963,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4946,"updated_at":4946,"article_id":4945,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ru_oOHb2X5Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573933262-bG0RZ-4n.jpg",{"id":4965,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3806,"updated_at":4966,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":225,"owner":4967,"contents":4969,"contributors":4979,"image":4980},"kGOu","2026-05-04T23:11:19.362Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":4968},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[4970],{"id":4971,"score":47,"body":4972,"status":55,"article_id":4965,"created_at":3806,"updated_at":3806,"published_at":3806},"83ry",{"title":4973,"content":4974,"summary":15,"attachment":4975},"The role of municipal policy in the circular economy, Investment, jobs and social capital in circular cities","\u003Cp>This report explores the connection between municipalities pursuing circular economy policy and investments in circular business that create jobs. In order to maximise the benefits for society of the circular economy, municipalities can employ a series of regulatory, economic and soft instruments. 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Findings are presented in the Discussion Paper - The Circular Dairy Economy.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The global dairy sector provides livelihoods and vital nutrition to billions of people worldwide. It also faces major challenges and sustainable growth compatible with the intents of the Dairy Sustainability Framework is imperatively needed.Circular economy principles offer a promising avenue to resolve these challenges. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>A truly circular dairy sector is regenerative and closes nutrient, water, carbon and waste cycles while promoting biodiversity, optimising land use and safeguarding farmer income.The Dutch dairy sector is a recognised innovation leader and Dutch dairy farmers have an important role to play in leading a transition toward circularity. To start this transition, three archetype pathways were identified:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\"> \t\u003Cli id=\"\">Optimised grazing, which seeks to maximise the productivity of the land by combining biological and technological approaches to achieve circularity.\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli id=\"\">Extensive grazing, which builds on biological processes and organic farming methods to close the soil-plant-animal-nutrient cycle locally.\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli id=\"\">Intensive high-tech farming, which leverages technological solutions to close key cycles.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[4996],{"name":4997,"type":53,"value":4998},"the-circular-dairy-economy.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/the_circular_dairy_economy_3a90f1ade5.pdf",[],{"id":5001,"link":5002,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4985,"updated_at":4985,"article_id":4984,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wOV6-mvXhOc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573946052-h5twrCHW.jpeg",{"id":5004,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5005,"updated_at":5006,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5007,"contents":5009,"contributors":5019,"image":5020},"AHSh","2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T05:14:37.329Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5008},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5010],{"id":5011,"score":47,"body":5012,"status":55,"article_id":5004,"created_at":5005,"updated_at":5005,"published_at":5005},"XUp5",{"title":5013,"content":5014,"summary":15,"attachment":5015},"THE REGENERATIVE BUSINESS STARTER-GUIDE THREE KEY STARTING POINTS FOR EVERY BUSINESS","\u003Cp id=\"\">This paper is the second outcome of a collaborative project between the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, RESPOND, Circle Economy and SYSTEMIQ. 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This alarming statistic is the main output of this first Circularity Gap Report, in which we launch a metric for the circular state of the planet. Taking the United Nations’ Emissions Gap Report [1] as inspiration, the Circularity Gap Report provides a framework and fact-base to measure and monitor progress in bridging the gap, year on year. 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The review outlined in this report was led by Circle Economy, with technical inputs from teams at the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in close partnership and with support from Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This review lays the groundwork for a global report with the first authoritative global modelled estimates of employment in the circular economy, which will be produced under the\u003Cem id=\"\"> \u003C/em>Initiative from 2024 to 2025. It was produced under \u003Cem id=\"\">Jobs in the Circular Economy\u003C/em>, a joint initiative of the ILO, Circle Economy and the WBG, which aims to put data and practical tools in the hands of policymakers and decision-makers to inform and support pathways towards more socially fair and just environmental and economic policies and interventions.\u003C/p>",[5185],{"name":5186,"type":53,"value":5187},"CE-ILO-WBG (2024) Circular Jobs Definitions and Methods Technical Review.pdf.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/CE_ILO_WBG_2024_Circular_Jobs_Definitions_and_Methods_Technical_Review_pdf_019d09d435.pdf",[],{"id":5190,"link":5191,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5174,"updated_at":5174,"article_id":5173,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RK4NsWvSI5k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573845205-hIBeWuTT.jpg",{"id":5193,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2779,"updated_at":5194,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5195,"contents":5197,"contributors":5206,"image":5207},"bJPL","2026-05-04T22:59:37.692Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5196},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5198],{"id":5199,"score":47,"body":5200,"status":55,"article_id":5193,"created_at":2779,"updated_at":2779,"published_at":2779},"rjs1",{"title":5201,"content":2788,"summary":15,"attachment":5202},"Municipal Policy for the Circular Economy",[5203],{"name":5204,"type":53,"value":5205},"Municipal-Policy-for-the-Circular-Economy-Lessons-learned-from-Amsterdam-FINAL.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Municipal_Policy_for_the_Circular_Economy_Lessons_learned_from_Amsterdam_FINAL_d6c77e0946.pdf",[],{"id":5208,"link":5209,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2779,"updated_at":2779,"article_id":5193,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AAll3xBILU8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573849196-QNTeGu5a.jpeg",{"id":5211,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5212,"updated_at":5213,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5214,"contents":5216,"contributors":5226,"image":5227},"ukHZ","2020-04-08T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T23:09:35.435Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5215},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5217],{"id":5218,"score":47,"body":5219,"status":55,"article_id":5211,"created_at":5212,"updated_at":5212,"published_at":5212},"7cfs",{"title":5220,"content":5221,"summary":15,"attachment":5222},"The Amsterdam City Doughnut: A Tool for Transformative Action","\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>Amsterdam City Doughnut\u003C/strong> takes the global concept of the Doughnut, developed by Kate Raworth, and turns it into a tool for transformative action in the city of Amsterdam.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It marks the first public presentation of the holistic approach to ‘downscaling the Doughnut’, combining local aspiration with global responsibility. How can our city be a thriving home to thriving people, while respecting the planetary boundaries? \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Amsterdam City Doughnut has been developed in collaboration between Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL), Circle Economy, Biomimicry 3.8 and C40 over the course of one year. It is at the core of the City of Amsterdam’s broader ambitions for becoming a circular city, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/sustainability/circular-economy/\" target=\"_blank\">Amsterdam Circular Strategy 2020-2025.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(The full Amsterdam Circular Strategy 2020/2025 is available for download on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/sustainability/circular-economy/\">website of the City of Amsterdam\u003C/a>.) \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[5223],{"name":5224,"type":53,"value":5225},"20200416-AMS-portrait-EN-Spread-web-420x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20200416_AMS_portrait_EN_Spread_web_420x210mm_0b5cf2ef1f.pdf",[],{"id":5228,"link":5229,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5212,"updated_at":5212,"article_id":5211,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"luLpiQ8pmDA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573945425-e31W2ycW.jpg",{"id":5231,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5232,"updated_at":5233,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5234,"contents":5236,"contributors":5246,"image":5247},"g_Ky","2019-10-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T23:13:19.448Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5235},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5237],{"id":5238,"score":47,"body":5239,"status":55,"article_id":5231,"created_at":5232,"updated_at":5232,"published_at":5232},"MQKz",{"title":5240,"content":5241,"summary":15,"attachment":5242},"Product-as-a-Service Question Kit","\u003Cp>The circular economy offers great business opportunities. In 2015 McKinsey and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimated that it could even generate a net economic benefit of 1.8 trillion in Europe by 2030. But, the circular economy can never lift off without businesses putting the concept into action. And with innovative circular companies like Product-as-a-Service Models (PaaS) struggle to find financing, this remains a big barrier. On the other hand, we see that many financiers are starting to set ambitious targets to grow their circular portfolio. but to this day the PaaS love story between entrepreneurs and financiers has been lost in translation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The main issue is a lack of knowledge on both sides and the absence of a financial narrative for Product-as-a-Service models that fit within the risk parameters of financiers. More concretely, PaaS models are, sometimes falsely, perceived as risky due to the way businesses present themselves and how financiers assess risk. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To close the knowledge gap between circular entrepreneurs and financiers, Circle Economy has developed the \u003Cstrong>PaaS Question Kit\u003C/strong>: A comprehensive guide to PaaS business models. The Kit leads both entrepreneurs and financiers through a series of questions they need to ask themselves before starting their conversation. The ultimate goal of the PaaS Question Kit is to remove the knowledge barrier and open up more financing opportunities for circular companies.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[5243],{"name":5244,"type":53,"value":5245},"PaaS-Question-Kit.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Paa_S_Question_Kit_82789721e7.pdf",[],{"id":5248,"link":5249,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5232,"updated_at":5232,"article_id":5231,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5hTDGBpyi6M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573931954-bUzOVSos.png",{"id":5251,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5252,"updated_at":5253,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5254,"contents":5256,"contributors":5266,"image":5267},"RLOo","2021-12-09T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T23:34:01.458Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5255},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5257],{"id":5258,"score":47,"body":5259,"status":55,"article_id":5251,"created_at":5252,"updated_at":5252,"published_at":5252},"6N9b",{"title":5260,"content":5261,"summary":15,"attachment":5262},"Introduction to the Circular Transition Indicators framework","\u003Cp>At Circle Economy, we regularly review circular frameworks to help business identify metrics that work best for their context. The \u003Cstrong>Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) framework\u003C/strong> introduced in this paper, allows businesses to determine circularity on a product, business unit, site or company level.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The framework focuses on the circular vs. the linear mass that flows into and out of the business. At the same time, it gives many additional options: These include assessing recovery potential and the actual recovery, identifying ways to optimise and value the mass flow and relating circularity to a business’ revenue.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CTI was developed by businesses for businesses. It is publicly available and free to use for everyone. Any company, regardless of size, and sector can it. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5263],{"name":5264,"type":53,"value":5265},"20211117 - BCG Metrics - White Papers - Circular Transition Indicators - 210x297mm_converted.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20211117_BCG_Metrics_White_Papers_Circular_Transition_Indicators_210x297mm_converted_42040f9646.pdf",[],{"id":5268,"link":5269,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5252,"updated_at":5252,"article_id":5251,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_r2MKWoxuqY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573665627-H8wVgCwf.jpg",{"id":5271,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3129,"updated_at":5272,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5273,"contents":5275,"contributors":5285,"image":5286},"yyag","2026-05-07T23:51:34.791Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5274},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5276],{"id":5277,"score":47,"body":5278,"status":55,"article_id":5271,"created_at":3129,"updated_at":3129,"published_at":3129},"2h5C",{"title":5279,"content":5280,"summary":15,"attachment":5281},"The Circular Economy and Sustainable Development","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024\">The Circularity Gap Report 2024\u003C/a> highlighted the importance of the circular economy as a means for Build and Grow countries, broadly equivalent to low- and middle income countries, to address both socioeconomic and environmental objectives. This briefing emphasises that reforming international financial architecture is an essential step to enable a fairer and more accessible financing environment that Build and Grow countries can use to pursue circular investments.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This policy brief also demonstrates how governments can be more strategic with public spending, ultimately to embrace the circular economy and achieve sustainable development objectives.\u003C/p>",[5282],{"name":5283,"type":53,"value":5284},"20240325 - CGR 2024 - Policy briefs - Finance (1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20240325_CGR_2024_Policy_briefs_Finance_1_0c8b2d1b41.pdf",[],{"id":5287,"link":5288,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3129,"updated_at":3129,"article_id":5271,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hUZ9WuHjYkQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573946746-I4elWtC4.jpg",{"id":5290,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4748,"updated_at":5291,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5292,"contents":5294,"contributors":5304,"image":5305},"KcHU","2026-05-05T00:21:09.848Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5293},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5295],{"id":5296,"score":47,"body":5297,"status":55,"article_id":5290,"created_at":4748,"updated_at":4748,"published_at":4748},"Qxg2",{"title":5298,"content":5299,"summary":15,"attachment":5300},"Jobs & Skills in the Circular Economy - State of Play and Future Pathways","\u003Cp>The \u003Cem>Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/em> is working towards a positive transition to circularity for work and workers. The initiative is a knowledge centre that combines academic knowledge with practical piloting, working in collaboration with a network of stakeholders. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the lens of the initiative's three core pillars—\u003Cstrong>skilling\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>quality of jobs\u003C/strong> and\u003Cstrong> inclusivity\u003C/strong>—\u003Cem>Jobs & Skills in the Circular Economy: State Of Play And Future Pathways\u003C/em> provides an overview of how current labour market issues apply to the circular economy transition, the opportunities that circularity presents for the labour market and the challenges that need to be overcome to achieve a future labour market that enables people and the planet to thrive.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learn more about the \u003Ca href=\"/circular-jobs-initiative\">Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[5301],{"name":5302,"type":53,"value":5303},"202003010 - J%26S in the circular economy report - 297x210.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/202003010_J_26_S_in_the_circular_economy_report_297x210_f07beaa4ab.pdf",[],{"id":5306,"link":5307,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4748,"updated_at":4748,"article_id":5290,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ogCxAh3SR-Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573667756-ySb4Ynuo.jpg",{"id":5309,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5310,"updated_at":5311,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5312,"contents":5314,"contributors":5324,"image":5325},"VjBj","2023-07-06T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T23:51:45.236Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5313},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5315],{"id":5316,"score":47,"body":5317,"status":55,"article_id":5309,"created_at":5310,"updated_at":5310,"published_at":5310},"i8I9",{"title":5318,"content":5319,"summary":15,"attachment":5320},"LEVERAGING CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING FOR CIRCULAR TRANSFORMATION","\u003Cp id=\"\">This white paper—Leveraging corporate sustainability reporting for circular transformation: A starter guide—shares insights from the latest research endeavour by the Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA). The Coalition assessed the implications of European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) E5, Resource use and the circular economy, alongside Danish paint manufacturer Hempel. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Hempel was selected as a partner for this process as it provides a particularly illustrative case study for the task. A business evidently concerned with its impact on the environment in an industry where circularity is key for fulfilling sustainability ambitions—but one that needs to take significant steps to comply with the new reporting requirement. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The analysis of the Hempel case seeks to do two things. First, shine a light on the specific requirements of ESRS E5—providing a step-by-step guide for businesses to prepare themselves to report on circular economy topics. Second, to reframe compliance with ESRS E5 from being viewed as a laborious distraction into a unique opportunity to kickstart businesses' circular economy transitions.\u003C/p>",[5321],{"name":5322,"type":53,"value":5323},"20230704 - CCA 2.0 Hempel - whitepaper - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20230704_CCA_2_0_Hempel_whitepaper_210x297mm_ce5c6e0381.pdf",[],{"id":5326,"link":5327,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5310,"updated_at":5310,"article_id":5309,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mo3gvN1J6bg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573670530-MX8-d7aW.png",{"id":5329,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5330,"updated_at":5331,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5332,"contents":5334,"contributors":5344,"image":5345},"ZTVZ","2018-02-28T23:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T00:36:06.997Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5333},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5335],{"id":5336,"score":47,"body":5337,"status":55,"article_id":5329,"created_at":5330,"updated_at":5330,"published_at":5330},"fspA",{"title":5338,"content":5339,"summary":15,"attachment":5340},"Policy Brief On Circular Economy and Climate","\u003Cp>Since the Paris Agreement adopted the 1.5° C limit to global warming, policymakers and civil society have worked to identify the most important pathways to keep this goal alive. The major emissions reductions needed to achieve this heavy lift have been recognized. However, these emissions reductions often target the source of emissions. While this is a reasonable approach, additional mitigation opportunities exist beyond the point where emissions are created. Transformational ideas add new climate action possibilities to the table and increase the likelihood of staying under 1.5° C. One set of policy options, in particular, is the circular economy, offering promise for cutting the current emissions gap significantly. Circular economy policies go beyond the source of emissions to socioeconomic practices that create the demand for emissions in the first place. The strategy involves moving beyond the current linear economic models, which extract materials, produce goods, sell them for consumption, and then discard them. Undertaking circular economy strategies can be accomplished while improving livelihoods and economies, and are often attractive from a business perspective. Circular economy models have been embraced by some subnational actors, especially cities; however, they have not been examined in much detail by the international climate community.\u003C/p>",[5341],{"name":5342,"type":53,"value":5343},"Policy-Brief-on-Circular-Economy-and-Climate-2.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Policy_Brief_on_Circular_Economy_and_Climate_2_6c7b7d81e3.pdf",[],{"id":5346,"link":5347,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5330,"updated_at":5330,"article_id":5329,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"u-3HcDC2rlo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573857120-HdH3tXcz.png",{"id":5349,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5350,"updated_at":5351,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5352,"contents":5354,"contributors":5364,"image":5365},"abpl","2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T23:52:11.167Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5353},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5355],{"id":5356,"score":47,"body":5357,"status":55,"article_id":5349,"created_at":5350,"updated_at":5350,"published_at":5350},"1ctD",{"title":5358,"content":5359,"summary":15,"attachment":5360},"Socioeconomic Impacts of European Union Circular Textiles Policies on Trading Partners","\u003Cp id=\"\">By identifying potential impacts of EU policies beyond Europe, this study—\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Socioeconomic Impacts of European Union Circular Textiles Policies on Trading Partners\u003C/strong>—uncovers challenges in understanding extra-EU effects and highlights significant blind spots, positioning itself as a foundation for continued research. The report further examines the likely social and economic effects of these policies across five themes: Competitiveness and transition costs, Labour market and sectoral transformation, Work reallocation and skills development, Informality and the circular economy, and Decent work and social equity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">This report is a part of a series which explores both the upstream and downstream aspects of the textiles value chain. The project is led by Circle Economy Foundation, Chatham House, and the European Environment Bureau, together with organisations in two trading partner focus countries, BUILD (Bangladesh) and The Or Foundation (Ghana). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">See other reports in the series here.\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Textile+Trade+Flow+and+Employment+Baseline+Analysis+Ghana+20241205.pdf\">Textile Trade Flow and Employment  Baseline Analysis: Ghana \u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Textile+Trade+Flow+and+Employment+Baseline+Analysis+Bangladesh+20241205.pdf\">Textile  Trade Flow and Employment  Baseline Analysis: Bangladesh \u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">\u003Ca href=\"https://eeb.org/library/circular-textiles-policy-review-considerations-for-eu-trading-partner-countries/\">Circular textiles policy review Considerations for EU trading partner countries\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/publications/impacts-of-eu-circular-textiles-policies-on-trade-partners-a-case-study-of-ghana\">Circular textile trade scenarios between the EU and Ghana\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/publications/impacts-of-eu-circular-textiles-policy-on-trade-partners-a-case-study-of-bangladesh\">Circular textile trade scenarios between the EU and Bangladesh\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[5361],{"name":5362,"type":53,"value":5363},"Impact of EU policies on trading partners.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Impact_of_EU_policies_on_trading_partners_f891a8c52b.pdf",[],{"id":5366,"link":5367,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5350,"updated_at":5350,"article_id":5349,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cEOPajpumzE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573940264-zmAjLZpV.png",{"id":5369,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5370,"updated_at":5371,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5372,"contents":5374,"contributors":5384,"image":5385},"GPto","2016-05-31T22:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T00:44:02.403Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5373},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5375],{"id":5376,"score":47,"body":5377,"status":55,"article_id":5369,"created_at":5370,"updated_at":5370,"published_at":5370},"yr0v",{"title":5378,"content":5379,"summary":15,"attachment":5380},"Circular Glasgow","\u003Cp>The City of Glasgow is on the road to becoming one of the world's first circular cities. The city has taken its first steps in creating a stronger more sustainable economy by completing the Circle City Scan. Commissioned through a partnership between Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Zero Waste Scotland and Glasgow City Council, an analysis of the city’s material flows was executed by Circle Economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This pioneering study of Glasgow’s economy, identified leading industries through which the city’s economy can become more ‘circular’ and defined implementation strategies and opportunities for the region’s business community. The goal of the Circle City Scan is to pinpoint areas in which the city of Glasgow can benefit from new collaborations, create market opportunities and increase profits, while reducing the city’s environmental impact. The resulting report highlights sectors in which circular business models can be applied and specifies strategies to accomplish the practical and scalable implementation of these circular solutions.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5381],{"name":5382,"type":53,"value":5383},"circular-glasgow-report-web-low-res-compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/circular_glasgow_report_web_low_res_compressed_dd13f74a57.pdf",[],{"id":5386,"link":5387,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5370,"updated_at":5370,"article_id":5369,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NBLL65uflhY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573646341-KY_cHSwA.png",{"id":5389,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5390,"updated_at":5391,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5392,"contents":5394,"contributors":5404,"image":5405},"wVT7","2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:04:03.577Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5393},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5395],{"id":5396,"score":47,"body":5397,"status":55,"article_id":5389,"created_at":5390,"updated_at":5390,"published_at":5390},"twKE",{"title":5398,"content":5399,"summary":15,"attachment":5400},"JUST TRANSITION TO CIRCULAR CONSTRUCTION IN EUROPE: MEASURES FOR WORKERS","\u003Cp id=\"\">This briefing outlines the barriers and measures that need to be considered when designing policies for a just transition in the EU’s construction industry. It is intended for social partners—including trade unions and sectoral branch organisations—governments, and other institutions in the EU.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The briefing dives into two of the circular building pathways from the Circular Building Coaltion’s 2024 \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RFB0in88kz9OlmboCkWdbjlX0Gd4GNDH/view\">Four Pathways Report\u003C/a>: 1) \u003Cem id=\"\">Build with the Right Materials\u003C/em>; and 2) \u003Cem id=\"\">Build Nothing\u003C/em>. These pathways are explored alongside their regulatory and market-level drivers, barriers and the measures needed to safeguard workers. \u003C/p>",[5401],{"name":5402,"type":53,"value":5403},"Just Transition to Circular Construction in Europe - CBC 20250602.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Just_Transition_to_Circular_Construction_in_Europe_CBC_20250602_6925e05181.pdf",[],{"id":5406,"link":5407,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5390,"updated_at":5390,"article_id":5389,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"G709gpInntw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573668356-hu8mlr2o.png",{"id":5409,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5410,"updated_at":5411,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5412,"contents":5414,"contributors":5424,"image":5425},"oe1t","2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:28:59.909Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5413},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5415],{"id":5416,"score":47,"body":5417,"status":55,"article_id":5409,"created_at":5410,"updated_at":5410,"published_at":5410},"ce2r",{"title":5418,"content":5419,"summary":15,"attachment":5420},"Mitigating Linear Risks","\u003Cp id=\"\">This report examines the current landscape of linear risks and explores opportunities for risk mitigation through the lens of the circular economy, building on a first version of a linear risks paper published by Circle Economy in 2018 titled \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circle-economy.com/resources/linear-risks-how-business-as-usual-is-a-threat-to-companies-and-investors\">‘Linear Risks’: How Business As Usual Is A Threat To Companies And Investors\u003C/a>. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>To inform our updated analysis, we interviewed senior employees from predominantly linear companies and experts in circular economy practices to hear about the most pressing risks faced today. Their insights—in combination with Circle Economy’s extensive experience working with businesses— have shaped the findings and recommendations presented here.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5421],{"name":5422,"type":53,"value":5423},"V3_Linear_Risks_Framework_fe30ae86d1.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/V3_Linear_Risks_Framework_fe30ae86d1.pdf",[],{"id":5426,"link":5427,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5410,"updated_at":5410,"article_id":5409,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xFkYURJ5ogE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573847919-zeW1FFf2.png",{"id":5429,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5430,"updated_at":5431,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5432,"contents":5434,"contributors":5444,"image":5445},"_bIv","2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:30:40.787Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5433},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5435],{"id":5436,"score":47,"body":5437,"status":55,"article_id":5429,"created_at":5430,"updated_at":5430,"published_at":5430},"st1N",{"title":5438,"content":5439,"summary":15,"attachment":5440},"Financial Accounting in the Circular Economy: Redefining Value, Impact and Risk to Accelerate the Circular Transition","\u003Cp>This newest launch from the Coalition Circular Accounting sums up accounting-related opportunities and challenges in the circular transition. Drawing from the CCA's last four white papers based on real-life business case studies, it illustrates the current state of accounting and reporting solutions, and how they can support businesses in driving the circular transition. It finds that going circular in a linear world isn't easy—accounting and financing practices aren't set up to accommodate circular businesses. To do so, we must redefine how we approach three key facets of accounting: value, impact and risk. By changing mindsets, rethinking our existing approaches and taking on more circularity-friendly vocabulary through cross-sector collaboration, accountants and financiers can support the business world in spearheading the systemic shift to a circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yH30-UOiaThE6Iesmno1OXcL5gvFtRZloAAyZS5uvp0/edit\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Get in touch\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[5441],{"name":5442,"type":53,"value":5443},"20220127 - CCA - Overview Paper.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20220127_CCA_Overview_Paper_fab2a120ac.pdf",[],{"id":5446,"link":5447,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5430,"updated_at":5430,"article_id":5429,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"92gm5jP-5ik=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573641955-Xe9A92jq.jpg",{"id":5449,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5450,"updated_at":5451,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5452,"contents":5454,"contributors":5464,"image":5465},"gYrV","2023-07-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:32:56.140Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5453},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5455],{"id":5456,"score":47,"body":5457,"status":55,"article_id":5449,"created_at":5450,"updated_at":5450,"published_at":5450},"3RHk",{"title":5458,"content":5459,"summary":15,"attachment":5460},"Employment-related indicators for the circular economy","\u003Cp id=\"\">To help advance the use of employment-related indicators for measuring the progress and impact of the circular economy, the Circular Economy Indicators Coalition (CEIC), a collaboration between the Platform for Accelerating Circular Economy (PACE) and Circle Economy, ran an employment-focused project track 2022-2023. This project reviewed and consolidated existing employment-related indicators for the circular economy and assembled stakeholders to discuss gaps in current indicator coverage. This report provides a high-level summary of the findings from this track project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5461],{"name":5462,"type":53,"value":5463},"CEIC Summary Report - Employment-related Indicators for the CE (1) (1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/CEIC_Summary_Report_Employment_related_Indicators_for_the_CE_1_1_68222d0d35.pdf",[],{"id":5466,"link":5467,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5450,"updated_at":5450,"article_id":5449,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Hi8IT-uxGQQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573634607-uB9TzqOh.jpg",{"id":5469,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5470,"updated_at":5471,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5472,"contents":5474,"contributors":5482,"image":5483},"hURO","2019-10-31T15:44:11.000Z","2026-05-05T01:37:43.330Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5473},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5475],{"id":5476,"score":47,"body":5477,"status":55,"article_id":5469,"created_at":5470,"updated_at":5470,"published_at":5470},"fgPX",{"title":5478,"content":5479,"summary":15,"attachment":5480},"New Report: Recommendations for Policymakers","\u003Cp id=\"\">The Fibersort project aims at realising the widespread implementation of the automated sorting technology by validating it as a key value adding innovation to enable textile-to-textile recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">While the challenges and opportunities of used textiles are increasingly in the spotlight of governments, industry, and civil society, considerable system changes are required to transition towards a circular economy for textiles. Throughout this report, policy recommendations are formulated showing the legislative, economic and soft instruments that regional, national and the European governments have at their disposal to allow the Fibersort, as well as other automated sorting technologies, to live up to their full potential. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Interreg cover\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5dbc3f6fc04264838e005620_Screenshot-2019-10-09-at-10.46.22-216x300.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">[cta link=\"https://www.nweurope.eu/media/8244/fibersort-52-policy-recommendations-20191030.pdf\"]Read the Full Report[/cta][hr]\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">We are actively seeking textile collectors and sorters, recycling technologies, brands and retailers, and other circular textiles projects to join our team of collaborators.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">[cta link=\"http://eepurl.com/duHwYz\"]Be part of the change[/cta][hr]\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Interreg\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5dbc3e6394f9e87f2debfa01_FIBERSORT-GREEN_87-300x139.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-center\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"center\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"Logos\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5dbc3f6f3b578c656d8fc162_Asset-2FS-Logos-of-Partners-1024x75.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"auto\">\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>",[5481],{"name":4900,"type":53,"value":4901},[],{"id":5484,"link":5485,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5470,"updated_at":5470,"article_id":5469,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BxvnuSjw9AE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573851933-RM7aE9l2.jpg",{"id":5487,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5488,"updated_at":5489,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5490,"contents":5492,"contributors":5502,"image":5503},"_XFN","2021-05-07T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:50:22.441Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5491},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5493],{"id":5494,"score":47,"body":5495,"status":55,"article_id":5487,"created_at":5488,"updated_at":5488,"published_at":5488},"7_e1",{"title":5496,"content":5497,"summary":15,"attachment":5498},"How to Find the Value of Circular Impact in Business","\u003Cp>This white paper details the importance of measuring circular impact and using it to steer decision making in business. Using the case study of Meerlanden, the paper shows how data on circularity can bolster profitability in business while limiting negative environmental and social externalities through two avenues: integrated profit and loss and multiple balance sheets. Next steps and recommendations are provided for companies, financiers and accountants. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[5499],{"name":5500,"type":53,"value":5501},"20210511- CCA3 - White paper - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210511_CCA_3_White_paper_210x297mm_37b0893d69.pdf",[],{"id":5504,"link":5505,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5488,"updated_at":5488,"article_id":5487,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"f98kY8puaFc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573657353-Bd2BwoaZ.jpg",{"id":5507,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3825,"updated_at":5508,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5509,"contents":5511,"contributors":5521,"image":5522},"lHcq","2026-05-05T01:59:47.741Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5510},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5512],{"id":5513,"score":47,"body":5514,"status":55,"article_id":5507,"created_at":3825,"updated_at":3825,"published_at":3825},"wJFb",{"title":5515,"content":5516,"summary":15,"attachment":5517},"Policy Levers for a Low-Carbon Circular Economy","\u003Cp>Climate change mitigation and circular economy policies are attracting significant attention from European and national policymakers. 2015 saw two milestone accomplishments with the Paris Agreement and Circular Economy Package. These two policy fields are complementary and, together, they could deliver on the transformational change that is needed to decarbonise our economic system. Yet, their integration is far from complete, and current climate change policies largely overlook the mitigation potential of circular economy strategies. The report explores policy levers to accelerate the transition to the circular economy, and provides policy recommendations to create a tipping point whereby a transition to a low-carbon circular economy is not just necessary but also inevitable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is based on legal policy mapping and stakeholder consultation, providing a broad European perspective combined with insights into a selection of member states, and focusing on two value chains (housing and mobility) and four material streams (aluminium, concrete, plastic and steel). It forms part of a broader project led by the \u003Ca href=\"https://europeanclimate.org/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>European Climate Foundation\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>'s (ECF) \u003Ca href=\"http://i2-4c.eu/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>Industrial Innovation for Competitiveness initiative\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (i24c).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5518],{"name":5519,"type":53,"value":5520},"24696291-0-PolicyLeversLowCarbo.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/24696291_0_Policy_Levers_Low_Carbo_94e00a007b.pdf",[],{"id":5523,"link":5524,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3825,"updated_at":3825,"article_id":5507,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ONngOLH3daQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573857995-gxh6ezPR.png",{"id":5526,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5527,"updated_at":5528,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5529,"contents":5531,"contributors":5541,"image":5542},"L48g","2020-02-04T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T02:04:30.988Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5530},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5532],{"id":5533,"score":47,"body":5534,"status":55,"article_id":5526,"created_at":5527,"updated_at":5527,"published_at":5527},"PsKC",{"title":5535,"content":5536,"summary":15,"attachment":5537},"Tracking Value","\u003Cp>Tracking the value of modular assets in a PaaS proposition is of utmost importance. It can improve circular decision making with regards to the cascading of components like refurbishing, re-using or recycling and improves predictive maintenance. In this report you will find the findings of the Community of Practice Tracking Value. The mission of this CoP was to tackle the complexities around tracking assets, with a focus on identity, location and condition of the assets. The relevant existing technologies have been explored and the financial and legal implications of tracking assets have been investigated.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u003C/p>",[5538],{"name":5539,"type":53,"value":5540},"Smart Tracking CoP - Circle Economy - 2020.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Smart_Tracking_Co_P_Circle_Economy_2020_3a3a13731e.pdf",[],{"id":5543,"link":5544,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5527,"updated_at":5527,"article_id":5526,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GiB8lUmUTYI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573967389-9ynvJy2i.png",{"id":5546,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5547,"updated_at":5548,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5549,"contents":5551,"contributors":5561,"image":5562},"Zpa9","2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T23:52:08.244Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5550},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5552],{"id":5553,"score":47,"body":5554,"status":55,"article_id":5546,"created_at":5547,"updated_at":5547,"published_at":5547},"SRvl",{"title":5555,"content":5556,"summary":15,"attachment":5557},"SOLSTICE: Report on Analysis of Consumer Research","\u003Cp id=\"\">This report summarises findings about consumer behaviour related to circular textiles in the four territories: Catalonia, Berlin, Prato, and Grenoble as researched under the SOLSTICE project. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Guided by Circle Economy, the four territories conducted focus groups to better understand consumer attitudes towards circular economy interventions. Under the following four themes comparable results were generated, allowing for the exploration of territory-specific characteristics:  \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>1. General consumer behaviour surrounding and attitudes towards textile consumption \u003Cbr>2. Consumer awareness of circular solutions \u003Cbr>3. Challenges and barriers to circular solutions \u003Cbr>4. Opportunities for a pilot project\u003C/p>",[5558],{"name":5559,"type":53,"value":5560},"D2.3 Report on analysis of consumer research.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/D2_3_Report_on_analysis_of_consumer_research_55929c79aa.pdf",[],{"id":5563,"link":5564,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5547,"updated_at":5547,"article_id":5546,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"U61ooQyGxY4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573940653-aFJR_UDn.png",{"id":5566,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5567,"updated_at":5568,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5569,"contents":5571,"contributors":5581,"image":5582},"eikd","2022-02-07T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T03:37:01.050Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5570},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5572],{"id":5573,"score":47,"body":5574,"status":55,"article_id":5566,"created_at":5567,"updated_at":5567,"published_at":5567},"mEV5",{"title":5575,"content":5576,"summary":15,"attachment":5577},"Roadmap Circular Finance 2030","\u003Cp>In its new publication—\u003Cem>Roadmap Circular Finance 2030\u003C/em>—the Sustainable Finance Platform has developed four concrete actions that will promote cooperation within the financial sector, allowing this sector to become a driver of the circular transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Download the English summary of the study at the bottom of this page.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular economy is a means to an end—our end goal being an ecologically safe and socially just space. And the financial sector plays a crucial role in realising the transition to a circular economy. But it's not easy to go circular in a linear world: companies and projects seeking financing still face many obstacles in transitioning to circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By following the actions outlined in this report, the financial sector can become a lever for and driver of the circular transition.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.dnb.nl/media/3dwdcic1/20220204-pdf-finance-roadmap-nl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Read the study (NL)\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Are you a financial institution representative, a financial sector advisor or a policymaker? Would you like to accelerate your circular transformation?\u003C/em> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Contact us at info@circle-economy.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>About the working group\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>The Circular Economy working group was established in 2021 under the Sustainable Finance Platform. Members of the working group are representatives of financial institutions and various other organisations: Circle Economy, Invest-NL, Rabobank, ABN, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, PGGM, ING, Bird&Bird, KPMG, Dutch Professional Organization of Accountants (NBA), NEN, European Investment bank, Nederlandse Waterschapsbank (NWB), Sustainable Finance Lab, Fair Capital Partners, Doen Participaties, Copper8, Nyenrode Business University\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5578],{"name":5579,"type":53,"value":5580},"20220202 - PDF Finance Roadmap - Digest EN.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20220202_PDF_Finance_Roadmap_Digest_EN_bcd5714e89.pdf",[],{"id":5583,"link":5584,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5567,"updated_at":5567,"article_id":5566,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bG4OlUls-tw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573939644-_kGnRWbo.png",{"id":5586,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4728,"updated_at":5587,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5588,"contents":5590,"contributors":5600,"image":5601},"8rJ8","2026-05-05T03:39:09.212Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5589},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5591],{"id":5592,"score":47,"body":5593,"status":55,"article_id":5586,"created_at":4728,"updated_at":4728,"published_at":4728},"vSDG",{"title":5594,"content":5595,"summary":15,"attachment":5596},"How HR professionals can play an active role in the circular economy","\u003Cp>People make the circular economy go round. That's why businesses must put people first as they design circular models and strategies. This briefing lays out six ways HR professionals can shape organisational culture and build human capital for a circular economy.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/607d8856980f6e851593a235_20210419%20-%20CJI%20Brief%20HR%20-%20circular%20human%20resource%20management%20-%20297x210mm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" id=\"cji-hr-free-briefing-download\" value=\"Download your free briefing\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>6 ways HR can shape the circular economy\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>HRM practices that are well aligned with circular business models will be an important precondition for sustainable and competitive organisations. HR can play a key role in developing, reinforcing and shifting the culture of organisations towards more sustainable, circular principles. By linking workers, managers, and business departments, HR professionals can:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Provide support through long-term strategy\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Bridge the skills gap\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Manage projects and mentor workers\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Promote circular values\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Build and contribute to a circular HRM network\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Promote Industry 5.0\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The briefing further identifies steps HR professionals need to take to move towards truly circular HRM, ranging from understanding skills needs to rethinking performance management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>Circular Jobs Initiative\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Circle Economy is actively strengthening evidence on the shift in and demand for jobs and skills in a circular economy. Our Circular Jobs Initiative \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative/circular-jobs\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cstrong>defines and identifies circular jobs\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, analyses the environment needed to create them and maximise their societal benefits, and examines how best technology can play a positive part. We work with employers, workers, governments, multilateral organisations, education institutions and research organisations.\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://circle-economy.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d5098e1bd0fc695690cc8cfb&id=d023026741\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" id=\"cji-hr-newsletter-signup\" value=\"Sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with our work\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Learn more about the Circular Jobs Initiative\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" id=\"cji-hr-learn-more\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[5597],{"name":5598,"type":53,"value":5599},"20210419 - CJI Brief HR - circular human resource management - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210419_CJI_Brief_HR_circular_human_resource_management_297x210mm_0724c12dd1.pdf",[],{"id":5602,"link":5603,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4728,"updated_at":4728,"article_id":5586,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zXXy5p65S-E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573653517-a8EGZdr0.jpg",{"id":5605,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4787,"updated_at":5606,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5607,"contents":5609,"contributors":5619,"image":5620},"PjXi","2026-05-05T03:43:38.245Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5608},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5610],{"id":5611,"score":47,"body":5612,"status":55,"article_id":5605,"created_at":4787,"updated_at":4787,"published_at":4787},"oYQn",{"title":5613,"content":5614,"summary":15,"attachment":5615},"The Highways Doughnut Toolkit: Background and methodology","\u003Cp id=\"\">The Highways Doughnut Toolkit was developed within \u003Cstrong id=\"\">ADEPT Live Labs 2\u003C/strong>, a three-year, UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport to decarbonise the local highway network. Grounded in the principles of Doughnut Economics, the toolkit provides a practical framework for the highways sector to make decisions at both strategic and project levels that meet people’s needs while staying within planetary boundaries.\u003Cbr>Access the workshop canvases here [\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Livelabs_UK_Workshop_Canvas_Sept_30_removed_0141b6eef7.pdf\">link\u003C/a>]\u003Cbr>Access dashboard template here [\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Highways_Doughnut_Spreadsheet_91f3e346d8.xlsx\">link\u003C/a>]\u003C/p>",[5616],{"name":5617,"type":53,"value":5618},"Highways Doughnut - Background Methodology.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Highways_Doughnut_Background_Methodology_8bd1c0e366.pdf",[],{"id":5621,"link":5622,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4787,"updated_at":4787,"article_id":5605,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"u3LOVddmTYI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573957688-nHLVXLJ9.png",{"id":5624,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4946,"updated_at":5625,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5626,"contents":5628,"contributors":5638,"image":5639},"JzSR","2026-05-05T03:53:44.350Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5627},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5629],{"id":5630,"score":47,"body":5631,"status":55,"article_id":5624,"created_at":4946,"updated_at":4946,"published_at":4946},"fAtq",{"title":5632,"content":5633,"summary":15,"attachment":5634},"Putting Circular Textiles to Work","\u003Cp>The Netherlands has set an ambitious goal: full circularity by 2050 and halved resource consumption by 2030. Meeting this goal will require change spanning sectors—and the textile and clothing industry, which releases 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 each year—must be prioritised. This report dives into three scenarios for a circular clothing industry in the Netherlands, analysing the employment impact of each. It explores how different strategies—ranging from a shift in consumption patterns to a prioritisation of repair to an increased focus on textile cycling—will impact the job market, and dives into the skills that will be needed to support a circular clothing industry. \u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4vqq_jVhkHUVJaJ71f59exDI06MoV8L/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Download the report\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Can we apply the lessons learnt from this report to other consumer goods? This briefing deep dives into the employment potential and skills needs for circular furniture and electronics sectors into the Netherlands, comparing the findings to those of \u003Cem>Putting circular textiles to work\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/putting-circular-consumer-goods-to-work\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Download the briefing\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circle Economy and HIVA kick-started this research with a snapshot report in March, which presented the initial findings of the \u003Cem>Putting circular textiles to work\u003C/em> report.\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/putting-circular-textiles-to-work\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Download the snapshot\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Interested in reading more about the potential for circular textiles to have a positive impact on work and workers?\u003C/p>\u003Cdiv data-rt-embed-type='true'>\u003Ca href=\"https://medium.com/circleeconomy/unwanted-clothes-happy-workers-exploring-the-potential-for-circular-textiles-to-have-a-positive-e99b24010938\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cinput type=\"submit\" value=\"Read this blog\" data-wait=\"Please wait...\" class=\"btn-join margin w-button gtm-custom-btn\">\u003C/a>\u003C/div>",[5635],{"name":5636,"type":53,"value":5637},"20210624 - CJI Tex skills - paper - 297x210mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210624_CJI_Tex_skills_paper_297x210mm_95b733f78d.pdf",[],{"id":5640,"link":5641,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4946,"updated_at":4946,"article_id":5624,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fVOoSBPxPWA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573934516-yh1E7NKm.jpg",{"id":5643,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5644,"updated_at":5645,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5646,"contents":5648,"contributors":5658,"image":5659},"buWf","2023-01-31T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T03:55:58.350Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5647},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5649],{"id":5650,"score":47,"body":5651,"status":55,"article_id":5643,"created_at":5644,"updated_at":5644,"published_at":5644},"oCEX",{"title":5652,"content":5653,"summary":15,"attachment":5654},"Making Cycling Circular: The Case of Swapfiets","\u003Cp id=\"\">This paper - Making Cycling Circular: The case of Swapfiets - details how both the tax landscape and traditional practices of accounting restrict the financial viability of circular Product-as-a-Service businesses. Taking the case of bicycle provider Swapfiets, the paper highlights that under current legislation, PaaS businesses are required to pay more VAT over the lifetime of a product than their linear counterparts, and that strict eligibility criteria prevents them from applying the reduced rate of VAT. It also determines the pitfalls of basing asset financing conditions on an assumption of linear depreciation, which we know to be inaccurate in PaaS models that engage in regular repair and maintenance. This publication determines that to navigate this issues businesses are incentivised to renege some of their circular ambitions, and so legislative change and new financing norms are recommended instead.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">You can also find the Dutch version of this report on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.abnamro.nl/nl/zakelijk/insights/index.html\">the Insights page of ABN AMRO Bank.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[5655],{"name":5656,"type":53,"value":5657},"Making cycling circular - The case of Swapfiets - White paper.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Making_cycling_circular_The_case_of_Swapfiets_White_paper_db129aa5f3.pdf",[],{"id":5660,"link":5661,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5644,"updated_at":5644,"article_id":5643,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"K_2v-iql04o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573672775-nAtjmFXP.png",{"id":5663,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5664,"updated_at":5665,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5666,"contents":5668,"contributors":5678,"image":5679},"Hanl","2020-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T04:24:26.251Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5667},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5669],{"id":5670,"score":47,"body":5671,"status":55,"article_id":5663,"created_at":5664,"updated_at":5664,"published_at":5664},"Eqth",{"title":5672,"content":5673,"summary":15,"attachment":5674},"Circular Metrics for Business","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Metrics\u003C/strong> come in various shapes and sizes and with the circular economy gaining momentum, more circularity metrics are emerging. Metrics can be used to create awareness for circular opportunities, help identify the right solutions, assess the potential of a strategy or help build a business case. And, down the line, metrics are needed to monitor and report on progress. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To help businesses navigate the increasingly complex landscape of circularity metrics and find the right circular opportunities, we have published \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Circular Metrics For Business\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cem> \u003C/em>to provide an overview of several powerful metrics for the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[5675],{"name":5676,"type":53,"value":5677},"20201029 - BCG Metrics - White Papers - The Landscape - 210_x_297_mm - bleed_3_mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20201029_BCG_Metrics_White_Papers_The_Landscape_210_x_297_mm_bleed_3_mm_1b8fc55d2c.pdf",[],{"id":5680,"link":5681,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5664,"updated_at":5664,"article_id":5663,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZPJIKQnzig8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573846136-hjF4QiMC.png",{"id":5683,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4150,"updated_at":5684,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5685,"contents":5687,"contributors":5697,"image":5698},"fugM","2026-05-05T04:30:17.846Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5686},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5688],{"id":5689,"score":47,"body":5690,"status":55,"article_id":5683,"created_at":4150,"updated_at":4150,"published_at":4150},"wdd5",{"title":5691,"content":5692,"summary":15,"attachment":5693},"REGENERATIVE ECONOMY: MOVING FROM THEORY TO ACTION","\u003Cp id=\"\">This paper is the final outcome of a collaborative project between the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, RESPOND, Circle Economy and SYSTEMIQ. Through a series of interactive workshops, we developed a shared understanding of the ‘regenerative economy’ and, from our learnings, created tangible actions for changemakers to put the regenerative economy into practice.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5694],{"name":5695,"type":53,"value":5696},"20221115 - BMW Final Report - Compilation of the 3 Insights Reports.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20221115_BMW_Final_Report_Compilation_of_the_3_Insights_Reports_ab4a417b1d.pdf",[],{"id":5699,"link":5700,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4150,"updated_at":4150,"article_id":5683,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BrbNgxhv0zU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573935848-Zka_bTzy.png",{"id":5702,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5703,"updated_at":5704,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":560,"owner":5705,"contents":5707,"contributors":5717,"image":5718},"-X-F","2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T04:31:33.743Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5706},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5708],{"id":5709,"score":47,"body":5710,"status":55,"article_id":5702,"created_at":5703,"updated_at":5703,"published_at":5703},"9WIU",{"title":5711,"content":5712,"summary":15,"attachment":5713},"The Circularity Gap Report 2025","\u003Cp id=\"\">Since the launch of the first Circularity Gap Report in 2018, we’ve analysed the Circularity Metric to offer insight into the global state of the circular economy transition. This single figure quantifies the share of secondary materials out of total material consumption, serving as a North Star for tracking progress towards the circular transition. But the Metric is one piece of a larger puzzle. That’s why, for the first time, this report analyses the Circularity Gap to examine how the rest of the materials flowing into and out of the global economy are contributing to a circular economy—or not.\u003C/p>",[5714],{"name":5715,"type":53,"value":5716},"CGR Global 2025 - Report.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/CGR_Global_2025_Report_0c90048033.pdf",[],{"id":5719,"link":5720,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5703,"updated_at":5703,"article_id":5702,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"v0C5lyEk220=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573952867-6mlyRjzj.png",{"id":5722,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5723,"updated_at":5724,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":5725,"contents":5727,"contributors":5737,"image":5738},"g55n","2020-10-28T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T05:46:10.295Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5726},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5728],{"id":5729,"score":47,"body":5730,"status":55,"article_id":5722,"created_at":5723,"updated_at":5723,"published_at":5723},"UK2g",{"title":5731,"content":5732,"summary":15,"attachment":5733},"The Future of Work: Baseline Employment Analysis and Skills Pathways for the Circular Economy in Scotland","\u003Cp id=\"\">The report \"The Future of Work: Baseline Employment Analysis and Skills Pathways for the Circular Economy in Scotland\" explores the implications of the transition towards the circular economy for the Scottish labour market. It presents a baseline measurement of the number and geographical distribution of jobs currently related to the circular economy in Scotland and explores the types of circular jobs, roles and skills associated with opportunity areas in three value chains: construction, bioeconomy and capital equipment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Circle Economy and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Zero Waste Scotland \u003C/a>designed this report to support enterprise agencies, workforce development, governments, universities, employers and other representatives to recognise the potential of the circular economy for the Scottish labour market and the related skills development needs of its workforce as part of a just transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The report complements Circle Economy's \u003Ca href=\"https://jobsmonitor.circle-economy.com\" target=\"_blank\">Circular Jobs Monitor\u003C/a>, an online tool that gathers, displays, and keeps track of the number and range of jobs that are part of the circular economy across the world, complements the report.\u003C/p>",[5734],{"name":5735,"type":53,"value":5736},"ZWS1543 Future of Work - Emp %26 Skills report FINAL compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/ZWS_1543_Future_of_Work_Emp_26_Skills_report_FINAL_compressed_b13fc8e964.pdf",[],{"id":5739,"link":5740,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5723,"updated_at":5723,"article_id":5722,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jL_HjvKivU0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573956070-CR2jbgFB.jpg",{"id":5742,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5743,"updated_at":5744,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5745,"contents":5747,"contributors":5757,"image":5758},"oHbS","2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T05:53:15.523Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5746},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5748],{"id":5749,"score":47,"body":5750,"status":55,"article_id":5742,"created_at":5743,"updated_at":5743,"published_at":5743},"BSdU",{"title":5751,"content":5752,"summary":15,"attachment":5753},"The Role of Ceramics in the Circular Economy","\u003Cp id=\"\">This report, commissioned by the Royal Association for Building Ceramics in the Netherlands (KNB) , investigates the current and future role of building ceramics in a circular economy. This versatile and sustainable material is already widely used and reused in the Dutch built environment, mainly in the form of bricks and roof tiles. However, it constitutes no more than 5% of the total annual volume of building materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The report explores pathways toward promoting the use of building ceramics and improving the environmental performance of ceramic technology. With this in mind, the sector should focus on lowering its carbon footprint, for example, by employing hydrogen and electricity in production processes. Moreover, ceramics suppliers should experiment with new business models, such as ‘Product-as-a-Service’, and enhance collaboration within the construction sector. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5754],{"name":5755,"type":53,"value":5756},"KNB - Ceramics Circle Scan -  Final version (ENGLISH).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/KNB_Ceramics_Circle_Scan_Final_version_ENGLISH_9106f77d62.pdf",[],{"id":5759,"link":5760,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5743,"updated_at":5743,"article_id":5742,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eDPOZne9MCg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573961987-7lKBw0gE.JPG",{"id":5762,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5370,"updated_at":5763,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5764,"contents":5766,"contributors":5774,"image":5775},"c4Eo","2026-05-05T05:58:07.711Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5765},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5767],{"id":5768,"score":47,"body":5769,"status":55,"article_id":5762,"created_at":5370,"updated_at":5370,"published_at":5370},"ig0z",{"title":5770,"content":5771,"summary":15,"attachment":5772},"Implementing Circular Economy Globally makes Paris Targets achievable","\u003Cp>The climate conference in Paris has produced a landmark agreement. The emission reduction commitments made by 195 countries are a leap forward, but not yet sufficient to stay on a 2 °C trajectory, let alone a 1.5 °C pathway. Current commitments address only half the gap between business as usual and the 1.5 °C pathway. There is still a reduction of about 15 billion tonnes CO2e needed to reach the 1.5 °C target. Further solutions are therefore needed; solutions that go beyond decarbonising our energy system. Since over half of the worldwide greenhouse gas emissions are associated with producing basic materials, there is a clear role for circular economy strategies in reducing this gap.\u003C/p>",[5773],{"name":4066,"type":53,"value":4067},[],{"id":5776,"link":5777,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5370,"updated_at":5370,"article_id":5762,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hZTuNYOFUvQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573660893-T2n5-eHX.png",{"id":5779,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5350,"updated_at":5780,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5781,"contents":5783,"contributors":5793,"image":5794},"Wy0L","2026-05-05T06:11:33.047Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5782},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5784],{"id":5785,"score":47,"body":5786,"status":55,"article_id":5779,"created_at":5350,"updated_at":5350,"published_at":5350},"jS0R",{"title":5787,"content":5788,"summary":15,"attachment":5789},"Textile Trade Flow and Employment Baseline Analysis: Bangladesh","\u003Cp id=\"\">This study—\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Textile Trade Flow and Employment Baseline Analysis: Bangladesh—\u003C/strong>aims to shed light on the trade and employment dynamics in Bangladesh as a key upstream trading partner to the EU. This enables a better understanding of the context within which recent EU policies, including the Sustainable and Circular Textiles Strategy, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CDDD), will take place. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cbr>This report is a part of a series which explores both the upstream and downstream aspects of the textiles value chain. The project is led by Circle Economy Foundation, Chatham House and the European Environment Bureau, together with organisations in two trading partner focus countries, BUILD (Bangladesh) and The Or Foundation (Ghana). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cbr>See other reports in the series here.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">• \u003Ca href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Impact+of+EU+policies+on+trading+partners.pdf\">Socioeconomic Impacts of European Union Circular Textiles Policies on Trading Partners\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>‍\u003Cbr>• \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ce-public-documents.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/textiles-9e4ca4f0/Textile+Trade+Flow+and+Employment+Baseline+Analysis+Ghana+20241205.pdf\">Textile Trade Flow and Employment Baseline Analysis: Ghana\u003C/a>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">• \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eeb.org/library/circular-textiles-policy-review-considerations-for-eu-trading-partner-countries/\">Circular Textiles Policy Review Considerations for EU Trading Partner Countries\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://eeb.org/library/circular-textiles-policy-review-considerations-for-eu-trading-partner-countries/\">‍\u003C/a>• \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/publications/impacts-of-eu-circular-textiles-policies-on-trade-partners-a-case-study-of-ghana\">Circular textile trade scenarios between the EU and Ghana\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/publications/impacts-of-eu-circular-textiles-policies-on-trade-partners-a-case-study-of-ghana\">‍\u003C/a>• \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circulareconomy.earth/publications/impacts-of-eu-circular-textiles-policy-on-trade-partners-a-case-study-of-bangladesh\">Circular textile trade scenarios between the EU and Bangladesh\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[5790],{"name":5791,"type":53,"value":5792},"Textile Trade Flow and Employment Baseline Analysis Bangladesh 20241205.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Textile_Trade_Flow_and_Employment_Baseline_Analysis_Bangladesh_20241205_df330c336f.pdf",[],{"id":5795,"link":5796,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5350,"updated_at":5350,"article_id":5779,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yq_BS4SeSg0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573944200-jMFC0rJS.png",{"id":5798,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5799,"updated_at":5800,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5801,"contents":5803,"contributors":5813,"image":5814},"BDFR","2016-09-01T08:41:07.000Z","2026-05-05T06:41:49.753Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5802},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5804],{"id":5805,"score":47,"body":5806,"status":55,"article_id":5798,"created_at":5799,"updated_at":5799,"published_at":5799},"WWnb",{"title":5807,"content":5808,"summary":15,"attachment":5809},"Overcoming financial barriers with circular business","\u003Cp>‘Money makes the world go round’, the new report on financing the circular economy, provides directions for overcoming financial barriers that circular businesses encounter. Answers lie in collaboration throughout the value chain and creating financial instruments to invest in a chain or network of businesses rather than in a single business. This way, risks and rewards can be shared and incentives to collaborate arise with the aim of creating a circular chain in which all participants earn a piece of the pie.PGGM took the lead in organizing the working group Finan\u003Cem>CE\u003C/em>, consisting of PGGM, Intesa SanPaolo, Rabobank, ING, ABN AMRO, EIB, EBRD, Circularity Capital, RSM Erasmus University, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, KPMG Luxembourg, Banking Environment Initiative of Cambridge, Circle Economy and Sustainable Finance Lab.The Finan\u003Cem>CE\u003C/em> working group was founded in order to understand the implications of the circular economy on business models and corresponding financing of circular business. The motivation behind this is the need for funding of circular business in order to take off and accelerate the transition. The report identifies opportunities for financial institutions to learn how to recognize and to invest in the winners of the future. The most important opportunities are: increased profitability through higher asset utilisation, risk mitigating potential of circular businesses, and long-term relationships that increase margin stability.\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\t\u003C/ul>\u003Cul>\t\t\u003C/ul>\u003Col>\t\u003C/ol>",[5810],{"name":5811,"type":53,"value":5812},"FinanCE-Digital.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Finan_CE_Digital_4d5f896e50.pdf",[],{"id":5815,"link":5816,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5799,"updated_at":5799,"article_id":5798,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BniPWMOUDp8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573856392-DP4WMvlf.png",{"id":5818,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5819,"updated_at":5820,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5821,"contents":5823,"contributors":5833,"image":5834},"xout","2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T06:46:13.062Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5822},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5824],{"id":5825,"score":47,"body":5826,"status":55,"article_id":5818,"created_at":5819,"updated_at":5819,"published_at":5819},"GWOd",{"title":5827,"content":5828,"summary":15,"attachment":5829},"Measuring Circularity within Metals Value Chains","\u003Cp id=\"\">This briefing note describes work by ICMM, the International Copper Association (ICA) and Circle Economy Consulting to begin the process to develop potential headline indicators and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure circularity across the mining and metals industry. These indicators span different scales, from individual companies to entire value chains. These metrics are prototypes. They are designed to provide a starting point for discussion and now need to be tested and refined by mining and metals companies to ensure they capture the intended information.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5830],{"name":5831,"type":53,"value":5832},"20250604 - Measuring Circularity within Metals Value Chians.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20250604_Measuring_Circularity_within_Metals_Value_Chians_e1f623d8ae.pdf",[],{"id":5835,"link":5836,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5819,"updated_at":5819,"article_id":5818,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"77p7vy3nL70=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573845645-8yn-hV-N.png",{"id":5838,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5839,"updated_at":5840,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5841,"contents":5843,"contributors":5853,"image":5854},"WF72","2023-03-23T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T07:12:33.206Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5842},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5844],{"id":5845,"score":47,"body":5846,"status":55,"article_id":5838,"created_at":5839,"updated_at":5839,"published_at":5839},"GLmg",{"title":5847,"content":5848,"summary":15,"attachment":5849},"Transitioning towards a circular tourism system in the Balearic Islands","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Balears\u003C/em> explores pathways towards building a circular tourism system in the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera). Developed in collaboration with the Fundació Impulsa Balears, the report studies the current flow of resources and materials in the local tourism system. It presents strategic directions and circular opportunities spanning five of the six key focus areas considered in this study: Water, Energy, Materials, Food and Mobility. The report also shows how these focus areas interact with the Terrestrial and marine environment. In particular, it examines their impact on the terrestrial and marine environment and how better management of the environment can unlock the circular opportunities of each focus area. By implementing the opportunities identified under each strategic direction, the region can ensure long-term economic development while protecting its natural ecosystems. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5850],{"name":5851,"type":53,"value":5852},"20230329 - Baleares sistema turistico - Report EN - web lite.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20230329_Baleares_sistema_turistico_Report_EN_web_lite_2b9223ecdd.pdf",[],{"id":5855,"link":5856,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5839,"updated_at":5839,"article_id":5838,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-K9Dl7vJwvs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573969749-ARRBPAgi.png",{"id":5858,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5859,"updated_at":5860,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5861,"contents":5863,"contributors":5873,"image":5874},"7gLM","2019-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T08:19:47.742Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5862},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5864],{"id":5865,"score":47,"body":5866,"status":55,"article_id":5858,"created_at":5859,"updated_at":5859,"published_at":5859},"iR7i",{"title":5867,"content":5868,"summary":15,"attachment":5869},"Modelling strategy and net employment effects of renewable energy and energy efficiency: A meta-regression","\u003Cp>This paper features a meta-analysis of the empirical literature on the net employment effects of renewable energy. It finds that the reported conclusions on net employment effects are to a large extent driven by the methodology that is applied, and that policy reports have a greater tendency to report a positive net employment effect than academic studies.\u003C/p>",[5870],{"name":5871,"type":53,"value":5872},"19044.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/19044_407895fc51.pdf",[],{"id":5875,"link":5876,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5859,"updated_at":5859,"article_id":5858,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kseHcdg0uGI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573848573-v_KPxgCc.jpg",{"id":5878,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5879,"updated_at":5880,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5881,"contents":5883,"contributors":5893,"image":5894},"lunA","2018-12-17T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T09:34:15.109Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5882},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5884],{"id":5885,"score":47,"body":5886,"status":55,"article_id":5878,"created_at":5879,"updated_at":5879,"published_at":5879},"-YX6",{"title":5887,"content":5888,"summary":15,"attachment":5889},"Fibersort - Industry Reference Sheet","\u003Cp>The Fibersort is a promising technology that can automatically sort post-consumer textiles by fibre type, but its success depends on being able to sell its outputs; these sorted post-consumer textiles. Without a demand for post-consumer textiles, there is no market for the Fibersort. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report outlines the amount of post-consumer textiles that could potentially be Fibersorted and used as feedstock for textile-to-textile recycling. Recycling technologies often process feedstocks with a specific composition, so quantities of each fibre type are important to consider. It is also important to understand the costs of these post-consumer textiles, however, it must be noted that the prices for these materials may vary greatly - similar to virgin commodities. The report provides an indication.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Processing recycled content brings considerable environmental and social benefits. However, materials are traded throughout the supply chain and can rarely be tracked. In order to make claims on the recycled content of their products, brands and retailers often dependent upon certifications and standards. An overview of the main certification schemes for recycled content is therefore provided.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While the Fibersort project looks to commercialise a technology, it is much more than this. Fibersort has the ability to transform non-rewearable garments into feedstock for textile-to-textile recycling. To do so we must develop recycling technologies, support an industry where brands feel comfortable using post-consumer textiles as raw material to create new garments, and support the market transition through measuring, reporting and monitoring the current conditions for post-consumer textiles. This report is one step towards this goal. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[5890],{"name":5891,"type":53,"value":5892},"Fibersort Industry Reference Sheet Updated.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Fibersort_Industry_Reference_Sheet_Updated_7d4872fdb4.pdf",[],{"id":5895,"link":5896,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5879,"updated_at":5879,"article_id":5878,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0GQNXAbZ9V4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573638355-gdQSIJTw.png",{"id":5898,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5899,"updated_at":5900,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":5901,"contents":5903,"contributors":5912,"image":5913},"Koir","2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T11:34:13.251Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5902},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5904],{"id":5905,"score":47,"body":5906,"status":55,"article_id":5898,"created_at":5899,"updated_at":5899,"published_at":5899},"lLxt",{"title":5907,"content":5908,"summary":15,"attachment":5909},"REGENERATIVE INNOVATION: A TRANSFORMATIONAL TOOL FOR STARTUPS & BUSINESSES","\u003Cp id=\"\">This paper is the third outcome of a collaborative project between the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, RESPOND, Circle Economy and SYSTEMIQ. Through a series of interactive workshops, we developed a shared understanding of the ‘regenerative economy’ and, from our learnings, created tangible actions for changemakers to put the regenerative economy into practice.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[5910],{"name":5911,"type":53,"value":5911},"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/637cf2187f52254f7fad8d0d_BMW%20Third%20Insights%20report.png",[],{"id":5914,"link":5915,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5899,"updated_at":5899,"article_id":5898,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9YxFkf32Adc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573936929--a11r-Cp.png",{"id":5917,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5918,"updated_at":5918,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":5919,"contents":5921,"contributors":5931,"image":5932},"Le-F","2020-02-15T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5920},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5922],{"id":5923,"score":47,"body":5924,"status":55,"article_id":5917,"created_at":5918,"updated_at":5918,"published_at":5918},"Loba",{"title":5925,"content":5926,"summary":15,"attachment":5927},"Urban Circular Policies and Employment through Greenfield FDI","\u003Cp>This paper examines the association between circular strategies imposed by European cities on the attraction of greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) and the creation of circular gross employment through greenfield FDI. We utilise a recently developed database of circular strategies employed by local authorities in 43 European cities with information on greenfield FDI in these cities and other city characteristics for the years 2016–2017. We find that urban circular policies are positively and significantly associated with the attraction of greenfield FDI–generated employment, where the effect is stronger for regulatory and economic instruments compared to soft instruments.\u003C/p>",[5928],{"name":5929,"type":53,"value":5930},"Urban Circular Policies and Employment through Greenfield FDI.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Urban_Circular_Policies_and_Employment_through_Greenfield_FDI_8ee99a7a1c.pdf",[],{"id":5933,"link":5934,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5918,"updated_at":5918,"article_id":5917,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AjNf5afh1lI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573971235-PoJtjYCy.png",{"id":5936,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5937,"updated_at":5937,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":5938,"contents":5940,"contributors":5950,"image":5951},"K8ha","2020-05-27T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5939},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5941],{"id":5942,"score":47,"body":5943,"status":55,"article_id":5936,"created_at":5937,"updated_at":5937,"published_at":5937},"l6mo",{"title":5944,"content":5945,"summary":15,"attachment":5946},"Will you be my partner? Collaborations in the circular economy","\u003Cp>How can your business forge a successful, circular partnership?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Collaboration is key to transition to a resilient, circular economy. Whereas the need for collaboration in the circular economy is largely understood, in practice, it often poses challenges.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This guide supports businesses to collaborate for a circular economy. Using the example of circular food packaging, it shows how businesses can identify and establish successful collaborations and together realise circular products. Based on interviews with 17 stakeholders, the guide introduces four collaboration types, outlines nine steps to successful collaborations, and identifies 14 roles and nine characteristics to identify attractive and suitable partners. \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[5947],{"name":5948,"type":53,"value":5949},"20200525 - Collaboration Paper.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20200525_Collaboration_Paper_51d03ab85b.pdf",[],{"id":5952,"link":5953,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5937,"updated_at":5937,"article_id":5936,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uRu68aI51To=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573974934-2dtgDP_L.jpg",{"id":5955,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5956,"updated_at":5956,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":5957,"contents":5959,"contributors":5969,"image":5970},"DNmo","2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":5958},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[5960],{"id":5961,"score":47,"body":5962,"status":55,"article_id":5955,"created_at":5956,"updated_at":5956,"published_at":5956},"ILIu",{"title":5963,"content":5964,"summary":15,"attachment":5965},"The Nature of Fashion: Case Study Report","\u003Cp>Circle Economy drives the shift from linear, wasteful textile systems to circular practices through research, data analysis, and capacity building. Our work in the Nature of Fashion initiative focuses on understanding textile waste volumes, analysing value chain solutions, and assessing socioeconomic impacts to accelerate circularity in global textile value chains.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This report summarises insights from Netherlands pilot, redefining how to manage low-value, mixed textile waste. The project explores how unsellable textiles typically destined for incineration can be transformed into regenerative outputs through integrated biological and thermochemical processes. The project demonstrates feasible recycling solutions while creating a regional ecosystem where recovered materials continuously circulate within the economy, bridging waste management, industrial innovation, and market application.\u003C/p>",[5966],{"name":5967,"type":53,"value":5968},"No_F_Case_Study_Beneficial_Design_Institute_cbacc8183e.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/No_F_Case_Study_Beneficial_Design_Institute_cbacc8183e.pdf",[],{"id":5971,"link":5972,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5956,"updated_at":5956,"article_id":5955,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"abEEqOiLwjg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573976555-y06a_XOk.png",{"id":5974,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":5975,"updated_at":5976,"owner_id":5977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":5978,"contents":5979,"contributors":5991,"image":5996},"8874","2021-08-03T17:38:14.036Z","2022-03-21T14:30:33.975Z","HjfNbQ",{"id":5977,"type":325,"owner_id":5977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[5980],{"id":5981,"score":47,"body":5982,"status":55,"article_id":5974,"created_at":5975,"updated_at":5976,"published_at":5975},"QJV4",{"title":5983,"problem":5984,"summary":5985,"attachment":5986},"International Labour Organisation report on gender inequality in Asia's garment sector.","\u003Cp>Despite the vital role women play within garment production in Asia, there remains persistent imbalances and inequalities concerning gender within this sector. The ILO's Moving the Needle report and Regional Road Maps interrogate the four key issues reported to be impacting gender inequality in Asia's garment industry: 'pay equity, discrimination, violence and harassment, unpaid care - managing work and responsibilities, and women's voice, leadership and representation in industry decision making'.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ascertaining fair, equal and inclusive policies and working environments for employees plays a vital role in achieving circularity within the textiles and garment sectors. The ILO highlights the demand for gender equality within Asia's garment supply chain through the report 'Moving the Needle: Gender equality and decent work in Asia’s garment sector'. This report demonstrates the existing gender gaps, excavates the key issues impacting gender inequality within industry in Asia, and sets out Regional Road Maps in order to begin actioning the necessary changes needed. \u003C/p>",[5987,5989],{"name":5988,"type":53,"value":5988},"https://www.ilo.org/asia/media-centre/news/WCMS_789936/lang--en/index.htm",{"name":5990,"type":53,"value":5990},"https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---ro-bangkok/documents/genericdocument/wcms_793065.pdf",[5992,5994,5995],{"article_id":5974,"contributor_id":5993},"ZUCkzg",{"article_id":5974,"contributor_id":5977},{"article_id":5974,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":5997,"link":5998,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":5975,"updated_at":5976,"article_id":5974,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NuxK6tSJoBw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152491706-AkDraGkz.jpeg",{"id":6000,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6001,"updated_at":6002,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":560,"owner":6003,"contents":6005,"contributors":6015,"image":6016},"Wnt4","2016-12-09T15:19:34.000Z","2026-04-30T18:33:16.712Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6004},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6006],{"id":6007,"score":47,"body":6008,"status":55,"article_id":6000,"created_at":6001,"updated_at":6001,"published_at":6001},"jtM6",{"title":6009,"content":6010,"summary":15,"attachment":6011},"10 Step Guide to Creating a Financeable Circular Business","\u003Cp>The circular economy is here to stay! Governments, companies and consumers are recognising, more and more the economic advantages of circular strategies, in addition to their environmental benefits. New end-of-life solutions, chain collaboration and circular design principles are becoming inherently part of future-proof, business models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, when deciding on which circular strategies to implement the financeability of a business is also affected.  For example, product-service combinations are seen as a promising, future earning model, but they currently encounter considerable funding challenges. Challenges such as securing stable cash flows, reducing risks and matching investments with payback periods, are important to address. Additionally, evolving business strategies including, changing value propositions and chain collaborations should be topics on the agenda. Enabling the transition towards these new business models is key to successfully implementing circular business strategies and future-proofing our economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to better understand how these challenges could be addressed, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circulairondernemen.nl/\" target=\"_blank\">Nederland Circulair!\u003C/a> partners, Circle Economy and \u003Ca href=\"https://sustainablefinancelab.nl/en/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sustainable Finance Lab\u003C/a>, worked with circular business managers and financiers to identify ways to fund circular business strategies, a key element they desperately need to achieve.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The result is our, latest publication: \u003Ca href=\"https://publish.circle-economy.com/financing-circular-business\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>10 Steps to Creating a Financeable Circular Business\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem>. \u003C/em>The guide will empower businesses to secure funding for their circular ambitions and initiate strategic decision making with the help of 10 practical steps.\u003C/p>",[6012],{"name":6013,"type":53,"value":6014},"finance-white-paper-20161207-EN.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/finance_white_paper_20161207_EN_833c560daf.pdf",[],{"id":6017,"link":6018,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6001,"updated_at":6001,"article_id":6000,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GegGzFKAE6g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573124195-c-nXDybI.png",{"id":6020,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":6021,"created_at":6022,"updated_at":6023,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6024,"contents":6025,"contributors":6036,"image":6038},"3908","https://www.craftbeer.com/brewers_banter/saltwater-brewery-creates-edible-six-pack-rings","2020-10-01T14:42:27.686Z","2023-04-14T16:45:04.401Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6026],{"id":6027,"score":47,"body":6028,"status":55,"article_id":6020,"created_at":6022,"updated_at":6023,"published_at":6022},"FA0X",{"title":6029,"outcome":6030,"problem":6031,"summary":6032,"solution":6033,"attachment":6034},"Repurposing brew waste for packaging","\u003Cp>The edible six-pack rings have been a huge success for Saltwater Brewery, and they have received a lot of positive attention from the media and consumers alike. The rings are not only eco-friendly, but they are also safe for marine life to eat, unlike plastic rings that can harm wildlife that ingest them. The rings have also helped Saltwater Brewery differentiate themselves from other craft breweries and attract environmentally conscious consumers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Saltwater Brewery's approach to sustainability demonstrates the potential for businesses to transform waste products into materials and lower value products within the same industry. By repurposing their byproducts, Saltwater Brewery has reduced their environmental impact and created a unique selling proposition that sets them apart from their competitors. The success of the edible six-pack rings also highlights the importance of consumer demand for sustainable products and the potential for businesses to drive change by meeting that demand.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The beer industry is known for generating a lot of waste, including spent grains, hops, and yeast. Saltwater Brewery recognized the potential to repurpose these byproducts and reduce their environmental impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Slatwater Brewery in Florida has developed and released 'edible' six-pack rings for beer cans. The packaging is 100% biodegradable and edible for sea birds and other animals. It is made from wheat and barley, both of which are waste materials from the brewing process. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Saltwater Brewery, a craft brewery in Florida, is making waves in the industry with their innovative approach to sustainability. In response to the growing concern about plastic pollution in the ocean, the brewery has partnered with a startup called E6PR to create an alternative to the plastic six-pack rings that are a significant contributor to ocean pollution. They created an edible six-pack ring made from byproducts of the brewing process. Saltwater Brewery's edible six-pack rings are made from the spent grain from the brewing process, which is typically discarded as waste. The spent grain is combined with other materials, including corn and wheat, to create a biodegradable and compostable material. The rings are then 3D printed into the shape of a traditional six-pack ring and can hold the weight of a six-pack of beer. The rings are not only environmentally friendly but also biodegradable and safe for marine life to eat.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[6035],{"name":6021,"type":53,"value":6021},[6037],{"article_id":6020,"contributor_id":644},{"id":6039,"link":6040,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6022,"updated_at":6023,"article_id":6020,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"adtGtqvoz6A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090025715-udQGGw7x.jpeg",{"id":6042,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6043,"updated_at":6044,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6045,"contents":6046,"contributors":6060,"image":6063},"7906","2021-02-17T20:29:12.248Z","2023-04-14T16:51:06.294Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6047],{"id":6048,"score":47,"body":6049,"status":55,"article_id":6042,"created_at":6043,"updated_at":6044,"published_at":6043},"AAAF",{"title":6050,"outcome":6051,"problem":6052,"summary":6053,"solution":6054,"attachment":6055},"Loop Mission to reduce food waste","\u003Cp>Since operation LOOP Juice has saved 5,125 tons of fruits and vegetables from disposal resulting in 4,138 tons of greenhouse gas emissions avoided and 397,796,625 litres of water saved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A lot of fruits and vegetables are still discarded due to cosmetic imperfections, even though they are still perfectly edible. Loop Juice works with local farmers to source \"ugly\" produce that would otherwise go to waste and uses it to create delicious, nutritious cold-pressed juices. By doing so, the company is reducing food waste while also offering a sustainable and healthy alternative to traditional juice options. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LOOP is a circular economy company that creates value out of waste. LOOP collects imperfect fruits and vegetables that are normally rejected by the food industry and transform them into cold-pressed juices and alcoholic beverages. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most of these fruits and vegetables are still very good for consumption, but are discarded because of their shape, size, color or just because they do not have a long enough shelf life to survive the entire cycle of distribution, usually 2-3 weeks long. Additionally, high-fiber pulp production by-products are sold to a partner company that turns them into dog treats, while a local restaurant provides rejected organic sunflower oil and fruits that LOOP uses to produce bars of soap. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, Loop Juice uses glass bottles and reusable packaging to further reduce waste and minimize their environmental impact.\u003C/p>",[6056,6058],{"name":6057,"type":53,"value":6057},"https://naughtynutrition.co/nn-approved-healthy-brands/loop-juice/",{"name":6059,"type":53,"value":6059},"https://loopmission.com/",[6061,6062],{"article_id":6042,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":6042,"contributor_id":644},{"id":6064,"link":6065,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6043,"updated_at":6044,"article_id":6042,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FXGcepA54oo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090027008-V4I1mQlf.jpeg",{"id":6067,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6068,"updated_at":6069,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6070,"contents":6071,"contributors":6089,"image":6091},"7927","2021-02-21T10:18:53.897Z","2021-09-08T11:35:59.485Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6072],{"id":6073,"score":47,"body":6074,"status":55,"article_id":6067,"created_at":6068,"updated_at":6069,"published_at":6068},"wP94",{"title":6075,"outcome":6076,"problem":6077,"summary":6078,"solution":6079,"attachment":6080},"Reducing food waste and food insecurity in Toronto","\u003Cp>So far the 1st Pay-What-You-Can Grocery Store, Bakery & Coffee Shop can count on:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 12,000+ pounds of food rescued per week\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 50+ families of four fed per day\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 94% of food rescued is redistributed\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Feed It Forward is working on an app that will connect food donors (individuals and businesses) directly with those in need. This will empower individuals to make a difference by helping to reduce food waste and food insecurity in Toronto.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Feed It Forward is also launching a prepared meals program called Feed the Future to tackle food insecurity among low-income families, students and seniors. Through a pay-it-forward model, each meal purchased at a cost of $5 provides a nutritious chef-prepared frozen meal delivered to someone else in need.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a significant issue both in Toronto and across the country. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are buying more food and cooking at home more often. In Toronto, over 50 per cent of food wasted in single-family households is avoidable, including leftovers and untouched food that could have been eaten at one point. It’s estimated that avoidable food waste costs the average Canadian household over $1,100 per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Feed It Forward rescues food destined for landfill and diverts it to its food redistribution programs, which include: a Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) Grocery Store, a PWYC Soup Bar at Humber College and food and meal donations to food banks and shelters.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Feed It Forward is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that revalues food. Feed It Forward relies on local farmers, food producers, distributors and retailers for donations of unsold or blemished food; members of the public, community organizations and businesses for financial support; and over 900 volunteers from the community to deliver its programs. Feed It Forward rescues food destined for landfill and diverts it to its food redistribution programs, which include: a Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) Grocery Store, a PWYC Soup Bar at Humber College and food and meal donations to food banks and shelters. Feed It Forward also offers a food literacy program to the community to help them plan healthy meals and show them how to avoid food waste at home.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The organization supports a circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- stopping nutritious food from being wasted in the supply and distribution chain\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- making the food accessible regardless of people’s financial ability.\u003C/p>",[6081,6083,6085,6087],{"name":6082,"type":53,"value":6082},"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/waste-reduction/food-waste/",{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/8fb6-Toronto-Circular-Economy-Case-Studies-FINAL-for-web-AODA.pdf",{"name":6086,"type":53,"value":6086},"https://feeditforward.ca/",{"name":6088,"type":53,"value":6088},"https://unsplash.com/photos/NFoerQuvzrs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink",[6090],{"article_id":6067,"contributor_id":665},{"id":6092,"link":6093,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6068,"updated_at":6069,"article_id":6067,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XIMGtkjCYFQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090028313-W9YCOz7I.jpeg",{"id":6095,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6096,"updated_at":6097,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6098,"contents":6099,"contributors":6110,"image":6113},"8277","2021-03-29T09:16:04.537Z","2021-09-15T12:34:08.302Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6100],{"id":6101,"score":47,"body":6102,"status":55,"article_id":6095,"created_at":6096,"updated_at":6097,"published_at":6096},"Q9do",{"title":6103,"summary":6104,"attachment":6105},"Collective composting scheme - Sao Paulo","\u003Cp>\"In 2015, the city of Sao Paulo began rolling out programs to reduce organic waste. What started as a small, voluntary home composting initiative grew to include thousands of families. At the same time, the city began composting organic waste at small, lowtech facilities and a larger pilot composting plant. The initiative proved so successful that more than five new plants have opened, which together process around 15,000 tons of waste annually and employ local residents.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: ICLEI, 2021, \u003Cem>City Practitioners Handbook: Circular Food Systems\u003C/em>)\u003C/p>",[6106,6108],{"name":6107,"type":53,"value":6107},"https://www.urbanet.info/sao-paulo-brazil-organic-waste-management-2/",{"name":6109,"type":53,"value":6109},"https://circulars.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ICLEI-Circulars-City-Practitioners-Handbook-Food.pdf",[6111,6112],{"article_id":6095,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":6095,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":6114,"link":6115,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6096,"updated_at":6097,"article_id":6095,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"L4HxKMlmoMU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090029095-ITlBAHT6.jpeg",{"id":6117,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6118,"updated_at":6119,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6121,"contents":6122,"contributors":6131,"image":6137},"8862","2021-07-30T13:58:44.891Z","2021-10-08T15:08:47.978Z","YolkTA",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6123],{"id":6124,"score":47,"body":6125,"status":55,"article_id":6117,"created_at":6118,"updated_at":6119,"published_at":6118},"IUwL",{"title":6126,"summary":6127,"attachment":6128},"Food Waste Index Report 2021","\u003Cp>\"The Food Waste Index Report aims at supporting the goals of SDG 12.3. It does so by presenting the most comprehensive food waste data collection, analysis and modelling to date, generating a new estimate of global food waste; and publishing a methodology for countries to measure food waste, at household, food service and retail level, to track national progress towards 2030 and to report on SDG 12.3. Countries using this methodology will generate strong evidence to guide a national strategy on food waste prevention, that is sufficiently sensitive to pick up changes in food waste over two- or four-year intervals, and that enables meaningful comparisons between countries globally.\"\u003C/p>",[6129],{"name":6130,"type":53,"value":6130},"https://www.unep.org/resources/report/unep-food-waste-index-report-2021",[6132,6134,6136],{"article_id":6117,"contributor_id":6133},"nvtrLQ",{"article_id":6117,"contributor_id":6135},"bd1tUw",{"article_id":6117,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6138,"link":6139,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6118,"updated_at":6119,"article_id":6117,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5nfILxIdZIc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090029704-Vh2hgPUW.jpeg",{"id":6141,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6142,"updated_at":6143,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6144,"contents":6145,"contributors":6154,"image":6},"8979","2021-08-19T11:11:54.564Z","2021-09-22T10:25:37.162Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6146],{"id":6147,"score":47,"body":6148,"status":55,"article_id":6141,"created_at":6142,"updated_at":6143,"published_at":6142},"64Wz",{"title":6149,"summary":6150,"attachment":6151},"York's food waste audit","\u003Cp>\"There is very little information and understanding about the type of food that is discarded in the green bin and/or garbage and to what extent the food is classified “once edible” food allowed to go to waste or “inedible” food waste such as coffee grounds, peelings, bones, etc.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To tackle this challenge, The York region municipality in Canada conducted a food waste audit and waste-reduction pilots with supermarkets and restaurants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"The information will help York Region set more specific goals and targets around food wastage, project future collection and processing needs and develop a more effective food wastage campaign.\"\u003C/p>",[6152],{"name":6153,"type":53,"value":6153},"https://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/0512f3ae-7b62-40de-be92-a6de9aaa726d/Food+Waste+Reduction+Strategy.pdf?MOD=AJPERES",[6155],{"article_id":6141,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":6157,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":2761,"updated_at":6158,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6159,"contents":6161,"contributors":6171,"image":6172},"-nDK","2026-05-01T20:14:20.096Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6160},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6162],{"id":6163,"score":47,"body":6164,"status":55,"article_id":6157,"created_at":2761,"updated_at":2761,"published_at":2761},"RGzy",{"title":6165,"content":6166,"summary":15,"attachment":6167},"Building a future in timber","\u003Cp>As the Netherlands races to meet its climate and circular economy goals, it must make significant strides in a heavily polluting industry—construction—by meeting future demand for housing primarily through timber, according to a new report from the Community of Practice (CoP) Building with Wood (Houtbouw). The report details a value chain roadmap of how timber construction may develop in the Netherlands, illustrating enablers for a ‘Timber Revolution’ and barriers to realising this ideal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Download the full report in Dutch or explore the English Digest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[6168],{"name":6169,"type":53,"value":6170},"20210421 - COP Houtbouw - report NL - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210421_COP_Houtbouw_report_NL_210x297mm_58b4c89de3.pdf",[],{"id":6173,"link":6174,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":2761,"updated_at":2761,"article_id":6157,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ygyWWJvg3no=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573574619-ogQztuxR.jpg",{"id":6176,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6177,"updated_at":6178,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6179,"contents":6181,"contributors":6191,"image":6192},"JDTU","2018-06-28T08:33:16.000Z","2026-05-01T20:51:53.042Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6180},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6182],{"id":6183,"score":47,"body":6184,"status":55,"article_id":6176,"created_at":6177,"updated_at":6177,"published_at":6177},"9NrD",{"title":6185,"content":6186,"summary":15,"attachment":6187},"‘Linear Risks’: How Business As Usual Is A Threat To Companies And Investors","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pggm.nl/\">PGGM\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home.html\">KPMG\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/\">WBCSD\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ebrd.com/home\">EBRD\u003C/a> have joined forces to co-author the 'Linear Risks' essay which demonstrates the real business threats linear economic business practices are creating, including risks associated with the use of scarce and non-renewable resources; prioritization and sales of products produced with virgin resources; the failure to collaborate; and failing to innovate or adapt. These are all factors that will negatively impact the ability of organizations to continue business as usual.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>More and more companies are confronted with ‘Linear Risks’ like price volatility, supply chain failures as well as fines or lawsuits due to changing legislation. This linear approach does not only cause serious business threats, it also hinders our ability to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement, or close the global circularity gap of 91%. As these risks are grounded in the linear setup of our economy, there is an urgent need to start a dialogue with the financial and business community on the potential implications with a view to exploring solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This essay, co-authored by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pggm.nl/\">PGGM\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home.html\">KPMG\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/\">WBCSD\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ebrd.com/home\">EBRD\u003C/a>, aims to raise awareness and create a constructive dialogue with the financial and business community to better understand and model ‘Linear Risks’ - the exposure to the effects of linear business practices which will negatively impact an organisation’s ability to continue as a going concern. Businesses face these risks if they utilize scarce and non-renewable resources, prioritize sales of new products, fail to collaborate, and fail to innovate or adapt. If unresolved, these could have serious effects on the financial industry and our global economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular economy can provide a solution to mitigate these ‘Linear Risks’. The circular economy is an emerging economic concept that provides new business models and strategies to continuously reuse materials and resources to their fullest potential and is aimed at achieving social well-being while operating within the boundaries of our planet. We call upon all relevant stakeholders to effectively address ‘Linear Risks’. We suggest four distinct follow-up measures: \u003C/p>\u003Col> \t\u003Cli>Collaborate to deepen the understanding of ‘Linear Risks’ by building on this essay with risk managers and translate ‘Linear Risks’ into financial risk management language\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli>Understand the short-term and long-term implications of these 'Linear Risks' and how they influence the business and financial community across various time scales\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli>Create forums with investors and business stakeholders to test the concept of ‘Linear Risks’ and work towards a practical implementation agenda to integrate ‘Linear Risks’ into established enterprise risk management (ERM) processes\u003C/li> \t\u003Cli>Specifically address the disclosure challenges of ‘Linear Risks’ and explore how the current movement for disclosure of climate change risks in portfolios can serve as a model to incorporate ‘Linear Risks’.\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\u003Cp>Building on this essay, we intend to spark further research to develop specific ‘Linear Risks’ metrics and tools that make it easier for investors to account for them in their analysis. And eventually, we hope that ‘Linear Risks’ will become an integral part of decision-making in the financial and business community.\u003C/p>",[6188],{"name":6189,"type":53,"value":6190},"FINAL-linear-risk-20180613.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/FINAL_linear_risk_20180613_0c279a9ff8.pdf",[],{"id":6193,"link":6194,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6177,"updated_at":6177,"article_id":6176,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"awliJ-7BH5k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573671982-zE_EvQg5.png",{"id":6196,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6197,"updated_at":6198,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6199,"contents":6200,"contributors":6212,"image":6215},"9196","2021-08-30T16:35:43.098Z","2021-09-06T13:29:31.570Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6201],{"id":6202,"score":47,"body":6203,"status":55,"article_id":6196,"created_at":6197,"updated_at":6198,"published_at":6197},"jti0",{"title":6204,"outcome":6205,"problem":6206,"summary":6207,"solution":6208,"attachment":6209},"Western Cape set a landfill ban of organic waste","\u003Cp>Businesses will need to find solutions to reduce food loss and waste and collect unavoidable waste for diversion from landfill. The diversion of organic waste from landfill allows for: reduction in landfill disposal costs, revenue generation in secondary / tertiary markets, tax deductible donations, corporate social responsibility, meal recovery and reduce food insecurity, job creation and security, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, increased water conservation, reduced energy consumption, and healthier soils.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2011, South Africa generated an estimated 10.2 million tonnes of food waste along the supply chain, for a total cost of R61.5 billion. Unlike more developed economies, South Africa’s food waste takes place before the consumer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Western Cape set a landfill ban of organic waste coming into effect in 2022, in order to meet the provincial target of 50% diversion of organic waste from landfills by 2022 and 100% diversion by 2027.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Western Cape will be the first province to implement landfill restrictions of organic waste, including food waste. In particular, the City has a target of 50% diversion of organic waste from landfills by 2022 and 100% diversion by 2027.\u003C/p>",[6210],{"name":6211,"type":53,"value":6211},"https://www.greencape.co.za/assets/URBAN_FOOD_WASTE_INDUSTRY_BRIEF_WEB.pdf",[6213,6214],{"article_id":6196,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":6196,"contributor_id":669},{"id":6216,"link":6217,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6197,"updated_at":6198,"article_id":6196,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Hwf5HkA0uVQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090031547--Jqwq_3Q.jpeg",{"id":6219,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6220,"updated_at":6221,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6222,"contents":6223,"contributors":6239,"image":6243},"9206","2021-08-31T15:56:01.903Z","2023-12-28T14:57:32.485Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6224],{"id":6225,"score":47,"body":6226,"status":55,"article_id":6219,"created_at":6220,"updated_at":6221,"published_at":6220},"b-ZK",{"title":6227,"outcome":6228,"problem":6229,"summary":6230,"solution":6231,"attachment":6232},"A new association of municipalities is jointly managing the food supply chain in Bolivia","\u003Cp>Combined with the food rations from the World Food Programme, the MAECH program allowed school children to have two meals at school instead of one, and saved the school boards money on transportation costs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This model of locally grown school meals has successfully brought together local officials, teachers, school boards, and smallholder farmers, and has inspired similar pilot programs in the departments of Oruro and Tarija. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Bolivian Government is trying to meet Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Bolivia, 11 municipalities in the department of Chuquisaca joined forces to form an association to jointly manage the food supply chain, from purchasing directly from producer collectives to product storage, in order to optimise logistics, and minimise costs and losses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Association of Municipalities for School Feeding Chuquisaca (MAECH) was established to help meet the goal of zero hunger for students, by improving the dietary diversity of school meals, increase the demand for locally grown produce, and increase income for smallholder farmers. MAECH is directly responsible for the entire logistics process, including purchasing, transportation, collection, and storage. They purchase organic food (such as rice, amaranth, corn, broad beans, peanut butter, api, and tojorí), then distribute it mostly to school boards and individual school units. Associated organic producers form part of the municipal committees of organic production, so that they can sell to the municipalities.\u003C/p>",[6233,6235,6237],{"name":6234,"type":53,"value":6234},"http://www.fao.org/3/i3413e/i3413e.pdf",{"name":6236,"type":53,"value":6236},"https://www.afd.fr/en/ressources/afd-food-cities",{"name":6238,"type":53,"value":6238},"https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000069894/download/",[6240,6241],{"article_id":6219,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":6219,"contributor_id":6242},"IaHWVw",{"id":6244,"link":6245,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6220,"updated_at":6221,"article_id":6219,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4w23wxWAfc8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090032212-aUz5bJdH.jpeg",{"id":6247,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6248,"updated_at":6249,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6250,"contents":6251,"contributors":6265,"image":6268},"9213","2021-09-01T10:48:25.533Z","2021-09-09T08:55:06.392Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6252],{"id":6253,"score":47,"body":6254,"status":55,"article_id":6247,"created_at":6248,"updated_at":6249,"published_at":6248},"2wvT",{"title":6255,"outcome":6256,"problem":6257,"summary":6258,"solution":6259,"attachment":6260},"Nairobi promotes and regulates urban agriculture","\u003Cp>The Act allowed to increase agricultural production through the use of appropriate technologies, ensuring accessibility of resources for actors on an equal basis, and greater access to food by residents. Also, the regulations implemented by the Act contribute to food waste reduction through agricultural waste management such as disposing and recycling waste and promoting the introduction of other waste management technologies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The local City Council did not have an Agriculture Department and farming practices were regulated using prohibitive city regulations, limiting the activity of urban farmers. The lack of a proper act regulating urban farming caused many issues, especially in informal settlements, which lack proper water and sanitation services, along with other concerns in relation to food security, hunger and poverty.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"In 2015, the Nairobi City County government developed and implemented the Urban Agriculture Promotion and Regulation Act, acknowledging the potential of urban agriculture for food and nutrition security. The Act provides regulation on land and water access, food safety, environment conservation and organic waste management; and includes standards for urban agriculture.\"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By developing the Urban Agriculture Promotion and Regulation Act, the Nairobi City County provided comprehensive regulatory framework in support of urban agriculture. The nairobi County has also created partnerships with non-governmental organizations engaged in promoting urban agriculture, such as the Mazingira Institute and other parts of civil society including farmers’ organizations, such as the Nairobi and Environs Food Security, Agriculture and Livestock Forum (NEFSALF).\u003C/p>",[6261,6263],{"name":6262,"type":53,"value":6262},"http://www.fao.org/3/CA0489EN/ca0489en.pdf",{"name":6264,"type":53,"value":6264},"https://unsplash.com/photos/VTXw4_5SsNA",[6266,6267],{"article_id":6247,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":6247,"contributor_id":669},{"id":6269,"link":6270,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6248,"updated_at":6249,"article_id":6247,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9SHSw_Wa5g0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090033622-SKe3Q_mD.jpeg",{"id":6272,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6273,"updated_at":6274,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6275,"contents":6276,"contributors":6296,"image":6300},"9273","2021-09-03T14:13:32.379Z","2024-01-23T13:23:58.315Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6277],{"id":6278,"score":47,"body":6279,"status":55,"article_id":6272,"created_at":6273,"updated_at":6274,"published_at":6273},"UGmm",{"title":6280,"outcome":6281,"problem":6282,"summary":6283,"solution":6284,"attachment":6285},"Connect the Dots - Long running project for sustainable food chain in São Paolo","\u003Cp>160 farmers are now involved in the project and around 40% have fully converted from conventional to organic or regenerative practices. As a result, the project contributes to build soil health by returning organic waste to the soil through a decentralised network of composting facilities which produces low-cost, high-quality compost suitable for organic, regenerative farming. Initially thought to conserve forest reserves against the increasing urbanization, the project thus protects biodiversity and local waterways of drought. Finally, it guides farmers to reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, hence producing high-quality local food and tackling climate change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the great challenges to be faced by Latin American cities is to establish a sustainable relationship between urban and rural areas. Urban sprawl still threatens an area equivalent to 2.5 times the area of ​​Manhattan. At the same time, gaining organic certification can be costly and lengthy progress for small farmers who find no incentives to do so.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Connect the Dots is a project developed within the Municipal Planning and Licensing in conjunction with other municipal departments and agencies. It is the result of an initiative by the City of São Paulo to promote the sustainable development of the rural territory and improve its relations with the urban environment from the various points involved in the agriculture Chain, such as regenerative farming practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The objective of the whole project is to strengthen the value chain of local agriculture using technology as a tool for integration and coordination between initiatives and stakeholders associated with the agricultural chain – from the public sector and civil society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To provide healthy food for vulnerable people, the ‘farmer under agroecological transition’ certification was created for the São Paulo peri-urban zone and the surrounding region (the Parelheiros area, 50km out of São Paolo). The municipal programme supports local farmers who transition to regenerative practices by purchasing their products at 30% more than the market value. In addition, the municipal ‘Houses of Ecological Farming’ and the ‘Technical Assistance and Rural Extension’ provide to local farmers technical assistance, access to training, equipment, and financial support. Moreover, the project also improves road infrastructure and provides access to warehouses and a network of street markets and small food retailers. A digital platform has also been launched, to support the management of the technical assistance provided to farmers. The platform includes a planning tool, allows authorised technicians to collect data to support public policies evaluation, and to submit documentation and monitor action plans in a single portal. 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Addressing policy makers, the report also offers a comprehensive analysis of the critical loss points in specific supply chains and provides examples on appropriate measures for an effective reduction.\u003C/p>",[6315],{"name":6316,"type":53,"value":6316},"http://www.fao.org/3/ca6030en/ca6030en.pdf",[6318],{"article_id":6304,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":6320,"link":6321,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6305,"updated_at":6306,"article_id":6304,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"v6iHFI6CMrQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090036168-8IQsAbkw.jpeg",{"id":6323,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6324,"updated_at":6325,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6326,"contents":6327,"contributors":6336,"image":6},"9431","2021-09-21T13:39:44.355Z","2021-12-09T18:40:33.453Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6328],{"id":6329,"score":47,"body":6330,"status":55,"article_id":6323,"created_at":6324,"updated_at":6325,"published_at":6324},"Q5Ed",{"title":6331,"summary":6332,"attachment":6333},"Circular economy interventions to go beyond existing climate action in developing countries","\u003Cp>Commissioned by the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP), which advises the Global Environment Facility (GEF), Circle Economy and Shifting Paradigms have researched how the circular economy can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in low- and middle-income countries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report uncovers the range of socio-economic and environmental co-benefits that circular mitigation interventions can bring to GEF countries of operation. It supports strategic advice by the STAP to the GEF and its implementing partners and helps carve out a role for these bodies in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report covers interventions in the following sectors:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Food and agriculture\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Waste management\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Built environment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Mobility and transport\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Energy\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The findings of this report aim to inform the development of future GEF projects and programmes across its different focal areas.\u003C/p>",[6334],{"name":6335,"type":53,"value":6335},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-economy-interventions-to-go-beyond-the-existing-climate-action-in-developing-countries",[6337,6338],{"article_id":6323,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":6323,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6340,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6341,"updated_at":6342,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6343,"contents":6344,"contributors":6353,"image":6356},"9463","2021-09-29T14:34:06.636Z","2021-10-08T15:04:59.045Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6345],{"id":6346,"score":47,"body":6347,"status":55,"article_id":6340,"created_at":6341,"updated_at":6342,"published_at":6341},"DwOI",{"title":6348,"summary":6349,"attachment":6350},"The State of Food Waste in West Asia","\u003Cp>\"[The report] sets out a comprehensive view of the current situation across the [West Asia] region, in which around 34 per cent of the food served is wasted, with an estimation ranging from 100 to 150kg/cap of food waste occurring at the household stage. Countries in the region have unique features from their culture, religion, history, generating significant amounts of food waste over short periods. For instance, during Ramadan, research shows that from 25 to 50 per cent of the food prepared is wasted. The report also elaborates on the outcomes of a survey to assess the attitudes and behaviours that determine food waste in the region, including the COVID-19 pandemic effects.\"\u003C/p>",[6351],{"name":6352,"type":53,"value":6352},"https://www.unep.org/resources/report/state-food-waste-west-asia",[6354,6355],{"article_id":6340,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":6340,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":6357,"link":6358,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6341,"updated_at":6342,"article_id":6340,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xSfOeSwLHPM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090037716-OhKe0Koz.jpeg",{"id":6360,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6361,"updated_at":6362,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6363,"contents":6364,"contributors":6380,"image":6},"9488","2021-10-11T13:33:47.068Z","2021-10-13T13:25:17.209Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6365],{"id":6366,"score":47,"body":6367,"status":55,"article_id":6360,"created_at":6361,"updated_at":6362,"published_at":6361},"disz",{"title":6368,"outcome":6369,"problem":6370,"summary":6371,"solution":6372,"attachment":6373},"Converting food waste into biogas and fertiliser in Prague","\u003Cp>The collected food waste is converted into biogas and used to power waste management trucks. With the instalment of a large bioCNG plant planned, the city hopes to see the entire fleet of waste management trucks powered by household food waste in the future, utilising waste as a resource and cutting GHG emissions (the trucks release 58% fewer pollutants into the atmosphere than diesel-fuelled trucks).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Also, excess energy will be pumped back into the grid and excess waste transformed into fertiliser for local agricultural projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Circle Scan pinpointed a major waste stream in the Czech capital with huge untapped potential: food waste. In Prague, households consume more than 950,000 tonnes of food each year – with roughly 100,000 tonnes of domestic food and kitchen waste entering low-value recycling streams such as being burned for energy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Prague became the first Czech city to implement household food waste collection. To use its food waste as a resource, Prague set the ambitious goal of separating 70% of municipal waste at the source by 2035; current separation rates stand at 31%. This is currently in the pilot phase in three districts and hopes to be city-wide by 2026.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The collected food waste is converted into biogas and used to power waste management trucks. Excess energy will be pumped back into the grid and excess waste transformed into fertiliser for local agricultural projects. The city also targets minimising consumer food waste habits: waste prevention is touted by city billboards, urging residents to “buy only what you eat”, and environmental campaigns are integrated into schools.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Prague set the ambitious goal of separating 70% of municipal waste at the source by 2035; current separation rates stand at 31%. To start, it became the first Czech city to implement household food waste collection. This is currently in the pilot phase in three districts and hopes to be city-wide by 2026.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city also targets minimising consumer food waste habits: waste prevention is touted by city billboards, urging residents to “buy only what you eat”, and environmental campaigns are integrated into schools.\u003C/p>",[6374,6376,6378],{"name":6375,"type":53,"value":6375},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/07/prague-the-circular-european-capital-you-havent-heard-about-yet/",{"name":6377,"type":53,"value":6377},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-prague",{"name":6379,"type":53,"value":6379},"https://cities-today.com/industry/prague-embraces-the-circular-economy/",[6381],{"article_id":6360,"contributor_id":669},{"id":6383,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6384,"updated_at":6385,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6386,"contents":6387,"contributors":6396,"image":6},"9984","2021-11-09T14:26:34.745Z","2021-11-09T14:26:34.814Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6388],{"id":6389,"score":47,"body":6390,"status":55,"article_id":6383,"created_at":6384,"updated_at":6385,"published_at":6384},"moTa",{"title":6391,"summary":6392,"attachment":6393},"Barilla Group: Utilisation of pasta manufacturing byproducts","\u003Cp>The Barilla Group launched a food startup accelerator to accelerate solutions that upcycle three specific side streams: pasta regrind, wheat bran and bread crust.\u003C/p>",[6394],{"name":6395,"type":53,"value":6395},"https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/18774-barilla-seeking-startups-for-global-food-accelerator",[6397],{"article_id":6383,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":6399,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6400,"updated_at":6401,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6402,"contents":6403,"contributors":6417,"image":6},"10177","2021-11-17T08:50:02.943Z","2021-11-17T10:34:45.709Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6404],{"id":6405,"score":47,"body":6406,"status":55,"article_id":6399,"created_at":6400,"updated_at":6401,"published_at":6400},"-LsE",{"title":6407,"outcome":6408,"problem":6409,"summary":6410,"solution":6411,"attachment":6412},"The Ritz-Carlton adopts a digital platform to monitor and reduce food waste","\u003Cp>Since then they have reduced food waste by 54%, saving 61,000 pounds of food waste from hitting the landfill. Overproduced fish was a huge issue for the team. Using Leanpath data, they were able to cut fish waste in half.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On average, Leanpath's solutions allow for 2-8% reduction in food purchases. Considering that for every kilo of food wasted, 2.5 kg of CO2 equivalent are released, Leanpath's solutions allowed the Ritz-Carlton to avoid more than 69,000 kg of CO2 equivalent.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City is part of the global Marriott brand, which has committed to reducing its food waste by 50% by 2025.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City has been using Leanpath's digital product since 2016. Since then they have reduced food waste by 54%, saving 61,000 pounds of food waste from hitting the landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leanpath develops food waste tracking solutions to weigh and track food waste in the hospitality sector. Measuring and managing food waste with Leanpath has helped the staff at Pentagon City target high-value menu items and change behavior to reduce the amount being wasted.\u003C/p>",[6413,6415],{"name":6414,"type":53,"value":6414},"https://blog.leanpath.com/ritz-carlton-pentagon-city-reduced-food-waste-54-percent",{"name":6416,"type":53,"value":6416},"https://toogoodtogo.org/en/movement/knowledge/the-carbon-footprint",[6418],{"article_id":6399,"contributor_id":669},{"id":6420,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6421,"updated_at":6422,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6423,"contents":6424,"contributors":6439,"image":6443},"9745","2021-10-28T14:00:25.048Z","2026-05-08T00:18:21.444Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6425],{"id":6426,"score":47,"body":6427,"status":55,"article_id":6420,"created_at":6421,"updated_at":6438,"published_at":6421},"rkSa",{"title":6428,"outcome":6429,"problem":6430,"summary":6431,"solution":6432,"attachment":6433},"Seoul reusable containers programme","\u003Cp>Through the pilot project, the capital city found that the rate of consumers choosing reusable dishes over disposable containers has increased by 30 percent every week.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Continuing the progress, the Seoul city government joined hands with four popular food delivery service operators -- Baedal Minjok, Yogiyo, Coupang Eats, and Ddangyo -- to expand the number of partner restaurants to up to 500. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Seoul City, almost every restaurant uses disposable products such as styrofoam containers and plastic forks for delivery orders. About 54 million disposable containers were used for delivery per month in 2021. This creates a major waste problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seoul City Government work with Yogiyo, Korea Franchise Association, and Itgreen to encourage restaurants to use reusable food containers made of metal and other durable materials for food delivery services. This is part of a long-term plan to reduce waste generated from monthly usage of disposable containers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seoul City Government team up with Delivery Hero Korea, the operator of Yogiyo, the Korea Franchise Association, and Itgreen (a company specialized in the distribution and collection of reusable food containers), to demonstrate a three-month project, starting October 7th, 2021, designed to encourage delivery restaurants and customers to use reusable containers and utensils. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Delivery Hero Korea will create a special section in Yogiyo where customers can choose to receive their orders packed inside reusable food containers, while the Korea Franchise Association encourages local restaurants to participate in the green project. Itgreen will provide reusable containers to restaurants and resupply them after collecting and cleaning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>About 100 popular delivery restaurants in the southern district of Gangnam, South Korea's center of finance and fashion trends, will participate in the project. Used containers will be put in a bag and left outside the door of customers' homes or offices. An extra fee of 500 won (around €0.37 or $0.42) will be charged if a customer chooses to receive food in reusable containers.  \u003C/p>",[6434,6436],{"name":6435,"type":53,"value":6435},"https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20211007111658051",{"name":6437,"type":53,"value":6437},"https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20220422095223461","2023-04-14T16:42:20.446Z",[6440,6441,6442],{"article_id":6420,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":6420,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":6420,"contributor_id":672},{"id":6444,"link":6445,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6421,"updated_at":6438,"article_id":6420,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"o45c5aEveQ8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090038641-DdqJO0bF.jpeg",{"id":6447,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6448,"updated_at":6449,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6450,"contents":6451,"contributors":6463,"image":6470},"10410","2021-11-30T09:26:48.527Z","2023-04-14T16:34:58.497Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6452],{"id":6453,"score":47,"body":6454,"status":55,"article_id":6447,"created_at":6448,"updated_at":6449,"published_at":6448},"PHK7",{"title":6455,"outcome":6456,"problem":6457,"summary":6458,"solution":6459,"attachment":6460},"Urban Agriculture and Healthy Food Production in Casablanca","\u003Cp>The project is aiming to demonstrate the importance and impact of urban agriculture on climate-responsible growth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rapid urban population growth coupled with a lack of awareness of the potential for urban agriculture by both the general population as well as by urban planning has fractured and neglected agricultural land in urban region in and around Casablanca.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The pilot project entitled “Urban Agriculture and Healthy Food Production” aims at developing a modern organic food production on the site of the agro- ecological pedagogical Farm of Dar Bouazza. The organic products, which would be singled out through a local quality label, will enable the creation of direct and fair relations between the producers and the consumers involved in supporting the proximity (within reach) production. The pilot project is addressed to the producers and consumers in Dar Bouazza, and in Casablanca. It welcomes the peri- urban population to try out the agricultural activity, for the sake of a healthy life, and as a source of income.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Integrating urban agriculture into development and planning processes. The project also aims to build models on climate, water balance, air quality and flooding as a basis for informed decision-making and peri-urban tourism plans. A point on raising awareness on urban agriculture through capacity building and information dissemination was also included.\u003C/p>",[6461],{"name":6462,"type":53,"value":6462},"http://uac-darbouazza.blog4ever.com/blog/index-507756.html",[6464,6465,6466,6467,6468],{"article_id":6447,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":6447,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":6447,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":6447,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":6447,"contributor_id":6469},"kGRoBg",{"id":6471,"link":6472,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6448,"updated_at":6449,"article_id":6447,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hDa4mUgFhT4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090040385-ytSJRFKp.jpeg",{"id":6474,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6475,"updated_at":6476,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6477,"contents":6478,"contributors":6487,"image":6},"10670","2021-12-09T12:29:26.001Z","2021-12-09T12:40:54.044Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6479],{"id":6480,"score":47,"body":6481,"status":55,"article_id":6474,"created_at":6475,"updated_at":6476,"published_at":6475},"3Fxd",{"title":6482,"summary":6483,"attachment":6484},"The Gleaning Network: Harvesting surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste","\u003Cp>The Gleaning Network connects local farmers and communities to harvest leftover product from fields after the initial commercial harvest that would be otherwise inefficient or uneconomical to harvest, preventing food losses.\u003C/p>",[6485],{"name":6486,"type":53,"value":6486},"https://gleaning.feedbackglobal.org/",[6488],{"article_id":6474,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6490,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6491,"updated_at":6492,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6493,"contents":6495,"contributors":6505,"image":6506},"lzrN","2020-12-10T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T22:29:10.867Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6494},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6496],{"id":6497,"score":47,"body":6498,"status":55,"article_id":6490,"created_at":6491,"updated_at":6491,"published_at":6491},"ESGG",{"title":6499,"content":6500,"summary":15,"attachment":6501},"Valorising residual resources  - Mitigating food waste: How cooperatives can boost  the circular economy","\u003Cp>This report by the Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA) finds that residual resources, which are now often categorised as 'waste', can be reused at their highest potential value if fair pricing is ensured. Using the example of IntelligentFood, a cooperative that turns residual biscuit dough into new products, the report shows how value chain partners can collaborate to add value and mitigate food waste, working together towards common circular goals. The report further provides insights into the financial, accounting and legal aspects of valorising food waste and the organisational challenges of being circular in a linear world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>About the Coalition Circular Accounting\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>The Coalition Circular Accounting has been founded by the Royal Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants (NBA) and Circle Economy to identify accounting related challenges in the circular economy. The coalition includes experts and scientists in the field of finance, accounting and law, who together create solutions to overcome barriers to circularity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learn more about the coalition in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/news/unlocking-financial-opportunities-in-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">this launch article\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Previous publications of the CCA\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://new-circle-economy.webflow.io/resources/the-circular-phone\" target=\"_blank\">The Circular Phone\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/facade-as-a-service\" target=\"_blank\"> | Facades-as-a-service\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/pursuing-financial-reality-of-the-circular-road\" target=\"_blank\"> | The Circular Road\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[6502],{"name":6503,"type":53,"value":6504},"CCA - Valorising residual resources - report - EN-compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/CCA_Valorising_residual_resources_report_EN_compressed_19fab7961a.pdf",[],{"id":6507,"link":6508,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6491,"updated_at":6491,"article_id":6490,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KmXRCQW_nlM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573971938-O84k9yk2.jpg",{"id":6510,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6511,"updated_at":6512,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6513,"contents":6515,"contributors":6525,"image":6526},"T72o","2020-07-20T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-04T23:54:18.131Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6514},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6516],{"id":6517,"score":47,"body":6518,"status":55,"article_id":6510,"created_at":6511,"updated_at":6511,"published_at":6511},"u0e2",{"title":6519,"content":6520,"summary":15,"attachment":6521},"Creating City Portraits - A methodological guide from the Thriving Cities Initiative","\u003Cp>‘Creating City Portraits’ is the methodology for downscaling the Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries to the city. The tool provides a holistic snapshot of the city and its impact through four lenses–both social and ecological, local and global–which together provide a new perspective on what it means for a city to thrive. It appreciates what makes a city unique, while understanding its global influence and responsibility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Creating City Portraits guide is based on experience of applying the methodology with pilot cities in the Thriving Cities Initiative - Philadelphia, Portland and Amsterdam. Having received a huge level of interest in the City Portrait methodology to ‘downscale the Doughnut’ since the publication of the Amsterdam City Doughnut, the Thriving Cities Initiative is publishing this guide with the intention to make it as simple as possible for others to use and adapt.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Would you like to create a City Portrait for your city? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-city-portrait-canvas-a-workshop-tool-to-assess-city-strategies\" target=\"_blank\">Use our City Portrait Canvas\u003C/a>, a tool to assess city strategies, policies, and programmes in a holistic way, integrating environmental and social, local and global considerations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learn more about how the Doughnut can be turned into a tool for transformative action in this \u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCqGf7T9ABo&feature=emb_title\" target=\"_blank\">12 minute introductory with Kate Raworth\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>The Thriving Cities Initiative\u003Cbr>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>TCI is a collaboration between \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/cities\" target=\"_blank\">Circle Economy, \u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.c40.org/\" target=\"_blank\">C40 Cities\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kateraworth.com/deal/\" target=\"_blank\">Doughnut Economics Action Lab\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://biomimicry.net/\" target=\"_blank\">Biomimicry 3.8\u003C/a>. It takes cities on a journey to become thriving places, while respecting the wellbeing of all people and the whole planet. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>Get in touch\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Educators, researchers, people from cities and places, business and enterprise are invited to join \u003Ca href=\"http://www.doughnuteconomics.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Doughnut Economics Action Lab's collaborative platform\u003C/a>, which brings together like-minded changemakers who are putting Doughnut Economics into practice.\u003C/p>",[6522],{"name":6523,"type":53,"value":6524},"DE_Creating_City_Portraits_Report_FINAL-compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/DE_Creating_City_Portraits_Report_FINAL_compressed_49c7efaece.pdf",[],{"id":6527,"link":6528,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6511,"updated_at":6511,"article_id":6510,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nv5Nk85hcpM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573627394-JDjoNEMF.jpg",{"id":6530,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6531,"updated_at":6532,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6533,"contents":6535,"contributors":6545,"image":6546},"t1_R","2024-01-02T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T00:16:13.436Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6534},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6536],{"id":6537,"score":47,"body":6538,"status":55,"article_id":6530,"created_at":6531,"updated_at":6531,"published_at":6531},"PE_g",{"title":6539,"content":6540,"summary":15,"attachment":6541},"Zero Waste Cities of the Future","\u003Cp id=\"\">The Netherlands, a frontrunner in climate change mitigation and resource management, is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving full circularity by 2050. Despite commendable efforts in recycling, the nation grapples with substantial waste generation, highlighting the urgency for robust waste prevention strategies. This report explores the transformative journey toward waste prevention and the pivotal role of Dutch municipalities in reshaping urban landscapes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report serves as a blueprint for municipalities, guiding them toward a waste-free future. By implementing urban policy instruments, Dutch cities can lead the way in sustainable, circular practices, creating an inspiring model for the rest of the world to follow. \u003C/p>",[6542],{"name":6543,"type":53,"value":6544},"20240119 - EN - Rijkswaterstaat - Waste - Report -  - 210x297mm bleed 5mm_converted-compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20240119_EN_Rijkswaterstaat_Waste_Report_210x297mm_bleed_5mm_converted_compressed_468764221e.pdf",[],{"id":6547,"link":6548,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6531,"updated_at":6531,"article_id":6530,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-7LQmOi12so=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573976087-ETt7ggIx.png",{"id":6550,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6551,"updated_at":6552,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6553,"contents":6555,"contributors":6565,"image":6566},"PjFA","2018-01-16T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T01:08:23.279Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6554},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6556],{"id":6557,"score":47,"body":6558,"status":55,"article_id":6550,"created_at":6551,"updated_at":6551,"published_at":6551},"fT0r",{"title":6559,"content":6560,"summary":15,"attachment":6561},"Fibersort - Manual Sort of Post-Consumer Textiles in North-West Europe","\u003Cp>The Fibersort team conducted a manual sorting exercise to catalogue the contents of 5,000 kg of post-consumer textiles. This allowed for data to be collected regarding Fibersort input materials in order to refine the business case for a fibersorting facility.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This report includes a comparison of rewearable vs non-rewearable textiles, as well as an estimation of the amount of post-consumer textiles that have the potential to be used as a textile to textile recycling feedstock. This report also introduces findings useful for brands such as common types of textiles in post-consumer material flows and the potential to recycle these categories. An interesting finding also included is the presence of elastane in the non-rewearable fraction.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Moving forward, these figures will be combined with information about fibre content, end markets and Fibersort performance. These findings will be shared among the Fibersort industry stakeholder groups (Working Group and Producer Network) in the coming months. Stakeholder insights and feedback on this information will be collected and used to further develop Fibersort Project deliverables.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[6562],{"name":6563,"type":53,"value":6564},"26455816-0-Fibersort-interim-re.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/26455816_0_Fibersort_interim_re_7b42d1bc15.pdf",[],{"id":6567,"link":6568,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6551,"updated_at":6551,"article_id":6550,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g6AtZuzUIa8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573639262-fvV9HLzN.png",{"id":6570,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6571,"updated_at":6572,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6573,"contents":6575,"contributors":6585,"image":6586},"LmAA","2022-03-15T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T03:36:00.979Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6574},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6576],{"id":6577,"score":47,"body":6578,"status":55,"article_id":6570,"created_at":6571,"updated_at":6571,"published_at":6571},"87pN",{"title":6579,"content":6580,"summary":15,"attachment":6581},"Werkgelegenheidseffecten van het Circulaire Beleid van Amsterdam","\u003Cp>This study calculates the employment effects of the \u003Cem>Amsterdam Circular Strategy 2020–2025\u003C/em> and the \u003Cem>Waste and Raw Materials Implementation Program 2020–2025\u003C/em> for three value chains: food and organic residual flows, consumer Goods, and the built environment. These value chains have been identified in previous analyses as essential to Amsterdam's circular transition. By calculating employment effects, we hope to motivate companies and governments to employ circular strategies. By anticipating changes in the labour market, the City of Amsterdam can seize the opportunities offered by circularity—something it’s well poised to do, as Amsterdam’s workforce already posseses some of the skills necessary for circular jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Download the report in Dutch below. \u003C/p>",[6582],{"name":6583,"type":53,"value":6584},"20210602 - MRA jobs analysis CE - gem. Adam.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210602_MRA_jobs_analysis_CE_gem_Adam_e907bebb99.pdf",[],{"id":6587,"link":6588,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6571,"updated_at":6571,"article_id":6570,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8bn3blL9lSs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573973012-OuCXCUB8.png",{"id":6590,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6591,"updated_at":6592,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":225,"owner":6593,"contents":6595,"contributors":6605,"image":6606},"8V_3","2024-01-15T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T06:37:18.267Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6594},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6596],{"id":6597,"score":47,"body":6598,"status":55,"article_id":6590,"created_at":6591,"updated_at":6591,"published_at":6591},"5jIt",{"title":6599,"content":6600,"summary":15,"attachment":6601},"The Circularity Gap Report 2024","\u003Cp id=\"\">The circular economy is gaining popularity, but falling short on action. The Circularity Gap Reports have provided crucial analysis and theory on the global state of circularity since 2019. This year’s report turns theory into action. It lays out a roadmap for ambitious change to unlock capital, roll out bold policies and close the skills gap.\u003C/p>",[6602],{"name":6603,"type":53,"value":6604},"CGR Global 2024 - Report.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/CGR_Global_2024_Report_f464e6f454.pdf",[],{"id":6607,"link":6608,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6591,"updated_at":6591,"article_id":6590,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QaWFQMaktmc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573952487-mDaCkRBc.png",{"id":6610,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":3671,"updated_at":6611,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":6612,"contents":6614,"contributors":6624,"image":6625},"wJkF","2026-05-05T06:47:27.787Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6613},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6615],{"id":6616,"score":47,"body":6617,"status":55,"article_id":6610,"created_at":3671,"updated_at":3671,"published_at":3671},"0x15",{"title":6618,"content":6619,"summary":15,"attachment":6620},"Circularity Gap Report 2021","\u003Cp>The Circularity Gap Report 2021 finds that circular economy strategies can cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 39% and help avoid climate breakdown. The 22.8 billion tonnes (Gt) of annual emissions associated with creating new products from virgin materials can be eliminated by applying circular strategies that drastically reduce the amount of minerals, fossil fuels, metals and biomass consumed by the world’s economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These circular strategies, 21 in total, can keep the planet on a well below 2°C trajectory by cutting emissions by 22.8 billion tonnes beyond what is achieved by current climate commitments, a 39% reduction from 2019 levels. They would also increase the proportion of materials that are reused from 8.6% to 17%, nearly doubling the circularity of the global economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report offers blueprints for action tailored to countries at different levels of development as they plan to stimulate economic recovery from the Covid pandemic and strengthen their climate commitments ahead of the COP26 UN climate summit in November 2021. Country leaders are presented with an opportunity: by integrating circular strategies with existing climate commitments, they can keep us on a path well below 2-degrees.\u003C/p>",[6621],{"name":6622,"type":53,"value":6623},"20210122 - CGR Global 2021 - Report - 210x297mm.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20210122_CGR_Global_2021_Report_210x297mm_23b2ce2c45.pdf",[],{"id":6626,"link":6627,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":3671,"updated_at":3671,"article_id":6610,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XPeYEg3ON7g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573613234-JnHAAwVS.png",{"id":6629,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6630,"updated_at":6631,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":6632,"contents":6634,"contributors":6644,"image":6645},"jDMS","2022-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T07:48:36.197Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6633},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6635],{"id":6636,"score":47,"body":6637,"status":55,"article_id":6629,"created_at":6630,"updated_at":6630,"published_at":6630},"2vFt",{"title":6638,"content":6639,"summary":15,"attachment":6640},"Unlocking the potential of International Financial Institutions in the circular economy transition: A high-level roadmap","\u003Cp id=\"\">This publication —\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Unlocking the Potential of International Financial Institutions in the Circular Economy Transition\u003C/strong> — proposes a series of concrete steps to unlock the potential of international financial institutions (\u003Cem id=\"\">IFIs\u003C/em>) to fund the circular transformation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It addresses the lack of unified assessment standards for financiers and enables them to better understand the circular investment’s potential value and risk. This high-level roadmap should spur further debate and fine-tuning among key stakeholders and evolve into a formalised and widely accepted action plan in the near future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The roadmap proposal is the culmination of six months of collaboration with an IFI exchange network. The network, commissioned by the Dutch government and developed by Circle Economy, hosts content specialists from: the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Chatham House, UNEP-FI, and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, alongside technical representatives of major international financial institutions and private banks (acting in their own capacity), all of whom work directly on the circular economy strategy of their respective institutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Over a series of working sessions, the group convened to discuss the opportunities, bottlenecks and best practices in financing circular projects— and the key actions required to address them. The inclusion of the private sector perspective was invaluable, as its approach to financing the circular economy is often the most advanced.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">On 17 November 2022 at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh Circle Economy launched this roadmap and hosted presentations and a panel discussion with representatives of: The World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Intesa Sanpaolo, European Investment Bank, the Global Environment Facility, our CEO Martijn Lopes Cardozo and Strategist Marvin Nusseck and a closing word by the Dutch Minister for the Environment Vivianne Heijnen, You can watch back the recording of that session here: \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLf_ZwpxzxA\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLf_ZwpxzxA\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Are you interested in joining the discussion aimed at developing this suggested roadmap into a formalised document for financing the circular economy?\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Contact us at \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"mailto:info@circle-economy.com\">info@circle-economy.com\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"mailto:marvin@circle-economy.com\">marvin@circle-economy.com\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[6641],{"name":6642,"type":53,"value":6643},"International Financial Institutions in the Circular Economy Transition- A high level roadmap.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/International_Financial_Institutions_in_the_Circular_Economy_Transition_A_high_level_roadmap_ba1bbc3e8f.pdf",[],{"id":6646,"link":6647,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6630,"updated_at":6630,"article_id":6629,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gWpbat0YMMA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573970754-3wMVGRnt.JPG",{"id":6649,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6650,"updated_at":6651,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6652,"contents":6653,"contributors":6664,"image":6},"10671","2021-12-09T12:29:28.814Z","2021-12-09T12:40:46.021Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6654],{"id":6655,"score":47,"body":6656,"status":55,"article_id":6649,"created_at":6650,"updated_at":6651,"published_at":6650},"YaXO",{"title":6657,"summary":6658,"attachment":6659},"Food producers and retailers commit to simplify food date labels worlwide","\u003Cp>Major food producers and retailers such as Tesco, Kellogg, Walmart, Campbell Soup, Bimbo, Pick n Pay, Nestlé, Carrefour and Unilever committed to the Consumer Goods Forum and Champions 12.3's call to simplify date labels and reduce food waste by 2020. The call asks for 1) only one label to be placed on food products at a time 2) use expiration dates for perishable items (for example, a 'Use by' label) or use a food quality indicator for non-perishable items (for example, a 'Best if used by' label) and 3) greater consumer education to better understand what date labels mean. [1] A study carried out by the European Commission in 2018 estimates that up to 10% of the 88 million tonnes of food waste generated annually in the EU are linked to date marking. [2]\u003C/p>",[6660,6662],{"name":6661,"type":53,"value":6661},"https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/food-waste/eu-actions-against-food-waste/date-marking-and-food-waste_en",{"name":6663,"type":53,"value":6663},"https://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/press_releases/companies-commit-to-simplify-food-date-labels-worldwide-by-2020-reducing-food-waste/",[6665],{"article_id":6649,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6667,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6668,"updated_at":6669,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6670,"contents":6671,"contributors":6680,"image":6},"10672","2021-12-09T12:29:31.413Z","2021-12-09T12:41:07.743Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6672],{"id":6673,"score":47,"body":6674,"status":55,"article_id":6667,"created_at":6668,"updated_at":6669,"published_at":6668},"0M6T",{"title":6675,"summary":6676,"attachment":6677},"Landmarkt: Decreasing food transit times by sourcing fresh local produce","\u003Cp>The Landmarkt supermarket sources food locally, from 30 farmers within driving distance, reducing transit-related emissions embodied in their food products.\u003C/p>",[6678],{"name":6679,"type":53,"value":6679},"https://landmarkt.nl/versmarkt/",[6681],{"article_id":6667,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6683,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6684,"updated_at":6685,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6686,"contents":6687,"contributors":6696,"image":6},"10673","2021-12-09T12:29:34.182Z","2021-12-09T12:41:16.550Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6688],{"id":6689,"score":47,"body":6690,"status":55,"article_id":6683,"created_at":6684,"updated_at":6685,"published_at":6684},"xt4b",{"title":6691,"summary":6692,"attachment":6693},"Albert Heijn: AI analytics for dynamic discounting","\u003Cp>To reduce food waste at its stores, the Albert Heijn supermarket chain partned with Wasteless to implement AI-based dynamic discounting at its stores. The algorithm automatically reduces products in price based on their sell-by date, with a higher discount for items that need to be sold soonest, taking into account historical sales data, inventory levels and more. This encourages customers to buy those items at a higher risk of being thrown away.\u003C/p>",[6694],{"name":6695,"type":53,"value":6695},"https://www.aholddelhaize.com/en/news/albert-heijn-starts-test-to-fight-food-waste-helped-by-artificial-intelligence/",[6697],{"article_id":6683,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6699,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6700,"updated_at":6701,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6702,"contents":6703,"contributors":6712,"image":6},"10674","2021-12-09T12:29:37.604Z","2021-12-09T12:41:47.016Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6704],{"id":6705,"score":47,"body":6706,"status":55,"article_id":6699,"created_at":6700,"updated_at":6701,"published_at":6700},"plez",{"title":6707,"summary":6708,"attachment":6709},"IKEA: AI-powered bins to reduce food waste","\u003Cp>In 2017, IKEA partnered with LeanPath [1] to reduce food waste at IKEA restaurants, bistros and Swedish Food Markets around the world. LeanPath's smart scale solution allows kitchens to efficiently and accurately measure and monitor their food waste levels and to take action accordingly. By 2019, IKEA was already able to save over 2.3 million kilos of food, the equivalent to more than 5 million standard meals. [2]\u003C/p>",[6710],{"name":6711,"type":53,"value":6711},"https://about.ikea.com/en/sustainability/healthy-and-sustainable-living/reducing-food-waste",[6713],{"article_id":6699,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6715,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6716,"updated_at":6717,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":6718,"contents":6720,"contributors":6730,"image":6731},"ZVdc","2023-11-22T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T17:26:15.272Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6719},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6721],{"id":6722,"score":47,"body":6723,"status":55,"article_id":6715,"created_at":6716,"updated_at":6716,"published_at":6716},"vG32",{"title":6724,"content":6725,"summary":15,"attachment":6726},"The Circular Economy in Groningen","\u003Cp id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">The Circular Economy in Groningen\u003C/em> focuses on the Dutch province of Groningen. For nearly sixty years, natural gas extraction was one of the primary economic activities in the region. However, after experiencing extraction-related earthquakes, the province decided to phase out  gas extraction.  Now, Groningen is committed to diversifying and ‘greening’ its economy. To unite residents, organisations, companies, and governments to work towards this goal, a collaboration has been formed: the Dutch \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationaalprogrammagroningen/\">National Programme Groningen\u003C/a> (NPG). \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Building on the initial €1.15 billion of funding provided by the government for the implementation of the Programme, this report explores four strategic directions to guide NPG’s multi-year investment plans towards a circular economy. Embracing circularity in the transition from an extraction-based system to a more diversified and sustainable economy can yield numerous advantages, including enhanced social welfare, job creation, prevention of additional earthquake damage, and a competitive advantage for the region's main economic sectors—the Chemical and Agrifood industries—on both national and international levels.\u003C/p>",[6727],{"name":6728,"type":53,"value":6729},"20230808 - Groningen - Report EN (2)_compressed.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20230808_Groningen_Report_EN_2_compressed_aca476a284.pdf",[],{"id":6732,"link":6733,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6716,"updated_at":6716,"article_id":6715,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"M5MQxUoOCxk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573947517-VDPzqUKg.png",{"id":6735,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6736,"updated_at":6737,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6738,"contents":6739,"contributors":6749,"image":6},"10675","2021-12-09T12:29:48.776Z","2021-12-09T12:41:31.141Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6740],{"id":6741,"score":47,"body":6742,"status":55,"article_id":6735,"created_at":6736,"updated_at":6737,"published_at":6736},"tSuA",{"title":6743,"problem":6744,"summary":6745,"attachment":6746},"Circl: Composting food waste in a worm hotel","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circl, a circular venue in Amsterdam on the Gustav Mahlerplein, partnered with Le Compostier to build a worm hotel. The venue uses the worm hotel to compost food scraps and waste from its restaurant.\u003C/p>",[6747],{"name":6748,"type":53,"value":6748},"https://wormenhotel.nl/locatie/circl/",[6750],{"article_id":6735,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6752,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6753,"updated_at":6754,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6755,"contents":6756,"contributors":6765,"image":6},"10676","2021-12-09T12:29:51.727Z","2022-01-11T20:29:08.062Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6757],{"id":6758,"score":47,"body":6759,"status":55,"article_id":6752,"created_at":6753,"updated_at":6754,"published_at":6753},"yymT",{"title":6760,"summary":6761,"attachment":6762},"Glasgow Coffee Festival partners with Clean Keep Cup to be disposable-cup free","\u003Cp>Dear Green Coffee Roasters partnered with KeepUp, a reusable cup provider, to make the 2018 Glasgow Coffee Festival disposable cup free.Guests were notified prior to the event to bring their own cup if they could. 30% did and KeepUp provided cup washing stations at the event so attendees could rinse and reuse their cups throughout the day. Reusable cups were available to buy or borrow. An estimated 18,530 single-use cups were saved across the two-day event.\u003C/p>",[6763],{"name":6764,"type":53,"value":6764},"https://uk.keepcup.com/keepup/glasgow-coffee-festival-success-story",[6766],{"article_id":6752,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6768,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6769,"updated_at":6770,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6771,"contents":6772,"contributors":6781,"image":6},"10677","2021-12-09T12:29:54.486Z","2021-12-09T12:42:13.927Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6773],{"id":6774,"score":47,"body":6775,"status":55,"article_id":6768,"created_at":6769,"updated_at":6770,"published_at":6769},"MePY",{"title":6776,"summary":6777,"attachment":6778},"Plate Up for Glasgow: Food waste campaign for restaurants","\u003Cp>Plate up for Glasgow was a hospitality-led campaign in Glasgow highlighting the issue of food waste and its impact on our environment and the local economy. Over 40 venues participated to: rethink existing menu items; showcase food preservation techniques; use unfashionable cuts of meat and/or create a dish from surplus or donated food.\u003C/p>",[6779],{"name":6780,"type":53,"value":6780},"https://plateupforglasgow.co.uk/",[6782],{"article_id":6768,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6784,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6785,"updated_at":6786,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":560,"owner":6787,"contents":6789,"contributors":6799,"image":6800},"GpzU","2026-03-19T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-05T20:16:39.829Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6788},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6790],{"id":6791,"score":47,"body":6792,"status":55,"article_id":6784,"created_at":6785,"updated_at":6785,"published_at":6785},"nE4_",{"title":6793,"content":6794,"summary":15,"attachment":6795},"Perspectief op de Amsterdamse Circulaire Economie","\u003Cp>Amsterdam is nationaal en internationaal koploper in de circulaire economie. Drie Amsterdamse ondernemingen - Circle Economy, Copper8 en Structural Collective - bieden het nieuwe College en de nieuwe Gemeenteraad dit Perspectief aan om die positie te versterken, en verder te bouwen aan een circulaire stad.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[6796],{"name":6797,"type":53,"value":6798},"Perspectief op de Amsterdamse Circulaire Economie .pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Perspectief_op_de_Amsterdamse_Circulaire_Economie_df0c27a753.pdf",[],{"id":6801,"link":6802,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6785,"updated_at":6785,"article_id":6784,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C7v2zAyMmM8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573977220-hSmx0P8j.png",{"id":6804,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6805,"updated_at":6806,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6807,"contents":6808,"contributors":6817,"image":6},"10678","2021-12-09T12:29:57.106Z","2021-12-09T12:42:24.811Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6809],{"id":6810,"score":47,"body":6811,"status":55,"article_id":6804,"created_at":6805,"updated_at":6806,"published_at":6805},"H7oq",{"title":6812,"summary":6813,"attachment":6814},"COP26 partners with Klimato to highlight impact of menu","\u003Cp>Catering company Levy partnered with Swedish startup company Klimato to bring food on the agenda at COP26 by informing consumers about the carbon footprint of the food at the event. The climate labels raised the issue of the impact of different foods on the global agenda and can contribute to shifting to healthier, more circular diets.\u003C/p>",[6815],{"name":6816,"type":53,"value":6816},"https://www.klimato.co/blog/how-a-climate-labelled-croissant-made-the-french-question-everything?619279bb_page=4",[6818],{"article_id":6804,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6820,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6821,"updated_at":6822,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6823,"contents":6824,"contributors":6832,"image":6836},"10724","2021-12-09T14:47:34.769Z","2023-06-27T13:47:55.825Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6825],{"id":6826,"score":47,"body":6827,"status":55,"article_id":6820,"created_at":6821,"updated_at":6822,"published_at":6821},"wH-D",{"title":6828,"summary":6829,"attachment":6830},"City Practitioners Handbook: Circular Food Systems","\u003Cp>\"This handbook provides local governments with concrete tools their peers are using to facilitate the transition to circular food systems, from stakeholder engagement to designing effective policies. It draws on experiences from the ICLEI network and its Circular Development pathway, learnings from the ICLEI-RUAF CITYFOOD Network and best practices from the Milan Pact Awards. This publication features experiences from 50 local governments and was designed by ICLEI experts in collaboration with champion cities for the benefit of city practitioners.\"\u003C/p>",[6831],{"name":6109,"type":53,"value":6109},[6833,6834],{"article_id":6820,"contributor_id":6120},{"article_id":6820,"contributor_id":6835},"nK50NQ",{"id":6837,"link":6838,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6821,"updated_at":6822,"article_id":6820,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KcmdlAFEdW4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090044531-CqInjTA-.jpeg",{"id":6840,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6841,"updated_at":6842,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6843,"contents":6844,"contributors":6860,"image":6},"10728","2021-12-09T18:39:45.323Z","2021-12-09T18:40:42.928Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6845],{"id":6846,"score":47,"body":6847,"status":55,"article_id":6840,"created_at":6841,"updated_at":6842,"published_at":6841},"bxy2",{"title":6848,"outcome":6849,"summary":6850,"attachment":6851},"Kenya Biogas Program: Developing a sustainable, domestic biodigester sector in Kenya","\u003Cp>Over 17,000 bio-digesters were installed across Kenya between 2009 and 2020, serving over 100,000 beneficiaries. This programme helped reduce emissions by 365,200 tonnes CO2e and prevented the extraction of 223,000 tonnes of wood. The emissions reductions from the application of bio-digester sludge as fertiliser have not been included in the GHG mitigation estimate. The programme also created job opportunities: it trained at least 577 masons to build biogas domes, 82 of which operate as business entities and 240 of which as sole proprietors. [3]\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Kenya Biogas Program adopted a specific marketing model using ‘Biogas Marketing Hubs’. This approach relies on concentrating bio-digester information, training, sales, extension and marketing efforts on beneficiaries that have common interests; such as dairy, coffee and tea farmer Cooperatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beneficiaries of the programme confirmed that the use of biogas enhanced their lives, improved indoor air quality, lowered expenditures on synthetic fertiliser and increased yields. What’s more, the lowered expenditures resulted in more farmers’ children attending school[4]; and, women were empowered as a result, as they were previously responsible for the time-consuming collection of firewood. Finally, the programme resulted in significantly decreased firewood use: in Kenya, households with bio-digesters use 2.1 to 3.3 tonnes less wood per year than households without.[5] \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The programme also overcame a number of barriers. To address increasing abandonment rates, it launched customer service centres and repair campaigns in 2016, decreasing technical failures.[6] It also worked to improve the connection with target customers by adjusting the focus of marketing campaigns from the benefits of biogas to the benefits of the digester sludge for crop production. However, to protect the interests of the biogas sector in the long run, the programme launched an Association of Biogas Contractors of Kenya (ABC-K) and Association of Biogas Sector of Kenya (ABSK). The membership of both organisations continued to safeguard the interest of the biogas sector, also beyond the closure of the programme. To secure access to finance for biogas plants under attractive terms, the programme has initiated various credit partnerships with financial institutions. To secure access to finance for biogas plants under attractive terms, the programme has initiated various credit partnerships with financial institutions.[7]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kenya Biogas Program is a public-private partnership between development partners Hivos, SNV (Netherlands Development Organization) and the Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS) of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Africa Biogas Partnership Programme (ABBP) in Kenya. Its objective was to develop a commercially viable and sustainable domestic bio-digester sector in Kenya, using revenue from the sale of carbon credits to subsidise the programme.[1] For those who own dairy cattle, just two cows can provide sufficient manure for a biogas plant that provides enough gas for cooking.[2]\u003C/p>",[6852,6854,6856,6858],{"name":6853,"type":53,"value":6853},"https://kenyabiogas.com/about",{"name":6855,"type":53,"value":6855},"https://shiftingparadigms.nl/projects/biogas-in-nepal-pioneering-un-registered-carbon-offset-projects-at-household-level/",{"name":6857,"type":53,"value":6857},"https://www.africabiogas.org/countries/kenya/",{"name":6859,"type":53,"value":6859},"https://marketplace.goldstandard.org/products/kenya-biogas-programme",[6861],{"article_id":6840,"contributor_id":6120},{"id":6863,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6864,"updated_at":6865,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6866,"contents":6867,"contributors":6881,"image":6885},"10868","2021-12-15T14:39:47.644Z","2024-01-23T13:23:11.035Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6868],{"id":6869,"score":47,"body":6870,"status":55,"article_id":6863,"created_at":6864,"updated_at":6865,"published_at":6864},"k7v3",{"title":6871,"outcome":6872,"problem":6873,"summary":6874,"solution":6875,"attachment":6876},"Increasing food security in Florianópolis via green infrastructure","\u003Cp>MUAP demonstrates how co-benefits can be generated by increasing food self-sufficiency. These include reduction of GHG emissions, increased water quality, urban flood mitigation, reduced energy use, sustainable waste management, and increased urban green areas. In addition, it reinforces the need for stakeholder engagement as support from the local community and municipality were crucial for the initiative to take place. The project also achieved the implementation of a municipal law, which will facilitate the project’s expansion in future years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2019, the program supported the implementation of 112 urban gardens around the city. Vulnerable areas of the city have benefited the most from the community gardens installed by the program. The gardens have provided an opportunity for the population to access organic food without additional cost. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2018, 54 workshops focusing on composting techniques were provided via a partnership with the Worm Head Program. Residents learned how to process organic waste at home by using vermicomposting techniques. More than 500 people attended the first classes, and the program had a waiting list of more than 1500 people. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Also, since 2019, the program supports the Street Fair at the Alfandega Square in the city centre. This allows food producers to sell products directly to consumers, shortening supply chains and enhancing the autonomy of the municipality in food production. The fair not only makes safe, nutritious food available for the population at an affordable price, but also showcases the result of separating organic residues from recyclable materials. This reinforces the importance of such practices to the population, which is a central part of the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The initiative has provided the city with the possibility to reuse organic waste by composting the material and repurposing it as fertilizer for organic urban gardens. By doing so the city has achieved greater independence for food production at the local scale, increasing food safety and security, and has decreased the amount of waste sent to landfills. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Florianópolis is almost completely dependent on food resources from the surrounding municipalities. Food production in Florianópolis makes up less than 1% of local economic activity. Therefore, the city is dependent on the 22 municipalities that make up what is known as the “Green Belt” around Florianópolis. The transportation of food contributes to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the city. This long supply chain also adds to the price of the final products, impacting accessibility, particularly of organic food. The absence of local structures to process food waste has also contributed to the city’s GHG emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Florianópolis, Brazil, the Municipal Urban Agriculture Program (MUAP) was established in 2017 to increase food security. This was achieved by supporting the creation of urban gardens and a market in the city where producers can sell their produce, and by providing workshops on composting. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipal Urban Agriculture Program, established in Florianópolis in June 2017 by a decree, aims to promote urban agroecological practices. This includes producing and processing food efficiently and locally, as well as improving access to healthy and low-cost food produced within the urban context. In addition, MUAP supports local organic food producers, which reduces production chains and transportation requirements. In addition, the program promotes composting of food waste, which can become fertilizers and nurture the food gardens in the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To achieve the goals of the program, the program is co-managed by five departments: Environment Municipal Foundation; Fishing, Mariculture and Agriculture Municipal Superintendency; Municipal Health Secretariat; Municipal Improvement Autarchy; and a collegiate composed of representatives from the direct and indirect administration bodies that are members of the program. Also key for the implementation of MUAP were community members and non-governmental organizations, responsible for promoting public and internal capacity-building seminars and lessons. The main organizations include: Rede Semear, a network that connects civil organisation members, municipal, state and federal representatives and other institutions interested in broadcasting and mainstreaming urban agriculture; the Centre for the Study and Promotion of Group Agriculture, founded in 1990 by small farmers and technicians interested in the development of small local productive networks as a way of making family farms viable; Santa Catarina Agricultural Research and Extension Company; and the community project Revolução dos Baldinhos.\u003C/p>",[6877,6879],{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/Case_Study_Overview_Page.pdf",{"name":6880,"type":53,"value":6880},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Florianopolis_FINAL.pdf.",[6882,6883,6884],{"article_id":6863,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":6863,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":6863,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":6886,"link":6887,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6864,"updated_at":6865,"article_id":6863,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fNJgG1ZL07M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090045403-e26Fh2_r.jpeg",{"id":6889,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6890,"updated_at":6891,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6893,"contents":6894,"contributors":6906,"image":6909},"12418","2022-02-16T12:17:11.018Z","2023-04-14T16:46:05.702Z","DLMCtA",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6895],{"id":6896,"score":47,"body":6897,"status":55,"article_id":6889,"created_at":6890,"updated_at":6891,"published_at":6890},"WWgx",{"title":6898,"outcome":6899,"problem":6900,"summary":6901,"solution":6902,"attachment":6903},"Milan – digitalisation as an enabler of circular food markets in an urban context","\u003Cp>The implementation of the Food market 4.0 demonstrates the benefits of the optimization of food flows in a municipal setting. The local actors and authorities are benefiting from accurate data collection and fostering a reduction in food waste and overconsumption, ultimately contributing to a decrease in food production. Milan’s municipal markets have consequently become more efficient and adapted to the modern consumerism and desire of sustainable cities, contributing to Milan's goal of 40% CO2 emission reduction by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Milan municipality owns 23 covered markets that relate to a large general wholesale food market. These widespread neighbourhood food markets function as places for social interaction, product-distribution and urban culture. In order to move towards a more balanced interplay between agri-food production, markets, and the modern urban environment, Milan emphasises open innovation and circular transition in its municipal food markets. Through several co-creation workshops with a range of stakeholders, local authorities identified a range of challenges regarding waste management, surpluses redistribution and the potential of upcycled food; e.g. the lack of tracking of fruit and vegetables, the waste creation from single use transportation boxes and food waste as such.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>During its participation at the REFLOW project, Milan focused on specific food flows to test new food prototypes, support existing projects that transform food waste into new products, and enable initiatives that focus on reducing food waste at the wholesale and market stage.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Milan implemented a set of hardware and software solutions, which enable the market managers to track fruits and vegetable flows between wholesalers, market vendors, customers, and local organisations. The initiative also provides markets with reusable and trackable trays, which are scanned and weighted throughout the chain, and portray the flows of fruits and vegetables. By this, the market designs out single-use packaging and reduces waste production. A digitized dashboard, portraying the food flow, opens management opportunities for the market operator and single vendors to adjust the supply and demand of goods running through the markets. On top, the food can be redistributed to local charities. Food Market 4.0 is a number of combined actions, enabling sustainable market management, resulting in a circular flow of reusable packaging material, reduction of food waste and efficient redistribution of daily surplus food. \u003C/p>",[6904],{"name":6905,"type":53,"value":6905},"https://reflowproject.eu/",[6907,6908],{"article_id":6889,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":6889,"contributor_id":644},{"id":6910,"link":6911,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6890,"updated_at":6891,"article_id":6889,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_SmIxBQXzrY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090046664-TRWdPVAC.jpeg",{"id":6913,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6914,"updated_at":6915,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6916,"contents":6917,"contributors":6929,"image":6931},"13277","2022-03-22T17:52:47.338Z","2023-04-14T16:40:41.065Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6918],{"id":6919,"score":47,"body":6920,"status":55,"article_id":6913,"created_at":6914,"updated_at":6915,"published_at":6914},"CRkk",{"title":6921,"outcome":6922,"problem":6923,"summary":6924,"solution":6925,"attachment":6926},"Enabling urban agriculture through spatial planning in Detroit","\u003Cp>Consequently, urban agriculture has become an outlet for people to work together and produce healthy food that can be distributed within the city or sold for profit. As a sustainable way to cheaply grow healthy produce, urban agriculture benefits the most to vulnerable members of the population and contribute to the urban redevelopment of Detroit.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After being the world capital of car manufacturing, Detroit turned into a blighted city typified by vacant lots with people barely managing to make a sufficient income. The people struggle to find work and affordable, healthy food.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To challenge the decay of Detroit, urban agriculture, launched by the community-based farm Earthworks, and with the support of the city, is progressively revitalizing the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Integrating community empowerment and social justice, urban farming has thus begun to take a larger role in Detroit, providing in food deserts healthier food options, and ultimately decreasing food insecurity within the city. Earthworks has been working in Detroit for over a decade to improve the lives of Detroit’s residents. It has since then become the first and oldest certified-organic community-based farm in Detroit. The urban agriculture is compost-based and does not use any harmful chemicals in their processes. Particularly, Detroit’s city government is making great strides to promote urban agriculture, by providing tax deductions for people working in urban farms or increasing government grants to construct urban gardens.\u003C/p>",[6927],{"name":6928,"type":53,"value":6928},": https://www.usfca.edu/journal/international-affairs-review/spring-2015/urban-agriculture-redeveloping-detroit",[6930],{"article_id":6913,"contributor_id":644},{"id":6932,"link":6933,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6914,"updated_at":6915,"article_id":6913,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"D2dlsN0pUZk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090047837-QZCdsTHp.jpeg",{"id":6935,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6936,"updated_at":6937,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":6938,"contents":6939,"contributors":6951,"image":6955},"17040","2022-07-06T10:21:20.268Z","2023-04-14T16:33:57.694Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6940],{"id":6941,"score":47,"body":6942,"status":55,"article_id":6935,"created_at":6936,"updated_at":6937,"published_at":6936},"lnfz",{"title":6943,"outcome":6944,"problem":6945,"summary":6946,"solution":6947,"attachment":6948},"ReCIRCLE—Tackling plastic waste in the food sector","\u003Cp>Using a ReCIRCLE box once a week instead of a disposable container can already save 1.5 kilograms of plastic waste per year. By working with the local communities and schools, ReCIRCLE aims to set an example of how individuals and the hospitality sector can cut single-use waste, disposal costs and GHG emissions. Through adoption across Europe, by working hand-in-hand with local initiatives from different countries, the company claimed to have saved over 14 million single-use packages in 2021, translating to 1.4 thousand tonnes of avoided GHG emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Restaurants generate high volumes of plastic waste: the amount of waste is sometimes unpreventable. Every day, 55,000 disposable containers are tossed out—equal to 1,000 garbage bags and 5.5 tonnes of CO2.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Despite its high carbon footprint and nature in direct opposition with the core tenets of a circular economy, single-use plastic is still commonly used. To tackle this issue, ReCIRCLE is replacing single-use packaging with reusable, high-quality, affordable and more eco-friendly alternatives. So far, around 15 people work at ReCIRCLE.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fortunately, more and more takeaway lovers are switching from disposable to reusable. By providing reusable, high-quality, affordable and eco-friendly alternatives, ReCIRCLE is advocating for washing and saving valuable resources instead of throwing them away.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ReCIRCLE products can be purchased and returned by all partners. In the meantime, they can be used, refilled and washed hundreds of times. At the end of their life, ReCIRCLE products can be easily exchanged for clean ones, or customers can get their money back. The containers eventually get returned to retailers to be recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ReCIRCLE is targeting restaurant owners, allowing them to contribute to reducing plastic and food waste, to save money by choosing reusable packaging over disposable, and to ensure customer loyalty.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company also offers a rental model for meal services, thus avoiding any start-up costs and additional waste. Its customers benefit from high-quality, hygienic food packaging, which can be heated in a water bath, in the oven or in the microwave. Furthermore, consumers do not generate any waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ReCIRCLE also aims to share this opportunity with cities and schools—which will be able to set an active example for their communities while cutting waste, disposal costs, and CO2 generation.\u003C/p>",[6949],{"name":6950,"type":53,"value":6950},"https://www.recircle.ch/en/",[6952,6953,6954],{"article_id":6935,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":6935,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":6935,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":6956,"link":6957,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6936,"updated_at":6937,"article_id":6935,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_vOCsiZbWEY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090049032-EnHi6l-V.jpeg",{"id":6959,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":6960,"updated_at":6961,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":225,"owner":6962,"contents":6964,"contributors":6974,"image":6975},"DmkO","2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z","2026-05-07T07:03:39.508Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":6963},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[6965],{"id":6966,"score":47,"body":6967,"status":55,"article_id":6959,"created_at":6960,"updated_at":6960,"published_at":6960},"2wRQ",{"title":6968,"content":6969,"summary":15,"attachment":6970},"Making the invisible visible: Towards a just circular transition for Bangladesh's Jhut workers","\u003Cp>Bangladesh’s textile industry has transformed into a global export powerhouse, employing millions but facing growing social, economic, and regulatory pressures. As the country navigates evolving due diligence and circularity requirements, the need for a just and inclusive transition that safeguards people working across the industry has never been greater. This publication explores the often-overlooked post-industrial textile waste (jhut) sector, examining its role in industry-wide circular activity and its implications for employment and decent work. Through internationally applicable methodologies and field research, the study offers evidence-based insights and practical recommendations for policy and governance, as well as brands and buyers, to ensure that scaling circularity in the industry supports both Bangladesh's sustainability ambitions and workers’ rights.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Download the full report to learn more.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Authors: Saoirse Walsh (Circle Economy); Kumar Prashant (Circle Economy); Esther Goodwin Brown (Circle Economy); Dr Mohammad Abbas Uddin Shiyak (Bangladesh University of Textiles); Azad Abul Kalam (Bangladesh University of Textiles); Md. Sakib Al Montasir (Reed Consultancy); Aminur Rashid-Repon Chowdhury (Labour at Informal Economy Society); Farida Khanam (Labour at Informal Economy Society); Pikanul Hassan Nayem (Labour at Informal Economy Society).\u003C/p>",[6971],{"name":6972,"type":53,"value":6973},"SWITCH_2_CE_Employment_Study_WEB_0422245639.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/SWITCH_2_CE_Employment_Study_WEB_0422245639.pdf",[],{"id":6976,"link":6977,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6960,"updated_at":6960,"article_id":6959,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CTsTvOBB0RA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573976875-FWuAXTJw.png",{"id":6979,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":6980,"created_at":6981,"updated_at":6982,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":6983,"owner":6984,"contents":6985,"contributors":7000,"image":7003},"3330","https://www.tno.nl/nl/tno-insights/artikelen/rekenmodel-stimuleert-hergebruik-van-bouwproducten/","2020-10-01T14:34:13.045Z","2026-05-06T14:13:43.713Z",9,{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[6986],{"id":6987,"score":47,"body":6988,"status":55,"article_id":6979,"created_at":6981,"updated_at":6999,"published_at":6981},"EGBs",{"title":6989,"outcome":6990,"problem":6991,"summary":6992,"solution":6993,"attachment":6994},"TNO Insight - A calculation model that stimulates reuse of construction materials","\u003Cp>The main goal is that this method can be used to change strategies and policies to stimulate the transition to a circular economy. The hope is that this tool will be used by designers and architects to build the cities of the future. A future that has nature at its heart, instead of humanity dominating the natural.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The built environment is responsible for half of all materials used in the Netherlands, and approximately 25 megatons of waste are produced in the construction and demolition sector every year. If we want to reduce our ecological footprint, raw materials, scarcity, and limiting demand must be urgently rethought, notably by keeping products in circulation longer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Building components such as interior walls represent a residual value at the end of their service life that’s higher than the return on the materials alone. One major issue in the reuse of construction materials is that people are not aware of the value that is still in the product, especially the added value beyond the sheer material value (labour, repair potential etc). As a consequence, many construction materials are not being reused although they offer good opportunities to do so. Destroying the product leads to the loss of that added value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Even if they are being recycled into new materials, this leads to a loss in value because the work put into the product is lost. For example, interior walls in offices are often destroyed or recycled when the office layout gets changed, although they could be used for multiple years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A calculation model that provides insight into the financial residual value of a construction product. With the advantage that the owner prefers to recycle it circularly for a high-quality application, rather than processing it into low-value raw material. That is the Residual Value Calculator that TNO is developing together with partner C2C ExpoLAB.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To create a financial incentive that can encourage this transition, TNO developed a residual value calculator. Residual value is the real value of a product at the end of its lifetime and it can be the financial incentive stakeholders need to take responsibility for their products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Residual Value Calculator is a calculation model that has been developed to measure the remaining value in materials, which should incentivise reuse or reselling. This happens by giving insight into the financial residual value of building products and elements, such as the inner and outer walls of homes and offices. The calculator was developed with C2C Expolab.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Residual Value Calculator lets users see at any time what the building products or elements in their property portfolio are still worth. To calculate the residual value after a number of years, the calculation model uses factors such as:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- raw materials price\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- quality\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- detachability\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- transport costs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- maintenance costs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- repair costs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[6995,6997],{"name":6996,"type":53,"value":6996},"https://www.tno.nl/en/sustainable/circular-value-creation/circular-construction-infrastructure/",{"name":6998,"type":53,"value":6998},"https://www.teslaminor.nl/index.php/tesla-2021/tno-residual-value-calculator/","2024-01-23T14:10:20.298Z",[7001,7002],{"article_id":6979,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":6979,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7004,"link":7005,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":6981,"updated_at":6999,"article_id":6979,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9bKSa_cCdUE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777996009140-p03U7blR.jpeg",{"id":7007,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7008,"updated_at":7009,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7010,"contents":7011,"contributors":7023,"image":7025},"17372","2022-07-14T16:04:30.104Z","2023-04-14T16:48:26.028Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7012],{"id":7013,"score":47,"body":7014,"status":55,"article_id":7007,"created_at":7008,"updated_at":7009,"published_at":7008},"ZXhY",{"title":7015,"outcome":7016,"problem":7017,"summary":7018,"solution":7019,"attachment":7020},"Eliminating single- use packages with ECOBOX","\u003Cp>The ECOBOX users are thus :\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Promoting their sustainable attitude and their environmentally-conscious behavior\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Showing their respectful behavior toward food products\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Contributing to the prevention of waste and protection of resources\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As for the providers, they also enjoy several benefits as:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Multiple use systems are popular and are widely accepted by consumers in a circular economy perspectives\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Buying TO-GO packages are no longer necessary\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The service provides customer loyalty and a positive “green” image, while producing less waste and littering, and fewer waste costs and effort for waste management\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In many restaurants, hotels, and canteens, customers can take away their meals or leftovers to enjoy later. As a result, a large quantity of single use packages end up in the bin within a short time.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ECOBOX, an action of the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development of Luxembourg, is tackling single-use packages challenges based on a deposit-return scheme for multiple purposes developed for transporting meals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ECOBOX’s multiple use will eliminate many single use packages. This initiative allows for the reduction of volume of waste, because it reduces not only the number of packages but also the quantity of food waste. Whether it’s at a restaurant, canteen, or for takeaway food, the ECOBOX can be used almost anywhere.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The participating companies are well recognizable by the logo. In all the participating restaurants, for a deposit of 5€, customers can take away their meal in an ECOBOX. After use, the ECOBOX should be washed, before being returned and receiving the deposit back during the next visit to the restaurant, or having the ECOBOX being exchanged for a newly professionally washed container to take another meal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This system is very ecological and sustainable, because defective ECOBOXes that are unusable are sent back to the manufacturer and can be reused as raw material for new products.\u003C/p>",[7021],{"name":7022,"type":53,"value":7022},"https://ecobox.lu/en/",[7024],{"article_id":7007,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7026,"link":7027,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7008,"updated_at":7009,"article_id":7007,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AKPEIymX6co=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090050629-BmvfXFSG.jpeg",{"id":7029,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7030,"updated_at":7031,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7032,"contents":7033,"contributors":7042,"image":7044},"18392","2022-08-04T07:27:41.884Z","2022-08-04T07:27:41.934Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7034],{"id":7035,"score":47,"body":7036,"status":55,"article_id":7029,"created_at":7030,"updated_at":7031,"published_at":7030},"hQuw",{"title":7037,"summary":7038,"attachment":7039},"Urban Eats: How cities can leverage opportunities to build resilient food systems through circular pathways","\u003Cp>\"In this white paper, we outline our initial view on critical challenges faced by urban food systems today; possible approaches to address or mitigate these; and the key enablers that may help scale a circular and resilient urban transformation. We aim for this report to provide guidance to city stakeholders and key actors in the food system on how a circular economy transition can further their resilience efforts without harming their capacity to ably adapt and transform.\" \u003C/p>",[7040],{"name":7041,"type":53,"value":7041},"https://resilientcitiesnetwork.org/downloadable_resources/UR/report-urban-eats.pdf",[7043],{"article_id":7029,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":7045,"link":7046,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7030,"updated_at":7031,"article_id":7029,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tAyH-UlvOGA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090051775-ncqh74Gb.jpeg",{"id":7048,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7049,"updated_at":7050,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7052,"contents":7053,"contributors":7065,"image":7067},"22451","2023-01-11T15:08:00.458Z","2023-01-13T15:44:39.137Z","4Ry2TQ",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7054],{"id":7055,"score":47,"body":7056,"status":55,"article_id":7048,"created_at":7049,"updated_at":7050,"published_at":7049},"42ip",{"title":7057,"outcome":7058,"problem":7059,"summary":7060,"solution":7061,"attachment":7062},"Improved nutrient management for 250 dairy farmers","\u003Cp>The project resulted in the elimination of phosphorus surpluses on the farms, as well as a 9% reduction of the nitrogen surplus in the soil. Overall, 25% of the companies involved were able to use 100% of their phosphorus and 48% of their nitrogen—meaning more farmers provided an optimal amount of nutrients to their feed crops without significantly exceeding a level that pollutes the soil. Subsequently, farmers registered an overall increase in milk production and lowered costs for the disposal of manure, as most of the manure produced was used on-farm.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Livestock generate organic waste compounds such as phosphorus and nitrogen that leak into the environment, polluting ground and surface waters (as well as soil and air). This was the case in the Dutch province of Gelderland, which raised concerns about the quality of drinking water in the province. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Livestock generate organic waste compounds such as phosphorus and nitrogen that leak into the environment, polluting ground and surface waters (as well as soil and air). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Vruchtbare Kringloop Achterhoek (VKA) is a collaborative initiative of farmers, water suppliers, the water board \u003Cem>Waterschap Rijn en IJssel\u003C/em>, the province of Gelderland and multinational companies in the Netherlands. To tackle this leakage problem, VKA tailored livestock diets to provide the exact quantity of nutrients they need. Also, they increased the yields of feed crops as a means to absorb more nutrients in the soil. These solutions achieved the targeted outcomes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vruchtbare Kringloop Achterhoek (VKA) is a collaborative initiative of farmers, water suppliers, the water board \u003Cem>Waterschap Rijn en IJssel\u003C/em>, the province of Gelderland and multinational companies in the Netherlands. To tackle the problem, VKA tailored livestock diets to provide the exact quantity of nutrients they need and increased the yields of feed crops as a means to absorb more nutrients in the soil and hence reduce the overall surplus of minerals. \u003C/p>",[7063],{"name":7064,"type":53,"value":7064},"https://vruchtbarekringloopachterhoek.nl/",[7066],{"article_id":7048,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":7068,"link":7069,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7049,"updated_at":7050,"article_id":7048,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Yd4Kto7_y50=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090052893-N7Hs6Sym.jpeg",{"id":7071,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7072,"updated_at":7073,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7074,"contents":7075,"contributors":7084,"image":7086},"22452","2023-01-11T15:15:26.001Z","2023-01-13T15:44:33.163Z",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7076],{"id":7077,"score":47,"body":7078,"status":55,"article_id":7071,"created_at":7072,"updated_at":7073,"published_at":7072},"HGU0",{"title":7079,"summary":7080,"attachment":7081},"Healthy Soils Programme (California, USA)","\u003Cp>In California, farmers who wished to shift toward regenerative agriculture faced economic barriers to do so. They often lacked financial capital or were reluctant to make long-term investments in the knowledge and infrastructure needed to transition. Additionally, governments did not have financial instruments (for example, soft loans, grants or subsidies) in place to support farmers in this transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Healthy Soils Programme (HSP) is a state-level programme in California. It remunerates farmers who use practices that improve soil health and mitigate climate change (through carbon sequestration, for example). Now, farmers are paid per acre in which they implement regenerative practices, such as mulching, cover cropping, composting, and no/reduced till. In 2020, the funding allocated was at its highest, reaching €26.7 million (US$28 million).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result of this programme, the number of farmers adopting regenerative practices increased notably in California. 2020 saw a peak in the number of applicants and funds requested through the HSP—showing farmers’ rising interest in shifting towards regenerative agriculture.\u003C/p>",[7082],{"name":7083,"type":53,"value":7083},"https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/healthysoils/#:~:text=The%20Healthy%20Soils%20Program%20(HSP,and%20reduce%20greenhouse%20gas%20emissions.",[7085],{"article_id":7071,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":7087,"link":7088,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7072,"updated_at":7073,"article_id":7071,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4GzthJZld60=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090054841-L-eM_TQp.jpeg",{"id":7090,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7091,"updated_at":7092,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7093,"contents":7094,"contributors":7103,"image":7105},"22453","2023-01-11T15:34:16.459Z","2023-01-13T16:07:17.248Z",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7095],{"id":7096,"score":47,"body":7097,"status":55,"article_id":7090,"created_at":7091,"updated_at":7092,"published_at":7091},"sDfi",{"title":7098,"summary":7099,"attachment":7100},"World Resources Institute (WRI): Language of sustainable diets","\u003Cp>Consumer choices are important for the transition to a sustainable agrifood sector. However, it is difficult to change eating habits and incentivise people to consume more sustainably. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Language can shift consumers’ perspective on food. A study by the World Resources Institute explored which language describing plant-based menu items is most effective at encouraging consumers to select these options. This was achieved by conducting a field experiment across a UK-based chain of cafés.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The authors concluded that language does indeed have an effect on consumer choices. Terms such as ‘Meat-free’ and ‘Vegetarian’ highlight the lack of meat in the dish—and were found to be a deterrent. Instead, using terms such as ‘Field-grown’ or ‘Garden’, or with language that emphasises flavour, increased the proportion of people who chose the target vegetarian dishes.\u003C/p>",[7101],{"name":7102,"type":53,"value":7102},"https://www.wri.org/research/language-sustainable-diets-field-study-exploring-impact-renaming-vegetarian-dishes-uk-cafe",[7104],{"article_id":7090,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":7106,"link":7107,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7091,"updated_at":7092,"article_id":7090,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZWzYGzB5AMw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090056018-04BSGuMm.jpeg",{"id":7109,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7110,"updated_at":7111,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7112,"contents":7113,"contributors":7122,"image":7124},"22456","2023-01-11T15:55:40.173Z","2023-01-13T15:45:04.296Z",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7114],{"id":7115,"score":47,"body":7116,"status":55,"article_id":7109,"created_at":7110,"updated_at":7111,"published_at":7110},"7OQo",{"title":7117,"summary":7118,"attachment":7119},"Albert Heijn’s Food Waste Mission 2021","\u003Cp>In the Netherlands, the food waste rate is 2 billion kilograms per year. At the supermarket level, the fruits, vegetables and bakery departments generate the majority of this waste—but much of it can be avoided in the first place. In 2018, Albert Heijn, together with other Dutch supermarkets, jointly set the target of halving food waste by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. Accordingly, Albert Heijn designed and implemented different strategies: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. A smart ordering system that adjusts food orders/the supply automatically based on expected sales; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Using an app to determine the amount of fresh bread to be baked at different hours; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. The ‘Bread of yesterday’ programme—which makes bread from the day before extra affordable, selling a bag of bread buns for 50 cents; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Putting a 35% discount sticker on products that are approaching their shelf-life-end while gathering them together in a fridge at the centre of the shop, as the discounted products of the day; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Donating the remaining food waste to food banks. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These strategies have reduced the amount of food waste generated by Albert Heijn each year since 2018 by 21%—falling from 6.2 to 4.9 tonnes of food waste per million euros of food sold.\u003C/p>",[7120],{"name":7121,"type":53,"value":7121},"https://missieverslag.ah.nl/missieverslag-2021/beter-eten-is-de-wereld-beter-achterlaten/voedselverspilling",[7123],{"article_id":7109,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":7125,"link":7126,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7110,"updated_at":7111,"article_id":7109,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4R4MzBXuvYQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090057272-mVDcN7Ae.jpeg",{"id":7128,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7129,"updated_at":7130,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7131,"contents":7132,"contributors":7141,"image":7143},"22459","2023-01-11T16:15:53.790Z","2023-01-13T16:07:32.973Z",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7133],{"id":7134,"score":47,"body":7135,"status":55,"article_id":7128,"created_at":7129,"updated_at":7130,"published_at":7129},"fDfa",{"title":7136,"summary":7137,"attachment":7138},"Love Food, Hate Waste","\u003Cp>In high-income countries, food waste at the consumption level amounts to roughly 79 kilograms per person per year on average. In the UK, 70% of all the food that is wasted is wasted by citizens in their own homes: 4.5 million tonnes of food that could have been eaten, thrown away every year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To raise awareness for the issue and to provide citizens with tools to reduce their own food waste, multiple local authorities in the UK have run ‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ campaigns—a tried and tested citizen-facing campaign model developed by WRAP. Love Food, Hate Waste provides municipalities with resources and guidance on how to run citizen-facing communications about food waste prevention (for example, through local public relations, road shows and cookery demonstrations). Between 2007 and 2018, past campaigns have successfully helped deliver a 15% decrease in the amount of food wasted by UK households.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[7139],{"name":7140,"type":53,"value":7140},"https://wrap.org.uk/resources/campaign-assets/love-food-hate-waste-toolkit-make-your-food-go-further",[7142],{"article_id":7128,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":7144,"link":7145,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7129,"updated_at":7130,"article_id":7128,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CfsOQwGR0OU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090058699-okbEwx2C.jpeg",{"id":7147,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7148,"updated_at":7149,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7150,"contents":7151,"contributors":7165,"image":7167},"24036","2023-05-19T14:24:52.909Z","2023-05-22T14:04:07.169Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7152],{"id":7153,"score":47,"body":7154,"status":55,"article_id":7147,"created_at":7148,"updated_at":7149,"published_at":7148},"mFzr",{"title":7155,"outcome":7156,"problem":7157,"summary":7158,"solution":7159,"attachment":7160},"Empowering our Relation to Food through Nuvilab's Digital Transformation Solutions","\u003Cp>Nuvilab is aiming at limiting global warming and nutrition problems by reducing food waste through AI and Big data. This involves enhanced operations, improved quality, and elevated customer satisfaction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional processes and systems often hinder the ability of the food and the healthcare sectors to meet the evolving needs of customers and achieve optimal outcomes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AI Food-scanning solutions to analyse food type/volume, enabling data-backed food waste reduction, sustainability, nutrition intake analysis, and much more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nuvilab's expertise lies in leveraging technology to create digitalization solutions that benefit both people and the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nuvilab employs an environment dashboard to aim at zero-leftover and reduced CO2 while providing an analysis report of menu satisfaction, food waste, total servings, nutrient information of the meal and each dish, and weekly intake rate. The solutions prioritise individual dietary report with menu, supplements recommendations and environmental impacts.\u003C/p>",[7161,7163],{"name":7162,"type":53,"value":7162},"https://www.nuvi-labs.com",{"name":7164,"type":53,"value":7164},"https://startup.google.com/accelerator/circular-economy/",[7166],{"article_id":7147,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7168,"link":7169,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7148,"updated_at":7149,"article_id":7147,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4Q6Sb0g0SrU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090059174-vTjvD5__.jpeg",{"id":7171,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7172,"updated_at":7173,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7174,"contents":7175,"contributors":7188,"image":7190},"24038","2023-05-19T15:33:31.394Z","2023-05-22T14:14:43.413Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7176],{"id":7177,"score":47,"body":7178,"status":55,"article_id":7171,"created_at":7172,"updated_at":7173,"published_at":7172},"-9MU",{"title":7179,"outcome":7180,"problem":7181,"summary":7182,"solution":7183,"attachment":7184},"Predictive Shelf Life Technology: Reducing Waste and Enhancing Freshness in the Fresh Produce Industry","\u003Cp>By accurately predicting the shelf life of produce, Strella's solution enables stakeholders to minimize waste throughout the supply chain. This leads to a significant reduction in the amount of fresh produce that goes to waste, positively impacting both economic and environmental factors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, the improved freshness and quality of produce in grocery stores enhance the overall customer experience. Customers can enjoy fresher, tastier produce, leading to increased satisfaction and potentially higher sales for retailers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a significant issue, with approximately one-third of all food being wasted before it reaches consumers. In the fresh produce industry, this wastage occurs due to a lack of accurate prediction of shelf life and quality, leading to suboptimal decision-making at various stages of the supply chain. Farmers, packers, retailers, and importers all face challenges in minimizing waste, improving freshness, and supporting sustainable agricultural efforts.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Strella predicts shelf life to reduce food waste and improve quality in the produce supply chain\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Strella offers a game-changing solution by leveraging predictive technology to accurately predict the shelf life and maturity of produce. Their innovative platform provides real-time monitoring of produce maturity, enabling stakeholders in the supply chain to make informed decisions and take proactive measures to reduce waste and enhance freshness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For packers, Strella's technology improves packouts by providing real-time maturity monitoring. This enables packers to make precise decisions based on the optimal ripeness of the produce, reducing waste and ensuring that only high-quality items are selected for packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Retailers benefit from Strella's solution by reducing shrink and improving the overall quality of produce in grocery stores. By having visibility into the freshness and ripeness of different types of produce, retailers can make more accurate inventory management decisions, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and reduced waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Importers also benefit from Strella's predictive technology by being able to predict the maturity of produce within shipping containers. This empowers them to make informed slotting decisions, optimizing the handling and distribution process while maintaining freshness and minimizing waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ultimately, Strella's solution benefits all stakeholders in the fresh produce industry. By providing visibility into produce quality and supporting sustainable efforts in agriculture, Strella's technology enables better decision-making at every stage of the supply chain.\u003C/p>",[7185,7187],{"name":7186,"type":53,"value":7186},"https://www.strellabiotech.com",{"name":7164,"type":53,"value":7164},[7189],{"article_id":7171,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7191,"link":7192,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7172,"updated_at":7173,"article_id":7171,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KIqUWds2ApQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090060179-3HFCosi_.jpeg",{"id":7194,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":7195,"created_at":7196,"updated_at":7197,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7198,"contents":7199,"contributors":7208,"image":6},"3711","http://www.stadslogistiek.info/home/","2020-10-01T14:40:03.085Z","2021-09-16T11:06:26.957Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7200],{"id":7201,"score":47,"body":7202,"status":55,"article_id":7194,"created_at":7196,"updated_at":7197,"published_at":7196},"g-ku",{"title":7203,"summary":7204,"attachment":7205},"Government program for electrified city logistics","\u003Cp>Stadslogistiek Delft is a PostNL Initiative in cooperation with the municipality of Delft aimed at developing the logistics system for the city of tomorrow. The initiative utilises electric vehicles, small delivery vehicles and coordinated distribution centers to ensure delivery of food and consumer goods while reducing the number of logistical movements and improving the liveability of the city. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[7206],{"name":7207,"type":53,"value":7207},"https://stadslogistiek.nl/",[7209],{"article_id":7194,"contributor_id":665},{"id":7211,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":7212,"created_at":7213,"updated_at":7214,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7215,"contents":7216,"contributors":7230,"image":7234},"3721","https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gardening-blog/2013/feb/27/bosco-verticale-vertical-gardening)","2020-10-01T14:40:08.223Z","2021-11-24T11:02:13.947Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7217],{"id":7218,"score":47,"body":7219,"status":55,"article_id":7211,"created_at":7213,"updated_at":7214,"published_at":7213},"1t0p",{"title":7220,"outcome":7221,"problem":7222,"summary":7223,"solution":7224,"attachment":7225},"Vertical Forest - Regenerative Materials for Skyscrapers - Milan","\u003Cp>Having such a green structure in the city enhances the connection between humans and nature, purifies air and contributes to biodiversity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\"A few years after its construction, the Vertical Forest has given birth to a habitat colonized by numerous animal species (including about 1,600 specimens of birds and butterflies), establishing an outpost of spontaneous flora and fauna recolonization in the city.\"\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Some cities (especially dense cities) have air pollution problems arising from fossil oriented transport systems and energy systems, and may lack adequate green spaces.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Utilising regenerative materials, such as trees, to construct skyscrapers can support biodiversity, raise awareness and improve air quality in dense cities. In this example, we are looking at such an example in the City of Milan commissioned by Stefano Boeri. Stefano Boeri also is planning such a construction in the City of Nanjing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Skyscrapers may be built using trees and other regenerative materials, as opposed to more traditional materials such as bricks and minerals (concrete, clay etc.)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Stefano Boeri, an Italian architect, has designed such a skyscraper complex in Milan. \u003Cem>\"The first example, built in \u003C/em>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Milan\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cem> in the Porta Nuova area, consists of two towers that are respectively 80 and 112 metres high, housing a total of 800 trees (480 first and second stage trees, 300 smaller ones, 15,000 perennials and/or ground covering plants and 5,000 shrubs, providing an amount of vegetation equivalent to 30,000 square metres of woodland and undergrowth, concentrated on 3,000 square metres of urban surface.\"\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",[7226,7228],{"name":7227,"type":53,"value":7227},"https://www.stefanoboeriarchitetti.net/en/project/vertical-forest/",{"name":7229,"type":53,"value":7229},"https://unsplash.com/photos/a5cTQOYfuwc",[7231,7232,7233],{"article_id":7211,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":7211,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":7211,"contributor_id":669},{"id":7235,"link":7236,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7213,"updated_at":7214,"article_id":7211,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GOJJsnPhUmM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092140680-ioYF_A0B.jpeg",{"id":7238,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":7239,"created_at":7240,"updated_at":7241,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7242,"contents":7243,"contributors":7254,"image":6},"3765","http://www.rebuildbydesign.org/https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/jan/18/rebuild-by-design-competition-disaster-respone-climate-change","2020-10-01T14:40:50.679Z","2021-10-06T13:14:14.895Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7244],{"id":7245,"score":47,"body":7246,"status":55,"article_id":7238,"created_at":7240,"updated_at":7241,"published_at":7240},"WMZv",{"title":7247,"summary":7248,"attachment":7249},"Cross-industry program for disaster planning","\u003Cp>The Rebuild By Design competition represents a dramatic shift in disaster planning, adopting a more comprehensive and collaborative research and design approach to address complex problems and improve resiliency - in the New York region and beyond. Rebuild By Design spun off to become its own organisation, focused on using its research and interdisciplinary design approach to help cities and regions prepare for climate-related disasters before they strike. It is currently working with five cities and regions in North America, helping them to understand and respond to existing and potential vulnerabilities - from water insecurity to sea-level rise, to ageing infrastructure. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[7250,7252],{"name":7251,"type":53,"value":7251},"https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2017/jan/18/rebuild-by-design-competition-disaster-respone-climate-change",{"name":7253,"type":53,"value":7253},"http://www.rebuildbydesign.org/",[7255,7256],{"article_id":7238,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":7238,"contributor_id":669},{"id":7258,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":7259,"created_at":7260,"updated_at":7261,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7262,"contents":7263,"contributors":7271,"image":6},"3768","https://www.madaster.com/en","2020-10-01T14:40:51.882Z","2021-09-10T18:23:25.932Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7264],{"id":7265,"score":47,"body":7266,"status":55,"article_id":7258,"created_at":7260,"updated_at":7261,"published_at":7260},"ubNh",{"title":7267,"summary":7268,"attachment":7269},"Digital platform for building material data","\u003Cp>The Madaster Platform is designed as a public, online library of materials in the built environment that is accessible to all: individuals, businesses and governments. The Madaster Platform was founded in the Netherlands and it facilitates registration, organisation, storage and exchange of building material data, and generates material passports for buildings. The material passport gives insight into the materials used to create a building, their quantity and quality, their locations, and their monetary and circular value. This way, it becomes a lot easier to reuse materials, minimize waste, and to reduce the cost of material consumption. Material passports can therefore be a valuable tool to facilitate urban mining: treating a city like a mine where valuable materials exist and can be extracted. 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The facility was rehabilitated using environmental measures such as \"the use of rainwater, an indoor vertical garden, a geothermal heat pump, a pergola and a partition wall with photovoltaic panels, as well as natural ventilation. The facility acts as a demonstration building and offers a number of additional awareness-raising services and resources, including consultation services on urban ecology, a material loan service and a number of other activities for visitors. 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Examples of events include ‘Make an Upcycled Infinity Scarf’ and ‘T-shirt Upcycling’ in Cardiff and a ‘Sewing Workshop’ Brent, London. ‘Love Your Clothes’ was created to combat the estimated 350,000 tonnes of clothing sent to landfill every year, as well as inspire and influence consumers to make small, conscious changes that will reduce the impact of clothes on the environment. 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A significant barrier in this project stemmed from the regulatory framework of buildings and construction activities. Danish building regulations differentiate quite clearly between new builds and renovations, with major building renovations requiring compliance with relatively rigid ‘new-build’ standards, sometimes discouraging projects and constraining creative and context-specific solutions, therefore presenting a trade-off with sustainable (and circular) renovation goals. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Thoravej 29 is a redevelopment project that transformed a 1960s industrial building into a vibrant community center for the Bikuben Foundation. 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A workstream, Lot1, was dedicated to sourcing and assessing used materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The key challenges for the Grande Halle de Colombelles project were:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Ensuring reused materials met safety, quality, and reliability standards for construction was essential to securing approval from technical controllers and insurers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Sourcing, cataloguing, and integrating reclaimed materials while managing supply issues\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Navigating the technical and administrative requirements of implementing reuse strategies within a public project\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Grande Halle de Colombelles project repurposed a former industrial site in Normandy into a vibrant community hub, serving as a space for cultural, social, and economic activities. 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Plants have the ability to cool the air, because of evapotranspiration, which occurs when plants secrete water through pores in their leaves. The water then draws heat as it evaporates. Plants can also filter the air by using excess carbon dioxide to produce oxygen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Chicago City Hall’s greenroof saves $5,000 a year on utility bills and can retain 75% of a 1 inch rainfall before there is stormwater runoff into the sewers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to combat the urban heat island effect and to improve urban air quality, the City of Chicago began construction of a rooftop garden in April 2000.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Chicago City Council has taken great initiative when it comes to green roofs. Atop the City Hall there is a garden consisting of more than 20,000 plants including shrubs, trees and grasses. The garden provides an important habitat for insects, reduces storm water runoff, improves air quality, conserves energy and lessens the urban heat island effect.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The garden consists of 20,000 plants of more than 150 species, including shrubs, vines and two trees. The plants were selected for their ability to thrive in the conditions on the roof, which is exposed to the sun and can be windy and arid. Most are prairie plants native to the Chicago region. 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The importance of collaboration is emphasised, as well as customer participation and satisfaction, which has led to Desso’s success in a number of industries. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional carpeting—while used extensively in residential and commercial spaces, as well as the aviation and hospitality industries—has a poor environmental track record. Usually made from synthetic, petroleum-based materials like nylon, polyester or acrylics, carpets are likely to off-gas harmful chemicals and have relatively short lifetimes, especially considering how long they last in landfill. As of yet, the vast majority is not recycled. Health and environmental issues are therefore both prevalent in the carpet industry—and with most people spending 90% of their time inside, it is necessary to create a lower-impact product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In an industry that is often overlooked for its environmental impact, Desso’s carpet tiles redesign carpet as we know it—making carpets that are fully reusable and deconstructable. The company is Cradle to Cradle certified, and every element is therefore reused, either cycled back into the original product or used for waste-to-energy production. Commitment to creating a circular economy—using only regenerative and non-harmful materials—and commitment to health and well-being are at the forefront of the company’s ethics. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Inspired by trends in fashion, art and design, Desso has created a carpet designed for durability and functionality, inspired by circular economy principles. Desso’s EcoBase backing has been designed for full recyclability and is created from three-quarters recycled material from the drinking water industry. The brand also runs a take-back programme, ReStart, to collect and reprocess used carpet tiles. After being separated from its backing, the yarn is returned to its manufacturer to be reused, and tiles with bitumen backing are used as fuel in the cement industry. \u003C/p>",[7585,7586,7588,7590],{"name":7571,"type":53,"value":7571},{"name":7587,"type":53,"value":7587},"https://professionals.tarkett.com/en_EU/node/desso-carpet-tile-and-roll-solutions-innovation-functionality-and-sustainability-5527",{"name":7589,"type":53,"value":7589},"https://professionals.tarkett.com/en_EU/node/desso-ecobase-5205",{"name":7591,"type":53,"value":7591},"https://www.globalgreentag.com/products/modular-carpet-tiles-with-desso-ecobase-backing/",[7593,7594,7595,7596],{"article_id":7570,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7570,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":7570,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":7570,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":7598,"link":7599,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7572,"updated_at":7573,"article_id":7570,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yeeT-YLrSoQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083063988-o4Xeegso.jpeg",{"id":7601,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7602,"updated_at":7603,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7604,"contents":7605,"contributors":7614,"image":7621},"5546","2020-11-18T19:30:06.766Z","2023-09-07T17:14:00.336Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7606],{"id":7607,"score":47,"body":7608,"status":55,"article_id":7601,"created_at":7602,"updated_at":7603,"published_at":7602},"5in_",{"title":7609,"outcome":7610,"problem":7611,"summary":7612,"solution":7613},"Making pavers with non-recyclable plastic waste","\u003Cp>The Rebricks factory has the capacity to recycle up to 88,000 discarded food packets every day in the process of producing 100 square meters of pavers daily. This reduces the amount of multi-layered plastic buried in landfill or polluting waterways, and cuts demand for carbon-intensive cement used in the production of paving bricks by 20%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Like many other countries around the world, Indonesia faces challenges with managing its plastic waste. While there may be a market for certain types of recyclable plastic, this is not the case for the multi-layered plastics used to keep food fresh (e.g. potato chip packets). These are made of layers of different plastics and aluminium foil, and require complex chemical processes to recycle. As there is not enough economic incentive to recycle them, they are typically sent to landfill or for incineration, and often end up blowing into rivers and the ocean due to their light weight.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rebricks combines non-recyclable multi-layered plastic waste with cement to produce pavers, thus reducing pollution and demand for carbon-intensive cement.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rebricks has developed a concrete paver containing 20% multi-layered plastic waste. By trialing various approaches over 18 months, they arrived at a formula with sufficient strength and quality to take to market. The waste multi-layered plastic is sourced from 3 collection points around Jakarta, and via a collaboration with a food manufacturing company. They plan to pursue further partnerships of this nature.\u003C/p>",[7615,7617,7619,7620],{"article_id":7601,"contributor_id":7616},"EFSEyg",{"article_id":7601,"contributor_id":7618},"9xe6lg",{"article_id":7601,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":7601,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7622,"link":7623,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7602,"updated_at":7603,"article_id":7601,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ck8HWO851jE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083071365-cJb5Y-Tj.jpeg",{"id":7625,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7626,"updated_at":7627,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7628,"contents":7629,"contributors":7643,"image":7646},"5810","2020-11-25T17:38:48.824Z","2023-12-27T13:01:57.864Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7630],{"id":7631,"score":47,"body":7632,"status":55,"article_id":7625,"created_at":7626,"updated_at":7627,"published_at":7626},"TGbM",{"title":7633,"outcome":7634,"problem":7635,"summary":7636,"solution":7637,"attachment":7638},"Making durable roads with waste plastic","\u003Cp>Every kilometre of plastic road uses over 2,500 kilos of plastic waste, and creates a ‘demand’ for these otherwise unwanted plastics. Using waste plastic instead of bitumen also reduces the cost of road construction. Studies indicate that plastic roads exceed the standards of the Department of Public Works and Highways and last longer than conventional roads, reducing the amount of materials required over the road’s lifespan. San Miguel has expressed interest in paving another 5,000 square meters of plastic roads.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Philippines generates around 2.7 million tonnes of plastic waste per year, and is the third largest contributor to ocean plastic waste globally. While PET has economic value which incentivises recycling, polyethylene (used in shopping bags and shampoo bottles) and polypropylene (used in sachets and flexible packaging) do not. As a result, they are discarded after use and often land up in rivers and oceans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A logistics centre in the Philippines substituted a portion of the bitumen in its roads for waste plastic, achieving a more durable surface with a longer lifespan than conventional roads.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following successes in Thailand and Vietnam, Dow partnered with San Miguel to build ‘plastic roads’ incorporating post-consumer recycled plastic at a logistics centre in Cavite. The 1,500 square meter test site receives high traffic in the form of 18-wheelers and heavy equipment, and used around 900 kilos of post-consumer plastic as a binder together with bitumen to produce a strong and durable road surface. The plastic displaced around 8% of the bitumen (a petroleum-based hydrocarbon) that would normally have been used.\u003C/p>",[7639,7641],{"name":7640,"type":53,"value":7640},"https://www.philstar.com/business/science-and-environment/2019/11/28/1972328/smc-debuts-philippines-first-recycled-plastics-road",{"name":7642,"type":53,"value":7642},"https://worldwewant.ph/stories/how-the-country-s-leading-infrastructure-company-pioneered-the-philippines--first-plastic-road",[7644,7645],{"article_id":7625,"contributor_id":7616},{"article_id":7625,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7647,"link":7648,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7626,"updated_at":7627,"article_id":7625,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OkdFr4CGmoc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083073371-5xOPhYkl.jpeg",{"id":7650,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7651,"updated_at":7652,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7653,"contents":7654,"contributors":7672,"image":7675},"5926","2020-11-27T15:23:35.565Z","2023-04-14T16:51:05.672Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7655],{"id":7656,"score":47,"body":7657,"status":55,"article_id":7650,"created_at":7651,"updated_at":7652,"published_at":7651},"HtLS",{"title":7658,"outcome":7659,"problem":7660,"summary":7661,"solution":7662,"attachment":7663},"Gutermann: Water loss reduction in Miami-Dade County","\u003Cp> Gutermann’s technology has seen success around the globe: it has been installed in more than 100 cities around the world, including Vancouver and Montreal, to detect and prevent leaks. Miami-Dade will be the first US county to make use of the technology. When fully operational, the system can reduce non-revenue water loss to less than 10%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Miami-Dade County operates more than 10,000 kilometres of water distribution and transmission lines, which bring water to 2.3 million people. However, leaks and other issues in the pipes can lead to extensive water losses—in some cities as high as 70%—which is both wasteful and costly to governments and companies. Leaks and breaks in pipes can also allow for contamination of the water supply if impurities are able to enter the pipes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department manages more than 1300 kilometres of water transmission, which serves more than 2.3 million people. The department has been tasked with executing an 11 billion euro capital improvement program to upgrade their infrastructure and minimise losses. A Swiss leak detection technology, Gutermann, will be installed throughout the county—enhancing its ability to pinpoint and quickly resolve leaks. This technology is viewed as one of the most accurate and thorough in the market, and is used in more than 100 major cities worldwide. Once fully installed, the system will be able to meet the industry target of less than 10% non-revenue water loss—extending the life of infrastructure, increasing revenues and preventing water from going to waste.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gutermann, a Swiss company specialising in water loss and leak detection technologies, is implementing its products to extensively cover the water system in Miami-Dade County. The company began a trial in 2014 with the aim of reducing water loss through leak detection, which was successful, resulting in the technology being installed along 64 kilometres of water distribution lines in the county’s service area. The system uses Zonescan sensors, which record and transmit data about the state of the pipes at multiple points along the lines. Analysis of the data occurs instantaneously, which allows the company to quickly identify and fix leaks. \u003C/p>",[7664,7666,7668,7670],{"name":7665,"type":53,"value":7665},"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/05/17/1114902/0/en/Gutermann-System-Facilitates-Water-Loss-Reduction-in-Miami-Dade-County.html",{"name":7667,"type":53,"value":7667},"https://www.waterworld.com/home/article/14070145/nonrevenue-water-loss-its-causes-and-cures",{"name":7669,"type":53,"value":7669},"https://www.waterworld.com/drinking-water/article/16205247/water-loss-reduction-in-miami-dade-county-facilitated-by-gutermann",{"name":7671,"type":53,"value":7671},"https://www.environmentalleader.com/2016/05/smart-leak-detection-minimizes-water-loss-during-13-5bn-water-infrastructure-upgrade/",[7673,7674],{"article_id":7650,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7650,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7676,"link":7677,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7651,"updated_at":7652,"article_id":7650,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gQO8jpPcMCc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083074563-Vusg6CgB.jpeg",{"id":7679,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7680,"updated_at":7681,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7682,"contents":7683,"contributors":7701,"image":7708},"5975","2020-12-01T08:19:50.403Z","2023-04-14T16:34:58.388Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7684],{"id":7685,"score":47,"body":7686,"status":55,"article_id":7679,"created_at":7680,"updated_at":7681,"published_at":7680},"Mt95",{"title":7687,"outcome":7688,"problem":7689,"summary":7690,"solution":7691,"attachment":7692},"Venlo: Cradle-to-Cradle City Hall","\u003Cp>Through this building, the council hopes to encourage more cradle-to-cradle building within the district. During the design and building processes, a significant focus was placed on knowledge sharing among stakeholders, as well as the development of materials passports recording exactly what products were used. The project was driven by the goals of long-term cost savings, protecting the environment and human health, and promoting the uptake of new skills and ambitions within the municipality. The financial impact of the project is estimated at 11,5% return of investment in 40 years (i.e., 16,8 million euros), while as an example of the environmental impact, the\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>building will purify outdoor air quality in a radius of 500m. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project successfully revamped Venlo's image—formerly associated with agriculture and logistics, the city achieved its goal of being recognised for innovation and circular opportunities. By embracing this new approach, Venlo has demonstrated what is possible for the future of the built environment, and through the success of the project has made a requirement for all new construction in the city to be cradle-to-cradle going forward.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many architecture and construction projects generate much waste and do not necessarily prioritise safer materials and healthy indoor environments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The municipality of Venlo, Netherlands, has commissioned its new city hall—built by Kraaijvanger—to be built using cradle-to-cradle (C2C) design principles. The new city hall will showcase healthy material choices and design for disassembly. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As one of the schools of thought that underpin the circular economy, C2C design allows for continuous material recovery and reutilization in a technical or biological system. Through healthy material choices and design for disassembly, it is possible to recoup some of the original investment later, as materials can be sold back to manufacturers through a ‘buy and buy-back’ scheme, and ultimately used again. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In designing Venlo City Hall, careful attention was given to the structure of the building and to the interior fit-out and furniture installed. The close attention to detail extended to the procurement of products within the building, such as soap.\u003C/p>",[7693,7695,7697,7699],{"name":7694,"type":53,"value":7694},"http://www.c2c-centre.com/project/venlo-city-hall",{"name":7696,"type":53,"value":7696},"https://cfp.nl/en/2019/04/16/5-inspiring-circular-buildings/",{"name":7698,"type":53,"value":7698},"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Venlo_-Case-Study_Mar19.pdf",{"name":7700,"type":53,"value":7700},"http://www.innovationseeds.eu/Policy-Library/Core-Articles/Cradle-To-Cradle-C2C--The-Dutch-Region-Of-Venlo-Towards-A-Circular-Economy.klhttp://www.c2c-centre.com/project/venlo-city-hall",[7702,7703,7704,7705,7706,7707],{"article_id":7679,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7679,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":7679,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":7679,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":7679,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":7679,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":7709,"link":7710,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7680,"updated_at":7681,"article_id":7679,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IcHMxvlq3yY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083075565-9oVP4lxm.jpeg",{"id":7712,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7713,"updated_at":7714,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7715,"contents":7716,"contributors":7728,"image":6},"6702","2020-12-17T14:56:11.780Z","2025-01-17T16:13:30.571Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7717],{"id":7718,"score":47,"body":7719,"status":55,"article_id":7712,"created_at":7713,"updated_at":7714,"published_at":7713},"XfNp",{"title":7720,"outcome":7721,"problem":7722,"summary":7723,"solution":7724,"attachment":7725},"State of play for circular built environment in Asia","\u003Cp>In all, circular economy approaches have been experiencing increased popularity among both business and government leaders. A transition to circularity in Asia will lead to economic growth, material cost savings, the creation of new jobs, improved business models and innovation, as well as a myriad of environmental benefits. Future focus to further grow the circular economy should focus on developing new materials and technologies, reskilling informal workers, and revolutionising business models.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Asia is a diverse region, containing two of the most highly populated countries in the world (China and India) as well as countries with very low population densities (Mongolia); the continent also varies widely in levels of growth, urbanisation and geo-climate conditions—so there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. On the whole, Asia is very vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and is challenged by rapid urbanisation. The infrastructure buildup occurring to meet this urbanisation is trending towards linear, energy-intensive materials like cement, steel and glass; and what’s more, the increased demand for construction materials is placing pressure on the agricultural sector, as much-needed land and soils are fed into urban development and brick production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report \u003Cem>State of play for circular built environment in Asia\u003C/em> provides a snapshot of Asia’s circular built environment in 2020, with a focus on some of the continent’s fastest developing nations: India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan and Nepal. The study outlines the Asian context based on current developments in the built environment, and presents the catalysts for circularity across the continent. It also analyses different steps along the value chain of the built environment, pinpointing areas where circular strategies could be beneficial.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In India as much as 80% of the housing and infrastructure needed to meet the demands of urbanisation is yet to be built—a trend that echoes across Asian nations in varying degrees. This signals huge potential for the implementation of circular strategies in the construction sector. Despite rapid urbanisation, the majority of the Asian population still lives in rural areas—which traditionally use lower impact materials like earth, stone and biomass resources (for example, timber and bamboo); materials which could continue to positively influence urban construction moving forward. Rammed earth architecture remains fairly common in rural regions, whereby soil is sourced onsite or locally, with very little cost and energy demand, as well as agri-residues which can be compressed and bonded to form wall panels and boards. Across the continent there is an abundance of circular principles incorporated in construction, despite trends towards more linear practices in urban centres. \u003C/p>",[7726],{"name":7727,"type":53,"value":7727},"https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sites/default/files/oceania_final_201101.pdf",[7729,7730],{"article_id":7712,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7712,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7732,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7733,"updated_at":7734,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7735,"contents":7736,"contributors":7748,"image":7751},"6833","2020-12-19T14:34:44.074Z","2023-09-08T08:14:15.305Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7737],{"id":7738,"score":47,"body":7739,"status":55,"article_id":7732,"created_at":7733,"updated_at":7734,"published_at":7733},"rAOI",{"title":7740,"outcome":7741,"problem":7742,"summary":7743,"solution":7744,"attachment":7745},"State of play for circular built environment in Gulf cooperation and Council Countries","\u003Cp>While some measures have been implemented, the report notes that there is significant room for improvement in this region, and that construction shouldn’t continue to account for a huge proportion of landfill waste. There is a need for strong policy and regulation that steers and incentivises the adoption of circular strategies in urban planning and construction. In the future, circular economy could be promoted through real estate business models, performance procurement and product-as-a-service models for building and construction products. Design for the future will also be a relevant starting point, along with prioritising retrofitting and refurbishment above demolition.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, Gulf Cooperation Council countries base their economies on linear models with very high levels of consumption—and they are also some of the fastest developing nations, making the implementation of circular strategies in the construction sector a necessity. Production of energy-intensive materials like steel and aluminium is prevalent, and oil and gas make up the largest proportion of the region’s GDP—and what’s more, the construction sector contributes up to 40% of all solid waste produced, with the vast majority going to landfill. In many cases, landfill engineering and management is lacking—resulting in groundwater contamination, spontaneous fires and leaching of toxic gases, all of which pose significant threats to the environment and human health. The report predicts that increasing levels of construction and development will only continue to contribute to waste production, in the absence of circular approaches.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report \u003Cem>State of play for circular built environment in Gulf Cooperation Council countries \u003C/em>provides a snapshot of the circular built environment in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Limited information was found on the circular built environment across the given nations, indicating that circular economy is a rather new concept in this region—and traditional, linear methods prevail when it comes to building up infrastructure. This is particularly relevant given that 85% of the population lives in cities, making the Gulf Cooperation Council one of the most urbanised regions in the world. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While circularity is not necessarily common in Gulf Cooperation Council countries, some nations have implemented measures in line with this approach. The United Arab Emirates, for example, has launched some ambitious plans that implement targets on waste treatment, renewable energy and water recycling, while Saudi Arabia aims to improve waste management and reduce pollution. However, few policies exist that primarily aim to close material cycles. The report notes the effectiveness of incentives and regulations—for example, the Estidama rating system in Abu Dhabi, which aspires to divert at least one-third of construction and demolition waste from landfill, and Saudi Arabia’s green building rating system, Mostadama, which promotes sustainable construction standards. \u003C/p>",[7746],{"name":7747,"type":53,"value":7747},"https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sites/default/files/gcc_final_201101.pdf",[7749,7750],{"article_id":7732,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7732,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7752,"link":7753,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7733,"updated_at":7734,"article_id":7732,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JjbyaLpjMlk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083903116-6m1g6PTY.jpeg",{"id":7755,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7756,"updated_at":7757,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7758,"contents":7759,"contributors":7770,"image":6},"6834","2020-12-19T14:37:41.965Z","2025-01-17T16:13:45.164Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7760],{"id":7761,"score":47,"body":7762,"status":55,"article_id":7755,"created_at":7756,"updated_at":7757,"published_at":7756},"BADj",{"title":7763,"outcome":7764,"problem":7765,"summary":7766,"solution":7767,"attachment":7768},"State of play for circular built environment in Latin America and the Caribbean","\u003Cp>As noted above, few regulations exist in the realm of construction and demolition waste management—and few or no incentives to adopt circular practices are given by governments of the region. A future step would be to increase incentives via taxes or cash for improved construction waste management, also implementing a holistic, multi-stakeholder approach with strong regulatory action from governments. The report notes that more creative solutions will be necessary in the future, for example in the form of educational campaigns and vocational training on the importance of waste reduction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp> In Latin America, over half a million tonnes of waste are produced each day—yet only 10% is recycled. As populations grow, this figure is only set to increase, particularly as the region is highly urbanised: by 2050 it is estimated that 80% of the population will live in cities. As cities grow, protected territories are increasingly encroached upon—with more than 2400 square kilometres of protected areas lost to urban development between 1996 and 2010. The Latin American construction industry is highly linear, and depends upon the use of energy-intensive materials like concrete and steel for much of its housing production. Construction and demolition waste is also a significant issue—yet a lack of sufficient research in the field prevents countries from quantifying just how severe the economic and environmental impact of poor management is. Additionally, the region is prone to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, yet lacks contingency planning for such events—resulting in huge quantities of debris being dumped in landfills. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report \u003Cem>State of play for circular built environment in Latin America and the Caribbean\u003C/em> provides a snapshot of the circular built environment in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador and Mexico. It summarises the current circular initiatives existing in construction in the given countries, with a focus on responsibility sourced construction materials as well as the disposal of construction and demolition waste. Recommendations for future action are provided for stakeholders in the construction sector, specifically surrounding solid waste management and sustainable development. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp> The report details what little legislation in the region exists regarding sustainable construction. Argentina, for example, has formulated a Strategic Plan for Waste Management toward Circular Economy, which aims to create a system for property managing urban solid waste, including construction and demolition waste. Brazil, a pioneer across Latin America, has had an industrial plant for recycling such waste in place for the last two decades—however, a lack of regulations prevent research on its effectiveness. Mexico is one of the only countries in the region with a solid plan for circular construction, and aims to boost the weight of recycled construction and demolition waste from 206 tonnes to 8000 tonnes by 2024 through their 2019 Zero Waste Plan.\u003C/p>",[7769],{"name":7727,"type":53,"value":7727},[7771,7772],{"article_id":7755,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7755,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7774,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7775,"updated_at":7776,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7777,"contents":7778,"contributors":7789,"image":6},"6835","2020-12-19T14:41:49.539Z","2025-01-17T16:14:00.809Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7779],{"id":7780,"score":47,"body":7781,"status":55,"article_id":7774,"created_at":7775,"updated_at":7776,"published_at":7775},"615X",{"title":7782,"outcome":7783,"problem":7784,"summary":7785,"solution":7786,"attachment":7787},"State of play for circular built environment in North America","\u003Cp>While the United States is making some effort to reduce the environmental impact of its construction sector, there is room for growth and the creation of roadmaps that take a circular approach and focus on material usage and waste management. For example, some municipalities are already implementing laws that require increased recovery of construction and demolition materials. The report notes the necessity of taking a systems thinking approach and investing in research and development, and highlights the importance of stakeholders in the built environment—with actors in government, academia and the private sector—working collaboratively.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the United States, linear modes of construction prevail; on the whole, circular economy approaches are uncommon, which the report notes was likely due to the good economic growth and low rates of unemployment pre-covid-19. Carbon-intensive materials, particularly cement, are incredibly common; what’s more, waste from construction and demolition makes up up to 45% of the country’s solid waste by weight. This is projected to increase as the population is expected to increase by 23% by 2060—with a large proportion of this figure predicted to live in urban areas, which produce significantly larger volumes of waste and require higher levels of construction. Currently, 90% of construction and demolition waste stems from the demolition phase, indicating that great strides can be made in that arena. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report \u003Cem>State of play for circular built environment in North America\u003C/em> provides a snapshot of the circular built environment in the United States. It focuses on material use by identifying frameworks, policies and programmes that promote the circular transition, and addresses the challenges that increasing urbanisation and need for construction materials pose. In its analysis, the report touches upon the impact of the built environment on the environment, construction and demolition waste management, general solid waste management, government incentives for biomaterial use and the role of design in circular construction. Finally, the report provides recommendations for the future—as it hopes to act as the foundation for future research and development in the field. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp> The report details what legislation does exist in the United States surrounding green building, although not all regulations are necessarily referred to as being part of the circular economy. The US EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Program, for example, has launched a plan covering 2017 to 2022 that includes initiatives focusing on the built environment, which aim to slash disposal rates and reduce the impact of materials used across their lifetimes. The EPA also intends to enhance data management and measurement regarding construction and demolition waste. The REMADE institute takes a blatantly circular approach, and focuses on knowledge gaps that prevent effective material recycling, recovery, remanufacturing and reuse; while the institute focuses primarily on product-based manufacturing than the built environment, it indicates that the capabilities to apply a circular model in the construction sector do exist. Finally, the report highlights the financial incentives—such as tax credits and deductions—that do exist for the building sector, although they almost entirely focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. \u003C/p>",[7788],{"name":7727,"type":53,"value":7727},[7790,7791],{"article_id":7774,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7774,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7793,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7794,"updated_at":7795,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7796,"contents":7797,"contributors":7808,"image":6},"6836","2020-12-19T14:43:38.283Z","2025-01-17T16:14:14.706Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7798],{"id":7799,"score":47,"body":7800,"status":55,"article_id":7793,"created_at":7794,"updated_at":7795,"published_at":7794},"2eOj",{"title":7801,"outcome":7802,"problem":7803,"summary":7804,"solution":7805,"attachment":7806},"State of play for circular built environment in Oceania","\u003Cp>Overall, both Australia and New Zealand will experience population growth in the coming years, thus more stringent policy is needed to address concurrently increasing volumes of waste. While some regions—particularly New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria—do have some circular economy policies, the report recommends that governments should do more to enforce legislation by governing all parts of the supply chain, from product design requirements to recycling and reuse targets. Additional focus can be placed on refurbishing and retrofitting current buildings, while using secondary materials to meet the demand for new buildings. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report notes that countries in the Oceania region are not on par with Europe when it comes to the circular economy. A large proportion (43%) of all solid waste is generated from construction and demolition activities; in Australia alone the volume of construction waste in 2017 amounted to 20.4 megatonnes. Construction practices are typically linear and use emissions-intensive materials, and rates of reuse are relatively low.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report \u003Cem>State of play for circular built environment in Oceania \u003C/em>provides a snapshot of the circular built environment in Australia and New Zealand. It paints a broad picture of policies and programmes currently in place, and clarifies areas where improvements could be made or future roadmaps for a circular transition drawn up. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Australian government completed an analysis finding that 9.2 full-time equivalent (FPE) jobs are created per 10,000 tonnes of material recycled—compared to just 2.8 FPE jobs per 10,000 tonnes of material that end up in landfill. It is clear that huge opportunities exist in the region for the uptake of circularity, which would be both environmentally and socially beneficial. Some regions have already set targets: Western Australia, for example, aims to recover 80% of construction and demolition waste by 2030. Other regions are currently making strides, with Queensland already recovering about half of its construction and demolition waste.\u003C/p>",[7807],{"name":7727,"type":53,"value":7727},[7809,7810,7812,7813],{"article_id":7793,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":7793,"contributor_id":7811},"o74umQ",{"article_id":7793,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":7793,"contributor_id":7814},"cZcrQQ",{"id":7816,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7817,"updated_at":7818,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7819,"contents":7820,"contributors":7832,"image":7836},"8972","2021-08-19T08:30:01.639Z","2023-04-14T16:46:59.771Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7821],{"id":7822,"score":47,"body":7823,"status":55,"article_id":7816,"created_at":7817,"updated_at":7818,"published_at":7817},"OK7s",{"title":7824,"outcome":7825,"problem":7826,"summary":7827,"solution":7828,"attachment":7829},"Oslo's demolition database","\u003Cp>Until a stable market exists, giving materials away is still a cost-saving for the municipality, as they pay less for demolition works and waste treatment. Selling the materials is hindered by a need to certify their quality, which causes an administrative burden reduction. Consequently, and given the large public real estate portfolio, the city building agencies aim to include recovered building materials in their own renovations and new constructions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Buildings and construction are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, while construction works and materials alone represent 11%. Although great strides have been made in the operational energy efficiency of buildings, there is a growing concern for embedded or upfront carbon - all that goes into material extraction, processing, transportation, and construction works. Construction materials account for half of the raw materials used in Europe, while construction and demolition waste represent 1/3 of all waste - one of the largest waste fractions by volume in the EU. Building materials, therefore, show an enormous untapped potential for a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Oslo, Norway, maintains a database of demolition projects to serve as \"material banks\" for construction projects in the city. When sites owned by the city are demolished, social enterprises are given the chance to reclaim materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city has allowed small social enterprises to reclaim components such as doors and products from public social services buildings being demolished. Though the city is willing to give away materials for now, a legal barrier identified is that only persons permitted on demolition sites could be allowed into the building. In the future, the city hopes to sell revalorised materials from demolition sites.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through various circular demolition pilot projects, experience shows the most straightforward way to ensure feasibility of reuse of materials is to minimise changes of ownership. The municipality of Oslo keeps a database of the planned and ongoing demolitions in the city - including public and private projects, which the city can influence through demolition permitting. This database allows city architects and project managers to consider those sites as material banks and include reclaimed materials in plans for new construction or renovation projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Due to the timeline and complexity of construction projects, access to information on upcoming demolitions in advance is fundamental to allowing inclusion of reclaimed materials in designs for new uses.\u003C/p>",[7830],{"name":7831,"type":53,"value":7831},"https://circulars.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BBI-CCM-lessons-learned.pdf",[7833,7834,7835],{"article_id":7816,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":7816,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":7816,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7837,"link":7838,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7817,"updated_at":7818,"article_id":7816,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AxKFA6QtKNg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083907290-f8IglQzR.jpeg",{"id":7840,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7841,"updated_at":7842,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7843,"contents":7844,"contributors":7856,"image":7860},"10901","2021-12-16T08:59:41.270Z","2023-04-14T16:38:12.610Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7845],{"id":7846,"score":47,"body":7847,"status":55,"article_id":7840,"created_at":7841,"updated_at":7842,"published_at":7841},"jr1o",{"title":7848,"outcome":7849,"problem":7850,"summary":7851,"solution":7852,"attachment":7853},"Modernising urban sanitation in Southern Bangladesh","\u003Cp>One million people will gain an improved living environment and access to safe faecal sludge management. The project will also give 250,000 people access to improved sanitation facilities, and use market-based solutions to make sludge reusable for generating biogas. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Bangladesh most human waste is dumped untreated into waterways or onto marginal land, harming the livelihoods and health of the country’s poorest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Khulna city, in particular, has no designated dumping sites or treatment facilities for faecal sludge. The challenges facing sanitation are acute owing to a high population density, rapid and unplanned growth and inadequate services such as waste treatment facilities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With funding support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the UK Department for International Development (DFID), SNV Bangladesh and the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) launched the “Demonstration of pro-poor market- based solutions for faecal sludge management in urban centres of Southern Bangladesh” project on 31 March 2014. The project aims to reform human waste management in Bangladesh and use the waste to produce alternative energy in the form of biogas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SNV Bangladesh and the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) are working together in a 4-year project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to develop faecal sludge management services in the KCC, and the two small towns of Khustia and Jhenaidah in the Khulna division.\u003C/p>",[7854],{"name":7855,"type":53,"value":7855},"https://snv.org/update/modernising-urban-sanitation-southern-bangladesh",[7857,7858,7859],{"article_id":7840,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":7840,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":7840,"contributor_id":672},{"id":7861,"link":7862,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7841,"updated_at":7842,"article_id":7840,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MNIGumo8zKM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085146388-FJ3AV0dP.jpeg",{"id":7864,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7865,"updated_at":7866,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7867,"contents":7868,"contributors":7880,"image":7882},"12720","2022-03-02T17:45:28.128Z","2023-04-14T16:36:58.198Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7869],{"id":7870,"score":47,"body":7871,"status":55,"article_id":7864,"created_at":7865,"updated_at":7866,"published_at":7865},"1Iwn",{"title":7872,"outcome":7873,"problem":7874,"summary":7875,"solution":7876,"attachment":7877},"Water reuse in large public spaces","\u003Cp>With such conception, the Millennium Dome can supply around 500 m3 of water per day, to flush all the toilets and urinals on the site. It was recognized as the first major “in-building” recycling scheme in the UK, with the further aims to promote sustainable water use, evaluate water-efficient appliances, investigate public attitudes to water recycling initiatives, demonstrate and research water recycling technologies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At the Millennium Dome, visitors and staff have been using about 120 m3 of water a day in the hand washbasins. In addition, the roof, of a surface of 100 000 m² could have allowed huge quantities of rainwater run-off. Finally, the city of London, like many other metropolitan cities, has been experiencing the issue of rising groundwater. These problems have led to integrate the reuse of water, and its treatment, in the conception of the Millennium Dome (the building under which The O2 Arena entertainment complex was built).\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With an increasing consumption of water resources, reusing water is a key aspect of circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Dome has thus been reusing the greywater from the hand washbasins and the groundwater from the chalk aquifer. By designing roof hoppers, rain runs from the roof into the surface-water drainage system. Wetlands have also been constructed to treat surface water and eliminate contaminants and break down micro-pollutants with microorganisms.\u003C/p>",[7878],{"name":7879,"type":53,"value":7879},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958211800875655",[7881],{"article_id":7864,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7883,"link":7884,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7865,"updated_at":7866,"article_id":7864,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"s7NZf-RxQlQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085148540-r3B8FmHa.jpeg",{"id":7886,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7887,"updated_at":7888,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7889,"contents":7890,"contributors":7904,"image":7906},"12913","2022-03-10T12:57:59.928Z","2023-09-07T18:31:52.837Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7891],{"id":7892,"score":47,"body":7893,"status":55,"article_id":7886,"created_at":7887,"updated_at":7888,"published_at":7887},"9qvt",{"title":7894,"outcome":7895,"problem":7896,"summary":7897,"solution":7898,"attachment":7899},"Green roofs in Basel","\u003Cp>Although there is no recent official estimate available, the Basel’s greened flat roof area must be about 40% of roof surface in Basel. This green roof strategy is expected to bring lower temperatures and to create a habitat for plant and wildlife, while reducing surface runoff and purifying the air.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Just like many European cities, Basel experiences high temperatures, urban heat island effect, habitat loss and greenhouse gases emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since the 1990's, Basel has succeeded in implementing through financial incentives and regulations a number of green roofs in the city, up to 40% of roof surface in Basel, thus allowing to tackle several urban environmental issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Green roofs were found to offer opportunities to combine energy saving, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity objectives. In Basel, these programmes were initially driven by energy-saving, and subsequently by biodiversity conservation. By combining financial incentives (i.e., municipal investments in incentive programmes providing subsidies for green roof installation) and building regulations (requiring all new and renovated flat roofs to be greened), the city managed to develop since the mid-1990s the largest area of green roofs per capital in the world. The programmes were funded from the Energy Saving Fund, made up of 5% of all customers’ energy bills in the Basel canton. By including stakeholder participation, the programmes didn’t face resistance and benefitted from high media coverage.\u003C/p>",[7900,7902],{"name":7901,"type":53,"value":7901},"https://climateadapt.eea.europa.eu/metadata/case-studies/green-roofs-in-basel-switzerland-combining-mitigation-and-adaptation-measures-1/#challenges_anchor",{"name":7903,"type":53,"value":7903},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlJoBhLnqko",[7905],{"article_id":7886,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7907,"link":7908,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7887,"updated_at":7888,"article_id":7886,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DjzeRyRN_4M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085724221-t7-cnWMf.jpeg",{"id":7910,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7911,"updated_at":7912,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7913,"contents":7914,"contributors":7930,"image":7932},"12915","2022-03-10T13:56:09.127Z","2023-04-14T16:53:08.576Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7915],{"id":7916,"score":47,"body":7917,"status":55,"article_id":7910,"created_at":7911,"updated_at":7912,"published_at":7911},"qmib",{"title":7918,"outcome":7919,"problem":7920,"summary":7921,"solution":7922,"attachment":7923},"Pre-demolition assessment for reusable components in Singapore","\u003Cp>Non-concrete and recycled materials are boasting a myriad of environmental benefits while also improving competitive pricing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The construction industry is the largest contributor to global GHG emissions. Since 2013, the Asia-Pacific Region has the highest material consumer rate and is expected to continue growing in future years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Singapore has implemented a protocol which guides contractors on the demolition procedures of buildings, the recovery and the reuse of waste materials, hence providing environmental and economic benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Facing such a state of play, some Asian countries, such as Singapore, are promoting the reuse of building components. The Building and Construction Authority in Singapore, a government agency, has thus created the Demolition Protocol (DP), a set of procedures to help contractors better plan demolition procedures in order to maximise the recovery of waste materials for beneficial reuse or recycling. The DP has been incorporated into the Code of Practice for Demolition. The protocol leads the contractors step by step through a pre-demolition audit, the sequential demolition and the site waste management. The DP also promotes alternative construction methods.\u003C/p>",[7924,7926,7928],{"name":7925,"type":53,"value":7925},"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/6702?n=State-of-play-for-circular-built-environment-in-Asia",{"name":7927,"type":53,"value":7927},"https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/sustainability/sustainable-construction/demolition-protocol",{"name":7929,"type":53,"value":7929},"https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sites/default/files/asia_final_201101.pdf",[7931],{"article_id":7910,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7933,"link":7934,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7911,"updated_at":7912,"article_id":7910,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dl7ykydPD38=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085725686-T72tOFBM.jpeg",{"id":7936,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7937,"updated_at":7938,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7939,"contents":7940,"contributors":7952,"image":7954},"13111","2022-03-16T12:25:04.887Z","2023-09-07T17:31:58.194Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7941],{"id":7942,"score":47,"body":7943,"status":55,"article_id":7936,"created_at":7937,"updated_at":7938,"published_at":7937},"3mR4",{"title":7944,"outcome":7945,"problem":7946,"summary":7947,"solution":7948,"attachment":7949},"Flood proofing and smog-eating streets in Chicago","\u003Cp>Besides tackling the flooding and water pollution issue, these projects are contributing to the reduction of air pollution, the heat-island effect and waste production. In addition, such projects improve walking and biking facilities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With 65% of open space being paved, heavy rainfall in the city of Chicago exacerbates the issues of flooding and water pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While tackling flooding and water pollution issues, the new pavement projects implemented by the city of Chicago provide multiple additional benefits, for health, the environmental and the social quality of life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city has thus decided to address these issues with a range of new pavement projects. Some alleys and sidewalks are paved with a permeable surface, which are composed of 30% recycled content. Others use photocatalytic cement which ‘eats’ air pollutants through a chemical process.\u003C/p>",[7950],{"name":7951,"type":53,"value":7951},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/sites/default/files/emaf_ce-in-cities-factsheets-mobility_all_mar19.pdf",[7953],{"article_id":7936,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7955,"link":7956,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7937,"updated_at":7938,"article_id":7936,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WCt-9O-3EXo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085726908-HOk37SPn.jpeg",{"id":7958,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7959,"updated_at":7960,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7961,"contents":7962,"contributors":7978,"image":7980},"13149","2022-03-16T18:40:57.965Z","2024-01-23T13:47:24.719Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7963],{"id":7964,"score":47,"body":7965,"status":55,"article_id":7958,"created_at":7959,"updated_at":7960,"published_at":7959},"f_iN",{"title":7966,"outcome":7967,"problem":7968,"summary":7969,"solution":7970,"attachment":7971},"Seattle – From a gasification industrial compound to a public park","\u003Cp>Instead of considering traditional demolition as the go-to, repurposing buildings can be greatly interesting, both to reduce the strong environmental impact, while at the same time benefiting from the environmental and social hidden value.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Construction and demolition waste are one of the largest components of landfill (the latter rising to 40% in Palo Alto, USA). On a global scale, construction and demolition debris comprises about 19 000 tons of landfill waste each year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Turning abandoned commercial or industrial buildings into public spaces can contribute to reduce the environmental impact of construction and demolition activities, while bringing valuable social benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Seattle, the current Gas Works Park used to be, as its name points out, a gas plant from 1906 to 1956. In 1962, the City of Seattle bought the plant, hired a landscape architect to design and convert the land into a public park in 1975. The remaining old plant, now considered as sculptures. On the other hand, some of the ruins have been repurposed, such as the plant’s former exhauster-compressor building, in which the current children’s play barn has been built inside.\u003C/p>",[7972,7974,7976],{"name":7973,"type":53,"value":7973},"https://www.zipcar.com/ziptopia/future-city/how-detroit-is-repurposing-vacant-buildings",{"name":7975,"type":53,"value":7975},"https://archive.curbed.com/2017/11/2/16598172/adaptive-reuse-architecture-united-states",{"name":7977,"type":53,"value":7977},"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/cities/article/5924?n=Palo-Alto-Demolition-Ban",[7979],{"article_id":7958,"contributor_id":644},{"id":7981,"link":7982,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7959,"updated_at":7960,"article_id":7958,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yUDY4JsG7iU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085727795-vw7DSDhO.jpeg",{"id":7984,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":7985,"updated_at":7986,"owner_id":7987,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":7988,"contents":7989,"contributors":8005,"image":8008},"18491","2022-08-05T15:03:54.675Z","2023-12-28T12:33:15.575Z","33tBew",{"id":7987,"type":325,"owner_id":7987,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[7990],{"id":7991,"score":47,"body":7992,"status":55,"article_id":7984,"created_at":7985,"updated_at":7986,"published_at":7985},"HyPY",{"title":7993,"outcome":7994,"problem":7995,"summary":7996,"solution":7997,"attachment":7998},"ECOFIBRA: recycling of post-consumer textile waste for the production of thermal and acoustic insulation panels.","\u003Cp>-The product obtained has an optimal thermal insulation capacity, which contributes to the reduction of energy consumption in both heating and air conditioning. In addition, the properties of the panels are very similar to those of other non-recycled products on the market, which makes them a profitable and competent product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The panels can be recycled again once they reach the end of their life cycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- EcoFibra is currently close to processing eight tons per day (on average), and they project that they will receive about 150 tons of textile waste per month at their second plant located in Santiago de Chile, Chile.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The company also participates in social projects and works in collaboration with Chilean companies to recycle their uniforms and generate panels for homes in vulnerable communities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Atacama Desert is one of the largest landfills in Latin America. Every year, around 59,000 tons of used clothing are imported into Chile from other countries in order to be resold in the local market. However, of this volume, it is estimated that around 40,000 tons are not sold and are disposed of in clandestine landfills. It is estimated that more than 300 hectares of the Atacama Desert are covered with textile waste, which leads to multiple problems. The environmental impact of this illegal landfill is associated with GHG emissions, chemical leaching, and the release of microfibers into the environment. One of the most worrying problems for the region is the uncontrolled incineration of textiles, which, according to Edgard Ortega, in charge of the environmental office of the municipality where the landfill is located, generates at least \"an annual fire of large proportions that lasts between 2 and 10 days”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to contribute to a solution to the growing volume of textile waste that is currently discarded in the Atacama Desert, in Chile, the company Ecofibra transforms daily tons of post-consumer garments into thermal and acoustic insulation panels, which can also be recycled once they reach the end of their life cycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To prevent textile waste from reaching landfills, Ecofibra uses discarded post-consumer garments to transform them into insulation for housing construction. To manufacture the product, first of all, the garments are classified by type of material, and zippers, buttons, and other non-textile trims are eliminated. Then the textile is shredded and compacted. The result of this process is a \"mat\" (see image) that can be adapted to multiple uses.\u003C/p>",[7999,8001,8003],{"name":8000,"type":53,"value":8000},"https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-60024852",{"name":8002,"type":53,"value":8002},"https://www.instagram.com/ecofibrachile/?hl=es",{"name":8004,"type":53,"value":8004},"https://comunidad.socialab.com/challenges/construirinnovando2020/idea/136000",[8006,8007],{"article_id":7984,"contributor_id":1892},{"article_id":7984,"contributor_id":7987},{"id":8009,"link":8010,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":7985,"updated_at":7986,"article_id":7984,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1aq-J-A5fBg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085730476-tF6Pj1s5.jpeg",{"id":8012,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8013,"updated_at":8014,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8015,"contents":8016,"contributors":8046,"image":8049},"20471","2022-09-20T10:59:47.177Z","2023-09-08T11:08:49.388Z",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8017],{"id":8018,"score":47,"body":8019,"status":55,"article_id":8012,"created_at":8013,"updated_at":8014,"published_at":8013},"1Ebw",{"title":8020,"outcome":8021,"problem":8022,"summary":8023,"solution":8024,"attachment":8025},"Materials Without Borders","\u003Cp>MWB is in the deployment phase. Since 2002, the combined operations of the two principal partners, AWBQ and Éco-Réno, have diverted nearly 1,500 tonnes of materials from landfills, recirculated more than $2 million in market value and prevented around 100 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Two recent developments have helped speed the project’s progress. In 2020, AWBQ acquired Éco-Réno, a company founded in 2002 that specialises in salvaging historic construction materials that has since been made an official operational arm of MWB. AWBQ also won the City of Montreal’s summer 2021 call for projects for the Social Economy Challenge: Acting to Support the Ecological Transition and received $500,000 in financial support to accelerate its operational development for the next two years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MWB collects donations and resells materials with a focus on construction, renovation and demotion (CRD) waste as a circular economy strategy to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry, which is responsible for 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, waste and resource extraction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2016, Architecture Without Borders Quebec (AWBQ) has been developing a project in solidarity and social economy called Materials Without Borders (MWB) in Montreal, recycling 2,000 tonnes of construction, renovation and demolition waste annually with a business model based on donations, resale, and recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The innovative business model on which the project is based draws on a comparative study of similar businesses that have been thriving in the United States for 30 years and has been put to the test by two business accelerators, \u003Cem>Esplanade Montréal\u003C/em> and the \u003Cem>Maison de l’innovation sociale\u003C/em>. Using elements of B2C and B2B, the project aims to develop a major materials recycling center that processes hundreds of tons of material from a varied clientele and offers additional transportation, consulting and design services for individuals, companies, designers, contractors, artisans, and more. The project also aims to distribute donated materials free of charge to local humanitarian projects supported by AWBQ. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The business model is unique in two ways. First, as the humanitarian arm of the province’s architect’s association, \u003Cem>Ordre des architectes du Québec\u003C/em>, AWBQ counts among its members all 4,300 architects in the province, all of whom may be easily mobilised. Second, as a registered charity, AWBQ acts as a qualified donee for public partners and offers private partners tax-deductible receipts equivalent to the market value of the donated materials. Architects and contractors can use this incentive to encourage clients to recycle materials in an economical, environmentally responsible and socially just way.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For AWBQ, CRDs are an opportunity–both for business and for positive social and environmental impact on a citywide scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Environmental\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Diverts materials from landfills through market reuse (goal for 2022: 350 tonnes; goal for 2026: 2000 tonnes) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Social\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Encourages a recycling culture accessible to all\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Facilitates social reintegration through training in CRD professions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Preserves heritage materials from historic architectural sites\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Economic\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Creates local jobs (goal for 2022: 4 jobs; goal for 2026: 16 jobs) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Generates market value for donations collected (goal for 2022: $250,000; goal for 2026: $1 million) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Unlocks the CRD scrap and recycling markets with the help of a tax incentive\u003C/p>",[8026,8028,8030,8032,8034,8036,8038,8040,8042,8044],{"name":8027,"type":53,"value":8027},"https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/covid-19-montreal-appuie-l-economie-sociale-et-locale-pour-favoriser-le-virage-vers-la-resilience-et-une-meilleure-repartition-de-la-richesse-879966720.html",{"name":8029,"type":53,"value":8029},"https://ecoreno.com/blogs/infos/deconstruction-dune-station-temporaire-du-rem-eco-reno-est-au-rendez-vous",{"name":8031,"type":53,"value":8031},"https://esplanade.quebec/evenement/les-chocs-de-linnovation-edition-economie-circulaire/",{"name":8033,"type":53,"value":8033},"https://www.hec.ca/ecole-des-dirigeants/les-rendez-vous-ed/limpact-social-une-opportunite-strategique-incontournable.html",{"name":8035,"type":53,"value":8035},"https://www.lesaffaires.com/blogues/diane-berard/materiaux-sans-frontieres-la-fin-de-la-boule-de-demolition/609432",{"name":8037,"type":53,"value":8037},"https://www.aqmat.org/lentreprise-deconomie-sociale-et-circulaire-eco-reno-change-de-proprietaire/",{"name":8039,"type":53,"value":8039},"https://ici.radio-canada.ca/premiere/emissions/les-eclaireurs/segments/chronique/115384/boule-demolition-deconstruction-materiaux-recuperation-quebec",{"name":8041,"type":53,"value":8041},"https://www.asf-quebec.org/asfq-fait-lacquisition-deco-reno-et-accelere-sa-lancee-dans-leconomie-circulaire-des-materiaux-de-construction/",{"name":8043,"type":53,"value":8043},"https://www.asf-quebec.org/conjuguer-innovation-sociale-action-humanitaire-et-economie-circulaire/",{"name":8045,"type":53,"value":8045},"https://www.asf-quebec.org/3522-2/",[8047,8048],{"article_id":8012,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":8012,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":8050,"link":8051,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8013,"updated_at":8014,"article_id":8012,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6gjASgfK5x8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085732734--aC98LnP.jpeg",{"id":8053,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8054,"updated_at":8055,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8056,"contents":8057,"contributors":8069,"image":8071},"21363","2022-11-29T17:45:00.569Z","2023-04-14T16:50:28.676Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8058],{"id":8059,"score":47,"body":8060,"status":55,"article_id":8053,"created_at":8054,"updated_at":8055,"published_at":8054},"EcjR",{"title":8061,"outcome":8062,"problem":8063,"summary":8064,"solution":8065,"attachment":8066},"A sustainable solution to manage Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste","\u003Cp>Be’ah’s strategic plan on C&D waste management aims at receiving, segregating, and processing C&D waste to produce value added products, such as aggregates and washed sand which shall ideally have the potential and the quality to be utilised in various civil and industrial activities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Indeed, negative C&D disposal practices exist, such as illegal dumping of C&D waste in open areas, streets, beaches, and residential areas. Illegal dumping of C&D waste and other negative practices are harmful to the human health and the environment.This type of waste is considered the heaviest and largest waste stream in the Sultanate compared to other waste streams.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste arise during new construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings and structures. Be’ah’s decision is an effort towards pursuing its strategy of tackling environmental damage caused by negative C&D disposal practices,\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Accordingly, be’ah has allocated sufficient sites across the Sultanate and has assigned several Omani companies to operate and manage these sites. The current operational site at C&D waste processing site in Barka has been receiving C&D waste loads since 2015. Since April 2018, the company has implemented a processing fee of 3 Omani Rials per tonne for the handling, processing, and recycling of C&D debris in all sites, considering it a step forward towards conserving Oman’s environment and boosting the country’s economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To do so, Be’ah is collaborating with different entities regarding this matter including Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, Ministry of Finance, Municipal Councils across the country, and Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs.\u003C/p>",[8067],{"name":8068,"type":53,"value":8068},"https://www.beah.om/Media/News/Be%E2%80%99ah-prepares-implementation-of-waste-processing",[8070],{"article_id":8053,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8072,"link":8073,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8054,"updated_at":8055,"article_id":8053,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3S7aIVFb_wc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085733886-xLU0dIhG.jpeg",{"id":8075,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8076,"updated_at":8077,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":8078,"contents":8079,"contributors":8091,"image":6},"6701","2020-12-17T14:53:25.130Z","2026-05-06T17:01:08.132Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8080],{"id":8081,"score":47,"body":8082,"status":55,"article_id":8075,"created_at":8076,"updated_at":8090,"published_at":8076},"BeU1",{"title":8083,"outcome":8084,"problem":8085,"summary":8086,"solution":8087,"attachment":8088},"State of play for circular built environment in Africa","\u003Cp>The report highlights how the proposed solutions can be implemented on-the-ground. A high proportion of demolition waste in Tanzania, for example, is readily able to be upcycled for reuse, and industrial waste like fly-ash has been found to have substantial potential in South Africa. Kenya is launching initiatives to reuse waste plastic into construction materials, while waste picker enterprises in Mali lead to high collection rates which in turn feeds livestock and enhances soil fertility. A number of traditional indigenous practices still occur, with great benefit to the land and the people—but these practices should be continuously strengthened through increased regulations and improved construction standards. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Africa has a booming rate of urbanisation: cities are growing in tandem with spiking populations—but so are informal settlements, often lacking electricity, water and solid waste collection. In most of the countries studied—Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia—more than half the population live in such settlements. Most of these countries are faced with substantial housing backlogs, and there is a pressing need for large-scale construction. In addition, as people flock to cities for better job opportunities, urban areas have grown rapidly in informal and often disorganised manners. Although governments, companies and the communities themselves are working towards solving these issues, the magnitude of the problem paired with lacking resources hinders the quick implementation of solutions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report \u003Cem>State of play for circular built environment in Africa\u003C/em> provides a snapshot of Africa’s circular built environment in 2020, by focusing on Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Keyna, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia. The context of these countries is introduced in regards to the use of circular materials, the construction industry on the whole and waste management, and the report also delves into policy and legislation that supports circular principles in the built environment. Areas where further circular approaches could be taken are put forward and discussed, taking the form of policy recommendations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular economy approaches can therefore be considered as a viable alternative to conventional strategies, as they are more cost-effective, environmentally sustainable and boost job creation. The report details common dwellings across the given countries, and finds that there are substantial opportunities to slash volumes of construction waste and boost recycling by applying circular strategies to design, regulation, standards and legislation, guided by local contexts. The report also notes the importance of avoiding early obsolescence, often a result of mass production and eventual dumping of poor-quality, unrepairable products. \u003C/p>",[8089],{"name":7727,"type":53,"value":7727},"2025-01-17T16:13:18.413Z",[8092,8093],{"article_id":8075,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":8075,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":8095,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8096,"updated_at":8097,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":8098,"contents":8099,"contributors":8112,"image":8116},"13310","2022-03-23T14:46:44.098Z","2026-05-06T17:02:03.046Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8100],{"id":8101,"score":47,"body":8102,"status":55,"article_id":8095,"created_at":8096,"updated_at":8111,"published_at":8096},"CEQY",{"title":8103,"outcome":8104,"problem":8105,"summary":8106,"solution":8107,"attachment":8108},"Utilising invasive plant species to reduce buildings' energy consumption","\u003Cp>The nature-based solution has been put to good use at the Hospital of Geriatrics and Gerontology of Ouakam, where the plant helps to keep the hospital’s elderly patients comfortable while being treated and also reduces energy consumption, helping the city to progress toward its emissions reduction goals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project aims to address a multitude of issues arising out of the targeted area - firstly, \"according to UN-Habitat, 50% of the building stock that will exist in 2050 are yet to be built.\" This means finding renewable materials for building is critical. On top of this many buildings in Dakar are often constructed with concrete, and are poorly adapted to the hot climate, thermally uncomfortable and energy consuming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tying this altogether however is the material being used for the project: Typha. Typha is detrimental to the Senegal River, where it is rapidly proliferating as an invasive plant. This makes Typha is a matter of concern for public health, threatening water supply security and the preservation of biodiversity in the area. Bearing the brunt of this proliferation are rural riparian communities whose livelihoods have been affected as a result of this invasive plant damaging their fishing and farming areas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Senegal’s capital is one of the 34 African cities reporting through the CDP/ICLEI unified reporting system. The city is particularly focused on cutting emissions and reducing the energy consumption associated with the running of its heritage buildings. Dakar is working in sync with nature to achieve this goal by utilising an invasive plant species, \u003Cem>typha domingensis\u003C/em>, as a substitute for concrete and other common materials used in building and for insulation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Senegal’s capital is one of the 34 African cities reporting through the CDP/ICLEI unified reporting system. The city is particularly focused on cutting emissions and reducing the energy consumption associated with the running of its heritage buildings. Dakar is working in sync with nature to achieve this goal by utilising an invasive plant species, \u003Cem>typha domingensis\u003C/em>: Typha, a wild aquatic herbaceous plant with desirable insulative properties, is mostly used as a roof covering and blended with soil to make lightweight blocks.\u003C/p>",[8109],{"name":8110,"type":53,"value":8110},"https://www.reutersevents.com/sustainability/how-cities-are-using-nature-based-solutions-adapt-climate-change","2023-09-08T08:06:32.310Z",[8113,8114,8115],{"article_id":8095,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":8095,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":8095,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":8117,"link":8118,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8096,"updated_at":8111,"article_id":8095,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GSttej8b-Ao=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778085729189-4b8KgcT0.jpeg",{"id":8120,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8121,"updated_at":8122,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8123,"contents":8124,"contributors":8136,"image":8138},"30010","2025-01-23T17:27:30.549Z","2025-01-24T16:13:13.165Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8125],{"id":8126,"score":47,"body":8127,"status":55,"article_id":8120,"created_at":8121,"updated_at":8122,"published_at":8121},"LWjm",{"title":8128,"outcome":8129,"problem":8130,"summary":8131,"solution":8132,"attachment":8133},"Boschgaard Collective Ecosystem: Bottom-up Transformation of a Community Centre into a Sustainable Social Housing Complex","\u003Cp>The project achieved a few milestones: 85% of the used materials were reused, and CO2 emissions were reduced by 70% compared to conventional construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project avoided €700,000 in environmental damage by reducing resource extraction, energy, and transport costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Boschgaard’s redevelopment of the old community centre into a residential complex and new community hub demonstrates the power of resident-driven projects to inspire broader change. This innovative ownership model empowered residents to take a hands-on role, share responsibilities, and actively participate in all project stages. It also contributed to shaping sustainable lifestyles after the project’s completion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A key challenge for the project was securing and storing sufficient secondary materials to meet construction needs. Another key challenge was finding adequate storage space, which was more than the team initially anticipated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Boschgaard project in the Netherlands transformed an old community center into a residential complex and community hub using innovative sustainability practices and a resident-driven ownership model. Achieving an 85% reuse rate for construction materials, the project prioritised circular economy principles, sustainable construction, and resident collaboration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project prioritised sufficiency and the reuse of materials from demolition and renovation projects. When reused materials were unavailable, eco-friendly materials, such as wooden frames and clay plastering, were implemented.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This project was initiated entirely by local residents, who took responsibility for its realisation from start to finish. The Zayaz Housing Corporation financed the project and remains the building’s owner, but the true ownership of the initiative lies with the residents. The project’s success within social housing budgets largely depended on the residents' active involvement. They adopted a hands-on approach, harvesting materials, participating in the building process, and overseeing the project as part of the development team, significantly reducing overall costs. This created a sharing culture through communal facilities and resources, such as shared kitchens, bathrooms, and appliances.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>All roofs and outdoor spaces were formed by design to foster biodiversity by integrating green roofs and facades that supported plant growth and provided habitats for birds and insects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Repurposing the old community center into a community-centric design allowed the building's exterior spaces to host social activities, workshops, and community engagement initiatives.\u003C/p>",[8134],{"name":8135,"type":53,"value":8135},"https://boschgaard.nl/",[8137],{"article_id":8120,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8139,"link":8140,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8121,"updated_at":8122,"article_id":8120,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KB-3TF2gCr8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090593773-KM79eSXU.jpeg",{"id":8142,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8143,"updated_at":8144,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8145,"contents":8146,"contributors":8158,"image":8160},"30011","2025-01-23T19:02:03.848Z","2025-01-24T16:14:54.866Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8147],{"id":8148,"score":47,"body":8149,"status":55,"article_id":8142,"created_at":8143,"updated_at":8144,"published_at":8143},"cc84",{"title":8150,"outcome":8151,"problem":8152,"summary":8153,"solution":8154,"attachment":8155},"BlueCity: Repurposing a water park into a circular model city","\u003Cp>The project achieved a very high level of material reuse (90%). Overall, efforts reduced CO2 emissions by 68% (112,000 kg) compared to standard office renovations. It also created a space for over 30 startups committed to sustainable practices. By applying circular economy principles, BlueCity demonstrates how existing structures can be adapted into vibrant ecosystems that reduce waste, emissions, and reliance on virgin resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It can be challenging to safely repurpose materials while meeting fire safety and construction standards, such as the inability to reuse timber for fire-rated walls. Limited on-site storage for salvaged materials posed logistical challenges during construction. Attracting investors required overcoming skepticism about the unconventional circular approach and convincing them of the project’s long-term environmental and social benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BlueCity, a former tropical water park in Rotterdam, has been transformed into a pioneering circular business hub that exemplifies sustainable reuse and innovation. The project is repurposing materials from the original building and local demolition sites.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This project’s commitment to rely primarily on reused materials presented different challenges, requiring the architect studio Superuse to adopt a flexible, adaptive construction process rather than following traditional blueprints. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Materials from the original water park and nearby demolition projects were salvaged and integrated into the building. For example, concrete blocks from the original structure were repurposed into partition walls. A circular office wing was constructed using 90% reclaimed materials, including salvaged hospital windows and balustrades from a decommissioned oil platform. In parallel, designs were adjusted to align with the shape and condition of the reclaimed materials, such as the angled windows in the office wing. The project team conducted detailed research to identify reusable materials within the building and sourced additional materials locally.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, solar panels were installed to power BlueCity’s lab. BlueCity became a hub for circular startups, where businesses link residual flows to create a closed-loop system. The space hosts workshops, events, and educational programs in partnership with Hogeschool Rotterdam, empowering the community to adopt sustainable practices.\u003C/p>",[8156],{"name":8157,"type":53,"value":8157},"https://www.superuse-studios.com/projectplus/bluecity-offices/",[8159],{"article_id":8142,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8161,"link":8162,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8143,"updated_at":8144,"article_id":8142,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RZrXxL-TIS8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090596047-oK-d4gfR.jpeg",{"id":8164,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8165,"updated_at":8166,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8167,"contents":8168,"contributors":8180,"image":8182},"30012","2025-01-24T17:33:05.281Z","2025-01-28T09:40:29.303Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8169],{"id":8170,"score":47,"body":8171,"status":55,"article_id":8164,"created_at":8165,"updated_at":8166,"published_at":8165},"rufu",{"title":8172,"outcome":8173,"problem":8174,"summary":8175,"solution":8176,"attachment":8177},"Circular Deep Renovation of the nineteenth-century Corte Palazzo within the new Borgo Digani complete","\u003Cp>The €4 million renovation achieved a 70% reduction in primary energy consumption and a 90% reduction in CO₂ emissions while showcasing the potential of public-private partnerships and innovative approaches to heritage restoration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Energy expenses were reduced through self-sufficiency, with photovoltaics covering most of the villa’s energy needs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Costs were avoided in façade refurbishment by employing prefabricated, modular components.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By balancing heritage preservation with circular renovation principles, the Corte Palazzo project exemplifies how historic buildings can serve as sustainable and inclusive residences for individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged families, strengthening community ties while demonstrating the value of public-private collaboration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Corte Palazzo villa faced significant challenges as a historic structure requiring refurbishment to restore its functionality and preserve its cultural integrity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The regulatory constraints and the need to preserve authenticity led the team to consider traditional materials and construction methods, blending historical preservation with environmental responsibility.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Corte Palazzo project, part of the Drive 0 initiative, renovated a historic villa in the Borgo Digani complex in Argelato, Bologna, into a multi-user residence for individuals with psychophysical disabilities. By leveraging circular renovation principles and sustainable practices, the project demonstrated the feasibility of blending historic preservation with modern energy efficiency and social inclusivity. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project aimed to transform the villa into an inclusive space for individuals with psychophysical disabilities while aligning with sustainability and circular economy principles. Cost-effective solutions were required to balance circularity, energy performance, and historical preservation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The renovation adopted a circular, sustainability-driven approach, combining traditional restoration methods with modern energy-efficient technologies. These technologies included installing panels and polystyrene with high-quality insulation on façades. Additionally, integrating Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs) covered 70% of annual energy needs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In parallel, original ceramic roof tiles were reinstalled to preserve historical integrity. Repairing and reinforcing existing structures over full reconstruction was prioritised. This approach included a selection of sustainable materials, such as Rockwool insulation, for its high recyclability. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circularity was fully considered through parameters like design for disassembly, material's origin, and reusability. The Building Circularity Indicator (BCI) was calculated to measure progress and guide decision-making. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alongside this, collaboration with social cooperatives to manage the renovated facility was implemented. \u003C/p>",[8178],{"name":8179,"type":53,"value":8179},"https://www.borgodigani.it/chisiamo/",[8181],{"article_id":8164,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8183,"link":8184,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8165,"updated_at":8166,"article_id":8164,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pp4SZBDFcPg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090597220-v0cDdCUM.jpeg",{"id":8186,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8187,"updated_at":8188,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8189,"contents":8190,"contributors":8202,"image":8204},"30013","2025-01-24T17:59:50.868Z","2025-01-29T17:24:23.344Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8191],{"id":8192,"score":47,"body":8193,"status":55,"article_id":8186,"created_at":8187,"updated_at":8188,"published_at":8187},"6idj",{"title":8194,"outcome":8195,"problem":8196,"summary":8197,"solution":8198,"attachment":8199},"Cradle-to-Cradle Construction of Venlo’s New City Hall","\u003Cp>The building is energy-neutral and waste-free. The green facade absorbs 30% of local air pollutants, offsetting traffic emissions and enhancing biodiversity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to environmental impacts, the open-house concept provides 630 flexible workspaces, a theatre, a cafe, and public gardens, fostering community interaction and well-being. The building’s design also improves indoor air quality, creating a healthier workspace.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Economic-wise, circular design strategies resulted in an 11.5% return on investment over 40 years, equating to €16.8 million. Residual material value and design-for-disassembly strategies are projected to save €175,000 annually.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Material passports established a replicable model, and the project spurred advancements in C2C practices, with suppliers obtaining certifications and adopting lifecycle-oriented approaches.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city council sought to demonstrate leadership in circular construction by building a City Hall that followed C2C and circular principles to minimise waste and promote material reuse. Because of this selective approach, stakeholders were constantly challenged during the design phase to identify the best material choices and achieve high circularity and sustainability, while navigating the constraints of scalability and cost-effectiveness for a project of this magnitude.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Venlo’s new City Hall, built with an investment of €53 million, exemplifies Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C) and circular construction principles. Equipped with innovative features like a rainwater management system, reusable materials, and the largest green facade in the world, the project showcases the long-term economic and environmental benefits of C2C practices while regenerating its urban setting.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>C2C-certified materials were chosen for their transparency, recyclability, and renewability, avoiding non-recyclable options.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building was designed for disassembly, with materials treated to enable future reuse. Spaces were designed for multi-purpose use, enabling the building to adapt to changing needs over time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building included a 200 m² interior green facade and the world’s largest exterior green facade, purifying indoor and outdoor air while supporting biodiversity. In parallel, rainwater and wastewater management systems minimise resource usage and enhance ecosystem services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kraaijvanger devoted considerable resources to knowledge sharing among partners during the design and construction phases.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building functions as a material bank, retaining financial value in its components for future reuse. Material passports were created to document all building elements' composition, properties, and disassembly instructions, ensuring long-term reuse and recycling. \u003C/p>",[8200],{"name":8201,"type":53,"value":8201},"https://www.kraaijvanger.nl/en/projects/city-hall-venlo/",[8203],{"article_id":8186,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8205,"link":8206,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8187,"updated_at":8188,"article_id":8186,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UE2H1AR55aU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090600340--dJ6g-YZ.jpeg",{"id":8208,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8209,"updated_at":8210,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8211,"contents":8212,"contributors":8224,"image":8226},"30040","2025-01-28T09:53:52.230Z","2025-01-29T16:54:13.253Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8213],{"id":8214,"score":47,"body":8215,"status":55,"article_id":8208,"created_at":8209,"updated_at":8210,"published_at":8209},"08hG",{"title":8216,"outcome":8217,"problem":8218,"summary":8219,"solution":8220,"attachment":8221},"Recyclinghaus am Kronsberg: Exploring the Potential of Comprehensive Circular Design","\u003Cp>More than half of the interior materials were recycled, significantly reducing raw material demand. Renewable materials, like wooden elements, sequestered approximately 100 tonnes of CO2eq. Sourcing materials locally minimised transportation emissions and reduced construction waste. Besides, the house meets low-energy standards, further reducing operational energy use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While the project cost (€6,000/m²) exceeded conventional building costs, it also showcased a potential commercial approach to sustainable circular construction from reused and recycled materials. The project highlighted the potential for cost reductions as circular practices become more standardised and supported by public infrastructure.The challenges encountered in the project emphasised the needs still existing for such projects (e.g., securing materials early, having proper documentation on reusing, establishing public material banks, etc.).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The construction sector is a high-impact industry, contributing significantly to CO2 emissions and resource consumption. The Recycling House project set an ambitious goal to use 100% secondary materials to test and demonstrate the potential of circular construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Uncertainty about material availability also forced modifications to standard processes. For example, since Kronsberg regulations require triple-glazed windows and suitable second-hand options were unavailable, Gundlach had to adapt the reused window frames they collected to meet these requirements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unexpected high costs and additional time associated with sourcing, processing, and installing reused components were encountered. The lack of documentation regarding secondary materials contributed to these issues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, The project highlighted the critical need for adequate storage space and materials handling (e.g., material passports).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Recycling House, completed in 2019, is a groundbreaking residential prototype in Germany that explores circular construction by maximising the use of secondary materials. Designed to reduce CO2 emissions and resource consumption in the construction sector, the project incorporated reused and recycled materials, adopted design-for-disassembly principles and tested innovative circular strategies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gundlach was crucial in sourcing reused materials from their building stock and local demolition and renovation projects. A standout example is the building’s façade, 90% of which is cladding made with four different reused materials, all sourced locally from Gundlach’s demolition and conversion projects. The project innovatively used materials like jute cocoa bean bags for wall insulation, and the foundation was made of 42% recycled concrete.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Elements were designed for future reusability, avoiding adhesives and chemicals that would compromise material value. Exposed copper heating pipes and solid wood components were mounted for easy disassembly and reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Cityförster team conducted pioneering methods for sourcing secondary materials, adapting their design to the available resources, and finding alternatives to unavailable parts.\u003C/p>",[8222],{"name":8223,"type":53,"value":8223},"https://www.gundlach-bau.de/zuhause-mieten/mit-gutem-gefuehl-mieten/referenzen/recyclinghaus",[8225],{"article_id":8208,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8227,"link":8228,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8209,"updated_at":8210,"article_id":8208,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1B-o-XsmS3Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090603034-JDwvEUkk.jpeg",{"id":8230,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8231,"updated_at":8232,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8233,"contents":8234,"contributors":8246,"image":8248},"30041","2025-01-28T10:36:51.399Z","2025-01-29T16:32:51.416Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8235],{"id":8236,"score":47,"body":8237,"status":55,"article_id":8230,"created_at":8231,"updated_at":8232,"published_at":8231},"lR89",{"title":8238,"outcome":8239,"problem":8240,"summary":8241,"solution":8242,"attachment":8243},"Triodos Bank Head Office: Timber-based Headquarters Built as a Material Bank","\u003Cp>The predominantly wooden structure stored over 1,633 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, reducing reliance on resource-intensive materials. Solar panels, geothermal systems, and rainwater collection further enhanced sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The material passport system documented every component, ensuring future reuse and reducing construction and demolition waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, by adopting reversible design principles, the building became a repository of valuable resources, fostering a shift toward sustainable architectural practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project also revitalised the natural environment and promoted recreational use without disrupting local wildlife.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, the project demonstrated the feasibility of circular construction, offering a blueprint for future developments and contributing to the broader adoption of sustainable design practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The challenge was constructing a highly sustainable office building that minimised environmental impact, reduced resource use, and fostered a regenerative relationship with the natural environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Designing a structure that could be disassembled and repurposed at the end of its lifecycle was challenging. It required developing a system to document and manage all construction materials for future reuse. In addition, data management challenges had to be addressed for seamless collaboration across stakeholders. Overall, the project had to integrate sustainability principles while preserving the surrounding natural habitat.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Triodos Bank's office on the De Reehorst Estate in Zeist, Netherlands, exemplifies how architecture can merge circular economy principles with environmental stewardship. Designed with biomimicry and circularity principles, the building is a “material bank” — fully disassemblable and optimised for material reuse.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The reversible design of the Triodos Bank office enables it to function as a material bank. Every material is documented on a digital platform with a “material passport” system, ensuring that building materials remain valuable over time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over 82% of the structural framework was built using wood and timber sourced partially from the estate. This avoided resource-intensive materials like concrete except where necessary for water management in the basement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Modular and multifunctional designs involved offices being positioned to maximise natural daylight, and areas not requiring natural light were placed in the basement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Geothermal systems were installed to efficiently manage heating and cooling, while solar panels used energy flow to charge electric vehicles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Triodos Bank reused approximately 400 existing workstations, refurbished existing tabletops, reused frames, and added components to neatly organise cables.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building site, previously developed land within a forest reserve, was chosen to limit disruption to natural habitats. Design considerations included avoiding bat flight paths and minimising light pollution.\u003C/p>",[8244],{"name":8245,"type":53,"value":8245},"https://www.rau.eu/portfolio/triodos-bank-nederland/",[8247],{"article_id":8230,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8249,"link":8250,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8231,"updated_at":8232,"article_id":8230,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"t-sT7-et8iA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090604422-qrNJEIXI.jpeg",{"id":8252,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8253,"updated_at":8254,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8255,"contents":8256,"contributors":8268,"image":8270},"30042","2025-01-28T11:07:42.185Z","2025-01-29T13:00:46.690Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8257],{"id":8258,"score":47,"body":8259,"status":55,"article_id":8252,"created_at":8253,"updated_at":8254,"published_at":8253},"4b8N",{"title":8260,"outcome":8261,"problem":8262,"summary":8263,"solution":8264,"attachment":8265},"RAG Administration Building: Leveraging C2C Design and Material Passports","\u003Cp>Circular design minimised waste and transformed the building into a raw material repository. Material passports enhanced the transparency of resources, making them assets for future projects and setting a standard for regenerative construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Renewable energy systems and the green roof supported biodiversity and reduced environmental impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building created a flexible, healthy workplace and welcoming public spaces, enhancing employee and visitor experiences. The green roof offered opportunities for recreation and connection with the natural landscape.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The area's transformation attracted over two million visitors annually, boosting the site's cultural and economic importance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As one of Germany’s first C2C-designed buildings, the project demonstrated the feasibility and benefits of circular construction, inspiring architects, contractors, and policymakers to adopt similar principles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aligning the project with the site's cultural and environmental significance was challenging. This involved balancing industrial heritage with natural revitalisation, biodiversity support, and energy efficiency.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The RAG Foundation Administration’s new building exemplifies sustainable design through adherence to cradle-to-cradle (C2C) principles. This circular construction approach ensures that all materials retain value at the end of the building's lifecycle, enabling reuse, recycling, or reintegration into nature. The project revitalises a historically industrial area, blending cultural heritage with nature and sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Materials were selected based on C2C principles, ensuring their reusability, recyclability, or ability to reintegrate into nature. Material passports documented every component, detailing its origin, composition, and instructions for future reuse. This ensured traceability and long-term value retention of materials, transforming the building into a temporary material bank. Regional materials were prioritised, reducing transportation impacts and supporting the local economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Modular partition walls and lightweight materials were installed to make indoor spaces flexible and adaptable, while adhesive bonding was replaced with mechanical connections, enabling easy disassembly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A green roof compensated for soil sealing increased biodiversity with urban gardening and bat boxes and provided a rainwater retention area. Similarly, advanced insulation, dust-binding carpets, and green walls improved indoor air quality and comfort.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Renewable energy systems include photovoltaic installations and geothermal energy to maximise energy efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, the design respected the site's industrial heritage while transforming it into a hub for art, culture, and recreation.\u003C/p>",[8266],{"name":8267,"type":53,"value":8267},"https://www.kadawittfeldarchitektur.de/en/projekt/rag-stiftung-und-rag-ag-zollverein/",[8269],{"article_id":8252,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8271,"link":8272,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8253,"updated_at":8254,"article_id":8252,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hQcJkgXw21c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090608192-LnJ3NDt0.jpeg",{"id":8274,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8275,"updated_at":8276,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8277,"contents":8278,"contributors":8290,"image":8292},"30044","2025-01-28T15:13:11.037Z","2025-01-29T12:53:46.965Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8279],{"id":8280,"score":47,"body":8281,"status":55,"article_id":8274,"created_at":8275,"updated_at":8276,"published_at":8275},"Z3bi",{"title":8282,"outcome":8283,"problem":8284,"summary":8285,"solution":8286,"attachment":8287},"Rathaus Korbach: An Urban Mining Concept Based on Selective Demolition","\u003Cp>The Ministry’s primary goal was to showcase the feasibility of circular construction practices, specifically in the context of selective demolition and local recycling of building materials. The framework proved that building with recycled and reused materials is feasible and replicable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, the project highlighted the need for improved material processing technologies to address bonding issues in future projects, shedding light on both the complexities and the potential of circular construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The regional authorities recognised the Korbach Town Hall project as a blueprint for circular construction. It offers practical guidelines for resource-saving building practices that align with the sustainable urban development standards in the Hesse region.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The existing 1970s Town Hall extension was deemed unsuitable for renovation, requiring its replacement. Despite this meticulous planning, issues arose during the implementation phase, particularly with the bonding materials in the original structure. As a result, the quality of the recycled materials that could be recovered was limited, which reduced the availability of high-quality aggregates for the new building’s concrete.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Rathaus Korbach project deconstructed a 1970s Town Hall extension to create a new, sustainably designed municipal building. By prioritising selective demolition, local recycling, and the reuse of materials, the project achieved a circular construction model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Regardless of this setback, the project successfully benefited from local recycling and reuse. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Approximately 5,400 tonnes of concrete from the ceilings, beams, and columns of the existing 1970s building were recycled, with up to 50% of this material processed as recycled stone aggregates to reinforce the supporting structure of the new building. Additionally, around 23 tonnes of brick fragments were integrated into the facade, while finer particles from the demolition were used to fill the construction pit on-site. This method reduced the need for new materials while retaining the value of existing resources. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The new building was also designed to serve as a future material bank, with features that facilitate easy disassembly and recycling. For example, the new roof features a zinc covering paired with detachable insulation made predominantly from secondary raw materials, including glass wool and foam glass.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This project, initiated by the city of Korbach, prioritised local recycling facilities, which played a key role in reducing transportation and disposal costs while supporting the regional economy.\u003C/p>",[8288],{"name":8289,"type":53,"value":8289},"https://www.korbach.de/Stadt/Bauen-Umwelt/Wohnen-Planen-Bauen/Bauprojekte/Rathausneubau/",[8291],{"article_id":8274,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8293,"link":8294,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8275,"updated_at":8276,"article_id":8274,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CADWvs-hAnk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090609896-qgmq5NwZ.jpeg",{"id":8296,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8297,"updated_at":8298,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8299,"contents":8300,"contributors":8312,"image":8314},"30046","2025-01-28T15:48:35.136Z","2025-01-29T12:33:16.724Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8301],{"id":8302,"score":47,"body":8303,"status":55,"article_id":8296,"created_at":8297,"updated_at":8298,"published_at":8297},"Ad2-",{"title":8304,"outcome":8305,"problem":8306,"summary":8307,"solution":8308,"attachment":8309},"Villa Welpeloo: A Residential House Made From Locally Sourced Reused Materials","\u003Cp>Relying on locally sourced repurposed materials resulted in the building using 60% reclaimed materials and decreasing the construction's CO2 emissions by 90%. The project minimised its impact on biodiversity by avoiding extracting and processing natural resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By addressing challenges such as the unpredictability of material properties and the absence of standardised methods, this project highlights how tools like the harvest map can simplify the integration of reclaimed materials and pave the way for smoother circular construction workflows.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The initial phase of the design process for Villa Welpeloo required an extended timeline as architects faced the challenge of sourcing suitable reused materials. This process included conducting extensive research, performing rigorous material tests to ensure quality and safety, and engaging in consultations with engineers to navigate the complexities of material reuse. Challenges, such as the toxicity of railway slabs (initially intended for the building's structure) and the lack of standardised processing methods, required design adjustments and on-site modifications.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Villa Welpeloo is a residential home with storage for the residents' art collection, an exhibition space, a studio, and a guest house. The project prioritised sustainability, achieving a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 60% reduction in raw material usage compared to traditional construction methods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project adopted a ‘dynamic final design’ approach, allowing flexibility to incorporate reclaimed materials as they become available, enabling high levels of reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Approximately 60% of the materials, including the steel structure (90%), floors, insulation, facade cladding, and custom cabinetry, were repurposed from local waste sources. Everyday objects like umbrella spokes and plastic coffee cups were used creatively for fixtures and wall cladding.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This project served as a proof of concept for Superuse’s material harvesting strategy and laid the foundation for future circular building projects. This includes the creation of Oogstkaart, an online platform for mapping and tracking waste materials. This tool streamlined material sourcing and laid the groundwork for more efficient circular construction in the future.\u003C/p>",[8310],{"name":8311,"type":53,"value":8311},"https://www.superuse-studios.com/projectplus/villa-welpeloo/",[8313],{"article_id":8296,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8315,"link":8316,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8297,"updated_at":8298,"article_id":8296,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"98r7bVmqHEg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090610991-wl2Xz-O7.jpeg",{"id":8318,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8319,"updated_at":8320,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8321,"contents":8322,"contributors":8334,"image":8336},"30047","2025-01-28T17:23:03.166Z","2025-01-29T12:15:25.157Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8323],{"id":8324,"score":47,"body":8325,"status":55,"article_id":8318,"created_at":8319,"updated_at":8320,"published_at":8319},"Y4zO",{"title":8326,"outcome":8327,"problem":8328,"summary":8329,"solution":8330,"attachment":8331},"De Warren: A Communal Housing Project Based on Flexible Spaces and Material Reuse, Amsterdam, Netherlands","\u003Cp>The project sequestered over 300 tons of CO2 by using approximately 330 cubic meters of reclaimed wood, reducing the demand for virgin materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By overcoming challenges in material reuse, the project demonstrated the viability of circular construction practices. Tools like parametric modelling and partnerships with innovative contractors showed how to optimise reclaimed materials and cut costs effectively.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In parallel, nature-inclusive features created habitats for local wildlife and improved stormwater management, contributing to a healthier urban ecosystem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From a more social perspective, shared spaces and facilities strengthened community bonds, reduced individual resource consumption, and exemplified the \"access over ownership\" model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Winning the 2023 Amsterdam Architecture Prize highlighted De Warren as a model for sustainable and affordable urban living, encouraging other developers to adopt similar methods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sourcing, testing, and repurposing materials like timber from fender systems and mooring posts introduced risks related to structural integrity, fire safety certification, and processing costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finding a contractor willing to embrace the experimental nature of the project was difficult, as contractors were wary of risks associated with material reuse, high costs, and the intense housing market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Incorporating advanced technologies, such as geothermal heat systems and parametric modelling, added complexity to the design and construction process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, the design had to foster communal living while balancing affordability, sustainability, and social inclusivity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>De Warren is a communal housing project and living lab in Centrumeiland, Amsterdam. It exemplifies circular design principles and sustainable living, focusing on bio-based materials and community-focused living. De Warren integrates reclaimed materials, renewable energy systems, and a nature-inclusive design, significantly reducing carbon emissions and environmental impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project includes 16 social and 20 mid-rent homes, with 30% of the space dedicated to communal areas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Repurposed and biobased materials were predominantly used. De Warren repurposed wood for exterior cladding, balconies, and retaining walls. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building features energy piles for geothermal heating and cooling, and photovoltaic panels for renewable energy. The building's nature-inclusive design further enhances sustainability by integrating features to support biodiversity (façade gaps for bats, wooden cladding for bird nests, green rooftop to attract insects and birds) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The cooperative emphasised shared facilities, including kitchens, bathrooms, and semi-public spaces. Shared tools, cars, and spaces encouraged a “sharing economy” approach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Summum Engineering developed parametric modelling tools to design and optimise using irregular reclaimed materials efficiently. The corporation partnered with ToekomstGroep, a contractor experienced in sustainable construction.\u003C/p>",[8332],{"name":8333,"type":53,"value":8333},"https://www.natrufied.nl/portfolio/de-warren/",[8335],{"article_id":8318,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8337,"link":8338,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8319,"updated_at":8320,"article_id":8318,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"z1tlj77q76o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090611668-30SUetUU.jpeg",{"id":8340,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8341,"updated_at":8342,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8343,"contents":8344,"contributors":8356,"image":8358},"30048","2025-01-28T18:19:19.729Z","2025-01-29T11:44:25.304Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8345],{"id":8346,"score":47,"body":8347,"status":55,"article_id":8340,"created_at":8341,"updated_at":8342,"published_at":8341},"S41v",{"title":8348,"outcome":8349,"problem":8350,"summary":8351,"solution":8352,"attachment":8353},"De HER: A Circularity Centre out of Materials From a Dismantled Building","\u003Cp>By reusing materials from the Delft laboratory, De HER avoided waste creation, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and lowered embodied carbon compared to traditional construction methods. The project preserved natural resources by minimising the need for virgin materials. Materials passports, 3D modelling, and modular construction techniques streamlined the reuse process, offering a replicable approach for future circular construction projects. De HER demonstrated the feasibility of reusing entire buildings, providing a model for future projects in Rotterdam and beyond. Its success supports the city’s goal of halving primary raw material use by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project also had some social benefits. The Upcycling Mall and circular centre are interactive spaces for education, creativity, and community engagement. The facility has become a resource for students, residents, and circular entrepreneurs, strengthening the local circular economy. By creating spaces for collaboration, workshops, and social interaction, De HER fosters a sense of shared responsibility for sustainability among residents, businesses, and visitors.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A key challenge for projects prioritising reuse is the unpredictability of material availability and its quality, condition, and quantity, which influences the project’s logistics and design processes. Due to the variability of reused materials and the iterative design process, acquiring permits to meet aesthetic and functional urban standards was more demanding. In general, circular projects involve unpredictable logistics, high initial costs, and the need for advanced tools and processes to optimise resource use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>De HER is a pioneering circular environmental park in Rotterdam designed to promote awareness, education, and entrepreneurship in circular practices. By 2025, it will be constructed using materials salvaged from a dismantled laboratory in Delft, De HER demonstrates the feasibility of reusing entire buildings or new construction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reusing materials required addressing uncertainties about availability, quality, and condition, which often complicated project timelines and logistics. In De HER’s case, most materials were harvested from a single source: the dismantled Delft laboratory, significantly reducing typical challenges associated with sourcing and securing materials. All materials were pre-documented in a materials passport, facilitating assessment and reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building was constructed with modularity in mind, enabling efficient use of space and ensuring components could be easily dismantled and reused in the future, further extending the lifecycle of materials. Tools such as 3D modelling and structural assessments optimised the reuse of materials with minimal modifications, reducing energy demands and improving resource efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality of Rotterdam aims to leverage this facility to increase both individual and corporate capacity for circularity. It offers a blend of practical, hands-on activities and educational opportunities, making it a dynamic environment for learning and development. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, the facility hosts school tours, internships, and research opportunities, inspiring future generations to adopt circularity in their lifestyles and careers.\u003C/p>",[8354],{"name":8355,"type":53,"value":8355},"https://rotterdamcirculair.nl/de-her/over-de-her",[8357],{"article_id":8340,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8359,"link":8360,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8341,"updated_at":8342,"article_id":8340,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"M-IQlUnmGm8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090613376-nuw-4D2D.jpeg",{"id":8362,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8363,"updated_at":8364,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8365,"contents":8366,"contributors":8378,"image":8380},"30049","2025-01-28T18:52:00.813Z","2025-01-29T11:35:35.422Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8367],{"id":8368,"score":47,"body":8369,"status":55,"article_id":8362,"created_at":8363,"updated_at":8364,"published_at":8363},"ctV2",{"title":8370,"outcome":8371,"problem":8372,"summary":8373,"solution":8374,"attachment":8375},"Transformation and redevelopment of the former Hospital Saint-Vincent-de-Paul area","\u003Cp>The redevelopment, valued at €182 million, is set to become Paris’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste district, establishing a benchmark for sustainable urban planning and community involvement. Compared to traditional methods, circular construction strategies reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. 60% of buildings are being conserved and renovated, reducing waste and virgin resource consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regarding the social impact, the project promotes social diversity with inclusive housing options and economic opportunities through businesses, services, and public facilities. Participatory planning fosters community engagement and shared responsibility for the neighbourhood's success.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Advanced tools like Urban Print and LCAs provided critical insights into resource and carbon impacts, setting a standard for lifecycle-oriented urban planning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project’s success offers a blueprint for other urban redevelopment initiatives, demonstrating how circularity and urban metabolism principles can guide sustainable transformation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The main issue of the project is achieving a zero-carbon, zero-waste district while retaining 60% of the existing buildings and preserving historical significance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Managing the systematic recovery, cataloging, and reusing building materials and components during demolition and reconstruction can be challenging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The historic Saint-Vincent-de-Paul hospital complex in central Paris is being transformed into a mixed-use eco-neighborhood focused on sustainability, social diversity, and circular urban development. This project, led by Paris Métropole Aménagement and due for 2025, integrates circular construction strategies, preserves architectural heritage, and incorporates green infrastructure and renewable energy systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project retained 60% of the existing buildings to minimise demolition and reused salvaged materials (e.g., limestone slabs, brick panels, and other building components) both on- and off-site. Materials unsuitable for reuse were recycled into aggregates for new construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tools like Urban Print software, life cycle assessments (LCAs), material passports, and carbon footprint analyses guided decision-making and ensured resource optimisation throughout the redevelopment process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The design incorporates a 4,000 m² green public space, green façades, and roofs, fostering biodiversity. It leverages Paris’s non-potable water network and heat exchange systems to achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Housing options include 50% social, 30% open-access, and 20% intermediate housing. Participatory planning actively involves future residents and stakeholders in shaping the district’s design, fostering a sense of community ownership.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, historic elements, such as English courtyards, were repurposed for modern functions like shops and business spaces.\u003C/p>",[8376],{"name":8377,"type":53,"value":8377},"https://www.paris.fr/pages/saint-vincent-de-paul-14e-2373/",[8379],{"article_id":8362,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8381,"link":8382,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8363,"updated_at":8364,"article_id":8362,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7ItIXgMolxw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090615955-JOnaIkO_.jpeg",{"id":8384,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8385,"updated_at":8386,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8387,"contents":8388,"contributors":8400,"image":8402},"30050","2025-01-28T19:30:51.515Z","2025-01-29T10:01:10.128Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8389],{"id":8390,"score":47,"body":8391,"status":55,"article_id":8384,"created_at":8385,"updated_at":8386,"published_at":8385},"gbPP",{"title":8392,"outcome":8393,"problem":8394,"summary":8395,"solution":8396,"attachment":8397},"Kera district: Transformation of a Traditional Industrial Area into a Low-carbon, 20-minute Neighbourhood","\u003Cp>The reuse and recycling of materials have significantly reduced the demand for virgin resources and the environmental footprint of construction activities. Green infrastructure supports urban biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem services, while renewable energy systems and low-carbon solutions contribute to climate neutrality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The redevelopment is projected to transform the area into a vibrant hub, introducing 14,000 new homes and creating 10,000 employment opportunities centred around sustainable urban development services. Resident participation helps enhance community engagement and ownership of the redevelopment process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \"Kera Area Development Commitment,\" established through the land-use agreement, sets clear objectives and circular principles to guide all projects spanning from the 2020s to the 2040s. The document will ensure flexibility to address evolving needs and technologies while maintaining consistent progress toward sustainability goals. Kera will serve as a testbed for circular urban development, offering insights and replicable practices for other cities in Finland and Europe.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The main goal was to ensure a sustainable urban environment while reducing the demand for new raw materials. With this level of ambition, setting clear and long-term targets and objectives has been crucial to the project’s success so far. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kera district in Espoo, Finland, is undergoing a significant transformation from a former industrial area into a circular, mixed-use neighbourhood housing 14,000 residents. As part of Espoo’s sustainability program, the project integrates circular economy principles, low-carbon construction, renewable energy systems, sustainable mobility, and digital solutions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kera district redevelopment plan combines circular and low-carbon measures, serving as a testbed for Espoo's sustainability goals. Measures included reusing materials such as steel beams, concrete slabs, and columns from demolished buildings for new construction projects. Demolition waste was recycled using recycled soils, including concrete aggregates for asphalt and earthworks. Establishing a temporary storage area for secondary materials and a dedicated reuse centre for long-term material repurposing was also part of the implemented solutions. Carbon-binding materials and renewable energy technologies additionally supported the district’s carbon neutrality goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>An 85,000 m² network of green spaces, including a central park, was additionally integrated to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. The soil was rehabilitated and reused within new developments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From a social perspective, spaces were temporarily used for cultural and awareness-raising events, urban agriculture, and recreational activities (e.g., transforming a logistics centre into a hub for street art and exercise). Additionally, collaborative management systems enabled resident participation in decision-making.\u003C/p>",[8398],{"name":8399,"type":53,"value":8399},"https://www.espoo.fi/en/housing-and-building/kera",[8401],{"article_id":8384,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8403,"link":8404,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8385,"updated_at":8386,"article_id":8384,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-R1ZFGno9MQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778090623116--KjfMQUb.jpeg",{"id":8406,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8407,"created_at":8408,"updated_at":8409,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8410,"contents":8411,"contributors":8421,"image":8424},"4167","https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/business-and-economy/better-infrastructure/london-infrastructure-plan-2050#acc-i-43211","2020-10-01T14:45:43.971Z","2021-11-24T10:34:22.185Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8412],{"id":8413,"score":47,"body":8414,"status":55,"article_id":8406,"created_at":8408,"updated_at":8409,"published_at":8408},"C480",{"title":8415,"summary":8416,"attachment":8417},"London Infrastructure Plan 2050","\u003Cp>In the chapter 10 of the Plan, the implementation of the Circular Economy model is outlined. The consultation report sets out the ambition to significantly reduce the amount of waste being disposed of, by helping London to move towards a circular economy, where materials are reused, remanufactured or recycled rather than thrown away.\u003C/p>",[8418,8419],{"name":8407,"type":53,"value":8407},{"name":8420,"type":53,"value":8420},"https://unsplash.com/photos/NGIZVsbAdFc",[8422,8423],{"article_id":8406,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8406,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8425,"link":8426,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8408,"updated_at":8409,"article_id":8406,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3Qz8B8lBpyM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092148727-IDx9GuDR.jpeg",{"id":8428,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8429,"created_at":8430,"updated_at":8431,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8432,"contents":8433,"contributors":8443,"image":8447},"4180","https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/waste-and-recycling/mayors-biodiesel-programme","2020-10-01T14:45:52.943Z","2021-12-05T15:10:54.272Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8434],{"id":8435,"score":47,"body":8436,"status":55,"article_id":8428,"created_at":8430,"updated_at":8431,"published_at":8430},"basT",{"title":8437,"summary":8438,"attachment":8439},"Mayor's Biodiesel Programme","\u003Cp>To help create a low carbon, high tech transport network in London, the Mayor’s Biodiesel Programme is working with the fuel industry and local authorities to inspire a biodiesel industry revolution in London. The Mayor wants to grow London’s biodiesel infrastructure so it can produce biodiesel made from London the South East’s Used Cooking Oil (UCO) and Fats, Oils and Greases (FOGs), right in the city. Growing London’s biodiesel industry to fuel buses and municipal fleets can deliver green jobs, provide a local renewable fuel supply and reduce carbon dioxide.\u003C/p>",[8440,8441],{"name":8429,"type":53,"value":8429},{"name":8442,"type":53,"value":8442},"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_-_biodiesel_operational_note_june_2015_0.pdf",[8444,8445,8446],{"article_id":8428,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8428,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":8428,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":8448,"link":8449,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8430,"updated_at":8431,"article_id":8428,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"i8hQudxgEvk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092149670-xVTFTzrF.jpeg",{"id":8451,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8452,"created_at":8453,"updated_at":8454,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8455,"contents":8456,"contributors":8469,"image":8472},"4188","http://c40-production-images.s3.amazonaws.com/good_practice_briefings/images/8_C40_GPG_MBE.original.pdf?1456789018","2020-10-01T14:45:57.605Z","2021-12-02T11:45:58.420Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8457],{"id":8458,"score":47,"body":8459,"status":55,"article_id":8451,"created_at":8453,"updated_at":8454,"published_at":8453},"A7DV",{"title":8460,"outcome":8461,"problem":8462,"summary":8463,"solution":8464,"attachment":8465},"RE:FIT buildings in London","\u003Cp>RE:FIT\tis\tnow\tbeing used by\tmore than 160\tof\tLondon’s public sector bodies, including 28 of the 33\tLondon Boroughs, 23 NHS organisations and 109\tother organisations (retrofitting government buildings,\tschools, libraries, museums, etc.).\tA\tpilot\tretrofit\tprogramme to\treduce energy\tuse in 42 public\tbuildings,\timplemented from 2008 to 2010, resulted in overall energy cost savings of £1 million per year\tagainst a total investment of £7 million. This encouraged the Greater London Authority (GLA) to\texpand the programme eligibility to all city\tpublic buildings (as\tof\t2012, 111\tbuildings\thave been\tretrofitted), while aiming to retrofit 600 buildings and generate estimated\tsavings of 45,000 t-CO2\tby\tthe end of 2015.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Public buildings are a significant contributor to London’s carbon emissions – making up as much as 10 per cent of London’s total carbon footprint. The focus on retrofitting these buildings is therefore very important, especially given that 80 per cent of the buildings currently in use today will still be in use in 2050.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>London’s public building retrofit programme (RE:FIT) aims to introduce energy efficiency retrofits in 40% of London’s public buildings by 2025. Thanks to economies of scale created through bundling together\ta\tnumber of energy efficiency projects, copious external funding, and strong institutional capacity\tand\texperience, the city was able to streamline energy efficiency improvement projects\tacross the city\tdepartments and\tagencies. All retrofits are coordinated by a RE:FIT Programme Delivery Unit (PDU) and initiated under guaranteed-savings contracts (ESPCs) by energy service companies (ESCOs). Moreover, the model allows for buildings to be grouped for retrofitting, facilitating greater energy, carbon and monetary savings through economies of scale.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The unique feature of the London RE:FIT model is the creation of the RE:FIT Programme Delivery\tUnit (PDU) in February 2011,\tfacilitated by European Commission funding under the ELENA Programme. The\tUnit\tmanages the RE:FIT framework and promotes the programme’s uptake by London-based public sector organisations. It also provides specific support throughout the RE:FIT process, from providing initial information to verifying energy savings once\tthe\tproject\thas\tbeen\tdelivered. All retrofits are coordinated by a RE:FIT Programme Delivery Unit (PDU) and initiated under guaranteed-savings contracts (ESPCs) by energy service companies (ESCOs). The ESCO guarantees a set level of energy and water savings, resulting in a financial saving over the period of the arrangement, while also taking responsibility for the risk associated with the delivery of energy savings. The programme streamlines the procurement process by providing standardised, EU-regulation compliant framework contracts for the design and implementation of energy-conservation measures. This simplifies the process for public sector clients and also reduces supplier bidding costs and time, thereby reducing costs for both parties.\u003C/p>",[8466,8467],{"name":8452,"type":53,"value":8452},{"name":8468,"type":53,"value":8468},"https://www.c40.org/case_studies/re-fit-programme-cuts-carbon-emissions-from-london-s-public-buildings",[8470,8471],{"article_id":8451,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8451,"contributor_id":7349},{"id":8473,"link":8474,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8453,"updated_at":8454,"article_id":8451,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dpJNdVIPQQU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092150483-hgmLH0-S.jpeg",{"id":8476,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8477,"created_at":8478,"updated_at":8479,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8480,"contents":8481,"contributors":8489,"image":6},"4189","https://www.lwarb.gov.uk/what-we-do/resource-london/","2020-10-01T14:45:58.074Z","2021-10-04T14:28:38.620Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8482],{"id":8483,"score":47,"body":8484,"status":55,"article_id":8476,"created_at":8478,"updated_at":8479,"published_at":8478},"iKrl",{"title":8485,"summary":8486,"attachment":8487},"Resource London","\u003Cp>Resource London was established in 2015 as a jointly funded partnership between LWARB and WRAP, the government’s resource efficiency body, to maximise the resources of both organisations for the benefit of London. The partnership, known as the Resource London Programme, represents a one-agency approach, providing specific, focused and tailored regional and local support for London waste authorities.\u003C/p>",[8488],{"name":8477,"type":53,"value":8477},[8490,8491],{"article_id":8476,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8476,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8493,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8494,"created_at":8495,"updated_at":8496,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8497,"contents":8498,"contributors":8506,"image":6},"4190","http://old.iclei.org/fileadmin/PUBLICATIONS/Case_Studies/ICLEI_cs_177_Thane_UrbanLEDS.pdf","2020-10-01T14:45:58.539Z","2021-10-04T14:31:04.171Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8499],{"id":8500,"score":47,"body":8501,"status":55,"article_id":8493,"created_at":8495,"updated_at":8496,"published_at":8495},"gM7o",{"title":8502,"summary":8503,"attachment":8504},"Low emissions city","\u003Cp>Thane has begun implementation of its city-wide low emissions development strategy with the support of the ICLEI Urban-LEDS project. Early outcomes indicate that stakeholder engagement is increasingly shown to be a crucial factor for lasting climate action. This is a key underpinning principle of the Green Climate Cities methodology, which has guided the formation of a stakeholder committee that will empower Thane on its climate journey.\u003C/p>",[8505],{"name":8494,"type":53,"value":8494},[8507,8508],{"article_id":8493,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8493,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8510,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8511,"created_at":8512,"updated_at":8513,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8514,"contents":8515,"contributors":8523,"image":6},"4191","http://eu-gugle.eu/project/","2020-10-01T14:45:58.977Z","2021-09-10T12:52:56.880Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8516],{"id":8517,"score":47,"body":8518,"status":55,"article_id":8510,"created_at":8512,"updated_at":8513,"published_at":8512},"R8ZK",{"title":8519,"summary":8520,"attachment":8521},"EU Gugle","\u003Cp>EU-GUGLE aims to demonstrate the feasibility of nearly-zero energy building renovation models in 6 pilot cities in view of triggering large-scale, Europe- wide replication in smart cities and communities by 2020. Taking on the challenge of sustainable renovation in urban areas, the cities of Vienna (AT), Aachen (DE), Milan (IT), Sestao (ES), Tampere (FI) and Bratislava (SK) have committed to renovating a total of 226,000m² of living space during the 5 years of the project, with the objective of achieving 40 to 80% primary energy savings per pilot district while increasing the share of renewable energy sources by 25% by 2018. Gothenburg (SE) and Gaziantep (TR) take part in the 5-year project as associated cities and are expected to start smart renovation activities during project’s lifetime. To reach this objective, the 8 pilot cities join efforts to combine the latest research results relevant to smart renovation of groups of buildings at district level and use this knowledge to implement a balanced mix of technical, socio-economic and financial solutions adapted to local needs. All aspects of the renovation process are monitored and evaluated, from the energy performance of the renovated buildings to the financing schemes chosen by the municipalities. The project is part of the Smart Cities and Communities Initiative of the European Commission, which aims to foster the EU-wide dissemination of the most efficient models and strategies for helping cities and communities to achieve a 40% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2020. In line with this objective, the pilot cities integrate the results of the project into comprehensive ‘smart renovation strategies’ that will be easily transposable to other municipalities, and which will be disseminated through an EU-wide replication campaign. The role of the campaign will be to maximize the replication potential of the renovation models developed in EU-GUGLE, both in other districts of the same cities and in other cities facing similar issues across Europe.\u003C/p>",[8522],{"name":8511,"type":53,"value":8511},[8524],{"article_id":8510,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8526,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8527,"created_at":8528,"updated_at":8529,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8530,"contents":8531,"contributors":8539,"image":6},"4196","http://www.circular-europe-network.eu/factsheets/supply-of-sustainable-concrete-at-the-london-olympics/","2020-10-01T14:46:01.036Z","2021-09-10T10:05:13.040Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8532],{"id":8533,"score":47,"body":8534,"status":55,"article_id":8526,"created_at":8528,"updated_at":8529,"published_at":8528},"8Z5x",{"title":8535,"summary":8536,"attachment":8537},"Sustainable concrete at Olympics","\u003Cp>The London bid to host the 2012 Games set out a plan for how the Games could play a major role in the revitalisation of east London. Equally important was to achieve this in a sustainable manner, provide value for money, and to leave a lasting legacy for east London. The Olympic Delivery Authority’s (ODA) central job was to deliver venues, facilities and infrastructure and transport in a way that ‘maximised the delivery of sustainable objectives, on time and within the available budget’. This included the supply of the innitially estimated 500.000 m3 of ready-mix concrete required to build both the sporting venues and supporting infrastructure.\u003C/p>",[8538],{"name":8527,"type":53,"value":8527},[8540],{"article_id":8526,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8542,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8543,"created_at":8544,"updated_at":8545,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8546,"contents":8547,"contributors":8557,"image":8560},"4199","https://eko.zagreb.hr/UserDocsImages/arhiva/dokumenti/Energija/GP_EnU_Grada_Zagreba_2018..pdf","2020-10-01T14:46:02.936Z","2021-12-02T11:46:13.965Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8548],{"id":8549,"score":47,"body":8550,"status":55,"article_id":8542,"created_at":8544,"updated_at":8545,"published_at":8544},"x3x0",{"title":8551,"summary":8552,"attachment":8553},"Annual Energy Efficiency Plan of the City of Zagreb","\u003Cp>Eco-innovation development and the transition to a circular economy in Croatia are still at their early stages. Energy efficiency is part of circular economy and eco-innovation areas\tthe City of Zagreb is working on. The energy Efficiency Plan of the City of Zagreb is a one-year planning document for the implementation of energy efficiency improvement policies. The design and implementation of the annual plan is an obligation under the Energy Efficiency Act (NN 127/2014). The annual plan consists of two main segments, an analysis of the measures implemented for the previous year and the calculation of the savings achieved, and the calculation and the proposed activity for the current year with the aim of achieving the planned savings and realization of the anticipated activities in accordance with the current strategic guidelines and documents of the City of Zagreb.\u003C/p>",[8554,8555],{"name":8543,"type":53,"value":8543},{"name":8556,"type":53,"value":8556},"https://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecoap/sites/default/files/field/field-country-files/croatia_eco-innovation_2015.pdf",[8558,8559],{"article_id":8542,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8542,"contributor_id":7349},{"id":8561,"link":8562,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8544,"updated_at":8545,"article_id":8542,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"koXwziZTPEI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092152355-poP5cdXQ.jpeg",{"id":8564,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8565,"created_at":8566,"updated_at":8567,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8568,"contents":8569,"contributors":8577,"image":6},"4242","http://www.lyon-confluence.fr/en/innovating/urban-innovation.html","2020-10-01T14:46:23.962Z","2021-11-24T10:46:50.307Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8570],{"id":8571,"score":47,"body":8572,"status":55,"article_id":8564,"created_at":8566,"updated_at":8567,"published_at":8566},"8MfF",{"title":8573,"summary":8574,"attachment":8575},"Lyon Confluence - Smart urban district to enable circularity","\u003Cp>A smart city is not just a technologically innovative city. It also takes its users (residents and employees etc.) into account, which means that their use of the city is essential to the process of creating beneficial and sustainable developments. Without this process, there is a great risk of building costly constructions and implementing complex systems that will ultimately be poorly used, or never used at all.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lyon Confluence is aware of this challenge and is committed to building a neighbourhood that not only responds to current needs but answers future ones too. While developing the district, SPL Lyon Confluence has been committed to making an impact on the three pillars of sustainable development: the environment, the economy and social issues. This approach meant that its role as a redeveloper had to adapt and progress. The architecture, environment and diverse quality requirements detailed in the specifications, were complemented by Lyon Confluence's desire to improve the services on offer to users of the district.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lyon Confluence notably provides services such as the option of connecting to the urban heating network that is offered to co-ownership associations. This development embodies Lyon Confluence's desire to provide solutions that respond to the new way the city is being used, i.e. the production and distribution of renewable energy (the urban heating network), or the development of shared parking schemes. Lyon Confluence also has to manage the data for the new connected city. These new areas of expertise have evolved out of listening to and exchanging ideas with the neighbourhood's users, and the close relationship that Lyon Confluence has always fostered.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>La Confluence now has 12,000 residents, 15,000 employees and millions of visitors. Setting up and investing in La Confluence has thus become a strategic move for trade and business.\u003C/p>",[8576],{"name":8565,"type":53,"value":8565},[8578,8579,8580],{"article_id":8564,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8564,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":8564,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8582,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8583,"created_at":8584,"updated_at":8585,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8586,"contents":8587,"contributors":8597,"image":6},"4252","https://www.grandlyon.com/services/le-compostage-des-dechets.html","2020-10-01T14:46:28.562Z","2021-10-26T09:53:28.345Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8588],{"id":8589,"score":47,"body":8590,"status":55,"article_id":8582,"created_at":8584,"updated_at":8585,"published_at":8584},"dlq5",{"title":8591,"summary":8592,"attachment":8593},"Shared composting","\u003Cp>The City of Lyon has created 70 newspaces for composting in neighborhoods, and from 8 to 15 places in schools. To date, 500 neighborhood composting sites have already been funded by the Métropole de Lyon. The goal is to reach 1,500 collective composters by 2026.\u003C/p>",[8594,8595],{"name":8583,"type":53,"value":8583},{"name":8596,"type":53,"value":8596},"https://met.grandlyon.com/compostage-des-dechets-la-metropole-voit-plus-grand/",[8598],{"article_id":8582,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8600,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8601,"created_at":8602,"updated_at":8603,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8604,"contents":8605,"contributors":8615,"image":6},"4294","https://www.wien.gv.at/stadtentwicklung/studien/pdf/b008384a.pdf","2020-10-01T14:46:56.325Z","2021-09-13T13:58:15.999Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8606],{"id":8607,"score":47,"body":8608,"status":55,"article_id":8600,"created_at":8602,"updated_at":8603,"published_at":8602},"Ank9",{"title":8609,"summary":8610,"attachment":8611},"Smart City Wien","\u003Cp>Smart City Wien combines the three essential and interlinked basic elements of resources (resource preservation), quality of life and innovation. The Smart City Wien framework strategy is comprehensive (but not exhaustive), pursues a long-term horizon (2050) and does not offer detailed packages of measures. However, concrete sub-projects with a shorter timeframe will definitely be formulated and implemented – and also serve the purpose of clarifying the very nature of what a “smart city Vienna” might be like. In this way, the Smart City Wien framework strategy lays down an aid to orientation for the next generation of specialised strategies in such areas as circular economy, climate protection, innovation, urban planning, mobility, etc.\u003C/p>",[8612,8613],{"name":8601,"type":53,"value":8601},{"name":8614,"type":53,"value":8614},"https://www.wien.gv.at/stadtentwicklung/studien/pdf/b008552.pdf",[8616],{"article_id":8600,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8618,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8619,"created_at":8620,"updated_at":8621,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8622,"contents":8623,"contributors":8632,"image":6},"4310","http://www.almanac-project.eu/news.php","2020-10-01T14:47:08.513Z","2021-09-20T08:34:19.677Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8624],{"id":8625,"score":47,"body":8626,"status":55,"article_id":8618,"created_at":8620,"updated_at":8621,"published_at":8620},"Qro8",{"title":8627,"summary":8628,"attachment":8629},"Almanac (Smartcities): Reliable Smart Secure Internet of Things for Smart Cities","\u003Cp>The ALMANAC project (Secure and Intelligent Internet of Things for Smart Cities) developed a Smart City Platform (SCP) with the aim to integrate Internet of Things (IoT), capillary networks and metro access networks to offer smart services to the citizens, and thus enable Smart City processes. The platform is built upon a dynamic federation of private and public networks, while supporting end- to-end security and privacy. The ALMANAC platform was tested in the city of Torino. The objective of that pilot experience was to collect information on the flows that the city had and thanks to that, to develop new management and prevention strategies. This was done with the help of the management companies, organizations, politicians and citizens who use the applications and the platform developed during the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the platform ALMANAC has achieved an integrated approach to the flows (water and waste) that are generated and spent in the city of Torino. The waste management application allows to adapt the city’s whole waste planning to the citizen’s needs through a waste management dashboard (a day-to-day support tool for decision makers) to access and manage data collected from smart Underground Ecological Islands (UEIs) and collection vehicles. Whereas, the water management application is compatible with direct communication between public utilities and citizens and allows users to control water consumption in their own homes and to detect water leaks. Also, users receive alerts if water has been contaminated in any point of water network along the city. Finally, a last application helps and guides citizens in the recycling of their waste. It contains a calendar with dates of waste collection, a notification system and an interactive map that shows containers near the user and their current fill level.\u003C/p>",[8630],{"name":8631,"type":53,"value":8631},"https://www.urbanwins.eu/almanac-project/#:~:text=The%20ALMANAC%20project%20(Secure%20and,thus%20enable%20Smart%20City%20processes.",[8633],{"article_id":8618,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8635,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8636,"created_at":8637,"updated_at":8638,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8639,"contents":8640,"contributors":8653,"image":8656},"4319","http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/news_alert/Issue47_Case_Study100_Turin.pdf","2020-10-01T14:47:21.442Z","2021-10-28T13:50:16.833Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8641],{"id":8642,"score":47,"body":8643,"status":55,"article_id":8635,"created_at":8637,"updated_at":8638,"published_at":8637},"wfOh",{"title":8644,"outcome":8645,"problem":8646,"summary":8647,"solution":8648,"attachment":8649},"Sustainable Public Procurement of School Catering Services","\u003Cp>One requirement is for contractors to shift from using plastic to reusable dishes which will result in an estimated reduction of 157 tonnes/year of plastic waste due to the number of meals served annually in Turin’s schools\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>School catering represents a significant part of the procurement budget for the City of Turin. Approximately 8 million meals are delivered annually, with a total value of approximately 40 million EUR per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One specific area of focus in the Smart City Master Plan was to achieve low carbon school catering service: in their most recent catering tender, Turin (Italy) introduced several measures and included various criteria into their current school catering contract aiming to reduce the associated carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Turin introduced several measures to lower its school catering's footprint. These included energy efficient appliances bought for schools, the utilisation of mains tap water, the use of low environmental impact transport and a significant reduction in packaging and waste. Bidders were encouraged to favour low environmental impact packaging, including reusable, refillable or biodegradable products. As for reusable dishwares and tablewares in primary and secondary schools, as already was for the case of pre-compulsory schools, only reusable crockery (plates, cutlery and glasses) are being used. The plates and glasses are made of material that can be used several times (properly certified for contact with food) and the cutlery of stainless steel. The period of implementation started with a trial 2013- 2016 but has been renovated.\u003C/p>",[8650,8651],{"name":8636,"type":53,"value":8636},{"name":8652,"type":53,"value":8652},"https://unsplash.com/photos/ZjEEJ-TjJgs",[8654,8655],{"article_id":8635,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8635,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8657,"link":8658,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8637,"updated_at":8638,"article_id":8635,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dGi0Ex6DjqA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092154695-TL_VPfbm.jpeg",{"id":8660,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8661,"created_at":8662,"updated_at":8663,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8664,"contents":8665,"contributors":8673,"image":6},"4337","http://www.manchesterclimate.com/sites/default/files/MCCS%202017-50_Imp%20Plan%202017-22.pdf","2020-10-01T14:47:32.115Z","2022-07-26T11:17:09.958Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8666],{"id":8667,"score":47,"body":8668,"status":55,"article_id":8660,"created_at":8662,"updated_at":8663,"published_at":8662},"SgND",{"title":8669,"summary":8670,"attachment":8671},"Manchester Climate Change Implementation Plan","\u003Cp>The Manchester Climate Change Implementation Plan seeks to: (1) Establish a business support programme(s) to assist businesses to improve their energy and resource efficiency, and build their resilience to a changing climate; (2) Build capacity and leadership in communities to foster the delivery of community-led activities that deliver positive climate change outcomes and improve local quality of life; (3) Investigate options and feasibility for developing new and expanding existing Council initiatives to incentivise and enable domestic retrofit (e.g. energy efficiency linked Council tax bandings, expansion of the HELP loan for energy efficiency improvements, etc.) (4) Identify and secure funding opportunities to invest in energy efficiency programmes, particularly focusing on fuel poverty challenges for the city’s residents; (5) Provide guidance to home owners on reducing waste and improving resource efficiency; (6) Undertake research to investigate the feasibility of Manchester becoming a zero waste city by 2050 and the development of a delivery plan; and (7) Provide support to help Manchester businesses to develop and supply the goods and services needed to create a zero carbon, zero waste, climate resilient city; such as the Circular Economy Club (CEC) Manchester launched by the Waste to Resource Innovation Network of Manchester Metropolitan University. CEC provides business and industry with a cross- collaborative multi-sectorial approach to drive forward a zero waste circular economy.\u003C/p>",[8672],{"name":8661,"type":53,"value":8661},[8674],{"article_id":8660,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8676,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8677,"created_at":8678,"updated_at":8679,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8680,"contents":8681,"contributors":8691,"image":6},"4353","http://old.iclei.org/fileadmin/PUBLICATIONS/Case_Studies/ICLEI_cs_186_Bogor_Urban-LEDS.pdf","2020-10-01T14:47:45.494Z","2021-09-15T12:55:32.527Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8682],{"id":8683,"score":47,"body":8684,"status":55,"article_id":8676,"created_at":8678,"updated_at":8679,"published_at":8678},"ImoS",{"title":8685,"summary":8686,"attachment":8687},"Low Emissions Development Plan - Bogor","\u003Cp>Following a comprehensive multi-stakeholder consultation effort, the Urban- LEDS City of Bogor reviewed its existing spatial planning frameworks and strategically integrated low emission development into its 5-year Development Plan. A comprehensive Strategic Environment Assessment also increased awareness and efforts across the city government for energy efficiency and other low emissions development working areas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 5-year mid-term Development Plan (RPJMD), which speaks to Bogor's determination to strategically implement LEDS, prioritizes: introducing integrated low-emission transportation systems that emphasize pedestrians and cyclists; establishing city-wide waste management schemes and facilities; the development of green building standards to accelerate the use of low emission development technologies, materials, and design strategies; improving spatial planning and urban development projects to reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks; and enhancing accessibility and user-friendliness of urban facilities in general, in order to improve overall quality of life.\u003C/p>",[8688,8689],{"name":8677,"type":53,"value":8677},{"name":8690,"type":53,"value":8690},"https://urban-leds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/resources/case_studies/ICLEI_cs_186_Bogor_Urban-LEDS.pdf",[8692],{"article_id":8676,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":8694,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8695,"created_at":8696,"updated_at":8697,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8698,"contents":8699,"contributors":8716,"image":8719},"4369","http://www.ams-institute.org/institute/","2020-10-01T14:47:54.271Z","2021-09-23T13:37:08.215Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8700],{"id":8701,"score":47,"body":8702,"status":55,"article_id":8694,"created_at":8696,"updated_at":8697,"published_at":8696},"4TGE",{"title":8703,"outcome":8704,"problem":8705,"summary":8706,"solution":8707,"attachment":8708},"Amsterdam partners with a research institute to advance circularity","\u003Cp>The institute has developed several projects since its founding, including ‘Project Roboat’ on smart urban mobility and ‘3D Printing in the Circular City’. The former is a major research programme on autonomous boats, which would transport goods and people through Amsterdam’s canals using environmental sensing. Full-scale prototypes are in the works, which (if launched) would ‘improve the control system for autonomous navigation in urban environments’—and what’s more, the boats could theoretically be used to clear waste from the canals. The latter project explores the possibility of reducing municipal solid waste volumes from households through large-scale 3D printing, thereby extending the usage of recycled plastics. This is part of a greater programme to develop and scale the ‘circular cities’ concept. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As cities’ populations around the world grow, so do various urban issues, including waste management, smart urban mobility, urban energy, climate resilience, metropolitan food systems, responsible urban digitisation, and circularity in urban regions. Each sector presents its own unique challenges stemming from our linear ‘take-make-waste’ modality, that, if not addressed, will continue to contribute to climate breakdown and a wider array of environmental issues in cities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions, a public-private institute founded in 2014, aims to find innovative solutions for urban challenges, placing themselves at the forefront of international metropolitan development. It aims to address such challenges through education, research and valorisation and data, and has enacted a number of projects to this end; the Institute uses the city of Amsterdam as a ‘living lab’, but is international in its nature and hopes to create solutions that can be scaled and applied to metropolises around the world. The city of Amsterdam is in full support of the Institute, making financial contributions, as well as sharing data, allowing the use of the city as a testing and piloting locale, and providing access to its people, networks and organisations. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Studies was formed, bringing together engineers, urban planners, designers and natural and social scientists to develop solutions for metropolitan issues and challenges. This is done through three main spheres: education, research and valorisation, and data development and dissemination. Findings are implemented throughout a number of sectors, namely energy, waste, water, food and data and mobility. The city of Amsterdam is used as a ‘living lab’ to develop and test solutions, which can then be scaled and applied to other metropolitan areas around the globe. \u003C/p>",[8709,8710,8712,8714],{"name":8695,"type":53,"value":8695},{"name":8711,"type":53,"value":8711},"https://www.ams-institute.org/urban-challenges/",{"name":8713,"type":53,"value":8713},"https://www.ams-institute.org/urban-challenges/circularity-urban-regions/3d-printing-circular-city/",{"name":8715,"type":53,"value":8715},"https://www.ams-institute.org/urban-challenges/smart-urban-mobility/roboat/",[8717,8718],{"article_id":8694,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":8694,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":8720,"link":8721,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8696,"updated_at":8697,"article_id":8694,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DA1sS6pSDws=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092156411-B6-yg1Uf.jpeg",{"id":8723,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8724,"created_at":8725,"updated_at":8726,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8727,"contents":8728,"contributors":8739,"image":8742},"4385","http://environnement.marseille.fr/developpement-durable/plan-climat-marseille","2020-10-01T14:48:04.643Z","2025-01-17T16:31:00.102Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8729],{"id":8730,"score":47,"body":8731,"status":55,"article_id":8723,"created_at":8725,"updated_at":8726,"published_at":8725},"gR-l",{"title":8732,"summary":8733,"attachment":8734},"Territorial Climate Plan 2012-2020","\u003Cp>Marseille's Territorial Climate Plan 2012-20 is organized around 5 headings: energy saving on public lighting; fuel saving on public fleet of vehicles; development of photovoltaics; optimization and reduction in user travels and conservation of natural resources, especially water and fossil fuels.\u003C/p>",[8735,8737],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-11-12/paris-s-15-minute-city-could-be-coming-to-an-urban-area-near-you",{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},"https://www.smartcitylab.com/blog/governance-finance/paris-15-minute-city/",[8740,8741],{"article_id":8723,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8723,"contributor_id":644},{"id":8743,"link":8744,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8725,"updated_at":8726,"article_id":8723,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"w1tJ9TJptIg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092157338-sLxJsmqm.jpeg",{"id":8746,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8747,"created_at":8748,"updated_at":8749,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8750,"contents":8751,"contributors":8759,"image":6},"4399","http://www.rau.eu/portfolio/gemeentehuis-brummen/","2020-10-01T14:48:13.136Z","2021-10-08T09:27:56.723Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8752],{"id":8753,"score":47,"body":8754,"status":55,"article_id":8746,"created_at":8748,"updated_at":8749,"published_at":8748},"H5tc",{"title":8755,"problem":6744,"summary":8756,"attachment":8757},"A new circular Townhall in Brummen designed for extended use","\u003Cp>Due to concerns over frequently shifting municipality borders, the municipality of Brummen commissioned a building for a service life of 20 years. The answer to this proposal was a design made for disassembly and consistent use of reusable and renewable, high quality construction materials. The building’s foundation is a historic structure dating back to 1890. The qualities of the historic building kept intact, restored where necessary and connected to a new addition with a glass roof. Approximately 90 per cent of the materials in the newly added space can be dismantled and reused at the end of its service life. After this period, only the original 1890 building will remain on the site. The supporting structure, façade and floors are made from wood in pre-fabricated components. The use of concrete has been minimized. The wooden components can easily be dismantled and reused in a new building. The building also received the first materials passport turning it into a raw materials depot in which the details of every piece are known, including the destination in a second life for some elements.\u003C/p>",[8758],{"name":8747,"type":53,"value":8747},[8760],{"article_id":8746,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8762,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8763,"created_at":8764,"updated_at":8765,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8766,"contents":8767,"contributors":8779,"image":6},"4408","https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Toronto_-Case-Study_Mar19.pdf","2020-10-01T14:48:17.873Z","2021-09-20T08:52:30.059Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8768],{"id":8769,"score":47,"body":8770,"status":55,"article_id":8762,"created_at":8764,"updated_at":8765,"published_at":8764},"N_wa",{"title":8771,"summary":8772,"attachment":8773},"Circular economy procurement implementation plan and framework, Toronto","\u003Cp>Toronto’s Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan and Framework (the Framework) is positioned to become a major tool in creating economic growth, enhancing social prosperity and moving towards zero waste in the city. Toronto’s annual purchasing contracts amount to approximately CAD 2 billion in value, which represents considerable potential for suppliers who have long- standing circular economy offerings or who are beginning to integrate circular economy into their existing business models. The Framework outlines the city’s circular economy procurement objectives in addition to a number of opportunities for the city to leverage its buying power.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Framework is consistent with the direction and approach set out in the city’s 2016 Long Term Waste Management Strategy, which identified waste reduction opportunities that will be explored as pilots in the City's procurement of textiles and uniforms, food and catering services, office equipment, and information technology.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aim of the framework is to develop an evidence-based and measurable circular procurement policy, and enable the City to increase the amount of goods and services that are regenerative by design, have lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, are less toxic and rely less on raw material consumption.\u003C/p>",[8774,8775,8777],{"name":8763,"type":53,"value":8763},{"name":8776,"type":53,"value":8776},"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/",{"name":8778,"type":53,"value":8778},"https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-139647.pdf",[8780],{"article_id":8762,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8782,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8783,"created_at":8784,"updated_at":8785,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8786,"contents":8787,"contributors":8797,"image":6},"4420","http://ktl.nl/uploads/editor/handboek_puccini_rood_deel_i.pdf","2020-10-01T14:48:24.303Z","2021-10-05T13:30:15.030Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8788],{"id":8789,"score":47,"body":8790,"status":55,"article_id":8782,"created_at":8784,"updated_at":8785,"published_at":8784},"DZq4",{"title":8791,"summary":8792,"attachment":8793},"Adoption of Puccini Method for Sustainability standards and Sustainable Procurement in Amsterdam","\u003Cp>The municipality of Amsterdam introduced the Puccini Method as a framework for the design of public spaces in Amsterdam.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city designs all its streets, squares and public gardens with it. The method has adopted a set of sustainability standards. Following the Puccini Method, any procurement should adopt at least the Piano sustainability criteria.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Puccini method stands for a high-quality, physical layout of the public space. A design that is user-friendly, accessible, safe, manageable, sustainable, affordable, coherent and beautiful.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This standard for the Amsterdam street scene consists of a policy framework and 2 technical manuals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Puccini Method Policy Framework is based on 5 beliefs:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- the user benefits from simplicity and obviousness\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- craft at every scale level\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- durability\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- best practices and innovation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- collaboration\u003C/p>",[8794,8795],{"name":8783,"type":53,"value":8783},{"name":8796,"type":53,"value":8796},"https://www.amsterdam.nl/wonen-leefomgeving/puccinimethode/puccinimethode/#h1ca10919-7eaf-4eee-8250-95a749228d69",[8798,8799],{"article_id":8782,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":8782,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8801,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8802,"created_at":8803,"updated_at":8804,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8805,"contents":8806,"contributors":8814,"image":6},"4421","https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/circularamsterdam","2020-10-01T14:48:24.794Z","2021-10-04T14:57:27.200Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8807],{"id":8808,"score":47,"body":8809,"status":55,"article_id":8801,"created_at":8803,"updated_at":8804,"published_at":8803},"HB04",{"title":8810,"summary":8811,"attachment":8812},"Amsterdam's Circular Innovation programme","\u003Cp>The Circular Innovation Program 2016-2018 provides insight into the most important innovation projects and developments in the city in the field of Circular Economy and the way the City of Amsterdam anticipates it. The programme contains a framework of innovation processes.\u003C/p>",[8813],{"name":8802,"type":53,"value":8802},[8815,8816],{"article_id":8801,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":8801,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8818,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8819,"created_at":8820,"updated_at":8821,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8822,"contents":8823,"contributors":8831,"image":6},"4648","https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/administration/strategy/strategy/city-strategy/","2020-10-01T14:51:26.141Z","2021-10-04T08:03:06.708Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8824],{"id":8825,"score":47,"body":8826,"status":55,"article_id":8818,"created_at":8820,"updated_at":8821,"published_at":8820},"U3IR",{"title":8827,"summary":8828,"attachment":8829},"The Most Functional City in the World: Helsinki City Strategy 2017–2021","\u003Cp>The strategy has 3 main themes: (1) The most functional city in the world; (2) securing sustainable growth as the most essential task of the city; (3) Developing services; (4) Responsible Management of Finances as the Foundation of a Prosperous City and (5) Helsinki Strengthening and Diversifying its Promotion of Interests. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As part of developing services, emission reductions and circular economy projects will be carried out in Helsinki in tandem with the business community and residents. Helsinki wants to increasingly actively serve as a platform for interesting and successful innovations that generate new potential exports. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Accompanying the strategy there are a few projects: Real Estate Strategy, Central Pedestrian Zone and Underground Distributor Street Project, Land Policy Guideline Project, Helsinki Maritime Strategy Project, Project for Youth Social Inclusion, Health and Welfare Promotion Project, and Exercise and Mobility Scheme Project.\u003C/p>",[8830],{"name":8819,"type":53,"value":8819},[8832],{"article_id":8818,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8834,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":8835,"updated_at":8836,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":8837,"contents":8838,"contributors":8853,"image":8858},"5040","2020-10-01T14:54:37.796Z","2026-05-08T00:18:48.637Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8839],{"id":8840,"score":47,"body":8841,"status":55,"article_id":8834,"created_at":8835,"updated_at":8852,"published_at":8835},"YrZF",{"title":8842,"outcome":8843,"problem":8844,"summary":8845,"solution":8846,"attachment":8847},"China's Sponge Cities program","\u003Cp>The aim of the Sponge City program is to ensure 80 percent of urban built-up areas in China meet Sponge City building requirements by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Chinese cities manage flooding with traditional drainage systems that lead water into rivers or the sea. Due to relatively low requirements for the amount of water those systems have to handle, increasing urbanisation, construction activity, and increased rainfall, flooding risk in Chinese cities has increased significantly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Between 2008-2010, 137 cities were flooded more than 3 times a year, and 57 cities were flooded for more than 12 hours. At the same time, rainwater that gets discharged into rivers or the sea leaves the city and does not replenish the groundwater supply, leading to scarcity of water in the city - a problem that affects 30 out of 32 Chinese megacities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China's Sponge City program chose 16 pilot cities, later expanded to 30 cities, to design on low-impact development principles and nature-based solutions to improve drainage, filter out pollutants, and in a way that absorbs 70% of rainfall. The rainfall is collected in aquifers for later cleaning and re-use, minimising water waste. The program aims to ensure 80 percent of urban built-up areas in China meet Sponge City building requirements by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The sponge cities program chose 16 pilot cities, later expanded to 30 cities. Contrary to conventional flooding infrastructure trying to keep water away, a new concept of “sponge cities” aims to design cities so that they can soak up and store rainwater for later use. This means that local governments rely on low-impact development principles and nature-based solutions to improve drainage, filter out pollutants and store up to 70 percent of excess rainwater for reuse during periods of drought. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This happens through low-intervention and low-cost infrastructure like permeating pavements that allow water to penetrate the ground and replenish groundwater supply, or rooftop gardens which absorb rainfall.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, areas like Lingang in Shanghai used more extensive measures like creating artificial wetlands, which retain and purify stormwater naturally. Drainage systems are led into underwater storage tanks and tunnels rather than the rivers in order to retain stormwater and combat water shortages.\u003C/p>",[8848,8850],{"name":8849,"type":53,"value":8849},"https://talkofthecities.iclei.org/how-sponge-cities-in-china-can-manage-urban-water-challenges/",{"name":8851,"type":53,"value":8851},"https://www.cnn.com/2017/09/17/asia/china-sponge-cities/index.html","2023-04-14T16:42:49.562Z",[8854,8855,8856,8857],{"article_id":8834,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8834,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":8834,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":8834,"contributor_id":672},{"id":8859,"link":8860,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8835,"updated_at":8852,"article_id":8834,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"auTjxrxm2zI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778083067501-Or6BjtSV.jpeg",{"id":8862,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8863,"created_at":8864,"updated_at":8865,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8866,"contents":8867,"contributors":8881,"image":8886},"4423","http://www.comune.milano.it/wps/portal/ist/st/food_policy_milano/la_food_policy_di_milano/Documenti","2020-10-01T14:48:25.625Z","2022-05-12T13:51:29.750Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8868],{"id":8869,"score":47,"body":8870,"status":55,"article_id":8862,"created_at":8864,"updated_at":8865,"published_at":8864},"gpgS",{"title":8871,"summary":8872,"attachment":8873},"Milan Food Policy","\u003Cp>Milan Food Policy involves 10 dimensions: governance, education, waste, access, wellbeing, environment; ecosystem of agriculture; production; finance and commerce. The design of the policy has involved a public consultation among citizens. It has information campaigns focused on promoting healthy and sustainable food habits, better use and conservation of food. Moreover, it supports research institutions in the process of identifying national, european and international funding sources, in the creation of an academic network for sharing knowledge nationally and internationally and in the promotion of partnership between organizations involved on research.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Milano won the Earthshot Prize 2021 thanks to its innovative food policy, that aims at halving food waste by 2030. The Earthshot Prize rewards the city’s commitment towards a more environmentally-friendly urban future and its role of global leader in the fight against climate change. Milan’s neighbourhood hubs against food waste were launched in 2017. The goal of the project is to halve food waste by 2030. The hubs collect surplus food from supermarkets and office canteens and then donate it to charities and NGOs, who distribute it to the neediest citizens.\u003C/p>",[8874,8875,8877,8879],{"name":8863,"type":53,"value":8863},{"name":8876,"type":53,"value":8876},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/making-milan-circular-from-food-to-fashion/",{"name":8878,"type":53,"value":8878},"https://cities-today.com/milans-food-waste-initiative-wins-1-million-earthshot-prize-to-scale-to-more-cities/",{"name":8880,"type":53,"value":8880},"https://indiplomacy.it/en/earthshot-prize-2021-milan-food-waste-hubs/",[8882,8883,8884,8885],{"article_id":8862,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8862,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":8862,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":8862,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":8887,"link":8888,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8864,"updated_at":8865,"article_id":8862,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dnuIZNTOC8E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092158959-sYCpivcG.jpeg",{"id":8890,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8891,"created_at":8892,"updated_at":8893,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8894,"contents":8895,"contributors":8906,"image":8909},"4425","https://api-site-cdn.paris.fr/images/76336","2020-10-01T14:48:26.796Z","2022-05-12T13:55:05.628Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8896],{"id":8897,"score":47,"body":8898,"status":55,"article_id":8890,"created_at":8892,"updated_at":8893,"published_at":8892},"w6Uz",{"title":8899,"summary":8900,"attachment":8901},"Paris procurement of seasonal & local food to boost local economy and reduce environmental impact","\u003Cp>Under the Sustainable Food Plan, the City of Paris has been implementing a policy for developing sustainable food in its municipal catering services since 2009, and is one of the pioneering cities in this field. The plan covers all 1,200 of Paris’s municipal restaurants, including schools, retirement homes and staff restaurants, which collectively serve 30 million meals a year. It outlines their current state, targets for 2020 and the actions which will be implemented in Paris to reach the target. The actions undertaken so far have led to an increase from 7.4% organic food served in 2008 to 24.3% sustainable food (21.5% organic food) in 2013. The Plan defines ‘sustainable’ food as that which is organic produce, local seasonal produce, or which is certified under a relevant sustainable food label (such as Label Rouge).\u003C/p>",[8902,8904],{"name":8903,"type":53,"value":8903},"https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Paris-Sustainable-Food-Plan-2015-2020?language=en_US",{"name":8905,"type":53,"value":8905},"https://climatevisuals.org/search/?searchQuery=organic+food",[8907,8908],{"article_id":8890,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":8890,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":8910,"link":8911,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8892,"updated_at":8893,"article_id":8890,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oWUev6KuRV0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092558973-XwJvXyej.jpeg",{"id":8913,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8914,"created_at":8915,"updated_at":8916,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8917,"contents":8918,"contributors":8930,"image":8934},"4440","https://www.antwerpen.be/nl/overzicht/duurzame-stad/nieuws/realiseer-met-steun-een-klimaatrobuust-dak","2020-10-01T14:48:34.279Z","2022-03-25T10:33:29.700Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8919],{"id":8920,"score":47,"body":8921,"status":55,"article_id":8913,"created_at":8915,"updated_at":8916,"published_at":8915},"xCn5",{"title":8922,"summary":8923,"attachment":8924},"Support to climate-robust roofs","\u003Cp>The City of Antwerp supports experiments with climate-robust roofs. Together with property owners, companies and experts, the city wants to transform four pilot roofs into innovative, climate-robust roofs with room for biodiversity. A climate- robust roof involves rainwater management, heat control and biodiversity. For these pilot projects the city is looking for combinations of climate-robust measures with other roof functions such as recreation, energy generation or food production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The\u003Cstrong> 5 main objectives \u003C/strong>are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Making Antwerp's neighborhoods pleasant to live in;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Using the roofs in a multifunctional way and considering climate adaptation objectives;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increasing the capacities of infiltration, buffering and recuperation of water in order to improve water robustness;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increasing people’s resilience in order to cope with climate adaptation stresses;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Stimulating co-creation of various stakeholders.\u003C/p>",[8925,8926,8928],{"name":8914,"type":53,"value":8914},{"name":8927,"type":53,"value":8927},"https://unsplash.com/photos/IfmqOuOkaOA",{"name":8929,"type":53,"value":8929},"https://www.urbangreenbluegrids.com/sponge/pilots/sint-andries-working-together-towards-a-climate-robust-neighbourhood/",[8931,8932,8933],{"article_id":8913,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8913,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":8913,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":8935,"link":8936,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8915,"updated_at":8916,"article_id":8913,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UPkzchQg3jg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092560063-8SaTLK_M.jpeg",{"id":8938,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8939,"created_at":8940,"updated_at":8941,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8942,"contents":8943,"contributors":8951,"image":6},"4454","https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/policy-green-space/","2020-10-01T14:48:42.052Z","2021-10-04T08:01:43.499Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8944],{"id":8945,"score":47,"body":8946,"status":55,"article_id":8938,"created_at":8940,"updated_at":8941,"published_at":8940},"Mj5V",{"title":8947,"summary":8948,"attachment":8949},"A policy for green spaces in Amsterdam","\u003Cp>Aside from preserving the last remaining natural places, we need to create new ones—especially in cities. Amsterdam is making its first steps in this direction. The Structural Vision Amsterdam 2040 sets out the City of Amsterdam’s strategy in relation to green space. The Green Vision 2020-2050 outlines what the City will do until 2050 to become a greener city. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although the relationship between biodiversity and the circular economy is not entirely clear cut, it is becoming increasingly clear how circularity can be integrated in many of the solutions based, derived, and inspired by nature to upscale environmental, economic and social benefits. Amstedam is focusing on green space. The focus of the city's vision for green spaces is on parks, connections and accessibility, forest management, climate proofing and biodiversity and neighbourhood green space. Parks and forests, such as the Amsterdam Forest (Amsterdamse Bos), with its unique combination of park, woodland, water and nature, should be used less intensively, maintained more frequently and be better connected and accessible to increase their value to the community. Green roofs are the ideal setting for circualr nature-based solutions that can absorb, store, filter and purify rainwater, in turn reducing flood risks and slow down the run-off into the street, transforming urban vegetated spaces into vibrant centres for the community, all while increasing climate proofing and biodiversity. In addition, when temperatures are high, green space has a cooling effect produced by evaporation. Finally, the city encourages residents to work on green space themselves, and provides subsidy where possible, for example for the planting of wall gardens (a narrow border for plants along the front of a house or apartment building), green façades or roof gardens, to grow vegetables or increase the neighbourhood green space.\u003C/p>",[8950],{"name":8939,"type":53,"value":8939},[8952],{"article_id":8938,"contributor_id":665},{"id":8954,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8955,"created_at":8956,"updated_at":8957,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8958,"contents":8959,"contributors":8970,"image":8975},"4462","http://old.iclei.org/fileadmin/PUBLICATIONS/Case_Studies/ICLEI_cs_189_Almada_UrbanLEDS_2016.pdf","2020-10-01T14:48:46.478Z","2023-04-14T10:18:45.230Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8960],{"id":8961,"score":47,"body":8962,"status":55,"article_id":8954,"created_at":8956,"updated_at":8957,"published_at":8956},"HU7v",{"title":8963,"outcome":8964,"problem":8965,"summary":8966,"solution":8967,"attachment":8968},"Almada's integrated wastewater treatment","\u003Cp>The cogeneration system of Portinho da Costa covers about 40 percent of the energy needs of the facility, equivalent to about 550 MWh per year. These energy savings translate into a decrease of 40 percent of GHG emissions, which in absolute terms represents a reduction of 180 tons of CO2.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The technology used in the Portinho da Costa WWTP is all commercially available and poses no obstacles to use. Existing WWTPs that already have anaerobic digestion in place to treat sludge, but which are not yet harnessing the energy potential of biogas, can potentially replicate elements of the Almada model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Harnessing biogas reduces operating costs with the acquisition of energy while it also avoids GHG emissions. The major costs towards such a WWTP are those associated with the acquisition and installation of equipment, which are recoverable within its life span, and are thus not a financial burden.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The wastewater treatment process produces biogas, a form of renewable energy, but typically this biogas is burned off. However, if this useful energy byproduct could be harnessed, this would result in significant fossil fuel energy savings. Therefore, biogas conservation can be both cost-effective and energy efficient. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Almada, Portugal, is paving the way towards a carbon-efficient urban water cycle. As a coastal city, progressive water and wastewater management is a priority for the City Council of Almada. The construction of the Portinho da Costa Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) represents a circular model of wastewater treatment that includes a closed-loop water cycle and a system of biogas energy recovery. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Portinho da Costa Wastewater Treatment Plant was designed to harness this biogas byproduct. The cogeneration system of the plant consists of two power units (motors and alternators) that feed on the biogas stored in two double membrane floating gasometers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The power units allow for converting approximately 33 percent of the energy contained in the biogas into electricity. About 60 percent of its energy is recovered in the form of heat (steam and hot water) using heat exchangers to profit from the thermal energy present in the exhaust gases and engine cooling circuits. The loss of energy in the cogeneration process amounts to just 7 percent.\u003C/p>",[8969],{"name":8955,"type":53,"value":8955},[8971,8972,8973,8974],{"article_id":8954,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8954,"contributor_id":1405},{"article_id":8954,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":8954,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":8976,"link":8977,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":8956,"updated_at":8957,"article_id":8954,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8Slr7rExlss=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092561479-duLj7i9I.jpeg",{"id":8979,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8980,"created_at":8981,"updated_at":8982,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":8983,"contents":8984,"contributors":8994,"image":6},"4468","http://urbact.eu/second-chance-recovery-and-repair","2020-10-01T14:48:50.202Z","2021-10-04T13:50:34.913Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[8985],{"id":8986,"score":47,"body":8987,"status":55,"article_id":8979,"created_at":8981,"updated_at":8982,"published_at":8981},"3tu8",{"title":8988,"outcome":8989,"summary":8990,"solution":8991,"attachment":8992},"The second chance: a collaboration between Gothenberg and IKEA","\u003Cp>This is a part of the ordinary activities in the municipality of Gothenburg addressing the homelessness problem since 2014. It has never been evaluated externally, although this has never been a project with external funding. [The initiative doesn't] get any money for the restored furniture as it is donated by IKEA and then given away.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a very fruitful cooperation between the municipality and IKEA, and both parties are very happy with the cooperation [that has been formed]. For the target group, this has made a huge difference in the quality of life of the most vulnerable on the outskirts of urban life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A cooperation - between the Gothenburg City (SE) administration for social welfare allocation and two local IKEA department stores - was launched in 2014 to provide homeless people with a step towards the labour market. The partnership enables people who have lived with isolation and abuse to strengthen their self-esteem, gain meaningful work and furnish their homes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>IKEA's recovery department has furniture that they can no longer sell because of transport damage to packaging or to the products themselves. Participants use a truck to pick up the discarded pieces of furniture at IKEA, fix them in a workshop, then display the repaired items. Other people in the group can then choose the furniture they need. A win-win situation: the participants, and the furniture, all get their second chance.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The solutions are: job training; recycling of discarded furniture; a good social context; cooperation between the municipal and the private sectors. It's good for the target group, good for the furniture company, good for the environment and good for society. It's proven that equality creates a better context for all citizens, not only for the target group of homeless people.\u003C/p>",[8993],{"name":8980,"type":53,"value":8980},[8995,8996],{"article_id":8979,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":8979,"contributor_id":669},{"id":8998,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":8999,"created_at":9000,"updated_at":9001,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9002,"contents":9003,"contributors":9013,"image":9016},"4473","http://old.iclei.org/fileadmin/PUBLICATIONS/Case_Studies/Urban_NEXUS_cs07_Lille_ICLEI-GIZ_2014.pdf","2020-10-01T14:48:52.669Z","2021-09-13T10:26:44.342Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9004],{"id":9005,"score":47,"body":9006,"status":55,"article_id":8998,"created_at":9000,"updated_at":9001,"published_at":9000},"hRjh",{"title":9007,"summary":9008,"attachment":9009},"Biogas-powered buses in Lille","\u003Cp>In 1994, the city of Lille deployed four “Biobuses”. Today, what was once an experiment has transformed into a fleet of 400 waste-to-energy buses running on biogas, which continues to thrive. A pioneer in sustainable development and renewable energies, the City has achieved seemingly unrelated policy objectives through the adoption of an integrated approach, consisting of targeted investments in multipurpose resources, systems and facilities. As a result, some 500,000 inhabitants' organic wastes are turned into fuel for the City's transport system, in turn mitigating climate change impacts and strengthening energy security.\u003C/p>",[9010,9011],{"name":8999,"type":53,"value":8999},{"name":9012,"type":53,"value":9012},"https://unsplash.com/photos/O_boSKI5ZFY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink",[9014,9015],{"article_id":8998,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":8998,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":9017,"link":9018,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9000,"updated_at":9001,"article_id":8998,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qh9K9HaiEUc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092562825-sLCSMmFS.jpeg",{"id":9020,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9021,"created_at":9022,"updated_at":9023,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9024,"contents":9025,"contributors":9034,"image":6},"4475","https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-expat-news/amsterdam-2040-master-plan-smart-city","2020-10-01T14:48:53.411Z","2021-09-15T13:09:20.868Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9026],{"id":9027,"score":47,"body":9028,"status":55,"article_id":9020,"created_at":9022,"updated_at":9023,"published_at":9022},"fScp",{"title":9029,"summary":9030,"attachment":9031},"Amsterdam Smart City platform","\u003Cp>The Amsterdam Smart City platform is a collaboration of over 100 local municipalities, businesses, residents and academic institutions partnering on more than 75 smart projects to date. The platform work on different thematic areas, each with its own dedicated lively channel: Circular City, Energy, Mobility, Citizens & Living, Digital City, Smart City Academy. So far 8000+ members and organisations are connecting.\u003C/p>",[9032,9033],{"name":9021,"type":53,"value":9021},{"name":2374,"type":53,"value":2374},[9035],{"article_id":9020,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9037,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9038,"created_at":9039,"updated_at":9040,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9041,"contents":9042,"contributors":9059,"image":9063},"4476","http://www.bagursa.com/lamarina/cast/plaEspecial.html","2020-10-01T14:49:03.802Z","2021-09-09T08:41:26.580Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9043],{"id":9044,"score":47,"body":9045,"status":55,"article_id":9037,"created_at":9039,"updated_at":9040,"published_at":9039},"-c42",{"title":9046,"outcome":9047,"problem":9048,"summary":9049,"solution":9050,"attachment":9051},"Marina del Prat Vermell project in Barcelona, Spain","\u003Cp>Plans for the neighbourhood’s development aim to incorporate principles of sustainability as much as possible. The district’s central areas will comprise a 20,000 square metre park, which will include a resting and games area, a central square, a sloping garden, a sustainable urban drainage system garden and a big meadow (‘prat gran’). In addition, the neighbourhood’s centralised system of cold and hot water will have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 13,400 tonnes per year. The plans and design for the project stem from a participatory approach involving the neighbourhood’s residents. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The area of Marina del Prat Vermell is traditionally industrial, and has previously depended on agriculture and livestock for its economic development. As Barcelona’s population grows, the neighbourhood is facing rapid expansion. It is, however, considered a district with ‘great potential’ regarding development. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>La Marina del Prat Vermell is a new neighbourhood under development in Barcelona, Spain that is structured to include sustainable practices. The central feature of the neighbourhood will be a large greenspace of 20,000 square metres, which will include five interconnected spaces with multiple functions; the park will act to both purify the air and be a haven for residents to meet, play and rest. The project has a budget of over four million euros and will see the creation of more than ten thousand new homes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BAGURSA, Barcelona’s municipal urban management company, has ascribed a development contract to RUBAU to expand and renew the area, with a budget of more than four million euros. Street lighting, sewers, water, sprinklers, gas and telecommunications will be implemented and expanded in the neighbourhood, as well as a sustainable drainage system where rainwater from sidewalks and roofs will be stored, filtered into the ground and used to water flower beds. Through the project, there will also be implementation of new streets, public transport, landscaping of streets and the creation of 11,000 new homes. \u003C/p>",[9052,9053,9055,9057],{"name":9038,"type":53,"value":9038},{"name":9054,"type":53,"value":9054},"https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ecologiaurbana/en/what-we-do-and-why/urban-planning-for-neighbourhoods/marina-del-prat-vermell",{"name":9056,"type":53,"value":9056},"https://www.rubau.com/en/bagursa-selects-rubau-to-undertake-development-of-la-marina-district-zona-franca-barcelona/",{"name":9058,"type":53,"value":9058},"https://www.esteyco.com/en/proyectos/new-marina-del-prat-vermell-district/",[9060,9061,9062],{"article_id":9037,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":9037,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":9037,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":9064,"link":9065,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9039,"updated_at":9040,"article_id":9037,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Y39XmYDj8Vo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092564220-QoHMwQ5U.jpeg",{"id":9067,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9068,"created_at":9069,"updated_at":9070,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9071,"contents":9072,"contributors":9082,"image":9087},"4478","http://www.beograd.rs/images/data/c83d368b72364ac6c9f9740f9cda05ed_6180150278.pdf","2020-10-01T14:49:04.969Z","2021-12-20T10:22:12.632Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9073],{"id":9074,"score":47,"body":9075,"status":55,"article_id":9067,"created_at":9069,"updated_at":9070,"published_at":9069},"ALWf",{"title":9076,"summary":9077,"attachment":9078},"Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan and Vulnerability Assessment - Belgrade","\u003Cp>The City of Belgrade developed a Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan and Vulnerability Assessment within the regional project “Climate Change Adaptation in the Western Balkans” implemented by the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The vulnerability assessment analyses extreme weather events in the past and assesses the current vulnerability to extreme weather events in Belgrade. Future risks and opportunities are based on climate data for the city of Belgrade in the present time period and on climate projections as well as on the results of the vulnerability assessment for the city of Belgrade.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The action plan includes a list of measures and activities that will be undertaken to adapt to climate change, including responsibilities, time frame, i.e. description of short–term measures and activities (until 2017); medium–term measures and activities (until 2020); long–term measures and activities (until 2025) and prioritization of measures. Climate measures of the Action Plan include green infrastructure, green open spaces, green alleys, green roofs, flood protection, water retentions, water saving and reuse, water drainage, extension of water supply services, rain water storage, urban planning to avoid flood risk, Belgrade Climate Atlas, urban setting, urban texture, heat adapted design, flood adapted design, awareness raising and behavior change. The purpose of monitoring the implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan is to understand whether the project or activities deliver the planned benefits and to adjust the measures and activities to potentially changing conditions and new knowledge.\u003C/p>",[9079,9080],{"name":9068,"type":53,"value":9068},{"name":9081,"type":53,"value":9081},"https://unsplash.com/photos/t0sXKOz9qtk",[9083,9084,9085,9086],{"article_id":9067,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9067,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9067,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9067,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":9088,"link":9089,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9069,"updated_at":9070,"article_id":9067,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"26WCmXZ9mz4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092565688-SlZ-oBC0.jpeg",{"id":9091,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9092,"created_at":9093,"updated_at":9094,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9095,"contents":9096,"contributors":9109,"image":9113},"4479","http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/news_alert/Issue74_Case_Study_148_Nantes.pdf","2020-10-01T14:49:05.782Z","2022-05-12T13:52:21.543Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9097],{"id":9098,"score":47,"body":9099,"status":55,"article_id":9091,"created_at":9093,"updated_at":9094,"published_at":9093},"k8Nd",{"title":9100,"outcome":9101,"summary":9102,"attachment":9103},"Nantes: Responsible Purchasing Promotion Scheme","\u003Cp>The City of Nantes' 2019 Activity report indicated that public procurement continues to support the implementation of the three roadmaps adopted in 2018 for the energy transition, the local area food plan and the circular economy. In 2019, more than a third of contracts fit in the priority areas of the scheme, an 'encouraging result, but [one that] also highlights how much more work is needed in order to change procurement practices'. [1]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2017, Nantes adopted the Responsible Purchasing Promotion Scheme containing 11 areas of action, including one on circular economy. It shows a breakdown of the policy areas that the circular economy contributes to and includes achievements to date. It also provides the strategic direction and operational targets for incorporating circular economy into procurement, setting performance targets to be achieved by 2020. Nantes aims to contribute to environmental targets at the national and local government level, for example, by meeting operational targets supporting demonstration projects, optimising collection of small equipment and bio waste, and incorporating life-cycle assessments into procurement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some of the first responsible procurement actions implemented in relation to the environmental aspects of the policy include the following:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Organic food in school restaurants: By 2016, 12% of school food was organic and sourced from short supply chains\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Wood certified meeting Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards: By 2016, 100% of significant wood purchases, for internal use, were FSC certified\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Eco-friendly cleaning products\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Recycled or FSC certified paper\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Progressive elimination of plant protection products in favour of natural practices\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city has also conducted different experiments to develop a methodology for practices, aiming to ensure the purchase of circular solutions. For instance, they have tested the use of recycled railway ballast in road works, more precisely for under-road layer. These materials have been screened, selected and verified for pollution risks. The first assessment is that this experiment has been done without any financial impact.\u003C/p>",[9104,9105,9107],{"name":9092,"type":53,"value":9092},{"name":9106,"type":53,"value":9106},"https://procuraplus.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Activities_files/Events/RGO_Webinar/Nantes_presentation_Procuraplus_webinar.pdf",{"name":9108,"type":53,"value":9108},"https://procuraplus.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Procura__case_studies/Procuraplus_case_study_Nantes.pdf",[9110,9111,9112],{"article_id":9091,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":9091,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9091,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":9114,"link":9115,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9093,"updated_at":9094,"article_id":9091,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iY2IgMuVi-w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092567527-3Tl1IH9a.jpeg",{"id":9117,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9118,"created_at":9119,"updated_at":9120,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9121,"contents":9122,"contributors":9130,"image":6},"4482","http://upcyclecity.almere.nl/en/","2020-10-01T14:49:08.136Z","2021-10-08T12:56:08.567Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9123],{"id":9124,"score":47,"body":9125,"status":55,"article_id":9117,"created_at":9119,"updated_at":9120,"published_at":9119},"rKoI",{"title":9126,"summary":9127,"attachment":9128},"Upcycle Innovation Competition in Almere, Netherlands","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Almere in the Netherlands strives to be “waste-free” by 2020. That means no more than 50 kilos of waste per person per year. This does not only require recycling of household waste, but also to be aware of how to reduce and manage the amount of waste in the public space. In the pursuit of the objective the city in 2017 launched the “Upcycle City Innovation competition” with the aim to challenge participants of the city’s market- contractors to come up with innovative proposals on how to cooperate and manage waste in the public space in a more circular way. The competition was published as a tender with an independent jury to assess and rank the innovative solutions - allowed as a separate procedure within the Public Procurement Act. The prize of the competition was to let the winner have the right to be the first to be allowed to negotiate with the municipality - among other things - about mutual obligations in regards to the use of hours and network. With the tender competition, the City of Almere has taken a role that compared to earlier is more focused on facilitating and driving innovations and on entering into partnerships.\u003C/p>",[9129],{"name":9118,"type":53,"value":9118},[9131],{"article_id":9117,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9133,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9134,"created_at":9135,"updated_at":9136,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9137,"contents":9138,"contributors":9146,"image":6},"4484","https://startupinresidence.com/amsterdam/","2020-10-01T14:49:12.571Z","2021-10-05T13:32:49.284Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9139],{"id":9140,"score":47,"body":9141,"status":55,"article_id":9133,"created_at":9135,"updated_at":9136,"published_at":9135},"Sbss",{"title":9142,"summary":9143,"attachment":9144},"CTO Office Start-up in residence","\u003Cp>Startup in Residence is an initiative of StartupAmsterdam and the Chief Technology Office (CTO) of the City of Amsterdam. The programme connects startups with key social challenges in Amsterdam. Founded in Amsterdam in 2015, the programme invites both Dutch and international entrepreneurs to tackle these challenges in collaboration with the local government. Their innovative solutions impact the City as well as its citizens.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Most solutions incorporate circularity elements, such as supporting green and efficient deliveries or developing a procurable circular textiles product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Programme offers startups an intensive training programme, as well as the support of professional coaches or mentors. The startups will also be provided with working space and have access to the municipality’s network.\u003C/p>",[9145],{"name":9134,"type":53,"value":9134},[9147,9148],{"article_id":9133,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9133,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":9150,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9151,"created_at":9152,"updated_at":9153,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9154,"contents":9155,"contributors":9163,"image":6},"4485","https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e2o_dtAeviVy9cSZo4aHlAWz6rZrT_ag","2020-10-01T14:49:13.819Z","2021-11-24T11:26:59.957Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9156],{"id":9157,"score":47,"body":9158,"status":55,"article_id":9150,"created_at":9152,"updated_at":9153,"published_at":9152},"yx4b",{"title":9159,"summary":9160,"attachment":9161},"Flexible zoning plan for the Amsterdam city-port area","\u003Cp>The municipality of Amsterdam introduced a flexible zoning law for the area neighbouring the port, so as to increase the flexibility of building functions and counteract structural vacancy. The broadened scope can also be used to include more matters in the zoning plan than is possible under regular legislation, such as natural gas-free developments. Such flexible zoning designations can support the experimentation in and development of a circular economy.\u003C/p>",[9162],{"name":9151,"type":53,"value":9151},[9164,9165],{"article_id":9150,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9150,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":9167,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9168,"created_at":9169,"updated_at":9170,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9171,"contents":9172,"contributors":9180,"image":6},"4487","https://www.vlaamsbouwmeester.be/nl/instrumenten/pilootprojecten/antwerpen-circulaire-stad-van-morgen","2020-10-01T14:49:16.865Z","2021-09-15T14:33:43.191Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9173],{"id":9174,"score":47,"body":9175,"status":55,"article_id":9167,"created_at":9169,"updated_at":9170,"published_at":9169},"gLNe",{"title":9176,"summary":9177,"attachment":9178},"Antwerp, circular city of tomorrow","\u003Cp>The research project 'Antwerp, the circular city of tomorrow' aims to generate new insights at the crossroads of urbanism, circular economy and spatial tasks in Antwerp. On the one hand, the trajectory must feed the update of the strategic spatial structure plan Antwerp (abbreviated s-RSA) and enable the policy to strategically and operationally set the right accents in interaction with everyone who wants to be involved: companies, citizens and organizations. On the other hand, Antwerp can be a test case to investigate how to close cycles on a larger, urban-regional scale and evolve towards sustainable, circular cities. The first research project 'Metabolism of Antwerp, city of streams' deals with the question of how, among other things, goods, biomass, waste, energy, people, air and data move in and around the city of Antwerp. How do these flows influence the quality of life and what physical, direct and indirect relationships exist in spatial terms? Where are the most opportunities? How can this be made transparent and usable and give direction to policy and social stakeholders? \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The analysis, understanding and learning use of the concept 'metabolism of the city', its structure, the ecosystem in the broad sense and the shortcomings and strengths of it, provides concrete leads for a more resilient city. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A second research assignment, which will fit within the partnership and the design research platform 'LABO SPACE', builds on the results of the first assignment and investigates the concrete potential for spatial transitions from this metabolic approach for the Antwerp city region: closing or better tuning and cross-linking of cycles, the better and more sustainable functioning of the metabolism of the city region. Through design research, in an open dialogue with partners and stakeholders and averse to sectoral and administrative boundaries, possible transitions in the longer term are explored.\u003C/p>",[9179],{"name":9168,"type":53,"value":9168},[9181],{"article_id":9167,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9183,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9184,"created_at":9185,"updated_at":9186,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9187,"contents":9188,"contributors":9196,"image":6},"4495","http://frutafeia.pt/","2020-10-01T14:49:20.721Z","2021-10-07T14:33:54.742Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9189],{"id":9190,"score":47,"body":9191,"status":55,"article_id":9183,"created_at":9185,"updated_at":9186,"published_at":9185},"ElZr",{"title":9192,"summary":9193,"attachment":9194},"Ensuring that imperfect fruits and vegetables are eaten with Fruta Feia initiative","\u003Cp>Fruta Feia Co-operative arises from the need to overturn the standardization trends regarding food, which have nothing to do with its’ quality and safety. This project aims to fight the market inefficiency by changing consumption patterns and creating an alternative market to “ugly” fruits and vegetables. A market that values farmers and consumers, and that can prevent food waste as well as the unnecessary use of resources to their production. Fruta Feia co-Op first delivery point was launched on November 2013 at Intendente in Lisbon, which followed a second delivery point also in Lisbon on April 2014 and a third in Parede on April 2015. May 2016, Fruta Feia arrives to the North side, with deliveries in Gaia, Porto and Mastosinhos. In July 2017 it was launched the 5th delivery point in the Lisbon region, this time in Telheiras neighbourhood. On December 2017 it arrived in Almada, having currently 9 delivery points.\u003C/p>",[9195],{"name":9184,"type":53,"value":9184},[9197],{"article_id":9183,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9199,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9200,"created_at":9201,"updated_at":9202,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9203,"contents":9204,"contributors":9212,"image":6},"4496","http://citynvest.eu/sites/default/files/library-documents/Model%2015_Rotterdam%20Green%20Buildings_final.pdf","2020-10-01T14:49:21.158Z","2021-09-20T12:34:27.641Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9205],{"id":9206,"score":47,"body":9207,"status":55,"article_id":9199,"created_at":9201,"updated_at":9202,"published_at":9201},"m3_v",{"title":9208,"summary":9209,"attachment":9210},"Green rooftops in Rotterdam","\u003Cp>Green roofs can be an effective means to boost biodiversity, reduce flooding and cool urban areas, among other benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rotterdam is promoting the construction of green roofs in several ways. A subsidy scheme, for example, will provide a financial incentive for building a green roof. Where possible, green roofs will be built on top of municipal property. Building green roofs on top of third-party property, such as housing associations and businesses, will also be stimulated.\u003C/p>",[9211],{"name":9200,"type":53,"value":9200},[9213],{"article_id":9199,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":9215,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9216,"created_at":9217,"updated_at":9218,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9219,"contents":9220,"contributors":9229,"image":9232},"4502","https://www.c40.org/blog_posts/athens-becomes-the-first-city-in-greece-with-an-integrated-climate-change-action-plan","2020-10-01T14:49:24.837Z","2025-01-17T16:31:10.447Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9221],{"id":9222,"score":47,"body":9223,"status":55,"article_id":9215,"created_at":9217,"updated_at":9218,"published_at":9217},"qGlr",{"title":9224,"summary":9225,"attachment":9226},"Climate Action Plan","\u003Cp>The climate action plan is part of the Athens Resilience Strategy. Mitigation actions include, among others, raising public awareness for rational energy use and no- and low-cost measures at households. Actions for adaptation include: 1) Green and Blue infrastructure - maintaining and increasing green spaces, but also alternative ways of greening (e.g. vertical green techniques and inclusion of water use in urban planning); and 2) Built Environment - using sustainable materials (e.g. cool pavements, materials with low embodied energy, and bioclimatic design to reduce air temperatures and improve microclimatic conditions). Mitigation actions include 1) reducing energy consumption in municipal buildings and facilities and 2) reducing fuel use in buildings and the municipal fleet.\u003C/p>",[9227,9228],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[9230,9231],{"article_id":9215,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9215,"contributor_id":644},{"id":9233,"link":9234,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9217,"updated_at":9218,"article_id":9215,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DYF1eNqtR20=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092570078-U-SaTWrI.jpeg",{"id":9236,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9237,"created_at":9238,"updated_at":9239,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9240,"contents":9241,"contributors":9249,"image":6},"4510","http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/GPP_Good_Practices_Brochure.pdf","2020-10-01T14:49:29.043Z","2021-09-20T08:38:27.945Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9242],{"id":9243,"score":47,"body":9244,"status":55,"article_id":9236,"created_at":9238,"updated_at":9239,"published_at":9238},"7CHG",{"title":9245,"summary":9246,"attachment":9247},"Improvements to waste management","\u003Cp>In 2009, Barcelona City Council implemented its new contract for street cleaning and rubbish collection. The tender procedure introduced a number of requirements to enhance the quality and sustainability of the service. It includes more frequent rubbish collection, environmentally-friendly vehicles, separate collection of organic waste and recycling containers.\u003C/p>",[9248],{"name":9237,"type":53,"value":9237},[9250],{"article_id":9236,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9252,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9253,"created_at":9254,"updated_at":9255,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9256,"contents":9257,"contributors":9265,"image":6},"4514","https://smartcity.wien.gv.at/site/en/ecobuy-vienna/","2020-10-01T14:49:31.694Z","2021-09-20T08:58:31.259Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9258],{"id":9259,"score":47,"body":9260,"status":55,"article_id":9252,"created_at":9254,"updated_at":9255,"published_at":9254},"oTr8",{"title":9261,"summary":9262,"attachment":9263},"Ecobuy Vienna","\u003Cp>The City of Vienna is implementing environmentally-friendly requirements for the procurement of goods and services. It has consistently pursued this strategy since 1998. Some of the criteria include: minimal packaging, phosphate and formaldehyde-free products, no PVC, no chlorine bleach, no aggressive detergents, no tropical wood, etc. As a result, the use of organic products in the food purchasing of public institutions is increasing and also events are increasingly organised according to ecological criteria. \u003C/p>",[9264],{"name":9253,"type":53,"value":9253},[9266],{"article_id":9252,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9268,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9269,"created_at":9270,"updated_at":9271,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9272,"contents":9273,"contributors":9281,"image":6},"4516","http://lameva.barcelona.cat/barcelona-pel-clima/es/la-ciudadania-actua/proyectos-ciudadanos-por-el-clima\n\n","2020-10-01T14:49:32.460Z","2021-10-14T10:59:03.583Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9274],{"id":9275,"score":47,"body":9276,"status":55,"article_id":9268,"created_at":9270,"updated_at":9271,"published_at":9270},"qkV9",{"title":9277,"summary":9278,"attachment":9279},"Barcelona's Commitment for the Climate","\u003Cp>In 2015, Barcelona launched this Commitment which led to 9 related projects: (1) plug-ins looking for energy saving and efficiency; (2) passive reform and active awareness against energy waste; (3) pilot project of mosaic roofs with facilities that combine renewable energy with agricultural and green spaces, rainwater collection; (4) promotion of sustainable mobility with a modal shift of labor transport by lending a fleet of bicycles for workers; (5) green dot 2.0 - action to extend the useful life of materials and products through web and meeting point of initiatives and services that promote urban reuse, repair and mining; (6) action towards zero waste and the circular economy through the improvement of waste separation with door-to-door collection and a system of packaging deposit and return; and (7) communication plan about individual responsibilities on climate change, etc.\u003C/p>",[9280],{"name":9269,"type":53,"value":9269},[9282],{"article_id":9268,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9284,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9285,"created_at":9286,"updated_at":9287,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9288,"contents":9289,"contributors":9297,"image":6},"4518","https://it-it.facebook.com/amicidiemmauspiadena/","2020-10-01T14:49:34.104Z","2022-07-26T12:22:57.187Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9290],{"id":9291,"score":47,"body":9292,"status":55,"article_id":9284,"created_at":9286,"updated_at":9287,"published_at":9286},"vjlJ",{"title":9293,"summary":9294,"attachment":9295},"Reuse Center Cremona","\u003Cp>RI-USO Center has been activated in collaboration with a social cooperative with the aim of promoting the direct reuse of goods that are thrown away and that can be directly reused, while also supporting the weaker sections of the population. The initiative aims to change the citizens' habit of throwing still reusable or regenerable products.\u003C/p>",[9296],{"name":9285,"type":53,"value":9285},[9298],{"article_id":9284,"contributor_id":644},{"id":9300,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9301,"created_at":9302,"updated_at":9303,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9304,"contents":9305,"contributors":9316,"image":9321},"4520","https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Belo_Horizonte_-Case-Study_Mar19.pdf","2020-10-01T14:49:38.719Z","2024-01-23T13:15:02.415Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9306],{"id":9307,"score":47,"body":9308,"status":55,"article_id":9300,"created_at":9302,"updated_at":9303,"published_at":9302},"AvM-",{"title":9309,"outcome":9310,"problem":9311,"summary":9312,"solution":9313,"attachment":9314},"Computer reconditioning centre: combining resource recovery, skills training, and digital inclusion in Belo Horizonte","\u003Cp>The Belo Horizonte CRC continues to be the backbone of Belo Horizonte’s skills development, waste diversion, and digital inclusion efforts, having earned Belo Horizonte the title of Brazil’s most digitally advanced city in 2011. By restoring post-use electronics, the city has restored at least 7,000 used IT products and diverted 15,000 kg annually from landfill since the CRC launch in 2008. More than 10,000 citizens have been trained in basic technological skills, environmental education, and computer remanufacturing. The initiative has been replicated at similar centres around Brazil through local partnerships.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city government of Belo Horizonte, Brazil’s third largest city, faced many challenges regarding growing electronic waste production, but also youth unemployment, digital exclusion, and disadvantaged low-income communities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Belo Horizonte’s Computer Reconditioning Centre (CRC) is a government-established electronics remanufacturing facility that reduces electronic waste and tackles youth unemployment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to these challenges, the city government established an electronics remanufacturing facility, the Computer Reconditioning Centre (CRC), where citizens from low-income communities receive extensive training to restore donated post-use IT equipment into full working condition. The refurbished equipment goes on to support over 300 ‘digital inclusion sites’, where locals have free access to computers and the internet, as well as varied training opportunities in basic digital literacy. The computer remanufacturing training programme is mainly directed at young (16-24 years old) Belo Horizonte locals from low-income communities who are looking to gain new skills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The CRC is run by Prodabel, the city’s information and technology provider, as part of the ‘Computadores para Inclusão’ (Computers for Inclusion) Federal Government initiative.\u003C/p>",[9315],{"name":9301,"type":53,"value":9301},[9317,9318,9319,9320],{"article_id":9300,"contributor_id":1405},{"article_id":9300,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":9300,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":9300,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":9322,"link":9323,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9302,"updated_at":9303,"article_id":9300,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Tkl4rV70Ay0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092572233-M1lf63Fa.jpeg",{"id":9325,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9326,"created_at":9327,"updated_at":9328,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9329,"contents":9330,"contributors":9340,"image":6},"4522","http://www.ajsosteniblebcn.cat/en","2020-10-01T14:49:40.064Z","2022-05-19T07:58:11.206Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9331],{"id":9332,"score":47,"body":9333,"status":55,"article_id":9325,"created_at":9327,"updated_at":9328,"published_at":9327},"nPPV",{"title":9334,"summary":9335,"attachment":9336},"Sustainable City Council Programme","\u003Cp>The Barcelona City Council has the firm commitment to promote social action and respect for the environment through its procurement. Improvement initiatives are part of the program called the Sustainable City Council programme. It aims to (1) contribute in the reduction of CO2 emissions generated by city council buildings and services; (2) make progress in waste prevention and improve selective waste collection in city council buildings; (3) increase water savings in city council buildings and services; (4) green up public works, buildings and projects; (5) respect basic standards of ILO in local authority contracts; (6) promote social and sustainable economy; (7) develop a socially responsible and environmentally correct organisational culture; and (8) develop a communication strategy for the programme.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The programme places the focus on several key products and services for public procurement which include construction projects and wood. For construction projects, criteria for maximum energy self-science must be established, taking into account other aspects as well, such as the promotion of biodiversity or the use of building materials with environmentally positive characteristics. In the case of wood, all timber products must be guaranteed to be sourced from sustainable forestry (FSC, PEFC or equivalent).\u003C/p>",[9337,9338],{"name":9326,"type":53,"value":9326},{"name":9339,"type":53,"value":9339},"http://www.ajsosteniblebcn.cat/en/scc-programme_1367",[9341,9342,9343],{"article_id":9325,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":9325,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9325,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":9345,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9346,"created_at":9347,"updated_at":9348,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9349,"contents":9350,"contributors":9357,"image":6},"4529","https://www.bcu.ac.uk/business/digital/knowledge-hub","2020-10-01T14:49:46.308Z","2021-10-04T15:04:30.541Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9351],{"id":9352,"score":47,"body":9353,"status":55,"article_id":9345,"created_at":9347,"updated_at":9348,"published_at":9347},"k1ZR",{"title":162,"summary":9354,"attachment":9355},"\u003Cp>Pioneering master-plan aiming to transform the way people think about, create and develop public spaces. The way people use spaces to power collaborative thinking, connecting deep science with start-up energy and focus, will harness existing urban spaces with newly designed areas creating a cohesive campus concept. To this end, K-Hub will be a beacon of new place-based innovation, leveraging the benefits delivered by the HS2 Growth Strategy, Industrial Strategy and Big City Plan to drive economic growth. This will be facilitated through targeted intervention packages and by linking innovations to overseas markets and investors. Covering both Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, K-Hub will capitalise on investment, supporting the development of a rich innovation environment. Practically, the initiative will help develop new products/services, create jobs, grow business opportunity, increase productivity, and foster vital research. K-Hub is led by Birmingham City University and underpinned by a network of partners, including Aston University, Birmingham City Council, BMet, Innovation Birmingham, HS2, Phillips Lighting, BOA and HS2 College, amongst others.\u003C/p>",[9356],{"name":9346,"type":53,"value":9346},[9358],{"article_id":9345,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9360,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9361,"created_at":9362,"updated_at":9363,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9364,"contents":9365,"contributors":9373,"image":6},"4532","https://kk.sites.itera.dk/apps/kk_pub2/pdf/1184_LfcAsFCDJS.pdf","2020-10-01T14:49:47.979Z","2021-10-05T13:35:57.498Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9366],{"id":9367,"score":47,"body":9368,"status":55,"article_id":9360,"created_at":9362,"updated_at":9363,"published_at":9362},"2GVo",{"title":9369,"summary":9370,"attachment":9371},"Copenhagen's Resources and Waste Plan 2018","\u003Cp>The Resources and Waste Plan 2018 is a statutory management document that is produced every four years for initiatives covering households, businesses and public institutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Its main objectives are to reduce waste, increase recycling rates, and remove plastic waste from the City of Copenhagen’s incineration stream (City of Copenhagen 2012o). Copenhageners should: generate less waste, increase direct reuse, recycle more and incinerate less.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Resource Consciousness Procurement consists of deposit-refund schemes for packaging and requirements in procurement policies to prevent waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SYDHAVN RECYCLING CENTRE is a centre for innovation, knowledge, and green growth in the resource and waste field. The recycling activities of the centre work as a laboratory for new measures with focus on waste as a resource.\u003C/p>",[9372],{"name":9361,"type":53,"value":9361},[9374,9375],{"article_id":9360,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9360,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9377,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9378,"created_at":9379,"updated_at":9380,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9381,"contents":9382,"contributors":9392,"image":6},"4533","https://www.frankfurtdeinestadt.de/frankfurt2030/de/home/additionalInfo","2020-10-01T14:49:58.516Z","2021-10-05T13:37:15.863Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9383],{"id":9384,"score":47,"body":9385,"status":55,"article_id":9377,"created_at":9379,"updated_at":9380,"published_at":9379},"tQQH",{"title":9386,"summary":9387,"attachment":9388},"Frankfurt 2030","\u003Cp>\"Frankfurt Your City\" is a dialogue process that accompanies and supports the development of the integrated urban development concept. The project focuses on the built environment as the construction industry currently consumes an immense amount of resources and energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The time horizon is around 2030, which is not so far away for a city. In 2015, a thematic analysis of current urban development was prepared (Phase 1). This sectoral perspective identifies the key developments and trends in Frankfurt as well as the identifiable opportunities and risks for the future. Building on this, an analysis was made at the beginning of 2016 (Phase 2), which depicts the dependencies and contradictions in the city and formulates the first conclusions for the future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The goal of the project is to offer a full range of solutions from political decision making to concepts, and practical implementation and is centred around cradle-to-cradle principles.\u003C/p>",[9389,9391],{"name":9390,"type":53,"value":9390},"https://frankfurt2030.info/en/",{"name":9378,"type":53,"value":9378},[9393,9394,9395],{"article_id":9377,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":9377,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9377,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9397,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9398,"created_at":9399,"updated_at":9400,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9401,"contents":9402,"contributors":9411,"image":6},"4538","http://nws.eurocities.eu/MediaShell/media/2017cities_and_circular_economy-web-spreads.pdf","2020-10-01T14:50:03.040Z","2021-11-24T14:39:37.804Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9403],{"id":9404,"score":47,"body":9405,"status":55,"article_id":9397,"created_at":9399,"updated_at":9400,"published_at":9399},"o-JI",{"title":9406,"outcome":9407,"summary":9408,"attachment":9409},"Birmingham Industrial Symbiosis","\u003Cp>The BCC’s long-term support of industrial symbiosis has had real impact on European policy and recommendations, such as the European waste framework directive, or, more recently, the circular economy package. But more importantly, the BCC’s efforts impacted the city and surrounding area. Indeed, the Industrial symbiosis approach has been an excellent policy and strategic instrument that has contributed to multiple city aims including:\u003C/p>\u003Cp> reduction in carbon emissions; in the Tyseley Environmental Enterprise Zone (TEEZ) project for example, there is, up to date, already 1.8 million tons of carbon-dioxide reduction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> reduction in industrial waste to landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp> job creation; the TEEZ project already created more than three thousand jobs\u003C/p>\u003Cp> demand pull on innovation (particularly engaging local universities)\u003C/p>\u003Cp> supporting the city’s SMEs and micros who suffer from the market failure of ‘time poverty’\u003C/p>\u003Cp> identifying opportunities for inward investment\u003C/p>\u003Cp> identifying opportunities for the export of clean and green technologies\u003C/p>\u003Cp> regeneration of industrial parks\u003C/p>\u003Cp> engaging SMEs and entrepreneurs\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2002, Birmingham city council (BCC) has had a strong history of supporting and promoting industrial symbiosis, which is a principal pillar of the circular economy. Industrial symbiosis involves the facilitation of commercial transactions or activities – synergies – of using waste materials or by-products such as energy, water or other resources generated by companies and integrating them as inputs into the production processes of other companies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over this period some of the ‘physical’ manifestations of these actions in favour of industrial symbiosis, have resulted in different projects: the creation of the Tyseley Environmental Enterprise Zone (TEEZ); the Big City Plan (combining industrial symbiosis with city planning): a 20-year city centre master plan, a vision encouraging and supporting Birmingham’s continuing transformation into a world class city centre. It covers every aspect of the built environment, including sustainable development and efforts to address the impact of climate change as part of the future transformation of the city centre; an energy park and the European Bioenergy Research Institute.\u003C/p>",[9410],{"name":9398,"type":53,"value":9398},[9412,9413,9414],{"article_id":9397,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9397,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9397,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":9416,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9417,"created_at":9418,"updated_at":9419,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9420,"contents":9421,"contributors":9429,"image":6},"4555","https://api-site-cdn.paris.fr/images/97391","2020-10-01T14:50:10.981Z","2021-10-08T13:22:39.498Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9422],{"id":9423,"score":47,"body":9424,"status":55,"article_id":9416,"created_at":9418,"updated_at":9419,"published_at":9418},"2giJ",{"title":9425,"summary":9426,"attachment":9427},"Paris Circular Economy Roadmap","\u003Cp>The Paris Circular Economy Roadmap has the sharing premises of spatial optimization and solutions for the costly rent and property pressures in Paris. This process requires identifying existing resources and helping the emergence of supply through: (1) Structuring a project by creating working group with the City of Paris, social landlords and funders in order to construct a global support programme for investment and operation (toolbox with tenancy or occupancy agreement templates); (2) Making an inventory of supply and demand; (3) Expanding the scope of the search tool http://locaux- bureaux. paris.fr/ which is administered by the City of Paris and its public landlords; (4) Assisting the emergence of supply via a communication campaign covering Greater Paris in order to find owners who are unaware of the potential of their premises and interest them in the sharing scheme with a win-win approach; (5) Helping potential beneficiaries (circular economy/social and solidarity economy actors) “sell” their projects better by organising networking workshops to link up supply and demand; and (6) Promoting interim use of premises (schemes such as Grands Voisins, Serpollet). The Roadmap also includes the establishment of \"Les Canaux\" to provide solutions and be a showcase and a forum for exchange, pool and share of experiences.\u003C/p>",[9428],{"name":9417,"type":53,"value":9417},[9430],{"article_id":9416,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9432,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9433,"created_at":9434,"updated_at":9435,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9436,"contents":9437,"contributors":9450,"image":9453},"4556","http://ambiente.maiadigital.pt/Members/hugosilva/terra-a-terra","2020-10-01T14:50:12.278Z","2021-09-27T14:35:47.925Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9438],{"id":9439,"score":47,"body":9440,"status":55,"article_id":9432,"created_at":9434,"updated_at":9435,"published_at":9434},"z6Z9",{"title":9441,"outcome":9442,"problem":9443,"summary":9444,"solution":9445,"attachment":9446},"Home Composting and Food Waste Reduction (Terra a' Terra)","\u003Cp>Home or community composting is easy to be implemented at home and which has other advantages, such as physical activity, contact with nature, soil improvement and a better environment. Home composting is estimated to allow an organic waste reduction of over 459 Kg/year per composter, so with 12.211 composters implemented have a reduction potential of more than 5.600 tonnes of organic waste. Its diversion from energy recovery into composting will avoid the emission of more than de 985 t of CO2e per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lipor's associated municipalities (Espinho, Gondomar, Maia, Matosinhos, Porto, Póvoa de Varzim, Valongo and Vila do Conde), contribute with approximately 500.000 tons/year of municipal waste that needs to be collected, transported, treated and disposed. (Note about 40% of waste produced is bio-waste.)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Terra à Terra is a project that promotes home composting at collective buildings, houses and in public or private institution’s, for the bio waste reduction on Lipor’s Municipalities.  This project aims to promote a reduction in centralised collection and treatment of organic waste within Lipor's area of intervention, thus reducing the environmental impact of the process and improving the quality of life of the population it serves.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lipor helps the development of a composting site in residential area, providing compost bin (to all houses that have a garden inside the 8 municipalities already mentioned) and the opportunity to learn about composting, participating to the composting workshops.\u003C/p>",[9447,9448],{"name":9433,"type":53,"value":9433},{"name":9449,"type":53,"value":9449},"https://unsplash.com/photos/JEztwfTX-TA?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink",[9451,9452],{"article_id":9432,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":9432,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9454,"link":9455,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9434,"updated_at":9435,"article_id":9432,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ADOl7c1Gv00=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092574156-nbUn0f60.jpeg",{"id":9457,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9458,"created_at":9459,"updated_at":9460,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9461,"contents":9462,"contributors":9470,"image":6},"4557","http://c40-production-images.s3.amazonaws.com/good_practice_briefings/images/3_C40_GPG_Climate_Positive_3_Mar.original.pdf?1457019377","2020-10-01T14:50:13.975Z","2021-09-16T11:26:32.451Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9463],{"id":9464,"score":47,"body":9465,"status":55,"article_id":9457,"created_at":9459,"updated_at":9460,"published_at":9459},"NUGV",{"title":9466,"summary":9467,"attachment":9468},"Royal Seaport redevelopment","\u003Cp>The Stockholm Royal Seaport (SRS) project is transforming the old industrial port area into a modern city environment for both residents and businesses. The City of Stockholm owns the site and controls the approvals, thus being in a position to drive the sustainability agenda. Accordingly, the city is using SRS as a living laboratory and model for the long-term aim of creating a zero fossil fuel Stockholm and adapting Sweden to the growing impacts of climate change.\u003C/p>",[9469],{"name":9458,"type":53,"value":9458},[9471],{"article_id":9457,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9473,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9474,"created_at":9475,"updated_at":9476,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9477,"contents":9478,"contributors":9486,"image":6},"4562","http://www.pmb.ro/primarul/prioritati_proiecte/proiecte_cu_finantare_externa/nerambursabila/pr_wins.php","2020-10-01T14:50:16.105Z","2021-10-04T15:19:13.897Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9479],{"id":9480,"score":47,"body":9481,"status":55,"article_id":9473,"created_at":9475,"updated_at":9476,"published_at":9475},"7B7k",{"title":9482,"summary":9483,"attachment":9484},"Urban Metabolism Approaches to Waste Management Development, Innovative Methods and Strategies","\u003Cp>Between April and May 2015, the Bucharest City Hall through the Public Utilities Department took steps to participate in a project proposal within the European Calls. The aim of the project is to develop and test methods for the design and implementation of Strategic Plans for Urban Waste Prevention and Management. These plans include: (1) Strengthening the capacity to adapt to city environmental issues; (2) Ensuring progress towards more sustainable consumption and production patterns; (3) Improving recovery of waste and use of recovered materials. The strategic plans for urban waste prevention and management in the project will be based on the analysis of urban data from 24 European cities and will be personalized and implemented in 8 European cities: Turin, Cremona and two cities in the Province of Rome (Italy), Leiria (Portugal) , Manresa and Sabadell (Spain) and Bucharest. Defining waste management policies based on urban metabolism is an extremely innovative approach not only in Europe, but around the world, research and application being at first in this field. In order to allow the application of the concept of urban metabolism in waste management policies, Urban_Wins proposes a consortium of very diverse actors (cities, research institutes and universities, environmental NGOs, waste management companies) with vast experience in urban metabolism, material flow analysis (MFA) and life cycle (LCA), public waste management policies, stakeholder involvement, urban design and planning, eco-districts, etc. Thus, through this project, Bucharest benefits from the most up-to-date knowledge and skills needed to define innovative policy tools for waste management at urban level.\u003C/p>",[9485],{"name":9474,"type":53,"value":9474},[9487,9488],{"article_id":9473,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9473,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9490,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9491,"created_at":9492,"updated_at":9493,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9494,"contents":9495,"contributors":9505,"image":6},"4564","https://smartcitybudapest.eu/about-us","2020-10-01T14:50:16.904Z","2022-07-26T11:16:35.906Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9496],{"id":9497,"score":47,"body":9498,"status":55,"article_id":9490,"created_at":9492,"updated_at":9493,"published_at":9492},"NekJ",{"title":9499,"summary":9500,"attachment":9501},"Smart City Budapest","\u003Cp>Smart City Budapest (SCB) Initiative collects grassroots projects connected to the smart city concept. SCB Initiative aims to introduce best practices from businesses, institutions, non-profit organisations and the people of Budapest wit the aim to encourage citizens to take actions for a better city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of the city's aims is to increase the number of companies dealing with research, development and innovation in Budapest by ensuring the necessary conditions for development and by creating an inspirational atmosphere. It is important to support innovative start-ups in defining demands and testing products as well as embracing incubation programmes for efficient operation. The implementation of such developments in a campus-like areas helps boost knowledge economy and creative industries. By organizing international conferences, workshops, creative ideas may be imported to Budapest, at the same time local start-ups may enter foreign markets. For achieving goals set out in Hungary’s Digital Start-up Strategy cooperation with the government is essential. \u003C/p>",[9502,9503],{"name":9491,"type":53,"value":9491},{"name":9504,"type":53,"value":9504},"https://budapest.hu/Documents/V%C3%A1ros%C3%A9p%C3%ADt%C3%A9si%20F%C5%91oszt%C3%A1ly/Smart_Budapest_summary_ENG.pdf",[9506,9507,9508,9509],{"article_id":9490,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9490,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9490,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":9490,"contributor_id":644},{"id":9511,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9512,"created_at":9513,"updated_at":9514,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9515,"contents":9516,"contributors":9524,"image":9527},"4571","http://www.circular-europe-network.eu/factsheets/brussels-goodfood-strategy/","2020-10-01T14:50:19.891Z","2021-09-17T13:22:57.186Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9517],{"id":9518,"score":47,"body":9519,"status":55,"article_id":9511,"created_at":9513,"updated_at":9514,"published_at":9513},"yyUM",{"title":9520,"summary":9521,"attachment":9522},"Good Food Brussels","\u003Cp>'Good Food Brussels' is a platform and a process launched by the Brussels- Capital Region, with the aim to increase local food production and reduce waste. It focuses on the entire food chain, from production to disposal, and is supported by multiple government institutions and social groups. One of 'Good Food Brussels’ primary objectives is to increase awareness about what is already there and connect existing initiatives through an online platform, increasing their visibility and inspiring others to take part. Future activities will focus on encouraging local food production and minimising food waste by working with individual consumers but also restaurants, supermarkets or food distributors. Brussels Environment, the region’s environmental agency and project coordinator, has commissioned a study that identified some ways to reach a target of 30% of food consumed that is locally produced by 2035, as well as a study to identify low-impact logistical solutions, in order to facilitate the transportation of fresh food and overcome urban logistical constrait. By rethinking the food chain, the GoodFood strategy (also called ‘GoodFood Brussels’) aims to reduce waste and increase the amount of food grown locally.\u003C/p>",[9523],{"name":9512,"type":53,"value":9512},[9525,9526],{"article_id":9511,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":9511,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9528,"link":9529,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9513,"updated_at":9514,"article_id":9511,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"U27vG4ASLq8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092576640-P9yHMrmM.jpeg",{"id":9531,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9532,"created_at":9533,"updated_at":9534,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9535,"contents":9536,"contributors":9544,"image":6},"4576","http://futurecity.glasgow.gov.uk/data/","2020-10-01T14:50:34.319Z","2021-10-04T15:06:50.753Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9537],{"id":9538,"score":47,"body":9539,"status":55,"article_id":9531,"created_at":9533,"updated_at":9534,"published_at":9533},"TOGB",{"title":9540,"summary":9541,"attachment":9542},"Open Glasgow","\u003Cp>Funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board, Open Glasgow is a platform for the development of a Smart city in Glasgow. It should provide data to entrepreneurs, industries and businesses allowing them to create circular/smart opportunities.\u003C/p>",[9543],{"name":9532,"type":53,"value":9532},[9545,9546],{"article_id":9531,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9531,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9548,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9549,"created_at":9550,"updated_at":9551,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9552,"contents":9553,"contributors":9565,"image":9568},"4585","https://www.amaroma.it/raccolta-differenziata/attivita-commerciali/","2020-10-01T14:50:38.246Z","2021-09-27T14:24:10.108Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9554],{"id":9555,"score":47,"body":9556,"status":55,"article_id":9548,"created_at":9550,"updated_at":9551,"published_at":9550},"jHgT",{"title":9557,"summary":9558,"attachment":9559},"Incentives for commercial and productive activities related to food waste","\u003Cp>The Metropolitan City of Rome published a tender for calls to award contributions to those municipalities willing to undertake projects aimed at reducing food waste and rescuing unsold food for charities or animal feed. Guidelines on the development of proper project proposals were included in tender documents.\u003C/p>",[9560,9561,9563],{"name":9549,"type":53,"value":9549},{"name":9562,"type":53,"value":9562},"https://www.tgtourism.tv/2018/02/giornata-lotta-spreco-alimentare-55183/",{"name":9564,"type":53,"value":9564},"https://www.urbanwins.eu/incentives-for-those-commercial-and-productive-activities-which-are-actively-engaged-in-limiting-food-waste/",[9566,9567],{"article_id":9548,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":9548,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9569,"link":9570,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9550,"updated_at":9551,"article_id":9548,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gZcXVh7FtnY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092577553-oQ1oFR9U.jpeg",{"id":9572,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9573,"created_at":9574,"updated_at":9575,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9576,"contents":9577,"contributors":9585,"image":6},"4586","http://www.sustainable-procurement.org/fileadmin/templates/sp_platform/lib/sp_platform_resources//tools/push_resource_file.php?uid=05617fce","2020-10-01T14:50:40.298Z","2021-09-10T12:58:07.939Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9578],{"id":9579,"score":47,"body":9580,"status":55,"article_id":9572,"created_at":9574,"updated_at":9575,"published_at":9574},"UYHV",{"title":9581,"summary":9582,"attachment":9583},"Procurement of recycled cartridges in Rome","\u003Cp>Rome negotiates on Public Administration Electronic Market (MEPA) for the supply of recycled (refilled) cartridges for printers, PC, copiers and fax machines for the offices. The purchase includes 39 Black/White recycled cartridges and 9 coloured recycled cartridges. The services of collection of used cartridges is in compliance with current legislation.\u003C/p>",[9584],{"name":9573,"type":53,"value":9573},[9586],{"article_id":9572,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9588,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9589,"created_at":9590,"updated_at":9591,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9592,"contents":9593,"contributors":9601,"image":6},"4590","https://international.kk.dk/artikel/carbon-neutral-capital","2020-10-01T14:50:44.900Z","2021-10-05T13:38:33.113Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9594],{"id":9595,"score":47,"body":9596,"status":55,"article_id":9588,"created_at":9590,"updated_at":9591,"published_at":9590},"0mZn",{"title":9597,"summary":9598,"attachment":9599},"Copenhagen's Climate Plan","\u003Cp>The Climate Plan is the City of Copenhagen’s plan for achieving carbon neutrality by 2025. In addition to transferring relevant initiatives from the 2009 Climate Plan into CPH 2025, the CPH 2025 Climate Plan contains objectives, main efforts and initiatives oriented towards carbon neutrality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“In 2025, Copenhagen will be the world’s first carbon neutral capital and the city’s business and universities will be spearheading the development of green solutions generating employment and green growth.” It involves a collaborative effort of business, knowledge institutions and organizations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Plan focuses on energy and transport, energy consumption and production, green mobility and City Administration initiatives.\u003C/p>",[9600],{"name":9589,"type":53,"value":9589},[9602,9603],{"article_id":9588,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9588,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9605,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9606,"created_at":9607,"updated_at":9608,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9609,"contents":9610,"contributors":9618,"image":6},"4599","https://stateofgreen.com/en/partners/copenhagen-solutions-lab/","2020-10-01T14:50:48.946Z","2021-10-08T13:12:00.056Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9611],{"id":9612,"score":47,"body":9613,"status":55,"article_id":9605,"created_at":9607,"updated_at":9608,"published_at":9607},"yL-F",{"title":9614,"summary":9615,"attachment":9616},"Copenhagen Solutions Lab","\u003Cp>The purpose of Copenhagen Solutions Lab (CSL) is to contribute in solving the municipality’s challenges (flooding, congestion, pollution, waste and other problems) that arise in areas with dense habitation, lots of traffic and a rising number of inhabitants. As the municipality’s smart city gateway, CSL helps companies, universities and start-ups to develop solutions to the city’s challenges and to test them in the municipality’s living labs.\u003C/p>",[9617],{"name":9606,"type":53,"value":9606},[9619],{"article_id":9605,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9621,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9622,"created_at":9623,"updated_at":9624,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9625,"contents":9626,"contributors":9635,"image":6},"4606","https://www.frankfurt-greencity.de/de/status-trends/bildung/netzwerk-nachhaltigkeit-lernen-in-frankfurt/","2020-10-01T14:50:53.350Z","2021-10-05T13:40:12.650Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9627],{"id":9628,"score":47,"body":9629,"status":55,"article_id":9621,"created_at":9623,"updated_at":9624,"published_at":9623},"3jvq",{"title":9630,"summary":9631,"solution":9632,"attachment":9633},"Partnering with schools on sustainability education in Frankfurt","\u003Cp>In 2008, the Frankfurt city council approved the city's participation in the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development and launched the project \"Fit for the Future - Learning to Sustain in Frankfurt\". The aim of the project was to create a broad network that bundles the activities of educational institutions, networks, initiatives, churches, associations and companies. Educational offers should be further developed in the sense of sustainability, impulses for new projects should be given and public perception strengthened. Environmental learning in Frankfurt e. V. has set up and coordinates this network on behalf of the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>City-wide action weeks were held on the changing annual themes of the UN Decade - \"Water,\" \"Energy,\" \"Money,\" \"City,\" \"Food,\" \"Mobility\" and \"Bridges to the Future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The annual \"21 Days of the Future\" series of events included learning workshops such as \"What's a T-shirt worth?\".\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the \"Blue Table\" in 2014, 20 schools presented their products and projects on the topic of nutrition under the motto \"From the school garden to the Römerberg\".\u003C/p>",[9634],{"name":9622,"type":53,"value":9622},[9636,9637],{"article_id":9621,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9621,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":9639,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9640,"created_at":9641,"updated_at":9642,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9643,"contents":9644,"contributors":9656,"image":6},"4607","https://www.citylab010.nl/over-citylab","2020-10-01T14:50:53.716Z","2021-10-05T13:41:47.665Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9645],{"id":9646,"score":47,"body":9647,"status":55,"article_id":9639,"created_at":9641,"updated_at":9642,"published_at":9641},"cg8w",{"title":9648,"summary":9649,"attachment":9650},"CityLab010 - Rotterdam","\u003Cp>Residents of Rotterdam with innovative ideas for their city can submit them to CityLab010 - for example, innovative ideas to circulate resources within the city. If an idea is chosen, then CityLab010 helps the lucky ones with expertise, money and relevant networks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On CityLab010, people with expertise, resources and relevant networks are gathered together to help form new collaborations in the city and implement innovative projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, through Via CityLab010, people can have access to funding from banks, funds, crowdfunding and subsidies.\u003C/p>",[9651,9652,9654],{"name":9640,"type":53,"value":9640},{"name":9653,"type":53,"value":9653},"https://www.rotterdaminnovationcity.com/networks/citylab010/",{"name":9655,"type":53,"value":9655},"https://citylab010.nl/initiatieven/rotterdam-printyourcity",[9657,9658],{"article_id":9639,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9639,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9660,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9661,"created_at":9662,"updated_at":9663,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9664,"contents":9665,"contributors":9673,"image":6},"4612","http://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/content/Planning/DublinCityDevelopmentPlan/Written%20Statement%20Volume%201.pdf","2020-10-01T14:50:55.969Z","2022-05-12T13:50:55.806Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9666],{"id":9667,"score":47,"body":9668,"status":55,"article_id":9660,"created_at":9662,"updated_at":9663,"published_at":9662},"CSSC",{"title":9669,"summary":9670,"attachment":9671},"Dublin - City Development Plan 2016-2022","\u003Cp>The new city development plan (2016–2022) provides an integrated, coherent spatial framework to ensure the city is developed in an inclusive way which improves the quality of life for its citizens, whilst also being a more attractive place to visit and work. There are compelling reasons for making Dublin a sustainable and resilient city. A shift in behavioural patterns, renewable energy sources and sustainable infrastructure is critical for the city to make its contribution to emissions reductions and to increase the resilience of the city’s economy. There is also a strong economic case for climate change mitigation. The Stern Review (2006), for instance, states that the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of early action. Dublin must make the transition to a low-carbon and ultimately a post-carbon economy to become a competitive, resilient, socially inclusive and sustainable city.\u003C/p>",[9672],{"name":9661,"type":53,"value":9661},[9674,9675],{"article_id":9660,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":9660,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9677,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9678,"created_at":9679,"updated_at":9680,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9681,"contents":9682,"contributors":9690,"image":9694},"4622","https://international.stockholm.se/globalassets/rapporter/strategy-for-a-fossil-fuel-free-stockholm-by-2040.pdf","2020-10-01T14:51:03.271Z","2021-12-02T11:09:14.551Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9683],{"id":9684,"score":47,"body":9685,"status":55,"article_id":9677,"created_at":9679,"updated_at":9680,"published_at":9679},"XYqB",{"title":9686,"summary":9687,"attachment":9688},"Stockholm's Fossil-fuel free by 2040 strategy","\u003Cp>Stockholm is to be fossil-fuel free by 2040. The City Council has set up a milestone target for emissions of no more than 2.3 tonnes of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents) per resident by 2020. The strategy lays down a minimum level to achieve the long-term goal. Success is predicated on structural change and it is essential to pursue continuous reassessments. Example targets include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City collaborates with energy companies, hospitals, etc. to gradually replace fossil oils with renewable fuels to meet peak load demands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City supports Fortum Värme’s work to increase connections to the Open District Heating network and to investigate the potential for even more users.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City lobbies for legislation and regulations that support the use of fossil-free energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City aims to produce enough of its own solar energy based electricity to meet 10% of the municipal organisation’s electricity consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City takes action to improve energy efficiency in its municipal operations by 10% compared with the reference year 2015. This will reduce emissions by at least 20,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2020. This target applies to all municipal operations, but most particularly to the Real Estate and Service Committees and the boards of Svenska bostäder, Stockholmshem, Familjebostäder, Micasa and SISAB.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City produces a model for the layout and form factor of buildings with the aim of facilitating compliance with energy requirement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City increases its own solar energy production by 2020 at a rate sufficient to meet the goal for 2040.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City investigates the potential for reducing the amount of fossil plastic in incinerated waste. Chemicals, health and other environmental impacts must be considered in addition to climate impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The City produces a report that describes how to secure an increase in the production of biogas that is sufficient to meet needs to replace fossil natural gas.\u003C/p>",[9689],{"name":9678,"type":53,"value":9678},[9691,9692,9693],{"article_id":9677,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9677,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9677,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9695,"link":9696,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9679,"updated_at":9680,"article_id":9677,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JYE9XKm9pN0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092579462-Tw2GYhEv.jpeg",{"id":9698,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9699,"created_at":9700,"updated_at":9701,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9702,"contents":9703,"contributors":9711,"image":9714},"4628","https://www.frankfurt-greencity.de/de/status-trends/wirtschaft-konsum/nachhaltiges-gewerbegebiet/","2020-10-01T14:51:06.335Z","2021-10-14T14:19:16.677Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9704],{"id":9705,"score":47,"body":9706,"status":55,"article_id":9698,"created_at":9700,"updated_at":9701,"published_at":9700},"raea",{"title":9707,"summary":9708,"attachment":9709},"Supporting the sustainability transition of an industrial park in Frankfurt","\u003Cp>The Frankfurt city council decided in March 2012 to modernise the industrial parks of North ­Fechenheim and Seckbach. From measures to improve the energy and resouce efficiency of infrastructure, to vacancy management and a shared daycare center: the model project \"Sustainable Business Park\" is intended to pool the know-how of companies in order to make the location fit for the future according to ecological, economic and social criteria.\u003C/p>",[9710],{"name":9699,"type":53,"value":9699},[9712,9713],{"article_id":9698,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9698,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":9715,"link":9716,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9700,"updated_at":9701,"article_id":9698,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"c1U6pSACZjY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092580840-XL2ciB3p.jpeg",{"id":9718,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9719,"created_at":9720,"updated_at":9721,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9722,"contents":9723,"contributors":9733,"image":6},"4640","http://goteborg.se/wps/wcm/connect/566a56ae-6a4f-4813-a593-dd4474e76a46/City+of+Gothenburg+Environmental+Programme.pdf?MOD=AJPERES","2020-10-01T14:51:21.063Z","2021-10-04T14:34:19.793Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9724],{"id":9725,"score":47,"body":9726,"status":55,"article_id":9718,"created_at":9720,"updated_at":9721,"published_at":9720},"BCnu",{"title":9727,"summary":9728,"attachment":9729},"Gothenburg's Environmental programme","\u003Cp>The Environmental Programme includes an action plan with actions for all the City of Gothenburg (administration and companies), based on 12 objectives:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- reduced climate impact;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- non-toxic environment;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- low noise environment, reduced climate impact, which includes a range of actions related to lifestyle, food and cultivation, energy efficiency and freight transport;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- more sustainable travel through actions related to parking, speed, cycling, walking and reducing the climate impact from road traffic;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- improved resource management, with actions that include reuse and recycle of goods and products;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- healthier living environment through actions to reduce emissions and pollutants in the air, land, lakes and oceans;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- promoting biological diversity, mainly through agricultural practices; accessible and varied parks and nature areas;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- City Council actions to ensure the city of Gothenburg as a forerunner, which includes actions on municipal operations, travel and transport, procurement and education for sustainable development.\u003C/p>",[9730,9731],{"name":9719,"type":53,"value":9719},{"name":9732,"type":53,"value":9732},"https://www.climate-kic.org/partners/city-of-gothenburg/",[9734,9735,9736],{"article_id":9718,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9718,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9718,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9738,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9739,"created_at":9740,"updated_at":9741,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9742,"contents":9743,"contributors":9753,"image":6},"4649","http://www.ce-force.eu/pages/city-of-lisbon--food-and-biowaste_52790695.php","2020-10-01T14:51:26.628Z","2021-10-05T13:44:02.169Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9744],{"id":9745,"score":47,"body":9746,"status":55,"article_id":9738,"created_at":9740,"updated_at":9741,"published_at":9740},"vezs",{"title":9747,"problem":6744,"summary":9748,"solution":9749,"attachment":9750},"Model for value chain based partnerships","\u003Cp>As part of the FORCE project, HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU) developed a governance model for value chain-based partnerships (VCBPs) as a practical guidance applicable and adaptable in different cities in Europe and for (at least) four resource streams: plastic waste, strategic metals, food surplus and bio-waste, and wood waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The FORCE governance model presents a forward-thinking instrument and collaboration framework that follows the value chain generic framework. It promotes innovation for resource efficiency in urban areas through enhanced cooperation among relevant stakeholders of targeted resource streams. Its application aims to guide local authorities at the development of local partnerships as an innovative governance model able to favour and to steer the implementation of circular economy policies and practices.\u003C/p>",[9751],{"name":9752,"type":53,"value":9752},"http://www.ce-force.eu/pages/public_documents_135266541.php",[9754,9755],{"article_id":9738,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9738,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":9757,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9758,"created_at":9759,"updated_at":9760,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9761,"contents":9762,"contributors":9772,"image":6},"4650","http://www.ce-force.eu/pages/city-of-hamburg--strategic-metal-waste_52790693.php","2020-10-01T14:51:26.986Z","2021-10-05T13:46:47.327Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9763],{"id":9764,"score":47,"body":9765,"status":55,"article_id":9757,"created_at":9759,"updated_at":9760,"published_at":9759},"11OG",{"title":9766,"summary":9767,"attachment":9768},"Increasing the reuse of strategic metals in Hamburg","\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>City of Hamburg\u003C/strong> aims to achieve the collection of used electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) of 65% to implement the 2019 EU target on WEEE. It also aims to replicate promising communication strategies about the recycling and re-use of EEE. The web portal CYCEL (www.cycel.de) already helps people to decide, whether to repair broken EEE used, to sell it (re-use) or to recycle it via collection stations. Solutions for increasing the re-use rate of EEE such as specific EEE-focused second-hand shops with attached repair units shall be stablished: in 2017 a second-hand store already opened in the south of Hamburg selling mainly used EEE. Main components of non-reusable EEE should be dismantled. The objective is to reach an optimized exploitation of the WEEE and keep strategic metals in the substance cycle: In a trial, manually dismantled WEEE were compared to shredded WEEE regarding economic and ecological effects..\u003C/p>",[9769,9770],{"name":9758,"type":53,"value":9758},{"name":9771,"type":53,"value":9771},"https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/documents/downloadPublic?documentIds=080166e5b8e429b6&appId=PPGMS",[9773,9774],{"article_id":9757,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9757,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":9776,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9777,"created_at":9778,"updated_at":9779,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9780,"contents":9781,"contributors":9789,"image":9791},"4665","https://smartcity.wien.gv.at/site/en/thematic-city-map-energy/","2020-10-01T14:51:33.574Z","2021-12-02T11:10:20.760Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9782],{"id":9783,"score":47,"body":9784,"status":55,"article_id":9776,"created_at":9778,"updated_at":9779,"published_at":9778},"wbX2",{"title":9785,"summary":9786,"attachment":9787},"Thematic City Map \"Energy\"","\u003Cp>In times of resource scarcity, the use of local renewable energy sources is becoming more and more important. To give citizens, building contractors, municipal authorities, companies and all interested parties a quick overview of local energy potentials the Thematic City Map “Energy” was created by Vienna's municipal department 20 (Energy Planning) in cooperation with various partners. Among other things, this provides information on the solar, geothermal, wind and waste heat potentials. The thematic city map can be accessed through the wien.at city map. The Thematic City Map “Energy” provides access to energy-relevant information in Vienna free of charge, helping relevant stakeholders to take action by diplaying where renewable energy production has the highest potential.\u003C/p>",[9788],{"name":9777,"type":53,"value":9777},[9790],{"article_id":9776,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9792,"link":9793,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9778,"updated_at":9779,"article_id":9776,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C2OnTSWUmyc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092582417-aYkVZGQ7.jpeg",{"id":9795,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9796,"created_at":9797,"updated_at":9798,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9799,"contents":9800,"contributors":9808,"image":6},"4667","https://sivasa.lt/en/about-us","2020-10-01T14:51:37.313Z","2021-10-04T15:20:47.161Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9801],{"id":9802,"score":47,"body":9803,"status":55,"article_id":9795,"created_at":9797,"updated_at":9798,"published_at":9797},"9cTS",{"title":9804,"summary":9805,"attachment":9806},"Creation of a municipal enterprise to improve local waste management system - Vilnius","\u003Cp>To improve the operation of the local waste management system in the city of Vilnius, the City Council established the municipal enterprise Vilnius Waste System Administrator (VASA SĮ) through the Waste Management Bylaws of the Vilnius City Council. The company was incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the Law on Waste Management of the Republic of Lithuania and seeking to ensure efficient administration of the waste management system.\u003C/p>",[9807],{"name":9796,"type":53,"value":9796},[9809,9810],{"article_id":9795,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9795,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9812,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9813,"created_at":9814,"updated_at":9815,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9816,"contents":9817,"contributors":9825,"image":6},"4673","http://www.ce-force.eu/pages/city-of-genova--wood-waste_52790697.php","2020-10-01T14:51:40.019Z","2021-10-04T15:21:14.934Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9818],{"id":9819,"score":47,"body":9820,"status":55,"article_id":9812,"created_at":9814,"updated_at":9815,"published_at":9814},"JEw7",{"title":9821,"summary":9822,"attachment":9823},"Force project: circulating wood waste in four European cities","\u003Cp>The FORCE project aims to minimise the leakage of materials from the linear economy and work towards a circular economy. The four cities involved in the project, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Lisbon and Genoa engage enterprises, citizens and academia in 16 participatory value chain based partnerships to create and develop eco-innovative solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each city establishes a lead partnership for one of the four materials: plastic waste, strategic metals from electronic and electric equipment, surplus food and biowaste, and wood waste. Each city also establishes three local partnerships for the other materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The City of Copenhagen aims to prevent the generation of wood waste by redirecting used furniture and other bulky, wood waste to either repair shops or re-use businesses (e.g. in construction).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The City of Lisbon is going to improve the separation of wood material in some reception centers and increase re-use and recycling by establishing agreements with local woodwork ateliers and create storage conditions for wood furniture frippery or wood material with artistic potential design attraction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The City of Hamburg aims to extend the registration of woody biomass from local and private areas by the municipal waste management in order to produce carbon neutral energy.\u003C/p>",[9824],{"name":9813,"type":53,"value":9813},[9826,9827],{"article_id":9812,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9812,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9829,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9830,"created_at":9831,"updated_at":9832,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9833,"contents":9834,"contributors":9845,"image":9848},"4679","https://www.rreuse.org/households-in-graz-offered-100-eur-per-year-to-have-their-things-repaired/","2020-10-01T14:51:43.186Z","2021-10-14T14:15:10.496Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9835],{"id":9836,"score":47,"body":9837,"status":55,"article_id":9829,"created_at":9831,"updated_at":9832,"published_at":9831},"u0Rk",{"title":9838,"summary":9839,"attachment":9840},"Funding programme encouraging households to repair in Graz","\u003Cp>The Austrian city of Graz has become a non-proclaimed European capital of repair following the introduction of a new funding programme encouraging households to repair rather than replace their electronic devices. The city also supported the development of the \"Graz repairs\" platform which lists repair stores across the city.\u003C/p>",[9841,9843],{"name":9842,"type":53,"value":9842},"https://repair.eu/news/austria-makes-repair-more-affordable/",{"name":9844,"type":53,"value":9844},"https://grazrepariert.at/",[9846,9847],{"article_id":9829,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":9829,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":9849,"link":9850,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9831,"updated_at":9832,"article_id":9829,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VaTKa8jCgS8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092584378-LGC9s4YK.jpeg",{"id":9852,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9853,"created_at":9854,"updated_at":9855,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9856,"contents":9857,"contributors":9865,"image":6},"4681","https://www.ljubljana.si/en/about-ljubljana/vision-of-ljubljana-2025/environmentally-friendly-city/","2020-10-01T14:51:43.987Z","2021-10-05T14:17:24.079Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9858],{"id":9859,"score":47,"body":9860,"status":55,"article_id":9852,"created_at":9854,"updated_at":9855,"published_at":9854},"HxMc",{"title":9861,"summary":9862,"attachment":9863},"Vision of Ljubjana 2025","\u003Cp>The vision of Ljubjana 2025 seeks to stimulate the creation of a self-image of the city that shows what the city means to its residents and what their expectations about its future are. The development of the city is in line with the limitations arising from the available environmental capability of the area.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Vision includes: (1) energy-efficient buildings; (2) mixed land use planning; (3) renovation of parks, green and recreational areas; (4) denser residential quarters and neighbourhoods built in-line with the principles of sustainable building and mixed use; and (5) environmental education to develop an organisation of sustainable communities in the city in the form of an association of sustainable communities which will manage a network of care and educational centres.\u003C/p>",[9864],{"name":9853,"type":53,"value":9853},[9866,9867],{"article_id":9852,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9852,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9869,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9870,"created_at":9871,"updated_at":9872,"owner_id":9873,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9874,"contents":9875,"contributors":9883,"image":9886},"4683","http://old.iclei.org/fileadmin/PUBLICATIONS/Case_Studies/Urban_NEXUS_cs03_Vancouver_ICLEI-GIZ_2014.pdf","2020-10-01T14:51:46.397Z","2022-02-24T14:13:16.296Z","t4DR0A",{"id":9873,"type":325,"owner_id":9873,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9876],{"id":9877,"score":47,"body":9878,"status":55,"article_id":9869,"created_at":9871,"updated_at":9872,"published_at":9871},"9292",{"title":9879,"summary":9880,"attachment":9881},"Regional Food System Strategy","\u003Cp>Food systems are multisectoral and globalised, which makes it difficult to enact large-scale change in food because a large amount of stakeholders are affected. At the same time, the globalisation of food makes its production less sustainable and makes regions more dependent on each other. Metro Vancouver tries to address this by creating an encompassing strategy that brings together producers, policymakers, retailers and distributors. Their strategy tries to allow for more regional production of food by ensuring cooperation and dialogue between municipal politics, farmers, and food processing and retail industry actors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The strategy is focused on actions at the regional level which will lead to a more localized, sustainable, resilient and healthy food system while continuing to be embedded in the larger food system at the national and global scales. Given the multi-sectoral nature of food systems, a process was developed to involve a wide range of stakeholders: farmers, food processors, distributors and retailers, public health authorities, municipalities, provincial and federal government and their agencies as well as NGOs, community groups and academia. The unique platform provided by Metro Vancouver helped to mobilize this approach, which would have otherwise been beyond the scope and capacity of some smaller municipal members to achieve.\u003C/p>",[9882],{"name":9870,"type":53,"value":9870},[9884,9885],{"article_id":9869,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9869,"contributor_id":9873},{"id":9887,"link":9888,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9871,"updated_at":9872,"article_id":9869,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"F25kXntQVp0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092585078-xvj9Kcrp.jpeg",{"id":9890,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9891,"created_at":9892,"updated_at":9893,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9894,"contents":9895,"contributors":9905,"image":9908},"4687","https://www.theb1m.com/video/dalston-lane-the-worlds-largest-timber-building","2020-10-01T14:51:48.335Z","2021-11-24T10:54:16.590Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9896],{"id":9897,"score":47,"body":9898,"status":55,"article_id":9890,"created_at":9892,"updated_at":9893,"published_at":9892},"zltq",{"title":9899,"summary":9900,"attachment":9901},"Dalston Lane: The World's Largest Timber Building","\u003Cp>The landmark project demonstrates the potential of using sustainably-sourced timber to build high- density housing in London and beyond. The build achieved 3,576 tons of sequestered carbon and 976 tons of embodied CO2. Delivering a net carbon footprint of -2,600 tons CO2, CLT represents a vast improvement on the net carbon footprint of an equivalent block with a concrete frame, with an estimated +2,000 tons.\u003C/p>",[9902,9903],{"name":9891,"type":53,"value":9891},{"name":9904,"type":53,"value":9904},"https://www.bkstructures.co.uk/case-studies/dalston-lane",[9906,9907],{"article_id":9890,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":9890,"contributor_id":669},{"id":9909,"link":9910,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9892,"updated_at":9893,"article_id":9890,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9BQts7MVe2M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092586391-ivg-4DLc.jpeg",{"id":9912,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9913,"created_at":9914,"updated_at":9915,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9916,"contents":9917,"contributors":9930,"image":9933},"4695","https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/content/dam/stzh/dib/Deutsch/Energieversorgung/Publikationen%20und%20Broschueren/Masterplan_Energie_Englische_Version.pdf","2020-10-01T14:51:51.517Z","2022-07-07T10:06:22.556Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9918],{"id":9919,"score":47,"body":9920,"status":55,"article_id":9912,"created_at":9914,"updated_at":9915,"published_at":9914},"D2P9",{"title":9921,"outcome":9922,"problem":9923,"summary":9924,"solution":9925,"attachment":9926},"Energy Master Plan of the city of Zurich","\u003Cp>The Action Plans of the individual departments and participating organisations constitute the main tool for implementing the Energy Master Plan and comprise various energy measures that have been defined to fulfil the implementation tasks. As part of those implementation tasks for instance, work-related travel needs to follow the principles of sufficiency, efficiency and consistency. Work-related travel is conducted primarily by public transport, by bicycle and on foot. Where airline travel is unavoidable, the CO 2 emissions are offset. Reports are submitted on journeys made by air\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The departments/organisations and the steering group work together closely to define the contents of the Action Plans and monitor their implementation. The measures are updated based on reviews that are usually held annually, which also serve to harmonise the different departments’ internal strategies and objectives. The effectiveness of measures is compared to the objectives and tasks of the Energy Master Plan, and adjustments and corrections are applied as necessary. Action Plans are signed off annually by the heads of departments (or the participating organisations) and the energy commissioner. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Energy Master Plan is reviewed, updated and approved by the City Council every four years. At the same time it is harmonised with other energy-relevant policies of the City Council.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Zurich set a goal to be a 2000-Watt Society, which refers to the continuous rate of power consumption and means that each resident has an average two kilowatt hours (kWh) per hour at their disposal to cover their entire energy requirements – such as accommodation, food and mobility. The city’s 2000-watt strategy did not include quantitative targets and it was not linked to the operative yearly energy plans of the city departments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zurich’s municipal energy policy was published in June 2016 and it defines certain objectives. Based on energy and climate protection laws of the federal government and the Canton of Zurich, they reflect the targets of the 2000-Watt Society as set out in the Municipal Code. Priorities are: (1) sufficiency, which means reducing the demand for energy-relevant goods and services; (2) efficient energy use through the reduction in the consumption of energy by increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, processes and devices, and in the area of mobility and (3) energy source selection in line with objectives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Energy Master Plan defines quantitative targets for the main parameters of the 2000-Watt Society: primary energy and greenhouse gas emissions. The definition these quantitative targets is derived from the political mandate set out in the Municipal Code, namely to reduce energy consumption per resident to 2000 watts continuous consumption and CO2 emissions to one tonne per year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Intermediate targets for 2020 and 2035 have been defined to provide a degree of control over the fulfilling of goals, in that they make it possible to evaluate the success of current measures.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Energy Master Plan outlines the associated quality targets and implementation tasks in five areas of action: (1) settlement development; (2) energy supply; (3) buildings; (4) mobility and (5) consumption. In this it builds on existing strategic foundations and serves as a structure for the Energy Action Plans of the departments and associated organisations. Thus the Energy Master Plan ensures a strategic connection between long-term 2000-Watt objectives of the Municipal Code and the annual Energy Action Plans.\u003C/p>",[9927,9928],{"name":9913,"type":53,"value":9913},{"name":9929,"type":53,"value":9929},"https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/content/dam/stzh/dib/Deutsch/Energieversorgung/Publikationen%20und%20Broschueren/Factsheet_Energy%20Masterplan%20Zurich.pdf",[9931,9932],{"article_id":9912,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":9912,"contributor_id":644},{"id":9934,"link":9935,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9914,"updated_at":9915,"article_id":9912,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"q6mJXqajAwY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092587107-n7Mb_U3u.jpeg",{"id":9937,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9938,"created_at":9939,"updated_at":9940,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9941,"contents":9942,"contributors":9950,"image":9952},"4715","https://eko.zagreb.hr/subvencioniranje-ugradnje-obnovljivih-izvora-energ/433","2020-10-01T14:51:59.692Z","2021-12-02T11:08:51.480Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9943],{"id":9944,"score":47,"body":9945,"status":55,"article_id":9937,"created_at":9939,"updated_at":9940,"published_at":9939},"k8Yf",{"title":9946,"summary":9947,"attachment":9948},"Subsidies for installing renewable energy sources","\u003Cp>The City of Zagreb subsidizes the costs of procurement and installation of renewable energy systems in the area of ​​the City of Zagreb. Renewable energy sources within the meaning of this Decision are: solar collector systems for heating and preparation of hot water; photovoltaic systems for the production of electricity; heating and hot water heating systems for pellets; heating and hot-water heating systems for combustion pyrolytic furnaces; heat pump system for the preparation of hot water, heating and cooling and wind generator system for producing electricity for own consumption.\u003C/p>",[9949],{"name":9938,"type":53,"value":9938},[9951],{"article_id":9937,"contributor_id":665},{"id":9953,"link":9954,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9939,"updated_at":9940,"article_id":9937,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xCgi3KbcjLQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092587773-oBMkzMAq.jpeg",{"id":9956,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9957,"created_at":9958,"updated_at":9959,"owner_id":672,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9960,"contents":9961,"contributors":9974,"image":9977},"4781","https://www.c40.org/researches/municipality-led-circular-economy","2020-10-01T14:52:31.634Z","2022-05-13T11:45:15.540Z",{"id":672,"type":325,"owner_id":672,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9962],{"id":9963,"score":47,"body":9964,"status":55,"article_id":9956,"created_at":9958,"updated_at":9959,"published_at":9958},"dro1",{"title":9965,"outcome":9966,"problem":9967,"summary":9968,"solution":9969,"attachment":9970},"Regulations on the use of plastic bags to help curb ocean plastics - Quezon","\u003Cp>As of the end of 2017, a total number of 6,269,278 pieces of plastic bags were recovered.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since its implementation in 2012 and up to the first quarter of 2018, a total amount of at least PHP 285 million (€4.8 million) was reported by 68 Type1 Relevant Retailers (shopping malls, supermarkets, fast food chains, etc.) throughout the City as a result of the Green Fund that was established alongside the ban through fees on plastic bags.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A number of establishments have also implemented their “green fund” projects. For instance, one establishment utilized these revenues to donate 11,000 chairs made from converted soft plastic to various schools across the city. Another example is the donation of several eco-bicycles to the city’s police force.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This policy intervention is contributing to a shift in consumers behaviour towards a more reuse-oriented attitude, as well as institutionalizing a revenue-generating system that directly benefits the local communities and contributes to the City’s objective of becoming a low carbon and sustainable city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After China and Indonesia, the Philippines is the third largest contributor to ocean plastics in the world. Specifically, in Quezon City, plastic bags have been found to amount to 12 percent of the total waste composition, and a primary challenge faced was improperly discarded bags ending up in the waterways, landfills and the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Single-use plastic is one of the key sources that accelerate the rapid degradation of the environment. In Quezon City, improper disposal of plastic bags has negatively impacted the city’s waste stream, contributing to various nuisances to the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To address the issue, the city government enacted the \"QC Environment Code\" in 2014. The policy intervention promotes the reduction of the use of plastic bags by imposing environmental fees for each plastic bag used within the city, and institutionalise a more efficient and convenient recovery system for plastic bags in line with the 3Rs principle (reduce, reuse, recycle).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2012, the City Government enacted the Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance, which two years later, integrated into the Ordinance Providing for the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Code of Quezon City, also known as the “QC Environment Code”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ordinance required type 1 retailers (shopping malls, supermarkets, department stores, grocery stores, fast food chains, drug stores, pharmacy) to impose a Plastic Recovery System Fee (PRSF) of two pesos (P2.00) or about €0.04, for plastic bags having a thickness not lower than 15 microns. The fee and bag recovery system was determined after a comprehensive and in-depth consultation with the business sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The establishment of a plastic recovery system fee was primarily designed to change consumer behavior and raise awareness, rather than to generate funds. As such, the fee was not remitted to city's funds but remains with the retail stores and then utilized to fund various environmental initiatives, subject to prior approval of the city government.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To monitor progresses, each retail business has to submit quarterly to the City Government a self-monitoring report detailing the quantity of recovered plastic bags and the amount of collected plastic recovery fee.\u003C/p>",[9971,9972],{"name":9957,"type":53,"value":9957},{"name":9973,"type":53,"value":9973},"https://www.c40.org/case_studies/quezon-city-regulates-single-use-plastic-through-policy-intervention",[9975,9976],{"article_id":9956,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":9956,"contributor_id":672},{"id":9978,"link":9979,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9958,"updated_at":9959,"article_id":9956,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tsTVxHzN3dc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092588716-O-hu_XLQ.jpeg",{"id":9981,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":9982,"created_at":9983,"updated_at":9984,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":9985,"contents":9986,"contributors":10001,"image":10003},"4980","http://fruitleather.nl/product/sample-package/","2020-10-01T14:54:02.060Z","2021-11-05T12:26:53.326Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[9987],{"id":9988,"score":47,"body":9989,"status":55,"article_id":9981,"created_at":9983,"updated_at":9984,"published_at":9983},"l5sx",{"title":9990,"outcome":9991,"problem":9992,"summary":9993,"solution":9994,"attachment":9995},"Leather made from fruit waste","\u003Cp>Fruitleather Rotterdam contributes to reducing the ± 65 billion kilos of CO2 that is released during the production of animal leather, while recycling fruit waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>On one side, around 18 billion m2 of animal leather is produced per year to produce consumer goods globally, such as bags and shoes. On the other side, cities like Rotterdam, the most important Northern European fruit port, where more than ± 10% fruit is wasted during the import between the producer and the port of Rotterdam as a processor. In transport to the wholesaler this is another 10%, and between the shop and consumer another 15% is added.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through the CityLab010, the city of Rotterdam supports and stimulates the energy of ambitious businesses operating in the circular economy such as Fruitleather Rotterdam, a company transforming leftover fruits into durable, leather-like material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fruitleather Rotterdam is the first company in the world that processes fruit waste, in combination with natural additives, into a sustainable leather-like material with various applications. It supplies fruit leather as semi-finished products to leather processing parties, while helping Rotterdam to reduce its fruit waste in a circular way.\u003C/p>",[9996,9997,9999],{"name":9982,"type":53,"value":9982},{"name":9998,"type":53,"value":9998},"https://citylab010.nl/initiatieven/fruitleatherrotterdam-1",{"name":10000,"type":53,"value":10000},"https://unsplash.com/photos/jFkRkea2TX0",[10002],{"article_id":9981,"contributor_id":669},{"id":10004,"link":10005,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":9983,"updated_at":9984,"article_id":9981,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"026FdLTxBeY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092590355-3rkhjG5w.jpeg",{"id":10007,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10008,"updated_at":10009,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10010,"contents":10011,"contributors":10019,"image":6},"5053","2020-10-01T14:54:43.513Z","2021-10-05T08:30:19.097Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10012],{"id":10013,"score":47,"body":10014,"status":55,"article_id":10007,"created_at":10008,"updated_at":10009,"published_at":10008},"AAHI",{"title":10015,"problem":10016,"summary":10017,"solution":10018},"Using local grown hemp as construction material","\u003Cp>Alternative materials to concrete are being sought after because concrete has a large environmental impact, is hard to reuse and requires a large amount of raw material. This is a problem in a world increasingly placing value on sustainability, but it is also an additional problem because many useful resources are being lost. Those resources need to be imported from outside, putting a price on them as well as requiring large logistics operations. Hemp could be an alternative, but is currently undervalued due to its connection with drugs and crime.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hemp is a plant that can be grown fast, and could be used as a renewable replacement for concrete; however, it is underexplored not the least because of its connection to drugs in the mind of many people. The Dutch Hemp Collective tries to rectify that by bringing together hemp growers across the Netherlands and promote hemp as a construction materials. Its members have recently completed two pilot projects showing off the potential of hemp-based concrete.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Dutch Hemp Collective tries to promote hemp as a construction material, and connects hemp growers and builders across the Netherlands. Hemp is a fast-growing material that can be grown locally, and can be reused more easily than concrete. \"Hempcrete\" is a material constructed from hemp plants and chalk, and after use, it can be reformed into a new house. Hempcrete buildings are also often created in a prefabricated way, making them easier to reuse.\u003C/p>",[10020,10021],{"article_id":10007,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":10007,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10023,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10024,"updated_at":10025,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10026,"contents":10027,"contributors":10039,"image":6},"5059","2020-10-01T14:54:46.044Z","2021-09-15T12:32:25.328Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10028],{"id":10029,"score":47,"body":10030,"status":55,"article_id":10023,"created_at":10024,"updated_at":10025,"published_at":10024},"ltpx",{"title":10031,"outcome":10032,"problem":10033,"summary":10034,"solution":10035,"attachment":10036},"Amsterdam's circular roadmap","\u003Cp>The report outlines the details of the city’s system processes and identifies the construction and organic waste chains as potential drivers of the transition to circularity and the long term effects each will have on Amsterdam’s current linear economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Added Value: Implementation of material re-use strategies has the potential to create €85 million of value per year within the construction sector and €150 million of value per year with more efficient organic residual streams.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Material Savings: The material savings could add up to nearly 900 thousand tons per year, a significant amount compared to the current annual import of 3.9 million tonnes currently utilised by the region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Job Creation: Increased productivity levels have the ability to add up to 700 additional jobs in the building sector and 1200 additional jobs in the agriculture and food processing industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Dutch economy has set itself a national goal to become fully circular by 2050. To reach this goal, economic centres such as the city of Amsterdam need to rapidly change their economic structure. The city faced particular challenges in construction, which was overwhelmingly linear, due to legal constraints to the amount of regulation it could place. Furthermore, Amsterdam has been a pioneer in city-wide circularity frameworks, which posed particular challenges because many parts of the journey were essentially unknowns.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Dutch economy has set itself a national goal to become fully circular by 2050. Amsterdam has been a pioneer in city-wide circularity frameworks, which posed particular challenges because many parts of the journey were essentially unknowns. In order to assess the obstacles and opportunities in the city, Amsterdam commissioned a comprehensive scan of the city, which granted insights into the city-wide material flows. Through this method, two main value chains were chosen to focus on, and were integrated into the city's policies through procurement and partnerships with private actors. In 2018, an intermediate evaluation suggested that the transition towards circularity within Amsterdam is both realistic and economically profitable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to assess the obstacles and opportunities in the city, Amsterdam commissioned a comprehensive scan of the city, which granted insights into the city-wide material flows. Through this method, two main value chains were chosen to focus on, and were integrated into the city's policies. Amsterdam since made circularity a requirement in tendering housing development, and created networks and training opportunities for private actors. It has also started to lobby the adoption of circularity in wider Dutch standards and policies.\u003C/p>",[10037],{"name":10038,"type":53,"value":10038},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/developing-a-roadmap-for-the-first-circular-city-amsterdam",[10040],{"article_id":10023,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":10042,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10043,"updated_at":10044,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10045,"contents":10046,"contributors":10052,"image":6},"5098","2020-10-01T14:55:14.715Z","2021-09-30T12:59:14.339Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10047],{"id":10048,"score":47,"body":10049,"status":55,"article_id":10042,"created_at":10043,"updated_at":10044,"published_at":10043},"Fg25",{"title":10050,"summary":10051},"Regulations on the use of plastic bags to help curb ocean plastics","\u003Cp>In Quezon City, plastic bags have been found to amount to 12% of the total waste composition and a primary challenge faced was improperly discarded bags ending up in the waterways, landfills and the environment. Regulations have therefore been enforced. The policy intervention promotes the reduction of the use of plastic bags and imposes the collection of environmental fees for each plastic bag used within the city.\u003C/p>",[10053],{"article_id":10042,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10055,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10056,"updated_at":10057,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10058,"contents":10059,"contributors":10071,"image":10073},"5106","2020-10-01T14:55:30.273Z","2021-11-24T11:41:12.248Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10060],{"id":10061,"score":47,"body":10062,"status":55,"article_id":10055,"created_at":10056,"updated_at":10057,"published_at":10056},"mqJR",{"title":10063,"outcome":10064,"problem":10065,"summary":10066,"solution":10067,"attachment":10068},"PUMA: Prospecting the Urban Mines of Amsterdam","\u003Cp>The conclusion of the study were five-fold:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Buildings before 1900 were found to not include steel in the load-bearing structure\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Apartments smaller than 75m2 were found not to have a separate toilet and bathroom, instead the toilet was present in the bathroom\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Recently completed buildings were found not to be included in the database\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Some buildings with a non-residential function were found to (temporarily) accommodate a residential function\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Some buildings were found to use electric cooking appliances rather than gas\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Buildings contain 50% or possibly more of all metals in use, a material that is in theory 100% recyclable. While recycling rates are relatively high due to the high value of metals, it is done in an unsystematic way and often reliant on assumptions that are not empirically validated. This makes it harder for Amsterdam to implement effective wider policies concerning urban mining, and makes existing initiatives less effective.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The majority of metals are consumed within the construction sector. Metals are not only difficult to extract from the ground, but are also more easily recyclable, making the metals in buildings a prime target for recycling. Although these metals - the \"urban mine\" - are used widely, their recycling is not very systematic. The PUMA project has successfully researched the prevalence of three metals (copper, iron, and aluminium) in Amsterdam, and created a geological map (urban mining database) of urban mining potentials in the city. This helps the wider implementation of urban mining, and has inspired similar studies in Utrecht and Amersfoort.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The AMS research institute partnered with multiple Dutch universities and research institute to map the urban mining potential of Amsterdam in a way that would allow for more targeted and more effective urban mining, and validate the assumptions behind urban mining. The research project created a methodology to estimate metal contents in buildings and validated it by real-life site visits. Then, they produced a geological map showing available materials in Amsterdam.\u003C/p>",[10069],{"name":10070,"type":53,"value":10070},"https://amsterdamsmartcity.com/updates/project/puma-prospecting-the-urban-mines-of-amsterdam",[10072],{"article_id":10055,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10074,"link":10075,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10056,"updated_at":10057,"article_id":10055,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DSIJiED7q6Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092593193-62KoahYp.jpeg",{"id":10077,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10078,"updated_at":10079,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10080,"contents":10081,"contributors":10087,"image":6},"5110","2020-10-01T14:55:34.378Z","2021-09-10T12:34:31.123Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10082],{"id":10083,"score":47,"body":10084,"status":55,"article_id":10077,"created_at":10078,"updated_at":10079,"published_at":10078},"pOZN",{"title":10085,"summary":10086},"Eastgate Centre's natural convection system","\u003Cp>In 1996, Zimbabwe's capital Harare welcomed the Eastgate Centre, designed to be completely climate controlled by natural convection. Outside air that is drawn in is either warmed or cooled by the building mass depending on which is hotter, the building concrete or the air. This eliminates the need for energy-intensive climate regulation. Since the building was opened, Mick Pearce's design has served as a showcase for the benefits of designing according to nature's rules. The design has since inspired other buildings around the world, including Portcullis House in London, and buildings by Anders Nyquist in Sweden.\u003C/p>",[10088],{"article_id":10077,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10090,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10091,"updated_at":10092,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10093,"contents":10094,"contributors":10102,"image":6},"5113","2020-10-01T14:55:39.864Z","2021-10-07T15:39:44.300Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10095],{"id":10096,"score":47,"body":10097,"status":55,"article_id":10090,"created_at":10091,"updated_at":10092,"published_at":10091},"XnxF",{"title":10098,"outcome":10099,"summary":10100,"solution":10101},"Offering public transport credit for recycling plastic","\u003Cp>In 2020 two new machines have been installed. Each bottle recycled is worth the equivalent of five euro cents, Therefore passengers need to recycle 30 bottles to accumulate enough points for a ticket. Seven months after the launch of the project, commuters in Rome have recycled 2.8 million bottles according to the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Rome has an increasing problem with trash: its inhabitants neglect recycling and waste disposal, leading to a lot of littering in the streets. As a way of changing their citizen's behaviour, Rome's authorities have taken an innovative approach. They placed machines in select metro stations that allow users to receive five cents of digital credit for the Roman metro for each plastic bottle returned at the machine. While the three machines are only a step on the way to a better recycling system in Rome, they are well-received and widely used by the local population.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Atac, the public transportation provider in Rome, has launched in 2019 \"the more you recycle, the more you travel\" (“+Ricicli +Viaggi” ) pilot project that lets people pay for trips on public transports with plastic bottles. Machines have been placed at three Rome metro stations which allow passengers to “earn” public transport tickets by recycling their old plastic bottles.\u003C/p>",[10103],{"article_id":10090,"contributor_id":669},{"id":10105,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10106,"updated_at":10107,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10108,"contents":10109,"contributors":10120,"image":6},"5118","2020-10-01T14:55:42.469Z","2021-10-12T14:51:09.279Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10110],{"id":10111,"score":47,"body":10112,"status":55,"article_id":10105,"created_at":10106,"updated_at":10107,"published_at":10106},"9_4B",{"title":10113,"problem":10114,"summary":10115,"solution":10116,"attachment":10117},"Terre de Bruxelles: Construction materials made from excavation leftovers","\u003Cp>Construction almost always includes the removal of ground materials to create foundations, basements, and similar works. Within the city of Brussels alone, those materials amount to more than 1.5 million tons per year, most of which is dumped in landfills outside the city. This is a loss of materials, and a problem for the city, which has to offer space to dump those materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Excavation waste is collected in almost every construction project, but is usually disposed of in a wasteful and space-intensive manner. BC Materials has developed three clay-based construction products that can be produced from excavation materials. The products are CO2-neutral, can be reused or recycled, and have multiple positive effects on the climate and insulation in buildings. They are sold online or produced-on site with a mobile unit to reduce transport.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Belgian Cooperative for Materials' initiative Terres de Bruxelles uses the ground material excavated in construction to create construction products. Those products are based on sand and clay, which don't require blasting and can be reused or recycled in a closed loop to create new sand and clay products. BC Materials offers three different products created from excavation materials: brick, a plaster, and a stamped clay products that can be used similarly to open concrete.\u003C/p>",[10118],{"name":10119,"type":53,"value":10119},"https://bcmaterials.org/en_31_concept.html",[10121,10122],{"article_id":10105,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10105,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":10124,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10125,"updated_at":10126,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10127,"contents":10128,"contributors":10139,"image":10147},"5124","2020-10-01T14:55:49.344Z","2025-01-23T13:12:41.272Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10129],{"id":10130,"score":47,"body":10131,"status":55,"article_id":10124,"created_at":10125,"updated_at":10126,"published_at":10125},"8SUv",{"title":10132,"problem":10133,"summary":10134,"solution":10135,"attachment":10136},"Glass facade recycling into new glass","\u003Cp>Despite the fact that glass is a highly recyclable material, end-of- life building glass is almost never recycled into new glass products. 925'000 tonnes of glass are landfilled annually in the EU, and recycling of glass could save over a million tonnes of raw material. When glass is recycled, it often is downcycled into aggregates for road construction. This is better than landfilling, but represents a one-off recycling opportunity. The closed-loop recycling of facade glass into new glass is rare due to a lack of economic incentives, but also due to a lack of know-how about the closed-loop recycling of glass.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the EU, the proper recycling of all building glass waste could avoid 925,000 tonnes of landfilled waste every year and save around 1.23 million tonnes of primary raw materials annually. The most effective use is to turn glass into new glass products: it can be recycled in this ‘closed loop’ indefinitely. In a refurbishment project by Tishman Speyer, one of the first large-scale flat glass recycling operations in the UK was performed successfully. The UK Green Building Council used this opportunity to produce a how-to-guide for the recycling of glass facades.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The old glass facade of the building was recycled into bottles. It could be shown that a ton of recycled glass brings savings of 1.2 tonnes of raw materials and a reduction of 250 kg CO2 in the production of new glass, as the furnaces used in production can be run at a lower heat than when glass has to be newly produced. The refurbishment project also produced important insights in the form of a report and a how-to-guide by the UKGBC, which can be used to promote glass facade recycling further.\u003C/p>",[10137,10138],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[10140,10141,10142,10143,10144,10145,10146],{"article_id":10124,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":10124,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10124,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10124,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10124,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":10124,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":10124,"contributor_id":644},{"id":10148,"link":10149,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10125,"updated_at":10126,"article_id":10124,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Qwel377Da3s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092596259-jkA2dqsH.jpeg",{"id":10151,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10152,"updated_at":10153,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10154,"contents":10155,"contributors":10166,"image":6},"5138","2020-10-01T14:55:56.688Z","2021-09-10T17:42:04.431Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10156],{"id":10157,"score":47,"body":10158,"status":55,"article_id":10151,"created_at":10152,"updated_at":10153,"published_at":10152},"xMXd",{"title":10159,"problem":10160,"summary":10161,"solution":10162,"attachment":10163},"#WearNext textile recycling campaign","\u003Cp>In New York City alone, around 100'000 tonnes of clothing are thrown away and end up in landfills every year. This is a major challenge to the city, as landfills take up large amounts of space, are costly to entertain, and damage the environment around them significantly. At the same time, the production of new clothing is a resource-intensive process that emits large amounts of CO2.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A large amount of worn clothing is burnt, or worse, deposited in landfills. In New York City alone, the clothes disposed in landfills every year amount to 100'000 tonnes. The City of New York collaborated with retail partners, recyclers, collectors and resellers to create a campaign called #WearNext that should spread awareness for this issue. As a result, a widely shared interactive map displaying points to drop off used clothes was created and shared, and a campaign was run via posters, press and social media. This led to a significant increase of drop-offs and interest from other cities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The New York City Department of Sanitation launched the #WearNext campaign in 2019 to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills. This campaign fosters collaboration between brands, collectors, resellers, and recyclers to increase the availability and awareness of drop-off points and reused clothing. It includes an interactive online map listing over 1'100 drop-off points for used clothes across NYC as well as a public information campaign via press releases, social media, and campaign posters.\u003C/p>",[10164],{"name":10165,"type":53,"value":10165},"https://reflowproject.eu/best-practices/wearnext-the-new-york-city-awareness-campaign-to-reuse-clothing/",[10167],{"article_id":10151,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10169,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10170,"updated_at":10171,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10172,"contents":10173,"contributors":10181,"image":6},"5139","2020-10-01T14:55:57.081Z","2021-10-04T14:36:37.398Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10174],{"id":10175,"score":47,"body":10176,"status":55,"article_id":10169,"created_at":10170,"updated_at":10171,"published_at":10170},"7AmR",{"title":10177,"problem":10178,"summary":10179,"solution":10180},"Brussels' be circular roadmap","\u003Cp>Despite Brussels having one of the largest GDP per capita in Europe, the city faces very high unemployment particularly among younger people. This means that the job creation potential of circular economy was particularly important in designing Brussels' circular strategy. In implementing the strategy, the city faced another problem because of how the programme required city departments to work together, something that has previously been rare in the Brussels city government.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Brussels struggles with high unemployment despite its high GDP and economic potential. While its use of waste is already above EU targets, it tried to use circular economy in order to create more employment opportunities and invigorate the city's innovative potential. For this reason, it has adopted the Be Circular roadmap program, which provides training and financial support to circular startups and initiatives. Over less than two years, this program has already trained almost 1500 workers and students as well as 222 businesses, and financially supported 139 projects. It has also led to previously unknown collaboration among Brussels' governmental departments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following a comprehensive scan of material flows within the city, the roadmap focused on creating jobs and incentivising circular entrepreneurship. This was mainly achieved through training, awareness-raising, and financial support for startups and new projects to create circular employment. Coordination of the program fell under a formal cooperation of four different municipal departments in order to avoid organisational inefficiencies.\u003C/p>",[10182,10183],{"article_id":10169,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10169,"contributor_id":669},{"id":10185,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10186,"updated_at":10187,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10188,"contents":10189,"contributors":10197,"image":6},"5158","2020-10-01T14:56:04.918Z","2022-05-19T09:18:01.244Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10190],{"id":10191,"score":47,"body":10192,"status":55,"article_id":10185,"created_at":10186,"updated_at":10187,"published_at":10186},"3MYN",{"title":10193,"problem":10194,"summary":10195,"solution":10196},"The Big Reuse of Construction Materials","\u003Cp>New York City's construction and demolition industry produces almost seven million tons of waste annually. Many of those materials could be reused in a circular economy, but currently need to be re-sourced from virgin materials, leading to a high environmental impact. Furthermore, the disposal of this amount of waste is problematic for the city, which has to resort to landfills to handle the amount of construction waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Construction and demolition produces large amounts of waste, much of which could be reused but isn't due to destructive demolition techniques and a lack of platforms for secondary material reuse. The Big Reuse is a New York based reseller of construction materials that offers a complete service, from the deconstruction of buildings to the sale of construction materials, which they receive as donations. They also provide socially responsible jobs for people from the neighbourhood.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Big Reuse is a reseller for donated materials that try to salvage parts upon demolition or renovation of buildings. They accept a wide variety of goods, from construction materials like tiles or flooring to consumer goods such as refrigerators or televisions. They also offer deconstruction services in order to salvage parts for their shops, taking care of waste in a more circular, environmentally friendly and valuable way than traditional demolition.\u003C/p>",[10198],{"article_id":10185,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10200,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10201,"updated_at":10202,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10203,"contents":10204,"contributors":10213,"image":10217},"5180","2020-10-01T14:56:14.300Z","2021-12-02T11:11:17.069Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10205],{"id":10206,"score":47,"body":10207,"status":55,"article_id":10200,"created_at":10201,"updated_at":10202,"published_at":10201},"vWU2",{"title":10208,"summary":10209,"attachment":10210},"Vancouver's 100% renewables strategy","\u003Cp>Cities are a major contributor to global pollution, and the main reason for this is the sourcing of energy from pollutant fossil fuels. The city of Vancouver has tackled its energy needs through the creation of a strategy to use 100% renewable energy by 2050, the first city in North America to do so. Vancouver's strategy focuses on the two major contributors to pollution, buildings and transportation. It aims to promote the electrification of individual transport and to electrify Vancouver's public transport. In the building sector, the city attempts to ensure renewable energy supply and retrofits existing buildings to minimise energy demands. Energy supply models and data are used to ensure maximum efficiency in the shift towards renewables.\u003C/p>",[10211],{"name":10212,"type":53,"value":10212},"https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/renewable-city-strategy-booklet-2015.pdf",[10214,10215,10216],{"article_id":10200,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":10200,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10200,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":10218,"link":10219,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10201,"updated_at":10202,"article_id":10200,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2thlWrId4_Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092598735-8Yxqsaiy.jpeg",{"id":10221,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10222,"updated_at":10223,"owner_id":7565,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10224,"contents":10225,"contributors":10239,"image":10244},"5188","2020-10-01T14:56:17.571Z","2022-05-17T14:42:28.289Z",{"id":7565,"type":325,"owner_id":7565,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10226],{"id":10227,"score":47,"body":10228,"status":55,"article_id":10221,"created_at":10222,"updated_at":10223,"published_at":10222},"oqlU",{"title":10229,"outcome":10230,"problem":10231,"summary":10232,"solution":10233,"attachment":10234},"Austin Materials Marketplace platform","\u003Cp>At the point at which 593 trades had been made, a net value of USD 622,772 had been generated. This includes the amount paid for each trade, in addition to the sellers’ estimated disposal cost savings, and the amount the purchases saved by not having to buy new items.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The trades have resulted in:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Over 400 tonnes of material diverted from landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Over 950 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions saved\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycling is one of the core elements of the circular economy. However, many recycling opportunities are missed because they are not obvious, and actors may not know where to get fitting waste materials from or who to give waste materials to in order to maximise their value. This leads to a less circular world than what would be possible, as recycling chances are not taken and materials are wasted instead. This is of particular importance to the city of Austin, as it largely employs landfills and wants to divert 90% of its waste away from them until 2040.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many recycling opportunities are missed because companies are not aware of each other's material flows and the synergies between them. The Austin Materials Marketplace aims to resolve that problem by connecting companies and facilitating the exchange of waste materials between them. They have successfully transferred almost a million pounds of waste in 2019, facilitating recycling and reuse around Austin. The system is spreading throughout the US, and the city government hopes to not only achieve a reduction in landfill waste, but also new economic opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Austin Materials Marketplace employs material matching in order to connect people who have waste products to offer and people who may give them new value. The Marketplace makes the material flows of different companies easily visible so that companies can see opportunities for synergy and exchange their waste materials. The goal of this initiative is to incentivise businesses to recycle by turning it into a profitable avenue for them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The programme is led by the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development (the USBCSD) with support from Austin Resource Recovery, a service from the city of Austin.\u003C/p>",[10235,10237],{"name":10236,"type":53,"value":10236},"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Austin_-Case-Study_Mar19.pdf",{"name":10238,"type":53,"value":10238},"https://austinmaterialsmarketplace.org/success-stories",[10240,10241,10242,10243],{"article_id":10221,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":10221,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10221,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10221,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":10245,"link":10246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10222,"updated_at":10223,"article_id":10221,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"avc5MDViPCk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092599380-jntg3oLg.jpeg",{"id":10248,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10249,"updated_at":10250,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10251,"contents":10252,"contributors":10258,"image":10261},"5198","2020-10-01T14:56:21.780Z","2021-11-24T11:06:38.787Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10253],{"id":10254,"score":47,"body":10255,"status":55,"article_id":10248,"created_at":10249,"updated_at":10250,"published_at":10249},"3yy2",{"title":10256,"summary":10257},"City support for building modernisation - Sydney","\u003Cp>In the city of Sydney, 11% of emissions come from apartment buildings. The buildings also use water and produce waste at a high rate. Many of those buildings are compact high-rises, which provide efficient and dense housing, but make it costly and challenging to improve efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Smart Green Apartments program is a program that chooses 20 buildings each year to receive modernisation support. Accepted buildings receive an assessment of opportunities to improve efficiency, a special program by Sydney Water, and support in the implementation of these improvements. The program was designed as a pilot, and is currently upscaled into a comprehensive Residential Apartment Sustainability Program.\u003C/p>",[10259,10260],{"article_id":10248,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10248,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":10262,"link":10263,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10249,"updated_at":10250,"article_id":10248,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Y6rVx3qsWsQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092600346-bCo3sF0j.jpeg",{"id":10265,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10266,"updated_at":10267,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10268,"contents":10269,"contributors":10280,"image":6},"5209","2020-10-01T14:56:26.716Z","2021-09-24T12:47:13.270Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10270],{"id":10271,"score":47,"body":10272,"status":55,"article_id":10265,"created_at":10266,"updated_at":10267,"published_at":10266},"9gP7",{"title":10273,"outcome":10274,"problem":10275,"summary":10276,"solution":10277,"attachment":10278},"Kicking off a circular transition in Tel Aviv","\u003Cp>Five focus areas have been established, as follows: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Textile Flow Analysis: Research is being carried out in collaboration with the Textile Research Centre at Shenkar College, aiming to get a clear picture of textile waste and consumption patterns in the city, to see what circular opportunities there are for municipality and for the businesses. This workstream is in the Pre-feasibility Study Phase. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Circularity in Construction and Demolition: a 2-day workshop on the topic was held for municipal managerial-level employees, organised by the Environmental Authority, in collaboration with the Israeli Green Construction council and the Engineering Department at the municipality. Ideas for pilot projects include: (1) an online material bank; (2) a municipal training system to further develop lost professions such that refurbishing of old construction materials; and others. For this workstream, Tel Aviv are in Pre-implementation Phase. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Innovation and Acceleration: in the effort of harnessing innovation and knowledge from the private sector, and as modelled off of other cities globally (such as Phoenix Arizona or London UK), an acceleration mechanism for start-up companies is being built in the city, focusing on circular economy solutions and with the goal of bringing circular ideas to solve various municipal problems. This mechanism is created in collaboration with Afeka Institute of Circular Engineering and Economy and is aimed to include bi-annual hackathons, as well as include a year-long mentoring process. The final result should be an opportunity both for a new start-up company and for the municipality to collaborate and allow for innovative solutions to be implemented in the city. Tel Aviv are in the Pre-feasibility Study Phase for this workstream. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Circularity in Water: a joint venture with the Danish embassy’s innovation centre, trying to allow for implementation of circular methods within rainwater management in the city (which is currently\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tel-Aviv is a very dense city with high-level development, meaning it needs to manage its scarce resources wisely and efficiently. Furthermore, it is considered to be the start-up city of Israel and tops global rankings, as such, is always looking for innovative ways to manage its agenda. With the aim of reducing material-use and further minimizing pollution with various sustainability tools, the circular economy concept was considered as a financially viable mechanism, that might also appeal higher-up the ladder, and could create quantified local benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Amounts of municipal waste per-person are averaging at 2.6 kg per day, per capita (among the highest in Israel); recycling rates were 17% in 2016, and rose to 33% in 2017, mostly due to central processing, rather than recycling at the source.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tel Aviv offers learning on how to commence circular economy thematic action plans for a municipality, with a focus on innovation and supporting start-up companies, such as workshops or the ‘hackathon’ format.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The circular economy concept was first discussed as part of the overall agenda of the Environmental Authority, and its wish to further implement reduction of material-use and consumption throughout the city. As a first step, a session on the topic was initiated at the ‘DLD’ conference in September 2017, an international innovation event that is co-led with the private sector, to which global experts from various sectors were invited, as a means to share best practices and learn from other municipalities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thereafter, and as part of the strategic plan update that took place in 2017, an entire strategy chapter was dedicated to the topic, in which pilot projects and specific fields for implementation were suggested.\u003C/p>",[10279],{"name":9957,"type":53,"value":9957},[10281],{"article_id":10265,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":10283,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10284,"updated_at":10285,"owner_id":672,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10286,"contents":10287,"contributors":10301,"image":10304},"5218","2020-10-01T14:56:30.405Z","2022-06-26T11:00:23.155Z",{"id":672,"type":325,"owner_id":672,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10288],{"id":10289,"score":47,"body":10290,"status":55,"article_id":10283,"created_at":10284,"updated_at":10285,"published_at":10284},"j9Md",{"title":10291,"outcome":10292,"problem":10293,"summary":10294,"solution":10295,"attachment":10296},"Shenzhen's electric mobility plan","\u003Cp>In 2017, Shenzhen became the first city in the world to electrify all public buses. It is expected to achieve an estimated reduction in CO2 emissions of 48 percent, and cuts in pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, non-methane hydrocarbons and particulate matter.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Shenzhen Bus Group also estimates it has been able to conserve 160,000 tonnes of coal per year, and reduce annual CO2 emissions by 440,000 tonnes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The initiative also helped to further develop electric mobility. There are now over 16,000 electric public buses (e-buses) and 23,000 electric taxis on the road. In addition, the city has engaged heavily in urban infrastructure, incorporating more than 500 bus charging stations and 5,100 bus charging points.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Addressing climate change and carbon emissions has become a core issue of politics. As most emissions are created in cities, they have become a key player in the fight against emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, Chinese cities in particular also struggle with bad air quality, which has been bad especially in summer due to the combination of heat and exhausts from vehicles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From a circularity perspective, traffic also presents a major opportunity, as there is a large potential for improvement as well as an easy alternative to fossil fuels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Shenzhen has struggled with high amounts of pollution, noise and heat being generated by its traffic. As a reaction, the city has become the first city in the world to electrify its 16,000 public buses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>National and local government has heavily subsidised the move and supported the construction of charging infrastructure. Despite China's electricity still largely coming from non-renewable sources, Shenzhen has reduced its emissions significantly and reduced the noise and heat pollution generated by its buses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2009, Shenzhen was selected by the national government as one of 13 electric vehicle pilot cities. The switch was financed by subsidies from national and local government, and through service models financed by Chinese banks. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>It was supported by a major extension in electric vehicle infrastructure such as chargers and battery recycling facilities. The operation of the electric bus system has also been supported by public subsidies. According to a representative from the Shenzhen Bus Group, the government will subsidise just under 500,000 yuan (around €70,700) when buses are run for a distance more than 60,000 km. This ensures that bus fares are not raised despite the investment in electric mobility.\u003C/p>",[10297,10299],{"name":10298,"type":53,"value":10298},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/switching-to-an-electric-mobility-system-in-the-city-shenzhen",{"name":10300,"type":53,"value":10300},"https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/dec/12/silence-shenzhen-world-first-electric-bus-fleet",[10302,10303],{"article_id":10283,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10283,"contributor_id":672},{"id":10305,"link":10306,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10284,"updated_at":10285,"article_id":10283,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pZ3Nhp04Cm8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092601593-Nxd5DRHl.jpeg",{"id":10308,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10309,"updated_at":10310,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10311,"contents":10312,"contributors":10318,"image":6},"5233","2020-10-01T14:56:36.614Z","2021-09-16T10:54:01.047Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10313],{"id":10314,"score":47,"body":10315,"status":55,"article_id":10308,"created_at":10309,"updated_at":10310,"published_at":10309},"NJ9H",{"title":10316,"summary":10317},"Gothenburg reduces waste","\u003Cp>While the city of Gothenburg has a high rate of recycling, the amount of waste generated by the city is still high. This is why the city has started a program to promote higher-level ways of value retention such as repairing and reusing goods, in order to minimise the amount of waste generated by 30% until 2030. The city has set itself clear goals to incentivise the departments of the municipality as well as its citizens to avoid and reduce waste. It also opened four repair spaces in order to let products last longer, and collaborate with businesses in the city. Under the program, Gothenburg employs three full-time employees to push circularity in the city.\u003C/p>",[10319],{"article_id":10308,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10321,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10322,"updated_at":10323,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10324,"contents":10325,"contributors":10343,"image":10349},"5234","2020-10-01T14:56:37.045Z","2023-10-04T16:30:46.699Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10326],{"id":10327,"score":47,"body":10328,"status":55,"article_id":10321,"created_at":10322,"updated_at":10323,"published_at":10322},"QNVN",{"title":10329,"outcome":10330,"problem":10331,"summary":10332,"solution":10333,"attachment":10334},"Smart Kalasatama - Smart City District of Helsinki","\u003Cp>Today, the district continues to function as one of Helsinki's urban labs, consisting of the area itself, the existing cooperation networks and the Kalasatama Urban Lab joint development space. Currently, 3,000 people reside in the area, and by 2035 the district will offer a home for approximately 25,000 residents and jobs for 10,000 people.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The model of Agile Piloting has been widely adopted in all departments of the City of Helsinki and in a number of other major cities in Finland reaching a total of 60 agile pilots. Besides, the city of Stravanger, in Norway, has adopted it. Overall, Kalasatama is a pioneer for Helsinki’s climate targets, and showing the pathway to a more sustainable urban everyday life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As urbanisation continues to increase, with 70% of the global population expected to live in urban areas by 2050, the organisation of cities requires new insights. Digital technologies have the potential to reduce emissions and improve the resource efficiency and quality of life in cities, but to do so, they require substantial innovation and development, adjusted to the local context. In order to accelerate the smart city development in Helsinki, the City turned the district of Kalasatama into an Urban Living Lab - Smart Kalasatama.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>From 2013 onwards, the City of Helsinki transformed one of its previous brownfield districts, Kalasatama, into a smart city experimental innovation platform to co-create urban infrastructure and services with local stakeholders. While the project was finished in 2021, the area continues to be developed flexibly through trials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>in which new, resource efficient solutions are being implemented and people's well-being supported. The city chooses the projects based on a novel procurement approach, which is based on early-stage pilot projects without a known outcome, which were selected based on the expected well-being it could bring to residents.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>New technologies are expected to facilitate more efficient handling of resources, but require new innovation and development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>From 2013 onward, the City of Helsinki transformed one of its previous brownfield districts, Kalasatama, into an experimental innovation platform to co-create urban infrastructure and services with local stakeholders. While the project - Smart Kalasatama - was finished in 2021, the area continues to be developed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The district was developed flexibly through trials that were focused on service design, user orientation and joint planning that involved the residents. Other stakeholders that were involved in the co-creation and experimentation were companies, city officials and academia. One of the core ambitions of Smart Kalasatama was to provide an Urban Living Lab setting and a vibrant testbed where, through, co-operation and sharing of best practices, smart and sustainable solutions and services were created. Within this setting, several smaller programmes and projects were initiated. For example, the Agile Piloting Programme that addressed small startups and SME’s, offering them valuable opportunities to connect their services to the city infrastructure, and thus to pilot and co-create their services in a real-life context. Start-ups in Kalasatama received government funding based on a new approach. The City chose projects based on the expected well-being they could bring to residents, in order to maximise value for residents and learnings for the city to support their transformation towards a smart city. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The district is also promoting the sharing economy. Key urban infrastructure in Kalasatama employs new, digitally based models to test smart city approaches. People share cars and parking spaces with the help of digital applications. Smart locks in new buildings enable the citizens to use many spaces in Kalasatama for different activities. First estates are already connected to smart grid, and all the rest of the area to be built will benefit of the grid. The smart grid enables real time smart metering, electric vehicles network and new storage solutions for electricity. A solar power plant already exists in the neighbourhood and the whole district is connected to the energy efficient district heating and cooling grid in the area.\u003C/p>",[10335,10337,10339,10341],{"name":10336,"type":53,"value":10336},"https://nscn.eu/Helsinki/SmartKalasatama",{"name":10338,"type":53,"value":10338},"https://fiksukalasatama.fi/en/",{"name":10340,"type":53,"value":10340},"https://forumvirium.fi/en/sharing-experiences-from-smart-kalasatama-a-district-as-experimentation-platform/",{"name":10342,"type":53,"value":10342},"https://www.uuttahelsinkia.fi/en/kalasatama/smart-kalasatama",[10344,10345,10346,10347],{"article_id":10321,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10321,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":10321,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":10321,"contributor_id":10348},"4LkASw",{"id":10350,"link":10351,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10322,"updated_at":10323,"article_id":10321,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"s0fQ1-M_Dsk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092602961-BZY55Gyg.jpeg",{"id":10353,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10354,"updated_at":10355,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10356,"contents":10357,"contributors":10367,"image":6},"5235","2020-10-01T14:56:37.430Z","2021-10-04T14:54:18.101Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10358],{"id":10359,"score":47,"body":10360,"status":55,"article_id":10353,"created_at":10354,"updated_at":10355,"published_at":10354},"knCk",{"title":10361,"summary":10362,"attachment":10363},"Ljubljana adopts circularity","\u003Cp>Slovenia has adopted a national circularity roadmap aiming to use circular economics to improve the life quality of its citizens until 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city of Ljubljana has used this national roadmap as the basis for its own circular actions, focused on three main areas:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Urban properties such as old bus seats or traffic signs are being refurbished and reused;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- new platforms and infrastructure should lead to more recycling of household waste;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- and the public cleaning firm is transitioning towards using recycled water for cleaning city pavements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Further steps will be taken to employ more circular initiatives, such as wood-based construction and promoting locally sourced food and goods. The Ljubljana roadmap serves as an example of how national strategies can be translated into specific local action.\u003C/p>",[10364,10366],{"name":10365,"type":53,"value":10365},"https://www.ljubljana.si/en/ljubljana-for-you/environmental-protection/towards-circular-economy/examples-of-circular-economy/",{"name":9957,"type":53,"value":9957},[10368,10369,10370],{"article_id":10353,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":10353,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10353,"contributor_id":669},{"id":10372,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10373,"updated_at":10374,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10375,"contents":10376,"contributors":10385,"image":6},"5238","2020-10-01T14:56:38.673Z","2025-01-17T16:31:33.015Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10377],{"id":10378,"score":47,"body":10379,"status":55,"article_id":10372,"created_at":10373,"updated_at":10374,"published_at":10373},"PUTq",{"title":10380,"summary":10381,"attachment":10382},"Enable repairing, sharing, and reusing: Repair Network Vienna","\u003Cp>A major obstacle to repairing broken goods is that many people lack the skill to repair things themselves and don't consider it worth the effort and cost to get them professionally repaired. Vienna's Repair Network provides resources and assistance to help people to repair their goods and get their goods repaired. They are a network of 23 small repair companies that offer specialised know-how and accessible repair. Furthermore, they offer repair workshops and cafés where people can learn how to repair their own goods, and get access to the tools and the knowledge required to do so. This should not only extend the life of products, but also create more emotional connection between consumer and product.\u003C/p>",[10383,10384],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[10386],{"article_id":10372,"contributor_id":644},{"id":10388,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10389,"updated_at":10390,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10391,"contents":10392,"contributors":10406,"image":6},"5239","2020-10-01T14:56:39.286Z","2021-10-04T15:21:47.021Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10393],{"id":10394,"score":47,"body":10395,"status":55,"article_id":10388,"created_at":10389,"updated_at":10390,"published_at":10389},"teX8",{"title":10396,"outcome":10397,"problem":10398,"summary":10399,"solution":10400,"attachment":10401},"Barcelona's zero waste strategy","\u003Cp>At the core of Barcelona's strategy is the attempt to facilitate recycling through door-to-door collection of recyclable waste at set times. This scheme has already been tried in other European cities such as Milan, and has been successful in increasing recycling rates there. A number of smaller initiatives support this effort by raising awareness for recycling and encouraging the prevention of waste, such as repair workshops and an attempt to reduce the waste from take-away containers. Furthermore, the city wants to use fiscal incentives and workshop-based training campaigns to promote waste prevention among its partners.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EU waste laws agreed upon in December 2017 mandated member states to recycle 60% of their municipal waste. At the same time, the collection and recycling rate in the city of Barcelona was only 36%. The city has particularly identified the behaviour of consumers and the perception of recycling as a problem. Recycling had stagnated, and the city noted difficulty in collaborating with business stakeholders and in incentivising people to commit to the recycling effort.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Barcelona needs to drastically increase their recycling rate in order to ensure meeting new EU goals, despite the rate of recycling stagnating recently. The city decided to meet this challenge with a comprehensive zero-waste strategy centered around door-to-door collection of waste, a strategy that has been successfully used in other cities such as Milan before. This is complemented by an awareness strategy among stakeholders, as well as a series of measures to reduce waste and incentivise repair schemes. The city aims to base a wider transition into a greener, more circular urban economy based on this strategy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Barcelona is committed to further reducing the generation of municipal waste. The city’s Zero Waste Strategy encompasses a multitude of policy interventions by the municipality to support households and organisations contributing towards this goal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to drive action for a zero waste city, Barcelona has set strategic targets:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• To reduce waste generation to less than 1,2 kg per inhabitant per day;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• To reach recycling levels of 60% of municipal waste; and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• To reduce the polluted fraction of organic waste to below 8%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality supports citizens, organisations and businesses to contribute to achieving these ambitions by means of financial stimuli. For citizens, for example, the municipality has reformed waste taxation so as to encourage source separation and is developing infrastructure for community composting for biowaste from households. In addition to strategic ambitions and financial support, the municipality promotes green and circular behavious amongst citizens and businesses by a multitute of measures, such as environmental education and information at Green Points in the city, distributing maps with sustainable shops and restaurants, and seminars for more sustainable offices.\u003C/p>",[10402,10404],{"name":10403,"type":53,"value":10403},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-role-of-municipal-policy-in-the-circular-economy-investment-jobs-and-social-capital-in-circular-cities",{"name":10405,"type":53,"value":10405},"http://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/ecologiaurbana/es/residuo-cero/estrategia-residuo-cero",[10407,10408],{"article_id":10388,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10388,"contributor_id":669},{"id":10410,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10411,"updated_at":10412,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10413,"contents":10414,"contributors":10427,"image":6},"5242","2020-10-01T14:56:40.623Z","2021-10-07T14:26:23.741Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10415],{"id":10416,"score":47,"body":10417,"status":55,"article_id":10410,"created_at":10411,"updated_at":10412,"published_at":10411},"1KHs",{"title":10418,"problem":10419,"summary":10420,"solution":10421,"attachment":10422},"Improving the efficiency of composting with worms","\u003Cp>Worm hotels have slowly gotten more established as a way for composting on a local basis, especially within dense urban environments. Especially in Amsterdam, this is important as the city does not have centralised composting infrastructure and requires nutrients in the soil. However, there are two key issues with the approach: The process takes quite long, which limits the amount of people who can use worm hotels to compost; and the worms are sensitive to climate fluctuations. This means that in winter, the composting process comes to a standstill, and in the worst case the worms can freeze and die.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worm hotels can be a good way for the city of Amsterdam to deal with its biotrash on a decentralised basis. However, their implementation is somewhat hampered by efficiency problems due to the speed of the composting process, and the risk of climate bringing harm to the worms. The Foundation Buurtcompost and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences have developed a solution to this: a better worm hotel. It is situated underground, with the earth shielding the worms from climate, and equipped with a shredded that allows for more effective composting. The collaboration has also sparked a large amount of further research by the AUAS, ranging from the quality of compost to the social effect of neighbourhood worm hotels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The solution is a newer, better worm hotel that is trialled in Amsterdam Oost. The new worm hotel, developed by the foundation Buurtcompost, is underground, where worms naturally live and are more sheltered from the cold. They then also teamed up with the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences to create a shredder system that can be used to bring the compost into a form that is more digestable to the worms, and speeds up the process of composting. It also means that more things can be composted, as it breaks down bigger, harder, parts such as avocado pits.\u003C/p>",[10423,10425],{"name":10424,"type":53,"value":10424},"https://wormenhotel.nl/",{"name":10426,"type":53,"value":10426},"https://www.amsterdam.nl/afval-en-hergebruik/gft-grijze-zak-groene-bak!/wormenhotel/",[10428],{"article_id":10410,"contributor_id":669},{"id":10430,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10431,"updated_at":10432,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10433,"contents":10434,"contributors":10445,"image":6},"5243","2020-10-01T14:56:41.026Z","2021-10-04T13:05:28.506Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10435],{"id":10436,"score":47,"body":10437,"status":55,"article_id":10430,"created_at":10431,"updated_at":10432,"published_at":10431},"5WZH",{"title":10438,"problem":10439,"summary":10440,"solution":10441,"attachment":10442},"Houston Reuse Warehouse","\u003Cp>Construction and demolition (C&D) waste can represent a major contributor to a city’s waste stream, particularly in rapidly growing cities. It can often be difficult to use that waste despite it being well-suited for reuse, because there is a lack of infrastructure to store and share those items. Profit-oriented organisations are not likely to develop this infrastructure due to high cost and competition from large-scale suppliers of new materials. However, developing simple programs that make it easy for generators to participate in the reuse of C&D materials is essential to avoid these materials from getting mixed with general waste and subsequently becoming more difficult to recycle or reuse.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Construction and building material, from doors, electrical fixtures and equipment, to lighting, lumber, metal, plumbing, plywood, sinks and showers, accounts for 38% of the waste stream in the Houston area. The Building Materials Reuse Warehouse benefits the community by providing space for excess building materials that would otherwise be dumped in local landfills. It has sparked a reuse community across Houston and helped to divert 3,000 tons of material from landfills. Houston’s Reuse Warehouse is an exemplary implementation of a community programme that incentivises not just material reuse but also community engagement to exchange ideas and projects for increased sustainability in construction projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Houston has decided to step in and create a recycling and reuse infrastructure for construction & demolition waste itself. The Houston Building Materials Reuse Warehouse accepts the waste from demolition projects in the city and stores it. Non-profit organisations can freely access all the materials in the warehouse, promoting the reuse of those materials. Coupled with the warehouse is a community centre that promotes awareness and knowledge-sharing among users of the warehouse.\u003C/p>",[10443],{"name":10444,"type":53,"value":10444},"https://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/reuse.html",[10446,10447],{"article_id":10430,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10430,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":10449,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10450,"updated_at":10451,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10452,"contents":10453,"contributors":10464,"image":6},"5244","2020-10-01T14:56:41.401Z","2021-10-04T15:22:53.082Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10454],{"id":10455,"score":47,"body":10456,"status":55,"article_id":10449,"created_at":10450,"updated_at":10451,"published_at":10450},"Vca4",{"title":10457,"problem":10458,"summary":10459,"solution":10460,"attachment":10461},"Berlin turns waste into biofuel for municipal use","\u003Cp>Waste collection still largely happens with vehicles, which produce emissions and cost the municipality money for fuel. This can be improved by using biogas as a fuel, but large amounts of biogas are being produced with otherwise edible biomass, leading to a competition between food and fuel. At the same time, many municipalities dispose of organic waste by composting, which is problematic because it releases high amounts of greenhouse gas, particularly the especially potent methane, making composting the most emission-heavy part of traditional waste management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Organic waste management is heavy on emissions due to two factors: the collection vehicles are typically powered by gas or diesel, and composting is one of the most emitting parts of traditional waste management. The city of Berlin installed its own anaerobic digestion plant to create biofuel that powers the city's collection vehicles. This makes the city less subject on fuel prices and minimises the amount of open composting that is necessary. At the same time, it saves 9000 tons of CO2 emissions per year, and produces biogas that is not in competition with food production over land and resource use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The solution of Berlin's municipal waste management company was to create a modern biofuel facility for their own use. It uses anaerobic digestion to turn Berlin's organic waste into biofuel, as the typical kitchen waste produced by the city is well-suited for that method. This biofuel is then used to power the vehicles used by the municipality for collection, and is supplied to the urban gas network. It consists to 98% of methane, yielding an efficient and powerful fuel that makes the city less dependent on fuel prices as well as yielding ecological benefits.\u003C/p>",[10462],{"name":10463,"type":53,"value":10463},"https://www.bsr.de/biogasanlage-22250.php",[10465,10466],{"article_id":10449,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10449,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":10468,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10469,"updated_at":10470,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10471,"contents":10472,"contributors":10483,"image":6},"5245","2020-10-01T14:56:41.753Z","2021-09-30T12:07:18.294Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10473],{"id":10474,"score":47,"body":10475,"status":55,"article_id":10468,"created_at":10469,"updated_at":10470,"published_at":10469},"u00F",{"title":10476,"problem":10477,"summary":10478,"solution":10479,"attachment":10480},"Charlotte's circular waste strategy","\u003Cp>The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is currently greatly underusing its potential for utilising waste. Only 11.5% of Charlotte's waste streams are being recycled or composted, and the majority of the rest goes towards landfills that often disproportionately affect the poorer members of the community. The amount of waste being landfilled in Charlotte yearly represents a pure material value of roughly 111 million USD per year, not counting the economic potential of recycling operations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Charlotte is the first city in the United States to make a commitment to adopting the circular economy as a public sector strategy. In its circular future, all of the material resources that now end up in landfills will be the basis for Charlotte’s next industrial revolution. The city of Charlotte is currently landfilling around 88% of its waste streams, representing a large potential for revenue and jobs particularly for socio-economically disadvantaged communities. In order to improve this number, the city collaborated with Metabolic to develop a circular strategy. Based on best practices from the US and Europe, it suggests five initiatives centered on recycling and innovation. It is estimated that these five short-term initiatives can generate almost 500 jobs and divert around 15% of current landfill waste. Over the long term, Charlotte aims to become a regional leader in circularity to bridge social gaps and reduce waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Charlotte's city government has collaborated with Metabolic to create a report on circular opportunities in the city and, based on that report, formulated a strategy for a circular Charlotte by 2040. The report is based on best practices from the United States and Europe, particularly multiple cities from the Netherlands. It suggests the creation of an Innovation Barn that allows students to work on new ideas and startups, the recycling of hotel and hospital textiles as well as concrete from the construction industry, a new reward scheme to incentivise recycling, and the creation of a food recycling scheme using black soldier fly larvae to produce poultry feed.\u003C/p>",[10481],{"name":10482,"type":53,"value":10482},"https://charlottenc.gov/SWS/CircularCharlotte/Documents/Circular%20Charlotte_Towards%20a%20zero%20waste%20and%20inclusive%20city%20-%20full%20report.pdf",[10484],{"article_id":10468,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10486,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10487,"updated_at":10488,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10489,"contents":10490,"contributors":10506,"image":10509},"5920","2020-11-27T14:55:17.343Z","2025-01-17T16:18:46.290Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10491],{"id":10492,"score":47,"body":10493,"status":55,"article_id":10486,"created_at":10487,"updated_at":10488,"published_at":10487},"3lpP",{"title":10494,"outcome":10495,"problem":10496,"summary":10497,"solution":10498,"attachment":10499},"Mexico City: Secretariat for Rural Development and Equity for Communities","\u003Cp>SEDEREC’s programmes are ever evolving; but since the organisations founding has seen success in some arenas; for example, a guide has been published on Mexico City’s medicinal plants to encourage their growth, and large investments to the order of five million euros have been made in 2,800 urban agriculture projects, which has directly benefited thousands of Mexico City residents.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mexico City’s Federal District, home to millions of people, is supposedly protected from urbanisation—although this is not truly the case; residential land in the area is lacking, and almost one-third of residents of the Federal District are living in poverty, lacking both access to health services and basic housing. Close to 1,000 informal settlements have been built in the area, increasingly putting natural habitats at risk. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For the last two decades, the local government of Mexico City has implemented a number of measures intended to bolster local urban and suburban agriculture. In 2007, the Secretariat for Rural Development and Equity for Communities (SEDEREC) was created, which focuses on protecting ecosystem services and ensuring a local food supply that is agrochemical-free or entirely organic. More specifically, it aims to improve production planning, training, technology development, agro-processing and marketing, supported by funds from the federal government of Mexico. These funds support farmers impacted by emergency events (droughts and floods), as well as horticulture, crop production and conservation practices. The programme also facilitates the maintenance of traditional food culture, and promotes the local production of staples like maize, fruits and vegetables as well as medicinal and ornamental plants. One successful output of the project was the publication of a guide to Mexico City’s medicinal plants, to encourage growth and use. Another investment of approximately five million euros—in 2,800 urban agriculture projects—directly benefited over 15,000 residents, who were supported in creating home gardens. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Federal District is promoting sustainable, ecosystem-based agriculture in rural regions as well as local urban food production in Mexico City to combat the negative environmental impacts of urbanisation and ensure food supply. In 2007, a decisive step was taken through the creation of SEDEREC, a government organisation facilitating a shift to agrochemical-free and organic urban and peri-urban food production. The programme intends to improve agricultural systems by targeting production planning, training, technology development, agro processing and marketing. It also aims to promote traditional food culture, consequently aiding rural farmers in entering national and international markets. The programme has seen the creation of an organic certification standard, called the Green Seal, and promotes local production of maize, vegetables, fruit, nopal, fodder, medicinal and ornamental plants. \u003C/p>",[10500,10502,10504],{"name":10501,"type":53,"value":10501},"https://borgenproject.org/the-smallholder-farmers-alliance-and-the-healing-of-haiti/",{"name":10503,"type":53,"value":10503},"http://www.haitifarmers.org/",{"name":10505,"type":53,"value":10505},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-social-economy-a-means-for-inclusive-decent-work-in-the-circular-economy",[10507,10508],{"article_id":10486,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10486,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10510,"link":10511,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10487,"updated_at":10488,"article_id":10486,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0Qn1iN3P8qA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092607067-GMlNIE63.jpeg",{"id":10513,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10514,"updated_at":10515,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10516,"contents":10517,"contributors":10528,"image":10535},"5923","2020-11-27T15:10:44.343Z","2023-12-28T17:59:24.830Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10518],{"id":10519,"score":47,"body":10520,"status":55,"article_id":10513,"created_at":10514,"updated_at":10515,"published_at":10514},"eAQr",{"title":10521,"outcome":10522,"problem":10523,"summary":10524,"solution":10525,"attachment":10526},"Rosario, Argentina: Programa de Agricultura Urbana","\u003Cp>Although some people abandoned their gardens after the worst phase of the financial crisis had passed, the PAU was left with at least 600 gardening groups still committed to using urban farming to create jobs and fight poverty in Rosario—and producing vegetables for an estimated 40 000 people. The programme eventually created several weekly markets throughout the city, allowing farmers to transport and sell their produce in a simple, coordinated manner. The markets also sell goods made from the gardens’ produce: tinctures, natural cosmetics, pickled vegetables, sauces, syrups and jams. Overall, the programme was considered a great success, with the UN declaring Rosario as one of the best cities in the world regarding practices to improve the living conditions of society. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp> Since the military took power in Argentina in 1976, poverty and food insecurity have been growing. As privatisation and deregulation programmes were implemented in the 1990s destitution—and job loss—increased further, leading to raids on supermarkets and hundreds of protesters demanding work or assistance. In January 2002, the Argentinian peso was driven down to one-third of its value, sending thousands of residents into a critical financial period. The city, which was once an industrial hotspot, has closed many of its steel, chemical and paper factories, further exacerbating the situation and driving unemployment to 33%. At this point, 60% of the population was living below the poverty line. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Programa de Agricultura Urbana, based in the municipality of Rosario, Argentina, has been implemented over the last several years to combat the poverty and food insecurity that arose from decades of political and economic instability. The programme facilitates the growth of urban farming in the city, providing those who take part with new knowledge and livelihoods, and members of the community with fresh, local food. The city is now viewed as a key example of how agriculture can be integrated into urban development, finding a solution to both social and environmental issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The local government of Rosario—a city about 300 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires—launched the Programa de Agricultura Urbana, which was originally intended to amplify the municipality’s food donations to those in need. Eventually, people were given materials to start their own urban farms or gardens, and classes were held weekly on organic farming methods. Very quickly, Rosario—a city of one million—saw the formation of 800 gardening groups, as formerly degraded places were transformed into productive green spaces. Areas that were unsuitable for building were used for these farms: land along railways and highways, low-lying peri-urban land susceptible to flooding, and intended greenbelts that had not been developed as such due to a lack of funding. Farmers were given a small monthly subsidy of about 40 euros under the ‘unemployed heads of household plan’ to tide them over before the gardens started to produce. Those interested were provided with training and knowledge in a myriad of fields: production, management and sustainable use of medicinal plants, municipal solid waste recycling, community activism and ethical consumption, to name a few.\u003C/p>",[10527],{"name":6236,"type":53,"value":6236},[10529,10530,10531,10532,10533],{"article_id":10513,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":10513,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10513,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":10513,"contributor_id":1405},{"article_id":10513,"contributor_id":10534},"L-bxzA",{"id":10536,"link":10537,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10514,"updated_at":10515,"article_id":10513,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"H3QUPglHKdI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092608490-5CA3RAmv.jpeg",{"id":10539,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10540,"updated_at":10541,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10542,"contents":10543,"contributors":10555,"image":6},"5924","2020-11-27T15:14:34.987Z","2021-10-14T15:27:39.858Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10544],{"id":10545,"score":47,"body":10546,"status":55,"article_id":10539,"created_at":10540,"updated_at":10541,"published_at":10540},"TjUy",{"title":10547,"outcome":10548,"problem":10549,"summary":10550,"solution":10551,"attachment":10552},"Palo Alto Demolition Ban","\u003Cp>Before the new policy was set into motion, the city conducted a pilot, deconstructing a 2 500 square foot city-owned building. The process generated about 184 tons of material. 4% was able to be directly reused, 93% recycled, and only 3% disposed of in landfill. Since 2016, success has grown: a quarter of houses in Palo Alto were deconstructed rather than demolished—the new policy aims to expand this success, eventually diverting 95% of construction waste from landfills by 2030. The city is still in its initial phases of implementation; the policy will have a broader reach in 2022, when it will be applicable to all projects valued over 85 000 euros, and 2023, when that number will decrease by 50%. The programme is projected to help divert 7 930 tonnes of waste annually, reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 22 300 metric tonnes per year. While there have been concerns from stakeholders regarding the market for salvaged building components, the policy has also seen support from construction companies as well as non-profit organisations. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The two largest components of landfill waste are food waste and construction and demolition waste—the latter making up more than 40% of landfilled debris in Palo Alto. On a global scale, construction and demolition debris comprises about 19 000 tons of landfill waste each year. Traditional demolition is often the go-to, as it takes on average just a few days, requires only two or three workers, and costs approximately six to ten euros per square foot. Disassembling buildings in a methodical manner, so that the components can be recycled and reused, is a longer, more expensive process: a crew of four to eight workers is needed for up to two weeks, and costs range from 18 to 28 euros per square foot.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Palo Alto has recently created an ordinance that would require large buildings to be deconstructed—rather than demolished—in an effort to curb construction and demolition waste. When buildings are demolished, most components are lost to landfill, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. The new ordinance aims to tackle these emissions by prioritising the reuse, recycling and composting of building components. While the project is in early stages and will not ramp up its requirements until 2023, it has already seen some success, with approximately 25% of buildings currently deconstructed rather than demolished. Further success is likely, based on data from Portland, Oregon, which implemented a similar law in 2016 and has seen marked improvements in air pollution, job creation and waste diversion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to the massive amount of waste stemming from demolition, the city of Palo Alto will entirely ban construction workers from demolishing buildings, instead requiring them to disassemble structures in the reverse order of construction. Contractors will then complete a ‘salvage survey’, where all materials that can be recycled and reused are clearly listed; components will then be sorted accordingly in blue and green containers, and taken to city-approved recovery stations. This deconstruction will allow for a hierarchy of uses to fall into place, which would prioritise reuse, followed by recycling and composting. A range of materials can almost always be reused: appliances, cabinets, lumber, windows, doors, electric and plumbing fixtures and hardwood flooring. If recovered in good condition, tiles, bricks and wood can often be reused. If blocks or bricks are recovered misshapen, they can still be turned into ‘base rock’ and used as underlayment for roads; similarly, damaged wood can be shredded and composted. \u003C/p>",[10553],{"name":10554,"type":53,"value":10554},"https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2019/07/09/to-reduce-waste-palo-alto-takes-aim-at-demolition",[10556,10557],{"article_id":10539,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10539,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":10559,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10560,"updated_at":10561,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10562,"contents":10563,"contributors":10572,"image":6},"5980","2020-12-01T09:21:01.128Z","2021-09-10T12:56:02.489Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10564],{"id":10565,"score":47,"body":10566,"status":55,"article_id":10559,"created_at":10560,"updated_at":10561,"published_at":10560},"PzNK",{"title":10567,"summary":10568,"attachment":10569},"Rome metro trash-for-tickets","\u003Cp>The city of Rome is attempting to encourage recycling—and tackle its growing waste management problem—by allowing citizens to purchase metro tickets by recycling their waste plastic bottles. Tickets, which cost 1.50 euros, can be obtained by cashing in 30 bottles, after commuters scan a personal barcode from the MyCicero (travel) app on specialised recycling machines. The project is still in its pilot phase, due to last one year, and the machines have only been placed in three metro stations. However, citizens are eager to take part, and the success of the project could mean huge increases in the volumes of plastic Rome recycles.\u003C/p>",[10570],{"name":10571,"type":53,"value":10571},"https://www.euronews.com/2019/10/03/rome-metro-offers-trash-for-tickets-to-tackle-plastic-pollution",[10573,10574],{"article_id":10559,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10559,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10576,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10577,"updated_at":10578,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10579,"contents":10580,"contributors":10589,"image":6},"5982","2020-12-01T09:25:44.417Z","2021-09-23T13:41:05.548Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10581],{"id":10582,"score":47,"body":10583,"status":55,"article_id":10576,"created_at":10577,"updated_at":10578,"published_at":10577},"42iw",{"title":10584,"summary":10585,"attachment":10586},"Circular Charlotte: Towards a zero waste and inclusive city","\u003Cp>The city of Charlotte, North Carolina has launched a circular economy model with the aim of producing zero waste and boosting economic development. The programme is based on five case studies with a range of strategies—giving food waste to black soldier fly larvae for conversion to pellets for poultry farm feed, for example. While still in early stages, it is projected that the project could capture up to 94 million euros by recovering and reusing materials, and could create as many as 2,000 jobs. The economic potential is recognised to be even greater when accounting for the implementation of circular business strategies. It has been noted, however, that a number of barriers still exist and the programme’s success will depend upon coordination between public and private sectors, as well as residents.\u003C/p>",[10587],{"name":10588,"type":53,"value":10588},"https://www.charlottenc.gov/SWS/CircularCharlotte/Pages/default.aspx?NotFoundURL=https://www.charlottenc.gov/circularcharlotte&Referrer=https://www.google.com/#:~:text=Circular%20Charlotte%20is%20a%20new,designed%20to%20produce%20zero%20waste.&text=By%20simply%20adopting%20a%20comprehensive,it%20into%20ever%2Dgrowing%20landfills.",[10590,10591],{"article_id":10576,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10576,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":10593,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10594,"updated_at":10595,"owner_id":672,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10596,"contents":10597,"contributors":10611,"image":10617},"5983","2020-12-01T09:48:43.659Z","2022-05-12T17:25:15.375Z",{"id":672,"type":325,"owner_id":672,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10598],{"id":10599,"score":47,"body":10600,"status":55,"article_id":10593,"created_at":10594,"updated_at":10595,"published_at":10594},"Web4",{"title":10601,"outcome":10602,"problem":10603,"summary":10604,"solution":10605,"attachment":10606},"Hanoi school milk recycling programme","\u003Cp>Since its launch, the programme has collected over 100 tonnes of milk cartons, and is projected to reduce waste going to landfill by over 1,000 tonnes—thus decreasing methane emissions by 111 tonnes. The project has been successful in its early stages, and will expand to all school districts of the city in the coming years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a fast growing city, Hanoi generates up to 6,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, comprising up to 10 percent plastic. The waste is unsegregated, and 95 percent is sent to landfill, while the other 5 percent is incinerated. The city has implemented a ‘school milk’ programme, which has resulted in high volumes of discarded milk cartons, primarily made of paper with some aluminium and plastic components.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To combat the amount of recyclable waste going to landfill, Hanoi City has collaborated with Tetra Pak Vietnam, Lagom Vietnam, and NHC Social Enterprise to launch a programme facilitating the collection, sorting, and recycling of milk cartons in schools around the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To combat the amount of recyclable waste going to landfill, Hanoi City has collaborated with Tetra Pak Vietnam, Lagom Vietnam, and NHC Social Enterprise to launch a programme facilitating the collection, sorting and recycling of milk cartons in schools around the city.\u003C/p>",[10607,10609],{"name":10608,"type":53,"value":10608},"https://www.c40.org/case_studies/collecting-and-recycling-milk-cartons-from-schools-in-hanoi",{"name":10610,"type":53,"value":10610},"http://ven.vn/from-the-story-of-cartons-collecting-to-initiatives-to-protect-environment-43983.html",[10612,10613,10614,10615,10616],{"article_id":10593,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10593,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":10593,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10593,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10593,"contributor_id":672},{"id":10618,"link":10619,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10594,"updated_at":10595,"article_id":10593,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xlqiWRethDo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092611387-l5m-l9Q2.jpeg",{"id":10621,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10622,"updated_at":10623,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10624,"contents":10625,"contributors":10637,"image":10645},"5989","2020-12-01T10:43:05.458Z","2023-12-28T18:01:26.619Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10626],{"id":10627,"score":47,"body":10628,"status":55,"article_id":10621,"created_at":10622,"updated_at":10623,"published_at":10622},"nWsV",{"title":10629,"outcome":10630,"problem":10631,"summary":10632,"solution":10633,"attachment":10634},"Santiago's electric buses","\u003Cp>Since the beginning of 2019, Santiago is home to the largest fleet of electric buses outside of China. This fleet is estimated to have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20,630 tonnes of CO2e.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although the city faces some barriers (such as insufficient charging infrastructure), the policies have shown some early success: fare dodging on buses has been reduced by 6.5% since the introduction of the electric fleet, for example, as residents recognise the health and environmental benefits of electrified public transport.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Santiago, Chile’s capital, has a blossoming economy and strong mining industry, and because of this, the city is growing at a rapid pace. This growth also means that the city is becoming increasingly polluted. In fact, the city was one of the most polluted capital cities in Latin America. Smog has become a serious problem for Santiago’s residents—in 2016, a state of environmental emergency was declared as air quality ‘reached alarming levels’.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Santiago, Chile, has expanded its fleet of electric buses to more than 400. This has resulted in significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, and has improved opinion of the bus system among riders. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since then, the city has launched a programme to address these challenges and intended to increase the number of electric vehicles by ten within a two-year period. By March 2020, the city has launched a fleet of more than 400 electric buses, charged partially by solar power. The city has set a target of full electrification by 2035. Residents have also been incentivised to switch to more energy efficient vehicles through exemptions from environmental taxes and traffic restrictions.\u003C/p>",[10635],{"name":10636,"type":53,"value":10636},"https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/db408b53-276c-47d6-8b05-52e53b1208e1/e-bus-case-study-Santiago-From-pilots-to-scale-Zebra-paper.pdf",[10638,10639,10640,10641,10642,10643,10644],{"article_id":10621,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10621,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10621,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10621,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":10621,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":10621,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":10621,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":10646,"link":10647,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10622,"updated_at":10623,"article_id":10621,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IomqVCG2SOc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092612672-mhktP6Tn.jpeg",{"id":10649,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10650,"updated_at":10651,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10652,"contents":10653,"contributors":10669,"image":10676},"5990","2020-12-01T11:02:08.165Z","2023-12-28T18:01:55.052Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10654],{"id":10655,"score":47,"body":10656,"status":55,"article_id":10649,"created_at":10650,"updated_at":10651,"published_at":10650},"OnFG",{"title":10657,"outcome":10658,"problem":10659,"summary":10660,"solution":10661,"attachment":10662},"Rainwater harvesting in Mexico City","\u003Cp>So far, more than 21,000 SCALLs have been installed in Mexico City's periphery. This translates into 870 million liters of water harvested every year and 130,000 users who directly benefit from rain water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over half a million people may survive for up to seven months without access to the metropolitan water infrastructure if the programme is effective.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the effectiveness of this strategy could set a new precedent in urban governance, with whole areas of the city no longer depending on the government for daily access to this fundamental resource.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The provision and management of water resources is one of the most important areas related with Mexico City's environmental resilience. Dependence on external sources of supply, increased demand due to urbanisation, overexploitation of the aquifer, and inefficiencies in the water management system create a vulnerable situation, which is exacerbated by climate change's negative effects, such as increased water demand, degradation of catchment areas, and reduction in quality and recharge.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The natural availability of water in Mexico City is expected to decrease by 13 percent to 17 percent by 2050. Similarly, climate change can exacerbate current water infrastructure issues, such as lower rainfall, which is linked to supply cuts to ration consumption and ensure resource supply; or more intense rain, which exceeds the drainage system's discharge capacity, causing flooding and affecting mobility and public health.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Millions of residents of Mexico City lack access to running water—and those that do have access receive murky water for only a few hours a day. It is predicted that Mexico City will entirely run out of water by 2030, despite abundant water within the city from strong and frequent rainfall.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum—an environmental scientist who also sits on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—intends to combat this growing issue through several fronts in the Local Climate Action Strategy (ELAC) 2020-2040 and the Climate Action Programme of Mexico City (PACCM) 2020-2026. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The implementation of rainwater harvesting systems (SCALL) are positioned as one of the strategic lines of action in the design of the ELAC and the PACCM, in order to reduce the water vulnerability of Mexico City and strengthen the participatory and inclusive construction of resilience.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mexico City has developed its Local Climate Action Strategy (ELAC) 2020-2040 and Climate Action Programme of Mexico City (PACCM) 2020-2026, which will integrate climate policy cross-cutting and coordinated in the long, medium, and short term, helping to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development's Sustainable Development Goals and meeting the Paris Agreement's goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ELAC and the PACCM work to reduce community vulnerability and adaptive capacity in the face of climate change effects (community-based adaptation – AbC); reduce risks and increase the resilience of strategic infrastructure and productive systems (adaptation based on disaster risk reduction – DRR); and conserve and sustainably use ecosystems and ecosystem services (ecosystem-based adaptation – AbE).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rainwater harvesting systems (\"Sistemas de Captación de Agua de Lluvia\" (SCALL)) are a type of rainwater harvesting system that encourages the development and use of green technology, as well as water education and awareness, and ensures the involvement of the most vulnerable people. It also mitigates the harmful effects of flooding, ensures the human right to water and health, and promotes Mexico City's water security.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To install the SCALL, the city government is collaborating with Isla Urbana, a non-profit organisation that has been building harvesting equipment since 2009. \u003C/p>",[10663,10665,10667],{"name":10664,"type":53,"value":10664},"https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/mexico-citys-rain-harvesting-program-could-change-how-cities-manage-water",{"name":10666,"type":53,"value":10666},"https://islaurbana.org/english/",{"name":10668,"type":53,"value":10668},"http://www.data.sedema.cdmx.gob.mx/cambioclimaticocdmx/images/biblioteca_cc/PACCM-y-ELAC_uv.pdf",[10670,10671,10672,10673,10674,10675],{"article_id":10649,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10649,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":10649,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10649,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10649,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":10649,"contributor_id":1415},{"id":10677,"link":10678,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10650,"updated_at":10651,"article_id":10649,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5VJOxu_13ok=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092613517-eLufLwp8.jpeg",{"id":10680,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10681,"updated_at":10682,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10683,"contents":10684,"contributors":10692,"image":6},"5991","2020-12-01T11:05:42.399Z","2021-09-20T13:19:07.324Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10685],{"id":10686,"score":47,"body":10687,"status":55,"article_id":10680,"created_at":10681,"updated_at":10682,"published_at":10681},"_H0y",{"title":10688,"summary":10689,"attachment":10690},"Shenzhen electric buses","\u003Cp>The city of Shenzhen, China, has replaced its entire diesel bus fleet with 16,000 electric buses: the world’s first and largest all-electric fleet. The buses serve Shenzhen’s fast-growing population of 12 million, and have already made a noticeable impact on noise and air pollution; CO2 emissions from public transport are expected to decrease by 48%, as are pollutants like nitrogen oxides, non-methane hydrocarbons and particulate matter. The bus company approximates that 160,000 tonnes of coal per year have been saved and annual CO2 emissions have been reduced by 440,000 tonnes. The bill for fuel has also dropped by 50%. While it is expensive for cities to switch to electric buses, Shenzhen was subsidised by both the central and local government to introduce the new fleet—and much of this financial aid went towards reducing bus fares. The switch has been on the whole successful, in part due to the city’s relatively flat topography and milder winter temperatures.\u003C/p>",[10691],{"name":10300,"type":53,"value":10300},[10693,10694,10695],{"article_id":10680,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10680,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":10680,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":10697,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10698,"updated_at":10699,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10700,"contents":10701,"contributors":10721,"image":10727},"6020","2020-12-01T14:43:51.579Z","2022-08-18T14:32:06.548Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10702],{"id":10703,"score":47,"body":10704,"status":55,"article_id":10697,"created_at":10698,"updated_at":10699,"published_at":10698},"NzCK",{"title":10705,"outcome":10706,"problem":10707,"summary":10708,"solution":10709,"attachment":10710},"ReTuna recycle mall","\u003Cp>The mall has been a resounding success and has gained significant media traction. It has become the subject of several international documentaries and news articles, and its creation has established more than 50 new jobs. The business concept has been a success as well, with the mall gaining more than a million euros in revenue in 2018.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Once people are done with an item, it most likely goes to landfill; this has a huge impact on emissions and further drives a consumerist culture that prioritises new over used. Nonetheless, the municipality of Eskilstuna hopes to become a ‘green role model’, and spread awareness for sustainability and the circular economy. Local politicians and entrepreneur Anna Bergstrom are doing so with their creation of the ReTuna Återbruksgalleria.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The world’s first recycle mall has been established in Eskilstuna, Sweden: almost everything sold at ReTuna is repurposed or upcycled, and the remainder is required to be environmentally ethical. A drop-off centre sits next to the mall, so people can easily donate the things they no longer want—preventing a huge amount of products from going to landfill. Before reselling, staff members repair and refurbish items (like electronics)—and they also offer workshops where they teach people these skills. The mall has 14 stores, and sells a range of products: clothing, electronics, sporting equipment, furniture, toys and more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ReTuna Återbruksgalleria was opened to the public in summer 2015: a ‘regular’ style mall with shops selling toys, furniture, clothing, decor and electronics—but all these items are secondhand. Residents of Eskilstuna can drop off unused items at the mall’s depot, which are then distributed to different shops. The shops’ staff often perform repairs—especially for electronics—or carries out upcycling projects before reselling the items. ReTuna’s creator aimed to create a pleasant, modern space that would transcend the negative associations people may have with charity or secondhand shops. The space is multifunctional, with ‘climate smart’ conference and meeting rooms also available within the mall, as well as a café.\u003C/p>",[10711,10713,10715,10717,10719],{"name":10712,"type":53,"value":10712},"https://www.retuna.se/english/",{"name":10714,"type":53,"value":10714},"https://smartcitysweden.com/best-practice/398/retuna-the-worlds-first-recycling-mall/",{"name":10716,"type":53,"value":10716},"https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-47001188",{"name":10718,"type":53,"value":10718},"https://www.eni.com/en-IT/circular-economy/retuna-second-hand-mall.html",{"name":10720,"type":53,"value":10720},"https://www.huffpost.com/entry/recycled-mall-sweden-retuna_n_5bfd0762e4b0eb6d931346b3",[10722,10723,10724,10725,10726],{"article_id":10697,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10697,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10697,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10697,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":10697,"contributor_id":644},{"id":10728,"link":10729,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10698,"updated_at":10699,"article_id":10697,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"J5DNoeGfXu4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092615834-n4DG-Rj5.jpeg",{"id":10731,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10732,"updated_at":10733,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10734,"contents":10735,"contributors":10746,"image":6},"6112","2020-12-07T10:38:31.324Z","2022-01-12T15:25:27.623Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10736],{"id":10737,"score":47,"body":10738,"status":55,"article_id":10731,"created_at":10732,"updated_at":10733,"published_at":10732},"4S3X",{"title":10739,"summary":10740,"attachment":10741},"Leuven Circulair—a detailed programme for circularity, in the context of Leuven 2030 Roadmap","\u003Cp>The city of Leuven, Belgium, hopes to become a leader in initiating systemic change in cities, and to that end has drawn up three roadmaps for 2025, 2035 and 2050, which ultimately delineate the path for decarbonisation by 2050. The municipality of Leuven in Belgium is pioneering a new governance model of \"radical participation,\" aiming to accelerate and scale action through distributing decision-making and responsibility among residents, academia, civil society organisations and the private sector, ceding some of the city's own power in the process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As part of 13 specific action plans for achieving this goal, Leuven Circulair was born. The programme outlines key actions for the city’s circular transition, focusing on entrepreneurship, repair, refurbishment, circular building, sustainable and circular consumption, and knowledge and expertise. \u003C/p>",[10742,10744],{"name":10743,"type":53,"value":10743},"https://roadmap.leuven2030.be/leuven-circulair",{"name":10745,"type":53,"value":10745},"https://roadmap.leuven2030.be/pdf/L2030_Roadmap.pdf",[10747,10748,10749,10750],{"article_id":10731,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10731,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10731,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10731,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":10752,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10753,"updated_at":10754,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10755,"contents":10756,"contributors":10767,"image":10772},"6239","2020-12-08T15:00:08.597Z","2021-09-24T12:57:07.419Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10757],{"id":10758,"score":47,"body":10759,"status":55,"article_id":10752,"created_at":10753,"updated_at":10754,"published_at":10753},"0JB9",{"title":10760,"outcome":10761,"summary":10762,"solution":10763,"attachment":10764},"Source and separate collection in Depok, Indonesia.","\u003Cp>140-160 tonnes of material diverted from landfill each day. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2012, the city administration of Depok, Indonesia launched an initiative to curb its overflowing landfills that had been leaking into waterways. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of the initiative, households were mandated to separate their waste into organic (to be sent to compost), inorganic, (to be sent for recycling) and residue (to be landfilled). The city administration refused to transport waste that was not separated and cracked down on illegal dumping. The effort covers 100,000 households, and is aiming to continue to expand coverage.\u003C/p>",[10765],{"name":10766,"type":53,"value":10766},"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LweI36tvAdad7ph6b4hHnL3C2nJ9rgmm/view",[10768,10769,10770,10771],{"article_id":10752,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":10752,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":10752,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":10752,"contributor_id":669},{"id":10773,"link":10774,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10753,"updated_at":10754,"article_id":10752,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ob1_qJxJcnY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092619894-r3ijmjNe.jpeg",{"id":10776,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10777,"updated_at":10778,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10779,"contents":10780,"contributors":10789,"image":10795},"6470","2020-12-14T13:33:06.824Z","2022-05-19T08:11:24.111Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10781],{"id":10782,"score":47,"body":10783,"status":55,"article_id":10776,"created_at":10777,"updated_at":10778,"published_at":10777},"6w9J",{"title":10784,"summary":10785,"attachment":10786},"Brussels construction industry roadmap towards a circular economy","\u003Cp>Brussels has implemented a Regional Programme for a Circular Economy—a roadmap with specific measures to carry forward the circular transition. Construction is a priority focus within this document, as Brussels boasts 12,000 businesses in the sector. Construction activities account for the vast majority of water and energy use in the city, and generates a third of waste—thus making it a key starting point for improvement. The programme outlines three steps towards making construction circular in Brussels: construction businesses can take up voluntary measures by 2025, public buildings will be ascribed circular regulations by 2030, and all local planning initiatives must include circular strategies by 2040. The first step—voluntary measures—has already been delineated with actionable measures; for example, including circularity in vocational and professional training, and implementing monitoring systems to track construction waste in the city.\u003C/p>",[10787],{"name":10788,"type":53,"value":10788},"https://www.circulareconomy.brussels/decouvrez-la-feuille-de-route-des-acteurs-de-la-construction-vers-une-economie-circulaire/",[10790,10791,10792,10793,10794],{"article_id":10776,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":10776,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":10776,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10776,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":10776,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":10796,"link":10797,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10777,"updated_at":10778,"article_id":10776,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KSk47dEA_DY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092621255-Of9TaRVj.jpeg",{"id":10799,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10800,"updated_at":10801,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10802,"contents":10803,"contributors":10815,"image":10821},"6635","2020-12-17T11:10:09.488Z","2023-04-13T16:33:05.320Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10804],{"id":10805,"score":47,"body":10806,"status":55,"article_id":10799,"created_at":10800,"updated_at":10801,"published_at":10800},"_2bV",{"title":10807,"outcome":10808,"problem":10809,"summary":10810,"solution":10811,"attachment":10812},"Seoul becomes a sharing city","\u003Cp>Public support for a car-sharing scheme, including the provision of special parking spaces, has led to a tripling of users between 2014 and 2018.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a highly visible and popular project, the Seoul Bike Sharing Program now has over 11,000 daily users that use shared bicycles to move around the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Platforms to share children's clothes and toys, public spaces, and housing space between young people and elderly citizens have similarly been established.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A public data collection allows for easier creation of new initiatives, and Seoul has been a founding member of an alliance of sharing cities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seoul is particularly well equipped for a widespread sharing model, as the city has a very good internet infrastructure that enables modern, digital-based product sharing services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, Korea has a cultural tradition of sharing and borrowing, but this has been getting less common with modern times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A lack of awareness for circularity and alternative models based around sharing inhibit a widespread revival of this tradition.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Seoul has focused its circular efforts on the sharing economy, promoted with the Seoul Sharing City project, for which it is particularly well-equipped due to good internet infrastructure and a cultural tradition of sharing in Korea.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project has also promoted sharing operations financially, by the creation of a central data platform centred around sharing, and through legal support such as the provision of special parking spaces for car-sharing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result, the use of sharing services across Seoul has greatly increased, and the city has become a leader on the sharing economy that is at the centre of a new international network.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to modernise the sharing tradition of Korea, the municipal government of Seoul has set up an online hub to centrally store information and best practices about the sharing economy, and to connect various initiatives. 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Lacking the competency to change waste collection and treatment practices, in 2014, Roubaix addressed waste at source, by creating a vibrant constellation of actors committed to reducing their waste: families, schools, businesses, associations, and the municipality itself. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Roubaix, a post-industrial area, considered to be the poorest town in France, has developed a policy roadmap to transition to a zero waste economy, progressively implemented with a focus on cooperation and awareness raising among the stakeholders. Now Roubaix is not only contributing towards the national path to zero waste but it also portrays a new image of itself as a city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City has developed a policy roadmap to transition to a zero waste economy. The roadmap aims at turning difficulties into advantages, and it is progressively implemented with a focus on cooperation and awareness raising among the stakeholders. The approach is global, even if some activities are implemented on a micro-scale (budget issue), mostly at the level of a city sub-district (Fresnoy-Mackellerie). To enable the entire City of Roubaix to experience the transition to a zero waste economy, projects are open and accessible to all categories of population and businesses. This is reflected in the way the projects are designed and co-developed, and how the City communicates about them. Some concrete solutions are tested on an everyday basis and feedback is already shared with others (zero waste family program, zero waste business label, zero waste festival…).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Within the Zero Waste Family program, families aim to generate less waste, consume better, buy less and reuse and repair. The project encourages families to produce less waste with simple gestures; by composting, by buying differently (less packaging, bulk), by cooking more, by repairing and diverting objects, by affixing a \"stop advertising\" sticker to your mailbox... But above all, by participating in collective and thematic exchanges, team discussions or practical workshops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the municipality also encourages other actors such as schools, enterprises and stores to reduce unnecessary consumption and reduce waste.\u003C/p>",[10839,10841,10843],{"name":10840,"type":53,"value":10840},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/strategies/roubaixs-circular-economy-route-map",{"name":10842,"type":53,"value":10842},"https://zerowastecities.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/zero_waste_europe_cs8_roubaix_en.pdf",{"name":10844,"type":53,"value":10844},"https://www.roubaixzerodechet.fr/economie-circulaire/la-mission-economie-circulaire/",[10846,10847,10848],{"article_id":10825,"contributor_id":1405},{"article_id":10825,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":10825,"contributor_id":644},{"id":10850,"link":10851,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10826,"updated_at":10827,"article_id":10825,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"K5w-dwMJdW4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092623648-WBjMq9EN.jpeg",{"id":10853,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10854,"updated_at":10855,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10856,"contents":10857,"contributors":10875,"image":6},"6906","2020-12-22T16:28:38.227Z","2021-09-08T15:41:40.742Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10858],{"id":10859,"score":47,"body":10860,"status":55,"article_id":10853,"created_at":10854,"updated_at":10855,"published_at":10854},"ZGyu",{"title":10861,"outcome":10862,"problem":10863,"summary":10864,"solution":10865,"attachment":10866},"Brussels Regional Programme for Circular Economy","\u003Cp>The Brussels Regional Program for a Circular Economy (BRPCE) has three general objectives:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To transform environmental objectives into economic opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To relocate the economy to Brussels in order to produce locally whenever possible, reduce travel, optimise land use and create added value for Brussels inhabitants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To help create employment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So far, measures already underway include Greenbizz, a green incubator giving start-ups the facilities and services they need to develop circular based projects. MODOLL 2.0 and BRIC are both concerned with preparing Brussels’ construction workers for the future through education modules demonstrating circular concepts. Brussels’ urban planning, renewal and heritage authorities have integrated circular economy principles into their urban renovation contracts. Research project BRUCETRA is exploring how waste streams can best be managed to support the transition to a circular economy. An intermediate evaluation at the beginning of 2017 showed that a total of 74 measures have started and actions plans for 37 more were being created. One of the programme’s biggest projects, Be Circular - Be Brussels, was revealed to be one of the most successful. The first call for this €1.7m project, which helps companies move their core business towards sustainability, received an unexpectedly high number of proposals. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The circular economy is providing an innovative and sustainable way for the Brussels-Capital Region to address environmental, social and economic challenges. The government is highly motivated to position the city as a leader in sustainability, however, given its dependence on material flows from outside the region, moving to a circular economy is vital to achieve this goal. Moreover, the government has identified the circular economy as a high-potential area also for generating new economic activity and the jobs needed to reduce its high unemployment rate.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Brussels Regional Programme for Circular Economy (BRPCE) is an integrated strategy involving 111 measures aimed at delivering circular patterns at the city level. The main objectives of the BPRCE are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- to transform environmental objectives into economic opportunities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- to anchor economic activities within Brussels’ borders, maximising resource circularity and boosting entrepreneurship, and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- to create new employment opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This programme includes 111 measures divided into 4 strategic areas. It is designed as a ‘living strategy’, whose success is mainly attributed to the incorporation of both bottom-up and top-down approaches. So far, a total of 74 measures have started and actions plans for 37 more are being created.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>On 10 March 2016, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region adopted the Brussels Regional Program for a Circular Economy 2016 – 2020 (BRPCE), with a budget of €12.8 million for the year 2016. It is a multi-stakeholder programme to guide and accelerate its transition to a circular economy model. Using an innovative co-creation process involving seminars and working groups, collaborators generated, prioritised and developed 111 measures. These are being piloted by the 60 stakeholders, whose work is funded by the programme’s annual €12.8m budget. Measures are grouped into four strategic areas:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- cross-functional measures (a favourable regulatory framework, direct and indirect aid, innovation, procurement contracts, employment, training, education);\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- sector-based measures (construction, resources & waste, trade, logistics, food);\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- territorial measures\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- governance measures (strengthened cooperation between administrations).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The BRPCE is designed as a ‘living strategy’, it is revised and adapted every 18 months.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One factor is seen as pivotal to the success of BRPCE: the incorporation of both bottom-up and top-down approaches.\u003C/p>",[10867,10869,10871,10873],{"name":10868,"type":53,"value":10868},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/strategies/brussels-regional-programme-circular-economy",{"name":10870,"type":53,"value":10870},"http://nws.eurocities.eu/MediaShell/media/cooperation_Brussels.pdf",{"name":10872,"type":53,"value":10872},"https://use.metropolis.org/case-studies/brussels-regional-programme-for-a-circular-economy",{"name":10874,"type":53,"value":10874},"https://www.circulareconomy.brussels/a-propos/le-prec/?lang=en",[10876,10877],{"article_id":10853,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":10853,"contributor_id":665},{"id":10879,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10880,"updated_at":10881,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10882,"contents":10883,"contributors":10899,"image":6},"6907","2020-12-22T16:35:39.207Z","2021-10-14T14:18:18.570Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10884],{"id":10885,"score":47,"body":10886,"status":55,"article_id":10879,"created_at":10880,"updated_at":10881,"published_at":10880},"vJUr",{"title":10887,"outcome":10888,"problem":10889,"summary":10890,"solution":10891,"attachment":10892},"Wcycle - A Strategy for the Transition to Circular Economy in the Municipality of Maribor","\u003Cp>The project objectives for planning and implementing the Wcycle project are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Reducing the environmental burden\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Reducing the use of natural resources\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Increasing the use of renewable sources, energy and water\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Quality use of land\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Development of cooperative economy\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Creating new, predominantly green jobs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Creating added value and economic growth\u003C/p>\u003Cp>> Use of new technologies, own research and development\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The positive consequences of these practices are the emergence of new business opportunities for the Municipality of Maribor, the people and the economy, the creation of high-quality, predominantly green jobs, new added value and a new economic boost. The strategy is a long-term project that provides development-oriented efficient management of resource flows in local and regional environments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The current linear economic model “take, consume, discard” relies on large quantities of cheap, easily accessible materials and energy, and is a model that achieves its physical limitations. The circular economy is an attractive and viable alternative for the Municipality of Maribor (MOM), which aimed at creating a cooperative economy based on circularity concepts.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2018, the Municipality of Maribor launched its Strategy for the Transition to the Circular Economy, its own innovative model for managing all the resources available in the municipality and the wider urban area, as well as the Wcycle project, an action project to establish circularity of waste, unused space, wastewater, lost energy, and improvement of the social environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The model is based on the operation of enterprises that are predominantly publicly owned and already provide public services for residents. The purpose of the Strategy and Wcycle project is cross-sectoral cooperation in handling, processing, re-use and development of resources, which deals with the circular economy in Maribor in seven selected sectors (i.e pillars or circles). The positive consequences of these practices are the emergence of new business opportunities for the Municipality of Maribor, the people and the economy, the creation of high-quality, mainly green jobs, new added value and a fresh economic boost.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2018, the municipality of Maribor (MOM) has published the Strategy for the transition of the City of Maribor to the circular economy, its own innovative model as a system for managing all the resources available in the Municipality of Maribor and the wider urban area. The model is based on the operation of enterprises that are predominantly publicly owned, which already provide public services for residents, and thus are the city’s bottlenecks that until now have not functioned as a connecting link, which is a fundamental principle in the transition from linear to circular economy. The basic design of the model for the transition of MOM into circular economy is based on the design and implementation of the Wcycle project as a new business and economic model for the efficient management of resources. MOM, through the design and implementation of the Wcycle project, will effectively manage the following identified sources of energy: waste, excess heat, wastewater, unused space and improvement of social environment. The model is based on the operation of enterprises that are predominantly publicly-owned and already provide public services for residents, and are thus the city’s bottlenecks that until now have not functioned as a connecting link.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Strategic project areas in the strategy are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Treatment of municipal waste and associated services\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Use of processed construction and demolition waste and soil in urban construction\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Managing surplus heat and renewable energy\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Sustainable mobility - Urban transport and joint service\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Reuse of recycled water and alternative water resources\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. Sustainable management of land and regeneration of degraded areas\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7. Cooperating economy network\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The strategy is closely linked to the consortium of nine EU Alpine city partners (Maribor is the leading partner) to achieve the goals of a low-carbon society through the introduction of an integrated circular economy system for the management of urban areas. Oa circular economy system for partner cities, building on available practices and existing low -carbon strategies. Furthermore, the project partners will provide implementation strategies and establish cross -sectoral cooperation and governance. Also, a toolbox for circular economy deployment and a transnational circular economy marketplace – cooperation platform will be established.\u003C/p>",[10893,10895,10897],{"name":10894,"type":53,"value":10894},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/strategies/strategy-transition-circular-economy-municipality-maribor",{"name":10896,"type":53,"value":10896},"https://ec.europa.eu/futurium/en/system/files/ged/2018.10.23_maribors_strategy_on_circular_economy.pdf",{"name":10898,"type":53,"value":10898},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/circular-governance-maribor",[10900,10901],{"article_id":10879,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":10879,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":10903,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10904,"updated_at":10905,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10906,"contents":10907,"contributors":10923,"image":10927},"6965","2020-12-23T09:36:32.133Z","2022-06-08T22:41:20.701Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10908],{"id":10909,"score":47,"body":10910,"status":55,"article_id":10903,"created_at":10904,"updated_at":10905,"published_at":10904},"sgK8",{"title":10911,"outcome":10912,"problem":10913,"summary":10914,"solution":10915,"attachment":10916},"Renewable Parts: leading supply chain and refurbishment partner in the renewable energy industry","\u003Cp>Applying the latest techniques to restore unserviceable parts to their original “as new” condition, Renewable Parts is now helping customers to reduce their carbon footprint and become greener businesses. This pioneering work has resulted in multiple solutions across technologies including Vestas, Siemens-Gamesa, Senvion, Nordex, and GE technologies. Coupled to its inventory management, logistics, and supply chain expertise, Renewable Parts has established itself as the natural home for those businesses who decide to pursue a \"self-perform\" approach to the management of their assets. As the interest in sustainability and the circular economy increases the company is planning its continued growth. Prior to COP26 climate conference in Scotland in 2021, Renewable Parts agreed on terms for a five-fold expansion of operations at Westway Park in Renfrew.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After a period of use, most manufactured products end up in landfills and incinerators, or disappear to an unknown destination for low-value processing. Aerospace, automotive, energy, and rail are key high-value sectors in Scotland in which there is already significant remanufacture, repair, and refurbishment. To date, wind turbines have largely not been refurbished when faulty and, instead, are disassembled and converted into scrap materials. Continually developing the skills and technologies used in the remanufacturing industry will help to open up different markets and job opportunities within Scotland, as remanufacturing is, in general, more labour intensive than traditional manufacturing. Remanufacturing and refurbishment of products could also reduce production costs by between 34% and 60%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As wind turbines age, the challenge of increased unit prices and parts obsolescence becomes problematic. Renewable Parts (RPL) offers refurbishment solutions to effectively lower the costs and improve the sustainability of all materials required to operate and maintain wind turbines. Prior to COP26 climate conference in Scotland in 2021, Renewable Parts agreed on terms for a five-fold expansion of operations at Westway Park in Renfrew.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Renewable Parts is a supply chain and refurbishment specialist in the wind energy industry. The company was founded in 2011 and primarily focuses on circular economy best practices, such as the refurbishment and remanufacture of wind turbine components, effectively diverting waste from landfill. Alongside this, it delivers consumables and supply chain expertise to its customers worldwide. The company ensures that turbines late in the lifecycle continue to operate uninterrupted to the highest performance standard by providing the optimal parts solution, whether it be refurbished, remanufactured, or the sourcing of a new, alternative, component to keep turbines operating.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company currently employs over 20 people with over half directly involved in the refurbishment of wind turbines. Over the next 2 to 3 years, it will employ another 10 to 15 people into its refurbishment arm and increase its workspace with a new, much larger facility due to be completed in 2020. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>RPL has three teams directly involved in its sustainability-focused activities. These are: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>·      Sales & Marketing [4 people]: responsible for the external image of the business and the highlighting of company activities in sustainability \u003C/p>\u003Cp>·      Procurement [2 people]: responsible for identifying industry partners to create or improve sustainability in the supply chain \u003C/p>\u003Cp>·      Operations [6 people]: working alongside its customers in the refurbishment of wind turbines and innovation within its sector \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Employees are recruited from a variety of sectors including more mature industries like automotive, aerospace, and marine, as well as newer industries like software development. Technical apprenticeships are available for young people, which enables them to become time-served technicians within the renewable industry.\u003C/p>",[10917,10919,10921],{"name":10918,"type":53,"value":10918},"https://www.renewable-parts.com/",{"name":10920,"type":53,"value":10920},"https://assets.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5f917a22a67ee2530c28113d_ZWS1543%20Future%20of%20Work%20-%20Emp%20%26%20Skills%20report%20FINAL_compressed%20(1).pdf",{"name":10922,"type":53,"value":10922},"http://westway-park.com/renewable-parks-signs-up-for-major-expansion-at-westway/",[10924,10925,10926],{"article_id":10903,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10903,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":10903,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":10928,"link":10929,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10904,"updated_at":10905,"article_id":10903,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cnNefMsTtzM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092625489-hW1Rpx2Y.jpeg",{"id":10931,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10932,"updated_at":10933,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10934,"contents":10935,"contributors":10951,"image":10956},"7031","2020-12-24T11:11:07.323Z","2023-12-28T17:29:48.640Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10936],{"id":10937,"score":47,"body":10938,"status":55,"article_id":10931,"created_at":10932,"updated_at":10933,"published_at":10932},"SH59",{"title":10939,"outcome":10940,"problem":10941,"summary":10942,"solution":10943,"attachment":10944},"Cooperative El Álamo: Informal recyclers ('waste pickers') cooperative in Buenos Aires","\u003Cp>In total, 7,300 tons of waste are collected daily in the city, of which 400 are considered recyclable material. Currently, El Álamo has 197 members, who are split into two work shifts and perform activities of waste pickers (also known as cartoneros), drivers, or plant operators. The waste pickers receive a base salary (USD $250), which can be supplemented with the sale of recycled materials. The cooperative supports people outside the traditional labour market, such as those who are unemployed or people who work informally. The organisation's continued activity over two decades serves as a sign of its resilience, supported at the local level and by the social responsibility of community members. However, the funding capacity of the organisation is limited to the support received by the government, which greatly hinders its operations and growth. In turn, the regulation of recyclable materials in Argentina is not clear, which makes it difficult to establish a much larger recycling market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Buenos Aires is the third largest city in Latin America and the biggest city in Argentina. It is also the city that produces the highest quantity of waste per capita in the country. Being a large metropolis dealing with an overpopulated metropolitan area, intensified daily by the flow of people that commute from the surrounding province for work or that visit the city for tourism, waste management is a priority. Only around 10% of waste is being recycled in the city. This figure compares to much higher rates for cities across Europe, around 40-50%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>UN Habitat data highlights that between 15% and 35% of the world’s waste is recovered by informal waste pickers. In Argentina, informal waste pickers have accompanied the urban development of the city of Buenos Aires since the 19th century. Agreements have been made between waste picker cooperatives and the city government, in efforts to formalize the work of waste pickers, but often recyclers in the area have met a lot of opposition from the government and the rest of society. Non-governmental organizations are expanding and putting more energy in the waste treatment sector, resulting in new projects with the ambition to increase the rate of recycled material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The informal recyclers ('waste pickers') have accompanied the urban development of the city of Buenos Aires since the 19th century. Thanks to them, 10% of the city's waste gets recycled. Cooperativa El Álamo is one of twelve recycling cooperatives present in the city. It was founded in 2001, as a result of the national economic crisis experienced by Argentina. Its activities include the collection, sorting, and distribution of solid waste. Through its activities, the cooperative supports people outside the traditional labour market, such as those who are unemployed or people who work informally.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cooperativa El Álamo is a member of the National Federation of Recyclers (Federación de Cartoneros, Carreteros y Recicladores), and is one of the twelve cooperatives operating within Buenos Aires. Since 2010, in fact, the City of Buenos Aires has had a mixed waste collection system in which wet household waste is collected by private companies, while solid waste collection is the responsibility of waste picker cooperatives. Cooperativa El Álamo was founded in 2001, as a consequence of the national economic crisis experienced by Argentina, and due to the initiative of the residents of Villa Purreydón, a traditional middle-class neighbourhood in Buenos Aires. Its activities include the collection, sorting, and distribution of solid waste. The cooperative was funded by public resources through the laws issued in 2004 (Household Waste Management) and 2005 (Urban Waste Management, also known as Ley de Basura Cero) at the national and local level.\u003C/p>",[10945,10947,10949],{"name":10946,"type":53,"value":10946},"https://www.dw.com/en/buenos-aires-struggles-with-its-recycling-system/a-16104113",{"name":10948,"type":53,"value":10948},"https://www.planetica.org/cooperativa-el-alamo",{"name":10950,"type":53,"value":10950},"https://labgov.city/theurbanmedialab/how-to-govern-informal-waste-managementa-response-to-the-commons-dilemma/",[10952,10953,10954,10955],{"article_id":10931,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":10931,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":10931,"contributor_id":10534},{"article_id":10931,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":10957,"link":10958,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":10932,"updated_at":10933,"article_id":10931,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5b1DVs1B1no=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092626288-5S4N0px6.jpeg",{"id":10960,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":10961,"updated_at":10962,"owner_id":10963,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":10964,"contents":10965,"contributors":10993,"image":11000},"7196","2021-01-04T19:09:55.441Z","2022-08-18T14:46:16.311Z","5tZVVg",{"id":10963,"type":325,"owner_id":10963,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[10966],{"id":10967,"score":47,"body":10968,"status":55,"article_id":10960,"created_at":10961,"updated_at":10962,"published_at":10961},"fyu3",{"title":10969,"outcome":10970,"problem":10971,"summary":10972,"solution":10973,"attachment":10974},"Kamikatsu, the first almost zero waste municipality in Japan","\u003Cp>Kamikatsu found a way to prioritise recycling over burning, despite today’s Japan's world's safest and cleanest incineration technology. It created a community center connecting society with sustainable resources, expanding the range of action towards reuse and connecting not just residents but businesses, both in and out of town.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After strong pressure from the national government to stop burning rubbish on an open fire, the town built an incinerator. Yet, the model was soon banned following health concerns about the dioxins it produced. Losing therefore out money, also having to pay large sums to use the facilities of a nearby town.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Already in 2003, Kamikatsu declared its Zero Waste Ambition. Despite all challenges it has had remarkable successes. In 2015, Kamikatsu had already achieved a recycling rate of almost 80 percent and by then they had created a roadmap, working together with locals and businesses, aiming zero waste by 2020.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kamikatsu, a town located in Katsuura District in the prefecture of Tokushima, Japan, came up with a Zero Waste Policy. Researching cases around the world and eventually focusing on recycling and separating waste into categories, the residents realised they could turn it into resources. 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In fact, the bikes refurbished by Cycle Salvation are not only sold to citizens, but also make up a fleet of bright purple bicycles that has recently hit the streets of one Ottawa neighbourhood: the city’s newest bike-share program, 'RightBike'. The program is a commercial bike rental service. For a modest seasonal membership fee, members receive a card they can use to borrow a bike. The benefits of the program are various: more people getting exercise encouraging sustainable transportation, buying local to promote local businesses, supporting job creation, and getting to know their neighbourhood. RightBike is just the latest creative endeavour for Causeway’s growing group of innovative social businesses, of which Cycle Salvation is a member. The decision to base the bike-share program on partners’ strengths, like Cycle Salvation and the Causeway Work Centre, resulted in a program that was “far more feasible, less expensive, more local, and more people-oriented”, as stated by RightBike’s organizers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Ottawa, ON, was faced with the challenge of reducing automobile dependency in a winter city with far-flung suburban areas. Their response was to launch an ambitious transportation plan that combines high-quality transit with safe and accessible year-round cycling infrastructure, aiming for 66% of all trips to the city core to be made via public transit or bike. Integrating cycling with transit is effective because it provides options for cyclists during bad weather and increases the accessibility and reach of public transit by encouraging trips that combine both modes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Ottawa aims for 66% of all trips to the city core to be made via public transit or bike. It is supporting various projects. One of these is the Cycle Salvation enterprise, a repair and bike shop which strives to achieve a triple bottom line (people, profit, planet) by providing training and employment in the field of bike mechanics to people who are economically disadvantaged, while at the same time diverting bikes destined for scrap and landfill sites. In addition to selling used bikes, Cycle Salvation also sells bike accessories and parts, and offers a few small bike repair services. Refurbished bikes also make up the fleet of bright purple bicycles of the city’s newest bike-share program 'RightBike'.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of Ottawa's transportation plan, the City is supporting various projects to incentivize the use of bicycles. One of these is the Cycle Salvation enterprise. Cycle Salvation is a social enterprise operating under the umbrella of Causeway Work Centre, an organization that supports people facing barriers to employment. The business strives to achieve a triple bottom line (people, profit, planet) by providing training and employment in the field of bike mechanics to people who are economically disadvantaged, while at the same time diverting bikes destined for scrap and landfill sites. All bikes that are refurbished and sold at Cycle Salvation are donated bikes. Employees refurbish donated bicycles using a multi-point inspection process which are then sold at a reasonable price. In addition to selling used bikes, Cycle Salvation also sells bike accessories and parts, and offers a few small bike repair services (i.e. tube replacement, adjustments to headsets/bottom brackets, brake adjustments). The company is staffed by individuals who have experienced barriers to employment including mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and other challenges.\u003C/p>",[11018,11020,11022,11024],{"name":11019,"type":53,"value":11019},"https://www.cyclesalvation.org/",{"name":11021,"type":53,"value":11021},"https://fcm.ca/en/resources/gmf/case-study-ways-ottawa-increases-cycling-green-transit-options",{"name":11023,"type":53,"value":11023},"https://www.seechangemagazine.com/gearing-up-for-innovation-sharing-the-benefits-of-social-enterprise/",{"name":10505,"type":53,"value":10505},[11026],{"article_id":11004,"contributor_id":665},{"id":11028,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11029,"updated_at":11030,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11031,"contents":11032,"contributors":11043,"image":11048},"7559","2021-01-15T15:17:38.981Z","2021-10-04T14:42:10.248Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11033],{"id":11034,"score":47,"body":11035,"status":55,"article_id":11028,"created_at":11029,"updated_at":11030,"published_at":11029},"jmQg",{"title":11036,"outcome":11037,"summary":11038,"solution":11039,"attachment":11040},"United4Smart Sustainable Cities: A guide to circular cities report","\u003Cp>Cities are invited to use this Guide to identify a course of action for improving circularity. The Guide also includes practical recommendations for preparing circular city actions and their implementation. The Guide is complemented with 17 case studies that illustrate the application of the circularity concept based on experiences from cities around the world. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Guide for Circular Cities contains a circular city implementation framework that is designed to improve circularity in cities and support stakeholders in implementing circular actions. The framework consists of a four-step methodology that provides a consistent method for assessing, prioritising and catalysing different circular actions. This deliverable is developed in response to the growing sustainability challenges that cities are facing and the emergence of the circular economy concept and its applicability and extension in the city setting. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Guide starts with an assessment of the main developmental and sustainability challenges that cities are facing and the ways in which the concept of circular economy can be extended beyond the economic sphere and be applied to different city assets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It further defines key components of the circular city implementation framework. These components include: city assets and products (i.e. various city infrastructures, city resources, city goods and services available for use in a city); circular city actions (i.e. outcome-orientated actions that can be applied to city assets and products); circular city outputs (i.e. the outputs of circular city actions applied to city assets and products); and circular city enablers (i.e. complementary activities which support or accelerate implementation of circular city actions). Each of these components contains different quality and potential for facilitating circularity in cities. The interactions between these components form the basis of the circular city implementation framework.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, the Guide explains the circular city implementation framework. This framework utilizes four different steps to assist city stakeholders in enacting circular actions. The first step is to establish a baseline for circularity. The second step is to determine the potential of circularity in different assets and to prioritize circular actions based on the availability resources. The third step is to apply city enablers to catalyse different circular actions. The last step is to evaluate the impacts of these actions.\u003C/p>",[11041],{"name":11042,"type":53,"value":11042},"http://www.itu.int/pub/T-TUT-SMARTCITY-2020-1",[11044,11045,11046,11047],{"article_id":11028,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":11028,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11028,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11028,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11049,"link":11050,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11029,"updated_at":11030,"article_id":11028,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"c1zmOPVJxl0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092630392-9CMAke2o.jpeg",{"id":11052,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11053,"updated_at":11054,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11055,"contents":11056,"contributors":11066,"image":6},"7560","2021-01-15T15:25:24.510Z","2021-11-24T14:46:19.226Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11057],{"id":11058,"score":47,"body":11059,"status":55,"article_id":11052,"created_at":11053,"updated_at":11054,"published_at":11053},"cE8V",{"title":11060,"outcome":11061,"summary":11062,"attachment":11063},"Secondhand store to kickstart Munich's local circular economy","\u003Cp>Halle 2 has allowed the Munich to implement all the pillars of a successful and sustainable circular economy: the waste prevention activities and the strategic targets in reducing the amount of waste, promoting the reuse of goods, improving recycling rates and strengthening a sustainable lifestyle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Halle 2 has become a strong brand as a secondhand store that facilitates the cooperation with social companies to make their activities more visible. It is used for campaigns, auctions, repair cafes, research fields, upcycling activities and other events to promote reuse and recycling ideas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Monthly, 3500 people have visited Halle 2 since the beginning of 2017. Halle 2 has sold almost 15,000 recycled and upcycled articles per month with an estimated revenue of €50,000 per month.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"Halle 2 is a municipal secondhand store that combines circular economy with the idea of actively supporting sustainable lifestyles in Munich. By selling goods that are collected at the 12 Munich recycling centres, Halle 2 extends the lifespan of useful everyday items such as electronic devices, bicycles and textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based on a strong partnership with educational institutions, non-profits and voluntary organisations, Halle 2 is also a good example for active societal responsibility. It offers qualification and training on job perspectives at social enterprises for special target groups, such as young or long-term unemployed people. But Halle 2 is not just a secondhand shop. It also provides a testbed for developing and testing new ways to increase the number of reused items, thus contributing to raising the awareness of waste reduction and secondhand use of items.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Halle 2 is a good example of a broad collaboration between very different stakeholders and interest groups from different branches. By bringing a wide spectrum of outstanding knowledge, all the actors have together produced a very attractive offer for citizens.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Text from: https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/munich-develops-secondhand-store-kickstart-its-local-circular-economy#:~:text=Halle%202%20is%20a%20municipal,electronic%20devices%2C%20bicycles%20and%20textiles\u003C/p>",[11064],{"name":11065,"type":53,"value":11065},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/munich-develops-secondhand-store-kickstart-its-local-circular-economy#:~:text=Halle%202%20is%20a%20municipal,electronic%20devices%2C%20bicycles%20and%20textiles.",[11067,11068,11069],{"article_id":11052,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11052,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11052,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":11071,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11072,"updated_at":11073,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11074,"contents":11075,"contributors":11090,"image":11093},"7561","2021-01-15T15:39:48.153Z","2021-09-24T13:00:59.214Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11076],{"id":11077,"score":47,"body":11078,"status":55,"article_id":11071,"created_at":11072,"updated_at":11073,"published_at":11072},"NCUo",{"title":11079,"outcome":11080,"problem":11081,"summary":11082,"solution":11083,"attachment":11084},"Toronto Tool Library and Sharing Depot","\u003Cp>The project was launched in 2013 (see below for further details about implementation) and since then has grown to acquire over 15,000 borrowable items across 3 locations in different neighbourhoods in the city. Over 99 per cent of the available items were donated by the public (virtually no items came from corporate sponsorship) and a small number of tools were purchased with grant funds from government.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, the Toronto Tool Library and Sharing Depot is satisfied with the results of the project at this stage. The project has created a great brand and is recognized amongst the city inhabitants for being an innovative programme that is inclusive and reduces waste. Since launching in 2013, more than 80 000 items have been loaned and this has generated over USD 750 000 in revenues. Each borrowed item had been donated earlier and did not, therefore, end up in a landfill. In addition, the item was not purchased by the user, so generating less waste down the line. Some of the tools have been borrowed over 100 times each, resulting in several million dollars of saving for communities over the lifetime of the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The social impact includes people’s satisfaction and happiness about the programme, which contributes to equality and community spirit and brings people together and allows for knowledge exchange and skill-building.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The economic impact includes an increased disposable income for inhabitants due to reduced expenditures for tools. Other benefits are the avoidance of unnecessary consumption and production due to infrequently used items, and the standardization of tool-related expenditures through a fixed and fair price that is the same for all members who can afford it. It also enables increased disposable income to be diverted to uses that are better for the City’s inhabitants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The environmental impact includes reduced consumption and related production and packaging, which leads to decreased GHG (Green House Gas) emissions; it also reduces waste in the city through sharing and repairing goods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are now well over a hundred libraries similar to Toronto Tool Library and Sharing Depot in the world and in 2017 it hosted a Lending Library Symposium to share best practices to other groups and aspiring groups wanting to make a similar impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Toronto, like any city in the world, faces the challenge of living within the natural limits of the environment. Economic growth will inevitably collide with the finite natural resources on our planet and infinite consumption growth based on a finite amount of resources is simply unsustainable. In addition to growing carbon footprint, income inequality is also a raising concern in both Toronto and most areas of the world. Ensuring Toronto remains an affordable city is a challenge that needs to be addressed in all areas from housing and food to access to goods and services that ensure the city can sustain its cherished quality of life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2013 a small group of passionate individuals launched a project that addressed income inequality and environmental concern. The project was called the Toronto Tool Library and was modelled after the successful Berkeley Tool Library launched in the 1970s in California. The idea was to make a programme that was affordable and took on the problem of consumption by giving people access to a wide range of goods and tools that are typically used only a few times a year. Through an annual membership scheme, the public could access thousands of items instead of buying and storing these items themselves.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2016, the Tool Library expanded to include the Sharing Depot, a library for items beyond tools with a focus on children’s toys, camping gear, party supplies, sports equipment and board games. Members of the public can purchase membership to either the Tool Library or the Sharing Depot, or get combined access with an upgraded membership.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In this regard, a small group of passionate individuals launched a project that addressed both income inequality and environmental concern in 2013. The project was called the Toronto Tool Library and was modelled after the successful Berkeley Tool Library launched in the 1970s in California. The idea was to make a program that was both affordable and took on the problem of consumption by enabling people’s access to a wide range of goods and tools that one only typically uses a few times per year. Through an annual membership, the public could access thousands of items instead of buying and storing these items themselves. The project also includes a makerspace, where members can use the tools onsite to complete projects rather than transporting them back and forth to the library. Both programs, the library and makerspace, generate revenue for the organization and the makerspace also hosts workshops to teach woodworking, electronics and other skills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2016, the Tool Library expanded to include the Sharing Depot, a library for items beyond tools with a focus on children’s toys, camping gear, party supplies, sports equipment and board games. Members of the public can purchase membership to either the Tool Library or Sharing Depot or get combined access with an upgraded membership.\u003C/p>",[11085,11087,11089],{"name":11086,"type":53,"value":11086},"https://www.itu.int/en/myitu/Publications/2020/06/19/13/51/Re-use-of-Consumer-Goods-and-Tools-Loaning",{"name":11088,"type":53,"value":11088},"https://www.torontotoollibrary.com/",{"name":1429,"type":53,"value":1429},[11091,11092],{"article_id":11071,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11071,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11094,"link":11095,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11072,"updated_at":11073,"article_id":11071,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FYvVVk0boL8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092631754-QQnsj4QA.jpeg",{"id":11097,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11098,"updated_at":11099,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11100,"contents":11101,"contributors":11112,"image":11117},"7580","2021-01-21T15:20:23.325Z","2025-01-17T16:31:53.924Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11102],{"id":11103,"score":47,"body":11104,"status":55,"article_id":11097,"created_at":11098,"updated_at":11099,"published_at":11098},"eu_T",{"title":11105,"outcome":11106,"problem":15,"summary":11107,"solution":11108,"attachment":11109},"Amsterdam Circular Strategy 2020-2025","\u003Cp>To find out whether Amsterdam is on the right track, the City of Amsterdam is also developing a Monitor with which they can determine the social and ecological impact of the transition. The Monitor charts the extent to which Amsterdam’s economy has become circular and identifies areas in which more needs to be done. The Monitor will enable the to measure whether our goals of halving the use of primary raw materials by 2030 and becoming 100% circular by 2050 are feasible. [3]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Amsterdam Circular Strategy 2020-2025 outlines how the City of Amsterdam aims to achieve its ambition to become 50% circular by 2030 and to achieve a fully circular city by 2050. The strategy focuses on three value chains: food and organic waste streams; consumer goods and the built environment and details ambitions and courses of action for each.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key ambitions and targets outlined in the strategy [2]\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Food and organic waste streams\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increase the consumption of regional products, better adapt regional food production to needs and stimulate circular agriculture as well as urban agriculture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Initiate a transition from consumption of animal proteins to plant-based proteins.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduce food waste at consumption level by 50% by 2030. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Improve the collection and processing of organic waste streams from residents, visitors and businesses before 2023 so that kitchen and garden waste are collected and processed separately.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Consumer goods\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- By 2030, reduce overall consumption by 20% and implement 100% circular procurement, starting with consumables and the furnishing of the City's own premises.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduce the environmental impact of the textiles, electronics and furniture sold and used in Amsterdam.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Ensure a good infrastructure for sharing platforms, second-hand shops, online marketplaces and repair services. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- By 2025, be able to collect and separate textiles, electronics, furniture and plastics so that they can be reused, repaired or otherwise upcycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Built environment\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- From 2022 onwards, all new urban development and public space designs in Amsterdam will be based on circular criteria, including the use of sustainable materials and the possibility of assigning different functions. The built environment must also meet the ever-changing needs of residents and visitors. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- From 2023, use circular criteria as the standard when working on buildings and in public spaces through procurement and the tendering process for land allocation, among other things.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- By 2025, 50% of all renovations and building maintenance activities in Amsterdam will follow the principles of circular construction, including for social and private housing stock, public real estate and schools. \u003C/p>",[11110,11111],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[11113,11114,11115,11116],{"article_id":11097,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":11097,"contributor_id":1405},{"article_id":11097,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":11097,"contributor_id":644},{"id":11118,"link":11119,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11098,"updated_at":11099,"article_id":11097,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9sIfQUcv0vk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092632994-YBYaQWah.jpeg",{"id":11121,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11122,"updated_at":11123,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11124,"contents":11125,"contributors":11135,"image":11138},"7591","2021-01-21T18:38:41.326Z","2021-09-24T13:45:43.072Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11126],{"id":11127,"score":47,"body":11128,"status":55,"article_id":11121,"created_at":11122,"updated_at":11123,"published_at":11122},"_un1",{"title":11129,"summary":11130,"solution":11131,"attachment":11132},"Re-using water with on-site wastewater treatment in Beijing","\u003Cp>\"To address water shortages, the local government introduced regulations in 1987 that required all hotels with a construction area exceeding 20,000 m2 and all public buildings exceeding 30,000 m2 (such as schools, universities, train stations and airports) to introduce on-site water treatment facilities to allow for water to be re-used.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Text by Christian Binz, Bernhard Truffer and Lars Coenen in https://www.resourcepanel.org/file/323/download?token=oYh3a-SH\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"When well implemented and operated, decentralised water treatment systems can allow for the more efficient management of water resources, can reduce pollution of surface and groundwater systems, and can overcome many of the limitations of centralised wastewater treatment plants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By re-using greywater and partially-treated wastewater on site for non-potable uses such as toilet flushing, irrigation or street cleaning, demand for potable water and centralised water treatment facilities can be reduced, which saves resources and costs.\"\u003C/p>",[11133],{"name":11134,"type":53,"value":11134},"https://www.resourcepanel.org/file/323/download?token=oYh3a-SH",[11136,11137],{"article_id":11121,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11121,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11139,"link":11140,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11122,"updated_at":11123,"article_id":11121,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uxqbOoa_-aU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092633651-RYM2nvMF.jpeg",{"id":11142,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11143,"updated_at":11144,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11145,"contents":11146,"contributors":11157,"image":6},"7593","2021-01-21T21:50:45.606Z","2025-01-17T16:21:00.869Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11147],{"id":11148,"score":47,"body":11149,"status":55,"article_id":11142,"created_at":11143,"updated_at":11144,"published_at":11143},"ufnc",{"title":11150,"summary":11151,"attachment":11152},"São Paulo's organic waste diversion strategy","\u003Cp>'This paper defines São Paulo’s strategy for organic waste diversion, including collection treatment and recycling and their challenges for São Paulo. It builds on an assessment of São Paulo’s waste management by the City Assistance Project under the Climate and Clean Air Coalition Municipal Solid Waste Initiative, and a 2014-2033 Action Plan for organic waste in line with the city’s goals for integrated solid waste management.'\u003C/p>",[11153,11155],{"name":11154,"type":53,"value":11154},"https://www.renewablematter.eu/articles/article/colombia-chooses-the-circular-economy",{"name":11156,"type":53,"value":11156},"https://www.cccs.org.co/wp/download/comite-tecnico-actualizacion-de-la-estrategia-nacional-de-economia-circular-del-ministerio-de-ambiente-y-desarrollo-so/?wpdmdl=19635",[11158,11159],{"article_id":11142,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":11142,"contributor_id":665},{"id":11161,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11162,"updated_at":11163,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11164,"contents":11165,"contributors":11175,"image":6},"7596","2021-01-22T10:14:54.700Z","2025-01-17T16:21:17.493Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11166],{"id":11167,"score":47,"body":11168,"status":55,"article_id":11161,"created_at":11162,"updated_at":11163,"published_at":11162},"4-sX",{"title":11169,"summary":11170,"solution":11171,"attachment":11172},"Incentivised recycling in Curitiba, Brazil","\u003Cp>\"The city of Curitiba started the first recycling program in Brazil’s large cities in 1984, which turned out to be one of the most successful in the world and a leading example of a low cost but effective waste management program.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Text by Oscar Ricardo Schmeiske in https://www.resourcepanel.org/file/323/download?token=oYh3a-SH\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"Extensive publicity and education campaigns were used to encourage residents to separate their garbage, with a strong focus on the role of children as change agents. Several communication campaigns were aimed specifically at encouraging children to separate their waste at home, mainly through the city’s elementary schools.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The recycling program - loosely translated as “Garbage that is not Garbage” (Lixoquenão é lixo) - was based on encouraging home separation of garbage into organic and non-organic components. Recyclable waste was collected once a week by a private contractor, and taken to a processing centre owned by the city. The facility employs homeless people and recovering\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city created the “Garbage Purchase” program. This was aimed at encouraging neighbourhood associations to become involved in the management of centralised garbage containers on the periphery of areas that are difficult for collection trucks to access. Residents associations work with the city government to distribute bags and control the recyclables collected by each family. To incentivise the public to get involved, every bag filled with 8 to 10 kg of waste could be exchanged for a bus ticket. The value of these tickets was equivalent to the cost of conventional garbage collection, but did not involve any direct expense by the city as bus operator companies are remunerated based on mileage and not passenger numbers.\"\u003C/p>",[11173,11174],{"name":11154,"type":53,"value":11154},{"name":11156,"type":53,"value":11156},[11176,11177,11178],{"article_id":11161,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11161,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11161,"contributor_id":10534},{"id":11180,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11181,"updated_at":11182,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11183,"contents":11184,"contributors":11194,"image":11197},"7597","2021-01-22T10:20:27.858Z","2021-10-04T15:25:44.341Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11185],{"id":11186,"score":47,"body":11187,"status":55,"article_id":11180,"created_at":11181,"updated_at":11182,"published_at":11181},"XRMo",{"title":11188,"outcome":11189,"summary":11190,"solution":11191,"attachment":11192},"\"Socialisation of solid waste management\" in Ho Chi Minh City,\nVietnam","\u003Cp>\"Ho Chi Minh City’s 3,000 independent collectors are well suited to collecting waste from the narrow streets where vehicles are unable to drive. By using low-skilled workers instead of expensive machinery to collect waste, this community-based system shows that waste collection can contribute to improving urban liveability and sustainability with fewer resources and less impact on the environment.\"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"‘Socialisation of solid waste management,' as the term is used in Vietnam, indicates the active participation of community groups, cooperatives and independent collectors in managing urban solid waste systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Text by Dr. Apiwat Ratanawaraha in Text by Natalie Mayer in https://www.resourcepanel.org/file/323/download?token=oYh3a-SH\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"Community groups and co-operatives are now working with the local authorities to fill the gaps in waste collection services as a part of the Vietnamese government’s policy on socialization of environmental protection\"\u003C/p>",[11193],{"name":11134,"type":53,"value":11134},[11195,11196],{"article_id":11180,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11180,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11198,"link":11199,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11181,"updated_at":11182,"article_id":11180,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5SSl49PufxY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092635325-Hlg4Z3Et.jpeg",{"id":11201,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11202,"updated_at":11203,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11204,"contents":11205,"contributors":11219,"image":6},"7606","2021-01-25T22:08:08.515Z","2021-10-04T14:43:23.849Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11206],{"id":11207,"score":47,"body":11208,"status":55,"article_id":11201,"created_at":11202,"updated_at":11203,"published_at":11202},"8KMo",{"title":11209,"outcome":11210,"problem":11211,"summary":11212,"solution":11213,"attachment":11214},"Circle City Scan Tool Pilots: Piloting a circular economy opportunity discovery tool in 10 cities around the world","\u003Cp>As part of the Circle City Scan Tool Pilots, Circle Economy is supporting ICLEI in:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Guiding the pilot cities through the tool and providing capacity building activities on circular development\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Supporting material and waste data collection and stakeholders engagement to prioritize sectors for circular economy interventions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Providing recommendations for improvements to the tool based on feedback from the practice\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Designing additional resources for the tool to enrich the circular development journey of local governments\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular development in the world’s cities will be essential in achieving global climate goals.\u003Cstrong> 45 percent of emissions\u003C/strong> come from how we make and use products, and how we produce food. The circular economy provides a framework for using resources differently, allowing us to better operate within the confines of the planet. However, a \u003Cstrong>report\u003C/strong> by Circle Economy found that our global economy has become less circular since 2018, indicating that we are heading in the wrong direction. The principles of a circular economy are thus highly relevant to cities, yet for many, this is a new topic that at first is not easy to relate to city functions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ICLEI experts are guiding 10 pilot cities in developing circular economy strategies using the Circle City Scan Tool, an online tool developed by Circle Economy to enable local governments and city change agents to identify and prioritise circular opportunities in their city or region. The ten participating cities are Accra, Ghana; Cape Town, South Africa; Nairobi, Kenya; Rabat, Morocco; Batangas, Philippines; Bogor City, Indonesia; Bogor Regency, Indonesia; Quezon, Philippines; Bonn, Germany; and Turku, Finland.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Circle City Scan Tool aims to allow any local government or city change agent to identify and prioritize circular opportunities for their city or region, based on socioeconomic and material flow data about their context. The tool has been developed in its \u003Cstrong>prototype version\u003C/strong> by Circle Economy with support from MAVA Foundation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To ensure the tool can be adapted to fit different regional contexts and addresses the practical needs of cities, ICLEI experts will be testing the tool with 10 pilot cities from 3 world regions. The analysis will provide the pilot cities with an overview of how much of the materials flowing through their jurisdiction are consumed and wasted, and where they can intervene to shift their economies toward circularity.\u003C/p>",[11215,11217],{"name":11216,"type":53,"value":11216},"https://www.circle-economy.com/news/circle-economy-partners-with-iclei-to-support-10-cities-in-taking-the-first-steps-on-their-circular-economy-journey",{"name":11218,"type":53,"value":11218},"https://www.iclei.org/en/Circle_City_Scan_Tool.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1ouKBhC5ARIsAHXNMI9HxkM15pesrMgfdf7K7muDhlVLTyQS4plat41Dux8NJ4BzrtXgYAEaAqu5EALw_wcB",[11220,11221,11222],{"article_id":11201,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":11201,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11201,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11224,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11225,"updated_at":11226,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11227,"contents":11228,"contributors":11242,"image":11246},"7625","2021-01-26T16:21:27.715Z","2021-11-24T10:51:48.330Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11229],{"id":11230,"score":47,"body":11231,"status":55,"article_id":11224,"created_at":11225,"updated_at":11226,"published_at":11225},"b230",{"title":11232,"outcome":11233,"problem":11234,"summary":11235,"solution":11236,"attachment":11237},"Co-producing commons-based resilience and sustainable lifestyles in Colombes, Paris and London: the R-Urban approach","\u003Cp>R-Urban initiates locally closed ecological cycles that will support the emergence of alternative models of living, producing and consuming between the urban and the rural.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>R-URBAN is supported by the EU Life + Programme of environmental governance. The project partners are AAA (coordinator) and the City of Colombes (for the three pilot units) and Public Works, London (for a mobile unit). A network of partners is being formed for the dissemination of the R-URBAN strategy on larger scale by including partners from Belgium, Spain, Romania, Germany, etc.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To overcome the current crises (climate, resources, economic, demographic), we must, as philosopher Andre Gorz says, ‘produce what we consume and consume what we produce’. This balance between production and consumption through local sustainable sourcing can not occur without changes in the living and working lifestyles of citizens who must be involved in these changes through collaborative practices supporting each other through local networks. Collaborations and networks contribute to a polycentric management approach for dealing with environmental issues. Within the field of environmental governance, the advantage of polycentric governance systems is that they are supposed to help manage cross‐scale environmental issues and address the complex interrelationships within our social and environmental systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The R-Urban approach is a co-production of a commons-based resilience strategy. It is a bottom-up strategy that explores the possibilities of enhancing the capacity of urban resilience by introducing a network of resident-run facilities (civic-hubs hosting economic and cultural activities) involving different stakeholders. The approach is an example of polycentric governance, as it brings together public and civic actors as well as private organizations to collaborate on multiple scales, like economy, housing, urban agriculture, and culture. R-Urban valorizes the valuable social capital existing in neighbourhoods by enabling all citizens who choose to become involved to participate fully in the implementation of the strategy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The R-Urban is a bottom-up strategy that explores the possibilities of enhancing the capacity of urban resilience by introducing a network of resident-run facilities (civic-hubs hosting economic and cultural activities). The hubs are a key element for providing infrastructure, training, and strategically connecting stakeholders. The network functions as a closed local system starting at neighbourhood levels but with the potential to scale up at city level. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>R-Urban is an example of polycentric governance as it brings together public and civic actors as well as private organizations to collaborate on multiple scales, like economy, housing, urban agriculture, and culture. The R-Urban strategy adopts a pluralist approach that provides platforms for various stakeholders (including non-specialists and ordinary citizens) to participate in the decision-making and co-production process. In this way, R-Urban valorizes the valuable social capital existing in neighbourhoods by enabling all citizens who choose to become involved to participate fully in the implementation of the strategy. This includes participating in events and training programmes, to developing their own activities, and supporting and running the hubs. Citizens are thus not only participants but also agents of innovation and change, generating alternative social and economic organizations, collaborative projects and shared spaces, producing new forms of commons. The new types of jobs, skills and specialisms emerging from this process allow a third sector of collaborative green services in the area of environmental management and diverse community economies to emerge.\u003C/p>",[11238,11240],{"name":11239,"type":53,"value":11239},"http://r-urban.net/en/",{"name":11241,"type":53,"value":11241},"https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2016.1214891",[11243,11244,11245],{"article_id":11224,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11224,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11224,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":11247,"link":11248,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11225,"updated_at":11226,"article_id":11224,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hF6vQPaIETY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092637417-eT-n6nKo.jpeg",{"id":11250,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11251,"updated_at":11252,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11253,"contents":11254,"contributors":11268,"image":11274},"7626","2021-01-26T16:37:01.033Z","2023-04-13T16:15:49.222Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11255],{"id":11256,"score":47,"body":11257,"status":55,"article_id":11250,"created_at":11251,"updated_at":11252,"published_at":11251},"9Uyi",{"title":11258,"outcome":11259,"problem":11260,"summary":11261,"solution":11262,"attachment":11263},"An urban metabolic hub for effective water systems for urban circularity","\u003Cp>Traditional large and smelly wastewater treatment facilities can be replaced by modular, compact, and odour-free BioMakeries, which free up valuable land for redevelopment and create a platform where energy, food, and organic waste systems are built around a regenerative and sustainable water cycle. The MNR technology is designed to be compact and modular, meaning it can be expanded and scaled to the desired size. The technology can also be arranged in a vertical or horizontal configuration allowing for maximum architectural flexibility. With its garden-like atmosphere and odour-free nature, the BioMakery can be placed into any urban environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first European BioMakery was completed in 2018, at the Koningshoeven Trappist Abbey and Brewery. The plant treats industrial wastewater from the brewery, and municipal wastewater from the Abbey and visitor centre to a high quality. The water is reused on-site for irrigation and local aquifer recharge. There are plans to later re-use the water at the brewery for bottle rinsing. Thermal energy is also recovered from the wastewater and used to heat the greenhouses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Water is essential for life, and as such, it is irreplaceable in the operation of all living systems, including cities. Therefore, urban circularity cannot be obtained without first achieving an effective water cycle, where residents and businesses have continuous access to safe, clean water within the boundaries of their city. Using advanced biological engineering, Biopolus has created a modular, high-tech living system for complex circular urban water treatment and management to help cities transition from their current linear system to a long-lasting and regenerative circular model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Biopolus created the BioMakery, an urban metabolic hub, to integrate circular urban infrastructure and technology with open innovation, helping cities transition from their current linear system of consumption and waste to a sustainable and regenerative circular model. The BioMakery was created based upon the principle of water-based urban circularity, where energy, food, and waste systems are built around a regenerative and sustainable water cycle. The BioMakery is a production platform that produces intermediary products from wastewater and organic waste. These intermediary products can then be further processed to a wide scale of valuable end products such as reuse water, food and feed, biopolymers, etc.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A decentralised network of BioMakeries (urban metabolic hubs) are powered by Biopolus MNR Technology to harness clean water, energy, nutrients, and minerals from wastewater and organic waste. Modular and fully integrated into the urban environment, BioMakeries treat and recycle wastewater, while also providing a platform for circular urban infrastructure integration, all with a beautiful garden aesthetic. From wastewater and organic waste, the BioMakeries produce intermediary products that can then be further processed to a wide scale of valuable end products such as reuse water, food and feed, biopolymers, etc. The full treatment process takes place in an array of reactors. As the water flows through, it is continually cleaned, as the specialised ecology of the different tanks break down different contaminants. The path and volumetric distribution of wastewater between the reactors is controlled by process management software and can dynamically adapt to the changing loads for process optimisation.\u003C/p>",[11264,11266],{"name":11265,"type":53,"value":11265},"https://www.biopolus.net/",{"name":11267,"type":53,"value":11267},"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/case-studies/a-new-operating-system-for-urban-living-1",[11269,11270,11271,11272,11273],{"article_id":11250,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11250,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11250,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11250,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":11250,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":11275,"link":11276,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11251,"updated_at":11252,"article_id":11250,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wnZrVsk7tl8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092638116-XXU494v5.jpeg",{"id":11278,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11279,"updated_at":11280,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11281,"contents":11282,"contributors":11291,"image":6},"7629","2021-01-26T19:15:46.456Z","2021-09-20T13:21:08.598Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11283],{"id":11284,"score":47,"body":11285,"status":55,"article_id":11278,"created_at":11279,"updated_at":11280,"published_at":11279},"w7ht",{"title":11286,"summary":11287,"attachment":11288},"Nairobi’s integrated solid waste management plan","\u003Cp>Nairobi, Kenya’s City County Sub-Sector of Environment and Forestry, which tackles city’s waste management, has implemented a plan for improved integrated solid waste management. The plan involves eight programmes, including a collection and transportation plan, a 3R and intermediate treatment plan and a public participation promotion plan. The latter two focus on engaging citizens, emphasising their role in successful solid waste management and encouraging them to segregate their waste. Part of the plan includes an awareness campaign running on the slogan, ‘well managed waste is a resource’, which will aim to discourage illegal dumping. The programme will be initiated in one pilot area of the city and all eventually expand to other areas of the city. \u003C/p>",[11289],{"name":11290,"type":53,"value":11290},"https://africancleancities.org/assets/data/Teaching/32_Leaflet_Integrated_Solid_Waste_Management_Plan_and_Franchise_System.pdf",[11292,11293,11294],{"article_id":11278,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":11278,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":11278,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":11296,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11297,"updated_at":11298,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11299,"contents":11300,"contributors":11312,"image":11317},"7631","2021-01-26T19:21:13.009Z","2022-10-20T16:50:36.887Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11301],{"id":11302,"score":47,"body":11303,"status":55,"article_id":11296,"created_at":11297,"updated_at":11298,"published_at":11297},"JDrc",{"title":11304,"outcome":11305,"problem":11306,"summary":11307,"solution":11308,"attachment":11309},"Quezon City government bans on single-use plastics","\u003Cp>The re-implementation of the plastic bag ban is expected to promote sustainable practices in the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Quezon City struggled with solid waste management, primarily comprised of non-recyclable materials. There is also a pressing need to strengthen the city's efforts in response to the global movement to reduce plastic wastes, as well as fulfilling the city’s international commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate resilience. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Quezon City's local government is re-implementing city-wide plastic bag ban beginning March 1st, 2021, after it was temporarily lifted in May 2020. Previously, supermarkets, shops, and pharmacies were always required to charge a small fee for plastic bags, but the new ordinance bans them outright.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After the ordinance was passed, businesses throughout the city—including restaurants, cafés and hotels—were allowed a three month period to phase out the now-banned items. Those that violate the ban will be fined by an amount that increases with the frequency of the offence. The third offence could result in businesses’ licenses being revoked. The measures are expected to benefit the city’s residents as well as the environment, as large volumes of waste have previously contributed to flooding problems. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD), Quezon City's local government will resume full implementation of the city-wide plastic bag ban beginning March 1st, 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city already implemented the ban in January 2020, but was temporarily lifted in May 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As stated in Mayor Belmonte’s memorandum, all shopping malls, supermarkets, fast food chains, drug stores, and other retailers registered under the Business Permits and Licensing Department should cease the distribution and/or provision of plastic bags to their customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The use of brown paper bags in groceries and other retail stores will only be allowed this year. Starting 2022, it will also be prohibited as part of the full implementation of the ordinance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Further, the city will also be enforcing the ban on the distribution of disposable and single use plastics such as plastic spoon and fork, knives, plastic/ paper cups, plates, plastic/ paper straws, coffee stirrers and other disposable materials and styrofoam, in restaurants and hotels for dine in transactions starting July 1st, 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hotels, on the other hand, are also not allowed to distribute soap, shampoo, shower gels, liquid soap, conditioners, and other items used for hygienic purposes in sachets and single-use containers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For food delivery and take away orders, food establishments are also encouraged to adopt a “By-request protocol”, where they ask their customers if they need single-use plastic utensils and condiment sachets before providing it to them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Businesses who fail to implement the law will be penalized; a fine of P1,000 (around €18.3) for first offense; P3,000 fine (around €55) and revocation of environmental clearance and issuance of cease and desist order by the BPLD for second offense; and a fine of P5,000 (around €91.7) and revocation of the Business Permit and issuance of closure order for the third offense.\u003C/p>",[11310],{"name":11311,"type":53,"value":11311},"https://quezoncity.gov.ph/qc-to-resume-ban-on-plastic-bags-single-use-plastics/",[11313,11314,11315,11316],{"article_id":11296,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":11296,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11296,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":11296,"contributor_id":672},{"id":11318,"link":11319,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11297,"updated_at":11298,"article_id":11296,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_zfBtP_gygQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092639404-ndxBQp2L.jpeg",{"id":11321,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11322,"updated_at":11323,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11324,"contents":11325,"contributors":11334,"image":6},"7632","2021-01-26T19:23:43.272Z","2021-09-24T08:40:42.595Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11326],{"id":11327,"score":47,"body":11328,"status":55,"article_id":11321,"created_at":11322,"updated_at":11323,"published_at":11322},"AlDw",{"title":11329,"summary":11330,"attachment":11331},"Dar es Salaam local government to promote sustainable urban agriculture","\u003Cp>As part of its sustainability initiatives, Tanzania’s capital is affording increased attention to urban agriculture in its policy development. Researchers investigated the issues faced by urban agriculture in Dar es Salaam, finding that mismanagement of open spaces and a lack of funding, capacity and policy implementation were hindering its success. Following this research—as well as numerous interviews, focus groups and strategic planning workshops—parcels of land in three of the city’s municipalities have been zoned specifically for urban agriculture. This process of legitimisation has, in a way, secured land rights for urban farmers, who were previously the most impacted by a lack of policy enforcement. While some farmers are happy with zoning regulations, others note that future policy should consider the location and proximity to markets of urban farms. The development of urban policy in this area will, ideally, continue to change and improve.\u003C/p>",[11332],{"name":11333,"type":53,"value":11333},"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00167223.2013.848612",[11335,11336],{"article_id":11321,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":11321,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11338,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11339,"updated_at":11340,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11341,"contents":11342,"contributors":11353,"image":6},"7633","2021-01-26T20:15:45.640Z","2021-09-10T13:47:26.361Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11343],{"id":11344,"score":47,"body":11345,"status":55,"article_id":11338,"created_at":11339,"updated_at":11340,"published_at":11339},"dOU9",{"title":11346,"summary":11347,"attachment":11348},"Making Concrete Last: Cloud Cycle","\u003Cp>In London every hour the equivalent of 11 truckloads of wet concrete goes to waste. Each truckload is worth around £15,000. Concrete is a product with a short shelf-life and a significant carbon footprint, that often ends up wasted. Cloud Cycle monitors the location, condition and value of wet concrete, finding buyers for surplus before it reaches its use-by point. The company uses sensors on trucks to monitor the wet concrete, and check slump, temperature, location and amount of concrete available at cunstruction sites. When surplus occurs, Cloud Cycle finds a buyer within range and diverts the truck, boosting the company’s productivity. Concrete companies are charged a monthly subscription fee for the service, end customers pay for concrete per m3 at a competitive price point , and the company fits the monitoring hardware to trucks free of charge. With its solutions, Cloud Cycle aims to extend the life-cycle of materials, starting with wet concrete, while concrete companies and their customers save carbon, time and money.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cloud Cycle’s focus is currently on the construction industry, with plans to expand into asphalt and mortar. However, the vision is to create ‘Internet of Materials’ where every material on the planet - its location, type, condition, quantity and value - is digitized, matched to potential customers and end users in order to ensure material circularity at scale. For Yorkshire, this could mean eliminating surplus food, building and plastic waste.\u003C/p>",[11349,11351],{"name":11350,"type":53,"value":11350},"https://www.cloudcycle.co/",{"name":11352,"type":53,"value":11352},"https://www.businessinspiredgrowth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Cloud-Cycle-MP.pdf",[11354],{"article_id":11338,"contributor_id":665},{"id":11356,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11357,"updated_at":11358,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11359,"contents":11360,"contributors":11371,"image":6},"7640","2021-01-31T15:36:32.452Z","2021-10-05T14:47:14.617Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11361],{"id":11362,"score":47,"body":11363,"status":55,"article_id":11356,"created_at":11357,"updated_at":11358,"published_at":11357},"0q15",{"title":11364,"summary":11365,"attachment":11366},"Digital platform to showcase sharing initiatives, Gothenburg","\u003Cp>The city of Gothenburg has co-launched an online map that compiles and showcases local rent, share, borrow, give, and exchange initiatives. The Smart Map helps residents identify opportunities to practically engage in the circular economy. This initiative is part of Gothenburg´s efforts to promote a sharing economy in collaboration with stakeholders from academia, the private sector and community initiatives.\u003C/p>",[11367,11369],{"name":11368,"type":53,"value":11368},"https://www.smartakartan.se/",{"name":11370,"type":53,"value":11370},"https://www.sharingcities.se/goteborgtestbed",[11372,11373,11374],{"article_id":11356,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11356,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11356,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":11376,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11377,"updated_at":11378,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11379,"contents":11380,"contributors":11389,"image":11397},"7642","2021-01-31T15:44:08.799Z","2025-01-17T16:32:09.979Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11381],{"id":11382,"score":47,"body":11383,"status":55,"article_id":11376,"created_at":11377,"updated_at":11378,"published_at":11377},"BfSk",{"title":11384,"summary":11385,"attachment":11386},"The 15-minute City in Paris","\u003Cp>The City of Paris has championed the idea of a 15-minute city within its urban design; whereby everything that residents need can be reached within 15 minutes, either by foot, bike or public transport. This forward-thinking approach to urban design rethinks the driver of urban consumption, and cuts the need for fossil fuel-powered transportation, while improving the quality of life for its residents. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taken together, the new trees and cycleways, community facilities and social housing, homes and workplaces all reflect a potentially transformative vision for urban planners: the 15-minute city. 15-minute concept was developed primarily to reduce urban carbon emissions, reimagining our towns not as divided into discrete zones for living, working, and entertainment, but as mosaics of neighborhoods in which almost all residents’ needs can be met within 15 minutes of their homes on foot, by bike, or on public transit. As workplaces, stores, and homes are brought into closer proximity, street space previously dedicated to cars is freed up, eliminating pollution and making way for gardens, bike lanes, and sports and leisure facilities. All of this allows residents to bring their daily activities out of their homes (which in Paris tend to be small) and into welcoming, safe streets and squares.\u003C/p>",[11387,11388],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[11390,11391,11392,11393,11394,11395,11396],{"article_id":11376,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":11376,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11376,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11376,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11376,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":11376,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":11376,"contributor_id":644},{"id":11398,"link":11399,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11377,"updated_at":11378,"article_id":11376,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zsAmbR2dTkM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092641527-f8k1O2ZJ.jpeg",{"id":11401,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11402,"updated_at":11403,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11404,"contents":11405,"contributors":11414,"image":6},"7662","2021-02-01T16:33:01.906Z","2021-09-15T12:05:25.036Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11406],{"id":11407,"score":47,"body":11408,"status":55,"article_id":11401,"created_at":11402,"updated_at":11403,"published_at":11402},"h2HQ",{"title":11409,"summary":11410,"attachment":11411},"Sustainable logistics in Quezon City","\u003Cp>ICLEI Southeast Asia has hosted a two-day regional stakeholder workshop on “Sustainable urban logistics in Southeast Asia” in Quezon City, Philippines. The event brought together relevant stakeholders from Southeast Asia (SEA) and Europe to discuss the most pressing challenges in urban logistics and explore pathways towards sustainable urban logistics. To facilitate the workshop discussions, a rapid assessment of urban logistics in the region with a focus on the SEA region was prepared. Based on the findings, six theses were presented regarding different aspects of urban logistics; from the last mile problem, economic benefits vs. environmental protection, development of sustainable policies, the focus on the city or the region, vertical integration of policies, and north-to-south knowledge exchange of best practices. The overall vision for the logistics sector is to have an integrated system of moving goods and people within and between cities where the national government puts in place the necessary policies, invests in quality infrastructure, and explores and replicates best practices from local and foreign sources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Outputs of the workshop will feed into a joint project proposal in response to the call “Sustainable development of urban regions” by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which aims to develop and test locally-adapted strategies for the sustainable development of urban regions in Southeast Asia.\u003C/p>",[11412],{"name":11413,"type":53,"value":11413},"https://icleiseas.org/index.php/2018/03/13/assessing-sustainable-urban-logistics-in-secondary-cities-from-ph-idn/",[11415,11416,11417],{"article_id":11401,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":11401,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11401,"contributor_id":667},{"id":11419,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11420,"updated_at":11421,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11422,"contents":11423,"contributors":11432,"image":6},"7663","2021-02-01T16:33:05.443Z","2021-10-04T15:26:22.843Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11424],{"id":11425,"score":47,"body":11426,"status":55,"article_id":11419,"created_at":11420,"updated_at":11421,"published_at":11420},"_eqn",{"title":11427,"summary":11428,"attachment":11429},"Circular strategies in Quezon City in waste management and energy usage","\u003Cp>Circular strategies in Quezon City, including waste management and more efficient energy usage\u003C/p>",[11430],{"name":11431,"type":53,"value":11431},"https://talkofthecities.iclei.org/quezon-city-lights-up-sustainability-more-green-less-waste-better-use-of-energy/",[11433,11434,11435,11436],{"article_id":11419,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":11419,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11419,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11419,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11438,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11439,"updated_at":11440,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11441,"contents":11442,"contributors":11451,"image":6},"7664","2021-02-01T16:33:08.377Z","2021-10-04T15:26:53.891Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11443],{"id":11444,"score":47,"body":11445,"status":55,"article_id":11438,"created_at":11439,"updated_at":11440,"published_at":11439},"TbMr",{"title":11446,"summary":11447,"attachment":11448},"Baseline survey on solid waste generation and management in Mabibo and Makuburi wards in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania","\u003Cp>As part of the ’Cleanest Mtaa program’ aiming at awareness creation in communities about solid waste management, this study was conducted to get a feeling for the existing situation with respect to solid waste management practices in all eleven sub wards in Makuburi and Mabibo, two of the thirty four wards of Kinondoni municipality in Dar es Salaam city. Within these 11 sub wards, two can apply for the program and be trained and capacitated on solid waste management options and their implementation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally the report also lists recommendations from the community and will provide an evaluation of the data collected.\u003C/p>",[11449],{"name":11450,"type":53,"value":11450},"https://www.waste.ccacoalition.org/sites/default/files/files/4.1.2a_deliverable_dar_es_salaam_report_survey_household_attitudes_swm_mabibo_makuburi_wards_0.pdf",[11452,11453],{"article_id":11438,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":11438,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11455,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11456,"updated_at":11457,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11458,"contents":11459,"contributors":11471,"image":11475},"7665","2021-02-01T16:33:10.496Z","2021-10-07T12:02:12.198Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11460],{"id":11461,"score":47,"body":11462,"status":55,"article_id":11455,"created_at":11456,"updated_at":11457,"published_at":11456},"Oedb",{"title":11463,"outcome":11464,"problem":11465,"summary":11466,"solution":11467,"attachment":11468},"Strategy to rethink the Organic Waste Management in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania","\u003Cp>These goals fit into the overall vision for the City:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Promote business possibilities and reduce health risks by composting 50% of market organic waste and improve sustainable agriculture through educating farmers, market vendors and the general public.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Promote household composting (by source separation) and vegetable growing using compost instead of artificial fertilisers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The total amount of waste generated in Dar es Salaam is increasing at an alarming rate and only a small fraction is being collected and transported to the only waste dump of the city. Harmful waste practices such as open burning and illegal dumping are polluting the territory and causing unnecessary emissions of greenhouse gases.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A framework created by the International Solid Waste Association to develop a strategy on organic waste management—notably how to diverty organic waste from landfill—in Dar es Salaam.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As more than 50% of household waste in Dar es Salaam is organic, and a considerable amount of organic waste is generated by various market, the City has developed a strategy to manage organic waste and divert it from landiflls and illegal dumping. 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The objective of the study is to provide recommendations for how to move the city away from its traditional solid waste management and planning approach based on collection, transportation and disposal to a zero waste approach in line with a circular economy concept. 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Further efforts are being made to secure benefits for the poor and increase women’s safety.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In most of the large cities in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda the majority of commuters are using sustainable modes. They are either going by public transport, walk, or cycle. But most people use these modes out of necessity. In many cases, walking and cycling come with risks in terms of road safety and polluted air. Public transport is often unreliable and unsafe. Vehicles and stops are crowded. So, people are upgrading to private vehicles as soon as they have the money.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dar es Salaam implemented an excellent bus rapid transit (BRT) system able to carry 200,000 people a day. It has really changed people’s lives, cutting travel times for a one-way commute from two hours to 45 minutes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The BRT system implemented in Dar es Salaam dedicates unique lanes to a bus system that provide metro-like services. By incorporating the features of a metro system such as rapid boarding and dedicated right of way, BRT systems can, for a fraction of the cost of a metro, transport almost the same number of people.\u003C/p>",[11528,11530],{"name":11529,"type":53,"value":11529},"https://www.international-climate-initiative.com/en/news/article/scaling_up_sustainable_transport_in_east_africa",{"name":11531,"type":53,"value":11531},"https://www.3ieimpact.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/DPW1.1029-BRT-in-Tanzania-brief.pdf",[11533,11534,11535],{"article_id":11514,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":11514,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11514,"contributor_id":644},{"id":11537,"link":11538,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11515,"updated_at":11516,"article_id":11514,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eMufVoUcWyk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092649198-tPCBzwf-.jpeg",{"id":11540,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11541,"updated_at":11542,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11543,"contents":11544,"contributors":11556,"image":6},"7676","2021-02-01T16:33:58.744Z","2021-10-07T12:10:41.309Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11545],{"id":11546,"score":47,"body":11547,"status":55,"article_id":11540,"created_at":11541,"updated_at":11542,"published_at":11541},"Ite-",{"title":11548,"outcome":11549,"problem":11550,"summary":11551,"solution":11552,"attachment":11553},"The role of local government in promoting edible green infrastructure in Dar es Salaam and Copenhagen","\u003Cp>The findings suggest that municipal recognition and institutional support for urban agriculture is an important component in increasing the sustainability of related initiatives. Local and central government plays a role in the legitimization and institutionalization of urban agriculture through the facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes, policy development and the conservation and allocation of land.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a multifunctional activity and land use, urban agriculture supports a range of objectives, from urban greening to food security. However, it is often left out of urban policy. Different cities around the world are now deciding how to fit urban agriculture into the urban agenda; however, in many places urban agriculture continues to operate in the absence of legitimization due to its relatively mobile and dynamic nature. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This paper has the aim to identify the role local governments can play in advancing sustainable urban agriculture, looking at stakeholder interactions. Municipal recognition and institutional support were both found to be critical for increasing the sustainability of urban agriculture initiatives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This article looks at the importance of local and central governments in promoting sustainable urban agriculture. Through participatory action research, it examines the cases of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Copenhagen, Denmark to understand stakeholder interactions, as well as present and future barriers to the conservation of existing urban agriculture and future initiatives.\u003C/p>",[11554],{"name":11555,"type":53,"value":11555},"https://doi.org/10.1080/00167223.2013.848612",[11557,11558],{"article_id":11540,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":11540,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11560,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11561,"updated_at":11562,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11563,"contents":11564,"contributors":11573,"image":6},"7681","2021-02-01T16:34:28.792Z","2021-11-26T08:53:20.075Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11565],{"id":11566,"score":47,"body":11567,"status":55,"article_id":11560,"created_at":11561,"updated_at":11562,"published_at":11561},"4CWY",{"title":11568,"summary":11569,"attachment":11570},"Report: Urban agriculture leading Accra towards sustainability","\u003Cp>This report showed how urban agriculture can develop in Accra to become more sustainable and presented examples of circularity in two different areas of Accra: Plant Pool and Roman Ridge.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For instance, training to use on-site poultry manure composting to replace fertilizers have been provided on both sites. 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These companies receive a 5–10% collection discount depending on volume.  The diverted organic waste is sent to neighborhood composting centers where it is converted to compost. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The large‐scale Accra Composting and Recycling Plant receive approximately 500 tons of municipal solid waste per day (organic and non‐organic). The plant is owned and operated by a private company through a public‐private partnership with the city. 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Founded during Apartheid in 1982, the venture assists thousands of individuals and groups from these barren, impoverished areas to set up and maintain home and community (shared) gardens on tiny fragments of city land so that they can cultivate their own juicy vegetables in their backyards. With a focus on organic micro-farming (sans chemicals and fertilizers), the enterprise, which provides training and start-up packs, looks to improve the hungry’s access to nutrient-rich, non-poisoned food that can supplement a very restricted diet.\"\u003C/p>",[11627,11629],{"name":11628,"type":53,"value":11628},"https://www.capetownmagazine.com/social/food-for-thought/118_22_18970",{"name":6264,"type":53,"value":6264},[11631,11632],{"article_id":11616,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":11616,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11634,"link":11635,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11617,"updated_at":11618,"article_id":11616,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SofkZ7a_cp4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092652070-n5UBVcDA.jpeg",{"id":11637,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11638,"updated_at":11639,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11640,"contents":11641,"contributors":11654,"image":11659},"7698","2021-02-01T16:35:59.411Z","2025-01-17T16:32:52.339Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11642],{"id":11643,"score":47,"body":11644,"status":55,"article_id":11637,"created_at":11638,"updated_at":11639,"published_at":11638},"0dtU",{"title":11645,"summary":11646,"attachment":11647},"How can urban agriculture in Cape Town  still become sustainable in the future food system?","\u003Cp>Policy Recommendations and Results of the UFISAMO project. 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Moreover, the truck has partitions for biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes as collectors stuff the segregated garbage into the truck and refuse to accept unsegregated ones.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As part of engaging the communities, the city government has been holding its series of assemblies on Solid Waste Management starting with the 18 barangays under the Cluster Solid East in Barangay Tulo last January 22.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city government is providing garbage trucks configured with compartmentalized sections for collected solid wastes are roving around the city’s 18 villages to intensify enforcement and awareness on the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000” and the City Environment Code.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The trucks have partitions for biodegrable and non-biodegradable wastes and cover to avoid spilling on roads and streets during collection. 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The purpose of this article, among others, is to embody the shared vision of the constituents of Batangas City for the environment and its influence on sustaining the general welfare of the people of the City, as well as outlining relevant legislations for each area of interet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The article focuses on the following areas:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Urban, Agricultural, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Institutional, Infrastructure, and Conservation Areas\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Green building design infrastructure\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Forest, marine and freshwater, mineral, energy and water resources\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- River systems\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Ecotourism\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Ecological, hazardous and agricultural solid waste management\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Air quality \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Biodiversity and biosafety\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Environmental impact assessment and management systems \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Environmental information and education \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The role and instruments of the Batangas City Environmental Council (BCEC)\u003C/p>",[11763],{"name":11764,"type":53,"value":11764},"https://www.batangascity.gov.ph/web/images/Offices/LEIPO/Environment-Code.pdf",[11766],{"article_id":11752,"contributor_id":665},{"id":11768,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11769,"updated_at":11770,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11771,"contents":11772,"contributors":11783,"image":11787},"7727","2021-02-01T16:37:49.395Z","2021-09-23T13:42:25.438Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11773],{"id":11774,"score":47,"body":11775,"status":55,"article_id":11768,"created_at":11769,"updated_at":11770,"published_at":11769},"WyCr",{"title":11776,"summary":11777,"attachment":11778},"Community-based waste management in Nairobi","\u003Cp>A case studying focusing on community-based waste management to meet environmental goals in Nairobi. Women's groups in informal settlements have created systems for composting organic waste and earning income from selling the compost.\u003C/p>",[11779,11781],{"name":11780,"type":53,"value":11780},"http://www.cityfarmer.org/NairobiCompost.html",{"name":11782,"type":53,"value":11782},"https://unsplash.com/photos/BduDcrySLKM?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink",[11784,11785,11786],{"article_id":11768,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11768,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11768,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":11788,"link":11789,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":11769,"updated_at":11770,"article_id":11768,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XtXbkRtweiE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092659211-5v0JZqmg.jpeg",{"id":11791,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11792,"updated_at":11793,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11794,"contents":11795,"contributors":11804,"image":6},"7728","2021-02-01T16:37:51.770Z","2021-10-05T16:19:59.032Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11796],{"id":11797,"score":47,"body":11798,"status":55,"article_id":11791,"created_at":11792,"updated_at":11793,"published_at":11792},"TIxt",{"title":11799,"summary":11800,"attachment":11801},"Strategies to improve waste management in Nairobi","\u003Cp>Article highlighting the waste crisis in Nairobi and presenting strategies to improve the situation, including the reuse and recycling of waste, waste treatment, and private sector involvement.\u003C/p>",[11802],{"name":11803,"type":53,"value":11803},"https://qz.com/africa/1237034/how-nairobi-kenya-fixes-its-waste-management-problem/",[11805,11806],{"article_id":11791,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11791,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11808,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11809,"updated_at":11810,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11811,"contents":11812,"contributors":11821,"image":6},"7730","2021-02-01T16:37:57.093Z","2021-10-03T11:09:24.994Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11813],{"id":11814,"score":47,"body":11815,"status":55,"article_id":11808,"created_at":11809,"updated_at":11810,"published_at":11809},"TU_v",{"title":11816,"summary":11817,"attachment":11818},"Circular Waste Management in urban areas in Kenya","\u003Cp>\"The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Kenya and UNDP Low Emission Capacity Building (LECB) Programme have issued the Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) on Circular Economy Solid Waste Management Approach for Urban Areas in Kenya.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The NAMA promotes an alternative to the existing waste value chain. Instead of waste being collected for disposal only, the NAMA facilitates the diversion of 90 per cent of collected waste away from disposal sites and towards various recycling practices. The NAMA creates multiple links currently missing in the value chain: recycling points, where waste will be sorted for subsequent recycling; and composting facilities, for the organic waste treatment. The NAMA will also research and operationalize new recycling technologies as well as strengthen existing recycling industries. Successful pilot models have already been tested by small and medium sized companies in Nairobi. Finally, the NAMA aims to achieve additional sustainable development benefits, such as improved health and safety for people.\"\u003C/p>",[11819],{"name":11820,"type":53,"value":11820},"https://www.undp.org/publications/nama-circular-economy-solid-waste-management-approach-urban-areas-kenya",[11822,11823],{"article_id":11808,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11808,"contributor_id":667},{"id":11825,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11826,"updated_at":11827,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11828,"contents":11829,"contributors":11838,"image":6},"7733","2021-02-01T16:38:06.082Z","2022-05-31T14:02:44.101Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11830],{"id":11831,"score":47,"body":11832,"status":55,"article_id":11825,"created_at":11826,"updated_at":11827,"published_at":11826},"gCDd",{"title":11833,"summary":11834,"attachment":11835},"Pilot project on plastic waste management in Nairobi","\u003Cp>This strategy seeks to bring together in a form of a working partnership key plastic waste management stakeholders namely (City Council of Nairobi, relevant Government Ministries, regulatory agencies, business associations, plastic manufacturers, retailers, research institutions, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), youth groups, informal waste recyclers, community based organizations (CBOs), consumers, donors, and the media) into a functional Plastic Waste Return Scheme and/or buy back scheme that will facilitate the collection and returning for reuse, recovery and recycling all categories of plastics that find their way into the city environment under what is being referred to here as the “Expanded Stakeholder Responsibility”. Key components of this strategy include the Rapid Results Initiative, stakeholder participation, public education and awareness; capacity building and technological support; setting up of plastic waste recycling demonstrations; information dissemination on best available practices; policy dialogue and analysis; good environmental governance and networking; prudent financial management; actual plastic waste recycling; revision of our education curricular and undertaking of R&D in plastic waste recycling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The production of this comprehensive plastic waste management strategy for the city of Nairobi has been as a result of a long consultative and participatory process that involved plastic manufacturers, retailers, recyclers, consumers, regulators, policy makers, municipalities, NGOs, and the public.\u003C/p>",[11836],{"name":11837,"type":53,"value":11837},"https://www.resource-recovery.net/sites/default/files/plasticwastestrategy_nairobi.pdf",[11839,11840,11841,11842,11843,11844],{"article_id":11825,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":11825,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11825,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11825,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":11825,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":11825,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":11846,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11847,"updated_at":11848,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11849,"contents":11850,"contributors":11859,"image":6},"7735","2021-02-01T16:38:11.794Z","2021-10-05T15:20:06.354Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11851],{"id":11852,"score":47,"body":11853,"status":55,"article_id":11846,"created_at":11847,"updated_at":11848,"published_at":11847},"bPW2",{"title":11854,"summary":11855,"attachment":11856},"Building with local materials in Nairobi","\u003Cp>Study evaluating a sustainable residential project in Nairobi, focussing on the use of local materials and built-on-site materials. The study posits that this strategy leads to significant cost reductions and energy saving.\u003C/p>",[11857],{"name":11858,"type":53,"value":11858},"https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S1876610217306586?token=E5332B90D27A0170DCBC3CEF857B1FFE6B82E565357D58790D2DCF13B312BCAE60E96F255D368E2C0424B71B6FB5698D",[11860,11861,11862],{"article_id":11846,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11846,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11846,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":11864,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11865,"updated_at":11866,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11867,"contents":11868,"contributors":11877,"image":6},"7739","2021-02-01T16:38:24.579Z","2021-02-08T10:52:53.240Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11869],{"id":11870,"score":47,"body":11871,"status":55,"article_id":11864,"created_at":11865,"updated_at":11866,"published_at":11865},"yZ61",{"title":11872,"summary":11873,"attachment":11874},"Sustainable logistics from supermarkets in Nairobi","\u003Cp>Paper on sustainable logistics practices from supermarkets in Nairobi.\u003C/p>",[11875],{"name":11876,"type":53,"value":11876},"http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/bitstream/handle/11295/13782/Bomo%20Approved%20Project%20September%5B26%5D.pdf?sequence=1",[11878],{"article_id":11864,"contributor_id":667},{"id":11880,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11881,"updated_at":11882,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11883,"contents":11884,"contributors":11893,"image":6},"7743","2021-02-01T16:38:38.048Z","2021-10-03T10:10:40.602Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11885],{"id":11886,"score":47,"body":11887,"status":55,"article_id":11880,"created_at":11881,"updated_at":11882,"published_at":11881},"DWrQ",{"title":11888,"summary":11889,"attachment":11890},"Indonesia Green City Development Program: an Urban Reform","\u003Cp>During the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) congress in 2012, many different green city approaches were analyzed to develop an urban reform for Indonesias Cities. Furthermore, a strong driver for significant urban sustainability movement, transforming planning into concrete and positive actions were evaluated. Urban planners, designers, and architects must work in close collaboration with local administration and communities to ensure that integrated planning and design thinking is performed. The main topic dealt with was the optimal use of scarce natural resources to ensure the sustainable life of urban population, that is optimal use of green open space, efficient use of renewable energy (solar, wind, and water), use of public transport, conservation of water and treatment of waste (reduce, reuse, and recycle).\u003C/p>",[11891],{"name":11892,"type":53,"value":11892},"http://www.isocarp.net/data/case_studies/2124.pdf",[11894],{"article_id":11880,"contributor_id":665},{"id":11896,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11897,"updated_at":11898,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11899,"contents":11900,"contributors":11909,"image":6},"7747","2021-02-01T16:38:49.043Z","2021-10-04T15:32:49.318Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11901],{"id":11902,"score":47,"body":11903,"status":55,"article_id":11896,"created_at":11897,"updated_at":11898,"published_at":11897},"NpK_",{"title":11904,"summary":11905,"attachment":11906},"Community waste disposal sites and recycling centres help Bogor manage waste","\u003Cp>The Bogor city government has been managing its waste problem by developing temporary community dump sites that also act as recycling centres. These disposal sites can reduce 5.2 tons of waste through recycling and 8.2 tons altogether each day, however since the city produces 700 tons of waste per day, these efforts still need more momentum for large scale change. The sites convert waste to compost and since locals run it, it is targeted to help to increase awareness and ownership in regards to sustainable waste disposal. However, in many areas, citizens still do not sort their own waste, therefore, these recycling centres are struggling to increase their impact. Since waste sorting is not a part of the local culture, it is not a priority for many people and they are reluctant to change their habits, meaning that further initiatives will be needed in the future.\u003C/p>",[11907],{"name":11908,"type":53,"value":11908},"https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/03/09/jakarta-bogor-seek-reduce-waste-with-recycling-centers.html",[11910,11911,11912],{"article_id":11896,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11896,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11896,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":11914,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11915,"updated_at":11916,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11917,"contents":11918,"contributors":11927,"image":6},"7748","2021-02-01T16:38:54.247Z","2021-10-04T14:47:41.816Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11919],{"id":11920,"score":47,"body":11921,"status":55,"article_id":11914,"created_at":11915,"updated_at":11916,"published_at":11915},"0z64",{"title":11922,"summary":11923,"attachment":11924},"Bogor Municipality's plan to achieve a sustainable city","\u003Cp>Bogor Municipality Government's mission is to be a sustainable city, specifically by improving multiple governing areas such as the quality of spatial planning, quality of carrying capacity, including reducing the levels of pollution, developing mass urban transportation, cycling initiatives, better management of disaster risk and climate change mitigation and better solid waste services. Their plan is broken down to various important steps on the way and includes the community's participation. Their Low Carbon Strategy entails more efficient energy and land use, touching upon low emission agriculture, and better solid waste and wastewater management. Challenges remain throughout the policy, especially regarding technological and capacity constraints.\u003C/p>",[11925],{"name":11926,"type":53,"value":11926},"https://eri-kawasaki.jp/english/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Bogor-City-Towards-Low-Carbon-City.pdf",[11928,11929,11930],{"article_id":11914,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11914,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11914,"contributor_id":669},{"id":11932,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11933,"updated_at":11934,"owner_id":6835,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11935,"contents":11936,"contributors":11945,"image":6},"7752","2021-02-01T16:39:06.823Z","2022-07-15T14:19:22.134Z",{"id":6835,"type":325,"owner_id":6835,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11937],{"id":11938,"score":47,"body":11939,"status":55,"article_id":11932,"created_at":11933,"updated_at":11934,"published_at":11933},"_0Oe",{"title":11940,"summary":11941,"attachment":11942},"Community-based solid waste management in Bogor City","\u003Cp>Bogor City uses a strategy to tackle unsustainable solid waste disposal by developing the 3R approach (reduce, reuse, recycle) at a community level. This research is based on a qualitative approach including literature review, interview with stakeholders and field observation to evaluate the performance of this TPS3R program. It concludes that the waste services level of Bogor City at the end of 2015 has reached 72% while the TPS3R existing only able to process 3.17% of total waste generation, leaving a big gap to achieve the 100% access target. In addition, the income of TPS3R has not been able to cover operational and maintenance costs.\u003C/p>",[11943],{"name":11944,"type":53,"value":11944},"https://bpsdm.pu.go.id/kms/admin/_assets/uploads/adminkms/papers/PIW/KMS_STUDI_20180724054702.pdf",[11946,11947,11948,11949],{"article_id":11932,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11932,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":11932,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":11932,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":11951,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11952,"updated_at":11953,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11954,"contents":11955,"contributors":11964,"image":6},"7755","2021-02-01T16:39:16.488Z","2021-10-04T08:04:57.141Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11956],{"id":11957,"score":47,"body":11958,"status":55,"article_id":11951,"created_at":11952,"updated_at":11953,"published_at":11952},"Kxt8",{"title":11959,"summary":11960,"attachment":11961},"Urban Agriculture in Bonn","\u003Cp>In this paper, a broad approach to Urban Agriculture (UAC) is used, one that includes the production of crops in urban and peri-urban areas and ranges in developed countries from allotment gardens over community gardens to semi-entrepreneurial self-harvest farms and fully commercialized agriculture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through studying urban agriculture in the Bonn/Rhein-Sieg region, this paper shows that UAC has the potential to make a city more sustainable and liveable. In UAC initiatives, citizens re-develop the sense of seasonality in e.g. self-harvesting gardens and increase their environmental awareness. They contribute to the education of sustainable development. UAC projects present new forms of community work, give neighbourhoods an additional space, are community-oriented and participatory and act as learning and meeting places in the city. All these also, directly and indirectly, contribute to upgrading the social aspects of the current urban food system.\u003C/p>",[11962],{"name":11963,"type":53,"value":11963},"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307400408_Urban_AgriCulture_and_Food_Systems_Dynamics_in_the_German_BonnRhein-Sieg_Region/fulltext/57d0400d08ae5f03b4890a44/Urban-AgriCulture-and-Food-Systems-Dynamics-in-the-German-Bonn-Rhein-Sieg-Region.pdf",[11965,11966,11967],{"article_id":11951,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":11951,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11951,"contributor_id":667},{"id":11969,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":11970,"updated_at":11971,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":11972,"contents":11973,"contributors":11982,"image":6},"7758","2021-02-01T16:39:26.459Z","2021-09-15T13:43:30.192Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[11974],{"id":11975,"score":47,"body":11976,"status":55,"article_id":11969,"created_at":11970,"updated_at":11971,"published_at":11970},"C87Q",{"title":11977,"summary":11978,"attachment":11979},"Turku, carbon-neutral by 2040, a leader in sustainable city planning","\u003Cp>The city of Turku is becoming a leader in sustainable city planning. The city has already invested in various sustainability schemes, such as investing in solar energy, wind power and renewable hydropower. 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The Circular Turku project showcases how circularity supports climate action in practice with priority areas in food, water, construction, energy, transport and logistics. This collaboration with \u003Cstrong>\u003C/strong>ICLEI ensures the actions identified as part of the roadmap are inclusive, build on community initiatives and create opportunities for all residents. This will offer tangible learnings for other local governments globally and replicable guidelines to incorporate social equity into circular economy planning.\u003C/p>",[11997],{"name":11998,"type":53,"value":11998},"https://www.iclei.org/en/Circular_Turku.html",[12000,12001,12002],{"article_id":11986,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":11986,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":11986,"contributor_id":667},{"id":12004,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12005,"updated_at":12006,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12007,"contents":12008,"contributors":12017,"image":12022},"7761","2021-02-01T16:39:39.348Z","2022-05-12T13:48:07.100Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12009],{"id":12010,"score":47,"body":12011,"status":55,"article_id":12004,"created_at":12005,"updated_at":12006,"published_at":12005},"OKkF",{"title":12012,"summary":12013,"attachment":12014},"Circular water systems in Turku","\u003Cp>Led by Turku’s City Council, municipalities in the Turku region collaborated to design a systemic solution to water management in the area. From groundwater protection to energy-positive treatment and nutrients recovery, the water concept developed in the Turku region offers a systemic circular economy solution to efficiently manage water, nutrients and energy at the local level. This circular policy has proven to lead to better biodiversity protection, carbon savings and water security.\u003C/p>",[12015],{"name":12016,"type":53,"value":12016},"https://www.turku.fi/sites/default/files/atoms/files//circular_turku_-_case_study_3.pdf",[12018,12019,12020,12021],{"article_id":12004,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":12004,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":12004,"contributor_id":1405},{"article_id":12004,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":12023,"link":12024,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12005,"updated_at":12006,"article_id":12004,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aef5WKf0QDA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092664389-Tq1ZNKrL.jpeg",{"id":12026,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12027,"updated_at":12028,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12029,"contents":12030,"contributors":12041,"image":6},"7762","2021-02-01T16:39:41.537Z","2022-03-03T13:40:32.548Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12031],{"id":12032,"score":47,"body":12033,"status":55,"article_id":12026,"created_at":12027,"updated_at":12028,"published_at":12027},"3cGW",{"title":12034,"summary":12035,"attachment":12036},"Sustainable mobility in Turku","\u003Cp>Turku has become an internationally noticed flagship city of sustainable solutions and a trendsetter in Smart Mobility. The city aims to be climate neutral by 2040 and this means also the mobility needs to be carbon neutral. To translate plans into actions Turku joined CIVITAS ECCENTRIC, a project focused on sustainable mobility in peripheral areas and innovative urban freight logistics, areas that have previously received less attention in urban mobility policies. Together with Munich, Stockholm, Madrid and Ruse, the city formed a local consortium, integrating a variety of stakeholders from administrations, private companies, universities, and civil society. Together, they showed how new mobility is possible for all beyond urban centres and aimed to tackle this challenge by using circular economy principles such as introducing mobility as a service, electrifying public transport, bike and car-sharing systems, and improving conditions for biking and for pedestrian areas. 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Through the programme, students learn about the Do More Blue recycling programme, the 3 Rs and waste diversion. Emphasis is placed on instilling a sense of confidence and responsibility in students, allowing them to see how the waste they generate can make a difference. The programme includes interactive classroom presentations and multiple related lessons. Students can get involved by entering competitions. The programme is available free of charge to schools in Tucson, and is funded by the City of Tucson Environmental Services.\u003C/p>",[12056],{"name":12057,"type":53,"value":12057},"https://www.eeexchange.org/recycling-programs#:~:text=Talking%20Trash%20in%20Tucson%20is,to%20the%20waste%20they%20generate.",[12059],{"article_id":12045,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":12061,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12062,"updated_at":12063,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12064,"contents":12065,"contributors":12081,"image":12084},"7853","2021-02-11T15:58:24.769Z","2022-06-14T11:05:30.561Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12066],{"id":12067,"score":47,"body":12068,"status":55,"article_id":12061,"created_at":12062,"updated_at":12063,"published_at":12062},"4s6v",{"title":12069,"outcome":12070,"problem":12071,"summary":12072,"solution":12073,"attachment":12074},"City of Vancouver waste education and outreach","\u003Cp>During the 2018-2019 school year, over 170 workshops were delivered to 38 schools in Vancouver, reaching over 2,000 students.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Creating a zero-waste community requires everyone living and working in the city to change the way they view and manage waste. Without raising awareness and providing education on waste-related programmes, any efforts from the city to achieve the zero-waste strategy won't be successful.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Vancouver has launched a ‘Zero Waste 2040’ plan, within which it conducts outreach and education activities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zero Waste Place is a free programme aimed at educating students about the City’s zero waste goals. Its purpose is to increase waste literacy among young students (from kindergarten until 7th grade) and to foster positive, action-oriented behavioural change. 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The strategy was developed in 2008 over eight months with the input of businesses in the Pearson Eco-Business Zone and municipal, provincial and federal governments. The aim was to help businesses surrounding the airport to reduce resource costs, uncover new business opportunities and address everyday operational challenges in a green & cost-effective manner. As a result of the Strategy, Partners in Project Green was launched thanks to a seven year funding agreement with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. 3.6 million cubic meters of natural gas were saved during the first year of changes.\u003C/p>",[12151,12153,12155],{"name":12152,"type":53,"value":12152},"https://partnersinprojectgreen.com/",{"name":12154,"type":53,"value":12154},"https://www.chrisrickett.com/portfolio/post_id-1",{"name":12156,"type":53,"value":12156},"https://partnersinprojectgreen.com/about-us/?id=4:our-strategy&catid=1",[12158],{"article_id":12140,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12160,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12161,"updated_at":12162,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12163,"contents":12164,"contributors":12173,"image":12176},"7905","2021-02-17T19:52:39.351Z","2021-11-24T11:10:08.665Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12165],{"id":12166,"score":47,"body":12167,"status":55,"article_id":12160,"created_at":12161,"updated_at":12162,"published_at":12161},"Bvhl",{"title":12168,"summary":12169,"attachment":12170},"Toronto's Miraculous Low-Waste Condo","\u003Cp>Since 2008, thanks to an effective recycling and reuse programs, the Mayfair condo in Malvern, one of Toronto's neighbourhood, has managed to cut the building’s waste by 88 per cent. Because of the high waste generation and cost associated with collection fees, the building’s reserve fund was getting low. To avoid an increase of maintenance fees for residents to compensate, the superintendent of the condo asked residents to recycle. The building's garbage bins were converted to recycling bins and garbage chute into an organics chute. By explaining to residents why garbage collection costs were so high and why fees were going up, residents were incentivised to reduce waste generation and increase recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The great determination of the superintendent, who has since developed quite the reputation as the environmental enforcer, the building went the extra mile. 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They estimate that 680 tonnes of fruit is available on fruit trees across Toronto each year. More than 1,800 homeowners have registered their fruit tree and can contact the organization when their trees are ready for harvesting.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Toronto has thousands of fruit trees, but a lot of it just falls to the ground, too much for one household to eat. Healthy local fruit goes to waste, ending up in the yard waste bag, or in the garbage, instead of being shared with the community.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not Far From The Tree is a Toronto’s fruit picking and sharing project. The organisation connects generous treeowners registrants with volunteers in their community who are willing to harvest and share urban fruits. Their mission is to address issues of food waste, food access and climate change by empowering Torontonians to pick and share the bounty of Toronto’s urban orchard.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not Far From The Tree (NFFTT) is a fruit picking project that is inspired by the spirit of sharing and a passion for environmentally sustainable living. The organisation connects generous treeowners registrants with volunteers in their community who are willing to harvest and share urban fruits. In this way they address issues of food waste, food access and climate change by empowering Torontonians to pick and share the bounty of Toronto’s urban orchard. Volunteers are mobilized and arrive at the home with picking tools. When all the fruit is collected, the bounty is split 3 ways with a third each going to the tree registrant (homeowner), the volunteers, and to social service agency partners, including food banks, community kitchens, supportive housing programs, and community health centres. The food is delivered to all partners via bicycle.\u003C/p>",[12194,12196],{"name":12195,"type":53,"value":12195},"https://notfarfromthetree.org/",{"name":12197,"type":53,"value":12197},"https://www.torontoenvironment.org/zerowaste_nfftt",[12199],{"article_id":12180,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12201,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12202,"updated_at":12203,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12204,"contents":12205,"contributors":12221,"image":6},"7908","2021-02-18T11:46:34.519Z","2021-09-24T14:50:22.505Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12206],{"id":12207,"score":47,"body":12208,"status":55,"article_id":12201,"created_at":12202,"updated_at":12203,"published_at":12202},"yC44",{"title":12209,"outcome":12210,"problem":12211,"summary":12212,"solution":12213,"attachment":12214},"Free Geek Toronto: increasing digital inclusion at an affordable price through refurbished electronics","\u003Cp>Free Geek Toronto has so far refurbished over 2,000 computers, for an equivalent of 100 tonnes of e-waste recycled. The organization makes between $50k and $100k from computer sales, recycling income, training and funding and hopes to pass the $100k mark going forward as they build a new location in the city. On average, 75% of employees gained opportunities afterwards and 5-8 job positions sustained over 4 years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Computers and most electronics contain toxic materials such as lead, zinc, nickel, flame retardants, barium, and chromium. If released into the environment, these materials can cause damage to human blood, kidneys, as well as central and peripheral nervous systems. Additionally, when e-waste is warmed up, toxic chemicals are released into the air damaging the atmosphere, while when thrown away in landfills their toxic materials seep into groundwater, affecting both land and sea animals. This can also affect the health of the people in the developing countries where most of the electronic waste in dumped.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Free Geek Opens in new window Toronto collects and refurbishes used electronics that are destined for recycling or disposal and offers them for resale at an affordable price. As a not-for-profit employment social enterprise, Free Geek provides employment and training opportunities by offering experience in technical software, technology, communications, and customer service work.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Free Geek Toronto is a completely volunteer-run, non-profit technology reuse social enterprise dedicated to making computer technology accessible to all while reducing the environmental impact of electronic waste. Launched in 2009, they provide low cost computers, offer green solutions to unwanted and end-of-life technology, and work with partners to increase digital inclusion in Toronto. They do this in two ways. The organization accepts donations of electronic waste, rebuilds and repairs and subsequently re-sells computers, monitors and other equipment at a very low cost. Additionally, they also offers computer and Internet training for beginners and intermediate users at reasonable rates.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Free Geek Toronto collaborates with local employment and social service agencies to help identify candidates who would benefit from its employment opportunities. It has received financial support in the form of grants and/or in-kind marketing through partners — such as the Toronto Enterprise Fund, The eBay Foundation and the Canadian Internet Registry Authority Community Fund — that has allowed it to continue to deliver its social and environmental mission.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Free Geek advances Toronto’s circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- prioritizing reuse and refurbishment over recycling\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- providing capacity building for computer software and technology refurbishment and repair.\u003C/p>",[12215,12217,12219],{"name":12216,"type":53,"value":12216},"https://seontario.org/stories/free-geek-toronto/",{"name":12218,"type":53,"value":12218},"https://www.freegeektoronto.org/about/",{"name":12220,"type":53,"value":12220},"https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/8fb6-Toronto-Circular-Economy-Case-Studies-FINAL-for-web-AODA.pdf\\",[12222],{"article_id":12201,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12224,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12225,"updated_at":12226,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12227,"contents":12228,"contributors":12239,"image":6},"7911","2021-02-18T13:57:12.107Z","2021-09-24T14:54:29.296Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12229],{"id":12230,"score":47,"body":12231,"status":55,"article_id":12224,"created_at":12225,"updated_at":12226,"published_at":12225},"Nkvo",{"title":12232,"summary":12233,"attachment":12234},"Toronto's first reusable takeout container program","\u003Cp>Wisebox was the first reusable takeout container program for Toronto's restaurants and cafes that provided consumers a waste-free option for takeout. The Wisebox pilot launched in February 2020 and conducted a test run for 4 months. The pilot project allowed customers to order their meal in a Wisebox reusable container from a restaurant partner just by paying a deposit in addition to the menu price. Customers could then return the container to any participating location to exchange it for a new one, or to receive the deposit back in full. Or simply wash the container and have it refilled. Although the pandemic reshaped the conditions for the project to work and put an end to the pilot, the initiative has demonstrated that safety of reusables and waste-free take out are possible. The lessons learned will help continue the city's work to make sustainability the norm in Toronto. If 1% of Torontonians would use Wisebox, more than 1 million disposables could be offset in one year. \u003C/p>",[12235,12237],{"name":12236,"type":53,"value":12236},"https://www.wisebox.ca/",{"name":12238,"type":53,"value":12238},"https://www.wisebird.ca/wisebox",[12240],{"article_id":12224,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12242,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12243,"updated_at":12244,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12245,"contents":12246,"contributors":12255,"image":6},"7912","2021-02-18T15:42:40.276Z","2021-09-24T14:57:50.074Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12247],{"id":12248,"score":47,"body":12249,"status":55,"article_id":12242,"created_at":12243,"updated_at":12244,"published_at":12243},"Ov8L",{"title":12250,"summary":12251,"attachment":12252},"Diverting heavy, durable materials from landfill in Toronto","\u003Cp>Viking Recycling is a Toronto-based recycling and environmental services company, which specializes in diverting heavy, durable materials from landfill. Supporting projects and communities nationwide, they have operations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Montreal and service all other commercial centres in Canada. Viking Recycling is the only independent primary recycling facility dedicated to carpet, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), vinyl composition tile (VCT), ceiling tiles and other difficult-to-recycle materials in Canada. Viking Recycling works to reintroduce individual components from the various materials they process back into appropriate manufacturing lines. By doing so, they divert waste from landfills and reduce Green House Gas emissions associated with the production of new heavy, durable materials. They have also reinvented their business model by offering Architects and Designers (A&D) training modules and carpet rental services.\u003C/p>",[12253],{"name":12254,"type":53,"value":12254},"https://www.vikingrecycling.ca/",[12256],{"article_id":12242,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12258,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12259,"updated_at":12260,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12261,"contents":12262,"contributors":12271,"image":6},"7913","2021-02-18T15:58:39.537Z","2021-09-24T15:00:51.857Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12263],{"id":12264,"score":47,"body":12265,"status":55,"article_id":12258,"created_at":12259,"updated_at":12260,"published_at":12259},"MY7s",{"title":12266,"summary":12267,"attachment":12268},"Zero Waste Hub Toronto","\u003Cp>Zero Waste Hub Toronto was established January 2018 in Toronto, Ontario. It is a grassroots not-for-profit organization with a vision for a waste free Toronto, and works with local established organizations and green groups to help promote waste reduction in the city. The organization offers waste reduction and reuse opportunities, DIY skill building, and education and awareness programs, through zero waste fairs, community action planning, interactive group learning, and more.\u003C/p>",[12269],{"name":12270,"type":53,"value":12270},"http://zerowastetoronto.org/",[12272],{"article_id":12258,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12274,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12275,"updated_at":12276,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12277,"contents":12278,"contributors":12287,"image":6},"7919","2021-02-19T17:27:59.454Z","2021-09-24T15:07:05.960Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12279],{"id":12280,"score":47,"body":12281,"status":55,"article_id":12274,"created_at":12275,"updated_at":12276,"published_at":12275},"FUrC",{"title":12282,"summary":12283,"attachment":12284},"Reuse of construction materials during renovations at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto","\u003Cp>Due to significant growth in the Chiropractic Industry, a larger space was required to host the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College located in Toronto. After much research, a new location was chosen and the Toronto architectural firm of Young & Wright, one of Toronto’s leading sustainable development firms, was awarded the design contract. Due to several channges related to the new location, plus an overall tight budget, the design staff was incentivized to apply their skills to adaptively reuse portions of the building. A research project was launched to analyse how to retain 5 major materials (concrete, clay brick, asphalt, metal washroom stalls and fluorescent light fixtures) during the renovation. Thanks to the research, 3,075 metric tonnes of building materials were reused. The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College project, and the materials it saved for reuse in place, is an interesting case study because it achieved notable waste reduction results but was not motivated by economics.\u003C/p>",[12285],{"name":12286,"type":53,"value":12286},"https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/mineralsmetals/pdf/mms-smm/busi-indu/rad-rad/pdf/f-molehill-r-eng.pdf",[12288],{"article_id":12274,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12290,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12291,"updated_at":12292,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12293,"contents":12294,"contributors":12303,"image":6},"7922","2021-02-21T08:45:20.077Z","2021-09-08T11:24:13.958Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12295],{"id":12296,"score":47,"body":12297,"status":55,"article_id":12290,"created_at":12291,"updated_at":12292,"published_at":12291},"nE9I",{"title":12298,"summary":12299,"solution":6744,"attachment":12300},"Recycling and processing waste wood and lumber","\u003Cp>Wood residues constitute almost half of the residual waste materials slated for landfill sites in Canada. BIOMASS RECYCLE Canada (BCR) Inc. collects waste wood and lumber from 100% urban sources, like manufacturers, recycling plants, waste transfer and sorting stations and landfill sites, as well as waste materials from the care and maintenance operations of urban green spaces. Over 250,000 metric tonnes of waste wood and lumber are diverted annually from landfill sites and then forwarded to industrial processors to turn into energy and other added value organic materials for agriculture and horticulture uses such as composts, mulch, animal litter, gardening soils and landscaping. The company accepts almost all types of waste wood materials, including compact and high pressure wood laminates and plywood, with the only exception of pressure treated wood or creosote treated wood. The areas served covers a vast area including the Outaouais region, the Laurentians, Kingston, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and New York State.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BCR encourages sustained mutual cooperation with its partners, such as governments and waste wood and lumber generators, ensuring their common interest and the environment are equally served. Their business model allows to literally “starve” landfill sites while generating local economic activity. By ensuring the safe removal and disposal of wood and lumber waste, BCR allows suppliers to save considerable landfill costs and to put their waste materials to good use as energy generating residues and other useful materials in the local economy. Additionally, suppliers are counting on these services to obtain and maintain their LEED certification credits.\u003C/p>",[12301],{"name":12302,"type":53,"value":12302},"http://biomassrecycle.ca/en/about-us",[12304],{"article_id":12290,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12306,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12307,"updated_at":12308,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12309,"contents":12310,"contributors":12322,"image":6},"7923","2021-02-21T09:03:05.403Z","2021-09-10T12:33:52.972Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12311],{"id":12312,"score":47,"body":12313,"status":55,"article_id":12306,"created_at":12307,"updated_at":12308,"published_at":12307},"qyF8",{"title":12314,"outcome":12315,"problem":12316,"summary":12317,"solution":12318,"attachment":12319},"Sustainable interior construction design","\u003Cp>DIRTT's quick connect modular prefabricated construction results in 99% less waste. Started in Calgary and Toronto, the company has expanded across Canada wide and into the USA and the UK. Clients have expanded into the healthcare, schools, residential and office sectors. Recently, DIRTT committed to building a new production facility in South Carolina to better serve the Atlantic coast. The facility is expected by 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The building industry is notorious for its negative impact on the planet. Construction uses more raw materials than any other industry and fills a quarter of all landfills. In North America, construction waste and debris fill up nearly 40% of landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The building industry is notorious for its negative impact on the planet. Construction waste and debris fill up nearly 40% of North American landfills. This staggering number is why DIRTT’s mission over the last 15 years has been to introduce a more sustainable way forward for the industry. One of the ways the company works to tackle this issue is by delivering solutions that can be disassembled and repurposed, making for a long-life cycle. It allows clients to reuse building components as their needs change – empowering them to break damaging waste cycles. In fact, DIRTT was the first interior construction provider with a Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declaration. Their sustainability efforts span far beyond this benefit. It’s at the core of every decision they make – from the recycled materials sourced, software used, right down to the green practices carried out in factories and offices and to the packaging used. DIRTT's quick connect modular prefabricated construction results in 99% less waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DIRTT is an interior construction provider whose mission over the last 15 years has been to introduce a more sustainable way forward for the building industry. From recycled denim, to zero volatile organic compound (VOC) finishes, to sustainably forested wood they continually choose and improve the materials they use to build client spaces. Every decision evaluates how much energy it took to make the material, how safe it is, and how it can be reused (or at least recycled). DIRTT's projects are designed for disassembly, components can be disassembled and repurposed. Their ICE software means just-in-time manufacturing, efficient material use that keeps their real estate footprint small while producing very little waste, finishing lines are low-energy, buildings are supplemented by solar power, and any waste goes to their recycling program. Also, their packaging is reusable, compostable or recyclable. DIRTT practices lean manufacturing principles at their factories.\u003C/p>",[12320],{"name":12321,"type":53,"value":12321},"https://www.dirtt.com/who-we-are/sustainability/",[12323,12324],{"article_id":12306,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":12306,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12326,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12327,"updated_at":12328,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12329,"contents":12330,"contributors":12342,"image":12346},"7924","2021-02-21T09:41:38.912Z","2023-03-23T15:00:35.137Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12331],{"id":12332,"score":47,"body":12333,"status":55,"article_id":12326,"created_at":12327,"updated_at":12328,"published_at":12327},"wqR2",{"title":12334,"outcome":12335,"problem":12336,"summary":12337,"solution":12338,"attachment":12339},"Sidewalk Labs’ Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for Toronto’s waterfront","\u003Cp>The smart disposal chain (once constructed) would reduce GHG emissions by 1.08 annual tonnes per capita (or 17.1 percent) from the city’s current average. It would also result in a landfill diversion rate of 80 percent. Additionally, according to an economic analysis conducted by urbanMetrics, a leading Toronto-based firm with extensive experience on the waterfront, benefits of implementing the vision include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- More than 44,000 full-time, permanent jobs (and 93,000 total jobs)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Roughly $14.2 billion in annual GDP output beginning in 2040\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Roughly $4.3 billion in annual tax revenue (federal, provincial, and municipal) by 2040\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A global hub for urban innovation, anchored by a new Google campus, a new applied-research institute, and a new venture fund for Canadian companies\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This large eastern waterfront development project is in consultation stage and designs are going through iterations based on consultation feedback. The project will begin at Quayside, but the potential for expanding these ideas to a larger geography such as Villiers West will be considered if the Quayside project is successful.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Toronto boasts an exceptionally diverse population, top academic institutions, a rich legacy of urban planning, and a booming tech sector. But as the city continues to grow, it faces complex challenges. Home prices in the GTA have more than doubled since 2006. As households move farther from job centres, commute times and congestion have risen. Add to these challenges the urgency of climate change. All of these problems have disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable populations. For these reasons, in spring 2017, Waterfront Toronto issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Innovation and Funding Partner, recognizing an opportunity to establish a new global benchmark for inclusive growth. Waterfront Toronto selected Sidewalk Labs as this partner, given the company’s unique mission to integrate urban planning, technology, and policy to radically improve quality of life for all.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sidewalk Labs has presented via the Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for the Sidewalk Toronto project a new development approach that not only meets but exceeds Waterfront Toronto’s five priority outcomes for a sustainable future. The project will cover the so-called IDEA District, which includes the five-hectare Quayside development that will serve as a demonstration ground for new quality-of-life solutions, as well as the 62-hectare River District, where those solutions can realize their full impact in a financially sustainable way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Toronto’s eastern waterfront presents an extraordinary opportunity to shape the city’s future and provide a global model for inclusive urban growth. Sidewalk Labs has presented the Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) for the Sidewalk Toronto project as a comprehensive proposal for how to realize that potential. Measures will aim to 1) reduce overall energy demands through energy-efficient building designs 2) eliminate energy waste through digital management tools 3) use district energy systems 4) design an advanced renewable power grid 5) protect the water quality along the waterfront through combination of green infrastructure and digital stormwater management systems. Finally, to reduce GHG emissions from garbage trucks and the impact of landfill waste, Sidewalk Labs proposes a smart disposal chain that could dramatically improve recycling rates and organic waste processing. The smart disposal chain (once constructed) would reduce GHG emissions by 1.08 annual tonnes per capita (or 17.1 percent) from the city’s current average. The project would also result in a landfill diversion rate of 80 percent and in more than 44,000 direct jobs (and 93,000 total jobs) by 2040.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sidewalk Labs proposes a two-part approach to economic development with the potential to catalyze significant jobs and growth anchored around urban innovation. First, Sidewalk Labs proposes to reduce overall energy demands through energy-efficient building designs. Second, Sidewalk Labs plans to eliminate energy waste through digital management tools. Third, Sidewalk Labs plans to use a district energy system called a “thermal grid,” which could provide heating, cooling, and domestic hot water without relying on fossil fuels. Fourth, Sidewalk Labs proposes to design an advanced power grid that uses solar energy, battery storage, and real-time energy pricing to reduce reliance on the main power grid during periods of peak demand, when the grid requires fossil fuels to meet needs. Fifth, to protect the water quality along the waterfront while also incorporating more nature into the public realm, Sidewalk Labs proposes a combination of green infrastructure and digital stormwater management systems that could help capture, reuse, and, if necessary, treat stormwater that might otherwise contaminate the Don River basin. Finally, to reduce GHG emissions from garbage trucks and the impact of landfill waste, Sidewalk Labs proposes a smart disposal chain that could dramatically improve recycling rates and organic waste processing. Innovative waste management options in their draft designs currently include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A smart disposal chain would improve waste sorting and utilize “pay-as-you-throw” chutes to reduce household and business waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- An underground pneumatic tube system would separate waste streams underground, reducing contamination and centralizing trash hauling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- An anaerobic digestion facility would covert organic waste into biogas. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Use of a library of building parts that are created in a mass timber factory would reduce waste during building construction.\u003C/p>",[12340],{"name":12341,"type":53,"value":12341},"https://www.sidewalktoronto.ca/",[12343,12344,12345],{"article_id":12326,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":12326,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":12326,"contributor_id":644},{"id":12347,"link":12348,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12327,"updated_at":12328,"article_id":12326,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4akgF29eZX0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092675145-iHujDzne.jpeg",{"id":12350,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12351,"updated_at":12352,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12353,"contents":12354,"contributors":12367,"image":6},"7926","2021-02-21T10:09:06.195Z","2021-09-08T11:32:06.010Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12355],{"id":12356,"score":47,"body":12357,"status":55,"article_id":12350,"created_at":12351,"updated_at":12352,"published_at":12351},"49SE",{"title":12358,"outcome":12359,"problem":12360,"summary":12361,"solution":12362,"attachment":12363},"Providing waste-free alternatives for body care and household items","\u003Cp>To make the enterprise viable during the start-up phase, the organization has relied on volunteers to help run its pop-up shops. A number of organizations, such as Patagonia Toronto, the Toronto Tool Library, Providence Health Care and the City of Toronto, have provided bare market with use of their space. A small retail business advisor, as well as a retail coach and mentor, have also provided business and marketing plan advice throughout the start-up phase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As of June 2018, Bare Market has developed more than 60 pop-up shops, diverted 6,573 pieces of single-use plastic/disposables, and sold bulk products at an average price 20-45 per cent lower. Additionally, 99% of bulk home and body care items made in Canada.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By January 2020, bare market plans to begin retailing from its newly leased storefront, which will include an in-store cafe rescuing food surplus from waste, and space dedicated for workshops, classes, discussion panels and more.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notable numbers:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 60 pop-up shops by June 2018\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 99% of bulk home and body care items made in Canada\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 6,573 pieces of single-use plastic/disposables diverted\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 20-45 per cent lower price for bulk products on average\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional cosmetics and toiletries do the most damage to the environment once they are washed away down our sinks. From our sinks the chemicals are released into our lakes, streams, rivers and public water systems, damaging wildlife and flora and fauna. And it is not just about chemicals, but also about plastic pollution related to the packaging of personal care products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bare Market is a pop-up shop for package-free and reusable goods. It is a for-profit business with a mission to make sustainable product choices readily available. The shops offers bulk body care and home care, DIY ingredients and reusable personal and home care products. In this way the shop helps its customers reduce the amount of single-use plastic they buy and subsequently dispose of or downcycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bare Market is a pop-up shop for package-free and reusable goods. It is a for-profit business with a mission to make sustainable product choices readily available. The shops offers bulk body care and home care, DIY ingredients and reusable personal and home care products. In this way the shop helps its customers reduce the amount of single-use plastic they buy and subsequently dispose of or downcycle. All products are reviewed by a third-party cosmetic chemist to ensure that they are safe for the consumer and the environment and do not contain source ingredients that have negative environmental, health or economic impacts. Bulk products are sold at a significant discount compared to retail stores and offered to customers who bring in their own containers or borrow — for a refundable deposit of $2.50 — or purchase glass or aluminum containers from bare market. While bulk products are priced on a 100-gram basis, customers can buy as much or as little as they need or can afford. Finally, disposable product alternatives, such as durable dish washing brushes and body care products, as well as bulk powders (e.g. laundry powder, dry shampoo, and facial clays) are also available through bare market’s online store.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ways that bare market promotes the circular economy include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- researching products and source ingredients to provide options that are less toxic and rely on fewer resources\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- promoting the supply and use of package-free and reusable products\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- using an alternative business model that includes collaborating with partners to avoid overheard costs in order to determine business’ viability in various communities.\u003C/p>",[12364,12366],{"name":12365,"type":53,"value":12365},"https://baremarket.ca/",{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},[12368],{"article_id":12350,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12370,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12371,"updated_at":12372,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12373,"contents":12374,"contributors":12389,"image":6},"7929","2021-02-21T10:51:59.389Z","2021-09-08T11:52:33.769Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12375],{"id":12376,"score":47,"body":12377,"status":55,"article_id":12370,"created_at":12371,"updated_at":12372,"published_at":12371},"pizL",{"title":12378,"outcome":12379,"problem":12380,"summary":12381,"solution":12382,"attachment":12383},"Exchanging Resources for Reuse","\u003Cp>Notable numbers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 40 non-profits within the Material Exchange network\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 142 exchanges of material facilitated\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 723 tonnes of materials diverted from landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- $625,000 dollars worth of materials exchanged\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Material Exchange believes that the program is scalable and replicable, especially in areas with a high density of industrial, commercial and institutional organizations. Their plan for the future is to continue to identify organizations that can accept and reuse more types of materials, to continue to grow their network of non- profit organizations that can accept materials and continue to engage in initiatives that will drive a transition to a more circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ontario's large cities are facing a major issue to find space for their garbage as landfill capacity deminishes. Waste is a growing problem in Toronto as well. Waste management in a city the size of Toronto is a complex task. in 2019 alone, the City managed approximately 900,000 tonnes of waste. With a growing population, the changing nature of waste and limited landfill space, a long-term strategy to guide waste management in Toronto is key. Building a vibrant circular economy, where unwanted materials are not disposed in a landfill or incinerator, but become the raw materials for something new, will be crucial for the future of the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Material Exchange facilitates the transfer of surplus materials between businesses and non-profit organizations to divert waste from landfill and support local communities. Through the Material Exchange program, businesses and non-profit organizations provide information about material they would like to offer or receive. Partners in Project Green staff then facilitate interactions between participants to complete and promote successful exchanges.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Material Exchange facilitates the transfer of surplus materials between businesses and non-profit organizations to divert waste from landfill and support local communities. The Material Exchange program is offered through Partners In Project Green, which is a partnership between the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The program is delivered through collaboration with external businesses, recyclers, community groups and non-profit organizations that can accept and reuse the excess materials generated within the Greater Toronto Area.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to participate, business members and non-profit organizations just need to provide the Material Exchange team with basic information about the type and volume of material they have or want to receive. The Material Exchange team then conducts research to identify local organizations that can reuse or recycle the material, prioritizing charitable organizations that can reuse the materials over recycling or for-profit options. No money is exchanged during this process. The company with the excess or waste materials saves money from the reduction of costs associated with landfilling and the end-user saves money by receiving needed materials for free. The team also provides facilitation services throughout the negotiations and exchange.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program contributes to a circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- facilitating local exchanges to keep materials in circulation longer\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- preventing businesses from having to dispose of surplus material, which can reduce their waste management costs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- providing community groups with free materials that are of value to them.\u003C/p>",[12384,12386,12387],{"name":12385,"type":53,"value":12385},"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/overview/",{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},{"name":12388,"type":53,"value":12388},"https://partnersinprojectgreen.com/your-needs/waste-management/material-exchange/",[12390],{"article_id":12370,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12392,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12393,"updated_at":12394,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12395,"contents":12396,"contributors":12409,"image":6},"7931","2021-02-21T11:15:02.580Z","2021-09-08T15:17:01.548Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12397],{"id":12398,"score":47,"body":12399,"status":55,"article_id":12392,"created_at":12393,"updated_at":12394,"published_at":12393},"yI6E",{"title":12400,"outcome":12401,"problem":12402,"summary":12403,"solution":12404,"attachment":12405},"Promoting neighbourhood sharing","\u003Cp>In September 2018 Secondhand Sunday Event, in total 6 neighbourhoods and 150 households have participated, and approximately 3,000 items were made available (67% of items taken).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Community actions help reduce the amount of reusable or recyclable waste going to landfill and allow for safe disposal of household hazardous waste. Toronto is already active and empowers the community via Community Environment Days, when residents can drop off items and collect free compost made available by the City's organics processing facilities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Secondhand Sunday is a twice yearly event where residents of participating neighbourhoods are encouraged to leave items that they no longer want on their front lawns to be taken by those who need or want them. Neighbourhood volunteers promote and oversee the event in participating neighbourhoods. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Toronto is also helping the Secondhand Sunday initiative, initiated in 2015 from adapting the idea of Secondhand Sunday from similar events that happen in New Zealand. Secondhand Sunday is a community sharing event to take place once in September after the summer and once in April when people are doing their spring cleaning. A small grant received through The Flavelle Family Foundation has enabled the organization to purchase print materials, pay for door-to-door flyer delivery and hire a social media coordinator.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Secondhand Sunday is developing Toronto’s circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- promoting a culture of sharing in urban communities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- keeping household goods in use for longer\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- making used items available for free to neighbours and local charities.\u003C/p>",[12406,12408],{"name":12407,"type":53,"value":12407},"http://www.secondhandsunday.ca/",{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},[12410],{"article_id":12392,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12412,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12413,"updated_at":12414,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12415,"contents":12416,"contributors":12429,"image":6},"7932","2021-02-21T11:23:00.030Z","2021-10-14T14:14:58.370Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12417],{"id":12418,"score":47,"body":12419,"status":55,"article_id":12412,"created_at":12413,"updated_at":12414,"published_at":12413},"1GIE",{"title":12420,"outcome":12421,"problem":12422,"summary":12423,"solution":12424,"attachment":12425},"Reusing spent grain from breweries to make nutritious food","\u003Cp>The Spent Goods Company currently sells their Beer Bread Sourdough through select grocery stores. In collaboration with the Spent Goods Company, the Henderson Brewing Company recently made a limited edition Sourdough IPA Beer by replacing up to one third of the barley grains used in the brewing process with bread crumbs from unsold bread that would have otherwise been disposed of. They are currently looking for funding to bring this brew into full production, and testing new products with longer shelf life and new distribution channels.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notable numbers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 100% of products made in Toronto\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 1,000 loaves of bread sold per month\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 331 kilograms of spent grain diverted from disposal in first 7 months\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 12 businesses selling the company’s products\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every year, approx 16 Million Kilos of brewery grains are disposed in Ontario. Traditionally used as animal feed, the majority of these grains end up in landfills, which leads to greenhouse gas emission. In the craft brewing process, once barley has been boiled to release sugar, the grains are considered ‘spent’ and disposed of. Barley is considered one of the healthiest cereal grains and has twice the amount of fibre and protein compared to standard wheat.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Spent Goods Company is a food transformer that reduces food waste by taking spent grain from the craft brewing industry and using it as an ingredient for bread and crackers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Given the amount of spent waste disposed of and the potential nutritional value of barley, The Spent Goods company started to reduce food waste by taking spent grain from the craft brewing industry and using it as an ingredient for bread and crackers. The Spent Goods Company is currently one of the case studies promoted by the City of Toronto's Circular economy division as it advances the city's circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- offering healthier food options locally (barley has twice the fibre of wheat)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- reducing greenhouse gases by keeping spent grains out of landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- collaborating with local businesses to improve their bottom line\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- decreasing the risk associated with relying on external sources of raw materials (e.g. crop production).\u003C/p>",[12426,12427],{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},{"name":12428,"type":53,"value":12428},"https://spentgoods.ca/#",[12430],{"article_id":12412,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12432,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12433,"updated_at":12434,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12435,"contents":12436,"contributors":12449,"image":6},"7933","2021-02-21T11:29:00.523Z","2021-09-08T15:37:00.752Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12437],{"id":12438,"score":47,"body":12439,"status":55,"article_id":12432,"created_at":12433,"updated_at":12434,"published_at":12433},"4HOP",{"title":12440,"outcome":12441,"problem":12442,"summary":12443,"solution":12444,"attachment":12445},"Rescuing small toys and repurposing them as educational material","\u003Cp>Tiny Toy Co. is seeking collaborators to help open and operate a free toy store, where gently used toys can be donated or swapped in order to further reduce toy waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notable numbers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 100+ educational games and activities developed\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 7,000 shares of initial post on Facebook\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 5 local businesses hosting collection bins\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 1000’s of toy pieces returned to the economy\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is a huge part of the toy industry. Ninety per cent of toys are made from some form of plastic and most of them aren't recyclable. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tiny Toy Co. is a social enterprise with a mission to divert toy waste from the landfill by repurposing small toys and parts of toys that are no longer wanted into activities for play-based learning. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tiny Toy Co. is a social enterprise with a mission to divert toy waste from the landfill by repurposing small toys and parts of toys that are no longer wanted into activities for play-based learning. Tiny Toy Co. collaborates with some small businesses in Toronto where the toy debris collection bins are placed, and also has the support of a handful of volunteer toy debris sorters that categorize based on phonetics, and other language skill-building concepts. Products are produced using recycled or recyclable paper as well as environmentally responsible inks and dyes. Games and activities are sold on the company’s website.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tiny Toy Co. is currently one of the case studies promoted by the City of Toronto's Circular economy division as it supports the circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- extending the useful life of unwanted small toys and toy debris by creating games that are as valuable as those made of new materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- engaging children and educators while promoting a cultural shift towards creative solution-seeking to address junk-drawer garbage.\u003C/p>",[12446,12447],{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},{"name":12448,"type":53,"value":12448},"https://tinytoyco.com/",[12450],{"article_id":12432,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12452,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12453,"updated_at":12454,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12455,"contents":12456,"contributors":12465,"image":12467},"7985","2021-03-02T12:11:26.008Z","2021-09-20T10:21:18.011Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12457],{"id":12458,"score":47,"body":12459,"status":55,"article_id":12452,"created_at":12453,"updated_at":12454,"published_at":12453},"PBzi",{"title":12460,"summary":12461,"attachment":12462},"Seville makes use of its 48 000 orange trees, using the fruit to create clean energy","\u003Cp>The city of Seville, Spain is home to 48,000 orange trees: a beautiful site, but a hassle to the city when the fruits rot and fall from the trees, posing a hazard to pedestrians and a huge chore for the city’s cleaning department. The city has launched an initiative to use the oranges for a greater purpose: electricity. The scheme was developed by Emasesa, the municipal water company, which will capture methane from the oranges as they ferment and use it to drive the generator that powers one of the city’s water purification plants. They hope to eventually scale the project and use all the oranges in Seville, which would require an investment of around €250,000. Eventually, the plan is to put surplus electricity back into the grid; 1,000 kilograms of oranges can produce enough energy to power five homes for a day, so much that if all the oranges were recycled, 73,000 homes could be powered cleanly. \u003C/p>",[12463],{"name":12464,"type":53,"value":12464},"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/23/how-seville-is-turning-leftover-oranges-into-electricity",[12466],{"article_id":12452,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":12468,"link":12469,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12453,"updated_at":12454,"article_id":12452,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"D2o8L20QYrs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092677311-M37H7XaG.jpeg",{"id":12471,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12472,"updated_at":12473,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12474,"contents":12475,"contributors":12489,"image":12492},"7996","2021-03-03T10:32:44.374Z","2021-10-07T10:23:03.327Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12476],{"id":12477,"score":47,"body":12478,"status":55,"article_id":12471,"created_at":12472,"updated_at":12473,"published_at":12472},"EtEt",{"title":12479,"outcome":12480,"problem":12481,"summary":12482,"solution":12483,"attachment":12484},"Sèmè-Podji - An African Eco-City for resource-efficiency and closed-loop systems","\u003Cp>By the end of 2021, Sèmè City will be in operation by paying attention to economic, social, and environmental issues through urban development and the involvement of start-ups and small-medium enterprises (SMEs).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By 2050, the African continent will account for half of the global population and economic growth. This demographic and economic boom would have a variety of effects on urbanization, mobility, energy and resource management, health and food security. Sèmè City is constructing a smart eco-city to address these issues, relying on collaboration between students, entrepreneurs, and researchers to develop sustainable, strategic and affordable technologies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The government of Benin developed a strategy to create a new innovation hub in Sèmè City which is located in a peri-urban area between the economic capital of Benin, Cotonou, the administrative capital of Benin, Port-Novo, and the capital of Nigeria, Lagos. It is designed and developed as a sustainable smart city with state-of-the art learning, residential, commercial and recreational facilities. At the end of 2021, the ecocity will be in operation and will offer a unique environment for experimentation of innovative solutions and emerging technology in areas such as renewable energy, eco¬construction, mobility, waste management, circular economy or urban agriculture. provide citizens with new jobs and an innovation hub as an open-air laboratory with demonstrators of innovative solutions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sèmè City will be tackling the aforementioned issues by close links with scientific research for the prototyping and incubation of innovative solutions in eco-materials, renewable energies, recycling, and green mobility to strengthen circular economy practices. The common goals of different stakeholders will be the development of digital solutions to optimize the use of resources.\u003C/p>",[12485,12487],{"name":12486,"type":53,"value":12486},"https://semecity.bj/en/ecocity/ecocity-2/",{"name":12488,"type":53,"value":12488},"https://www.eib.org/attachments/general/events/eib-africa-day-2020-conference-guide.pdf",[12490,12491],{"article_id":12471,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":12471,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12493,"link":12494,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12472,"updated_at":12473,"article_id":12471,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-N9uRXKPDxw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092679011-BfAK9gcq.jpeg",{"id":12496,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12497,"updated_at":12498,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12499,"contents":12500,"contributors":12513,"image":12515},"8028","2021-03-04T13:50:17.922Z","2021-09-23T13:20:58.084Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12501],{"id":12502,"score":47,"body":12503,"status":55,"article_id":12496,"created_at":12497,"updated_at":12498,"published_at":12497},"sfas",{"title":12504,"summary":12505,"attachment":12506},"Tangier Med port received eco certificate for its sustainable development approach","\u003Cp>The Tangier Med Port is the largest port of the Mediterranean Sea and in Africa overall by capacity. The Organization of European Seaports (ESPO), rewarded the efforts made by the port’s cargo managers to protect the environment with the environmental management standard (PERS) certificate. The Tangier Med Port aims at the continuous improvement of its performance in terms of energy efficiency, reduction of the use of natural resources and the preservation of biodiversity at the marine and coastal level which is why the port receives the certificate the third time by demonstrating continuous improvement of effective environmental management.\u003C/p>",[12507,12509,12511],{"name":12508,"type":53,"value":12508},"https://www.ecoports.com/news/espo-congratulates-tanger-med-port-authority-and-the-igoumenitsa-port-authority-for-renewing-their-ecoports-pers-certification",{"name":12510,"type":53,"value":12510},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanger-Med",{"name":12512,"type":53,"value":12512},"https://www.afrik21.africa/en/morocco-ecoports-2020-tangier-med-port-wins-award-for-sustainable-development/",[12514],{"article_id":12496,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":12516,"link":12517,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12497,"updated_at":12498,"article_id":12496,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4eaGKszWryk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092680576-G_N8lGJi.jpeg",{"id":12519,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12520,"updated_at":12521,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12522,"contents":12523,"contributors":12537,"image":12541},"8039","2021-03-05T08:29:38.764Z","2023-04-11T15:34:35.139Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12524],{"id":12525,"score":47,"body":12526,"status":55,"article_id":12519,"created_at":12520,"updated_at":12521,"published_at":12520},"gxQz",{"title":12527,"outcome":12528,"problem":12529,"summary":12530,"solution":12531,"attachment":12532},"Prioritise renewable resources through Solar Street Lights in the City of Kampala","\u003Cp>This has slashed the city government’s electricity bills and supported wider economic growth by increasing trading hours for small businesses. The research finds that, if replicated nationwide, the Ugandan government could halve upfront costs by, electricity costs by 40% and maintenance costs by 60%. Scaling up initiatives like this across sub-Saharan Africa would replace consumption of grid-based electricity with between 96 and 160GW of distributed solar power, doubling renewable energy generation in the region.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Much of urban population growth is taking place in Africa and Asia, creating huge demand for new infrastructure and services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Among other infrastructure needs, there is an urgent need to build street lighting throughout urban sub-Saharan Africa. Street-lighting makes streets safer and more secure. 60% of urban residents in developing countries have been victim to a crime, with dark streets helping to exacerbate violence, particularly against women. Street lighting also allows vendors and traders to operate for longer hours, leading to higher incomes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Africa's cities are becoming increasingly urbanized, resulting in a surge in demand for new infrastructure and services, such as street lighting. The city government of Kampala has constructed over 1800 solar street lights in order to provide for their growing city population. This has resulted in lower energy costs for the city government, environmental gain as well as increased open hours for small businesses, which has aided overall economic growth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Solar street lights are not only cheaper to install, but then cheaper to operate since they generate their own power instead of drawing from the grid. 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The focus points of their framework are the following areas: energy efficiency, waste, mobility, land use, renewable energy, biodiversity, green procurement, innovation, and support through all the planned projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The strategy outlines targets and measurements to be tracked, as well as suggests strategies to create a more sustainable future.\u003C/p>",[12556],{"name":12557,"type":53,"value":12557},"http://www.kcca.go.ug/uDocs/Kampala%20Climate%20Change%20Action.pdf",[12559],{"article_id":12545,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":12561,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12562,"updated_at":12563,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12564,"contents":12565,"contributors":12577,"image":12580},"8041","2021-03-05T09:16:08.282Z","2021-09-15T08:22:23.016Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12566],{"id":12567,"score":47,"body":12568,"status":55,"article_id":12561,"created_at":12562,"updated_at":12563,"published_at":12562},"CjUp",{"title":12569,"outcome":12570,"problem":12571,"summary":12572,"solution":12573,"attachment":12574},"Biodiversity Planning in Lilongwe","\u003Cp>With the help of ICLEI, Lilongwe has benefitted from the following results of the biodiversity initiative: 1) 250,000 tree seedlings planted during the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 planting seasons by schools, communities, and the Lilongwe City Council in school plots, open spaces, along river banks and homesteads. 2) Reduced rate of illegal tree cutting due environmental education in schools and communities. 3) A total amount of K690,000 was given out to schools and communities as prize money for doing well in tree management in 2011 and 2012.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Green spaces in Lilongwe, Malawi's capital city, have been threatened in recent years due to rapid urban growth and development. New construction has been established on river buffer areas, protected parkland has been purchased for private projects, and new housing plans have been drawn up without any green or public space provisions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lilongwe, Malawi's capital, is one of Africa's most rapidly growing cities. As a consequence of the need for more space, Lilongwe's green spaces have been endangered by the increasing urban population. To tackle this issue, Lilongwe City Council has stepped up and developed an action plan to integrate biodiversity into its planning decisions. The progress of dealing with biodiversity has been started by a previously drafted National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and the pilot project by ICLEI called Local Action for Biodiversity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Lilongwe City Council is working on a proposal to incorporate biodiversity into its planning decisions. The municipality’s new action has been pushed by the national government's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, and as part of this initiative, the government has started to map the biodiversity profile of the capital city. In addition, Lilongwe became a pilot for an international programme designed to improve ecosystem management, known as 'Local Action for Biodiversity', by the international cities network ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. With this support, the city council is working on analysing the city’s ecosystem in-depth, and creating enabling political support for change.\u003C/p>",[12575],{"name":12576,"type":53,"value":12576},"https://www.iied.org/seeds-change-lilongwe-city-council-recognises-value-urban-nature",[12578,12579],{"article_id":12561,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":12561,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":12581,"link":12582,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12562,"updated_at":12563,"article_id":12561,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"O_gUqrLOIGM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092682958-dShwxpz4.jpeg",{"id":12584,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12585,"updated_at":12586,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12587,"contents":12588,"contributors":12599,"image":12601},"8043","2021-03-05T10:03:45.737Z","2021-09-07T11:20:13.311Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12589],{"id":12590,"score":47,"body":12591,"status":55,"article_id":12584,"created_at":12585,"updated_at":12586,"published_at":12585},"sbfw",{"title":12592,"summary":12593,"attachment":12594},"Community-based Composting in Lilongwe","\u003Cp>The development of a community-based organisation to treat municipal organic waste and process it into compost for the Mtandire area got established by a public-private partnership between Lilongwe City Council and several community groups and entrepreneurs. This collaboration enabled the city council to achieve better waste management in low-income areas, by adopting the model where women collect the organic waste from the neighborhood, sort it and then transport the waste, followed by Four Seasons Nursery (a large private horticultural company) buying and using that composted organic manure, providing income for the women.\u003C/p>",[12595,12597],{"name":12596,"type":53,"value":12596},"https://edepot.wur.nl/169513",{"name":12598,"type":53,"value":12598},"https://unsplash.com/photos/wuU_SSxDeS0",[12600],{"article_id":12584,"contributor_id":665},{"id":12602,"link":12603,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12585,"updated_at":12586,"article_id":12584,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zNgoS7YlZhs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092683828-0DOdO7eq.jpeg",{"id":12605,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12606,"updated_at":12607,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12608,"contents":12609,"contributors":12618,"image":6},"8044","2021-03-05T10:40:37.504Z","2021-10-07T10:52:30.220Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12610],{"id":12611,"score":47,"body":12612,"status":55,"article_id":12605,"created_at":12606,"updated_at":12607,"published_at":12606},"LMXB",{"title":12613,"summary":12614,"attachment":12615},"Resource efficiency and renewable resources for the development of a Green City in Kigali","\u003Cp>The Rwandan government has received the first funds for their Kigali Green City project. The sustainable city will be comprised of 1,749 housing units spread over 18 hectares, all of which will be powered by renewable energy sources such as solar energy. A wastewater and rainwater collection system will also be installed in each home. The effluent will be treated then reused. Additionally, the plan entails building offices to house creative green businesses.\u003C/p>",[12616],{"name":12617,"type":53,"value":12617},"https://www.afrik21.africa/en/rwanda-kigali-green-city-project-receives-e9-6m-grant-from-kfw/",[12619],{"article_id":12605,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12621,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12622,"updated_at":12623,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12624,"contents":12625,"contributors":12634,"image":6},"8048","2021-03-05T14:03:22.131Z","2021-10-07T10:48:34.735Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12626],{"id":12627,"score":47,"body":12628,"status":55,"article_id":12621,"created_at":12622,"updated_at":12623,"published_at":12622},"Wo3n",{"title":12629,"summary":12630,"attachment":12631},"Protecting and restoring local ecosystems as part of the Kigali Master Plan for Green City Growth","\u003Cp>The City of Kigali is planning to promote green growth along with economic and social improvements in the city by their Kigali Master Plan 2050. Planners are attempting to create a balance between rapid growth and the preservation of the city's greenery, biodiversity, and heritage. Various plans were put in motion as part of the Master Plan to respond to the realities of climate change to build the resilience of the city. 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Designing buildings to be more sustainable and resource efficient will not only contribute to lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also to cost savings on energy and water and creating resilient buildings on the long run.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rapid urbanisation and population growth in Johannesburg has increased the demand for new buildings in the city. However, the growing construction industry contributes to large levels of greenhouse gas emissions, harming the environment and undermining the city’s already existing efforts to mitigate climate change. 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The policy would guide the construction of sustainable, low-energy and resource efficient buildings in the city by setting high performance standards for construction companies.\u003C/p>",[12651,12653,12655,12657],{"name":12652,"type":53,"value":12652},"https://businesstech.co.za/news/energy/447648/joburg-wants-to-be-a-city-of-green-buildings-by-2050/",{"name":12654,"type":53,"value":12654},"https://www.joburg.org.za/media_/Pages/Media/Mayoral%20Newsletter/Newsletter%202020/November%202020/Green-buildings-policy-%E2%80%98approved%E2%80%99.aspx#:~:text=The%20Green%20Building%20Policy%20is,performance%20compliance%20standard%20by%202050",{"name":12656,"type":53,"value":12656},"https://mg.co.za/environment/2020-11-30-how-designing-green-buildings-can-help-to-combat-the-climate-crisis/",{"name":12658,"type":53,"value":12658},"https://unsplash.com/photos/xvJVDUoGpoU",[12660,12661],{"article_id":12637,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":12637,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12663,"link":12664,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12638,"updated_at":12639,"article_id":12637,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3X6SMwKbBjY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092685806-w5IRwnPJ.jpeg",{"id":12666,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12667,"updated_at":12668,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12669,"contents":12670,"contributors":12681,"image":12683},"8050","2021-03-05T15:54:06.471Z","2021-10-07T09:43:08.121Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12671],{"id":12672,"score":47,"body":12673,"status":55,"article_id":12666,"created_at":12667,"updated_at":12668,"published_at":12667},"-dNY",{"title":12674,"summary":12675,"attachment":12676},"Municipal Knowledge Transfer to Maghreb-El Guettar on waste collection and recovery","\u003Cp>The project \"Municipal Knowledge Transfer Maghreb-Germany\" between the German waste management company of the district of Böblingen and the Tunisian municipality of El Guettar is part of the CoMun program and strengthens the cities as key players in national, regional, and local development. Furthermore, it reinforces their capacities, structures, and urban services through exchanges among cities in the Maghreb region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project consists of several key objectives: Raising awareness of the population for waste separation, construction of a recycling centre, promoting awareness for biodiversity and circular economy through a pilot project on in-house composting and construction of a composting station which started in 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality of El Guettar is an oasis settlement with approximately 20,000 inhabitants and is located in the centre of Tunisia. Moreover, it is an important green lung for the local population. 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The total annual electricity generation for all sites is expected to be 150 GWh.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Limited landfill space and the high levels of greenhouse gas and methane emissions generated by waste have both been important issues for the municipal government of Johannesburg, South Africa.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Landfill gas is mainly made up of carbon dioxide, oxygen methane, and methane gas, which is the most harmful gas on the ozone layer. Initially conceived as a carbon reduction initiative, the Johannesburg landfill gas to energy project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from five landfill sites in Johannesburg by converting landfill gas to electricity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a response to these issues, the municipality has launched a landfill to gas project with the goal of collecting, destroying and converting landfill gas produced at the site into energy for household use. Landfill gas generated by anaerobic decomposition of organic waste in landfills is retrieved and eliminated with a flare, and the captured gas is fed to a modular electricity generation plant. 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The challenges facing those responding to a pollution event of this magnitude highlight the growing scourge of marine plastic problem. This international problem has sparked a growing global movement of citizens urging governments to make workable plans to address such problems and prevent future recurrences.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Blue Port Project (which is a WILDTRUST project) seeks to combat plastic waste through a variety of waste trapping and up-cycling initiatives. The project focuses on primary waste accumulation areas and port entry points, enacting both land and water cleanup measures, followed by an upcycling initiative.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Blue Port Project (a project of the WILDTRUST) aims to create action-based research and implementation of strategic interventions to reduce plastic waste in the Durban Port and ultimately restore the Durban Bay to its natural functioning state. 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As a result of this policy, all ships arriving at the Mombasa port will be required to convert to electric power instead of diesel engines. This initiative will guide future evaluations of the overall environmental effect and emissions levels of the port operations as well as the creation of frameworks that meet international standards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> The GPP is then evaluated by several measurable environmental and social indicators. Environment performance indicators (EPI), such as water consumption, water quality, carbon footprints, energy consumption, energy management, air quality, soil and sediment quality, waste generation, waste recycling, waste management, noise control, health and safety, pollution emission, etc. can be assessed to measure the impact of the GPP on the environment and community.\u003C/p>",[12750,12752,12754],{"name":12751,"type":53,"value":12751},"https://www.unep.org/nairobiconvention/green-port-development-wio-region",{"name":12753,"type":53,"value":12753},"https://constructionreviewonline.com/news/kenya/ships-at-mombasa-port-to-adapt-green-policy/",{"name":12755,"type":53,"value":12755},"https://unsplash.com/photos/-IklWzrXo7c",[12757],{"article_id":12739,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12759,"link":12760,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12740,"updated_at":12741,"article_id":12739,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"J-5jHszPuFg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092690571-CmMQePuq.jpeg",{"id":12762,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12763,"updated_at":12764,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12765,"contents":12766,"contributors":12782,"image":12784},"8062","2021-03-09T10:55:22.891Z","2021-10-07T10:26:22.146Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12767],{"id":12768,"score":47,"body":12769,"status":55,"article_id":12762,"created_at":12763,"updated_at":12764,"published_at":12763},"lbtK",{"title":12770,"outcome":12771,"problem":12772,"summary":12773,"solution":12774,"attachment":12775},"Prioritizing renewable resources by shifting from carbon-emitting fuels to the use of environmentally-friendly electric-powered cranes","\u003Cp>By implementing OPS at the Damietta Port, the shore power is in general applicable to ships operating on dedicated routes and vessels that consume large amounts of power and emit high levels of air pollutants when berthed. Typical vessel types include ferries, cruise ships, LNG carriers, tankers and container ship.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most shipping emissions in ports are estimated to grow fourfold up to 2050. This would bring CO2 emissions from ships in ports to approximately 70 million tonnes and NOx emissions up to 1.3 million tonnes in 2050. Asia and Africa will see the sharpest increases in emissions, due to strong port traffic growth and limited mitigation measures.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Egypt's Damietta Port is accelerating its drive to replace its fossil fuel-powered cranes with electric cargo lifting equipment to save on fuel and reduce diesel emissions. In the last years, the Damietta Port Authority introduced the onshore power supply (OPS) system to provide ships with electricity instead of using the ship’s own turbines which were the first steps towards environment-friendly techniques to minimize emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Damietta Port Authority implemented an OPS to reduce emissions of cargo vessels. Ships can shut down their engines while berthed and plug into an onshore power source, the ship’s power load is transferred to the onshore power supply without disruption to onboard services. Emissions to the local surroundings are eliminated.\u003C/p>",[12776,12778,12780],{"name":12777,"type":53,"value":12777},"https://www.greenport.com/news101/africa/managing-waste-in-south-africas-ports2",{"name":12779,"type":53,"value":12779},"https://safety4sea.com/new-terminal-to-enable-bigger-ships-at-egypts-damietta-port/",{"name":12781,"type":53,"value":12781},"https://www.eafo.eu/shipping-transport/port-infrastructure/ops/technologyc",[12783],{"article_id":12762,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12785,"link":12786,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12763,"updated_at":12764,"article_id":12762,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Nl6JHu9k5l4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092691593-R1Zjhg2N.jpeg",{"id":12788,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12789,"updated_at":12790,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12791,"contents":12792,"contributors":12810,"image":12812},"8063","2021-03-09T11:28:38.547Z","2021-10-07T10:30:46.548Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12793],{"id":12794,"score":47,"body":12795,"status":55,"article_id":12788,"created_at":12789,"updated_at":12790,"published_at":12789},"nL6Z",{"title":12796,"outcome":12797,"problem":12798,"summary":12799,"solution":12800,"attachment":12801},"Port of Tema processes oil waste with new Mini P2R Unit to ensure its re-entry into industry","\u003Cp>Despite the fact that Africa's maritime transport sector is still underdeveloped, more than 90% of all imports and exports are handled by sea from ports along the coast which shows the importance of well-functioning industrial systems of ports. With a compact micro-refining unit that regenerates oil waste into petroleum products, Ghana's Port of Tema is boosting its recycling efforts in oil residues. Besides implementing recycling a variety of international agreements are discussing issues related to coastal management in Ghana. Moreover, there are currently four regional agreements in place throughout Africa that aim to protect, maintain, and improve the continent's marine and coastal ecosystem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The production of hazardous wastes and other aquatic contaminants by ships at sea has an environmental effect of marine and coastal ecosystems. Crews and passengers on ships produce sewage and wastewater during regular operations. In the past, the most common way to dispose of waste made on board was to dump it into the sea. In relation to a daily consumption of 180 tons of fuel, a container ship operated by a 50 000 horsepower engine produces 1.6 tons of fuel oil residue in the form of sludge.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ghana's Port of Tema is boosting its recycling efforts with a compact micro-refining unit that regenerates oil waste into petroleum products. The Mini P2R will allow to locally revalue the waste, as well as used lube oil, into new oil products. By allowing a second life to these wastes it will help to effectively combat the pollution associated with the illegal dumping of these residues in rivers and oceans, as well as toxic air emissions from their incineration in the absence of treatment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The French-Portuguese company Ecoslops handles maritime oil residues (slops and sludges) that include water, sediment, heavy metals, and other contaminants by installing a so called Mini P2R unit. It will allow the waste, as well as used lube oil, to be revalued locally and turned into new oil products. Allowing these wastes a second life would help to effectively tackle contamination associated with illegal dumping of these residues in rivers and seas, as well as hazardous air emissions from their incineration in the absence of a proper disposal method.\u003C/p>",[12802,12804,12806,12808],{"name":12803,"type":53,"value":12803},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC2D2hB-xes&t=2s",{"name":12805,"type":53,"value":12805},"https://www.ecoslops.com/en/solutions-and-services/our-technology/ow2p",{"name":12807,"type":53,"value":12807},"https://www.greenport.com/news101/africa/port-of-terma-recycles-oil-waste",{"name":12809,"type":53,"value":12809},"https://www.whitecase.com/publications/insight/sustainability-africas-maritime-industry",[12811],{"article_id":12788,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12813,"link":12814,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12789,"updated_at":12790,"article_id":12788,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gxgtftWMYzc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092693670-rGh1QVMC.jpeg",{"id":12816,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12817,"updated_at":12818,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12819,"contents":12820,"contributors":12830,"image":6},"8066","2021-03-09T12:16:18.356Z","2021-09-23T08:05:06.194Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12821],{"id":12822,"score":47,"body":12823,"status":55,"article_id":12816,"created_at":12817,"updated_at":12818,"published_at":12817},"6_7G",{"title":12824,"summary":12825,"attachment":12826},"Innovative Environmental Protection System at the Port of Ngqura","\u003Cp>Along with initiating biodiversity conservation programs, the Port of Ngqura in South Africa is also the first port in the world to have a fixed jet pump sand bypass system for dredging, which aims to maintain operational protection and preserve the environment. Dredging allows a secure entry and departure of ships, as well as the prevention of beach erosion and sand build-up in ports. Navigation, flood control, marine growth, mining, and environmental protection are all supported by this new initiative.\u003C/p>",[12827,12829],{"name":12828,"type":53,"value":12828},"https://www.greenport.com/news101/africa/ngqura-dredging-system-protects-environment",{"name":12751,"type":53,"value":12751},[12831],{"article_id":12816,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12833,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12834,"updated_at":12835,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12836,"contents":12837,"contributors":12851,"image":12853},"8067","2021-03-09T12:44:18.622Z","2023-03-01T15:00:09.291Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12838],{"id":12839,"score":47,"body":12840,"status":55,"article_id":12833,"created_at":12834,"updated_at":12835,"published_at":12834},"-BeD",{"title":12841,"outcome":12842,"problem":12843,"summary":12844,"solution":12845,"attachment":12846},"The City of Cape Town pledges to accept only 100% recyclable plastics","\u003Cp>The South African Plastic Pact facilitates plastic reduction and job creation while providing a supportive forum and incentive for innovation, discussion, and cooperation around circular goals. The organization has involved many companies and stakeholders already to join their cause. Lastly, they have organized an innovation challenge to encourage and involve the public in taking action, where companies and startups could showcase their innovative sustainable products and receive funding as the prize.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Keeping plastics out of the economy and out of the ecosystem is a major problem all over the world. According to research conducted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, eight million tonnes of plastic leak into the ocean each year, and in a business-as-usual scenario, by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Cape Town along with the World Wide Fund for Nature and other stakeholders has set up a South African Plastics Pact, joining the global Plastics Pact Network. To avoid plastics from harming the environment, the pact seeks to reform the way plastic products and packaging are manufactured, used, and recycled by setting ambitious goals to be reached by 2025, such as creating a closed-loop by 100% plastic packaging being reusable, recyclable or compostable, making at least 70% of plastic packaging to be effectively recycled, and 30% average post-consumer recycled content across all plastic packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>South Africa has joined the global Plastics Pact Network, which is organized by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and also includes Chile, France, Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom as members. The South African Plastic Pact was formed to change the way plastic products and packaging are designed, used and reused to prevent plastics from ending up in the environment. The organization has set out targets to be reached by 2025, which are the following: 100% of plastic packaging being reusable, recyclable or compostable in a closed-loop system, 70% of plastic packaging effectively recycled and 30% average post-consumer recycled content across all plastic packaging.\u003C/p>",[12847,12849],{"name":12848,"type":53,"value":12848},"https://www.capetownetc.com/news/cape-town-signs-pact-to-phase-out-plastic/",{"name":12850,"type":53,"value":12850},"https://www.saplasticspact.org.za/",[12852],{"article_id":12833,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12854,"link":12855,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12834,"updated_at":12835,"article_id":12833,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Vpm0COmlJWc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092695756-TaZ7L-PS.jpeg",{"id":12857,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12858,"updated_at":12859,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12860,"contents":12861,"contributors":12881,"image":12884},"8077","2021-03-10T12:58:31.375Z","2022-05-12T13:52:30.352Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12862],{"id":12863,"score":47,"body":12864,"status":55,"article_id":12857,"created_at":12858,"updated_at":12859,"published_at":12858},"G7Mm",{"title":12865,"outcome":12866,"problem":12867,"summary":12868,"solution":12869,"attachment":12870},"Dakar supports closed-loop local food systems through Micro Gardening","\u003Cp>With assistance from FAO, more than 4 000 urban residents, mostly women, have started micro-gardens in backyards. The most popular crops are tomato, lettuce, cucumbers for salads, mint for tea, as well as coriander, chive, green onion and leaf celery as condiments for stuffing fish. In 2008, the micro gardens programme won UN-HABITAT’s Dubai Award for Best Practice to Improve the Living Environment. The US$30 000 prizes are being used to consolidate and expand the programme.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the World Food Programme (WFP), poverty and food insecurity are particularly prevalent in rural areas in the north, east and south of Senegal. The agriculture sector is dominated by subsistence farming, with limited access to good quality seeds and fertilizers, technology, finance and credit, agricultural insurance and post-harvest storage techniques.  In 2019, the northern areas were hit by a severe food security crisis that affected 300,000 people.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In collaboration with The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the government of Senegal, the Municipality of Dakar and NGOs launched a project for micro-gardening to combat food insecurity and develop a strategy for sparse agricultural space. Since the implementation of the project in 1999, the project was relaunched several times until now. The perception of the educational potential of vegetable gardens has changed, and they are given new roles, such as promoting varied and balanced diets, learning about agriculture, and raising awareness about the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The partnership between the various organizations supported the inhabitants by providing them with fresh fruit and vegetables in urban and peri-urban areas where land is limited to improve their food supply and nutrition. Modern micro-gardening integrates horticulture production techniques with rainwater harvesting and household waste management. Micro-gardens are highly productive, easily managed and can yield surplus produce for sale. They are also being implemented around schools, with support by the city, so that students can have access to fresh vegetable and discover nutritious sustainable diets.\u003C/p>",[12871,12873,12875,12877,12879],{"name":12872,"type":53,"value":12872},"http://www.fao.org/ag/agp/greenercities/pdf/FS/UPH-FS-6.pdf",{"name":12874,"type":53,"value":12874},"https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/senegal-microgardens/",{"name":12876,"type":53,"value":12876},"https://www.c40.org/case_studies/micro-gardening-in-dakar-alleviates-poverty-hunger-and-food-insecurity",{"name":12878,"type":53,"value":12878},"https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/countries/africa/senegal#:~:text=In%202019%2C%20northern%20areas%20of,season%20between%20June%20and%20September.",{"name":12880,"type":53,"value":12880},"https://www.wfp.org/countries/senegal",[12882,12883],{"article_id":12857,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":12857,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12885,"link":12886,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12858,"updated_at":12859,"article_id":12857,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sYoZYpYWjCM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092696259-uzF8dhon.jpeg",{"id":12888,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12889,"updated_at":12890,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12891,"contents":12892,"contributors":12901,"image":6},"8087","2021-03-12T07:44:31.713Z","2021-10-07T10:40:26.469Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12893],{"id":12894,"score":47,"body":12895,"status":55,"article_id":12888,"created_at":12889,"updated_at":12890,"published_at":12889},"nsBj",{"title":12896,"summary":12897,"attachment":12898},"Process waste and prioritize renewable resources for Refugee Communities in East Africa","\u003Cp>In Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, a new initiative provides circular economy strategies for refugee and host communities. The stakeholders have created solutions such as faecal sludge pellets for agriculture and sustainable wastewater reuse for urban agriculture, following the example of low-space farming technologies and adapting them to work in refugee camps. As the shortage of energy is a common problem in these regions, the project's next steps include developing circular energy sources for the camps.\u003C/p>",[12899],{"name":12900,"type":53,"value":12900},"https://wle.cgiar.org/news/new-project-offers-circular-economy-solutions-refugee-and-host-communities-east-africa",[12902],{"article_id":12888,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12904,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12905,"updated_at":12906,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12907,"contents":12908,"contributors":12926,"image":12930},"8089","2021-03-12T08:26:15.091Z","2023-12-28T15:30:39.554Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12909],{"id":12910,"score":47,"body":12911,"status":55,"article_id":12904,"created_at":12905,"updated_at":12906,"published_at":12905},"woD2",{"title":12912,"outcome":12913,"problem":12914,"summary":12915,"solution":12916,"attachment":12917},"Bogotá governs the transition towards a more sustainable transportation and circular system for cleaner air","\u003Cp>The added bike lanes allowed an 80% drop in particular pollution in the air. With the addition of the new electric buses in it's fleet, 17,000 tons of CO2 will no longer be emitted per year. Bogotá plans to continue electrifying its fleet, expand it's existing urban green spaces, and to partner with the nearby province of Cundinamarca, and several dozen surrounding municipalities, to form a regional institution in order to align environmental goals for the region.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bogotá has 8 million residents plus an additional 2 million daily commuters, and transportation contributes to over 70 percent of the city's air pollution. Bogotá, like many cities around the world, saw a reduction in air pollution due to COVID-19 shutdowns. But the city was faced with a quandary: how to return the city to a post-pandemic level of economic and transportation activity, while maintaining the improved air quality?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a packed city of 8 million residents, the municipality of Bogotá noticed how drastically reduced their transportation pollution levels were during early COVID-19 regulations. Instead of allowing a return back to high levels like were seen pre-pandemic, Bogotá strove to keep their air pollution low while still recouping their economic and transport systems with a series of development and transport system interventions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2020, Bogotá announced a new air quality target—reducing concentrations of fine particulate matter by 10 percent by 2024—as part of the city’s green recovery plan. The plan focuses heavily on sustainable, multimodal mobility and cooperation with nearby municipalities. In March 2020, they added 80 kilometres of temporary bike lanes to the already existing bike lane network of 560 kilometres with plans to add another 60 kilometres in the future, promoted alternative and sustainable methods of transportation and improved pedestrian networks. In April 2022, they added 416 electric buses to their public transport fleet with plans for 600 more in the future to be operated over 35 bus routes through 5 different regions.\u003C/p>",[12918,12920,12922,12924],{"name":12919,"type":53,"value":12919},"https://www.weforum.org/videos/19475-this-is-bogota-s-ambitious-plan-to-cut-air-pollution-with-cycle-lanes-and-trees-uplink?collection=uplink-94e9e17352",{"name":12921,"type":53,"value":12921},"https://breathelife2030.org/news/bogota-unveils-ambition-cut-air-pollution-10-four-years/",{"name":12923,"type":53,"value":12923},"https://www.transdev.com/en/news-en/406-electric-buses-in-bogota/",{"name":12925,"type":53,"value":12925},"https://www.sustainable-bus.com/news/byd-colombia-bogota-transmilenio/",[12927,12928,12929],{"article_id":12904,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":12904,"contributor_id":10534},{"article_id":12904,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":12931,"link":12932,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12905,"updated_at":12906,"article_id":12904,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4_tK7TBbXA8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092697474-UD0Uy9JM.jpeg",{"id":12934,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12935,"updated_at":12936,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12937,"contents":12938,"contributors":12949,"image":12951},"8090","2021-03-12T08:42:58.792Z","2021-10-07T10:13:49.910Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12939],{"id":12940,"score":47,"body":12941,"status":55,"article_id":12934,"created_at":12935,"updated_at":12936,"published_at":12935},"tbft",{"title":12942,"outcome":12943,"problem":12944,"summary":12945,"solution":12946,"attachment":12947},"Urban waste problems solved by a collection and composting project in Nakuru, Kenya","\u003Cp>NAWACOM is currently involving 336 local people in its organisation along with giving secure income to the waste collectors and is also contributing to integrating many of these informal economy workers into the job market. Furthermore, they are reducing the waste in Nakuru, which, in turn, lowers emission levels, and the organisation has an output of 2.5 tonnes of compost made from waste per week which helps agricultural yields for farmers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The key contributors to Kenya's high amounts of solid waste are substantial urban growth happening, an estimated level of 3.4% increase in population per year, and the growing production and manufacturing activity in the country. In the town of Nakuru, ineffective waste management facilities and insufficient, unregulated waste disposal have resulted in rising waste loads.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Nakuru, Kenya's fourth-largest city, the insufficient waste collection systems and unregulated waste disposal have resulted in huge amounts of waste accumulating in the region. That is why with the collaboration of multiple stakeholders, an effective solution came forward to adress this issue. Nakuru Waste Collectors and Recyclers Management (NAWACOM) has set up an operation where waste gets collected from households with the help of waste collectors and then later sold as valuable compost to the local farmers. The organisation’s solution contributed to social and environmental benefits, as they reduced waste levels, gave income opportunities for the community, and provided useful product offering to increase agricultural yields. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To target the problem of accumulating waste, Practical Action Kenya joined a local action group and formed the Nakuru Waste Collectors and Recyclers Management (NAWACOM) together. The newly founded organisation pays waste collectors who gather the waste from residences in Nakuru and uses the waste collected to create valuable compost to sell to clients. These households are not charged for this service that brings benefits for them, and in exchange, they are also not compensated for supplying waste to the cooperative. Following collection, the waste gets transported, sorted, and composted. Later the processing starts, which involves a lab review of the material as well as the addition of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to make the product better. Lastly, it gets sold to local farmers with a brand name called Mazingira. \u003C/p>",[12948],{"name":12596,"type":53,"value":12596},[12950],{"article_id":12934,"contributor_id":669},{"id":12952,"link":12953,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12935,"updated_at":12936,"article_id":12934,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TxM8BqNSgnY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092698378-ob2tEcpv.jpeg",{"id":12955,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12956,"updated_at":12957,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12958,"contents":12959,"contributors":12973,"image":12977},"8095","2021-03-15T09:05:16.220Z","2022-08-18T14:03:25.282Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12960],{"id":12961,"score":47,"body":12962,"status":55,"article_id":12955,"created_at":12956,"updated_at":12957,"published_at":12956},"LeSw",{"title":12963,"outcome":12964,"problem":12965,"summary":12966,"solution":12967,"attachment":12968},"Policy framework to rethink sustainable land management and adapt to climate change in Dodoma","\u003Cp>It is crucial to address problems arising from large urban growth and land degradation for African cities. Through creating a roadmap for the city of Dodoma to manage land and resources more sustainably and responsibly, the city has raised awareness and developed momentum for future change. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>East Africa is the fastest urbanizing region on the continent, with an average urban population growth rate of 4.5% to 5.0% per year. Between 2018 and 2030, this pace of urbanization will add 70.1 million new residents to East Africa's cities and towns. Most of the growth is taking place in secondary or tertiary cities such as Dodoma which currently have up to 500,000 inhabitants. These cities are projected to host nearly half of all East Africa’s urban residents (47%) by 2030. As a result of this substantial urban growth, environmental problems such as the region's structural depletion of land and water resources arise.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The policy for urban development planning for climate change adaptation and sustainable land management in the city of Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, was created to address resource depletion and preparedness for climate change effects such as extreme weather conditions. The policy framework was aimed to develop an integrated approach to reducing stresses on the city's vital infrastructure, environmental, and urban capital, as well as strengthening the city's climate resilience. The regulation specifically discusses creating an enabling policy framework, managing the urban footprint on the land, building urban resilience to climate change, and monitoring and knowledge management for the initiative. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Dodoma has drafted a plan to address the challenges of this large population growth and climate change. The project's purpose is to show how integrated urban development planning for climate change adaptation and sustainable land management can reduce pressures on the city's vital infrastructure, environmental, and urban assets while also increasing the city's climate resilience. The goal of the framework is the following: make climate change resilience incorporated into legislation, laws, and sustainable urban planning and land growth, as well as environmental centric land management and reversing land loss by city-level and community-based activities, sustainable urban planning, creating urban resilience to climatic change, and information management throughout the implementation\u003C/p>",[12969,12971],{"name":12970,"type":53,"value":12970},"https://www.thegef.org/sites/default/files/web-documents/10418_MTF_PIF.pdf",{"name":12972,"type":53,"value":12972},"https://unsplash.com/photos/8IctEW-hJZI",[12974,12975,12976],{"article_id":12955,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":12955,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":12955,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":12978,"link":12979,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12956,"updated_at":12957,"article_id":12955,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"T95HUH70fWo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092699301-1uPnPzhq.jpeg",{"id":12981,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":12982,"updated_at":12983,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":12984,"contents":12985,"contributors":12997,"image":13002},"8105","2021-03-15T14:18:43.320Z","2023-03-23T15:01:13.855Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[12986],{"id":12987,"score":47,"body":12988,"status":55,"article_id":12981,"created_at":12982,"updated_at":12983,"published_at":12982},"Q_UK",{"title":12989,"outcome":12990,"problem":12991,"summary":12992,"solution":12993,"attachment":12994},"Drainage and wastewater infrastructure for resource efficiency in Lomé","\u003Cp>The European Commission continues to invest in secondary cities in Togo and will work in five different regional areas to develop rainwater drainage plans to help better plan the urban areas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lome faces major challenges during times of flooding by heavy rainfalls causing problems of stagnant storm water, weak drainage infrastructure because of the absence of an appropriate wastewater treatment facility.Citizens of Lomé are vulnerable to waterborne or mosquito-borne diseases, higher rates of drowning and exposure to household and industrial waste which exacerbate poverty. The areas most affected by flooding are those where the lowest-income groups live (European Commission, 2016).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The European Commission supported from 2007-2020 the Government of Togo by improving flood and wastewater drainage infrastructure in Lomé. The key objectives of the urban development plan were split into two phases to promote green and resilient cities. The European Commission will continue to work towards strengthening urban resilience.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The European Commission and the Government of Togo are working together to strengthen the management of urban storm water and wastewater systems by developing a plan for a period of 13 years. The first phase started in 2007 and ended in 2014 to improve the population’s access to drinking water, domestic and community sanitation and capacity building of government agencies in charge of water and sanitation. The second Phase lasted from 2013 until 2020 and aimed to improve the lives of 300,000 inhabitants which are affected by flooding living in districts to the north of the harbour area.\u003C/p>",[12995],{"name":12996,"type":53,"value":12996},"https://europa.eu/capacity4dev/public-urban-development/documents/showcasing-eu-cooperation-field-sustainable-cities-togo",[12998,12999,13000,13001],{"article_id":12981,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":12981,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":12981,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":12981,"contributor_id":644},{"id":13003,"link":13004,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":12982,"updated_at":12983,"article_id":12981,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gNzDo8CVtZg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092700542-RBf2l3Yt.jpeg",{"id":13006,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13007,"updated_at":13008,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13009,"contents":13010,"contributors":13024,"image":13027},"8107","2021-03-16T08:23:26.548Z","2021-10-07T10:42:17.409Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13011],{"id":13012,"score":47,"body":13013,"status":55,"article_id":13006,"created_at":13007,"updated_at":13008,"published_at":13007},"pMCn",{"title":13014,"outcome":13015,"problem":13016,"summary":13017,"solution":13018,"attachment":13019},"Rethink and develop green cities in Morocco","\u003Cp>The impact of this project will fulfil a part of Morocco’s NDC no. 9 which is should build a low-carbon city centred on optimized energy, transport and waste management (GGGI, 2021).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Morocco is extremely vulnerable to climate change and is subject to water scarcity, land degradation, energy dependence, pollution and natural resource depletion. These environmental challenges encourage rural migration, putting urban areas and their limited capacities and services under even more strain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle the environmental challenges and building resilience for cities in Morocco, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) supports the Government of Morocco in the creation of a low-carbon city model by developing methodologies, action plans and implementation tools to establish green and socially inclusive cities and territories by designing green territory projects for financing and implementation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) supports the Government of Morocco in the creation of a low-carbon city model by developing methodologies, action plans and implementation tools to establish green and socially inclusive cities and territories by designing green territory projects for financing and implementation.\u003C/p>",[13020,13022],{"name":13021,"type":53,"value":13021},"https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/ndcstaging/PublishedDocuments/Morocco%20First/Morocco%20First%20NDC-English.pdf",{"name":13023,"type":53,"value":13023},"https://gggi.org/project/morocco-green-cities-and-territories-development/",[13025,13026],{"article_id":13006,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13006,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13028,"link":13029,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13007,"updated_at":13008,"article_id":13006,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MU0DxSKkfuQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092701778-7r2cZPZr.jpeg",{"id":13031,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13032,"updated_at":13033,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13034,"contents":13035,"contributors":13044,"image":13046},"8108","2021-03-16T08:41:07.715Z","2021-10-07T10:44:00.732Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13036],{"id":13037,"score":47,"body":13038,"status":55,"article_id":13031,"created_at":13032,"updated_at":13033,"published_at":13032},"g23Z",{"title":13039,"summary":13040,"attachment":13041},"Development of collection and recovery of waste strategy in Senegal","\u003Cp>The GGGI aims to support Senegal’s efforts to achieve integrated and environmentally sustainable waste management and the acceleration of green secondary city development. The project will bring a lasting impact on the lives of populations in Dakar, Thies and Diourbel through a range of interventions to improve efficiency in the whole cycle of waste management. The project will focus on three dimensions: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>i) plastic waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ii) waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>iii) domestic wastewater.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project will contribute to strengthening national and sub-national/local (city-level) green growth policy planning, financing and institutional frameworks (GGGI,2021).\u003C/p>",[13042],{"name":13043,"type":53,"value":13043},"https://gggi.org/project/project-reference-profiles-senegalsn2-green-secondary-cities-wastewater-plastic-waste-and-weee-management-innovative-business-model/",[13045],{"article_id":13031,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13047,"link":13048,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13032,"updated_at":13033,"article_id":13031,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iYrc11EQozM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092703056-tqt2apYR.jpeg",{"id":13050,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13051,"updated_at":13052,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13053,"contents":13054,"contributors":13066,"image":13070},"8109","2021-03-16T09:05:17.240Z","2022-05-19T14:08:40.369Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13055],{"id":13056,"score":47,"body":13057,"status":55,"article_id":13050,"created_at":13051,"updated_at":13052,"published_at":13051},"RHxp",{"title":13058,"outcome":13059,"problem":13060,"summary":13061,"solution":13062,"attachment":13063},"The Social Housing Energy Efficiency Cooling Program in Burkina Faso","\u003Cp>The Project will contribute to the following outcomes: Improved ease of implementing energy-efficient cooling, strengthened capacity to implement energy-efficient cooling with cost-effective and local solutions, increased demand for efficient cooling in housing. The annual expected emission reductions will average 18,984 tCO2e by the end of the10 year period.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The UN Special Adviser on the Sahel, Ibrahim Thiaw, described Africa’s Sahel region as “arguably one of the most vulnerable to climate change where the largest number of people disproportionately affected by global warming”. In the last years, in many households in Burkina Faso, low-cost and inefficient air conditioning units are commonly sold and have an increasing demand due to increasing urbanisation: 32% in 2018, forecast to reach 35% by 2026, and real estate sector development (7.5% per year). \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Burkina Faso, low-cost and inefficient air conditioning units are commonly sold and has an increasing demand due to increasing urbanisation: 32% in 2018, forecast to reach 35% by 2026, and real estate sector development (7.5% per year). The Government of Burkina Faso is committed to reduce energy demand and enhance energy efficiency in the housing sector by decreasing GHG emissions from the cooling of the residential housing sector in cities. This will be achieved through the implementation of architectural and structural solutions in the National Housing Program for 40,000 Housing Units, with the potential to scale up the solutions in housing developments across the country.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Government of Burkina Faso is committed to reduce energy demand and enhance energy efficiency in the housing sector by decreasing GHG emissions from the cooling of the residential housing sector in cities. This will be achieved through the implementation of architectural and structural solutions in the National Housing Program for 40,000 Housing Units, with the potential to scale up the solutions in housing developments across the country.\u003C/p>",[13064],{"name":13065,"type":53,"value":13065},"https://gggi.org/project/bf13-the-social-housing-energy-efficiency-cooling-program/",[13067,13068,13069],{"article_id":13050,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13050,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13050,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":13071,"link":13072,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13051,"updated_at":13052,"article_id":13050,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZUdT-StcUVE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092704833-DVFUU32f.jpeg",{"id":13074,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13075,"updated_at":13076,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13077,"contents":13078,"contributors":13087,"image":6},"8110","2021-03-16T09:41:07.553Z","2021-10-07T10:55:32.692Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13079],{"id":13080,"score":47,"body":13081,"status":55,"article_id":13074,"created_at":13075,"updated_at":13076,"published_at":13075},"1nQI",{"title":13082,"summary":13083,"attachment":13084},"Collection and processing of waste as part of the Green Secondary Cities Development Program in Rwanda","\u003Cp>With the rapid urbanization of primary and secondary cities across Africa, the sustainable management of growing volumes of municipal solid waste has become a priority. Rwandan district governments of Huye and Muhanga have established solid waste management as a key focus area in moving to greener urban development through the Green Secondary Cities Development Program, which is funded by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). Improvement in waste collection and separation is recommended along with the development of a waste-to-resource value chain and a better regulatory enabling framework.\u003C/p>",[13085],{"name":13086,"type":53,"value":13086},"https://gggi.org/site/assets/uploads/2019/08/Solid-waste-management-in-Secondary-Cities-of-Rwanda_A-situation-assessment-report_2019_Publication-.pdf",[13088],{"article_id":13074,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13090,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13091,"updated_at":13092,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13093,"contents":13094,"contributors":13103,"image":13107},"8111","2021-03-16T10:35:27.301Z","2021-11-26T08:57:18.401Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13095],{"id":13096,"score":47,"body":13097,"status":55,"article_id":13090,"created_at":13091,"updated_at":13092,"published_at":13091},"n5yy",{"title":13098,"summary":13099,"attachment":13100},"Promoting city-wide inclusive sanitation in Senegal rural cities","\u003Cp>Senegal’s current urban growth is not accompanied by basic services, such as sanitation and domestic wastewater management. A third of rural households (31.3%) has no adequate sanitation which causes a negative impact on public health and child mortality, as well as safety and security issues for the most vulnerable. The project of GGGI will focus on policy, investment and knowledge sharing by targeting incorporate/embed sanitation in national plans/strategies for climate change, green growth and urban planning, to develop municipal green growth plans/strategies and to develop sanitation-specific metrics that allow for building a strong business case for sanitation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the two focus cities of Kolda and Kaolack, the project aims to secure investment for a city-wide inclusive sanitation system.\u003C/p>",[13101],{"name":13102,"type":53,"value":13102},"https://gggi.org/project/project-reference-profiles-senegalsn06-promoting-city-wide-inclusive-sanitation-through-the-climate-resilience-and-green-growth-agenda/",[13104,13105,13106],{"article_id":13090,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13090,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13090,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13108,"link":13109,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13091,"updated_at":13092,"article_id":13090,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FkjhV-INufg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092706082-dcDhdC0S.jpeg",{"id":13111,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13112,"updated_at":13113,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13114,"contents":13115,"contributors":13133,"image":6},"8116","2021-03-17T08:53:04.835Z","2021-09-10T17:36:09.342Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13116],{"id":13117,"score":47,"body":13118,"status":55,"article_id":13111,"created_at":13112,"updated_at":13113,"published_at":13112},"R4m5",{"title":13119,"outcome":13120,"problem":13121,"summary":13122,"solution":13123,"attachment":13124},"Invest in ecosystem services for longer term positive impacts on water supply","\u003Cp>The ecosystem service strategy cost only 300 million dollars, saving the city billions of dollars and protecting an essential eco-service now and into the future. Every day 1.2 billion gallons of water travels, mostly via gravity, from the Catskills providing 90% of New York’s drinking water. The bonus in the process is the Catskill Mountains watershed not only provides clean and affordable water that doesn’t require major treatment, but also the beauty of the region is protected.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the 1990s New York City was at a turning point with its drinking water and needed to build a new water treatment plant to filter its water supply. The foreseen budget was 8–12 billion dollars plus 300 million dollars annual maintenance fees for the new plant. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rather than building a water treatment plant, New York ensured the quality of water in the streams and rivers of its watershed in the Catskill Mountains and in so doing avoided the need to build an expensive water filtration system in the city. This meant buying up natural lands and protecting them from development, funding septic system upgrades and infrastructure repairs in the watershed communities and offering financial incentives for farmers to shift to non polluting agricultural practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Instead they decided to invest in the surrounding ecosystem. This meant buying up natural lands and protecting them from development, funding septic system upgrades and infrastructure repairs in the watershed communities and offering financial incentives for farmers to shift to non polluting agricultural practices. In 1997 the \u003Cem>New York City Watershed Memorandum of Agreement\u003C/em> was adopted.\u003C/p>",[13125,13127,13129,13131],{"name":13126,"type":53,"value":13126},"https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/nyregion/new-york-city-water-filtration.html",{"name":13128,"type":53,"value":13128},"https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/07/29/maintaining-the-superiority-of-nyc%E2%80%99s-drinking-water/",{"name":13130,"type":53,"value":13130},"https://www.dos.ny.gov/watershed/nycmoa.html",{"name":13132,"type":53,"value":13132},"https://medium.com/percolab-droplets/connections-between-cities-streams-and-collaboration-6ceeb246e2ad",[13134],{"article_id":13111,"contributor_id":665},{"id":13136,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13137,"updated_at":13138,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13139,"contents":13140,"contributors":13160,"image":13163},"8117","2021-03-17T10:23:51.448Z","2021-12-01T15:27:15.411Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13141],{"id":13142,"score":47,"body":13143,"status":55,"article_id":13136,"created_at":13137,"updated_at":13138,"published_at":13137},"yEcf",{"title":13144,"outcome":13145,"problem":13146,"summary":13147,"solution":13148,"attachment":13149},"Ras Al Hekma water-front city in Egypt","\u003Cp>The Ras El-Hekma Waterfront New City is the second new city to be supported by the programme after Al-Alamein which is currently under construction. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Urbanisation is an increasing problem in Cairo because infrastructure, public and land management are exhausted from the rapid population growth. Inhabitants from lower-income groups have no choice but to live in unplanned and often dangerous areas due to the rising housing prices and policies. Furthermore, infrastructure is ageing, public facilities and transportation networks are exhausted, air and noise emissions are high, and traffic congestion is a persistent problem in most areas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Egypt has faced socio-political and economic challenges as a result of a lack of effective and accountable planning and management structures, as well as rapid urbanization. In 2020, the United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat) work together with the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, to conceptualized the Ras El-Hekma Waterfront New City to achieve a qualitative transformation in the spatial planning of new resilient cities in Egypt.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project shall achieve a new level of sustainable environmental-based development principles, which will be a catalyst for the development in the North Coast region. For instance, the city will establish an integrated provision of environmental infrastructure: water, sanitation, drainage and solid waste management; sustainable energy and transport systems in human settlements and human resource development and capacity-building for human settlements development to be in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).\u003C/p>",[13150,13152,13154,13156,13158],{"name":13151,"type":53,"value":13151},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m44GSjx8XpQ&t=3s",{"name":13153,"type":53,"value":13153},"https://unhabitat.org/a-new-plan-for-a-socially-environmentally-and-economically-sustainable-ras-al-hekma-water-front",{"name":13155,"type":53,"value":13155},"https://sdgs.un.org/topics/sustainable-cities-and-human-settlements",{"name":13157,"type":53,"value":13157},"https://unhabitat.org/urban-issues",{"name":13159,"type":53,"value":13159},"https://unhabitat.org/un-habitat-egypt-to-develop-ras-el-hekma-waterfront-new-city-in-egypt",[13161,13162],{"article_id":13136,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13136,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13164,"link":13165,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13137,"updated_at":13138,"article_id":13136,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fTlji_h40PQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092707933-nRzoVvAb.jpeg",{"id":13167,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13168,"updated_at":13169,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13170,"contents":13171,"contributors":13182,"image":6},"8129","2021-03-18T11:04:02.955Z","2021-10-07T12:09:48.760Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13172],{"id":13173,"score":47,"body":13174,"status":55,"article_id":13167,"created_at":13168,"updated_at":13169,"published_at":13168},"Q2vi",{"title":13175,"outcome":13176,"problem":13177,"summary":13178,"solution":13179,"attachment":13180},"Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Program for material reuse and consumption reduction","\u003Cp>Businesses can cut costs and increase profits by sharing resources, enhancing logistics, generating new revenue streams, raising awareness, operating more sustainably, and diverting industrial waste from landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At the end of their processes, often companies including manufacturers, retailers and food processors, have available unused or residual resources such as materials, energy, water, assets, logistics and expertise. These resources are most of the time wasted because they do not fit the company's need or processes anymore.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Program (WISP) was formed by the City of Cape Town, GreenCape, and SYNERGie to create connections between various businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA), with provincial government partners, facilitates industrial symbiosis workshops for interested companies to exchange information with a view to developing a symbiotic relationship.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Program (WISP) provides business members with time and technical expertise on resources reuse, while connecting businesses with unused or residual resources such as supplies, electricity, water, assets, and logistics.\u003C/p>",[13181],{"name":9957,"type":53,"value":9957},[13183],{"article_id":13167,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13185,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13186,"updated_at":13187,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13188,"contents":13189,"contributors":13198,"image":13200},"8133","2021-03-18T13:38:35.085Z","2021-10-07T12:13:37.059Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13190],{"id":13191,"score":47,"body":13192,"status":55,"article_id":13185,"created_at":13186,"updated_at":13187,"published_at":13186},"enup",{"title":13193,"summary":13194,"attachment":13195},"Recover waste through the Zero-Waste City App","\u003Cp>Clean City is an application that aims to help to clean up the polluted areas of cities and keep them up to the expectations of their locals and visitors. Citizens and tourists can help to keep the city clean by reporting polluted areas on the mobile app.\u003C/p>",[13196],{"name":13197,"type":53,"value":13197},"https://cleancity.social/",[13199],{"article_id":13185,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13201,"link":13202,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13186,"updated_at":13187,"article_id":13185,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pZQO4g0mfVw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092709818-uZI1IHcb.jpeg",{"id":13204,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13205,"updated_at":13206,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13207,"contents":13208,"contributors":13219,"image":13222},"8137","2021-03-19T10:18:17.996Z","2021-09-24T12:51:40.007Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13209],{"id":13210,"score":47,"body":13211,"status":55,"article_id":13204,"created_at":13205,"updated_at":13206,"published_at":13205},"A_ye",{"title":13212,"summary":13213,"attachment":13214},"Green building policy for rezoning - Vancouver, Canada","\u003Cp>The green buildings policy for rezoning developed by the city of Vancouver requires a Whole Building Lifecycle Assessment (WBLCA) and to disclose the results as part of their rezoning submission. The policy offers two pathways to compliance, A) Near Zero Emissions Buildings, and B) Low Emissions Green Buildings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To comply with the first pathway, projects shall be designed to meet Passive House requirements and apply for certification, or to an alternate near zero emissions building standard, such as the International Living Building Institute’s Net Zero Energy Building Certification, as deemed suitable by the Director of Sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Whilst the low emissions green buildings pathway represents City priority outcomes, establishing limits on heat loss, energy use, and greenhouse gases, and drawing on industry best practices to create more efficient, healthy and comfortable homes and workplaces.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(From C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>",[13215,13217],{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},"https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Clean-Construction-Policy-Explorer?language=en_US",{"name":13218,"type":53,"value":13218},"https://bylaws.vancouver.ca/Bulletin/G002_2017April28.pdf",[13220,13221],{"article_id":13204,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13204,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13223,"link":13224,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13205,"updated_at":13206,"article_id":13204,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"M5Wh5vLLT10=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092711359-Xv5oglni.jpeg",{"id":13226,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13227,"updated_at":13228,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13229,"contents":13230,"contributors":13240,"image":13244},"8138","2021-03-19T10:27:13.246Z","2021-11-17T12:40:46.296Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13231],{"id":13232,"score":47,"body":13233,"status":55,"article_id":13226,"created_at":13227,"updated_at":13228,"published_at":13227},"z1zk",{"title":13234,"summary":13235,"attachment":13236},"Reducing the embodied emissions in new buildings and construction projects by 40% - Vancouver","\u003Cp>The City of Vancouver aims \"to reduce the embodied emissions in new buildings and construction projects (new buildings & infrastructure) by 40% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline - one of the big 6 moves that Vancouver has put forward as part of their emergency climate response\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>",[13237,13238],{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},{"name":13239,"type":53,"value":13239},"https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/vancouvers-climate-emergency.aspx#redirect",[13241,13242,13243],{"article_id":13226,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13226,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13226,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13245,"link":13246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13227,"updated_at":13228,"article_id":13226,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6dFmEuUouBY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092712295-JWOcOKDQ.jpeg",{"id":13248,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13249,"updated_at":13250,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13251,"contents":13252,"contributors":13262,"image":13265},"8140","2021-03-19T10:33:56.039Z","2025-05-09T13:22:26.016Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13253],{"id":13254,"score":47,"body":13255,"status":55,"article_id":13248,"created_at":13249,"updated_at":13250,"published_at":13249},"RlZB",{"title":13256,"summary":13257,"attachment":13258},"Commitment to Clean Construction in Nordic cities","\u003Cp>Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm released a joint pledge to reduce the greenhouse have emissions and air pollution from construction sites, in the effort to solve the climate crisis and improve public health. Six are the key areas to reduce the climate impact of construction in cities:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Implementing efficiency in material design\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Enhancing existing building utilisation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Switching high-emission materials to sustainable timber where appropriate\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Using lower-carbon cement\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reusing building materials and components\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Using low, or zero-emission construction machinery\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>",[13259,13261],{"name":13260,"type":53,"value":13260},"https://www.c40.org/press_releases/mayors-of-copenhagen-oslo-and-stockholm-commit-to-clean-construction",{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},[13263,13264],{"article_id":13248,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13248,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13266,"link":13267,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13249,"updated_at":13250,"article_id":13248,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NjWmAVJ4ycU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092714406-lWbv76OY.jpeg",{"id":13269,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13270,"updated_at":13271,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13272,"contents":13273,"contributors":13284,"image":13288},"8160","2021-03-19T13:10:17.624Z","2021-10-07T09:27:01.222Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13274],{"id":13275,"score":47,"body":13276,"status":55,"article_id":13269,"created_at":13270,"updated_at":13271,"published_at":13270},"x4-c",{"title":13277,"summary":13278,"attachment":13279},"Sustainable Industries Park supports innovation in London City","\u003Cp>London Sustainable Industries Park is an initiative at the heart of London’s accelerating growth, located at Barking and Dagenham, UK. More than 400 hectares of land is available for development and the municipality has ambitious plans to provide more than 50,000 top quality new homes and 20,000 new jobs within the next 20 years, by creating 7 growth hubs. These hubs have become a magnet for businesses in sectors ranging from the creative arts to bio-sciences, and from high-tech and green industries to award-winning construction and manufacturing.\u003C/p>",[13280,13282],{"name":13281,"type":53,"value":13281},"https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/our-growth-hubs",{"name":13283,"type":53,"value":13283},"https://unsplash.com/photos/EXdXLrZXS9Q",[13285,13287],{"article_id":13269,"contributor_id":13286},"kE9s3A",{"article_id":13269,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13289,"link":13290,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13270,"updated_at":13271,"article_id":13269,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"f5Fclc_0YJQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092715610-J-kNCJQJ.jpeg",{"id":13292,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13293,"updated_at":13294,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13295,"contents":13296,"contributors":13309,"image":6},"8192","2021-03-22T07:54:59.526Z","2021-10-07T12:16:46.404Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13297],{"id":13298,"score":47,"body":13299,"status":55,"article_id":13292,"created_at":13293,"updated_at":13294,"published_at":13293},"c36g",{"title":13300,"summary":13301,"attachment":13302},"Rethink the building sector, services industry, and households to enable the circular transition in the City of Hague","\u003Cp>The municipality of the Hague, in the Netherlands, saw itself as a change agent for a more circular ecosystem in the city. As a result, The Hague began implementing its circular plans by scoping the local environment and concentrating on the areas that are the most important for the city: the building sector, services industry, and households. With the development of a social circular economy center, efficient circular procurements, and plans for a circular district, the municipality has made key steps to scale up its circularity.\u003C/p>",[13303,13305,13307],{"name":13304,"type":53,"value":13304},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/the-hague-catalysing-the-local-and-european-circular-transition/",{"name":13306,"type":53,"value":13306},"https://circulairestad.nl/en/projects/den-haag/den-haag-circulaire-gebiedsontwikkeling-binckhorst-english/",{"name":13308,"type":53,"value":13308},"https://www.pianoo.nl/sites/default/files/documents/documents/rebusfactsheet10-gemeentedenhaag-engels-juni2017.pdf",[13310],{"article_id":13292,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13312,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13313,"updated_at":13314,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13315,"contents":13316,"contributors":13325,"image":6},"8193","2021-03-22T08:17:04.452Z","2022-06-06T16:23:14.960Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13317],{"id":13318,"score":47,"body":13319,"status":55,"article_id":13312,"created_at":13313,"updated_at":13314,"published_at":13313},"GIsb",{"title":13320,"summary":13321,"attachment":13322},"The City of Valladolid is accelerating the shift towards sustainable lifestyles","\u003Cp>Valladolid was among the first cities in Spain to adopt a circular focus. In 2017, the city signed the Declaration of Seville, a document established by Spanish cities to encourage action toward a transition to a circular economy. Following that, the city began developing a roadmap to help to make the transition, consisting of plans about regulatory changes to enable circularity, raising awareness, promotion of circular entrepreneurship as well as launching a subsidy program for circular projects.\u003C/p>",[13323],{"name":13324,"type":53,"value":13324},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/city-of-valladolid-economic-prosperity-through-circularity/",[13326,13327],{"article_id":13312,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13312,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":13329,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13330,"updated_at":13331,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13332,"contents":13333,"contributors":13342,"image":6},"8194","2021-03-22T09:26:25.090Z","2021-09-24T09:23:31.179Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13334],{"id":13335,"score":47,"body":13336,"status":55,"article_id":13329,"created_at":13330,"updated_at":13331,"published_at":13330},"OTgW",{"title":13337,"summary":13338,"attachment":13339},"The City of Prato is Involving its Prominent Textile Sector in its Circular Plans","\u003Cp>The textile district of Prato is one of Italy's largest textile manufacturing districts. Therefore, the city's municipality discovered that the local industry's tradition of reusing textile scrap and wool offered a stable basis for a new circular economy strategy. Their objectives are to create a strategic network that involves all stakeholders in order to facilitate collective circular economy activities and improve circular city governance, as well as to enhance Prato's reputation as a circular city and create mutual, unified, and inclusive actions. Urban forestry is the priority of one of their first action plans on making the area more circular. The forestry project will provide textile producers an opportunity to plant trees in the city, enabling them to compensate the CO2 emissions of their production processes.\u003C/p>",[13340],{"name":13341,"type":53,"value":13341},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/prato-building-on-existing-local-circular-practices/",[13343],{"article_id":13329,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13345,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13346,"updated_at":13347,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13348,"contents":13349,"contributors":13358,"image":6},"8195","2021-03-22T10:02:14.542Z","2021-09-24T09:32:29.423Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13350],{"id":13351,"score":47,"body":13352,"status":55,"article_id":13345,"created_at":13346,"updated_at":13347,"published_at":13346},"npf-",{"title":13353,"problem":15,"summary":13354,"attachment":13355},"The City of Espoo, in Finland, is a Pioneer in Circular City Planning","\u003Cp>Espoo, Finland's second-largest city, is believed to be one of Europe's most environmentally friendly cities. In recent years, the city has invested in public transportation, introduced city bikes, built several new nature conservation areas, hosted sustainable lifestyle initiatives, and unveiled an ambitious plan for carbon-neutral district heating by 2025. The city's proactive approach to sustainability is embodied in its Sustainable Espoo development policy, which guides the city in implementing a variety of circular projects currently. \u003C/p>",[13356],{"name":13357,"type":53,"value":13357},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/espoo-one-of-the-most-sustainable-cities-in-europe/",[13359],{"article_id":13345,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13361,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13362,"updated_at":13363,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13364,"contents":13365,"contributors":13378,"image":6},"8202","2021-03-22T15:29:50.143Z","2021-09-13T14:01:44.521Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13366],{"id":13367,"score":47,"body":13368,"status":55,"article_id":13361,"created_at":13362,"updated_at":13363,"published_at":13362},"mWJy",{"title":13369,"outcome":13370,"summary":13371,"solution":13372,"attachment":13373},"Institute in Slovenia for collaboration of utility providers for circular goals in Maribor","\u003Cp>Based on the achievements of WCYCLE and the City of Maribor, several lessons can be learnt:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Establishing a platform involving local actors can be an effective way to foster collaboration in your city or region. The WCYCLE Institute’s experience shows that this collaborative approach can help implement projects aiming at closing material loops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When looking for ways to make a city more circular, it can be helpful to use the circular perspective to assess current costs with a view to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving solutions. In Maribor, the absence of a bio-waste treatment facility required waste to be transferred to an external facility for treatment, with associated high transport and treatment costs. By building a composting facility in the city, the bio-waste could be turned into compost locally at a lower cost, with a revenue stream from the sale of compost. You can read more about circular strategies related to waste here.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Grants were used to fund the pilot activities of the City of Maribor and the WCYCLE Institute. Co-funding requirements and the short-term character of these funding mechanisms can often limit their applicability for scale-ups and larger projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The WCYCLE Institute in Maribor, Slovenia, was founded to help local utility companies rethink their business strategies. For various stakeholders in the city and area, the institute has become a valuable forum to discuss and launch new circular economy initiatives. The Institute currently brings together five companies from the sectors of waste management, public energy, infrastructure, water and urban transport.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The WCYCLE Institute brings together the following five local utility companies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Together, the five companies are responsible for the management of a majority of local material streams. The institute has identified twenty projects to improve the circularity of these streams and the related business case. To foster collaboration between partner organisations, it was agreed that initiated projects have participation from and should benefit at least two of the five utility companies.\u003C/p>",[13374,13376],{"name":13375,"type":53,"value":13375},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/wcycle-institute-re-thinking-the-business-model-of-maribor/",{"name":13377,"type":53,"value":13377},"https://wcycle.com/",[13379],{"article_id":13361,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":13381,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13382,"updated_at":13383,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13384,"contents":13385,"contributors":13394,"image":13399},"8205","2021-03-22T16:22:13.659Z","2022-05-25T16:02:20.574Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13386],{"id":13387,"score":47,"body":13388,"status":55,"article_id":13381,"created_at":13382,"updated_at":13383,"published_at":13382},"O54V",{"title":13389,"summary":13390,"attachment":13391},"Circular Strategies to Advance Economic Growth in the City of Lisbon","\u003Cp>Lisbon is the first city in Southern Europe to be named European Green Capital. The city is currently integrating the circular economy into its sustainable strategy plan by implementing circular projects that will also save costs as a result and enhance economic growth. For these future circular initiatives, the municipality has chosen to focus on six key areas, which are construction, energy, food, mobility, waste, and water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To identify such circular opportunities, the city analysed current material flows and associated costs. High costs related to water use for public purposes, such as watering green spaces and washing streets were identified. Reusing water provided a way to reduce these costs, while at the same time reducing pressure on local water sources. Furthermore, the city selected projects that could improve waste collection in a cost-effective way.\u003C/p>",[13392],{"name":13393,"type":53,"value":13393},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/lisbon-the-first-eu-green-capital-in-southern-europe/",[13395,13396,13397,13398],{"article_id":13381,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13381,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13381,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":13381,"contributor_id":644},{"id":13400,"link":13401,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13382,"updated_at":13383,"article_id":13381,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kf7Th_pjmOU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092718906-gd3JkFL6.jpeg",{"id":13403,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13404,"updated_at":13405,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13406,"contents":13407,"contributors":13416,"image":6},"8210","2021-03-22T17:17:45.801Z","2021-10-04T15:45:03.982Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13408],{"id":13409,"score":47,"body":13410,"status":55,"article_id":13403,"created_at":13404,"updated_at":13405,"published_at":13404},"TI8l",{"title":13411,"summary":13412,"attachment":13413},"The way the city of Treviso achieved the lowest amount of residual waste per capita","\u003Cp>Treviso, in Italy, is the European city with the lowest amount of residual waste per capita, and the company in charge of waste management and its success in the city is Contarina SpA. They combine intense road side collection with a pay-as-you-throw system, along with a focus on waste system education for residents and businesses. To make this model financially viable, the company recognises the importance of extracting as much value as possible from waste and optimising every step of the process. With most of the waste and material streams already optimised to current recycling technologies, Contarina invests in R&D projects to discover new methods and approaches to minimise the amount of residual waste.\u003C/p>",[13414],{"name":13415,"type":53,"value":13415},"https://www.circularcityfundingguide.eu/case-studies/contarina-materials-management-in-a-circular-economy/",[13417],{"article_id":13403,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13419,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13420,"updated_at":13421,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13422,"contents":13423,"contributors":13433,"image":13436},"8240","2021-03-26T09:19:28.354Z","2021-09-24T11:24:43.796Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13424],{"id":13425,"score":47,"body":13426,"status":55,"article_id":13419,"created_at":13420,"updated_at":13421,"published_at":13420},"cSCk",{"title":13427,"summary":13428,"attachment":13429},"Construction Material Recycling Goal - Seattle","\u003Cp>Seattle has a goal of recycling 70% of all construction materials in the city by 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To do so, the city requires demolition projects to carry out a Salvage Assessment and prepare for salvage all the materials that can be used for other construction projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, upon project completion all demolition projects and all new construction and alteration projects with a value of $75,000 or greater must submit a Waste Diversion Report to SPU.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>",[13430,13431],{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},{"name":13432,"type":53,"value":13432},"http://www.seattle.gov/utilities/businesses-and-key-accounts/construction/construction-waste/recycling-requirements",[13434,13435],{"article_id":13419,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13419,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13437,"link":13438,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13420,"updated_at":13421,"article_id":13419,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"P1tmBl6b-jg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092721237-lh87d6GL.jpeg",{"id":13440,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13441,"updated_at":13442,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13443,"contents":13444,"contributors":13454,"image":13457},"8241","2021-03-26T09:25:24.193Z","2021-09-24T13:40:13.805Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13445],{"id":13446,"score":47,"body":13447,"status":55,"article_id":13440,"created_at":13441,"updated_at":13442,"published_at":13441},"RE-u",{"title":13448,"summary":13449,"attachment":13450},"Target to reduce raw material use by 50% by 2030 - Rotterdam Circularity Programme 2019-2023","\u003Cp>Rotterdam aims to reduce the use of primary raw materials by 50% by 2030, by using better products, with a longer life-cycle, re-using products wherever possible and generating new products from ‘waste’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ambition comes as a core part of the Rotterdam Circularity Programme 2019-2023\u003C/p>",[13451,13453],{"name":13452,"type":53,"value":13452},"https://rotterdamcirculair.nl/en/about-rotterdam-circular/",{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},[13455,13456],{"article_id":13440,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13440,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13458,"link":13459,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13441,"updated_at":13442,"article_id":13440,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8JhdiuQ2Qfc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092722587-cu3kx3uX.jpeg",{"id":13461,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13462,"updated_at":13463,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13464,"contents":13465,"contributors":13474,"image":13478},"8242","2021-03-26T09:39:41.607Z","2025-01-17T16:24:00.223Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13466],{"id":13467,"score":47,"body":13468,"status":55,"article_id":13461,"created_at":13462,"updated_at":13463,"published_at":13462},"SOGL",{"title":13469,"summary":13470,"attachment":13471},"QUALIVERDE, tax breaks for sustainable projects - Rio de Janeiro","\u003Cp>\"QUALIVERDE is a voluntary city-specific programme with sustainable targets. Points are available for using certified timber and concrete replacement. Using the QUALIVERDE assessment can come with tax benefits\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>",[13472],{"name":13473,"type":53,"value":13473},"https://publications.waset.org/10011983/analyzing-the-potential-of-job-creation-by-taking-the-first-step-towards-circular-economy-case-study-of-brazil",[13475,13476,13477],{"article_id":13461,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13461,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13461,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13479,"link":13480,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13462,"updated_at":13463,"article_id":13461,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SyN7q3jQVu4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092723913-2yPy8W2P.jpeg",{"id":13482,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13483,"updated_at":13484,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13485,"contents":13486,"contributors":13496,"image":13501},"8243","2021-03-26T09:48:09.743Z","2021-12-02T11:49:45.301Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13487],{"id":13488,"score":47,"body":13489,"status":55,"article_id":13482,"created_at":13483,"updated_at":13484,"published_at":13483},"pzP_",{"title":13490,"summary":13491,"attachment":13492},"Tax incentives through the Green Building Ordinance - Quezon City","\u003Cp>\"The Green Building Initiative sets up a rating system and corresponding tax incentives for green building considerations. The rating system applies to most municipal and commercial buildings. The rating system requires material considerations such as; developing a construction waste management plan, materials reuse, use of rapidly renewable materials, waste diversion and reduction. There are also requirements for the reduction of air pollution on the construction site, as well as energy and water efficiency in the final design. Tax incentives are tied to how many points in the rating system are achieved, with up to 25% real property tax reduction possible.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>",[13493,13494],{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},{"name":13495,"type":53,"value":13495},"https://quezoncity.gov.ph/index.php/green-building-ordinance",[13497,13498,13499,13500],{"article_id":13482,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13482,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13482,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13482,"contributor_id":7349},{"id":13502,"link":13503,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13483,"updated_at":13484,"article_id":13482,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"R4ULRtWfV_U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092724992-_WWKF-OI.jpeg",{"id":13505,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13506,"updated_at":13507,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13508,"contents":13509,"contributors":13521,"image":13524},"8244","2021-03-26T10:01:09.055Z","2021-09-24T13:29:54.065Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13510],{"id":13511,"score":47,"body":13512,"status":55,"article_id":13505,"created_at":13506,"updated_at":13507,"published_at":13506},"UNh3",{"title":13513,"problem":13514,"summary":13515,"solution":13516,"attachment":13517},"Low carbon concrete in public procurement - Portland","\u003Cp>Within construction services, concrete is one of the most GHG-intensive materials typically used on City construction projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Portland established that \"for city projects, all concrete must, starting 1st January 2020, come with a product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)\". Moreover, a maximum limit of global warming potential to be set in April 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a result, in 2019, after gathering both internal and external stakeholder input, the City established its Low Carbon Concrete Initiative to reduce the overall carbon intensity of the concrete mixes used on City projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beginning January 1, 2020, the City added the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) requirement for concrete.\u003C/p>",[13518,13519],{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},{"name":13520,"type":53,"value":13520},"https://www.portlandoregon.gov/brfs/79322",[13522,13523],{"article_id":13505,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13505,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13525,"link":13526,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13506,"updated_at":13507,"article_id":13505,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4HU1NOhPsBU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092726081-akPPwACh.jpeg",{"id":13528,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13529,"updated_at":13530,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13531,"contents":13532,"contributors":13542,"image":13545},"8247","2021-03-26T10:09:46.018Z","2025-05-09T13:25:03.240Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13533],{"id":13534,"score":47,"body":13535,"status":55,"article_id":13528,"created_at":13529,"updated_at":13530,"published_at":13529},"UgJC",{"title":13536,"summary":13537,"attachment":13538},"Municipal building tender criteria on environmental performance - Olso","\u003Cp>Olso has central building tender criteria. All tenders for municipal projects have to weigh the environmental performance at 30%. Of that 30%, 50% is on low emission machinery (minimum biofuels).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of the requirement for new building is that heating and drying shall be carried out with zero emissions, for example by using electricity, district heating or other zero-emissions technology.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: C40's Clean Construction Policy Explorer)\u003C/p>",[13539,13541],{"name":13540,"type":53,"value":13540},"https://www.klimaoslo.no/wp-content/uploads/sites/88/2019/11/Climate-and-enviromental-requirements.pdf",{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},[13543,13544],{"article_id":13528,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13528,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13546,"link":13547,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13529,"updated_at":13530,"article_id":13528,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xb89B6ESQAY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092727629-OtBpOHSb.jpeg",{"id":13549,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13550,"updated_at":13551,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13552,"contents":13553,"contributors":13565,"image":13567},"8267","2021-03-26T17:20:51.304Z","2021-09-13T09:58:26.716Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13554],{"id":13555,"score":47,"body":13556,"status":55,"article_id":13549,"created_at":13550,"updated_at":13551,"published_at":13550},"Aas1",{"title":13557,"outcome":13558,"problem":13559,"summary":13560,"solution":13561,"attachment":13562},"Bringo Fresh: from the farms to the table in Uganda","\u003Cp>Bringo Fresh is currently sourcing their food supply from a pool of about 1,000 farmers across the country and delivers it around Kampala. The organisation has also seen an increase in its sales numbers since covid-19 started. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a worldwide problem. Every year, over 30% of fresh produce (worth 1.3 billion tonnes) is thrown away. In Uganda, 10 million tonnes of fresh produce valued Ugx 16 billion goes to waste annually. This large number would be able to provide food for the 23 million lower-income Ugandans who lack proper nutrition. Even before it leaves the farm, 3 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables (worth Ugx 4.6 billion) are thrown away, which would be enough to feed over 10,000 people for a year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bringo Fresh was founded to mitigate food wastage by offering delivery of fruits and vegetables from the farmers to end consumers. The Ugandan-based company currently sources the food from a pool of about 1,000 local farmers across the country and offers produce deliveries around Kampala.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bringo Fresh has developed an innovative solution to address food waste. They connect farmers’ fresh produce with consumers directly by offering a delivery service in Uganda. This way, much less organic food ends up as waste, local farmers get to enjoy more income and consumers can benefit from a fresher product. The company has in addition have also created an app for an easier order and delivery option. \u003C/p>",[13563],{"name":13564,"type":53,"value":13564},"https://bringofresh.com/the-why/",[13566],{"article_id":13549,"contributor_id":665},{"id":13568,"link":13569,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13550,"updated_at":13551,"article_id":13549,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rPIMYmpEMAo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092728684-8C_DA5cG.jpeg",{"id":13571,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13572,"updated_at":13573,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13574,"contents":13575,"contributors":13585,"image":13589},"8275","2021-03-29T09:03:58.905Z","2022-05-12T13:52:54.063Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13576],{"id":13577,"score":47,"body":13578,"status":55,"article_id":13571,"created_at":13572,"updated_at":13573,"published_at":13572},"wMgQ",{"title":13579,"summary":13580,"attachment":13581},"Reducing food waste under the Green Cincinnati plan","\u003Cp>\"Under the Green Cincinnati plan, the city committed to reducing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>food waste with consumer campaigns and targeted food recovery\u003C/p>\u003Cp>networks, which collect food that would otherwise be wasted and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>distribute it to residents facing food insecurity. The city estimates\u003C/p>\u003Cp>that food waste composting already reduces carbon emissions by\u003C/p>\u003Cp>18,500 tons per year.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: \u003Cem>ICLEI (2021), City Practitioners Handbook: Circular Food Systems\u003C/em>)\u003C/p>",[13582,13583],{"name":6109,"type":53,"value":6109},{"name":13584,"type":53,"value":13584},"https://www.xavier.edu/economics-sustainability-and-society-program/documents/22018GreenCincinnatiPlan.pdf",[13586,13587,13588],{"article_id":13571,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13571,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13571,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":13590,"link":13591,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13572,"updated_at":13573,"article_id":13571,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jN7WiY-TDec=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092729681-yxncodZ0.jpeg",{"id":13593,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13594,"updated_at":13595,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13596,"contents":13597,"contributors":13613,"image":13617},"8276","2021-03-29T09:11:55.067Z","2022-05-12T13:55:36.954Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13598],{"id":13599,"score":47,"body":13600,"status":55,"article_id":13593,"created_at":13594,"updated_at":13595,"published_at":13594},"RJmB",{"title":13601,"outcome":13602,"problem":13603,"summary":13604,"solution":13605,"attachment":13606},"Reducing food waste to protect river ecosystems - Lilongwe","\u003Cp>Important outputs of this piece of work are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A site analysis;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A landscape master plan;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A phased implementation strategy (with an accompanied budget); and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The establishment of a steering and technical advisory committee, with the following mandate: improve co-ordination of key stakeholders, co-design activities implemented at the site and oversee activities so that they are aligned with the local council mandates.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through relationship and partnership building, as well as project proposal submissions, it is the project team’s ambition to see additional components of the river revitalisation plan being implemented in the near future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Informal markets in Lilongwe, Malawi, are often located on the banks of the Lilongwe River. Recently, they have significantly increased in size, compromising the health of the Lilongwe River, with associated challenges including encroachment into the river buffer zone, urban agriculture on the river banks and waste dumping alongside and in the river. This challenges are coumpounded by the fact that the Lilongwe River is the primary source of water to the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After realizing the role that food waste played in polluting local rivers, the UNA Rivers project developed programs to divert organic waste stemming from a market before it entered the river ecosystem. A composting plan was developed; local women volunteers collected organic waste, brought it to a composting site, and earned a small income from the composting products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: ICLEI, 2021, \u003Cem>City Practitioners Handbook: Circular Food Systems\u003C/em>)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Both markets are of high importance for the provision of livelihoods, economic opportunities and as integrated community spaces that are embedded in the urban framework of the city. Given the market's importance to the community, ICLEI Africa has started a revitalization project in the area to protect biodiversity and therefore food provision of the city. The UNA Rivers Project in Lilongwe is a pilot project\u003C/p>\u003Cp>by ICLEI Africa aiming to support river system health by preventing waste contamination. Food waste made up the majority of the contamination so the project focused on intercepting waste from a local food market. Using a gender inclusive lens, the project supported women working in the market collecting waste for composting by offering training and setting up a composting site. The project was successful in reducing waste to a certain extent. However, the project’s limitations act as a powerful lesson and illustrate the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement where stakeholders can influence the design, planning, and implementation of projects, as well as the importance of understanding the social context.\u003C/p>",[13607,13609,13610,13612],{"name":13608,"type":53,"value":13608},"https://cbc.iclei.org/river-revitalisation-lilongwe-malawi/",{"name":6109,"type":53,"value":6109},{"name":13611,"type":53,"value":13611},"https://cbc.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Change-along-the-Lilongwe-River.png",{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},[13614,13615,13616],{"article_id":13593,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13593,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13593,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13618,"link":13619,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13594,"updated_at":13595,"article_id":13593,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"X4Lx5Y11tK4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092730493-TLTGS0Je.jpeg",{"id":13621,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13622,"updated_at":13623,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13624,"contents":13625,"contributors":13635,"image":6},"8278","2021-03-29T09:20:28.718Z","2021-09-24T13:49:15.929Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13626],{"id":13627,"score":47,"body":13628,"status":55,"article_id":13621,"created_at":13622,"updated_at":13623,"published_at":13622},"bgUj",{"title":13629,"summary":13630,"attachment":13631},"Industrial symbiosis - Rizhao","\u003Cp>\"In the Rizhao Economic and Technology Development Area, the resource flows of 31 companies in the cereal, oil and food, machinery, paper, textiles, wine refining, and biochemical industries are interlinked. A paper plant receives wood chips from a nearby wood manufacturer as resource inputs, and provides residue for fertilizer and raw materials for construction products in return. A chemical factory is supplied with vinasse, a waste product from sugar produced by the brewery in the same area.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: ICLEI, 2021, \u003Cem>City Practitioners Handbook: Circular Food Systems\u003C/em>)\u003C/p>",[13632,13633],{"name":6109,"type":53,"value":6109},{"name":13634,"type":53,"value":13634},"https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/6089GSDR%20Brief%2031CN.pdf",[13636,13637],{"article_id":13621,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13621,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13639,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13640,"updated_at":13641,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13642,"contents":13643,"contributors":13653,"image":6},"8281","2021-03-29T12:21:36.615Z","2021-09-24T11:13:04.575Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13644],{"id":13645,"score":47,"body":13646,"status":55,"article_id":13639,"created_at":13640,"updated_at":13641,"published_at":13640},"jwCa",{"title":13647,"summary":13648,"attachment":13649},"Food Policy Action Coalition and interagency collaboration scheme - Baltimore","\u003Cp>\"Baltimore´s Food Policy and Planning Division oversees Baltimore´s Food Policy Initiative. Understanding that food does not fit solely into one government agency, the city of Baltimore takes an interagency approach to sustainable food systems. With each agency lending its expertise, the City creates food access strategies and implements programs and policies with multi-sector support. The Food Policy Initiative webpage includes an overview of the role of different agencies in sustainable food systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, Baltimore´s Food Policy Action Coalition gathers 60 members, representing nonprofits, universities, farms, businesses, hospitals, and residents. Meetings are held bimonthly and allow members to share updates, learn from presentations, and converse in breakout sessions so they are better equipped for their food systems work. All resources used to facilitate these meetings and publicly available on the Food Policy Action Coalition resource folder.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Source: ICLEI, 2021, CITY PRACTITIONERS HANDBOOK Circular Food Systems)\u003C/p>",[13650,13652],{"name":13651,"type":53,"value":13651},"https://planning.baltimorecity.gov/baltimore-food-policy-initiative/about",{"name":6109,"type":53,"value":6109},[13654,13655],{"article_id":13639,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13639,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13657,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13658,"updated_at":13659,"owner_id":13660,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13661,"contents":13662,"contributors":13668,"image":13671},"8282","2021-03-29T13:50:06.084Z","2021-09-13T19:21:34.962Z","xVR_Qw",{"id":13660,"type":325,"owner_id":13660,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13663],{"id":13664,"score":47,"body":13665,"status":55,"article_id":13657,"created_at":13658,"updated_at":13659,"published_at":13658},"gwSv",{"title":13666,"problem":6744,"summary":13667,"solution":15},"Pursuing Financial Reality of the Circular Road: A pathway to Road-as-a-Service","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A pilot project of Dura Vermeer and Overijssel Province has provided a practical case for investigating how a circular road can be exploited as a \u003Cem>Road-as-a-Service\u003C/em>. A white paper on this project, launched by a new coalition for circular accounting, demonstrates how to modify and rethink current financing and reporting practices for the circular economy.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A discussion about contractual structuring and its implications has led to new insights. Dura Vermeer wants to retain the economic ownership of the road while providing its functionality (i.e. the use of the road) as a service to their client Overijssel Province. This incentive ensures that it will maintain the road as well as possible from its knowledge and expertise. This will ultimately lead to a higher residual value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The participants formed a Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA). This is a collaboration between Circle Economy, Sustainable Finance Lab, The Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants (NBA), Dura Vermeer, ABN AMRO, Rabobank, KPMG, Provincie Overijssel and scientists of Erasmus University, Open Universiteit, University of Groningen, Nyenrode Business University and Avans University of Applied Sciences. The CCA was co-funded by Nederland Circulair!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To sell or not to sell\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fundamental question is “to sell or not to sell”, according to CCA. Financial reporting is about economic ownership and the transfer of risks and rewards. If at the end of the contract, economic ownership is transferred to the client (in this case Overijssel Province), it still appears on their balance sheet from the start as it would in a ‘normal’ sale. The alternative is to specify explicitly the ongoing nature of the agreement, which excludes a transfer. This ownership question has implications for the reuse of the road and its materials at the time of harvesting. The owner of the road is incentivised to optimize the durability of the road, its maintenance and (re) use of raw materials, with potential effects such as a longer lifespan, lower overall maintenance costs, and higher residual material value. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Combining different financial structures\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This above decision has important consequences for the balance sheet of both parties and how to obtain financing for the investment. When no sale takes place, we have to alter our traditional financing perspective. A possible solution is to create a combination of financing projects, while also having some corporate debt that should lead to a different type of financing. A surprising result is the fact that the actual accounting of the circular road turned out not to be the main challenge in this case. Creating a financial incentive for circularity is the foremost objective. A contractual agreement should express circular incentives and the distribution of risk and reward. The actual accounting ultimately follows.\u003C/p>",[13669,13670],{"article_id":13657,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13657,"contributor_id":13660},{"id":13672,"link":13673,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13658,"updated_at":13659,"article_id":13657,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2wB5qtgWdRk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092731765-SPfAkFnd.jpeg",{"id":13675,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13676,"updated_at":13677,"owner_id":13660,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13678,"contents":13679,"contributors":13688,"image":13691},"8287","2021-03-30T07:55:19.367Z","2021-09-13T08:54:05.568Z",{"id":13660,"type":325,"owner_id":13660,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13680],{"id":13681,"score":47,"body":13682,"status":55,"article_id":13675,"created_at":13676,"updated_at":13677,"published_at":13676},"wv15",{"title":13683,"summary":13684,"attachment":13685},"Valorising Residual Resources: Mitigating food waste - how cooperatives can boost the circular economy","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Residual resources, such as food processing surplus streams—now often categorised as ‘waste’—can be reused at their highest potential value if fair pricing can be ensured, finds the third report of the Coalition Circular Accounting. In their \u003Cem>Valorising Residual Resources \u003C/em>report, they elaborate on the financial, accounting and legal aspects of valorising food waste and the organisational challenges of being circular in a linear world. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Annually, 88 million tonnes of food is wasted in the European Union alone. An estimated third of that waste occurs before food items even hit the shelves. In some food categories, waste is particularly hard to avoid because of a lack of knowledge, logistical challenges or expiration dates. But in a time when climate change and hunger threaten millions of livelihoods around the world, minimising food waste is a must, resulting in higher food security and a reduced industry footprint. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A current go-to solution for many food manufacturers is to downcycle and sell waste streams as animal feed. But when these resources are of premium quality and fit for human consumption, this is a massive loss. To ensure efficient resource use, the circular economy aims to maintain the highest possible value of resources for as long as possible. But producers need a stronger incentive to valorise all their waste streams—an incentive the linear economic system does not provide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Coalition Circular Accounting (CCA), led by the Royal Netherlands Institute of Chartered Accountants (NBA) and Circle Economy, has identified opportunities to salvage and valorise residual resource streams before they are turned into input for the production of animal feed or waste. Using biscuit dough as an example, the coalition teamed up with cooperative IntelligentFood to explore the challenges they are facing and identify promising pathways for circular ways of working that can be applied to a multitude of other types of residual streams. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The cooperate as circular enabler\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>IntelligentFood is organised as a cooperative that receives residual biscuit dough from Europastry—a leader in the frozen bakery dough sector—and joins forces with value chain partners to add value and create new products. Members can contribute either as an employee, as an organisation, in cash or in-kind. All members that have contributed value share in the profits, following a distribution key. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The CCA has found that the cooperative governance structure of IntelligentFood offers great incentives for partners to collaborate, create value and share risks. As a cooperative, IntelligentFood does not own production facilities, nor employs chefs or has any logistical capacities. Their primary role is to develop new food concepts that use residual food streams and connect different external parties—from resource input to final product sales—on its platform. They take on the role of a \u003Cem>Circular Value Chain Director\u003C/em>, connecting and redirecting resources between stakeholders, processes and industries to ensure their highest potential and value. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fair pricing is key\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The CCA once again confirmed that what gets valued, gets managed. The business case proved that residual resources should also have financial value. However, determining a fair price for these resources has sparked a debate about valuation theory versus market value. Moreover, the report provides potential options for accounting for the residual resources, based on a situation where profit margins \u003Cem>after sales \u003C/em>of the final product constitute the value of the resources used.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Accounting for true impact\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lastly, it becomes clear from the research that our current accounting models do not incorporate impact. Currently, accounting models and investors focus too much on profit and do not take environmental or societal aspects into account. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Coalition Circular Accounting will tackle this topic in their next case study. Together with Impact Institute, they will investigate how accounting can standardise impact assessment in order to better reflect the environmental and societal impact. This report is scheduled to appear in the first quarter of 2021. \u003C/p>",[13686],{"name":13687,"type":53,"value":13687},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/valorising-residual-resources-mitigating-food-waste-how-cooperatives-can-boost-the-circular-economy",[13689,13690],{"article_id":13675,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13675,"contributor_id":13660},{"id":13692,"link":13693,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13676,"updated_at":13677,"article_id":13675,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TFC-XL7FlmQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092733410-p8zw5gzi.jpeg",{"id":13695,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13696,"updated_at":13697,"owner_id":10963,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13698,"contents":13699,"contributors":13716,"image":13719},"8320","2021-04-02T18:28:11.468Z","2021-09-16T11:31:27.663Z",{"id":10963,"type":325,"owner_id":10963,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13700],{"id":13701,"score":47,"body":13702,"status":55,"article_id":13695,"created_at":13696,"updated_at":13697,"published_at":13696},"3OkP",{"title":13703,"outcome":13704,"problem":13705,"summary":13706,"solution":13707,"attachment":13708},"Japanese pub is made out of 100% recycled material","\u003Cp>A business example of the Zero Waste inspired ethos is Rise & Win Brewing, by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP, architects. Not just a “pub” but a “public house” in its full meaning of the word, where the principles of their circular community and their pride can be reflected by its building.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kamikatsu has committed to Zero Waste policy, aiming to become a sustainable circular society. Therefore not just separating waste into today’s 45 categories, but absorbing it in different ways, applying also into businesses formulas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kamikatsu town, at Tokushima prefecture, Japan, is known for its commitment to zero waste living. Residents sort their waste into categories at the town's waste center. Despite the tedious task, it has worked out so well for the citizens that they've extended their zero waste ethos into the brewing business.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not-for-profit organizations like Zero Waste Academy https://zwa.jp was created to help the Kamikatsu population to create community, transparency, awareness, guidance and brought a Zero Waste Accreditation System, which goes far beyond separating their waste, but also creating and linking different opportunities through businesses.\u003C/p>",[13709,13710,13712,13714,13715],{"name":10980,"type":53,"value":10980},{"name":13711,"type":53,"value":13711},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/06/how-to-act-on-plastic-pollution/",{"name":13713,"type":53,"value":13713},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2015/04/zero-waste-a-small-towns-big-challenge",{"name":10978,"type":53,"value":10978},{"name":10984,"type":53,"value":10984},[13717,13718],{"article_id":13695,"contributor_id":10963},{"article_id":13695,"contributor_id":665},{"id":13720,"link":13721,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13696,"updated_at":13697,"article_id":13695,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Rcz8lxRBtpU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092734181-CRAXmopL.jpeg",{"id":13723,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13724,"updated_at":13725,"owner_id":10963,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13726,"contents":13727,"contributors":13747,"image":13751},"8321","2021-04-02T18:51:01.301Z","2021-09-30T09:40:11.610Z",{"id":10963,"type":325,"owner_id":10963,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13728],{"id":13729,"score":47,"body":13730,"status":55,"article_id":13723,"created_at":13724,"updated_at":13725,"published_at":13724},"HIEm",{"title":13731,"outcome":6744,"problem":13732,"summary":13733,"solution":6744,"attachment":13734},"Kamikatsu: Zero waste municipality in Japan","\u003Cp>How to banish all single-use plastic in Japan? How to reduce plastic waste? How to bridge Japan’s Resource Circulation Policy for Plastics with other environmental policies and regulations to reach implementation?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Japanese town of Kamikatsu (Tokushima Prefecture) declared its \"Zero Waste Ambition\" in 2003. Despite challenges, it has had remarkable successes. In 2015, Kamikatsu had already achieved a recycling rate of almost 80% and created a roadmap, working together with locals and businesses, aiming for zero waste by 2020. \u003C/p>",[13735,13736,13737,13738,13740,13741,13742,13744,13745,13746],{"name":13713,"type":53,"value":13713},{"name":13711,"type":53,"value":13711},{"name":10978,"type":53,"value":10978},{"name":13739,"type":53,"value":13739},"https://why-kamikatsu.jp/WHY/en/index.html",{"name":10986,"type":53,"value":10986},{"name":10988,"type":53,"value":10988},{"name":13743,"type":53,"value":13743},"https://dashboards.sdgindex.org/profiles/jpn",{"name":10982,"type":53,"value":10982},{"name":10990,"type":53,"value":10990},{"name":10992,"type":53,"value":10992},[13748,13749,13750],{"article_id":13723,"contributor_id":10963},{"article_id":13723,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":13723,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":13752,"link":13753,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13724,"updated_at":13725,"article_id":13723,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"p2AtetT9ois=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092735232-Bj8u0UuZ.jpeg",{"id":13755,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13756,"updated_at":13757,"owner_id":13758,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13759,"contents":13760,"contributors":13769,"image":6},"8417","2021-04-18T19:58:30.009Z","2022-06-06T16:04:51.202Z","CKBIog",{"id":13758,"type":325,"owner_id":13758,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13761],{"id":13762,"score":47,"body":13763,"status":55,"article_id":13755,"created_at":13756,"updated_at":13757,"published_at":13756},"GEbR",{"title":13764,"summary":13765,"attachment":13766},"Veolia Place Circular Hub project","\u003Cp>VEOLIA PLACE construction project serves as a multifunctional space, an innovative and circular hub in the center of Prague. CIRAA was a key partner for the project, their task was to implement circular approaches at the bidding stage for the individual parts to ensure that the project was executed in line with the principles of a circular economy. They addressed not only the spaces and interiors of the building, but also its subsequent operation, providing both a theoretical and practical framework for the project developer. CIRAA helped VEOLIA CZECH REPUBLIC to define the circular parameters of the whole project: from the criteria for and evaluation of the architectural competition to setting up the future operation of the site so that it would make the fullest use of circular economy principles.\u003C/p>",[13767],{"name":13768,"type":53,"value":13768},"https://www.ciraa.eu/udrzitelne-projekty-strategicke-poradenstvi-k-vyberu-dodavatelu-i-provozu/",[13770,13771,13772],{"article_id":13755,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13755,"contributor_id":13758},{"article_id":13755,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":13774,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13775,"updated_at":13776,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13777,"contents":13778,"contributors":13792,"image":13796},"8458","2021-05-20T11:17:02.729Z","2021-10-01T11:42:20.274Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13779],{"id":13780,"score":47,"body":13781,"status":55,"article_id":13774,"created_at":13775,"updated_at":13776,"published_at":13775},"N0eI",{"title":13782,"outcome":13783,"problem":13784,"summary":13785,"solution":13786,"attachment":13787},"Closing the Loop with HDPE: Fifty/50 Wheelie Bin","\u003Cp>The project has been able to divert more than and recycle these to create new bins, resulting in more than. The Fifty/50 programme will serve as a great example for other cities to leverage on their procurement policy to tangibly facilitate circularity at scale and build a resilient urban system. More specifically, the CCT has embedded circular procurement principles to not only divert waste from its own landfills, but to also reduce its own bin disposal liabilities, secure end-markets for HDPE plastic recyclers, create new circular jobs, and, more importantly, ensure that jobs and businesses weather global crises. All this without compromising price, quality, and functionality, and longevity of the bins. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Measurable benefits by this initiative:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 1,2 million kgs of condemned bins diverted from landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 850 000 Fifty/50 wheelie bins ‘in the field’ (and eventually all City-issued wheelie bins will be replaced with the Fifty/50 version).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 18 865 ‘free’ bins provided over the past 6 years, saving the City approximately R7,4 million at current tender prices, since the tender requires that in exchange for every 65kg of broken/condemned bin material provided as recycling ‘feedstock’ to the contractor, one free 240 litre wheelie bin is provided to the City.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 378 328 Fifty/50 wheelie-bins procured and already in use, providing a refuse collection service to the public, which translates to an additional R10,4 million in savings as these bins are about R28 cheaper each.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- R18 million total cost-savings, of which R600 000 only in landfill gate fees.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- More than a million kgs of HDPE diverted from landfill and incorporated into a circular economy\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 1053-1121 m3 of landfill airspace saved\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 1 708 tons of 2CO2 saved\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 13 permanent and 18 part-time jobs created\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In South Africa, often local municipalities are mandated by the constitution to provide waste management services to citizens. The City of Cape Town (CCT) provides this service by collecting residents’ refuse bins. By the end of 2019, the CCT was servicing an estimated total of 925,000 bins. The municipality usually procures these bins from the private sector, through a highly regulated tendering process. Until 2014, these bins were made from 100% virgin high-density polyethene (HDPE) plastic, mostly imported from outside of the country. This material is hardy and durable, which makes it a good choice for hard-wearing items that are exposed to a harsh operating environment, but it is not biodegradable and, when it reaches the end of its usability, takes up a substantial amount of limited landfill airspace if not recycled. Given the high impact of bins, in November 2014, the CCT came up with a different strategy to ensure that these bins could provide more value to the city, as well as offer sustainable long-term benefits to its citizens.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cape Town’s innovative Fifty/50 Wheelie Bin Initiative, led by the Solid Waste Management Department, is using material from broken, past-their-lifespan wheelie bins to produce new ones. The initiative is a great example of circular public procurement that has allowed the City to become a leader in building resilience through circularity while offering a sustainable waste management option for residents by providing closed-loop recycling bins. The Fifty/50 Wheelie Bin Initiative has proven to be successful in lowering emissions, saving space and materials, saving costs, and creating secure jobs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The CCT leveraged its procurement policy and included more progressive and more environmentally-friendly tender specifications for the procurement of refuse bins. Specifications included, for example, that bins had a minimum lifespan of 10 years, were 100% locally produced, that the producer includes HDPE material salvaged from condemned, damaged, or past-lifespan bins to create new bins, and that bins were made up from at least 50% HDPE recyclate—from here their name ‘Fifty/50 wheelie bins'. The new specifications are thereby ‘closing the loop’ on a public procurement process, substantially improving its environmental impact.\u003C/p>",[13788,13790],{"name":13789,"type":53,"value":13789},"https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/City%20and%20partners%20scoop%20top%20awards%20for%20innovative%20recycling%20and%20waste%20reduction%20initiatives",{"name":13791,"type":53,"value":13791},"https://www.greencape.co.za/content/case-study-wheelie-bin/",[13793,13794,13795],{"article_id":13774,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":13774,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13774,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":13797,"link":13798,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13775,"updated_at":13776,"article_id":13774,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"p0m_KWMui7A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092737025-xcAlXuw4.jpeg",{"id":13800,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13801,"updated_at":13802,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13803,"contents":13804,"contributors":13817,"image":6},"8461","2021-05-24T08:14:05.971Z","2021-09-13T08:48:01.196Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13805],{"id":13806,"score":47,"body":13807,"status":55,"article_id":13800,"created_at":13801,"updated_at":13802,"published_at":13801},"ex6A",{"title":13808,"summary":13809,"attachment":13810},"City of Amsterdam rewards organic waste returns with compost!","\u003Cp>Amsterdam offers a free 20L bag of compost made from local green waste to citizens who return green waste to local bulky points for a limited period, as part of the celebrations for the city's National Compost Day. 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The former roadway became a green belt combining three zones: history, urban and culture, and nature. The new waterfront with its teeming biodiversity enhanced this further.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The resulting serene stretch additionally contributed to reducing the urban heat island effect in Seoul. It also cemented Cheonggyecheon as a place for high quality living.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cheonggyecheon was once a landmark stream steeped in history. However, towards the middle of the 20th century, it became a victim of urbanization. To resolve this, the river was covered with concrete and turned into a 6 km roadway around the late 1950s. By 1971, it had a 5.8 km, 6-lane elevated highway to accommodate the increasing vehicular traffic in the capital.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For a while, this infrastructure served its purpose. However, by 2000, the highway reached its point of obsolescence. The structure lacked structural integrity, as carbon monoxide, methane and other gases accumulating at the sewer and drain level below the road were noted to have led to the foundation's corrosion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Engineers from the Korean Society of Civil Engineering estimated that it would cost $95 million to fix. In addition, large volume of traffic also posed health concerns for the surrounding communities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seoul has transformed a huge freeway that had pollution and congestion problems, into the Cheonggyecheon River Corridor. The corridor, or greenway, has increased the amount of visitors, reduced car use and air pollution, as well as created a green and blue corridor legacy for the city. The heart of the city is now a green waterfront park complemented with improved public transport, giving citizens with a better way of life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Then Mayor Myung-Bak Lee proposed a paradigm shift in urban management: a Seoul that is for people and not for cars. The first step was to dismantle the old road and elevated highway, and revitalize the historic stream.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the demolition, they used diamond wire saws and wheel saws to minimize noise and dust. They generated 872,400 tons of waste (concrete and asphalt) and 96 percent of this was re-used, while all of the scrap iron was recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For constant water supply, they fed in and treated water from the Han River and underground water from subway stations. They also future-proofed the waterfront by constructing embankments that can endure the worst kind of flood (noted to occur every 200 years).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For an effective urban paradigm shift, the city government engaged stakeholders through thorough consultations. They explained the value behind restoring the Cheonggyecheon stream over investing in an expressway.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the city government also integrated bus and rail for more seamless travel and discouraged driving private vehicles in the city center.\u003C/p>",[13834],{"name":13835,"type":53,"value":13835},"https://development.asia/case-study/revitalizing-city-reviving-stream",[13837,13838,13839],{"article_id":13820,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13820,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13820,"contributor_id":672},{"id":13841,"link":13842,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13821,"updated_at":13822,"article_id":13820,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1seQWnHTIpE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092738876-V6hfQis3.jpeg",{"id":13844,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13845,"updated_at":13846,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13847,"contents":13848,"contributors":13859,"image":13864},"8464","2021-05-26T09:32:06.592Z","2022-06-09T11:41:33.242Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13849],{"id":13850,"score":47,"body":13851,"status":55,"article_id":13844,"created_at":13845,"updated_at":13846,"published_at":13845},"b45m",{"title":13852,"summary":13853,"attachment":13854},"New York City provides tax incentives for projects combining green roofs and solar panels","\u003Cp>With more than 1.6 billion square feet of rooftops in New York City, green roofs and solar panels can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, providing a rainwater buffer, purified air, lower ambient temperature and noise, higher solar panel efficiency and increased biodiversity. In particular, the sedums, herbs, grasses or host plants that are included in the a green roof promote the habitat of birds, butterflies and insects, especially in the city environment which is mainly concrete and asphalt.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Under specific requirements, New York City provides property tax abatement for building owners who decide to install a green roof and solar panels on it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Department's sustainability experts guide building owners through the construction application process to install solar panels and green roofs. They also assist with properly completing the required documents and help applicants meet key tax abatement deadlines.\u003C/p>",[13855,13857],{"name":13856,"type":53,"value":13856},"https://www.sempergreen.com/en/solutions/green-roofs/green-roof-benefits#:~:text=A%20green%20roof%20has%20many,part%20of%20climate%2Dproof%20construction.",{"name":13858,"type":53,"value":13858},"https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/green-roofs-solar-panels.page",[13860,13861,13862,13863],{"article_id":13844,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13844,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13844,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13844,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":13865,"link":13866,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13845,"updated_at":13846,"article_id":13844,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RwLH6AMZsIE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092740468-XwOUh1y7.jpeg",{"id":13868,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13869,"updated_at":13870,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13871,"contents":13872,"contributors":13888,"image":13892},"8465","2021-05-26T14:09:11.397Z","2023-02-28T10:23:31.268Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13873],{"id":13874,"score":47,"body":13875,"status":55,"article_id":13868,"created_at":13869,"updated_at":13870,"published_at":13869},"vOcq",{"title":13876,"outcome":13877,"problem":13878,"summary":13879,"solution":13880,"attachment":13881},"Solving Singapore's water problem by distributing drinking water derived from sewage","\u003Cp>The city-state wastewater treatment system has achieved industrial large-scale implementation and wide public acceptance for indirect potable use thanks to comprehensive education and communication strategies. Water reuse covers up to 40 percent of the water needs at present and this percentage is expected to increase to 55 percent by 2060. Reusing treated wastewater also responds to the incentive to close the water loop and extend the lifetime of water resources through longer use. NEWater allows to supply a growing industrial sector, while providing water for domestic use during dry periods, creating jobs and properly treating wastewater before discharging it to the sea.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The South-east Asian Island country has a population of 5.7 million residing on less than 750 square kilometers of land. Whilst known for its strong economy, Singapore is lacking one essential asset -- water.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Water security has long been a national priority in Singapore as the city-state is unable to store its rainfall and thus imports half of its current water supplies from neighbouring Malaysia. One of the strategies to overcome this problem lies in the membrane technology to treat wastewater known as 'NEWater', created by the country's public utilities board, granting economic, social, and environmental benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Major investments have been made since the 1970s in research and development, including for non-conventional sources of water such as wastewater. The \"NEWater\" technology directly provides, since 2003, high quality wastewater treatment from municipal sources and for non-domestic purposes (wafer fabrication plants, industrial states, and commercial buildings). Through a four-step series of barriers and membranes, wastewater is made free of solids, microorganisms, and contaminants resulting in potable water supplies for use by humans and industry. Overall, the water resources management system has been supported from the highest political level, within institutional and legal frameworks.\u003C/p>",[13882,13884,13886],{"name":13883,"type":53,"value":13883},"https://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/23/living/newater-singapore/index.html",{"name":13885,"type":53,"value":13885},"https://iwa-network.org/city/singapore/",{"name":13887,"type":53,"value":13887},"https://unesdoc.unesco.org/in/documentViewer.xhtml?v=2.1.196&id=p::usmarcdef_0000374715&file=/in/rest/annotationSVC/DownloadWatermarkedAttachment/attach_import_ec826dd6-3658-4134-b187-ca3e12e3f26d%3F_%3D374715eng.pdf&locale=en&multi=true&ark=/ark:/48223/pf0000374715/PDF/374715eng.pdf#%5B%7B%22num%22%3A138%2C%22gen%22%3A0%7D%2C%7B%22name%22%3A%22XYZ%22%7D%2C0%2C842%2C0%5D",[13889,13890,13891],{"article_id":13868,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13868,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13868,"contributor_id":644},{"id":13893,"link":13894,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13869,"updated_at":13870,"article_id":13868,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7qUTTDapU-o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092741666-7iLus5az.jpeg",{"id":13896,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13897,"updated_at":13898,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13899,"contents":13900,"contributors":13909,"image":6},"8473","2021-05-31T08:41:28.104Z","2021-09-20T13:14:51.929Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13901],{"id":13902,"score":47,"body":13903,"status":55,"article_id":13896,"created_at":13897,"updated_at":13898,"published_at":13897},"8gYq",{"title":13904,"summary":13905,"attachment":13906},"Solar-powered water supply project in Makang’wa Village and Chamwino, Tanzania","\u003Cp>Tanzania has launched a US $350m solar powered water supply project that will alleviate the suffering of Makang’wa Village residents in Chamwino. The residents have lived without proper water services for over 50 years. With the renovation of a water tank, 13 water drawing points in the village and the installation of solar panels and water pumps, the project will benefit over 7,000 households.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, the government disbursed US $100m as advanced funds to implement a water supply network extension project to reach more households in Makang’wa and neighbouring villages.\u003C/p>",[13907],{"name":13908,"type":53,"value":13908},"https://constructionreviewonline.com/news/tanzania/tanzania-launches-solar-water-supply-project-in-chamwino/",[13910,13911],{"article_id":13896,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13896,"contributor_id":669},{"id":13913,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13914,"updated_at":13915,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13916,"contents":13917,"contributors":13932,"image":13938},"8478","2021-05-31T13:02:14.970Z","2022-06-06T13:34:43.470Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13918],{"id":13919,"score":47,"body":13920,"status":55,"article_id":13913,"created_at":13914,"updated_at":13915,"published_at":13914},"or_X",{"title":13921,"outcome":13922,"summary":13923,"solution":13924,"attachment":13925},"City of Thousand Oaks uses recycled tire rubber for asphalt pavement","\u003Cp>Rubberized asphalt concrete is cost effective, noise suppressant, long lasting and environmentally friendly. The frequency of maintenance is greatly reduced due to the longer life cycle and its production allows to redirect from landfill scrap tires.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>California generates millions of scrap tires every year. With the Tire Recycling Management Act, the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) is leading the way in the effort to recycle tire materials and provide a longer lasting, more durable surface course than traditional asphalt paving. One of the ways CIWMB provides assistance is by promoting the use of rubberized asphalt concrete, commonly known as RAC and affectionately referred to as “rubber roads.”\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There are numerous success stories proving that RAC works in California. One of these is The City of Thousand Oaks, which has been using Rubberized Asphalt Hot Mix since 1991. Rubberized asphalt is a hot-mixed asphalt pavement containing crumb rubber. The crumb rubber serves as a “modifier” of the liquid asphalt. Its addition gives the liquid asphalt greater viscosity (resistance to flow) and improves other properties which resist reflective cracking and rutting, and prolong pavement life. The crumb rubber utilized is generated from processing scrap tires. The tires are shredded and the steel reinforcement and fibers separated from the rubber. The steel reinforcement is commonly recycled into new reinforcing steel used in structure construction and the fibers commonly recycled into pads used underneath carpeting.\u003C/p>",[13926,13928,13930],{"name":13927,"type":53,"value":13927},"https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Tires/GreenRoads/RAC/",{"name":13929,"type":53,"value":13929},"https://www.westerncity.com/article/rubberized-asphalt-concrete-when-rubber-road",{"name":13931,"type":53,"value":13931},"https://www.toaks.org/home/showdocument?id=13813",[13933,13934,13935,13936,13937],{"article_id":13913,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13913,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":13913,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13913,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":13913,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":13939,"link":13940,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13914,"updated_at":13915,"article_id":13913,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"y6bKlbdd3Ro=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092743103-fIYYiO2c.jpeg",{"id":13942,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13943,"updated_at":13944,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13945,"contents":13946,"contributors":13955,"image":6},"8694","2021-06-02T09:19:14.062Z","2021-10-08T12:45:45.455Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13947],{"id":13948,"score":47,"body":13949,"status":55,"article_id":13942,"created_at":13943,"updated_at":13944,"published_at":13943},"YzEA",{"title":13950,"summary":13951,"attachment":13952},"Circular City + Living Systems Lab - University of Washington Seattle","\u003Cp>The Circular City + Living Systems Lab (CCLS) is an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students at the University of Washington Seattle, applying principles of research and design to investigate transformative strategies for future cities that are adaptive and resilient while facing climate change. Synthesizing expertise from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, biology, and ecology, the Lab’s innovative research spans core topics such as the integration of living systems in the built environment to produce and circulate resources within the food-water-energy nexus, and spatial design responses to COVID-19. Ongoing work at the CCLS includes research on urban integration of aquaponics, urban and building-integrated agriculture, circular economies in the food industry, algae production, and green roof performance. The international research project CITYFOOD investigates an innovative solution to these daunting environmental challenges – integration of aquaponic systems into cities on a broad scale. Feeding rapidly growing urban populations is a global challenge, which strains all three sectors of the Food-Water-Energy Nexus simultaneously.\u003C/p>",[13953],{"name":13954,"type":53,"value":13954},"http://ccls.be.uw.edu/research/cityfood/",[13956,13957],{"article_id":13942,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":13942,"contributor_id":13958},"3qL71Q",{"id":13960,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13961,"updated_at":13962,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13963,"contents":13964,"contributors":13973,"image":6},"8759","2021-06-02T09:24:28.619Z","2021-10-05T08:41:18.863Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13965],{"id":13966,"score":47,"body":13967,"status":55,"article_id":13960,"created_at":13961,"updated_at":13962,"published_at":13961},"ix8Z",{"title":13968,"summary":13969,"attachment":13970},"Industrial Hemp: Opportunities and Challenges for Washington","\u003Cp>ABSTRACT\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"Despite recent changes in state laws, industrial hemp is still classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal drug policy, and as such is regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This puts federal law and laws in states allowing industrial hemp production in potential conflict. However, the 2014 Farm Bill does have language authorizing industrial hemp research at land grant universities and by state departments of agriculture; thus it appears likely that industrial hemp production for research purposes will not be in violation of federal regulations. This report reviews the current production of industrial hemp globally, potential international and national market opportunities, and the extent to which industrial hemp might be attractive for Washington producers. It does not focus on other cannabis markets (recreational or medicinal marijuana). The term hemp here will refer to cannabis with less than 0.3 percent THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, the primary chemical that leads to marijuana’s psychoactive properties). This is consistent with earlier definitions of hemp found in the literature. The objective is to provide background for parties interested in evaluating the potential for increased state support for hemp research at both the university and private sector levels. Such research can help identify opportunities and constraints associated with the development of a commercial hemp industry in Washington.\"\u003C/p>",[13971],{"name":13972,"type":53,"value":13972},"http://ses.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/WP2014-10.pdf",[13974,13975],{"article_id":13960,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13960,"contributor_id":13958},{"id":13977,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":13978,"updated_at":13979,"owner_id":13980,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":13981,"contents":13982,"contributors":13994,"image":13997},"8818","2021-06-11T13:43:44.126Z","2021-12-01T14:58:24.935Z","DWJnPA",{"id":13980,"type":325,"owner_id":13980,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[13983],{"id":13984,"score":47,"body":13985,"status":55,"article_id":13977,"created_at":13978,"updated_at":13979,"published_at":13978},"Dcz5",{"title":13986,"outcome":13987,"problem":13988,"summary":13989,"solution":13990,"attachment":13991},"RECUP - Association of Social Promotion counteracts food waste through participatory and inclusive action","\u003Cp>The act of receiving what would have gone to waste is done without creating specific distinctions between people who engage in the activity because they are struggling economically, those who are actively interested in tackling the issue at hand and those who are simply an intrigued passer-by. The outcome is a spontaneous and convivial atmosphere, within a multicultural and multigenerational environment, which allows to respond to the increasingly evident need of greater social cohesiveness and simultaneously reduce food waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to ONU statistics, the 17% of the food bought globally is thrown away. In 2019, 931 million tons of food were wasted, causing between the 8% and the 10% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Wasting food is also wasting the natural resources (such as water), workforce (involved in the agricultural field) and energy (used for the transport of food)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recup project counteracts food waste through participatory and inclusive action. Volunteers, on a weekly basis, at the end of specific open air markets, receive from dozens of merchants crates of unsold products. Each participant then select the edible food and redistribute it mostly on-site for free. Anyone who supports and helps during the recovery and selection process is entitled to receive a portion of what has been “saved”, obviously with the utmost respect for others and their needs. The association is supported by the Municipality of Milan. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recup volunteers work in 10 different markets in the city of Milan and since April 2020 they’re active in the wholesale market “Milano Foody”. They work in two open air markets respectively in Busto Arsizio and Rome too, where they also work in the wholesale market “Ostiense”. Every week they recover nearly 1.5 tons of food and since 2016 the association managed to recover nearly 100 tons of fruit and vegetables that otherwise would have been simply thrown away.\u003C/p>",[13992],{"name":13993,"type":53,"value":13993},"https://associazionerecup.org/",[13995,13996],{"article_id":13977,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":13977,"contributor_id":13980},{"id":13998,"link":13999,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":13978,"updated_at":13979,"article_id":13977,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IiQCoRz4QO8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092745711-4_7vuJOk.jpeg",{"id":14001,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14002,"updated_at":14003,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14004,"contents":14005,"contributors":14019,"image":14025},"8853","2021-07-23T15:25:02.370Z","2023-04-06T15:46:33.628Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14006],{"id":14007,"score":47,"body":14008,"status":55,"article_id":14001,"created_at":14002,"updated_at":14003,"published_at":14002},"fdqZ",{"title":14009,"outcome":14010,"problem":14011,"summary":14012,"solution":14013,"attachment":14014},"City of Toronto to start producing natural gas from Green Bin organic waste","\u003Cp>The City of Toronto’s RNG portfolio is one of the first of its kind in Canada and North America and will allow the City to reduce fuel costs for its fleet of waste collection trucks and significantly reduce its carbon footprint. By capturing, and using this natural gas, the city will decrease its reliance on fossil fuels and avoid releasing 9,000 tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere annually.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, The City of Toronto is currently exploring opportunities to utilise landfill gas, first at its operating landfill, Green Lane Landfill, and shortly following at the closed Keele Valley Landfill. The City has estimated that both landfill projects will be concluded by 2025. Should the City choose to move forward with generating RNG at these sites, the Green Land Landfill and the Keele Valley Landfill are estimated to generate 27.66M m3/yr and 20M m3/yr, respectively.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When disposing of waste within an engineered landfill site, not only is all material value lost, but it also entails high emissions implications in terms of transportation and methane emissions from decomposing biomass, which can potentially impact human and ecosystem health if not managed as per regulatory guidelines. Methane emissions are commonly burned as they are produced, making the problem even worse.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, drive economic efficiencies and improve social outcomes, the City has been exploring how it can harness the green energy potential of the biogas and landfill gas produced at its solid waste management sites. Working with Enbridge Gas Inc., the City has installed a biogas upgrading facility at the Dufferin Solid Waste Management Services site. The new infrastructure will allow the City to take the raw biogas produced from processing Green Bin organics, turn it into RNG and inject it into the natural gas grid for use by the City.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In July 2021, Mayor John Tory announced that the City of Toronto would start producing renewable gas (RNG) from Green Bin organic waste and injecting it into the natural gas grid. The RNG produced will be blended with the natural gas that the City buys to create a low-carbon fuel blend that will be used across the organisation to power vehicles and heat City-owned facilities, allowing for a reduction in GHG emissions Citywide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Toronto’s first RNG facility has recently been built at the Dufferin facility and is ready to start commissioning. 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The pilot takes advantage of existing infrastructure, including subway stations and old subway cars, for small-scale urban parcel delivery.\u003C/p>",[14063],{"name":14064,"type":53,"value":14064},"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://koreabizwire.com/seoul-metro-to-begin-parcel-delivery-service/148909&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1624874480544000&usg=AOvVaw3dOg1FetY3QLXgxI50dSK-",[14066,14067],{"article_id":14052,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14052,"contributor_id":7349},{"id":14069,"link":14070,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14053,"updated_at":14054,"article_id":14052,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QUCCmITOtxM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092749264-QVdEbA2J.jpeg",{"id":14072,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14073,"updated_at":14074,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14075,"contents":14076,"contributors":14085,"image":6},"8984","2021-08-19T11:15:15.132Z","2021-09-22T10:29:05.242Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14077],{"id":14078,"score":47,"body":14079,"status":55,"article_id":14072,"created_at":14073,"updated_at":14074,"published_at":14073},"QtHY",{"title":14080,"summary":14081,"attachment":14082},"An end to incineration in Madrid","\u003Cp>Madrid plans to significantly reduce its residual waste capacity, with a progressive phase out of incineration by 2025.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"The City Council of Madrid presented [ ] its new strategy on waste (2018-22), that aims at transforming the waste management system of the Spanish capital, in line with the European and Spanish targets of recycling and preparation for reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Madrid faces key challenges, such as the low separate collection rates and the need to mainstream separate collection of bio-waste. However, in an ambitious move, the city plans to significantly reduce its residual waste capacity, with a progressive phase out of incineration. In this framework, the city incinerator of Valdemingómez, with a current capacity of over 300,000 tons per year, will be scaled down to 50% of its capacity in 2022, and will be finally closed down by 2025.\"\u003C/p>",[14083],{"name":14084,"type":53,"value":14084},"https://zerowasteeurope.eu/2018/07/madrid-plans-to-phase-out-incineration-by-2025/",[14086,14087,14088],{"article_id":14072,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":14072,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14072,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14090,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14091,"updated_at":14092,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14093,"contents":14094,"contributors":14103,"image":14106},"9000","2021-08-19T15:08:07.677Z","2021-11-24T11:25:54.039Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14095],{"id":14096,"score":47,"body":14097,"status":55,"article_id":14090,"created_at":14091,"updated_at":14092,"published_at":14091},"7vEC",{"title":14098,"summary":14099,"solution":6744,"attachment":14100},"Naples recognises vacant public buildings as common goods","\u003Cp>The Naples City Council has recognised the “Urban Civic Use Regulation”, essentially a tool (legal framework) that regulates reuse and management of vacant public buildings, which are considered to be “common goods”, through bottom up initiatives.When a vacant building is or starts being used informally by the local community for social, political or cultural purposes and is recognized by the local Naples’s government as a “common good”, a regulation for its “civic use” is elaborated by the local community itself through a participatory process and is adopted by the local government. The regulation defines the rights, duties and responsibilities for using the particular vacant building as common good. The regulation defines i.e. the self-management structures, the involvement process, guarantees of public access and collective use, principles of cooperation and co-management, financial resources for the management of the site, integration of sustainability principles in the management of the site. Based on this regulation, the initiative is officially allowed to use the building complex. This tool is part of the “governance ad hoc” that the city of Naples has been setting up since 2012 to experiment innovative forms of bottom-up management of the urban commons.\u003C/p>",[14101],{"name":14102,"type":53,"value":14102},"http://remakingthecity.urbact.eu/regulation-of-civic-use-of-urban-commonscommon-goods-naples-italy--47.case",[14104,14105],{"article_id":14090,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14090,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":14107,"link":14108,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14091,"updated_at":14092,"article_id":14090,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oScOvKPfbDc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092750376-G_FC330v.jpeg",{"id":14110,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14111,"updated_at":14112,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14113,"contents":14114,"contributors":14128,"image":14132},"9002","2021-08-19T15:30:00.922Z","2024-01-23T12:43:02.622Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14115],{"id":14116,"score":47,"body":14117,"status":55,"article_id":14110,"created_at":14111,"updated_at":14112,"published_at":14111},"0sQl",{"title":14118,"outcome":14119,"problem":14120,"summary":14121,"solution":14122,"attachment":14123},"Mexico City bans single-use plastics and promotes compostable packaging","\u003Cp>Overall, the law highlights the importance of the circular economy model by encouraging citizens and businesses to generate more sustainable habits by using reusable packaging and not only substituting for compostable disposables, even when they are allowed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the capital's environmental agency, Mexico City, one of the world's largest cities, produced around 13,000 tons of garbage per day in 2020. Plastics in total (PET, PP, HDPE, LDPE, PS, etc.) account for 13.21% of the waste currently generated in the city, i.e. around 1,700 tonnes per day. Around 48% of it is used for packaging, and while much of it is recyclable, a significant portion of it is not.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through the City's Solid Residues Law (\"Ley de Residuos Sólidos de la CDMX\"), Mexico City banned single-use plastics, including cutlery, containers, cups, straws, balloons, cotton swabs, plastic bags, and other items. Following an adjustment period from the law's publication, a ban on the sale and distribution of disposable plastic items took effect in January 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The law also encompasses the types of plastics that can be used as substitutes for the banned items, including compostable plastics and other non-compostable but more durable alternatives like HDPE and PET.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City's Solid Residues Law (\"Ley de Residuos Sólidos de la CDMX\") entered into effect on January 1st, 2021. 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To achieve this goal, the city's strategic procurement department set targets for food waste reduction and percentage of vegetarian meals served. 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The project aims to develop (using participatory processes) a circular food system for the city based on the transformation hubs concept. 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Fertilizer produced at the center is redistributed to local food producers.\u003C/p>",[14186],{"name":14187,"type":53,"value":14187},"http://www.fao.org/3/ca0654en/CA0654EN.pdf",[14189,14190],{"article_id":14175,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14175,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14192,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14193,"updated_at":14194,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14195,"contents":14196,"contributors":14205,"image":14209},"9008","2021-08-19T16:08:37.821Z","2021-12-02T10:45:09.922Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14197],{"id":14198,"score":47,"body":14199,"status":55,"article_id":14192,"created_at":14193,"updated_at":14194,"published_at":14193},"AwVI",{"title":14200,"summary":14201,"attachment":14202},"EnerGent renewable energy cooperative in Ghent","\u003Cp>Ghent, Belgium, actively supported the setup of a renewable energy cooperative, EnerGent. 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The city also introduced a new 1-day and 3-day unlimited travel card for tourists by cooperating with the local hotels and expanded its bike sharing program.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The MetroGuagua project will provide a bus rapid transit system, comprising a segregated 11.7 km double lane for buses, three bus stations, 17 stops, one every 500 metres, 17 hybrid-electrical buses carrying 4 500 passengers in a peak hour a traffic management and control system at the junctions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[14224],{"name":14225,"type":53,"value":14225},"https://medium.com/eib-connect/las-palmas-saves-the-climate-one-metroguagua-at-a-time-ee9092309af7",[14227,14228,14229,14230],{"article_id":14213,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14213,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14213,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14213,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":14232,"link":14233,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14214,"updated_at":14215,"article_id":14213,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6eDEaYxfjRk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092756151-l4E3YWBS.jpeg",{"id":14235,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14236,"updated_at":14237,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14238,"contents":14239,"contributors":14248,"image":14253},"9010","2021-08-19T16:09:05.246Z","2022-05-12T13:51:12.773Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14240],{"id":14241,"score":47,"body":14242,"status":55,"article_id":14235,"created_at":14236,"updated_at":14237,"published_at":14236},"7MqJ",{"title":14243,"summary":14244,"attachment":14245},"Lowering embodied carbon in Madrid and Milan","\u003Cp>The cities of Madrid and Milan are partnering with a cross-disciplinary group of partners, including EIT Climate-KIC, to accelerate efforts to lower embodied carbon in two of large urban regeneration projects, Nuevo Norte (Madrid) and L’Innesto (Milan). The initiative will work with partners across the value chain to implement carbon-neutral construction practices. Ultimately, the project seeks to gather key learnings from the two cities to promote upscaling of sustainable building practices throughout Europe.\u003C/p>",[14246],{"name":14247,"type":53,"value":14247},"https://www.laudesfoundation.org/latest/press/2021/eit-climate-kic?locale=en",[14249,14250,14251,14252],{"article_id":14235,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14235,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14235,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14235,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14254,"link":14255,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14236,"updated_at":14237,"article_id":14235,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"enzCqOIElXo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092757449-kirMaKp9.jpeg",{"id":14257,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14258,"updated_at":14259,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14260,"contents":14261,"contributors":14270,"image":6},"9011","2021-08-19T16:09:12.159Z","2021-09-23T10:41:28.811Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14262],{"id":14263,"score":47,"body":14264,"status":55,"article_id":14257,"created_at":14258,"updated_at":14259,"published_at":14258},"PK_q",{"title":14265,"summary":14266,"attachment":14267},"Shortening Brussels' food supply chains","\u003Cp>Brussels launched the LUST program in 2017 to shorten the food supply chain. The program connects farmers in the peri-urban area to market opportunities in Brussels. Mapping of marketing channels was also conducted to better connect food supply to demand.\u003C/p>",[14268],{"name":14269,"type":53,"value":14269},"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Focus-City-Brussels-Belgium.pdf",[14271,14272],{"article_id":14257,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14257,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14274,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14275,"updated_at":14276,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14277,"contents":14278,"contributors":14287,"image":6},"9012","2021-08-19T16:09:20.466Z","2021-09-23T10:44:21.930Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14279],{"id":14280,"score":47,"body":14281,"status":55,"article_id":14274,"created_at":14275,"updated_at":14276,"published_at":14275},"CAj9",{"title":14282,"summary":14283,"attachment":14284},"Meeting mobility and employment needs in Luxembourg with Bummelbus","\u003Cp>In Luxembourg, Bummelbus is a demand-responsive transit service that is funded by the Ministry of Labour to provide professional driver training to long-term unemployed people. 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Its six focal areas include: health, environment, sustainable consumption, shorter food chains, the agri-food sector and food systems governance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city dedicated staffing and resources to the realization of the policy, and in 2012 a vision document, Visie Ede 2025, was adopted; in 2015, the city created \"Visie Food!\", an outline of its strategy and goals in the food domain. The city's food team actively strives to work across municipal departments, including those related to economics, labour, education and health, to achieve its integrated food system goals. Activities conducted under the policy include capacity development for existing food businesses, awareness-raising, education projects and promotion of knowledge exchange among civil society, businesses, citizens and the municipality.\u003C/p>",[14323],{"name":14324,"type":53,"value":14324},"https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sites/default/files/un-e_collaborative_framework_for_food_systems_transformation_final.pdf",[14326,14327],{"article_id":14312,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14312,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14329,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14330,"updated_at":14331,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14332,"contents":14333,"contributors":14347,"image":14353},"9015","2021-08-19T16:10:23.974Z","2024-01-23T12:45:08.604Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14334],{"id":14335,"score":47,"body":14336,"status":55,"article_id":14329,"created_at":14330,"updated_at":14331,"published_at":14330},"cMPe",{"title":14337,"outcome":14338,"problem":14339,"summary":14340,"solution":14341,"attachment":14342},"Banning billboards and outdoor advertising in São Paulo to reduce consumption","\u003Cp>\"Visual pollution\" has been reduced, though five years after the Clean City Law was enacted, the city began to gradually reintroduce advertising in a controlled manner. Removing ads freed up space for local artwork. It also led citizens and city leaders to notice problems that needed to be addressed, which had been previously disguised by the large advertisements, for instance, small favelas or crumbling infrastructure.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In recent decades, a growing culture of rapid consumption has grown worldwide, promoted and fuelled via advertising, which has become ubiquitous within the urban landscape. In the early 2000s, advertising grew exponentially in Brazil, and São Paulo began to suffocate under a smog of signage.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>São Paulo, Brazil, took steps to reclaim public spaces by banning outdoor advertisements. The cities filled spaces that were formerly occupied by advertisements with street art, community noticeboards, and trees. Such an intervention could support a shift towards more sustainable lifestyles of residents by reducing advertising that advocates for the consumption of products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2007, the City of São Paulo introduced its Clean City Law, and over 15,000 marketing billboards and 300,000 large business signs were taken down. Bus, taxi, and poster advertisements had to be removed as well.\u003C/p>",[14343,14345],{"name":14344,"type":53,"value":14344},"https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/aug/11/can-cities-kick-ads-ban-urban-billboards",{"name":14346,"type":53,"value":14346},"https://99percentinvisible.org/article/clean-city-law-secrets-sao-paulo-uncovered-outdoor-advertising-ban/",[14348,14349,14350,14351,14352],{"article_id":14329,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14329,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14329,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14329,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":14329,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":14354,"link":14355,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14330,"updated_at":14331,"article_id":14329,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"l-7Kf7bei00=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092760145-YFKpmsZl.jpeg",{"id":14357,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14358,"updated_at":14359,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14360,"contents":14361,"contributors":14373,"image":14378},"9016","2021-08-19T16:10:34.837Z","2021-11-24T12:40:33.805Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14362],{"id":14363,"score":47,"body":14364,"status":55,"article_id":14357,"created_at":14358,"updated_at":14359,"published_at":14358},"ODhn",{"title":14365,"outcome":14366,"problem":14367,"summary":14368,"solution":14369,"attachment":14370},"Vantaa avoids food waste with its \"Shared Table\" platform","\u003Cp>The initiative helps fighting hunger by providing food aid, and surplus food is offered at community events and activities. Logistics are streamlined, making it easier to get food to places where it is needed. The main goals are to increase the wellbeing of people in need by developing the food aid system, its network and ways of distributing food aid, and in doing so increase and develop the use of eatable surplus food.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Finland has lots of surplus food in all the levels of food production. At the same time, food aid is a social-political and human problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vantaa, Finland, set up a surplus food terminal, \"Shared Table\", that connects food factories, wholesalers and retailers to a large network of food aid distributors.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vantaa, Finland, set up a surplus food terminal, \"Shared Table\", that connects food factories, wholesalers and retailers to a large network of food aid distributors. The initiative is funded and owned by the City of Vantaa and Vantaa Parish Union.\u003C/p>",[14371],{"name":14372,"type":53,"value":14372},"https://www.yhteinenpoyta.fi/en/",[14374,14375,14376,14377],{"article_id":14357,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14357,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14357,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14357,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14379,"link":14380,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14358,"updated_at":14359,"article_id":14357,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wxVXp7eM1-U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092761049-_Y2eK9hg.jpeg",{"id":14382,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14383,"updated_at":14384,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14385,"contents":14386,"contributors":14398,"image":14405},"9017","2021-08-19T16:10:42.080Z","2023-04-13T10:51:41.888Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14387],{"id":14388,"score":47,"body":14389,"status":55,"article_id":14382,"created_at":14383,"updated_at":14384,"published_at":14383},"bYTT",{"title":14390,"outcome":14391,"problem":14392,"summary":14393,"solution":14394,"attachment":14395},"Scaling up transit sharing in Seoul","\u003Cp>The municipal subsidies supported the membership from 373,513, in 2014, to 2.3 million by mid 2018, tripling of user rates. Overall, here are 564 car sharing locations in Seoul with over 1,000 cars that have been shared 282,000 times through companies such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.socar.kr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Socar\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.greencar.co.kr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greencar\u003C/a>. The Seoul Car Sharing program alone is estimated to have saved 486 tonnes of CO2, due to reduced car ownership. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The rapid industrialization of Seoul, and the more recent economic slowdown, however, have come with a heavy price including high unemployment, housing costs, and air pollution. Within Seoul, there has been little peer-to-peer exchange of goods. Like other economies marked by high levels of consumption, people tend to buy things new rather than share. This consumption mindset has led 49 percent of households into debt and created a massive waste management challenge as nearly 9,000 tons of trash is generated by Seoul every day.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Along with environmental problems, rapid growth also created social challenges. As Seoul expanded into a megacity, people became more and more isolated. In the last 10 years, the number of seniors living alone in Seoul has grown from 90,000 to 230,000 and the suicide rate in Seoul has nearly doubled from 1,376 to 2,391, which has contributed to South Korea leading OECD countries in suicide per capita. The fast pace of life in Seoul has contributed to South Korea ranking second in hours worked and having one of the lowest happiness scores among OECD countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Citizens are rallying around the sharing economy as a solution to the pressing challenges they face. Cities, which are perfectly positioned to enact big changes on a human scale, have the potential to lead this movement. Seoul, a city of 10 million people, is a shining example of how to do just that.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seoul has made sharing services part of its transport demand management policy, which targets individuals without cars. The city government is working in partnership with NGOs and private companies to make sharing an integral part of Seoul’s economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city’s car sharing policy aims to have 2,000 stations across the city (5 stations per city district) by 2030. The city also provides bike and scooter sharing services. Public transportation and sharing cards can be used to access most services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In particular, within the Seoul Car Sharing Program, the City subsidised 50% of car parking spaces for car sharing services, booked through an app. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Sharing City is supported by two intertwined approaches: grassroots citizen-driven commitment and official support for tech startups and other organizations working to catalyze more sharing in Seoul. 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By understanding what the impacts are and prioritising those you care most about, you can start taking actions that will improve the sustainability and resilience of our food system. Choosing what you eat, where you shop, and what you spend your money on is a powerful way to drive sustainable change in our food system. A few simple, but effective, actions include eating food that is in season, sourcing food locally, growing your own, • reduce packaging waste, reducing food waste, and starting a compost bin.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food has a significant impact on the environment. Every step of the food supply chain, from production to transport, processing, packaging, and distribution, has potential environmental consequences. The impacts include scarce resources, biodiversity loss, waste generation, land degradation, pollution of waterways, and greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA determined that food makes up around 30% of our eco-footprint in Victoria – more than our transport and home energy use combined.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Melbourne partnered with a local nonprofit to create the We Need to Talk About Food guide on sustainable food consumption - a collaboration between the City of Melbourne and environmental not-for-profit Sustainable Table – developed for residents, businesses, and those who work in or are visitors to the City of Melbourne. The guide has been developed to provide information and practical resources to educate readers about food system challenges and the opportunities we are presented with each day to engage in positive action to support a resilient, local food system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Melbourne has a vision of a food system that is secure, healthy, sustainable, thriving, and socially inclusive. A key theme in our Food Policy is to ensure that the food we produce and consume improves our environment, regenerates our natural resource base, and promotes sustainable and fair food practices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>We all have a role in creating a more sustainable and secure food system. While there is not a ‘silver bullet’ that will solve all the environmental issues of our food system at once, there are several actions our community can take to drive change in specific areas. We have created this guide to introduce some of the impacts and the knowledge to prioritise the actions most important to all of us. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Working together with businesses, organisations, governments, and individuals, we can create a better food system for Melbourne.\u003C/p>",[14509],{"name":14510,"type":53,"value":14510},"https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/sitecollectiondocuments/we-need-to-talk-about-food.pdf",[14512,14513,14514],{"article_id":14494,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14494,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14494,"contributor_id":14497},{"id":14516,"link":14517,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14495,"updated_at":14496,"article_id":14494,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ECPe5qj2S0g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092764705-lHL1X4w8.jpeg",{"id":14519,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14520,"updated_at":14521,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14522,"contents":14523,"contributors":14531,"image":6},"9023","2021-08-19T16:12:15.889Z","2025-01-17T16:24:28.318Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14524],{"id":14525,"score":47,"body":14526,"status":55,"article_id":14519,"created_at":14520,"updated_at":14521,"published_at":14520},"bCpQ",{"title":14527,"summary":14528,"attachment":14529},"Circuito Sur: A road to cutting greenhouse gases in Mérida, Mexico","\u003Cp>Almost 70% of greenhouse gas emissions produced in Mérida, Mexico, can be traced back to the transport sector. Unplanned urban expansion is a major cause; neighborhoods in the south of the city were not efficiently connected to the city center. Residents commuting from the city's southern side were forced to take multiple buses or spend up to an hour in the car to reach to the city center. The city embraced sustainable mobility planning as a key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and better connect the city's disparate neighborhoods. The cornerstone of the strategy is the Circuito Sur, a 13.4 km road that connects the city center to the southern periphery. Following the construction of Circuito Sur, it became possible to reach the city center in 20 minutes by car, or in 25 minutes by bicycle. The new road includes public transit stops, along with bicycle lanes and improved sidewalks to faciliate non-motorized transit. Besides reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Circuito Sur is a step in the direction of intra-city equity and will improve quality of life for all urban residents.\u003C/p>",[14530],{"name":13473,"type":53,"value":13473},[14532,14533],{"article_id":14519,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14519,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14535,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14536,"updated_at":14537,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14538,"contents":14539,"contributors":14548,"image":14553},"9024","2021-08-19T16:12:24.657Z","2022-11-29T18:15:41.345Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14540],{"id":14541,"score":47,"body":14542,"status":55,"article_id":14535,"created_at":14536,"updated_at":14537,"published_at":14536},"O3uO",{"title":14543,"summary":14544,"attachment":14545},"IBA_Vienna 2022: Building exhibition for social, cooperative housing","\u003Cp>In Vienna (Austria), the goal of the 2022 IBA_Vienna building exhibition is to stimulate, develop and support innovation for the future of social, cooperative housing. 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The World Crops and Learning Gardens project is a network of over fourteen community-based sites growing some of these world crops and engaging urban newcomers through crop testing. The Learning Gardens are spread across the city and several are even on rooftops. This project ensures that a variety of community-based educational opportunities are available for citizens, such as growing ethno-culturally diverse crops from their home country in their gardens, promoting and commercializing these “world crops”, and improving access to a more diverse range of fresh local food.\u003C/p>",[14568,14570],{"name":14569,"type":53,"value":14569},"https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-51558.pdf",{"name":14571,"type":53,"value":14571},"https://unsplash.com/photos/0aC-3Gt7jF4",[14573,14574],{"article_id":14557,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14557,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14576,"link":14577,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14558,"updated_at":14559,"article_id":14557,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QrEYUF4OsX4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092768171-4RsoJdo6.jpeg",{"id":14579,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14580,"updated_at":14581,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14582,"contents":14583,"contributors":14594,"image":14598},"9026","2021-08-19T16:16:24.831Z","2022-05-19T08:22:19.243Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14584],{"id":14585,"score":47,"body":14586,"status":55,"article_id":14579,"created_at":14580,"updated_at":14581,"published_at":14580},"-tjs",{"title":14587,"summary":14588,"attachment":14589},"Essen's RAG administration building comes with a Material Passport","\u003Cp>The RAG administration building in Essen (Germany), was constructed with circular economy principles in mind. 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The project is facilitated by the Oxford City Council, among other 5 partners, led by Pivot Power, and including public, business and academic organisations. The project focuses on energy storage and attempts to deliver an integrated energy solution providing charge points for Electric Vehicles (EV) and ground source heat pumps for about 300 households. The Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO) is expected to be the world’s largest hybrid energy storage system with a 50 MW grid-scale battery which will store and deliver power to electricity suppliers and will help to balance the local requirements for the grid. This also includes the storage of energy generated from renewable sources of energy. 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Guelph's rainwater bus washing system uses 25 per cent less water (1.9 million litres) a year, reducing the burden on its stormwater management systems and, since rainwater is naturally soft, using about 25 per cent less soap.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Guelph, Canada, relies on a limited reservoir of groundwater for its drinking water supply. The city has introduced various water saving infrastructure solutions to reduce water consumption and preserve potable water for drinking.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>People in Guelph use 30% less water than the average Canadian. Guelph’s water supply takes longer to replenish, and is more vulnerable to overuse, so buses in the city are now washed with stormwater. 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The GreenChoice offering allows electricity consumers to make a green purchasing choice to help the environment, while also providing them with an attractive pricing scheme. 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With climate change, a constrained supply of groundwater as their primary drinking water source, and increasing provincial population growth, it became necessary for the city to further increase water efficiency. The city responded by introducing rebates for installation of greywater reuse and rainwater harvesting systems, which reduce demand on the water supply by allowing homes and businesses to use water that would otherwise enter sewage or stormwater systems.\u003C/p>",[14719],{"name":14720,"type":53,"value":14720},"https://circulars.iclei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Guelph_ICLEI-Circulars-case-study_Final.pdf",[14722,14723,14724,14725],{"article_id":14708,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14708,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14708,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14708,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":14727,"link":14728,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14709,"updated_at":14710,"article_id":14708,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yWBeh-nlhws=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092773956-gs4JDD_C.jpeg",{"id":14730,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14731,"updated_at":14732,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14733,"contents":14734,"contributors":14743,"image":14749},"9034","2021-08-19T16:17:31.269Z","2022-05-25T16:48:05.431Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14735],{"id":14736,"score":47,"body":14737,"status":55,"article_id":14730,"created_at":14731,"updated_at":14732,"published_at":14731},"4lO7",{"title":14738,"summary":14739,"attachment":14740},"A water management strategy to reduce water use in Cape Town","\u003Cp>Cape Town, South Africa, reduced its water use by 40% following severe drought in the 2015-2017 period. The city has developed a comprehensive water management strategy and some of the changes that were put in place during the drought (including pricing to promote responsible use and greywater reuse systems) will remain in place. The City of Cape Town is working to facilitate safe access to basic water and sanitation for all residents, to promote the wise use of water by all water users through pricing, regulations and public education campaigns, to ensure there is sufficient water that is reliably available from diverse sources, to ensure maximised economic, and social and environmental benefits that come from shared water resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The end goal is to actively facilitate Cape Town's transition into a city which is sensitive to our water resources, and which makes optimal use of stormwater pipes and urban waterways for flood control, aquifer recharge and recreation.\u003C/p>",[14741],{"name":14742,"type":53,"value":14742},"https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/cape-town-water-strategy",[14744,14745,14746,14747,14748],{"article_id":14730,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14730,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14730,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14730,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":14730,"contributor_id":644},{"id":14750,"link":14751,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14731,"updated_at":14732,"article_id":14730,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rs2ylItJIF4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092775220-iI9zLTUO.jpeg",{"id":14753,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14754,"updated_at":14755,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14756,"contents":14757,"contributors":14765,"image":6},"9036","2021-08-19T16:17:53.111Z","2025-01-17T16:24:36.262Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14758],{"id":14759,"score":47,"body":14760,"status":55,"article_id":14753,"created_at":14754,"updated_at":14755,"published_at":14754},"UxBE",{"title":14761,"summary":14762,"attachment":14763},"Urban agriculture in Rosario","\u003Cp>The city of Rosario, Argentina, collaborated with NGOs to create its highly successful Urban Agriculture Program (UAP). Concerted efforts on the part of the municipality, including provision of funding, implementation of supportive policies, and forward-looking city planning, contributed to the program’s success. One major outcome of the project was the development of a strong local food economy in the city, which offered residents income opportunities and reduced food insecurity. In addition, the project helped revitalize polluted urban areas via regenerative agriculture techniques.\u003C/p>",[14764],{"name":13473,"type":53,"value":13473},[14766,14767,14768],{"article_id":14753,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":14753,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14753,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":14770,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14771,"updated_at":14772,"owner_id":672,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14773,"contents":14774,"contributors":14786,"image":14790},"9037","2021-08-19T16:18:04.538Z","2022-05-25T16:14:38.895Z",{"id":672,"type":325,"owner_id":672,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14775],{"id":14776,"score":47,"body":14777,"status":55,"article_id":14770,"created_at":14771,"updated_at":14772,"published_at":14771},"5S3N",{"title":14778,"outcome":14779,"problem":14780,"summary":14781,"solution":14782,"attachment":14783},"Yokohama finds diverse uses for recycled water","\u003Cp>The sewage coverage rate increased from 85 percent in 1989 to 99.8 percent in 2013. No untreated wastewater flows into rivers, and river water quality has significantly improved. BOD values in major rivers in the city decreased 40 – 87 percent in 2013 from those in 1984. The number of treatment plants applies advanced treatment process increased from two in 1996 to eight in 2013. As the result, the removal rate of nitrogen and phosphorus increased.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, small streams where ozonized reclaimed water is used provide excellent waterfront and leisure space for citizens. The efforts to pursue sustainability for sewage systems also contributes to serve as inundation mitigation during floods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Water quality in rivers, streams and coastal waters in Yokohama has improved due to its sewage system. Improved water quality also resulted in the increase of diversity of fish in the main rivers. Studies showed that fishes such as killifish, salmon and freshwater minnows returned.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The sewage system in the city of Yokohama faces several sustainability challenges in terms of its service. Firstly, aging sewage pipes and infrastructure not only directly affect the quality of sewage service, but they also expose daily life and socio-economic activities in the city to danger, such as sink holes in roads due to damage to pipes, that need to be prevented.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Secondly, the City pursuits environmentally sustainable sewage system. For instance, despite of the system thoroughly covering the city area, eutrophication in enclosed water bodies still remained. 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Daily management of systems has been strengthened to prolong the life of facilities and pipes, and a database of data and information on the sewage systems is being developed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The renewal plan also includes the introduction of advanced treatment technology which enables for treated wastewater to be utilized for various purposes in the city. For example, ozonized water is utilized for toilets, small artificial streams, and air conditioning systems (AC), while sand filtered water is reclaimed for cleaning the wastewater treatment plants and toilets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, sludge generated from the wastewater treatment process can also be recycled. After collection, they are transported to two sludge treatment plants, and then subject to thickening, digestion, and dehydration processes. Gas generated during the digestion process is recovered as a source of energy, and utilized for electricity generation and fuel for incineration in the treatment plants. The ash after incineration has also been used as raw material for improved soil and cement. Local governments and sewage management bodies may decrease the significant volume of final disposal by cautiously processing the sludge and recycling it to fertilizer for farm land, construction materials, and a source of energy.\u003C/p>",[14784],{"name":14785,"type":53,"value":14785},"https://panorama.solutions/en/solution/sustainable-sewage-management",[14787,14788,14789],{"article_id":14770,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14770,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14770,"contributor_id":672},{"id":14791,"link":14792,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14771,"updated_at":14772,"article_id":14770,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NJvIeSG1NWo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092776420-CiQKLNrK.jpeg",{"id":14794,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14795,"updated_at":14796,"owner_id":672,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14797,"contents":14798,"contributors":14810,"image":14815},"9038","2021-08-19T16:18:14.876Z","2022-05-17T10:11:23.558Z",{"id":672,"type":325,"owner_id":672,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14799],{"id":14800,"score":47,"body":14801,"status":55,"article_id":14794,"created_at":14795,"updated_at":14796,"published_at":14795},"OTFG",{"title":14802,"outcome":14803,"problem":14804,"summary":14805,"solution":14806,"attachment":14807},"Kabul Green Homes Project","\u003Cp>▪️ More than 4000 houses are equipped with energy saving solutions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪️ 132 small and medium enterprises or craftsmen are trained and 79 are actively engaged in ESS disseminations\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪️ 700,000 people of targeted areas are informed of ESS and project through awareness campaign\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪️ A specific Green loan design and system has enriched the product portfolio aimed at microfinance institutions (MFI), to date, two MFIs provide green loan and 10 SMEs have been granted loans totalling 2461000 Afn (equivalent to 31551 USD)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪️ A business intermediary, the Solar House Technician Association is supported on governance and business development for further uptake of the solutions after completion of the project\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kabul has seen a major influx of population in the last decade despite the security context, peaking from ca. 1 million to 5 million inhabitant in 2018. Construction and re-construction have thus been booming to meet the growing demand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While Kabul housing sector encompasses traditional houses built of mud and straw together with modern buildings made of reinforced concrete or sometime a mix of both, the energy efficiency concern is largely underrated in the planning and construction of building.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As direct consequences of this situation, health issues rise due to thermal discomfort, economic vulnerability and energy poverty increase for households and, last but not least, air pollutants level rise to critical levels for all Kabul inhabitants. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kabul Green Homes Project is built on experience and knowledge developed during implementation of the AFD-funded AFG-TAJ project. It has equipped homes in 15 districts in Kabul with energy-saving solutions, including solar passive verandas, thermal insulation packages, and devices that run on renewable energy, such as biogas digesters and solar cookers. The project focuses on those city districts most actutely affected by poor housing and pollution issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kabul Green Homes Project is a four year initiative, implemented by Geres, in partnership with Afghan NGOs, Rural Movement Organization and Afghanistan Microfinance Association, in close collaboration with Municipality of Kabul.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The broader objective of the project is to produce large-scale and market driven Energy Savings Solutions (ESS), and ensure uptake of their consumption by individual households in Kabul.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The typical Energy Savings Solutions promoted by Geres and its partners range from solar passive verandas, thermal insulation packages, improving local kitchens, renewable energy solutions such as biogas digesters and solar cookers.\u003C/p>",[14808],{"name":14809,"type":53,"value":14809},"https://www.geres.eu/en/our-actions/our-projects/kabul-green-homes/",[14811,14812,14813,14814],{"article_id":14794,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":14794,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":14794,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":14794,"contributor_id":672},{"id":14816,"link":14817,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":14795,"updated_at":14796,"article_id":14794,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QrWNbb0TLIs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092777707-NObfE1AI.jpeg",{"id":14819,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14820,"updated_at":14821,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14822,"contents":14823,"contributors":14834,"image":14840},"9039","2021-08-19T16:18:23.994Z","2021-12-02T10:45:25.623Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14824],{"id":14825,"score":47,"body":14826,"status":55,"article_id":14819,"created_at":14820,"updated_at":14821,"published_at":14820},"cvdY",{"title":14827,"summary":14828,"attachment":14829},"New York's renewable energy marketplace","\u003Cp>In New York City, the Brooklyn Microgrid (BMG) is a network of New York City residents and business owners that act as a marketplace for locally generated solar energy. Residential and commercial solar panel owners can use the platform to sell excess solar energy to NYC residents. Participants access the local energy marketplace through the Brooklyn Microgrid mobile app. In the app, people can choose to buy local solar energy credits. Prosumers sell their excess solar energy to the marketplace where consumers purchase the available solar via auction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The local government plays a role by determining how the microgrid energy market fits into the current energy policy. Legislative rules determine which market design is allowed, how taxes and fees are distributed and in which way the market is integrated into the traditional energy market and energy supply system. Hence, governments can easily support microgrid energy markets to further the efficient utilisation of local resources and to decrease environmental degeneration by regulatory changes, e.g. the introduction of subsidies. 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There are 4 large-scale demo projects in 4 cities, showing the technical feasibility and economic viability of excess heat recovery and reuse from data centres in Brunswick, underground station in Berlin, sewage collectors in Nice, wastewater treatment plant in Gothenburg and cooling system of a hospital in Madrid.\u003C/p>",[14855],{"name":14856,"type":53,"value":14856},"https://www.reuseheat.eu/",[14858,14859],{"article_id":14844,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":14844,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":14861,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":14862,"updated_at":14863,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":14864,"contents":14865,"contributors":14877,"image":14881},"9041","2021-08-19T16:18:56.211Z","2023-12-28T15:02:10.940Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[14866],{"id":14867,"score":47,"body":14868,"status":55,"article_id":14861,"created_at":14862,"updated_at":14863,"published_at":14862},"jdXP",{"title":14869,"outcome":14870,"problem":14871,"summary":14872,"solution":14873,"attachment":14874},"Buenos Aires founds the \"Red de Economía Circular\" (Circular Economy Network)","\u003Cp>Over 120 public and private entities have already joined the network, including companies like Nestlé, L'Oreal, Arcos Dorados, and Chandon; banks such as BBVA, Mortgage, and Itaú; and more than 20 sustainable entrepreneurs and universities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Limited physical resources and waste generation are problems that all cities face and must address. Much of the waste generated could be recycled, reused, or composted but is not always being recirculated in this way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Ministry of Public Space and Urban Hygiene of Buenos Aires founded the Circular Economy Network (“la Red de Economía Circular”), which aims to promote responsible consumption, recycling, and reuse of resources in industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Circular Economy Network is linked to the city’s recycling plan, Plan de Reciclaje de la Ciudad, or BA Recicla, which seeks to double the amount of recyclables being separated and increase material reuse. Over the long-term, the network aims to position the city as a pioneer in the development of long-term circular economy policies in the country. 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In 2008, the Amis community saw their land threatened by development plans to build a bicycle route through their land to boost eco-tourism. 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Moreover, together with Lystek Inc., the City converts biosolids generated each year by the its tertiary wastewater treatment facility and turns them into a commercially viable liquid organic fertiliser to be used by farms in the surrounding area of the wastewater treatment facility.\u003C/p>",[15149,15151],{"name":15150,"type":53,"value":15150},"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/Focus-City-Guelph-Canada.pdf",{"name":15152,"type":53,"value":15152},"https://unsplash.com/photos/6wSevhW1Dzc",[15154,15155,15156],{"article_id":15137,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":15137,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":15137,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15158,"link":15159,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15138,"updated_at":15139,"article_id":15137,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OOSU2yaH_RA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092791337-VQE8vgf1.jpeg",{"id":15161,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15162,"updated_at":15163,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15164,"contents":15165,"contributors":15174,"image":6},"9058","2021-08-19T16:21:27.861Z","2021-09-22T12:54:08.902Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15166],{"id":15167,"score":47,"body":15168,"status":55,"article_id":15161,"created_at":15162,"updated_at":15163,"published_at":15162},"vwE9",{"title":15169,"summary":15170,"attachment":15171},"Buses repurposed as temporary shelters for Honolulu's unhoused residents","\u003Cp>In the US city of Honolulu, old buses that can no longer be used as part of the city's public transport network are being rebuilt and repurposed to serve as temporary shelters for residents experiencing homelessness.\u003C/p>",[15172],{"name":15173,"type":53,"value":15173},"https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/hawaii-old-buses-are-being-turned-into-homeless-shelters-180955700/",[15175,15176],{"article_id":15161,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15161,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15178,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15179,"updated_at":15180,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15181,"contents":15182,"contributors":15195,"image":15198},"9059","2021-08-19T16:21:34.335Z","2021-09-06T16:25:08.834Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15183],{"id":15184,"score":47,"body":15185,"status":55,"article_id":15178,"created_at":15179,"updated_at":15180,"published_at":15179},"L5I1",{"title":15186,"summary":15187,"attachment":15188},"The Quelimane Limpa composting facility turns market waste into fertilizer","\u003Cp>Quelimane, Mozambique, composts waste from urban food markets at the “Quelimane Limpa” composting facility. 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The legislation mandates that manufacturers of solar panels bought after July 2017 offer consumers an environmentally sound, convenient way to recycle panels.\u003C/p>",[15256],{"name":15257,"type":53,"value":15257},"https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-waste/Solar-panels",[15259,15260,15261],{"article_id":15245,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15245,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":15245,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15263,"link":15264,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15246,"updated_at":15247,"article_id":15245,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ryNqN-jrcs0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092795357-Z6OeflGW.jpeg",{"id":15266,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15267,"updated_at":15268,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15269,"contents":15270,"contributors":15284,"image":15291},"9064","2021-08-19T16:22:09.655Z","2023-04-11T16:51:03.327Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15271],{"id":15272,"score":47,"body":15273,"status":55,"article_id":15266,"created_at":15267,"updated_at":15268,"published_at":15267},"45wn",{"title":15274,"outcome":15275,"problem":15276,"summary":15277,"solution":15278,"attachment":15279},"Powering Burlington with renewable energy","\u003Cp>Burlington is known for its world-leading achievements in urban sustainability - 100% of the city grid’s electricity comes from renewable sources. Not only is its electricity clean, but it’s affordable too. The city hasn't raised energy rates in eight years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Burlington faces significant risks from climate change. Their two key industries – tourism and agriculture – are vulnerable to extreme weather, and the river that helps generate clean power is at risk of flooding. You only have to look back to Hurricane Irene in 2011 to see what’s at stake. Heavy rain storms damaged infrastructure, several key businesses and over 60 residential homes – resulting in high costs and loss of economic activity, not to mention severe disruption for citizens.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Burlington, a city of around 40,000 people located in the US state of Vermont, is now powered by 100 percent renewable energy sources – most of the time, at least. The city set itself this target around a decade ago, and recently completed the transition to renewables when the Burlington Electric Department bought a 7.4-megawatt hydroelectric system on the Winooski River near the city’s border.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This pioneering city kicked off their clean energy journey back in 1978 when they replaced an aging coal plant with the 50-megawatt McNeil Generating Station. Half of the electricity goes to Burlington’s own citywide grid, with the remaining half used elsewhere. The 10-megawatt wind farm and various solar arrays further boost the proportion of renewables in the city’s energy mix. And then in 2014, city voters approved a $12 million bond for the city’s energy department to purchase the 7.4-megawatt Winooski One Hydro Plant. 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The incentive aims to encourage people to cycle (instead of drive) after pandemic-related drops in car usage. 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In ancient times, there was plentiful water running down from the nearby Qinling Mountains, feeding many rivers passing near the city, and forming the ancient beauty of “Eight Rivers Surrounding the Capital”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Yet, over time, climate change, hydrogeological variation, rapid industrialization and urbanization, overuse and improper management of the water resources all resulted in the disappearance of the ancient water quality and abundance; the environmental deterioration has become a major problem hindering the sustainable development of the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Xi'an is implementing the “Eight-Rivers Regeneration” project, which involves construction of water supply lines, restoration of wetlands, rehabilitation of river channels, and reconstruction of lakes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It follows an integrated plan that uses all kinds of water, including natural precipitation, streams, and reclaimed water, to create a quasi-natural water cycle in the urban water environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The \"Eight-Rivers Regeneration\" Project includes the construction of water supply lines, restoration of 7 wetlands, rehabilitation of 8 river channels, and reconstruction of 28 lakes, including some surrounded parks designed to imitate Tang Dynasty landscapes known from ancient illustrations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The plan also uses five building blocks:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Vision\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regeneration of a water city with maximized utilization of all kinds of water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Governance\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A newly reformed Municipal Water Authority as the sole government agency in charge of all water issues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Knowledge & Capacity\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Exchange of knowledge with sister cities all over the world, involvement of universities, engineering consultants, as well as citizens' participation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) Planning Tools\u003C/p>\u003Cp>National regulations, standards and guidelines for urban water planning and management. 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The omniprocessor is an alternative to traditional sewerage management, yielding by-products from faecal sludge, including electricity, clean water, and ash that can be used as fertilizer for agriculture or in the manufacturing of breeze blocks for construction.\u003C/p>",[15596],{"name":15597,"type":53,"value":15597},"https://iwa-network.org/city/dakar/",[15599,15600,15601,15602,15603],{"article_id":15582,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15582,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":15582,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":15582,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":15582,"contributor_id":644},{"id":15605,"link":15606,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15583,"updated_at":15584,"article_id":15582,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"daxmerdlpvE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092806748-1bGyhcyt.jpeg",{"id":15608,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15609,"updated_at":15610,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15611,"contents":15612,"contributors":15621,"image":6},"9082","2021-08-19T16:24:27.213Z","2021-09-23T18:05:41.893Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15613],{"id":15614,"score":47,"body":15615,"status":55,"article_id":15608,"created_at":15609,"updated_at":15610,"published_at":15609},"5tVJ",{"title":15616,"summary":15617,"attachment":15618},"Agriculture for carbon sequestration in Colorado","\u003Cp>Boulder County, Colorado, and the city of Boulder undertook a joint carbon sequestration pilot project to study how regenerative agricultural practices could be used to sequester carbon in surrounding agricultural land. Besides expanding nourishing, sustainable food options for local residents, the municipalities plan to use carbon farming strategies to help them meet emission reduction targets.\u003C/p>",[15619],{"name":15620,"type":53,"value":15620},"https://assets.bouldercounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Carbon-Sequestration-Pilot-Feasibility-Study.pdf",[15622,15623],{"article_id":15608,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15608,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15625,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15626,"updated_at":15627,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15628,"contents":15629,"contributors":15647,"image":15653},"9083","2021-08-19T16:24:34.288Z","2022-08-09T09:26:06.386Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15630],{"id":15631,"score":47,"body":15632,"status":55,"article_id":15625,"created_at":15626,"updated_at":15627,"published_at":15626},"PRYx",{"title":15633,"outcome":15634,"problem":15635,"summary":15636,"solution":15637,"attachment":15638},"Transport-based recycling in Zurich","\u003Cp>In 2003, a total of 272 tonnes of waste was collected in 35 collecting rides, representing 7.8 tonnes per collection point. The average amount of garbage collected per point ranges from 5.1 to 12 tonnes. In 2004, 785 tonnes of garbage was collected at eight stops in 94 collecting rides, of which 644 tonnes were bulky goods and 141 tonnes were metal. This represented approximately €3,200 per ride including operative and back-office costs (information to the population, logistics, etcetera).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This system also results in less energy consumption and lower emissions. In Zürich, the Cargo-Tram has proven successful: it represents a high-quality public service that covers a niche for which there is significant demand. Due to the clean and green Cargo-Tram operation, a number car and lorry journeys have been eliminated, helping relieve congestion and pollution in the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 1996 and 1997, Zurich had up to 3,000 tonnes of garbage illegally disposed of in the streets. Only half of Zurich households posses a car—so many residents are unable to transport bulky waste to an appropriate location.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Zurich, Switzerland, offers a free recycling service via Cargo-Trams and E-Trams that allows residents without a car to recycle electric appliances, glass, bulky goods, plastic bottles and other waste via scheduled trams, which operate on existing public transport lines. The delivered items must not be longer than 2.5 meters (exception: sofa/upholstered furniture no longer than 2 meters) and no heavier than 40 kilograms each. Residents have to separate the materials beforehand according to its composition: flammable, large metal and pit waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>While the plants of ERZ Entsorgung + Recycling Zürich (sewage treatment and composting Plant Werdhölzli) employ around 870 employees, this specific cargo tram operation is staffed by a team of four: in addition to the tram driver there are two recycling specialists and a guard to manage traffic flow.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to this issue, the city concluded that is must make recycling as easy as possible for residents—providing facilities nearby, that are open beyond normal working hours so that working population is able to access them. The solution: the Cargo-Tram, which began operating in April 2003, and offered nine collection points. Zürich residents receive an ERZ disposal calendar each year which also contains information (and a timetable) about the Cargo-Tram.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Due to the popularity of this public service, its scope has been expanded to include the collection of old or broken electronics, branded as the E-Tram.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Both the E-Tram and Cargo-Tram run year-round from Monday to Saturday, currently serving 11 pick-up sites around the city on a rotating basis. Drop-off times are two hours long on weekdays and in the morning on Saturdays.\u003C/p>",[15639,15641,15643,15645],{"name":15640,"type":53,"value":15640},"https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/ted/de/index/entsorgung_recycling/publikationen_broschueren/fahrplan_cargo_tram_und_e_tram.html",{"name":15642,"type":53,"value":15642},"https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/ted/de/index/entsorgung_recycling/entsorgen/wo-wann-entsorgen/cargo-tram_und_e-tram.html",{"name":15644,"type":53,"value":15644},"http://www.bestufs.net/download/conferences/Amsterdam_Jun05/BESTUFS_Amsterdam_June05_Neuhold_ERZ.pdf",{"name":15646,"type":53,"value":15646},"http://www.tautonline.com/zurichs-cargo-tram/",[15648,15649,15650,15651,15652],{"article_id":15625,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":15625,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15625,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":15625,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":15625,"contributor_id":644},{"id":15654,"link":15655,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15626,"updated_at":15627,"article_id":15625,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"L0DAKqa_hQI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092808278-ZDbawAT3.jpeg",{"id":15657,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15658,"updated_at":15659,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15660,"contents":15661,"contributors":15670,"image":6},"9084","2021-08-19T16:24:39.742Z","2021-10-04T11:32:20.191Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15662],{"id":15663,"score":47,"body":15664,"status":55,"article_id":15657,"created_at":15658,"updated_at":15659,"published_at":15658},"3BHF",{"title":15665,"summary":15666,"attachment":15667},"Cyprids for sustainability in Southeast Finland","\u003Cp>The South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra have embarked on a project to maximize the value of cyprids by streamlining logistics processes. Cyprids are an underutilized but highly sustainable fish species.\u003C/p>",[15668],{"name":15669,"type":53,"value":15669},"https://www.xamk.fi/en/research-and-development/cyprinids-circular-economy/",[15671,15672],{"article_id":15657,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":15657,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15674,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15675,"updated_at":15676,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15677,"contents":15678,"contributors":15690,"image":15695},"9085","2021-08-19T16:24:51.699Z","2023-12-28T14:54:29.473Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15679],{"id":15680,"score":47,"body":15681,"status":55,"article_id":15674,"created_at":15675,"updated_at":15676,"published_at":15675},"txOD",{"title":15682,"outcome":15683,"problem":15684,"summary":15685,"solution":15686,"attachment":15687},"Restoring Brasília's watershed","\u003Cp>Volunteers mapped 115 springs and restored 25 degraded water features. As of 2019, one park has been created and four other conservation areas are in the final stages of official approval. A network of diverse stakeholders was built and strengthened through these efforts, and ongoing collaboration will ensure continuity and longevity of interventions going forward.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Brazil’s populous capital city, Brasília, which is located on the dry Brazilian Highlands, faces dwindling water supplies, a growing population, and worsening dry periods related to climate change. Water scarcity in Brasília reached crisis levels in 2016, following three years of low rainfall. While the city had previously drawn water from local reservoirs, dwindling supplies forced it to tap nearby Paranoá Lake in 2017. With the Paranoá Lake now part of the city’s water supply, it became even more important to ensure its adequate water regeneration. A key source of water for the lake is outflow from the Serrinha do Paranoá watershed, an area of preserved savannah and natural springs to the north of Brasília. However, proposed housing developments threatened the Serrinha do Paranoá’s regenerative functions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Brazil's capital city, Brasília, is no stranger to drought. After years of low rainfall, the situation reached crisis levels in 2016. To ensure that local water bodies remain able to naturally recharge, a diverse group of stakeholders collaborated to reforest springs in the northern urban watershed. These springs flow into Paranoá Lake, an important water source for the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Protecting the ecosystems that help local water bodies recharge is key to maintaining a city’s water supply. For Brasília, that means protecting the Serrinha do Paranoá watershed. Working under the umbrella of the Serrinha do Paranoá Waters Project, a group of stakeholders that included academic and government institutions, civil society organizations, and community members implemented a set of initiatives including participatory mapping of water features, stream restoration, and establishment of conservation areas.\u003C/p>",[15688],{"name":15689,"type":53,"value":15689},"https://circulars.iclei.org/resource/brasilia-brazil-stakeholders-come-together-for-ecosystem-regeneration/",[15691,15692,15693,15694],{"article_id":15674,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15674,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":15674,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":15674,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":15696,"link":15697,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15675,"updated_at":15676,"article_id":15674,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DeetuU6QBBc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092810953-0PbXAzg8.jpeg",{"id":15699,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15700,"updated_at":15701,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15702,"contents":15703,"contributors":15712,"image":6},"9086","2021-08-19T16:24:59.979Z","2021-09-23T18:24:17.320Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15704],{"id":15705,"score":47,"body":15706,"status":55,"article_id":15699,"created_at":15700,"updated_at":15701,"published_at":15700},"XUyZ",{"title":15707,"summary":15708,"attachment":15709},"Barcelona upgrades food market infrastructure","\u003Cp>As part of its ambitions to become a sustainable food city, Barcelona is modernising municipal food markets by upgrading/repairing water and electricity infrastructure to minimise leakages and move towards a more conscious use of resources.\u003C/p>",[15710],{"name":15711,"type":53,"value":15711},"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1943815X.2019.1675715",[15713,15714],{"article_id":15699,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15699,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15716,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15717,"updated_at":15718,"owner_id":6242,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15719,"contents":15720,"contributors":15732,"image":15737},"9087","2021-08-19T16:25:05.484Z","2022-05-12T23:31:06.432Z",{"id":6242,"type":325,"owner_id":6242,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15721],{"id":15722,"score":47,"body":15723,"status":55,"article_id":15716,"created_at":15717,"updated_at":15718,"published_at":15717},"D-Wz",{"title":15724,"outcome":15725,"problem":15726,"summary":15727,"solution":15728,"attachment":15729},"Rain garden drainage systems in Mérida","\u003Cp>The program is being evaluated with the hopes of scaling it citywide.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Residents of the southern neighbourhoods of Mérida lacked basic infrastructure, including sewage and water drainage, and the city more broadly struggles with groundwater contamination, due to the use of unfiltered wells for drainage. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, is piloting Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to combat groundwater contamination by building rain collectors that filter and clean runoff.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2017, the city launched its \u003Cem>Circuito Sur\u003C/em> project, which aimed to further connect and integrate the southern regions of Mérida with the city centreand other industrial areas where more jobs are located. As part of this project, the city tested new drainage infrastructure initiatives. Mérida partnered with the World Resources Institute under the CityFix Labs initiative to develop a new nature-based alternative called Sustainable Drainage Systems.  The SuDS project has built rain collectors that pass water through rain gardens, which then filter and clean runoff before it enters the city's water supply.\u003C/p>",[15730],{"name":15731,"type":53,"value":15731},"https://tap-potential.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/tap-case-studies-merida.pdf",[15733,15734,15735,15736],{"article_id":15716,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15716,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":15716,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":15716,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":15738,"link":15739,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15717,"updated_at":15718,"article_id":15716,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_fIUfRPeRhA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092811858-EKlXtrDk.jpeg",{"id":15741,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15742,"updated_at":15743,"owner_id":672,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15744,"contents":15745,"contributors":15759,"image":15763},"9088","2021-08-19T16:25:15.849Z","2022-05-23T11:55:00.921Z",{"id":672,"type":325,"owner_id":672,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15746],{"id":15747,"score":47,"body":15748,"status":55,"article_id":15741,"created_at":15742,"updated_at":15743,"published_at":15742},"FlhP",{"title":15749,"outcome":15750,"problem":15751,"summary":15752,"solution":15753,"attachment":15754},"Singapore, the \"Garden City\"","\u003Cp>Between 1986 and 2007, the green cover in Singapore grew from 35.7 percent to 46.5 percent, while incentives to high-tech companies developing resource-efficient farming allow to support Singapore's food security target.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Space is one of the main challenge of greening a small city-state like Singapore with a land area of only 700 square kilometres and a population of 4.6 million (and still growing). Moreover, green infrastructures could be used for urban food production, in a country where 90 percent of food comes from abroad.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For about five decades since the onset of rapid urbanization and industrialization, Singapore has placed significant emphasis on urban greening (including rooftop and vertical greenery, gardens, and park corridors) and conservation of the island's rich biodiversity as key components of its development approach, setting the foundation for its development as a “Garden City”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through effective urban planning strategies which include the addition of parks and water bodies, skyrise greenery, and introduction of other resource-efficient gardens for food production (including vertical farming and hydroponics), the City has increase its green cover, while supporting Singapore's target to produce 30 percent of its own food by 2030.\u003C/p>",[15755,15757],{"name":15756,"type":53,"value":15756},"https://www.csc.gov.sg/articles/a-city-in-a-garden",{"name":15758,"type":53,"value":15758},"https://qz.com/1985399/3-ways-singapore-is-creating-food-security-with-urban-farms/",[15760,15761,15762],{"article_id":15741,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":15741,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":15741,"contributor_id":672},{"id":15764,"link":15765,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15742,"updated_at":15743,"article_id":15741,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WjqEPYRWv84=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092812651-Js-FWhn-.jpeg",{"id":15767,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15768,"updated_at":15769,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15770,"contents":15771,"contributors":15779,"image":15784},"9089","2021-08-19T16:25:21.038Z","2021-12-02T12:20:13.400Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15772],{"id":15773,"score":47,"body":15774,"status":55,"article_id":15767,"created_at":15768,"updated_at":15769,"published_at":15768},"VQri",{"title":15775,"problem":6744,"summary":15776,"attachment":15777},"Turku, Finland, builds on synergies between water and energy","\u003Cp>The Kakolanmäki wastewater treatment plant in Turku features a heat pumping station. Turku Energy Ltd. uses the station to extract some of the thermal energy from the wastewater to produce heat for district heating purposes (160 GWh / year) of 15.000 households. The water that is cooled down by the pumping station is also used for district cooling (30 GWh / year, or almost all of the need in Turku city). The heat recovery system has been made particularly efficient by several investements in research and development: one unit of electrical energy used at the station produces three units of district heating and two units of district cooling. It is estimated that carbon emissions in the Turku region are 80.000 tons lower per year because of the use of the heat pump station. Moreover, the Kakolanmäki wastewater treatment plant transport sludge to the Topinoja waste treatment center in Turku where the sludge is processed using anaerobic digestion. The plant processes 50.000 tons of sludge from Kakolanmäki per year, producing 30 GWh / year used in various regional transport needs. One third of the nutrients from the digestate are used as fertilizers in agriculture and two thirds in landscaping. Nitrogen products produced from the sludge and sold to chemical industries. The sludge treatment process, it is considered CO2 negative and energy positive.\u003C/p>",[15778],{"name":12016,"type":53,"value":12016},[15780,15781,15782,15783],{"article_id":15767,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15767,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":15767,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":15767,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15785,"link":15786,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15768,"updated_at":15769,"article_id":15767,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rxuoLdXNAIw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092814299-oCVARxfc.jpeg",{"id":15788,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15789,"updated_at":15790,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15791,"contents":15792,"contributors":15801,"image":6},"9090","2021-08-19T16:25:25.846Z","2021-09-23T18:40:56.082Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15793],{"id":15794,"score":47,"body":15795,"status":55,"article_id":15788,"created_at":15789,"updated_at":15790,"published_at":15789},"Tgmy",{"title":15796,"summary":15797,"attachment":15798},"Connecting residents to sharing opportunities with Gothenburg's Smart Map","\u003Cp>The city government of Gothenburg, Sweden, worked with Collaborative Economy Gothenburg (KEG) and local residents to create the Smart Map platform. The goal of the platform is to connect residents to sharing opportunities, reduce the need for consumption and encourage connections within the community. The map currently features over 100 sharing-related organizations. The city encourages residents to add sharing services to the platform at \"map jam\" events, which it advertises on social media.\u003C/p>",[15799],{"name":15800,"type":53,"value":15800},"https://use.metropolis.org/case-studies/smart-map-rent-share-exchange-borrow",[15802,15803],{"article_id":15788,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":15788,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":15805,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15806,"updated_at":15807,"owner_id":9873,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15808,"contents":15809,"contributors":15827,"image":15834},"9091","2021-08-19T16:25:36.145Z","2022-07-17T12:14:43.143Z",{"id":9873,"type":325,"owner_id":9873,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15810],{"id":15811,"score":47,"body":15812,"status":55,"article_id":15805,"created_at":15806,"updated_at":15807,"published_at":15806},"2DvA",{"title":15813,"outcome":15814,"problem":15815,"summary":15816,"solution":15817,"attachment":15818},"Bogor: Reducing organic waste with flies","\u003Cp>Implementation of the BSF initiative has already succeeded in reducing the city’s daily organic waste by 2 tons. Additionally, fly eggs and larvae offer the community an alternative source of income. It also provides job opportunities for the community as the operator. The initiative demonstrated a circular economy model by promoting recovery of organic waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Following the prototype’s success, the agency also replicated the initiative at several other sites in collaboration with the community.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bogor City generates around 650 tons of waste per day. Approximately 60 percent of the total waste is organic, and 40 percent is inorganic. Organic waste management is an ongoing challenge in the city as it has been limited to composting.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address significant amount of organic waste generated daily in Bogor, the city's Environment Agency worked with a local community group, the Kelompok Swadaya Masyarakat (KSM), to pilot a new organic waste reduction strategy based on a natural agent, the black soldier fly (BSF).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The flies can consume a quantity of the waste, and can also be used as an alternative for animal feed. Residual waste can later be used as organic fertilizer as well. The project demonstrates circular economy model by promoting recovery of organic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Environment Agency of Bogor City initiated an organic waste management protocol using the black soldier fly (BSF).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The BSF is a beneficial insect that reproduces in organic waste. The fly’s larvae consume a quantity of the waste, and can also be used as an alternative for animal feed. Remaining residual waste can later be used as organic fertilizer. 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This composting strategy will have targets on the organic waste collection, treatment and recycling, starting from 2014 to 2033. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2016, in São Paulo's organic waste accounted for up to 6300 tons/day. Hence, the daily amount of organic waste per capita was about 560g or 51% of total municipal solid waste production. Most of this waste ends up in landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>São Paulo, together with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), developed a strategy for organic waste diversion including collection, treatment and recycling. 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Local producers are also empowered, which results in increased food security and resilience for Porto Alegre.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In recent years, the food production zone of Porto Alegre suffered a steady decline due to land appreciation combined with a decrease in the labor workforce, which moved from agriculture to the construction and trade sectors.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Porto Alegre in Brazil supported the creation of the Collective Agrobusiness for Organic Oil, aimed at fostering local development, biodiversity, food security, and food sovereignty through solidarity economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Porto Alegre supported the creation of the Collective Agrobusiness for Organic Oil, a civilian initiative organized by RAMA – the Metropolitan Agroecology Network, aimed at fostering local development, biodiversity, food security, and food sovereignty through solidarity economy. In particular, the project promotes local, organic production, processing, and selling of oil and byproducts.\u003C/p>",[15901],{"name":15902,"type":53,"value":15902},"http://www.fao.org/3/CA0893EN/ca0893en.pdf",[15904,15905,15906],{"article_id":15887,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":15887,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":15887,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":15908,"link":15909,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15888,"updated_at":15889,"article_id":15887,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EUPaCr754rg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092819047-bruK9NFq.jpeg",{"id":15911,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15912,"updated_at":15913,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15914,"contents":15915,"contributors":15930,"image":15933},"9192","2021-08-30T14:38:41.067Z","2021-09-06T16:17:11.707Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15916],{"id":15917,"score":47,"body":15918,"status":55,"article_id":15911,"created_at":15912,"updated_at":15913,"published_at":15912},"GM4r",{"title":15919,"outcome":15920,"problem":15921,"summary":15922,"solution":15923,"attachment":15924},"Quelimane: promoting biodiversity conservation and food security with organic food production from market waste","\u003Cp>The use of organic material as fertilizer allows for a general increase in the yields of the gardens, translating into higher incomes for families and improving soil fertility. Furthermore, families are switching from fishing to agriculture as their main source of income. This helps restore marine life, which was threatened by intensive over-fishing. Communities are now also helping the city to replant mangroves, thus promoting biodiversity as they switch from their old style of earning a living to practicing smart agriculture\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As population grows into the rural and peri-urban areas surrounding the city, environmental impacts from food production are increasing, including devastation of mangrove areas and an increase in food waste in markets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Quelimane promotes local organic food production, while supporting a compost infrastructure to foster organic waste diversion from landfill, and to promote biodiversity conservation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Quelimane launched two initiative in collaboration with the municipality of Milan. Quelimane Limpa promotes the use of compost to improve the quality and quantity of urban agriculture harvests; Quelimane Agricola contributes to sustainable rural development by strengthening the local agricultural markets and supply chains. Within the latter, the city supports food production in small fields owned by family households using only organic fertilizers. Within the project “Quelimane Limpa” food waste is collected from 11 markets within the municipality and transformed into compost. The compost is then distributed to 140 gardens (from micro to small-medium farms) growing different types of vegetables and food crops.\u003C/p>",[15925,15926,15928],{"name":15190,"type":53,"value":15190},{"name":15927,"type":53,"value":15927},"https://www.celim.it/it/2019/03/28/quelimane-limpa-si-produce-compost/",{"name":15929,"type":53,"value":15929},"https://unsplash.com/photos/uPbatdSi7YQ",[15931,15932],{"article_id":15911,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":15911,"contributor_id":669},{"id":15934,"link":15935,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15912,"updated_at":15913,"article_id":15911,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4bMYGPD2t2o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092819988-cRflhKhV.jpeg",{"id":15937,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15938,"updated_at":15939,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15940,"contents":15941,"contributors":15955,"image":15958},"9194","2021-08-30T16:08:20.139Z","2021-09-06T16:28:12.768Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15942],{"id":15943,"score":47,"body":15944,"status":55,"article_id":15937,"created_at":15938,"updated_at":15939,"published_at":15938},"nGLW",{"title":15945,"outcome":15946,"problem":15947,"summary":15948,"solution":15949,"attachment":15950},"Ecocity, an innovative urban food delivery system","\u003Cp>The project allows to rationalise and optimise the deliveries through an ecofriendly service. Vehicles filling rate raises, environmental impact is reduced together with the number of commercial vehicles in the city centre, and the effectiveness of the whole delivery of good is increased.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>An insufficient urban food supply system can have an impact on the city environmental sustainability, in terms of emissions and food availability for the community. A lack of adequate infrastructure can cause food wastes, while inefficient transportation would negatively impact Greenhouse Gases emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The municipality of Parma developed an innovative urban food delivery system: Ecocity. With Ecocity, the city has redesigned its urban goods haulage through renewed logistics services, in collaboration with Centro Agro Alimentare e Logistica (CAL). The project has implemented an urban distribution center with delivery services of selected food products categories, using environmental friendly vehicles, and optimizing load factors and routes thanks to ICT tools.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecocity includes a renewed logistics platform dedicated to food products implemented at CAL, and a fleet of twelve natural gas powered vehicles. The local authority promoted a new act to regulate freight transport in the limited traffic area. 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The programs generally aim at connecting local communities of small farmers, sometimes specifically women, to school canteens in order to stimulate the development of local agriculture while promoting food security.\u003C/p>",[15973],{"name":15974,"type":53,"value":15974},"https://documents.wfp.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/communications/wfp268196.pdf",[15976,15977],{"article_id":15962,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":15962,"contributor_id":644},{"id":15979,"link":15980,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":15963,"updated_at":15964,"article_id":15962,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aFy2A26cOrU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092822217-MFE0Wy7Q.jpeg",{"id":15982,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15983,"updated_at":15984,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":15985,"contents":15986,"contributors":15995,"image":6},"9197","2021-08-30T16:37:07.255Z","2021-08-31T12:18:51.227Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[15987],{"id":15988,"score":47,"body":15989,"status":55,"article_id":15982,"created_at":15983,"updated_at":15984,"published_at":15983},"KaN6",{"title":15990,"summary":15991,"attachment":15992},"City of Cape Town Green Procurement Action Plan","\u003Cp>The City of Cape Town has committed to implementing green procurement in its operations and capital projects, through its Environmental Strategy. This action plan has therefore been developed to give effect to that commitment and set out the specific actions that need to take place. Procurement principles include resource efficiency, circular economy, and negative impacts prevention/mitigation.\u003C/p>",[15993],{"name":15994,"type":53,"value":15994},"https://glcn-on-sp.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Cape_Town/City_of_Cape_Town_Green_Procurment_Action_Plan_-_Final_2020.pdf",[15996],{"article_id":15982,"contributor_id":665},{"id":15998,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":15999,"updated_at":16000,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16001,"contents":16002,"contributors":16015,"image":16017},"9202","2021-08-31T13:14:06.442Z","2021-09-06T16:08:36.733Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16003],{"id":16004,"score":47,"body":16005,"status":55,"article_id":15998,"created_at":15999,"updated_at":16000,"published_at":15999},"nhZc",{"title":16006,"outcome":16007,"problem":16008,"summary":16009,"solution":16010,"attachment":16011},"Producing “terreau” in Sikasso, Mali, from household and market organic\nwaste","\u003Cp>Terreau is used mainly on cereal crops (i.e. millet, sorghum, maize) and staple crops; as these crops are not consumed raw, the risk of contamination with pathogens is limited. There are more than 70 individual/company users, which adds up to about 350 m3 of terreau per month. Users rely on this cheap source of organic material that enhances water retention of the soil.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The practice of producing fresh compost (terreau) has always existed in Mali across various ancestral practices and did not generate any negative impact until the composition of household waste changed, with the predominance of plastics and batteries. A study supported by the EU aimed at bringing back this practice. So a multidisciplinary team involving local researchers and NGOs sampled and analyzed sorted soil conditioners, finding no indication that this practice of peri-urban farmers applying sorted urban solid waste to their fields was leading to the accumulation of dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Sikasso, a secondary town in Mali, terreau, a soil conditioner, is produced from organic waste collected from households and markets since 2014. Terreau is compost in an intermediate stage, without controlled maturation and elevation of the temperature. It is made of thoroughly sorted organic waste mixed with sand and paper. After proper sorting it used by farmers to return nutreints to the soil at a lower cost.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Given the results of the analysis, a pilot project saw 15 producers working on available pieces of land or on illegal dumpsites, sorting and cleaning the waste before it was transported to the final landfill and using the organics to make terreau. The organic waste fractions are carefully sorted not to contain potential sources of heavy metals, such as batteries, and other contaminations (i.e. plastics, metals). 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This phenomenon pressed municipalities, and Regions like the Campania Region in the south of Italy, to adopt regulations and allotment-based management schemes within an urban agricultural context.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to regulate the increasing number of allotment gardens in cities, the Campania region published a number of policies directed at “social and community gardens” with three key components: “social assistance, town planning, and zonal management”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In accordance with the Regional Law No. 5, dated 30 March 2012, the Campania region put together regionwide oversight developing its social agricultural programs—a platform that provisions “eco-friendly development and a bottom-up stance in the form of EGI governance”. 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All of these introductions were facilitated by village level production and sale of seeds and seedlings by specialized farmers. With the exception of chickpeas and pulses, all the new products were sold into the existing local markets. Gross annual production value of banana has grown from zero to an estimated Ethiopian birr (ETB)2 5 million per annum business in Metema in 2009.3 Annual upland rice production in Fogera grew from 0 to 5000 ha with an estimated gross production value of about ETB 100 million. The production/sale of higher quality fruits has started and peaks in sales are expected in 3 to 4 years. 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Since 2004 Foodvalley NL has been developing and strengthening an international ecosystem of organizations that work together to realize this transition: the Foodvalley ecosystem. 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Food waste is collected from restaurants, resident zones in the city within the distance of 10 to 15 km. Farmers pay for food waste from 200,000 – 300,000 up to 500,000 VND/year for restaurants or even 2 - 4 million VND per month for big restaurants and hotels. Food waste is sorted and cooked, and then mixed with concentrates or maize/cassava meal. According to farmers, feeding pigs using food waste could avoid the pressure from increase in the feed cost, and therefore, the benefit increased. However, this method is more suitable with medium scale production. 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For example, 100% of organic waste, 95% of dry waste, and 100% of all residual waste were being sent to local landfills as of 2013. In line with Brazil’s Solid Waste National Policy, the city recognized the need to divert this waste in order to extend the life of existing landfills and save land space in the city. More critically, the solid waste management sector in São Paulo was the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the city, with 14% of the city’s total GHG emissions coming from landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>São Paulo, Brazil, realised a handbook on composting in schools to support local teachers who intend to teach composting practices. Home composting is encouraged by the government of São Paulo as part of the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, which delivered compost bins to houses. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Composting offers a solution for decreasing methane emissions from landfills, as well as recovering valuable organic matter that is rich in nutrients and able to improve soil health. As part of a larger effort to encourage home-composting, the city of São Paulo launched a handbook on composting in schools. The handbook, called the Handbook for Schools on Organic Waste Management, provides teachers and school administrators with information on how to teach about composting, how to sort organic waste in schools, and how to manage the composting process in a school setting. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The handbook includes case studies of successful organic waste management in schools, such as one in Lapa, where organic waste from the school is treated and processed into compost to fertilize a local vegetable garden.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The handbook was developed by the International Solid Waste Association and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, whose Municipal Solid Waste Initiative works with cities to reduce GHG emissions associated with solid waste. \u003C/p>",[16352,16354,16356,16358],{"name":16353,"type":53,"value":16353},"https://zerowasteeurope.eu/2015/09/sao-paulos-commitment-to-household-composting/",{"name":16355,"type":53,"value":16355},"https://www.altereko.it/progetto/dati_software/",{"name":16357,"type":53,"value":16357},"https://www.ccacoalition.org/en/resources/handbook-schools-organic-waste-management",{"name":16359,"type":53,"value":16359},"https://www.ccacoalition.org/en/news/s%C3%A3o-paulo-launches-organic-waste-handbook-schools",[16361,16362,16363,16364],{"article_id":16338,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16338,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16338,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":16338,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":16366,"link":16367,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16339,"updated_at":16340,"article_id":16338,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YPp1L7-iFMk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092837495-1SFArCKm.jpeg",{"id":16369,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16370,"updated_at":16371,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16372,"contents":16373,"contributors":16384,"image":16386},"9244","2021-09-02T14:30:03.413Z","2021-09-07T11:27:18.775Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16374],{"id":16375,"score":47,"body":16376,"status":55,"article_id":16369,"created_at":16370,"updated_at":16371,"published_at":16370},"_osh",{"title":16377,"summary":16378,"attachment":16379},"Home composting in Cape Town","\u003Cp>The City's Home Composting Programme, provides free home composting containers to residents to encourage citizens to start composting at home. 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The City handed kits for home composting with worms to 2,006 households, together with training workshops on how to compost.\"\u003C/p>",[16401],{"name":13473,"type":53,"value":13473},[16403,16404],{"article_id":16390,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":16390,"contributor_id":665},{"id":16406,"link":16407,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16391,"updated_at":16392,"article_id":16390,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gi6esbgLoQ4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092839335-PGvVYv5V.jpeg",{"id":16409,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16410,"updated_at":16411,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16412,"contents":16413,"contributors":16424,"image":16427},"9248","2021-09-02T14:43:59.822Z","2021-09-27T14:51:45.704Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16414],{"id":16415,"score":47,"body":16416,"status":55,"article_id":16409,"created_at":16410,"updated_at":16411,"published_at":16410},"R0nA",{"title":16417,"summary":16418,"attachment":16419},"Commissioning composting plants","\u003Cp>The Safisana recycling plant in Ashaiman collects sewage from public toilet blocks and organic waste, from which it generates biogas and compost for an on-site seedling nursery. 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Prior to implementing the collection program, most vegetable oil was poured into drains, polluting water systems and damaging plumbing infrastructure and sewage treatment networks. In regions where there is no collection system, the oil goes directly into rivers and lakes, significantly increasing pollution and environmental degradation. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a municipal program organizes the collection of used cooking oil by cooperatives, which is then recycled by companies that make soap and biodiesel. This program upcycles millions of litres of oil every year while creating local jobs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address this problem, the State of Rio de Janeiro implemented the Reuse of Vegetable Oils Program (or the Portuguese acronym, PROVE). The program was created in 2008 by the Secretary of State for the Environment to encourage the collection of used cooking oil and its reuse in the production of soap and alternative sources of energy such as biodiesel.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PROVE is an example of a successful public-private partnership, bringing together local governments, the third sector, companies, and representative groups. PROVE encourages the creation of cooperatives for waste oil collection and helps generate jobs and income for organized collectors. In addition to fostering the organization of waste oil collectors into cooperatives, it also provides vehicles for collection.\u003C/p>",[16445,16446],{"name":6236,"type":53,"value":6236},{"name":16447,"type":53,"value":16447},"https://archive.epa.gov/international/jius/web/html/prove_cooking_oil_reuse.html",[16449,16450,16451],{"article_id":16431,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":16431,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16431,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":16453,"link":16454,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16432,"updated_at":16433,"article_id":16431,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TXsayh0S3ZM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092841820-XPkxBXrR.jpeg",{"id":16456,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16457,"updated_at":16458,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16459,"contents":16460,"contributors":16468,"image":16471},"9252","2021-09-02T15:01:50.578Z","2025-01-17T16:25:07.335Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16461],{"id":16462,"score":47,"body":16463,"status":55,"article_id":16456,"created_at":16457,"updated_at":16458,"published_at":16457},"35vV",{"title":16464,"summary":16465,"attachment":16466},"Curitiba “Cambio Verde”","\u003Cp>The City of Curitiba is implementing a program called “Cambio Verde” (green exchange), in which organic waste that can be upcycled is exchanged for products grown by peri-urban and rural smallholders. 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Insectta currently uses food waste from the food manufacturing process to feed black soldier fly (BSF) larvae. The larvae are sold as a livestock feed to local fish farms and pet owners. This method recycles food waste – a negative-value product – into useful positive-value products that give back to the economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It was reported that EGC has recorded a whopping S$1.4 million (around €956,000) in revenue in 2018, which one year later skyrocketed to S$1.7 million (around €1.1 million).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Singapore is a highly urbanised city-state constrained within a small island. Agricultural lands account for less than 1 percent of its total land area, and therefore 90 percent of food consumed by Singaporeans is imported.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This appears as a pressing issue, considering that global food demand is expected to increase by 70 percent by 2050, whilst climate change threatens worldwide agricultural production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ensuring its population is well nourished by a food production model that respects the environment and promotes social cohesion is a key challenge for the city of Singapore.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Edible Garden City (EGC) is a ground-up movement that started in 2012 as a way of introducing urban farming to the people of Singapore for residential, educational and recreational purposes. More than 200 edible gardens has been built, and their Citizen Farm project produces up to 150 kg of leafy salad greens per month. Overall, the initiative has increased people's resilience and connection to food, as well as supporting the Government of Singapore's \"30 by 30\" project which aims at bringing local food production up to 30% by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2012, an organisation named Edible Garden City (EGC) started a ground-up movement to increase Singapore’s resilience and people’s connection to food by introducing urban farming for residential, educational and recreational purposes. They started with building small-scale gardens, and in 2017, expanded to Citizen Farm, a sustainable and socially driven community farm which commercialises its products and provides training and educational content.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The farm employs a combination of hydroponics, an indoor substrate-based system, and outdoor soil-based farming, and it is exploring using organic waste to grow mushrooms. The combination of these different techniques makes it possible to use considerably fewer resources than traditional farming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides building gardens, EGC also provides urban garden consultancy, through which the organisation builds and grows gardens on city buildings for property developers and restaurants, schools, malls, offices and private residences.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also provide trainings, educational workshops, and farm tours to schools, corporations and other communities interested in strengthening their internal sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the organisation have also collaborated with civil society organisations such as the Autism Resource Centre, Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities, and the Singapore Prison Service to teach farming skills to people with autism, mental disabilities, and to inmates.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In growing their organsation, EGC has also engaged in a public-private partnership with the Urban Farming Taskforce, formed by Singapore's Ministry of National Development, to overcome challenges in introducing urban farming in Singapore, such as lack of space for farming and complex land use regulations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The organisation might also receive some investment from the Government of Singapore, following the announcement of a S$30 million investment (around €20 million) to support the \"30 by 30\" project, which aims at bringing local food production up to 30% (from the current 10%) by 2030.\u003C/p>",[16511,16513,16515],{"name":16512,"type":53,"value":16512},"https://journals.openedition.org/factsreports/5824#tocto1n1",{"name":16514,"type":53,"value":16514},"https://www.ediblegardencity.com/",{"name":16516,"type":53,"value":16516},"https://vulcanpost.com/717230/edible-garden-city-urban-farming-singapore/",[16518,16519,16520],{"article_id":16497,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":16497,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16497,"contributor_id":672},{"id":16522,"link":16523,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16498,"updated_at":16499,"article_id":16497,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1FcCU2BBu10=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092845438-TWIY3PIj.jpeg",{"id":16525,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16526,"updated_at":16527,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16528,"contents":16529,"contributors":16542,"image":16544},"9279","2021-09-06T13:22:16.757Z","2025-01-17T16:33:41.247Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16530],{"id":16531,"score":47,"body":16532,"status":55,"article_id":16525,"created_at":16526,"updated_at":16527,"published_at":16526},"iB2P",{"title":16533,"outcome":16534,"problem":16535,"summary":16536,"solution":16537,"attachment":16538},"Rooftop garden initiative in Cairo","\u003Cp>\"Rooftop Gardening\" helps people produce their own organic vegetables, get an income or simply fulfil leisure time. Moreover, the implementation of urban farming technologies and practices, in this case rooftop farming, allows to optimise the use of recoures such as water, energy and waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With 22 million inhabitants, Cairo is by far the most populous, most crowded and most polluted city in the Middle East. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, the governor of Cairo, Abdel Aal, launched an initiative to clean and plant rooftop gardens above all Cairo's buildings within the framework of the governorate's sustainable development plan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Abdel Aal stated that gardens will be planted across the rooftops of Cairo. This initiative comes as a part of the governorate’s sustainable development plan towards building a safer future. Additionally, awareness campaigns will be developed to highlight the positive impacts of such an initiative, and explain the importance of rooftop gardening in a city as hustling and bustling as Cairo. Furthermore, Governor Khaled Abdel Aaal emphasised that residents of the buildings won’t be incurring any of the planting costs; the governorate is going to be fully responsible for installing the gardens. \u003C/p>",[16539,16540,16541],{"name":11649,"type":53,"value":11649},{"name":11651,"type":53,"value":11651},{"name":11653,"type":53,"value":11653},[16543],{"article_id":16525,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16545,"link":16546,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16526,"updated_at":16527,"article_id":16525,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"M5_mLwZP4Ug=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092846541-c_ahHkRt.jpeg",{"id":16548,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16549,"updated_at":16550,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16551,"contents":16552,"contributors":16567,"image":16571},"9281","2021-09-06T13:50:10.638Z","2023-12-28T13:35:13.927Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16553],{"id":16554,"score":47,"body":16555,"status":55,"article_id":16548,"created_at":16549,"updated_at":16550,"published_at":16549},"wBMG",{"title":16556,"outcome":16557,"problem":16558,"summary":16559,"solution":16560,"attachment":16561},"A municipal program collects and redistributes unsold food to the neediest in Medellín","\u003Cp>More than 36,000 people have benefited from the SACIAR programmes. In 2014, REAGRO received 4,761,697 kg in food donations and purchased an additional 290,055 kg of food. It distributed 4,700,706 kg of food (350,046 kg were not distributed due to insufficient quality). Food was donated by 75 entities, including producers, agro-processors, and retailers. In addition, safe and nutritious food resources were collected from 528 banana producers. The SACIAR-REAGRO programme has already been replicated by four other food banks in the country, showing potential for even wider uptake.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>More than half of Medellín’s 2.5 million residents do not have access to three meals a day. Meanwhile over 20 percent of the fruits and vegetables produced in the country are lost every year, partly due to inefficiencies in the food system connecting producers to consumers. Those food losses amount to enough to feed 9.5 million people a year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Medellín has had a municipal program (REAGRO) since 2012 that collects and redistributes unsold food items to the neediest residents. It is run in partnership with the SACIAR Foundation, which was the first food bank in Colombia. The goods that are recovered come from farmers, the food industry, major retailers, and markets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Launched in 2012 by the SACIAR Foundation, the REAGRO programme recovers food that is at risk of being discarded on farms—food that is still suitable for eating but is unlikely to be sold because its price, shape, size, or quality do not match the market’s requirements. This food is then provided to people in need via the SACIAR Foundation food bank. In addition to reducing food waste, the programme also aims to improve living conditions of farming families by buying at a low price the food that otherwise would have been wasted. Farmers are located in the rural areas outside of Medellín’s urban perimeter.\u003C/p>",[16562,16563,16565],{"name":6236,"type":53,"value":6236},{"name":16564,"type":53,"value":16564},"https://bancodealimentos.co/site/project/reagro/",{"name":16566,"type":53,"value":16566},"https://ruaf.org/assets/2019/11/City-Region-Food-Systems-and-Food-Waste-Management.pdf",[16568,16569,16570],{"article_id":16548,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16548,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16548,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":16572,"link":16573,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16549,"updated_at":16550,"article_id":16548,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Vi_9w8pdsrs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092847570-G8-8Wm1E.jpeg",{"id":16575,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16576,"updated_at":16577,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16578,"contents":16579,"contributors":16593,"image":16595},"9282","2021-09-06T14:29:52.726Z","2021-09-06T16:32:14.740Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16580],{"id":16581,"score":47,"body":16582,"status":55,"article_id":16575,"created_at":16576,"updated_at":16577,"published_at":16576},"_3np",{"title":16583,"outcome":16584,"problem":16585,"summary":16586,"solution":16587,"attachment":16588},"Tax advantages on unsold food donated to associations in the Brussels-Capital Region","\u003Cp>The strategy aims to see 100% of the supermarkets in the Brussels-Capital Region working with at least one food aid association to recover unsold food.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the Brussels-Capital Region, the number of people reliant on food aid is constantly rising.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Although the first step involves reducing waste at the source, some unsold items can still be recycled. Since 2013, as part of the \"Good Food Strategy\", the Brussels-Capital Region offers the distribution sector to benefit from tax advantages on unsold food donated to associations. The strategy aims to support food surplus recovery initiatives also by co-financing logistics required for collection.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2013, the Brussels-Capital Region offers the distribution sector to benefit from tax advantages on unsold food donated to associations. The process is organised mainly between local stakeholders: social restaurants, public welfare centres and food aid associations working directly with shops in their neighbourhoods. The strategy aims to support food surplus recovery initiatives also by co-financing logistics required for collection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Region will also ensure a better promotion of existing tools for matching the supply of food surplus to the demand from beneficiaries.\u003C/p>",[16589,16591],{"name":16590,"type":53,"value":16590},"http://foodsystemsplanning.ap.buffalo.edu/gsfp-policy/good-food-strategy-toward-a-sustainable-food-system-in-the-brussels-capital-region-brussels-capital-region-belgium/",{"name":16592,"type":53,"value":16592},"https://unsplash.com/photos/3k3l2brxmwQ",[16594],{"article_id":16575,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16596,"link":16597,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16576,"updated_at":16577,"article_id":16575,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3S6gt7l7910=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092848794-zVZu5UK0.jpeg",{"id":16599,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16600,"updated_at":16601,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16602,"contents":16603,"contributors":16616,"image":16621},"9283","2021-09-06T15:32:04.753Z","2022-07-26T12:51:29.274Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16604],{"id":16605,"score":47,"body":16606,"status":55,"article_id":16599,"created_at":16600,"updated_at":16601,"published_at":16600},"1OdD",{"title":16607,"outcome":16608,"summary":16609,"solution":16610,"attachment":16611},"The Werde Cupster initiative to encourage adoption of reusable beverage\ncontainers","\u003Cp>Around 11% additional single-use waste was recorded during 2020.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Bonn directly supports take-back systems for containers for direct reuse (e.g. reusable cups).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Througn this initiative, the city helps citizens and businesses to understand the benifts from reusing items, such as cups and other food containers, by raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and showing where and how items can be used and returned in Bonn.\u003C/p>",[16612,16614],{"name":16613,"type":53,"value":16613},"https://www.bonn-geht-den-mehrweg.de/",{"name":16615,"type":53,"value":16615},"https://unsplash.com/photos/dsp8uHRlS6c",[16617,16618,16619,16620],{"article_id":16599,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":16599,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16599,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16599,"contributor_id":644},{"id":16622,"link":16623,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16600,"updated_at":16601,"article_id":16599,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AI1AHSZompI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092849977-Cv41-oc1.jpeg",{"id":16625,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16626,"updated_at":16627,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16628,"contents":16629,"contributors":16639,"image":6},"9354","2021-09-08T16:31:55.008Z","2021-09-08T16:31:55.248Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16630],{"id":16631,"score":47,"body":16632,"status":55,"article_id":16625,"created_at":16626,"updated_at":16627,"published_at":16626},"RvG9",{"title":16633,"problem":16634,"summary":16635,"solution":16636,"attachment":16637},"Securing fresh produce supply with the AULNA Program","\u003Cp>Antananarivo is spread over several hills traditionally reserved for housing and over flood-prone agricultural plains where rice and watercress is grown. The city has undergone rapid population growth, especially in the “low city,” which is particularly vulnerable to risks related to climate change (flooding and landslides). The food and nutritional security for the populations of these neighborhoods is a real challenge for the city, especially during the cyclone season.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to adapt to climate change and secure food to its community, the city of Antananarivo, together with the Institut des Métiers de la Ville (IMV), designed the AULNA Program. A mechanism for climate-change adaptation seeking to promote local adaptation and the dissemination of soil-less agriculture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The AULNA program was created in 2011. The pilot phase of the project, in 2011-2012, concerned around 20 public primary schools and around 100 households (mainly those with school children), 70% of which were located in the low city. During this phase, IMV provided the seeds and the material for cultivation (bags, tires, tables for growing, bamboo, etc.). Technicians provided weekly individualized monitoring.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To accomplish even more, the city’s organic wastes program has plans on the one hand for actions to upcycle wastes (65% of which is fermentable) to be provided to the urban farmers of the AULNA program, and on the other for maintenance services for the city’s green spaces.\u003C/p>",[16638],{"name":6236,"type":53,"value":6236},[16640],{"article_id":16625,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16642,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16643,"updated_at":16644,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16645,"contents":16646,"contributors":16655,"image":6},"9395","2021-09-13T12:57:44.970Z","2021-09-13T12:57:45.092Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16647],{"id":16648,"score":47,"body":16649,"status":55,"article_id":16642,"created_at":16643,"updated_at":16644,"published_at":16643},"NSX1",{"title":16650,"problem":6744,"summary":16651,"attachment":16652},"Citizen Engagement and an agile approach to waste management","\u003Cp>The city of Bahir Dar engaged in open innovation with citizens to design systemic innovative solutions to the problem of waste management services. This problem is particularly pertinent in newly developed areas, which may not have road infrastructure complicating the issue of access, especially when it rains. \u003C/p>",[16653],{"name":16654,"type":53,"value":16654},"https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/citizens-to-the-rescue-open-innovation-for-urban-challenges",[16656],{"article_id":16642,"contributor_id":663},{"id":16658,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16659,"updated_at":16660,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16661,"contents":16662,"contributors":16673,"image":16675},"9404","2021-09-15T09:55:08.581Z","2021-09-15T09:55:08.739Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16663],{"id":16664,"score":47,"body":16665,"status":55,"article_id":16658,"created_at":16659,"updated_at":16660,"published_at":16659},"3zVi",{"title":16666,"summary":16667,"attachment":16668},"The first certified organic vertical farm in Toronto","\u003Cp>Living Earth Farm in Toronto is the future of urban farming, the first certified organic vertical farm in Ontario and the largest microgreen grower in Ontario leading the path for future innovation in the field. Operated entirely indoors with specialized high-tech software, this vertical farm grows salad greens and microgreens right here in the city. \u003C/p>",[16669,16671],{"name":16670,"type":53,"value":16670},"https://www.verticalfarmdaily.com/article/9327096/a-look-into-toronto-s-first-organic-vertical-farm/",{"name":16672,"type":53,"value":16672},"https://unsplash.com/photos/sD-gJzsrQt4?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink",[16674],{"article_id":16658,"contributor_id":665},{"id":16676,"link":16677,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16659,"updated_at":16660,"article_id":16658,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_isUDJgPeZA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092851569-YXyjWB39.jpeg",{"id":16679,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16680,"updated_at":16681,"owner_id":1328,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16682,"contents":16683,"contributors":16692,"image":16697},"9432","2021-09-22T10:29:26.091Z","2025-01-17T16:27:43.135Z",{"id":1328,"type":325,"owner_id":1328,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16684],{"id":16685,"score":47,"body":16686,"status":55,"article_id":16679,"created_at":16680,"updated_at":16681,"published_at":16680},"wbzc",{"title":16687,"summary":16688,"attachment":16689},"Curitiba, Brazil, is a model of transit-oriented planning","\u003Cp>The Brazilian city of Curitiba is a model of transit-oriented planning. Curitiba’s mobility plan built the foundation for more sustainable communities by institutionalizing the principle of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), which calls for urban development to be dense, mixed-use and highly accessible via public transit. The city encourages public transportation use with affordable pricing, transfer terminals and prepayment stations. Car-free zones and limited parking in central areas discourage driving.\u003C/p>",[16690],{"name":16691,"type":53,"value":16691},"https://bogota.gov.co/en/international/bogota-acquires-first-plant-colombia-convert-waste-energy",[16693,16694,16695,16696],{"article_id":16679,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16679,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16679,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":16679,"contributor_id":7349},{"id":16698,"link":16699,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16680,"updated_at":16681,"article_id":16679,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"O7gdQSA_TtQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092852657-H-7_Vcau.jpeg",{"id":16701,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16702,"updated_at":16703,"owner_id":1328,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16704,"contents":16705,"contributors":16717,"image":16724},"9434","2021-09-22T13:11:40.607Z","2022-08-09T10:37:36.030Z",{"id":1328,"type":325,"owner_id":1328,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16706],{"id":16707,"score":47,"body":16708,"status":55,"article_id":16701,"created_at":16702,"updated_at":16703,"published_at":16702},"4i-r",{"title":16709,"outcome":16710,"problem":16711,"summary":16712,"solution":16713,"attachment":16714},"Sponge city Shenzhen","\u003Cp>Sponge city improvements in Shenzhen, which officially began in 2017, now cover 24 percent of the city’s total surface area.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Using techniques that mimic nature, sponge cities can catch, clean, and store rain, which reduces the risk of flooding and keeps local drainage and water treatment systems from being overwhelmed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Today, approximately 24 million people live within Shenzhen’s greater urban area. As the area transcended its naturally marshy environment and turned from literal backwater into economic powerhouse, much of its land cover succumbed to blacktop and concrete.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During storms, the abundance of paved-over land caused widespread flooding, as well as large-scale releases of urban pollution into nearby Shenzhen Bay and the Pearl River Delta.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Chinese city of Shenzhen turned a 105-acre abandoned agricultural experiment station into a park that incorporates sponge city principles. The city's embrace of the sponge city concept has been driven by its spirit of innovation, but also by the fact that the effects of an unbalanced water cycle are often plain to see here. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The sponge city concept uses nature-inspired water management solutions, including small swales to catch runoff, ponds with native rushes and permeable pavement, to capture, store and purify rainwater. Sponge city infrastructure functions to reduce the risk of flooding while also providing habitat for urban biodiversity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In late 2013, President Xi Jinping officially endorsed the sponge city concept, and the following year the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development issued a set of technical guidelines aimed at ensuring that 70 percent of surface runoff be captured in place.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The central government also launched what would ultimately become a 30-city pilot program to prove out the concept, and Shenzhen is one of them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Different initiatives emerged in the city, one being the transformation of a 105-acre abandoned agricultural experiment area into a community park known as Xiangmi Park or Honey Lake Park, where they used bioswales, permeable pavement, and other elements to allow it to double as a stormwater management tool. A Shenzhen-based company, Techand Ecology & Environment, helped design the park.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Similarly, on the northwest side, a relatively new suburb called Guangming has also recently built New City Park which showcases a model of retaining stormwater in place, from a water-absorbing latticework in the parking lot to permeable pavement on the paths, to swales and miniature, artificial wetlands designed to slow and soak up water. The massive adjacent public sports center also has a green roof and a vast expanse of permeable bricks and pavement.\u003C/p>",[16715],{"name":16716,"type":53,"value":16716},"https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/articles/sponge-city-shenzhen-explores-benefits-designing-with-nature",[16718,16719,16720,16721,16722,16723],{"article_id":16701,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16701,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16701,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":16701,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":16701,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":16701,"contributor_id":672},{"id":16725,"link":16726,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16702,"updated_at":16703,"article_id":16701,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"76oJP4CxyTg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092853683-GS1vBTZ7.jpeg",{"id":16728,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16729,"updated_at":16730,"owner_id":1328,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16731,"contents":16732,"contributors":16743,"image":16747},"9435","2021-09-22T13:20:48.069Z","2022-02-24T17:41:42.725Z",{"id":1328,"type":325,"owner_id":1328,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16733],{"id":16734,"score":47,"body":16735,"status":55,"article_id":16728,"created_at":16729,"updated_at":16730,"published_at":16729},"VRyD",{"title":16736,"outcome":16737,"summary":16738,"solution":16739,"attachment":16740},"Making use of vacant city land with Pittsburgh's Adopt-A-Lot program","\u003Cp>The goal was to create a streamlined process to allow residents to access city-owned vacant land to beautify their communities.The result was the publication of the \"Vacant Lot Toolkit\", a guide to transforming vacant lots into community assets, and the \"Adopt-A-Lot program\" to allow residents to access city-owned vacant lots for food, flower, or rain gardens. The program had three goals: foster neighborhood interaction, re-imagine the potential of vacant lots, and encourage environmental awareness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the first two years, 114 vacant lots have been transformed around the city as part of 40 community projects — a total of 10 acres of formerly vacant land now community assets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, created a streamlined process that lets residents access vacant city land for gardening, growing food, and creating rain gardens under the Adopt-A-Lot program.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2014, the City of Pittsburgh began to engage community stakeholders like GTECH, Grow Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Penn State Extension, and Tree Pittsburgh, as well as city departments involved in city land matters including Real Estate, Finance, Public Works, the Mayor's Office, and Sustainability.\u003C/p>",[16741],{"name":16742,"type":53,"value":16742},"https://pittsburghpa.gov/dcp/adopt-a-lot#:~:text=The%20Adopt%2DA%2DLot%20program,%2C%20flower%2C%20or%20rain%20gardens.",[16744,16745,16746],{"article_id":16728,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16728,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16728,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":16748,"link":16749,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16729,"updated_at":16730,"article_id":16728,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nUaymolAMzo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092856074-4p6OJHfX.jpeg",{"id":16751,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16752,"updated_at":16753,"owner_id":1328,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16754,"contents":16755,"contributors":16767,"image":16772},"9436","2021-09-22T13:25:57.438Z","2022-08-18T13:59:14.975Z",{"id":1328,"type":325,"owner_id":1328,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16756],{"id":16757,"score":47,"body":16758,"status":55,"article_id":16751,"created_at":16752,"updated_at":16753,"published_at":16752},"SV2y",{"title":16759,"outcome":16760,"problem":16761,"summary":16762,"solution":16763,"attachment":16764},"E-waste recycling for increased value in Accra","\u003Cp> Workers were trained to use the appropriate machines to cleanly disassemble the materials and directly export the metals, plastics, and other sellable items. In this way, recyclers would maintain profits without polluting, and trained workers would increase profits by being in direct contact with exporters and selling clean materials that have not been burned. GASDA, which employed the trained workers, used some of the profits to maintain the facilities and machines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, a technical lesson learned as that while the mechanized wire-strippers currently installed work well for larger cables, they are not able to process the thin bundles of electrical cables, often coming from car electrical systems, which continue to be burned. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Agbogbloshie scrap metal site in Accra is Ghana’s largest center for electronic waste (e-waste) recycling and disposal. Workers manually disassemble parts and burn off the plastic encasements on computer wires and refrigerator coils to recover profitable metals. The work is often done by young adults using handmade tools and without protective equipment, leaving them susceptible to respiratory diseases and overexposure to lead.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After anything of value has been stripped away, the bulk is then dumped untreated into unlined pits and waterways. An additional health hazard is the black smoke that continuously hovers over the site, resulting from piles of copper cables that are lit to burn off the plastic coatings. In order to keep the fires burning, old car tires are also added to the flames, creating a toxic environment far and wide. Air pollution from the burning affects workers as well as those living and working nearby.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Informal e-waste recycling practices at Agbogbloshie Market in Accra, Ghana, were widely recognized as unsafe and inefficient. In response, the city of Accra convened multiple national and international partners in an effort to improve recycling practices at the market. One outcome of these efforts is an e-waste recycling pilot facility set up by Blacksmith Institute and GreenAd Ghana. Workers learn how to disassemble items safely and cleanly so valuable parts can be sold at higher value.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In January 2014, Blacksmith Institute and GreenAd Ghana began a pilot project by setting up a basic e-waste recycling facility that would enable recyclers to stop burning wire and instead strip it in a way that was efficient and profitable. During Stage 2 of the project, from October 1, 2014-June 30, 2015, more machines were purchased and workers trained.\u003C/p>",[16765],{"name":16766,"type":53,"value":16766},"https://www.pureearth.org/project/agbobloshie-e-waste/",[16768,16769,16770,16771],{"article_id":16751,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16751,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":16751,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":16751,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":16773,"link":16774,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16752,"updated_at":16753,"article_id":16751,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dRttchcFlCs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092857273-VbBM3M8t.jpeg",{"id":16776,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16777,"updated_at":16778,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16779,"contents":16780,"contributors":16789,"image":6},"9444","2021-09-24T08:59:29.681Z","2021-09-24T08:59:56.734Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16781],{"id":16782,"score":47,"body":16783,"status":55,"article_id":16776,"created_at":16777,"updated_at":16778,"published_at":16777},"wTCi",{"title":16784,"summary":16785,"attachment":16786},"Rigeneration of nature through urban forestation and phytoremediation","\u003Cp>Through a European tendering procedure,The Municipality of Taranto started a study in collaboration with LAND, an international landscape consultancy, to design a public park for the upgrading, redevelopment and the reactivation of a degraded area of the Tamburi District. The study investigated how the area (10.7 ha) could make soil, water and greenery the levers for a new liveability. This was especially importat to bringing to new life and eliminate the pollutants of the ILVA steel company, which has contaminated the area for over half a century. The experimental and innovative project is based on the activity of phytoremediation to regenerate land, with the “water towers”, with the pumping of ground water, its treatment and reuse both for washing the terrain and for subirrigation. The project envisions 24,500 cuttings from phytoremediation, 260 ornamental native trees, and 3,500 shrubs capable of absorbing an estimated of 9,807 kg of CO2 per year. The space is also meant to reconnect people with nature and offer new services to the community via 1,2 km of cycle and pedestrian paths. By pursuing this green challenge, Taranto can be numbered among the most important Italian and European industrial sites of the last decade that have begun virtuous regeneration processes, placing itself within the broader current international debate.\u003C/p>",[16787],{"name":16788,"type":53,"value":16788},"https://www.landsrl.com/portfolio-land/urban-forestation-taranto",[16790],{"article_id":16776,"contributor_id":665},{"id":16792,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16793,"updated_at":16794,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16795,"contents":16796,"contributors":16805,"image":6},"9448","2021-09-25T20:41:41.206Z","2021-09-25T20:47:02.374Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16797],{"id":16798,"score":47,"body":16799,"status":55,"article_id":16792,"created_at":16793,"updated_at":16794,"published_at":16793},"6YCP",{"title":16800,"summary":16801,"attachment":16802},"Bella dentro: reducing food waste one 'ugly' fruit one at a time","\u003Cp>Bella Dentro, born in 2018, saves 'ugly foods' (too small, too big, weirdly coloured, etc.) and gives them a second chance. The company buys directly from farms throughout Italy, recognizing a fair price for agri-food products that do not meet market requirements. They then resell 'ugly' products, to anyone who has the desire to make a sensible purchase, at an affordable price. The organisation has now two stores in Milan. Moreover, to increase the volumes of fruit and vegetables saved / purchased by producers and further increase not only their economic value, but also ethical and social, they have launched a Food Lab for experimenting ways to upcycle 'ugly foods' into new products like jams, juices, and dried fruits, among others. Production is dedicated to the training and employment of autistic children and other vulnerable groups in society. Events organised by the organisation then, offer delicious aperitivo around the city. So far they saved over 83.349 kg of food products. \u003C/p>",[16803],{"name":16804,"type":53,"value":16804},"https://www.belladentro.org/la-nostra-storia/",[16806],{"article_id":16792,"contributor_id":665},{"id":16808,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16809,"updated_at":16810,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16811,"contents":16812,"contributors":16823,"image":6},"9475","2021-10-03T10:59:54.887Z","2021-10-03T10:59:55.000Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16813],{"id":16814,"score":47,"body":16815,"status":55,"article_id":16808,"created_at":16809,"updated_at":16810,"published_at":16809},"z-hz",{"title":16816,"summary":16817,"attachment":16818},"Circular Gothenburg","\u003Cp>Circular Gothenburg is an initiative from the City of Gothenburg. The purpose of the initiative is to drive the transition from a linear to a circular economy. It focuses on resource efficiency to reduce climate change and achieve circular material flows. It has three target groups: citizens, city departments and businesses. For all three target groups, the goal is to make it simple, straightforward and attractive to participate in transformational circular work. Therefore, Circular Gothenburg is about:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To make it easy for Gothenburgers and visitors to reuse, share and repair. The City of Gothenburg will use its own resources to facilitate, plan and support concrete solutions in the Gothenburg area, for example, through do-it-yourself workshops or neighborhood businesses where people can repair, borrow, exchange and build new from old.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- That the City of Gothenburg, together with business actors, should offer attractive solutions that encourage sustainable consumption. For example, by working for more circular business locations in central Gothenburg, but also by stimulating business actors to design and produce smarter products and services. For example, by setting circular requirements when purchasing for the city's own operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- That the City of Gothenburg should lead by example by switching from a linear to a circular economy within its own administrations and companies. For example, by reusing, repairing and repairing furniture, instead of throwing it away and buying new. It is also about reusing more and reducing construction and demolition waste when we renovate and build new.\u003C/p>",[16819,16821],{"name":16820,"type":53,"value":16820},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/main-language/swedish",{"name":16822,"type":53,"value":16822},"https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/start/miljo/det-gor-goteborgs-stad/cirkulara-goteborg-/!ut/p/z1/hU7BCsIwFPuaXfteu27dvA0EYQriabMX2aR2g3UdXbXg11uPgmIgh5CEBCS0IOfuMerOj3bupqjPMr9wtkNac7o_inSLJ56xyIohT6H5F5DRxh-oEGqQY29IuBqChGaMlkUpUl5wkYsyf-9Xc58WGqRTN-WUI3cXbw3eL-smwQRDCERbqydFrtYk-K0y2NVD-5mExbTPg2qqF99Ta28!/dz/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/",[16824],{"article_id":16808,"contributor_id":665},{"id":16826,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16827,"updated_at":16828,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16829,"contents":16830,"contributors":16844,"image":16847},"9476","2021-10-05T07:58:42.034Z","2022-05-19T00:07:17.604Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16831],{"id":16832,"score":47,"body":16833,"status":55,"article_id":16826,"created_at":16827,"updated_at":16828,"published_at":16827},"YQfd",{"title":16834,"outcome":16835,"problem":16836,"summary":16837,"solution":16838,"attachment":16839},"Hemp Concrete: A High Performance Material to Rethink Our Built Environment","\u003Cp>Hemp is an excellent building material when considering the three pillars of sustainability: planet, people, and profit. It is eco-friendly, generates healthy interior environments, and is cost-effective. Hemp is becoming more popular over time; nevertheless, because it is a relatively new substance, it is difficult to work with. To support the material, further technical studies and trials are needed, and construction professionals must comprehend the key concepts and processes before working with hempcrete. Problems arise mostly as a result of the incorrect assumption that hemp performs similarly to traditional building materials. Such issues, on the other hand, can be simply remedied after obtaining knowledge and expertise.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With environmental crises arising mostly as a result of the construction industry, more conscious choices about building materials are required. Architects and builders have been attempting to use natural materials in buildings since the dawn of our profession, whether in their raw form, such as bamboo, or processed and blended into other materials. Exploring building materials with low environmental impact has piqued the interest of today's architects and construction professionals, especially as many worldwide issues worsen.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hemp is emerging as a valid bio-based alternative to concrete, inspired by environmental and energy-saving criteria. Hemp concrete, in fact, is a carbon-negative material: the carbon hemp absorbs as a plant makes up for the carbon emitted during the processing phase of hempcrete. More, it has a positive health impact as it releases no chemicals, and performs well technically, for acoustic and thermal insulation. Many projects are already proving their great potential:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Regional House Edeghem | BC architects (Brussels, BE)—is an educative and participative experience that explores an ecological and sustainable approach to construction. The hempcrete is used to insulate the facades and the roof and is left untreated to maintain its breathability, making the building CO2-negative. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Flat House | Practice Architecture + Material Cultures (Cambridgeshire, UK)—is a pre-fabricated hemp-based construction made of a brand new hemp fiber cladding product. The collaboration led to the establishment of Material Cultures, a research organization whose aim is to explore biomaterials in the context of off-site construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Pierre Chevet Sports Center | Lemoal Lemoal (Paris, FR)—is carried by a wooden half-vaulted frame that is adjoined to the hempcrete walls for support. Hemp is also used for insulation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Hemp House | Steffen Welsch Architects (Collingwood, AU)—is the first hempcrete house in Australia. Hemp was chosen to optimise heating and cooling thanks to its breathability, while not forgetting quality of aesthetics, acoustics, and air quality, given that it is an effective acoustic insulator, and it creates a cosy and warm atmosphere.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Mobius House of Hemp Bricks and Concrete | Gibbons Design—is entirely made out of hempcrete blocks reinforced with concrete, which expresses the house’s connection with nature.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hemp is one alternative building material that has been approved. It is a cost-effective alternative building material. Hemp is an environmentally benign substance throughout its entire lifecycle: it absorbs carbon dioxide when growing, is a good insulator and non-toxic material when used in construction, and can be recycled and reused after demolition.\u003C/p>",[16840,16842],{"name":16841,"type":53,"value":16841},"https://www.arch2o.com/5-projects-using-hempcrete-environmental-material/",{"name":16843,"type":53,"value":16843},"https://urbannext.net/hemp-concrete/",[16845,16846],{"article_id":16826,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16826,"contributor_id":14497},{"id":16848,"link":16849,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16827,"updated_at":16828,"article_id":16826,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uu5NDBt4zJw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092859050-fA509h-7.jpeg",{"id":16851,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16852,"updated_at":16853,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16854,"contents":16855,"contributors":16864,"image":6},"9489","2021-10-11T13:44:26.401Z","2021-10-11T13:44:26.489Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16856],{"id":16857,"score":47,"body":16858,"status":55,"article_id":16851,"created_at":16852,"updated_at":16853,"published_at":16852},"PIyk",{"title":16859,"summary":16860,"attachment":16861},"Save Food initiative, Prague","\u003Cp>\"Zachraň jídlo“ (Save Food) are a small enthusiastic team with a great plan: reduce food waste in the Czech Republic. It all started in 2013, when they organized their first event \"Feast for a Thousand\" during which they have served a thousand people to a meal made of food which would not be eaten otherwise. Since then, they arranged several happenings and awareness campaigns. They have also started the \"Gleaning Project\" – collecting wonky vegetables in the fields. \"Zachraň jídlo spread information about food waste, and connect people with a similar attitude.\u003C/p>",[16862],{"name":16863,"type":53,"value":16863},"https://zachranjidlo.cz/english/",[16865],{"article_id":16851,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16867,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16868,"updated_at":16869,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16870,"contents":16871,"contributors":16883,"image":6},"9490","2021-10-11T14:02:19.513Z","2021-10-13T13:16:14.287Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16872],{"id":16873,"score":47,"body":16874,"status":55,"article_id":16867,"created_at":16868,"updated_at":16869,"published_at":16868},"qgiP",{"title":16875,"outcome":16876,"summary":16877,"solution":16878,"attachment":16879},"Expanding organic urban farming in Prague","\u003Cp>Co-benefits of the practice can include diversifying a city’s food supply, fostering biodiversity, reducing packaging needs and shortening supply chains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Prague launched a pilot project for organic urban agriculture, by offering 398 hectares of its agricultural land for rent under organic farming conditions. According to the city, organic farming not only allows to produce quality food, but it also maintains and develops the natural diversity of the landscape and emphasizes the preservation of natural cycles. It is also one of the ways to combat drought and climate change and, because of the absence of synthetic chemical pesticides in the soil, also to protect water resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Farmers must follow organic and circular agricultural principles, namely: no pesticides, no fungicides, use of organic fertilisers and respecting crop rotation. Engaging with farmers and giving priority to organic and circular practices is a strong avenue for cities to take in moving to a circular food system.\u003C/p>",[16880,16882],{"name":16881,"type":53,"value":16881},"https://news.expats.cz/community/prague-offering-urban-land-for-organic-farming-and-will-assist-with-sales-of-crops/",{"name":6375,"type":53,"value":6375},[16884],{"article_id":16867,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16886,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16887,"updated_at":16888,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16889,"contents":16890,"contributors":16900,"image":16904},"9491","2021-10-12T08:39:32.932Z","2022-05-31T14:03:00.631Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16891],{"id":16892,"score":47,"body":16893,"status":55,"article_id":16886,"created_at":16887,"updated_at":16888,"published_at":16887},"8Qbn",{"title":16894,"summary":16895,"solution":16896,"attachment":16897},"First Green-Mark Certified Affordable Housing in Kigamboni Estate","\u003Cp>The National Housing Corporation (NHC) of Tanzania and GreenA Consultants worked together to create a green certified affordable housing estate in Dar es Salaam, consisting of 190 units. Green homes maximize the use of natural energy and decrease the consumption of non-renewable energy, thus, reducing carbon footprint. Their passive design was designed for the people in mind, without the need for expensive cooling technologies. Passive features reduces its dependency on energy without compromising comfort and performance. Moreover, trainings on energy efficiency and green building techniques were delivered to locals through a local training centre to train workers on trades including carpentry, plumbing as well as construction of walls using hydraform. All the works of the houses was done by locals. Other than improving skills for future employment opportunities, this project is also developed to be socially inclusive. The development aims to redefine the vision for affordable housing, with an emphasis on the flexibility and liveability of a space.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project includes: 187 Landed Houses (80 sq. or 130 sq), a clinic (316 sq), a kindergarten, a nursery school (1500 m2).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some of the passive design strategies used are: minimize West and East facing façade to lessen sun exposure, openings facing prevailing wind direction, daylighting fenestration, pitch roof design with air gap and perforation in the roof cavity provides and inexpensive method of direct solar radiation protection, orientation of the houses are designed in such a way that the inter-blocking of winds are reduced, natural ventilated with fan points and with good cross ventilation, feature homes with outdoor kitchen to promote natural ventilation in wet areas of the home (by placing the kitchen outdoors, ambient temperatures and indoor air quality are maintained), a spacious garden at the back of houses to enhance the extraction of hot air.\u003C/p>",[16898],{"name":16899,"type":53,"value":16899},"https://www.greenaconsultants.com/ourwork/kigamboni-housing-estate/",[16901,16902,16903],{"article_id":16886,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16886,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":16886,"contributor_id":7349},{"id":16905,"link":16906,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16887,"updated_at":16888,"article_id":16886,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9aR1p7a442Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092861130-j1DrtaZM.jpeg",{"id":16908,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16909,"updated_at":16910,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16911,"contents":16912,"contributors":16923,"image":6},"9492","2021-10-12T10:00:53.735Z","2021-10-12T10:00:53.833Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16913],{"id":16914,"score":47,"body":16915,"status":55,"article_id":16908,"created_at":16909,"updated_at":16910,"published_at":16909},"79DP",{"title":16916,"problem":16917,"summary":16918,"solution":16919,"attachment":16920},"A rehabilitation plan along the Fez river","\u003Cp>Currently the leather industry is one of the largest contributors to industrial pollution in developing countries because of releases of chromium. This also happens in the city of Fez, where industrial pollution is released into its river.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a effort to develop an urban renewal strategy to treat polluted river water, the City of Fez commissioned Extramuro LLP and Urban Studio with proposing a rehabilitation plan for the Fez River and interventios along the river banks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project took community-supported programmes into consideration such as a leather-craft center (currently the industry contributes to industrial pollution because of release of chromium), water-purifying wetlands, recreation facilities for children, and botanical gardens. These actions will also provide the community with new open public spaces in the city, enabling the interaction of inhabitants with their restored ecosystems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Fez commissioned Extramuro LLP and Urban Studio with proposing a rehabilitation plan for the Fez River and interventios along the river banks. The project took community-supported programmes into consideration such as a leather-craft center, water-purifying wetlands, recreation facilities for children, and botanical gardens. These actions will also provide the community with new open public spaces in the city, enabling the interaction of inhabitants with their restored ecosystems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Contruction projects will use traditional techniques and local labour. The material are mainly baked clay bricks and white plaster, which are energy efficient and are sourced from locally produced raw materials.\u003C/p>",[16921],{"name":16922,"type":53,"value":16922},"https://www.scp-centre.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/28_Tessema_Taipale_Bethge__2009__Sustainable_Building_and_Construction_in_Africa_en.pdf",[16924],{"article_id":16908,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16926,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16927,"updated_at":16928,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16929,"contents":16930,"contributors":16939,"image":16941},"9580","2021-10-14T10:25:53.967Z","2021-11-24T11:26:40.317Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16931],{"id":16932,"score":47,"body":16933,"status":55,"article_id":16926,"created_at":16927,"updated_at":16928,"published_at":16927},"cFOO",{"title":16934,"summary":16935,"attachment":16936},"Toronto council approves using 11 surplus properties for affordable housing","\u003Cp>The City of Toronto launched an initiative to repurpose 11 city-owned surplus properties into affordable housing units. This is part of a broader target of building 40,000 new affordable units over 12 years.\u003C/p>",[16937],{"name":16938,"type":53,"value":16938},"https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2018/12/13/toronto-council-approves-using-surplus-properties-for-affordable-housing.html",[16940],{"article_id":16926,"contributor_id":665},{"id":16942,"link":16943,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16927,"updated_at":16928,"article_id":16926,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BrkgGDDpJAo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092862564-FEZgFkl9.jpeg",{"id":16945,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16946,"updated_at":16947,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16948,"contents":16949,"contributors":16958,"image":16960},"9581","2021-10-14T10:28:31.273Z","2021-10-15T08:45:34.292Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16950],{"id":16951,"score":47,"body":16952,"status":55,"article_id":16945,"created_at":16946,"updated_at":16947,"published_at":16946},"OUuW",{"title":16953,"summary":16954,"attachment":16955},"Montreal bans synthetic pesticide","\u003Cp>The city of Montreal adopted a regulation on the sale and use of pesticides, which enter into force on September 2021 and January 2022 respectively.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The regulation prohibits and controls the sale of certain pesticides, including glyphosate, allowing only for the use of biopesticides. The new regulation will ban the sale of the most toxic household pesticides, but also pesticides used in agriculture. In all, 36 molecules will be prohibited by the regulations. 109 pesticides will be banned from sale to citizens from 2022, of which 35 are glyphosate base. The City will ensure that products banned from use are not sold to citizens. Human resources have been hired to ensure the application of this part of the regulation. Montreal will become the first city in Canada to ban and controls the sale of these products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To operate on the territory of the City, any commercial pesticide applicator must obtain an annual permit beforehand, for a sum of $200. All commercial pesticide applicator must keep an annual record of their uses during the year and send it to the City. Sanctions are provided for in the event of breach. These sanctions can vary between $500 and $4,000, depending on the case. The license can be revoked in the event of a repeat offense.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The uses of synthetic pesticides will only be permitted for specific cases that represent threats to health (e.g. poison ivy) or tree survival (eg: emerald ash borer). No other use of pesticides, other than biopesticides authorized by the rules, will not be tolerated. The uses of synthetic pesticides will only be permitted in the following cases: outside buildings: rats, field mice, mice, wasp nests or carpenter ants. With regard to rodents, for example, it will be prohibited to use the most common and toxic rodenticides (brodifacoum, bromadiolone, bromethalin, chlorophacinone, difethialone, diphacinone, phosphine).\u003C/p>",[16956],{"name":16957,"type":53,"value":16957},"https://climatevisuals.org/search/?searchQuery=pesticides&searchInGroup=on",[16959],{"article_id":16945,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16961,"link":16962,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16946,"updated_at":16947,"article_id":16945,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7j-Yf1GgFyU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092863590-vi3SjCDX.jpeg",{"id":16964,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16965,"updated_at":16966,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16967,"contents":16968,"contributors":16981,"image":16984},"9615","2021-10-14T14:33:41.338Z","2021-11-24T11:00:47.445Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16969],{"id":16970,"score":47,"body":16971,"status":55,"article_id":16964,"created_at":16965,"updated_at":16966,"published_at":16965},"d0R_",{"title":16972,"outcome":16973,"problem":16974,"summary":16975,"solution":16976,"attachment":16977},"Embracing african traditions using local materials for new buildings","\u003Cp>By using this construction method timber is not required to support the vault. Moreover, the structure provides protection during the short but heavy rainy seasons in Burkina Faso and Mali. Unlike the corrugated iron sheets, houses using the VN technique will stay cool in the heat of the day and radiate the heat back during night.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to population growth, widespread desertification and the loss of forest areas, many people in sub-Sahara Africa are switching from traditional roofing techniques using timber and mud to corrugated iron sheets and sawn timber beams for their riif construction. However, corrugated iron sheets are inadequate in terms of their thermal, acoustic and aesthetic properties and the use of sawn timber beams is accelerating deforestation in the region.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Association for Voute Nubienne (AVN) has established a Programme called \"Earth roofs in the Sahel\", which enables households in sub-sahara Africa to build comfortable, sustainable and affordable homes made out of locally sourced materials. The programme was launched in Quagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and recently expanded to Mali, Senegal and Togo.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The association promotes roofing techniques called \"la Voute Nubienne\" (VN), which is an ancient architectural technique for the construction of timberless vaulted roofs in Sudan and central Asia. The programme enables villagers to train to build houses with vaulted roofs using basic, readily available local materials and simple, easy to learn procedures. The VN techique uses earth as a raw material to form dried mud bricks and mortar. The dried mud bricks constitute both walls and vault roofing of the structure.\u003C/p>",[16978,16980],{"name":16979,"type":53,"value":16979},"https://www.lavoutenubienne.org/",{"name":16922,"type":53,"value":16922},[16982,16983],{"article_id":16964,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":16964,"contributor_id":669},{"id":16985,"link":16986,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16965,"updated_at":16966,"article_id":16964,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"828IcTz0ee8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092864438-PSruGBfx.jpeg",{"id":16988,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":16989,"updated_at":16990,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":16991,"contents":16992,"contributors":17001,"image":17003},"9616","2021-10-15T10:12:30.158Z","2021-12-05T13:51:11.784Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[16993],{"id":16994,"score":47,"body":16995,"status":55,"article_id":16988,"created_at":16989,"updated_at":16990,"published_at":16989},"0y0k",{"title":16996,"summary":16997,"attachment":16998},"Montreal facilitates the sharing of vehicles between neighbors","\u003Cp>Developed by the non-profit organization Solon with the support of the City of Montreal, the LocoMotion platform facilitates the sharing and exchange of vehicles between neighbors while improving neighborhood life. By reducing the use of vehicles through sharing, the platforms has the potential to contribute to circular mobility by using fewer physical and energy resources. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With just a few clicks, you can book and borrow an electric bike, a bicycle trailer, a cargo bike or even rent a neighbor's car. LocoMotion also makes it possible to facilitate the transport of bulky everyday objects in the eighborhood using zero carbon vehicles. Subscription to LocoMotion is free and no subscription is necessary to use the service. Borrowing a car is the only service you have to pay: the price is equivalent to that of carsharing services or less. By sharing cars and bicycles, the platform aims to help reduce the impact of transport on the planet. Carsharing can reduce car use by 40 to 60% . In Quebec, it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1.2 tonnes per user. Moreover, by reducing dependence on self-driving, the need for parking spaces is reduced and more space is given back to the community. LocoMotion is a citizen project designed taking into account the needs and realities of neighborhoods. By promoting the participation of the population, the City wants to stimulate innovation and creativity to find solutions to urban issues.\u003C/p>",[16999],{"name":17000,"type":53,"value":17000},"https://montreal.ca/articles/locomotion-repenser-la-mobilite-de-quartier-grace-au-partage-15145",[17002],{"article_id":16988,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17004,"link":17005,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":16989,"updated_at":16990,"article_id":16988,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sn2CjbWzD7Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092865992-QG98Ph--.jpeg",{"id":17007,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17008,"updated_at":17009,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17010,"contents":17011,"contributors":17020,"image":6},"9646","2021-10-19T12:54:21.932Z","2021-10-19T12:55:59.973Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17012],{"id":17013,"score":47,"body":17014,"status":55,"article_id":17007,"created_at":17008,"updated_at":17009,"published_at":17008},"GHfs",{"title":17015,"summary":17016,"attachment":17017},"Development of a collection and sorting waste system to facilitate recovery in Sikasso, Mali","\u003Cp>\"Over fifteen years, three projects have supported the local authorities to develop an integrated waste management system for the city of Sikasso. A landfill was constructed to ensure safe waste disposal. Starting from there, a technical department on waste within the city services was set up and trained. Partnerships for waste precollection were agreed with private actors. Extensive consultation was organised in all neighbourhoods to explain the “in” and “out” of waste management and led to elaborate a combination of several mechanism for costs recovery. In parallel, sorting activities were implemented upstream to the landfill. It has unlocked opportunities to create jobs for informal workers and to develop routes for waste recovery (the most prominent is compost that can be used by local farmers).\"\u003C/p>",[17018],{"name":17019,"type":53,"value":17019},"https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/system/files/swm_leaflet.pdf",[17021],{"article_id":17007,"contributor_id":669},{"id":17023,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17024,"updated_at":17025,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17026,"contents":17027,"contributors":17038,"image":17040},"9712","2021-10-26T11:18:05.787Z","2021-11-24T10:51:59.818Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17028],{"id":17029,"score":47,"body":17030,"status":55,"article_id":17023,"created_at":17024,"updated_at":17025,"published_at":17024},"1gyU",{"title":17031,"summary":17032,"attachment":17033},"Circular area development in the Achtersluispolder","\u003Cp>Housing availability and affordability in the Netherlands is a well-known issue. Prices are high, there is a shortage of existing homes, and few new homes are coming onto the market. The Dutch Minister of Home Affairs has set a new target to avoid critical consequences: 845,000 homes must be built by 2030. The need for housing is particularly high in the Randstad region, comprising the four largest Dutch cities – Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague, and Utrecht – and their surrounding areas. Leading by example, Zaanstad’s Achtersluispolder business district in Amsterdam aims to become a “future-proof” mixed-use neighborhood, offering new sustainable homes and jobs in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam. The area, currently an industrial business park, will become a mixed-use working and residential area with about 8,000 homes and more than 3,000 additional jobs. The district will be self-sufficient with a fully renewable, locally-generated energy supply, and waste-free, with materials being continuously recycled at high quality. The neighborhood’s design focuses on green areas too, to give residents space to walk and cycle, promoting health and social cohesion, as well as biodiversity. Finally, the neighborhood’s design supports the creation of strong social networks in which social initiatives flourish.\u003C/p>",[17034,17036],{"name":17035,"type":53,"value":17035},"https://www.metabolic.nl/projects/circular-area-development-in-the-achtersluispolder/",{"name":17037,"type":53,"value":17037},"https://www.cirkelstad.nl/update-cirkelstad-zaanstad/",[17039],{"article_id":17023,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17041,"link":17042,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17024,"updated_at":17025,"article_id":17023,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aN1G2BFFeHA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092867786-G-tazHwu.jpeg",{"id":17044,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17045,"updated_at":17046,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17047,"contents":17048,"contributors":17059,"image":17061},"9713","2021-10-26T11:43:04.569Z","2022-03-08T18:18:05.468Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17049],{"id":17050,"score":47,"body":17051,"status":55,"article_id":17044,"created_at":17045,"updated_at":17046,"published_at":17045},"OE_b",{"title":17052,"summary":17053,"attachment":17054},"Triple Bottom Line in Practice: From Dockside to Dockside Green","\u003Cp>In Victoria, the adoption of a tendering process for potential developers based on Triple Bottom Line (TBL) methodology has meant that smaller, more progressive development companies were able to compete for the land. It has also meant that developers were given the flexibility to offset a lower bid for the land in favour of social and environmental benefits. The project aimed to create a sustainable community that, through integrated design, is cheaper and more energy efficient in which to live, offsetting any increased development costs through the use of green technology and system thinking. The development plan includes a system of stormwater treatment ponds, energy productionon-site, for example, via powered by roof-mounted wind turbines, as well as a wood waste treatment facility that turns locally-sourced wood waste into a clean burning “syngas” to produce heat and hot water for the district (and beyond), eliminating the use of fossil fuel for heating buildings. The development is currently being built and, therefore, it is hard to say exactly what will be successful or not for the community that eventually lives there, but the foundation for a sustainable community has been put in place.\u003C/p>",[17055,17057],{"name":17056,"type":53,"value":17056},"https://www.crcresearch.org/case-studies/case-studies-sustainable-infrastructure/land-use-planning/triple-bottom-line-practice-f",{"name":17058,"type":53,"value":17058},"https://www.terrain.org/unsprawl/25/",[17060],{"article_id":17044,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17062,"link":17063,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17045,"updated_at":17046,"article_id":17044,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SWyGJIQBiE0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092868967-FlNIJZ4P.jpeg",{"id":17065,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17066,"updated_at":17067,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17068,"contents":17069,"contributors":17080,"image":17082},"9811","2021-11-02T13:54:36.338Z","2021-12-02T11:08:24.847Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17070],{"id":17071,"score":47,"body":17072,"status":55,"article_id":17065,"created_at":17066,"updated_at":17067,"published_at":17066},"mS4p",{"title":17073,"summary":17074,"attachment":17075},"Sierra Club: cities and nations come together towards 100% renewable power","\u003Cp>As of December 2019, the Sierra Club’s Ready For RE100 initiative in the United States included 145 cities, 12 counties and 9 states that have committed to 100% renewable power in at least one sector. Six of these cities have already achieved their 100% targets. The initiative is growing rapidly. As of 2017, when it included only 50 cities, 4 counties and the state of Hawaii, it already represented a potential reduction of 23 million tonnes of CO₂ and an increase in renewable energy of 2 000 megawatts (MW) of wind energy equivalent by 2030.\u003C/p>",[17076,17078],{"name":17077,"type":53,"value":17077},"https://www.sierraclub.org/",{"name":17079,"type":53,"value":17079},"https://www.irena.org/-/media/Files/IRENA/Agency/Publication/2020/Oct/IRENA_Renewables_in_cities_2020.pdf",[17081],{"article_id":17065,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17083,"link":17084,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17066,"updated_at":17067,"article_id":17065,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Cv5Rh01DND4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092870213-ww9ur-TN.jpeg",{"id":17086,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17087,"updated_at":17088,"owner_id":1328,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17089,"contents":17090,"contributors":17103,"image":6},"9844","2021-11-03T16:26:08.193Z","2021-11-03T17:25:25.195Z",{"id":1328,"type":325,"owner_id":1328,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17091],{"id":17092,"score":47,"body":17093,"status":55,"article_id":17086,"created_at":17087,"updated_at":17088,"published_at":17087},"HEw5",{"title":17094,"summary":17095,"attachment":17096},"Maui County's circular transition","\u003Cp>On July 24, 2020, the Maui County Council adopted Resolution 20-108, “Supporting ‘Āina Aloha Economic Futures Initiative and Transition to a Circular Economy”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ‘Āina Aloha Economic Futures Declaration is a vision for the economic future of Hawaii that centers Native Hawaiian voices; it calls for future development in Hawaii to reflect a set of core values that emerge from the islands' unique identity and culture. The Maui County Council's resolution recognizes the links between the values underlying the ‘Āina Aloha declaration and the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Going forward, the city council will consider policy actions, including amendments to the Countywide Policy Plan, that support the circular economy.\u003C/p>",[17097,17099,17101],{"name":17098,"type":53,"value":17098},"https://www.ainaalohafutures.com/about",{"name":17100,"type":53,"value":17100},"http://mauicounty.us/councils-3-minutes/looking-back-at-the-council-climate-committees-first-year/",{"name":17102,"type":53,"value":17102},"https://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/123824/Reso-20-108\\",[17104],{"article_id":17086,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":17106,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17107,"updated_at":17108,"owner_id":1328,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17109,"contents":17110,"contributors":17130,"image":17135},"9845","2021-11-03T17:24:03.414Z","2023-04-14T14:11:09.605Z",{"id":1328,"type":325,"owner_id":1328,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17111],{"id":17112,"score":47,"body":17113,"status":55,"article_id":17106,"created_at":17107,"updated_at":17108,"published_at":17107},"y3xd",{"title":17114,"outcome":17115,"problem":17116,"summary":17117,"solution":17118,"attachment":17119},"Cupertino's composting programs","\u003Cp>As a result of the Organic Collection program, the City of Cupertino offers free bulk compost made from the collected waste to all its residents, using waste as a resource in a circular initiative.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>California is now experiencing the effects of a climate crisis: hotter summers with world record-breaking temperatures, even more devastating fire seasons, more extreme droughts, and rising sea levels that erode the coastlines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To respond to this climate crisis, California is implementing statewide organic waste recycling and surplus food recovery. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These extensive regulations are known as the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, commonly referred to by the Senate Bill reference number SB1383. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Cupertino, CA, is committed to diverting organic waste from landfills. It has implemented multiple compost initiatives, including curbside composting, a bulk compost site, home composting and commercial organics to target different sources of organic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cupertino implemented the Organic Collection programme ahead of the timeline mandated by the State of California, which will require residents and businesses to collect organic waste separately starting in 2022. Single and multi-family dwellings and also businesses are provided with free collection containers and Composting Classes at the Community Hall or online.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After food scraps, yard trimmings and soiled paper products are collected, they are transformed into compost.\u003C/p>",[17120,17122,17124,17126,17128],{"name":17121,"type":53,"value":17121},"https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability/compost-site",{"name":17123,"type":53,"value":17123},"https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability/garbage-and-recycling/residents/backyard-or-worm-composting-education",{"name":17125,"type":53,"value":17125},"https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability/garbage-and-recycling/businesses/curbside-composting-for-businesses-4455",{"name":17127,"type":53,"value":17127},"https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability/garbage-and-recycling/sb-1383",{"name":17129,"type":53,"value":17129},"https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability/garbage-and-recycling/residents/curbside-composting-for-residents",[17131,17132,17133,17134],{"article_id":17106,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":17106,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":17106,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":17106,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":17136,"link":17137,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17107,"updated_at":17108,"article_id":17106,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RXHcqfXblHI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092871024-TrR9ix8i.jpeg",{"id":17139,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17140,"updated_at":17141,"owner_id":1328,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17142,"contents":17143,"contributors":17156,"image":17159},"9846","2021-11-03T17:58:07.671Z","2022-08-18T13:49:01.336Z",{"id":1328,"type":325,"owner_id":1328,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17144],{"id":17145,"score":47,"body":17146,"status":55,"article_id":17139,"created_at":17140,"updated_at":17141,"published_at":17140},"cpkq",{"title":17147,"summary":17148,"attachment":17149},"Ann Arbor Greenbelt Program","\u003Cp>Ann Arbor residents voted to approve the city's Greenbelt Program in 2003. Since it was created, the program has protected over 5,716 acres of land. Greenbelt areas function as green infrastructure by improving water quality and protecting biodiversity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It has been estimated that the Greenbelt Program prevents around 150 US tons of total suspended solids, 4.5 US tons of nitrogen and 0.7 US tons of phosphorous from entering local waterways each year. By conserving contiguous woodland and wetland areas, it also protects ecosystem functionality and creates diverse habitats.\u003C/p>",[17150,17152,17154],{"name":17151,"type":53,"value":17151},"https://www.a2gov.org/greenbelt/Documents/Greenbelt_Strategic_Plan_2019.pdf",{"name":17153,"type":53,"value":17153},"https://www.a2gov.org/greenbelt/Pages/greenbelthome.aspx",{"name":17155,"type":53,"value":17155},"https://unsplash.com/photos/Y11w09CUzQ4",[17157,17158],{"article_id":17139,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":17139,"contributor_id":1328},{"id":17160,"link":17161,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17140,"updated_at":17141,"article_id":17139,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ut1RycRZ8Rw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092872384-301CZoCR.jpeg",{"id":17163,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17164,"updated_at":17165,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17166,"contents":17167,"contributors":17178,"image":17180},"9847","2021-11-04T09:27:09.471Z","2021-12-02T12:28:00.629Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17168],{"id":17169,"score":47,"body":17170,"status":55,"article_id":17163,"created_at":17164,"updated_at":17165,"published_at":17164},"uyKa",{"title":17171,"summary":17172,"attachment":17173},"Changing legislation to facilitate the recycling of solar panels","\u003Cp>Although almost 100% of materials in solar panels are recyclable or reusable, the presence of heavy metals (e.g. cadmium, copper, lead, etc.) leads to this type of electrical equipment to be classified as hazardous waste at its end-of-life, under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and California’s more stringent Hazardous Waste Control Law. However, from January 1st 2021, decommissioned solar panels will be regulated like other universal wastes in California. Additionally, the new rule will allow generators of decommissioned solar panels (photovoltaic or PV modules) to reduce management burdens and facilitate recycling by allowing storage of decommissioned panels for up to one year and eliminating storage quantity limitations. Other key components of the regulations for handlers include notification and annual reporting to the CA Department of Toxic Substances Control, labeling (Universal Waste–PV Modules), employee training, handling to prevent breakage and releases, response to releases, containment and recordkeeping. Finally, treatment activities, including separation, cutting, sawing, breaking, shredding, crushing, screening, and compacting are also allowed. However, the rule prohibits universal waste handlers from using or applying chemicals, including water, and/or external heat to solar panels.\u003C/p>",[17174,17176],{"name":17175,"type":53,"value":17175},"https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/article/new-california-rule-will-facilitate-the-recycling-of-solar-panels/",{"name":17177,"type":53,"value":17177},"https://dtsc.ca.gov/regs/pv-modules-universal-waste-management/",[17179],{"article_id":17163,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17181,"link":17182,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17164,"updated_at":17165,"article_id":17163,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MrlfQApznG4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092873656-oMsbKQB7.jpeg",{"id":17184,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17185,"updated_at":17186,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17187,"contents":17188,"contributors":17197,"image":17199},"9848","2021-11-04T10:56:15.605Z","2021-12-02T12:27:39.651Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17189],{"id":17190,"score":47,"body":17191,"status":55,"article_id":17184,"created_at":17185,"updated_at":17186,"published_at":17185},"02Fc",{"title":17192,"summary":17193,"attachment":17194},"Building Recyclable, Next-Generation Turbine Blades","\u003Cp>While the expansion of renewables is undoubtedly a positive shift, not all renewable energy is renewable from start to finish. A study found that each megawatt of installed wind enrgy capacity equates to 9.6 metric tons of composite waste. Indeed, while some parts of wind turbines can be reused or recycled, blades as they are currently constructed cannot be and mostly end up in landfills, posing a significant challenge at the end-of-life stage of the blades—both environmentally and economically. For this reason, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, with support by the US government and other partners, is researching thermoplastic materials for turbines that can be melted down and reused at end of life. The thermoplastic resin system is a potentially groundbreaking development because it allows the turbine blades to be recycled at their end of life, while also reducing the time, cost, and energy involved in manufacturing, though thermoplastic composites have yet to be validated at a full scale and in realistic, submerged operating conditions.\u003C/p>",[17195],{"name":17196,"type":53,"value":17196},"https://www.nrel.gov/news/program/2020/greening-industry.html",[17198],{"article_id":17184,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17200,"link":17201,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17185,"updated_at":17186,"article_id":17184,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ypKjDYLCsp8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092875412-nbQyFYk1.jpeg",{"id":17203,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17204,"updated_at":17205,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17206,"contents":17207,"contributors":17216,"image":17219},"9849","2021-11-04T11:11:32.731Z","2022-03-24T10:48:43.185Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17208],{"id":17209,"score":47,"body":17210,"status":55,"article_id":17203,"created_at":17204,"updated_at":17205,"published_at":17204},"xVc9",{"title":17211,"summary":17212,"attachment":17213},"Bike shelters made from wind turbines","\u003Cp>The Danish port city of Aalborg, where the new recyclable blades are being made, has found an innovative new use for old blades, by turning them into bike shelters for the city’s cyclists. The materials that make the blades hard to recycle also make them durable and strong. The project has shown that wind turbines can continue their life-protecting purpose even beyond end of life.\u003C/p>",[17214],{"name":17215,"type":53,"value":17215},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/10/recycle-bike-wind-turbine/",[17217,17218],{"article_id":17203,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":17203,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":17220,"link":17221,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17204,"updated_at":17205,"article_id":17203,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zlWpHEBbmrk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092876137-HkcPwy2-.jpeg",{"id":17223,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17224,"updated_at":17225,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17226,"contents":17227,"contributors":17237,"image":17239},"9877","2021-11-04T13:58:39.005Z","2021-12-02T12:26:45.623Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17228],{"id":17229,"score":47,"body":17230,"status":55,"article_id":17223,"created_at":17224,"updated_at":17225,"published_at":17224},"FEwr",{"title":17231,"summary":17232,"attachment":17233},"Repurposing decommissioned turbine blades in Ireland","\u003Cp>In Ireland, over 11,000 tonnes of decommissioned turbine blades are expected to need disposal over the next four years. The University College of Cork has come up with a plan to use some of them to build a bridge on a greenway - a 22km path and cycleway on the track of an old railway line. The designers say that as well as being structurally strong, the blades’ gentle curves will add an aesthetically attractive feature to the 5 metre span bridge across the Midleton to Youghal Greenway in East Cork which is due to open in 2023. Cork University College is part of a wider ‘Re-Wind project’ involving experts from Queen’s University Belfast, City University of New York and Georgia Institute of Technology. Other repurposing projects being investigated by Re-Wind include electrical transmission towers, highway noise barriers and coastal wake breaks to decrease erosion.\u003C/p>",[17234,17235],{"name":17215,"type":53,"value":17215},{"name":17236,"type":53,"value":17236},"https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/06/18/old-wind-turbines-are-being-reborn-as-bridges-in-ireland",[17238],{"article_id":17223,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17240,"link":17241,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17224,"updated_at":17225,"article_id":17223,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZX3r2PNpkv8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092876827-kJkL0XXF.jpeg",{"id":17243,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17244,"updated_at":17245,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17246,"contents":17247,"contributors":17259,"image":17261},"9878","2021-11-04T15:02:35.843Z","2021-12-02T12:26:36.579Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17248],{"id":17249,"score":47,"body":17250,"status":55,"article_id":17243,"created_at":17244,"updated_at":17245,"published_at":17244},"eEVT",{"title":17251,"summary":17252,"attachment":17253},"Retired blades replace of steel to reinforce concrete walls","\u003Cp>In the UK, HS2 Ltd, the developer of a high-speed railway linking major UK cities, is using decommissioned wind turbine blades instead of steel rebar to reinforce concrete as its builds the new rail network. Reusing old turbine blades reduces waste, cuts demand for new steel and reduces the carbon generated during the production of concrete. Substituting steel for sections of retired wind turbine blades cuts by up to 90% the carbon generated by concrete reinforcement. In this way, a waste product from the energy industry can become an essential material for the construction sector in the future. The rail project’s civil works contractor, Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture (SCS JV), and the UK’s National Composites Centre, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, will run the pilot recycling initiative under HS2 Ltd’s innovation programme. Work on the proof of concept pilot is due to commence in the spring of 2021. If successful, this could be followed by a full roll-out across the SCS route, which consists of HS2’s London tunnels between the M25 motorway and Euston station, the developer said.\u003C/p>",[17254,17255,17257],{"name":17215,"type":53,"value":17215},{"name":17256,"type":53,"value":17256},"https://www.skanska.co.uk/about-skanska/media/press-releases/251968/Steel-swapped-for-wind-turbines-blades-in-a-pioneering-HS2-pilot",{"name":17258,"type":53,"value":17258},"https://renewablesnow.com/news/uk-high-speed-railway-project-to-reinforce-concrete-with-junk-turbine-blades-734503/",[17260],{"article_id":17243,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17262,"link":17263,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17244,"updated_at":17245,"article_id":17243,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"T0DwdSLomXo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092877818-gje9F0Zu.jpeg",{"id":17265,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17266,"updated_at":17267,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17268,"contents":17269,"contributors":17278,"image":17280},"9880","2021-11-04T15:22:59.300Z","2021-12-02T12:26:26.351Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17270],{"id":17271,"score":47,"body":17272,"status":55,"article_id":17265,"created_at":17266,"updated_at":17267,"published_at":17266},"NkYE",{"title":17273,"summary":17274,"attachment":17275},"A Decommissioned Wind Blade as a Second-Life Construction Material for a Transmission Pole","\u003Cp>Scientists have also tested the properties of decommissioned blades for use as power line poles in a power transmission line application. 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Such consumptions have lead to an increasing use of resources and greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, causing ecological damage and climate change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>North Somerset Council passed a motion on 19th July 2021 to introduce a 'Low Carbon Advertising Policy' on the advertising sites it manages with the aim to reduce the consumption of high carbon products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The North Somerset motion mandates the council to create a list of high carbon industries that will be prohibited from using its advertising sites such as bus stops and billboards. A preliminary list of high carbon industries includes: petrol and diesel car advertising, particularly for the largest and most polluting cars such as Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs); airline advertising for flights; and fossil fuel companies.\u003C/p>",[17297,17299],{"name":17298,"type":53,"value":17298},"https://unsplash.com/photos/qQ7b0nHorD8",{"name":17300,"type":53,"value":17300},"https://www.badverts.org/latest/north-somerset-council-votes-to-end-adverts-for-high-carbon-products",[17302,17303],{"article_id":17284,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":17284,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":17305,"link":17306,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17285,"updated_at":17286,"article_id":17284,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6gjH2Jk3PRs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092879652-Khr8LVQC.jpeg",{"id":17308,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17309,"updated_at":17310,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17311,"contents":17312,"contributors":17326,"image":17329},"9882","2021-11-05T09:39:08.954Z","2022-02-25T08:33:12.169Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17313],{"id":17314,"score":47,"body":17315,"status":55,"article_id":17308,"created_at":17309,"updated_at":17310,"published_at":17309},"w-HI",{"title":17316,"outcome":17317,"problem":17318,"summary":17319,"solution":17320,"attachment":17321},"Grenoble regulates outdoor advertising to reduce excessive consumption","\u003Cp>Reduction of \"visual pollution\" and consumer goods consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In recent decades, a growing culture of rapid consumption has grown worldwide, promoted and fuelled via advertising which has become ubiquitous with the urban landscape.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2014 Grenoble cancelled a contract for 326 outdoor advertisements, including 64 large billboards. 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It also provides information for local governments and landowners on the decommissioning of large-scale solar panel systems.\u003C/p>",[17581,17583],{"name":17582,"type":53,"value":17582},"https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/NYSun/files/Decommissioning-Solar-Systems.pdf",{"name":17584,"type":53,"value":17584},"https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/nysun/files/solar-guidebook.pdf",[17586],{"article_id":17570,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17588,"link":17589,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17571,"updated_at":17572,"article_id":17570,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gxXfDyX2C-s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092894523-2srvhi1U.jpeg",{"id":17591,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17592,"updated_at":17593,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17594,"contents":17595,"contributors":17604,"image":17606},"9985","2021-11-10T09:14:43.530Z","2021-12-02T12:19:37.650Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17596],{"id":17597,"score":47,"body":17598,"status":55,"article_id":17591,"created_at":17592,"updated_at":17593,"published_at":17592},"R9kC",{"title":17599,"summary":17600,"attachment":17601},"Waste heat from hydroelectric power plant in Maribor","\u003Cp>As part of its efforts to catalyze the circular economy, the Municipality of Maribor, in collaboration with the CE-HEAT consortium has implemented a project for the utilization of waste heat from the production of electricity in the chain of hydropower plants in Podravje region. The utilization of waste heat will heat the 100 years old museum part of the power plant.\u003C/p>",[17602],{"name":17603,"type":53,"value":17603},"https://www.interreg-central.eu/Content.Node/CE-HEAT/Waste-heat-in-the-transition-to-a-circular-economy.html",[17605],{"article_id":17591,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17607,"link":17608,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17592,"updated_at":17593,"article_id":17591,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"78n0KyehCMs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092895110-hqHbwT-D.jpeg",{"id":17610,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17611,"updated_at":17612,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17613,"contents":17614,"contributors":17623,"image":17625},"9986","2021-11-10T09:20:12.846Z","2021-12-02T12:18:28.443Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17615],{"id":17616,"score":47,"body":17617,"status":55,"article_id":17610,"created_at":17611,"updated_at":17612,"published_at":17611},"oXKj",{"title":17618,"summary":17619,"attachment":17620},"Training municipalities on waste heat recovery","\u003Cp>CE HEAT, a consortium created to improve the governance of energy efficiency by focusing on field of waste heat utilization in Central Europe, proposed a trainig \"Waste heat recovery: from challenge to opportunity\". Several municipality representative and utilities companies were present to learn the benefits of CE-HEAT tools and outputs at the Udine Castle, Italy in May 2019.\u003C/p>",[17621],{"name":17622,"type":53,"value":17622},"http://www.interreg-central.eu/Content.Node/CE-HEAT.html",[17624],{"article_id":17610,"contributor_id":665},{"id":17626,"link":17627,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17611,"updated_at":17612,"article_id":17610,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mk8DFxAk02o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092896117-nk2cgAA3.jpeg",{"id":17629,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17630,"updated_at":17631,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17632,"contents":17633,"contributors":17646,"image":17648},"9987","2021-11-10T10:35:45.722Z","2021-11-10T13:40:41.074Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17634],{"id":17635,"score":47,"body":17636,"status":55,"article_id":17629,"created_at":17630,"updated_at":17631,"published_at":17630},"-Yo7",{"title":17637,"summary":17638,"attachment":17639},"Sustainable design of a pre-school building in Hyvinkää","\u003Cp>The city of Hyvinkää adopted a circular public procurement design and build approach for the construction of a new pre-school building, in particular by using the Nordic Ecolabel for sustainability of materials and processes. Extensive market dialogue was carried out prior to construction and involvement of stakeholders was ensured during the building process at all times, in order to commit all parties in the common goals. The contractor was also responsible for the Nordic Swan labelling ensuring that the materials used are emission-free and non-toxic. The materials used are either recyclable or can be safely eliminated at the end of the building’s lifecycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building has also been constructed so that if necessary, it can be dismantled, and either reconstructed elsewhere or have modules safely dismantled and recycled at the factory. The outdoor play equipment also fulfils the Swan Ecolabel standards, and has been manufactured from untreated wood or certified FSC timber, and climbing ropes are made from natural fibers. Through smart architectural design, the daylight factor is at least 2.5% in common rooms, which is difficult to achieve in the Nordic region, and it is adjustable and equipped with presence detectors. The ventilation is demand controlled and automatically adjusted according to readings from moisture and CO2 monitors, allowing a reduction in running costs. While around 10-15% of building material normally ends up as waste, in this project, this was limited to 5% because for example the reusable waste parts are used in the next project. For example, wood pieces are used to warm up the factory.\u003C/p>",[17640,17642,17644],{"name":17641,"type":53,"value":17641},"https://procuraplus.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Procura__case_studies/Procuraplus_case_study_Hyvink%c3%a4%c3%a4.pdf",{"name":17643,"type":53,"value":17643},"https://www.hyvinkaa.fi/kasvatus-ja-koulutus/varhaiskasvatus/paivakodit/yksikot/kenttakadun-paivakoti/",{"name":17645,"type":53,"value":17645},"https://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/news_alert/Issue75_Case_Study_150_Hyvinkaa.pdf",[17647],{"article_id":17629,"contributor_id":669},{"id":17649,"link":17650,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17630,"updated_at":17631,"article_id":17629,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jvqvFKFHZ9Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092896924-AhWCU5sl.jpeg",{"id":17652,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17653,"updated_at":17654,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17655,"contents":17656,"contributors":17671,"image":17675},"10010","2021-11-10T14:29:08.204Z","2023-03-22T18:05:52.643Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17657],{"id":17658,"score":47,"body":17659,"status":55,"article_id":17652,"created_at":17653,"updated_at":17654,"published_at":17653},"fmM-",{"title":17660,"outcome":17661,"summary":17662,"solution":17663,"attachment":17664},"Paris supports reuse hubs and networks for consumer goods","\u003Cp>The reuse centres have already diverted 2,651 tonnes of waste from incineration or landfill (+ 17.1% compared to 2016).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the “Un Ordi pour mon Asso” (A computer for my association) campaign, 62.1% IT and telephony equipment are recycled and 37.9% are reused.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, since July 2015, 20 recovery campaigns on furniture have been conducted, 380 items have been recovered and 232 items have been reused.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Paris is supporting several reuse centers and recovery and reuse programs for IT, telephony equipment, and furniture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2018, the city of Paris had 15 reuse centres for consumer goods, with a target of 20 recycling centres in Paris by 2020. The city grants subsidies to recycling centres and helps with finding premises. Paris City Hall also supports other non-profit projects devoted to reuse and repair, such as “Bricothèques” (to loan and borrow tools) and “Repair Cafés”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To optimise the management of all types of wastes, the City of Paris asked the Île-de-France Regional Waste Observatory (Observatoire Régional des Déchets d’Île-de-France – ORDIF) to create a waste barometer specific to each business sector by 2030, which will allow for the identification and quantification of waste flows to facilitate the development of specific and adapted collection and processing systems. The City will also negotiate with the Grand Paris metropolitan authority to initiating the collaborative mapping of waste in the metropolitan area for economic operators in order to facilitate their waste management and reduction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, IT and telephony equipement are recovered. Computers, screens and mobile phones that can be reused are distributed to members of the City’s personnel with a low income and non-profit organisations in Paris, as part of the “Un Ordi pour mon Asso” (A computer for my association) campaign. Furniture in the City's department are also reused, in order to extend its useful life and reduce purchasing volumes.\u003C/p>",[17665,17667,17669],{"name":17666,"type":53,"value":17666},"https://cdn.paris.fr/paris/2019/07/24/38de2f4891329bbaf04585ced5fbdf0f.pdf",{"name":17668,"type":53,"value":17668},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/sites/default/files/circular-cities.pdf",{"name":17670,"type":53,"value":17670},"https://unsplash.com/photos/7T8vSHYXq4U",[17672,17673,17674],{"article_id":17652,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":17652,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":17652,"contributor_id":644},{"id":17676,"link":17677,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17653,"updated_at":17654,"article_id":17652,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DxOFxCcBRcg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092897454-bKZPH0XF.jpeg",{"id":17679,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17680,"updated_at":17681,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17682,"contents":17683,"contributors":17695,"image":6},"10011","2021-11-10T16:47:04.562Z","2022-03-22T16:23:21.070Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17684],{"id":17685,"score":47,"body":17686,"status":55,"article_id":17679,"created_at":17680,"updated_at":17681,"published_at":17680},"SzPr",{"title":17687,"outcome":17688,"problem":17689,"summary":17690,"solution":17691,"attachment":17692},"A solar mini grid project run by a local cooperative in Mpanta","\u003Cp>2, 292 people in Mpanta village are benefiting from this project. Moverover, the carbon emissions in people’s households greatly reduced in line with MDG 7 leading to an improvement in the standard of living as people had access to clean energy for lighting. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Mpanta, majority of the households relied on the use of traditional energy sources such as paraffin lamps and candles exposing especially the women to respiratory diseases and causing high carbon emissions to the environment. In Zambia the rural electricity access rate is only of 3.5%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kafita Cooperative runs a solar mini-grid infrastructure in Mpanta, Zambia, providing electricity to households and businesses that before had no or very little access to electricity. The infrastructure is currently owned under a provisional licence to the Rural Electrification Authority but is run by a local cooperative to which it will be handed over to.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2013, a 60kw photovoltaic mini-grid was installed in the village with the aim to provide electricity to the community. The project connected households, shops, a market, a school, a clinic, fish deports and churches. Every household connected has to be a member of the local cooperative with a board selected to make decisions on behalf of the community and a qualified management employed by the cooperative to run the operations of the project. Every member pays a tariff, which is cost reflective and regulated by the country’s Energy Regulation Board in consultation with the cooperative.\u003C/p>",[17693],{"name":17694,"type":53,"value":17694},"https://www.wame2030.org/project/1076/mpanta-solar-mini-grid-project-winner-of-the-wame-call",[17696,17697],{"article_id":17679,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":17679,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":17699,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17700,"updated_at":17701,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17702,"contents":17703,"contributors":17714,"image":17717},"10042","2021-11-12T09:49:20.691Z","2022-06-02T13:44:15.672Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17704],{"id":17705,"score":47,"body":17706,"status":55,"article_id":17699,"created_at":17700,"updated_at":17701,"published_at":17700},"qocM",{"title":17707,"outcome":17708,"summary":17709,"solution":17710,"attachment":17711},"Dodoma implements a Foodway for urban farming","\u003Cp>The project showcases how, if nature is embedded into urban planning, it can enhance human well-being and provide socio-economic opportunities whilst addressing wider issues such as environmental degradation and climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aims of the Msalato Community Farm are to:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Develop a community farm with the capacity to produce food and materials that meet (and eventually exceed) the needs of residents, with a vision that it will contribute and add value towards a creating foodways across Dodoma and its bioregion and to build community; enhance the local environment; and create resilience in the face of the threats of climate change and biodiversity loss\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Inspire a larger movement in Dodoma towards food security and food sovereignty, emerging from the bottom up and supported from the top down; and regenerates the land, the people and forms part of a larger purpose\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Enable the community to build their capacity to grow regenerative livelihoods on various levels; understand their potential to contribute to the project and the larger vision of establishing a foodway across Dodoma and becoming more resilient.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>INTERACT-Bio, a ICLEI Program, is implementing Foodways in Msalato, a district of Dodoma, Tanzania. Foodways, a novel approach to land use pioneered by Inhabit Earth, are corridors of productive landscapes that form a living partnership between human communities and natural systems, each continually regenerating the other. Through principles of regenerative agriculture, foodways enable communities to have a greater degree of ownership of their food security.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project showcases how, if nature is embedded into urban planning, it can enhance human well-being and provide socio-economic opportunities whilst addressing wider issues such as environmental degradation and climate change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dodoma’s Foodway will create productive and regenerative food spaces across the rapidly expanding city.\u003Cem> \u003C/em>Community members will be trained on establishing and caring for the different components of the farm during the planting and once the implementation team have completed the first phase of the design.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) which is funding the INTERACT-Bio project. INTERACT-Bio is managed and coordinated in Tanzania by ICLEI Africa, ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center and the UFZ Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research. The implementation on the ground is being undertaken by BORDA Africa, Nipe Fagio and Inhabit Earth, with the support from the Dodoma City Council and the residents of the Msalato Community.\u003C/p>",[17712],{"name":17713,"type":53,"value":17713},"https://cbc.iclei.org/community-garden-paves-new-food-way-for-dodoma-in-tanzania/",[17715,17716],{"article_id":17699,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":17699,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":17718,"link":17719,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17700,"updated_at":17701,"article_id":17699,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"c7yO55Nmsbo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092899010-CLbv6WB5.jpeg",{"id":17721,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17722,"updated_at":17723,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17724,"contents":17725,"contributors":17737,"image":17740},"10043","2021-11-12T10:56:38.558Z","2022-05-19T14:33:46.598Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17726],{"id":17727,"score":47,"body":17728,"status":55,"article_id":17721,"created_at":17722,"updated_at":17723,"published_at":17722},"ieUY",{"title":17729,"outcome":17730,"problem":17731,"summary":17732,"solution":17733,"attachment":17734},"Innovative Food System Grant Programme in Kisumu","\u003Cp>The project highlights several levers/obstacles to address in order to support initiatives that enhance sustainable urban production, sustainable processing, packaging and food waste management to promote a circular economy. In addition to impact finance - awareness creation relating to the consumption of nutritious diets within households is critical for food and nutrition security outcomes in Kisumu. For farmers, sensitisation campaigns can also drive transformation towards more sustainable agricultural production practices. It was also suggested that Kisumu’s food system could benefit from a more collaborative governance approach . This should be achieved by building networks and stakeholder groups and creating spaces for dialogues, cooperation, sharing, co-learning and co-creation in a bid to transform Kisumu’s food system\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The COVID-19 exposed the crippling weak links in status quo food systems: dependence on international logistics in times of lockdown. As a result, a dialogue between FAO, ICLEI and Kisumu revealed obstacles exist in regard to obtaining financing for small-actor local farm initiatives. An additional conclusion was that collaboration between major actors in the food system in Kisumu would need to be facilitated in order to address the regions risk-prone food system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2020, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with the County Government of Kisumu through the Integrated Actions for Innovative Food Systems Project developed the Innovative Food System Grant Programme. The goal of the grant programme is to support the small and micro-enterprises already involved in food systems activities for expanding or improving their capacity and performance and food waste management to promote a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The goal of the grant programme is to support the small and micro-enterprises already involved in food systems activities for expanding or improving their capacity and performance. The project aims to support development of sustainable urban food systems that are integrated with the surrounding rural food production systems to enhance access to safe, affordable nutritious foods.\u003C/p>",[17735],{"name":17736,"type":53,"value":17736},"https://www.kisumu.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FOOD-SYSTEM-GRANT-APPLICATION-TEMPLATE-1.pdf",[17738,17739],{"article_id":17721,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":17721,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":17741,"link":17742,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":17722,"updated_at":17723,"article_id":17721,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vMrTwqfoDbw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092899548-5aPFpRdN.jpeg",{"id":17744,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":17745,"updated_at":17746,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":17747,"contents":17748,"contributors":17762,"image":17764},"10075","2021-11-15T08:04:35.349Z","2021-11-15T08:04:35.441Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[17749],{"id":17750,"score":47,"body":17751,"status":55,"article_id":17744,"created_at":17745,"updated_at":17746,"published_at":17745},"BKNG",{"title":17752,"outcome":17753,"problem":17754,"summary":17755,"solution":17756,"attachment":17757},"Maui upcycles its organic waste into fertilizer","\u003Cp>Iinitial operations are expected to divert 1 ton per day of food waste from landfill disposal. The biodigester technology will upcycle over 300 tons per year (600,000 lbs.) of recovered organic materials into nutrient-rich soil that can enhance the island’s carbon cycle, reduce greenhouse gases, reduce the need for imported synthetic fertilizer, and regenerate healthy soil.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Over 40% of the current waste stream disposed in the landfill in Maui contains valuable organic material (food scraps, yard clippings, compostable paper). This means approximately 62,000 tons or 124 million pounds of organic resources are buried in the Central Maui Landfill every year, geenrating methane and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through the initiative Maui Upcycle, the island is implementing an organic waste diversion initiative for sustainable resource recovery. Over 300 tons per year of recovered organics will be upcycled into nutrient-rich soil products to enhance the islands carbon cycle, reduce greenhouse gases, reduce the need for imported synthetic fertilizer, and support healthy soil initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The collection service starts in 2021 with a pilot project in central Maui and it will include weekly pick-up of residential food scraps, providing 5-gallon buckets with lids and compostable bag liners along with information and instructions to ensure an easy and efficient process. Organic waste will be then processed by a modular aerobic digestion system that transforms food and organic waste into high value soil products. The BioDigester uses a combination of biological and mechanical processes that reduce organic waste volume and weight by up to eighty percent in less than twenty-four hours. 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Through its Circular Economy Lab, the Amsterdam Institute or Advances Metropolitan Solutions discussed existing applications and future steps for circular solar panels. Participants explored the following questions:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. How can we properly prepare for the flood of used solar panels that will enter the market en masse?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. What innovative solar panels are currently in development that meet the high(er) circularity standards in terms of design?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. 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Veolia uses the heat of the city’s waste-water and sewage networks to heat the air and water at a public aquatics centre through a technology called Energido. The new technology is providing 80% of the energy required to heat the public swimming pool and the Centre’s indoor air. This stabilises the cost of energy for the municipality and enables the municipality to save financially, approximate €40,000 per year. Additionally, the return on investment is currently forecast to be <9 years and it will decrease as a carbon tax on natural gas increases. FInally, the reliance on fossil fuels by the aquatics centre are reduced by 80% each year through this renewable energy system, resulting in about 230 tonnes of CO2 per year no longer being released into the atmosphere. 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Various matchmaking approaches were therefore tested and refined, supporting the building of trust between various businesses and helping partnerships to form.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Residual heat flows in the port area were mapped in detail, helping to develop a new district heating system with private-sector partners trialling types of hybrid ‘ecto-grid/smart-net pilot,’ as ways to support energy recovery and the development of low temperature heat network solutions. 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Based on the extended-producerresponsibility principle, the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires all producers supplying PV panels to the EU market (wherever they may be based) to finance the costs of collecting and recycling end-of-life PV panels put on the market in Europe. 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Today nearly all thermoset GRP scrap generated in the UK and Europe goes to landfill or energy from waste. The volume of GRP scrap is set to increase substantially, with end-of-life wind turbine blades likely to be a major source of GRP scrap in the UK by mid-2030s. 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Through the said urban design concept, the city aims to recover space for the community, improve biodiversity, move towards sustainable mobility, and encourage social cohesion. 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Around 60,000 m2 of vertical gardens will be installed on more than 1000 pillars of a busy motorway, covering a distance of 27 km. This citizen-led initiative, funded by donors and local government, runs in collaboration with the Mexican workshop VERDEVERTICAL and turns Mexico City into an international model. 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The Dutch Road and Transport Authority commissioned a wildlife crossing in 2001, an infrastructural element called an ‘ecoduct’ in Dutch. The architectural studio ZJA designed this wildlife crossing named De Borkeld. The crossing is designed to allow animals to make a safe passage. Hence the high walls and the bushes to create a barrier on the east side where a bicycle bridge is built. 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Through analysing large amounts of data, TfL aim to further optimise public transport lines, improve pedestrian conditions, monitor air pollution, predict changing transport patterns, support electric vehicle use, and decrease road traffic accidents. The data is openly published to aid innovative solutions to help reach these goals. Almost 700 apps have been developed so far which are regularly used by over 40% of Londoners. In 2017, it was estimated that the release of TfL open data cost GBP 1 million, and generated annual economic benefits and savings of up to GBP 130 millions for travellers, the city, and TfL itself. Furthermore, the open data initiative directly supports around 500 new jobs, and indirectly another 230 jobs in the supply chain and the wider economy.\u003C/p>",[18047],{"name":18048,"type":53,"value":18048},"https://emf.thirdlight.com/link/a9dudvbro3we-c2xqhg/@/preview/1?o",[18050,18051,18052],{"article_id":18036,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18036,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":18036,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":18054,"link":18055,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18037,"updated_at":18038,"article_id":18036,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9ognVj2snDc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092914371-AMfJ4ztD.jpeg",{"id":18057,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18058,"updated_at":18059,"owner_id":7349,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18060,"contents":18061,"contributors":18077,"image":18081},"10273","2021-11-22T13:30:34.332Z","2022-05-31T12:24:38.321Z",{"id":7349,"type":325,"owner_id":7349,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18062],{"id":18063,"score":47,"body":18064,"status":55,"article_id":18057,"created_at":18058,"updated_at":18059,"published_at":18058},"wjRh",{"title":18065,"outcome":18066,"problem":18067,"summary":18068,"solution":18069,"attachment":18070},"From railway track to urban park: New York's High Line","\u003Cp>Since its opening, The High Line has brought environmental, social and economic benefits, being a circular initiative. Annually, it sequesters over 1.3 tons of atmospheric carbon and intercepts over 24,340 gallons of stormwater. Moreover, it attracts millions of visitors annually, hosting educational, artistic or well-being events. Lastly, The High Line is spurring real estate development in adjacent neighborhoods and increasing real-estate values and prices along the route.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To avoid the threat of demolition, the old railway was repurposed as a public open space and park.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>What was once the New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan is now a continuous, 1.45-mile-long greenway featuring over 500 species of plants and trees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The High Line is now one, continuous, 1.45-mile-long greenway holding 500+ species of plants and trees. The park is maintained, operated, and programmed by Friends of the High Line in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. 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The role of education through skills and knowledge development is key. This pilot project focuses on developing the right skills and knowledge in a circular tender team of the region of Kongsvinger. The stakeholders involved in this pilot project will select and shadow the process of six linear tenders (one for each municipality in the region), with the intention to work in parallel to define the process in a circular manner. The identified tenders will range a diversity of topics, such as furniture or building materials.\u003C/p>",[18096],{"name":18097,"type":53,"value":18097},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-kongsvinger-region",[18099,18100,18101,18102],{"article_id":18085,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18085,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18085,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":18085,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18104,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18105,"updated_at":18106,"owner_id":7349,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18107,"contents":18108,"contributors":18117,"image":18120},"10307","2021-11-24T09:28:26.084Z","2021-12-05T14:02:41.680Z",{"id":7349,"type":325,"owner_id":7349,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18109],{"id":18110,"score":47,"body":18111,"status":55,"article_id":18104,"created_at":18105,"updated_at":18106,"published_at":18105},"URp6",{"title":18112,"summary":18113,"attachment":18114},"eHUBS: Smart Shared Green Mobility Hubs piloted in European Cities","\u003Cp>eHUBS are on-street locations that bring together e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, e-scooters and/or e-cars, offering users a wide range of options to experiment and use in various situations. The idea is to give an high-quality and diverse offer of shared electric mobility services to dissuade citizens from owning private cars, resulting in cleaner, more liveable and pleasant cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>eHUBS draws on a wide range of multidisciplinary expertise. 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The focus of crowdfunding.gent is on projects with a societal benefit. The platform additionally offers initiators the opportunity to apply for a municipal subsidy of the project. In particular, the city has provided a fund of €55.000 per year specifically assigned to the crowdfunding platform and initiators can choose to apply for 25, 50 or 75% of municipal funding. One of the projects that has been funded under citizens' initiative is the “Lekker dichtbij!”, which establishes mini-gardens on balconies of social housing. 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The fleet of the Car-Sharing operator (including vans etc.) shows an average of 107 g/km CO2 in 2014 and of 102 g/km CO2 in 2015). The full costs including all taxes reduced from 45.5 cents/km (own fleet, not including human resources) and 39.8 cents/km in 2008 (car-sharing usage) to 35.9 cents/km in 2015 (carsharing usage). While provinding much higher cost transparency for car usage, car-sharing fleets with their range of vehicles showed that they are a good starting point to add in also super-clean cars with limited performance (e.g. electric cars) – as the user has the choice for every trip.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Department previously owned (or leased) a fleet of 11 cars, but the utilisation rate was low, with most cars used less than three hours a day. 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Using the external car-sharing service was no more expensive overall than maintaining leased or owned cars. An expense that is often overlooked is staff costs related to the fleet. As well as fleet management, it takes expensive staff time to take cars for maintenance, to the car-wash etc. When using a carsharing operator, vehicle servicing is included in the overall costs - therefore no additional staff time is required to take care of the cars.\u003C/p>",[18181],{"name":18182,"type":53,"value":18182},"https://www.clean-fleets.eu/fileadmin/files/documents/Publications/case_studies/Clean_Fleets_case_study_-_Bremen_Car-Sharing_integration.pdf",[18184,18185,18186,18187],{"article_id":18167,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18167,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18167,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18167,"contributor_id":644},{"id":18189,"link":18190,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18168,"updated_at":18169,"article_id":18167,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NbvC-ZRsbzc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092919558-CqE13az1.jpeg",{"id":18192,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18193,"updated_at":18194,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18195,"contents":18196,"contributors":18206,"image":18211},"10507","2021-12-02T10:57:46.803Z","2025-01-17T16:33:57.922Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18197],{"id":18198,"score":47,"body":18199,"status":55,"article_id":18192,"created_at":18193,"updated_at":18194,"published_at":18193},"B-hR",{"title":18200,"summary":18201,"attachment":18202},"Raising awareness on the benefits of a healthy and sustainable diet through the publication of \"The smart kitchen\" book","\u003Cp>In 2019, the city of Stockholm published the climate cookbook written by the chef Carola Magnusson “Det smarta i köket”, which can be downloaded for free from the City of Stockholm's website. The book contains not only climate-smart recipes, but also tips on a more climate-smart diet, with the aim to push citizens to change their dietary habits and consume less animal products.\u003C/p>",[18203,18204,18205],{"name":11649,"type":53,"value":11649},{"name":11651,"type":53,"value":11651},{"name":11653,"type":53,"value":11653},[18207,18208,18209,18210],{"article_id":18192,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18192,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18192,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18192,"contributor_id":644},{"id":18212,"link":18213,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18193,"updated_at":18194,"article_id":18192,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VTH6KpvUW0k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092920722-jgYzE6Fa.jpeg",{"id":18215,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18216,"updated_at":18217,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18218,"contents":18219,"contributors":18228,"image":18234},"10508","2021-12-02T11:01:25.697Z","2022-07-26T11:43:08.866Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18220],{"id":18221,"score":47,"body":18222,"status":55,"article_id":18215,"created_at":18216,"updated_at":18217,"published_at":18216},"rIBR",{"title":18223,"summary":18224,"attachment":18225},"Biomimicry in Thriving Philadelphia","\u003Cp>As part of the Thriving Cities Initiative (TCI) programme, Circle Economy, in collaboration with Kate Raworth, C40, and Biomimicry 3.8, worked with the City of Philadelphia to start a green infrastructure revolution aimed at tackling a widespread urban environment problem: urban stormwater runoff. Runoff is overloading sewage treatment plants and polluting waterways. Through the use of green rooftops, roadside plantings, carefully landscaped parks, rain gardens, rain barrels, and other nature-inspired solutions, Philadelphia is mimicking the way nature collects and cleanses water to increase water efficiency and reuse urban stormwater. Stormwater becomes a resource, bringing in many benefits. Going green is a far more cost-effective method than constructing wastewater treatment plants, and many secondary benefits can be derived—from mitigating waste flowing freely into waterways, to reducing the urban heat island effect and summer heating demand, cutting down emissions, improving surrounding property values and lowering asthma rates.\u003C/p>",[18226],{"name":18227,"type":53,"value":18227},"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/can-circular-cities-boost-biodiversity",[18229,18230,18231,18232,18233],{"article_id":18215,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18215,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18215,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":18215,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18215,"contributor_id":644},{"id":18235,"link":18236,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18216,"updated_at":18217,"article_id":18215,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"47eTbw9G4q4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092921795-O1zrdy9K.jpeg",{"id":18238,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18239,"updated_at":18240,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18241,"contents":18242,"contributors":18251,"image":6},"10509","2021-12-02T11:04:40.628Z","2022-01-12T13:13:50.126Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18243],{"id":18244,"score":47,"body":18245,"status":55,"article_id":18238,"created_at":18239,"updated_at":18240,"published_at":18239},"sr9n",{"title":18246,"summary":18247,"attachment":18248},"Developing recommendations for procurement requirements in the construction sector","\u003Cp>Gothenburg has started examining and describing the current situation regarding procurement criteria related to construction projects. In particular, a gap analysis between the current situation and the scenario for the year 2030 was carried out. Based on the gap analysis, recommendations on concrete requirements that may be included in the procurement process are drawn. Finally, communication material on the recommendations is directed to different operators within the construction sector, with the aim to have the recommendations implemented in their work.\u003C/p>",[18249],{"name":18250,"type":53,"value":18250},"https://goteborg.se/wps/portal/start/miljo/det-gor-goteborgs-stad/cirkulara-goteborg-",[18252,18253,18254],{"article_id":18238,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18238,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18238,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18256,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18257,"updated_at":18258,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18259,"contents":18260,"contributors":18274,"image":18277},"10510","2021-12-02T11:20:57.201Z","2023-12-28T13:19:45.705Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18261],{"id":18262,"score":47,"body":18263,"status":55,"article_id":18256,"created_at":18257,"updated_at":18258,"published_at":18257},"fMv0",{"title":18264,"outcome":18265,"problem":18266,"summary":18267,"solution":18268,"attachment":18269},"Brazil’s first solar energy cooperative in a favela","\u003Cp>Through collaborative volunteer work involving electricians, entrepreneurs from the favela, and the Babilônia and Chapeu Mangueira Residents’ Associations, RevoluSolar has educated community members about the benefits of renewable energy. The electricity generated by the panels, located on the roof of the Residents Association, will benefit approximately 35 families from Babilônia and Chapéu-Mangueira, who will also obtain a reduction of about 30% in their electric bills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Brazil is underutilizing an important, abundant, and free resource—sunlight. On average, there is 30% more sunlight per year in Rio de Janeiro compared with major cities across Germany, yet Germany ranks much higher than Brazil in terms of in-home, citizen-produced green energy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RevoluSolar, a community-based nonprofit organization in Rio de Janeiro, has launched a solar energy cooperative that will provide electricity for 35 local families. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seeking to harness Brazil’s solar energy capacity, RevoluSolar is a community-based nonprofit organization that produces, researches, and manages renewable energy in the communities of Morro da Babilônia and Chapéu-Mangueira, in Rio’s South Zone. The two cooperative projects have shown the world that solar energy is possible in poor areas. A core element of the circular economy is to ensure renewable resources, like solar energy, are utilised in an efficient way.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>",[18270,18272],{"name":18271,"type":53,"value":18271},"https://rioonwatch.org/?p=48726",{"name":18273,"type":53,"value":18273},"https://rioonwatch.org/?p=65592",[18275,18276],{"article_id":18256,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18256,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":18278,"link":18279,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18257,"updated_at":18258,"article_id":18256,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jfTAFKweCbE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092923349-vM9arHgM.jpeg",{"id":18281,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18282,"updated_at":18283,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18284,"contents":18285,"contributors":18300,"image":6},"10511","2021-12-02T11:23:14.969Z","2022-03-01T14:59:07.603Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18286],{"id":18287,"score":47,"body":18288,"status":55,"article_id":18281,"created_at":18282,"updated_at":18283,"published_at":18282},"ux6s",{"title":18289,"summary":18290,"attachment":18291},"Bio-waste collection in Italy","\u003Cp>A number of regions in Italy have significantly increased bio and organic waste separation by transforming their waste collection systems. A group of Italian cities and regions including Milan, Parma, Sardinia, Treviso, and Capannori, within a few years have significantly improved their systems, and in doing so, have saved money, created jobs, and reduced environmental impacts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the case of Milan, back in 2011, the city started implementing an ambitious scheme to separately collect bio-waste and recycle it back into local soil or use it to make biogas. With 1.4 million inhabitants in an extremely densely populated area, Milan is now one of the leading examples in Europe of how to design and implement an effective system. After a decade of implementation, in 2019 the system collected 95 kg of bio-waste per inhabitant with a contamination rate of less than 5%, whilst the city also had a total municipal waste separate collection rate of 62%. \u003C/p>",[18292,18294,18296,18298],{"name":18293,"type":53,"value":18293},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/effective-organic-collection-systems",{"name":18295,"type":53,"value":18295},"https://zerowastecities.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Milan-Case-Study-1.pdf",{"name":18297,"type":53,"value":18297},"https://zerowastecities.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SZWMR_2021-Final.pdf",{"name":18299,"type":53,"value":18299},"https://www.acrplus.org/images/project/R4R/Good_Practices/GP_Amsa_Food-Waste-Collection.pdf",[18301,18302,18303],{"article_id":18281,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18281,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18281,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18305,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18306,"updated_at":18307,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18308,"contents":18309,"contributors":18318,"image":6},"10512","2021-12-02T11:26:31.468Z","2022-05-19T08:00:28.407Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18310],{"id":18311,"score":47,"body":18312,"status":55,"article_id":18305,"created_at":18306,"updated_at":18307,"published_at":18306},"oM5H",{"title":18313,"summary":18314,"attachment":18315},"Use of circular criteria for road works and public physical infrastructure tenders","\u003Cp>In order to procure green, fair, and circular, the city of Haarlem requires tenderers to fill in a form according to the tool DuboCalc, which helps contracting authorities to compare the offers on their ecological, sustainable and circular impact. After a first stage, in which businesses are invited to apply if they can meet the selection criteria based on economical demands and experience, businesses are required to describe how they would help Haarlem achieve its political and organizational goals, including circular goals. Circular criteria were used in the tenders as awarding criteria in the road works / public physical infrastructure tender. In particular, tenderers were asked to provide information on what will happen with the materials after the usage and about the possibilities of reuse and recycling.\u003C/p>",[18316],{"name":18317,"type":53,"value":18317},"https://www.climate-kic.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Procurements-in-Public-Construction.pdf",[18319,18320,18321],{"article_id":18305,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18305,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18305,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18323,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18324,"updated_at":18325,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18326,"contents":18327,"contributors":18336,"image":6},"10539","2021-12-03T14:58:23.889Z","2022-05-25T16:22:40.576Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18328],{"id":18329,"score":47,"body":18330,"status":55,"article_id":18323,"created_at":18324,"updated_at":18325,"published_at":18324},"cvs-",{"title":18331,"summary":18332,"attachment":18333},"Creating circular loops through biogas buses","\u003Cp>In 2014, the City of Vaasa (in Finland) committed to procure a fleet of 12 buses, which could run fully on biogas recovered from organic waste and waste-water sludge at local treatment plants. Contract performance clauses, which specified a rebate for the supplier if annual consumption was more efficient than estimates, or a refund if less, were also included to incentivise lasting and reliable performance. The city organised two separate tender competitions 1) for the service provider and 2) for the biogas vehicles, including their maintenance. The City of Vaasa released the buses to the use of the service provider, who in turn has committed to take these vehicles into use for the next five years. This helped transfer the business risk from the service provider to the procurer. In addition, the city made a contract with a local biogas producer, Stormossen, who in turn organised the biogas delivery network tendering. As well as replacing 280,000 litres of diesel every year, this procurement has created a ‘circular loop’ for the by-products of local waste, and supports infrastructure development in making biogas available for a further 1,000 cars. Expected savings for the biogas buses amounted to 1,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.\u003C/p>",[18334],{"name":18335,"type":53,"value":18335},"https://norden.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1092366/FULLTEXT01.pdf",[18337,18338,18339,18340],{"article_id":18323,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18323,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18323,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18323,"contributor_id":644},{"id":18342,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18343,"updated_at":18344,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18345,"contents":18346,"contributors":18355,"image":6},"10540","2021-12-03T14:58:34.509Z","2022-02-25T09:13:42.899Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18347],{"id":18348,"score":47,"body":18349,"status":55,"article_id":18342,"created_at":18343,"updated_at":18344,"published_at":18343},"9P5L",{"title":18350,"summary":18351,"attachment":18352},"Supporting smart rooftop farming","\u003Cp>The City of Rotterdam supported the creation of the DakAkker, one of the largest smart rooftop farm in Europe. A 1000 m2 rooftopfarm on top of the Schieblock in Rotterdam. The project was undertaken by ZUS society in 2012, and created by Binder Groenprojecten, in collaboration with the Rotterdam Environmental Centre. The building is fitted with a smartroof that works as a sensor, predicting extreme rainfall and making extra waterstorage capacity available 24 hours in advance. DakAkker produces vegetables, edible flowers, fruit and bees are kept, allowing biodiversity protection and providing an educational space. It is also an area used to experiment new vertical farming methods in the city.\u003C/p>",[18353],{"name":18354,"type":53,"value":18354},"https://dakakker.nl/site/?lang=en",[18356,18357,18358],{"article_id":18342,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18342,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18342,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18360,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18361,"updated_at":18362,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18363,"contents":18364,"contributors":18373,"image":6},"10542","2021-12-03T14:58:47.634Z","2022-05-19T09:05:01.348Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18365],{"id":18366,"score":47,"body":18367,"status":55,"article_id":18360,"created_at":18361,"updated_at":18362,"published_at":18361},"PQIa",{"title":18368,"summary":18369,"attachment":18370},"Circular demolition of public buildings","\u003Cp>Mikkeli is using circular material management methods to carry out a circular demolition of the Pankalampi Health Care Center and the Tuukkala hospital. The sites are scanned and a pre-demolition audit identifies potentially recoverable materials and their characteristics. Following a selective demolition procedure, salvaged materials are incorporated into a digital databank and construction materials marketplace. The use of the marketplace will be promoted to other construction sector actors, private and public, both to offer and to obtain secondary construction materials.\u003C/p>",[18371],{"name":18372,"type":53,"value":18372},"https://cityloops.eu/news?c=search&uid=BYpFwjwd",[18374,18375,18376],{"article_id":18360,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18360,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18360,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18378,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18379,"updated_at":18380,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18381,"contents":18382,"contributors":18391,"image":6},"10544","2021-12-03T14:59:02.108Z","2022-01-12T13:27:49.203Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18383],{"id":18384,"score":47,"body":18385,"status":55,"article_id":18378,"created_at":18379,"updated_at":18380,"published_at":18379},"Tx2b",{"title":18386,"summary":18387,"attachment":18388},"Recycling concrete in building construction in Berlin","\u003Cp>In 2013, the City-State of Berlin launched a pilot project with the aim of encouraging greater reuse of recycled concrete in building construction. A total volume of around 5,400m3 of certified ‘circular economy’ recycled concrete was used in the construction of a slurry wall and building shell of the new life science laboratory building at the Humboldt University. In comparison with concrete made from primary aggregates, the recycled concrete alternative saved 880m2 of virgin gravel, 66% of the energy required for production and transport, and 7% of the associated CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>",[18389],{"name":18390,"type":53,"value":18390},"https://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/Public_procurement_circular_economy_brochure.pdf",[18392,18393,18394],{"article_id":18378,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18378,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18378,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18396,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18397,"updated_at":18398,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18399,"contents":18400,"contributors":18409,"image":6},"10545","2021-12-03T14:59:10.228Z","2022-01-12T13:29:22.145Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18401],{"id":18402,"score":47,"body":18403,"status":55,"article_id":18396,"created_at":18397,"updated_at":18398,"published_at":18397},"RuhO",{"title":18404,"summary":18405,"attachment":18406},"Life Cycle Costing model as a procurement requirement to build a new school","\u003Cp>Tyrnävä municipality incorporated the Life Cycle Costing (LCC) model as procurement requirement for the construction and maintenance of the new Rantarousti school. The design of the school started together with the teachers and students. The procurement preparations involved early market dialogue and functionality planning events held with the teachers, students and elected officials. The school staff, children and municipality’s views were widely taken into consideration in the design and development of the school. All the users were involved in the conversation. The building is almost 1,300 m2 smaller than the size specified in the Finnish National Agency for Education’s guide regarding the estimated size of a school building. The smaller footprint decreased the construction-time costs by roughly EUR 3 million and will, in the long term, also reduce the building’s maintenance and heating costs. Geothermal heat and solar energy provide the school with heat and electricity, while materials were selected specifically with an eye to life-cycle sustainability. For instance, the surface materials are both sustainable and easily replaceable. Wood was used, for example, in the façade and the roof structures. The building has automatic lighting, CO2 and temperature sensors to control indoor air quality, and electricity and water consumption and noise monitoring.\u003C/p>",[18407],{"name":18408,"type":53,"value":18408},"https://www.hankintakeino.fi/en/keinokkaat-hankintaesimerkit/rakentamisen-ja-infran-hankinnat/uusi-oppimisymparisto-vihreilla-arvoilla-case-rantaroustin-koulu-tyrnava",[18410,18411,18412],{"article_id":18396,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18396,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18396,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18414,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18415,"updated_at":18416,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18417,"contents":18418,"contributors":18427,"image":6},"10546","2021-12-03T14:59:16.698Z","2022-07-26T11:41:20.312Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18419],{"id":18420,"score":47,"body":18421,"status":55,"article_id":18414,"created_at":18415,"updated_at":18416,"published_at":18415},"5Yin",{"title":18422,"summary":18423,"attachment":18424},"Including green production roofs as one of the measures of sustainable building rules","\u003Cp>Since 2010 Green Roofs in Copenhagen have become integrated in different guidelines such as the guidelines for Sustainability in constructions and Civil works, which mandates green roofs for all the Municipalities buildings. Green roofs are also a part of the city’s Strategy for Biodiversity. Today the City of Copenhagen has more than 40 green roofs, estimated to be a total of 200,000 square metres throughout the city. Among the rest, green roofs can absorb between 50 and 80% of the annual rainfall, and also contribute to reducing the temperature in buildings during the summer.\u003C/p>",[18425],{"name":18426,"type":53,"value":18426},"https://www.klimatilpasning.dk/media/631048/green_roofs_copenhagen.pdf",[18428,18429,18430,18431],{"article_id":18414,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18414,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18414,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18414,"contributor_id":644},{"id":18433,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18434,"updated_at":18435,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18436,"contents":18437,"contributors":18447,"image":6},"10547","2021-12-03T14:59:25.544Z","2022-01-12T13:32:54.684Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18438],{"id":18439,"score":47,"body":18440,"status":55,"article_id":18433,"created_at":18434,"updated_at":18435,"published_at":18434},"xkyg",{"title":18441,"summary":18442,"attachment":18443},"Promoting community composting and community composters","\u003Cp>Paris launched a compost support program in 2010. Parisians who want to set up composting systems in their apartment building courtyards are invited to fill out an application asking the city to approve their proposal. If the candidate has met certain qualifications, and obtained the agreement of the building’s superintendent and the support of at least 10 residents/participants, the city will sign off on the compost project. Collective compost bins on the ground floor of buildings. Moreover, in 2012, the City, together with the pioneering ‘master-composter’ Jean-Jacques Fasquel, delivered a training session for city-dwellers on how to install and use a community compost facilities in urban neighbourhoods, and which products can go into the compost. Today, several 600-litre wooden compost containers and around 100 “master-composters” like Jean-Jacques Fasquel to train local authorities’ staff and the public are present in the city. In particular, there are three types of compost bins suitable for different types of homes but also for schools: collective compost bins on the ground floor of buildings, neighborhood compost bins, and individual compost bins (vermicomposters). In 2015, approximately 300 tons of waste were avoided thanks to collective composting on 422 collective composting sites and six neighbourhood compost bins. 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This campus is home to a state-of-the-art composting facility and a technology solutions business incubator, leading to a variety of initiatives all supporting the reduction of waste sent to landfill. The project has been developed by the Public Works Department, together with the Arizona State University as a key partner. Numerous businesses and several non-profits have also had an active role in developing emerging products and technologies. The City’s waste diversion rate has increased to 30%, and therefore is on track for 40% by 2020. Carbon emissions and air pollutants have therefore also reduced, including NOx.\u003C/p>",[18463,18465],{"name":18464,"type":53,"value":18464},"https://c40.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#36000001Enhz/a/1Q000000MoYQ/tYSuOi0wKpNeKu7nqPxPojWUKBg0A2Ep511on1XMFQE",{"name":18466,"type":53,"value":18466},"https://www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/reimagine",[18468,18469,18470],{"article_id":18452,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18452,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18452,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18472,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18473,"updated_at":18474,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18475,"contents":18476,"contributors":18487,"image":6},"10549","2021-12-03T14:59:36.301Z","2022-05-19T07:59:34.313Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18477],{"id":18478,"score":47,"body":18479,"status":55,"article_id":18472,"created_at":18473,"updated_at":18474,"published_at":18473},"9kWF",{"title":18480,"summary":18481,"attachment":18482},"Source separation and recycling requirements for construction","\u003Cp>The City of Copenhagen has developed a strategic document \"Sustainability in Construction an Civil Works\" (2016), to ensure that the substantial investments by the City of Copenhagen in construction and civil works are managed in an environmentally responsible way. 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Through the adoption of the Good Food Purchasing Program, between 2014 and 2018, LAUSD reduced industrially produced meat purchases by 28%, saving more than one billion gallons of water per year, the equivalent of 1,760 Olympic-sized pools. 20% of food was sourced locally representing $12 million annually to local farms. 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For example, the rice served in Milan school canteens is entirely produced by the DAM and to date, 19 other horticultural supply chains have connections to local sources of food production, drastically cutting down on transportation and supporting local production.\u003C/p>",[18521],{"name":18522,"type":53,"value":18522},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/collaborating-to-change-local-food-systems",[18524,18525,18526],{"article_id":18510,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18510,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18510,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18528,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18529,"updated_at":18530,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18531,"contents":18532,"contributors":18541,"image":6},"10553","2021-12-03T15:00:12.264Z","2022-01-12T13:42:54.805Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18533],{"id":18534,"score":47,"body":18535,"status":55,"article_id":18528,"created_at":18529,"updated_at":18530,"published_at":18529},"Spfl",{"title":18536,"summary":18537,"attachment":18538},"Support business creation in the field of circular economy, through trainings and legal advice","\u003Cp>Brussels is supporting business creation: project promoters are able to ask for support in drafting a business plan, obtaining answers to legal questions, applying for financial aid and taking part in training courses. In addition to that, the strategy offers specific training courses, courses to support businesses and training on sustainable food for future entrepreneurs.\u003C/p>",[18539],{"name":18540,"type":53,"value":18540},"https://document.environnement.brussels/opac_css/elecfile/BRO_GoodFood_Strategy_ENGL.pdf",[18542,18543,18544],{"article_id":18528,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18528,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18528,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18546,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18547,"updated_at":18548,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18549,"contents":18550,"contributors":18559,"image":6},"10554","2021-12-03T15:00:19.412Z","2022-01-12T13:44:13.895Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18551],{"id":18552,"score":47,"body":18553,"status":55,"article_id":18546,"created_at":18547,"updated_at":18548,"published_at":18547},"-a8u",{"title":18554,"summary":18555,"attachment":18556},"Developing a monitoring framework to track progress","\u003Cp>The city of Amsterdam and its Metropolitan Area, together with Metabolic, developed a monitoring framework to track progress towards a circular economy. This framework consists of three pillars of indicators: primary indicators provide insight in the raw material use of a region; dashboard indicators cover issues such as recycling, energy and biodiversity; transition indicators reflect the degree of institutional renewal of this system.\u003C/p>",[18557],{"name":18558,"type":53,"value":18558},"https://www.metabolic.nl/projects/monitoring-circularity-in-the-metropolitan-region-amsterdam/",[18560,18561,18562],{"article_id":18546,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18546,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18546,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18564,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18565,"updated_at":18566,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18567,"contents":18568,"contributors":18577,"image":18582},"10555","2021-12-03T15:00:30.412Z","2022-11-29T18:02:55.562Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18569],{"id":18570,"score":47,"body":18571,"status":55,"article_id":18564,"created_at":18565,"updated_at":18566,"published_at":18565},"YGvp",{"title":18572,"summary":18573,"attachment":18574},"Circular Innovation City Challenge","\u003Cp>The City of Toronto has joined forces with other cities like New York City, Amsterdam, Glasgow, and Copenhagen to look for innovative digital and data-driven solutions from around the world. The challenge is a global call to action for innovators and entrepreneurs, businesses, and organisations. The challenge is based on the outcomes of the 2019 C40 World Mayors Summit workshop ‘Building a climate neutral circular city’, and the analysis and opportunities presented in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation report ‘Completing the Picture’.\u003C/p>",[18575],{"name":18576,"type":53,"value":18576},"https://www.circularinnovation.city/",[18578,18579,18580,18581],{"article_id":18564,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18564,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18564,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18564,"contributor_id":644},{"id":18583,"link":18584,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18565,"updated_at":18566,"article_id":18564,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wOSva21F8k0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092929275-eQ1FPceZ.jpeg",{"id":18586,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18587,"updated_at":18588,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18589,"contents":18590,"contributors":18599,"image":6},"10556","2021-12-03T15:00:38.880Z","2022-01-12T13:47:12.213Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18591],{"id":18592,"score":47,"body":18593,"status":55,"article_id":18586,"created_at":18587,"updated_at":18588,"published_at":18587},"QWAe",{"title":18594,"summary":18595,"attachment":18596},"Banning food waste from landfills","\u003Cp>Several municipalities in the US (Austin, Texas; Boulder, Colorado; Hennepin County, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon; New York City; San Francisco; and Seattle) have passed organic waste bans or mandatory organics recycling laws. In Portland, Oregon, a city council ordinance will require businesses to separate and divert food waste in 2020.\u003C/p>",[18597],{"name":18598,"type":53,"value":18598},"https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/article/organic-waste-legislative-update-food/",[18600,18601,18602],{"article_id":18586,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18586,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18586,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18604,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18605,"updated_at":18606,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18607,"contents":18608,"contributors":18617,"image":6},"10557","2021-12-03T15:00:45.482Z","2022-01-12T13:48:28.595Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18609],{"id":18610,"score":47,"body":18611,"status":55,"article_id":18604,"created_at":18605,"updated_at":18606,"published_at":18605},"ICrP",{"title":18612,"summary":18613,"attachment":18614},"Expanding and enhancing biowaste collection system","\u003Cp>Porto set up of over 500 proximity bins (complemented by a Smart Collection System tool that allows every container to be identified and located) in areas of high population density in order to expand its biowaste selective collection. The project offers access control by electronic identification card, alongside the distribution of over 60,000 7-litre-capacity containers in the housing areas. This programme incorporates approximately 60% of the city’s population, and the collection of near 7,000 tons/year of organic waste. Awareness and communication campaigns are also part of this project.\u003C/p>",[18615],{"name":18616,"type":53,"value":18616},"https://www.porto.pt/en/news/porto-extends-organic-waste-collection-to-60-of-the-population",[18618,18619,18620],{"article_id":18604,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18604,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18604,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18622,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18623,"updated_at":18624,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18625,"contents":18626,"contributors":18638,"image":18643},"10558","2021-12-03T15:00:52.374Z","2022-05-12T15:22:05.128Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18627],{"id":18628,"score":47,"body":18629,"status":55,"article_id":18622,"created_at":18623,"updated_at":18624,"published_at":18623},"FIX_",{"title":18630,"outcome":18631,"problem":18632,"summary":18633,"solution":18634,"attachment":18635},"Allocating land for vertical urban farming","\u003Cp>The facility will have a production output equivalent to 900 acres of farmland. It will harvest 2,700 kg of high-quality, herbicide-free and pesticide-free leafy greens daily, using 99% less water than outdoor fields. It will also provide an educational centre for local farmers, students and researchers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To encourage innovation in agriculture, with the aim of enhancing the UAE’s food security and diversity, more public-private partnership is needed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United Arab Emirates has allocated 7,600 square metres of land to establish 12 vertical farms in the city of Dubai under a partnership with a local biotechnology firm, Shalimar Biotech Industries. The five-year cooperation agreement seeks to promote new agricultural technologies and achieve sustainable year-round crop production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vertical farming has a significantly smaller carbon footprint than traditional farming. The method reduces agricultural waste, risk of infection and spread of agricultural pests, achieve year-round crop production, and mitigate thermal emissions from agricultural processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Shalimar Biotech Industries will build 12 vertical farms complete with infrastructure facilities including a water desalination plant, climate-control air conditioning, LED lighting and automatic irrigation systems on 7,600 square metres of land.\u003C/p>",[18636],{"name":18637,"type":53,"value":18637},"https://www.arabianbusiness.com/technology/400280-uae-signs-deal-to-build-12-vertical-farms-in-dubai",[18639,18640,18641,18642],{"article_id":18622,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18622,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18622,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18622,"contributor_id":672},{"id":18644,"link":18645,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18623,"updated_at":18624,"article_id":18622,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GzWGyYKPKUk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778092931465-3PJ3Tv-E.jpeg",{"id":18647,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18648,"updated_at":18649,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18650,"contents":18651,"contributors":18660,"image":6},"10560","2021-12-03T15:01:14.035Z","2022-01-12T13:57:34.145Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18652],{"id":18653,"score":47,"body":18654,"status":55,"article_id":18647,"created_at":18648,"updated_at":18649,"published_at":18648},"R0q7",{"title":18655,"summary":18656,"attachment":18657},"Remanufacture of office furnishings in Wales","\u003Cp>When Public Health Wales (PHW) moved offices in 2016, it decided to procure an office design and furniture supply contract which would encourage as much reuse of existing office equipment, furniture and flooring as possible, as well as supplying remanufactured goods from other sources. A supplier ‘open day’ communicated the key specifications of designing for a collaborative workspace environment and reusing as much furniture as possible. The winning consortium, which included social enterprises, supplied over 2,500 items. Of these items, only 6% of them were new, and the rest were remanufactured or refurbished, with a significant share having been reused from PHW’s existing stock. 13% of the 5,200m2 of carpet tiles were reused. These came from corners of rooms and under desks, cabinets and equipment so had limited wear. The circular approach diverted 41 tonnes of waste from landfill - with a CO2 saving of 134 tonnes - whilst creating permanent jobs for several disabled and long-term unemployed people.\u003C/p>",[18658],{"name":18659,"type":53,"value":18659},"https://www.rypeoffice.com/project/nhs-cardiff/",[18661,18662,18663],{"article_id":18647,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18647,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18647,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18665,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18666,"updated_at":18667,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18668,"contents":18669,"contributors":18678,"image":18683},"10561","2021-12-03T15:01:19.913Z","2022-11-29T18:13:35.742Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18670],{"id":18671,"score":47,"body":18672,"status":55,"article_id":18665,"created_at":18666,"updated_at":18667,"published_at":18666},"ipFO",{"title":18673,"summary":18674,"attachment":18675},"Repair and service centre for electrical goods","\u003Cp>Initially commissioned by the Public Employment Service in Vienna to support long-term unemployed back into the market, R.U.S.Z offers skills transfer to former long-term unemployed and disabled people on repair services for electrical and electronic appliances mainly for private households and city-wide re-use of white goods. The municipality of Vienna, department for environmental protection supports R.U.S.Z´s donation program which feeds its re-use centre. Private households, which are willing to donate their old washing machine, are supported with two thirds of the transportation costs. Currently, new concepts have been introduced, such as repair cafés, where people can come in and learn how to fix their items instead of replacing them with new ones. The service allowed to prevent 15,000+ tonnes of e-waste since 1998, increase electronic equipment ‘lifespan’ by an average of 25%, reduce water and energy consumption by 20% in older washing machines, repair approximately 400 tonnes of appliances annually. 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The impact study will look at the impact of the program to date, and focus on key impact indicators of: business engagement; potential carbon reduction and potential job creation.\u003C/p>",[18698,18699],{"name":9957,"type":53,"value":9957},{"name":18464,"type":53,"value":18464},[18701,18702,18703,18704],{"article_id":18687,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18687,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":18687,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18687,"contributor_id":644},{"id":18706,"link":18707,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18688,"updated_at":18689,"article_id":18687,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XC93gizyzKM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093847971-6i871CXE.jpeg",{"id":18709,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18710,"updated_at":18711,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18712,"contents":18713,"contributors":18725,"image":18728},"10564","2021-12-03T17:48:04.272Z","2022-06-02T13:24:51.498Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18714],{"id":18715,"score":47,"body":18716,"status":55,"article_id":18709,"created_at":18710,"updated_at":18711,"published_at":18710},"GfVm",{"title":18717,"outcome":18718,"problem":18719,"summary":18720,"solution":18721,"attachment":18722},"Johannesburg Fights Inequality with Transit-Oriented Development","\u003Cp> In light of historical distrust between the city and the private sector, planners designed detailed precinct-level proposals for the Corridors of Freedom to ease the process for private sector investors. (This technical capacity in the City of Johannesburg's planning is noteworthy.) Examples of private sector interest include a niche group of developers willing to invest in affordable rental housing projects for young professionals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city's Transit-Oriented Development approach highlights coordination and collaboration with real estate developers within an overall strategy and vision created by the city. It also illustrates that jobs, housing and transport markets, informal and formal, are closely connected. Finally, it suggests that buy-in and longevity of long-term spatial transformation projects require collaboration between civil society, the public sector and private stakeholders.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While most cities around the world struggle with inequality, in Johannesburg, South Africa, the challenge is compounded by the legacy of apartheid, which leaves a legacy of segregation between its predominantly black, disadvantaged areas and its historically white, prosperous neighborhoods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After apartheid, the reformed national government focused on anti-apartheid planning efforts by expanding access to basic services - but city officials left out an important component in their definition of \"basic services\": transportation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, subsidized units were built at the edge of the city; informal settlements, known as \"townships,\" received improved water and electricity services, but were disconnected from the city's core, where jobs were located. Commutes were long, expensive and dangerous. Commuters spent more than 35 percent of their income on transport alone, sometimes traveling 4 hours with multiple minibus transfers to reach a job. With little pedestrian infrastructure, risks of accidents and road deaths remained high.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Johannesburg is implementing what they call 'Transit-Oriented Development,' which focuses on creating compact, walkable, mixed-use, mixed-income communities centered around high-quality public transportation. The city's new Bus Rapid Transit system, called Rea Vaya, now connects low and high-income areas of the city, while new \"Corridors of Freedom\" connect via public transport lines poorer districts and townships to the city center. The city has also seen an increase of bike lanes and sidewalks, social facilities like libraries, community centers, clinics and parks, and mixed-income developments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2013, former Mayor Parks Tau founded the City of Johannesburg's flagship Transit-Oriented Development initiative, called the Corridors of Freedom. The project kicked off what would become a core tenet of Johannesburg's strategic and spatial planning. Through the framework of Transit-Oriented Development, investments were to go to transit access and urban regeneration, public improvements that were historically neglected relative to other basic services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another aim was to redevelop areas into denser, mixed-income, more affordable neighborhoods. Instead of affordable housing units on the edge of town, the city partnered with private developers to integrate affordable housing options into their redevelopment plans along the Corridors of Freedom.\u003C/p>",[18723],{"name":18724,"type":53,"value":18724},"https://www.wri.org/insights/johannesburg-fights-inequality-transit-oriented-development",[18726,18727],{"article_id":18709,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18709,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":18729,"link":18730,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18710,"updated_at":18711,"article_id":18709,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nQDnxIuKdm4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093849663-TcNxNhW_.jpeg",{"id":18732,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18733,"updated_at":18734,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18735,"contents":18736,"contributors":18748,"image":18752},"10570","2021-12-05T12:47:53.093Z","2023-04-11T15:01:27.379Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18737],{"id":18738,"score":47,"body":18739,"status":55,"article_id":18732,"created_at":18733,"updated_at":18734,"published_at":18733},"2tcp",{"title":18740,"outcome":18741,"problem":18742,"summary":18743,"solution":18744,"attachment":18745},"The 'Great City', a 15-min city model for China's suburbs","\u003Cp>With the emphasis on fitting as many people as possible into as small a space as possible while still making a city that offers a great place to live, work and raise a family, the city is expected to use 48 percent less energy and 58 percent less water than a conventional development of similar population. It will also produce 89 percent less landfill waste and generate 60 percent less carbon dioxide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, if the model is successful, the Great City will be copied on the edges of China's other megalopolises.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China's cities are notorious for their appalling air quality and their poor quality open spaces due to mass urbanisation and sprawling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A completely new suburban city named the \"Great City\" will be built from scratch on the outskirts of Chengdu in southwest China as an alternative to the chaotic and environmentally inefficient urban sprawling happening in the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The design of the city will ensure that residents won't need cars as everything will be within a 15-minute walk of the city centre. People will be housed in tall tower blocks, and 15 percent of its land will be devoted to parks and landscape space.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result, the city will use 48 percent less energy and 58 percent less water, and it will also produce 89 percent less landfill waste and generate 60 percent less carbon dioxide.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Government of China have chosen a Chicago-based designers from Adrian Smith + Gordin Gill Architecture, to design an entirely new suburban city named the \"Great City\" on the outskirts of Chengdu in southwest China.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The designers have marked a 1.3 km2 circle surrounded by 1.9 km2 of farmland and parks, where the city will be built.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Within the 1.3 km2 city area itself, 15 percent of land will be devoted to parks and landscaped space. Another 25 percent will be allocated for infrastructure, and the final 60 percent of land will hold tall, glass-and-steel tower blocks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is expected that 80,000 people will live in the Great City, which would give it a population density of 61,538 people per square kilometre. If people need to get out of the Great City, there are public transportation stations on the permiter and in the middle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With the design, residents won't need cars because everything is within a 15-minute walk of the city centre.\u003C/p>",[18746],{"name":18747,"type":53,"value":18747},"https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-great-city",[18749,18750,18751],{"article_id":18732,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18732,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":18732,"contributor_id":672},{"id":18753,"link":18754,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18733,"updated_at":18734,"article_id":18732,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"edjlg7mEIDo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093851042-ZQgmT1FL.jpeg",{"id":18756,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18757,"updated_at":18758,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18759,"contents":18760,"contributors":18771,"image":18773},"10571","2021-12-05T12:53:08.923Z","2021-12-05T12:53:10.545Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18761],{"id":18762,"score":47,"body":18763,"status":55,"article_id":18756,"created_at":18757,"updated_at":18758,"published_at":18757},"_ufV",{"title":18764,"summary":18765,"attachment":18766},"52 cities follow Shanghai in building 15-minute cities","\u003Cp>More than 50 domestic cities will follow Shanghai's initiative to develop 15-minute community life circles for local residents. The concept implies that within a 15-minute walk, residents can have access to various services related to living, working, studying, traveling and elderly care. The 52 cities, mainly municipalities and provincial capitals, have signed the \"Shanghai Initiative\" that was released at the closing ceremony of Shanghai's biennial urban space art season.\u003C/p>",[18767,18769],{"name":18768,"type":53,"value":18768},"https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2112018954/",{"name":18770,"type":53,"value":18770},"https://www.shanghai.gov.cn/nw48081/20211202/8609cc8d25064e05bf97d2051b828173.html",[18772],{"article_id":18756,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18774,"link":18775,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18757,"updated_at":18758,"article_id":18756,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"F7lX-dR6rF0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093853185-Lw3fhQPQ.jpeg",{"id":18777,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18778,"updated_at":18779,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18780,"contents":18781,"contributors":18790,"image":18792},"10572","2021-12-05T13:09:51.103Z","2021-12-05T13:30:06.413Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18782],{"id":18783,"score":47,"body":18784,"status":55,"article_id":18777,"created_at":18778,"updated_at":18779,"published_at":18778},"-jig",{"title":18785,"summary":18786,"attachment":18787},"Recycled asphalt used for road resurfacing in Hamburg","\u003Cp>Hamburg prescribes the use of a minimum 35% white aggregates in order to brighten road surfaces and to have a colder, deformation resistant road surface in summer. The high cost of these aggregate materials increased the incentive to recycle more than just base courses. A more careful consideration of the whole process of asphalt production was also triggered by recent dramatic increases in bitumen prices. The City allowed a group of private companies, who originally came up with the full recycling technology, to test its use on public roads owned by the City State. After the quality was then tested by Hamburg’s road construction authority, the City was reassured about the use of the 100% recycling process. Having renovated two other roads using this technique, a restricted tender procedure was conducted, with five companies invited to bid.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process described in this example is considered to be very innovative and other German cities have already voiced interest in doing the same or have already built similar roads. In the future, the City of Hamburg intends to issue open tenders, rather than using restricted tenders for similar works. \u003C/p>",[18788],{"name":18789,"type":53,"value":18789},"https://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/news_alert/Issue28_Case_Study60_Hamburg_recycled_asphalt.pdf",[18791],{"article_id":18777,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18793,"link":18794,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18778,"updated_at":18779,"article_id":18777,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ij-6EstUn58=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093854835-FalupKn1.jpeg",{"id":18796,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18797,"updated_at":18798,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18799,"contents":18800,"contributors":18812,"image":18815},"10573","2021-12-05T13:17:53.209Z","2022-05-23T15:00:04.733Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18801],{"id":18802,"score":47,"body":18803,"status":55,"article_id":18796,"created_at":18797,"updated_at":18798,"published_at":18797},"ZMYA",{"title":18804,"outcome":18805,"problem":18806,"summary":18807,"solution":18808,"attachment":18809},"Accra paves roads with recovered plastic waste","\u003Cp>A growing number of studies say that roads containing waste plastic have the potential to perform as well or better than traditional roads. They can last longer, are stronger and more durable in respect to loads and rutting, can tolerate wide temperature swings, and are more resistant to water damage, cracking, and potholes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Barely 5 percent of the 5,000 tons of plastic that Ghanaians discard each day makes it to recycling facilities. The rest winds up in landfills, illegal dumps, streets, and waterways, or is burned in open pits, poisoning the air. In a small nation like Ghana, where only 23 percent of roads are presently paved, waste plastic could go a long way in building better roads.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In an innovative approach many Ghanaian drivers would never notice; the asphalt under them contains a slurry of used plastics — shredded and melted bags, bottles, and snack wraps — that otherwise were destined for a landfill. The recovered plastic is used as a replacement for the crude oil binder found in most concrete roads and is evidenced to have a longer working lifespan than its crude oil counterpart.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In an ambitious plan announced by President Akufo-Addo in 2018 the city of Accra will recover plastic waste to use in place of crude oil binders in concrete for roadways. It calls for Ghanaians to strive for a circular model, to recycle and reuse as much plastic waste as they produce each year — roughly 1.1 million tons — by 2030.\u003C/p>",[18810],{"name":18811,"type":53,"value":18811},"https://e360.yale.edu/features/how-paving-with-plastic-could-make-a-dent-in-the-global-waste-problem",[18813,18814],{"article_id":18796,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18796,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":18816,"link":18817,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18797,"updated_at":18798,"article_id":18796,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vLhGuYWlbEg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093855611-iZoM-eiQ.jpeg",{"id":18819,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18820,"updated_at":18821,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18822,"contents":18823,"contributors":18832,"image":18834},"10574","2021-12-05T13:28:28.044Z","2021-12-05T13:28:30.766Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18824],{"id":18825,"score":47,"body":18826,"status":55,"article_id":18819,"created_at":18820,"updated_at":18821,"published_at":18820},"ATm5",{"title":18827,"summary":18828,"attachment":18829},"Reusing plane plastic is improving sustainability in the air","\u003Cp>From machinery parts, to plane seats, plastic is ubiquitous in air travel and airlines dispose of an estimated 9,000 tons of plastic waste every year. But changes are happening in the aviation industry: major airlines, including Emirates, SAS, and Qantas, have introduced on board recycling, and they aren’t stopping there.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Heathrow is one of London’s busiest airports, hosting over 80,000,000 passengers every year, all of whom generate waste. Around 50% of airport and flight plastic is currently recycled, but the airport is planning on improving those rates with some new technological innovations. With funding from the Heathrow Sustainable Innovation Prize, the airport is partnering with Sheffield University to trial a new recycling unit that will turn waste plastics into constituent oils, which in turn could be made into crew uniforms and plane seats. They estimate that between 5 and 8 kg of plastics oil will be produced for every 10 kg of waste handled each hour.\u003C/p>",[18830],{"name":18831,"type":53,"value":18831},"https://endplasticwaste.org/en/our-stories/these-cities-are-powering-transport-on-land-sea-and-sky-with-plastic-waste",[18833],{"article_id":18819,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18835,"link":18836,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18820,"updated_at":18821,"article_id":18819,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LWQH8Qj7EvM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093856306-4tLS_lCU.jpeg",{"id":18838,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18839,"updated_at":18840,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18841,"contents":18842,"contributors":18850,"image":18852},"10575","2021-12-05T13:34:00.494Z","2021-12-05T13:34:01.208Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18843],{"id":18844,"score":47,"body":18845,"status":55,"article_id":18838,"created_at":18839,"updated_at":18840,"published_at":18839},"OQ5F",{"title":18846,"summary":18847,"attachment":18848},"Power from plastics for riding the waves","\u003Cp>Turning plastic waste into fuel is not just limited to the skies. This fuel is now being harnessed by one of the giants of transport: cargo ships. Dutch company, IGE Solutions, with the help of a grant from the Dutch government, set up a facility in the port of Amsterdam in 2018 to create diesel fuel for cargo ships using hard-to-recycle plastic. The company’s goal is to turn 33,000 tons of plastic waste into 35,000,000 litres of fuel each year.\u003C/p>",[18849],{"name":18831,"type":53,"value":18831},[18851],{"article_id":18838,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18853,"link":18854,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18839,"updated_at":18840,"article_id":18838,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KAUC8TpD5WA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093857399-UfIefHN6.jpeg",{"id":18856,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18857,"updated_at":18858,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18859,"contents":18860,"contributors":18874,"image":18877},"10577","2021-12-05T14:09:08.454Z","2022-05-25T07:08:43.984Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18861],{"id":18862,"score":47,"body":18863,"status":55,"article_id":18856,"created_at":18857,"updated_at":18858,"published_at":18857},"uLKK",{"title":18864,"outcome":18865,"problem":18866,"summary":18867,"solution":18868,"attachment":18869},"Taoyuan City Low-Carbon Fleet Alliance and Low-Emission Zones","\u003Cp>Addressing air pollution from diesel vehicles at-source may, according to estimates, reduce PM10 emissions by 34.6 metric tons, PM2.5 by 30.6 metric tons, and NOx by 437 metric tons.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taoyuan City is the most important international hub and gateway in Taiwan. Nearly 80 percent of the country's logistics companies—more than 1,800—have chosen to settle here.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, the frequent movement of diesel trucks entering into and exiting from the HWA YA Technology Park, and the continuous growth of demand for logistics cause air pollution problems in Taoyuan City that must be addressed. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taoyuan City government has pledged an alliance with fleet-owning corporations to give priority to using environmentally friendly and low-polluting trucks to improve the exhaust and pollution caused by logistics and transportation. The government also plan to create low-emission zones where big trucks are not allowed, and in their place, electric motorcycles and electric three-wheeled delivery vans will be present.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A Low-Carbon Fleet Alliance Ecological Logistics Pledge Ceremony was held at the Guishan Diesel Vehicle Exhaust Testing Station. The city government and fleet-owning corporations pledged their commitment to the low-carbon fleet alliance and to give priority to using environmentally friendly and low-polluting trucks to improve the exhaust and pollution caused by logistics and transportation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the director general of Taoyuan’s environment protection department, Li-Te Lu, also said at the Daring Cities forum, co-sponsored by ICLEI, that the city is creating low-emission zones where big trucks are not allowed. In their place, electric motorcycles and electric three-wheeled delivery vans are being used for local deliveries, with the aim to reduce congestion and noise while improving pedestrian safety – particularly in school areas.\u003C/p>",[18870,18872],{"name":18871,"type":53,"value":18871},"https://thecityfix.com/blog/global-case-studies-on-sustainable-freight-innovation-waterways-and-last-mile-delivery/",{"name":18873,"type":53,"value":18873},"https://www.tydep.gov.tw/tydep/EnglishNewsFront/Detail/297",[18875,18876],{"article_id":18856,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18856,"contributor_id":672},{"id":18878,"link":18879,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18857,"updated_at":18858,"article_id":18856,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"U1ifogkycqk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093858145-DHXGC5yg.jpeg",{"id":18881,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18882,"updated_at":18883,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18884,"contents":18885,"contributors":18893,"image":18895},"10578","2021-12-05T14:18:00.326Z","2025-01-17T16:28:11.518Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18886],{"id":18887,"score":47,"body":18888,"status":55,"article_id":18881,"created_at":18882,"updated_at":18883,"published_at":18882},"_ISP",{"title":18889,"summary":18890,"attachment":18891},"Creating Sustainable Cities Through Low-carbon Freight","\u003Cp>Supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI), ICLEI’s EcoLogistics project (2017 - 2021) aims to increase the capacity of governmental and non-governmental actors to build strategies and policies to promote low carbon and sustainable urban freight in Argentina, Colombia and India, involving nine cities and regions: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Argentina: Córdoba, Rosario, Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz (Santa Fe) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Colombia: Capital District of Bogotá, Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley (AMVA), Manizales \u003C/p>\u003Cp>• India: Kochi, Shimla, Panaji\u003C/p>",[18892],{"name":16691,"type":53,"value":16691},[18894],{"article_id":18881,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18896,"link":18897,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18882,"updated_at":18883,"article_id":18881,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pstElSJS5aQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093859241-rZRTzf8C.jpeg",{"id":18899,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18900,"updated_at":18901,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18902,"contents":18903,"contributors":18912,"image":18914},"10579","2021-12-05T14:28:44.929Z","2021-12-05T14:28:45.025Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18904],{"id":18905,"score":47,"body":18906,"status":55,"article_id":18899,"created_at":18900,"updated_at":18901,"published_at":18900},"CvqL",{"title":18907,"summary":18908,"attachment":18909},"Zero Emission Zones for Freight: Lessons from Chinese cities","\u003Cp>Chinese cities are currently implementing a variety of policies for sustainable freight transportation, including zero emission zones, low emission zones, access restrictions for heavy-duty vehicles and time-window restrictions for light-duty vehicles. In addition to policies for zero emission zones for freight (already in place in Shenzhen) and low emission zone policies (in place in 13 cities), freight access restrictions and permits are a highly popular measure used by Chinese cities to meet zero emission freight objectives and reduce congestion. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For instance, in Chengdu, there is no access for deliveries between 07:00 – 10:00 and between 17:00 and 21:00. Between 10:00 and 17:00 only a small number of fleet vehicles are allowed. Most deliveries take place overnight. Demand for access permits in Chinese cities is huge, with some carriers trading the permit on the market. These types of access restrictions are effective for freight vehicle electrification, and have a great potential to gradually evolve into zero emission zones in the future by exempting zero emission vehicles (also known as new energy vehicles in China) from this requirement or providing preferential access to electric vehicles through the use of special permits.\u003C/p>",[18910],{"name":18911,"type":53,"value":18911},"https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Zero-Emission-Zones-for-Freight-Lessons-from-Beijing?language=en_US",[18913],{"article_id":18899,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18915,"link":18916,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18900,"updated_at":18901,"article_id":18899,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wDFbAA6r3Zs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093860126-HBlIaHQZ.jpeg",{"id":18918,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18919,"updated_at":18920,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18921,"contents":18922,"contributors":18933,"image":18935},"10580","2021-12-05T14:46:56.175Z","2021-12-05T14:46:56.267Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18923],{"id":18924,"score":47,"body":18925,"status":55,"article_id":18918,"created_at":18919,"updated_at":18920,"published_at":18919},"aKCz",{"title":18926,"summary":18927,"attachment":18928},"Green bus shelters in Amsterdam","\u003Cp>When you cycle through Amsterdam, you come across plenty of green roofs and green façades. But green tram stops? That’s a novelty. Tram shelters are increasingly being clad in greenery. Some of them across the city have a green roof and a green wall. These bus stops have their own irrigation system that uses rainwater. Underground there is a pump room where rainwater is collected. This rainwater is used to water the plants completely automatically. Green roofs on bus stops in Amsterdam are demonstrating how functional design can be combined with nature based solutions to improve biodiversity. \u003C/p>",[18929,18931],{"name":18930,"type":53,"value":18930},"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/three-ways-circular-construction-can-strengthen-biodiversity-efforts",{"name":18932,"type":53,"value":18932},"https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/news/new-amsterdam-green-tram-stops/",[18934],{"article_id":18918,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18936,"link":18937,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18919,"updated_at":18920,"article_id":18918,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C2HBeITS0-0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093861356-wy6lO_d5.jpeg",{"id":18939,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18940,"updated_at":18941,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18942,"contents":18943,"contributors":18952,"image":18955},"10607","2021-12-07T11:54:33.891Z","2022-01-11T15:18:44.163Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18944],{"id":18945,"score":47,"body":18946,"status":55,"article_id":18939,"created_at":18940,"updated_at":18941,"published_at":18940},"9v2g",{"title":18947,"summary":18948,"attachment":18949},"Billund Biorefinery (BBR) – turning urban wastes into sustainable profitable resource streams","\u003Cp>Billund BioRefinery (BBR) is a resource recovery plant that integrates urban waste management and wastewater treatment with circular economy. Energy, clean water and nutrient rich natural fertilizer are produced, all whilst effectively cleaning all the influent waste streams and protecting the environment. The facility is a modern day refinery that uses waste streams instead of traditional crude oil to generate electrical and heat energy and to produce cleaned water and high quality natural manure. The BBR receives urban wastewater and source separated organic household wastes along with organic industrial wastes. These streams are processed through a generic wastewater treatment plant, and a highly effective three step anaerobic digestion syste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BBR is thus able to generate 3 times the energy it uses in its entire concern which includes the energy for water supply, sewerage collection and the treatment processes themselves. This excess energy is sold to the local electricity grid and to the district heating grid. The nutrient rich natural manure is supplied to the local farming community thus improving phosphorous security.\u003C/p>",[18950],{"name":18951,"type":53,"value":18951},"https://stateofgreen.com/en/partners/billund-biorefinery/solutions/resource-recovery-for-the-future/",[18953,18954],{"article_id":18939,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18939,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":18956,"link":18957,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18940,"updated_at":18941,"article_id":18939,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZGZXwSj-TNU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093861884-2WEaSHaD.jpeg",{"id":18959,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18960,"updated_at":18961,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18962,"contents":18963,"contributors":18972,"image":18974},"10726","2021-12-09T16:16:45.569Z","2022-01-11T15:20:15.368Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18964],{"id":18965,"score":47,"body":18966,"status":55,"article_id":18959,"created_at":18960,"updated_at":18961,"published_at":18960},"KXvX",{"title":18967,"summary":18968,"attachment":18969},"Converting urine into fertilizer: Amsterdam starts Green Urine campaign","\u003Cp>Amsterdam water authorities have reportedly planned to collect urine and utilizing it for phosphate fertilizer. The campaign has been called 'Green Urine Campaign'. As collection site, the campaign uses outdoor urinals in Amsterdam's La Place de la Bourse. The tagline on the outdoor urinals reads: \"Is our wastewater actually a goldmine?\". Urine is then collected by the city's water company, Waternet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The campaign also aims to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling urine, about waste reduction and about the prospect of using urine for agricultural use since it contains mineral phosphorus.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Urine can be used directly on plants when diluted with water, providing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. However, using human waste as fertilizer is considered a taboo in many parts of the world. Waternet hopes to process what it gleans into an upcycled fertilizer for public gardens and vegetated rooftops around the city. Farmers generally use mined phosphate to fertilize crops and to provide this vital nutrient. Since scientists believe that phosphate resources will run out in 50-100 years, converting urine into fertilizer rich in phosphate might produce a new revenue stream for Amsterdam and beyond.\u003C/p>",[18970],{"name":18971,"type":53,"value":18971},"https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/amsterdam-starts-green-urine-campaign-320285-2016-04-27",[18973],{"article_id":18959,"contributor_id":665},{"id":18975,"link":18976,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18960,"updated_at":18961,"article_id":18959,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1KzMUSPzOSQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093863044-6lUL-i1b.jpeg",{"id":18978,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":18979,"updated_at":18980,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":18981,"contents":18982,"contributors":18994,"image":18999},"10735","2021-12-10T09:42:11.039Z","2024-01-23T13:36:11.895Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[18983],{"id":18984,"score":47,"body":18985,"status":55,"article_id":18978,"created_at":18979,"updated_at":18980,"published_at":18979},"B5Fy",{"title":18986,"outcome":18987,"problem":18988,"summary":18989,"solution":18990,"attachment":18991},"Integrated Wastewater Management: The Case of San Luis Potosí, Mexico.","\u003Cp>In addition to the economic benefits for both the industry and farmers who rely on a continuous flow of wastewater, the environmental and social benefits include an indirect augmentation of drinking water resources and rehabilitation of the aquifer, a larger biodiversity as a consequence of the improved water quality in the Tenorio tank wetland (especially migratory birds), health improvements (decrease of gastrointestinal and skin diseases rate in the area previously irrigated with raw wastewater), an improved living standard for the population near the wastewater treatment plant as the ecological environment of the zone was enhanced, and the creation of a successful reference case of wastewater reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After six years of operation, groundwater extractions were reduced by 48 million cubic meters, which is equivalent to nearly 20,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Water is scarce in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. With more than 2.7 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area (as of 2015) and intensive industrial and economic development, the region gets less than 400 mm of rainfall a year. The state government has been a pioneer in understanding wastewater as a resource to utilize rather than a waste only to dispose. Since the 1990s, the city’s development has been tied to water conservation efforts and wastewater reuse. Given the area’s fast growth, the aquifer was being depleted, with extractions doubling its natural recharge.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In San Luis Potosí, the right mix of local conditions and political support combined with a creative project funding and design that incentivized wastewater reuse, which made wastewater treatment economically and environmentally sustainable. This case study focuses on the largest wastewater treatment plant in the area: the Tenorio-Villa de Reyes wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that treats 45% of the total wastewater generated by the city and is an example of how a well-implemented plan can benefit both the private and the public sector and have environmental benefits at the same time.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To protect the aquifer and to promote the use of wastewater for non-potable uses such as for agriculture and industry, the state government implemented an Integrated Plan for Sanitation and Water Reuse. Since then, seven wastewater treatment plants have been built in the region, treating most of the wastewater from the metropolitan area and reusing 100 percent of the wastewater treated.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The innovative aspects of the Tenorio Project are the multiquality use of the treated wastewater to meet the different end users’ needs, and the contractual agreement with the industrial user, which ensure a constant revenue stream and enhance the financial sustainability of the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The treated wastewater is used for three purposes: (a) for cooling purposes in a nearby thermal power plant instead of using groundwater; (b) for agricultural irrigation instead of using wastewater and groundwater; and (c) for environmental enhancement to improve the quality in the Tenorio tank, which has been modified to perform as a wetland.\u003C/p>",[18992],{"name":18993,"type":53,"value":18993},"https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/29491/124330-WP-p161389-15-3-2018-15-18-14-WSanLuisPotosi.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y",[18995,18996,18997,18998],{"article_id":18978,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":18978,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":18978,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":18978,"contributor_id":1415},{"id":19000,"link":19001,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":18979,"updated_at":18980,"article_id":18978,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QCaOL6m5ZSU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093863880-Vr3Sy1aB.jpeg",{"id":19003,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19004,"updated_at":19005,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19006,"contents":19007,"contributors":19016,"image":19019},"10736","2021-12-10T10:29:34.997Z","2021-12-20T10:22:28.968Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19008],{"id":19009,"score":47,"body":19010,"status":55,"article_id":19003,"created_at":19004,"updated_at":19005,"published_at":19004},"PI8p",{"title":19011,"summary":19012,"attachment":19013},"City sponge - The case of Rotterdam","\u003Cp>The city of Rotterdam has developed a solution for extreme rainfall and drought: the city as a sponge. By making the city act as a sponge, the effects of climate change may be mitigated more successfully. Rotterdam has a Sponge Garden, intended to investigate how this can look in practice, in specific, to measure the behaviour of water and soil.\u003C/p>",[19014],{"name":19015,"type":53,"value":19015},"https://en.rotterdampartners.nl/rotterdam-solutions-for-extreme-rainfall-and-drought-the-city-as-a-sponge/",[19017,19018],{"article_id":19003,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19003,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19020,"link":19021,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19004,"updated_at":19005,"article_id":19003,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4UYYlARwQnI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093866317-COfdQ3Kt.jpeg",{"id":19023,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19024,"updated_at":19025,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19026,"contents":19027,"contributors":19036,"image":19039},"10768","2021-12-10T12:46:06.094Z","2021-12-20T12:43:56.451Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19028],{"id":19029,"score":47,"body":19030,"status":55,"article_id":19023,"created_at":19024,"updated_at":19025,"published_at":19024},"utOv",{"title":19031,"summary":19032,"attachment":19033},"Laundry-to-Landscape System to reuse graywater in the City of Golden","\u003Cp>Golden’s goal to reduce per capita total water use by at least 15% by 2030 primarily focuses on reducing water losses, including increasing efficiency of outdoor irrigation fixtures and preventing leaks in the system-wide water infrastructure. Graywater falls under the third strategy, beneficial reuse, and addresses water from sinks, showers, bathtubs, and laundry machines. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The City has created sample designs to show what a typical Laundry-to-Landscape System might look like and which components would be required by code. 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With only about a quarter of its population connected to the sewerage system, the majority relied on onsite methods (septic tanks, soak pits and pit latrines). Some of the sewage seeped out due to a crumbling infrastructure and the rest was inadequately treated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Nakuru County, Kenya, partners in a collaborative project implemented by NAWASSCO brought in new technology for pit latrine and sludge emptying and transportation to the company’s treatment plant. 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The departmentalized structure of municipal government can make it hard for civil servants to break out of their daily responsibilities to consider the greater impact of their individual department’s operations and policies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Greater Lakes: Reconnecting the Great Lakes Water Cycle project explored and tested environmental and financial drivers for municipalities to adopt water conservation/efficiency and green infrastructure measures. Led by the Great Lakes Commission between 2013 and 2015 with funding support from the Great Lakes Protection Fund, this project identified several important lessons for improving how cities can manage and treat water flows. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There has been created a \"Municipal Guide to Organizing an Inter-Departmental Workshop on Integrated Water Management. Breaking Down the Silos and Building a One Water Approach\", whose purpose is 1) to inspire municipalities to start a conversation about an integrated approach to water management and 2) offer specific steps for organizing a workshop where that conversation can occur.\u003C/p>",[19081,19083],{"name":19082,"type":53,"value":19082},"https://www.glc.org/greater-lakes-municipal-guide-0316",{"name":19084,"type":53,"value":19084},"https://www.glc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Greater-Lakes-Breaking-Silos-Guide.pdf",[19086,19087],{"article_id":19067,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19067,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":19089,"link":19090,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19068,"updated_at":19069,"article_id":19067,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"O_E55T4jVB4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093869763-Ui2zGLTU.jpeg",{"id":19092,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19093,"updated_at":19094,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19095,"contents":19096,"contributors":19105,"image":19107},"10836","2021-12-13T13:18:22.356Z","2021-12-13T13:18:22.427Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19097],{"id":19098,"score":47,"body":19099,"status":55,"article_id":19092,"created_at":19093,"updated_at":19094,"published_at":19093},"YDfW",{"title":19100,"summary":19101,"attachment":19102},"How Integrated Water Management Can Help Cities Thrive","\u003Cp>Communities in the United States are being threatened by sewage overflows, flooding, polluted stormwater, leaky pipes, and at-risk water supplies. These threats are a result of the nation’s outdated water infrastructure and water management strategies, and their impacts fall disproportionately on low-wealth neighborhoods and communities of color that are already suffering from a lack of investment and opportunity. Based on the outcomes of an October, 2015 meeting of mayors, municipal leaders and urban water managers, a report by American Rivers was designed to explain the concept of integrated water management; illustrate why cities should consider pursuing its implementation and how cities can lead the way toward solving water challenges across their shared watersheds. The report also provides practical guidance about how city leaders can initiate this important work where they reside. It encourages the pursuit of integrated water management as a pathway to addressing urban water challenges within and beyond city limits.\u003C/p>",[19103],{"name":19104,"type":53,"value":19104},"https://www.americanrivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/AmericanRivers_CityUpstreamDown.pdf",[19106],{"article_id":19092,"contributor_id":665},{"id":19108,"link":19109,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19093,"updated_at":19094,"article_id":19092,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4lgl7ViboLM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093871658-zOzLX2lL.jpeg",{"id":19111,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19112,"updated_at":19113,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19114,"contents":19115,"contributors":19129,"image":19133},"10837","2021-12-13T13:20:54.106Z","2023-12-28T13:21:23.931Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19116],{"id":19117,"score":47,"body":19118,"status":55,"article_id":19111,"created_at":19112,"updated_at":19113,"published_at":19112},"11yi",{"title":19119,"outcome":19120,"problem":19121,"summary":19122,"solution":19123,"attachment":19124},"Smarter wastewater interventions through circular economy principles in Bogotá","\u003Cp>Collectively, the implementation of such circular principles contributes to increase the resilience and sustainability of Bogota’s wastewater assets and services, while protecting water sources and the ecosystem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Efficiently investing in wastewater and other sanitation infrastructure is crucial to achieve public health benefits, improve the environment, and enhance quality of life. Safely managed water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing disease and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including the current COVID-19 pandemic\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Bogotá River covers 6,000 km2 and includes 45 municipalities, acting as the main waterway in the metropolitan region of the capital city of Bogotá.The Basin provides hydropower generation and water for irrigation in the upper basin and receives wastewater discharges from nearly 10 million people in the lower basin. Since 1950s, wastewater discharges from domestic and industrial sources, as well as from urban runoff and the dumping of solid waste, severely polluted the river over the years. As a result, the river stopped being used as a source of water supply for the population of Bogotá and turned into a source of pollution, health issues and environmental degradation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Bogotá river has been severely contaminated due to uncontrolled wastewater discharges from domestic, industrial sources, urban runoff and illegal dumping of solid waste. Most of the initiatives so far have thus been focusing on valuing waste streams resulting from water treatment processes and ecosystem regeneration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For this reason, the City of Bogota is designing and implementing an array of impactful initiatives that build on circular economy principles to help improve the sustainability, quality and resilience of wastewater services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a first step, a basin management plan was developed focused on flood control, wastewater management and water quality restoration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a second step, the El Salitre wastewater treatment plant was redesigned to account for energy efficiency and resource recovery. The new design of the plant included an expansion in capacity and an energy recovery provision to generate a significant part of the plant’s consumption needs and a disinfection treatment process. At a future stage the plant will also allow reuse of wastewater and production of biosolids for agricultural purposes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The new 2021 land-use plan for the city is a crucial turning point for the circular economy in Bogotá. Indeed, this long-term land-use plan will guide the city over the coming years, including elements such as water treatment and waste separation to extend the life cycle of water. Based on the Bogotá Water and Sewage Agency (EAAB) efforts, most of the initiatives so far have focused on valuing waste streams resulting from water treatment processes and ecosystem regeneration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>First, the amount of solid bio waste from water treatment is set to double with the completion of the new Canoas water treatment plant, treating 70% of Bogotá’s wastewater.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, sludge will be transformed into energy in its water treatment plant, allowing improved energy efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, reusing water at the user level is also needed and still on hold. In the meanwhile, water is being recirculated to improve efficiency at some of the company’s drinking water treatment plants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",[19125,19127],{"name":19126,"type":53,"value":19126},"https://blogs.worldbank.org/water/smarter-wastewater-interventions-through-circular-economy-principles-bogota-colombia",{"name":19128,"type":53,"value":19128},"https://www.oecd.org/cfe/cities/CE_RT3_Highlights.pdf",[19130,19131,19132],{"article_id":19111,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19111,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":19111,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19134,"link":19135,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19112,"updated_at":19113,"article_id":19111,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TND18TFjj40=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093872291-fK6mL2OZ.jpeg",{"id":19137,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19138,"updated_at":19139,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19140,"contents":19141,"contributors":19150,"image":19152},"10838","2021-12-13T13:58:37.390Z","2021-12-20T10:21:54.606Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19142],{"id":19143,"score":47,"body":19144,"status":55,"article_id":19137,"created_at":19138,"updated_at":19139,"published_at":19138},"4YaQ",{"title":19145,"summary":19146,"attachment":19147},"Berlin: A Sponge City","\u003Cp>A sponge city, simply put, is a city that absorbs rainwater through a series of green infrastructural projects rather than an impermeable system across which rainwater runs into storm drains. It promotes natural measures that allow the water system of the city to operate more naturally. This concept made its way into the limelight after China launched a programme in 2014, starting with the goal of adapting 16 cities across the country, before a further 14 were added in 2016. Since then, this idea has spread around the world and Berlin has become of the latest places to embark upon transitioning into a sponge city. The main issues that a sponge city aims to eradicate include an urban flooding, the degradation of urban ecosystems and, most importantly for Berlin, the urban heat island effect. Berlin, like many other European cities, has been experiencing more and more heatwaves and rainstorms in recent years due to worsening climate change. A plan was therefore created to plant green infrastructure across the rooftops of the city and prevent storm drain buildup by increasing the permeability of pavements.\u003C/p>",[19148],{"name":19149,"type":53,"value":19149},"https://upe2020.wordpress.com/2020/12/09/berlin-a-sponge-city-part-1/",[19151],{"article_id":19137,"contributor_id":665},{"id":19153,"link":19154,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19138,"updated_at":19139,"article_id":19137,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LX4yHvOcQHU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093874007-WJbSvFq-.jpeg",{"id":19156,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19157,"updated_at":19158,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19159,"contents":19160,"contributors":19173,"image":19177},"10869","2021-12-15T15:00:56.608Z","2024-01-23T13:34:12.084Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19161],{"id":19162,"score":47,"body":19163,"status":55,"article_id":19156,"created_at":19157,"updated_at":19158,"published_at":19157},"S28a",{"title":19164,"outcome":19165,"problem":19166,"summary":19167,"solution":19168,"attachment":19169},"São José dos Campos’ Alluvial Plain Protected Area: a case of urban forests conservation","\u003Cp>Between 1995 to 2015, the water bodies within the Banhado EPA more than doubled in area from 63 hectares to 141 hectares, dramatically improving the potential of the area as a water provision site. Forests areas also increased from 236 hectares in 1995 to 396 hectares in 2015. The increased forest area can act as a soil quality enhancer, as it reduces erosion, protects soil biodiversity, and reestablishes ecosystemic function.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>São José dos Campos is surrounded by floodplains, which puts the city at risk of flooding and landslides, particularly during the spring and summer rainy season. However, floodplains play a crucial ecological role in balancing the hydrological cycle, filtering pollution, and purifying river waters.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of São José dos Campos is home to the first Brazilian municipal Environmental Protection Area (EPA), the Banhado EPA, established in 1985. This EPA offers protection to the floodplains of the Paraíba do Sul river, which is a main water source for São José dos Campos. This protection has had direct positive impacts on water, soil, and air quality and on flood mitigation; and indirect positive impacts on water provision, as well as food and energy production. The EPA is a strong example of participatory management between the environmental movement and city representatives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The creation of the Banhado EPA was a result of social mobilization of the environmental movement that aligned with representatives of the city in order to protect the area. The awareness that these actors had of the ecological importance of floodplains was essential for arguing for the protection of the area and to challenge the ongoing real estate pressures. The city had a central role in this initiative by reinforcing it as a municipal law and for providing resources from environmental compensation funds of private companies to finance the implementation of this EPA.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Banhado EPA legislation prohibits urban sprawl, industrial activity, mining, activities that promote erosion, or riparian vegetation removal.\u003C/p>",[19170,19171],{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},{"name":19172,"type":53,"value":19172},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Sao%20Jose_FINAL.pdf.",[19174,19175,19176],{"article_id":19156,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19156,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":19156,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":19178,"link":19179,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19157,"updated_at":19158,"article_id":19156,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mQNsNRzr4I0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093874743-Av2XulA9.jpeg",{"id":19181,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19182,"updated_at":19183,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19184,"contents":19185,"contributors":19198,"image":19203},"10870","2021-12-15T15:11:43.827Z","2024-01-11T15:35:13.734Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19186],{"id":19187,"score":47,"body":19188,"status":55,"article_id":19181,"created_at":19182,"updated_at":19183,"published_at":19182},"Up4i",{"title":19189,"outcome":19190,"problem":19191,"summary":19192,"solution":19193,"attachment":19194},"Closing the Loop: Innovation for Increased Efficiency in the Food-Water-Energy Nexus in India","\u003Cp>Since the implementation of the initiative in 2018, the municipality has observed a decrease in the pressure on their waste transportation system and the jhoras (small drainage systems) in the vicinity are not being saturated with waste. This project is also exemplary in successfully closing the food waste loop and reducing pressure on the city’s solid waste system. This in turn reduces fuel costs and limits the waste which enters jhoras.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gangtok is a major hill station and the main base for tourism in Sikkim, with the hospitality industry being the biggest contributor to the city’s economy. Faced with rapid urbanization and the instability that lies in the wake of climate change, the city is looking into innovative solutions to meet the increasing demand for basic services such as water supply, energy, transportation and waste management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Gangtok, the Food-Water-Energy Nexus (FWEN) innovation consists of a bio-composting plant piloted by the the municipality of Gangtok in 2018 which was designed to enable compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The municipality of Gangtok overcame this issue by initiating awareness generation activities and training/interactions with the primary stakeholders. The lesson learnt for the municipality of Gangtok from this initiative is the importance of establishing a properly targeted, large-scale awareness program before proceeding with the technical installation. This improved efficacy and streamline the technologies being established in the city.\u003C/p>",[19195,19197],{"name":19196,"type":53,"value":19196},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Gangtok_FINAL.pdf",{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},[19199,19200,19201],{"article_id":19181,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19181,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":19181,"contributor_id":19202},"sZg-5Q",{"id":19204,"link":19205,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19182,"updated_at":19183,"article_id":19181,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"q11Y6VJQVyc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093876257-qgTc2CZC.jpeg",{"id":19207,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19208,"updated_at":19209,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19210,"contents":19211,"contributors":19224,"image":19228},"10871","2021-12-15T15:18:13.562Z","2024-01-11T15:34:15.354Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19212],{"id":19213,"score":47,"body":19214,"status":55,"article_id":19207,"created_at":19208,"updated_at":19209,"published_at":19208},"nzWy",{"title":19215,"outcome":19216,"problem":19217,"summary":19218,"solution":19219,"attachment":19220},"Increased Efficiency in the Food-Water-Energy Nexus via wastewater treatment","\u003Cp>The project helps to recover potable water which would have been used by thermal power plants and instead uses it to meet the city’s drinking water and irrigation demand. It is estimated that the additional potable water will cater to at least 1.5 million people in the city, thereby providing environmental, health and social benefits. The project also contributed to the formulation of the Maharashtra state policy on wastewater reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The overall concept of treating wastewater for thermal power plants clearly promotes the concept of ‘Nexus’, as it enhances resource use efficiency while addressing externalities across sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the near future, Nagpur Municipal Corporation also aims to treat 100% of sewage water. With an increase in the number of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the city, the three major rivers can be expected to be cleaner than before.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to increasing demand for power, Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MahaGenCo) had to increase the capacity accross its three of five power plants to 1,980 MW. However, the existing freshwater allocation from the thermal power plants at Koradi of 75 million cubic metres (MCM) per year for cooling and washing was found to be insufficient for the new expansions, and there was no additional freshwater available. Meanwhile, freshwater is also needed for drinking and agricultural purposes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and Maharashtra Power Generation Company (MahaGenCo) has partnered up to construct a wastewater treatment plant, funded also by the central and state governments, to promote reuse of wastewater in thermal power plants and reduce pressure on freshwater being diverted for electricity generation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This project has resulted in a major transformation to improved water quality, with nearly 90% of wastewater being treated, and households having greater access to freshwater for drinking and irrigation. This case study also demonstrates the importance of institutional coordination, presence of national programs and relevant policy, and public-private partnerships.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the help of USAID, MahaGenCo initiated a study (2005-2007) to assess the demand and feasibility of alternative water sources. The study evaluated the use of high-quality tertiary treated water from the wastewater treatment plant of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Then in 2008, MahaGenCo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NMC to assist in building a new sewage treatment plant of 130 million liters per day (MLD) capacity at Bhandewadi, a tertiary treatment plant, and the transmission network, all at a cost of INR 1.95 billion (around €24 million). As a royalty for the water, MahaGenCo agreed to pay INR 150 million per year (around €1.8 million) to NMC. The partnership takes the form of a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model with a 30- year concession period.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project received two grants; one from the Government of India, covering 50% of project cost, and another one from the State Government of Maharashtra, covering 20% of project cost. Meanwhile, MahaGenCo contributed 30% of project cost, and NMC contributed 15 acres of land for the project and sewage/wastewater. The project came into operation in 2018.\u003C/p>",[19221,19222],{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},{"name":19223,"type":53,"value":19223},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Nagpur_FINAL.pdf",[19225,19226,19227],{"article_id":19207,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19207,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":19207,"contributor_id":672},{"id":19229,"link":19230,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19208,"updated_at":19209,"article_id":19207,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"o0ylhT_BapM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093877687-v2RRsGfn.jpeg",{"id":19232,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19233,"updated_at":19234,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19235,"contents":19236,"contributors":19249,"image":19252},"10873","2021-12-15T15:23:31.959Z","2022-05-12T15:30:38.690Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19237],{"id":19238,"score":47,"body":19239,"status":55,"article_id":19232,"created_at":19233,"updated_at":19234,"published_at":19233},"Khyt",{"title":19240,"outcome":19241,"problem":19242,"summary":19243,"solution":19244,"attachment":19245},"Food Water Energy Nexus in Taipei","\u003Cp>In five years, the TGC policy has grown to include over 740 urban farms and gardens across Taipei City, accounting for more than 213,000 square metres of edible forms of green and blue infrastructure (GBI).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While food production capacity in the Garden City scheme is low (a few kilograms per month), the extra greenspace created by the scheme has offered several key environmental benefits such as water retention and flood water control.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of the main reasons for TGC’s success is the variety of garden types and locations that it allows for. The policy also includes numerous public and private actors in a coordinated, collaborative effort. It enhances state-citizen relations, empowering NGOs in governance processes, developing greenspaces in a bottom-up way that better fits local contexts, and expanding educational, recreational and nutritional opportunities for vulnerable populations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taipei City has a population of 2.6 million and is Taiwan's capital and second largest city. It has a distribution of development densities that vary greatly across the city. This leads to a highly unequal distribution of access to greenspaces. In urbanized areas, the average per capita (which includes parks) marks 6.18 square metres as of 2020. This creates potential flooding and urban heat island (UHI) problems for the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Also, due to changed food consumption habits to more sweets and meats, Taiwan has obesity rates which are amongst the highest in Asia. In addition, Taipei is also the eighth largest per-capita water consumer based on a study in 2016 comparing 198 cities in 39 countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Taipei Garden City (TGC) policy began as a grassroots gardening movement in 2014 and promotes urban farming. The policy has led to the development of 740 small edible gardens across the city, creating a network of almost 213,000 square metres of greenspace. These greenspaces contribute to closing resource loops via renewable energy technologies, rainwater harvesting systems, and composting schemes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2015, the Taipei City Government launched the Taipei Garden City (TGC), an innovative land use policy which allows for publicly owned land to be adopted by citizen groups, and converted into temporary non-profit vegetable and herb gardens.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The policy has three primary goals:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Creating a green urban landscape\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Enhancing green education\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Building sustainable forms of citizenship\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Gardens are distributed across four categories (school, community, rooftop, and allotment farms), and located in all 12 of the city's districts. Rainwater harvesting systems are promoted to increase permeable surfaces in the city. Solar and wind energy generating systems are also employed. Compost-based fertilizer produced from municipal solid waste collection is also supplied to the gardens at no cost. Courses, service and community centers are also created to ensure that citizens are educated about sustainable food, water, and energy practices.\u003C/p>",[19246,19247],{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},{"name":19248,"type":53,"value":19248},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Taipei_FINAL.pdf",[19250,19251],{"article_id":19232,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19232,"contributor_id":672},{"id":19253,"link":19254,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19233,"updated_at":19234,"article_id":19232,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"e3DXd5D1zms=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093879145-W8nOp2Pr.jpeg",{"id":19256,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19257,"updated_at":19258,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19259,"contents":19260,"contributors":19273,"image":19276},"10874","2021-12-15T15:35:05.455Z","2022-05-27T14:17:28.173Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19261],{"id":19262,"score":47,"body":19263,"status":55,"article_id":19256,"created_at":19257,"updated_at":19258,"published_at":19257},"2rws",{"title":19264,"outcome":19265,"problem":19266,"summary":19267,"solution":19268,"attachment":19269},"Antananarivo: Using nexus for tackling the challenge of extreme poverty","\u003Cp> The ASA Program has contributed to reforesting 10,000 hectares around the city with wood that can be sustainably harvested, and 70,000 improved home stoves have been sold for better energy savings and highlighted effectively the need to set up multi-stakeholder approaches in order to achieve expected results, from engaging local actors to civil society organizations and key actors from the private sector. This has helped to bring about extraordinary innovation in the field\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When it comes to food and nutrition, the City of Antananarivo is confirmed to suffer from 49.3% chronic malnutrition, slightly higher than the national average of 47% [3]. Underlying poverty, exacerbated by the lack of access to drinking water (only 74% of households in the Analamanga Region have access to drinking water), and access to health services are among the major challenges that affect the food and nutritional situation of the population. In fact, food insecurity has increased in the capital from 13% to 18.7% between 2010 and 2012 [4], due to the economic slowdown linked to the 2009 political crisis. However, this situation cannot only be attributed to the consequences of poverty. Access to good-quality products is a huge challenge. Food producers use unapproved phytosanitary products and in the wrong way, impacting the health of consumers (increasing cancer and other related illnesses).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When it comes to food and nutrition, the City of Antananarivo is confirmed to suffer from 49.3% chronic malnutrition, slightly higher than the national average of 47%. Many innovative initiatives in Antananarivo are emerging as complementary responses to resource access and efficiency. The project PRODUIR, for instance, is an example of a sanitation network being improved in the most vulnerable areas of the city. Small investment projects guided by micro-master plans were co-created by relevant stakeholders in the local community. This was instrumental in building knowledge, trust, and social cohesion. Utilising a multi-stakeholder approach, investing in local capacities, knowledge exchange, receiving regular feedback, and basing strategies on best practice examples were key for the PRODUIR project achieving its goals. Then, the ASA program, or Support for Agroforestry around Antananarivo, aims to ‘Nourish the Capital’ with better quality agroecological produce, milk, fish and wood energy. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The PRODUIR Project [6], the Greater Antananarivo’s Integrated Urban Development and Resilience Project, led by the Ministry of Planning (World Bank funded) is hoping to address “water deserts” in a holistic manner that can improve sanitation outcomes. Its objective is to use an integral approach to improve the sanitation network in the most vulnerable areas of the city. To do so, a plan to set up small investment projects in poorest neighborhoods is being developed through the design of detailed micro-master-plans as an effective tool for change. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Support for Agroforestry around Antananarivo, aims to ‘Nourish the Capital’ with better quality agroecological produce, milk, fish and wood energy. It directly addresses food production quality improvement, by promoting agroecological vegetables produced with the use of natural fertilizers, instead of using chemical products. It’s key innovation is the strong investment in learning and building of trust-relationships along the value chain, to ensure shared value capture. \u003C/p>",[19270,19271],{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},{"name":19272,"type":53,"value":19272},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Antananarivo_FINAL.pdf",[19274,19275],{"article_id":19256,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19256,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":19277,"link":19278,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19257,"updated_at":19258,"article_id":19256,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BAE2Q7XVXVc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093880765-eFgX0USh.jpeg",{"id":19280,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19281,"updated_at":19282,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19283,"contents":19284,"contributors":19294,"image":19296},"10875","2021-12-15T15:39:35.653Z","2021-12-20T10:05:01.857Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19285],{"id":19286,"score":47,"body":19287,"status":55,"article_id":19280,"created_at":19281,"updated_at":19282,"published_at":19281},"r2js",{"title":19288,"summary":19289,"attachment":19290},"Dodoma: Climate Resilience Through Nexus Interventions","\u003Cp>For the case of Dodoma, FWEN innovation took place in Chololo Village. The project was developed with local and national partners, and funded internationally. Farmers were trained in climate-smart practices and were encouraged to report on which systems were most effective in order to inform decision making. The community’s adaptive capacity was increased through improving resource access and efficiency via solar panels, rainwater collection and storage, and biogas digesters. Longevity of project implementation, and improved economic development was supported through various skill building programs. Chololo village is an excellent example of participatory planning being successful in improving agricultural productivity and energy efficiency whilst simultaneously reframing Chololo as an eco-village.\u003C/p>",[19291,19292],{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},{"name":19293,"type":53,"value":19293},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Dodoma_FINAL.pdf",[19295],{"article_id":19280,"contributor_id":665},{"id":19297,"link":19298,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19281,"updated_at":19282,"article_id":19280,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EcIiKuihSGs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093881812-eIF6OXNE.jpeg",{"id":19300,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19301,"updated_at":19302,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19303,"contents":19304,"contributors":19317,"image":19321},"10876","2021-12-15T15:53:22.866Z","2023-04-14T14:46:14.987Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19305],{"id":19306,"score":47,"body":19307,"status":55,"article_id":19300,"created_at":19301,"updated_at":19302,"published_at":19301},"BMT7",{"title":19308,"outcome":19309,"problem":19310,"summary":19311,"solution":19312,"attachment":19313},"Johannesburg School Greening Project","\u003Cp>A challenge for this project was an imbalance between the time needed to ensure school stakeholders became familiar with the technology, and the short budget period of the city’s financial year. Lessons from this case showcase how a nexus approach can create synergies between government departments and increase systems thinking capabilities of city actors into the future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Of all the facilities, the food gardens were the most present and used learning aids, drawing learners in to cultivate vegetables after school, and inspiring community members to start their own gardens, where space allowed. The relationships between the food gardens, the rainwater harvester, which provided irrigation, and the school kitchens, which benefited from the additional produce in their feeding programs also showcased great synergies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2013, galvanised by a study which showed that many citizens of Johannesburg were going hungry on a consistent basis - availability is not the main limitation, but rather, access to nourishing food. Additionally, Johannesburg has come close to experiencing severe water shortages a number of times without prompting a comprehensive water resilience response. Due to a high reliance on coal-generated electricity, electricity is responsible for 66% of energy-related carbon emissions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The nexus project in Johannesburg consists of the School Greening Project which ran annually from 2013 to 2017 as part of the City’s Environmental and Infrastructure Services Department environmental education efforts. It offered experiential and activity-based education focusing on resource productivity and caring for the environment. 41 schools in vulnerable communities were provided with equipment including food gardens, rainwater harvesting tanks, solar water heaters, outdoor classrooms and a biogas digester, to aid this process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>41 schools in vulnerable communities were provided with equipment including food gardens, rainwater harvesting tanks, solar water heaters, outdoor classrooms and a biogas digester, to provide experience-based education on resource efficiency and caring for the environment.\u003C/p>",[19314,19315],{"name":6878,"type":53,"value":6878},{"name":19316,"type":53,"value":19316},"https://e-lib.iclei.org/publications/IFWEN_Joburg_FINAL.pdf",[19318,19319,19320],{"article_id":19300,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19300,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":19300,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":19322,"link":19323,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19301,"updated_at":19302,"article_id":19300,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Fzol_Jl3YIk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093882957-uZcYomM6.jpeg",{"id":19325,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19326,"updated_at":19327,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19328,"contents":19329,"contributors":19338,"image":19340},"10902","2021-12-16T10:21:31.196Z","2021-12-16T10:22:37.373Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19330],{"id":19331,"score":47,"body":19332,"status":55,"article_id":19325,"created_at":19326,"updated_at":19327,"published_at":19326},"iRke",{"title":19333,"summary":19334,"attachment":19335},"Upgrading waste management in Antananarivo, Madagascar","\u003Cp>A public-private partnership agreement between CUA and APIS in early December 2020 to improve and modernise the public waste service concession. The APIS initiative consists of capacity building and modernisation of the waste management and recovery system, including:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Integrated management of the value chain (from pre-collection/sorting at source, upstream, to waste recovery and rehabilitation of uncontrolled landfill, downstream).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recovery of biogas and compost that generates recurrent revenues to help cover the system’s operating costs, amortize investments and thus ensure the sustainability of waste management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A generation of monetisable carbon credits to finance part of the operating cost thanks to the avoidance of GHG emissions.\u003C/p>",[19336],{"name":19337,"type":53,"value":19337},"https://www.climate-chance.org/en/best-pratices/upgrading-waste-management-in-antananarivo-madagascar/",[19339],{"article_id":19325,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19341,"link":19342,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19326,"updated_at":19327,"article_id":19325,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"U_Z-Xozfagg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093883916-fDgZ8DUZ.jpeg",{"id":19344,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19345,"updated_at":19346,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19347,"contents":19348,"contributors":19361,"image":19364},"10933","2021-12-16T14:08:18.687Z","2021-12-20T12:43:15.071Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19349],{"id":19350,"score":47,"body":19351,"status":55,"article_id":19344,"created_at":19345,"updated_at":19346,"published_at":19345},"ItXU",{"title":19352,"summary":19353,"attachment":19354},"Gray Water policies in City of Tucson","\u003Cp>The City of Tucson, Arizona, passed an ordinance that mandates that all new homes install greywater-harvesting stub-outs at the time of construction. These are built-in plumbing connections that allow for easy future access to a home’s drain-water stream. The ordinance state that \"all new residential dwelling units shall include piping to allow separate discharge of gray water for direct irrigation (...). When feasible, all gray water discharge piping shall be installed to allow for gravity distribution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, the city introduced a Gray Water Rebate: Tucson Water will reimburse 50% of qualifying costs, up to $1,000, when a permanent gray water irrigation system is installed at a household after January 1, 2013. Rebates are available for retrofitting existing homes, as well as connecting new homes to gray water irrigation systems.\u003C/p>",[19355,19357,19359],{"name":19356,"type":53,"value":19356},"https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/greywater-harvesting/greywater-laws-ordinances-and-guidelines/greywater-harvesting-ordinances/greywater-harvesting-stub-out-ordinance/",{"name":19358,"type":53,"value":19358},"https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/codes-ordinances/Gray_Water_Appendix_new_ordinance_language.pdf",{"name":19360,"type":53,"value":19360},"https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/gray-water-rebate",[19362,19363],{"article_id":19344,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19344,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19365,"link":19366,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19345,"updated_at":19346,"article_id":19344,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uVzxKBMKCyA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093884592-PlE3dlss.jpeg",{"id":19368,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19369,"updated_at":19370,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19371,"contents":19372,"contributors":19384,"image":19386},"10935","2021-12-16T16:32:37.767Z","2021-12-16T16:32:37.845Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19373],{"id":19374,"score":47,"body":19375,"status":55,"article_id":19368,"created_at":19369,"updated_at":19370,"published_at":19369},"x7pR",{"title":19376,"outcome":19377,"problem":19378,"summary":19379,"solution":19380,"attachment":19381},"Waste recovery project in Botswana","\u003Cp>The success of this pilot project will lead to the rollout to other institutions in the country's districts, towns and cities to make this a national programme.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The other objectives of waste paper segregation in the government enclave are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• To create awareness on sustainable waste management practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• To encourage segregation at source at the workplace.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• To foster public, private sector collaboration on waste management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• To test proof a concept on waste separation at source and circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, the waste recovery initiatives in Botswana are limited to production of waste paper, bottles, plastics, scrap metal recovery and transportation of the same to neighbouring countries where there are waste recycling plants hence creating jobs in those countries. Botswana needed a deliberate policy initiative to empower other citizens to derive benefits from the waste sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism of Botswana launched a waste recovery pilot project in the government enclave, Gaborone. The event was part of the activities held to mark commemoration of World Environment Day which was held on the 5th of June 2021. The Minister of Environment, Natural Resource Conservation and Tourism, Honorable Philda Kereng, in the launching event said the project is expected to create employment and develop a strong waste recycling industry in Botswana.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste paper and other recyclable waste if properly segregated from other waste in offices can provide opportunities for the establishment of small enterprises for reuse and recycling. Products that can be generated from waste paper recovery and reprocessing include the production of toilet paper, paper bags, paper cups and plates, ornaments, exercise books to mention but a few.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Botswana Cabinet approved the Integrated Waste Management Policy in April 2021. This policy seeks to promote deriving value out of waste through its value chain. Treating waste as valuable resource will not only lead to improving environmental aesthetic, but will also have significant economic benefits as it will provide opportunities for waste based enterprise that will improve the livelihoods of local communities. The youth are more innovative and given an opportunity and a conducive environment, they can provide local solutions to our waste management challenges.\u003C/p>",[19382],{"name":19383,"type":53,"value":19383},"https://www.bw.undp.org/content/botswana/en/home/presscenter/articles/2019/waste-recovery-project-to-create-employment-and-develop-a-strong.html",[19385],{"article_id":19368,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19387,"link":19388,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19369,"updated_at":19370,"article_id":19368,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"clOmteLz2SE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093886232-E7YrZ_Y0.jpeg",{"id":19390,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19391,"updated_at":19392,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19393,"contents":19394,"contributors":19406,"image":19409},"11032","2021-12-17T16:24:36.215Z","2022-05-06T15:54:35.626Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19395],{"id":19396,"score":47,"body":19397,"status":55,"article_id":19390,"created_at":19391,"updated_at":19392,"published_at":19391},"Y9BE",{"title":19398,"outcome":19399,"problem":19400,"summary":19401,"solution":19402,"attachment":19403},"Synergistic food system initiatives in Antananarivo, Madagascar","\u003Cp>Farming best practices were shared digitally, helping mitigate COVID-19 impact on food systems. Kids in select schools will now have increased access to fresh vegetables with the 'Better Food for Kids' program. The city will also monitor its food systems for optimisation according to a global standard\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A majority of people (78%) live below the poverty line in Madagascar - this figure is higher for children (80%). This exacerbates major health challenges such as chronic malnutrition on the island nation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The municipality of Antananarivo implements a digital tool 'I Farm,' to share knowledge and best urban food/farming practices. This is coupled with the 'Better Food for Kids,' program which installs vegetable gardens in select schools. All while measuring impact using a global monitoring tool as part of the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Antananarivo, Madagascar (pop. ~1,500,000) has combined technological and community approaches in three ambitious, synergistic food system initiatives:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) A mobile app—‘Mamboly Aho’, or ‘I Farm’ - to foster information sharing between the municipality and participants - and among participants themselves - about urban agriculture, including ideas and advice about best practices and techniques (e.g., composting) and waste management. Members share their own projects, which can be geo-located to encourage expansion of the network.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) “Better Food for Kids”, has installed vegetable gardens in targeted schools, allowing them to offer balanced meals while contributing to community production and environmental education, and reducing both malnutrition and school dropout.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Antananarivo has also joined a select group of cities worldwide in signing on to the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact—the first global monitoring tool to measure city performance on food policy-making processes—and selecting six indicators to track local food priorities.\u003C/p>",[19404],{"name":19405,"type":53,"value":19405},"https://www.metropolis.org/sites/default/files/resources/Guangzhou-Award-Local-Implementation-SDGs.pdf",[19407,19408],{"article_id":19390,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":19390,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":19410,"link":19411,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19391,"updated_at":19392,"article_id":19390,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fahV1KnpUXQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093886920-5T1jS68I.jpeg",{"id":19413,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19414,"updated_at":19415,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19416,"contents":19417,"contributors":19431,"image":19435},"11098","2021-12-20T12:46:17.761Z","2023-04-13T16:39:31.534Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19418],{"id":19419,"score":47,"body":19420,"status":55,"article_id":19413,"created_at":19414,"updated_at":19415,"published_at":19414},"skOQ",{"title":19421,"outcome":19422,"problem":19423,"summary":19424,"solution":19425,"attachment":19426},"Open-source platform for SDG indicators at the local level","\u003Cp>The LA Open SDG data platform went live in July 2019 and it currently collects 159 indicators, which is 60 more than the US government’s portal SDG.gov.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In words of Elettra Baldi of Open Data Watch: “Los Angeles is the first city in the world to report SDG data at such a granular level using an open-source platform, this is important because it serves as a blueprint for other cities that want to adopt the SDGs locally. They created the portal using GitHub, a free software, and other cities can reuse the code used to build the SDG platform for free. This is a crucial step that LA has taken to ensure that other cities can replicate their portal.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>What at first seemed like a monumental task slowly but surely became more manageable as LA’s army of data scientists and volunteers sifted through the reams of publicly available datasets to map the SDGs onto the city’s footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In October 2017, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti made a pledge: The second-largest US city would strive to meet the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>LA’s move came amid a wave of commitments to the SDGs, also known as the Global Goals, since they were adopted unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There was only one problem: The 17 SDGs and their 169 targets were designed by countries, for countries. Cities were welcome to pledge their support, but they were not front and centre in the carefully crafted and negotiated document known as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in subsequent efforts like the adoption of an indicator framework by the United Nations Statistical Commission.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leveraging on open technologies to collaboratively reach the SDGs, the municipality of Los Angeles developed an open-source platform for collecting and analysing SDG indicators at the city level. The city became the first in the world to take this approach, serving as a blueprint and making the code freely available for other cities with similar goals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By addressing root causes, the concept of a circular economy provides much promise to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda and achieve multiple SDGs such as SDGs 6 on energy, 8 on economic growth, 11 on sustainable cities, 12 on sustainable consumption and production, 13 on climate change, 14 on oceans, and 15 on life on land.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>LA’s first move was to enlist the help of outside entities that had relevant knowledge and expertise. In February 2018, the city entered into partnership agreements with a political economy institute at LA university Occidental College and with the World Council on City Data.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These partnerships made LA one of eight hub cities around the world that agree to share data collected in the development of local SDG indicators. The city also sought to develop baseline measurements by conducting an inventory of existing city plans that touch on the various aspects of the SDGs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over the nearly four years since the mayor made that pledge, Los Angeles has developed an open-source platform for collecting and analysing SDG indicators at the local level. As an open-source tool, LA created the template that it lacked when first pursuing this exercise in the hopes of paving the way for other cities to more easily track their progress on the SDGs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2019, the city also submitted a Voluntary Local Review to the UN High-Level Political Forum and launched an SDG Activity Index as a public encyclopedia of local entities across the public, private, philanthropic, grassroots, and charitable sectors that are pursuing efforts to improve SDG-related outcomes in the city.\u003C/p>",[19427,19429],{"name":19428,"type":53,"value":19428},"https://cities-today.com/how-los-angeles-localised-the-sustainable-development-goals/",{"name":19430,"type":53,"value":19430},"https://sdg.lamayor.org/our-work/data-reporting-platform",[19432,19433,19434],{"article_id":19413,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":19413,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":19413,"contributor_id":1415},{"id":19436,"link":19437,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19414,"updated_at":19415,"article_id":19413,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OeQ2nYH0SQ0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093888758-2CXi1PPk.jpeg",{"id":19439,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19440,"updated_at":19441,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19442,"contents":19443,"contributors":19452,"image":6},"11205","2022-01-03T10:01:07.912Z","2022-01-12T14:03:13.368Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19444],{"id":19445,"score":47,"body":19446,"status":55,"article_id":19439,"created_at":19440,"updated_at":19441,"published_at":19440},"_goM",{"title":19447,"summary":19448,"attachment":19449},"Collaborating for a city-wide circular economy strategy","\u003Cp>A governance committee was set up in 2015 to promote methodologies for circular practices. The City of Paris’ Environmental Department is in charge of overall coordination to drive the circular economy strategy. 16 departments (out of the 20 city departments) are carrying out actions from the roadmap specifically connected to their skills, and all departments are involved as partners. Many additional players include: government authorities, business, associations, NGOs, academia and research support to define and lead the actions. Following many circular economy stakeholder meetings, the Paris Circular Economy Strategy was launched in 2017 and 30 concrete actions are now being implemented.\u003C/p>",[19450,19451],{"name":17666,"type":53,"value":17666},{"name":18464,"type":53,"value":18464},[19453],{"article_id":19439,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19455,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19456,"updated_at":19457,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19458,"contents":19459,"contributors":19468,"image":6},"11263","2022-01-04T12:23:09.720Z","2022-01-04T12:23:10.406Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19460],{"id":19461,"score":47,"body":19462,"status":55,"article_id":19455,"created_at":19456,"updated_at":19457,"published_at":19456},"09w0",{"title":19463,"summary":19464,"attachment":19465},"London Christmas Tree Rental","\u003Cp>London Christmas Tree Rental, founded in 2018, offers the opportunity to rent a christmas tree in a pot. In December, customers collect the christmas tree, a Norway spruce, water it during the holiday season, and then return it. The company then takes it back to the farm, where it is expected to live for another year. It’s also possible for customers to have the same tree next year. Once the trees are higher than 7ft (2.13m), they are retired and planted in a forest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[19466],{"name":19467,"type":53,"value":19467},"https://www.londonchristmastreerental.com/",[19469],{"article_id":19455,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19471,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19472,"updated_at":19473,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19474,"contents":19475,"contributors":19484,"image":6},"11296","2022-01-05T12:04:29.430Z","2022-01-12T15:05:27.446Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19476],{"id":19477,"score":47,"body":19478,"status":55,"article_id":19471,"created_at":19472,"updated_at":19473,"published_at":19472},"Dv6h",{"title":19479,"summary":19480,"attachment":19481},"Circular Cleveland","\u003Cp>Starting with a recycling program, Cleveland's residents became invested in a more sustainable approach for their health and for the environment. Circular Cleveland is now working to transition the city to a circular economy—collaborating regionally to design out waste and pollution, shorten supply chains, and protect the environment, while creating new business and job opportunities that strengthen community resilience. Learning from leaders in Toronto, Canada, where a circular economy and regenerative food systems are in place, Circular Cleveland is working with motivated residents and a committed city government to build more equitable and climate resilient systems and economies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cleveland is one of the six US cities that have received funding ($3 million investment in grants) from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to foster global learning and lead innovative, community-driven approaches that mitigate the health and equity risks posed by climate change.\u003C/p>",[19482],{"name":19483,"type":53,"value":19483},"https://www.rwjf.org/content/dam/farm/reports/issue_briefs/2020/rwjf463521",[19485],{"article_id":19471,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19487,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19488,"updated_at":19489,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19490,"contents":19491,"contributors":19501,"image":6},"11297","2022-01-05T12:13:05.149Z","2022-06-10T16:54:47.035Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19492],{"id":19493,"score":47,"body":19494,"status":55,"article_id":19487,"created_at":19488,"updated_at":19489,"published_at":19488},"tgjk",{"title":19495,"summary":19496,"attachment":19497},"Detroit Composting for Community Health","\u003Cp>There are neighborhoods in Detroit where disinvestment and pollution are longstanding, where residents have fewer resources to improve their health and environment. To radically reverse this trend and put the community at the center, the Eastside Community Network is working with residents and community partners to bring a city-wide food waste diversion and composting system to Detroit. Modelling approaches in Malabon City, Philippines, Detroit Composting for Community Health will pioneer community-based composting systems throughout the city, including in backyards, parks and green areas, and larger-scale spaces. The communities most affected by decades of disinvestment are positioned as the experts— identifying solutions, leading zero waste campaigns, and advancing a climate health agenda.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Detroit is one of the six US cities that have received funding ($3 million investment in grants) from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to foster global learning and lead innovative, community-driven approaches that mitigate the health and equity risks posed by climate change.\u003C/p>",[19498,19499],{"name":19483,"type":53,"value":19483},{"name":19500,"type":53,"value":19500},"https://www.rwjf.org/en/blog/2021/04/climate-change-environmental-justice-and-the-rise-of-local-solutions.html",[19502,19503],{"article_id":19487,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":19487,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":19505,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19506,"updated_at":19507,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19508,"contents":19509,"contributors":19517,"image":6},"11298","2022-01-05T12:23:05.318Z","2022-01-12T15:10:29.259Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19510],{"id":19511,"score":47,"body":19512,"status":55,"article_id":19505,"created_at":19506,"updated_at":19507,"published_at":19506},"FVx3",{"title":19513,"summary":19514,"attachment":19515},"Duwamish Valley Resilience District in Seattle","\u003Cp>In the Duwamish Valley, an area vulnerable to sea level rise, air pollution, extreme flooding and heat events, the City of Seattle and community-based organizations are looking to residents to guide the policies that support climate resilience, break down systemic inequities, and protect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the community. Guided by adaptation strategies from New Zealand and land capture and sustainable funding models from Brazil, the Duwamish Valley Resilience District will transform a City program into a community-driven collaborative that prioritizes environmental, health, and social justice.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Seattle is one of the six US cities that have received funding ($3 million investment in grants) from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to foster global learning and lead innovative, community-driven approaches that mitigate the health and equity risks posed by climate change.\u003C/p>",[19516],{"name":19483,"type":53,"value":19483},[19518],{"article_id":19505,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19520,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19521,"updated_at":19522,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19523,"contents":19524,"contributors":19532,"image":6},"11299","2022-01-05T12:31:42.576Z","2022-01-12T15:12:43.489Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19525],{"id":19526,"score":47,"body":19527,"status":55,"article_id":19520,"created_at":19521,"updated_at":19522,"published_at":19521},"HCMT",{"title":19528,"summary":19529,"attachment":19530},"'Cool Kids, Cool Places, Cool Futures' in Tempe, Arizona","\u003Cp>In this sprawling Phoenix suburb, the community is grappling with record-breaking heat and heat-related deaths that demand urgent action. The loudest voices for change are the youth—and the city of Tempe is working to shift power to youth and Indigenous groups so that they can build the climate resilient policies and programs they need. Inspired by youth coalitions in Morocco; community-based emergency management from New Zealand and integration of city plans for public infrastructures and utilities inspired by Medellin, Colombia; and the “Indigenization” of cities, where municipalities learn from and give back to Indigenous communities, Tempe’s “Cool Kids, Cool Places, Cool Futures” is a collective approach to cool the region and invest in green infrastructure.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tempe is one of the six US cities that have received funding ($3 million investment in grants) from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to foster global learning and lead innovative, community-driven approaches that mitigate the health and equity risks posed by climate change.\u003C/p>",[19531],{"name":19483,"type":53,"value":19483},[19533],{"article_id":19520,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19535,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19536,"updated_at":19537,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19538,"contents":19539,"contributors":19547,"image":6},"11300","2022-01-05T12:39:57.108Z","2022-01-12T15:17:04.096Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19540],{"id":19541,"score":47,"body":19542,"status":55,"article_id":19535,"created_at":19536,"updated_at":19537,"published_at":19536},"dIKB",{"title":19543,"summary":19544,"attachment":19545},"Going Green for a Cool, Healthy Jackson","\u003Cp>Extreme heat and humidity are one of the biggest threats to the health and well-being for historically redlined communities in Jackson, Mississippi. Inspired by heat mitigation efforts in Barcelona, Spain, and successful nature-based solutions from Havana, Cuba, and Okaya, Japan—the City of Jackson and its partners are spearheading the “Going Green for a Cool, Healthy Jackson” (CHJ) project. By engaging the most affected residents and community leaders in a co-creation process, the team will identify the most appropriate green interventions that can reduce ambient temperatures and improve health and well-being for all.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Jackson is one of the six US cities that have received funding ($3 million investment in grants) from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to foster global learning and lead innovative, community-driven approaches that mitigate the health and equity risks posed by climate change.\u003C/p>",[19546],{"name":19483,"type":53,"value":19483},[19548],{"article_id":19535,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19550,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19551,"updated_at":19552,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19553,"contents":19554,"contributors":19562,"image":6},"11329","2022-01-05T14:11:03.240Z","2022-05-21T10:14:33.592Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19555],{"id":19556,"score":47,"body":19557,"status":55,"article_id":19550,"created_at":19551,"updated_at":19552,"published_at":19551},"U_3m",{"title":19558,"summary":19559,"attachment":19560},"Resilient Corridors in Lawrence","\u003Cp>In Lawrence, Massachusetts, residents are working with Conservation Law Foundation and Groundwork Lawrence to advance a vision for a healthy, active, and connected city—with “climate safe” neighbourhoods and a network of parks and green corridors that provide cooling shade, stormwater capture, and equitable access to community resources. Taking lessons learned from global cities like London; Paris; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Bologna, Italy, Resilient Corridors will build an urban commons that is co-created with the community, for a sustainable environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lawrence is one of the six US cities that have received funding ($3 million investment in grants) from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to foster global learning and lead innovative, community-driven approaches that mitigate the health and equity risks posed by climate change.\u003C/p>",[19561],{"name":19483,"type":53,"value":19483},[19563,19564],{"article_id":19550,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":19550,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":19566,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19567,"updated_at":19568,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19569,"contents":19570,"contributors":19584,"image":19587},"11332","2022-01-05T16:28:35.739Z","2022-05-13T09:50:08.166Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19571],{"id":19572,"score":47,"body":19573,"status":55,"article_id":19566,"created_at":19567,"updated_at":19568,"published_at":19567},"7hRC",{"title":19574,"outcome":19575,"problem":19576,"summary":19577,"solution":19578,"attachment":19579},"Supporting female waste pickers in India","\u003Cp>The project establishes four new supply chains for value-added products from plastic waste, such as 3D printing filament, that will be owned and operated by waste pickers, of which 70% will be women.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many waste management and recycling systems in South and Southeast Asia rely on women working in the informal sector, but offer them few opportunities to secure dignified work or improve their livelihoods. The work of women is often less secure and less valued than the work of men, and women are at greater risk of discrimination, harrassment, and violence.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Incubation Network is supporting a non-profit organization based in Pune, India, to achieve the overall objective of advancing gender equality within plastic waste management and recycling systems by way of giving financial assistance, training, and establishment of new supply chains for value-added products from plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Incubation Network is providing direct support for four co-op scrap shops and two recycling units, as well as for the mobilization and training of waste pickers through Kashtakari Panchayat, a non-profit organization based in Pune, India that supports waste pickers, their families, and their collectives through direct financial assistance and indirect support such as training, facilitation, and research.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kashtakari Panchayat’s solution is also part of an EU SWITCH-Asia project that aims to establish new, vertically integrated supply chains that create greater incomes and opportunities for (women) waste pickers and other stakeholders.\u003C/p>",[19580,19582],{"name":19581,"type":53,"value":19581},"https://www.incubationnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/The-Incubation-Network-Equality-in-Plastics-Circularity_Cohort-Brochure.pdf",{"name":19583,"type":53,"value":19583},"https://kashtakaripanchayat.org/",[19585,19586],{"article_id":19566,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":19566,"contributor_id":672},{"id":19588,"link":19589,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19567,"updated_at":19568,"article_id":19566,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Z5EfU1akxo0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093892436-yHbHg_1l.jpeg",{"id":19591,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19592,"updated_at":19593,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19594,"contents":19595,"contributors":19607,"image":19609},"11494","2022-01-10T14:56:33.457Z","2022-01-12T15:53:27.294Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19596],{"id":19597,"score":47,"body":19598,"status":55,"article_id":19591,"created_at":19592,"updated_at":19593,"published_at":19592},"fzpb",{"title":19599,"outcome":19600,"summary":19601,"solution":19602,"attachment":19603},"Successful organics management system in the Basque Country, Spain","\u003Cp>Thanks to its door-to-door collection system, the quality of the bio-waste collected is impressively high. The latest results (2019) from the municipality of Hernani show a 0.14% contamination rate, resulting in the subsequent compost being of high value and, therefore, incredibly useful to aid local soils.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2020, the following results were achieved:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Separate collection rate of 80.6% in urban areas, reaching 88.70% in industrial areas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Separate bio-waste collection of 87.9 kg per inhabitant.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 49 community composting centres in operation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 546 tons of bio-waste captured by community composting and home composting.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Residual waste generation of 54.80 kg per capita from the urban (municipal) area - a large part of which is notably diapers and sanitary towels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The town of Hernani is a zero waste best practice for its successful organics management system. The zero waste strategy is jointly coordinated by the City Council and a 100% public waste management company, Garbitania Zero Zabor, who place a key emphasis on citizen outreach and participation. Hernani’s waste management system is famous for the hooks and bins it originally provided households to separate their waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The council of Hernani, together with Garbitania, has as its heart crucial zero waste values - community engagement; the separation of as many recyclable materials as possible; and the desire to minimise the volume of waste sent to landfill or incineration. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Back in 2010, the municipality distributed two small bins per household; placed hooks to hang the bins and bags at the front of houses and buildings; removed large containers from the streets; and established waste segregation as mandatory, launching its door-to-door collection system. This system, with several improvements and optimisations over the years, is still in use today. Four fractions are collected from households - organics, light packaging, paper/cardboard, and residuals. Glass is still collected in large street containers. For each waste stream, there is clear information available online on what can and can’t be included. Furthermore, Garbitania provide a clear model for other municipalities to follow to improve their door-to-door collection system, with their 9-step guide. Hernani’s system promotes home composting throughout the municipality. People can sign up for a composting class, request a home composting manual, and receive a compost bin for free if they wish. There is a phone line to get composting advice, and there are compost specialists who can visit households in need of assistance. People who sign up to compost at home receive a 25% discount on the municipal waste management fee. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hernani is obligated to send the bio-waste it collects to a Biomethanation plant nearby. The resultant digestate is then sent to another composting plant nearby, after which the final compost is used to fertilize local fields.\u003C/p>",[19604,19605],{"name":18297,"type":53,"value":18297},{"name":19606,"type":53,"value":19606},"https://garbitania.eus/es/quienes-somos/cero-residuos/",[19608],{"article_id":19591,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19610,"link":19611,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19592,"updated_at":19593,"article_id":19591,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7rJnyT5t1hQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093894603-Se1WmG-4.jpeg",{"id":19613,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19614,"updated_at":19615,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19616,"contents":19617,"contributors":19626,"image":6},"11593","2022-01-12T14:18:20.293Z","2022-01-12T14:18:20.551Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19618],{"id":19619,"score":47,"body":19620,"status":55,"article_id":19613,"created_at":19614,"updated_at":19615,"published_at":19614},"-pSv",{"title":19621,"summary":19622,"attachment":19623},"Circular demolition and reconstruction of pavement, sidewalks, green space, and parking space","\u003Cp>3000 m2 of pavement, sidewalks, green space, and parking space along the residential Griffersveld street in the De Maten district of Apeldoorn will be redesigned and reconstructed in a circular way. Materials will be scanned prior to demolition to identify quantity and quality, with information stored in a material databank. Opportunities will be identified for reusing and/or transforming the materials for use within construction site or elsewhere in the city. Materials to be stored in a new material depot and also marketed in an online construction materials marketplace. Citizens will be informed and involved in the project through the use of the Openstad online platform.\u003C/p>",[19624],{"name":19625,"type":53,"value":19625},"https://cityloops.eu/cities/apeldoorn",[19627],{"article_id":19613,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19629,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19630,"updated_at":19631,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19632,"contents":19633,"contributors":19641,"image":6},"11594","2022-01-12T16:20:06.931Z","2022-01-17T12:42:23.898Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19634],{"id":19635,"score":47,"body":19636,"status":55,"article_id":19629,"created_at":19630,"updated_at":19631,"published_at":19630},"QAyO",{"title":19637,"outcome":6744,"summary":19638,"solution":6744,"attachment":19639},"Incentivising composting in Southern Italy through KAYT and PAYT schemes","\u003Cp>Driven by the aim of making the local waste fee system more equitable and fair, Bitetto has helped develop an innovative ‘Know-As-You-Throw’ (KAYT) model for their waste separation and collection. The basis of this innovative concept includes informing citizens in a continuous and convenient way, combining technology (Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology), gamification, one-to-one meetings with experts, and some additional economic and/or social benefits. KAYT highlights awareness-raising, accessible information, and communications with citizens as key actions to help enable better performing PAYT systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KAYT builds upon the existing Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) scheme that is implemented locally and rewards citizens who generate less waste with lower fees. The PAYT scheme is specifically designed to promote the uptake of home composting, with a vast reduction in fees available to those who use their separated bio-waste as materials for compost.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In just 4 years, the separate collection rate within Bitetto increased from 16.67% in 2016 to 78.32% of the total municipal solid waste generated in 2020. Furthermore, the municipality produced just 79.29 kg per inhabitant of non-recyclable (residual) waste in 2019.\u003C/p>",[19640],{"name":18297,"type":53,"value":18297},[19642],{"article_id":19629,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19644,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19645,"updated_at":19646,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19647,"contents":19648,"contributors":19657,"image":19659},"11626","2022-01-13T09:00:10.544Z","2022-01-13T10:21:09.582Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19649],{"id":19650,"score":47,"body":19651,"status":55,"article_id":19644,"created_at":19645,"updated_at":19646,"published_at":19645},"hXiZ",{"title":19652,"summary":19653,"attachment":19654},"Free Water Refill project in Kyiv","\u003Cp>The Free Water Refill project by ReThink gathers about 50 restaurants, cafes and coworkings in the central (most pedestrian) part of the city of Kyiv (Ukraine), which agreed to refill any cup or bottle with drinking water for free. On the website of the project, there's a map in which you can see all the locations in the city where they offer drinking water cost and plastic free. In addition, these locations have a visible 'Free Water Refill' sticker at the entrance saying that you will not be denied.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this way, the non-profit organisation continues their 'pre-cycling' strategy and hope to reduce the amount of small single use PET bottles that are often bought when people are just thirsty.\u003C/p>",[19655],{"name":19656,"type":53,"value":19656},"https://rethink.com.ua/uk/free-water-refill",[19658],{"article_id":19644,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19660,"link":19661,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19645,"updated_at":19646,"article_id":19644,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6rWSK-dZEoo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093895684-Z1BQ00O2.jpeg",{"id":19663,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19664,"updated_at":19665,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19666,"contents":19667,"contributors":19676,"image":6},"11659","2022-01-14T15:30:06.710Z","2022-01-14T15:50:06.930Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19668],{"id":19669,"score":47,"body":19670,"status":55,"article_id":19663,"created_at":19664,"updated_at":19665,"published_at":19664},"8Gg9",{"title":19671,"summary":19672,"attachment":19673},"Transforming a wastewater treatment plant into a biofactory","\u003Cp>The transformation of the wastewater treatment plant into a biofactory in Granada (Spain) initiated in 2015, managed by the mixed ownership company Emasagra (the Municipal Water Supply and Sanitation Company), allowed the increasing reuse of water and its transformation into energy. Compared to the previous model, the biofactory represents a new way to achieve circularity through energy generation, water reuse and recovery of waste resulting from the purification process of water. According to Emasagra, the innovation consists in: i) moving from being a big consumer of energy to producer; ii) reusing treated water rather than only purifying it and returning to the natural environment; and iii) transforming waste into resources, rather than dumping it into the landfill.\u003C/p>",[19674],{"name":19675,"type":53,"value":19675},"https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/cd045404-en/index.html?itemId=/content/component/cd045404-en#section-d1e4098",[19677],{"article_id":19663,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19679,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19680,"updated_at":19681,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19682,"contents":19683,"contributors":19691,"image":6},"11660","2022-01-14T15:36:34.103Z","2022-01-14T15:51:41.875Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19684],{"id":19685,"score":47,"body":19686,"status":55,"article_id":19679,"created_at":19680,"updated_at":19681,"published_at":19680},"cW_6",{"title":19687,"summary":19688,"attachment":19689},"Raising awareness on the circular economy in Granada, Spain","\u003Cp>The most recent initiatives led by the city of Granada concern raising awareness on the circular economy. The Health, Education and Youth Municipal Department of the municipality designed in 2019 the training programme “Circular Economy and Recycling: The Solution for the Environment” for students from primary school, secondary school, and higher education. During the 2020/21 academic year, a total of 1,200 students from 24 educational institutions were expected to attend the programme. Moreover, by 2021, the city of Granada foresees to issue a monthly newsletter \u003Cem>Circular Granada\u003C/em> in Granada’s two main newspapers, which will include the major circular economy initiatives taking place in the city. Also, the municipality provides a daily list of furniture to be deposited on the public streets for removal, so that citizens can make a reservation and collect them for reuse.\u003C/p>",[19690],{"name":19675,"type":53,"value":19675},[19692],{"article_id":19679,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19694,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19695,"updated_at":19696,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19697,"contents":19698,"contributors":19707,"image":6},"11661","2022-01-14T15:48:10.962Z","2022-01-14T15:49:19.958Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19699],{"id":19700,"score":47,"body":19701,"status":55,"article_id":19694,"created_at":19695,"updated_at":19696,"published_at":19695},"aQV9",{"title":19702,"summary":19703,"attachment":19704},"The Circular Peterborough programme","\u003Cp>The Circular Peterborough programme aims to apply circular economy principles at the city level. The programme is about making the most of the resources the city has locally, supporting economic resiliences, developing strong communities and increasing environmental sustainability. The ambition is to be operating as a truly circular city by 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Circular Peterborough Commitment sets out the vision for creating a Circular City. The Commitment enables individuals, communities and businesses to pledge their support to the initiative.\u003C/p>",[19705],{"name":19706,"type":53,"value":19706},"http://www.futurepeterborough.com/circular-city/",[19708],{"article_id":19694,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19710,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19711,"updated_at":19712,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19713,"contents":19714,"contributors":19722,"image":19724},"11725","2022-01-17T13:01:54.934Z","2022-01-17T13:09:13.981Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19715],{"id":19716,"score":47,"body":19717,"status":55,"article_id":19710,"created_at":19711,"updated_at":19712,"published_at":19711},"KJhZ",{"title":19718,"summary":19719,"attachment":19720},"Wales’ Collections Blueprint model","\u003Cp>Wales’ Collections Blueprint model lies at the heart of this system’s success, which is based upon the separation of key waste streams and has helped the country achieve a 65.4% recycling rate for 2020. At a minimum, the Blueprint model ensures the collection includes organics, paper and cardboard, cans and plastic, and glass - but some vehicles can collect up to 9 different recyclable waste streams.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To streamline the system for optimal results, most Welsh Councils provide the same type of service, with the provision of kitchen caddies and lockable outside bins. Most also provide free caddy liners (bags) to residents to capture the food waste. The prioritisation of food waste prevention, and the subsequent system for managing organics collected from households and businesses, is something which has been set by the national government. However, The Welsh Government has also worked with local authorities, who are in charge of the management of food waste (which cannot be prevented or prepared for reuse). They collect it separately and treat it by Anaerobic Digestion (AD).\u003C/p>",[19721],{"name":18297,"type":53,"value":18297},[19723],{"article_id":19710,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19725,"link":19726,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19711,"updated_at":19712,"article_id":19710,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hPjChg_bt4k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093896948-86EIHsb-.jpeg",{"id":19728,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19729,"updated_at":19730,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19731,"contents":19732,"contributors":19744,"image":19746},"12055","2022-01-25T09:13:52.594Z","2022-02-22T11:02:59.969Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19733],{"id":19734,"score":47,"body":19735,"status":55,"article_id":19728,"created_at":19729,"updated_at":19730,"published_at":19729},"B45J",{"title":19736,"outcome":19737,"problem":19738,"summary":19739,"solution":19740,"attachment":19741},"Bioconversion of food waste in sustainable proteins for animal feed","\u003Cp>This solution, therefore, contributes to reducing food waste, all by using a natural solution which avoids more CO2 emissions and which produces three new high value products that are cycled back to the Swiss food system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, in Switzerland as well as in many countries in the Global North, a lot of food throughout the value chain is wasted or lost. In fact, in Switzerland, a total of 2.8 million tons of food is wasted in one year. While two thirds of this waste is still edible, it may have been avoided at various stages of the supply chain, from production to consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The climatic effects of avoidable food losses amount to almost half a ton of CO2 equivalent per capita per year,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>which corresponds to 24% of the climatic effects generated by the entire Swiss food system. Food waste also generates huge environmental problems through unnecessary CO2 emissions. In Switzerland, these are 23 times above the threshold set as a per capita limit to allow our planet to survive. In addition, fuel oil is widely in demand in the agricultural sector, for heating greenhouses. In Europe, its consumption reaches 75 million tons from fossil sources which produce 237 million tons of CO2. In Switzerland alone, the demand for fossil fuel oil for greenhouse cultivation is 40,000 tons producing 107,000 tons of CO2.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Living resources require enormous quantities of natural resources and their polluting emissions are higher than those of global transport. Since fishmeal is a nutrient-rich food ingredient used in the diets of farmed animals, its production contributes significantly to the overfishing and exploitation of seawater.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ticinsect is a startup born in 2018 with a potential for revolution in the Swiss food system. They offer an alternative solution to the current disposal of food waste, giving new value to this waste which can be a source of more sustainable uses. The goal is to develop a circular economy in the food sector that allows the production of new resources starting from what is now considered waste and therefore to keep the production process closed and re-fueled by reducing the consumption of new resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company's team is currently composed of 10 people.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ticinsect claim that the solution is in nature. The company was born with the mission to reduce the impact of organic waste on the environment by converting it into a resource with many uses and to implement a circular production process with zero waste and CO2 equivalent close to zero.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BSF technology allows the company to transform organic waste into 3 useful components, capable of generating a new industry in the country. From what would be lost and produce more CO2, they are able to produce new value by producing crude oil substitutes, useful proteins for use in animal diets such as chickens and fish, and fertilizers for crops. The biological value of organic waste is intercepted through bioconversion from an insect (Hermetia Illucens).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their primary raw material, organic waste, are leftovers sourced from factories and farms.\u003C/p>",[19742],{"name":19743,"type":53,"value":19743},"https://ticinsect.ch/",[19745],{"article_id":19728,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19747,"link":19748,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19729,"updated_at":19730,"article_id":19728,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NPuJj6pU7hA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093897683-bEVzrPBL.jpeg",{"id":19750,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19751,"updated_at":19752,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19753,"contents":19754,"contributors":19765,"image":19768},"12386","2022-02-16T09:39:57.587Z","2023-04-14T08:58:24.660Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19755],{"id":19756,"score":47,"body":19757,"status":55,"article_id":19750,"created_at":19751,"updated_at":19752,"published_at":19751},"OS20",{"title":19758,"outcome":19759,"problem":19760,"summary":19761,"solution":19762,"attachment":19763},"Berlin - Revealing an untapped resource","\u003Cp>The development of the wastewater heat radar demonstrates the need for deep, data-driven insights into the potential of wastewater heat as an urban resource. Thereby data security concerning critical infrastructure is important. During the project, several approaches to data anonymization had been developed and will be further tested. The radar can function as a tool to drive the circular transition and industrial symbiosis, functioning as a role model for other European players.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Especially metropolitan areas, but also smaller cities are focusing on sustainable growth and resource recovery. Within this process, the potential of wastewater heat is widely neglected. Especially highly populated cities such as Berlin can benefit from capturing the heat from the wastewater in the sewer system and using it as a circular source for heating properties in the neighbourhood. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The technology enabling the capturing of the energy potential of wastewater heat is no innovation. Nonetheless, this energy source is mostly overlooked in European cities, as portraying and making this potential is no urban standard yet. During its participation in the REFLOW project, Berlin developed a web application that allows urban planners, real estate developers, and architects to identify the locations with the greatest potential for capturing heat from wastewater. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Contributing to Berlin’s aim of reducing 70% of its Co2 emission by 2030, the Berliner Wasserbetriebe (BWB), as the largest water supply and wastewater drainage company in Germany, developed in collaboration with further partners, a web application. The app allows users to obtain and manage data relevant for matching the supply and demand of wastewater heat (WWH). The wastewater heat radar is especially interesting for cities, real estate developers, and industrial companies in need of production of wastewater heat. The solution focuses on the increasing interest among European cities to reduce their energy consumption and to implement more sustainable and circular energy sources, which waste water heat is counted as. As data acquisition and visualisation is the first step to achieve this transition and very few cities have developed such maps, simply offering this work to municipalities is in demand. The agency can also offer an integrated solution to realise the city’s WWH potential in line with its carbon and sustainability targets. In addition to developing the map, this would include setting up a team of technical partners, identify potential demand and accompany these in the full process to capture WWH. City planners together with climate and energy departments will be the specific customers of such a solution. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The key functions of the application allow the user to either search for a specific address or apply a filter on the estimated heat usage of a property. Through both options, the app checks for a potential match between supply and demand. The user can then see how much potential heat capacity is available at the particular location. The app portrays the overall wastewater heat potential of the building as well as the estimated heat demand of the property and shows how much of this demand could be covered by the wastewater heat potential. Users can show their interest in the building and the more users show their interest in one building, the more likely it is that a heat pump is installed, to facilitate the wastewater heat recovery. The wastewater heat radar functions as a tool to enable heating district networks. \u003C/p>",[19764],{"name":6905,"type":53,"value":6905},[19766,19767],{"article_id":19750,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19750,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19769,"link":19770,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19751,"updated_at":19752,"article_id":19750,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Jne0oxIb0Bs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093898572-epDGmPp-.jpeg",{"id":19772,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19773,"updated_at":19774,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19775,"contents":19776,"contributors":19786,"image":19789},"12388","2022-02-16T10:30:12.347Z","2022-04-21T13:30:47.325Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19777],{"id":19778,"score":47,"body":19779,"status":55,"article_id":19772,"created_at":19773,"updated_at":19774,"published_at":19773},"Be4C",{"title":19780,"summary":19781,"solution":6744,"attachment":19782},"The REFLOW Collaborative Governance Toolkit – a toolbox for change","\u003Cp>The transition to circular cities requires whole-scale system reforms, new regulations, investment, and partnerships, as well as a new body of knowledge and capacities. Above all, circular transitions require new forms of democratised innovation so that all actors in cities can benefit from the opportunities that the circular economy will create. In the REFLOW project, collaborative governance was understood as a long-term, systemic process of steering and coordination of all different levers in cities, to allow distributed capacity, legitimacy, and agency for circular change across public and private sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The REFLOW Collaborative Governance Toolkit (RCGT) was developed as a practical guide to design and develop collaborative governance approaches, supporting cities in their circular and regenerative transition. In other words, the toolkit offers an open collection of tools and resources to support collaborative journeys towards circularity. The toolkit is based on the collaborative governance framework, illustrating the open-ended infrastructure process of transforming cities. This process operates at different scopes and scales with different emphases on strategic, operational, and relational aspects. Circular levers, enabling innovation from individual to societal scale, can foster each aspect. These levers, as a set of instruments, can be found in the toolkit and each tool is tagged according to the infrastructures and levers it belongs to. The RCGT comprises fourteen tools with detailed advice of use and theoretical background. Further, the RCGT website provides stories of circular cities using the toolkit to provide inspiration and best practice examples for all actors involved in the circular transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The tools:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Theory of Change:\u003C/strong> A tool that helps you defining the logic concatenations and connectivity between long-term goals and impacts, outcomes, outputs and activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Mission Wave: \u003C/strong>A tool that helps you define and visualize a mission-oriented transition to circular and regenerative cities based on a systemic and long-term approach of intervention.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Challenges & Opportunities: \u003C/strong>A tool that helps collaborative brainstorming on circular challenges and opportunities, as well as their prioritization for action.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- City Portrait Canvas: \u003C/strong>Inspired by the four lenses of the City Portrait, this canvas helps understand how to assess city strategies, policies, and programmes in a holistic way, integrating environmental, social and economic, as well as local and global considerations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Experiment Deployment Canvas: \u003C/strong>A tool that helps you and your team in defining, planning and resourcing a circular experiment towards impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Experiment Canvas: \u003C/strong>A tool that helps you and your team in designing the key characteristics of a circular experiment and to carry them forward into iterative cycles, towards a more detailed delivery plan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Portfolio Canvas\u003C/strong>: A visual tool that helps you and your team in scaffolding circular activities and experiments across different horizons of time, and to reflect on ‘’connectivity’’ and ‘’linkages’’ towards higher ambitions of circular and regenerative cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Map & Visualise Circular Ecosystem (Kumu): \u003C/strong>A tool that allows dynamic mapping and visualization of your circular ecosystem, including stakeholders, individuals and circular initiatives and projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Team: \u003C/strong>A combination of tools that support the definition of circular teams and the overall decision-making path.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Matrix of Circular Collaboration: \u003C/strong>A tool that facilitates coordination, matchmaking and collaboration across different circular projects and initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Loops Diagram: \u003C/strong>A diagram that helps you mapping the specific value chains and actions to form circular loops and drive systems change.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Backcasting Diagram: \u003C/strong>A diagram that helps you redesign the local ecosystem starting from a previous identified circular loop (you can first work on the Circular Loops diagram if you don’t already have one).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Circular Business Model Canvas: \u003C/strong>The circular business model canvas integrates buildings blocks from the generic business model canvas, while highlighting additional aspects making your business circular.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the development-process of circular solutions, all pilot cities designed and illustrated their ideas, and made use of the regenerative governance tools such as the circular business model canvas. Throughout the process of the project, each pilot city set performance goals with particular focus on joint activities to reach these. To validate and refine the causal pathways within each pilot, recurring iterations were conducted based on the circular theory of change.\u003C/p>",[19783,19785],{"name":19784,"type":53,"value":19784},"https://governance.reflowproject.eu/",{"name":6905,"type":53,"value":6905},[19787,19788],{"article_id":19772,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19772,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19790,"link":19791,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19773,"updated_at":19774,"article_id":19772,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ARrvnCs1ZXg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093899260-ST5A-Yta.jpeg",{"id":19793,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19794,"updated_at":19795,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19796,"contents":19797,"contributors":19808,"image":19811},"12390","2022-02-16T11:15:18.181Z","2024-01-23T14:10:49.649Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19798],{"id":19799,"score":47,"body":19800,"status":55,"article_id":19793,"created_at":19794,"updated_at":19795,"published_at":19794},"GKuo",{"title":19801,"outcome":19802,"problem":19803,"summary":19804,"solution":19805,"attachment":19806},"Cluj-Napoca - an immediate shift towards resource efficiency","\u003Cp>The installation of the Retrofit kit demonstrated the potential of immediate improvement of energy efficiency of municipal buildings and thereby provides a concrete course of action to local authorities, bypassing the need for costly renovations. In terms of data collection, Cluj-Napoca highlighted the importance of accurate and accessible energy data provided by energy suppliers to the municipality. Improving the process of collaboration as well as the adjustment of the operating systems of both parties to utilize energy data favours energy efficiency and a decrease in carbon emission of the city. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>REFLOW was an EU Horizon 2020 innovation action project running from 2019 to 2022, with the aim to increase circularity in European cities. Through REFLOW, the 28 project partners developed a range of solutions to make the material flows more circular within the six pilot cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan, Cluj-Napoca, Paris, and Vejle. The cities' social, environmental, and economic impact was assessed, and a range of solutions enabling the circular transition were developed through active citizen involvement. The project combined the expertise of the project partners spanning municipalities, scientific and research institutions, technology providers, design and grassroot organisations, and small- and medium-sized enterprises.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For the last couple of decades, Cluj-Napoca has been a pioneering city in Romania when it comes to sustainable growth. Since national legislation regarding energy is out of reach for Romanian local authorities, the city leverages the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030, which, among others, sets energy-related strategic objectives aiming to reduce CO2 emission by 40% by 2030. Not being able to impact the national energy production and consumption to include more renewable energy sources, the Cluj-Napoca pilot team decided to target energy efficiency. This proved to be an impactful focus, as many buildings in Romania are older and of a comparatively lower standard than buildings in other European countries, leading to inefficient energy consumption. The necessary renovations, for instance installing new windows and improving the insulation, are however costly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As sustainability has become a major concern locally and nationally, Cluj-Napoca’s municipality, Romania, with its participation in the REFLOW project sought to push forward its energy efficiency. This was done through the creation of a Retrofit kit, which increases energy efficiency across public buildings. The kit consists of several technical components that address different aspects of a building and reduces the building's energy consumption by an estimated minimum of 15%. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Retrofit kit was developed with close engagement of a local tech-startup, actively contributing to the hardware and software of the tool. The tool functions as a combinatory package of smart sockets, electric panels, motion sensors, lighting fixtures, and a smart metering system, adaptable to the technical standards of the building where it is installed. During REFLOW, the kit was tested in the dormitory of a high school in Cluj-Napoca. Here, 145LED lightening fixtures and 40 motion sensors were installed to replace the old lighting fixtures, increasing not only the quality of light but also energy efficiency by turning the lights out when none of the students are around. Further, one general panel and five smaller electrical panels were installed. These panels increased the stability of the electrical system and were a necessary update of the existing one from the 1970s. Moreover, the dormitory was equipped with 16 smart sockets, used to manage consumption for frequently used electronic devices such as office computers, servers, refrigerators, washers, or driers. These sockets are connected through a proprietary app that gives the administrator control over the electricity that is consumed via these sockets. Nine gateways were installed to gather data from the smart sockets and other data transfers between different parts of the Retrofit kit. Ultimately, the smart metering system, which consists of digital electricity meters, each with a wireless communicator, sends consumption data to a centralised system that processes the collected data and stores it. The preliminary result of the Retrofit kit is a 15% energy saving and cuts the costs of energy by 40.000 Euros. The alternative for achieving a similar effect would be a significantly more invasive refurbishment of the building, including changing windows, changing the outside thermo-insulation, changing the roof, replacing the heating systems, etc., costing approximately 500.000 to 750.000 Euros.\u003C/p>",[19807],{"name":6905,"type":53,"value":6905},[19809,19810],{"article_id":19793,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19793,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19812,"link":19813,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19794,"updated_at":19795,"article_id":19793,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FReCBcw7yRE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093899731-0K4vwecg.jpeg",{"id":19815,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19816,"updated_at":19817,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19818,"contents":19819,"contributors":19832,"image":19836},"12419","2022-02-16T12:35:50.260Z","2022-06-14T21:18:44.724Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19820],{"id":19821,"score":47,"body":19822,"status":55,"article_id":19815,"created_at":19816,"updated_at":19817,"published_at":19816},"TMIC",{"title":19823,"outcome":19824,"problem":19825,"summary":19826,"solution":19827,"attachment":19828},"Paris – RE-Label, a local certification of circularity","\u003Cp>Through connecting local stakeholders as well as focusing on territorial branding, Paris highlighted the relevance of local maker communities interacting in a circular and sustainable way. Focusing on short supply chains and valorisation of local manufacturing makes RE-label replicable in other European member states. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For the last couple of decades, Paris has been a frontrunner when it comes to sustainable growth and resource recovery and is responding to the need for material reuse, as well as the social demand for locally and sustainably produced items. Paris is aiming for a reduction of CO2 emission by 100% by 2050. This growing sector is, however, lacking standardised recognition and verification. On an international scale, certificates are common ways to ensure sustainable production, but such international labels are often out of reach for smaller makers, operating on a local or even neighbourhood level. RE-Label provides both a more approachable certification that can be adapted to local needs and support for artisans aiming to become more circular in their production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the outcomes of Paris’ participation in the REFLOW project is the development of a new certification, RE-Label, of objects and furniture, which promotes and recognises circular practices of the local craftsmanship communities across France. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RE-Label enables local makers to coordinate their work regarding reuse and recycling. RE-Label offers local makers and workshops, using wood as their main material, a territorial community of stakeholders to share their sustainable practices. The animation and registration of the territory is led by one of the stakeholders of the potential community. This can be private actors or public local authorities such as municipalities, urban communities, departments, or regions. Makers, who wish to promote and evaluate their range of eco-responsible objects, can join the RE-label community in their territory to increase their network. Manufacturers can discover suitable partners to interchange wood scraps and support a circular use of material and waste reduction. The local community further functions as an inspiration for re-use practices in the area and invites makers to share their own practices. Further, the toolbox of RE-label enables makers to generate labels, certifying the circularity of their products and promoting their sustainable way of production. Makers in the RE-label community valorise their work through the local community and the certified RE-label. Larger workshops or businesses can use the territorial community to single out tasks to smaller makers through bringing together tools and methods that facilitate cooperation between manufacturers in the region. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>RE-Label is an experimentation based on the observation and qualification of practices within each workshop, which is continuously assessed over time. The protocols are iterated in close collaboration with the actors of the territory to propose a method and simple, accessible tools.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The development of the RE-label relies on the work and expertise associated with the REFLOW program: City of Paris, Fab City Grand Paris association, and the Volumes co-working company.\u003C/p>",[19829,19831],{"name":19830,"type":53,"value":19830},"https://re-label.eu/",{"name":6905,"type":53,"value":6905},[19833,19834,19835],{"article_id":19815,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19815,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":19815,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":19837,"link":19838,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19816,"updated_at":19817,"article_id":19815,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xWuCuel6skU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093900661-njb1pBJu.jpeg",{"id":19840,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19841,"updated_at":19842,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19843,"contents":19844,"contributors":19854,"image":19857},"12452","2022-02-16T13:17:00.728Z","2025-01-17T16:34:05.019Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19845],{"id":19846,"score":47,"body":19847,"status":55,"article_id":19840,"created_at":19841,"updated_at":19842,"published_at":19841},"bIPE",{"title":19848,"outcome":6744,"summary":19849,"solution":6744,"attachment":19850},"The REFLOW Operating System","\u003Cp>The Reflow Operating System (OS) is an open-source operating system, which with its combination of components allows organisational flows to be facilitated within an organisation and beyond. It is based on Distributed ledger technology where the ownership and access of data are distributed and potentially anonymised. Reflow OS is thereby \"an operating system for communities who want to create federated and secure economic networks to foster the creation and coordination of distributed value chains\". The OS provides the backbone for the development of web-based and phone applications and allows for e.g., features like matchmaking and Track & Trace of materials to facilitate circular business models such as sharing platforms. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The components of Reflow OS allow for the following features:  \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cryptographically Verification of information: In a multi-partner situation, Reflow OS can cryptographically certify actions along the value chain, allowing separate actors or companies to trust that the correct information has been provided by the other parties. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Selective Sharing System: Allows for actors to participate and manage information in terms of common information flows. You can share information, but you do not have to share all your information, which is difference from Blockchain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Because of these key features of Reflow OS, users can set up the following systems:  \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Track & Trace: Materials can be tracked between actors in the value chain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Material Passport: The journey and identity of the materials can be certified. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Matchmaking: Materials and actors can be matched automatically.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Verified signatures: Actors can sign transactions at every step, and thereby certify that they or the product/material complies to external legal and environmental requirements.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Privacy: Despite this detailed tracking and identification, users retain privacy due to the distributed identification coming from the Distributed Ledger Technology, and data can flow between different actors in a secure way, allowing inter-organisational relations and collaboration. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Reflow Operating System is relevant for the implementation of circular economy for two main reasons: The growth of digital platforms, and the potential in distributed ledger technology for granular track & trace and matchmaking. The growing phenomenon of digital platforms has led to the creation of new modes of organising a considerable range of human activities and materials. Digital platforms have contributed to the transformation of multiple industries, including transportation (e.g. Uber), hospitality (e.g. Airbnb, CouchSourcing), and food (e.g. Too Good To Go) (Asadullah and Kankanhalli, 2018). This digitalisation of society produces a large amount of data on a range of aspects, such as the flows of humans and materials. Following this shift becomes increasingly important for municipalities aiming for sustainability goals, emission reduction, citizen awareness and energy efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the context of circular economy, this data can be used to improve collaboration and connection between actors up and down the value chain and between sectors. Access to such detailed and secure information on supply, quality, and availability of resources is expected to ease the transition to circularity, as it reduces information asymmetries, improves information standards and market transparency. Such an infrastructure of information sharing and platforms for collaboration can thereby facilitate transactions enabling reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and waste management (Hellemans et al. 2021). In this regard, distributed ledger technologies are considered to provide such infrastructure to stakeholder such as local authorities or municipalitites (Böckel et al., 2021), and can further contribute to increased traceability and transparency of supply chains, improved communication with supply chain actors and customers, as well as improved security, privacy, and trust (Böckel et al. 2021).\u003C/p>",[19851,19852,19853],{"name":11649,"type":53,"value":11649},{"name":11651,"type":53,"value":11651},{"name":11653,"type":53,"value":11653},[19855,19856],{"article_id":19840,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19840,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19858,"link":19859,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19841,"updated_at":19842,"article_id":19840,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yHVeWmj0YAI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093901360-zrrdoh1V.jpeg",{"id":19861,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19862,"updated_at":19863,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19864,"contents":19865,"contributors":19874,"image":19877},"12453","2022-02-16T15:13:22.910Z","2022-04-21T13:13:05.867Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19866],{"id":19867,"score":47,"body":19868,"status":55,"article_id":19861,"created_at":19862,"updated_at":19863,"published_at":19862},"wIUq",{"title":19869,"summary":19870,"solution":6744,"attachment":19871},"The Amsterdam Reflow Booklet","\u003Cp>The municipality of Amsterdam, co-created the Amsterdam RELOW Booklet, which describes circular solutions for the textile industry, especially highlighting the aspects of, reuse, repair, refurbish and second-hand in the local context of the city. To illustrate how the pilot envisions moving from a linear to a circular textile flow, the municipality of Amsterdam co-developed the “Textile Wheel,” an infographic identifying the 16 strategic stages of circular textiles, which are described in the booklet. While working on an overarching roadmap for the upcoming years, the municipality of Amsterdam co-defined the following major focus points: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The amount of correctly collected textiles needs to be increased, and incineration should be avoided (without people buying and trashing more) to provide feedstock for the recycling industry and products that contain recycled fibres.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Use the increase of correctly discarded and collected textile to further design and operationalise the wheel involving different stakeholders of each step of the ‘Textile Wheel’, bringing supply and demand together. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Discarding less and extending the life cycle of textiles by repairing, reusing and revaluing through a series of workshops and collaboration with educational institutes.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Exploring design for circularity and circular textiles through a series of workshops and public activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The publisher aim to assemble knowledge and educate stakeholders at every stage of the textile industry’s cycle. Firstly, they aim to extend the life of textiles currently in use through encouraging people to reduce consumption and repair or reuse items. Secondly, when items must be discarded, they want to encourage people to do so correctly and responsibly. Finally, the aim is to educate and encourage citizens, designers, retailers, and manufacturers to think sustainably when creating or buying new products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In a nutshell, the Amsterdam Reflow Booklet rethinks the lifecycle of textiles with citizens and stakeholders. The Amsterdam Reflow Booklet addresses the environmental impact of the textile industry through a grassroots initiative focusing on discarded consumer textiles in a municipal context.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can find the full Amsterdam Reflow Booklet following the link below.\u003C/p>",[19872],{"name":19873,"type":53,"value":19873},"https://waag.org/nl/article/amsterdam-reflow-booklet",[19875,19876],{"article_id":19861,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19861,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19878,"link":19879,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19862,"updated_at":19863,"article_id":19861,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VX6AL2BD-5s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093901764-oryTfLUx.jpeg",{"id":19881,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19882,"updated_at":19883,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19884,"contents":19885,"contributors":19894,"image":6},"12454","2022-02-16T15:25:51.636Z","2022-04-21T13:27:17.013Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19886],{"id":19887,"score":47,"body":19888,"status":55,"article_id":19881,"created_at":19882,"updated_at":19883,"published_at":19882},"P4rR",{"title":19889,"summary":19890,"solution":6744,"attachment":19891},"Growing Map of City Production Capacity and Material Flows","\u003Cp>The Growing Map of City Production Capacity and Material Flows presents first a pilot-specific data collection support and then the mapping of the Material Journeys Within a City for the 6 city pilots of the REFLOW project: Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Vejle, Cluj-Napoca, Milan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The document also details the methodology for starting a primary data collection at a city level, as well as the methodology for the mapping building. Efforts have been put into the replicability, the adaptability, and the user-friendliness of the results. To ensure the sustainability of the results, they will be implemented in the REFLOW open-source dashboard: the Open Data Dashboard, and the data will feed the REFLOW operating system. To enhance pilot's cooperation and works' interdependencies, data collection is being implemented in the Pilot Cities Framework. In addition, Data Protection Regulation is ensured.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Illustration of usage of the Amsterdam pilot\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The mapping helps the Amsterdam pilot to have a clear overview on the status of the textile field. The filtering features are a good way to put in the spotlight the value of circular economy compared to traditional economy. Thus, it is useful for communication purposes regarding discussion with the municipality and stakeholders, to push a whole city towards a circular economy. Moreover, the way the map is constructed puts the recycling branch at the center of the discussion. The map highlights with another perspective the home textile life cycle, putting the recycling journeys at the center. The map allows home textile recycling’s stakes at the center of the attention. Such a map can sow the seeds of innovative ideas among stakeholders and raise awareness about home textile recycling. As such, it is:\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A way to map out (needed) stakeholders in the recycling industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A way to map out how the recycling relates to current flow (on the map the different “routes” are visualised).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A way to understand “leaks” in the current stream, towards circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>For future cities, the mapping is going to be a great first approach to the circular economy of the material they are interested in. It helps to set the first steps with REFLOW Operating system understanding who part of the users could be, what goes where and what do they sell to each other .\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can find the full 5.2 Deliverable following the link below.\u003C/p>",[19892],{"name":19893,"type":53,"value":19893},"https://zenodo.org/record/4300206#.Yg0VU-jMI2w",[19895,19896],{"article_id":19881,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19881,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19898,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19899,"updated_at":19900,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19901,"contents":19902,"contributors":19912,"image":6},"12455","2022-02-16T15:36:38.214Z","2022-04-21T13:17:41.851Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19903],{"id":19904,"score":47,"body":19905,"status":55,"article_id":19898,"created_at":19899,"updated_at":19900,"published_at":19899},"18mn",{"title":19906,"outcome":19907,"summary":19908,"solution":6744,"attachment":19909},"Circular Principles and Indicators","\u003Cp>Illustration of usage of Circular KPIs of the Berlin pilot\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Within the project, Berlin co-designed the impact areas of energy, carbon footprint, governance, and policy. The pilot placed a secondary emphasis on air quality, community participation, education and Training, and Employment. The pilot determined that Health, Behaviour and Lifestyle, and Equity and Inclusivity were not directly relevant to the REFLOW activities in Berlin. Based on these Berlin developed a list of circular key performance indicators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can find the full 3.1 Deliverable following the link below.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>REFLOW activities associated with urban metabolism, material flow analyses, and environmental impact assessment were led by Metabolic and Materiom as part of Work Package (WP) 3: Circular Engineering. The purpose of WP 3 is to map and measure each pilot city’s urban metabolism through a core set of methodologies including material flow analysis (MFA) and environmental impact assessment. The work was done in close collaboration with each pilot team and results are used to support the continual development and testing of the circular economy strategies within each pilot city. The core objectives of WP 3 are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To co-create principles and best process for urban circular resource flows across the pilot cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To co-identify, develop, and scale innovative solutions for urban circular resource flows across the pilot cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To assess the environmental performance and impacts of pilot cities, their interventions, and strategies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Toward achieving the above mentioned objectives, the following three overarching tasks were led throughout the project:\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Circular Principles & Indicators: Co-development, with pilot cites, of a set of principles and key performance indicators (KPIs) for circular urban resource flows. The purpose of the principles is to communicate key principles and best process that partners should strive towards when building circular resource flows within cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Circular key performance indicators (KPIs): Support pilot cites in setting progressive circular economy targets and goals within their REFLOW Pilot Acon Plans (REFLOW D5.1, 2020) as well as a core set of KPIs that enables pilot teams to monitor progress towards their pursuit.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Urban metabolism: To map and measure the urban metabolism of each pilot city and support the pilot teams in devising circular strategies and intervenons that best address the unique context, challenges, and opportunities of their city\u003C/p>",[19910],{"name":19911,"type":53,"value":19911},"https://zenodo.org/record/3865473#.Yg0NkejMI2w",[19913,19914],{"article_id":19898,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19898,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19916,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19917,"updated_at":19918,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19919,"contents":19920,"contributors":19929,"image":6},"12456","2022-02-16T15:46:59.670Z","2022-04-21T12:31:31.570Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19921],{"id":19922,"score":47,"body":19923,"status":55,"article_id":19916,"created_at":19917,"updated_at":19918,"published_at":19917},"Nse-",{"title":19924,"summary":19925,"attachment":19926},"The REFLOW Framework","\u003Cp>This case study introduces the REFLOW Framework as a supportive model to enable agency and participation of municipalities, SMEs, and citizens’ associations in the development of circular economy (CE) practices and governance. After introducing the key terminology informing the REFLOW's understanding of cities' transition towards CE, this deliverable provides the most updated version of the REFLOW Pilot Cities’ Circular Action Plans, including their final list of key performance indicators, and main implementation challenges encountered so far. Based on insights from research and practice, as well as from the experience of the first two years of the REFLOW project, the REFLOW Framework integrates key concepts from systems thinking, management accounting, iterative design, and circular economy research to understand and describe circular transitions in cities. As a supportive model, the REFLOW Framework enables to unpack the inherent complexity characterising cities' transitions towards Circular Economy, and inform management, governance and implementation of Cities' Circular Action Plans. The Framework described in this deliverable will serve as a baseline to support Cities' Ecosystem Design and the development of the REFLOW Legacy in the last year of the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each city developed a circular cities action plan relying on the REFLOW Framework. Focusing on one pilot, Amsterdam organized its activities based on two interconnected scenarios – one in the short-term (Citizen Scenario) and one in the long-term (Industrial Scenario) – all of which collectively aim to spearhead the transition of textile material flows from linear to circular in the Amsterdam region. Together, these two interconnected scenarios feed into a third scenario focusing on policy. The Policy Scenario runs alongside the Amsterdam pilot’s activities, tackling policies and governance issues in relation to Amsterdam’s circular goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>You can find the full 1.3 Deliverable following the link below. \u003C/p>",[19927],{"name":19928,"type":53,"value":19928},"https://zenodo.org/record/5211533#.Yg0aX-jMI2w",[19930,19931],{"article_id":19916,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":19916,"contributor_id":644},{"id":19933,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19934,"updated_at":19935,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19936,"contents":19937,"contributors":19948,"image":19950},"12517","2022-02-21T14:35:10.664Z","2022-02-23T08:41:03.907Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19938],{"id":19939,"score":47,"body":19940,"status":55,"article_id":19933,"created_at":19934,"updated_at":19935,"published_at":19934},"fEh_",{"title":19941,"summary":19942,"attachment":19943},"Using lake water to cool buildings","\u003Cp>Geneva is using lake water to cool buildings and replace air conditioning, cutting electricity consumption by 80%. Swiss company SIG pumps water up from a depth of 45 metres in Europe's largest alpine lake, Léman, where water remains cool all year round. The water passes through heat exchangers in local buildings, absorbing warmth to keep the buildings cool. Aftwerwards, it is released back to the lake. The system cuts the need for AC, which usually requires a huge amount of energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In winter it works in the opposite way. Heat pumps can be added to the system, keeping the buildings warm by charging up their hot water systems. This cuts CO2 emissions by 80%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This innovation is accompanied by a control system that automatically and in real time optimizes its operation according to the needs of the buildings, which makes it possible to reduce heat losses by more than 10%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At present, the scheme covers 50 buildings and there are plans to connect 30km of new pipes by 2035, cutting 70,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to those released by 7,000 homes.\u003C/p>",[19944,19946],{"name":19945,"type":53,"value":19945},"https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6898636854455808001/",{"name":19947,"type":53,"value":19947},"https://ww2.sig-ge.ch/en/a-propos-de-sig/nos-engagements/smart-city",[19949],{"article_id":19933,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19951,"link":19952,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":19934,"updated_at":19935,"article_id":19933,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aL2mNtTHTZ0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093903936-glJR8Nwb.jpeg",{"id":19954,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19955,"updated_at":19956,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19957,"contents":19958,"contributors":19968,"image":6},"12583","2022-02-24T15:35:19.407Z","2022-05-19T07:57:20.113Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19959],{"id":19960,"score":47,"body":19961,"status":55,"article_id":19954,"created_at":19955,"updated_at":19956,"published_at":19955},"21En",{"title":19962,"outcome":19963,"summary":19964,"attachment":19965},"Circular public procurement for constuction in Amersfoort","\u003Cp>The tenders for the renovation of the town hall and the western link are still in the start phase (November 2016). A market consultation was held for the renovation of the town hall. This showed that you can achieve a lot with sustainability. However: with every extra euro that you invest, proportionally, you achieve less. Whereas, there are many more profits to be made using the circular economy approach. The first circularity profit has already been achieved in the tender for the western link. An existing multi-storey car park has been taken over from a contractor. The newly purchased office chairs are 98% circular. The furnishing of Het Groene Huis (Centrum voor Natuur en Milieu, centre for nature and the environment) consists entirely of materials that have been given a second lease of life. The hooks in the cloakroom are recycled from a hospital, the reception desk is made from potato starch and grass, and the information panels in the exposition area used to be NS timetables. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Amersfoort is participating in the Green Deal and is aiming for 10% circular procurement by 2020. Two large projects have now started: the renovation of the town hall and the construction of the new Amersfoort ring road. Various initiatives have also started to stimulate circular procurement across the municipality, such as the use of ambassadors and an online knowledge platform. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality had previously organised pilots, such as the circular economy tender for office chairs and the furnishing of Het Groene Huis. The municipality is aiming to use these two big projects for a significant scale-up. Initiatives have also been devised to stimulate circular procurement.\u003C/p>",[19966],{"name":19967,"type":53,"value":19967},"https://www.pianoo.nl/sites/default/files/documents/documents/rebusfactsheet24-gemeenteamersfoort-engels-juni2017.pdf",[19969,19970],{"article_id":19954,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":19954,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19972,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19973,"updated_at":19974,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19975,"contents":19976,"contributors":19985,"image":6},"12584","2022-02-24T15:57:56.332Z","2022-02-25T08:31:58.260Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19977],{"id":19978,"score":47,"body":19979,"status":55,"article_id":19972,"created_at":19973,"updated_at":19974,"published_at":19973},"hoKN",{"title":19980,"summary":19981,"attachment":19982},"Creating a temporary work and community space in Westminster","\u003Cp>Ebury Edge is a temporary work and community space at the heart of Westminster designed in collaboration with Jan Kattein Architects, combining affordable workspace and retail units with a café, a community hall and a public courtyard. As part of the Ebury Bridge Estate redevelopment, which will see 781 new homes created and existing housing blocks retrofitted just south of London Victoria, Westminster City Council (WCC) was keen to provide the local community with an immediate sign of regeneration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Arup worked with WCC to deliver the concept of Ebury Edge, supporting the design and construction of two modular, \u003Cem>meanwhile-use\u003C/em> buildings with sustainability embedded in their DNA. They developed the fully electric buildings from concept design to tender within just two months, featuring an innovative demountable timber structural system that can be adapted and re-deployed after use in 2025.\u003C/p>",[19983],{"name":19984,"type":53,"value":19984},"https://www.arup.com/projects/ebury-edge",[19986],{"article_id":19972,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":19988,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":19989,"updated_at":19990,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":19991,"contents":19992,"contributors":20001,"image":6},"12586","2022-02-24T17:29:49.542Z","2022-02-24T17:29:49.701Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[19993],{"id":19994,"score":47,"body":19995,"status":55,"article_id":19988,"created_at":19989,"updated_at":19990,"published_at":19989},"VM0r",{"title":19996,"summary":19997,"attachment":19998},"An elevated park on an old railway line","\u003Cp>The Promenade Plantée is a linear park spanning 4.7 kilometres built atop a disused railway line in the east of Paris. Starting from Bastille, the first part of the walkway is elevated on the Viaduc des Arts before crossing the Jardin de Reuilly. It finally goes down to ground level and through tunnels as you approach the eastern ring road.\u003C/p>",[19999],{"name":20000,"type":53,"value":20000},"https://www.likealocalguide.com/paris/promenade-plantee-coulee-verte",[20002],{"article_id":19988,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20004,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20005,"updated_at":20006,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20007,"contents":20008,"contributors":20017,"image":6},"12616","2022-02-25T09:47:54.012Z","2022-02-25T09:49:53.257Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20009],{"id":20010,"score":47,"body":20011,"status":55,"article_id":20004,"created_at":20005,"updated_at":20006,"published_at":20005},"zLdo",{"title":20012,"summary":20013,"attachment":20014},"Making tourism an enabler for green regeneration","\u003Cp>The story of Druskininkai, a town in Lithuania is an example of how natural resources can be the crucial element for carrying on a process of urban regeneration focused on making the city a sustainable tourism destination. Situated in the Southern part of Lithuania, around 120 kilometres from Vilnius, Druskininkai managed to drive an ecological transition from a Soviet-era resort town into a European-level spa and ski destination through preserving its heritage of local sources, rich in minerals and famous for its healing effects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The sustainable rehabilitation of the natural resources which contributed to making Druskininkai famous for decades in the former USSR was the starting point for the creation of new structures, such as the AquaPark with its indoor swimming pools and wellness treatments, or the preservation of outdoor attractions such as the Dineika Wellness Park, a large park in the heart of a coniferous forest with a public sauna and gym equipment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The long-term vision of the local authority was then embraced also by the local business sector, which started the rehabilitation of accommodation structures at the beginning of the 2000s and collaborated with the local government for promoting better public spaces and facilities for residents and tourists.\u003C/p>",[20015],{"name":20016,"type":53,"value":20016},"https://urbact.eu/impact-tourism-urban-environment-strategies-and-actions-make-tourism-destinations-green-and",[20018],{"article_id":20004,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":20020,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20021,"updated_at":20022,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20023,"contents":20024,"contributors":20035,"image":6},"12649","2022-03-01T09:48:05.824Z","2022-03-01T09:48:05.935Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20025],{"id":20026,"score":47,"body":20027,"status":55,"article_id":20020,"created_at":20021,"updated_at":20022,"published_at":20021},"qYkp",{"title":20028,"summary":20029,"attachment":20030},"From Train Station to Contemporary Art Museum","\u003Cp>The Hamburger Bahnhof (Hamburg Station) in Berlin looked like as a railway station in 1850. After 37 years of service, it was shut down and in 1996, it became a center for contemporary art. This was part of a general effort by the city to restore the Museumsinsel (Museum island) in Berlin to its former glory. The preocess has already seen great successes with the refurbishment and reopening of the Alte Nationalgalerie (in 2001), Bode-Museum (in 2006), and most recently the Neues Museum (in 2009), and is currently still underway with the major refurbishment of the Pergamonmuseum.\u003C/p>",[20031,20033],{"name":20032,"type":53,"value":20032},"https://www.flavorwire.com/384627/10-incredible-repurposed-train-stations",{"name":20034,"type":53,"value":20034},"https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/hamburger-bahnhof/home/",[20036],{"article_id":20020,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20038,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20039,"updated_at":20040,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20041,"contents":20042,"contributors":20054,"image":20058},"12682","2022-03-01T14:34:21.395Z","2022-10-20T15:13:36.307Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20043],{"id":20044,"score":47,"body":20045,"status":55,"article_id":20038,"created_at":20039,"updated_at":20040,"published_at":20039},"veKW",{"title":20046,"outcome":20047,"problem":20048,"summary":20049,"solution":20050,"attachment":20051},"Ghent en Garde: Creating Structural Change through Local Food Policy","\u003Cp>Over a two-year period, Ghent en Garde’s programs provided products or food baskets to 57,000 people in need. Ghent has also become the city with the most vegetarian restaurants per capita in all of Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ghent is also a strategic partner of the RUAF Foundation, which is a global partnership on sustainable urban agriculture and food systems. Through the RUAF partnership, Ghent has exchanged in-depth information about their food policy with other cities and countries including Toronto, Nairobi, Quito, Milan, Lisbon, China, and Sri Lanka.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city’s local version of a doggy bag has been widely replicated in the Brussels and Walloon region and in the cities of Kortrijk, Roeselare, and Overijse, which cover more than half of Belgium. Ghent en Garde has shown how one city can make a big impact when it comes to fostering a more sustainable lifestyle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our current food system faces complex challenges. While 800 million people worldwide are left without enough food, it is estimated that around 30% of food globally is wasted. At the same time, agriculture and food systems are responsible for up to one third of total greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is in this context that cities become increasingly important in reducing the emissions associated with food production, while making sure their population has secure access to sustainable, healthy, and affordable food.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through participative governance models, including a food policy council, Ghent’s food policy has evolved from a range of small-scale initiatives to enable widespread structural change to the city’s food system. The policy called “Ghent en Garde” aims to strengthen short food supply chains, increase sustainable production and consumption, while also allowing for better access to food and decreasing food waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ghent en Garde tackles different challenges through tailor-made responses. Local food is booming through the establishment of suburban farmers markets and a new logistics platform for professional buyers. The city also launched a new distribution platform that redistributed over 1,000 tonnes of surplus food over the past two years to over 57,000 people in need, while the city has connected 120 stakeholders to improve access to sustainable and healthy food.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2014, over 42 schools have received training in how to develop community garden beds on their campuses, with over 240 parents and teachers having participated in these workshops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another initiative, the introduction of “Thursday Veggie Day,” has significantly changed the eating habits of local residents – now, around 7% of residents in Ghent are vegetarian, compared with the Belgian average of 2.3%. Ghent was the first city in the world to introduce a vegetarian day.\u003C/p>",[20052],{"name":20053,"type":53,"value":20053},"https://unfccc.int/climate-action/momentum-for-change/planetary-health/ghent-en-garde",[20055,20056,20057],{"article_id":20038,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20038,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":20038,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":20059,"link":20060,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20039,"updated_at":20040,"article_id":20038,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vYActR9BHLo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093906321-qd1LGh64.jpeg",{"id":20062,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20063,"updated_at":20064,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20065,"contents":20066,"contributors":20075,"image":20077},"12683","2022-03-01T14:46:41.700Z","2022-03-01T14:46:45.160Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20067],{"id":20068,"score":47,"body":20069,"status":55,"article_id":20062,"created_at":20063,"updated_at":20064,"published_at":20063},"dZd7",{"title":20070,"summary":20071,"attachment":20072},"Social Food Pantry against food insecurity in Bergamo","\u003Cp>The Dispensa Sociale (Social Food Pantry, in Englsh) is a circular economy project in the Bergamo area. Led by ​​Namasté, a social cooperative, the initiative recovers food discarded by large-scale retail trade, vegetable markets and agri-food companies. They mainly recover surplus food, products close to expiry date, ugly foods or foods with some defects in the packaging and therefore no longer marketable. All of this is still edible food, so the initiative redistributes it to entities and institutions that take care of vulnerable people that suffer from food insecurity. The City of Bergamo is an active supporter of the initiative, among many other partners. \u003C/p>",[20073],{"name":20074,"type":53,"value":20074},"https://dispensasociale.coopnamaste.it/cosa-e-la-dispensa/",[20076],{"article_id":20062,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20078,"link":20079,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20063,"updated_at":20064,"article_id":20062,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GhZBKqLXf9M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093907066-Rfvjnmmk.jpeg",{"id":20081,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20082,"updated_at":20083,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20084,"contents":20085,"contributors":20101,"image":20105},"12715","2022-03-02T13:29:55.152Z","2023-04-13T16:08:29.928Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20086],{"id":20087,"score":47,"body":20088,"status":55,"article_id":20081,"created_at":20082,"updated_at":20083,"published_at":20082},"8HsG",{"title":20089,"outcome":20090,"problem":20091,"summary":20092,"solution":20093,"attachment":20094},"From old to new – Battery recycling in Salzgitter","\u003Cp>The plant has been designed to initially recycle up to 3,600 battery systems per year during the pilot phase – this is the equivalent of approximately 1,500 tonnes. As the plant reaches capacity, the system can be scaled up to handle larger quantities, and additional, larger plants could be built. If they produce cathodes exclusively from recycled material, Volkswagen will save more than one ton of CO2 per vehicle, the company says. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Until now, used batteries have mostly been incinerated, which is an energy-intensive process. Batteries contain valuable raw materials, such as lithium, nickel, manganese, and cobalt; these minerals are lost when the batteries are not recycled. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Volkswagen Group Components has opened the group’s first plant for recycling electric car batteries in Salzgitter, and pilot operation has started in the Lower Saxony city. The plant uses for the first time a mechanical process to drain and dismantle the batteries in their components so that they can be recovered and returned to the production cycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The VW Group says that this battery recycling plant is part of its “committed step towards sustainable end-to-end responsibility for the entire value chain of the electric vehicle battery.” The aim is a closed-loop system in which the batteries’ raw materials, such as lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt, aluminium, copper, and plastics, are recovered and reused, achieving a recycling rate of more than 90% over the long term.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A unique feature of the Salzgitter plant is that it only recycles batteries that can no longer be used for other purposes. Before the battery is recycled, an analysis determines whether the battery is still powerful enough to be given a second life in mobile energy storage systems, such as a flexible rapid charging station or a mobile charging robot, for instance.\u003C/p>",[20095,20097,20099],{"name":20096,"type":53,"value":20096},"https://paultan.org/2021/02/02/volkswagen-opens-new-plant-for-ev-battery-recycling/",{"name":20098,"type":53,"value":20098},"https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/stories/from-old-to-new-battery-recycling-in-salzgitter-6782",{"name":20100,"type":53,"value":20100},"https://www.greencarcongress.com/2021/01/20210130-vwgc.html",[20102,20103,20104],{"article_id":20081,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20081,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":20081,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":20106,"link":20107,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20082,"updated_at":20083,"article_id":20081,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iStntm-aTMU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093907705-HJPuywT9.jpeg",{"id":20109,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20110,"updated_at":20111,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20112,"contents":20113,"contributors":20126,"image":20129},"12716","2022-03-02T14:09:19.614Z","2025-01-17T16:34:56.184Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20114],{"id":20115,"score":47,"body":20116,"status":55,"article_id":20109,"created_at":20110,"updated_at":20111,"published_at":20110},"lW1O",{"title":20117,"summary":20118,"attachment":20119},"Investigating the potential for high-value reuse in a circular economy","\u003Cp>The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment and the RACE Program (Realising the Acceleration towards a Circular Economy) consortium have put forward tools, guidelines, and frameworks to educate municipalities, businesses, consumers about high-value reuse and recycling of products, including cars and vehicles components. The initiative identified knowledge, technology, market, legal and culture barriers and developed a Product Reuse Framework to identify opportunities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With this report of the RACE Theme 2 program, Circle Economy and MVO Nederland have defined high-value reuse and developed the beginnings of tools and resources that can be disseminated to the broader business community, society, and policy makers.\u003C/p>",[20120,20122,20124],{"name":20121,"type":53,"value":20121},"https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/alessandra-biaggi/new-york-could-make-history-fashion-sustainability-act",{"name":20123,"type":53,"value":20123},"https://www.natlawreview.com/article/sustainability-fashion-industry#:~:text=In%20January%202022%2C%20the%20New,role%20in%20climate%20change.%E2%80%9D%20As",{"name":20125,"type":53,"value":20125},"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/17996?n=Fast---Fashion-An-Environmental-Catastrophe.",[20127,20128],{"article_id":20109,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20109,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20130,"link":20131,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20110,"updated_at":20111,"article_id":20109,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UxfBdHbxDHY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093908840-jD2czVWD.jpeg",{"id":20133,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20134,"updated_at":20135,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20136,"contents":20137,"contributors":20146,"image":6},"12717","2022-03-02T14:18:27.787Z","2022-03-02T14:18:28.940Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20138],{"id":20139,"score":47,"body":20140,"status":55,"article_id":20133,"created_at":20134,"updated_at":20135,"published_at":20134},"KcNx",{"title":20141,"summary":20142,"attachment":20143},"City Batteries recycle industrial lead/acid batteries in a clean, cost-effective, responsible manner","\u003Cp>Based in South East London, City Batteries collects and recycles batteries at the end of their lives from all major UK routes, serving almost the whole country. They offer pick-up services for battery waste from businesses and other organisations, such as urban transport networks, and inspect them to ensures that batteries are completely recycled in line with government standards, for both ferrous and non ferrous metals.  \u003C/p>",[20144],{"name":20145,"type":53,"value":20145},"https://www.cblrecycling.co.uk/",[20147],{"article_id":20133,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20149,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20150,"updated_at":20151,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20152,"contents":20153,"contributors":20171,"image":20174},"12718","2022-03-02T14:52:48.735Z","2022-08-18T13:39:29.515Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20154],{"id":20155,"score":47,"body":20156,"status":55,"article_id":20149,"created_at":20150,"updated_at":20151,"published_at":20150},"tXhR",{"title":20157,"outcome":20158,"problem":20159,"summary":20160,"solution":20161,"attachment":20162},"Enabling a municipal waste model that motivates citizens in sorting waste","\u003Cp>This economic incentive has already been implemented in Swiss and Belgian cities, individualizing service payments, hence stimulating citizens to set aside more waste for recycling so to avoid the variable cost relative to the purchasing of single mixed waste bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zagreb used to be in the last place among all 28 European Union capitals in terms of waste separation and recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After being fined by the EU for not meeting the expectations about the reduction of landfill waste, the muncipality of Zagreb developed a new waste collection system to incentivise citizens to sort their waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of the revision of the European Waste Framework Directive legislation in 2018, the European Union updated its targets for recycling municipal waste and reducing the amount of waste in landfills. If in 2018, the municipal waste recycling target was 44%, it must be limited to 65%, as well as a maximum of 10% in landfill by 2035.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2020, the local authority of Zagreb thus paid EUR 1.2 million in penalties to the EU for failing to meet the obligation to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To break from the current system which did not motivate citizens to separate waste, the municipality developed a new waste collection system. People are now charged according to their quantity of waste they generate and not based on a fixed garbage tax rate based on the size of homes. Households dispose of their mixed, unselected waste in “official bags”, which they purchase at a price that depends on the quantity of waste to be disposed of (53 euro cents for a 20-liter bag). The municipality then collects each bag and adequately disposes of it. On top of this, the municipality also collects a fixed fee per month to cover for the disposal of sorted waste (paper, plastics, metal, glass and bio-waste), generating revenue from the reselling of raw material.\u003C/p>",[20163,20165,20167,20169],{"name":20164,"type":53,"value":20164},"https://balkangreenenergynews.com/zagreb-launches-new-bulky-waste-management-system-mayor-tomasevic/",{"name":20166,"type":53,"value":20166},"https://balkangreenenergynews.com/zagreb-to-roll-out-municipal-waste-model-that-motivates-citizens-to-sort-waste/",{"name":20168,"type":53,"value":20168},"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/fr/press-room/20180411IPR01518/economie-circulaire-encourager-le-recyclage-et-reduire-la-mise-en-decharge",{"name":20170,"type":53,"value":20170},"https://www.echa.europa.eu/fr/web/guest/wfd-legislation",[20172,20173],{"article_id":20149,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20149,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20175,"link":20176,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20150,"updated_at":20151,"article_id":20149,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kduUNf-0XNw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093910625--rn1kiS4.jpeg",{"id":20178,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20179,"updated_at":20180,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20181,"contents":20182,"contributors":20195,"image":6},"12748","2022-03-03T13:55:22.906Z","2022-05-17T14:38:35.232Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20183],{"id":20184,"score":47,"body":20185,"status":55,"article_id":20178,"created_at":20179,"updated_at":20180,"published_at":20179},"1OR4",{"title":20186,"outcome":6744,"problem":20187,"summary":20188,"solution":20189,"attachment":20190},"Montréal Climate Plan: Objective carbon-neutral by 2050","\u003Cp>The consequences of climate change include extreme heat, drought, catastrophic forest fires, flooding and rising sea levels. In Montréal, the impacts of global warming are already being felt in the form of heat waves, flooding, free-thaw cycles, and the list goes on.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to the climate emergency, Montréal is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions with the objective of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. The 46 measures in the Climate Plan will set Montréal on the path to being a resilient, inclusive and carbon-neutral city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to achieve carbon neutrality, Montréal has adopted The Climate Plan 2020–2030, which contains 46 actions— including 16 key actions—grouped into five sectors. Most of these actions should be implemented by 2030. The key actions will have a particularly significant impact in terms of circularity by mobilization, reduction of GHG emissions or adaptation to climate change. As part of the effort to implement them, the City will:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Mobilize Montrealers \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Accelerate the adoption of more sustainable modes of transportation (public transit, walking, cycling)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduce the use of fossil fuels in buildings\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Make living environments greener\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduce food waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To monitor the evolution of the Climate Plan 2020–2030, Montréal will publish an annual report on the progress of its actions. It will also track eight indicators:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. GHG emissions produced by the community and by municipal activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Consumption of fossil fuels by the citywide community (fuel, diesel, natural gas, oil and propane).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Use of different travel modes, including the modal share of automobiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Percentage of electric vehicles registered in the agglomeration of Montréal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Number of trees planted by the city and its partners (with vulnerable areas prioritized).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. Area of protected zones.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7. Status of various climate hazards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>8. Area of heat islands. \u003C/p>",[20191,20193],{"name":20192,"type":53,"value":20192},"https://montreal.ca/en/articles/montreal-climate-plan-objective-carbon-neutral-2050-7613",{"name":20194,"type":53,"value":20194},"https://portail-m4s.s3.montreal.ca/pdf/climate_plan_2020-2030_executive_summary.pdf",[20196,20197],{"article_id":20178,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20178,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":20199,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20200,"updated_at":20201,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20202,"contents":20203,"contributors":20211,"image":20213},"12814","2022-03-08T13:07:03.923Z","2025-01-17T16:28:19.810Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20204],{"id":20205,"score":47,"body":20206,"status":55,"article_id":20199,"created_at":20200,"updated_at":20201,"published_at":20200},"Ru-r",{"title":20207,"summary":20208,"attachment":20209},"Mexico City Cleans Up Act With $200 Million for Zero Waste","\u003Cp>Mexico City has committed close to $200 million in public funds to be spent on recycling infrastructure by 2024. The Mexican capital also plans to co-finance additional infrastructure through public-private partnerships.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mexico City published its “Zero Waste” strategy earlier this year. By 2024, the City aims to triple the amount of recycled waste – including construction and demolition waste – and reduce waste going to landfills by 70%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This ambitious plan is in line with policies in high-income regions, such as the European Union, and shows that emerging markets see the benefit in achieving a circular economy.\u003C/p>",[20210],{"name":16691,"type":53,"value":16691},[20212],{"article_id":20199,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20214,"link":20215,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20200,"updated_at":20201,"article_id":20199,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fo4x3OJ7Xr4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093911708-hdocWlIn.jpeg",{"id":20217,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20218,"updated_at":20219,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20220,"contents":20221,"contributors":20231,"image":20233},"12817","2022-03-08T18:08:54.745Z","2022-03-08T18:08:54.858Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20222],{"id":20223,"score":47,"body":20224,"status":55,"article_id":20217,"created_at":20218,"updated_at":20219,"published_at":20218},"xRx9",{"title":20225,"summary":20226,"attachment":20227},"Toronto's Green Building Standard","\u003Cp>Toronto's Green Standard Version 3 is Toronto's sustainable design requirements for new private and city-owned developments. All planning applications submitted after May 1st 2018 are required to meet the standard. There are three different variations for low to mid-rise residential, high-rise and non-residential, and city-owned buildings. The standard for private buildings includes 4 different tiers of performance, tier 1 mandatory and other voluntary. Upper tiers include provision for material salvage and reuse, additional waste diversion, and sustainable sourcing of materials. \u003C/p>",[20228,20229],{"name":13216,"type":53,"value":13216},{"name":20230,"type":53,"value":20230},"https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/official-plan-guidelines/toronto-green-standard/toronto-green-standard-version-3/",[20232],{"article_id":20217,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20234,"link":20235,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20218,"updated_at":20219,"article_id":20217,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1Uw1Tk2ZT4k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093912930-CWLg2VuX.jpeg",{"id":20237,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20238,"updated_at":20239,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20240,"contents":20241,"contributors":20259,"image":20263},"12818","2022-03-08T18:45:35.370Z","2024-01-23T13:54:40.385Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20242],{"id":20243,"score":47,"body":20244,"status":55,"article_id":20237,"created_at":20238,"updated_at":20239,"published_at":20238},"ilao",{"title":20245,"outcome":20246,"problem":20247,"summary":20248,"solution":20249,"attachment":20250},"The City of Helsinki’s Roadmap for Circular and Sharing Economy","\u003Cp>The progress is being monitored and recorded in the Climate Watch of the City of Helsinki (available in Finnish, see link - ilmastovahti.hel.fi - below).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The linear economic model has proven unsustainable for climate, human and environmental health and well-being. By leading in the transition into a circular and sharing economy in four specific sectors or goods, Helsinki aims to harvest their benefits, thereby putting an emphasis on the generation of new business and employment opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Helsinki's Roadmap for Circular and Sharing Economy was laid out in 2020 as part of the Carbon-neutral Helsinki 2035 Action Plan that includes 147 actions in total. The Roadmap focuses on enhancing four aspects: construction sector, procurement, green waste and sharing economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Roadmap introduces objectives, related interim goals and supporting activities for each of the four selected aspects. While the objectives are directed at 2035, the activities run between 2020 and 2025. All of the activities are planned to be executed in collaboration with several relevant stakeholders. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Roadmap defines 15 measures for the construction sector. These consist of educational and communication activities, land use and planning, infrastructural and building construction, and demolition.     \u003C/p>\u003Cp>With two billion euros annually, the City of Helsinki spends 40% of its expenses in procurement, making it a powerful tool for the promotion of circular and low-carbon goods and services. The Roadmap presents seven measures related to different goods and services (e.g. furniture and catering), such as preparing an organisation-wide policy and instructions on supply procurements, studying the lifecycle impact of materials and adding criteria that promote the sustainability of products. The Roadmap is the first of its kind to include a commitment from the city to studying the lifecycle impact of alternative construction materials and include it in the procurement criteria of the city. Alternative materials are also surveyed in the planning and market survey phase of procurements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the search for solutions for new, circular, low emission processing methods for green waste, the city puts forward three measures. These are centred around the piloting of new technologies for the sustainable utilisation of green waste, developing an operating model for the city for processing green waste, and participating in projects that study and promote the use of biochar. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Six actions towards realising a sharing economy in the city and thereby reducing the need for material consumption and emissions, are presented. Here, for example, preparing principles for sharing economy promotion in land use planning, preparing a guide on available residential area sharing economy services, and creating a monitoring system for the use of the City’s premises, play a central role.\u003C/p>",[20251,20253,20255,20257],{"name":20252,"type":53,"value":20252},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/strategies/circular-and-sharing-economy-help-tackle-sustainability-challenges-helsinki",{"name":20254,"type":53,"value":20254},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/sites/default/files/the-city-of-helsinkis-roadmap-for-circular-and-sharing-economy.pdf",{"name":20256,"type":53,"value":20256},"https://www.hel.fi/static/liitteet/kaupunkiymparisto/julkaisut/julkaisut/HNH-2035/Carbon_neutral_Helsinki_Action_Plan_1503019_EN.pdf",{"name":20258,"type":53,"value":20258},"https://ilmastovahti.hel.fi/",[20260,20261,20262],{"article_id":20237,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20237,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":20237,"contributor_id":10348},{"id":20264,"link":20265,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20238,"updated_at":20239,"article_id":20237,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"l_87TcFKKXo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093914731-ryzHXWTv.jpeg",{"id":20267,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20268,"updated_at":20269,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20270,"contents":20271,"contributors":20285,"image":20287},"12880","2022-03-10T08:47:11.228Z","2024-01-23T13:52:52.838Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20272],{"id":20273,"score":47,"body":20274,"status":55,"article_id":20267,"created_at":20268,"updated_at":20269,"published_at":20268},"H3IP",{"title":20275,"outcome":20276,"problem":20277,"summary":20278,"solution":20279,"attachment":20280},"The Paris Construction Pact to boost greenery in the city","\u003Cp>The greenery will provide more freshness and a better air quality in the city, while tackling the urban heat island effect. The Pact also expects to have several social outcomes, such as increasing diversity in neighbourhoods, involving citizen participation in the urban transition, and improving the sharing and the multifunctionality of public spaces.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, buildings are responsible for almost half of European energy consumption, and the construction sector accounts for over a third of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions as well as its waste generation. Furthermore, the dominant construction model in Europe is highly linear—in other words, based on the extraction, processing and eventual disposal of raw materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the launch of its Construction Pact in February 2021, Paris is aiming at turning into a more resilient, collaborative and better anchored city in its territory. The Pact is focusing on the vegetation and the biodiversity spaces in the city and tries to reinforce the culture of regenerative resources in the built environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cities have started to tackle this issue by regenerating their built environment through green spaces and infrastructure. The city of Paris has launched The Paris Construction Pact, with ten objectives aiming to make Paris more resilient, collaborative and better anchored in its territory. Among these, the Pact wishes to develop and protect the city’s vegetation and biodiversity spaces, and to greatly integrate blue-green infrastructures. The Pact aspires to preserve the existing trees and to reinforce their number.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, as part of the Pact, the built environment is also encouraged to restructure and reuse the buildings and their materials instead of demolishing and throwing them. Overall, regenerative resources (natural, renewable, recyclable, bio sourced materials) will be used, and solar panels installed, as often as possible. Finally, urban projects are being thought with the possibility of being disassembled, reversible, adjustable and evolutive.\u003C/p>",[20281,20283],{"name":20282,"type":53,"value":20282},"https://cdn.paris.fr/paris/2021/03/02/343e9528c3a88309b30920627c486c97.pdf",{"name":20284,"type":53,"value":20284},"https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/6768?n=State-of-play-for-circular-built-environment-in-Europe-",[20286],{"article_id":20267,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20288,"link":20289,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20268,"updated_at":20269,"article_id":20267,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IRxjYfvaogc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093916151-Kmde6zZ2.jpeg",{"id":20291,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20292,"updated_at":20293,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20294,"contents":20295,"contributors":20304,"image":6},"12881","2022-03-10T09:24:01.575Z","2022-03-10T09:24:01.850Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20296],{"id":20297,"score":47,"body":20298,"status":55,"article_id":20291,"created_at":20292,"updated_at":20293,"published_at":20292},"sr0p",{"title":20299,"summary":20300,"attachment":20301},"Gothenburg—Smart Map for sustainable initiatives","\u003Cp>The Smart Map in Gothenburg wants to make it easier for people to live more sustainably by encouraging community, new meetings and access over ownership. To do so, the digital map shows initiatives and networks to find bike kitchens, swap groups, clothing swap days, free shops and digital platforms, among other things. What is shown on the map is decided by criteria that have been agreed between the civic association Collaborative Economy Gothenburg and the City of Gothenburg, Consumer and Citizen Services Administration. The map now expanded to other cities in Sweden, such as Umea, Malmo and Stockholm. \u003C/p>",[20302],{"name":20303,"type":53,"value":20303},"https://www.smartakartan.se/en/about-the-smart-map",[20305],{"article_id":20291,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20307,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20308,"updated_at":20309,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20310,"contents":20311,"contributors":20326,"image":20329},"12914","2022-03-10T13:28:57.258Z","2024-01-23T13:52:10.873Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20312],{"id":20313,"score":47,"body":20314,"status":55,"article_id":20307,"created_at":20308,"updated_at":20309,"published_at":20308},"Ttxp",{"title":20315,"outcome":20316,"problem":20317,"summary":20318,"solution":20319,"attachment":20320},"Portland's mandatory deconstruction ordinance","\u003Cp>This resulted in a mandatory reuse of building materials and answered to the strong demand for salvaged material in Portland. The ordinance reinforced the existing robust reuse culture in Portland and the local design aesthetic that favours salvaged materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Half of the extracted materials in the world are used for buildings and the construction industry, turning materials into a major waste stream.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2016 the city of Portland has issued a mandatory destruction ordinance to recover valuable materials from old buildings, thus breaking out from the linear built environment production system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle this issue, some cities have enabled the reuse of building components, such as Portland in the USA. With the Portland and Multnomah County Climate Action Plan, the municipality is promoting alternatives to traditional building demolition, by relocating, deconstructing, and salvaging the materials instead. This approach is enabled by the removal of barriers and disincentives, with the city providing technical assistance, training, and resources to contractors. In 2016, the city adopted a mandatory deconstruction ordinance, through the amendment of the Buildings Law Code, allowing to yield reusable materials from houses and duplexes built before 1916, which are a rich source of valuable lumber.\u003C/p>",[20321,20322,20324],{"name":20284,"type":53,"value":20284},{"name":20323,"type":53,"value":20323},"https://www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/How-to-start-deconstructing-and-stop-demolishing-your-citys-buildings?language=en_US&utm_campaign=Sustainable%20consumption&utm_medium=Hub%20newsletter&utm_source=Hub%20newsletter",{"name":20325,"type":53,"value":20325},"https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/sites/default/files/europe_final_201030.pdf",[20327,20328],{"article_id":20307,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20307,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20330,"link":20331,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20308,"updated_at":20309,"article_id":20307,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"y4D4MGQdiB0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093917808-N-IQzkPq.jpeg",{"id":20333,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20334,"updated_at":20335,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20336,"contents":20337,"contributors":20345,"image":6},"12917","2022-03-10T17:25:51.414Z","2022-03-10T17:25:51.471Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20338],{"id":20339,"score":47,"body":20340,"status":55,"article_id":20333,"created_at":20334,"updated_at":20335,"published_at":20334},"8Nbq",{"title":20341,"summary":20342,"attachment":20343},"London’s Walking Action Plan","\u003Cp>By 2030, congestion is projected to cost London GBP 9.3 billion a year. To counter this, the city is rolling out an extensive transport plan, which includes a dedicated walking action plan aimed at adding 1 million additional walking trips a day. The city will invest GBP 2.2 billion to redesign streets, install better signposting and maps, add more pedestrian crossings, as well as improve public transport. Analysis shows that a walkable London is significantly more land-use efficient, can save up to GBP 1.6 billion in public healthcare costs, increase retail sales, reduce emissions, and increase social cohesion and living conditions.\u003C/p>",[20344],{"name":7951,"type":53,"value":7951},[20346],{"article_id":20333,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20348,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20349,"updated_at":20350,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20351,"contents":20352,"contributors":20366,"image":20369},"12979","2022-03-14T13:19:34.377Z","2024-01-23T13:49:25.579Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20353],{"id":20354,"score":47,"body":20355,"status":55,"article_id":20348,"created_at":20349,"updated_at":20350,"published_at":20349},"MMQO",{"title":20356,"outcome":20357,"problem":20358,"summary":20359,"solution":20360,"attachment":20361},"Reclaimed urban wood as a solution to fight violent crime","\u003Cp>Project benefits include reducing landfill waste, creating jobs for those with barriers to employment, reducing costs and increasing revenues to municipalities, providing green materials and beautifully reclaimed product, restoring land and watersheds, engaging and bringing hope to communities, helping the city achieve its vision of a sustainable future and scaling and replicating in other communities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>About 14.5 million tons of wood in America's landfills every year come from urban areas, according to the most recent Forest Service estimates. That is more than the amount of timber harvested from national forests each year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to this, about 70% of Baltimore offenders find themselves back in jail within three years of being released. Few cities have been hit as hard as Baltimore by violent crime and the scourge of abandoned housing — big-city blight that becomes hubs for illicit drug use and prostitution and is frequently used by assailants to dump homicide victims.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some of the nation’s cities with the highest homicide rates also have enormous stocks of abandoned buildings. In fact, Baltimore (55.8 homicides per 100,000 residents) has roughly 16,000 abandoned structures.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The U.S. Forest Service has launched a “matchmaking” effort to connect non-profits employing formerly incarcerated workers who deconstruct abandoned buildings in big metropolises such as Baltimore with private companies looking for a dependable supply of reclaimed lumber.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For this purpose, the Baltimore Wood Project brings new partners and ideas together to be smarter and more thoughtful about urban wood “waste” in the city. More than creating a boutique urban wood niche, this project is about building a networked regional economy around wood and land restoration that is rooted in reclaiming wood, reclaiming lives, and reclaiming neighbourhoods in urban and rural areas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The wood project fits the Forest Service mission because it helps keep good wood out of landfills as Maryland and Baltimore officials push forward with a program to demolish about 4,000 homes over the next four years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the agency’s first matchmaking effort, the Forest Service hooked up Humanim — a Maryland-based non-profit group that employs ex-offenders who deconstruct abandoned buildings as well as refurbish and sell wood and bricks from abandoned structures — with Room & Board, a Minneapolis-headquartered furniture retailer that touts its use of American lumber and local craftsmen.\u003C/p>",[20362,20364],{"name":20363,"type":53,"value":20363},"https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/06/10/baltimore-violent-crime-abandoned-homes-us-forest-service/607076002/",{"name":20365,"type":53,"value":20365},"http://baltimorewoodproject.org/",[20367,20368],{"article_id":20348,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":20348,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":20370,"link":20371,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20349,"updated_at":20350,"article_id":20348,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sIyO1KHE7ys=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093919573-TKSmg-bc.jpeg",{"id":20373,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20374,"updated_at":20375,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20376,"contents":20377,"contributors":20389,"image":20391},"13012","2022-03-15T10:16:47.077Z","2022-04-06T10:02:10.810Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20378],{"id":20379,"score":47,"body":20380,"status":55,"article_id":20373,"created_at":20374,"updated_at":20375,"published_at":20374},"8zxL",{"title":20381,"outcome":20382,"problem":20383,"summary":20384,"solution":20385,"attachment":20386},"Circular electronics in Berlin","\u003Cp>With low-threshold programs, innovative applications and actors in Berlin will be better addressed. The success of this project lies in the creation of a comprehensive networked infrastructure for open workshops. Green public procurement is also expected to promote and establish circular electrical and electronic equipment. Finally, regulatory and standardization processes in favour of circularity are likely to be targeted and reshaped through international networking. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Berlin, Germany and overall in the EU, the ambition of a greenhouse gas-neutral and resource-productive circular economy is far from being achieved. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circularity in the electronical sector still has a long way to go. A roadmap has thus been developed in Berlin to spur circularity in this sector in Berlin. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To scale up ambition for circular electrical and electronic appliances, a transformation roadmap was developed, with the financial support of the city of Berlin, as part of the Circular City Berlin project. It displays how circularity, and particularly in electrical and electronic equipment, can be implemented in Berlin. Three strategies need to be pursued: the initiation of model projects for a circular city, the cooperative mobilization of resources in structural-political networks and, the establishment and development of structures with leverage effect. \u003C/p>",[20387],{"name":20388,"type":53,"value":20388},"https://ecornet.berlin/en/ergebnis/circular-electronics-berlin-transformation-roadmap",[20390],{"article_id":20373,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20392,"link":20393,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20374,"updated_at":20375,"article_id":20373,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4jJ4OQRPOmI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093920751-AhWR2gcc.jpeg",{"id":20395,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20396,"updated_at":20397,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20398,"contents":20399,"contributors":20410,"image":20412},"13078","2022-03-16T10:46:55.663Z","2022-04-06T10:02:54.765Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20400],{"id":20401,"score":47,"body":20402,"status":55,"article_id":20395,"created_at":20396,"updated_at":20397,"published_at":20396},"bJAl",{"title":20403,"outcome":20404,"problem":20405,"summary":20406,"solution":20407,"attachment":20408},"Stockholm’s integrated freight strategy","\u003Cp>The plan is expected to have four objectives: to enable more reliable delivery times, to facilitate the effective use of commercial freight vehicles, to promote the use of clean vehicles and to advance the freight delivery system by developing collaborations between the city and other stakeholders.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Urban form and spatial structure are strongly related to resource use. Indeed, transportation requires a lot of energy use. In addition, cars play a strong role in CO2 emissions, air pollution, and on other kinds of social aspects, like social cohesiveness and quality of life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To face the numerous challenges that urban transportation brings, the city of Stockholm has developed a freight strategy to rethink its mobility plan, mainly resulting in the diversification of its ways of transportation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stockholm has developed a freight strategy as one of six thematic plans that together constitute the city’s mobility strategy. It includes improving possibilities for off-peak transport, increasing the use of waterways, increasing consolidation of logistics solutions, and continuously building an understanding of how to improve the system through cross sector dialogue and data gathering.\u003C/p>",[20409],{"name":7951,"type":53,"value":7951},[20411],{"article_id":20395,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20413,"link":20414,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20396,"updated_at":20397,"article_id":20395,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NDUW0HZ21mA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093923005-vP1aeDpB.jpeg",{"id":20416,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20417,"updated_at":20418,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20419,"contents":20420,"contributors":20433,"image":20435},"13079","2022-03-16T11:28:42.815Z","2023-12-28T12:40:47.229Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20421],{"id":20422,"score":47,"body":20423,"status":55,"article_id":20416,"created_at":20417,"updated_at":20418,"published_at":20417},"p74Q",{"title":20424,"outcome":20425,"problem":20426,"summary":20427,"solution":20428,"attachment":20429},"Reversing car-centric mobility in São Paulo","\u003Cp>The masterplan aims to unlock economic, societal, and environmental opportunities such as supporting the provision of more affordable houses, improving economic opportunities for urban residents, and increasing the number of residents living near public transport from 25% in 2015, to 70% in 2025.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many cities have been designed in a car-centric perspective. However, this design approach can be partially responsible for urban sprawl, traffic hazards and pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Breaking out from a car-centric model can be hard. Cities, such as São Paulo, can lead the way by developing urban plans with alternative ways of transportation, providing economic, societal, and environmental benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2014, the municipality of São Paulo issued a urban masterplan where a focus was made on the mobility system and the expansion of public and active transport modes. To support this effort, the city allocates 30% of urban development funds towards this ambition.\u003C/p>",[20430,20431],{"name":7951,"type":53,"value":7951},{"name":20432,"type":53,"value":20432},"https://creedla.com/the-car-centric-city-a-hazard-for-people-and-for-our-planet/",[20434],{"article_id":20416,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20436,"link":20437,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20417,"updated_at":20418,"article_id":20416,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TPlJaMlygCc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093924094-wjO0EcsS.jpeg",{"id":20439,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20440,"updated_at":20441,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20442,"contents":20443,"contributors":20456,"image":20458},"13112","2022-03-16T12:48:25.413Z","2022-05-17T15:14:18.830Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20444],{"id":20445,"score":47,"body":20446,"status":55,"article_id":20439,"created_at":20440,"updated_at":20441,"published_at":20440},"JFIe",{"title":20447,"outcome":20448,"problem":20449,"summary":20450,"solution":20451,"attachment":20452},"Paris’ logistics hotels and inner-city green freight","\u003Cp>With deliveries being made from smaller, lower emission vehicles (e.g., electric tricycles), these ‘logistics facilities’ contribute to lowering greenhouse gases emissions, while increasing the productivity of the delivery services. Overall, it targets the reduction of heavy vehicle use and the associated negative impacts.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cities are facing multiple heavy vehicles on their local roads. The subsequent impacts include higher greenhouse gases emissions, noise, and air pollution. In some cases, such as Amsterdam, it can even damage the bridges and canal walls.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To reduce the heavy vehicle use and the associated consequences, cities can provide financial support through the installation of logistics facilities in order to incentivize firms to take environmental commitments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In this regard, Paris is increasing the number of logistics facilities into the city, with the use of so-called ‘logistics hotels’ in high-density areas. Parcels from suburban logistics centres are pooled at the ‘logistics hotels’ via freight train services or a limited number of larger delivery shuttle-trucks. The city rents out the space in these ‘logistics hotels’ at a favourable rate, in exchange of delivery firms using low-emission transport modes.\u003C/p>",[20453,20454],{"name":7951,"type":53,"value":7951},{"name":20455,"type":53,"value":20455},"https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/traffic-transport/stricter-rules-heavy-vehicles/",[20457],{"article_id":20439,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20459,"link":20460,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20440,"updated_at":20441,"article_id":20439,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wHo-LQlEaYE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093925203-UCqyK9n2.jpeg",{"id":20462,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20463,"updated_at":20464,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20465,"contents":20466,"contributors":20477,"image":20479},"13113","2022-03-16T13:12:38.494Z","2023-04-07T11:31:42.332Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20467],{"id":20468,"score":47,"body":20469,"status":55,"article_id":20462,"created_at":20463,"updated_at":20464,"published_at":20463},"q71U",{"title":20470,"outcome":20471,"problem":20472,"summary":20473,"solution":20474,"attachment":20475},"Dynamic road use in Copenhagen and Barcelona","\u003Cp>Such experiences are expected to improve the transport flows and to revitalise certain areas. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sometimes road use can be inadequate to the real-time situation, particularly regarding the different times of the day, or the blending of all road users. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To improve road use during different times of the day and levels of traffic, cities can make use of intelligent LED lights or other innovation, to better adapt to the road situation in real-time. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Both the city of Barcelona and Copenhagen have started to experiment intelligent LED lights in the road that signal rules in the real time, such as which form of transport has priority on the road, and when. In Barcelona, six boulevards alternate between restricting general traffic, freight, and residential parking. In Copenhagen, the cycling tracks can be widened during morning rush hour and then contracted when there are more pedestrians. It is thus the street that follows the natural rhythm of the city instead of the other way around. \u003C/p>",[20476],{"name":7951,"type":53,"value":7951},[20478],{"article_id":20462,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20480,"link":20481,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20463,"updated_at":20464,"article_id":20462,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nxj73CL-V4o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093926330-AKU4L7rx.jpeg",{"id":20483,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20484,"updated_at":20485,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20486,"contents":20487,"contributors":20499,"image":20502},"13144","2022-03-16T13:41:30.598Z","2022-10-20T16:29:53.723Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20488],{"id":20489,"score":47,"body":20490,"status":55,"article_id":20483,"created_at":20484,"updated_at":20485,"published_at":20484},"HJcP",{"title":20491,"outcome":20492,"problem":20493,"summary":20494,"solution":20495,"attachment":20496},"URBANIZED project for flexible and modular all-electric Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)","\u003Cp>Integrating flexibility and modularity in the design phase can provide the next generation of urban electric vehicles urban-readiness and proper integration into the local transport networks.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By 2050, an expected 67% of the population will live in urban areas. As cities grow, so do the mobility needs of different users and the subsequent demand for specialised vehicle designs and architectures.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Anticipating the growing and changing demand for better adapted and designed vehicle can be both triggered by innovative projects and municipal authorities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following the 2020 European Commission call to trigger R&D initiatives addressing a broader range of mobility needs, the project URBANIZED has been developed to focus on commercial vehicles related needs. The project intends to provide cities with sustainable last-mile delivery by solving the trade-offs between ‘one size fits all’ and ‘design for purpose’. It has been working with the 4 selected projects by the European Commission, seeking to strengthen partners networking, by exchanging insights, on which great strides can be build upon. Among the 4 projects, electric vehicle innovation has been driven in Torino and Firenze, where a safer electric kick scooter and a new micro-vehicle based in between monowheel and scooter, have been respectively developed. Ideally, municipal authorities have developed sustainable urban mobility plans alongside such initiatives.\u003C/p>",[20497],{"name":20498,"type":53,"value":20498},"https://urbanized.eu/future-proofing-cities-with-next-generation-urban-electric-vehicles/",[20500,20501],{"article_id":20483,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20483,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20503,"link":20504,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20484,"updated_at":20485,"article_id":20483,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TZzeu6tKfV4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093927179-7GveYrMs.jpeg",{"id":20506,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20507,"updated_at":20508,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20509,"contents":20510,"contributors":20523,"image":20526},"13145","2022-03-16T14:05:37.265Z","2023-04-14T14:05:55.899Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20511],{"id":20512,"score":47,"body":20513,"status":55,"article_id":20506,"created_at":20507,"updated_at":20508,"published_at":20507},"FFl7",{"title":20514,"outcome":20515,"problem":20516,"summary":20517,"solution":20518,"attachment":20519},"Open motors circular vehicle design","\u003Cp>With modular design, broken or outdated individual components can be directly replaced, enabling fleets to last 10 times longer and hence lower lifecycle environmental footprints and costs Moreover, the vehicles can be shipped in component crates and assembled locally, thus providing with the possibilities to lower environmental impact, create local jobs and decrease import taxes and assembly costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The automotive industry contributes over 10% of industrial emissions. The decarbonization of the project has focused on electrifying powertrains so far. But electrification is not the sole answer to the decarbonization challenge. Indeed, vehicle materials are also responsible for greenhouse gases emissions, which are likely to increase with the growing market demand for battery-electric vehicles. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Automobile businesses can lead the way to circular vehicle design, by betting on a modular design and a local scale for the assembly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Open Motors is thus developing modular, locally assembled, electric and self-driving vehicles. The service involves its customers in the customised designing and assembly of fleet vehicles.\u003C/p>",[20520,20521],{"name":7951,"type":53,"value":7951},{"name":20522,"type":53,"value":20522},"https://www.weforum.org/projects/the-circular-cars-initiative",[20524,20525],{"article_id":20506,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20506,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20527,"link":20528,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20507,"updated_at":20508,"article_id":20506,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2Gq_-z2X-TQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093929357-defbeWs6.jpeg",{"id":20530,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20531,"updated_at":20532,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20533,"contents":20534,"contributors":20548,"image":20551},"13148","2022-03-16T15:27:17.995Z","2023-04-13T16:44:54.229Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20535],{"id":20536,"score":47,"body":20537,"status":55,"article_id":20530,"created_at":20531,"updated_at":20532,"published_at":20531},"slyT",{"title":20538,"outcome":20539,"problem":20540,"summary":20541,"solution":20542,"attachment":20543},"California kicks off electric-car battery recycling","\u003Cp>Reusing such key metals, which are costly and have a strong environmental footprint, is expected to drive down the costs for the industry, while creating a sustainable closed-loop system that will allow end-of-life battery packs to return to the U.S. supply chain. Overall, Redwood will contribute to America’s transition to sustainable and carbon-neutral electric vehicles manufacturing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Although electric cars are frequently presented as ideal solutions to tackle air pollution generated by vehicles, they do also have some problems. First, their construction process can produce up to 50% of CO2 than a thermal car. Indeed, the battery and the motor of these electric cars require more raw materials, in particular rare-earth materials such as cobalt, lithium, nickel or manganese, whose extraction requires a lot of energy and water resources. In addition, to refine the metal, chemicals are added to the water, which is then generally discharged without treatment into the ecosystems. Also, batteries require energy to be recharged, which can also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions depending on the energy mix. Finally, once batteries are used, recycling them is complicated. Today, extracting metals from a mine can still be cheaper than recycling old metals. However, some companies are starting to counteract this situation by integrating electric vehicles into the circular approach.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Also causing environmental challenges, electric cars are starting to be integrated into circular approaches. Redwood Materials Inc., by partnering with car manufacturers, state agencies and cities, is for instance triggering the reutilisation of materials from famous car brands.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Redwood Materials Inc., the start-up founded by former Tesla Inc. Chief Technical Officer, has recently launched strong battery-recycling efforts in California. As Californian cities have led the transition to electric vehicles in the U.S., with the goal to end the sales of new cars and trucks powered by gasoline or diesel by 2035, Redwood is partnering with state agencies including the California Environmental Protection Agency. Ford Motor Co., based in Carson City in Nevada, and Volvo group are being the frontrunners in the sector to join this program. After aging and retired, Redwood will extract key metals from the cars, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper to reuse the materials in new battery packs.\u003C/p>",[20544,20546],{"name":20545,"type":53,"value":20545},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoBTr_CSMzs",{"name":20547,"type":53,"value":20547},"https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/electric-car-battery-recycling-kicks-off-in-california-1.1725004",[20549,20550],{"article_id":20530,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20530,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20552,"link":20553,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20531,"updated_at":20532,"article_id":20530,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jIlOn0J2zwE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093930635-QoWgvNcG.jpeg",{"id":20555,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20556,"updated_at":20557,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20558,"contents":20559,"contributors":20568,"image":6},"13177","2022-03-17T09:56:30.851Z","2022-03-17T09:56:30.971Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20560],{"id":20561,"score":47,"body":20562,"status":55,"article_id":20555,"created_at":20556,"updated_at":20557,"published_at":20556},"r-Nx",{"title":20563,"summary":20564,"attachment":20565},"Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan and Framework in Toronto","\u003Cp>This Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan and Framework (CE Framework) will be used to leverage the City of Toronto's purchasing power to drive waste reduction, economic growth, and social prosperity through a circular economy approach. Circular Economy is an approach that is restorative and regenerative by intention and design.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Solid Waste Management Services will host divisional pilots related to the procurement of office space and equipment, textiles, and/or food waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aim of CE Framework is to develop an evidence-based and measurable circular procurement policy. The CE Framework, through CE Pilots, will enable the City to achieve the following Circular Economy goals:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Increase the amount of goods and services that are regenerative by design, have lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, are less toxic, and rely less on raw material extraction/consumption. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Increase the number of City contracts that are procured through a process that considers full value, lifecycle impact including greenhouse gases, resource potential, and maximum utility of goods and services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Introduce the requirement for the re-examination of City contracts from a Circular Economy lens prior to issuing solicitations.  \u003C/p>",[20566],{"name":20567,"type":53,"value":20567},"https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-115664.pdf",[20569],{"article_id":20555,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":20571,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20572,"updated_at":20573,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20574,"contents":20575,"contributors":20584,"image":6},"13210","2022-03-21T20:00:08.369Z","2022-05-31T14:02:32.353Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20576],{"id":20577,"score":47,"body":20578,"status":55,"article_id":20571,"created_at":20572,"updated_at":20573,"published_at":20572},"yIWh",{"title":20579,"summary":20580,"attachment":20581},"Sanivation, solving water issues in Kenya","\u003Cp>Sanivation is a sanitation partner for African secondary cities. The company is developing and operating city-wide sanitation solutions with the support of local governments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sanivation partners with local governments to help meet the growing waste processing need from septic tanks and pit latrines. They design, build, and operate fecal sludge treatment plants so that they can be operationally sustainable. The plants transform fecal sludge into biomass fuels and the revenue comes from the sales of fuel covers operational costs. Each plant that they deploy ensures waste is safely managed, creates local employment, prevents environmental pollution, and saves trees through their innovative biomass fuels.\u003C/p>",[20582],{"name":20583,"type":53,"value":20583},"https://sanivation.com/",[20585,20586],{"article_id":20571,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":20571,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":20588,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20589,"updated_at":20590,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20591,"contents":20592,"contributors":20606,"image":20609},"13243","2022-03-21T20:22:50.128Z","2022-05-31T12:25:21.199Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20593],{"id":20594,"score":47,"body":20595,"status":55,"article_id":20588,"created_at":20589,"updated_at":20590,"published_at":20589},"yr_B",{"title":20596,"outcome":20597,"problem":20598,"summary":20599,"solution":20600,"attachment":20601},"An international benchmark for wastewater treatment","\u003Cp>The MWRD is a circular initiative, because it recovers resources, like phosphorus and other nutrients and it returns them for valuable reuse opportunities, but also does so with the intention of protecting downstream water quality from harmful algal growth caused by excess nutrients in the water.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As biological phosphorus removal becomes a growing staple of wastewater treatment for the MWRD, the infrastructure and technology must also adapt to accommodate this additional process. Biological phosphorus removal requires more capacity than conventional biological treatment, and the challenge is creating this capacity without having to build completely new aeration tanks at facilities like Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), designed to handle up to 1.44 billion gallons in a day.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The MWRD treats an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater each day via its seven water reclamation plants. The MWRD is the wastewater treatment and stormwater management agency for the Municipality of Chicago and 128 suburban communities throughout Cook County. They work every day to mitigate flooding and convert wastewater into valuable resources like clean water, phosphorus, biosolids and natural gas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response, resourceful MWRD staff designed an experimental first-of-its-kind system to intensify the biological treatment of wastewater to provide a range of benefits including treating larger flows with less infrastructure. The design aims to improve solids settling by adding a “high-rate settling tank,” retaining more of the active microorganisms responsible for cleaning the water and collecting nutrients in the existing aeration tanks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Surrounded by sprawling tanks and massive treatment systems, the 350-gallon tank appears a small find tucked away in a nondescript gatehouse at Stickney WRP. But the pilot scale system could unlock remarkable potential in the biological stages of wastewater treatment. In this important stage, after wastewater is filtered through primary treatment, the water enters aeration tanks that receive pumped air much like an enormous aquarium air diffuser. There, a carefully maintained population of microorganisms use oxygen from the air to break down the remaining suspended solids and remove soluble organics, phosphorus, and ammonia through nitrification.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once tied into the MWRD’s aeration battery at Stickney WRP, MWRD scientists will analyse whether adding the high-rate settling tank can improve and expedite the settling of solids. The experimental system is expected to be able to treat wastewater in as little as three hours, compared with the conventional process that takes a minimum of four and a half.\u003C/p>",[20602,20604],{"name":20603,"type":53,"value":20603},"https://mwrd.org/mwrd-develops-reactor-intensify-biological-treatment-water-online",{"name":20605,"type":53,"value":20605},"https://mwrd.org/",[20607,20608],{"article_id":20588,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":20588,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":20610,"link":20611,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20589,"updated_at":20590,"article_id":20588,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"n_jkfDUpYIc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093932756-Csfc4vKg.jpeg",{"id":20613,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20614,"updated_at":20615,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20616,"contents":20617,"contributors":20629,"image":20631},"13276","2022-03-22T17:40:59.343Z","2022-04-05T16:30:11.146Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20618],{"id":20619,"score":47,"body":20620,"status":55,"article_id":20613,"created_at":20614,"updated_at":20615,"published_at":20614},"7bA9",{"title":20621,"outcome":20622,"problem":20623,"summary":20624,"solution":20625,"attachment":20626},"Nairobi’s food strategy","\u003Cp>The strategy aims at providing an affordable, accessible, nutritious, and safe food for all Nairobi City County residents, essentially by increasing food production, stabling food supply and incomes, reducing food losses and providing good welfare of food consumers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Nairobi faces numerous challenges such as water-deficiency, both for human consumption and agriculture, river pollution, and a lack of available land for agriculture purposes. More precisely, the food system is largely informal, undocumented, uses poor quality food production inputs and is costly in terms of approval and processing. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In regards of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals n°11 “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” and the National Food and Nutrition Security Policy, The Nairobi City County government has studied its food system, by identifying its gaps, to influence it towards sustainability, through a largely detailed food strategy. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The strategy consists in a 5-year implementation plan which will cost 8.6 billion Ksh in the 5 years. In the meantime, the Nairobi City County Assembly will oversight a monitoring, evaluation and learning plan. While the food system will be operated largely by the private sector, the county government will provide development interventions and capacity building activities and will offer the public good services, such as regulation, extension services and information. \u003C/p>",[20627],{"name":20628,"type":53,"value":20628},"https://www.devolutionhub.or.ke/file/90185692-nairobi-city-county-food-system-stra.pdf",[20630],{"article_id":20613,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20632,"link":20633,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20614,"updated_at":20615,"article_id":20613,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6-zMEkmIo4Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093933800-8rAr0Ykv.jpeg",{"id":20635,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20636,"updated_at":20637,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20638,"contents":20639,"contributors":20653,"image":20655},"13278","2022-03-22T18:03:05.060Z","2022-04-05T16:29:55.553Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20640],{"id":20641,"score":47,"body":20642,"status":55,"article_id":20635,"created_at":20636,"updated_at":20637,"published_at":20636},"BfyN",{"title":20643,"outcome":20644,"problem":20645,"summary":20646,"solution":20647,"attachment":20648},"Berkeley’s single use foodware and litter reduction ordinance","\u003Cp>The ordinance aims at eliminating single use foodware by 2020 and will hopefully act as a precedent for other cities around the country. Overall, the city of Berkeley enjoys a strong reputation as one of the nation’s foremost sustainability trailblazers by being the first U.S. city to enact a ban on expanded polystyrene products, and by launching one of the country’s first curb side recycling programs as early as in 1973. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food packaging waste contributes to a significant portion of local litter, with city residents generating upward of 40 million single-use cups per year. Besides, the overseas recycling market is starting to collapse, not allowing cities to rest upon such a “solution”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Single use foodware harm wildlife, mainly by contributing to marine pollution, cause street litter and greenhouse gas emissions, before turning into waste sent to landfills. Cities have thus decided, such as the city of Berkeley, to restrict or ban some single-use products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To assist businesses with the shift away from single use disposable foodware to reusable foodware, the city decided to provide onsite technical assistance and other resources to help businesses comply. As part of the City of Berkeley’s Zero Waste Goal, the city has issued on March 27, 2019, the Single Use Foodware and Litter Reduction Ordinance, to reduce single use foodware, including cups, lids, utensils, straws, clamshells, and other disposables. This ordinance applies to all prepared food vendors, such as bakeries, cafeterias, drive-ins, food products stores, food service establishments, drugstores, theatres, bars, and other similar establishments. In addition to mandating compostable and reusable foodware, the ordinance requires businesses to implement a $0.25 charge for disposable cups by January 2020. The ordinance requirements came into effect on July 1, 2021, and will have to report initial results by 2022. \u003C/p>",[20649,20651],{"name":20650,"type":53,"value":20650},"https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Public_Works/Zero_Waste/Berkeley_Single_Use_Foodware_and_Litter_Reduction_Ordinance.aspx",{"name":20652,"type":53,"value":20652},"https://zerowastesonoma.gov/news/does-berkeley-californias-foodware-ordinance-provide-a-new-national-model",[20654],{"article_id":20635,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20656,"link":20657,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20636,"updated_at":20637,"article_id":20635,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2pDkJ3ksjJE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093935028-7lacBk2m.jpeg",{"id":20659,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20660,"updated_at":20661,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20662,"contents":20663,"contributors":20675,"image":20677},"13279","2022-03-22T18:12:33.318Z","2023-03-01T15:27:10.872Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20664],{"id":20665,"score":47,"body":20666,"status":55,"article_id":20659,"created_at":20660,"updated_at":20661,"published_at":20660},"NhR-",{"title":20667,"outcome":20668,"problem":20669,"summary":20670,"solution":20671,"attachment":20672},"Boulder’s help to create a network for reuse containers throughout the city","\u003Cp>Initially limited to a few restaurants in one Brooklyn neighbourhood, the app now includes more than 130 restaurants. As return rates tend to be high, their progress expanded to other major US cities such as Seattle, San Diego, and even on the Hawaii island of O’ahu. Over their lifetimes, reusable containers create lower greenhouse gas emissions and use less energy and water than single-use containers, even after dishwashing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>More than 70% of Americans report ordering takeout or delivery one to three times a week – resulting in hundreds of billions of single use products, mostly plastic boxes that don’t or can’t get recycled.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pouring out into the oceans, single-use products harm marine wildlife by causing marine pollution, leach harmful chemicals into the environmental and contribute to greenhouse gases when breaking down in landfills. Despite interesting business initiatives such as DeliverZero, the private sector can’t bring reusables mainstream on their own. Cities can thus play a supportive key role, mainly by building a more robust reuse system through regulation and public partnerships.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To answer the issue of takeout packaging waste, Lauren Sweeney and her two partners launched in November 2019 the DeliverZero website, where people could place takeout orders that would arrive in reusable boxes instead of the standard disposables. The restaurants dispatch their food in sturdy green polypropylene containers furnished by DeliverZero, which can be returned, washed, and reused 1000 times apiece. Customers can drop off boxes at any DeliverZero restaurant, or hand them to the courier who brings the next meal to their door. Most of the times, restaurants pay for reusable boxes at competitive rates, and pass some cost on to the customer in the form of fees or directly in the price of food. The company only takes a commission that tends to be between 5% and 20% of sales. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alongside business cases, local governments can impose a small tax on disposables to fund new return kiosks and dishwashing facilities or support fledgling companies. For instance, the city of Boulder partnered with RepEATer, a reusable takeout container program, in exchange of grant funding and helping new restaurants and diners. Cities can also restrict or ban single-use plastics.\u003C/p>",[20673],{"name":20674,"type":53,"value":20674},"https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/oct/22/takeout-delivery-food-waste-free-reusable-containers-startups",[20676],{"article_id":20659,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20678,"link":20679,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20660,"updated_at":20661,"article_id":20659,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FbulUY7HL1o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093936258-cS3TTgj_.jpeg",{"id":20681,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20682,"updated_at":20683,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20684,"contents":20685,"contributors":20699,"image":20701},"13280","2022-03-22T18:23:11.525Z","2022-04-05T16:29:33.407Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20686],{"id":20687,"score":47,"body":20688,"status":55,"article_id":20681,"created_at":20682,"updated_at":20683,"published_at":20682},"L03b",{"title":20689,"outcome":20690,"problem":20691,"summary":20692,"solution":20693,"attachment":20694},"Curb-side organic waste collection in San Francisco","\u003Cp>As a result, about 90 percent of San Francisco’s 350 000 households now have food waste composting service. A new project is expected to increase the amount of collected organics to 120 tons/day. The pilot project is planned to test less than weekly trash collection, to determine how effective it is at increasing participation and diversion numbers. Indeed, the less frequent the trash is collected, the higher is the incentive, regardless of people’s environmental inclination, to divert all putrescible food wastes into the organics contained, to avoid bad trash can smells. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The food waste is estimated to be 30-40 percent of the entire US food supply and equates to 219 pounds of waste per person. This would be equivalent to every person in America throwing more than 650 average sized apples right into the garbage — or rather right into landfills, as most discarded food ends up there. In fact, food is the single largest component taking up space inside US landfills, making up 22 percent of municipal solid waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 40 million tons — 80 billion pounds — every year. To tackle this issue, many cities in the US have implemented organic waste collection programs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of San Francisco made organics collection mandatory in 2009. About 600 tons/day or 150 000 tons/year of organics are now being collected by Recology, the hauler in San Francisco. Recology also owns the composting facility and the landfill and continues to educate the community about waste diversion such as through its garbage art program. They also have innovative ad campaigns, such as collection trucks with 3-D imagery displaying the vehicle’s contents. The city recently passed a monumental landmark in November 2011, having diverted a total of 1 million tons of organics since the start of the program. About 20 to 40 tons of food waste (mostly commercial) are digested by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). The remaining organics are composted at Jepsen Prairie Organics.\u003C/p>",[20695,20697],{"name":20696,"type":53,"value":20696},"https://www.rts.com/resources/guides/food-waste-america/",{"name":20698,"type":53,"value":20698},"https://www.biocycle.net/residential-food-waste-collection-in-the-u-s/",[20700],{"article_id":20681,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20702,"link":20703,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20682,"updated_at":20683,"article_id":20681,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zEP6vtkEStk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093937903-XyZtaTIF.jpeg",{"id":20705,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20706,"updated_at":20707,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20708,"contents":20709,"contributors":20720,"image":6},"13342","2022-03-24T13:21:44.296Z","2022-03-24T13:22:53.491Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20710],{"id":20711,"score":47,"body":20712,"status":55,"article_id":20705,"created_at":20706,"updated_at":20707,"published_at":20706},"toKb",{"title":20713,"summary":20714,"attachment":20715},"Circular Cities - A practical approach to develop a city roadmap focusing on utilities","\u003Cp>Cities can play a pivotal role in creating an enabling environment through regulations and incentives, but the private sector needs to collaborate and explore the cross-sectoral synergies required to achieve a circular model. There are immense opportunities for public-private collaboration in achieving goals that might not otherwise be possible for cities to accomplish alone.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cities are embedding circular thinking in their utility processes, placing the onus on the private sector to come up with new business models that are both economically viable and ecologically sustainable. This could potentially result in a situation whereby circular products and services become the new market standard.\u003C/p>",[20716,20718],{"name":20717,"type":53,"value":20717},"https://nordic.climate-kic.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2018/05/Circular-Economy-and-Utilities_FINAL.pdf",{"name":20719,"type":53,"value":20719},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/knowledge/circular-cities-practical-approach-developpin-city-roadmap-focusing-utilities",[20721],{"article_id":20705,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20723,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20724,"updated_at":20725,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20726,"contents":20727,"contributors":20739,"image":20742},"13376","2022-03-28T11:55:51.196Z","2022-05-25T15:09:23.710Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20728],{"id":20729,"score":47,"body":20730,"status":55,"article_id":20723,"created_at":20724,"updated_at":20725,"published_at":20724},"4WaQ",{"title":20731,"outcome":20732,"problem":20733,"summary":20734,"solution":20735,"attachment":20736},"Establishment of a Photovoltaics (PV) recycling centre in Korea","\u003Cp>Among the 3Rs, recycling system and its associated regulatory schemes to deal with PV end-of-life management issues have recently emerged for sustainable waste management in anticipation of the large volume of waste PV modules and to continue to be considered a clean energy technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The PV technology is regarded as the most environmentally friendly technologies of all energy and electricity generation technologies, particularly when evaluated from a life-cycle viewpoint, including end-of-life management. Proper end-of-life management is an indispensable issue for “clean” energy technologies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With PV deployment increasing exponentially, the number of PV modules that reach the end of useful life will also greatly increase after the time lag of operation, accumulating proportionately as waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Photovoltaic (PV) technology is one of the most promising technologies for improving energy security and mitigating climate change. Managing end-of-life PV modules to recover valuable materials that can displace virgin ones is an important step toward meeting the challenge of sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycling technologies must be available to address future waste from end-of-life PV modules. End-of-life management with material recovery is preferable to disposal in terms of environmental impacts and resource efficiency as a way to manage end-of-life PV systems. When recycling processes themselves are efficient, recycling not only reduces waste and waste-related emissions but also offers the potential for reducing the energy use and emissions related to virgin-material production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thus, 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) are important opportunities for the long-term management of resource-constrained metals used in PV modules.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>(1) Reduce\u003C/strong> - the raw material inputs and toxicity for both c-Si and thin-film technologies significantly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>(2.1) Reuse\u003C/strong> - opportunities in an associated secondary market for panel components and materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>(2.2) Repair\u003C/strong> - (repaired) PV modules can be resold on the world market at a reduced market price.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>(2.3) Refurbish\u003C/strong> - (refurbished) PV may meet expectations of a second owner despite of underperforming panels by standards of the first owner.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>(3) Recycle\u003C/strong> - one of the main modules from existing plants that were built for material recovery of major components to meet current regulatory requirements.\u003C/p>",[20737],{"name":20738,"type":53,"value":20738},"https://iea-pvps.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/End_of_Life_Management_of_Photovoltaic_Panels_Trends_in_PV_Module_Recycling_Technologies_by_task_12.pdf",[20740,20741],{"article_id":20723,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":20723,"contributor_id":19202},{"id":20743,"link":20744,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20724,"updated_at":20725,"article_id":20723,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KWF7AuaiTv4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093939493-jzF6VY7T.jpeg",{"id":20746,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20747,"updated_at":20748,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20749,"contents":20750,"contributors":20760,"image":6},"13408","2022-03-28T12:17:16.713Z","2022-06-23T12:38:19.874Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20751],{"id":20752,"score":47,"body":20753,"status":55,"article_id":20746,"created_at":20747,"updated_at":20748,"published_at":20747},"AXJB",{"title":20754,"outcome":20755,"summary":20756,"attachment":20757},"Repurposing disused gas pipe in Sydney","\u003Cp>The expected outcomes of the project were to recycle 100 billion litres of water - about one-fifth of Sydney's current usage - within 25 to 30 years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sydney's representatives unveiled plans in 2007 to expand and link several recycling projects into \"a recycled water grid\" using disused pipes around the city. Under the plan, the recycling projects were linked by pipes and then disused pipes owned by other utilities were added to the network.\u003C/p>",[20758],{"name":20759,"type":53,"value":20759},"https://www.smh.com.au/national/water-from-gas-pipes-in-30-years-20070219-gdpi3i.html",[20761,20762],{"article_id":20746,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":20746,"contributor_id":9873},{"id":20764,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20765,"updated_at":20766,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20767,"contents":20768,"contributors":20780,"image":20785},"13640","2022-04-06T07:57:58.500Z","2022-06-06T12:13:42.324Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20769],{"id":20770,"score":47,"body":20771,"status":55,"article_id":20764,"created_at":20765,"updated_at":20766,"published_at":20765},"4mf7",{"title":20772,"outcome":20773,"problem":20774,"summary":20775,"solution":20776,"attachment":20777},"Europe’s largest commercial energy storage system using EV batteries provides sustainable energy for stadium events","\u003Cp>This system provides a reliable source of sustainable energy, but it also relieves pressure on the Dutch electricity grid during concerts and other big energy-consuming events. And during periods of low demand, the stadium can contribute power to the grid.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A lot of big energy-consuming events, such as concerts, football games, etc, are held at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena. The needs for energy are huge when people get together for the big events. Therefore, the energy grid will have more press than usual.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A massive energy storage system that includes new and used electric vehicle (EV) batteries was built at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena, the home of the Dutch football club Ajax.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The system combines power conversion units and the equivalent of 148 new and used Nissan LEAF batteries, which store energy captured by 4,200 solar panels on the roof of the stadium and also from the grid.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is capable of storing 3 megawatts of power – enough to charge 500,000 phones or supply 7,000 households in Amsterdam for one hour – and its makers say it’s Europe’s largest commercial energy storage system using EV batteries.\u003C/p>",[20778],{"name":20779,"type":53,"value":20779},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/07/netherlands-football-johan-cruijff-stadium-electric-car-batteries/",[20781,20782,20783],{"article_id":20764,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":20764,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":20764,"contributor_id":20784},"GpuCBQ",{"id":20786,"link":20787,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20765,"updated_at":20766,"article_id":20764,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tsNrVg16tUU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093941762-vGfeX1uo.jpeg",{"id":20789,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20790,"updated_at":20791,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20792,"contents":20793,"contributors":20806,"image":20808},"13705","2022-04-12T08:39:38.727Z","2023-04-11T14:59:21.772Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20794],{"id":20795,"score":47,"body":20796,"status":55,"article_id":20789,"created_at":20790,"updated_at":20791,"published_at":20790},"z20J",{"title":20797,"outcome":20798,"problem":20799,"summary":20800,"solution":20801,"attachment":20802},"Prague’s circular economy strategy focuses on water as 4 main intervention areas","\u003Cp>After mobilizing Circle Economy’s Circle City Scan, Prague’s circular transition is now well underway. Besides protecting water supplies, organic and circular agricultural practices are contributing to diversify the city’s food supply, foster biodiversity, reduce packaging needs and shorten supply chains. Prague has recently become a trailblazer in establishing a local circular economy. Thanks to political endorsement and stakeholders’ management, the circular economy was able to make its way into daily decision-making processes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cities are rapidly growing – Prague’s population alone has jumped by 11% in the past 40 years – while being the hotspots of resource use and global greenhouse gas emissions. Current farming practices across Europe are mostly GHG emissions-intensive, contributing to a loss of grassland biodiversity and using dangerous pesticides, resulting in the pollution of water supplies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Prague has started to place the circular economy at the heart of its city planning and climate mitigation ambitions, delivering substantial climate mitigation opportunities, social benefits, and economic opportunities\u003Cstrong>.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dozens of circular economy projects are being developed by the city of Prague, mainly focusing on four thematic areas – construction, water management, agriculture and waste – based non the city’s climate strategy, which was approved by representatives at the end of May 2021 and includes 73 measures to meet carbon neutrality by 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To save water and prevent water leaks, the city will implement measures in water management, while using rainwater for irrigation or residual heat from wastewater for heating. Besides, the city is now leasing 500 hectares of its city-owned agricultural land to encourage farmers in using only organic and circular agricultural principles (no pesticides, fungicides, using organic fertilisers and crop rotation) to protect the water supplies, among many other benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alongside, the city is setting several goals and initiatives, provides information and supports committed stakeholders through public procurement, in other thematic areas (construction, agriculture, waste).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city will have to invest about 230 billion crowns (~9 billion euros), mostly originating from European funds, in the measures aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.\u003C/p>",[20803,20804],{"name":6375,"type":53,"value":6375},{"name":20805,"type":53,"value":20805},"https://europe-cities.com/2022/01/28/prague-has-approved-a-strategy-for-the-development-of-the-circular-economy/",[20807],{"article_id":20789,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20809,"link":20810,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20790,"updated_at":20791,"article_id":20789,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SL3JjwNB6R0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093943382-5sDXVw6M.jpeg",{"id":20812,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20813,"updated_at":20814,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20815,"contents":20816,"contributors":20828,"image":20830},"13706","2022-04-12T09:11:33.289Z","2023-04-13T16:09:53.060Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20817],{"id":20818,"score":47,"body":20819,"status":55,"article_id":20812,"created_at":20813,"updated_at":20814,"published_at":20813},"C-b7",{"title":20820,"outcome":20821,"problem":20822,"summary":20823,"solution":20824,"attachment":20825},"Introducing rainwater harvesting solutions in Singapore","\u003Cp>Rainwater harvesting and management contribute in reducing water consumption and provide drinking water, mainly by alleviating stormwater runoff, and thus tackling to the growing issue of water scarcity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In cities, water scarcity and increased demand for water, are becoming growing issues, alongside climate change and rapid urbanisation. In this context, Singapore, a city-state, only offers limited water resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To challenge water scarcity and major other urban issues, rainwater harvesting and management (RWHM) offers a great number of opportunities. Several Asian countries and cities, such as Singapore, have started to implement it.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Harvesting rainwater is thus a natural extension of pre-existing strategies to reduce, reuse and replenish water sources in Singapore. As approximately 86% of Singapore’s population lives in high-rise buildings, rooftop water collection systems have been installed to maximize the use of rainwater and act as a catchment. The rainwater is collected in tanks and used for toilet flushing, helping to reduce water consumption, save on energy and reduce other costs within the buildings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Integration across sectors and disciplines, and reworking city-wide master plans that promote policy alignment, are vital. Working with local communities and other stakeholders to ensure the knowledge and capacities are also key elements for a successful implementation\u003C/p>",[20826],{"name":20827,"type":53,"value":20827},"https://iwa-network.org/can-rainwater-harvesting-transform-cities-into-water-wise-cities/",[20829],{"article_id":20812,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20831,"link":20832,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20813,"updated_at":20814,"article_id":20812,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uCqgHFvWgaY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093944539-1WoBYXJM.jpeg",{"id":20834,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20835,"updated_at":20836,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20837,"contents":20838,"contributors":20851,"image":20853},"13707","2022-04-12T09:33:23.489Z","2022-04-12T14:11:30.668Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20839],{"id":20840,"score":47,"body":20841,"status":55,"article_id":20834,"created_at":20835,"updated_at":20836,"published_at":20835},"Cxtb",{"title":20842,"outcome":20843,"problem":20844,"summary":20845,"solution":20846,"attachment":20847},"US cities facing and improving decrepit water infrastructure","\u003Cp>The Plan will help guide future strategic decisions when prioritizing and implementing integrated water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, programs, and policies within the City. Such a water management plan in cities could contribute to speed up environmental upgrades, while funding more than $10 billion in capital improvements in the process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>More than 88 percent of Americans believe there’s a need to act on infrastructure, but only 17 percent of utilities feel confident they can cover the cost of existing services through rates and fees. Of the necessary investments, aging pipes and water mains rank among the most serious drinking water needs. Upgraded wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure are also needed, but many cities already hold too much debt to take on more. Though the federal government provides some support for water infrastructure, the burden falls primarily on state and local governments. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many US cities are facing a decrepit state and lack of investment in their water infrastructure. Some cities are therefore adopting various tools, such as a water management plan in Los Angeles, to thwart such challenging issues. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A policy brief from the Brookings Institute\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>recommends cities to drive water investments most efficiently, notably by better managing systems that involve multiple agencies, improving accounting practices, and engaging in more strategic financial planning. It is also advised for cities to take a ‘one water’ approach, viewing drinking water, wastewater and stormwater needs as part of a continuum. In addition, increased communication, and data tools, including better measures for residential demand and more efficient customer service programs, and the exploration of new funding mechanisms such as public-private partnerships could be highly useful. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As an example, Los Angeles adopted a One Water LA 2040 Plan to coordinate water management across all city departments. The LA Plan takes a holistic and collaborative approach to consider all of the City’s water resources from surface water, groundwater, potable water, wastewater, recycled water, dry-weather runoff, and stormwater as “One Water.” Also, the Plan identifies multi-departmental and multi-agency integration opportunities to manage water in a more efficient, cost effective, and sustainable manner.\u003C/p>",[20848,20849],{"name":20827,"type":53,"value":20827},{"name":20850,"type":53,"value":20850},"https://www.cwea.org/news/one-water-la-2040-plan-trigger-based-implementation-strategy-for-future-integration/",[20852],{"article_id":20834,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20854,"link":20855,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20835,"updated_at":20836,"article_id":20834,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Onys-VwcG4g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093945696-Jcp3FxQB.jpeg",{"id":20857,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20858,"updated_at":20859,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20860,"contents":20861,"contributors":20875,"image":20879},"13708","2022-04-12T09:40:21.666Z","2022-08-18T14:22:26.975Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20862],{"id":20863,"score":47,"body":20864,"status":55,"article_id":20857,"created_at":20858,"updated_at":20859,"published_at":20858},"c0MR",{"title":20865,"outcome":20866,"problem":20867,"summary":20868,"solution":20869,"attachment":20870},"Circular Rotterdam by 2030: harnessing social, economic and environmental benefits of the circular economy","\u003Cp>By increasing the separate collection of the organic waste, half of the current organic waste could be transferred into the creation of new products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The health care sector, in turn, can reduce its impact by expanding preventative care to improve health and recovery during hospital visits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, only about 22% of the solid waste generated in the city of Rotterdam is recycled. Yet by 2050, the city aims to be fully circular. While in 2015, the city’s construction sector produced 393,783 tons of waste – the equivalent of 58 Erasmus Bridges, few years later it was still 350,000 tons. What comes to the consumer goods, around 30% of the total mass is collected separately and recycled, whereas only a small proportion of organic waste is processed similarly. The health care sector - albeit presenting a small part of the city's overall waste production - has nonetheless potential reducing the amount of the waste it generates. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A report released as part of the City of Rotterdam’s ambitious bid to become a fully circular city by 2050 has found that significant environmental, social and economic benefits could be harnessed by implementing the circular economy. The Circular Rotterdam report, commissioned by the City of Rotterdam and produced by Metabolic in partnership with Circle Economy, Blue City and Spring Associates, focusses on four key sectors in the city: agri-food and green flows, construction, consumer goods and healthcare. It was produced to inform the city’s efforts to create 3,500 to 7,000 new jobs and reduce material consumption by 50% by 2030 through the creation of circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report found that reducing the city’s 350,000 tons of construction waste is possible by building houses and offices in a way that allows for easy disassembly or renovation - instead of demolition - by using sturdy, long-life materials, as well as reusing materials and components in a way that construction and demolition are connected.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For consumer products, the current share of collection and recycling could be substantially increased through redesigning and promoting alternatives that use fewer materials, and the construction of an Upcycle Mall with specialized recycling facilities for different types of waste. The fact that the majority of the consumer goods are produced for a global market outside of the city and country, makes the influence on these streams of the city small. The amount of packaging materials - counting for 35% of all current consumer goods waste streams - could be reduced by up to 40% by switching to packaging-free stores.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[20871,20873],{"name":20872,"type":53,"value":20872},"https://www.metabolic.nl/news/rotterdam-a-circular-economy-powerhouse/",{"name":20874,"type":53,"value":20874},"https://www.metabolic.nl/publications/circular-rotterdam/",[20876,20877,20878],{"article_id":20857,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":20857,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":20857,"contributor_id":10348},{"id":20880,"link":20881,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20858,"updated_at":20859,"article_id":20857,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VgLcjWk90xc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093946577-ZZ0nzs_m.jpeg",{"id":20883,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20884,"updated_at":20885,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20886,"contents":20887,"contributors":20903,"image":20906},"13709","2022-04-12T10:02:51.223Z","2022-05-25T17:04:45.596Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20888],{"id":20889,"score":47,"body":20890,"status":55,"article_id":20883,"created_at":20884,"updated_at":20885,"published_at":20884},"PxXj",{"title":20891,"outcome":20892,"problem":20893,"summary":20894,"solution":20895,"attachment":20896},"A circular brewery in Yatala, Queensland","\u003Cp>The installation of the plant has led to unprecedented growth for the brewery, while optimising its resource, by halving its water requirements per litre of the product (2.3 litres of water per litre of product, instead of 5.5 litres).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Yatala, Queensland, Australia, the local wastewater treatment plant has optimally sought to deliver a residential load for 30, 000 – 40, 000 people. However, in 2005, the decision of Yatala’s Carlton United Breweries (CUB) to double its production which was approximately equivalent to the biological load of around 60,000 more people implicated various post-expansion problems. Specifically, CUB’s post-expansion wastewater effluent was found to be in excess of what the local municipal plant could cope with. Compounding the local municipality's inability to treat high strength and volume industrial trade waste was the Millennium Drought of 2002-2008 where businesses, such as the brewery, started to face severe water restrictions and closure of their branches in other parts of the country.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This case study is a financially, economically, environmentally, and socially successful industry example of in-house water recycling undertaken by a local brewery in Yatala, Queensland. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Persuasive drought and the local municipality's inability to treat high strength and volume industrial trade waste was anticipated to incur high costs for CUB. However, the brewery got in contact with the municipality to evaluate which possibilities existed to support the brewery’s wastewater treatment. The brewery in Yatala made the bold choice to first install an on-site wastewater treatment, and later, a recycling plant. This installation avoided the increased cost of water, wastewater disposal, and installation of headworks, offsetting the bulk of the expense of building the new facility (the plant estimated $6.5 million but it saved the brewery $5.7 million in headworks charges). This ongoing site also granted them full autonomy, especially in a time of increasing water resource restrictions. By eliminating the need for transport of wastewater before processing, the on-site plant minimised the greenhouse gas emissions, while providing the ability to treat feed water for quality control purposes.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Other similar business cases exist, such as the circular strategy implemented in Glasgow, where wasted bread is used in the beer brewing process.\u003C/p>",[20897,20899,20901],{"name":20898,"type":53,"value":20898},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/glasgow-embraces-pioneering-circle-city-scan-approach#:~:text=first%20circular%20cities.-,The%20city%20has%20taken%20its%20first%20steps%20in%20creating%20a,was%20executed%20by%20Circle%20Economy.",{"name":20900,"type":53,"value":20900},"https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000374715.locale=en",{"name":20902,"type":53,"value":20902},"http://waterrecyclinginvestment.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ISF019_AWRC_D7_Yatala_4-2.pdf",[20904,20905],{"article_id":20883,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":20883,"contributor_id":7814},{"id":20907,"link":20908,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20884,"updated_at":20885,"article_id":20883,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"z3vg6GPqcaA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093947734-BgZOR6Fx.jpeg",{"id":20910,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20911,"updated_at":20912,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20913,"contents":20914,"contributors":20926,"image":20928},"13710","2022-04-12T10:16:21.558Z","2023-04-11T16:44:44.515Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20915],{"id":20916,"score":47,"body":20917,"status":55,"article_id":20910,"created_at":20911,"updated_at":20912,"published_at":20911},"Nrbe",{"title":20918,"outcome":20919,"problem":20920,"summary":20921,"solution":20922,"attachment":20923},"Namibian capital of Windhoek, a vanguard of treated wastewater reuse","\u003Cp>To recycle water is to boost its productiveness. This is a key issue for manufacturers when\u003C/p>\u003Cp>you consider that it takes 400,000 litters of water to make a car, 11,000 litters to make\u003C/p>\u003Cp>a pair of jeans and 1,300 litters for a cellphone. As for the city, since 2002, the plant has been granted over a third of the city’s drinking water in the form of tap water used by almost 400 000 residents\u003Cstrong>. \u003C/strong>The Windhoek treatment plant has become a global benchmark and a model for innovative and sustainable water management. It is also an example of a successful public-private partnership that is increasingly visited by officials from across Africa as well as numerous experts from Australia, Singapore, and the USA.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Such solution protects nature by limiting the risks of pollution discharges into the environment. This circular economy model strengthens countries’ water self-sufficiency by giving them access to a reliable resource located within their territory, and therefore protected from adventurous neighbours.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a context of water stress, fast-growing populations and climate emergency, many African countries are struggling to provide their people with sufficient clean water. In Windhoek, capital of Namibia, heat causes 83% of rainwater to evaporate, making it one of the world’s most arid countries. In addition, Namibia doesn’t benefit from any nearby water courses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Facing a critically arid climate, as many African cities, Windhoek in Namibia successfully developed a wastewater treatment model, greatly increasing the city’s drinking water supply.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As reusing wastewater seems to be the most effective bulwark against scarcity, more and more projects to give water a second life are emerging. Indeed, recycled wastewater is the only resource that increases in step with economic growth. The city of Windhoek thus decided in 1968 to recycle wastewater to reintroduction it into its water supply network, making it the first city in the world to reuse domestic wastewater for human consumption. To face the continuous rapid population growth, a new treatment plant had to be built in 2002. Windhoek’s water treatment plant uses cutting-edge technologies that mimic nature, such as an activated sludge process and maturation ponds, to eliminate all possible health hazards.\u003C/p>",[20924],{"name":20925,"type":53,"value":20925},"https://journals.openedition.org/factsreports/pdf/6341",[20927],{"article_id":20910,"contributor_id":644},{"id":20929,"link":20930,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20911,"updated_at":20912,"article_id":20910,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"d7uDBOx5crg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093949162-ovTpR6gM.jpeg",{"id":20932,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20933,"updated_at":20934,"owner_id":20935,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20936,"contents":20937,"contributors":20953,"image":20958},"15394","2022-05-16T12:14:22.626Z","2022-10-20T16:51:03.780Z","jnOwUQ",{"id":20935,"type":325,"owner_id":20935,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20938],{"id":20939,"score":47,"body":20940,"status":55,"article_id":20932,"created_at":20933,"updated_at":20934,"published_at":20933},"7CwP",{"title":20941,"outcome":20942,"problem":20943,"summary":20944,"solution":20945,"attachment":20946},"Ann Arbor's changing the way we use, reuse, and dispose of materials","\u003Cp>- Waste diversion rate in Ann Arbor is 50% compared to 35% in the national average.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A reusable container pilot launched with four restaurants during Green Fare in an effort to reduce food container waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- An academic paper published on the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A successful \"Shop Local\" campaign, simultaneously fostering local economic development and reducing emissions from transport of goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently the city is measuring materials management by calculating and tracking the weight of materials diverted to landfills. This method contributed to some problems such as tracking the end use of the material (a circular economy measurement approach encourages the reuse of materials), not tracking on a per capita basis (this is important as the city continues to grow), and missing large segments of the waste stream including reuse, construction and demolition debris, as well as other potential material flows.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Therefore, in the city's move towards adopting circular economy practices that allow for more transparency, traceability, and the calculation of embedded greenhouse gas emissions for different materials, goods, and services there is a need to define better circular economy metrics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In November 2019, the Ann Arbor City Council adopted A2ZERO: A Living Carbon Neutrality Plan to achieve a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 in four sectors: energy, mobility, resources' usage reduction, and adaptation and resilience.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The plan aims to eliminate 2.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually and focuses on seven strategies and 44 actions identified by members of the public, technical advisors, the peer-reviewed and grey literature, and internal staff. One of these strategies is “Change the way we use, reuse, and dispose of materials” with a focus on the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The A2ZERO strategic plan encompasses working with peer municipalities to create tools to track and understand the full life cycle impacts of materials, goods, and services. This also includes actions to promote resource reduction, material reuse, and regeneration. In summary, the \"Change the way we use, reduce, and dispose of materials\" strategy aims to change the city's relationship with the purchase and usage of products and materials during their entire lifecycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the plan is linked to the City’s Solid Waste Resource Management Plan (SWRMP), which is based on the Sustainability Framework goal of responsible resource use to “produce zero waste and optimize the use and reuse of resources in our community”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Actions detailed in the A2ZERO plan:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Expand Composting Program\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Expand Commercial Recycling\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Require Sustainable Materials in New and Existing Developments\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Move Toward a Circular Economy\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Support a Plant Rich Diet\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. 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The Materialbase collects tiles, signs and other compone building components from degraded or soon to be demolished buildings. Not just for conservation, these materials are then available to building owners free of charge for use in renovation projects.\u003C/p>",[20973],{"name":20974,"type":53,"value":20974},"https://museudacidadeporto.pt/en/estacao/materialbase/",[20976],{"article_id":20962,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20978,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20979,"updated_at":20980,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20981,"contents":20982,"contributors":20991,"image":6},"15589","2022-05-19T09:26:52.128Z","2022-05-19T09:27:21.278Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[20983],{"id":20984,"score":47,"body":20985,"status":55,"article_id":20978,"created_at":20979,"updated_at":20980,"published_at":20979},"etfH",{"title":20986,"summary":20987,"attachment":20988},"Kongsvinger – The O-House made from reclaimed materials","\u003Cp>The O-House is a modular youth home based on recycled wood that can be moved around in six municipalities in the Kongsvinger region to demonstrate the potential to reclaim and repurpose local construction materials. It is the first building project in the region that is circular by design and that aims to use demolition materials as construction material–sourced from a local barn.\u003C/p>",[20989],{"name":20990,"type":53,"value":20990},"https://www.o-house.no/",[20992],{"article_id":20978,"contributor_id":665},{"id":20994,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":20995,"updated_at":20996,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":20998,"contents":20999,"contributors":21017,"image":21022},"8875","2021-08-04T00:46:11.506Z","2022-10-04T15:42:11.508Z","R9I2Ew",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21000],{"id":21001,"score":47,"body":21002,"status":55,"article_id":20994,"created_at":20995,"updated_at":20996,"published_at":20995},"96gx",{"title":21003,"outcome":21004,"problem":21005,"summary":21006,"solution":21007,"attachment":21008},"GRAVIKY LABS X PANGAIA: Introducing AIR-INK Capsule captured from air pollution","\u003Cp>According to Graviky Labs, the introduction of AIR-LINK capsule:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- results in 50%-150% reduction in carbon footprint\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- results in 700 tonnes of carbon offset\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- is directly usable and compatible in existing production lines\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- is currently used by more than 10,000 individuals and entities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- helps to reduce operational costs in the long term\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- helps individuals and entities align to UN SDG goals\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Black pigments in industrial printing, clothes dyeing, and tires reinforcing often comes from a material called carbon black which is made by petroleum dependent processes. However, carbon black has its environmental impacts: It excavates fossil fuels, and is potentially carcinogenic to humans. Meanwhile, it is produced with a large carbon footprint that contributes to the 4.2 million premature deaths linked to air pollution worldwide.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Carbon black used in the dyeing of clothes has numerous undesirable environmental consequences and contributes to air pollution. In light of this, cleantech solutions firm Graviky Labs uncovered a new capsule collection featuring a water-based black ink made from carbon emission. By upcycling carbon emissions, AIR-INK is carbon negative, cost-effective, and directly usable in existing production lines, thus providing an alternative to the apparel, packaging, and printing industry. Material science company Pangaia collaborated with Graviky Labs and used its AIR-INK to add on to its sustainable apparel collection.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In light of the multitudinous negative impacts of the commonly used black pigments, Graviky Labs brings in a solution: a carbon-capture technology to upcycle air pollution into sustainable paints, coatings, plastics, and inks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>AIR-INK is developed using PM 2.5 particulate matter, a component of air pollution that is considered extremely damaging to humans as well as contributes to climate change. After capturing the emissions from factories, analysis and treatment are performed. The particles are turned into different grades of inks, dispersions and coatings, thus providing an alternative for the conventional carbon black.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the collaboration, the new capsule is used by Pangaia to print logos and text blocks on its recycled cotton hoodies, t-shirts, and track pants, as well as new styles like bucket hats, bags, and jersey slippers. The collaboration adds on to its sustainable collection and propels it towards its mission to 'bring breakthrough textile innovations and patents into the world through [its] everyday lifestyle products.' with each technology aiming to solve an environmental problem of the fashion/apparel and nature industry.\u003C/p>",[21009,21011,21013,21015],{"name":21010,"type":53,"value":21010},"https://www.graviky.com/product",{"name":21012,"type":53,"value":21012},"https://thepangaia.com/pages/airink",{"name":21014,"type":53,"value":21014},"https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ambient-(outdoor)-air-quality-and-health",{"name":21016,"type":53,"value":21016},"https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2013-12/documents/black-carbon-fact-sheet_0.pdf",[21018,21019,21021],{"article_id":20994,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":20994,"contributor_id":21020},"R2m8Ng",{"article_id":20994,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":21023,"link":21024,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":20995,"updated_at":20996,"article_id":20994,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_fdPZP2slyo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152493064-B3i52SyH.jpeg",{"id":21026,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21027,"updated_at":21028,"owner_id":21029,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21030,"contents":21031,"contributors":21047,"image":21049},"28192","2024-08-30T05:30:31.157Z","2025-01-17T11:34:18.027Z","6rqmfA",{"id":21029,"type":325,"owner_id":21029,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21032],{"id":21033,"score":47,"body":21034,"status":55,"article_id":21026,"created_at":21027,"updated_at":21028,"published_at":21027},"P-5I",{"title":21035,"outcome":21036,"problem":21037,"summary":21038,"solution":21039,"attachment":21040},"Circular City Gamagori","\u003Cp>Tangible outcomes have started emerging with the city's holistic approach towards a circular city, including formulating the vision, action plans, subsidies for corporate pilot projects, and citizen awareness programs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Several unique and innovative circular businesses have been developed through collaborations among local companies, such as futon upcycling, circular hangers made from recycled plastic, and circular wedding dresses crafted from curtain remnants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, Gamagori City has gained recognition as one of Japan's leading municipalities that promotes a circular economy. It has been featured as a model city in the Japanese government's case studies, received the Excellence Award at the EcoPro Awards, and started attracting significant attention from outside the city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Amid the global demand for addressing the climate crisis, the Japanese government declared in 2020 its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In line with this, Gamagori declared the city a \"Zero Carbon City\" in March 2021. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Simultaneously, as Gamagori faced challenges such as population decline due to the aging society and declining birthrate, the city recognized the need to create an environment where everyone, including older people, could live physically and mentally healthy lives. Additionally, new policies were needed to address the economic challenges in the post-COVID era.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In response to these issues, Gamagori focused on the concept of a circular economy to address these environmental, social, and economic challenges in an integrated manner and achieve all citizens' well-being. The circular economy not only contributes to the realization of decarbonization but also fosters connections within the community and leads to the creation of new businesses. The \"optimized balance between economy, society, and environment\" that the circular economy aims for perfectly aligned with Gamagori's future city vision, \"A city where everyone shines and connects in harmony with abundant nature ~ The Gamagori You Love ~,\" as outlined in the Fifth Comprehensive Plan formulated in June 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular City Gamagori is a circular city initiative led by Gamagori City, Aichi prefecture in Japan. As the country’s first municipality officially committed to becoming a circular city in 2022, Gamagori aims to achieve well-being for all citizens by promoting a circular economy and seeking an optimal balance between the economy, society, and the environment. With a vision of “Connect, Collaborate, and Spread,” Circular City Gamagori has set seven focus areas: education, consumption, health, food, tourism, mobility, and manufacturing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2022, Gamagori City became the first in Japan to declare itself a Circular City, establishing a circular city vision of \"Connect, Collaborate, and Spread.\" This vision was developed through a citizen-participatory process involving multiple workshops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city also developed its original circular economy principles of \"Respect, Rethink, Redesign\" and identified seven key focus areas: education, consumption, health, food, tourism, mobility, and manufacturing. Action plans for each area were formulated and made public.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a municipality, Gamagori has begun promoting the circular economy by forming public-private partnerships with several leading reuse companies and an electronics manufacturer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For businesses, the city provides grants as part of the Gamagori Circular City Project pilot to support the creation of new circular business ventures.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For citizens, Gamagori is working to raise awareness and spread the concept of the circular city through initiatives such as the Gamagori Circular City Conference, circular lifestyle festivals, and circular design experience workshops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2023, the city also published the first official sustainability report summarizing these activities, showcasing its advanced initiatives.\u003C/p>",[21041,21043,21045],{"name":21042,"type":53,"value":21042},"https://www.city.gamagori.lg.jp/site/circularcity/",{"name":21044,"type":53,"value":21044},"https://www.city.gamagori.lg.jp/circularcity/assets/image/road/pdf1.pdf",{"name":21046,"type":53,"value":21046},"https://www.city.gamagori.lg.jp/uploaded/attachment/100289.pdf",[21048],{"article_id":21026,"contributor_id":21029},{"id":21050,"link":21051,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21027,"updated_at":21028,"article_id":21026,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xEdoUhBQ8s8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094629126-MrCt68ja.jpeg",{"id":21053,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21054,"updated_at":21055,"owner_id":21029,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21056,"contents":21057,"contributors":21069,"image":21071},"28225","2024-08-31T06:18:55.860Z","2025-01-17T11:35:06.951Z",{"id":21029,"type":325,"owner_id":21029,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21058],{"id":21059,"score":47,"body":21060,"status":55,"article_id":21053,"created_at":21054,"updated_at":21055,"published_at":21054},"JJRn",{"title":21061,"outcome":21062,"problem":21063,"summary":21064,"solution":21065,"attachment":21066},"En Dress - upcycled wedding dress made from lace curtain","\u003Cp>In 2022, Sunrose launched the concept of an upcycled ethical wedding dress in collaboration with experts and designers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2023, the designers produced prototypes, and five people selected from the public also designed and created prototypes of wedding dresses, resulting in the completion of five dresses from various perspectives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2024, we are working with dress manufacturers and wedding venues to develop rental dresses for wedding parties.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>During the curtain production process, scrap fabric is generated. While curtains made of a single material such as cotton or polyester can be recycled, it has been challenging to recycle notable lace curtains made of composite materials such as embroidery or lamé, where the emphasis is on design.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Material recycling is possible if the curtains are separated by material, but it is unrealistic due to the time and cost involved. In addition to curtains, other textile industries face similar issues at the product-making stage, making recycling composite material products challenging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, sustainable initiatives to achieve the SDGs are becoming indispensable for companies dealing with apparel and interior design products, and the circular economy is also an essential aspect of the SDGs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry accounts for almost half of the manufacturing establishments in Gamagori, and the city is a production center that manufactures a wide variety of products for multiple uses and types, including interior products, bedding, clothing, and materials. The Sunrise Group, which includes the local company Sunrose Co., Ltd., handles everything from planning and development to sewing, manufacturing, and selling curtains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sunrose launched a project to produce upcycled wedding dresses by collaborating with a local hotel. The project utilized the design of lace curtains in the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The curtain manufacturing process generates several tons of scrap materials every month. Although it is difficult to recycle the material, the scraps are attractive to the dress industry because they are designed fabrics. For those reasons, Sunrose began producing ethical wedding dresses using curtain scraps under the supervision of experts and designers.\u003C/p>",[21067],{"name":21068,"type":53,"value":21068},"https://en-dress.jp/",[21070],{"article_id":21053,"contributor_id":21029},{"id":21072,"link":21073,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21054,"updated_at":21055,"article_id":21053,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YpWhf6xrIHM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094630742-4L8BMps4.jpeg",{"id":21075,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21076,"updated_at":21077,"owner_id":21029,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21078,"contents":21079,"contributors":21088,"image":21090},"28226","2024-08-31T06:59:21.603Z","2025-01-17T11:35:19.313Z",{"id":21029,"type":325,"owner_id":21029,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21080],{"id":21081,"score":47,"body":21082,"status":55,"article_id":21075,"created_at":21076,"updated_at":21077,"published_at":21076},"MUcJ",{"title":21083,"outcome":21084,"problem":21085,"summary":21086,"solution":21087},"Circular Economy for Napping Futons","\u003Cp>Since the initiative began in 2023, 69 futons have been collected from elementary school students and others in the city, and 23 sets of recycled futons for children have been created. The company is considering offering the futons for lease in the future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When preschool children are sent to daycare centers, kindergartens, and other facilities, each child is required to have a set of futons for naps. The bedding is no longer needed when the children reach elementary school age. It is incinerated as it is disposed of as large combustible waste in municipal collections—every year, as many futons are thrown away as the number of children entering elementary school.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At daycare centers, one set of bedding is used for each child for nap time, but when children reach elementary school age, this bedding is no longer needed and is often discarded. To effectively utilize these “nap futons” as a resource, Sunny Life Support collected unwanted futons from elementary school students in the city, re-fitted them, washed them, and made recycled nap futons for local circulation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Futons are collected from the lower grades of city elementary school students. They are then washed, re-fitted, and reprocessed as recycled napping futons.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Re-fitting is the process of remaking a used futon. The cotton inside the futon is removed from the side fabric (cloth), washed, opened (to loosen the cotton), dusted, and added to form the futon's shape, and then the cotton is placed in a new side fabric.\u003C/p>",[21089],{"article_id":21075,"contributor_id":21029},{"id":21091,"link":21092,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21076,"updated_at":21077,"article_id":21075,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MloVcIhlg3w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094631678-CC_hM1Ds.jpeg",{"id":21094,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21095,"updated_at":21096,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21097,"contents":21098,"contributors":21107,"image":21109},"28852","2024-10-02T15:28:20.442Z","2024-10-03T10:27:52.363Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21099],{"id":21100,"score":47,"body":21101,"status":55,"article_id":21094,"created_at":21095,"updated_at":21096,"published_at":21095},"5pbd",{"title":21102,"outcome":21103,"problem":21104,"summary":21105,"solution":21106},"Hermès adopts a comprehensive approach to the circular economy","\u003Cp>According to their 2023 report, the brand’s overall water consumption for industrial use decreased by 9.3% compared to 2022, despite the addition of new sites in the reporting scope (a decrease of 10% at constant scope). What’s more, their overall energy consumption decreased by 4.1% compared to 2022 thanks to the solutions implemented in manufacturing sites and retail locations. In 2023, 53% of waste was recovered compared to 41% in 2022 to increase this ratio in the coming years. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile dyeing and treatment consume a lot of fresh water and are some of the most water-intensive processes, often leading to water pollution through the release of toxic chemicals, dyes, and heavy metals. Chemical fertilisers used in cotton farming and mismanaged wastewater can contribute to the deregulation of biogeochemical flows by introducing harmful substances such as nitrates and phosphates. This contamination affects the freshwater use planetary boundary by diminishing water quality, leading to biodiversity loss, and damaging freshwater ecosystems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Key challenges included reducing waste, energy consumption, and water usage across its various divisions while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining high operational standards.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Led by Hermès, the initiative involves implementing wastewater treatment technologies and strict environmental management standards to reduce water and energy use, alongside significant improvements in waste recovery.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To boost its overall circularity, luxury brand Hermès is focusing on waste and energy reduction, recycling, and recovery across its various divisions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By investing in wastewater treatment technologies and adhering to stringent chemical management standards, it ensures environmental compliance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company employs advanced wastewater treatment technologies that reduce the use and discharge of hazardous substances.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hermès follows stringent environmental compliance standards to ensure that its wastewater treatment processes meet regulatory requirements. This involves regular evaluation, maintenance, and optimisation of treatment systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness in removing contaminants.\u003C/p>",[21108],{"article_id":21094,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21110,"link":21111,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21095,"updated_at":21096,"article_id":21094,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aSJF_a_vsDU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094688775-gMGHPRGH.jpeg",{"id":21113,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21114,"updated_at":21115,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21116,"contents":21117,"contributors":21131,"image":21133},"28853","2024-10-02T15:40:06.274Z","2025-01-22T11:06:47.921Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21118],{"id":21119,"score":47,"body":21120,"status":55,"article_id":21113,"created_at":21114,"updated_at":21115,"published_at":21114},"rm42",{"title":21121,"outcome":21122,"problem":21123,"summary":21124,"solution":21125,"attachment":21126},"Designer ready-to-wear: Stella McCartney boosts circularity with innovative materials","\u003Cp>The brand successfully developed and integrated cutting-edge, biodegradable, and plant-based materials into its collections, reducing reliance on animal products and harmful synthetic alternatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By using blockchain, they enhanced traceability, enabling greater supply chain transparency and ensuring the ethical sourcing of regenerative materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, the brand is contributing to the broader fashion industry’s transition towards climate-friendly practices, encouraging more responsible producer and consumer habits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leather's environmental impact is incredibly high. Livestock farming, especially for leather and wool, often leads to deforestation, habitat destruction, and the displacement of wildlife, damaging the planetary boundary of biosphere integrity (biodiversity loss). In addition, the energy required for animal farming also accounts for a big part of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Stella McCartney needed to find innovative ways to continue delivering high-quality products while reducing its environmental footprint and addressing consumer demand for transparency and ethical practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stella McCartney offers a range of solutions by collaborating with startups to create alternative eco-friendly materials, enhancing supply chain transparency through blockchain, and promoting garment longevity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stella McCartney has been known for avoiding animal-derived materials from the start and continually seeking out and investing in sustainable alternatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The brand has partnered with several startups to create innovative materials, such as a grape-by-product leather in collaboration with Veuve Clicquot (VEGEA), banana plant biodegradable materials (Bananatex®), and mycelium-based leather substitutes (Mylo™, fungus). They produce parkas from 100% regenerated nylon and biologically recycled polyester, as well as a Cradle to Cradle Gold-Level certified wool knitwear yarn. Cradle to Cradle certification promotes eco-design approaches in line with the eco-responsible values ​​of the circular economy. The label takes into account the reuse of all raw materials to avoid the generation of waste in the life cycle of a product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>McCartney utilises blockchain to enhance supply chain transparency, tracing the production of regenerative cotton and wool.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By partnering with The RealReal, they promote garment care to extend product lifespan and reduce their carbon footprint through the Clevercare initiative.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, McCartney co-founded the Collab SOS Fund, a US$200 million initiative supporting startups that develop climate solutions, highlighting their dedication to fostering sustainability in the fashion industry.\u003C/p>",[21127,21129],{"name":21128,"type":53,"value":21128},"https://www.100accelerator.com/cohorts/detail/3761",{"name":21130,"type":53,"value":21130},"https://www.regenize.co.za/",[21132],{"article_id":21113,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21134,"link":21135,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21114,"updated_at":21115,"article_id":21113,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"b1ZIFm0uu_g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094689774-Q0cWKUwm.jpeg",{"id":21137,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21138,"updated_at":21139,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21140,"contents":21141,"contributors":21153,"image":21156},"28885","2024-10-08T10:47:12.720Z","2024-12-05T15:58:20.914Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21142],{"id":21143,"score":47,"body":21144,"status":55,"article_id":21137,"created_at":21138,"updated_at":21139,"published_at":21138},"rR9L",{"title":21145,"outcome":21146,"problem":21147,"summary":21148,"solution":21149,"attachment":21150},"Circular fashion: Ralph Lauren's breakthrough polo shirt made from recycled waste","\u003Cp>Ralph Lauren's efforts are part of a growing movement toward reducing fashion's environmental impact, highlighting the potential of innovative materials and circular production models to drive meaningful change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, heavily reliant on water, energy, and non-renewable resources like petroleum-based polyester. Conventional fabric production, such as polyester, often leads to habitat destruction and greenhouse gases, because of fossil fuel extraction. This impacts planetary boundaries such as biosphere integrity (ecosystems and wildlife) and climate change (through fossil fuel-induced greenhouse gases). Traditional clothing production also generates massive waste, both during manufacturing and at the end of the product's life cycle, as garments often end up in landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ralph Lauren's Earth Polo is an example of a brand's efforts to reduce plastic waste, minimise water and energy usage. The solutions involve using recycled materials, such as plastic bottles, that reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and offer recyclability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ralphlauren.nl/en/rlmag/Ralph-Lauren-Earth-Polo-sustainable-eco.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Earth Polo\u003C/a> by Ralph Lauren is a sustainable take on their iconic polo shirt, made from recycled plastic bottles. Each shirt is crafted using an innovative fabric made from an average of 12 plastic bottles. The production of the Earth Polo consumes less water and energy compared to traditional cotton polo shirts. Additionally, it helps to mitigate the demand for virgin polyester, which is derived from non-renewable resources like petroleum. \u003C/p>",[21151],{"name":21152,"type":53,"value":21152},"https://www.ralphlauren.nl/en/rlmag/Ralph-Lauren-Earth-Polo-sustainable-eco.html",[21154,21155],{"article_id":21137,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21137,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21157,"link":21158,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21138,"updated_at":21139,"article_id":21137,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XffJOIdcMIs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094691595-EtvyO-8Z.jpeg",{"id":21160,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21161,"updated_at":21162,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21163,"contents":21164,"contributors":21180,"image":21183},"28886","2024-10-08T11:47:12.368Z","2024-12-05T16:06:37.513Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21165],{"id":21166,"score":47,"body":21167,"status":55,"article_id":21160,"created_at":21161,"updated_at":21162,"published_at":21161},"RxoY",{"title":21168,"outcome":21169,"problem":21170,"summary":21171,"solution":21172,"attachment":21173},"Stella McCartney uses innovative production technologies","\u003Cp>Stella McCartney's efforts are part of a growing movement toward reducing fashion's environmental impact, highlighting the potential of innovative materials and circular production models to drive meaningful change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, heavily reliant on water, energy, and non-renewable resources like petroleum-based polyester. Conventional cotton and polyester production often leads to habitat destruction for agriculture or fossil fuel extraction, impacting planetary boundaries such as biosphere integrity (ecosystems and wildlife) and climate change (through fossil fuel-induced greenhouse gases). Traditional clothing production also generates massive waste, both during manufacturing and at the end of the product's life cycle, as garments often end up in landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stella McCartney is an example of a brand that is leading efforts to reduce textile waste, minimise water and energy usage, and promote circular fashion through innovative fabric technologies. The solutions involve using recycled materials, such as garment waste, that reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and offer recyclability or biodegradability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Adidas by Stella McCartney collection produced a 100% recyclable hoodie crafted from garment waste using NuCycl™ fibre by Evrnu. The cycle starts with used cotton-rich textiles and production waste, which Evrnu works with textile recyclers, brands, and retailers to source. The textile waste is then shredded, liquified, purified, and transformed into Nucycl® fibre, which looks and performs the same as, if not better than, virgin fibre. Utilising NuCycl™ technology, the Infinite Hoodie incorporates 60% NuCycl™ and 40% organic cotton diverted from landfills, demonstrating its potential to be remade into high-performance products repeatedly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Stella McCartney also produced a biofabric tennis dress made with Microsilk™, a prototype concept born from a collaboration with Bolt Threads, and cellulose blended yarn. Bolt Threads studies silk proteins spun by spiders to determine what gives them their incredible properties. Proteins inspired by these natural silks are then produced by using bioengineering, and made with renewable ingredients like water, sugar, and yeast - which can fully biodegrade at the end of its lifecycle.\u003C/p>",[21174,21176,21178],{"name":21175,"type":53,"value":21175},"https://boltthreads.com/technology/microsilk/",{"name":21177,"type":53,"value":21177},"https://www.evrnu.com/nucycl",{"name":21179,"type":53,"value":21179},"https://news.adidas.com/tennis/adidas-by-stella-mccartney-debuts-performance-apparel-prototypes-in-continued-push-to-create-a-more-/s/987619ca-079c-48de-85c2-6958f77349fd",[21181,21182],{"article_id":21160,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21160,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21184,"link":21185,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21161,"updated_at":21162,"article_id":21160,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XymwmKsifcI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094693148-EYneiL0B.jpeg",{"id":21187,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21188,"updated_at":21189,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21190,"contents":21191,"contributors":21203,"image":21205},"28918","2024-10-08T15:04:05.540Z","2024-10-23T09:11:21.101Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21192],{"id":21193,"score":47,"body":21194,"status":55,"article_id":21187,"created_at":21188,"updated_at":21189,"published_at":21188},"4-ih",{"title":21195,"outcome":21196,"problem":21197,"summary":21198,"solution":21199,"attachment":21200},"Bridge-to-luxury: Premium brand, Eileen Fisher incorporates circularity into her business model","\u003Cp>Without Eileen Fisher's use of organic and recycled materials, the brand would rely more heavily on virgin resources like conventional cotton and polyester. The production of these materials, particularly polyester (derived from fossil fuels), generates significant greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Similarly, the Renew program extends the life of garments, thus reducing the carbon footprint associated with producing new clothing. Without this initiative, the need for constant production of new items would increase emissions further.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, Eileen Fisher demonstrates the ability of circular fashion to reduce waste, and conserve resources, leading to a stronger promotion of circularity within the industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is notorious for generating massive amounts of waste and consuming unsustainable levels of resources. Fast fashion practices lead to textile waste, with a significant portion of clothing ending up in landfills, contributing to environmental degradation. The fashion industry also contributes to resource depletion and pollution, with traditional materials like conventional cotton and polyester demanding excessive amounts of water, energy, chemicals, and fossil fuels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eileen Fisher, a fashion brand, addresses the environmental impact of fashion through its Renew recycling program, which repurposes old clothing into new garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eileen Fisher is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and circularity. The brand has a robust recycling programme called ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.eileenfisherrenew.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Renew\u003C/a>’, where customers can return their old Eileen Fisher clothing to be recycled and repurposed into new garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The brand also utilises organic and recycled materials in its collections and prioritises ethical manufacturing practices.\u003C/p>",[21201],{"name":21202,"type":53,"value":21202},"https://www.eileenfisherrenew.com/",[21204],{"article_id":21187,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21206,"link":21207,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21188,"updated_at":21189,"article_id":21187,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"h6hkZnqwuls=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094694732-3Ow70O6u.jpeg",{"id":21209,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21210,"updated_at":21211,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21212,"contents":21213,"contributors":21224,"image":21227},"28919","2024-10-08T17:01:15.654Z","2024-10-23T09:13:43.101Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21214],{"id":21215,"score":47,"body":21216,"status":55,"article_id":21209,"created_at":21210,"updated_at":21211,"published_at":21210},"hkJW",{"title":21217,"outcome":21218,"problem":21197,"summary":21219,"solution":21220,"attachment":21221},"Reformation's circular fashion supply chain: from materials to recycling","\u003Cp>Reformation’s RefScale provides transparency about environmental impact, empowering customers to make more eco-friendly choices. The Reformation Vintage program extends the life of garments and reduces the need for virgin materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The brand can contribute to reducing pressure on planetary boundaries such as climate change as the conventional fashion industry relies heavily on virgin resources like conventional cotton and polyester. The production of these materials, particularly polyester (derived from fossil fuels), generates significant greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change. Reformation’s use of eco-friendly materials, such as recycled fibers and organic cotton, helps lower the brand’s carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reformation, a fashion brand, addresses the environmental impact of fashion, to minimise waste by using ethical production processes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion brand, Reformation, incorporates circular economy principles into its business model by using eco-friendly materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also offer a ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thereformation.com/sustainability/what-is-refscale.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RefScale\u003C/a>’ on their website, which estimates the environmental impact of each garment. Reformation encourages customers to recycle their old clothing through their ‘Reformation Vintage’ programme.\u003C/p>",[21222],{"name":21223,"type":53,"value":21223},"https://www.thereformation.com/sustainability/what-is-refscale.html",[21225,21226],{"article_id":21209,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21209,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21228,"link":21229,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21210,"updated_at":21211,"article_id":21209,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZnynKYUf83w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094696299-vwV0mgDV.jpeg",{"id":21231,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21232,"updated_at":21233,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21234,"contents":21235,"contributors":21246,"image":21249},"28920","2024-10-08T17:15:45.930Z","2024-10-23T08:17:02.462Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21236],{"id":21237,"score":47,"body":21238,"status":55,"article_id":21231,"created_at":21232,"updated_at":21233,"published_at":21232},"o3tu",{"title":21239,"outcome":21240,"problem":21197,"summary":21241,"solution":21242,"attachment":21243},"Patagonia boosts its incentive to repair","\u003Cp>Patagonia’s Worn Wear program repairs and resells used clothing, prolonging the product lifecycle and promoting a culture of durability and responsible consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The brand can contribute to reducing pressure on planetary boundaries such as climate change as the conventional fashion industry relies heavily on virgin resources like conventional cotton and polyester. Patagonia’s Worn Wear program, which repairs and resells used garments, reduces the demand for new clothing production. Without this initiative, Patagonia would need to produce more new products, which would lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions from energy-intensive textile manufacturing processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Extending the lifecycle of garments through repairs reduces the brand's overall carbon footprint. Without this, more emissions would be generated from producing new clothing, further contributing to climate change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Patagonia, a fashion brand, addresses the environmental impact of fashion through customer engagement opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Primarily known for outdoor apparel, Patagonia is a premium brand with a strong focus on sustainability and circular economy initiatives. They offer a ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://wornwear.patagonia.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Worn Wear\u003C/a>’ programme, where customers can trade in their used Patagonia clothing for store credit. The company then repairs and resells these garments, extending their lifespan and reducing waste. Patagonia operates the largest repair facility in North America, repairing about 50,000 pieces per year and counting.\u003C/p>",[21244],{"name":21245,"type":53,"value":21245},"https://wornwear.patagonia.com/",[21247,21248],{"article_id":21231,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21231,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21250,"link":21251,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21232,"updated_at":21233,"article_id":21231,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ch2P_mWmUSQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094697222-2vWS8OL9.jpeg",{"id":21253,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21254,"updated_at":21255,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21256,"contents":21257,"contributors":21289,"image":21292},"28951","2024-10-09T10:50:57.534Z","2024-10-23T08:15:55.140Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21258],{"id":21259,"score":47,"body":21260,"status":55,"article_id":21253,"created_at":21254,"updated_at":21255,"published_at":21254},"dCBj",{"title":21261,"outcome":21262,"problem":21263,"summary":21264,"solution":21265,"attachment":21266},"H&M sets ambitious targets to use more circular materials","\u003Cp>H&M's production of clothing, particularly from virgin materials like conventional cotton and polyester, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and therefore damaging planetary boundaries such as climate change. By aiming for 100% recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030, H&M is reducing emissions associated with the extraction, production, and processing of raw materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through its initiatives, H&M is aiming to reduce its reliance on virgin resources, water, energy, and chemical use. The group also works on prolonging product life, notably by implementing circular business models.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a fast fashion giant, H&M Group has faced significant challenges related to the environmental impacts of its traditional business model. The fashion industry is known for its heavy reliance on virgin materials, excessive water and energy consumption, and chemical use in production processes, particularly in dyeing and finishing. Additionally, fast fashion’s business model generates large amounts of textile waste, as garments often have short lifespans before being discarded.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>H&M Group, a leading global fast fashion retailer has set ambitious goals for 2030. Through innovation, partnerships, and circular business models, it aims for 100% of its materials to be recycled or sustainably sourced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As one of the best-known fast fashion retailers, H&M Group is now aiming for 100% of their materials to be recycled or sustainably sourced by 2030, with a target of 50% recycled materials. To achieve this, they invest in and scale innovative materials and production processes through various channels such as the Circular Innovation Lab, H&M Group Ventures, and green investments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They have partnered with \u003Ca href=\"https://infinitedfiber.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Infinited Fiber Company\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://treetotextile.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TreeToTextile\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://colorifix.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Colorifix\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.alchemietechnology.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alchemie Technology\u003C/a> to reduce water, energy, and chemical usage in production processes like dyeing and finishing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, they provide resources and services across their brands to prolong product lifespan such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cos.com/en_eur/cos-full-circle.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">COS Full Circle \u003C/a>and \u003Ca href=\"https://www2.hm.com/nl_nl/sustainability-at-hm/take-care/take-care.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">H&M Take Care\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, H&M Group actively explores customer-facing circular business models like resale and rental through partnerships with \u003Ca href=\"https://www2.hm.com/nl_nl/dames/duurzaamheid/hm-x-sellpy.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sellpy\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www2.hm.com/nl_nl/dames/duurzaamheid/9035-rental22.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">H&M Rental\u003C/a>, and in-store second-hand options at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.weekday.com/en-eu/curated-second-hand/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Weekday\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.monki.com/en_eur/about-monki/transparency/circularity/pre-loved-second-hand.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Monki\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2021, H&M worked with several partners on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR-Keeping-Workers-in-the-Loop.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Keeping Workers in the Loop\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, a report focused on the employment impacts of shifting to a circular fashion system with recommendations on how to create a just, fair, and inclusive fashion industry. \u003C/p>",[21267,21269,21271,21273,21275,21277,21279,21281,21283,21285,21287],{"name":21268,"type":53,"value":21268},"https://treetotextile.com/",{"name":21270,"type":53,"value":21270},"https://www.alchemietechnology.com/",{"name":21272,"type":53,"value":21272},"https://www2.hm.com/nl_nl/dames/duurzaamheid/hm-x-sellpy.html",{"name":21274,"type":53,"value":21274},"https://www.cos.com/en_eur/cos-full-circle.html",{"name":21276,"type":53,"value":21276},"https://www.weekday.com/en-eu/curated-second-hand/",{"name":21278,"type":53,"value":21278},"https://www2.hm.com/nl_nl/dames/duurzaamheid/9035-rental22.html",{"name":21280,"type":53,"value":21280},"https://www2.hm.com/nl_nl/sustainability-at-hm/take-care/take-care.html",{"name":21282,"type":53,"value":21282},"https://www.monki.com/en_eur/about-monki/transparency/circularity/pre-loved-second-hand.html",{"name":21284,"type":53,"value":21284},"https://infinitedfiber.com/",{"name":21286,"type":53,"value":21286},"https://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR-Keeping-Workers-in-the-Loop.pdf",{"name":21288,"type":53,"value":21288},"https://colorifix.com/",[21290,21291],{"article_id":21253,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21253,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21293,"link":21294,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21254,"updated_at":21255,"article_id":21253,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g3kLRxSov6c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094698255-rcThMHHE.jpeg",{"id":21296,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21297,"updated_at":21298,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21299,"contents":21300,"contributors":21312,"image":21315},"28952","2024-10-09T11:43:23.406Z","2024-10-23T08:24:37.068Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21301],{"id":21302,"score":47,"body":21303,"status":55,"article_id":21296,"created_at":21297,"updated_at":21298,"published_at":21297},"sOwK",{"title":21304,"outcome":21305,"problem":21306,"summary":21307,"solution":21308,"attachment":21309},"Zara's new initiative for transitioning towards more sustainable materials","\u003Cp>Virgin polyester production, often derived from fossil fuels, contributes to high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Without the shift to recycled polyester, the fashion industry would exacerbate damages to planetary boundaries such as climate change due to the carbon-intensive processes involved in producing and transporting virgin materials. Traditional cotton farming also has a large carbon footprint due to energy use in irrigation, fertilisation, and processing. Without the use of organic cotton, this would worsen climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By replacing virgin materials with recycled polyester and organic cotton, Zara reduces the environmental strain caused by the extraction and processing of raw materials. Additionally, the garment collection programme diverts a significant volume of used clothing from landfills, promoting reuse and recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fast fashion’s rapid production cycles and inexpensive garments lead to excessive resource consumption and waste. Traditional fashion production methods are heavily reliant on virgin materials such as petroleum-based polyester and conventionally grown cotton, which require significant water, energy, and chemical inputs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This model generates enormous textile waste, with a large volume of garments discarded after minimal use, often ending up in landfills or incineration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zara, one of the world’s largest fast fashion brands, is addressing environmental concerns through its Join Life initiative. Zara integrates recycled materials into its garments and encourages garment recycling through a customer-driven collection program.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zara, a fast fashion giant, has implemented their ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.zara.com/nl/nl/z-join-life-mkt1399.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join Life\u003C/a>’ initiative that focuses on sustainable materials and production methods. They incorporate recycled materials such as polyester and organic cotton into their garments, reducing the use of virgin resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, Zara offers a garment collection programme where customers can donate their used clothing at stores for recycling or reuse.\u003C/p>",[21310],{"name":21311,"type":53,"value":21311},"https://www.zara.com/nl/nl/z-join-life-mkt1399.html",[21313,21314],{"article_id":21296,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21296,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21316,"link":21317,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21297,"updated_at":21298,"article_id":21296,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aNhVUUFk_ww=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094701186-XJKPtQLu.jpeg",{"id":21319,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21320,"updated_at":21321,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21322,"contents":21323,"contributors":21335,"image":21338},"28953","2024-10-09T12:04:01.062Z","2024-10-23T08:28:24.422Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21324],{"id":21325,"score":47,"body":21326,"status":55,"article_id":21319,"created_at":21320,"updated_at":21321,"published_at":21320},"IO5B",{"title":21327,"outcome":21328,"problem":21329,"summary":21330,"solution":21331,"attachment":21332},"Re.Uniqlo Initiative – Moving Towards Circular Fashion through Collection and Recycling Schemes","\u003Cp>If Uniqlo were not implementing its Re.Uniqlo recycling programme and increasing its use of sustainable materials, the brand would aggravate planetary boundaries such as climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Indeed, textile waste in landfills generates greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, as materials decompose. By failing to recycle used garments, Uniqlo would contribute to higher emissions from landfills and from the energy-intensive process of manufacturing new textiles from virgin materials, intensifying global warming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With this initiative, Uniqlo engages consumers by accompanying them to reduce a portion of textile waste. By diverting a significant number of used garments from landfills, the company ensures that they are either repurposed into new products or recycled into textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is notorious for generating massive amounts of textile waste, with garments often ending up in landfills or incinerated after minimal use. This \"throwaway culture\" puts pressure on the environment by depleting natural resources and contributing to pollution. Additionally, the production of new clothing requires significant amounts of energy, water, and raw materials, further straining planetary boundaries. As a large-scale fashion retailer, Uniqlo needed to move toward more sustainable business practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Uniqlo, a global clothing retailer, is trying to reduce textile waste and promote sustainability through the Re.Uniqlo initiative. By partnering with the Japanese environmental organisation EcoLogic, Uniqlo encourages customers to recycle their old garments, which are repurposed into new textiles and products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Uniqlo has implemented a recycling programme called ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/en/contents/sustainability/planet/clothes_recycling/re-uniqlo/studio/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnRfpltmijMCmGG65prafacKWvfIp9pCKb2SBUxEjjWcF-S22NWluJgaAi-tEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Re.Uniqlo\u003C/a>’ in partnership with the Japanese environmental organisation, EcoLogic. Customers can bring their used Uniqlo clothing to select stores in Japan for recycling into new textiles or other products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Uniqlo also uses recycled materials in some of its products and has committed to increasing the use of sustainable materials in its supply chain.\u003C/p>",[21333],{"name":21334,"type":53,"value":21334},"https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/en/contents/sustainability/planet/clothes_recycling/re-uniqlo/studio/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnRfpltmijMCmGG65prafacKWvfIp9pCKb2SBUxEjjWcF-S22NWluJgaAi-tEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds",[21336,21337],{"article_id":21319,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21319,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21339,"link":21340,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21320,"updated_at":21321,"article_id":21319,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vJO5IEfXwFE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094702398-EoA6P5wo.jpeg",{"id":21342,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21343,"updated_at":21344,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21345,"contents":21346,"contributors":21360,"image":21363},"28954","2024-10-09T12:35:23.793Z","2024-10-23T08:37:51.419Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21347],{"id":21348,"score":47,"body":21349,"status":55,"article_id":21342,"created_at":21343,"updated_at":21344,"published_at":21343},"n5rl",{"title":21350,"outcome":21351,"problem":21352,"summary":21353,"solution":21354,"attachment":21355},"Pioneering textile waste solutions: Extended Producer Responsibility in California paving the way for other US states","\u003Cp>Combined efforts, including an extended producer responsibility, are expected to significantly reduce textile waste and emissions in the US. By raising consumer awareness and holding producers accountable through EPR schemes, the country is slowly shifting towards a more sustainable fashion industry. While the move is ongoing, it fosters a culture of transparency, where labour rights violations and unsustainable practices are being addressed more effectively.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United States is one of the largest consumers of textiles globally, leading to substantial environmental impact through high levels of textile waste, water consumption, and carbon emissions. On average, Americans discard vast quantities of clothing each year, much of which ends up in landfills. This excessive waste generation threatens the climate change and biosphere integrity boundaries of the Planetary Boundaries framework.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond environmental issues, the US textile industry also suffers from labour rights violations, particularly minimum wage violations and unpaid overtime, especially affecting migrant and low-skilled workers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These systemic issues have made it difficult for the industry to maintain ethical standards while managing its environmental impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United States, a major importer of textiles, faces significant problems related to labour rights violations and environmental impact from consumption. Solutions such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and sustainable innovations are beginning to reshape the industry's future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the US, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are gaining traction as a strategy to address the environmental challenges posed by various products, including textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EPR is a policy mechanism that places responsibility on producers for the collection, sorting, and recirculation of their products after they have been used by consumers. It is also known as a tool to deliver funding and capital investments for the infrastructure needed for sorting, reuse, repair and recycling systems, in addition to delivering transparency and traceability of global material flows. Thus, EPR also works as an incentive to spur collective action for circularity targets. EPR shifts the responsibility for managing the end-of-life of products from the consumer to the producer. EPR can play a crucial role in addressing planetary boundary damages, such as pollution and chemical loading, by ensuring manufacturers are accountable for the lifecycle impacts of their products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>California is a pioneer in this approach, having established an EPR programme for textiles in 2023. This initiative requires producers to manage the end-of-life of their textiles, from collection to recycling and proper disposal. By establishing a network of collection points and robust recycling and reuse initiatives, California's programme aims to divert textiles from landfills, conserve resources, and reduce the environmental footprint of the textile industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The success of California's pioneering programme sets a precedent and serves as a blueprint for other states seeking to address the challenges of textile waste management. New York State is an example of another state following in the same direction.\u003C/p>",[21356,21358],{"name":21357,"type":53,"value":21357},"https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S6654",{"name":21359,"type":53,"value":21359},"https://www.wastedive.com/news/california-epr-bills-crossover-textiles-marine-flares-hhw-sb54/717169/",[21361,21362],{"article_id":21342,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21342,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21364,"link":21365,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21343,"updated_at":21344,"article_id":21342,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ErStrudIRVY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094703352-8Nh2rwd2.jpeg",{"id":21367,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21368,"updated_at":21369,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21370,"contents":21371,"contributors":21385,"image":21388},"28955","2024-10-09T13:05:26.844Z","2024-10-23T08:40:41.074Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21372],{"id":21373,"score":47,"body":21374,"status":55,"article_id":21367,"created_at":21368,"updated_at":21369,"published_at":21368},"jHbS",{"title":21375,"outcome":21376,"problem":21377,"summary":21378,"solution":21379,"attachment":21380},"China’s path towards industry transparency and sustainable fibre products","\u003Cp>China’s efforts to recycle textiles and adopt more sustainable practices are expected to make a significant dent in its textile waste problem. To reach a significant recycling rate, the country could recycle millions of tonnes of textile waste, reducing landfill pressure and the environmental degradation associated with textile production. However, the issue of labour rights remains a critical challenge. While the country is making progress toward sustainability, ensuring ethical practices in its vast manufacturing sector will be essential for a comprehensive solution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China’s textile industry is one of the most significant globally, driven by mass production and export-oriented manufacturing. This sector generates massive amounts of textile waste. This waste contributes to environmental pollution, threatening climate change and biosphere integrity boundaries due to increased greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion. In addition, the environmental impact is compounded by heavy water and energy use, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, labour rights violations are widespread in China’s textile manufacturing sector. Issues such as forced labour and human rights abuses have been reported, particularly in regions where mass production occurs. These problems pose a significant obstacle to achieving ethical and sustainable textile practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China, the world's largest textile producer, and exporter, has been handling massive textile waste and labour rights issues. With ambitious recycling goals and a heavy emphasis on mass production, China is beginning to address its sustainability challenges while grappling with significant labour rights concerns.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China's 'Reborn: China Fibre Zero Carbon Action 2023 — Sustainable Textiles Credible Platform' was launched on March 29, 2023, at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai to enhance sustainability in the textiles and apparel industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This platform enables consumers to trace the entire production process from fibre to finished products, ensuring transparency and credibility in the use of recycled fibre materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overseen by the Department of Consumer Goods Industry and the Suzhou Market Supervision Administration, and operated jointly by the China Chemical Fibres Association and the National Advanced Functional Fibre Innovation Centre, the initiative aims to stimulate demand for sustainable textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Aligned with China's 'dual carbon strategy' to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, the platform supports industrial upgrading in the recycled chemical fibre sector and establishes a standard certification system for recycled fibres, highlighting China's commitment to environmental sustainability and the promotion of green fibre products.\u003C/p>",[21381,21383],{"name":21382,"type":53,"value":21382},"https://texfash.com/update/china-launches-textile-traceability-platform-to-align-with-dual-carbon-strategy",{"name":21384,"type":53,"value":21384},"https://govt.chinadaily.com.cn/s/202304/01/WS642a81be498ea274927b5781/platform-launched-to-identify-sustainable-textile-products.html",[21386,21387],{"article_id":21367,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21367,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21389,"link":21390,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21368,"updated_at":21369,"article_id":21367,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-yOPrudQozY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094704303-qrstJjJn.jpeg",{"id":21392,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21393,"updated_at":21394,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21395,"contents":21396,"contributors":21408,"image":21410},"28984","2024-10-09T13:27:46.622Z","2024-10-23T09:04:16.232Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21397],{"id":21398,"score":47,"body":21399,"status":55,"article_id":21392,"created_at":21393,"updated_at":21394,"published_at":21393},"jjiw",{"title":21400,"outcome":21401,"problem":21402,"summary":21403,"solution":21404,"attachment":21405},"Fabscrap Tackles Textile Waste in New York City","\u003Cp>Fabscrap's initiatives highlight the potential of circular economy solutions in transforming waste into valuable resources. By actively working to reduce the amount of textile waste generated by fashion businesses, Fabscrap is fostering a culture of sustainability within the fashion sector, encouraging other businesses to adopt similar practices and contribute to a more circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result, Fabscrap not only mitigates environmental harm but also raises awareness about the importance of responsible waste management in the fashion industry. Their innovative model can serve as a benchmark for other cities and organisations aiming to tackle textile waste and underscores the vital role that local initiatives can play in promoting sustainability and circularity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is a significant contributor to global textile waste, leading to critical environmental challenges. In New York City alone, the sheer volume of discarded clothing and fabric scraps generates millions of pounds of waste each year This waste aggravates planetary boundaries such as climate change: Indeed, greenhouse gases are produced when textiles are sent to landfills, straining the planet's capacity to sustain ecological systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fabscrap is a leading initiative in New York City that tackles the growing issue of textile waste through circular economy principles. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Across New York City, initiatives like Fabscrap are leading the charge in addressing textile waste through circular economy principles. Fabscrap provides a comprehensive textile waste collection, offering convenient drop-off locations for fashion businesses. By sorting and processing scraps, they ensure textiles are resold, donated, or recycled. \u003C/p>",[21406],{"name":21407,"type":53,"value":21407},"https://fabscrap.org/",[21409],{"article_id":21392,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21411,"link":21412,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21393,"updated_at":21394,"article_id":21392,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RlGWC3QsaBQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094705260-Q-FOA594.jpeg",{"id":21414,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21415,"updated_at":21416,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21417,"contents":21418,"contributors":21430,"image":21432},"28985","2024-10-09T13:38:18.593Z","2024-10-23T09:07:12.249Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21419],{"id":21420,"score":47,"body":21421,"status":55,"article_id":21414,"created_at":21415,"updated_at":21416,"published_at":21415},"FPXV",{"title":21422,"outcome":21423,"problem":21424,"summary":21425,"solution":21426,"attachment":21427},"Local innovation and collaboration provide circular solutions in Arizona","\u003Cp>Fabric's model not only helps minimise textile waste but also fosters a culture of collaboration among local designers and brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FABRIC's efforts demonstrate the potential of localised solutions to create a more circular and sustainable fashion ecosystem. As a result, they empower emerging brands to succeed while promoting responsible production practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is notorious for overproduction, leading to significant waste and environmental degradation. Traditional manufacturing processes often result in excess inventory, which ends up in landfills. This waste aggravates planetary boundaries such as climate change: Indeed, greenhouse gases are produced when textiles are sent to landfills, straining the planet's capacity to sustain ecological systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FABRIC is an innovative hub in Tempe, Arizona, dedicated to promoting collaboration around sustainability in the fashion industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FABRIC in Tempe, Arizona, serves as a hub for innovation, supporting fashion designers, brands, and manufacturers in adopting sustainable practices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a fashion incubator and manufacturer, FABRIC's no-minimum manufacturing model helps reduce overproduction and supports new brands in testing designs. These initiatives exemplify the power of locally developed solutions in transforming textile waste into opportunities for circularity and sustainability.\u003C/p>",[21428],{"name":21429,"type":53,"value":21429},"https://fabricincubator.com/",[21431],{"article_id":21414,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21433,"link":21434,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21415,"updated_at":21416,"article_id":21414,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GBSHei9NibQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094705809-JOjYx5Rr.jpeg",{"id":21436,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21437,"updated_at":21438,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21439,"contents":21440,"contributors":21449,"image":21451},"28986","2024-10-09T14:00:35.162Z","2024-10-23T09:09:31.182Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21441],{"id":21442,"score":47,"body":21443,"status":55,"article_id":21436,"created_at":21437,"updated_at":21438,"published_at":21437},"wXtq",{"title":21444,"outcome":21445,"problem":21446,"summary":21447,"solution":21448},"Crystal Denim’s natural dye revolution spurs sustainable manufacturing practices","\u003Cp>By opting for natural dyes over synthetic alternatives, Crystal Denim reduces environmental impact by eliminating harmful chemicals, ensuring safer products for consumers and workers alike. The company's adoption of water-efficient washing technologies, including waterless enzyme, laser, and ozone processes, further underscores its dedication to minimising water consumption and promoting responsible manufacturing practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The traditional denim production process is fraught with environmental challenges, particularly concerning the excessive use of water and harmful chemical dyes. Conventional dyeing methods often rely on synthetic dyes, which can pollute waterways and pose risks to both consumers and workers. This extensive reliance on water and chemicals not only threatens freshwater systems but also contributes to the degradation of ecosystems, affecting the planetary boundary for freshwater use and novel entities (chemical pollution).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Crystal Denim, a prominent textile manufacturer in China, commits to sustainable practices by utilising natural dyeing techniques and water-efficient technologies. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Crystal Denim, a leading textile manufacturer based in China, recently launched its Vibrant Denim – Colour by Nature Collection on March 21, 2023, showcasing its commitment to sustainable denim production. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This collection introduces innovative natural dyeing techniques utilising mineral powders like soil mix, celadonite, hematite, and natural grains to create vibrant colours and distinctive denim aesthetics. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[21450],{"article_id":21436,"contributor_id":644},{"id":21452,"link":21453,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21437,"updated_at":21438,"article_id":21436,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eMk9G-q7_C0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094706871-I8gMtaue.jpeg",{"id":21455,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21456,"updated_at":21457,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21458,"contents":21459,"contributors":21471,"image":21473},"30043","2025-01-28T15:08:22.946Z","2025-04-03T09:55:04.102Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21460],{"id":21461,"score":47,"body":21462,"status":55,"article_id":21455,"created_at":21456,"updated_at":21457,"published_at":21456},"bwzM",{"title":21463,"outcome":21464,"problem":21465,"summary":21466,"solution":21467,"attachment":21468},"Circulaire Afschrijven: Unlocking Value in Circular Investments","\u003Cp>The introduction of circular depreciation in Leeuwarden has created a practical framework for integrating circularity into financial systems, making circular investments more accessible and financially viable. By reducing barriers such as higher upfront costs, the municipality created potential for increased adoption of circular practices in public investments. This approach not only supports sustainable development within Leeuwarden but also serves as an example for other municipalities to follow, demonstrating how financial innovation can accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Lack of financing has been cited as a reason for insufficient (even regressing) development towards a global circular economy therefore a framework to shift market conditions towards more favourable conditions for circular investments could have a significant positive influence.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Linear market dynamics are not compatible with circular initiatives and business models. They tend to follow short term profits and do not account for factors beyond economic growth. Traditional financial rules thus do not consider the future value of circular materials, limiting the ability to invest in circularity. Circular investments often appear more expensive due to higher upfront costs or maintenance complexity, which discourages adoption despite their long-term potential environmental, social and other benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Leeuwarden, in partnership with Alba Concepts, developed a method to incorporate residual value into circular investments, enabling financial recognition of the future value of circular materials. By applying circular depreciation, the municipality creates financial room for more circular projects, encourages reuse of materials, and reduces barriers to sustainable investments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Municipality of Leeuwarden introduced \"circular depreciation,\" which assigns a residual value (5-20%) to circular investments based on data from Alba Concepts. This approach acknowledges the future reuse potential of materials and reduces the financial burden of initial investments. By annually recalibrating residual value percentages and involving auditors for verification, the municipality establishes a clear, scalable framework for measuring the value of circular investments. Circular depreciation lowers costs, opens financial space for more circular investments, and accelerates the transition to a circular economy.\u003C/p>",[21469],{"name":21470,"type":53,"value":21470},"https://circulairfriesland.frl/gamechanger-gemeente-leeuwarden-schrijft-circulair-af/",[21472],{"article_id":21455,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21474,"link":21475,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21456,"updated_at":21457,"article_id":21455,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"E6dYmyh_2So=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094747290-ulmPsLdi.jpeg",{"id":21477,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21478,"updated_at":21479,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21480,"contents":21481,"contributors":21497,"image":21500},"30045","2025-01-28T15:13:31.233Z","2025-04-28T11:34:16.315Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21482],{"id":21483,"score":47,"body":21484,"status":55,"article_id":21477,"created_at":21478,"updated_at":21479,"published_at":21478},"_Nt_",{"title":21485,"outcome":21486,"problem":21487,"summary":21488,"solution":21489,"attachment":21490},"The first circular concrete chain in Heechterp, Leeuwarden","\u003Cp>The establishment of the first circular concrete chain in Leeuwarden successfully demonstrated the feasibility of reusing demolition materials in local construction projects. By closing the concrete loop within the municipality, the initiative put in place measures to reduce CO₂ emissions, minimise the need for new raw materials, and decrease construction related transportation impacts. This project set a precedent for circular urban redevelopment, proving that circular construction practices can be both environmentally and economically viable, and could inspire other municipalities to adopt similar approaches.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The case addresses two major challenges: the significant CO₂ emissions generated by concrete production and the increasing global demand for raw materials. Traditional construction methods rely on producing new concrete, which is energy-intensive and produces a significant amount of GHG emissions (around 8% of global emissions in 2022). Construction and demolition waste is one one the largest waste streams in the EU and has significant potential for material recovery, however is often discarded rather than reused. Targeting high emissions stemming from concrete production and reusing construction and demolition waste could have a significant impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A circular concrete chain has been established in Leeuwarden. Concrete from the demolition of 72 flats in the Heechterp district is being reused to build new homes in the same area. This process involves demolishing, converting concrete into granulate, and producing new concrete locally, reducing CO₂ emissions and raw material usage. The initiative is a collaboration between Elkien, the Municipality of Leeuwarden, and several construction and demolition companies, showcasing a scalable and sustainable approach to circular construction. This case showcases a unique example of a collaboration involving actors across all points of the concrete value chain to create a true closed loop concrete cycle in Leeuwarden.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project in Heechterp offers a circular approach to concrete use. Concrete from demolished buildings is processed locally into granulate, which is then used to produce new concrete for constructing homes in the same district. This closed-loop system minimizes CO₂ emissions, reduces the need for new raw materials, and limits transportation, significantly reducing the negative environmental impacts caused by linear construction processes. Leeuwarden’s closed loop concrete chain sets an example of circular construction practices that could be broadly scaled and applied elsewhere.\u003C/p>",[21491,21493,21495],{"name":21492,"type":53,"value":21492},"https://www.heechterpvernieuwt.nl/circulaire-sloop-van-beton-in-heechterp-voor-hergebruik-in-het-nieuwe-heechterp/#:~:text=De%20sloop%20van%20de%20eerste,circulaire%20keten%20van%20betonverwerking%20opgezet.",{"name":21494,"type":53,"value":21494},"https://ondernemendleeuwarden.nl/eerste-circulaire-betonketen-is-een-feit/",{"name":21496,"type":53,"value":21496},"https://gemeenteleeuwarden.wetransfer.com/downloads/ceeb31be581136f50ac9b78fac0e6c6e20250310123254/00c286?t_exp=1746793974&t_lsid=3d7caf74-332f-40cb-89e1-ee3fc0d9ed10&t_network=link&t_rid=YXV0aDB8NjE3OGY4MTIzYmRlYTUwMDY5MTcwYmMy&t_s=download_link&t_ts=1741609974",[21498,21499],{"article_id":21477,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":21477,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21501,"link":21502,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21478,"updated_at":21479,"article_id":21477,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"I-wJnRdA8ww=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094748473-pZfYlbW5.jpeg",{"id":21504,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21505,"updated_at":21506,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21507,"contents":21508,"contributors":21520,"image":21523},"30403","2025-03-24T10:07:10.662Z","2025-04-25T08:49:53.521Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21509],{"id":21510,"score":47,"body":21511,"status":55,"article_id":21504,"created_at":21505,"updated_at":21506,"published_at":21505},"WA34",{"title":21512,"outcome":21513,"problem":21514,"summary":21515,"solution":21516,"attachment":21517},"Friesland Builds Biobased: The Fibre Hemp Deal","\u003Cp>The Frisian Fibre Hemp Deal aims to equip over 1,000 homes with locally produced fibre hemp insulation within three years, driving both environmental and economic benefits. By integrating Hempwool, the initiative seeks to save more than 1,700 tons of CO₂, with GreenInclusive certifying these savings and directing the proceeds to Frisian farmers. A stable demand for hemp cultivation could enable the participation of over 110 Frisian farmers, strengthening the regional economy and generating employment across agriculture, manufacturing, and construction. Beyond economic gains, the deal aspires to enhance indoor air quality, improve temperature regulation, and support biodiversity through increased hemp cultivation. To facilitate industry-wide adoption, a knowledge-sharing program led by Miedema Bouwmaterialen, Oldenboom Meinesz, and Circulair Friesland aims to guide stakeholders in integrating fibre hemp insulation into construction projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The construction industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions and resource depletion. Traditional insulation materials have high embodied carbon and rely on non-renewable resources, making them unsustainable in the long term. There is a need for scalable, biobased alternatives that reduce environmental impact, support local economies, and integrate into circular construction practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Frisian Fibre Hemp Deal (Fryske Vezelhennepdeal) is a groundbreaking initiative that establishes the first complete regional chain for biobased construction in the Netherlands. Signed by more than 30 stakeholders, including housing corporations, construction companies, developers, and local governments, the deal commits to using Frisian hemp insulation in at least 1,000 construction and renovation projects across Friesland. By promoting the use of locally produced fibre hemp insulation, the initiative fosters regional economic development, reduces carbon emissions, and strengthens circular construction practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This has already been applied, for example, in the construction of the Cambuur stadium in Leeuwarden in which over 3,500 square meters of sustainable and locally grown Frisian hemp have been utilised for the stadiums insulation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Frisian Fibre Hemp Deal is a significant step towards a circular and sustainable future for Friesland, demonstrating how regional collaboration can drive impactful change in the construction sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Frisian Fibre Hemp Deal brings together key stakeholders in Friesland to promote the use of locally produced fibre hemp insulation in new and renovated buildings. Hempwool, a biobased insulation material manufactured by local company GreenInclusive, provides a sustainable alternative that sequesters carbon, reduces reliance on synthetic insulation, and bolsters both the regional agricultural and construction sectors. By replacing virgin materials with biobased, regenerative alternatives, the initiative strengthens the local circular economy. With a goal of integrating Hempwool into 1,000 projects, it helps establish a viable market for fibre hemp, cuts transport-related emissions, and creates local employment opportunities.\u003C/p>",[21518],{"name":21519,"type":53,"value":21519},"https://circulairfriesland.frl/en/unique-hemp-fiber-deal-in-fryslan/",[21521,21522],{"article_id":21504,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":21504,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21524,"link":21525,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21505,"updated_at":21506,"article_id":21504,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-WJr8F5fCMU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094749218-oL7H7up2.jpeg",{"id":21527,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21528,"updated_at":21529,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21530,"contents":21531,"contributors":21543,"image":21546},"30404","2025-03-24T10:19:56.775Z","2025-04-25T08:52:36.827Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21532],{"id":21533,"score":47,"body":21534,"status":55,"article_id":21527,"created_at":21528,"updated_at":21529,"published_at":21528},"3KD3",{"title":21535,"outcome":21536,"problem":21537,"summary":21538,"solution":21539,"attachment":21540},"Fijn Wonen’s Circular Construction Powered by Robotics","\u003Cp>The integration of robotics in construction has significantly improved efficiency by reducing both construction time and labor costs. Precision manufacturing minimises material waste, supporting more sustainable building practices while also lowering overall project expenses. These streamlined processes enhance affordability, making quality housing more accessible to a broader population. Additionally, energy-efficient designs and waste reduction efforts help decrease carbon emissions, resulting in a smaller environmental footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The housing sector faces significant challenges, including a shortage of affordable homes, inefficient traditional construction methods, and substantial environmental impacts due to material waste and carbon emissions. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions that can deliver quality housing in a more cost- and resource-effective manner. The Netherlands, and Friesland in particular, have set targets for the number of homes to be built to meet the growing needs of the population. These targets must be achieved in a way that not only avoids contributing to negative environmental and social impacts but ideally reduces them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fijn Wonen is revolutionising the housing industry by constructing affordable and sustainable homes using advanced robotic technology. This approach enhances efficiency, reduces waste, and minimises environmental impact, exemplifying an innovative circular business model that benefits both people and the planet. Fijn Wonen highlights the co-benefits that can emerge from integrating circular design approaches into business models, demonstrating how homebuilding can be done in a local, efficient, and circular way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fijn Wonen has developed a method for building homes using advanced robotic technology, streamlining the construction process and significantly reducing waste. By incorporating industrialised building techniques, they produce high-quality, energy-efficient homes that are both affordable and environmentally friendly. This approach allows for greater precision, faster construction times, and a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional methods. Advanced robotics ensures homes are built to last, minimising waste and improving efficiency throughout the process. The company demonstrates how circular principles can be embedded at the design stage, resulting in buildings that use fewer resources, have a longer lifespan, and are made from less carbon-intensive materials.\u003C/p>",[21541],{"name":21542,"type":53,"value":21542},"https://www.fijn.com/",[21544,21545],{"article_id":21527,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":21527,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21547,"link":21548,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21528,"updated_at":21529,"article_id":21527,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EQ8RLbqlCGw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094750492-eTSMFuZp.jpeg",{"id":21550,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21551,"updated_at":21552,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21553,"contents":21554,"contributors":21566,"image":21568},"30405","2025-03-24T10:27:36.320Z","2025-04-01T10:46:16.187Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21555],{"id":21556,"score":47,"body":21557,"status":55,"article_id":21550,"created_at":21551,"updated_at":21552,"published_at":21551},"PnbW",{"title":21558,"outcome":21559,"problem":21560,"summary":21561,"solution":21562,"attachment":21563},"Restoring Ecological Balance: The Fish Migration River in Friesland","\u003Cp>The restoration of fish migration routes has improved fish populations and the overall health of the ecosystem, exemplifying how circular water management can drive ecological regeneration. By reducing contamination and the need for costly water treatment, the project has streamlined the water cycle, promoting sustainable water reuse. This aligns with circular water management principles, ensuring that water systems remain clean, accessible, and efficient while safeguarding local wildlife and biodiversity. The success of the project has made it a model for other regions, demonstrating how circular water management can tackle environmental challenges while enhancing biodiversity protection.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Over the years, dams and other barriers have disrupted natural fish migration routes in Friesland's waterways, leading to a decline in aquatic biodiversity and fish populations. Additionally, traditional water management systems often focus on controlling water flow without accounting for the long-term ecological impact, leading to contamination and increased water treatment needs. This inefficiency in water management not only harms ecosystems but also strains resources and energy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Fish Migration River is the world’s first artificial river designed to allow migratory fish to travel freely between fresh and saltwater, supporting biodiversity preservation. Located at the Afsluitdijk in Friesland, this kilometre-long meandering waterway reconnects the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer, contributing to the recovery of fish populations and the strengthening of the local ecosystem. The project reflects Friesland’s commitment to sustainable biodiversity restoration through circular water management principles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By focusing on restoring natural water flows and removing barriers, the initiative not only enhances the local aquatic ecosystem but also promotes more efficient water use. Circular water management in this context helps prevent contamination, reduces the need for extensive water processing, and facilitates water reuse—further protecting and regenerating the environment. This approach demonstrates how circular principles can be integrated into water management to promote long-term ecological sustainability and resilience.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Fish Migration River project embraces a circular approach to water management by restoring natural river flows, removing barriers, and enhancing connectivity between water systems. By re-establishing fish migration routes and adopting sustainable water management practices, the project reduces water contamination, consequently minimising the need for extensive processing and treatment. This approach not only restores biodiversity and supports aquatic life but also ensures efficient water use and enables water reuse, reducing waste while boosting ecosystem resilience. The use of natural materials for habitat restoration and the integration of low-maintenance solutions further enhances the project's long-term sustainability.\u003C/p>",[21564],{"name":21565,"type":53,"value":21565},"https://www.vismigratierivier.nl/",[21567],{"article_id":21550,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21569,"link":21570,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21551,"updated_at":21552,"article_id":21550,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lHzyZ0d7PfI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094752012-tjElJRad.jpeg",{"id":21572,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21573,"updated_at":21574,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21575,"contents":21576,"contributors":21588,"image":21590},"30406","2025-03-24T10:49:14.659Z","2025-04-03T10:10:59.070Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21577],{"id":21578,"score":47,"body":21579,"status":55,"article_id":21572,"created_at":21573,"updated_at":21574,"published_at":21573},"04jY",{"title":21580,"outcome":21581,"problem":21582,"summary":21583,"solution":21584,"attachment":21585},"NTCP: Pioneering Circular Plastics in Friesland","\u003Cp>The initiative has led to an improved understanding of plastic sorting and washing efficiency, resulting in higher recycling rates. Data-driven research has enabled the development of 100% recyclable plastic solutions, contributing to more circular practices. Enhanced collaboration across the plastic value chain has also facilitated industry-wide transitions towards a circular economy. Additionally, a publicly accessible knowledge database has been created to share best practices and research outcomes, helping to spread valuable insights and drive further innovation in the sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste management remains a significant challenge, with high levels of plastic waste ending up in incineration or landfill rather than being recycled. Many plastics from household waste streams are difficult to process due to contamination, inadequate sorting, and ineffective washing technologies. As a result, plastic recycling rates remain low, and the quality of recycled plastics is often insufficient for reuse in high-value applications.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The National Test Centre Circular Plastics (NTCP) in Heerenveen, Friesland, is Europe’s first independent plastic testing centre dedicated to enhancing circularity within the plastic value chain. NTCP conducts rigorous experiments to improve plastic recycling processes, reducing reliance on incineration and advancing data-driven innovations for more sustainable waste treatment. By testing sorting, washing, and shredding techniques, NTCP provides practical insights to increase recyclability, contributing to the transition towards a circular plastic economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NTCP offers a dedicated research and testing facility where plastics from household waste streams are examined through sorting, shredding, washing, and drying processes. The centre operates a modular sorting line capable of processing up to 2,000 kg per hour, allowing for detailed experimentation with individual process steps. The facility also features an experimental space for testing new equipment and technologies, providing data-driven insights to optimise recycling processes. NTCP’s industrial-scale washing line, currently under development, will further enhance plastic recyclability by systematically refining the washing process.\u003C/p>",[21586],{"name":21587,"type":53,"value":21587},"https://ntcp.nl/",[21589],{"article_id":21572,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21591,"link":21592,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21573,"updated_at":21574,"article_id":21572,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ei18wmBPHfg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094752583-7uUDRHpx.jpeg",{"id":21594,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21595,"updated_at":21596,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21597,"contents":21598,"contributors":21607,"image":21609},"30436","2025-03-24T12:13:32.706Z","2025-04-01T10:52:44.386Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21599],{"id":21600,"score":47,"body":21601,"status":55,"article_id":21594,"created_at":21595,"updated_at":21596,"published_at":21595},"gplj",{"title":21602,"outcome":21603,"problem":21604,"summary":21605,"solution":21606},"Leva: Circular Modular Housing for Sustainable Living","\u003Cp>Reduction in raw material consumption through the use of renewable and recycled inputs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Decreased construction waste due to efficient modular building techniques.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lower energy consumption and carbon footprint in both construction and operation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Increased affordability and flexibility, making sustainable housing more accessible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Contribution to the circular economy by designing buildings for longevity, adaptability, and end-of-life recovery.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The construction sector is a major contributor to resource depletion, waste generation, and carbon emissions. Traditional building methods rely heavily on raw materials, often leading to inefficiencies, high costs, and environmental degradation. The demand for affordable and sustainable housing is increasing, yet conventional approaches struggle to meet these needs while aligning with circular economy principles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leva provides sustainable, energy-efficient modular homes constructed with renewable and recycled materials. The company focuses on minimising waste, ensuring affordability, and integrating circular construction techniques. By designing adaptable and scalable housing solutions, Leva contributes to a more resource-efficient built environment while extending the lifespan of housing units.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leva addresses these challenges by offering modular homes made with circular design principles. The company prioritises renewable and recycled materials, ensuring minimal waste during production and assembly. Their modular construction approach allows for flexibility in design, easy adaptation to different locations, and potential disassembly for reuse or recycling at the end of life. This method extends the durability of the housing units while significantly reducing the environmental impact compared to traditional housing models.\u003C/p>",[21608],{"article_id":21594,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21610,"link":21611,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21595,"updated_at":21596,"article_id":21594,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bXTLILZIiyk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094753294-lLb7ihlS.jpeg",{"id":21613,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21614,"updated_at":21615,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21616,"contents":21617,"contributors":21626,"image":21628},"30437","2025-03-24T12:28:37.020Z","2025-04-01T10:53:05.077Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21618],{"id":21619,"score":47,"body":21620,"status":55,"article_id":21613,"created_at":21614,"updated_at":21615,"published_at":21614},"RfOP",{"title":21621,"outcome":21622,"problem":21623,"summary":21624,"solution":21625},"Grondbank Leeuwarden: A Circular Approach to Soil Reuse","\u003Cp>The implementation of the soil bank has resulted in a closed soil loop, achieving high circularity and feasibility scores. By storing and processing soil locally, transport movements have been significantly reduced, contributing to lower CO₂ emissions. Additionally, the initiative has fostered new collaborations and innovations in soil treatment and reuse, aligning with Leeuwarden's broader goals for a circular economy and its ongoing transition.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional soil management practices often involve transporting excess soil over long distances for disposal or reuse, leading to increased carbon emissions and higher costs.Additionally, without proper assessment, contaminated soil can pose environmental risks, hindering sustainable land development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Leeuwarden has established a permanent soil bank to achieve 100% circular soil flows.This initiative involves the local storage, assessment, and reuse of soil from urban and regional development projects, thereby reducing transportation needs and repurposing soil into valuable materials.This approach enhances circularity, minimises soil toxicity, and supports a more sustainable and efficient land management system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leeuwarden's soil bank provides a dedicated location where soil from various projects is collected, tested, processed, and stored for future use. By evaluating the quality and composition of the soil, the municipality ensures that only safe and suitable soil is reused in new developments. This system promotes local reuse, reduces transportation requirements, and supports the creation of valuable soil products, such as compost and bomengrond (tree soil). This approach to soil management-by increasing reuse and promoting the regeneration of soils-demonstrates an exemplary model of circular soil management.\u003C/p>",[21627],{"article_id":21613,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21629,"link":21630,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21614,"updated_at":21615,"article_id":21613,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ua72ayoHyjI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094754081-4QsceekI.jpeg",{"id":21632,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21633,"updated_at":21634,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21635,"contents":21636,"contributors":21645,"image":21647},"30439","2025-03-24T12:52:47.130Z","2025-04-29T08:06:05.242Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21637],{"id":21638,"score":47,"body":21639,"status":55,"article_id":21632,"created_at":21633,"updated_at":21634,"published_at":21633},"qjvn",{"title":21640,"outcome":21641,"problem":21642,"summary":21643,"solution":21644},"Project Nieuw Oud Oost: A Circular Approach to Urban Development","\u003Cp>Nieuw Oud Oost successfully provided opportunities for relaxation, social connection, and education.The park quickly became a vibrant space, attracting hundreds of visitors and receiving positive feedback from residents and the media. Insights gained from the project are now being applied to four additional locations in Leeuwarden, demonstrating its scalability and adaptability to different urban contexts. The initiative serves as a blueprint for integrating circular principles into temporary urban development projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following the demolition of the Cambuur stadium and the football fields of VV Leeuwarden, an open space emerged in a transitioning neighbourhood awaiting redevelopment. This vacant area presented both challenges and opportunities. The key questions were how to involve residents and visitors in the transformation process and how to apply circular strategies to create a temporary yet sustainable, multifunctional, and ecologically valuable space. An interim solution was needed-one that would add value to the neighbourhood while serving as a model for participatory urban development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Project Nieuw Oud Oost transforms the former Cambuur stadium site into a resource-efficient neighborhood and multifunctional community park by integrating circular principles into construction and urban development. By repurposing second-hand materials, addressing diverse community needs, and fostering engagement through placemaking, the initiative enhances circularity, creates circular jobs, and strengthens local social cohesion. The project demonstrates how temporary urban spaces can be designed sustainably, providing ecological, social, and economic value to communities while maintaining a cost-effective approach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The community park includes spaces for children's activities, such as a labyrinth, a BMX course, and a football field, as well as a meditation garden, a relaxation area, and a community garden where residents can grow their own produce. Project Nieuw Oud Oost serves as a new form of \"third space\" for social connection while also engaging residents in urban development and encouraging active participation in shaping their community. It stands as a prime example of sustainable urban transformation and community-driven design.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nieuw Oud Oost was developed as a test environment for circular urban planning, while simultaneously serving as a recreational and ecological hub. The new buildings being constructed will be owned by WoonFriesland, a social housing cooperative that prioritises bio-based and nature-inclusive housing. This ensures that homes are built in line with circular principles and remain affordable. Designed with minimal resource use and a strong focus on sustainability, key interventions include a maize maze, sunflower fields, public sports facilities, and a community vegetable garden. These features were realised using resource-efficient strategies, such as repurposing materials and favouring durable, low-maintenance solutions. By allowing nature to shape the space, residents were able to experience an evolving landscape that offered a preview of the neighbourhood’s future redevelopment.\u003C/p>",[21646],{"article_id":21632,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21648,"link":21649,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21633,"updated_at":21634,"article_id":21632,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RffuUDJEXbM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094754853-MNCZvnvn.jpeg",{"id":21651,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21652,"updated_at":21653,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21654,"contents":21655,"contributors":21667,"image":21669},"30469","2025-03-31T12:58:57.565Z","2025-04-15T10:17:39.952Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21656],{"id":21657,"score":47,"body":21658,"status":55,"article_id":21651,"created_at":21652,"updated_at":21653,"published_at":21652},"xQER",{"title":21659,"outcome":21660,"problem":21661,"summary":21662,"solution":21663,"attachment":21664},"It Swettehûs: Circular Innovation in Infrastructure","\u003Cp>The It Swettehûs project successfully integrates circular economy principles into the construction of public infrastructure. The building not only meets operational needs but also minimises its environmental footprint. It has achieved energy self-sufficiency, with a sustainable energy generation and storage system that supports both the building itself and connected infrastructure. By using a high percentage of recycled and biobased materials, the project significantly reduced resource consumption and waste generation. It Swettehûs has set a new benchmark for sustainable public buildings, with potential to inspire future projects in Friesland and beyond. Moreover, it contributes to enhancing the sustainability of waterway management operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It Swettehûs acts as a circular economy showcase for Fryslân, demonstrating how local governments and businesses can integrate circular principles into infrastructure projects.​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project serves as an example for future circular procurement in the region, reinforcing Fryslân’s identity as a leader in circularity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The need for sustainable construction in public infrastructure is increasingly urgent, especially in areas where traditional buildings are resource-intensive, leading to high carbon footprints. The construction industry remains a major contributor to environmental degradation, with buildings consuming vast amounts of energy and materials, often generating significant waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It Swettehûs, a circular bridge control centre in Leeuwarden, exemplifies how circular building practices can be embedded into critical infrastructure. Designed according to circular construction principles, the building minimises environmental impact through the use of recycled and bio-based materials, as well as energy-efficient systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Led by the Province of Fryslân through a top-down procurement strategy, the project brought together more than 100 organisations from the Circular Friesland Association, fostering a collaborative, network-driven approach to sourcing materials and expertise.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The design and construction process was shaped by the availability of materials, influencing planning, architecture, and building techniques. This adaptive and flexible method turned It Swettehûs into a real-time testing ground for innovative circular construction, reinforcing Fryslân’s commitment to experimentation and continuous learning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Builders and designers responded dynamically to emerging challenges, developing and applying new solutions that moved beyond conventional construction practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Province of Friesland undertook the construction of It Swettehûs, focusing on circular construction principles to ensure sustainability at every stage of the building’s lifecycle. The centre was designed with the aim to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact. Key features include the use of 44% reused materials and 12% biobased materials. Additionally, the building was equipped with energy-efficient systems that generate and store sufficient sustainable energy to cover both building and operational needs, including the electric vehicle and vessel fleet, along with one of the connected bridges. This approach to sustainable infrastructure is an innovative example of circular construction in public sector projects, demonstrating that eco-friendly, energy-efficient buildings can be achieved even in critical infrastructure.\u003C/p>",[21665],{"name":21666,"type":53,"value":21666},"https://www.fryslan.frl/swettehus",[21668],{"article_id":21651,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21670,"link":21671,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21652,"updated_at":21653,"article_id":21651,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CjMqhrx7CWE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094755819-FRffIH64.jpeg",{"id":21673,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21674,"updated_at":21675,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21676,"contents":21677,"contributors":21686,"image":21688},"30470","2025-03-31T13:11:58.703Z","2025-04-28T14:13:09.460Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21678],{"id":21679,"score":47,"body":21680,"status":55,"article_id":21673,"created_at":21674,"updated_at":21675,"published_at":21674},"jKan",{"title":21681,"outcome":21682,"problem":21683,"summary":21684,"solution":21685},"Circular Renovation of Carré 1: Leading by Example","\u003Cp>A significant portion of the building’s materials were successfully reused, reducing waste and the demand for virgin resources. By integrating circular building principles, the project advanced the municipality’s sustainability ambitions while demonstrating a scalable approach to circular office renovations. It also reinforced political leadership in the circular economy by embedding circularity within municipal decision-making and highlighting how government-led initiatives can drive change. Additionally, the renovation process served as a learning opportunity for architects, construction firms, and policymakers, strengthening regional expertise in circular construction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional renovation projects often generate significant material waste and rely heavily on virgin resources, contributing to environmental degradation and carbon emissions. As buildings age, refurbishments become necessary, but these interventions often neglect circular design principles, missing opportunities for material reuse and efficient resource management. The Municipality of Leeuwarden sought to challenge this approach by making circularity a core requirement in the renovation of Carré 1’s first floor. Additionally, the shift towards remote and digital working due to the COVID-19 pandemic created the need for a workspace better suited to modern working conditions, reinforcing the urgency of a sustainable and adaptive renovation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The renovation of the Carré 1 municipal office in Leeuwarden integrates circular principles by reusing existing materials and sourcing new ones sustainably to minimise its material footprint. Led by the Municipality of Leeuwarden, the project demonstrates top-down political leadership in the circular economy while showcasing innovative resource-efficient construction practices. By setting ambitious circular goals and fostering collaboration, the initiative serves as a model for future circular renovations and inspires broader adoption of circular building strategies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Municipality of Leeuwarden adopted a circular renovation strategy focused on three key ambitions. First, existing materials such as ventilation pipes, hanging systems, and gypsum boards were assessed for reuse, minimising waste and reducing the demand for new resources. Second, any additional materials required were carefully sourced from sustainable origins, prioritising recycled or bio-based options to align with circular principles. Finally, the renovation was designed as a learning experience, showcasing circular construction techniques to inspire other municipalities and businesses to adopt similar approaches.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through an iterative and collaborative process, the project team explored what circular renovation meant in practice, identifying opportunities to integrate circularity into every stage of the construction process. This approach reflects Friesland’s broader 'Frisian Approach'-a philosophy that emphasises collaboration, trust, and learning by doing to drive circular innovations.\u003C/p>",[21687],{"article_id":21673,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21689,"link":21690,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21674,"updated_at":21675,"article_id":21673,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7dv0yS72mDQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094756424-xZNhwjgF.jpeg",{"id":21692,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21693,"updated_at":21694,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21695,"contents":21696,"contributors":21708,"image":21710},"30471","2025-03-31T13:32:10.038Z","2025-04-29T07:57:29.126Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21697],{"id":21698,"score":47,"body":21699,"status":55,"article_id":21692,"created_at":21693,"updated_at":21694,"published_at":21693},"nfNh",{"title":21700,"outcome":21701,"problem":21702,"summary":21703,"solution":21704,"attachment":21705},"Omrin’s Innovative Recycling Technologies","\u003Cp>Omrin’s innovations have substantially improved waste processing efficiency, achieving a 78% waste separation rate. Their sorting facilities enhance material recovery, preventing valuable resources from ending up in landfills. The anaerobic digestion plant boosts biogas production, contributing to renewable energy generation, while the energy recovery facility converts non-recyclable waste into usable electricity and heat. The implementation of dynamic route optimisation has further reduced operational emissions. By integrating these circular solutions, Omrin has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable waste management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As global waste generation increases, traditional waste management methods struggle to maximise material recovery and minimise environmental impact. Inefficient sorting, contamination in recycling streams, and excessive landfill dependency hinder circular resource use. Additionally, organic waste remains an underutilised resource despite its potential to produce renewable energy. To address these challenges, Omrin developed a comprehensive waste management system integrating state-of-the-art recycling and recovery technologies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Omrin, a leading waste management company in the Netherlands, has implemented cutting-edge recycling technologies to optimise waste processing and contribute to a circular economy. Through advanced sorting systems, plastic separation, anaerobic digestion, and energy recovery, Omrin enhances resource efficiency, reduces landfill waste, and supplies renewable energy. Their innovations demonstrate a scalable and sustainable approach to waste management, serving as a model for municipalities and businesses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Omrin employs multiple innovative technologies to enhance waste processing and sustainability. The Sorting and Processing Facility (SBI) sorts over 300,000 tonnes of residual waste from citizens across the Netherlands annually using automated blowers, sieves, drums, and infrared installations. Waste streams are separated into two types of plastic, cans, drink cartons, residual waste, and compostable waste, improving material recovery and reducing landfill reliance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Further refining plastic recycling, the Plastic Sorting Facility (KSI) sorts plastics into five distinct types. These materials are supplied to companies like IKEA and Philips for reuse in new products, closing the loop on plastic waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Anaerobic Digestion Facility processes organic waste, including GFT (vegetable, fruit, and garden waste), through anaerobic digestion to produce biogas. In 2023, Omrin generated approximately 19.2 million cubic meters of biogas, which is upgraded to biomethane for fueling Omrin's vehicle fleet and supplying renewable energy to 5,000 households.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Non-recyclable waste is processed into renewable energy at the Energy Recovery Facility (REC). In 2023, Omrin generated over 122,000 MWh of electricity and more than 517,000 MWh of heat in the form of steam, contributing to regional energy supply.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To enhance efficiency, Omrin employs Dynamic Route Optimisation, using sensor-equipped underground containers to monitor fill levels in real time. This system has increased container fill rates from 60% to 80%, reduced the number of stops, and significantly lowered CO₂ emissions.\u003C/p>",[21706],{"name":21707,"type":53,"value":21707},"https://www.omrin.nl/",[21709],{"article_id":21692,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21711,"link":21712,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21693,"updated_at":21694,"article_id":21692,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PIayFAW7Bwk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094757284-xAkHLCAd.jpeg",{"id":21714,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21715,"updated_at":21716,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21717,"contents":21718,"contributors":21727,"image":21729},"30472","2025-03-31T14:02:29.469Z","2025-04-03T10:06:39.341Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21719],{"id":21720,"score":47,"body":21721,"status":55,"article_id":21714,"created_at":21715,"updated_at":21716,"published_at":21715},"rpcq",{"title":21722,"outcome":21723,"problem":21724,"summary":21725,"solution":21726},"Omrin's Renewable Energy Initiatives","\u003Cp>Omrin's initiatives have delivered substantial environmental and economic benefits, reinforcing the role of waste-to-energy solutions in a circular economy. The\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) generates enough electricity to power over 50,000 households annually, contributing approximately 25% of Friesland's renewable energy production. This large-scale renewable energy output reduces dependence on fossil fuels and strengthens regional energy resilience.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond electricity generation, Omrin’s anaerobic digestion process produces green gas that fuels its own vehicle fleet and integrates into the regional energy mix. This not only lowers carbon emissions but also supports Friesland’s transition towards sustainable energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin's commitment to collaborative energy use extends through its partnership with the Frisian Public Procurement of Energy Federation (OVEF). Through this initiative, Omrin supplies green gas to nearly all Frisian municipalities and institutions, supporting a circular regional economy and enhancing energy independence. These combined efforts highlight Omrin’s leadership in circular waste management and its role in driving a cleaner, more self-sufficient energy system in Friesland.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The increasing volume of non-recyclable waste poses environmental challenges, including reliance on landfilling and fossil fuels. Addressing these issues requires sustainable waste management solutions that not only reduce landfill dependency but also harness waste as a resource for renewable energy production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Omrin, a leading Dutch waste management company, has implemented innovative technologies to convert non-recyclable waste into renewable energy.Through its Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Harlingen and anaerobic digestion processes, Omrin produces substantial amounts of electricity, heat, and green gas.These initiatives significantly contribute to Friesland's sustainable energy supply and exemplify the principles of the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Omrin has developed a comprehensive waste-to-energy strategy that maximises resource recovery and contributes to regional sustainability. At the Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Harlingen, non-recyclable residual waste is processed through incineration, generating approximately 122,601 MWh of electricity and 516,660 MWh of useful heat in the form of steam in 2023. The electricity is fed into the regional grid, while the heat is supplied as steam to nearby industries, enhancing local energy resilience.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to incineration, Omrin harnesses the potential of organic waste through anaerobic digestion at Ecopark De Wierde in Heerenveen. In 2023, this process produced 19.2 million cubic meters of biogas, which is upgraded to green gas. A portion of this renewable gas fuels Omrin's fleet, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, while the remainder is injected into the national gas grid, supplying approximately 10,000 households with renewable energy. Through this dual approach, Omrin effectively converts waste into valuable energy resources, demonstrating the potential of circular waste management solutions.\u003C/p>",[21728],{"article_id":21714,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21730,"link":21731,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21715,"updated_at":21716,"article_id":21714,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NvP0TbbtYZg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094758024-3SwN_roe.jpeg",{"id":21733,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21734,"updated_at":21735,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21736,"contents":21737,"contributors":21751,"image":21753},"30473","2025-03-31T15:19:28.383Z","2025-04-15T10:13:03.460Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21738],{"id":21739,"score":47,"body":21740,"status":55,"article_id":21733,"created_at":21734,"updated_at":21735,"published_at":21734},"O7KP",{"title":21741,"outcome":21742,"problem":21743,"summary":21744,"solution":21745,"attachment":21746},"Hydraloop: Revolutionising Greywater Recycling in Friesland","\u003Cp>The adoption of Hydraloop systems leads to substantial reductions in potable water usage, contributing to more sustainable water management practices.By decreasing the demand for freshwater and reducing the volume of wastewater requiring treatment, these systems also help lower CO₂ emissions associated with extensive water processing.Hydraloop's success has garnered international recognition, including multiple awards at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, highlighting its potential to address global water challenges.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With increasing global water scarcity, there is a pressing need to reduce potable water consumption. Traditional water management systems often overlook the potential of greywater recycling, leading to unnecessary waste of valuable water resources. Implementing efficient in-house greywater treatment solutions can significantly alleviate pressure on freshwater supplies and reduce the energy-intensive processes associated with water purification.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydraloop, a Friesland-based company, has developed advanced greywater recycling systems that enable households and businesses to reuse wastewater for non-potable purposes.Originating within the WaterCampus innovation ecosystem, Hydraloop exemplifies the synergy between research and entrepreneurship in Friesland's water technology sector.The company's growth underscores the region's leadership in sustainable water management and its capacity to foster innovations with global impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydraloop has developed a compact, user-friendly system that collects, treats, and reuses greywater from showers, baths, washing machines, and other sources within residential and commercial buildings.Utilising a combination of six technologies-sedimentation, flotation, dissolved air flotation, foam fractionation, an aerobic bioreactor, and UV disinfection-the system effectively removes dirt, soap, and other pollutants without the need for filters or chemicals.The treated water is then reused for toilet flushing, laundry, garden irrigation, and pool top-ups, reducing overall water consumption by up to 45%\u003C/p>",[21747,21749],{"name":21748,"type":53,"value":21748},"https://www.watercampus.nl/hydraloop/",{"name":21750,"type":53,"value":21750},"https://www.hydraloop.com/",[21752],{"article_id":21733,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21754,"link":21755,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21734,"updated_at":21735,"article_id":21733,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"52ORMB6x5p8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094759138-Fu39ImD4.jpeg",{"id":21757,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21758,"updated_at":21759,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21760,"contents":21761,"contributors":21779,"image":21781},"30474","2025-03-31T15:43:53.535Z","2025-05-15T11:54:42.021Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21762],{"id":21763,"score":47,"body":21764,"status":55,"article_id":21757,"created_at":21758,"updated_at":21759,"published_at":21758},"uADP",{"title":21765,"outcome":21766,"problem":21767,"summary":21768,"solution":21769,"attachment":21770},"Waterschoon: Leading the Way in Urban Circular Water","\u003Cp>The Noorderhoek project has demonstrated the feasibility and benefits of decentralised wastewater treatment, leading to several key impacts. By using vacuum toilets, overall drinking water demand is significantly reduced. The system enables the extraction and reuse of valuable nutrients from human waste, supporting sustainable agriculture. Energy savings from the decentralised system contribute to lower CO2 emissions compared to traditional wastewater treatment methods. The technology, developed and tested in Noorderhoek, has been successfully applied internationally, with further implementation in Leeuwarden to develop off-grid water solutions. Additionally, the initiative highlights Friesland’s leadership in water technology and the role of WaterCampus in fostering circular innovations by connecting research institutions and businesses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional wastewater management relies on centralised treatment systems, which are energy-intensive and inefficient at nutrient recovery. Toilet water, which constitutes around 9% of daily wastewater in Friesland but over 90% of all pollutants such as nutrients and pathogens, is mixed with greywater, making resource recovery more challenging. The existing approach leads to high energy consumption, water wastage, and the loss of valuable nutrients, which could otherwise be returned to agricultural systems. The need for a more efficient, decentralised solution was evident, particularly in urban developments aiming for circular water management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Noorderhoek neighbourhood in Sneek, Friesland, is the first of its kind to implement decentralised wastewater treatment, reducing reliance on centralised systems and lowering drinking water consumption. This approach enables more sustainable water use, supports nutrient recovery, and contributes to CO2 emission reductions by minimising energy-intensive water treatment processes. The project, called Waterschoon, was instrumental in the development of DeSaH, a company that has since scaled this water technology internationally. The success of Waterschoon is closely linked to Friesland’s water technology ecosystem, particularly WaterCampus, which played a critical role in advancing research, innovation, and business development in circular water solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Noorderhoek’s decentralised wastewater treatment system demonstrates how circular water management can be successfully implemented in urban settings. By fostering collaboration between research institutions and businesses, Friesland continues to lead in water technology innovation, providing a replicable model for sustainable urban water solutions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Noorderhoek implemented an innovative decentralised wastewater treatment system. The approach included vacuum toilets, which significantly reduce water use and keep black water separate from greywater, enabling easier nutrient recovery. The concentrated black water undergoes an advanced treatment process that extracts nutrients and generates clean water. Greywater from showers, sinks, and washing machines is treated separately, producing relatively clean water for reuse. The system is energy-efficient, reducing the energy required for wastewater treatment and lowering CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This initiative led to the founding of DeSaH, a company that emerged from testing this technology in Friesland. DeSaH has since scaled the model internationally, and helped among others the development of the new sanitation project in Helsingborg in Sweden. \u003C/p>",[21771,21773,21775,21777],{"name":21772,"type":53,"value":21772},"https://desah.nl/projecten/beheer-en-onderhoud/noorderhoek-sneek/",{"name":21774,"type":53,"value":21774},"https://circulairfriesland.frl/noorderhoek-sneek/",{"name":21776,"type":53,"value":21776},"https://waterschoon.nl/",{"name":21778,"type":53,"value":21778},"https://www.stowa.nl/sites/default/files/assets/PUBLICATIES/Publicaties%202018/STOWA%202018-63%20NS%20Noorderhoek.pdf",[21780],{"article_id":21757,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21782,"link":21783,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21758,"updated_at":21759,"article_id":21757,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xuT0u022_4E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094759763--IqbmaqU.jpeg",{"id":21785,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21786,"updated_at":21787,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21788,"contents":21789,"contributors":21801,"image":21803},"30475","2025-03-31T15:55:46.437Z","2025-04-17T12:58:07.523Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21790],{"id":21791,"score":47,"body":21792,"status":55,"article_id":21785,"created_at":21786,"updated_at":21787,"published_at":21786},"-zof",{"title":21793,"outcome":21794,"problem":21795,"summary":21796,"solution":21797,"attachment":21798},"SNUK: Closing Nutrient Loops in Friesland","\u003Cp>The SNUK initiative has proven the effectiveness of closing nutrient cycles through regional collaboration. By repurposing organic waste and reintroducing nutrients into the agricultural system, the programme has contributed to enhanced soil health through the use of composted organic matter, which improves soil structure and fertility. It also reduces the use of artificial fertilisers by replacing synthetic inputs with recovered nutrients, thereby lowering the environmental impact of farming. The initiative helps reduce waste by diverting organic waste streams from disposal and using them productively. Farmers in Friesland are positioning themselves as leaders in sustainable agriculture through circular practices, and the programme provides valuable insights for developing regulations that support safe nutrient recovery.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Modern agricultural and waste management systems often result in significant nutrient losses. Organic waste streams that could be valuable resources are frequently discarded or inefficiently processed. Human excrements, which contain essential nutrients for plant growth, are not currently reintegrated into agricultural cycles due to regulatory and technical barriers. The result is a reliance on artificial fertilisers and the depletion of natural soil fertility, leading to environmental degradation and long-term food system vulnerabilities. Sustainable food systems require consideration and handling of nutrients, closing nutrient cycles wherever possible.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Programma Sluiten Nutriënten Kringlopen (SNUK) aims to close nutrient cycles in Friesland by returning organic waste and human excrements to the soil as valuable resources. Through collaborative efforts, Frisian frontrunners, including farmers, researchers, and policymakers, are working to develop circular solutions for organic waste streams, such as roadside cuttings, green waste (GFT), and residual flows from the food industry. The initiative is crucial for reducing nutrient loss, enhancing soil health, and creating a more sustainable food system in Friesland.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The SNUK programme showcases Friesland’s leadership in circular agriculture and nutrient management. Through collaborative action and innovation, it provides a replicable model for sustainable nutrient cycling in regional food systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The SNUK programme brings together a range of stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for nutrient recovery and reuse. Key approaches include transforming organic waste streams- such as roadside cuttings, GFT waste, and residual flows from the food industry- into compost and soil enhancers. Research and pilot projects are also exploring safe methods for reintroducing human-derived nutrients into the soil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Farmers play an active role in testing and applying circular practices that improve soil health and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilisers. The programme works closely with policymakers and research institutions to tackle the legal and technical challenges of nutrient recovery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By enabling regenerative and circular agricultural processes, the initiative helps ensure nutrients are retained and reused effectively. This approach enhances soil health, minimises waste, and reduces the environmental impact of agriculture.\u003C/p>",[21799],{"name":21800,"type":53,"value":21800},"https://circulairfriesland.frl/snuk/#:~:text=Programma%20Sluiten%20Nutri%C3%ABntenkringlopen&text=Mede%20vanuit%20de%20drijfveer%20van,en%20reststromen%20uit%20de%20voedingsmiddelenindustrie.",[21802],{"article_id":21785,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21804,"link":21805,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21786,"updated_at":21787,"article_id":21785,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1y-pd3lnFQM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094760791-e1RXwvM1.jpeg",{"id":21807,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21808,"updated_at":21809,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21810,"contents":21811,"contributors":21823,"image":21825},"30476","2025-03-31T16:11:40.799Z","2025-04-17T12:55:50.959Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21812],{"id":21813,"score":47,"body":21814,"status":55,"article_id":21807,"created_at":21808,"updated_at":21809,"published_at":21808},"GqQO",{"title":21815,"outcome":21816,"problem":21817,"summary":21818,"solution":21819,"attachment":21820},"Culture for Circularity: Arcadia in Friesland","\u003Cp>Arcadia aims to engage the local community, with the potential to lead to several positive outcomes. Through this initiative, it is expected that public awareness of the circular economy will increase, providing participants with a deeper understanding of its environmental and social benefits and empowering them to contribute to sustainable practices. The event is also anticipated to foster greater social cohesion by encouraging collaboration and trust-building among community members, institutions, and businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By focusing on circular economy principles, Arcadia hopes to enhance life satisfaction and well-being, promoting a sense of shared responsibility and commitment to sustainability. Moreover, Arcadia is positioned to demonstrate the power of bottom-up initiatives, driving community-driven change in Friesland and encouraging local action towards a more sustainable and resilient future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The transition to a circular economy often faces challenges in engaging communities and raising awareness about its social dimensions, such as well-being, trust, and collective action. The need to enhance understanding of how circular strategies benefit not only the environment and economy but also individuals’ health, social cohesion, and overall quality of life is essential. Without strong community engagement and social education, circular economy strategies may fail to gain the public support and participation needed for broader success.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Arcadia is a cultural event held in Leeuwarden, Friesland, that explores themes such as climate change, biodiversity, and community through art installations, performances, and collaborative projects. As a platform for education, Arcadia integrates circular economy principles, particularly focusing on the social pillar, which highlights the human impact of the circular transition. The event fosters social cohesion and community participation while promoting awareness of environmental sustainability and circular economy practices. It serves as an example of how cultural events can catalyse social and cultural transformation in support of a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Arcadia addresses the gap in circular economy education by leveraging art and culture to engage the community. The event showcases art installations and performances that explore themes such as climate change, biodiversity, and circular economy in thought-provoking ways. It also features community-driven collaborative projects that encourage direct participation and foster collective action towards sustainability and circularity. In addition, the event includes workshops, discussions, and activities designed to raise awareness about the social and environmental benefits of the circular economy. With a focus on social indicators like life satisfaction, health, and trust, Arcadia highlights the human impact of circular practices and promotes social cohesion through education and collective action.\u003C/p>",[21821],{"name":21822,"type":53,"value":21822},"https://www.friesland.nl/nl/arcadia",[21824],{"article_id":21807,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21826,"link":21827,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21808,"updated_at":21809,"article_id":21807,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9sp82R9OZEw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094761444-ll7c9nju.jpeg",{"id":21829,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21830,"updated_at":21831,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21832,"contents":21833,"contributors":21845,"image":21847},"30477","2025-03-31T16:31:27.717Z","2025-04-17T12:54:23.121Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21834],{"id":21835,"score":47,"body":21836,"status":55,"article_id":21829,"created_at":21830,"updated_at":21831,"published_at":21830},"upJh",{"title":21837,"outcome":21838,"problem":21839,"summary":21840,"solution":21841,"attachment":21842},"Advancing Frisian Regenerative Agriculture: A Business-Led Transition","\u003Cp>The transition to regenerative agriculture in Friesland holds the potential to lead to multiple positive outcomes. If successful, improvements in organic matter content and microbial activity could enhance soil fertility and resilience, contributing to healthier soils. A reduced reliance on artificial fertilisers and pesticides may lower pollution levels and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby decreasing the environmental impact of farming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Economic incentives and knowledge-sharing networks could strengthen farmer resilience, allowing them to adopt sustainable practices without sacrificing productivity. Additionally, if ecosystems are restored, biodiversity may increase, supporting wildlife, pollinators, and beneficial insects that are crucial for sustainable farming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland's regenerative agriculture model also holds significant scalability potential, offering a promising example that could be expanded across the Netherlands and beyond.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conventional farming methods have contributed to soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and increased reliance on artificial fertilisers and pesticides. These challenges threaten long-term agricultural productivity and environmental health, making it essential to adopt farming practices that work with natural ecosystems rather than depleting them. Farmers face financial and technical barriers in transitioning to more regenerative and circular methods, requiring institutional support and investment in knowledge-sharing initiatives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The transition to regenerative agriculture in Friesland is being driven by key stakeholders, including the University of Groningen, FrieslandCampina, and local farmers. With support from research initiatives and government subsidies, this approach aims to restore soil health, increase biodiversity, and enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector. Regenerative practices not only improve environmental sustainability but also offer economic benefits to farmers and businesses by reducing dependency on synthetic inputs and strengthening local food systems. This case highlights how FrieslandCampina and academic institutions are facilitating the shift towards regenerative agriculture through collaboration, research, and financial incentives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address these challenges, FrieslandCampina and several research institutions are working together to promote regenerative agriculture through a combination of research, financial support, and policy engagement. The University of Groningen and other academic institutions play a key role in providing research and training to equip farmers with the knowledge needed to implement regenerative techniques. Financially, government subsidies and FrieslandCampina’s incentive programmes help ease the transition by covering initial costs and reducing the financial risks associated with adopting new practices. On the ground, regenerative farming techniques such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage contribute to improved soil health, increased carbon sequestration, and enhanced natural fertility. Additionally, agroforestry and landscape diversification efforts support pollinators and other beneficial organisms, strengthening ecosystem stability. Collaboration with policymakers ensures that regenerative principles are integrated into agricultural policies and business models, providing long-term support for sustainable farming.\u003C/p>",[21843],{"name":21844,"type":53,"value":21844},"https://www.rug.nl/cf/nieuws/newitems/2023/subsidie-voor-transitie-regeneratieve-landbouw",[21846],{"article_id":21829,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21848,"link":21849,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21830,"updated_at":21831,"article_id":21829,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vKb-GKzUEk4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094762674-vpVi7d_V.jpeg",{"id":21851,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21852,"updated_at":21853,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21854,"contents":21855,"contributors":21867,"image":21869},"30482","2025-04-01T08:20:24.422Z","2025-04-15T10:09:28.834Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21856],{"id":21857,"score":47,"body":21858,"status":55,"article_id":21851,"created_at":21852,"updated_at":21853,"published_at":21852},"wDHQ",{"title":21859,"outcome":21860,"problem":21861,"summary":21862,"solution":21863,"attachment":21864},"Friesland’s Leadership in Circular Procurement: The Circ-NSR Project","\u003Cp>The Circ-NSR project aims to strengthen Friesland’s position as a frontrunner in circular procurement, with the ambition of creating a model that can be replicated in other regions. By integrating circular procurement principles, Friesland seeks to reduce its environmental footprint, particularly through lower CO₂ emissions and reduced material waste. The initiative aspires to foster stronger collaboration among public authorities, with the goal of enhancing governance frameworks that support long-term circular economy objectives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, by prioritising circular procurement, the project hopes to incentivise businesses to develop and supply more circular products, thereby stimulating growth in the regional circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Public procurement has traditionally prioritised cost-efficiency over sustainability, leading to continued reliance on linear economic models. As governments and organisations seek to reduce environmental impacts, the challenge lies in embedding circular principles into procurement processes, ensuring that purchases align with circular economy objectives. Key barriers include the lack of standardised governance structures, limited collaboration between public entities, and the need for scalable circular procurement models that can be implemented across multiple sectors.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Friesland has set an ambitious goal to achieve maximal circular procurement by 2025, aiming to purchase 10% of physical products circularly, implement circular street furniture, and transition to non-fossil fuel vehicles. As part of the Circ-NSR project, this initiative focuses on developing effective governance structures for circular public procurement, fostering collaboration among regional public authorities. By demonstrating how circular procurement can be successfully implemented at a regional level, Friesland is positioning itself as a leader in circular business practices within the North Sea Region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland’s leadership in circular procurement through the Circ-NSR project showcases the potential of regional governance to drive sustainable transformation. By embedding circular principles into public purchasing, the initiative not only reduces environmental impacts but also supports the broader transition towards a resilient circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Circ-NSR project is addressing these challenges by facilitating the transition to circular procurement through structured governance models and regional collaboration. Friesland has committed to embedding circular principles into public procurement by prioritising circular materials, integrating sustainability criteria into tenders, and supporting the adoption of circular business models. The initiative focuses on three key areas: increasing circular product procurement to 10% of all physical purchases, incorporating circularity in public infrastructure such as street furniture, and replacing traditional vehicles with non-fossil fuel alternatives. By working closely with other regional authorities in the North Sea Region, Friesland is ensuring knowledge exchange and the development of transferable mechanisms that can be scaled across different sectors and municipalities.\u003C/p>",[21865],{"name":21866,"type":53,"value":21866},"https://northsearegion.eu/circ-nsr/",[21868],{"article_id":21851,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21870,"link":21871,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21852,"updated_at":21853,"article_id":21851,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"V1BaTXi0Yc8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094763194-i4e_hoEP.jpeg",{"id":21873,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21874,"updated_at":21875,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21876,"contents":21877,"contributors":21889,"image":21891},"30483","2025-04-01T08:32:38.612Z","2025-04-17T12:46:16.581Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21878],{"id":21879,"score":47,"body":21880,"status":55,"article_id":21873,"created_at":21874,"updated_at":21875,"published_at":21874},"uFVj",{"title":21881,"outcome":21882,"problem":21883,"summary":21884,"solution":21885,"attachment":21886},"Kening fan 'e Greide: Community for Biodiversity","\u003Cp>Kening fan 'e Greide has successfully raised awareness about biodiversity conservation and sustainable farming across Friesland. The initiative has strengthened social cohesion, reinforcing the role of community-led action in environmental stewardship. By fostering dialogue between farmers, scientists, and the public, it has encouraged the adoption of nature-inclusive farming practices. The movement has also influenced policy discussions on biodiversity and circular agriculture, showcasing the power of grassroots initiatives in shaping sustainable regional development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Friesland’s meadow landscapes, once rich in biodiversity, have faced significant ecological decline due to intensive farming practices, habitat loss, and reduced populations of meadow birds. Conventional agriculture has prioritised high yields over environmental sustainability, leading to soil degradation and loss of natural habitats. The challenge lies in balancing agricultural productivity with biodiversity preservation while fostering community involvement in environmental stewardship.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kening fan 'e Greide (King of the Meadows) is a citizen initiative that began in 2012 in Friesland, Netherlands. It has grown into a movement uniting farmers, artists, scientists, and residents to promote sustainable agriculture and protect the region’s meadow landscapes. Through debates, performances, and educational activities, the initiative fosters community engagement and raises awareness about biodiversity and nature-inclusive farming. This case highlights the essential role of community (mienskip in Friesland) in the circular economy, demonstrating how strong social ties and collective responsibility drive sustainable transitions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kening fan 'e Greide exemplifies how community-driven initiatives can foster circular economy transitions by strengthening social cohesion, promoting sustainable practices, and restoring biodiversity in Friesland’s agricultural landscapes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kening fan 'e Greide addresses these challenges through a collaborative, community-led approach. By engaging farmers, residents, scientists, and artists, the initiative promotes sustainable, nature-inclusive farming practices that support biodiversity. It organises public events, including debates, performances, and educational programmes, to raise awareness and inspire collective action. The initiative integrates traditional ecological knowledge with modern scientific insights, fostering innovative farming solutions that enhance biodiversity. Furthermore, it leverages Friesland’s strong sense of mienskip-community solidarity and shared responsibility-to empower local stakeholders in driving the transition to sustainable agriculture.\u003C/p>",[21887],{"name":21888,"type":53,"value":21888},"https://kening.frl/",[21890],{"article_id":21873,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21892,"link":21893,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21874,"updated_at":21875,"article_id":21873,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"c5ZVMT6nc0o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094763889-sWeF_cgW.jpeg",{"id":21895,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21896,"updated_at":21897,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21898,"contents":21899,"contributors":21911,"image":21913},"30484","2025-04-01T08:41:11.772Z","2025-04-17T12:44:24.152Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21900],{"id":21901,"score":47,"body":21902,"status":55,"article_id":21895,"created_at":21896,"updated_at":21897,"published_at":21896},"Jtko",{"title":21903,"outcome":21904,"problem":21905,"summary":21906,"solution":21907,"attachment":21908},"From Wastewater to Worth: The PHA2USE Project","\u003Cp>The PHA2USE project has successfully demonstrated the potential of wastewater sludge as a feedstock for biodegradable plastics, reducing reliance on conventional plastics and lowering CO2 emissions. By implementing circular economy principles in wastewater treatment, Friesland is reducing waste while creating a valuable, sustainable material. The initiative also strengthens regional expertise in water technology, opening new economic opportunities in bio-based materials and circular resource management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic pollution and fossil fuel dependency remain pressing environmental challenges, with conventional plastic production contributing to resource depletion and long-term waste accumulation. Wastewater treatment processes generate significant sludge, which is typically incinerated or disposed of, leading to lost resource potential and carbon emissions. The challenge lies in finding innovative ways to repurpose wastewater sludge into valuable materials while reducing the environmental footprint of plastic production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The PHA2USE project in Friesland is pioneering a circular approach to wastewater management by converting wastewater sludge into Caleyda®, a biodegradable plastic substitute. Led by Wetterskip Fryslân, this initiative repurposes waste streams, reduces reliance on fossil-based plastics, and reinforces Friesland’s position as a leader in circular innovation. By demonstrating the viability of bio-based materials derived from municipal waste, PHA2USE contributes to regional sustainability goals and advances water technology in Friesland.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland’s leadership in circular water technology through the PHA2USE project underscores the region's commitment to sustainable water innovation. By repurposing wastewater into biodegradable plastics, this initiative sets a benchmark for the circular economy, demonstrating how waste streams can be transformed into valuable resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PHA2USE addresses these challenges by developing a process to extract polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from wastewater sludge, which are then used to produce Caleyda®, a biodegradable plastic alternative. Wetterskip Fryslân, in collaboration with research institutions and industry partners, has implemented this innovative biotechnological approach to create value from waste. The project enhances wastewater treatment efficiency while promoting the use of sustainable biomaterials. Additionally, PHA2USE aligns with Friesland’s broader strategy to lead in circular water technology, positioning the region as a hub for circular resource management.\u003C/p>",[21909],{"name":21910,"type":53,"value":21910},"https://www.stowa.nl/publicaties/pha2use-naar-de-commerciele-productie-van-een-plasticvervanger-uit-communaal-zuiveringsslib",[21912],{"article_id":21895,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21914,"link":21915,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21896,"updated_at":21897,"article_id":21895,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FSl_C3mCjRU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094764529-lD7JsgK8.jpeg",{"id":21917,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21918,"updated_at":21919,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21920,"contents":21921,"contributors":21933,"image":21935},"30485","2025-04-01T08:47:16.868Z","2025-04-17T12:42:49.828Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21922],{"id":21923,"score":47,"body":21924,"status":55,"article_id":21917,"created_at":21918,"updated_at":21919,"published_at":21918},"YF4D",{"title":21925,"outcome":21926,"problem":21927,"summary":21928,"solution":21929,"attachment":21930},"Sociale Voedseltuinen: Circular Communities in Friesland","\u003Cp>The initiative has led to increased access to nutritious food, strengthened social ties, and improved mental and physical health among participants. By promoting sustainable urban agriculture, it has enhanced biodiversity and reduced food waste. The project has also demonstrated the power of collaboration, with municipalities, businesses, and local communities working together to create a more resilient and inclusive food system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In many urban areas across Friesland, green spaces remain underutilised despite their potential to support both environmental and social needs. At the same time, a number of pressing challenges are converging: food insecurity is on the rise, biodiversity is in decline, and access to fresh, healthy produce is becoming limited- especially for vulnerable groups. These problems are compounded by broader systemic issues in our current food system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Agriculture today is dominated by large-scale, industrialised operations that rely on global supply chains. While these systems offer convenience and year-round availability, they come at a cost: high emissions, over extraction of natural resources, and a growing disconnect between people and the origins of their food. The environmental burden of this model is significant, and the social implications- such as exclusion from sustainable food access- are increasingly evident.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Meanwhile, communities often lack inclusive spaces where people can come together to address these interconnected challenges. There is a growing need for initiatives that not only reduce the harmful impacts of industrial agriculture, but also foster social cohesion, empower local action, and contribute to a just and inclusive circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Social Food Gardens initiative is a network in Friesland that demonstrates how circular economy principles can enhance social well-being, health, and community resilience, benefiting not only the planet but people and communities. By transforming unused urban spaces into food-producing gardens, this initiative promotes food security, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. It fosters collaboration among municipalities, businesses, and local residents, exemplifying the Frisian approach to circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Social Food Gardens initiative showcases how circular principles can be leveraged to create a more inclusive and resilient society. By strengthening social ties and ensuring equitable access to resources, it sets a precedent for community-driven sustainability in Friesland and beyond.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Social Food Gardens initiative transforms vacant urban spaces into productive community gardens, fostering both social inclusion and environmental regeneration. These gardens provide fresh, locally grown food- particularly benefiting low-income households. By offering vegetables, fruit, potatoes, and herbs free of charge, the initiative supports the structural improvement of health and well-being among vulnerable groups.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to food provision, the gardens serve as spaces for education and employment, engaging volunteers and individuals who face barriers to the labour market. Composting and sustainable growing techniques are core to the project, aligning it with circular economy principles by minimising waste and improving soil health.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Strong partnerships between local governments, businesses, and community organisations underpin the initiative’s long-term viability and scalability. By reconnecting people with the process of growing food, the gardens help cultivate a deeper appreciation for the value of agricultural products and the effort behind them.\u003C/p>",[21931],{"name":21932,"type":53,"value":21932},"https://socialevoedseltuinen.nl/#",[21934],{"article_id":21917,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21936,"link":21937,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21918,"updated_at":21919,"article_id":21917,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nsBB_4uWP_A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094765548-SJadSFFB.jpeg",{"id":21939,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21940,"updated_at":21941,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21942,"contents":21943,"contributors":21950,"image":21953},"30502","2025-04-02T16:15:21.446Z","2025-04-29T09:28:35.172Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21944],{"id":21945,"score":47,"body":21946,"status":55,"article_id":21939,"created_at":21940,"updated_at":21941,"published_at":21940},"-ONS",{"title":21947,"outcome":21948,"summary":21949},"Friesland builds circular: Showcasing the Frisian approach to circularity","\u003Cp>-20% of participating projects focused on new circular housing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The successful launch of the Fibre Hemp Deal, committing to insulate homes using locally sourced hemp-based materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Establishment of the VCF platform as a central hub for knowledge sharing, events, and guided tours.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Over 40 active construction projects, including new builds, renovations, and demolitions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Five large-scale impact projects, which set high standards for circular area development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Key ambitions:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Housing: Embed circularity in all 17,720 homes built in Friesland by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Circular procurement targets:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-10% by 2020\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-25% by 2025\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-75% by 2030\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-100% by 2035\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Environmental goals by 2050:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-55% reduction in CO₂ emissions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-50% less use of primary raw materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-50% reduction in nitrogen emissions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Regional leadership: Establish Friesland as one of Europe’s most circular regions by 2025.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Rationale and Contextualisation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland Builds Circular (FBC) stands as Circular Friesland's most impactful programme to date, aiming to establish circular and biobased production as the norm in the region’s construction sector. Nationally and globally, construction is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, and biodiversity loss. By targeting this high-impact sector, FBC seeks to shift construction from a major polluter to a circular exemplar.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The programme aligns with pressing social needs, namely the rising demand for housing. The Netherlands has set an ambitious goal of constructing around 100,000 homes per year, with a target of 900,000 by 2030 through the Housing Deals. Friesland itself is expected to contribute 17,720 new homes by 2030. This construction boom presents both a challenge and an opportunity: by embedding circular principles into these projects, Friesland can redefine construction and create what is locally termed 'It Nije Normaal'—a new standard for circular building.\u003C/p>\u003Ciframe class=\"ql-video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/mCV-DMK-C-E?showinfo=0\">\u003C/iframe>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>History and Reason for Creation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FBC was initiated to address key barriers facing the growth of circular construction in Friesland, specifically, unfavourable market conditions, operational and social barriers, lack of political support, knowledge gaps, insufficient collaboration, regulatory obstacles, and a fragmented language among stakeholders. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Given construction’s significance in Friesland—both as an economic driver and an environmental concern—FBC sought to create new opportunities by aligning supply and demand with the right regulatory, educational, and governance frameworks. A key initiative within the programme was the establishment of a network of municipal councilors, who serve as ambassadors for the transition on the demand side of the construction sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Aim, Structure, and Governance\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The overarching mission of the FBC program is: “\u003Cem>To accelerate the transition to a circular economy in Friesland by providing integral support to the construction sector in this transition\u003C/em>.” Key goals include: to ensure that all new houses built (targets of 17,1720) incorporate circular principles, to increase circular procurement by Frisian authorities (to 10% by 2020, 25% by 2025, 75% by 2030, and 100% by 2035), and to position Friesland as one of the most circular regions in Europe by 2025 (aiming for a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions, 50% fewer primary raw materials used, and 50% less nitrogen emissions by 2050).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The success of the program hinges on several objectives that stretch across seven work packages and target different stakeholders and areas. The first focuses on establishing a common language for circular construction through 'It Nije Normaal' a framework developed collaboratively with industry players to provide clarity and support procurement processes. It also fosters a unified Frisian design approach, bringing architects together to standardise circular design principles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Frisian Design Approach is a prime example of the programme's strengths, serving as a collaborative initiative that unites architects and construction professionals to develop circular and biobased building standards. The initiative brings together a group of professionals that would otherwise be competing to come together as collaborators and together, they develop a shared language for circular design while drawing on their own industry expertise.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The second package drives circular procurement by guiding municipalities through over 40 projects and five impact initiatives, ensuring demand-side adoption. On the supply side, the third package strengthens circular and biobased supply chains by developing new material streams, reuse networks, and innovation projects. Education is central to work package four, embedding circular principles into vocational and higher education while fostering collaboration between businesses and institutions. The fifth package ensures alignment between regional circular ambitions and national and EU policies, advocating for supportive regulations and overcoming legislative barriers. Finally, the sixth and seventh packages provide the communication, networking, and knowledge-sharing backbone that reinforces the program’s overall objectives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program is not solely focused on the intended outcomes, or targets, but the process is central to what is given value to. The how to achieve the programs ambitions centres around learning from each other, realising cooperation, promoting best practices, and through a ‘learning by doing’ approach, which aims to ensure that as many planned renovation, demolition, and construction projects as possible ae carried out using circular principles to build experience, know-how, and processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The entire program (in line with the Frisian approach) revolves around collaboration. Construction inherently involves a wide range of stakeholders, making collaboration essential, with key stakeholders including various actors along the construction value chains: ranging from local communities (mienskip), construction companies, material suppliers, and architects, to government bodies, municipalities, provincial authorities, and even national regulators, to financiers, knowledge institutions, and education bodies. This is a unique strength of FBC with its ability to bring together competitors and transform them into collaborators working towards a common goal. The programme acts as an ambassador, facilitator, and organiser, ensuring that agreements made at the regional level also align with national and European frameworks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Regional Significance and Uniqueness\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland has positioned itself as a European leader in circularity, particularly in water technology and biobased materials. FBC builds on this foundation by making circular construction a key driver of regional innovation and economic development. By 2050, the ambition is that all buildings in Friesland will be circularly constructed, firmly establishing The Frisian Way as a recognised approach to circular building.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond the construction sector, FBC’s innovations in circular materials and processes contribute to broader regional transitions in water technology, agricultural sustainability, and the energy sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Outcomes and Impact\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A key example of FBC’s impact is its contribution to circular concrete projects, such as the \u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30045?n=The-first-circular-concrete-chain-in-Heechterp%2C-Leeuwarden-\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sloten Betonketen (Heechterp)\u003C/a> initiative, which integrates recycled materials into construction. Other notable achievements include: ensuring 20% of participating projects focus on new circular housing, the success of the Fibre Hemp Deal, committing to insulating a minimum number of homes using Frisian hemp-based materials, and establishing the VCF website as a key knowledge-sharing platform, supported by industry events and guided tours.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through its learning by doing approach, FBC is embedding circularity into upcoming construction, demolition, and renovation projects, creating a replicable model for other regions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some key impact figures include involvement in over 40 construction projects are currently part of the FBC initiative, encompassing new builds, renovations, and demolitions, and five major impact projects being underway. These are large-scale area developments in Friesland that adhere to exceptionally high circular standards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Conclusion\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland Builds Circular exemplifies Circular Friesland’s strategic approach to managing the transition to a circular economy. By addressing both demand and supply-side challenges, fostering collaboration, and creating a shared vision for circular construction, FBC is transforming Friesland into a hub of sustainable innovation. Its bottom-up approach, commitment to value beyond financial returns, and emphasis on collective prosperity make it a model for circular transitions not just in the Netherlands, but across Europe.\u003C/p>",[21951,21952],{"article_id":21939,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21939,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21954,"link":21955,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21940,"updated_at":21941,"article_id":21939,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0sLRYp_XxEY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094766494-_PyXMcvt.jpeg",{"id":21957,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21958,"updated_at":21959,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21960,"contents":21961,"contributors":21967,"image":21970},"30503","2025-04-03T09:06:47.885Z","2025-04-28T14:08:07.348Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21962],{"id":21963,"score":47,"body":21964,"status":55,"article_id":21957,"created_at":21958,"updated_at":21959,"published_at":21958},"r9pE",{"title":21965,"summary":21966},"OPNIEUW!: Building a Circular Future Through People, Purpose, and Reuse","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Rationale and Contextualisation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>OPNIEUW! is a Friesland-based circular enterprise dedicated to redefining circular business practices through material reuse and social inclusion. Operating in Buitenpost, the company transforms discarded furniture into high-quality, repurposed pieces while providing meaningful employment opportunities. At the heart of its approach is the triple helix - a collaboration between business, knowledge institutions, and government-to drive systemic change towards circularity. Friesland's strong community-oriented culture and established networks have fostered an environment where circular and social entrepreneurship can thrive. OPNIEUW! serves as a blueprint for how localised, value-driven business models can be scaled and replicated across industries and regions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>History and Reason for Creation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>OPNIEUW! emerged from a strong foundation in entrepreneurship, combined with a commitment to people and the planet, and a desire to approach business differently. The company was established following the founder’s recognition as a finalist for the ‘Ondernemingsprijs Friesland’—a moment that prompted a reassessment of business priorities and a shift towards greater impact. Today, that same drive for meaningful change continues to shape OPNIEUW!’s business model and operations, aligning with a purposeful economy that balances social, ecological, and economic goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From the very beginning, the company was built around people, starting with a single employee and growing to a team of over 60 people. Today, it stands as a market leader in furniture reuse. OPNIEUW! exemplifies the Frisian Approach in a business context, demonstrating how trust and collaboration are key to success- not only for achieving shared goals in the circular economy, but also financially.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company offers a blueprint for circular entrepreneurship that can be applied across various sectors, furthering the transition toward a circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Aim, Structure, and Governance\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The primary goal of OPNIEUW! is to advance a circular economy by eliminating reliance on new raw materials and ensuring all materials are repurposed effectively. This mission is supported by a governance structure that prioritises social inclusion, environmental impact, and economic viability in equal measure, recognising that these goals can be achieved simultaneously.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A defining feature of OPNIEUW!’s structure is its holistic employment model, which prioritises individuals distanced from the labour market. Through an open hiring approach, employees without formal education receive in-house training in woodworking, upholstery, metalworking, and assembly. The leadership team actively cultivates a work environment and a unique working culture based on positivity, communication, and trust to ensure both skilled and unskilled workers feel valued. This once more perfectly showcases the success of the Frisian approach which hinges on trust, collaboration, learning by doing, and a combination of top down and bottom up methods to achieving common goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The leadership team fosters a work environment and unique culture rooted in positivity, open communication, and trust, ensuring that both skilled and unskilled workers feel valued. This once again exemplifies the strengths of the Frisian approach, which is built on trust, collaboration, learning by doing, and a balanced mix of top-down and bottom-up strategies to achieve shared goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094769372-Rq3fdThm.png\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Projects and way of working\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>OPNIEUW! Has recently secured a Dutch Ministry of Defence Tender with a multi-year contract to supply refurbished furniture, illustrating the viability of large-scale circular procurement. Winning the Dutch Ministry of Defence tender for furniture supply over the next 6 to 8 years solidifies OPNIEUW!’s role in the sector. The founder’s strong personal values, rooted in a belief that business should empower individuals and communities, shaped the company's people-first culture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company has also completed circular design projects for the Hillegom Water Tower and the Copijn Building, further showcasing its expertise in circular furniture. OPNIEUW! engages clients as suppliers, collecting and repurposing their materials to minimize the need for virgin inputs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A key operational challenge is ensuring a steady supply of second-hand materials. OPNIEUW! addresses this by leveraging its extensive warehouse (housing 60,000 chairs) and forming partnerships with external suppliers, ensuring material consistency and availability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Regional Significance and Uniqueness\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland provides a unique ecosystem for circular businesses due to its strong local networks and commitment to sustainability. OPNIEUW! has benefited from its collaboration with Circular Friesland, a regional platform connecting businesses, government agencies, and research institutions. Friesland’s emphasis on community-driven business models supports the idea that sustainability must be inclusive and socially embedded. OPNIEUW! exemplifies how a socially driven and inclusive business model can thrive, showing that practices that benefit the planet and people are not only compatible with business success, but can actually be key to achieving it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The triple helix framework—where business, knowledge institutions, and government co-create solutions—has been instrumental in OPNIEUW!’s success. Government support through circular procurement policies has shifted demand, while collaborations with TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) on tools to track success have further enabled the success of many projects. This highlights how collaboration among various stakeholders is essential to advancing circular business models and facilitating the broader transition to a circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Outcomes and Impact\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>OPNIEUW! has made significant strides in quantifying its environmental and social contributions with reductions in CO2 emissions, energy consumption, and virgin material use. The company measures this through a self-created algorithm verified by TNO The measurement tool developed in collaboration with TNO provides clients with customised reports detailing the circular and social benefits of their projects, ensuring transparency and accountability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The impact extends beyond the environment to people, particularly through employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to traditional labor markets. This approach illustrates how providing opportunities can lead to a strong, motivated workforce that is eager to contribute to your company’s success. A further unexpected and unintentional outcome was the creation of a replicable business model demonstrating that circular and social impact businesses can be both scalable and profitable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Conclusion\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>OPNIEUW! exemplifies how circular business can integrate environmental and social impact without compromising economic success. The Frisian model- characterised by strong regional collaboration and the triple helix approach- has played a crucial role in fostering its growth. As circular economy principles gain traction, businesses like OPNIEUW! can serve as blueprints for future enterprises seeking to embed sustainability at their core. The next steps involve scaling the model, expanding partnerships, and deepening government engagement to accelerate the transition to a fully circular economy.\u003C/p>",[21968,21969],{"article_id":21957,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21957,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21971,"link":21972,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21958,"updated_at":21959,"article_id":21957,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"p0J9u_KiC6M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094768830-qVziPy_n.jpeg",{"id":21974,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21975,"updated_at":21976,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21977,"contents":21978,"contributors":21984,"image":21987},"30504","2025-04-03T09:14:38.796Z","2025-04-28T14:10:29.398Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21979],{"id":21980,"score":47,"body":21981,"status":55,"article_id":21974,"created_at":21975,"updated_at":21976,"published_at":21975},"jAwb",{"title":21982,"summary":21983},"Circular Leadership in Friesland: Gemeente Leeuwarden’s Approach","\u003Cp>The municipality of Leeuwarden has embraced the circular economy as a core element of its broader sustainability ambitions, recognising its role in resource efficiency, economic resilience, and environmental protection. With a mission to recover and reuse raw materials, position the city as a hub for circular business, and expand circular projects to drive employment, the municipality is committed to a future without waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality's approach to a circular economy is emblematic of the broader region’s ‘Frisian Approach’. The municipality harnessed collaboration with businesses and knowledge institutions, in what is known as ‘the triple helix’, acknowledging the necessity of collective change at multiple levels.It effectively combines both bottom-up and top-down methods to advance the circular economy, ensuring a well-rounded and inclusive strategy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality’s approach aligns with national and regional goals, ensuring that circular economy principles are embedded in governance, infrastructure, and industry partnerships.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>History\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Leeuwarden’s focus on circular economy initiatives has developed through both top-down policy ambitions and bottom-up efforts from the community and businesses. Early initiatives date back to the 2018 \u003Cem>Volhoudbaar\u003C/em> program, but the circular economy became a municipal priority in 2022, elevating it to a strategic level.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Key catalysts for this transition reflect this top-down/bottom-up dynamic. On one hand, declining household waste recycling rates prompted new municipal strategies such as DIFTAR for collection and processing. On the other, momentum emerged through regional collaboration in circular construction—particularly within \u003Cem>Het Nieuwe Normaal\u003C/em>, a sustainable building program—allowing the municipality to facilitate and expand circular construction in Leeuwarden.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through active participation in regional and national programs, Leeuwarden has leveraged its position to both implement and influence circular policy development, strongly contributing to the region's position as a frontrunner.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Aim, Structure, and Governance\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Larger sustainability goals are framed within the 'Duurzaamheidsprogramma Volhoudbaar,' a program encompassing sustainable energy, climate adaptation, biodiversity, ecology, and sustainable municipal operations. Within this framework, Leeuwarden integrates circularity into procurement, waste management, and infrastructure development, setting ambitious milestones such as achieving a waste-free society by 2050 and fully circular procurement by 2025. Larger sustainability goals are framed within the 'Duurzaamheidsprogramma Volhoudbaar,' a program encompassing sustainable energy, climate adaptation, biodiversity, ecology, and sustainable municipal operations. Within this framework, Leeuwarden integrates circularity into procurement, waste management, and infrastructure development, setting ambitious milestones such as achieving a waste-free society by 2050 and fully circular procurement by 2025. To guide decision-making and prioritise high-impact actions, the municipality applies the Circular Processing Ladder (R-ladder), focusing first on reduction and reuse before resorting to recycling or recovery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094770889-4_aujZtN.png\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality’s circular economy vision is structured around four key ambitions, namely, establishing Leeuwarden as a prime location for circular businesses, expanding circular projects to boost employment, ensuring circular procurement practices are embedded across municipal operations, achieving a waste-free society by 2050, with interim targets such as reducing residual waste to 30kg per person per year by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To meet these ambitions, the municipality engages in strategic collaborations, leveraging funding mechanisms like the Circular Innovation Fund (€250,000 annually) and working with regional partners to implement solutions in material recovery, circular construction, and sustainable procurement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Key Projects and Initiatives\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Several initiatives showcase Leeuwarden’s commitment to circularity, and demonstrate the city’s unique and effective approach to implementing circularity across the board. A project working to close the concrete chain in Leeuwarden perfectly demonstrates this, as an initiative where the municipality and actors along the concrete value chain collaborate to increase the use of circular concrete in municipality-led construction projects. This initiative demonstrates the need to include all actors in the transition, utilise local knowledge, and foster collective learning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Other top-down initiatives underscore the municipality’s role as a government actor and policymaker. For example, the circular purchasing roadmap incentivises the use of secondary (circular) materials in municipal projects, helping to create a level financial playing field between virgin and recycled materials. Similarly, the Circular Innovation Fund provides annual financial support for circular economy innovations, supporting both scale-ups and established businesses. These initiatives recognise that financial backing from political institutions is essential for advancing the circular transition. By embedding circularity into economic policies, Leeuwarden ensures that all major municipal investments prioritise material efficiency and sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To delve deeper into Gemeente Leeuwarden’s projects and initiatives read the case studies below:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30437?n=Grondbank-Leeuwarden-A-Circular-Approach-to-Soil-Reuse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">De Grondbank\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Leeuwarden’s permanent soil bank ensures 100% circular soil flows by locally storing, assessing, and reusing soil from urban and regional development projects. By reducing transport movements and repurposing soil into valuable materials, the initiative enhances circularity and minimizes soil toxicity, supporting a more sustainable and efficient land management system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30470?n=Circular-Renovation-of-Carr%C3%A9-1-Leading-by-Example\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Verbouw Carré 1\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Carré 1 municipal office renovation integrates circular principles by reusing existing materials and sourcing new ones sustainably to minimize its material footprint. By showcasing circular choices in building design, the project advances the circularity metric while inspiring broader adoption of resource-efficient construction practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30043?n=Circulaire-Afschrijven-Unlocking-Value-in-Circular-Investments\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Circulaire Afschrijven\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circulaire Afschrijven, a partnership between the Municipality of Leeuwarden and Alba Concepts, enhances circular investments by using data-driven insights to determine their residual value, ensuring long-term financial and environmental benefits. By refining valuation methods and integrating circular principles into investment strategies, it strengthens sustainable business practices and boosts the competitiveness of the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30045?n=The-first-circular-concrete-chain-in-Heechterp%2C-Leeuwarden-\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sluiten betonketen (Heechterp)\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Leeuwarden's first circular concrete chain transforms demolition waste into new homes, cutting CO₂ emissions and conserving raw materials through an innovative closed-loop system. By maximizing material recovery and reuse, the project contributes to increasing the circularity metric, demonstrating a measurable shift from linear construction to a circular model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30439?n=Project-Nieuw-Oud-Oost-A-Circular-Approach-to-Urban-Development\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Project Nieuw Oud Oost\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Project Nieuw Oud Oost transforms the former Cambuur stadium site into a resource-efficient neighborhood, integrating circular principles in construction to reduce waste and conserve materials. By repurposing second-hand materials and fostering community engagement through placemaking, the initiative enhances the circularity metric, creates circular jobs, and strengthens local social cohesion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Regional Significance and Uniqueness\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Leeuwarden’s approach to circularity is both ambitious and pragmatic. As a frontrunner in the circular economy, the city serves as a model for other municipalities by balancing long-term vision with practical implementation, ensuring circularity is securely embedded in policy and business practices. It strategically leverages Friesland’s existing strengths in circular waste management and biobased industries to expand circular opportunities. In line with the Frisian Approach, the municipality prioritises collaboration and trust, uniting stakeholders from different sectors to develop shared solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unlike other regions that focus primarily on policy-setting, Leeuwarden combines governance with hands-on initiatives that directly engage local businesses, industries, and citizens.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Outcomes and Impact\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The municipality has already demonstrated tangible progress in advancing circular economy initiatives. Waste reduction efforts have been strengthened through the introduction of new waste collection models, leading to lower household residual waste rates. In procurement, at least ten municipal projects each year now adhere to circular purchasing criteria, embedding sustainability into public spending. Circular principles are also being integrated into construction, influencing demolition, renovation, and new building projects. Public-private engagement has played a crucial role in fostering strong collaborations with businesses, resulting in the development of new circular supply chains and economic opportunities. To ensure continued progress, ongoing monitoring efforts prioritise impact measurement, with key performance indicators tracking material recovery rates, employment impacts, and economic contributions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Gemeente Leeuwarden actively leverages partnerships at the provincial and national levels, such as collaborations with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W), to drive systemic change. By prioritising dialogue between stakeholders and maintaining adaptable policies, the municipality ensures that its circular economy initiatives remain responsive to emerging innovations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Conclusion\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through a combination of strategic governance, strong partnerships, and practical implementation, Leeuwarden is well-positioned to continue its leadership in the circular economy transition. As elections and policy shifts approach, maintaining momentum and ensuring long-term continuity will be critical for sustaining these ambitious efforts.\u003C/p>",[21985,21986],{"article_id":21974,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21974,"contributor_id":323},{"id":21988,"link":21989,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21975,"updated_at":21976,"article_id":21974,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"P1c1BnbWoDw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094770330-mpCTMZO9.jpeg",{"id":21991,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":21992,"updated_at":21993,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":21994,"contents":21995,"contributors":22001,"image":22004},"30505","2025-04-03T09:21:04.712Z","2025-04-28T14:22:23.525Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[21996],{"id":21997,"score":47,"body":21998,"status":55,"article_id":21991,"created_at":21992,"updated_at":21993,"published_at":21992},"puZ7",{"title":21999,"summary":22000},"Omrin: Showcasing the Frisian approach to Circular Economy","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Rationale and Contextualisation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Netherlands is one of the leading European countries in waste management, with minimal landfill use and high recycling and composting rates. EU policies such as the Landfill Directive drive national strategies to reduce waste and enhance material recovery, which is also the case in the Netherlands. Within this context, Omrin has positioned itself as a frontrunner in circular waste management, contributing to national and European goals of eliminating waste by 2050. Its innovative Circular Chain Management model is integral to transitioning from waste collection to resource recovery and circular economy leadership.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>History and Reason for Creation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin's origins date back to Friesland's regional waste management strategies in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1981, the Provincial States of Friesland established a waste management plan promoting regional cooperation. This led to the foundation of the Public Body Waste Disposal Friesland (OLAF) in 1984, which later evolved into Afvalsturing Friesland in 1995. Omrin was formed as the operational entity, with a focus on modern waste separation and resource recovery techniques. Over time, Omrin has grown into a networked organisation, integrating multiple municipal stakeholders and prioritising circular economy principles over simple waste disposal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin has been integral in contributing circular economy networks within Friesland, being a cofounder of Circulair Friesland, which is a network that is central to scaling the circular economy regionally and a significant force behind the regions success in various circular economy initiatives. The Circular Friesland network was in its conception 6 companies and now includes 160 companies, government organisations, educational institutes, and social organisations all in alliance aiming to facilitate Friesland becoming Europe’s most circular region. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Aims and objectives\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin's overarching goal is to eliminate waste through a fully circular system where waste becomes a resource. By combining data-driven waste management, innovative recycling technologies, and strategic partnerships, Omrin seeks to minimise resource depletion and contribute to the success of a circular economy. Key objectives include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Increasing material recovery rates\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Reducing waste processing costs for municipalities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Expanding partnerships for circular product chains\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Promoting clean mobility through sustainable logistics\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Strengthening municipal collaboration for waste governance\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Structure and Governance\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin operates under two key entities, firstly Afvalsturing Friesland N.V. which is responsible for waste processing, and is owned by municipalities across Friesland, Groningen, and North Veluwe. The second is N.V. Fryslân Miljeu, which is in turn focused on waste collection, with shares held by Frisian and Groningen municipalities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin’s collaboration with municipalities in the region showcases an innovative model of private-public waste management. Its governance model ensures that decisions align with public interest rather than profit-making. Omrin collaborates with 36 municipalities, collecting waste from over 1.5 million people and 10,000 businesses. This public ownership structure fosters regional cooperation and reinvestment into waste processing technologies and workforce development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094772957-2BaiMJGn.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Key Projects and Initiatives\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin has developed several flagship initiatives that showcase its leadership in circular chain management:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Ecopark De Wierde: A state-of-the-art waste separation and processing facility in Heerenveen, achieving a 78% waste recovery rate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Clean Mobility Chain: A partnership with Scania, Iveco, MAN, and OG Clean Fuels to create a sustainable logistics network with clean fuel stations, due to this Omrin’s own fleet is largely green.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Organic Waste Digestion: High-performance digestion processes for organic waste, significantly increasing biogas production and reducing CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Smart Data-Driven Waste Management: Utilising digital platforms to optimise waste collection, separation, and material reuse, integrating circular economy principles across the value chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin achieves high waste separation rates through a unique model that prioritises reuse over waste at the source and post separation. This involves a requirement for some separation of waste on the consumer side, buta advance sorting for plastics, drinks cartons and cans are separated internally at Omrin through smart machines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond waste separation, Omrin recognises that the path to a truly circular economy lies in further collaboration and therefore continually contributes to investments in knowledge, technology, and other circular business models, collaboration with educational institutes, start ups, local governments, and business. This is in line with the Frisian Approach to a circular economy, hinged on broad collaboration across the ‘Triple Helix’ of actors from government, business, and research. For example, The National Test Centre for Circular plastics is a key partner of Omrin’s.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Read more about Omrin’s\u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30471?n=Omrin%E2%80%99s-Innovative-Recycling-Technologies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> innovative technologies\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30472?n=Omrin%27s-Renewable-Energy-Initiatives\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">energy neutral fleet \u003C/a>here.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Read more about the \u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30406?n=NTCP-Pioneering-Circular-Plastics-in-Friesland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NTCP\u003C/a> here.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Regional Significance and Uniqueness\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin plays a crucial role in Friesland’s sustainability strategy, distinguishing itself in several ways. The organisation boasts impressive circularity rates, achieving a 78% waste separation rate, significantly surpassing both the Dutch national average of 57% and the EU average of 49%. Its unique shareholder structure, which involves local governments rather than private investors, ensures that profits are reinvested into regional sustainability initiatives. By adopting an integrated circular economy approach, the organization successfully combines waste collection, processing, material recovery, and circular production partnerships within a single cohesive framework.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Outcomes and Impact\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin’s innovative model has delivered significant economic and environmental benefits:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Financial Sustainability: With a turnover of over €200 million and an EBITDA of €42 million, Omrin offers some of the lowest waste processing rates in the Netherlands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Investment in Circular Growth: Over €320 million allocated for upcoming projects to enhance circular economy initiatives and clean energy transitions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reduction in Waste-to-Landfill: Leading the Netherlands towards its national goal of eliminating landfilling by 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Job Creation: Supporting regional employment through its facilities, logistics networks, and innovative circular economy partnerships.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Conclusion and Future Outlook\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Omrin exemplifies how a publicly governed waste management entity can transition into a circular economy leader. By integrating innovative technologies, municipal cooperation, and data-driven waste processing, Omrin has set a benchmark for waste-to-resource transformation. Moving forward, continued investments in circular innovations, clean mobility, and material recovery will ensure that Omrin remains a model for sustainable waste management in Europe.\u003C/p>",[22002,22003],{"article_id":21991,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":21991,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22005,"link":22006,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":21992,"updated_at":21993,"article_id":21991,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rKyxWeXwDKY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094772105-aQwMjZX8.jpeg",{"id":22008,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22009,"updated_at":22010,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22011,"contents":22012,"contributors":22018,"image":22022},"30506","2025-04-03T09:24:44.084Z","2025-04-29T08:52:54.572Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22013],{"id":22014,"score":47,"body":22015,"status":55,"article_id":22008,"created_at":22009,"updated_at":22010,"published_at":22009},"oexX",{"title":22016,"summary":22017},"WaterCampus: A Global Hub for Circular Water Technology","\u003Cp>WaterCampus Leeuwarden is the central hub for water technology innovation in Europe, dedicated to advancing sustainable water solutions through research, education, and entrepreneurship. Its mission is to accelerate the development, commercialisation, and application of cutting-edge water-related technologies to address global water challenges. With a vision to position Friesland as a world leader in water technology, WaterCampus fosters collaboration between businesses, knowledge institutes, and governments at local, national, and international levels. Friesland is a region connected to its land and water, with water at the centre of the workings of the region. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>History and beginning\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus began by analysing the types of companies already active in Friesland. Given the region’s deep connection to water—particularly through its agricultural and dairy sectors—there was already a strong foundation of water-focused businesses, initially concentrated on water supply and later expanding into water treatment. These developments laid the groundwork for a thriving water technology ecosystem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By building on this existing regional expertise, WaterCampus played a key role in strengthening the infrastructure for water research and innovation, ultimately helping to position Friesland as a national and international leader in water technology. A \u003Ca href=\"https://leeuwarden.ibabs.org/Document/View/dd8dde1a-a5f4-471d-83d8-b4f0726fc29e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">study\u003C/a> has identified water as a spearhead sector in Friesland, and the broader Northern Netherlands region, including Friesland, accounts for around 15% of all Dutch water technology companies—relatively high compared to the national average. The sector also makes a notable contribution to the regional GDP.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Friesland’s ambition in the circular economy is closely tied to its goals in water technology and water treatment. These long-term ambitions are reflected in a patient and adaptive development approach. Over the decades, the region has shifted from a focus on dairy farming in the 1970s, to water treatment in the 1980s, to more advanced and innovative water technologies today.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This evolution has been underpinned by trust—trust in long-term partnerships, governmental institutions, and collaborative innovation. This ethos of trust is also embedded in the region’s circular economy efforts and forms a key pillar of what is increasingly referred to as the Frisian Approach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Frisian Approach is evident in WaterCampus’s way of working. Home to an international research centre, it supports innovative water companies worldwide, yet maintains a distinctly Frisian way of collaboration. For example, the European Centre of Excellence, based in Friesland, works with universities across Europe and engages 120 companies from Friesland, the Netherlands, and around the world, with 35 nationalities involved. Central to this approach is trust and collaboration throughout the research process, recognising that innovation synergies and the resolution of common challenges can only be achieved through genuine cooperation at every level.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Aims and vision\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus’s overarching vision is to establish Friesland as a world leader in water technology, fostering collaboration between businesses, knowledge institutes, and governments, in what is in the Frisian Approach known as the ‘Triple Helix’ of collaboration. The purpose is to accelerate innovation, the growth of businesses, and the application of water-related technologies to address global water challenges. This ambition rests on the ability not only to develop top academic know-how, but to be able to apply this knowledge in useful, practical, and beneficial ways in terms of the circular economy, so in the market place and in society (societal benefit is key). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus demonstrates this ambition with 33 newly developed water technology innovations currently being applied in practice following their development at WaterCampus.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The Ecosystem of WaterCampus\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus provides a structured innovation ecosystem through its core programs, which include institutions focused on both fundamental and applied research, as well as direct business support.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094774397-RNCseozN.gif\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetsus, the European Centre of Excellence for sustainable water technology, fosters pre-competitive technology development through scientific research. It was the foundation of WaterCampus, focused on academic research. Through Wetsus, it became clear that businesses faced challenges in working with academic research, prompting the development of additional branches within WaterCampus to support scaling up and working with businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Centre of Expertise Water Technology (CEW) focuses on applied research and accelerating innovation. It collaborates with businesses, universities, applied universities of science, and SMEs on shorter projects that specifically target the development and scaling of water technology solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Water Alliance supports entrepreneurship and business growth by providing funding, incubation, and networking opportunities for water-tech startups, helping them expand internationally.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>A Unique Model for Innovation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus has created a unique model to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical business applications. By connecting research institutions, startups, and established companies, WaterCampus fosters the development of market-ready water technologies that address global water challenges. This collaborative environment was designed to ensure that crucial insights from research are translated into practical, scalable solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Historically, Friesland’s water technology sector, while prominent, has been underdeveloped in terms of jobs for highly skilled workers, with many skilled professionals leaving the region. WaterCampus is working to reverse this trend by investing in education and job creation, ensuring that research translates into real-world impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A key focus of WaterCampus is advancing circular water technologies, such as water recovery, nutrient recovery, and energy recovery, all critical for a functioning circular economy. By linking research with business applications, WaterCampus ensures these innovations can scale effectively and contribute to sustainable resource management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With increasing pressures on global water supplies due to climate change, economic growth, and rising demand, developing sustainable water technologies is more urgent than ever. WaterCampus plays a pivotal role in shaping these advancements, maximising resource efficiency, and reinforcing Friesland’s leadership in circular water innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Showcasing Circular Innovation: Spoordok and Beyond\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of the most notable examples of WaterCampus’s impact is the Spoordok project in Sneek. This project applies circular water management principles by treating black water separately, thereby maximising nutrient recovery, and reusing treated water efficiently. Vacuum toilet technology is used to isolate pollutants from wastewater, allowing essential nutrients to be recovered and returned to agricultural use. This is a groundbreaking approach, as it marks the first time that human-derived nutrients will be reintegrated into farming systems after safe treatment. The technology behind Spoordok was developed with the collaboration of Wetsus, CEW, and Water Alliance, showcasing the strength of WaterCampus’s innovation ecosystem. Read more about this project \u003Ca href=\"https://urbangreenbluegrids.com/projects/noorderhoek-sneek-the-netherlands/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Leeuwarden, a new construction project is underway with the ambition to create housing developments that are off the water grid. This project will apply the technologies developed through the WaterCampus network to treat blackwater separately, facilitating water reuse and nutrient recovery. The goal is to return nutrients from human excreta to regional agriculture, representing a significant scaling up of previous smaller-scale projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another success story is Hydraloop, a company within WaterCampus that developed a household water treatment system for in-house water reuse. While its focus is on reducing water consumption rather than nutrient recovery, Hydraloop has expanded internationally, reaching markets in Latin America, Australia, and the Middle East. Read more about Hydraloop \u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/cgrfriesland/article/30473?n=Hydraloop-Revolutionising-Greywater-Recycling-in-Friesland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Scaling Impact and Economic Growth\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus is not only a research hub but a driving force for regional economic development. By nurturing startups and scaling them into stable businesses, it ensures that cutting-edge water technologies are integrated into society. With over 350 long-term partners, the campus fosters cross-sectoral applications of water technology, expanding its reach into industries where water quality and efficiency are critical.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The newly planned Spoordok construction project in Leeuwarden exemplifies WaterCampus’s commitment to scaling innovation. This iconic development aims to ensure that no drop of water leaves the area untreated while simultaneously recovering valuable nutrients for regional agriculture. This project marks a crucial step toward implementing large-scale circular water solutions beyond pilot initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Measuring Success and Long-Term Goals\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus actively tracks its impact through defined performance indicators, with goals extending to 2032. Key metrics include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-350+ companies engaged with long-term financial commitments\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-100 patents filed\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-1,000 scientific publications\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A growing number of European projects, governmental contributions, and large-scale technology applications\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By continuously developing innovative water technologies, WaterCampus ensures that Friesland remains at the forefront of global water technology innovation. Leeuwarden, already known as the European Capital of Water Technology, benefits from a dynamic environment where talent, research, and business intersect to create sustainable solutions for water management worldwide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Conclusion\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WaterCampus exemplifies the power of collaboration and trust in driving water technology advancements. By integrating research, entrepreneurship, and education, it provides a unique innovation ecosystem that transforms scientific discoveries into practical solutions. With Friesland's rich history in water management and its long-term vision for sustainability, WaterCampus stands as a beacon of excellence in circular water technology, shaping the future of global water solutions.\u003C/p>",[22019,22020,22021],{"article_id":22008,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":22008,"contributor_id":7349},{"article_id":22008,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22023,"link":22024,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22009,"updated_at":22010,"article_id":22008,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_8LTWbZn_Go=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094773825-xR_uW2QO.jpeg",{"id":22026,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22027,"updated_at":22028,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22029,"contents":22030,"contributors":22039,"image":22041},"30573","2025-04-15T09:54:48.225Z","2025-05-12T13:21:07.708Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22031],{"id":22032,"score":47,"body":22033,"status":55,"article_id":22026,"created_at":22027,"updated_at":22028,"published_at":22027},"nTUZ",{"title":22034,"summary":22035,"attachment":22036},"Wetterskip Fryslân: Circular Water Management","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Rationale and Contextualisation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân (WF), the regional water authority of Friesland, plays a vital role in managing water levels, ensuring dike safety, and maintaining water quality across the province. As a steward of water systems and infrastructure, WF’s operations intersect with some of the most resource-intensive and climate-sensitive sectors in the region- energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and biodiversity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recognising the climate and resource challenges of the 21st century, Wetterskip Fryslân has set an ambitious dual goal: to become climate neutral by 2030 and fully circular by 2050, as outlined in its Climate Program.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These ambitions extend beyond internal operations; they guide the entire water management value chain. To reach 100% circularity by 2050, every investment and design decision made today must anticipate future reuse. This includes infrastructure such as dikes, pumping stations, and treatment plants. For example, when replacing a pumping station or renovating a dike in 2050, Wetterskip Fryslân wants to ensure that all materials used can be repurposed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Water is increasingly being recognised not just as a vital natural resource but as a carrier of valuable raw materials. Every drop of wastewater holds the potential for reuse, energy generation, and material recovery. As such, WF’s ambition is to no longer treat water as a waste stream, but as a source of high-value circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Water plays a crucial role in Friesland, which is known for its numerous lakes, canals, and waterways. It also supports production processes in circular transition sectors such as hydrogen, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable food.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In doing so, WF’s circular vision aligns with global resource challenges and local sustainability goals, particularly those outlined in national agreements like the Green Deal, Klimaatakkoord, and the Regional Energy Strategy. The organisation’s ambitions also support Friesland’s overarching vision to become a model circular region in Europe\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>History and Reason for Creation\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân has been working on water circularity for a long time, with circular policies being integrated under the banner of climate action. In 2017, it published a pioneering ‘climate umbrella strategy' that laid the foundation for a climate-neutral, future-proof organisation. Initially focused on climate adaptation and mitigation, the strategy quickly expanded to include a broader circular economy lens, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As climate adaptation and mitigation priorities evolved, so did Wetterskip Fryslân’s focus on circularity. By integrating circular principles into daily operations, Wetterskip Fryslân has kept circularity at the core of all decision-making processes, from procurement and infrastructure to workforce and innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Aim, Structure, and Governance\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân’s circular economy mission is threefold:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Become climate neutral by 2030\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Achieve 100% circular operations by 2050\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Embed circularity into all water and infrastructure projects, from design to execution\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To operationalise this vision, Wetterskip Fryslân has adopted a structured and phased approach. The \u003Cem>Climate Program\u003C/em> outlines ambitions to become climate neutral by 2030 and fully circular by 2050. The Raw Materials Agreement sets tangible targets: since 2023, Wetterskip Fryslân demands 100% circular materials, tenders 100% circular projects by 2030, and aims to reuse 50% of raw materials. A dedicated \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wetterskipfryslan.nl/documenten/visie_fryslan_klimaatbestendig_2050-versie-20-juli-2023.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Roadmap for Climate-Neutral and Circular Assets\u003C/em> \u003C/a>provides impact assessments per asset group, and the \u003Cem>Implementation Plan for Circular Business Operations\u003C/em> ensures that internal processes align with circular goals. Additionally, WF has committed to zero-emission equipment and a zero-emission fleet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circularity and climate neutrality are mutually reinforcing: by using raw materials more circularly, significant reductions in CO₂ emissions are achieved. The combination of systemic planning and project-level action drives this transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân’s ambitions are operationalised through strategic programs and participation in collaborative platforms. Key examples include the Energy and Raw Materials Factory (\u003Ca href=\"https://www.efgf.nl/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EFGF\u003C/a>), which focuses on large-scale recovery of materials like phosphorus, cellulose, and bioplastics from wastewater, and the \u003Cem>WiCE\u003C/em> (Water in the Circular Economy) initiative, a joint research project with KWR Water Research Institute that envisions a fully circular water chain by 2050, grounded in refuse, reduce, and redesign strategies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân’s operations are also guided by national policy frameworks and regional implementation tools like the Frisian Regional Monitor for Circular Economy, which tracks progress on emissions, energy use, and resource recovery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094775412-j37q_29J.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Projects and initiatives\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân is actively planting the seeds for future scale-up by implementing several innovative circular economy initiatives. These initiatives demonstrate circularity in practice while also serving as pilots for broader replication.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Resource Recovery: Materials such as phosphate, cellulose, bioplastics, and effluent water are recovered from wastewater streams. Wetterskip Fryslân seeks to collaborate with partners to integrate these materials into new value chains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Innovative Local Wastewater Purification: Projects like \u003Ca href=\"https://waterschoon.nl/over-waterschoon/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Waterschoon\u003C/em>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://circulairfriesland.frl/spoordok-leeuwarden/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Spoordok\u003C/em>\u003C/a> focus on decentralised wastewater treatment, recovering resources like biogas, heat, and fertiliser pellets, and producing high-quality water for reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.winnovatie.nl/innovaties-openbaar/2257820.aspx?t=cellulose-uit-afvalwater-de-weg-van-cellulose\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cellulose Pilot Project\u003C/a>: Cellulose recovered from wastewater is tested in infrastructure applications such as cycle paths, offering a new route for material reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.wetterskipfryslan.nl/documenten/visie_fryslan_klimaatbestendig_2050-digitaal-toegankelijk.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Friesland Climate-Proof 2050+\u003C/a>: A long-term vision for a sustainable water and soil system, with circular principles at its core.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://watertestnetwork.eu/en/test-sites/demosite-wastewater-treatment-technology-leeuwarden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Demo Site Leeuwarden\u003C/a>: This location serves as a testbed for circular innovations and the development of scalable solutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Participation in \u003Ca href=\"https://knowledge-hub.circle-economy.com/article/30506?n=Watercampus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wetsus\u003C/a>: Wetterskip Fryslân collaborates with Wetsus to contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable water technologies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circular Construction Projects: Projects like the circular pumping station at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wetterskipfryslan.nl/news/het-eerste-circulaire-gemaal-van-fryslan-staat-in-leeuwarden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kalverdijkje\u003C/a>, the use of recycled concrete, and ‘\u003Ca href=\"https://www.wetterskipfryslan.nl/news/op-zoek-naar-nieuwe-samenwerkingsvorm-voor-projecten-in-de-kustzone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">green dikes\u003C/a>’ exemplify circular construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WF also runs several flagship circular water projects for which it is renowned. This includes the LIFE SWITCH20 project, which pilots an innovative system designed to treat household wastewater at the source in 200 households. Through this system up to 100 litres of water per household can be saved. One major challenge in the region is the large volume of soil required for dike reinforcement projects along the Wadden Sea. Within the Dike and Dune Reinforcement Schiermonnikoog project, for example, WF is exploring whether silt from the marina can be repurposed to reinforce the dike. Other options being assessed include the use of matured silt that has transformed into clay.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These pioneering projects reflect Wetterskip Fryslân’s role as both a water authority and an innovation leader.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to specific projects, Wetterskip Fryslân is also working to make its infrastructure and procurement more circular. It invests heavily in long-lasting infrastructure such as pumping stations, dikes, and treatment plants. Circular principles are now included in the design phase of all new construction. A good example is the Kalverdijkje Pumping Station—a pioneering circular project that took more time and money to complete, but served as a 'learning lab' to build experience and internal support.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, as a signatory of the Clean and Emission-Free Building covenant, WF is taking steps to decarbonise construction and maintenance. Pilot projects include the use of electric vessels and temporary EV charging units for construction in aquatic environments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond water related implementation, WF has co-created \u003Cem>Grienskip BV- \u003C/em>a joint venture with Caparis and Empatec, operating under the Participation Act. It offers job training and reintegration opportunities for people distanced from the labour market, especially in green and maintenance-related roles such as invasive plant removal and nature-friendly watercourse management. This showcases a holistic version of the circular economy that ensures benefit for both people and the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The Frisian Approach \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân takes a pragmatic, iterative approach to its circular transition. Rather than striving for perfection from the outset, it prioritises experimentation, resilience, and continuous improvement. Challenges, such as those faced during the Kalverdijkje project, are openly acknowledged and used as valuable learning opportunities. This reflects the regional approach to circular economy implementation, where collaborative and iterative learning play a central role.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the core of this approach is a strong internal culture of openness, collaboration, and curiosity-principles that also define Friesland’s broader circularity strategy. Cross-functional teams are encouraged to innovate, take ownership, and co-create new circular standards. Within WF, there is a shared understanding that working on innovative circular projects requires a learning process that accommodates trial and error, ultimately leading to success.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân’s approach to circular water management aligns with the wider Frisian ethos, which not only focuses on actions and initiatives but also emphasises the collaborative process. Rooted in trust and community, this process integrates both bottom-up organic measures and top-down efforts, fostering a culture of learning by doing and learning together.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Regional Significance\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân stands at the intersection of Friesland’s most powerful assets: water, land, and community. Its work supports not only circular economy goals but also regional ambitions in climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and energy transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The organisation’s focus on water-related circularity complements broader regional strengths in biobased materials, agriculture and construction, positioning Friesland as a leader in systemic, place-based circular innovation. Wetterskip Fryslân works through collaboration, embedding circular practices across the whole chain- from procurement officers and engineers to citizens and conservationists. Its focus on ‘mienskip’- community-based cooperation- helps ensure impact from both the top down and the bottom up.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Tracking Progress and Impact\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân uses a range of monitoring and reporting tools to ensure accountability and enable learning:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Climate & Water Quality: The \u003Ca href=\"https://waves.databank.nl/mosaic/dashboard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Klimaatmonitor\u003C/em>\u003C/a> for water authorities, in place for over a decade, tracks climate-related indicators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circularity Monitoring: Progress will be measured using tools like the \u003Cem>DGWW2030 Dashboard\u003C/em> (focused on sustainable infrastructure), as well as metrics on resource recovery and soil reuse. \u003Cem>DGWW2030 \u003C/em>is currently being set up and will measure progress from 2025 onwards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Clean & Emission-Free Construction (SEB): Wetterskip Fryslân participates in the SEB programme, which sets concrete targets to reduce NOx, CO₂, and PM10 emissions in construction- fostering cleaner, quieter, and healthier building sites by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CSRD Reporting Roadmap: A voluntary sustainability reporting roadmap will be developed in 2025, enabling benchmarking with other organisations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Outcomes and Impact\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Though WF’s circular transition is ongoing, it has already contributed to a number of impactful circular economy outcomes including high-profile pilots in biobased material recovery and innovative wastewater treatment, structural integration of circularity into procurement and infrastructure, active workforce participation and job creation through Grienskip, and ensuring climate-neutral energy operations (weather-permitting) from 2025 onward.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By 2050, the ambition is clear: water will no longer be treated as waste, but as a carrier of energy, materials, and renewal. Wetterskip Fryslân is leading the charge, one project at a time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Conclusion\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wetterskip Fryslân’s circular and climate-neutral ambitions are not abstract targets- they are being brought to life through coordinated planning, targeted policies, collaborative innovation, and rigorous monitoring. From wastewater to dikes, from procurement policies to demo sites, the organisation is laying a foundation for systemic change. By embedding circularity in infrastructure, operations, and partnerships, Wetterskip Fryslân is not only future-proofing its own work but adds to positioning Friesland as a European frontrunner in sustainable water and climate management.\u003C/p>",[22037],{"name":22038,"type":53,"value":22038},"https://www.wetterskipfryslan.nl/",[22040],{"article_id":22026,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22042,"link":22043,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22027,"updated_at":22028,"article_id":22026,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aiq128guHSY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094775081-VFw0FdIF.jpeg",{"id":22045,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22046,"updated_at":22047,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22048,"contents":22049,"contributors":22055,"image":22058},"30581","2025-04-28T12:40:39.829Z","2025-05-14T11:33:27.010Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22050],{"id":22051,"score":47,"body":22052,"status":55,"article_id":22045,"created_at":22046,"updated_at":22047,"published_at":22046},"Ulsu",{"title":22053,"summary":22054},"Circular Procurement program for all Frisian governments","\u003Cp>In Friesland, public authorities are boldly moving from words to action in the transition to a circular economy. With a collective purchasing volume of €1.5 billion annually, the Frisian governments hold significant power to shape markets, foster sustainable innovation, and drive regional economic resilience. Circular procurement is not only about what is bought—but how and why. Frisian authorities understand that their procurement and contracting practices can serve as a powerful engine for change — boosting local business, creating future-fit jobs, and accelerating the transition to a regenerative economy. And they’re doing it together. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To steer this change, a new shared definition of circular procurement was developed in close collaboration with the Frisian governments—more ambitious, more forward-thinking, and fully aligned with regional values. A product is considered circularly procured when: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- It shows technical and material improvements (e.g., in energy use, resource efficiency, or material reuse), \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- There are process-based agreements in place to safeguard circularity over time, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Financial incentives are used to actively encourage circular outcomes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>But Friesland goes further. While the core focus of the 2024–2026 program remains on materials and energy, public buyers are also encouraged to identify and act on opportunities that improve other aspects of a circular economy. This broader interpretation is in line with the 7 Pillars of the Circular Economy, as defined and embraced by Vereniging Circulair Friesland. These pillars recognize that circularity is not only about loops and lifecycles — but also about people, places, and long-term prosperity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094776745-ceFrGp0e.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Friesland sets the standard for circular procurement\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2019, the Frisian governments have laid strong foundations, including: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Defining shared ambitions and a unified definition \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Developing tools like checklists and practical guides \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Establishing the Frisian Circular Procurement Academy \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Setting up monitoring systems \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Creating a working group of public servants \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Launching impactful circular projects like It Swettehûs, Sports Hall \"De Drait\", and the renovation of the Leeuwarden municipal office with reused materials \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Now, with the program for Circular Contracting & Procurement 2024–2026, Friesland is moving to scale and accelerate. This is the moment to shift from pilots to practice, and from innovation to implementation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To truly make circular procurement the new standard, a mindset shift is required—one that reaches every layer of public administration. Not just procurement teams, but also policy staff, department heads, municipal executives, and elected councils must prioritize and invest in this transition. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>That’s why the Circle of Municipal Secretaries in Friesland has officially endorsed the program and committed to backing it with capacity and funding. A group of ambassadors from this circle will now lead the effort within their own organizations—sharing best practices, inspiring peers, and helping secure long-term impact. These ambassadors play a crucial role in translating strategy into practice and ensuring circular procurement becomes a living culture, not just a checklist.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094777188-Yz5zit55.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Frisian Circular Procurement Academy\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To support this shift, the Frisian Circular Procurement Academy offers tailored training — from basic courses to multi-day programs and advanced masterclasses. These help civil servants understand not just the theory of circular procurement, but also how to apply it in real-life tenders. Public buyers regularly meet suppliers at market days and through joint procurement efforts for categories like workwear, office furniture, and street furnishings. This regional coordination creates consistency, boosts confidence among suppliers, and generates economies of scale. The goal? To make Friesland one of the leading regions in Europe for circular economic development. By aligning procurement with regional sustainability goals and the 7 pillars of circular value, the Frisian governments are not just buying differently—they are building a better future for their citizens, their economy, and the planet. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094777654-9ngbSekZ.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[22056,22057],{"article_id":22045,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22045,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22059,"link":22060,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22046,"updated_at":22047,"article_id":22045,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YSc_T6GCZNI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094776459-WLc2ESb4.jpeg",{"id":22062,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22063,"updated_at":22064,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22065,"contents":22066,"contributors":22072,"image":22074},"30582","2025-04-28T13:55:42.497Z","2025-05-02T08:43:23.038Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22067],{"id":22068,"score":47,"body":22069,"status":55,"article_id":22062,"created_at":22063,"updated_at":22064,"published_at":22063},"GzJt",{"title":22070,"summary":22071},"Systemic change for a plastic-free Wadden area","\u003Cp>TBC\u003C/p>",[22073],{"article_id":22062,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22075,"link":22076,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22063,"updated_at":22064,"article_id":22062,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kaR9HwI_PLA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094778854-Wun3owv7.jpeg",{"id":22078,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22079,"updated_at":22080,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22081,"contents":22082,"contributors":22089,"image":22093},"30583","2025-04-28T14:40:55.871Z","2025-05-14T10:50:59.954Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22083],{"id":22084,"score":47,"body":22085,"status":55,"article_id":22078,"created_at":22079,"updated_at":22080,"published_at":22079},"DgY6",{"title":22086,"outcome":22087,"summary":22088},"On the way to green asphalt in the Northern Netherlands","\u003Cp>The goal of this collaboration is to seize all available opportunities to make asphalt applications more sustainable. Regional climate ambitions and asphalt innovations are being aligned, and knowledge on sustainable asphalt is being shared across the region. The signatories endorse the national Climate Act target of at least 55% CO₂ reduction by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The initiative also contributes to the goals of the national Raw Materials Agreement on circularity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key objectives include: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Capturing sustainability opportunities in the asphalt sector \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Contributing to climate-neutral and circular infrastructure projects \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Streamlining asphalt procurement and production across the region \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Core added value of the collaboration\u003C/strong>: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A unified approach between governments and private sector players \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Periodic sharing of knowledge and experience \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Acting as ambassadors of a joint sustainability strategy \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Government bodies, industry associations, and market players in the three northern provinces of the Netherlands are jointly committing to more sustainable asphalt. They signed a regional agreement (convenant) outlining their shared ambition to reduce the number of asphalt types, use more sustainable materials, lower production temperatures, increase asphalt reuse, and make the region’s three asphalt plants more sustainable. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sustainability in Infrastructure\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Provincial and municipal governments are looking to reduce their environmental impact. According to Tobias Strating, head of the Energy and Environment knowledge cluster at engineering and infrastructure firm Roelofs Groep, sustainable road construction offers great opportunities: “Infrastructure projects are major investments for public authorities and have a large environmental footprint due to raw material use and CO₂ emissions. If governments want to reduce their footprint, infrastructure—particularly asphalt production—offers significant potential.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sander Wubbolts, regional manager of Bouwend Nederland Noord (Dutch Construction Association North), explains: “The agreement states that we aim to reduce the number of different asphalt types in the Northern Netherlands. This leads to cost savings in production. We also want to use more sustainable variants. The most environmentally harmful type, clear bitumen, will be completely phased out. We aim to use more biobased binders, lower production temperatures, and increase the reuse of existing asphalt.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094779956-0zhKUN5j.jpg\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094780270-sWC2e38Y.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A National Example: The North as a Sustainability Front-runner\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Harm Beerda of the Circular Friesland Association, the initiator of the agreement, sees this collaboration as a pioneering effort. The agreement has been signed by the provinces of Fryslân, Groningen, and Drenthe, and by the cities of Assen, Leeuwarden, and Groningen. Other signatories include Bouwend Nederland, NL Ingenieurs (Dutch Engineering Association), Circular Friesland, the regional asphalt plants in Staphorst, Kootstertille, and Westerbroek, and private companies such as Schagen and Roelofs Groep. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beerda highlights the national recognition of this initiative: “A representative from the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management attended the signing in Groningen. Nowhere else in the country have all players in the asphalt chain come this far in making sustainability agreements. Our initiative was even cited as a best practice in a letter to Parliament.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>He also stresses that this is more than just symbolic: “Sometimes a covenant results in nothing more than good intentions, but the signings in all three provinces showed that local leaders are truly committed—and willing to accept some financial risk to make progress.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, only the three provincial capital cities have formally signed the agreement. According to Tobias Strating, this is a deliberate strategy: “Leeuwarden, Groningen, and Assen have more capacity and expertise than surrounding municipalities. The idea is that this agreement will gradually spread across the region. Other municipalities can join the efforts and benefit from the knowledge and experience gained in the capitals. For example, Heerenveen has already expressed interest to Leeuwarden.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094780590-5Gh6Fq8N.png\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094781271-IF3Rc949.png\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Long-term security for the sector\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the three asphalt plants involved, the agreement provides long-term security. “The plants in Westerbroek, Staphorst, and Kootstertille are all due for modernization,” says Wubbolts. “This agreement provides crucial support to make those investments happen. They now have certainty that there is a market for sustainable production and more environmentally friendly asphalt types.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The agreement also gives infrastructure companies more predictability: “These shared commitments help the sector move toward meeting sustainability goals—and away from the race to the lowest price at the cost of the environment.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Beerda, the cost concern is also relative: “European regulations increasingly require us to translate environmental impact into financial terms. In the long run, sustainable asphalt will be the cheaper option. It’s great to see that both public and private sectors are already working on this together in such a collaborative way.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094781860-fAzuCmBG.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094782287-i9rewCck.jpg\">\u003C/p>",[22090,22091,22092],{"article_id":22078,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":22078,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22078,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22094,"link":22095,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22079,"updated_at":22080,"article_id":22078,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pP2fRmGIMwc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094779533-tMk6gp1J.jpeg",{"id":22097,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22098,"updated_at":22099,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22100,"contents":22101,"contributors":22106,"image":22108},"30584","2025-04-28T14:48:46.754Z","2025-05-13T08:16:46.677Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22102],{"id":22103,"score":47,"body":22104,"status":55,"article_id":22097,"created_at":22098,"updated_at":22099,"published_at":22098},"u7Jn",{"title":22105,"summary":22071},"Urban Mining: Refurbished sanitary facilities",[22107],{"article_id":22097,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22109,"link":22110,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22098,"updated_at":22099,"article_id":22097,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mRib1t54GfY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094782913-fOrTeKxK.jpeg",{"id":22112,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22113,"updated_at":22114,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22115,"contents":22116,"contributors":22121,"image":22123},"30585","2025-04-28T14:58:01.715Z","2025-05-13T08:16:57.271Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22117],{"id":22118,"score":47,"body":22119,"status":55,"article_id":22112,"created_at":22113,"updated_at":22114,"published_at":22113},"mS2k",{"title":22120,"summary":22071},"Cycle Up Hub: Circular service hub for startups",[22122],{"article_id":22112,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22124,"link":22125,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22113,"updated_at":22114,"article_id":22112,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AQcMDB24WB0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094783569-KxHEdSGc.jpeg",{"id":22127,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22128,"updated_at":22129,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22130,"contents":22131,"contributors":22137,"image":22140},"30586","2025-04-28T15:06:26.881Z","2025-05-22T14:05:33.953Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22132],{"id":22133,"score":47,"body":22134,"status":55,"article_id":22127,"created_at":22128,"updated_at":22129,"published_at":22128},"TZxV",{"title":22135,"summary":22136},"Shared mobility for every village: Buurtbestuurders","\u003Cp>Across the Netherlands, privately owned cars spend an average of 95% of their time parked. For second cars, that number rises to 99%. Especially in rural areas, this leads to significant underuse of valuable resources. The initiative \u003Cem>Buurtbestuurders\u003C/em> offers an alternative: electric cars shared within the local community. This approach is not only more sustainable and cost-effective, but it also helps strengthen local social ties. While shared cars are increasingly common in urban settings, commercial providers often overlook less densely populated areas due to lower profitability. Buurtbestuurders was launched in response to this gap, driven by the belief that car sharing should also be accessible in villages and smaller towns, including those in Friesland.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094784625--JJ5pvvU.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Buurtbestuurders\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The initiative addresses multiple challenges at once: reducing the number of vehicles on the road, cutting CO₂ emissions, and limiting the need for car production. A single well-used shared car can replace up to nine privately owned vehicles. The model draws on local networks and organizations—such as cooperatives, village associations, and community groups—to help introduce car sharing where commercial players are absent. Buurtbestuurders has set an ambitious goal: to place 500 electric shared cars throughout Friesland. In a province with over 312,000 personal vehicles, this would eliminate the need for an estimated 4,500 second cars, making a significant contribution to more sustainable mobility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The initiative is a collaboration between \u003Cem>Energie VanOns\u003C/em> and \u003Cem>Friesland Huur\u003C/em>, supported by the Province of Fryslân and the Municipality of Leeuwarden. Friesland Huur supplies the vehicles and manages contracts with local initiators. Energie VanOns provides the charging infrastructure for the electric vehicles. The system runs on a platform developed by WeGo, the leading provider of shared mobility solutions in the Netherlands. The concept is simple and accessible. Through an app, residents can book a car whenever they need one. For those driving fewer than 10,000 kilometers annually, the shared model is often more economical than owning a car. Many users assess their current car costs using tools such as the ANWB cost calculator and budget accordingly for shared use. Buurtbestuurders demonstrates how sustainable, affordable, and community-driven mobility is possible—even in places where traditional market-driven models fall short.\u003C/p>",[22138,22139],{"article_id":22127,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22127,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22141,"link":22142,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22128,"updated_at":22129,"article_id":22127,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"W3IxQj2Rfmo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094784169-ELunuRaA.jpeg",{"id":22144,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22145,"updated_at":22146,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22147,"contents":22148,"contributors":22154,"image":22157},"30588","2025-04-28T15:14:44.636Z","2025-05-22T14:05:08.675Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22149],{"id":22150,"score":47,"body":22151,"status":55,"article_id":22144,"created_at":22145,"updated_at":22146,"published_at":22145},"WAvH",{"title":22152,"summary":22153},"Energy innovation in practice at Energiecampus Leeuwarden","\u003Cp>Since 1987, Koninklijke Oosterhof Holman has owned 20 hectares of the site adjacent to Schenkenschans. Although unused for many years, the vision began to take shape in 2007 when former managing director Harm Beerda envisioned a park integrating all of the company's capabilities, including the provincially owned Schenkenschans. Beerda imagined waterborne transport and biomass digestion linked to sustainable asphalt production—ideas aligned with early government sustainability goals and the company's future vision. Despite initial enthusiasm, especially for a 'green asphalt plant', public resistance led to the shelving of these plans. The concept was revived in 2014, this time focusing solely on the sustainable campus vision, which gained broad support. Atop the former landfill, a unique, lightweight, and circular building has been realized: the Energie Kenniscentrum Leeuwarden. Developed by Koninklijke Oosterhof Holman and Ekwadraat, this facility hosts both organizations and offers space for additional tenants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Energiecampus stands for action rather than words when it comes to sustainability. It is a hub for collaboration among businesses, knowledge institutions, and governments, with the aim of making the energy transition concrete. The guiding principle are: dream, think, dare, and do. It is located to the west of the city of Leeuwarden, the Energiecampus has excellent connections to the N31 highway and the Van Harinxma Canal. The 48-hectare site includes the Schenkenschans, a striking landmark for the Frisian capital and its surroundings. Once a landfill, this site is now a symbol of sustainability and multifunctionality, offering space for work, recreation, and experimentation. The landscape has been carefully integrated into the surroundings, featuring a spacious green zone with water, a six-meter-high dyke, and a recreational cycling path, creating an attractive green edge to the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094786429-HTM-BM00.png\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Energycampus Leeuwarden\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The campus is energy self-sufficient and provides green electricity for at least 4,000 households in Leeuwarden. Solar energy and anaerobic digestion are central to its energy production, with potential for expansion into other renewable sources. The solar park—installed on the land and slopes of the Schenkenschans, as well as on building rooftops, is developed by Elize Energie, a subsidiary of Koninklijke Oosterhof Holman. Following the experience with an anaerobic digester at the Dairy Campus, a new digester is being constructed at the Energiecampus. The first phase will process 100,000 tons of organic material annually using the innovative Hogen process from the United States. Currently, the Elfstedenhal sports facility still uses landfill gas from the Schenkenschans. Once that source is depleted, the gas line can be connected to the biogas from the digester. In later stages, additional digesters of the same capacity may be added and linked to the district heating system. A loading and unloading quay on the Van Harinxma Canal enables sustainable transport by water. This benefits nearby businesses and supports the regional soil collection bank (GBT).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Today, the Energiecampus Leeuwarden continues to evolve, anchored by the Energy Knowledge Center. 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Since the project's launch in 2021 - starting with just 2 hectares of flax across 4 plots in the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân - knowledge has been gained and methods refined. The area expanded to 6 hectares in 2022 and reached 11 hectares in 2023. In 2024, the initiative reached 65 hectares and is rapidly approaching 100 hectares. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094788180-1SpWJH3d.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Wad van Waarde\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Flax Farming as a contribution to societal challenges\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This upscaling is the result of close cooperation between the \u003Cem>Wad van Waarde\u003C/em> project, flax producer \u003Cem>Van de Bilt Seeds and Flax\u003C/em>, \u003Cem>Boerennatuur Midden Groningen\u003C/em> (a farmer-led nature initiative), and support from the Regional Deal for Nature-Inclusive Agriculture (Regio Deal NIL) in Groningen, Friesland, and Drenthe. The Regio Deal NIL recognizes flax cultivation as a valuable addition to crop rotation in the arable farming landscape of Northern Netherlands. Growing flax supports societal goals related to reduced use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers, and increased biodiversity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Restoring Balance to the land\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Flax cultivation offers a range of ecological benefits: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Improves soil quality \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Boosts biodiversity \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Requires minimal crop protection \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Absorbs CO₂ and stores it long-term within the plant \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since the 1970s, the flax industry in Northern Netherlands—along with its associated knowledge and specialized machinery—has disappeared due to the rise of cheaper cotton and synthetic textiles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Eileen Blackmore, founder of \u003Cem>Wad van Waarde\u003C/em>, sees strong potential in bringing flax back to the region, driven by a growing demand for natural and renewable raw materials: “This is a big opportunity to meet increasing demand while restoring balance on the land,” she says. “We must divide our land among food, feed, materials, housing, and nature. Flax fits well into this balance.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Flax as a basis for plastic alternatives\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This large-scale expansion contributes significantly to the development of a (micro)plastic-free Wadden region and supports a growing bio-based economy. Flax is processed into linen, the most sustainable textile, which can be used for a wide range of products including bags, sacks, curtains, jackets, and boat cushions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \u003Cem>Wad van Waarde\u003C/em> project fosters active collaboration between local farmers, designers, makers, and entrepreneurs. This regional chain cooperation results in valuable alternatives to plastic products. A notable example is the WadZakken collection: locally designed and manufactured using regionally grown flax, these items serve as sustainable alternatives to plastic-based textiles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Flax Cooperative in the making\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Three specialized machines are required for flax processing: one for pulling, one for turning, and one for baling. Blackmore explains: “We are currently working on establishing a Flax Cooperative for the Northern Netherlands. The idea is to jointly invest in these machines with local farmers and contractors, and to train people in using them.” The flax is spun in northern France and then woven into fabric in Enschede, the Netherlands. “From there, we create beautiful products right here in Groningen and Friesland,” says Blackmore. “The entire production chain operates within a one-day driving distance.” \u003C/p>",[22187,22188],{"article_id":22176,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22176,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22190,"link":22191,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22177,"updated_at":22178,"article_id":22176,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Yq3Qu83PhvI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094787876-V_U5kaFr.jpeg",{"id":22193,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22194,"updated_at":22195,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22196,"contents":22197,"contributors":22203,"image":22206},"30591","2025-04-28T15:28:45.865Z","2025-07-22T12:36:40.575Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22198],{"id":22199,"score":47,"body":22200,"status":55,"article_id":22193,"created_at":22194,"updated_at":22195,"published_at":22194},"Ij9R",{"title":22201,"summary":22202},"Cup Concept: Re-usable hard cups for zero waste events","\u003Cp>The explosive growth of single-use packaging at festivals, events, and public venues has led to overflowing bins, excessive waste, and mounting pressure on local waste management systems. Disposable cups, often used for just minutes, contribute disproportionately to pollution, carbon emissions, and resource depletion—especially when made from plastic or coated paper that’s difficult to recycle. Reusable cup systems offer a scalable, practical solution to this growing crisis. By replacing single-use waste with durable, returnable alternatives, they help event organizers reduce environmental impact, meet regulatory demands, and enhance the sustainability credentials of their brand. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cup Concept delivers comprehensive services as a central partner for reusable cup systems. With expertise spanning planning, production, printing, logistics, and cleaning, the company offers tailored advice through dedicated regional, national, and international contacts. A skilled field team provides on-site consultations to develop custom reusable concepts. Expert guidance is available to identify the most suitable reusable cups for any event type. Quantity planning, logistical process design, and cost-effective branding options are all part of the end-to-end solution. Clients benefit directly from deep industry knowledge and operational experience. Every event comes with its own unique requirements. They offer a wide range of customizable rental concepts designed to meet varying reuse needs. Options include unbranded reusable cups or branded editions featuring well-known beverage or licensed brands. Solutions are adapted to match the size, tone, and sustainability goals of each occasion. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094788988-4slOvqBx.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Cup Concept\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a leading manufacturer of reusable cups, Cup Concept places the highest priority on both product quality and service excellence. Ongoing innovation, responsive service models, and forward-looking product development allow the company to adapt quickly to changing market demands. Continual technical and environmental upgrades to washing systems support the operational integrity of the reusable system, reinforcing their position as the market leader in Europe. Cup Concept delivers not just products, but complete reusable solutions. Whether through sale or rental, services are structured around the specific needs and goals of each client. Close customer relationships and direct market engagement are essential to the company's long-standing success. Sustainable business relationships are built on equality and trust. Long-term collaboration with private customers, event organizers, hospitality professionals, and public stakeholders allows Cup Concept to offer truly market-driven solutions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094789272-VJF65bUE.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Cup Concept\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the heart of the philosophy is a commitment to exceptional processing quality and service reliability. Innovations in product development and flexible service offerings are ongoing priorities—ensuring responsiveness in a fast-changing market. Thanks to a consistent focus on ecological optimization and technical modernization, particularly in the area of cleaning infrastructure, Cup Concept continues to strengthen its leadership position in the European reusable cup industry. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cup Concept is guided by a strong environmental philosophy. The organization is deeply committed to developing ecologically responsible reusable systems—particularly in response to evolving and increasingly strict environmental regulations. Product development focuses on maximizing durability while minimizing ecological footprint. Environmental responsibility extends to the company’s internal logistics. All vehicles in the fleet meet or exceed Euro 6 emissions standards, utilizing diesel particulate filters, AdBlue®, or similar exhaust purification technologies. 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But the very strength that makes plastic so useful also causes it to persist for decades in the environment, where it contributes to a growing global pollution crisis. Traditional, fossil-based plastics accumulate along roadsides, in forests, and even deep in the oceans, raising urgent questions about how to handle plastic after its use. As environmental and resource challenges mount, the shift toward circular plastics has become critical. In the Northern Netherlands, this transition is accelerating, driven by a unique regional ecosystem of researchers, entrepreneurs, and public partners who are building one of Europe’s most advanced clusters for circular plastic innovation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094790818-nSZPl10l.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Vision to Structure: The Rise of Greenwise Circular Plastics\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>What began as an ambitious regional initiative has evolved into a long-term innovation program: Greenwise Circular Plastics. This structure formalizes and extends the work of dozens of partners committed to creating a leading European plastics cluster focused on circularity. The initiative brings together companies, governments, knowledge institutions, and civil society across the provinces of Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe. It tackles the full plastics lifecycle, from collection and sorting to washing, recycling, and re-manufacturing—enabling systemic change. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Greenwise Campus relies on a dual approach: improving plastic recycling and scaling up the use of bio-based feedstocks. Both strategies are essential to break the dependence on finite fossil resources and to minimize the environmental impact of plastic production and waste. The Northern Netherlands is emerging as a testing ground and launchpad for these innovations, offering fertile ground for applied research, high-tech processing, and collaboration across the value chain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094791269-TdZUGibi.png\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Three priority domains guide the region’s innovation agenda: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Biopolymers\u003C/strong> – Renewable alternatives to fossil-based plastics, produced from agricultural or organic waste streams. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Biocomposites\u003C/strong> – Hybrid materials combining bio-based plastics with natural fibers to deliver high-performance, low-impact alternatives. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Recycling Techniques for Hard-to-Recycle Plastics\u003C/strong> – Advanced mechanical and chemical processes that target the fractions of plastic waste that current systems cannot handle efficiently. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each focus area builds on the existing strengths of the region. Emmen is advancing in biopolymer research and chemical recycling. Delfzijl brings expertise in biomass and green chemistry. Heerenveen leads in material sorting and mechanical recycling. Together, they form a powerful, interconnected ecosystem. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Innovation Culture\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Northern Netherlands is not only a hub of technological innovation, but also of education and talent development. In 2021, the region launched the Netherlands’ first hybrid research group on Sustainable Polymers, combining university professors, applied scientists, and soon also vocational-level research (MBO). This integration ensures that new knowledge and skills flow quickly from labs to factories, and from classrooms to startups. At the heart of this knowledge-driven development is Greenwise Campus, an initiative uniting institutions like NHL Stenden, Drenthe College, the University of Groningen, and public partners from the Province of Drenthe and the Municipality of Emmen. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094791791-S337IPKI.jpg\">\u003C/p>",[22236,22237],{"article_id":22225,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22225,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22239,"link":22240,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22226,"updated_at":22227,"article_id":22225,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pz7gbl_cfOw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094790542-hpKrmjg7.jpeg",{"id":22242,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22243,"updated_at":22244,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22245,"contents":22246,"contributors":22252,"image":22255},"30594","2025-04-28T15:41:11.893Z","2025-05-15T08:38:27.859Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22247],{"id":22248,"score":47,"body":22249,"status":55,"article_id":22242,"created_at":22243,"updated_at":22244,"published_at":22243},"RJ0g",{"title":22250,"summary":22251},"Promoting, supporting and connecting startups and scale-ups from the Northern Netherlands","\u003Cp>Founded believes in the entrepreneurial power of founders. Where others see obstacles, entrepreneurs see possibilities. Startups transform bold ideas into meaningful solutions, and Founded exists to help them exceed expectations and grow into market leaders. By uniting knowledge institutions, investors, growth programmes, and vibrant communities, Founded cultivates an optimal climate for startups and scale-ups in the Northern Netherlands. Through a collaborative and data-driven approach, the ecosystem becomes stronger, allowing founders to focus on impactful growth and innovations that address global challenges.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094792642-QP1vqrDL.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Founded supports future founders, active entrepreneurs, and investors alike. Whether someone has a brilliant startup idea and the drive to realize it, or is already working on a startup and looking for guidance with validation or investment, Founded offers the tools to take that crucial next step. Through dedicated programs, founders gain access to experienced mentors, valuable networks, and potential investors — creating the right conditions to grow and scale with impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With partners including Founded in the North, BeStart, InnovatiePact Friesland, De Noordelingen, and NOM, the mission is clear: to build a highly connected regional network that boosts startup success, supports scale-up transitions, and transforms the North into a launchpad for the solutions of tomorrow.\u003C/p>",[22253,22254],{"article_id":22242,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22242,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22256,"link":22257,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22243,"updated_at":22244,"article_id":22242,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8aU1jnyYZlI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094792282-P63HeBHC.jpeg",{"id":22259,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22260,"updated_at":22261,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22262,"contents":22263,"contributors":22269,"image":22272},"30595","2025-04-28T15:45:04.927Z","2025-05-22T14:04:18.851Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22264],{"id":22265,"score":47,"body":22266,"status":55,"article_id":22259,"created_at":22260,"updated_at":22261,"published_at":22260},"Xw04",{"title":22267,"summary":22268},"Fostering the green business leaders of tomorrow","\u003Cp>The Master in Sustainable Entrepreneurship explores how sustainable enterprises emerge, grow, and succeed in a transforming global economy. As traditional industrial systems give way to models that balance people, planet, and profit, this programme prepares a new generation of entrepreneurs, consultants, and policy advisors to lead the way. It offers the opportunity to develop leadership and alliance-building skills, gain multidisciplinary insights into sustainability challenges, and work on real-life cases with partners ranging from start-ups and NGOs to governmental institutions. Combining academic depth with practical experience, the programme equips students with the tools to drive meaningful change in business and society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Johan Lakke, a graduate of the programme, the Master’s has a strong business focus, particularly on what a sustainable company looks like and how to create the right conditions for it to thrive. “I strongly believe that through sustainable business practices, we can make a positive impact,” he explains. “The programme allowed me to incorporate insights from psychology and economics, which I now apply in my role as Junior Project Employee at Circulair Friesland, an opportunity I partly owe to this Master’s.” He highlights the value of the network and opportunities that arise within the programme’s small-scale setting. “In Friesland, there’s a strong sense of social cohesion and a collaborative spirit. People are proud of the region and work together to drive transformation. It’s a unique place to be if you’re interested in sustainability and circularity.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094793578-ev4aVX0f.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: University of Groningen\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Marije de Boer, another graduate of the programme, a key strength lies in its emphasis on open discussion and critical thinking. “A big part of the programme is about discussion and actually criticizing almost everything,” she explains. “This can be annoying at times, but it’s also challenging—it teaches you to view the world differently, to understand that not everything is black and white, and that every solution has both pros and cons.” She highlights the programme’s flexibility, allowing students to develop in their own direction while engaging with a wide range of topics, from sustainable entrepreneurship strategies to policy and leadership. Real-life cases presented by guest lecturers and companies further enrich the experience. “Go into the programme with an open mind,” she advises. “Try to open yourself to everything you can learn, rather than sticking to what you already know. You can gain so much if you don’t limit yourself by old habits. If you’re looking to learn more than just the theories, this is a perfect study for you.”\u003C/p>",[22270,22271],{"article_id":22259,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22259,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22273,"link":22274,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22260,"updated_at":22261,"article_id":22259,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xgMkS6FNSl0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094793127-4WOp7hf9.jpeg",{"id":22276,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22277,"updated_at":22278,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22279,"contents":22280,"contributors":22287,"image":22290},"30596","2025-04-28T15:48:10.522Z","2025-05-14T11:06:14.778Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22281],{"id":22282,"score":47,"body":22283,"status":55,"article_id":22276,"created_at":22277,"updated_at":22278,"published_at":22277},"W0ei",{"title":22284,"outcome":22285,"summary":22286},"CIRCO Hub Fryslân: Developing circular business and products together","\u003Cp>Participating in a CIRCO Track delivers both vision and action: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A clearly defined, short-term plan to implement circular practices \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A long-term roadmap for circular transformation \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Stronger connections with value chain partners \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Up-to-date knowledge and concrete design tools \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Greater resilience and competitiveness \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Insights into future market developments and legislation \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a world where resources are finite and sustainability is no longer optional, circular entrepreneurship is emerging as a future-proof approach for businesses. But how do you take the first step? That’s exactly what a CIRCO Track offers: a structured, hands-on, three-day program that helps companies redesign their products, services, and business models using circular principles. With expert guidance, real tools, and sector-specific knowledge, participants leave with a practical, ready-to-implement plan for a circular future. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What is a CIRCO Track?\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A CIRCO Track is an interactive design process in which entrepreneurs, designers, and innovators from the same sector collaborate under the guidance of certified CIRCO trainers. Through workshops and peer exchange, they explore questions like: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Where does value loss occur in your value chain? \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- What circular solutions suit your product? \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- What would a circular business model look like? \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Who do you need to partner with? \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- And most importantly: how do you make this a reality within your organization? \u003C/p>\u003Cp>CIRCO Tracks are offered for a wide range of industries, including: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Construction and biobased materials \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Plastics and packaging \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Consumer goods \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Manufacturing and engineering \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Participants are challenged to reimagine their business—not just from an environmental lens, but from a strategic and competitive perspective. CIRCO is a national program supported by the Dutch government, designed to stimulate the shift towards a circular economy by activating companies and creative professionals. The method is gaining traction both nationally and internationally as a proven approach to help businesses become climate-proof and future-ready. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>From small family-owned manufacturers to innovative scale-ups, CIRCO Tracks in Fryslân are helping businesses unlock circular potential—not just in what they make, but in how they think. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094794567-lfamUE6Q.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>CIRCO Hub Fryslân: Making circular business concrete for SMEs\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2021, Vereniging Circulair Friesland (VCF) has been the official CIRCO Hub for the province of Fryslân. That means we organize all CIRCO Tracks and demo sessions in the region, in close collaboration with national CIRCO trainers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>“Circular business models offer great opportunities for SMEs. As a regional partner, we make those opportunities tangible by offering CIRCO Tracks to companies in our network,” says Evert Jan van Nijen, Managing Director of VCF. “Every participant leaves with a newly developed business model and a circular product or service design.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each track brings together 8 to 12 companies from the same industry, allowing them to learn with and from one another, while also connecting to a wider ecosystem of entrepreneurs and experts working on similar challenges. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>And perhaps most importantly, it helps businesses move away from isolated efforts and towards shared innovation.“By sharing knowledge and working together, we can truly do things differently.” – \u003Cem>Jan Slagman, Director of Innovation and Sustainability, Europrovyl\u003C/em> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094795026-_cuxyXNs.jpeg\">\u003C/p>",[22288,22289],{"article_id":22276,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22276,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22291,"link":22292,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22277,"updated_at":22278,"article_id":22276,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"a6L4BwiPOYg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094794091-1EYX7kA_.jpeg",{"id":22294,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22295,"updated_at":22296,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22297,"contents":22298,"contributors":22304,"image":22307},"30597","2025-04-28T15:50:37.671Z","2025-05-14T10:59:30.225Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22299],{"id":22300,"score":47,"body":22301,"status":55,"article_id":22294,"created_at":22295,"updated_at":22296,"published_at":22295},"w0X2",{"title":22302,"summary":22303},"BOXO: Re-use packaging scale-up for B2B","\u003Cp>Every day, approximately two million cardboard packages are discarded in the Netherlands after just one use. These boxes and bags are torn apart and sent into an energy-intensive recycling system. This can, and must, be done differently. Reusable shipping packaging provides a direct, scalable solution. Each order fulfilled using reusable materials reduces waste, lowers emissions, and contributes to a cleaner, more circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094796115-0UAIq12k.webp\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BOXO is a mission-driven, steward-owned company offering reusable shipping packaging and a nationwide return system for webshops and packaging companies in the Netherlands. Positioned at the heart of the e-commerce ecosystem, BOXO collaborates with online retailers, shipping platforms, couriers, and packaging suppliers to make reusable packaging the new standard. Since its founding in 2021 by Marcel, Okke, and Lucas, BOXO has focused on two main objectives: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Developing a universal return infrastructure for reusable shipping packaging—\u003Cstrong>BOXO Return\u003C/strong>; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Producing reusable packaging, \u003Cstrong>Boxobags, \u003C/strong>locally and socially in the Netherlands. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094796459-s_d5kiDp.webp\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Single-Use to Circular Shipping\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The rise of e-commerce has led to overflowing recycling bins, stray boxes on the streets, and increasing frustration among residents. Municipal waste systems are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of packaging waste. Reusable packaging reduces pressure on local waste systems, lowers municipal costs, and improves neighborhood cleanliness. To support this transition, BOXO is working with municipalities to set up local drop-off points for used packaging. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Making the switch to circular packaging significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, water usage, and deforestation. Research shows that reusable packaging within a decentralized return system like BOXO Return results in up to 90% lower CO₂-equivalent emissions compared to single-use cardboard packaging—even when recycled. The Netherlands aims to be fully circular by 2050. The R-ladder, a framework ranking strategies for circularity, puts refuse, rethink, reduce, and reuse at the top—offering the greatest savings in raw materials. Reusable packaging fits squarely into the top rungs—delivering environmental savings far beyond what recycling alone can offer. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The BOXO Return system is designed for minimal environmental impact. Returned packaging is collected locally, grouped efficiently, and transported via existing logistics routes—avoiding the need for additional transport. Once processed at a BOXO hub, packaging is cleaned using only a damp cloth and mild soap. After inspection, the packaging is redistributed to webshops and packaging companies, again using existing routes. Research confirms that recycled cardboard emits up to 90% more CO₂-equivalent emissions than reusable packaging within systems like BOXO Return. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094796826-DGQirwoH.webp\">\u003C/p>",[22305,22306],{"article_id":22294,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22294,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22308,"link":22309,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22295,"updated_at":22296,"article_id":22294,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Cu6Br7QP94g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094795625-rcJpysZn.jpeg",{"id":22311,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22312,"updated_at":22313,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22314,"contents":22315,"contributors":22321,"image":22324},"30598","2025-04-28T15:58:03.509Z","2025-05-14T14:38:19.507Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22316],{"id":22317,"score":47,"body":22318,"status":55,"article_id":22311,"created_at":22312,"updated_at":22313,"published_at":22312},"taCx",{"title":22319,"summary":22320},"Water Alliance: uniting water technology companies","\u003Cp>Water Alliance is the leading network and industry organization for Dutch companies in the water and environmental technology sectors, representing over 200 members ranging from start-ups to multinationals. With a strong focus on business development, international matchmaking, marketing, and network building, Water Alliance actively supports its members in scaling innovative and sustainable solutions, both within the Netherlands and on the global stage.As one of the managing partners of WaterCampus Leeuwarden—a unique public-private collaboration between government, academia, and industry—Water Alliance plays a central role in strengthening the water technology ecosystem. WaterCampus functions as the physical and strategic hub of the Dutch water sector, with the ambition of serving as a connecting force for the entire European market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094797676-0ORVVC1s.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Founded in 2010 through a joint initiative in the Northern Netherlands, Water Alliance was established to amplify the development of the WaterCampus and stimulate the growth of the Dutch water technology industry. Over the years, it has evolved into a nationwide organization with a powerful international presence, collaborating with key partners such as the Province of Fryslân, the Municipality of Leeuwarden, and TKI Water Technology. Its reach extends beyond national borders through active involvement in a wide range of European programs and initiatives. Water Alliance is deeply rooted in the belief that innovation and technology are critical to the global transition toward sustainable water use and circular resource management. As a cluster organization, it brings together businesses, research institutions, and governments to share market insights, accelerate innovation, and foster collaboration across the sector. These activities are derived from a clear mission, vision and strategy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094798210-mw0ZI7Yx.png\">\u003C/p>",[22322,22323],{"article_id":22311,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22311,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22325,"link":22326,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22312,"updated_at":22313,"article_id":22311,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CVhgWkLHnoI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094797384-Yz-PDrSU.jpeg",{"id":22328,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22329,"updated_at":22330,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":22331,"contents":22332,"contributors":22345,"image":22347},"23936","2023-05-17T15:34:13.287Z","2026-05-07T23:50:03.613Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22333],{"id":22334,"score":47,"body":22335,"status":55,"article_id":22328,"created_at":22329,"updated_at":22344,"published_at":22329},"4nQN",{"title":22336,"outcome":22337,"problem":22338,"summary":22339,"solution":22340,"attachment":22341},"Amsterdam City Pass Clothing Repair Initiative","\u003Cp>The Amsterdam City Pass Clothing Repair Initiative has resulted in several positive outcomes:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 1: Eligible individuals who hold an Amsterdam City Pass with a green dot, indicating low income or limited wealth, can access the discount at approximately 30 participating clothing repair shops throughout the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 2: By offering a 40% discount on repairs, the initiative incentivizes individuals to repair their damaged or worn-out clothing rather than discarding it prematurely. This promotes sustainable consumption habits and reduces the amount of textile waste ending up in landfills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 3: The promotion is available throughout the year, ensuring that individuals can take advantage of the discounted repair services whenever needed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 4: To qualify for the discount, the repair cost must not exceed €25 in total, the clothing item should be washed and cleaned beforehand, and the promotion is valid only for clothing repairs (excluding shoes or interior items such as curtains).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 5: The collaboration with the European Reflow project contributes to the overall goal of preventing textile waste and encouraging reuse, aligning with broader sustainability initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By providing accessible and affordable clothing repair options, the Amsterdam City Pass Clothing Repair Initiative has empowered individuals to extend the lifespan of their garments, reducing their environmental impact. This initiative not only addresses the issue of textile waste but also supports individuals with limited financial means by making essential repairs more affordable. By promoting repair and reuse, Amsterdam takes a step towards a more sustainable and circular fashion economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many individuals face the dilemma of having damaged or worn-out clothing items that they don't want to part with. The lack of accessible and affordable clothing repair options, especially when it comes to poorer individuals, often leads to the premature disposal of these garments, contributing to the growing problem of textile waste. Amsterdam, like many other cities, grapples with the challenge of textile waste management, with over 10 kilos of textile per person being discarded annually as residual waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Amsterdam City Pass Clothing Repair Initiative demonstrates the city's commitment to reducing textile waste and promoting sustainable consumption. By providing a significant discount on clothing repairs for individuals with lower incomes or limited financial resources, the initiative tackles both environmental and social challenges.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Amsterdam, in collaboration with the European Reflow project, developed a solution to address the problem of textile waste and promote clothing repair. They introduced an initiative that offers a 40% discount on clothing repairs for holders of the Amsterdam City Pass, particularly targeting individuals with lower incomes or limited financial resources. This initiative aims to make clothing repair more accessible and affordable for those who need it the most.\u003C/p>",[22342],{"name":22343,"type":53,"value":22343},"https://cosh.eco/en/brands/kleermakers-aangesloten-bij-stadspas-amsterdam","2024-01-23T14:25:00.188Z",[22346],{"article_id":22328,"contributor_id":644},{"id":22348,"link":22349,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22329,"updated_at":22344,"article_id":22328,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cB9QzT3QTOs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093963848-gGCRcuzf.jpeg",{"id":22351,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22352,"updated_at":22353,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22354,"contents":22355,"contributors":22360,"image":22362},"30600","2025-04-28T16:03:33.147Z","2025-05-13T08:19:53.454Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22356],{"id":22357,"score":47,"body":22358,"status":55,"article_id":22351,"created_at":22352,"updated_at":22353,"published_at":22352},"Z_Ru",{"title":22359,"summary":22071},"Where hightech innovation connects: Drachten",[22361],{"article_id":22351,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22363,"link":22364,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22352,"updated_at":22353,"article_id":22351,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XshHg8QsqyI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094799781-oefRCvO9.jpeg",{"id":22366,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22367,"updated_at":22368,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22369,"contents":22370,"contributors":22375,"image":22377},"30601","2025-04-28T16:09:05.906Z","2025-05-13T08:20:02.405Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22371],{"id":22372,"score":47,"body":22373,"status":55,"article_id":22366,"created_at":22367,"updated_at":22368,"published_at":22367},"8JIO",{"title":22374,"summary":22071},"Ekwadraat: Delivering services for the energy transition",[22376],{"article_id":22366,"contributor_id":323},{"id":22378,"link":22379,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22367,"updated_at":22368,"article_id":22366,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8Mi41idhD54=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094800458-flTCIn2l.jpeg",{"id":22381,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22382,"updated_at":22383,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22384,"contents":22385,"contributors":22391,"image":22394},"30634","2025-04-28T19:22:42.009Z","2025-07-22T12:34:18.647Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22386],{"id":22387,"score":47,"body":22388,"status":55,"article_id":22381,"created_at":22382,"updated_at":22383,"published_at":22382},"2cgs",{"title":22389,"summary":22390},"Circular business requires an inclusive labour market","\u003Cp>The transition to a circular economy not only transforms how businesses operate, but also how they include people. A truly sustainable and future-proof society depends on an inclusive labour market — one that recognises the value of everyone’s contribution. In a circular business model, there is room for every talent, regardless of background or ability. This approach ensures that economic, social and environmental goals reinforce each other.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Across Friesland, several leading organisations are demonstrating how circularity and social inclusion go hand in hand. By creating opportunities for people with a distance to the labour market, these companies contribute to both economic value and societal wellbeing. Below, three examples illustrate how this vision is turned into reality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Caparis\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Caparis is the talent and employment partner for socially conscious organisations in Friesland. Through close cooperation with over 100 regional companies, Caparis coaches people with a distance to the labour market towards a fitting and fulfilling job — either externally or within its own diverse operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>More than just providing jobs, Caparis offers structure, security and the opportunity to grow. It believes that every person is unique and deserves a chance to develop their talents in a supportive environment. With customised guidance and clear pathways for growth, Caparis ensures that work becomes a place of purpose, not just productivity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By connecting talent with opportunity, Caparis not only strengthens individuals, but also helps organisations embrace their role in an inclusive, circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094801374-VDGBxvyc.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Caparis\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Empatec\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Empatec is one of Friesland’s largest social development companies, offering work and growth opportunities to over 1,100 employees. With locations in Sneek, Franeker and Wier, Empatec provides tailored jobs across five certified professional sectors. Half of its employees are placed with regular employers in the private market, while the rest contribute directly within Empatec’s operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Working at Empatec means more than earning an income — it means being part of a purpose-driven organisation that values personal growth, self-worth and professional pride. Empatec operates with high standards, including ISO9001, SKAL and FSSC 22000 certifications, ensuring both social and commercial value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In collaboration with municipalities and local partners, Empatec delivers reintegration services and meaningful employment to individuals covered by the Participation Act and the former WSW. With a clear focus on sustainability, quality and inclusion, Empatec builds bridges between people and the labour market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094801840-VdLmwpdE.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Empatec\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dokwurk\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Dokwurk is a social development company in Noardeast Fryslân that supports people in finding their place in the labour market. Guided by the belief that “not being able” simply does not exist, Dokwurk creates opportunities through a personalised and supportive approach. The organisation focuses on integration, education and employment — for everyone.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the heart of Dokwurk’s mission is “gewoon bijzonder én bijzonder gewoon” (ordinarily special and specially ordinary), ensuring that every individual is seen for their strengths. In a safe, warm and encouraging environment, participants are empowered to grow at their own pace, develop new skills, and gain independence. Whether through working in the kitchen, exploring industrial tasks, or learning in green spaces, everyone is offered a meaningful path forward.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With modern work-learning concepts, sustainable practices, and strong regional partnerships, Dokwurk stands as a leader in inclusive and future-oriented workforce development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094802237-VoAuNQds.jpg\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Dokwurk\u003C/p>",[22392,22393],{"article_id":22381,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":22381,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":22395,"link":22396,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22382,"updated_at":22383,"article_id":22381,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hak9SSB0J3g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094801081-TuHeewmz.jpeg",{"id":22398,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22399,"updated_at":22400,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":22401,"contents":22402,"contributors":22412,"image":6},"21295","2022-11-24T10:42:36.477Z","2026-05-07T23:50:15.175Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22403],{"id":22404,"score":47,"body":22405,"status":55,"article_id":22398,"created_at":22399,"updated_at":22411,"published_at":22399},"CFUy",{"title":22406,"summary":22407,"attachment":22408},"Fight against food waste, the \"Rimpiattino\" campaign kicks off in Bergamo restaurants","\u003Cp>Ascom Bergamo Confcommercio launches the new campaign against food waste \"Rimpiattino, the Italian doggy bag\": containers in recyclable cardboard signed by well-known designers and illustrators will allow citizens to take food and drinks home from the restaurant.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The initiative has seen Fipe (Italian Federation of public establishments) and Comieco (National Consortium for the Recovery and Recycling of Cellulose-based Packaging) jointly promoting this awareness campaign to make the doggy bag an increasingly consolidated practice in Italian culture. Indeed, a recent survey by Fipe shows that food waste in restaurants is significant: there are only a few customers who ask to take away what is left on their plate. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the first 'pilot' phase, 42 restaurants in the city and province associated with Ascom joined the campaign, to which the association gave the first 'Italian-style Doggy bag' kits. The goal is to increase the number of Bergamo restaurants involved as much as possible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The cost reserved for the single container is 0.95 euros including VAT. Those wishing to join the campaign and purchase the dumplings can do so by filling out the subscription form at the link: https://goo.gl/forms/q7j4yRtHhPmI7Gfb2\u003C/p>",[22409],{"name":22410,"type":53,"value":22410},"https://www.bergamonews.it/2019/02/05/lotta-allo-spreco-alimentare-nei-ristoranti-bergamaschi-al-via-la-campagna-rimpiattino/301609/","2022-11-24T10:42:55.642Z",[22413],{"article_id":22398,"contributor_id":665},{"id":22415,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22416,"updated_at":22417,"owner_id":22418,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":22419,"contents":22420,"contributors":22437,"image":22440},"16181","2022-05-28T18:27:56.414Z","2026-05-07T23:50:35.141Z","tSFjoA",{"id":22418,"type":325,"owner_id":22418,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22421],{"id":22422,"score":47,"body":22423,"status":55,"article_id":22415,"created_at":22416,"updated_at":22436,"published_at":22416},"dcov",{"title":22424,"outcome":22425,"problem":22426,"summary":22427,"solution":22428,"attachment":22429},"Community based waste management program in response to waste crisis in Surabaya","\u003Cp>The program yielded positive results by significantly reducing the quantity disposed of in landfills by 18.6% (1480 tons) in 2007 when compared to the pre-program years’ quantity of 2610 tons.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By 2007, approximately 2,774 neighborhood associations have enrolled in the program. At least 15 small-scale recycling businesses have cropped up with support from UNILEVER creating additional socio-economic benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program also had a positive impact on the green spaces which increased from 269.29 acres in 2006 to 274.44 acres in 2007.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Clean and Green program is hence an example that showcases the vitality of grassroots level interventions in waste management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Surabaya located in Jawa Timur province is one of the largest economic centers in Indonesia due to its proximity to the port.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city faced a waste crisis in 2001 when the sole landfill site Keputih, serving around 3 million inhabitants was closed, leading to 155 temporary disposal sites around the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The waste generated in Surabaya peaked in 2001 at around 1,512 tonnes of waste per day with approximately 1,281 being landfilled. Organic waste held the higher fraction in the waste composition at 57% and the non-organics such as paper (14%), plastic (16%), and others (11.6%) comprised the rest. It was noticed that a large portion of the total waste generation could be traced back to residential areas. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When a prominent landfill site in the city of Surabaya had closed, it paved way for a serious waste crisis in the city with waste piling up on the streets. In response, the city municipality in partnership with the Japanese city of Kitakyushu and local NGOs, formulated the ‘Clean and Green initiative’ to induce grassroots level knowledge and implementation of waste management practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program had a positive impact on the city’s waste management leading to a lower percentage of waste diverted to landfills along with significant social and environmental benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program is a benchmark in Indonesian waste management practices, and the city of Surabaya has hence been facilitated with several international awards for achievements in improving the environment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Understanding the fact that residential waste comprises a higher fraction in the city, the Surabaya municipality developed a community-based waste management program called the ‘Clean and Green initiative’ in 2004.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This was in partnership with Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association (KITA) from Kitakyushu City overseeing the technical cooperation, and Pusdakota, which is a local NGO operating in Surabaya City.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program involved training the residents in the principles of 3Rs, reduce, reuse and recycle. With assistance from KITA, a composting facility was set up and the participants in the community program were provided with a low-cost composting basket, thus establishing household composting activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2005, the government further popularized the initiative through several competitions which helped in scaling the program. The competitions encompassed several aspects such as waste management, recycling, cleanliness, greenery, and others.\u003C/p>",[22430,22432,22434],{"name":22431,"type":53,"value":22431},"https://www.uclg-cisdp.org/en/news/latest-news/green-and-clean-initiative-surabaya-indonesia",{"name":22433,"type":53,"value":22433},"https://www.uclg-cisdp.org/en/observatory/green-and-clean-initiative#:~:text=Policy%20development-,Surabaya%20Green%20and%20Clean%20Initiative%20is%20a%20community%2Dbased%20waste,water%20drainage%2C%20and%20trees%20planting.",{"name":22435,"type":53,"value":22435},"https://mirror.unhabitat.org/bp/bp.list.details.aspx?bp_id=1217","2022-08-17T09:03:26.987Z",[22438,22439],{"article_id":22415,"contributor_id":22418},{"article_id":22415,"contributor_id":672},{"id":22441,"link":22442,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22416,"updated_at":22436,"article_id":22415,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hMbXMS-sn6I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093959072-QGH6w_PZ.jpeg",{"id":22444,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22445,"updated_at":22446,"owner_id":22447,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":22448,"contents":22449,"contributors":22472,"image":22475},"16081","2022-05-27T04:41:22.880Z","2026-05-07T23:50:45.517Z","JL2i8A",{"id":22447,"type":325,"owner_id":22447,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22450],{"id":22451,"score":47,"body":22452,"status":55,"article_id":22444,"created_at":22445,"updated_at":22471,"published_at":22445},"TfUu",{"title":22453,"outcome":22454,"problem":22455,"summary":22456,"solution":22457,"attachment":22458},"Urban Low Emission Development Strategies - Bogor","\u003Cp>Most of the projects are still in progress, such as implementing the tramway. This project should be finalized in 2024.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On the other hand, waste management has improved: more details are provided in the case study “Bogor vs waste: the battle for sustainability”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bogor has inspired other cities to react and shared its experience at the Seoul mayors Forum on Climate Change (SMFCC) in 2019. As a result, Bogor is now considered a model city for the Urban-LEDS II project and works continuously with ICLEI. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bogor is a city in Indonesia facing development problems like many developing countries. However, facing an increase in the city's inhabitants, Bogor needs to adapt to integrate them while reducing the ecological impact that it generates. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the increase of inhabitants in Bogor, the city has to adapt. Therefore, the project \"Accelerating Climate Action through the Promotion of Urban Low Emission Development Strategies\" was created to reduce ecological impacts and improve citizens' living environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of the strategies is to reroute city transportation, increasing pedestrians and bicycle lanes, and green transportation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project is set to be finalized in 2024, and through it, a drastic reduction of emissions is expected. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the help of organizations such as Urban-LEDS, it aims to be more sustainable and decrease its polluting emissions. Bogor serves as the model city in Indonesia to promote the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bogor City has shared nine key initiatives in low-carbon emissions and innovations, including:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Accomplishing climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA) for 2021-2050;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Allocating 7.3% of the 2019 local budget to support climate change mitigation and adaptation plans;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Issuing 24 local regulations along with 27 mayors' regulations;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) Collaborating with development partners at different levels to maintain the city's network in the future;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5) Directing climate change mitigation towards four dimensions: energy preservation, land use optimization, waste management and health improvement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The city also wants to focus on four dimensions:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) \u003Cstrong>Energy preservation: \u003C/strong>rerouting city transportation, increasing pedestrians and bicycle lanes, and green transportation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>An initiative that can drastically reduce emissions is the implementation of a tramway in the city and connecting more easily to Jakarta.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Indeed, daily, 1.37 million workers commute to Jakarta. It will decrease the traffic jam, the utilization of the car and though, the emission.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, parking will be created around the station to be easily reachable. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) \u003Cstrong>Land-use optimization: \u003C/strong>increasing the green open spaces through urban farming, sustainable agriculture, redistributing the space functions, thematic village, and plantation of trees in strategic lands.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) \u003Cstrong>Waste management: \u003C/strong>addressing the problem of marine debris in Indonesia, the government's goal for the city is to become plastic-free by 2040. Bogor tends to incorporate the 3R principles: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) \u003Cstrong>Improve population's health\u003C/strong> by controlling infectious diseases, eradicating dengue disease, applying smoke-free areas, and implementing a point-of-sale tobacco display ban.  \u003C/p>",[22459,22461,22463,22465,22467,22469],{"name":22460,"type":53,"value":22460},"•\thttps://urban-leds.org/urban-champion-dr-bima-arya-sugiarto-s-hum-m-a-mayor-of-bogor-city/",{"name":22462,"type":53,"value":22462},"https://urban-leds.org/bogor-city-shares-9-key-initiatives-on-low-carbon-and-resilience-innovations/",{"name":22464,"type":53,"value":22464},"https://urban-leds.org/bogor-advocates-for-accelerated-climate-action-at-seoul-mayors-forum-on-climate-change/",{"name":22466,"type":53,"value":22466},"https://daerah.sindonews.com/artikel/jabar/15712/kota-bogor-layak-dibangun-tramway",{"name":22468,"type":53,"value":22468},"https://waste4change.com/blog/the-2020-2021-documentation-of-the-bogor-regency-tps-3r-and-waste-bank-optimization-program/",{"name":22470,"type":53,"value":22470},"https://theunion.org/news/bogor-indonesia-wins-court-case-to-uphold-the-city%E2%80%99s-ban-on-the-display-of-tobacco-products-at-point-of-sale","2022-08-17T09:39:35.944Z",[22473,22474],{"article_id":22444,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":22444,"contributor_id":22447},{"id":22476,"link":22477,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22445,"updated_at":22471,"article_id":22444,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BCm7tviwUSM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093957389-Bd-IcqNB.jpeg",{"id":22479,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22480,"updated_at":22481,"owner_id":22447,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":22482,"contents":22483,"contributors":22497,"image":22500},"16017","2022-05-26T07:54:41.573Z","2026-05-07T23:50:58.126Z",{"id":22447,"type":325,"owner_id":22447,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22484],{"id":22485,"score":47,"body":22486,"status":55,"article_id":22479,"created_at":22480,"updated_at":22496,"published_at":22480},"n89l",{"title":22487,"outcome":22488,"problem":22489,"summary":22490,"solution":22491,"attachment":22492},"Bogor vs Waste: the battle for sustainability","\u003Cp>The outcome of the project is positive. The results from the 3 PTS 3Rs locations have been improved. Based on the target goals for the three facilities, the waste reduction and recycling rate have largely upgraded: by 22.75% for the minimum, going to 60.93% in the best case.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Indonesia is facing a real environmental problem with plastic. The country generates around 175,000 tons of waste, where approximately 40% of it comes from domestic waste, which increased during the pandemic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The creation of waste management facilities establishing Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (TPS 3R) is used to use the resources better. It involves different actors, such as society, having the active role of the committee and the government.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Until 2021, there have been 1,200 waste management facilities (TPS 3R) built in all areas in Indonesia. The region of Bogor counts 14 TPE 3Rs; however, there is a lack of efficiency and results from most of them. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste has always been an issue in both villages and cities in Indonesia including Bogor City, starting from burning the waste in front of houses to littering, which ends up polluting the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Optimization Program of Bogor Regency TPS 3R and Waste Bank has a goal to modernize and increase the effectiveness of the facilities already created.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since its implementation at three facilities,waste reduction and recycling rate have increased by 22.75% at minimum, going to 60.93% in the best case.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After evaluation research of TPS 3R functionality at the end of 2019, there were 3 TPS 3Rs which became the target of assistance. Therefore, DOW Indonesia and Waste4change are present to assist and develop the 3 locations for one year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are three main objectives of the program:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Establishing a circular economic ecosystem;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Establishing responsible and sustainable waste management in TPS 3R;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Documenting lessons learn as sharing knowledge materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The case study focuses on objective 1: building a circular economy ecosystem. The aim is “to reduce waste and pollution, extend the product and materials usage time, and bolster the natural regeneration system”. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To improve the effectiveness of the facilities, the project highlighted and made some significant changes: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Creation of a structure with distinct roles and functions in the committee. It ensures a good flow of coordination\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Strengthen the institution with:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Strong coordination between the different levels of government\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increase the control on the population with the implementation of sanctions/incentives toward inhabitants \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Regularly evaluate the waste management in the locations\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Renovating the buildings to work in better condition and will decrease the unbearable smell\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Include Organic waste for maggots, Composter, and Organic infiltration holes\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Increase the community participation and knowledge through workshops and education \u003C/p>",[22493,22495],{"name":22494,"type":53,"value":22494},"https://ejournal.ipdn.ac.id/JIPWP/article/view/773/739",{"name":22468,"type":53,"value":22468},"2022-08-17T10:07:02.481Z",[22498,22499],{"article_id":22479,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":22479,"contributor_id":22447},{"id":22501,"link":22502,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22480,"updated_at":22496,"article_id":22479,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Y-m_c_Jr9Xk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093954959-QlO5McPY.jpeg",{"id":22504,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22505,"updated_at":22506,"owner_id":14497,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":22507,"contents":22508,"contributors":22525,"image":22527},"15818","2022-05-23T23:33:57.156Z","2026-05-07T23:51:08.204Z",{"id":14497,"type":325,"owner_id":14497,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22509],{"id":22510,"score":47,"body":22511,"status":55,"article_id":22504,"created_at":22505,"updated_at":22524,"published_at":22505},"vG7n",{"title":22512,"outcome":22513,"problem":22514,"summary":22515,"solution":22516,"attachment":22517},"Citarum Repair: Technological and Educational Solutions for the Citarum River","\u003Cp>The project's goal is to collect roughly 5 tonnes of waste per day, which will reduce plastic pollution entering seas via river systems. We also hope to encourage correct waste disposal by raising awareness about river and marine debris, as well as responsible waste management. Finally, we want to have a mechanism in place to track river plastic garbage so that we can design targeted measures and policies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Citarum River is the biggest river located in the West Java Province. It provides ecosystem services: water source, flood protection, and habitat for local communities and biodiversity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mismanaged waste that happens frequently near the river affects floodings, water contamination, and waste accumulation in the ocean 80% of the waste flowing into the oceans originates from the land that flows with the rivers. Approximately 2,000 tons of plastic flow through the river each day and are deposited into the Java Sea.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to National Geographic, Rivers have been identified as a major pathway for plastic pollution entering the oceans (2018). Mismanaged plastic ends up in an environment where functional waste management systems are lacking. Around 80-90 % of plastic travels to the oceans from land. Rivers are a major contributor. Asia and Pacific ‘high risk’ pollution area. The result is a ”permanent” problem; that is plastic is spread to vast areas in the oceans as a plastic soup\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project conducts technological and social approaches to addressing plastic waste in the Citarum River. First, the technological approaches are installing a physical capture system in the Citarum River to remove floating plastic and other waste before it enters the oceans, data collection: on the weight and composition of plastic, and collected plastics have the potential to be converted to oil (pyrolysis).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regarding the social approach, the project conducts communication campaigns to the communities living around the pilot site and people in general, encouraging the communities to be more responsible in managing waste by providing workshops on proper waste management, and increasing the awareness to people in general, nationally and internationally.\u003C/p>",[22518,22520,22522],{"name":22519,"type":53,"value":22519},"https://www.riverrecycle.com/indonesia-citarum-river-cleanup/",{"name":22521,"type":53,"value":22521},"https://waste4change.com/blog/benioff-ocean-initiative-citarum-river-cleanup-project-with-greeneration-foundation-waste4change-deltares-lamor-and-river-recycle/",{"name":22523,"type":53,"value":22523},"https://greeneration.org/en/program/citarum-repair/","2022-06-21T13:29:39.285Z",[22526],{"article_id":22504,"contributor_id":14497},{"id":22528,"link":22529,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22505,"updated_at":22524,"article_id":22504,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BIB_yToA8Ts=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093953741-4FtLnAZf.jpeg",{"id":22531,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22532,"updated_at":22533,"owner_id":14497,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":22534,"contents":22535,"contributors":22550,"image":22552},"15652","2022-05-20T23:14:20.691Z","2026-05-07T23:51:21.509Z",{"id":14497,"type":325,"owner_id":14497,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22536],{"id":22537,"score":47,"body":22538,"status":55,"article_id":22531,"created_at":22532,"updated_at":22549,"published_at":22532},"NibJ",{"title":22539,"outcome":22540,"problem":22541,"summary":22542,"solution":22543,"attachment":22544},"EcoRanger: Advancing Sustainable Tourism through Community Development in Banyuwangi, Indonesia","\u003Cp>Tourism waste output becomes one of the measures for determining whether or not current tourism practices are already sustainable. If a famous tourist destination lacks sufficient waste disposal infrastructure and facilities, the implications will be severe, both for the environment and for local residents.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pulau Merah, Wedi Ireng, and Mustika beach are three tourist attractions in Dusun Pancer, Banyuwangi regency. In 2017, Dusun Pancer had a population of 4.888 people, distributed into 1.648 homes. According to a field research conducted by EcoRanger and Waste4Change in Dusun Pancer from October to February 2019, Dusun Pancer generates up to 1,13 tons per day.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Organic trash (food scraps) accounts for 60.6% of the total amount of waste in Dusun Pancer, followed by residual rubbish (21.12%). Textile trash (3,84%), glasses (0.67%), plastic bottle (6,25%), duplex (3,63%), hazardous garbage (0,78%), paper (0.66%), plastic cup (1,68%), and metal waste (0,78%) made up the balance of the waste in Dusun Pancer (1.83 percent ). Furthermore, 76 percent of those wastes may still be managed (composted or recycled), but they were either dumped or burned prior to the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Dusun Pancer did not have a comprehensive waste management system in place at the time, therefore 97 percent of the rubbish was illegally disposed of or burned (open dumping), with only 3% going to a local recycling partner. It is quite possible that the thrown material will wind up in the water in such situations. The EcoRanger team also discovered a lot of garbage along the beach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Residents of Dusun Pancer have expressed concern over the garbage situation in their neighborhood, particularly at tourist attractions. However, due to a lack of effective waste management facilities, there isn't much they can do.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Overtourism-affected tourist destinations, such as Mount Everest and Boracay Beach in the Philippines, as well as Venice, the canal city, virtually always have a trash problem due to the high volume of visitors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Waste has actually become a common concern in renowned tourist destinations. The issues include irresponsible tourists who continue to litter tourism areas, a lack of infrastructure and facilities to manage waste, and even the state of the sites/landscapes, which impedes waste collection and transportation. Nonetheless, there are current sustainable tourism practices that have established a responsible waste management system, such as the EcoRanger project in Pulau Merah, Banyuwangi. Greeneration Foundation initiated this program along with Waste4Change serving as the field facilitator since October 2018.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>1. The establishment of an EcoRanger squad comprised of local residents.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Greeneration Foundation formed EcoRanger Banyuwangi in collaboration with local people. The EcoRanger team is made up of local residents who aim to conserve the Pulau Merah and Dusun Pancer as a whole, ensuring that they remain clean and well-managed. Greeneration Foundation also assists the Rangers in developing their ability by conducting trainings and workshops with professionals in their fields as trainers and speakers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Establishing the Waste Recycling Center (Sentra Kelola Sampah/SEKOLA) and Collaborating with Other Waste Management Stakeholders\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EcoRanger has been building a trash recycling facility called SEKOLAL since March 2019. The development of SEKOLA has had a considerable impact on Dusun Pancer's trash management, with up to 9.063 kilos of organic and inorganic garbage being managed each month.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Provide locals and tourists with education and socialization\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EcoRanger not only constructs trash management facilities but also actively teaches locals and tourists about the importance of responsible garbage management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Placement of educational and informative signage across the area\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The EcoRanger team put various signs in strategic locations to supplement their efforts in teaching tourists that visited the tourism destinations in Dusun Pancer, Banyuwangi.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. 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Together, they’ll assess what’s working, what needs to change, and how to continue and deepen their collaboration in the years ahead. Ultimately, this agreement represents more than an administrative pact. It is a shared promise – to students, to the region, and to future generations. A promise that through education, Fryslân can lead the way toward a circular, inclusive and innovative society — and that together, we can build a place where knowledge creates real impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a world facing rapid transitions, collaboration between education, government, and society is more vital than ever. In Fryslân, five leading educational institutions – Aeres, Firda, NHL Stenden, Van Hall Larenstein and the University of Groningen – have joined forces with the Province of Fryslân and the Municipality of Leeuwarden. Together, they’ve created the \u003Cstrong>Fryslân Education Agreement\u003C/strong>, a shared commitment to drive social progress through education, research and innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the heart of this agreement lies a clear conviction: the true value of education lies in the impact it has on the community it serves. Students are not just learners, but active contributors to society – ambassadors of new perspectives, equipped to help tackle the major challenges of our time. 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Through this agreement, educational institutions position themselves as active partners of local governments, businesses and community organizations, all contributing to the concept of Broad Prosperity. Their joint vision: a vibrant, innovative Fryslân that is a great place to live, work and learn — now and for future generations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Fryslân Education Agreement is grounded in three core ambitions: to create top-tier campuses, programs, and hybrid learning environments that position Fryslân as a circular, inclusive, and innovative region; to educate adaptable, future-ready professionals who can thrive in a dynamic labour market; and to establish Fryslân as a European leader in the circular economy by 2030. To realize these goals, the region’s educational institutions are committed to more than just delivering qualifications—they aim to cultivate resilient, engaged individuals who contribute meaningfully to both the regional economy and society. Central to this vision is a focus on accessible, high-quality, and future-oriented education that supports personal growth and lifelong learning for all residents, regardless of age, background, or educational level. The approach emphasizes talent development and empowers students with the mindset and skills needed to navigate and shape an ever-changing world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Adapting to an Ever-Changing World\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The agreement is a living document, constantly evolving alongside the world around it. As societal needs shift, the goals and priorities of the agreement may also change. Continuous dialogue between all partners remains essential. A key element of the agreement is ensuring that educational programs remain current and aligned with the six strategic sectors of the region. It also promotes collaboration across different levels of education – from vocational training (MBO) to higher professional education (HBO) and university (WO) – enabling smoother transitions and more flexible pathways for students. Life-long learning is a crucial pillar, giving all residents the opportunity to develop or reskill at any stage of life. The institutions also take responsibility for strengthening the regional labour market. They commit to securing sufficient student enrolment in key sectors, fostering relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging entrepreneurship and expanding international opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond structural reforms, the agreement fosters a new kind of collaboration – one rooted in trust, openness, and shared responsibility. Educational institutions align their efforts with the Blue Delta economic agenda, and actively contribute to regional innovation through partnerships with governments and industry. 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This enables them to have a clean, closed-loop production process that respects the environment. According to Archroma, compared to conventional dyes (based on internal LCA comparative screening), their EarthColors technology reduces water and energy consumption, preserves human wellness and natural resources, and helps mitigate climate change. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>EarthColors dyes received the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute’s Gold Level Material Health Certificate and was awarded the Outdoor Gold Industry Award 2017 in the Sustainable Innovations category.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the boom of the petrol-based chemical industry at the turn of the 20th Century, the majority of colours today are obtained from oil-based derivatives. These synthetic dyestuffs are produced in large quantities and offer high performance, but come from non-renewable resources and have a detrimental impact on the environment. One potential alternative is to use traditional natural dyes that are renewable. To make natural dyes a viable option for replacing synthetic dyes at volume, however, requires a lot of land and would ultimately compete, or lose out to, land for food production—which is also undesirable.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Archroma is a global colour and speciality chemicals company. It is committed to operating in a holistic way to protect the health and safety of people, as well as the environment. In order to shift reliance away from non-renewable petroleum-based dyestuffs and to not compete with food production through the cultivation of natural dyes, Archroma EarthColors creates value by upcycling non-edible agricultural by-products that would otherwise be sent to landfill. 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However, small-scale farmers face large obstacles to productivity increases due to a lack of access to expensive mechanical equipment such as tractors. Not surprisingly, this results in smaller plots under cultivation and lower yields. The lack of access to mechanisation contributes to a cycle of entrenched poverty and food insecurity, as well as a gender productivity gap, that jeopardizes community, country, and continent stability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa face large obstacles to productivity increases due to a lack of access to mechanical equipment, such as tractors. This results in smaller plots under cultivation and lower yields. Hello Tractor is a company that allows tractor owners to connect a hardware device with their tractor that tracks data and analytics, and connects the tractor to the Hello Tractor app. Farmers can then book a tractor via the app, and use its services for a lower price than buying their own tractors. 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In the Middle East/North African region, which is TeKeya’s target market, that translates to 250kg of edible food getting thrown out per person each year. Along with the immense ratio of people living below the poverty line, who often cannot afford nutritious meals, food waste is a crucial issue that needs to be addressed urgently.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TeKeya, a newly developed app in Egypt is contributing to more circular food consumption habits. The app targets unserved ready meals or baked goods in restaurants, previously refrigerated items, or uneaten buffet servings. Consumers can buy food from the app at a reduced price– whatever is unsold is donated to those in need, generating value instead of waste. The app also enables food businesses to quantify their food waste and provides them with suggestions on how to reduce their waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tekeya is a digital app that connects customers with leftover food from supermarkets and restaurants. 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ARI educate and promote the change of behavior in waste disposal, by involving community recyclers into logistic and improve their income by repeatedly buying collected plastic waste. The collected plastic waste is then sorted according to plastic waste composition (density), melted and mixed with sand to produce better bricks.\u003C/p>",[22752,22753,22755,22756],{"article_id":22739,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":22739,"contributor_id":22754},"gZYx9w",{"article_id":22739,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":22739,"contributor_id":22742},{"id":22758,"link":22759,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22740,"updated_at":22741,"article_id":22739,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ucjnijUvY9k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096305208-Xobg3FPG.jpeg",{"id":22761,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22762,"updated_at":22763,"owner_id":22712,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22764,"contents":22765,"contributors":22774,"image":22779},"5992","2020-12-01T11:11:04.722Z","2022-07-08T15:35:20.271Z",{"id":22712,"type":325,"owner_id":22712,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22766],{"id":22767,"score":47,"body":22768,"status":55,"article_id":22761,"created_at":22762,"updated_at":22763,"published_at":22762},"SmWp",{"title":22769,"summary":22770,"attachment":22771},"Engie Africa - Solar systems in rural communities","\u003Cp>Engie offers lease-to-own solar installations to customers in rural communities who do not have access to electricity. Customers pay a monthly fee and own the solar power system after 12 to 30 months. Through their 'Innovation Booster\", they have launched several calls for projects related to electric cooking, urban energy, drinking water and e-mobility among others.\u003C/p>",[22772],{"name":22773,"type":53,"value":22773},"https://energytransition.org/2020/01/electrifying-africa-from-the-bottom-up/",[22775,22776,22777,22778],{"article_id":22761,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":22761,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":22761,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":22761,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":22780,"link":22781,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22762,"updated_at":22763,"article_id":22761,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BuPqHEucimg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096306458--LIaQlQ6.jpeg",{"id":22783,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22784,"updated_at":22785,"owner_id":22786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22787,"contents":22788,"contributors":22806,"image":22809},"7598","2021-01-22T11:52:42.056Z","2021-08-10T15:44:30.662Z","0IKdcA",{"id":22786,"type":325,"owner_id":22786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22789],{"id":22790,"score":47,"body":22791,"status":55,"article_id":22783,"created_at":22784,"updated_at":22785,"published_at":22784},"kIIW",{"title":22792,"outcome":22793,"problem":22794,"summary":22795,"solution":22796,"attachment":22797},"Ghana Recycling Initiative by Private Enterprises (GRIPE)","\u003Cp>Supported by the financial power of multinationals like Coca-Cola, Guinness, and Unilever, GRIPE is for Ghana a precious resource to use for research into new possible waste management strategies as well as for implementing concrete and directly enforceable projects. Among other projects directly supported by the GRIPE, it is worth mentioning the construction of recycled plastic of public toilets and of hygienic services in a primary school of the Ashanti region. Such a successful outcome can be taken as proof of the successful action\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to a lack of waste management infrastructures, Ghana has a severe plastic problem, so severe that it is considered one of the ten most polluted countries in the world. 73% of the raw plastic imported in the country each year ends up as waste, which then contaminates soils, water, and air. Such a linear product cycle highlights the lack of circular initiatives in the Ghanaian economic arena. This can derive from a lack of initiatives both at the government level and the civil society level, as well as due to a lack of financial resources to implement alternative waste management mechanisms. In both scenarios, foreign direct investments (FDI) could potentially play a decisive role.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2017, GRIPE is a project initiated by a coalition of eight multinational companies operating in Ghana with the common objective of contributing to the reduction of plastic waste. The solutions proposed will be based on the collection of plastic waste by means of containers with capacity development for waste pickers, second-life solutions, processing in new shredding and processing plants, research into solutions for behavioral changes, multi-stakeholder collaborations, education, public campaigning through conferences and digital national campaigns.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Even though FDIs do not always enjoy a positive reputation, they sometimes boost positive changes within developing countries’ societies. For example, GRIPE, with its aim to advocate for improved waste management practices, connect various organizations working to create an improved waste management system, contribute to increased collection and recycling rates countrywide, and provide employment opportunities through scalable recycling solutions could be considered as a fundamental initiative to solve Ghana’s plastic waste problem\u003C/p>",[22798,22800,22802,22804],{"name":22799,"type":53,"value":22799},"https://prevent-waste.net/en/ghana-recycling-initiative-by-private-enterprises-gripe/",{"name":22801,"type":53,"value":22801},"https://www.afrik21.africa/en/ghana-gripe-and-brri-use-plastics-waste-to-design-toilets/;",{"name":22803,"type":53,"value":22803},"https://global-recycling.info/archives/1984",{"name":22805,"type":53,"value":22805},"https://www.ug.edu.gh/news/ghana-recycling-initiative-private-enterprise-gripe-donate-university-plastic-recycling-project",[22807,22808],{"article_id":22783,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":22783,"contributor_id":22786},{"id":22810,"link":22811,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22784,"updated_at":22785,"article_id":22783,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oJitd8oQYyQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096307605-4c2ODYYT.jpeg",{"id":22813,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22814,"updated_at":22815,"owner_id":663,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22816,"contents":22817,"contributors":22826,"image":6},"7674","2021-02-01T16:33:41.458Z","2022-06-27T20:05:46.650Z",{"id":663,"type":325,"owner_id":663,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22818],{"id":22819,"score":47,"body":22820,"status":55,"article_id":22813,"created_at":22814,"updated_at":22815,"published_at":22814},"z8RL",{"title":22821,"summary":22822,"attachment":22823},"A resource efficient housing estate for a resilient community in Kigamboni, Dar Es Salaam","\u003Cp>The Tanzania Green Building Council was instrumental in developing a sustainable housing project in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The building incorporates green elements in the design and construction, systems and equipment ensure that they consume minimal energy and water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The resulting estate has a reduced dependence on energy, with orientation, ventilation, insulation, solar shading and use of daylight all designed to regulate building temperature and reduce the need for artificial heating, cooling and lighting.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project also aimed to maximise social responsibility, reducing use of toxic materials and incorporating low VOC paint to ensure that the dwellings are healthy. The project was also a community effort, with local residents working on the construction of the estate, and thereby learning new skills.\u003C/p>",[22824],{"name":22825,"type":53,"value":22825},"https://www.worldgbc.org/news-media/tanzania-gbc-projects-advancing-local-green-building",[22827,22828,22829],{"article_id":22813,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":22813,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":22813,"contributor_id":669},{"id":22831,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22832,"updated_at":22833,"owner_id":22834,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22835,"contents":22836,"contributors":22849,"image":22852},"7809","2021-02-10T20:47:00.260Z","2022-08-17T17:51:30.017Z","kKTURA",{"id":22834,"type":325,"owner_id":22834,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22837],{"id":22838,"score":47,"body":22839,"status":55,"article_id":22831,"created_at":22832,"updated_at":22833,"published_at":22832},"X5_L",{"title":22840,"problem":22841,"summary":22842,"solution":22843,"attachment":22844},"MycoTile - Construction materials from fungi","\u003Cp>Imagine a tough, fire-resistant building material that could simply grow from a combination of mushrooms on agricultural waste. In Kenya, most construction materials are imported, and for this reason are relatively expensive and often simply not the best quality. The country has an annual housing demand of 250,000 units with an estimated supply of just 50,000, leaving an 80% deficit. At the same time, there are natural resources whose potential application in construction is largely untapped. One is agricultural waste produced by small-scale farmers. Another is mycelium, a natural fungal material with industrial-level strength.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MycoTile produces locally manufactured, alternative building materials using agricultural waste and fungal mycelium. MycoTile’s building materials offer a high-performance and cheaper alternative to traditional construction materials. MycoTile uses a carbon negative process to bond agricultural waste (such as maize cobs, coffee husks, coconut coir and rice husks) with mushroom mycelium. The product is then denatured through heat treatment to inhibit mycelium growth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MycoTile offers a high performance and cheaper alternative to traditional building materials. They use a carbon negative process to bond agricultural waste (such as maize cobs, coffee husks, coconut coir and rice husks) with mushroom mycelium. The product is denatured through heat treatment in order to inhibit mycelium growth. Their first product was suspended ceiling panels, which have superior acoustic performance and fire-retardant properties compared to the available alternatives. The fire-retardancy is naturally enhanced by the chitin present in mycelium.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>MycoTile have big plans and are prototyping a larger portfolio of products, such as wall insulation, construction blocks, MDF-style panels and even furniture. Although the major challenge has been changing public perception on the use of mycelium in construction, MycoTile currently has more demand than they can supply. A recent important step in their growth was the conclusion of a co-manufacturing contract with a government entity. They are establishing partnerships with small scale farmers, who they pay for agricultural waste, to assure security of supply.\u003C/p>",[22845,22847],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},"https://grid-arendal.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=1fd04bafbafc4cb2be8bdf5100382932",{"name":22848,"type":53,"value":22848},"https://mycotile.co/",[22850,22851],{"article_id":22831,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":22831,"contributor_id":22834},{"id":22853,"link":22854,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22832,"updated_at":22833,"article_id":22831,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"al1Pcq5-IpA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096310275-T-LP9vV9.jpeg",{"id":22856,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22857,"updated_at":22858,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22859,"contents":22860,"contributors":22874,"image":22879},"7873","2021-02-15T16:54:19.606Z","2022-08-01T11:38:13.370Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22861],{"id":22862,"score":47,"body":22863,"status":55,"article_id":22856,"created_at":22857,"updated_at":22858,"published_at":22857},"mJFN",{"title":22864,"problem":22865,"summary":22866,"solution":22867,"attachment":22868},"Rewoven - Reimagining textile waste","\u003Cp>The fashion industry in South Africa has high job creation potential, especially in the textile sector. However, about half of these manufacturers either dump at landfills, burn or sludge their waste fabric. Until now, there has simply been no recycling on a significant scale.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rewoven collects textile waste from garment manufacturers, putting it into recycling loops where it is processed into fibres for a variety of purposes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rewoven diverts textile waste produced by clothing manufacturers from landfill in Cape Town by recycling and upcycling. They collect a range of raw materials: off-cut fabric, end-of-roll fabric, clothing rejects, and unsold inventory. The fabrics are then sorted into two different processes. Domestically recycled textile waste fibres are processed in South Africa and used as filling materials, construction insulation, disaster relief blankets and so on. 100% recycled fabrics are processed by Rewoven’s R&D partner in India – although their ultimate plan is to set up recycling facilities in South Africa. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The team at Rewoven is also doing further research to understand the journey and impact of fashion waste. In 2020 they launched Future of Fashion, a sustainable fashion indaba dedicated to enabling collaborative knowledge-sharing that can help the development of a thriving, inclusive, ethical and future-fit local fashion industry.\u003C/p>",[22869,22871,22872],{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},"https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/40a0e554/files/uploaded/CEcasereport_Footprints.pdf",{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":22873,"type":53,"value":22873},"https://www.rewoven.africa/",[22875,22876,22877,22878],{"article_id":22856,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":22856,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":22856,"contributor_id":22734},{"article_id":22856,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":22880,"link":22881,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22857,"updated_at":22858,"article_id":22856,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cXFo46RxLFo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096311798-tFChEPee.jpeg",{"id":22883,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22884,"updated_at":22885,"owner_id":22742,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22886,"contents":22887,"contributors":22904,"image":22909},"7874","2021-02-15T17:18:39.652Z","2023-03-01T17:00:22.583Z",{"id":22742,"type":325,"owner_id":22742,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22888],{"id":22889,"score":47,"body":22890,"status":55,"article_id":22883,"created_at":22884,"updated_at":22885,"published_at":22884},"0QgX",{"title":22891,"problem":22892,"summary":22893,"solution":22894,"attachment":22895},"Hya Bioplastics - Biodegradable packaging from plants","\u003Cp>The water hyacinth is an invasive species, covering about 20,000 hectares of Lakes Victoria, Albert and Kyoga in Uganda. It blocks waterways, causing eutrophication. It affects water quality and aquatic life and contributes to the spread of disease. It has even caused power outages through clogging of hydroelectric power plant intakes. However, it also has unique properties. If combined with certain biodegradable components it can be used to produce packaging products and can serve as a viable alternative to plastics. Similarly, agricultural waste with packaging potential is also usually disposed of in applications that fetch low value to farmers, such as composting and, in some cases, burning.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hya Bioplastics produces biodegradable consumer packaging from plant fibres such as maize husks, sugar cane bagasse and water hyacinth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hya Bioplastics produces biodegradable packaging from plant fibres. Their current range of products is made from plantbased agricultural waste. Currently, Hya Bioplastics uses maize husks and sugar cane bagasse for their products, but they are trialling water hyacinth as the major feedstock for future production of plastic alternatives. The main challenge relates to the logistics of collecting sufficient volumes of water hyacinth to process. The packaging materials are biodegradable and compostable. Hya Bioplastics aims to track and collect used packages at centralised points. The waste packages can then be used to produce compost for the cassava farmers in their supply chain. In addition, some of the waste packaging can be combined with other components to produce briquettes. Hya Bioplastics has received support from the Mechanical Engineering department at Makerere, mentoring advice from Mike Werner, head of circular economy at Google, and input from Alysia Garmulewicz, founder of Materiom. 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This contains calorific value for energy and minerals that could be cycled to replenish degraded soils. Biogas is a by-product from this process, which can be captured for cooking. Yet this agricultural waste is often burnt, releasing potent greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LONO transforms agricultural waste and by-products into compost, animal feed and biofuels, using community-scale, clean technologies they have developed themselves. They work with agro-industrial companies and farmer cooperatives to help them create value out of their waste and by-products. LONO operates in rural communities to reduce transport costs and ensure easy access to the customers who need their solutions the most.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LONO has developed community-scale, clean technologies to transform agricultural waste and by-products into compost, biogas, animal feed and biofuels. They work with agro-industrial companies and farmer cooperatives to create value out of their waste and by-products. LONO operates in rural communities to reduce transport costs and ensure easy access to the customers who need their solutions the most. LONO has two different models. First, they produce patented, domestic scale, prefabricated composters and digesters for farmers to process their own biowaste. Their outreach team visits farmers and advises on how to enhance the compost to suit their soil and crops. Second, LONO partners with medium-sized factories to build industrial scale biowaste composting and biodigestion units and thereby avoid waste incineration. Revenue generated from the facility is shared between LONO and their clients. As part of this model, LONO is setting up a compost brand to sell their biofertilisers. LONO has received a number of grants to develop their prefabricated equipment and a larger grant for industrial scale production, which they are now co-financing. 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Most farmers in Ghana depend on costly chemical fertilisers to artificially boost nutrients and enhance their yields. The use of chemicals can cause further soil degradation, which in turn affects the nutritional value of the food that is grown. Meanwhile, farmers either burn or openly dump agricultural waste, which could otherwise be used to rejuvenate degraded soil with nutrients and organic matter.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sabon Sake uses agricultural waste to create microbe-enriched biochar that can regenerate infertile and degraded farm soils. The soil amendment is produced with agricultural waste from sugarcane. Sabon Sake uses thermochemical conversion technology to produce biochar, which is inoculated with microorganisms and used as a customised soil blend. This helps sequester carbon which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sabon Sake produces regenerative soil solutions to help reverse infertile and degraded farm soils. The amendment is produced with agricultural waste from sugarcane. Sabon Sake uses thermochemical conversion technology to produce biochar, which is inoculated with microorganisms and used as a customised soil blend. This sequesters carbon released into the atmosphere. Sabon Sake has partnered with agrowaste producing districts in the South Volta region, where they have easy access to waste produced as an agricultural by-product. Their location enables easy distribution of products to farms in other communities. They organise knowledge sharing workshops with farmers where they raise awareness of their soil blend and provide training on climate-resilient agricultural practices. Sabon Sake was the winner of the 2019 Climate Launchpad competition in Ghana.\u003C/p>",[22957,22958,22959],{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":22960,"type":53,"value":22960},"https://web.facebook.com/sabonsake?_rdc=1&_rdr",[22962,22963,22964],{"article_id":22944,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":22944,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":22944,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":22966,"link":22967,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":22945,"updated_at":22946,"article_id":22944,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ymJPJ1Tje_k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096316066-Dt2V7KQM.jpeg",{"id":22969,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":22970,"updated_at":22971,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":22972,"contents":22973,"contributors":22986,"image":22989},"7877","2021-02-15T19:30:39.601Z","2021-03-16T17:08:56.472Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[22974],{"id":22975,"score":47,"body":22976,"status":55,"article_id":22969,"created_at":22970,"updated_at":22971,"published_at":22970},"66PF",{"title":22977,"problem":22978,"summary":22979,"solution":22980,"attachment":22981},"Kyuma Goods - Value from waste hides","\u003Cp>Kenya has no shortage of animal hides and a huge leather industry, but there is much inbuilt waste in the system. After leather manufacturers purchase their materials from the slaughterhouses, the low quality, third grade hides are discarded or used for dog food. Wasted hides cause both air and land pollution, as well as unpleasant smells for the people living near slaughterhouses. Another largely untapped source of hides comes from the cattle that die during the frequent droughts in northern Kenya, the loss of which can otherwise destroy the livelihoods of cattle owners.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kyuma uses a proprietary, non-toxic tanning process to produce sandals and accessories from reject hides of cattle lost to drought in Kenya.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2014 Kyuma Goods started by collecting discarded hides from farms and slaughterhouses to produce leather for footwear. Next, they began to partner with communities affected by drought by engaging women and young people to collect discarded waste cattle hides. They developed a 21-day training programme for collectors on how to collect and preserve the hides using natural techniques. This minimises air pollution and ensures that the hides are in good condition when Kyuma Goods collects them. Committed to removing the negative impacts of hide processing, Kyuma Goods have researched the use of vegetable extracts instead of harmful chemicals in tanning their leather. They are now researching the possibility of incorporating other plant and animal-based tanning products, such as rhubarb, red cabbage and pig manure. In addition to employing people from the local community, Kyuma Goods offers vocational skills training and serves as an incubation centre in the community. They also run an internship programme for students to come and learn from their workers. 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About 50% of these clothing items end up in landfill almost as soon as they are imported, while many others are burnt. Manufacturers are obliged to make more to respond to evolving fashion trends, causing a significant carbon footprint, the creation of ever more waste, and more dumping in secondary markets such as Ghana. With this surplus, however, there is an opportunity to convert discarded materials into other fashion items of higher value at a lower cost\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Koliko produces hand-made shoes from repurposed materials such as second-hand jeans, offcuts of fabric, flour sacks and waste car tyres.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kolics produces hand-made shoes from repurposed materials. They sell their shoes under the brand name Koliko Wear. Koliko Wear shoes, for example, are made with materials such as second-hand jeans, pieces of excess fabric from local seamstresses, flour sacks from bakeries and waste car tyres. They also upcycle used footwear into new designs. Because of their approach to the supply chain, it is sometimes hard to match customer demands, but equally customers love that each pair of shoes is distinct. The Kolics team is also passionate about training. They run an informal internship programme for fashion students from the local technical university in their community. The company recently participated in the Zongo Development Project, which was started by the Ghanaian government to support young people with technical skills. Kolics play san advocacy role to educate the public on proper clothing disposal through radio features and they run a scheme to accept old clothes from community members for use in their production. 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On the one hand, people living with disabilities in Ghana are often marginalised, living in poverty because they struggle to gain employment. However, with the right support and opportunities, there are many paid roles they could take on. On the other hand, there is abundant waste that could be repurposed in the fashion industry instead of causing harm to society and the environment. Old tyres, for example, harbour stagnant water, providing a rich breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Alternatively, they are burnt, creating noxious air pollution. Other ‘waste’ products that could be repurposed - scrap fabrics, cotton threads, recycled glass and plastic bottles – are mostly neglected.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dignified Wear trains people with disabilities to create shoes, handbags and accessories from waste tyres, excess fabric and broken beads.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dignified Wear is a social enterprise that uses circular economy principles to turn waste into value. They manufacture and sell shoes, handbags, traditional clothing and accessories. They buy waste tyres at a low price and collect discarded pieces of fabric from local dressmakers. They embellish their products with beads they manufacture themselves from broken glass. Inspired by the incredible achievements of her grandmother, Mabel provides training and employment for people with disabilities and rural women. The first few employees were sponsored to attend a vocational school and they now act as trainers for new employees. In addition, Dignified Wear provides support for selected trainees to go on and set up their own businesses. \u003C/p>",[23033,23034,23035,23037,23039,23041],{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23036,"type":53,"value":23036},"https://dignifiedwear.com/",{"name":23038,"type":53,"value":23038},"https://twitter.com/dignifiedwear?s=09",{"name":23040,"type":53,"value":23040},"https://www.instagram.com/dignifiedwear/?igshid=sndab0wgqdjv",{"name":23042,"type":53,"value":23042},"https://web.facebook.com/DignifiedWear/",[23044,23045],{"article_id":23020,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23020,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23047,"link":23048,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23021,"updated_at":23022,"article_id":23020,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uNp4suofKlw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096319595-0MQbukYo.jpeg",{"id":23050,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23051,"updated_at":23052,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23053,"contents":23054,"contributors":23075,"image":23079},"7880","2021-02-16T09:47:20.850Z","2022-07-05T15:03:49.242Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23055],{"id":23056,"score":47,"body":23057,"status":55,"article_id":23050,"created_at":23051,"updated_at":23052,"published_at":23051},"ElI1",{"title":23058,"problem":23059,"summary":23060,"solution":23061,"attachment":23062},"NovFeed - Fish feed from insects","\u003Cp>Commercially manufactured feeds are too expensive for fish farmers in Tanzania. An estimated 76% resort to making their own feed in small batches from local ingredients. The resulting feed is nutritionally inadequate since farmers do not have the right knowledge, ingredients or equipment. The result is slower growing, smaller fish, which diminishes farmers’ potential returns. Meanwhile, markets in Dar es Salaam produce as much as 4,200 tonnes of waste every day, which could be converted to high protein fish feed, but instead goes to landfill\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NovFeed uses market waste in the production of black soldier fly larvae as an alternative to fish meal for low-income fish farmers. The resulting insect-based product is an alternative to the expensive soy and fishmeal that are used to produce commercial fish food. Black soldier flies and their larvae break down the organic waste and the maggots can be converted into high-protein fish food. The by-product can then be converted into compost, with the help of worms.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NovFeed converts food market waste to high protein feed and organic fertiliser with the help of black soldier flies, crickets and worms. The resulting insect-based product is an alternative to the soy and fishmeal that is used in producing commercial fish food. Black soldier flies and their larvae break down the organic waste and the maggots can be converted into high-protein fish food. The by-product can be converted into compost, with the help of worms. In collaboration with local universities and research institutions, NovFeed is conducting trials of their fish feed, laboratory tests on fertiliser formulae, and is exploring further use of crickets in their process. They reach their fish-farmer customers through KCG Aquatec, a consultancy that provides guidance and technical assistance to farmers. The Tanzanian government has also provided them with office space to operate for the next two years. NovFeed’s team is also reviewing their model to empower women to collect organic waste, especially from marketplaces and restaurants. As part of the next phase of their development, they are exploring how to collect household waste and address the harder challenges of unsegregated waste.\u003C/p>",[23063,23064,23065,23067,23069,23071,23073],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":23066,"type":53,"value":23066},"https://novfeed.com/",{"name":23068,"type":53,"value":23068},"https://twitter.com/Novfeed_tz?s=0",{"name":23070,"type":53,"value":23070},"https://www.linkedin.com/in/novfeed-tz-ab97841a9",{"name":23072,"type":53,"value":23072},"https://www.facebook.com/novalfishfeedingredients/",{"name":23074,"type":53,"value":23074},"https://www.instagram.com/novfeed_tz/",[23076,23077,23078],{"article_id":23050,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23050,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23050,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23080,"link":23081,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23051,"updated_at":23052,"article_id":23050,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Gm_dlOlz_tM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096320698-Fn5GVgPH.jpeg",{"id":23083,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23084,"updated_at":23085,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23086,"contents":23087,"contributors":23100,"image":23105},"7881","2021-02-16T10:14:32.453Z","2022-07-05T14:08:59.573Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23088],{"id":23089,"score":47,"body":23090,"status":55,"article_id":23083,"created_at":23084,"updated_at":23085,"published_at":23084},"K8l2",{"title":23091,"problem":23092,"summary":23093,"solution":23094,"attachment":23095},"Neat Eco-Feeds - Animal feed from insects","\u003Cp>In Ghana, a total of 2,620 tonnes of blood, intestinal contents and waste tissues from abattoirs are discharged into the environment – including watercourses and landfills – annually. Abattoir waste causes land and air pollution, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. On the other hand, abattoir waste is a resource that can be processed using natural methods to produce maggots – a cheap protein feed that can be used as a replacement for soya and fish. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Neat Eco-Feeds uses slaughterhouse and food manufacturing waste to produce black soldier fly-based animal feed. The company was first established to convert the abattoir waste generated by the company Neat Meat. Currently, Neat Eco-Feeds not only uses waste from Neat Meat’s abattoir but also waste from local breweries, granaries (sorghum, millet, maize), and porridge vendors, along with rice bran and sawdust.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Neat Eco-Feeds converts organic waste to high-protein feed for fish and poultry, with the help of black soldier fly larvae. The company was established to convert abattoir waste generated by Neat Meat. Currently, Neat Eco-Feeds does not use waste from Neat Meat’s abattoir alone but also waste from local breweries, granaries (sorghum, millet, maize), and porridge vendors, as well as rice bran and sawdust. Neat Eco-Feeds raises and collects the eggs of black soldier fly in an insectarium. The black soldier flies and their larvae feed on the waste collected, and the maggots can also be used as animal feed. Their feed production is zero-waste because the byproduct is used as a compost for crop farms. Customer surveys of farmers also indicate that their feed has the interesting benefit of reducing poultry mortality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Neat Eco-Feeds has received awards from the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, and was a winner in the 2019 UNDP Waste Recovery Innovation Challenge.\u003C/p>",[23096,23097,23098],{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23099,"type":53,"value":23099},"http://neatecofeedsltd.com/",[23101,23102,23103,23104],{"article_id":23083,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":23083,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23083,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23083,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23106,"link":23107,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23084,"updated_at":23085,"article_id":23083,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lmaK1sxrVzc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096321850-3NG9E69Z.jpeg",{"id":23109,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23110,"updated_at":23111,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23112,"contents":23113,"contributors":23132,"image":23135},"7882","2021-02-16T10:35:16.288Z","2021-03-16T13:30:54.157Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23114],{"id":23115,"score":47,"body":23116,"status":55,"article_id":23109,"created_at":23110,"updated_at":23111,"published_at":23110},"OOCw",{"title":23117,"outcome":6744,"problem":23118,"summary":23119,"solution":23120,"attachment":23121},"Ecodudu - Organic fertiliser and feed from insects","\u003Cp>Most farmers in Kenya depend on imported, synthetic fertilisers for their crops, and processed feed for their animals. This is often imported, costly, and – in the case of feed – uses foodstuffs that are also in demand for human consumption. Meanwhile, as much as half of the 3,000 tonnes of waste produced in Nairobi alone every day is organic – that is, a feedstock. If treated and processed appropriately it could be used to produce organic fertilisers and animal feed for poultry, pigs and fish.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecodudu’s black soldier flies convert organic waste from food producers into animal feed and organic fertiliser.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through a process of bioconversion, Ecodudu’s black soldier fly larvae convert waste into fertiliser (‘Shamba Mix)’, and the larvae are used to make a high-protein feed source (‘Dudu Meal’). Currently their main raw material – which represents about 90% of their inputs – is avocado waste from a single producer. In using this, they divert some 20 tonnes every day from landfill. To close the loop further they also supply this same producer with Shamba Mix to feed the avocado trees. Ecodudu is now also working to decentralise production by training farmers to produce the feed and organic fertilisers themselves. This will enable them to scale with less capital, increasing their impact by reducing waste to landfill, enhancing soils and improving farmer livelihoods. At the same time, Ecodudu is developing different fertiliser formulae – some 34 in total – that they plan to use to provide farmers with precision nutrition for their crops. They have benefitted from a unique investment from GreenTec Capital, who provide operational support and market linkages, which will convert into equity if certain milestones are achieved. \u003C/p>",[23122,23123,23124,23126,23128,23130],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":23125,"type":53,"value":23125},"https://ecodudu.com/",{"name":23127,"type":53,"value":23127},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecodudu-limited-ke",{"name":23129,"type":53,"value":23129},"https://twitter.com/EcoduduKe",{"name":23131,"type":53,"value":23131},"https://www.facebook.com/Ecodudu-1723734821287621/",[23133,23134],{"article_id":23109,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23109,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23136,"link":23137,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23110,"updated_at":23111,"article_id":23109,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MV_gjUNeI-0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096323128-AoO6H_rz.jpeg",{"id":23139,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23140,"updated_at":23141,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23142,"contents":23143,"contributors":23162,"image":23166},"7883","2021-02-16T10:52:00.479Z","2021-10-14T11:33:09.798Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23144],{"id":23145,"score":47,"body":23146,"status":55,"article_id":23139,"created_at":23140,"updated_at":23141,"published_at":23140},"u5YR",{"title":23147,"problem":23148,"summary":23149,"solution":23150,"attachment":23151},"USE-IT's RamBrick - Turning construction waste into bricks","\u003Cp>Urban development means removing many tonnes of soil and rubble, which mostly treated as waste and dumped in expensive landfill sites. Construction waste constitutes an average of 30% of all waste that goes to urban landfills. At the same time, there is a huge deficit of housing in South Africa’s urban centres where alternative construction materials can fill a gap. What if we were to start thinking of construction waste as a resource, in the same way as the packaging that is sent to landfill?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RamBrick converts waste soil and rubble from landfill into building products with a reduced carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RamBrick is a compressed earth block application using waste soils from construction and development sites and crushed rubble to manufacture blocks for housing construction. The RamBrick is composed of a blended mixture of 70% waste soils, 25% crushed builders rubble and 5% cement stabilizer. They are made without water, using a hydraulic compression system to press the waste materials into blocks that are subsequently air cured, creating a very lowembodied building material (251kg CO2/ m2 compared to concrete blocks at 760kg CO2/m2). The RamBrick offers two main benefits: firstly, landfill diversion. Urban centre landfills are rapidly filling up and it makes no sense to use an expensive engineered lined landfill to store inert waste materials. Secondly, the RamBrick is highly thermally efficient, bullet-proof, sound-proof, cheaper (16% cheaper than concrete blocks and 45% cheaper than clay bricks), requires zero water in manufacturing, and has a very low embodied energy. The idea behind the RamBrick was to create new enterprises to divert waste from landfills and manufacture blocks for the gap in the housing market. RamBrick’s work has been supported through partnerships with the eThekwini Municipality (Durban), and the Development Bank of South Africa through the country’s Jobs Fund and the Green Fund.\u003C/p>",[23152,23153,23154,23156,23158,23160],{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23155,"type":53,"value":23155},"https://www.use-it.co.za/flagship-projects",{"name":23157,"type":53,"value":23157},"https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-whyte-a457774",{"name":23159,"type":53,"value":23159},"https://www.facebook.com/?stype=lo&jlou=Aff6iIKqIY34o9nTYqfKsEALHe2tCIFVDTvJvXz1n6OKJq5WfYg-Wx03aaQScAV6CpjDg04-hz_XlyNagBvT-7Y8&smuh=29644&lh=Ac_JFgCYT2rRF1kn",{"name":23161,"type":53,"value":23161},"http://www.twitter.com/@useitkzn",[23163,23164,23165],{"article_id":23139,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23139,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23139,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23167,"link":23168,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23140,"updated_at":23141,"article_id":23139,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"S418jEXb5vY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096324280-rGmiA7NM.jpeg",{"id":23170,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23171,"updated_at":23172,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23173,"contents":23174,"contributors":23193,"image":23198},"7886","2021-02-16T12:22:30.634Z","2022-09-29T12:13:27.176Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23175],{"id":23176,"score":47,"body":23177,"status":55,"article_id":23170,"created_at":23171,"updated_at":23172,"published_at":23171},"jruO",{"title":23178,"problem":23179,"summary":23180,"solution":23181,"attachment":23182},"Eco Brixs - Tackling plastic waste and unemployment","\u003Cp>About 600 tonnes of plastics are generated in Uganda every day. Some 90% of this is sent to landfill or burnt illegally, as there is no formal means of waste collection. A small proportion is collected, pelletised and shipped to markets such as China and India to be used as raw materials. However, this unmanaged plastic waste is a tremendous opportunity. It can be recycled to make construction materials with a smaller environmental footprint, and in the process create jobs to help tackle Uganda’s high unemployment rate. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eco Brixs is a closed-loop recycling system providing employment and creating a positive environmental impact in Masaka, Uganda\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eco Brixs started in 2017 as the Masaka Recycling Initiative, at which point it focused on plastic recovery. After two years of operation, Andy realised more could be done to capture the value in plastics as well as support the local economy, and Eco Brixs was born. In collaboration with universities and other experts they have researched how to transform the plastic. Now, they recycle seven types of plastics to make various products, such as an innovative plastic-sand composite paver, which has proven to be stronger, lighter and more durable than concrete. A series of other prototypes are in the pipeline. Eco Brixs’ other focus is on creating jobs – especially for people with disabilities – supporting the local economy and educating people on plastic waste. They have set up 20 recycling centres in different communities across Uganda. They also collaborate with schools to educate students on good environmental practices, establishing 31 ‘Eco Clubs’ with over 900 students. More recently, to support COVID-19 efforts, Eco Brixs have produced PPE from recycled plastics.\u003C/p>",[23183,23184,23185,23187,23189,23191],{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23186,"type":53,"value":23186},"http://www.ecobrixs.org/",{"name":23188,"type":53,"value":23188},"https://twitter.com/BrixsEco",{"name":23190,"type":53,"value":23190},"https://www.instagram.com/eco_brixs/",{"name":23192,"type":53,"value":23192},"https://www.facebook.com/Masaka-Recycling-Initiative-493483934358631/",[23194,23195,23196,23197],{"article_id":23170,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":23170,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23170,"contributor_id":22734},{"article_id":23170,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":23199,"link":23200,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23171,"updated_at":23172,"article_id":23170,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TMGcUWidfd0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096325297-0kWNxACL.jpeg",{"id":23202,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23203,"updated_at":23204,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23205,"contents":23206,"contributors":23223,"image":23226},"7888","2021-02-16T12:58:54.251Z","2021-03-16T13:24:23.618Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23207],{"id":23208,"score":47,"body":23209,"status":55,"article_id":23202,"created_at":23203,"updated_at":23204,"published_at":23203},"WRvI",{"title":23210,"problem":23211,"summary":23212,"solution":23213,"attachment":23214},"DigiYard - Repurposing reusable construction waste","\u003Cp>The construction industry has for a long time worked on the basis that waste is an inevitable by-product of doing business. Some 30% of all materials delivered to construction sites is wasted, usually ending up in landfill. In South Africa, millions of people live in poor quality housing in townships on the peripheries of cities. These townships are a legacy of Apartheid, and their low-quality construction and distance from services and economic opportunity, effectively reinforce inequalities. It will become increasingly critical not only to recycle more construction waste, but also to repurpose perfectly good\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DigiYard is an app-based service connecting unused construction site materials and waste with small-scale builders and traders in the informal sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Arup is developing DigiYard as a digital platform that facilitates the flow of usable construction waste and surplus building material from construction sites to informal settlement upgrading projects. The platform aims to reduce construction waste in landfill whilst addressing the need for affordable, high quality building materials in the informal housing sector. Through the platform, construction companies donate materials and users pay a fee to use the app. They typically pay half the price of materials they would have paid at the second-hand market. This means that low-income customers are able to purchase expensive materials at a lower cost, improving the quality and safety of their construction. Construction companies should ultimately be able to have a detailed understanding of their material waste streams in order to minimise waste and increase efficiencies. Smaller construction companies in particular benefit from saving transport costs and landfill fees.\u003C/p>",[23215,23217,23218,23219,23221],{"name":23216,"type":53,"value":23216},"http://research.arup.com/projects/article-digiyard/",{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":23220,"type":53,"value":23220},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/arup",{"name":23222,"type":53,"value":23222},"https://twitter.com/ArupGroup",[23224,23225],{"article_id":23202,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23202,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23227,"link":23228,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23203,"updated_at":23204,"article_id":23202,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"__MOkCjB2HE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096326449-DqA6SXBu.jpeg",{"id":23230,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23231,"updated_at":23232,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23233,"contents":23234,"contributors":23247,"image":23250},"7891","2021-02-16T13:43:24.816Z","2021-03-16T17:49:37.952Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23235],{"id":23236,"score":47,"body":23237,"status":55,"article_id":23230,"created_at":23231,"updated_at":23232,"published_at":23231},"A7MN",{"title":23238,"problem":23239,"summary":23240,"solution":23241,"attachment":23242},"Pyramid Recycling Enterprise - Keeping plastic off the street","\u003Cp>Recent statistics from a 2019 UNDP report indicate that only 2-5% of plastics generated in Ghana are recycled, while the rest end up in landfills, in the ocean or burned. Meanwhile, as a material, plastic has a wide range of applications, meaning recycled and reused plastics can replace virgin resources, even preventing deforestation where it can provide a substitute for wood.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pyramid recycles all types of recyclable and non-recyclable plastics into new products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pyramid Recycling began by recovering plastic waste. However, they realised that this was not enough to prevent the plastic returning to the streets, as most was downcycled into plastic bags, used once and then ending up in gutters. Pyramid invented their own products such as curtain ropes, chair fittings (‘chair shoes’) and ‘wood plastics’, which they sell in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo and Burkina Faso. They recycle PET, LDPE, HDPE, PS, GPPS and PVC into plastic products. As one of the first to start recycling in Ghana, Pyramid has trained many others who have gone on to establish local recycling companies. Most pelletise and export plastics. Yougbare helped found the National Plastic Recyclers Union, which comprises 50 member companies. In addition, Pyramid has created livelihood opportunities that would not otherwise have existed, by training waste pickers, including many single mothers, who supply Pyramid and other recyclers with plastics, supplying 65% of the four to five tonnes of plastics Pyramid receives each week. The rest are collected from plastic producing companies, often from waste packaging. Pyramid’s innovative ‘wood plastic’ has been certified by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana\u003C/p>",[23243,23244,23245],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":23246,"type":53,"value":23246},"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Recycling-Center/Pyramid-Recycling-Enterprise-115029463682661/",[23248,23249],{"article_id":23230,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23230,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23251,"link":23252,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23231,"updated_at":23232,"article_id":23230,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"p1Aq3Z98sX0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096327408-dmXhMclF.jpeg",{"id":23254,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23255,"updated_at":23256,"owner_id":22742,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23257,"contents":23258,"contributors":23275,"image":23279},"7892","2021-02-16T13:54:18.067Z","2022-07-04T12:35:07.289Z",{"id":22742,"type":325,"owner_id":22742,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23259],{"id":23260,"score":47,"body":23261,"status":55,"article_id":23254,"created_at":23255,"updated_at":23256,"published_at":23255},"mfVB",{"title":23262,"problem":23263,"summary":23264,"solution":23265,"attachment":23266},"Safi Sana - Replenishing soil from urban waste","\u003Cp>In Accra, 73% of the population use shared sewage facilities from which faecal sludge is drained mechanically by trucks, with 72% of this ending up untreated in the environment. The only remaining landfill site in Accra is estimated to have reached capacity. Of the 2,385 tonnes of municipal waste produced daily, organic matter comprises 65%. On the other hand, Africa has some of the most degraded soils in the world, with land being stripped of micro and macro nutrients. Waste organic matter can return vital nutrients to the soil and create energy and irrigation water from by-products of the process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Safisana designs and operates systems that use market waste and sewage to produce electricity, compost, irrigation water and seedlings. The company combines organic waste from food markets and abattoirs with faecal matter from urban slums to produce biogas, soil conditioner and water for irrigation. They have their own organic fertiliser brand, ‘Asaase Gyefo’ (‘Soil Saviour’), which they both sell and use to propagate seedlings. A significant portion of their revenue comes from selling electricity generated from captured methane to Ghana’s national power company.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Safisana designs, constructs and operates waste-to-energy anaerobic digestion plants. The company combines organic waste from food markets and abattoirs with faecal matter from urban slums to produce biogas, soil conditioner and irrigation water. They have their own nutrient rich organic fertiliser brand, ‘Asaase Gyefo’ (‘Soil Saviour’), which they both sell and use to produce seedlings. A significant portion of revenue comes from selling electricity generated from captured methane to the national power company. Collaboration has always been at the heart of their model, right from their founding. The local municipal assembly contributed land for their plant. They work closely with NGOs improving public toilets, and they have a deep relationship with local communities. Improving sanitation requires them to encourage behaviour change, which entails educating customers on proper segregation and disposal of organic waste. In this regard, every employee of Safisana is an ambassador for the change they are contributing to. They have benefitted from blended financing - from grants to establish the plant, to a diverse revenue mix to cover operating costs. This reflects the deep value they provide, which goes beyond sanitation services to customers, or soil enhancement to farmer buyers and extends to cleaning up the environment and communities, while alleviating the burden on an overencumbered waste management system\u003C/p>",[23267,23269,23270,23271,23273],{"name":23268,"type":53,"value":23268},"http://www.safisana.org/en/",{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23272,"type":53,"value":23272},"http://www.safisana.org/contact-us/",{"name":23274,"type":53,"value":23274},"https://twitter.com/safisana_org?lang=en",[23276,23277,23278],{"article_id":23254,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23254,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23254,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23280,"link":23281,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23255,"updated_at":23256,"article_id":23254,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tde3FiT859E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096328432-i0iE_cpj.jpeg",{"id":23283,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23284,"updated_at":23285,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23286,"contents":23287,"contributors":23302,"image":23305},"7893","2021-02-16T15:49:27.521Z","2021-03-16T18:48:11.365Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23288],{"id":23289,"score":47,"body":23290,"status":55,"article_id":23283,"created_at":23284,"updated_at":23285,"published_at":23284},"JPR-",{"title":23291,"problem":23292,"summary":23293,"solution":23294,"attachment":23295},"WEEE Centre - Value from e-waste","\u003Cp>E-waste management in Kenya represents a significant challenge: half of the estimated 51,000 tonnes of electronic waste produced in Kenya in 2019 was not disposed of appropriately. Much e-waste contains harmful materials which are detrimental to the environment and human health when not properly disposed of. Many of the discarded devices can be repaired and reused, giving mobile connectivity access to someone who may not otherwise be able to afford it. For equipment that cannot be repaired, precious metals and recyclable materials can be extracted, and their material value recovered.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WEEE Centre collects e-waste from companies, NGOs, government and individuals to repair, upcycle, recycle or extract its valuable components for reuse.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WEEE Centre is a recycler that processes all types of electrical and electronic waste for a safer environment and improved human health. As well as serving their mother company, they collect or receive e-waste from at least 8,000 clients, including learning institutions, embassies, corporate clients and residential customers. All products received are dismantled and treated differently; each fraction has its own processing line. Products are either recycled locally or exported for recycling where facilities are not yet present in Kenya. Electronic waste can be repaired, upcycled, recycled or have its remaining value extracted. Certain repaired products are sold to second-hand electronics dealers. WEEE Centre is also committed to building awareness on e-waste. The company hosts community sessions in their offices and has collaborated with commercial partners, such as Safaricom, to set up over 100 collection points. Beyond Kenya, they are part of a growing continental network with partners in 15 African countries who do similar work, and to whom they provide training and support. WEEE Centre is ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 certified.\u003C/p>",[23296,23297,23298,23300],{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23299,"type":53,"value":23299},"https://youtu.be/4J5ubZRbjtY",{"name":23301,"type":53,"value":23301},"http://weeecentre.com/",[23303,23304],{"article_id":23283,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23283,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23306,"link":23307,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23284,"updated_at":23285,"article_id":23283,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rtD6mwb1J6Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096329650-luaCflnb.jpeg",{"id":23309,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23310,"updated_at":23311,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23312,"contents":23313,"contributors":23332,"image":23335},"7894","2021-02-16T17:02:42.953Z","2022-08-17T17:50:17.940Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23314],{"id":23315,"score":47,"body":23316,"status":55,"article_id":23309,"created_at":23310,"updated_at":23311,"published_at":23310},"qGAg",{"title":23317,"problem":23318,"summary":23319,"solution":23320,"attachment":23321},"Maji Jibu Company Ltd - Affordable, quality drinking water","\u003Cp>About 4 million people in Tanzania do not have access to safe water, and many government- and donor-sponsored programmes that have sought to provide access to water have met with failure. But with a growing population and an expanding middle class, there are opportunities to provide water according to a low cost, decentralised model, which also minimises material use. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jibu Tanzania equips Tanzanian entrepreneurs to manufacture and create affordable access to drinking water, in the process keeping durable plastic in circulation for as long as possible.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jibu Tanzania provides safe, affordable and accessible drinking water through a decentralised franchise model. Tayeb Noorbhai saw franchisees that were operating successfully in Rwanda and Uganda and wanted to create a Tanzanianowned franchise, so that in the long run the business could become the backbone of a development distribution vehicle that is both localised and profitable. Jibu Global, the licensing partner of Jibu Tanzania, operates across seven African countries and has launched 122 franchises. Jibu offers small entrepreneurs the opportunity to purchase franchises with them. Water production units are paid for through a royalty per litre fee. They support the businesses with both set up and continuous training.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From a circular perspective, the idea is to use less plastic, and keep it in circulation for longer through refilling. Jibu Tanzania uses sturdy Polycarbonate 20 litre bottles that have a higher grammage and last for over 200 to 400 refill uses. The bottles are inspected and sanitised before reuse. Any damaged bottles are delivered to recycling companies. There are some interesting advantages to this model, not least the substitution effect. In supplying clean water in reusable containers, Jibu are reducing the labour intensity and time spent in collecting and purifying water through boiling (typically done by women) and the consumption of single-use plastic bottled water. \u003C/p>",[23322,23323,23325,23327,23329,23330],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23324,"type":53,"value":23324},"https://twitter.com/JibuCo",{"name":23326,"type":53,"value":23326},"https://www.instagram.com/jiburwanda/",{"name":23328,"type":53,"value":23328},"https://jibuco.com/",{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":23331,"type":53,"value":23331},"https://www.facebook.com/JibuCo/",[23333,23334],{"article_id":23309,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23309,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23336,"link":23337,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23310,"updated_at":23311,"article_id":23309,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CuUTjFiyJfw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096330759-pO_W_N9f.jpeg",{"id":23339,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23340,"updated_at":23341,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23342,"contents":23343,"contributors":23362,"image":23366},"7895","2021-02-17T04:17:10.153Z","2022-07-11T13:16:21.374Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23344],{"id":23345,"score":47,"body":23346,"status":55,"article_id":23339,"created_at":23340,"updated_at":23341,"published_at":23340},"-SP2",{"title":23347,"problem":23348,"summary":23349,"solution":23350,"attachment":23351},"The Compost Kitchen - Organic waste recycling","\u003Cp>How can we harness the power of organic waste to improve soil condition? According to the UN Environment Programme, some 60% of South Africa’s land has very low levels of organic matter, making it susceptible to degradation and low productivity. There is an urgent need to restore organic matter. At the same time, domestic organic waste that is capable of improving soil structure is simply being driven into landfill. Up to 40% of Johannesburg’s municipal solid waste is food waste. It decomposes into methane in anaerobic conditions, causing these sites to be the second highest producers of methane in the country.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Compost Kitchen collects food waste from its subscriber households on a weekly basis. They then heat treat it and, with the help of earthworms, recycle the waste into vermicompost. They then give the vermicompost back to the customer for free in a craft paper bag, so they can use it in their vegetable garden to grow food again. Their customers, who have no access to municipal recycling or composting services, pay 190 rand per month for this service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vermicompost is compost made by earthworms. They eat organic waste and excrete rich compost which is especially good for organic farming. It is known as the best type of compost because it is so biologically rich and nutrient dense. The Compost Kitchen collects food waste from its subscriber households on a weekly basis. They then heat treat it and, with the help of earthworms, recycle the waste into vermicompost. They then give the vermicompost back to the customer for free in a craft paper bag, so they can use it in their vegetable garden to grow food again. His customers, who have no access to municipal recycling or composting services, pay 190 rand per month for this service. The business started at neighbourhood level, but Himkaar’s vision is to evolve the model using a circular economy approach which would valorise food waste and allow the company to go global. This would enable people to earn income from making vermicompost at home, which is expected to be a significant enough incentive to get people to compost their food waste.\u003C/p>",[23352,23353,23354,23356,23358,23360],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},{"name":23355,"type":53,"value":23355},"https://wa.link/gv2ukj",{"name":23357,"type":53,"value":23357},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/compost-kitchen/",{"name":23359,"type":53,"value":23359},"https://www.compostkitchen.com/",{"name":23361,"type":53,"value":23361},"https://www.facebook.com/compostkitchen/",[23363,23364,23365],{"article_id":23339,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23339,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23339,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23367,"link":23368,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23340,"updated_at":23341,"article_id":23339,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GX4pnm1nIrA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096331863-OP79eup_.jpeg",{"id":23370,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23371,"updated_at":23372,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23373,"contents":23374,"contributors":23393,"image":23397},"7896","2021-02-17T11:18:28.166Z","2021-04-30T19:24:06.796Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23375],{"id":23376,"score":47,"body":23377,"status":55,"article_id":23370,"created_at":23371,"updated_at":23372,"published_at":23371},"lPLX",{"title":23378,"problem":23379,"summary":23380,"solution":23381,"attachment":23382},"Arena Recycling - Construction blocks from plastic waste","\u003Cp>Approximately 740 tonnes of plastic waste are thrown out in Dar es Salaam every day. It blocks drains, contributing to devastating floods during the rainy season, and ends up in watercourses causing harm to marine life. At the same time, Tanzania has a housing deficit of some 1.2 million units. An estimated thirty-six percent of the shortfall is concentrated in Dar es Salaam, where most people are unable to afford building materials. Plastic waste is one possible input to produce affordable construction materials to help resolve the country’s housing crisis.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Arena Recycling collects plastic waste from beaches in Dar es Salaam to produce building materials for construction of affordable houses, toilets and other buildings\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Arena Recycling was founded in 2018 and now recycles between 500 and 1000kg of plastics per week. They melt and extrude LDPE and PET plastics to produce both construction blocks and paving slabs. Their Eco-bricks consist of 80% plastic waste and 20% sand and contain neither water nor cement. The bricks are waterproof, anti-corrosive and mould resistant. Arena Recycling has experimented to develop its own formula to melt and mix the materials, giving them the required properties to meet Tanzanian construction standards. To collect plastic waste, Arena Recycling organises campaigns for beach cleanup around marine areas, which serves the additional purpose of educating and promoting behaviour change in waste disposal. They also purchase plastics from community collectors. Arena Recycling has partnered with Young Water Solutions Organisation, an NGO, to collaborate with the municipality and the community members of Temeke District to construct 12 pit latrines and two water tanks for 2000 students. 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Only approximately 17% of these items are formally collected and recycled at the end of their life. Much e-waste is shipped to low-income countries as second-, third- or even fourth-hand devices, to be used there. In Ghana, Agbogbloshie houses a dump site known globally for its negative effects on the environment and human health, but also for its resourceful entrepreneurs. This e-waste contains valuable materials such as indium and palladium, and precious metals such as gold, copper and silver. These items of value can be recovered, recycled and reused as secondary raw materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For every new device their customers buy or lease, Closing the Loop collects and recycles electronic waste in low income countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Closing the Loop provides e-waste compensation to businesses that purchase or lease ICT devices. Customers pay a compensation fee for any new device they procure. This fee is used to cover the cost of safely collecting and recycling an e-waste device in countries that lack recycling capacity. Closing the Loop has actively been operating in over 10 African countries, and has a particular focus on Ghana and Nigeria. Formal networks such as phone repair shops, schools, churches and other registered agents collect e-waste material from around the country and sell this to Closing the Loop’s local partners. The waste material collected consists of mobile phones. They also recently did a pilot project to collect batteries. Closing the Loop incentivizes collectors who do not dismantle the electronics, which can be unsafe and lead to toxic elements going into the environment. Waste materials are registered and shipped out of the respective country of collection to a network of recycling plants in Europe. 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The few that are recycled locally are often downcycled into a product of lower value. The vast stocks of plastic waste could in fact be considered a resource if we could ‘close the loop’, i.e., use old plastic to make new plastic products. For example, bottle-to-bottle recycling, in which, once the contents of a water bottle are consumed, the container is collected, processed and turned into a new water bottle. This could save on the costs of importing virgin materials and the associated pollution and environmental degradation, as well as create huge numbers of local jobs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mr Green Africa is an innovative circular economy company reshaping the waste plastic value chain to create tangible social, environmental and economic impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mr Green Africa (MGA) collects, converts and sells more than 140 metric tonnes of post-consumer plastic per month, operating 15 trading points in Nairobi. About half comes directly from informal waste pickers, representing a regular supply from around 550 of Kenya’s most marginalised workers. MGA focuses on three types of plastics (HDPE, PP and PET), and is experimenting with collecting and processing ‘flexible’ single-use plastic. MGA converts this post-consumer plastic ‘waste’ into valuable material, which is sold to local manufacturers, including suppliers of packaging to Unilever and other strategic partners. MGA works with fast moving consumer goods companies and third-party plastics manufacturers to three-way offtake agreements for high quality post-consumer recycled content, helping partners to realize their sustainable packaging goals by accessing ethically sourced and locally produced material. They have strategic partnerships with Unilever, Dow and TOTAL. With Unilever they have developed the Waste Picker Transformation Journey to provide waste pickers with access to benefits, goods and services that improve their quality of life. With Dow they are piloting an app that links drivers with consumers for household pick up of plastic waste. The TOTAL pilots aggregation centres at TOTAL petrol stations, allowing customers to gain points for bringing their plastics, and redeem those points at TOTAL shops. 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Independent pickers collect the plastic waste from households, from the street and from municipal collection centres. NAMé Recycling has also placed collection bins to ease the collection process. The plastics are sorted and processed to be exported to European companies for production. 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The house design incorporates features that allow for rainwater harvesting, solar power generation, passive cooling, and a food garden. 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They haven’t got the resources or systems to process this waste efficiently. Millions of children are being raised in single-parent households. Mothers rely on the meagre state grant for survival. Most mothers haven’t completed school and struggle to find work that pays a living income.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Clothing Bank takes excess inventory and customer returns from retailers and runs practice-led entrepreneurship training for unemployed mothers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We have strategic partnerships in place with most of South Africa’s major retailers who donate all their excess (customer returns, store damages, end of season and bulk rejections) merchandise to our Clothing Bank and Appliance Bank programmes. We use this “waste” to inspire previously disadvantaged unemployed mothers and men to start small informal retail trading businesses. We carefully select self-motivated individuals and enrol them in our 2-year training programme. They receive over 1000 hours of training and support and start running a business within 2 weeks of joining the programme. They buy the discounted merchandise and sell it with the objective of earning at least R4000 per month. They use this income to eradicate poverty in their lives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The GROW with Educare project provides women living in poorer communities the opportunity to run an excellent private fee-paying, early learning centre that is also a viable business.\u003C/p>",[23523,23524,23526,23528,23530,23532,23534],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23525,"type":53,"value":23525},"https://www.instagram.com/the_clothing_bank/",{"name":23527,"type":53,"value":23527},"https://twitter.com/theclothingbank",{"name":23529,"type":53,"value":23529},"https://www.youtube.com/user/TheClothingBank",{"name":23531,"type":53,"value":23531},"https://www.facebook.com/The-Clothing-Bank-127607097263956/",{"name":23533,"type":53,"value":23533},"https://theclothingbank.org.za/",{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},[23536,23537],{"article_id":23510,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":23510,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23539,"link":23540,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23511,"updated_at":23512,"article_id":23510,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9eCIm9PryHY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096337438-YkLzuOEc.jpeg",{"id":23542,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23543,"updated_at":23544,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23545,"contents":23546,"contributors":23555,"image":23557},"8139","2021-03-19T10:28:52.948Z","2022-06-10T11:16:54.420Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23547],{"id":23548,"score":47,"body":23549,"status":55,"article_id":23542,"created_at":23543,"updated_at":23544,"published_at":23543},"-dRK",{"title":23550,"outcome":6744,"problem":6744,"summary":23551,"solution":6744,"attachment":23552},"Green Cart - Online shops for recycled products","\u003Cp>Green Cart is an e-commerce platform that functions as a multivendor marketplace for eco-friendly products. They create a platform for conscious commerce by offering high-quality goods from trusted suppliers that create a positive environmental impact. The startup’s goal is to boost conscious online shopping in Eygpt.\u003C/p>",[23553],{"name":23554,"type":53,"value":23554},"http://greencart.eco/",[23556],{"article_id":23542,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23558,"link":23559,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23543,"updated_at":23544,"article_id":23542,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CYO1HK__02o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096338456-qmP9YOYV.jpeg",{"id":23561,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23562,"updated_at":23563,"owner_id":22712,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23564,"contents":23565,"contributors":23574,"image":6},"8191","2021-03-19T15:12:24.206Z","2021-05-02T22:00:42.020Z",{"id":22712,"type":325,"owner_id":22712,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23566],{"id":23567,"score":47,"body":23568,"status":55,"article_id":23561,"created_at":23562,"updated_at":23563,"published_at":23562},"H1C5",{"title":23569,"summary":23570,"attachment":23571},"Sanergy - creating value from latrine waste","\u003Cp>At Nairobi, Sanergy, is working on improving sanitation by creating value from latrine waste and while creating jobs. 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Farmers are able to facilitate the acquisition of the product at a price of €305 which is payable in four instalments including maintenance costs. Nano Air contributes to the agricultural value chains by irrigation, fertilization, watering and productivity for inclusive and sustainable growth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), Africa’s population is the fastest-growing in the world and is expected to increase by roughly 50% over the next 18 years, growing from 1.2 billion people today to over 1.8 billion in 2035. In fact, Africa will account for nearly half of global population growth over the next two decades. 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In Kenya, plastic has been accumulated on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, frequently ending up in lakes and rivers and harming the natural environment. In the rainy season, these large amounts of plastic waste also end up clogging drainage systems and cause flooding. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecopost is a Kenyan enterprise that converts plastic waste into construction materials, by buying plastic waste collected by locals and then turning it into material applied to various uses such as floor tiles, fence posts, or traffic signs. Through their business model, the organisation has increased income-earning opportunities for the locals, reduced deforestation, and reused plastic waste that would otherwise end up harming the environment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EcoPost's technology, converts 100% plastic waste into usable, effective, and environmentally friendly lumber that can be used for anything from fencing to building and outdoor furniture. 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For their impactful circular solution, Khainza Energy has been awarded the SEED low carbon winner for 2018. The company especially focuses on reaching rural populations and empowering women and youth in their business model. They have also developed operations to train bio-entrepreneurs in Uganda. Their product is currently being distributed to 37,800 women throughout Uganda, and their production plant can now produce 15 m3 of gas per day, with future expansions in the future to reach the goal of 300 m3 of gas. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>50,000 women and 500,000 children die every year in Africa as a result of acute respiratory infections brought on by excessive exposure to smoke in kitchens. The increased demand for firewood and charcoal in Uganda is responsible for the yearly loss of 80,000 hectares of forest. 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They buy plastic products from local residents in exchange for money at their collection points, then transport the collected plastic to a manufacturing plant where it is made into a semi-finished or finished product, which they later sell to customers and partner companies.\u003C/p>",[23727],{"name":23728,"type":53,"value":23728},"https://recuplast.org/",[23730],{"article_id":23716,"contributor_id":22712},{"id":23732,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23733,"updated_at":23734,"owner_id":22712,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23735,"contents":23736,"contributors":23745,"image":6},"8299","2021-04-01T11:23:15.531Z","2021-05-02T22:29:09.657Z",{"id":22712,"type":325,"owner_id":22712,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23737],{"id":23738,"score":47,"body":23739,"status":55,"article_id":23732,"created_at":23733,"updated_at":23734,"published_at":23733},"tPLC",{"title":23740,"summary":23741,"attachment":23742},"SetTIC - E-waste recycling services for organizations","\u003Cp>SetTIC is an eco-company operating in the field of recycling and revalorization of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Senegal. 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They want to see landscapes that are diversified and where the benefits of their commodities are shared. reNature recognises that farmers need an alternative that will both bring nutrients back to their soils and food into their family’s mouths. Implementing agroforestry on land that has been stripped of its arable qualities can restore the area’s biodiversity and increase crop success rates which means immediate and long-term advantages for the climate and economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>reNature has built a platform between the people who want to make the shift to regenerative agriculture and people who can help. They start with a strategic selection of projects, asking, for example: What are current practices? What does ‘regenerative’ mean in a specific context? Then they set up a demonstration plot, which allows them to think about farm design, to give a proof of concept and create a basis for comparison. 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Tree planting is critical to Africa’s farming future; it offers a cost effective way for rural households not just to take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, but to transform rural areas into profit centres that are also beneficial to the ecosystem as a whole. It’s for this reason that agroforestry is a central component of the 2021-2030 UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration, a global effort to accelerate efforts to reverse centuries of damage to forests, wetlands and other ecosystems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One Billion Trees for Africa is a frontline response to climate degradation focusing on planting and growing indigenous trees to restore lands, and create jobs and income for local communities in 11 countries in Africa, mostly in the Sahel within the Great Green Wall.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One Billion Trees for Africa’s approach is to work directly with the people who depend on land-based natural resources to promote forest products and services for income, employment, food and well-being. By planting a combination of trees, including primarily native species, people benefit from the food, medicine, animal feed, and other ecosystem services that the forest provides. By providing green economic opportunities, members of the community are now returning and earning income from these resources. The revitalised forest has also improved the community’s capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change. To date the initiative has planted over three million trees, restored over 80 hectares of land and created 89 jobs in agroecology and forest restoration. 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Land degradation is a result of these practices in the form of coastal erosion, fishery depletion, deforestation, soil loss, and fresh-water scarcity. These in turn exacerbate poverty - as resources are degraded poverty worsens, which makes short-term needs more acute - which leads to greater degradation. This is a vicious cycle in which ecological destruction and poverty reinforce each other. RRC reverses this destructive cycle by combining economic development with ecological restoration, creating livelihoods that reinforce ecological health through transformation of degraded landscapes into productive ecosystems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RRC designs and creates land restoration models in areas where natural resources have been seriously depleted. Their approach is driven by the climate, location, and needs of the context. 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Often the people in the community have figured out the best answers to local environmental issues; what they lack are the resources and technical expertise to turn them into a reality. Current RRC projects around the globe include the restoration of mangrove wetlands, dryland agroforestry, seawater agriculture, and aquacultures. In Songor, Ghana, RRC has leased a 2,500 hectare site for 90 years as part of a $50 million investment, where dryland agroforestry will be introduced. Dryland agroforestry is ideal for low rainfall areas, being able to survive up to two years without rain. It can also transform watersheds using nearby seawater systems. 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Viable organic alternatives have been developed which are specific to both the crops and the ecosystems in which they are to be deployed. If the price point is accessible, African farmers have the opportunity to replace these non-sustainable chemicals products with more effective, crop-specific organic products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global Biotek uses their products on three demonstration farms, where participants receive training to run their own farms using their skills and knowledge in biofertilisers and biopesticides. The organic inputs used on demonstration farms are a combination of Chabi’s fertilisers, using minerals extracted from weeds, and Urbain’s biopesticide liquide formula, made up of microbes which increase nutrient absorption and prevent pests and disease\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global Biotek uses their products on three demonstration farms, where participants receive training to run their own farms using their skills and knowledge in biofertilisers and biopesticides. Their farm in Aneho, Togo, will employ 100 women by the end of 2021. The organic inputs used on demonstration farms are a combination of Chabi’s fertilisers, using minerals extracted from weeds, and Urbain’s biopesticide liquide formula, made up of microbes which increase nutrient absorption and prevent pests and disease. To date they have created 19 types of fertiliser, and their products are exceptionally economical: it only takes 10 to 15 litres of Global Biotek’s products for a hectare of cultivation from seed to harvest.\u003C/p>",[23855,23856],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23857,"type":53,"value":23857},"https://www.facebook.com/GlobalBiotek",[23859,23860],{"article_id":23842,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23842,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23862,"link":23863,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23843,"updated_at":23844,"article_id":23842,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"adSq7_9E7S0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096350502-2qTiybQX.jpeg",{"id":23865,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23866,"updated_at":23867,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23868,"contents":23869,"contributors":23885,"image":23888},"9550","2021-10-12T14:31:20.448Z","2022-06-27T23:31:56.661Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23870],{"id":23871,"score":47,"body":23872,"status":55,"article_id":23865,"created_at":23866,"updated_at":23867,"published_at":23866},"wvyM",{"title":23873,"problem":23874,"summary":23875,"solution":23876,"attachment":23877},"The Howard G Buffett Foundation, Centre for no-till agriculture - No-till, cover cropping,\nfarmer-managed natural regeneration","\u003Cp>Conservation agriculture, through no-till, is a practice that retains the soil’s healthy balance of nutrients, resulting in consistent levels of production and the ability to grow a wide range of produce which keeps farming families healthy and provides them with a sustainable source of income. Farming methods such as slash and burn, pesticides, and tilling threaten food security in Ghana. Farmers using these ‘traditional farming’ methods typically see decreases in the productivity of their land after just two years. By leaving cut-down vegetation on fields rather than burning it, for example, a healthy layer of mulch builds up and the soil becomes richer and less dependent on artificial inputs. No-till also promotes natural processes of weed and pest control.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The HGBF | CNTA gives Ghanaian farmers who are interested in alternative farming methods a strong grounding on the benefits, evidence and methods of conservation agriculture. Farmers take part in short term courses at the Centre, itself a model farm which grows diverse crops using only conservative agriculture techniques.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The HGBF | CNTA gives Ghanaian farmers who are interested in alternative farming methods a strong grounding on the benefits, evidence and methods of conservation agriculture. Farmers take part in short term courses at the Centre, itself a model farm which grows diverse crops using only conservative agriculture techniques. The Centre emphasises hands-on field demonstrations and community-based training events alongside classroom based-learning. By attending these courses, farmers can establish an important network of other farmers who are making the change from traditional farming to conservation agriculture. The Centre reports impressive results: a 35% yield increase, a 45% decrease in labour inputs, and a 25% increase in farmers’ disposable income after two years.\u003C/p>",[23878,23879,23881,23883],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23880,"type":53,"value":23880},"https://centrefornotill.org/#about",{"name":23882,"type":53,"value":23882},"https://web.facebook.com/pg/Centerfornotill/posts/?ref=notif",{"name":23884,"type":53,"value":23884},"http://instagram.com/cnta_",[23886,23887],{"article_id":23865,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23865,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23889,"link":23890,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23866,"updated_at":23867,"article_id":23865,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OIrMy1p4kss=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096351883-TLRB86Cz.jpeg",{"id":23892,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23893,"updated_at":23894,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23895,"contents":23896,"contributors":23910,"image":23913},"9551","2021-10-12T14:48:32.941Z","2022-06-27T20:24:03.976Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23897],{"id":23898,"score":47,"body":23899,"status":55,"article_id":23892,"created_at":23893,"updated_at":23894,"published_at":23893},"UpSI",{"title":23900,"problem":23901,"summary":23902,"solution":23903,"attachment":23904},"ambakofi - Agroforestry, mangrove restoration","\u003Cp>Deforestation and land degradation in Tanzania’s coastal regions have been driven by a combination of drought, shifting cultivation, overgrazing and demand for firewood and timber. The effects of climate change are starting to become more and more palpable, as is the need to adapt to resilient and drought-resistant agricultural practices. The land needs to be restored in order to support food security, while creating new economic opportunities for farmers and their communities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ambakofi implements ambitious agroforestry projects in Mkange and Mihuga. The organisation’s purpose is to invest in nature by restoring deforested land, improving soil fertility, and replenishing the water table and river channels. As it does so it will increase food production, produce sustainable timber, repair the ecosystem and progressively reduce the deleterious effects of climate change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ambakofi implements ambitious agroforestry projects in two villages, Mkange and Mihuga, which are both in Bagamoyo District, on Tanzania’s coast. ambakofi has also undertaken mangrove restoration in Pangani District. Each of the villages has 50 acres of land under restoration. The organisation’s purpose is to invest in nature by restoring deforested land, improving soil fertility, and replenishing the water table and river channels. As it does so it will increase food production, produce sustainable timber, repair the ecosystem and progressively reduce the deleterious effects of climate change. Typically farmers are limited to seasonal cropping but ambakofi’s approach enables them to generate income year round. To date, more than 5000 trees have been planted, both for timber and fruit. The project has 246 direct beneficiaries and more than 3000 indirect beneficiaries. Ambakofi’s ambition is to scale up significantly through the creation of an agribusiness network – a business entity that organises and unites small scale farmers. The network will take care of marketing and connecting farmers with domestic and international value chains.\u003C/p>",[23905,23906,23908],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23907,"type":53,"value":23907},"https://ambakofi.org/",{"name":23909,"type":53,"value":23909},"https://web.facebook.com/ambakofi/",[23911,23912],{"article_id":23892,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23892,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23914,"link":23915,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23893,"updated_at":23894,"article_id":23892,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zCCgP13d-YM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096353150-dOe9lWHf.jpeg",{"id":23917,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23918,"updated_at":23919,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23920,"contents":23921,"contributors":23933,"image":23936},"9552","2021-10-12T16:04:38.731Z","2022-06-27T20:16:01.363Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23922],{"id":23923,"score":47,"body":23924,"status":55,"article_id":23917,"created_at":23918,"updated_at":23919,"published_at":23918},"5BRK",{"title":23925,"problem":23926,"summary":23927,"solution":23928,"attachment":23929},"Co-REGEN - Affordable green power, Nutrient and water conservation, Soil carbon sequestration","\u003Cp>Biomass gasification turns solid feedstocks into combustible gases and biochar. Biochar is a soil amendment which enhances fertiliser uptake, water retention and crop production. It can lock away large amounts of carbon without additional costs. It can also use low-grade agricultural ‘waste’ instead of wood and gives a higher energy efficiency than incineration. For example, using the available residue from just five of Uganda’s main crops for gasification would displace the wood fuel consumption of 6 million people.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Co-REGEN designs and delivers holistic models for generating reliable energy and biochar. This creates a new income stream for farmers who can sell residues such as nut shells, tea prunings, husks, and tree litter that are either burnt or left in the fields. Biochar reduces fertiliser use and increases productivity so farmers earn more from the same parcel of land.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Co-REGEN designs and delivers holistic models for generating reliable energy and biochar. This creates a new income stream for farmers who can sell residues such as nut shells, tea prunings, husks, and tree litter that are either burnt or left in the fields. Biochar reduces fertiliser use and increases productivity so farmers earn more from the same parcel of land. Gasifiers obtain more energy from biomass and release less carbon to the atmosphere than incinerators. 150 tonnes of biomass generates enough electricity for 50 low-income families for a year, and enough heat to boil 2.5 million litres of water. The same amount gives 10 tonnes of biochar which removes 33 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere - equivalent to 12,000 litres of petrol. Co-REGEN is now focused on industrial applications. For example, in Kenya’s tea sector, gasification could satisfy power needs for local processing and enable new on-site value addition. It could also generate revenue from carbon credits.\u003C/p>",[23930,23931],{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23932,"type":53,"value":23932},"https://rb.gy/jyndkt",[23934,23935],{"article_id":23917,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23917,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23937,"link":23938,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23918,"updated_at":23919,"article_id":23917,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7WDC_v8hy8U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096354447-Nsjsc2LU.jpeg",{"id":23940,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23941,"updated_at":23942,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23943,"contents":23944,"contributors":23962,"image":23965},"9553","2021-10-12T16:31:09.665Z","2022-07-11T13:15:36.268Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23945],{"id":23946,"score":47,"body":23947,"status":55,"article_id":23940,"created_at":23941,"updated_at":23942,"published_at":23941},"JR8R",{"title":23948,"problem":23949,"summary":23950,"solution":23951,"attachment":23952},"Tamalu Farm - Agroforestry","\u003Cp>Tamalu Farm is the first of a planned series of demonstration sites that progressive agricultural services provider L.E.A.F Africa is developing in Kenya. L.E.A.F. started work in 2018 to build Kenya’s first open-source demonstration farm for a range of profitable regenerative agriculture enterprises including agroforestry, market gardening, and pasture-raised poultry. The site, situated on the slopes of Mount Kenya, was brought back to life after over a decade of neglect when L.E.A.F. started production in January 2019, serving customers of its own brand, ForestFoods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tamalu Farm is an agroforestry and market gardening project in Kenya, the aim of which is to lead the region’s transition towards better land stewardship for small to medium scale farms. Tamalu Farm’s approach is grounded in syntropic agroforestry, a dynamic system that integrates all seven layers of a forest in an agricultural landscape. This fosters increased social, economic, and environmental benefits for its users. Syntropic agroforestry mimics and accelerates natural succession processes to capture carbon, water, nutrients and biodiversity in degraded and undeveloped land.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tamalu Farm’s approach is grounded in syntropic agroforestry, a dynamic system that integrates all seven layers of a forest in an agricultural landscape. This fosters increased social, economic, and environmental benefits for its users. Syntropic agroforestry mimics and accelerates natural succession processes to capture carbon, water, nutrients and biodiversity in degraded and undeveloped land.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tamalu Farm’s one-acre market garden consists of a growing space with over 80 varieties of integrated fruit, vegetable, herb, native and timber tree species. They sell directly to customers through a subscription model, and they offer educational farm visits so that they can see how their food is grown and understand the different ways of managing land.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The farm plans to expand by setting up ForestFoods farms across the country and a logistics and distribution hub in Nairobi with an integrated supply chain. To help them advance towards these goals, L.E.A.F. Africa recently joined the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre in 2020 through the Commercial Forestry programme, in partnership with the economic development foundation Gatsby Africa.\u003C/p>",[23953,23955,23956,23958,23960],{"name":23954,"type":53,"value":23954},"https://www.tamalufarm.com/",{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":23957,"type":53,"value":23957},"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrl5A_6cllT_oox40iUG5Zg/featured?view_as=subscriber",{"name":23959,"type":53,"value":23959},"https://www.instagram.com/tamalufarm/",{"name":23961,"type":53,"value":23961},"https://www.facebook.com/tamalufarm/?ref=br_rs",[23963,23964],{"article_id":23940,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23940,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":23966,"link":23967,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23941,"updated_at":23942,"article_id":23940,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KTtjAWEpwWc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096356152-lZICKOQM.jpeg",{"id":23969,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23970,"updated_at":23971,"owner_id":22742,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23972,"contents":23973,"contributors":23984,"image":23987},"9554","2021-10-12T18:07:24.434Z","2022-06-27T19:47:52.065Z",{"id":22742,"type":325,"owner_id":22742,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23974],{"id":23975,"score":47,"body":23976,"status":55,"article_id":23969,"created_at":23970,"updated_at":23971,"published_at":23970},"jAcB",{"title":23977,"problem":23978,"summary":23979,"solution":23980,"attachment":23981},"WARC Group - No-Till Crop Rotation","\u003Cp>WARC’s experience over the last decade demonstrates the opportunity to increase yields by switching to technologically-appropriate, no-till farming which minimises synthetic inputs, eliminates slash and burn and focuses on soil management. With the right setup and value chain access, rural subsistence farmers have the potential and community influence that is needed to lead Africa’s farming practices towards a more regenerative future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Warc manages three farms spread across Ghana and Sierra Leone, working with over 10,000 smallholder farmers cultivating rice, maize, sorghum and soy. Their main focuses are improving technology transfer, food security, and income generation for local farmers. Farmers are provided with a bundle of regenerative agriculture inputs and mechanization, then paid for their produce. The produce of the smallholder farmers is aggregated with Warc’s own production for sale to large grain off-takers. With Warc as a secure buyer, these smallholder farmers gain access to an economic market at guaranteed, predictable selling prices for their produce.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2011, WARC’s Argentinian founders, Emiliano Mroue and Jorge Lopez Menendez, already specialised in no-till techniques prevalent in their home country, relocated to Sierra Leone. They were motivated both by a vision of the wealth that could be created in West African farming communities and sustainability potential of the region’s agriculture. There, they set about developing a farming service model to move subsistence farming communities out of poverty, and go beyond sustainability to being truly regenerative.\u003C/p>",[23982,23983],{"name":23834,"type":53,"value":23834},{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},[23985,23986],{"article_id":23969,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":23969,"contributor_id":22742},{"id":23988,"link":23989,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":23970,"updated_at":23971,"article_id":23969,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"K_Fa3iux3Q0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778096358316-raqqiVju.jpeg",{"id":23991,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":23992,"updated_at":23993,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":23994,"contents":23995,"contributors":24007,"image":24010},"10999","2021-12-17T12:31:08.253Z","2022-07-08T16:09:08.593Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[23996],{"id":23997,"score":47,"body":23998,"status":55,"article_id":23991,"created_at":23992,"updated_at":23993,"published_at":23992},"2p2d",{"title":23999,"summary":24000,"solution":24001,"attachment":24002},"Collect-a-can (Pty) Ltd - Can recovery and recycling","\u003Cp>Collect-a-Can is can recovery and recycling organisation. They recover scrap tinplate generated in the tinplate and can-making processes, including sludge, cut-offs (skeletons), misprints, and sub-standard fills, and most importantly they recover all types of used metal cans. The organisation runs a \"Cash for Cans\" initiative, which encourages people to collect cans and sell them to Collect-a-Can for cash. Collect-a-Can creates enthusiasm among the youth and creates awareness of the importance of recycling and protecting our environment by not littering.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Collect-a-Can (Pty) Ltd, a South African based company, with a branch in the capital of Botswana, is a can recovery and recycling organisation. The company's ‘Cash for Cans’ initiative encourages cans to be collected and sold to Collect-a-Can for cash. The company's focus is the recovery of, primarily, all scrap aluminium beverage cans, but also steel beverage cans. Recovery and recycling aids job creation in many communities and creates an additional source of income for schools, non-governmental organisations, and other community groups. This initiative safeguards the livelihood of thousands of unemployed South Africans and Batswana, and allows community development across these countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company after receiving these cans crashes them into bales and export all of it to South Africa for complete material recycling. The company has future plans to improve their collection performance through three main initiatives. 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Then the groups collect the organic waste and sell it to Safi Organics, who uses it to produce the fertiliser. Three out of the nine groups are led by women.","The cost of fertiliser in Africa is high and the prices are prone to disruption in the market. Recently fertiliser costs have doubled, partly because of the war in Ukraine. Most farmers who are unable to afford the costly fertiliser rely on cheap synthetic fertiliser, These results in reduced yields and increased food insecurity. Safi Organics helps by bringing the production of soil-specific fertilisers and soil amendments to local villages. Farmers can get products that best fit their soil and are locally produced. ","\u003Cp>Safi Organics produces organic fertilisers within local communities in Kenya. They recognised the problems of fertilisers that are produced in large-scale and centralized facilities. These fertilisers not only add to the cost of food production for small-scale farmers, but also have negative impacts on the soil and the environment. Safi Organics use their technology to downsize and decentralize fertiliser production, which reduces the logistical cost and creates job opportunities in local communities. The carbon-rich fertiliser also serves to sequester carbon. Their conversion process reduces particulate emissions by more than 95%.\u003C/p>\n\nSamuel Rigu was close to his grandmother, who encouraged him to get educated because the farmland she farmed would not produce any more in the future. Upon growing up, he started develping solutions to make use of residual waste from the farms. After a number of trials, Safi Organics started producing soil amendments for farmers to optimise their yield. Since 2015, the solution has scaled up from soil amendments to organic fertilisers through investing in research. ","Safi Organics produces soil amendments and fertilisers from farming residues. They produce about 6,000 tonnes of compost per day (2-3 times more than in 2020) and they collaborate with 10,000 farmers. They are also working on scaling to other parts of Kenya and looking to replicate their model in India. 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In collaboration with communities and stakeholders, GAYO runs programmes that guide individuals to make conscious choices to promote sustainability and reduce communities’ vulnerability to natural hazards and socio-economic risks. Their projects include community composting, tree planting, recycling arts, education and advocacy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GAYO acts in various fields and sustainability aspects. Youth shoulder the responsibility of climate adaptation and mitigation while also facing unprecedented disruptions to employment, education, physical and mental health, and financial security. 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This effort will be combined with other ecosystem-based adaptation measures such as the use of compost on farmlands to enhance water retention in the soil and tree planting exercises to provide a humid climate to support farming activities.\u003C/p>",[31676,31678,31680,31682,31684],{"name":31677,"type":53,"value":31677},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/gayo/",{"name":31679,"type":53,"value":31679},"http://www.twitter.com/gayoghana",{"name":31681,"type":53,"value":31681},"http://www.facebook.com/gayoghana",{"name":31683,"type":53,"value":31683},"http://www.instagram.com/gayoghana",{"name":31685,"type":53,"value":31685},"https://greenafricayouth.com",[31687,31688],{"article_id":31662,"contributor_id":22734},{"article_id":31662,"contributor_id":30867},{"id":31690,"link":31691,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":31663,"updated_at":31664,"article_id":31662,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DLMOHKLRhRQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778097370878-CYh41NZw.jpeg",{"id":31693,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":31694,"updated_at":31695,"owner_id":30867,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":31696,"contents":31697,"contributors":31711,"image":31713},"15751","2022-05-22T18:40:22.899Z","2022-07-06T07:20:18.513Z",{"id":30867,"type":325,"owner_id":30867,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[31698],{"id":31699,"score":47,"body":31700,"status":55,"article_id":31693,"created_at":31694,"updated_at":31695,"published_at":31694},"zO5b",{"title":31701,"outcome":31702,"problem":31703,"summary":31704,"solution":31705,"attachment":31706},"Jekora Ventures - Recyclables to green products","\u003Cp>They also provide recycling solutions for organic waste, plastic, paper, textile and more. They additionally sell compost as a waste-to resource product. Finally, they act in special projets such as Ministerial Enclave Source Waste Segregation Waste to Food (WaFo) Creating and Capturing Value (CapVal) Coconut Waste Recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lack of waste management is problematic in many regions of Ghana, contributing to pollution and therefore health and sanitation problems. As climate change is not helping with the issues, the urgency for solving them is ever more growing. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jekora Ventures is an integrated waste management company that collects and recycles waste materials. Jekora encourages waste segregation at source, hence they provide specific bins for their clients needs. Their diverse clientele includes residential, industrial, commercial, special and public toilet management. The waste recycled by Jekora includes, textiles, paper, organic among others. Additionally, Jekora Ventures manufactures organic compost and fortifier for farmers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jekora Ventures provide waste management solutions for residential, commercial, industrial and special waste, as well as public toilet management within the Osu Klotey Sub-Metropolitan area of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and in zone 2 of the Adentan Municipal Area under Public Private Partnership agreements in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Furthermore Jekora Venutres make the principle of recycling practical to participating businesses. They currently have over 120 commercial clients participating in this programme. 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It’s impersonal, and organic waste is a huge environmental polluter unknown to many of us. On the other hand, sustainable waste management practices are very much appreciated and supported by society and companies clients. This technology gives organic waste producers the power to generate value from their own food waste. Not only in terms of sustainability and financially, but also with respect to PR opportunities. Local communities who live around food waste producers can use the organic fertilizer and compost to grow local crops that can be consumed locally. Municipalities can replace the use of (polluting) artificial fertilizer by organic locally produced fertilizer. Pressure on landfills will be reduced and companies can show a practical solution to their waste streams as one of the biggest greenhouse gas polluters we can turn around. To compare, food waste has a much larger footprint compared to polluting plastic straws. Leading by example on-site enables businesses to show their dedication to sustainable entrepreneurship.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, food waste is at the center of many global challenges. A reduction in food waste will have a game-changing impact on natural resource depletion and degradation, national security, and climate change. Companies and municipalities have an important role to play in setting an example and lead the reduction of organic waste recycling into value.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Waste Transformers have developed a containerised anaerobic digester to turn biodegradable waste into biogas, electricity, and heat. The anaerobic digester also turns the waste into ready-to-use liquid organic fertiliser. The digester can recycle between 350 and 3,000 kg of biodegradable waste per day. The Waste Transformers have partnered with a local waste management company to implement the anaerobic digester at the Aberdeen Women's Centre in Freetown, Sierra Leone.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a solvable problem. The Waste Transformers  want to inspire and support people around the world to understand the value of their food waste streams, so that our society can transition to a low-carbon economy. The Waste Transformers enable organic (food) waste producers to recycle their organic waste streams into clean energy, heat and natural fertilizer all on their own site, in an anaerobic digester aka, a Waste Transformer. It is a local solution for hotels, malls, food production companies, harbors and municipalities.\u003C/p>",[31731],{"name":31732,"type":53,"value":31732},"https://www.thewastetransformers.com",[31734],{"article_id":31717,"contributor_id":30867},{"id":31736,"link":31737,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":31718,"updated_at":31719,"article_id":31717,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6bZqi3GM6Pk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778097373048-Wt9xmB34.jpeg",{"id":31739,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":31740,"updated_at":31741,"owner_id":30867,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":31742,"contents":31743,"contributors":31755,"image":31757},"15755","2022-05-22T19:18:05.972Z","2022-07-06T07:29:58.929Z",{"id":30867,"type":325,"owner_id":30867,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[31744],{"id":31745,"score":47,"body":31746,"status":55,"article_id":31739,"created_at":31740,"updated_at":31741,"published_at":31740},"qXtZ",{"title":31747,"outcome":31748,"problem":31749,"summary":31750,"solution":31751,"attachment":31752},"Humanure Kenya - Green sanitation and composting systems","\u003Cp>People don’t question the value of using animal manure in a garden, but the idea of utilizing Humanure in agriculture typically produces a negative response. Due to ignorance and lack of practical knowledge, recycling Humanure remains one of the last frontiers in modern organics recycling, even though humans have been utilizing excreta to grow food and manage soil fertility for millennia. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unlike the use of untreated night soil, which is applied directly to fields, Humanure composting converts organic toilet material into a safe and hygienic soil treatment through containment, heat treatment and storage time, a combination of low-tech procedures and natural processes that destroy harmful pathogens, and close the nutrient loop. Humanure composting also returns valuable nutrients and Carbon back into the soil to restore soil fertility without reliance on chemical fertilizer. Humanure composting is not much different than composting ordinary food scraps or leaf litter.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Wastewater and faecal sludge can present great issues when dumped into the environment, for both ecological but also sanitation reasons. The spread of diseases and pathogens and also the pollution by organics is favoured by such actions. It is therefore highly important to treat this waste and even better, turn it into a new resource. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Humanure Kenya aims to improve sanitation in schools and low-income communities by installing its Humanure Compost Toilets that are developed to treat human wastes and turn them into agricultural fertilisers. This way, the company also helps farming by decomposing the waste from these toilets, and then use the product in farms to grow better crops.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hot composting treats feces and urine by destroying pathogenic organisms. When managed correctly, Humanure compost products are suitable for growing a variety of food crops and trees.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Humanure toilets are inexpensive and very simple in design and implementation. They do not produce waste products, and they help reduce environmental and water pollution from untreated fecal materials. 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Additionally, the organisation operates an insect farm which supplies over 3000 farmers with fish fingerling, fish feed and extensions services. Their fish feed is produced from organic waste with the help of black soldier fly. 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Extended producer responsibility regarding plastic bags (Decree No.2013-327 on the ban of the use of plastic bags)","\u003Cp>The decree on the prohibition of plastic bags includes Extended Producer Responsibility as part of its regulations.\u003C/p>",[35019,35020],{"name":32490,"type":53,"value":32490},{"name":35001,"type":53,"value":35001},[35022],{"article_id":35008,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":35024,"link":35025,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35009,"updated_at":35010,"article_id":35008,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RryLgW0jgv8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778097491282-n8HjSQUG.jpeg",{"id":35027,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35028,"updated_at":35029,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35030,"contents":35031,"contributors":35040,"image":35042},"18163","2022-08-01T11:58:50.248Z","2022-08-13T09:00:32.369Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35032],{"id":35033,"score":47,"body":35034,"status":55,"article_id":35027,"created_at":35028,"updated_at":35029,"published_at":35028},"e5U1",{"title":35035,"summary":35036,"attachment":35037},"Government of São Tomé and Príncipe - Decree-Law No. 64/2013","\u003Cp>This Decree-Law introduces the principle of the extended responsibility of the producer of goods to the production of waste as a cornerstone for the proper management of urban solid waste and the protection of the environment. This Decree-Law is applicable to a set of products and articles placed on the market, which by their nature are considered priorities in terms of waste management. Art. 5 establishes the Environmental Impact Fee (called TIA), to be paid by all economic agents importing packaging, products and articles included in the attached list. The list of products attached to this law, defined according to its impact on the environment and on waste management, should be the subject of a revision proposal in accordance with article 8, which will be under the Direction of Customs. \u003C/p>",[35038],{"name":35039,"type":53,"value":35039},"http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/gbs196846.pdf",[35041],{"article_id":35027,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":35043,"link":35044,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35028,"updated_at":35029,"article_id":35027,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wDiDzu8K7iU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778097491893-vx7Ow_lG.jpeg",{"id":35046,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35047,"updated_at":35048,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35049,"contents":35050,"contributors":35059,"image":35061},"18193","2022-08-01T12:06:16.247Z","2022-08-13T09:57:27.133Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35051],{"id":35052,"score":47,"body":35053,"status":55,"article_id":35046,"created_at":35047,"updated_at":35048,"published_at":35047},"NMB9",{"title":35054,"summary":35055,"attachment":35056},"Government of São Tomé and Príncipe - National Plan for the Integrated Management of Urban Solid Waste 2018-2023 (PSNGRU)","\u003Cp>Since the last Plan (2011-2016), ecocentres, composting centres and processing centres for glass, cans, plastics and batteries were built. However, plans to invest in vehicles, machines etc. were abandoned. The new plan notes the need to monitor and ensure financing for these things and proposes an increase in waste collection and valorisation, including composting, to replace imported fertilisers. It sets a target of 60% waste collection coverage by 2023. It also suggests productivity could increase by incentivising workers, and also private management with control of the District Chambers. \u003C/p>",[35057],{"name":35058,"type":53,"value":35058},"https://issuu.com/joaovaz71/docs/s_otom__plano_res_duos_final_2018",[35060],{"article_id":35046,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":35062,"link":35063,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35047,"updated_at":35048,"article_id":35046,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KVkwevr7HsE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778097492558-pG8JN-fn.jpeg",{"id":35065,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35066,"updated_at":35067,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35068,"contents":35069,"contributors":35078,"image":35080},"18194","2022-08-01T12:24:51.666Z","2022-08-13T09:59:07.095Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35070],{"id":35071,"score":47,"body":35072,"status":55,"article_id":35065,"created_at":35066,"updated_at":35067,"published_at":35066},"bF-p",{"title":35073,"summary":35074,"attachment":35075},"Government of São Tomé and Príncipe - Environmental Law No. 10/99","\u003Cp>This law provides the basic legislation on environmental protection and sustainable development. It affirms the right to environment and lists the basic principles such as prevention and precaution, ecosystems’ carrying capacity, adequate management and use, participation and access-to-information, user-pays and polluter-pays. The Law defines objectives and measures to be implemented in the environmental policy. It advocates for the reuse of waste.\u003C/p>",[35076],{"name":35077,"type":53,"value":35077},"http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC072014",[35079],{"article_id":35065,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":35081,"link":35082,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35066,"updated_at":35067,"article_id":35065,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hGYxSItrq1o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778097493169-ROx-thOR.jpeg",{"id":35084,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":35085,"updated_at":35086,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":11,"owner":35087,"contents":35089,"contributors":35098,"image":6},"335s","2023-04-17T14:32:55.000Z","2026-05-07T01:45:56.423Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":35088},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[35090],{"id":35091,"score":47,"body":35092,"status":55,"article_id":35084,"created_at":202,"updated_at":35097,"published_at":203},"KZCd",{"image":35093,"title":35094,"content":35095,"summary":15,"attachment":35096,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380838177-dajV1NBl.jpg","Sustainability policy can worsen global inequalities","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">This article was first published by the\u003C/em>\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/06/sustainability-policies-global-inequalities/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem id=\"\"> World Economic Forum\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem id=\"\">.\u003C/em>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">National policies and commitments in higher-income countries to cap greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduce waste, among other aims, are absolutely vital — but overwhelmingly short-sighted in practice. They’re often formed to reach local targets, with no thought of the impact they may have beyond borders. Especially the case in higher-income countries, such policies may deliver environmental — and sometimes socioeconomic — benefits at home — but they can exacerbate global power imbalances in lower-income countries, such as exploitative labour practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">New research published by Amsterdam-based impact organisation Circle Economy at the Stockholm+50 conference — \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Thinking beyond borders to achieve social justice in a global circular economy: actions for government and multilateral bodies\u003C/em>\u003C/a> — presents a clear roadmap of action as sustainability policy rightly continues to be a prime governmental focus and national climate commitments are revised ahead of COP27 in November. Unless the world rallies around a socially responsible model of sustainability that reaches beyond local borders, we will not achieve a healthy planet for the prosperity of all.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘The circular economy will not be socially just by default: we need to make it so,’ write the authors.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1131px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1131px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"This visual from the report shows the risks that come with a circular economy that is rooted in linear ideology, versus the opportunity for a socially just circular economy.\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/643d1e3715311102a7ea99e0_image%207.png\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">This visual from the report shows the risks that come with a circular economy that is rooted in linear ideology, versus the opportunity for a socially just circular economy. See more in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\">report\u003C/a>.\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Reuse and recycling policies to tackle the world’s waste\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Global waste is shipped across the world, primarily ending up in lower-income countries: often clogging drains, polluting water, causing respiratory infections and harming wildlife. Efforts to meet well-intentioned higher recycling targets in the US, for example, have resulted in increased shipments of plastic waste to Latin American countries, such as Ecuador, that lack recycling infrastructure. Lower-income countries now routinely receive shipments of waste they have not consented to; illicit waste generates \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://globalinitiative.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/GITOC-Plastic-for-Profit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">US$10–12 billion \u003C/a>annually in profits. Aside from the problems the local communities are exposed to, the imported waste is also tied to informal work: poorly-paid waste picking, for example, often taken up by children.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Thrown-out clothes and other second-hand goods that are collected in higher-income nations also often end up on the shores of lower-income countries. The textile market in Kantamanto, Accra, Ghana, sees 15 million items of textiles a week, for example. Many items don’t directly go to waste, but they do stifle many local industries: traditional, artisanal manufacturing and local repair sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">How we can do it differently\u003C/em>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Higher-income countries should create more localised and closed-loop supply chains to encourage big exporters to deal with their own waste \u003Cem id=\"\">and \u003C/em>improving the working conditions for informal waste collectors, dismantlers and recyclers, in countries that receive waste, would encourage a more socially just exchange. Cross-border partnerships, such as \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://delterra.org/about-us/vision/\" target=\"_blank\">Rethinking Recycling\u003C/a>, both promote decent work and encourage recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">A reliance on ‘one-size-fits-all’ high-tech innovations\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Many sustainability narratives tend to prioritise highly technical solutions that require equipment that is expensive to purchase and maintain. Many European governments, for example, frame their circular economy ambitions and policies on new technologies and business models as avenues to achieve ‘green growth’: more efficient tumble dryers — rather than promoting air-drying clothes — lab-grown meat — rather than promoting eating less meat and more veggies — and lower-carbon jet fuels — rather than improving public transport. Yet an over-reliance on high-tech — and high-cost — solutions makes many sustainability approaches inaccessible for many, and overlooks the changes in social practices needed to prevent GHG emissions and waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">There are multiple risks for lower-income nations: firstly, many technologies may have unintended consequences when they go mainstream: solar panels, for example, will continuously demand mined raw materials, which can only be partly offset by secondary materials. Similarly, biofuels — an alternative to fossil fuels — can impact food systems, driving up food prices, degrading land and pressuring water sources. Likewise, some technologies may displace jobs, such as 3D printing for textiles. Secondly, technology developed in higher-income parts of the world, such as Europe or the US, may fail to translate to other parts of the world where the margin of error in choosing appropriate technologies is\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.iteea.org/File.aspx?id=86706&v=eeddb061#:~:text=Appropriate%20Technology%20(AT)%20is%20a,to%20address%20within%20developing%20countries\" target=\"_blank\"> extremely narrow\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">How we can do it differently\u003C/em>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">Technologies are appropriate when they are compatible with local cultural and economic conditions, utilise locally available materials and energy resources, and can be easily installed and maintained by local populations. This requires skilling and training to encourage decent work. They must also enable, rather than displace jobs and Indigenous practices. A great example of how technology should be driven by community needs and designed in collaboration — not imposition — was in introducing less polluting cookstoves in India. This was only successful when the primary users — women — were engaged and their needs evaluated. First attempts with the more expensive high-efficiency cookstoves failed to take into account local traditions and available cooking space. Ultimately, the successful model turned out to be a more traditional model (Mewar Angithi) — it also reduces wood use and smoke to \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/\" target=\"_blank\">levels comparable\u003C/a> with the initial option.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Responsible trade practices to limit overconsumption\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The global economy consumed \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2021\" target=\"_blank\">100 billion tonnes of materials\u003C/a> in 2019, the lion’s share of which took place in higher-income nations. Policy that limits overconsumption — as in the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://ieep.eu/news/tackling-over-consumption-a-key-challenge-for-the-european-green-deal\" target=\"_blank\">EU Green Deal\u003C/a> — is welcome. This, in turn, is expected to significantly impact the quality and quantity of the global trade of primary materials,\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.chathamhouse.org/2020/04/promoting-just-transition-inclusive-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\"> as well as increasing rates\u003C/a> of reuse, repair and high-value recycling. How this will impact global trade remains unclear, write the authors. Regardless, ‘lower-income countries currently stand to lose more.‘ This is because workers in extractive industries exporting mined raw materials highly rely on trade coming from higher-income nations. Further, despite the controversies surrounding the exports of waste and second-hand goods from high-income nations to lower-income ones, the process does support millions of workers. So, if policy would lead to an abrupt halt in the flow of this trade, without taking into account the impact it could have overseas, many workers could lose income stability and work.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">How we can do it differently\u003C/em>\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">To encourage responsible trade, countries need to take responsibility for their own waste, avoid an abrupt halt on exports and support the decent work of informal workers abroad. But higher-income nations’ policies must also consider ‘eco-reparations and equitable investments in communities that have disproportionately been affected by current global value chain practices. Enforcing Extended Producer Responsibility schemes and carrying out checks prior to the export of waste can support these actions,’ write the authors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Social justice won’t be an ‘inevitable byproduct’: the warning signs are already here\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The authors quote Liz Ricketts’ \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://atmos.earth/fashion-clothing-waste-letter-ghana/\" target=\"_blank\">open letter\u003C/a> to the fashion industry: ‘​​Justice will not be the inevitable byproduct of take-back programmes, clothing donations or recycling technology,’ — a message that is just as relevant to other global value chains. Failing to take the impacts of local policies across borders will not challenge the current power structures that uphold social injustices between countries. It also undermines development in lower-income countries, as well as their circular economy ambitions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">To build a sustainable future for all, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy\" target=\"_blank\">report\u003C/a> details a range of approaches policymakers can consider, from considering people beyond your borders, trading responsibly and exchanging know-how and means. There is truly no environmental justice without social justice: and it’s a must for all nations seeking to secure a safe future for the next generations.\u003C/p>\u003Ch1 id=\"\">—\u003C/h1>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">About Circle Economy\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">The Circular Jobs Initiative at Circle Economy works to maximise the employment opportunities offered by the circular economy. It does this by measuring circular jobs, analysing the environment needed to create them and providing practical support to businesses and governments that want to adopt circular strategies that have a positive social impact, with support from the Goldschmeding Foundation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:18:54.000Z",[],{"id":35100,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":35101,"updated_at":35102,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":35103,"contents":35105,"contributors":35114,"image":6},"aPOb","2023-05-29T11:48:45.000Z","2026-05-07T09:26:04.551Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":35104},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[35106],{"id":35107,"score":47,"body":35108,"status":55,"article_id":35100,"created_at":202,"updated_at":35113,"published_at":203},"nvQw",{"image":35109,"title":35110,"content":35111,"summary":15,"attachment":35112,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380856551-BmO5p_IZ.jpg","To build back better, we need foresight and a focus on future skills","\u003Cp id=\"\">While businesses and governments around the world seek to build back better after the covid-19 pandemic, we risk falling into the trap of short-termism if we overlook two important drivers of long-term change: workers and their skills. What is a green recovery plan worth if workers lack the skills to realise it? How can we achieve long-term prosperity if we don't prioritise the skills needed now and in the future? Now positioned as a means to build back better and mitigate unemployment, the circular economy—for example—requires different and new combinations of skills than those prioritised in the current linear model. To realise the circular transition, businesses and governments need to apply long-term thinking and make future skills an integral part of their recovery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">The growing skills gaps in retail\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Amid social distancing and lockdowns, retailers have responded to the hurdles presented by altered consumer behaviours and state-imposed regulations. To maintain sales in the 1.5-metre society, retailers have swiftly digitised their shops, with more transactions happening through digital, touchless or self-service devices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In the rapid automation of the retail industry, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/closing-the-skills-gap-in-retail-with-people-analytics\">gaps\u003C/a> have emerged between the skills workers have now and the skills needed to ensure business success in this altered society. In particular, the need for interpersonal and technological skills over basic cognitive skills for processes that are now becoming automatised.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:3000px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"3000px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6474960deba0f5b34d676559_clay-banks-Ox6SW103KtM-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@claybanks\">claybanks\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/Ox6SW103KtM\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">With their eye on stabilising revenues, many \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/closing-the-skills-gap-in-retail-with-people-analytics\">retailers have begun to invest in analytics to better understand these changing skills requirements\u003C/a>. But here lies a problem: These efforts tend to focus on the skills needed to stimulate growth under the same linear model that contributed to the large-scale environmental and social disruption we see today. If, instead, retailers—and other industries—are to build back better, they need to shift their focus from skills required for short-term revenue to those needed for a more sustainable future in the long term.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Key questions to drive this shift in thinking include what type of management and team leadership skills are needed to motivate workers in a service economy and how to ensure everyone across the business understands the inherent value of materials. In many cases, this may require more of a shift in mindsets. Indeed, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://circularity-gap.world/norway\">our research in Norway \u003C/a>found that many of the skills already present in customer-facing roles in the country's prominent retail sector could be readily applied to service models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Priority skills: digital and transferable\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">The pandemic has exposed \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://medium.com/circleeconomy/what-has-the-covid-19-pandemic-unearthed-about-the-labour-market-and-the-circular-economy-5181f70c94db\">cracks in our labour market \u003C/a>and the need to do business differently. New ways of doing business require new skills—in retail and beyond. As we build back better and pursue ambitious circular economy plans, digital and transferable skills will be needed across industries and business models.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">First, the need for digital skills comes hand in hand with advances in technology and increasing automation. Our \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-future-of-work-baseline-employment-analysis-and-skills-pathways-for-the-circular-economy-in-scotland\">latest research with Zero Waste Scotland\u003C/a> found that Scotland requires a digitally-enabled workforce to achieve its circular ambitions. Particularly in the construction sector, digital skills and solutions will help to improve communication, collaboration and material efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4000px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4000px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64749669c21f5b3ec26e746c_mark-potterton-sNVkn3507Oo-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@markpot123\">markpot123\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/sNVkn3507Oo\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Second, businesses and countries are advised to invest in transferable skills that can be applied and remain relevant as sectors and business models evolve. They include, for example, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"http://trinomics.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Impacts-of-circular-economy-on-policies-on-the-labour-market.pdf\">customer service, solutions and critical thinking, problem-solving and risk assessment skills.\u003C/a> Transferable skill sets are a prerequisite for every country or business transitioning towards circularity, given the interdisciplinary nature of the circular economy. Transferable skills also contribute to resilience by enabling workers to be deployed across different tasks and value chains, ensuring a surplus in labour and skills supply. If the development of transferable skills is not supported, we risk the labour market being too slow to react, limiting the transition being achieved at scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">A moment of opportunity for skills redeployment\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Third, we need the foresight to look ahead 10, 20, 30+ years and put in place skills pipelines to meet the sector-specific demands we see coming down the line. This will maximise the opportunity for a smoother transition and deployment of workers and their skills.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Consider the energy sector: At least \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://sectors.sepa.org.uk/media/1148/oil-gas_sector-plan_final_singlepage_-360916_sct0619469992.pdf\">60% of oil and gas platforms in the North Sea will be decommissioned by 2030. As a result, close to a million tonnes of materials\u003C/a> from infrastructure will be made available. This opens up a huge opportunity to grasp the varied skills-based redeployment options that come with decommissioning, reuse and alternative energy sources. \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.cesscon.com/\">CessCon Decom\u003C/a> routinely recruits workers from the oil and gas sector to help reach their reuse and recycling ambitions. Through foresight and planning, the expertise that already exists in many industries could also be redirected towards circular activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:3046px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"3046px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/647496e10af631b41f94dd6f_pexels-janrune-smenes-reite-3207536.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pexels.com/@jan-rune-smenes-reite-221584/\">Jan-Rune Smenes Reite\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.pexels.com/photo/oil-platfrom-rig-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-3207536/\">Pexels\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What's more, w\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoUPnZpzNOI\">orkers often have in-depth knowledge of processes, materials and their own skills and, therefore, may be best at defining the opportunities and solutions\u003C/a>. Businesses and governments should involve and listen to workers when developing industry-specific and regional reskilling, upskilling and matching programmes geared towards circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">From short-termism to future skills, placing workers at the centre\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Many recovery and long-term sustainability plans currently do not consider skills requirements sufficiently. The Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) issued by the European Union earlier this year, for example, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/resilience-the-missing-link-in-the-new-circular-economy-action-plan/\">lacks focus on skills transferability\u003C/a>. While addressing key elements that can increase the resilience of the labour market, such as modular learning, it does not do so in the context of the circular or green transition. ‘\u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.euractiv.com/section/circular-economy/opinion/resilience-the-missing-link-in-the-new-circular-economy-action-plan/\">This means that these elements, in turn, are unlikely to be a priority in CEAP initiatives going forward—a missed opportunity’\u003C/a>, noted a Circle Economy policy commentary. The instruments and network around the new EU Skills Agenda should be used to place a stronger focus on developing transferable skills that can be applied across industries to promote both resilient and circular economies.\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:5101px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"5101px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/6474973370d297942b496adf_kenny-eliason-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@neonbrand\">neon brand\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/1-aA2Fadydc\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Ch4 id=\"\">The green or circular transition envisaged by businesses and governments hinges on workers and their skills. But digital and transferable skills, which are crucial to scale the circular economy, won't be realised in the labour market overnight. To realise the circular recovery, achieve long-term sustainability and ensure a safe transition for all workers, businesses and governments must take a long-term view and make skills and training an integral part of their plans for building back better.\u003C/h4>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‍\u003C/p>",[],"2024-02-23T16:06:23.000Z",[],{"id":35116,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35117,"updated_at":35118,"owner_id":323,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":35119,"contents":35120,"contributors":35127,"image":35130},"30599","2025-04-28T16:00:38.047Z","2026-05-07T09:26:36.860Z",{"id":323,"type":325,"owner_id":323,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35121],{"id":35122,"score":47,"body":35123,"status":55,"article_id":35116,"created_at":35117,"updated_at":35126,"published_at":35117},"Etyb",{"title":35124,"summary":35125},"Innovatiepact Fryslân: Cooperating for Broad Prosperity in Friesland","\u003Cp>Innovatiepact Fryslân (IPF\u003Cstrong>)\u003C/strong> functions as the Economic Board of Fryslân, bringing together entrepreneurs, educational institutions, and governmental bodies in a strategic alliance to shape and execute the region’s economic development. It serves as both a strategic platform and an operational organization, acting on the ambitions outlined in the \u003Cstrong>Blue Delta. \u003C/strong>The approach is defined by the motto \u003Cem>“Zelf, samen, doen”\u003C/em> (Ourselves, together, action), emphasizing proactive, mission-driven collaboration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Blue Delta refers to a geographically and ecologically diverse region that includes coastal islands, wetlands, clay and peat landscapes, and forested areas along the northwestern European coast. For centuries, inhabitants have adapted to the dynamics of water and land, shaping a resilient culture and economy. This legacy of adaptability and innovation underpins the region’s ambition to foster broad prosperity—balancing economic strength, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. Positioned centrally in this landscape, Fryslân aims to be a leading region in circularity and water-related innovation within Europe.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/content-image/1778094799005-hOeoALIh.png\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Photo: Innovatiepact Fryslân\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By 2030, the region is targeting leadership in key thematic areas such as climate adaptation, circular systems, and sustainable tourism. This includes transforming energy, agriculture, water, and resource systems to meet circular economy principles. The broader vision is a clean, healthy, and resilient society where economic and ecological goals reinforce one another.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To support this transition, IPF facilitates cross-sectoral cooperation by translating global goals—such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals—into a regional economic framework. This includes concrete innovation strategies and practical actions designed to strengthen regional competitiveness. The strategy is built around six focus areas:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>AgroFood\u003C/strong>: Transitioning from bulk production to high-value nutrient specialisation, maintaining a competitive position in European food systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Water Technology\u003C/strong>: Positioning Fryslân as a global leader in water and delta-related innovation, including climate resilience and tourism.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High Tech Systems & Materials\u003C/strong>: Establishing Northern Netherlands as a vital node in the national tech ecosystem, contributing to Smart Industry and international competitiveness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Circular Materials\u003C/strong>: Leading the transition to a circular economy with innovations in clean technologies and sustainable resource use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Maritime Technology\u003C/strong>: Developing a fully sustainable maritime sector by 2030, including electrification in recreational boating across the Frisian lakes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tourism & Hospitality\u003C/strong>: Promoting smart, sustainable growth in tourism that enhances quality of life, preserves nature and heritage, and supports future-ready employment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The region is characterized by its \u003Cem>iepen mienskip\u003C/em>—an open and action-oriented community culture defined by trust, collaboration, and a strong sense of collective responsibility. This community-centric approach, combined with a high concentration of SMEs and robust knowledge infrastructure, provides a solid foundation for innovation and economic resilience.\u003C/p>","2025-07-02T08:15:57.987Z",[35128,35129],{"article_id":35116,"contributor_id":323},{"article_id":35116,"contributor_id":2468},{"id":35131,"link":35132,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35117,"updated_at":35126,"article_id":35116,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KJE8cc3AoYI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778094798643-a8aNyDwo.jpeg",{"id":35134,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35135,"updated_at":35136,"owner_id":35137,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35138,"contents":35139,"contributors":35146,"image":35151},"27037","2024-05-14T10:36:33.068Z","2025-01-23T15:17:39.283Z","Xyxh0w",{"id":35137,"type":325,"owner_id":35137,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35140],{"id":35141,"score":47,"body":35142,"status":55,"article_id":35134,"created_at":35135,"updated_at":35136,"published_at":35135},"08-Y",{"title":35143,"problem":35144,"summary":35145},"Caso de estudio: Rubest eco rubber solutions","\u003Cp>ES: Aunque inicialmente se observa un enfoque de economía circular, su proceso productivo es lineal, permitiendo la generación de pérdida de material a lo largo de su cadena de valor, especialmente en los procesos de vulcanización y corte. Se identificó que estos residuos pueden ser reincorporados como materia prima en el proceso.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EN: Although initially a circular economy approach is observed, its production process is linear, allowing the generation of material loss throughout its value chain, especially in the vulcanization and cutting processes. It was identified that these wastes can be reincorporated as raw materials in the process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EN: Case study: Rubest eco rubber solutions\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ES: En la primera fase se encontró que la empresa no cuenta con un modelo de gestión enfocado en aprovechar el valor de los materiales que entran al proceso productivo, lo que hace que se genere mucho desperdicio y, como consecuencia, pérdidas financieras que no se miden.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EN: In the first phase, it was found that the company does not have a management model focused on taking advantage of the value of the materials that enter the production process, which causes a lot of waste to be generated and, as a consequence, financial losses that are not measured.\u003C/p>",[35147,35148,35150],{"article_id":35134,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":35134,"contributor_id":35149},"gIrQuA",{"article_id":35134,"contributor_id":35137},{"id":35152,"link":35153,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35135,"updated_at":35136,"article_id":35134,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mtlOMMCxIC4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151064024-3OouvR6m.jpeg",{"id":35155,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35156,"updated_at":35157,"owner_id":35137,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35158,"contents":35159,"contributors":35168,"image":35170},"27268","2024-06-27T14:46:53.157Z","2025-01-23T15:17:23.426Z",{"id":35137,"type":325,"owner_id":35137,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35160],{"id":35161,"score":47,"body":35162,"status":55,"article_id":35155,"created_at":35156,"updated_at":35157,"published_at":35156},"PwaV",{"title":35163,"outcome":35164,"problem":35165,"summary":35166,"solution":35167},"Caso de estudio Inmunizar","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>Cualquier nuevo producto, como los chips de madera para jardinería, deben ser integrados dentro del actual proceso productivo.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>La versatilidad de la madera permite que esta sea empleada en una gran variedad de productos: muebles, paneles, materiales de construcción, papel-cartón y otros.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>Luego de un análisis de mercado, se identificó como la mejor opción para valorizar los subproductos de madera, más allá de la generación de energía en calderas y hornos cementeros, la creación de productos para jardinería y paisajismo.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Al aplicar color a estos chips de madera, se incrementa la percepción de valor en el mercado.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EN:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>La primera etapa del piloto logró un aprovechamiento del 28% adicional del residuo de biomasa. Su escalamiento permitirá un aprovechamiento del 100% de este residuo, permitiendo crear un nuevo producto comercial de la empresa.\u003C/p>",[35169],{"article_id":35155,"contributor_id":35137},{"id":35171,"link":35172,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35156,"updated_at":35157,"article_id":35155,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4Z1c-nsWzRc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151065734-pHA6-lIb.jpeg",{"id":35174,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35175,"updated_at":35176,"owner_id":35137,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35177,"contents":35178,"contributors":35187,"image":35189},"27697","2024-07-15T10:47:26.850Z","2025-01-23T15:17:12.559Z",{"id":35137,"type":325,"owner_id":35137,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35179],{"id":35180,"score":47,"body":35181,"status":55,"article_id":35174,"created_at":35175,"updated_at":35176,"published_at":35175},"buEt",{"title":35182,"outcome":35183,"problem":35184,"summary":35185,"solution":35186},"Caso de estudio Auteco Mobility","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Reducción en transporte terrestre\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Ahorro en la compra de cajas de cartón\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Incremento en el precio de venta de cartón\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>Las cajas de cartón no eran vistas como materia prima de alta calidad para la producción de nuevas cajas, por lo que se estaba perdiendo un valor importante para la empresa.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>La empresa, especializada en la importación de motos, motocarros, bicicletas y patinetas eléctricas, repuestos y accesorios, algunos importados, otros adquiridos a nivel nacional, son transportados en cajas de cartón de diversas calidades, tamaños y gramajes y gestionadas por medio de un gestor de residuos. Este material no era visto como materia prima de alta calidad para la producción de nuevas cajas, por lo que se estaba perdiendo un valor importante para la empresa.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>El cartón sobrante, proveniente de las cajas de embalaje, tiene el potencial de convertirse en “moneda de cambio”: este se puede vender a los transformadores de este material, para reincorporarlo en la producción de nuevas cajas de embalaje para Auteco.\u003C/p>",[35188],{"article_id":35174,"contributor_id":35137},{"id":35190,"link":35191,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35175,"updated_at":35176,"article_id":35174,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Er2HvFk7Z9M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151066527-OGQ6ARYd.jpeg",{"id":35193,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35194,"updated_at":35195,"owner_id":35137,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35196,"contents":35197,"contributors":35206,"image":35208},"27698","2024-07-15T10:59:46.163Z","2025-01-23T15:16:51.354Z",{"id":35137,"type":325,"owner_id":35137,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35198],{"id":35199,"score":47,"body":35200,"status":55,"article_id":35193,"created_at":35194,"updated_at":35195,"published_at":35194},"Y59C",{"title":35201,"outcome":35202,"problem":35203,"summary":35204,"solution":35205},"Caso de estudio Compañía Nacional de Chocolates","\u003Cp>ES: reducir | repensar | rediseñar | recuperar\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>En la búsqueda de cómo disminuir la tonelada enviada al relleno La Pradera, el piloto desarrollado en alianza con Circulatam y CEO se enfocó en cómo aprovechar estos desechos de manera más eficiente.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>Nacional de Chocolates se encuentra en un camino hacia cero residuos al 2030, una meta planteada dentro de las estrategias definidas por la compañía en el 2020. La compañía ha logrado, gracias a diversas estrategias, disminuir los desechos enviados al relleno sanitario La Pradera: de 12 toneladas pasó a una tonelada mensual. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ES: \u003C/strong>Se definió como mejor opción para un aprovechamiento eficiente de estos residuos, la generación de energía, una estrategia que además aporta al objetivo de cero residuos al 2030.\u003C/p>",[35207],{"article_id":35193,"contributor_id":35137},{"id":35209,"link":35210,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35194,"updated_at":35195,"article_id":35193,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5sshrXGvV0w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151067157-7sCvlFOh.jpeg",{"id":35212,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35213,"created_at":35214,"updated_at":35215,"owner_id":672,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35216,"contents":35217,"contributors":35231,"image":35235},"3357","http://about.lindex.com/en/redesign2/http://about.lindex.com/en/redesign/","2020-10-01T14:34:35.820Z","2022-08-11T09:19:36.687Z",{"id":672,"type":325,"owner_id":672,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35218],{"id":35219,"score":47,"body":35220,"status":55,"article_id":35212,"created_at":35214,"updated_at":35215,"published_at":35214},"GuJ8",{"title":35221,"outcome":35222,"problem":35223,"summary":35224,"solution":35225,"attachment":35226},"Lindex: Upcycling project from old denim garments","\u003Cp>With Re:Design, both Lindex and Re:Textile hoped that they can contribute to decreased consumption of resources through new design processes and business models.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With a growing population and unsustainable consumption patterns, we use up more natural resources than our planet can handle. The fashion industry depends on and consumes a lot of natural resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To meet these challenges, resources need to be used in the best way and a circular approach to fashion is the only way to go.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A Swedish-based company, Lindex, partnerd up with Re:Textile at The Swedish School of Textiles in Borås, to develop a collection of exclusive upcycled products made from old denim garments to contribute to decreasing consumption of resources through new design processes and business models.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lindex is one of Europe's leading fashion companies based in Sweden. In March 2017, the company launched Re:Design – a collection of exclusive upcycled products that have been redesigned and remade locally in Borås, Sweden.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project is a pilot which the company has done in collaboration with Re:textile at The Swedish School of Textiles in Borås. Re:Textile is an organisation that develops design and business models for redesign and circularity in the textile industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The collection consists of six pieces within women’s wear. The pieces originate from Lindex's Better Denim garments from previous seasons which have been redesigned and remade in Sweden. The original garments have been given new details or taken apart and put back together creating whole new products.\u003C/p>",[35227,35229],{"name":35228,"type":53,"value":35228},"https://about.lindex.com/sustainability/how-we-work/circular-fashion/",{"name":35230,"type":53,"value":35230},"https://about.lindex.com/press/news-and-press-releases/2017/lindex-launches-redesign-a-collection-of-exclusive-upcycled-products/",[35232,35234],{"article_id":35212,"contributor_id":35233},"M76gaA",{"article_id":35212,"contributor_id":672},{"id":35236,"link":35237,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35214,"updated_at":35215,"article_id":35212,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IXJSR23MZqw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151593684-GJm6ViST.jpeg",{"id":35239,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35240,"created_at":35241,"updated_at":35242,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35243,"contents":35244,"contributors":35264,"image":35268},"3780","http://www.patagonia.com/us/worn-wear","2020-10-01T14:40:57.140Z","2023-04-14T09:20:24.506Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35245],{"id":35246,"score":47,"body":35247,"status":55,"article_id":35239,"created_at":35241,"updated_at":35242,"published_at":35241},"xxGg",{"title":35248,"outcome":35249,"problem":35250,"summary":35251,"solution":35252,"attachment":35253},"Patagonia Worn Wear - Repair program for clothes","\u003Cp>415,174 Patagonia items have been repaired at Patagonia repair centres and roving tours in North America since 2005, with the repair centre mending up to 50,000 garments a year. As of March 2021, the Patagonia Worn Wear vans have visited 1354 locations in 14 countries, spanning North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many clothing items produced today are barely worn before they are discarded, posing a significant burden on the world's resources. In order to balance out the environmental and social resources needed to create garments, clothes need to be used more and disposed of less. However as clothes are worn for longer, and succumb to natural wear and tear, consumers are less inclined to repair them (either by themselves or using a service) due to lack of sewing skills and low prices of new clothing. Today, it is often more affordable for consumers to buy new than repair old.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Patagonia is an outdoor clothing brand headquartered in the United States. In autumn 2015, the company started its Worn Wear program under the motto “Repair is a Radical Act,” an initiative started by CEO Rose Marcario. The program aims to explain to customers the value of preserving clothes by repairing them instead of buying new. Patagonia’s environmentally friendly campaign aims to counter fast fashion trends and increasing demand for new clothes, by encouraging quality standards that produce clothes designed to last.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To prevent clothing being discarded before their lifespan was up, Patagonia's Worn Wear programme extends producer responsibility beyond the purchase phase, and asks their consumers to join them in mutual responsibility to take care of their clothes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The repair programme encourages consumers to attempt repairs themselves, through a partnership with iFixit, a platform dedicated to free repair guides. There are over 100 Patagonia-specific guides on the platform, ranging from darning a hole to replacing a zip. If the repair is too complex, the customer can take their item to their nearest Patagonia store, or send it in to Patagonia's repair facility, one of the largest in North America.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The programme also includes Worn Wear repair tours, where specially equipped vans carrying sewing machines and notions drive around to various Patagonia stores, where customers can bring in their broken garments and have them fixed for free by Patagonia repair ambassadors. Patagonia emphasises that all brands of clothing can be brought to be repaired, in order to strengthen product longevity.\u003C/p>",[35254,35256,35258,35260,35262],{"name":35255,"type":53,"value":35255},"https://www.ifixit.com/Patagonia",{"name":35257,"type":53,"value":35257},"https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/stories/extended-play/story-32985.html",{"name":35259,"type":53,"value":35259},"https://wornwear.patagonia.com/repairs",{"name":35261,"type":53,"value":35261},"https://www.instagram.com/wornwear/",{"name":35263,"type":53,"value":35263},"https://www.circularx.eu/en/cases/34/patagonia-worn-wear-program",[35265,35267],{"article_id":35239,"contributor_id":35266},"FD60fw",{"article_id":35239,"contributor_id":644},{"id":35269,"link":35270,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35241,"updated_at":35242,"article_id":35239,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vZt_KW8KKeo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151596548-uYE5IQhB.jpeg",{"id":35272,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35273,"created_at":35274,"updated_at":35275,"owner_id":1778,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35276,"contents":35277,"contributors":35292,"image":35295},"3937","https://www.lablaco.com/about","2020-10-01T14:42:50.636Z","2021-08-13T11:55:37.578Z",{"id":1778,"type":325,"owner_id":1778,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35278],{"id":35279,"score":47,"body":35280,"status":55,"article_id":35272,"created_at":35274,"updated_at":35275,"published_at":35274},"3uur",{"title":35281,"outcome":35282,"problem":35283,"summary":35284,"solution":35285,"attachment":35286},"Lablaco: A Digital Platform for Circular Fashion","\u003Cp>Through traceable digital ownership, Lablaco makes it possible to offer a new circular business model, which offers transparency and traceability to consumers of second-hand products. In this context, the platform allows integration and facilitates the relationship between brands, retailers, designers, influencers and consumers in a single framework, in which everyone is confident about the purchased product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since it was created in 2016, the startup has already had two projects in the context of transparency and traceability: the SPIN app, for tracking digital property through circular models, and LPLUS, which allows the traceability of data from the origin of a product, allowing to identify its authenticity, environmental impact, and consumer property in the product journey.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Although it is not the final answer, transparency is a key resource for the circular economy. Considering the fashion industry, transparency must be obtained from end to end, so that all phases of a garment's life are known and traceable, identifying and measuring the level and progress of sustainability at each stage of the chain, as well as offering the consumer clear information about the purchased product. Without transparency and traceability across the entire chain, consumers, brands and other suppliers cannot have the necessary knowledge about where and how clothes are being produced, in what working conditions, and what their final destination is. However, to achieve the required level of transparency and traceability, it is necessary to use digital technologies, which make it possible to offer scalable, flexible and real-time tracking and data transparency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lablaco intends, through the use of the blockchain, to create an environment of end-to-end transparency, where all phases of a clothing item's life are known and traceable, from the production of raw materials to the consumer chain, avoiding, including the circulation of counterfeit parts.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lablaco is a digital platform that uses blockchain to provide traceability of second-hand clothes. Through a web platform and mobile app, it allows brands to tokenise their products at different levels of the supply chain. From this approach, consumers can identify what actions retailers are taking to be more sustainable. One of the startup's apps is SPIN, which allows consumers to tokenise products, identifying, for example, that the clothes purchased once belonged to a favourite influencer. In this context, from this app it is possible to apply the circular model of sharing, lending, swapping and trade, which allows consumers to become active buyers in the supply chain, following the destination given to a garment, until it reaches the end of life, communicating the retailers so that some sustainable attitude is taken about it, such as recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lablaco uses blockchain in its circular fashion platform, allowing consumers to register their digital ownership of their garments. In this context, clothing starts to have a story in the timeline, which can never be changed. This feature allows the consumer to be guaranteed end-to-end transparency about the product purchased, from production onwards, identifying who was the manufacturer, the brand, the retailer, as well as the first and secondary consumers. Through the SPIN platform, consumers can register and tokenise their clothes, and from there they can exchange, share, swap or trade their clothes so that everything is digitally tracked. Additionally, consumers can also scan other clothes using a QR code or an NFC chip, simply and quickly, obtaining all the information transparently.\u003C/p>",[35287,35288,35290],{"name":35273,"type":53,"value":35273},{"name":35289,"type":53,"value":35289},"https://generationt.asia/leaders/lablaco-the-fashion-company-of-the-future-uses-blockchain-to-track-its-garments",{"name":35291,"type":53,"value":35291},"https://greenisthenewblack.com/kuo-shihyun-lablaco/",[35293,35294],{"article_id":35272,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":35272,"contributor_id":4448},{"id":35296,"link":35297,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35274,"updated_at":35275,"article_id":35272,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wxL0C9MArFw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151598237-Oqne6ulj.jpeg",{"id":35299,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35300,"created_at":35301,"updated_at":35302,"owner_id":35266,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35303,"contents":35304,"contributors":35321,"image":35323},"4025","https://www.clothes-doctor.com/","2020-10-01T14:43:40.185Z","2021-09-29T09:23:35.064Z",{"id":35266,"type":325,"owner_id":35266,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35305],{"id":35306,"score":47,"body":35307,"status":55,"article_id":35299,"created_at":35301,"updated_at":35302,"published_at":35301},"Nm41",{"title":35308,"outcome":35309,"problem":35310,"summary":35311,"solution":35312,"attachment":35313},"Clothes Doctor: Online repair and alteration service","\u003Cp>Clothes Doctor has now launched their own laundry product range to assist customers with gentler cleaning practices. They also have a London based drop-off point for clothing, as opposed to shipping items to Cornwall. As a response to Covid-19 lockdowns, they began developing at home mending and laundering tutorials to help customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a result of fast fashion production and consumption, key clothing care and maintenance skills have been lost through generations. Cheap clothing prices result in little emotional value from customers, and when these items break it often costs more to have the item fixed than replaced with new. In order to prevent waste and use garments for longer, emotional value with clothing has to increase, and clothing repair has to be accessible and financially viable for customers to engage with it.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clothes Doctor is an online repair and alteration service for garments founded in 2017. It was created as a way to have an accessible and reliable method to fixing clothes. Collection and shipping are free and the 'to-be-repaired-goods' don't need to be packed prior to collection. Goods are repaired/altered and returned to their user.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clothes Doctor offers four key services: repair, alteration, restoration, and laundry & cleaning. Their advertised repair services range in difficulty and price, from replacing a button for £6.50 to full jacket relining for £179. Alterations range from shortening or lengthening as well as taking in or out. Restoration focuses on anti-moth, fur, and leather treatments, while laundry focuses on steaming and hand-washing. Customers place an order by sending photos of the item and a description of what they want, after which they will receive a quote for their desired service.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Customers then ship their item to the seamstress, and can expect their item back in 7-10 days.\u003C/p>",[35314,35315,35317,35319],{"name":35300,"type":53,"value":35300},{"name":35316,"type":53,"value":35316},"https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/clothing-repair-alteration-sustainability",{"name":35318,"type":53,"value":35318},"https://clothes-doctor.com/pages/get-a-quote",{"name":35320,"type":53,"value":35320},"https://clothes-doctor.com/pages/ourstory",[35322],{"article_id":35299,"contributor_id":35266},{"id":35324,"link":35325,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35301,"updated_at":35302,"article_id":35299,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nRFWksAr69M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151599964-IZMi49UO.jpeg",{"id":35327,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35328,"created_at":35329,"updated_at":35330,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35331,"contents":35332,"contributors":35350,"image":35353},"4094","https://www.ambercycleinc.com/","2020-10-01T14:44:44.326Z","2023-04-14T08:40:45.516Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35333],{"id":35334,"score":47,"body":35335,"status":55,"article_id":35327,"created_at":35329,"updated_at":35330,"published_at":35329},"YjtU",{"title":35336,"problem":35337,"summary":35338,"solution":35339,"attachment":35340},"Cycora by  Ambercycle","\u003Cp>Polyester is the most widely used fibre and makes up 51.5% of the global textile production. Around 60 Million tonnes of virgin polyester (made from finite resource; crude oil) is produced each year and 43.8 million tonnes ends up in landfills or incinerated at end-of-life*. Standard methods of garment to garment recycling have limitations such as contamination and loss of quality, and can only be recycled a finite amount of times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Source: Textile Exchange. (2019). Preferred Fibre & Materials Market Report 2019\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cycora is a closed-loop circular yarn created by regenerating textile waste using Ambercyle systems, which eliminates the use of virgin polyester and prevents valuable materials from ending up in a landfill or being incinerated. Cycora is designed with real end-of-life solutions meaning 100% of the yarn can be fully recycled without loss of quality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Ambercycle system uses a biological recycling process that separates fibres within garments at a molecular level and reprocesses the materials in the same way as virgin materials allowing for limitless recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cycora eliminates the extractive use of virgin polyester and prevents end-of-life garments from ending up incinerated or in a landfill by using a biological recycling method: Ambercyle. Recycling using this method allows fibres to be separated at a molecular level and reprocessed the same way as virgin materials, ensuring no loss of quality no matter how many times a garment is recycled, enabling full circularity. Ambercycle have teamed up with the label-and-tag manufacturer Avery Dennison to create a unique scannable QR care label detailing garment care and material composition along with how it's produced and correct end-of-life disposal. Digitally tagging the garment enhances connection with customers and allows for full traceability, transparency and authenticity, helping advance the circular economy. \u003C/p>",[35341,35342,35344,35346,35348],{"name":35328,"type":53,"value":35328},{"name":35343,"type":53,"value":35343},"https://cycora.com/",{"name":35345,"type":53,"value":35345},"https://cen.acs.org/environment/recycling/Shay-Sethi-talks-future-fabric/99/i9",{"name":35347,"type":53,"value":35347},"https://www.apparelnews.net/news/2021/jun/03/cycora-hopes-end-waste-tell-consumers-st/",{"name":35349,"type":53,"value":35349},"https://textileexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Textile-Exchange_Preferred-Fiber-Material-Market-Report_2019.pdf",[35351,35352],{"article_id":35327,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":35327,"contributor_id":644},{"id":35354,"link":35355,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35329,"updated_at":35330,"article_id":35327,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SfSmdb09VWs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151600973-_w_uzUxF.jpeg",{"id":35357,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35358,"created_at":35359,"updated_at":35360,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35361,"contents":35362,"contributors":35375,"image":35381},"4261","http://www.asos.com/men/fashion-feed/2017_08_7-mon/new-recycled-denim-jeans/","2020-10-01T14:46:33.929Z","2023-04-11T16:26:19.285Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35363],{"id":35364,"score":47,"body":35365,"status":55,"article_id":35357,"created_at":35359,"updated_at":35360,"published_at":35359},"SQDJ",{"title":35366,"outcome":35367,"problem":35368,"summary":35369,"solution":35370,"attachment":35371},"ASOS: increasing use of recycled fiber in denim products","\u003Cp>Through the pilot, ASOS has successfully increased its use of recycled content from 7% to 20% for its ASOS Design jeans. A mix of pre-and post-consumer denim was used, and recycled fibres were blended with virgin cotton, including certified Cotton Made in Africa.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The pilot also achieved the following estimated environmental savings in 2017: water savings of 7,694 m3, energy savings of 3,434 KWh, CO2 reduction of 13,978 Tonnes, and prevented the discard of an estimated 1.1 tonnes textile to landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Generation of large quantities of textile waste is a major issue in most parts of the world. Promoting recycled clothes to the fashion market is a challenge while maintaining quality standards.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through a fibre-to-fibre pilot project, ASOS increased their use of recycled fibres to produce denim products, saving water and energy use, reduced 13,978 tonnes of CO2, and prevented an estimated 1.1 tonnes of textile discarded to landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As one of the world's top fashion retailers, ASOS wanted to contribute in sustainability by increasing its use of recycled fibre in its products, specifically its menswear and womenswear denim. Thus, from March 2017 to December 2018, the company implemented a pilot project with support from the European Clothing Action Plan (ECAP) - a project part funded by the EU LIFE programme which aims to achieve waste prevention, a reduction in water and energy use, and a reduction in CO2 emissions in the textile chain using Fibre-to-Fibre pilots.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the pilot, ASOS first focused on denim products accross womenswear and menswear. Then, they engage with their denim suppliers to help them source and develop recycled yarns that are compatible with their existing production. Engaging with these suppliers encourage the use of recycled fibres and improve their expertise with yarn spinning techniques.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Not only that, ASOS also joined the Alliance for Responsible Denim (ARD). This allows ASOS to collaborate with the other like-minded brands, increase its post-consumer content in ASOS’ denim, as well as unlock value and potential within circular approaches.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also partnered with The Recycle Movement's (REMO)'s REMOkey to add REMO labels to its jeans, which include a QR code customers can scan to find exact information about the percentage of recycled content included in the item and its resulting environmental savings.\u003C/p>",[35372,35373],{"name":35358,"type":53,"value":35358},{"name":35374,"type":53,"value":35374},"http://www.ecap.eu.com/take-action/fibre-to-fibre/",[35376,35377,35378,35379],{"article_id":35357,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":35357,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":35357,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":35357,"contributor_id":35380},"jSLM3A",{"id":35382,"link":35383,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35359,"updated_at":35360,"article_id":35357,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gtbHRnjhiek=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151602760-SRek0oqA.jpeg",{"id":35385,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35386,"created_at":35387,"updated_at":35388,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35389,"contents":35390,"contributors":35415,"image":35417},"4263","https://www.circle-economy.com/its-real-the-fibersort-is-now-in-production/#.WyVklNOFOuM","2020-10-01T14:46:34.815Z","2021-01-28T17:44:49.497Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35391],{"id":35392,"score":47,"body":35393,"status":55,"article_id":35385,"created_at":35387,"updated_at":35388,"published_at":35387},"3jVf",{"title":35394,"outcome":35395,"problem":35396,"summary":35397,"solution":35398,"attachment":35399},"Fibersort: Automatically sorting post-consumer garments by composition","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the project, 1,000 tonnes of post-consumer textiles were sorted for recycling. The project also improved the capacity of the Fibersort to handle ~900kg of textiles per hour.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Industry engagement\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project engaged with 378 textiles industry stakeholders. These recyclers, brands and retailers have now started to assess the potential use of the Fibersort outputs as feedstock for new products containing recycled content, with one brand—Loop.a.life—already using recycled Fibersorted textiles as input for their products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Unlocking key insights for the textile industry\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Between July 2019 and March 2020, the project also identified and guided these stakeholders through key barriers and opportunities to close the loop on textiles. These are available on the project’s website (http://fibersort.eu/), and were also shared through a public webinar, a recording of which can be found on the Circle Economy Youtube page (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5BHQ5f_DdY).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Policy recommendations\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Between July 2019 and March 2020, the project developed policy recommendations for local, national and the European government to show which instruments they have at their disposal to accelerate the adoption of automated sorting technologies like the Fibersort, and provided them with guidance on the different barriers and opportunities that exist to close the loop on textiles. These policy recommendations were discussed with European Commission delegates, and are also available on the project’s website. Various government representatives also attended the public webinar that marked the end of the project, where these recommendations were also shared.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Raising awareness\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Fibersort technology garnered a lot of attention from both niche and mainstream media throughout the years, with over 56 press mentions that we are aware of. A selection of noteworthy media coverage can be found in the 'Relevant links' section below.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every year, 4.7 million tonnes of post-consumer textiles are thrown away across NWE simply because they have reached the end of their first use phase. This excess is an incredible opportunity to capture the inherent value of textiles, displace the use of virgin fibres upstream, and eliminate textile waste downstream. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Fibersort is a technology that automatically sorts large volumes of mixed post-consumer textiles based on their fiber composition. These sorted materials are perfectly suited to become inputs for textile recycling processes, and commercialization of the Fibersort will bring closed-loop textiles on step closer to reality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Fibersort is a technology that automatically sorts large volumes of mixed post-consumer textiles by material composition. This allows them to be recycled into new, high quality textiles. Once sorted, these materials become reliable, consistent inputs for high-value textile-to-textile recyclers. High value recycling technologies can transition low value waste into new, high value textiles and they are a critical link in the circular supply chain. Therefore, the Fibersort is a key technology that will enable textile resources to cycle repeatedly through the supply chain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Interreg NWE-funded Fibersort project brought together a consortium of six partners to optimise and realise the widespread implementation of the Fibersort technology. 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The research, supported by the Belgian King Baudouin Foundation, presents a baseline measurement on employment in the Belgian circular economy.\u003C/p>",[35433],{"name":35434,"type":53,"value":35435},"20190919 - Circular Jobs in Belgium EN - 297x210 (1).pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/20190919_Circular_Jobs_in_Belgium_EN_297x210_1_a61ee82bcb.pdf",[],{"id":35438,"link":35439,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35422,"updated_at":35422,"article_id":35421,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jtA0HYSWO-U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573602887-_JmGeqrL.png",{"id":35441,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35442,"created_at":35443,"updated_at":35444,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35445,"contents":35446,"contributors":35457,"image":35468},"4960","http://www.texaid.ch/en/sustainability/uebersicht.html","2020-10-01T14:53:50.708Z","2023-04-13T16:36:53.392Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35447],{"id":35448,"score":47,"body":35449,"status":55,"article_id":35441,"created_at":35443,"updated_at":35444,"published_at":35443},"d5ay",{"title":35450,"outcome":35451,"problem":35452,"summary":35453,"solution":35454,"attachment":35455},"TEXAID: Facilitating closed loop systems for textiles through collection, sorting, and recycling","\u003Cp>Annually, TEXAID collects and processes approximately 90,000 tons (over 250 million pieces) of used and discarded textiles, with 60% going to resale, 15% to downcycling processes, 15% to mechanical recycling, and less than 10% to thermal recovery. No collected items are sent to landfill. TEXAID has also maintained an above-average second-hand value of about 58% during sorting. In contrast, the European industry average is between 45% and 50%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A huge amount of clothes and shoes are sold around the world every year - almost 150 million tonnes. This waste often end up in landfills or is incinerated, instead of being recycled or reused. Not only is this a waste of valuable resources, but causing serious harm to our environment. Key reasons for this are low awareness among consumers as well as a lack of infrastructure allowing for collection in many countries. The linear supply chain approach based on a take-make-waste business model is not sustainable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TEXAID is a Swiss-based solutions provider for the collection, sorting, and recycling of clothing, shoes, and home textiles. The company works with retailers and other partners to facilitate the creation of closed loop systems and address brand-specific challenges to circularity in the textiles industry. It also supports research endeavoring to further close the textile production cycle. In its 40+ years of operation, TEXAID has built well-established operations systems and an extensive network of actors all working to enable circular textile chains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TEXAID offers retail solutions to brands for creating circularity within their business models. Their services include the collection, sorting, and recycling of pre- (overstock, returns, excess inventory, etc.) and post- (items recovered from brands/customers both online and in-store) consumer textile waste. Post-consumer textiles are collected through TEXAID's take-back boxes, the contents of which are then sent by brands to TEXAID or other associated partners to be managed. Additionally, some partnering brands provide digitally available shipping labels to customers on their websites so that they may ship their items directly to a TEXAID facility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The collected goods are then sorted both by manual and mechanically aided means. During the manual process, a highly trained staff checks each piece and determines its economic and ecological value based on the EU hierarchy of waste. In Switzerland, TEXAID houses voice-controlled sorting systems that ensure a high quality and accurate degree of sorting. Those items which can be kept in their original forms are resold, while non-sellable and damaged articles (about 42% of collected items) are sorted for downcycling or recycling processes. TEXAID also participates in groups working to develop sorting innovations for improved efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TEXAID curates its own physical and online resale channels with 50 stores in Germany alone for garment resale. Additionally, the company provides services to help coordinate and manage backend processes for the resale channels of individual brands, enabling them to utilize TEXAID's own developed infrastructure.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In collaboration with expert recycling partners, valuable raw materials are kept in the production cycle and damaged goods are given another lifecycle, for example, as industrial cleaning cloths. During the mechanical recycling process, garments are shredded and used as material for automotive insulation, packaging stuffing, etc. Higher value materials, such as wool and cashmere can be shredded and re-spun into new wool products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through its special brand partnerships TEXAID is able to integrate its services into brands' already established operations, as well as help to implement new production practices. For its partnership with French children's brand, Okaidi, TEXAID provided the feedstock for their new line of recycled cotton t-shirts.\u003C/p>",[35456],{"name":35442,"type":53,"value":35442},[35458,35460,35462,35464,35466,35467],{"article_id":35441,"contributor_id":35459},"3J444g",{"article_id":35441,"contributor_id":35461},"ewoS1g",{"article_id":35441,"contributor_id":35463},"Ns0taA",{"article_id":35441,"contributor_id":35465},"jFndUA",{"article_id":35441,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":35441,"contributor_id":644},{"id":35469,"link":35470,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35443,"updated_at":35444,"article_id":35441,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EriN7uQc6D4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151605576-i5wOsdby.jpeg",{"id":35472,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35473,"created_at":35474,"updated_at":35475,"owner_id":1892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35476,"contents":35477,"contributors":35492,"image":35496},"4968","https://www.fabcycle.shop/pages/add-page","2020-10-01T14:53:55.836Z","2022-08-03T15:16:57.577Z",{"id":1892,"type":325,"owner_id":1892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35478],{"id":35479,"score":47,"body":35480,"status":55,"article_id":35472,"created_at":35474,"updated_at":35475,"published_at":35474},"9dvB",{"title":35481,"outcome":35482,"problem":35483,"summary":35484,"solution":35485,"attachment":35486},"FABCYCLE: textile waste ReUSE Centre in Vancouver, B.C","\u003Cp>They provide a delivery service in Canada and the United States and you can contact them directly if you need the service outside of the coverage area with the aim of having used and unwanted textiles reach people, designers, and manufacturers for reuse. Also, they collect the small \"scraps\" and offer them free for craft and sewing projects. This helps minimize the amount of waste going to landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD), textiles represent one of the fastest-growing waste streams, accounting for 7.7 percent of all solid waste produced in the region. Half of the Vancouver region's textile waste is made up of commercial, recreational, and residential textiles, such as filters, upholstery, tents, towels, and bedding. The other half is made up entirely of discarded clothing, of which up to 95% could be reused, repaired, or recycled. FABCYCLE currently does not have a collection center; it is limited to Metro Vancouver; it does not have delivery space. They collect the different textiles, then take them to the reuse center, then sort them into different categories to finally put them on the shelves.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FABCYCLE is a textile waste collection service. They work directly with factories, fashion designers, and schools to collect leftover textile waste from the garment production process (waste, offcuts, dead material, and roll ends) and reuse or recycle what they can't use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FABCYLE has been trying to provide a solution since 2017, collecting over 140,000 pounds of reusable and recyclable fabrics and supplies from the venues, as well as providing an open and inclusive physical space for the local creative community to come together and experiment with textile waste.\u003C/p>",[35487,35488,35490],{"name":35473,"type":53,"value":35473},{"name":35489,"type":53,"value":35489},"https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/fabcycle-sustainability-recycle-fabric",{"name":35491,"type":53,"value":35491},"http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/SolidWastePublications/2020WasteCompositionStudy.pdf",[35493,35495],{"article_id":35472,"contributor_id":35494},"BLJhDw",{"article_id":35472,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":35497,"link":35498,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35474,"updated_at":35475,"article_id":35472,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tXW0nqcFeaQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152460799-1zcaQ4UP.jpeg",{"id":35500,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":35501,"created_at":35502,"updated_at":35503,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35504,"contents":35505,"contributors":35516,"image":35519},"5004","http://www.igcohen.com/sales.html","2020-10-01T14:54:19.102Z","2023-04-14T10:01:37.591Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35506],{"id":35507,"score":47,"body":35508,"status":55,"article_id":35500,"created_at":35502,"updated_at":35503,"published_at":35502},"QosN",{"title":35509,"problem":35510,"summary":35511,"solution":35512,"attachment":35513},"I:CO - Collection, recycling, sorting and distribution services for post-consumer textile waste","\u003Cp>A huge amount of clothes and shoes are sold around the world every year: almost 150 million tonnes. Most of these end up in landfills or get incinerated instead of being recycled or reused. This wasting of valuable resources is causing serious harm to our environment. Key reasons for this are low awareness among consumers as well as a lack of structures allowing for collection in many countries. The linear supply chain approach based on a take-make-waste business model is not sustainable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>I:CO offers collection, recycling, sorting and distribution services for post-consumer textile waste and is currently active in more than 60 countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>I:CO's take-back system offers a resource-efficient and economical solution in a simple and effective way. Pre-loved clothing and shoes from customers get collected in partner stores or online. Logistics, sorting and transfer of those items to recycling loops will then be organized by I:CO.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Point of Sale: \u003C/strong>Consumers can bring their pre-loved clothing/shoes to the participating stores and in return, they receive a reward incentive (e.g. a coupon).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Sorting: \u003C/strong>Collection and transport to nearest sorting and/or recycling facility individually tailored to the retail partner's needs and processes. The sorting process is mostly done by hand in more than 60 countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Preparation for Recycling: \u003C/strong>Identification and separation of the materials is vital for recycling. I:CO supports technical innovation such as automatic identification methods to increase process efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Reuse: \u003C/strong>Reusing clothing and shoes is the best way to reduce its environmental impact. Items that are still good to wear are therefore kept and sold as second-hand goods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Closed Loop Recycling: \u003C/strong>Some of the items that are unwearable can be used for the production of new clothes or shoes, remaining in a closed loop within the textile industry. I:CO collaborates with several partners on these sort of projects, to meet the technical and material-specific challenges that come with it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Textile Industry: \u003C/strong>Fibers of clothes are recovered and spun into yarn that gets incorporated into the supply chain of partner company, e.g. for innovative denim projects. For shoes, rubber granules from the recycling of old shoes can be used for new shoe soles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Open Loop Recycling (for various Industries): \u003C/strong>The industrial recycling of PCW (Post Consumer Waste) gets organised by I:CO after the separation of the material. The majority of fibers are currently used for insulation material, both for the automotive and construction industries. Together with partner companies, I:CO regularly conducts \"Circularity Projects\" to explore new ways of recycling.\u003C/p>",[35514],{"name":35515,"type":53,"value":35515},"https://www.ico-spirit.com/en/",[35517,35518],{"article_id":35500,"contributor_id":35459},{"article_id":35500,"contributor_id":644},{"id":35520,"link":35521,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35502,"updated_at":35503,"article_id":35500,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3DfEwBq9PUk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152462345-rg5wZzRl.jpeg",{"id":35523,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35524,"updated_at":35525,"owner_id":1892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35526,"contents":35527,"contributors":35543,"image":35551},"5652","2020-11-19T16:13:19.711Z","2022-08-16T13:45:11.289Z",{"id":1892,"type":325,"owner_id":1892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35528],{"id":35529,"score":47,"body":35530,"status":55,"article_id":35523,"created_at":35524,"updated_at":35525,"published_at":35524},"4zgd",{"title":35531,"outcome":35532,"problem":35533,"summary":35534,"solution":35535,"attachment":35536},"Leading Circular: Pathways for Evolving Apparel and Textile Businesses from Linear to Circular.","\u003Cp>• 82% of textile waste can be cleaned, repaired, and resold, leading to new sales opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>•18% of garments initially deemed as “waste” actually need to be recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Renewal Workshop has diverted 285K pounds of textiles from landfills as of June 2020's Renewal Impact Report.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There is an absence of systems to recover value from products that have been manufactured and that retailers and brands cannot sell. This leads to a waste problem, a negative environmental impact on the planet, financial loss for brands, and missed opportunities for the consumer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Renewal Workshop presents tested pathways to bring circular practices inside of your company in ways that align with your culture and business priorities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Renewal System is a collaborative development process that relies on leading, forward-thinking brands committed to new sustainable approaches.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is a zero-waste system that recovers the full value from what has already been created as a way of serving customers, partners, and the planet. The system takes discarded apparel and textiles and turns them into renewed products, upcycled materials, or recycling feedstock. Data is collected on everything that flows through the system and is given back to brand partners to help them improve the production and design of future products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When items first arrive, they are cleaned using Tersus's advanced waterless cleaning technology.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>50% of reconditioned products are then professionally repaired.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Products are reviewed, approved, and then certified as renewed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Items are co-branded to let the customer know they meet the renewed and original brand standards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Waste reduction is tracked, and the impact results are reported twice a year.\u003C/p>",[35537,35539,35541],{"name":35538,"type":53,"value":35538},"https://renewalworkshop.com/pages/leadingcircular",{"name":35540,"type":53,"value":35540},"https://www.thredup.com/resale/#resale-industry",{"name":35542,"type":53,"value":35542},"http://www.tersussolutions.com",[35544,35546,35547,35549,35550],{"article_id":35523,"contributor_id":35545},"7Xhq5g",{"article_id":35523,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":35523,"contributor_id":35548},"j3wvlg",{"article_id":35523,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":35523,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":35552,"link":35553,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35524,"updated_at":35525,"article_id":35523,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"By7Fno54u-k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152463318-YQHxAyNt.jpeg",{"id":35555,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35556,"updated_at":35557,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35558,"contents":35559,"contributors":35575,"image":35583},"6637","2020-12-17T11:17:34.256Z","2021-10-15T11:50:24.956Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35560],{"id":35561,"score":47,"body":35562,"status":55,"article_id":35555,"created_at":35556,"updated_at":35557,"published_at":35556},"4mYj",{"title":35563,"outcome":35564,"problem":35565,"summary":35566,"solution":35567,"attachment":35568},"MUD Jeans: Redesigning denim for circularity","\u003Cp>While the industry average for freshwater consumption of a pair of jeans is 7,000L, in 2016 MUD Jeans produced the same product with 1,500L of water. In 2019, this number has again decreased significantly, to merely 581L for one pair of jeans. This freshwater consumption decrease mainly relates to changes in their cotton sourcing, including the use of recycled cotton, as well as waterless dyeing techniques and the reuse of water at their partner’s manufacturing facilities. In relation to CO2 emissions, MUD Jeans has also been able to implement reductions. While the industry average is 23.45 Kg CO2eq, MUD Jeans, accounted for 8.88 CO2eq per pair of jeans in 2016, and have managed to lower that amount to 7.14 CO2eq in 2019 mainly due to the use of recycled materials sourced within the EU, the implementation of reusable packaging and the employment of innovative production techniques.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Denim jeans represent an iconic piece of clothing, both due to their cultural meaning as well as their physical characteristics. Nevertheless, historically, the denim jeans value chain has been associated with significant negative environmental impacts related to water and energy consumption, as well as use of chemicals. MUD Jeans estimates that an average pair of jeans requires 7,000 liters of water in its productions. These environmental impacts originate at various stages of the production process, including cotton growing, dyeing, fabric finishing and garment finishing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Denim is a very long lasting material and people do not necessarily use their jeans for their full useful life. Recycling infrastructure for textiles is not yet implemented in every city - so it cannot be ensured that the denim is recycled properly instead of being sent to landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Changing the way we design the product can have a significant impact in tackling the negative environmental effects of denim production in cotton growing and manufacturing countries. 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It also saves the environment by recycling the enormous amounts of fabric waste and converting it into usable articles which are very durable and aesthetically rich.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Social impact: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Kantha has traditionally been a women’s craft, where it was practised at the domestic level. Therefore, reviving the traditional arts of Kantha and Gabba will offer new employment opportunities to women. This process of enhanced opportunities for women would lead to meeting SDG 5 - Gender Equality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Ancient crafts such as Kantha and Gabba will be preserved and put to use in the present context of Smart Sustainable Cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Economic impact: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Craftsmen of traditional arts in developing countries usually live in difficult financial conditions. This type of initiative would provide them with more work and enhanced income, and would thus help in the process of reduction of poverty, meeting the SDG 1 and also SDG 8, i.e. Decent Work and Economic Growth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Environmental impact: \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Waste disposal is a big challenge to the environment. Through this project, the amount of textile waste generated is reduced considerably, thus working towards environmental sustainability and meeting SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities.\"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"Restoring, refurbishing and recycling textiles, which form a huge part of domestic waste. 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Led by the ‘long live the product’ slogan, the company aims to engage customers in the circular process; once garments can no longer be used, they can be returned to be repaired, redesigned or resold, while products, such as backpacks, tents and skiwear, are also available for rent. As an extra incentive to drive uptake, customers can get a 20% discount on a new item that is bought at the same time that they return used clothing items. 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Claim Turns Into Business and Climate Successful Campaign","\u003Cp>Don’t Buy This Jacket campaign is one of the best examples to be found on deepening one’s Systemic Authenticity, and its resulting success in the marketplace made it a true innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This, perhaps, quite counter-intuitive move within the context of business environment brought the company increased revenues, but only because the company is indeed acting upon its mission of being a sustainable company.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Patagonia has shown its success of adherence to sustainability principles through growth levels in their top line, margins, and market share.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion production makes up 10% of humanity's carbon emissions, dries up water sources, and pollutes rivers and streams.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, 85% of all textiles go to the landfills each year (UNECE, 2018), and washing some types of clothes results in significant amounts of microplastics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Raising social awareness regarding the impacts of textile, in particular clothing industry, upon the environment was the main goal of Patagonia's Black Friday campaign in 2011.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Patagonia, an outdoor clothing brand, ran a campaign on Black Friday in 2011 urging consumers not to buy their jacket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With this ad, the company aspired to raise consumer awareness regarding the consequences of over-consumption, especially in the textile industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ad highlights how each piece of Patagonia clothing—despite being made from recycled materials—emits far more greenhouse gas (GHG) than it weighs, in addition to increased use of freshwater for production purposes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The results of the campaign were estimated as 'successful' by the company. Even though the advertisement had an element of a reverse psychology, making customers buy more of Patagonia's clothing, the net effect was positive.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Big advertisement campaign was the found solution. First, Patagonia partnered with eBay. Together, they decided on publishing a full-page ad in the New York Times newspaper, showing Patagonia's best-selling jacket with a banner that read: Don’t Buy This Jacket.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides the add in New York Times, the company sent an email to subscribers describing the environmental impact of producing its best-selling jacket. In doing so, Patagonia hoped to encourage consumers to ‘think before they buy’, and ultimately buy far less but better quality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The campaign was part of Patagonia’s Common Threads Initiative and Worn Wear programme for used clothing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The final piece of this puzzle: the company understood its capabilities and resource availability and knew what it could and could not do. 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The company focuses on environmentalism and encourages a sustainable lifestyle. Furthermore, they also promote the growth of cultural heritage practices in the process of producing youthful alluring garments and accessories ethically.\u003C/p>",[35670],{"name":35671,"type":53,"value":35671},"https://www.themadameblue.com/blog/5-environmentally-friendly-brands-in-nigeria",[35673],{"article_id":35659,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35675,"link":35676,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35660,"updated_at":35661,"article_id":35659,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TwqI4kl7BJE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152470441-P21zJz2L.jpeg",{"id":35678,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35679,"updated_at":35680,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35681,"contents":35682,"contributors":35696,"image":35699},"8272","2021-03-29T07:19:53.087Z","2022-10-05T07:15:04.781Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35683],{"id":35684,"score":47,"body":35685,"status":55,"article_id":35678,"created_at":35679,"updated_at":35680,"published_at":35679},"p4Wh",{"title":35686,"outcome":35687,"problem":35688,"summary":35689,"solution":35690,"attachment":35691},"Upcycling single-used plastic bags into bags, totes and accessory cases","\u003Cp>Until now, they upcycled 500,280 plastic bags. The company works with artisans who possess skills that have been neglected and rendered on today’s mass production system. They seek to support unprivileged locals and refugees in the handcrafts business and provide them with the means to create these only made-once products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the biggest plastic polluters of the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. In 2016, the country produced 2.28 million tonnes of mismanaged plastic waste, meaning waste that remains uncollected or illegally dumped into landfills or openly dumped on the streets. The major problem of waste management is the insufficient recycling infrastructure and a limited supply of high-quality plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the World Environment Fund ( WWF), more than half of plastic becomes waste less than a year after it was produced, and most are sent to landfills or incinerators, rather than recycled or reused. Few countries have achieved significant rates of separate collection for plastic, which would ensure the steady supply of plastic material for recycling. Unfortunately in Egypt, the disposal system for different types of waste is not well established. UpFuse, Egyptian Start-up is fighting the plastic waste problem by upcycling single-used plastic bags and by converting them into bags, totes and accessory cases.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>UpFuse is a Cairo based start-up that recycles plastic and goods to create upcycled bags, totes and accessory cases. The Company creates sustainable fashion that supports local communities while raising awareness of plastic waste and related environmental problems.\u003C/p>",[35692,35694],{"name":35693,"type":53,"value":35693},"https://up-fuse.com/",{"name":35695,"type":53,"value":35695},"https://awsassets.panda.org/downloads/a4_plastics_reg_low.pdf",[35697,35698],{"article_id":35678,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":35678,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35700,"link":35701,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35679,"updated_at":35680,"article_id":35678,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3PzFFmiPzWA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152471959-Fm_PGDju.jpeg",{"id":35703,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35704,"updated_at":35705,"owner_id":35706,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35707,"contents":35708,"contributors":35726,"image":35729},"8429","2021-04-30T08:20:18.414Z","2021-08-18T17:31:41.429Z","YX__HA",{"id":35706,"type":325,"owner_id":35706,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35709],{"id":35710,"score":47,"body":35711,"status":55,"article_id":35703,"created_at":35704,"updated_at":35705,"published_at":35704},"gfMC",{"title":35712,"outcome":35713,"problem":35714,"summary":35715,"solution":35716,"attachment":35717},"Worn Again Technologies brings regenerative (chemical) recycling for textiles","\u003Cp>Worn Again's recycling technology is able to separate, decontaminate and extract polyester and cellulose (from cotton) from non-reusable textiles and polyester bottles and packaging to produce dual PET and cellulose outputs. By using existing textiles as inputs for making new textiles, regenerative recycling processes will enable the circularity of raw materials. Additionally, this will lead to a widespread reduction in CO2 emissions, water, pesticides and land use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Over 50 million tonnes of textiles go to landfill every year. The demand for raw materials to make textiles is set to increase by 63% over the next decade. Current textile recycling methods turn less than 1% of non-reusable materials back into new textiles, whilst the demand for resources continues to grow. Plastics use is also increasing and current recycling methods are unable to meet market demand for high quality materials\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worn Again Technologies has developed a polymer recycling technology for non-reusable textiles which separates, decontaminates and extracts polyester and cellulose (from cotton). The inputs can be pure polyester, poly/cotton, poly/cellulose blends with up to 10% 'other', including nylon, wool, elastane, etc. The outputs are polyester pellets and cellulose pulp to be returned into supply chains to become fibre, yarn and textiles as part of a continual cycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Worn Again are aiming for virgin equivalent quality and cost competitive outputs with an environmentally beneficial industrial process. The technology is currently in the scaling phase, with an ambition of 40 plants by 2040, contributing to the widespread replacement of virgin resource use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worn Again Technologies has developed a polymer recycling technology for non-reusable textiles which separates, decontaminates and extracts polyester and cellulose (from cotton). The inputs can be pure polyester, poly/cotton, poly/cellulose blends with up to 10% 'other', including nylon, wool, elastane, etc. The outputs are polyester pellets and cellulose pulp to be returned into supply chains to become fibre, yarn and textiles as part of a continual cycle.\u003C/p>",[35718,35720,35722,35724],{"name":35719,"type":53,"value":35719},"https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/worn-again-technologies-secures-7m-of-investment/",{"name":35721,"type":53,"value":35721},"https://wornagain.co.uk/worn-again-technologies-brings-together-cross-industry-circular-advisory-panel/",{"name":35723,"type":53,"value":35723},"https://wornagain.co.uk/worn-again-technologies-joins-ambitious-new-climate-action-programme-to-transform-uk-fashion-and-textiles/",{"name":35725,"type":53,"value":35725},"https://wornagain.co.uk/worn-again-technologies-participates-to-circular-fashion-partnership-led-by-global-fashion-agenda/",[35727,35728],{"article_id":35703,"contributor_id":35706},{"article_id":35703,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":35730,"link":35731,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35704,"updated_at":35705,"article_id":35703,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hC6akmV0qzQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152473035-N5QeNNj4.jpeg",{"id":35733,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35734,"updated_at":35735,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35736,"contents":35737,"contributors":35748,"image":35751},"8479","2021-05-31T13:26:30.107Z","2022-10-05T07:14:09.983Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35738],{"id":35739,"score":47,"body":35740,"status":55,"article_id":35733,"created_at":35734,"updated_at":35735,"published_at":35734},"Q0A7",{"title":35741,"summary":35742,"attachment":35743},"Resilience and the Circular Economy: Opportunities and Risks","\u003Cp>This report provides a first structural analysis of the relationship between resilience and the circular economy. It explores how the circular economy increases social-ecological resilience, dives into potential trade-offs between the two and highlights the labour market characteristics that are prerequisites for both a more circular and resilient economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report first introduces the definition and key principles of social-ecological resilience. Then, using this framework, circular economy trends have been mapped along the key principles of resilience. In identifying the relationship between these two schools of thought, risks (where one may harm the other) and opportunities (where one reinforces the other) are identified. For every circular economy trend, recommendations are formulated for businesses and companies to build resilience through circularity. Lastly, three case studies exemplify what resilient circular economy strategies look like in practice.\u003C/p>",[35744,35746],{"name":35745,"type":53,"value":35745},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/resilience-and-the-circular-economy-opportunities-and-risks",{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},"http://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative",[35749,35750],{"article_id":35733,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":35733,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35752,"link":35753,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35734,"updated_at":35735,"article_id":35733,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vNlqer21Aog=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152474138-x57XxukO.jpeg",{"id":35755,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35756,"updated_at":35757,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35758,"contents":35759,"contributors":35768,"image":6},"8764","2021-06-02T09:55:39.295Z","2022-10-05T07:03:01.263Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35760],{"id":35761,"score":47,"body":35762,"status":55,"article_id":35755,"created_at":35756,"updated_at":35757,"published_at":35756},"Wbj4",{"title":35763,"summary":35764,"attachment":35765},"Upcycle Newcastle","\u003Cp>Upcycling is taking clothing and textile wastes that would otherwise be disposed of and re-imagining them as a starting point for something new, beautiful or useful.\u003C/p>",[35766],{"name":35767,"type":53,"value":35767},"https://transitionnewcastle.org.au/newcastleupcyclers/",[35769],{"article_id":35755,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35771,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35772,"updated_at":35773,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35774,"contents":35775,"contributors":35784,"image":6},"8780","2021-06-02T09:56:47.747Z","2022-10-05T07:00:35.366Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35776],{"id":35777,"score":47,"body":35778,"status":55,"article_id":35771,"created_at":35772,"updated_at":35773,"published_at":35772},"hC7Z",{"title":35779,"summary":35780,"attachment":35781},"Raid My Wardrobe","\u003Cp>Raid My Wardrobe is a preloved fashion market which holds events in Singleton and Broadmeadow, where individuals can hold their own stalls to sell their second hand, high quality clothes.\u003C/p>",[35782],{"name":35783,"type":53,"value":35783},"https://raidmywardrobe.com.au",[35785],{"article_id":35771,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35787,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35788,"updated_at":35789,"owner_id":13286,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35790,"contents":35791,"contributors":35809,"image":35812},"8811","2021-06-03T07:51:14.784Z","2022-08-08T10:42:25.285Z",{"id":13286,"type":325,"owner_id":13286,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35792],{"id":35793,"score":47,"body":35794,"status":55,"article_id":35787,"created_at":35788,"updated_at":35789,"published_at":35788},"-S6c",{"title":35795,"outcome":35796,"problem":35797,"summary":35798,"solution":35799,"attachment":35800},"SIPTex-Automating textile waste sorting and separation","\u003Cp>SIPTex is a Swedish research project that will test and evaluate automated textile sorting by building and operating a pilot facility for 12 months (in Sweden). The recognition and sorting equipment is based on near-infrared (NIR) technology. The project contributes to resource efficiency and closing textile loops by matching customers’ quality requirements with fast and highly accurate sorting technology. At the end of the project, one can conclude that NIR / VIS technology has shown great potential for sorting textile waste by fiber composition and color, resulting in high-quality recycled products suitable for fiber-to-fiber recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile and fashion industries have huge circular potential that has yet to be developed. One of the main issues holding back the application of the circular economy in this sector is sorting through textile waste, which requires a high degree of precision and is still done manually. Being able to automate the process and launch it on an industrial scale will therefore be the key to a real revolution in the world of textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile and fashion industries have huge circular potential that has yet to be developed. One of the main issues holding back the application of the circular economy in this sector is sorting through textile waste, which requires a high degree of precision and is still done manually. Being able to automate the process and launch it on an industrial scale will therefore be the key to a real revolution in the world of textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is the goal of German company Stadler and Norwegian company Tomra, both specialized in collecting and recycling systems, which have opened the world's first fully automated textile sorting plant in Malmö, Sweden.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The German company Stadler and the Norwegian company Tomra, both specializing in collecting and recycling systems, have opened the world's first fully automated textile sorting plant in Malmö, Sweden. The facility is part of the SIPTex project (Swedish Innovation Platform for Textile Sorting), which aims to develop a fabric sorting solution suited to the needs of recyclers and the fashion industry. funded by Vinnova, the Swedish government's research and development agency, and led by IVL, the Swedish institute for environmental research, funded by Vinnova, the Swedish government's research and development agency, and led by IVL, the Swedish institute for environmental research, The result is a synergy between Stadler, who designed and built the facility, and Tomra, who supplied the NIR optical separators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The third phase took off with the start-up of the fully automated sorting plant at Sysav Industri AB in Malmö. The plant has a capacity of up to 4.5 metric tons per hour in one line. The incoming material is delivered in bales comprising pre- and post-consumer textile waste, industrial waste such as cuttings, yarns, and scrap, and used domestic clothing and textiles, all to be sorted and separated by type and quality. \"In the Avesta pilot project, we demonstrated that TOMRA's NIR sorting technology is capable of recognizing and differentiating various types of textiles,” explains Matej Fuerst, project manager at Stadler. \"In the third phase, our objective was to ascertain that the system we designed could successfully operate on an industrial scale and that the output fractions could achieve the purity and recovery required for recycling and reutilization.\" \"There is no industrial-scale technology for recycling textiles without downcycling them, so we had to develop a complete sorting solution.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"Little research is so far available on the recycling of textile fractions,\" adds László Székely, vice president at Tomra. \"In order to be effective, automated sensor-based sorting is essential. In this project, our technology has proved efficient in separating different textile fractions by material type and color. We are proud to be part of this pioneering work.\u003C/p>",[35801,35803,35805,35807],{"name":35802,"type":53,"value":35802},"https://www.greenbiz.com/article/automating-textile-waste-will-change-game-clothing-recycling",{"name":35804,"type":53,"value":35804},"https://www.tomra.com/en",{"name":35806,"type":53,"value":35806},"https://boergroup-recyclingsolutions.com/projects/siptex-swedish-innovation-platform-for-textile-sorting/",{"name":35808,"type":53,"value":35808},"https://w-stadler.de/en/index.php",[35810,35811],{"article_id":35787,"contributor_id":13286},{"article_id":35787,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":35813,"link":35814,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35788,"updated_at":35789,"article_id":35787,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OKnIXCe7htk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152475899-wAca8O5j.jpeg",{"id":35816,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35817,"updated_at":35818,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35819,"contents":35820,"contributors":35831,"image":35834},"8820","2021-06-15T13:25:17.020Z","2022-10-05T06:56:43.001Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35821],{"id":35822,"score":47,"body":35823,"status":55,"article_id":35816,"created_at":35817,"updated_at":35818,"published_at":35817},"uG9r",{"title":35824,"summary":35825,"attachment":35826},"Avoiding blind spots: promoting circular and fair business models","\u003Cp>To create circular and fair business models, businesses and governments need to consider an address environmental, social, market and governance blindspots. This report dives into three specific business models within the textiles and electronics sectors-repair, resale and product-as-a-service (PaaS)-to map the potential side effects of circular business models and their value chains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based on these insights, the report provides recommendations for businesses, policymakers, public procurers and civil society to ensure they can avoid blindspots and build business models that are not circular, but also just and fair.\u003C/p>",[35827,35829],{"name":35828,"type":53,"value":35828},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/avoiding-blindspots-promoting-circular-and-fair-business-models",{"name":35830,"type":53,"value":35830},"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative",[35832,35833],{"article_id":35816,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":35816,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35835,"link":35836,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35817,"updated_at":35818,"article_id":35816,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Idm9fERKZ-c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152476721-RztrQnTb.jpeg",{"id":35838,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35839,"updated_at":35840,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35841,"contents":35842,"contributors":35856,"image":35859},"8846","2021-06-28T12:49:59.053Z","2022-10-05T06:55:38.263Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35843],{"id":35844,"score":47,"body":35845,"status":55,"article_id":35838,"created_at":35839,"updated_at":35840,"published_at":35839},"8QcQ",{"title":35846,"problem":35847,"summary":35848,"solution":35849,"attachment":35850},"Putting circular textiles to work - The employment potential of circular clothing in the Netherlands","\u003Cp>In the Netherlands, approximately 800 to 900 million pieces of clothing are purchased every year. Women's clothing leads the way, accounting for just over half of the average household expenditure on clothing, followed by men's and finally children's apparel. In the past few decades, clothing prices in the Netherlands have also dropped: allowing citizens to purchase more for less. This trend hides structural issues within clothing production and its associated working conditions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Netherlands has set an ambitious goal: full circularity by 2050 and halved resorce consumption by 2030. Meeting this goal require change spanning sectors -and the textile and clothing industry, which releases 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 each year- must be prioritised. This report dives into three scenarios for a circular clothing industry in the Netherlands, analysing the employment impact of each. It explores how different strategies -ranging from a shift in consumption patterns to a prioritisation of repair to an increased focus on textiles cycling- will impact the job market, and dives into the skills that will be needed to support a circular clothing industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circle Economy and HIVA - KU Leuven have found that a scenario that prioritises clothing reuse locally presents the most impactful employment potential for the Dutch clothing value chain, creating 25% more jobs that business as usual in 2050. The highest increase stems from local collection and waste sorting activities. Reuse is also bolstered due to a growing second-hand market, resulting from second-hand retail stores becoming more prevalent and increased repair and maintenance services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In a fully-circular textiles scenario, new jobs in the repair sector will emerge: from (re)manufacturing designers to employees that can assess the quality of second-hand garments. Resale collection managers and technical, associate and professional level workers in technology and e-commerce will come to the fore in resale, while increased collection and sorting will see a boost in the number of textile collectors and sorters.\u003C/p>",[35851,35852,35854],{"name":35830,"type":53,"value":35830},{"name":35853,"type":53,"value":35853},"https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/textiles",{"name":35855,"type":53,"value":35855},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/putting-circular-textiles-to-work-2",[35857,35858],{"article_id":35838,"contributor_id":7811},{"article_id":35838,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35860,"link":35861,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35839,"updated_at":35840,"article_id":35838,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BgFWm7y7Ub0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152477872-NBElfotq.jpeg",{"id":35863,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35864,"updated_at":35865,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35866,"contents":35867,"contributors":35876,"image":35879},"8847","2021-07-07T08:41:20.935Z","2022-10-04T15:44:06.060Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35868],{"id":35869,"score":47,"body":35870,"status":55,"article_id":35863,"created_at":35864,"updated_at":35865,"published_at":35864},"zJrZ",{"title":35871,"summary":35872,"attachment":35873},"Spinning Future Threads: The potential of agricultural residues as textile fibre feedstock","\u003Cp>The report explores the viability of using agricultural waste and residue at scale in South and South-East Asia as textile fibre feedstock.\u003C/p>",[35874],{"name":35875,"type":53,"value":35875},"https://www.laudesfoundation.org/learning/research/2021-07-01-spinning-future-threads",[35877,35878],{"article_id":35863,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":35863,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35880,"link":35881,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35864,"updated_at":35865,"article_id":35863,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"17jeJ4aJybg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152478405-FPjUBEv7.jpeg",{"id":35883,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35884,"updated_at":35885,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35886,"contents":35887,"contributors":35899,"image":35902},"8852","2021-07-20T06:51:16.710Z","2022-10-04T15:43:20.080Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35888],{"id":35889,"score":47,"body":35890,"status":55,"article_id":35883,"created_at":35884,"updated_at":35885,"published_at":35884},"QANk",{"title":35891,"outcome":35892,"summary":35893,"solution":35894,"attachment":35895},"Makers Unite - Skills for a repair facility of the future","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ADDITIONAL ROLES AND SKILLS\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Data scientists and analysts\u003C/em>\u003C/strong> will play a key role across every stage of the business model, being able to monitor and utilise data collected from users or repair activities to understand and improve decision making for design and processes. Through research, several ICT roles have been identified as key missing occupations throughout apparel and footwear businesses. These could be, for example, related to data monitoring of use and repair activities, data analysis of business/operational information, virtual design, programming operations and the automation of assembly and manufacturing tasks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Sustainability\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cem> \u003C/em>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>and innovation managers\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cem>,\u003C/em>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>although present today, are both roles that will require relevant changes in terms of the skills needs. Firstly, it is expected that these roles will become much more data-driven—therefore, analytical skills become key. Additionally, the recognition that technological, environmental and social innovation are intrinsically related, calls for skills in communication and collaboration, as well as attitudes that encourage openness to feedback and an ability to guide and give colleagues and partners ownership of the innovation processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Logistics and\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003Cem> \u003C/em>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>customer communications\u003C/em>\u003C/strong> expect shifts in their operations in future business models. Decentralised and on-demand digitised logistics and further customisation, along with new online service offers in customer relationships will require the development of collaboration and listening skills, as well as flexible attitudes that can handle uncertainty.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The transition of\u003Cstrong> design\u003C/strong>,\u003Cstrong> product development \u003C/strong>and \u003Cstrong>tailoring\u003C/strong> roles away from new manufacturing towards repair and remanufacturing activities may require the development of an understanding of aesthetic trends in this field. This may also entail the additional role of \u003Cstrong>fashion stylist\u003C/strong> within repair facilities. Digital skills in 3D garment construction, digital design, pattern cutting and prototyping will also be required across these activities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Established in 2016 in the Netherlands, Makers Unite is a creative platform and social enterprise that works with skilled newcomers arriving in the Netherlands who have a refugee background. They create sustainable products by upcycling secondary materials, such as life-vests discarded on Greek shores. Through these products, they aim to provide a powerful positive message and facilitate dialogue about how migration can be an asset to society. In doing so, Makers Unite also strives to encourage circular design and business models, and for the circular transition to be more inclusive.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Makers Unite employs thirteen people today in the Netherlands, of which seven are part of their office team, including a CEO and founder, an impact strategist, and roles in accounting, business development, communication strategy, social media and partnerships management. Production is led by their in-house team of six, including a product development manager together with a product developer and a designer, an atelier manager, a tailor and a supply chain planner; who collaborate with international brands, like Ben and Jerry’s and Filling Pieces among others, on the co-creation of product collections. In parallel to their in-house production, the social enterprise runs a Creative Lab: a six-week programme offered for free to skilled newcomers in textile crafts, to support the development of skills to ease their transition into further employment or training opportunities in the Netherlands. To date, 153 people have participated in the Creative Lab with a 66% match rate going onto their next professional or educational steps.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When looking into the future of the circular clothing sector in the Netherlands by 2050, Makers Unite aims to transition its current model into a concept design and repair model, based in the Netherlands but with an international perspective—ensuring the model is replicable in other geographies. This concept is built on three main pillars:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Fostering social inclusion\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Innovating in education\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Improving technological capacity\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nevertheless, implementing such a concept creates certain challenges that require new skills and additional roles to be developed within their operations. Some of these challenges are: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Becoming a self-sustaining organisation by moving away from a sole dependence on grant funding and developing formalised commercial income. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Establishing long-lasting partnerships and relationships with government and academic institutions to support up- and re-skilling of the workforce to meet future skills needs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Improving operational and logistics activities by preparing the organisations to be fit for a future where skilled trades are deeply interconnected to new technologies and software development. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Incentivising repair business models by moving away from today's throwaway culture and consumption behaviour.\u003C/p>",[35896,35897,35898],{"name":35853,"type":53,"value":35853},{"name":35855,"type":53,"value":35855},{"name":35830,"type":53,"value":35830},[35900,35901],{"article_id":35883,"contributor_id":7811},{"article_id":35883,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":35903,"link":35904,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35884,"updated_at":35885,"article_id":35883,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LcetToeaT-0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152479082-uMIM9-uU.jpeg",{"id":35906,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35907,"updated_at":35908,"owner_id":35909,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35910,"contents":35911,"contributors":35925,"image":6},"8856","2021-07-28T17:51:02.978Z","2021-07-28T17:53:48.940Z","-Wudww",{"id":35909,"type":325,"owner_id":35909,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35912],{"id":35913,"score":47,"body":35914,"status":55,"article_id":35906,"created_at":35907,"updated_at":35908,"published_at":35907},"pG50",{"title":35915,"outcome":35916,"problem":35917,"summary":35918,"solution":35919,"attachment":35920},"Sustainability in the fashion industry: a case study in sericulture","\u003Cp>Knowing the cultural value of the fabric and its uniqueness, the price of pure Indian silk for sale in Brazil costs around USD 100 per meter. Citrus fabric is not yet for sale in its unmanufactured form. At the time of a partnership with the luxury brand of Italian designer Salvatore Ferragamo (the first to use unconventional silk in their collections, starting in 2017), a meter of a stylized scarf cost around USD 360. it is clear that there is a large disparity in the costs compared. However, the production of unconventional silk may come to become effective in view of the current scenario of sericulture culture with regard to adversities, such as virus infestation in caterpillar management sheds, spread of diseases (ancylostomiasis), in addition to the low investment of textile spinning companies (GRIZOLI, 2018).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It appears that the greatest disparity between the compared artifacts is the price and, consequently, the target audience of the final product. It is hoped that in the near future both can become competitors in the sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, both productions have advantages and disadvantages, but it is possible to conclude that the new technology exploits a market share capable of filling a sustainable gap in the fashion sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The traditional production of silk - known as sericulture - includes the cultivation of mulberry (Morus sp.) to serve as food and the formation of cocoons of the Bombyx mori caterpillars (the famous silkworms, which would evolve into moths), which are burned in boiling water of up to 105 °C, killing the insect by dehydration, so that the cocoon breaks up, transforming them into threads, and finally into fabric (BRANCALHÃO, 2011; DOS SANTOS et al., 2011).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Silk has been culturally valued for centuries and considered a luxury item, and it is currently one of the most coveted products by the fashion industry due to its difficulty in obtaining it. However, the production process is essentially the same from the start, although modern sericulture is mechanized.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Brazil participates in the ranking as the third largest silk producer in the world, with China and India leading, and is considered the best in the world for its yarn quality (GRIZOLI, 2018). The sericulture activity in Brazil shows gross sales of around US$129 million annually, in which 97% of the silk thread production is destined for export (WATANABE et al., 2000).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, Brazil holds 50% of the world's orange juice production, and gets 85% of the world market share (NEVES, 2010). On the one hand leading the trade, on the other the scenario of intense citrus production annually generates large volumes of by-products derived from oranges, commonly known as food residues, which are discarded for uselessness, supporting the continuous wear of the planet's natural resources. It is estimated that between 2009 and 2010 the Brazilian production was 397 million boxes of oranges, and consequent 851,000 tons of citrus fruit by-products, which demonstrates the indispensability of investigation and solution of the recurring problem in a sustainable manner (NEVES, 2010).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sericulture is a textile production practice that stands out in the creation of eccentric garments, and the silk produced is secularly valued and considered a luxury item since the Chinese Empire. At the same time, there is a scenario of intense citrus production, generating an enormous amount of waste annually, which supports the continuous lost of natural resources. The aim of this study was to analyze from a sustainability perspective the production of conventional silk superimposed on silk from the by-product of the citrus industry. As an alternative, a method developed by an Italian initiative allows the residue from the production of oranges to be used for the development of fibrous similar to the concerned fabric. This is a case study which the methodology is the analysis of data on Brazilian sericultural production compared to data from a successful experience of the developers of the method. As a result, it is possible to note that both productions have advantages and disadvantages, however it can be concluded that the new technology exploits a market share capable of filling a sustainable gap in the fashion sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Emerges as an alternative, a method that makes it possible to reduce food waste and the pollution of natural resources, transforming citrus industry by-products into a resource for the fashion sector. Free from animal cruelty, the production of silk from the cellulose of hundreds of thousands of tons of waste currently generated proves to be a palpable alternative.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After pressing the fruits, the potential of bagasse (including husks and seeds) for extraction of citrus cellulose is explored, which generates a fibrous fabric, which is synthesized in a suitable way for spinning and transformation of textile fibers similar to silk, with the differential of being linked with innovation, ethics and environmental responsibility. The process thus allows transforming an industrial waste that would otherwise be discarded into a material of high quality and value for the fashion sector. In the first stage, about ten tons of leftover orange are reused, enough to produce four thousand meters of fabric (ORANGE FIBER, 2015).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Orange Fiber company was founded in Italy, and patented and produced the first sustainable vegan fabric from cellulose by-products of the citrus industry.\u003C/p>",[35921,35923],{"name":35922,"type":53,"value":35922},"http://orangefiber.co/",{"name":35924,"type":53,"value":35924},"https://www.brazilianjournals.com/index.php/BJB/article/view/17025",[35926],{"article_id":35906,"contributor_id":35909},{"id":35928,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35929,"updated_at":35930,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35932,"contents":35933,"contributors":35947,"image":35949},"8861","2021-07-30T06:55:55.783Z","2021-08-16T11:56:35.256Z","9574SQ",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35934],{"id":35935,"score":47,"body":35936,"status":55,"article_id":35928,"created_at":35929,"updated_at":35930,"published_at":35929},"DJSW",{"title":35937,"outcome":35938,"problem":35939,"summary":35940,"solution":35941,"attachment":35942},"Infinited Fibre Company: close loop chemical recycling for cellulose based materials and textiles","\u003Cp>The cellulose powder is turned into a liquid and impurities are removed. A new fibre filament is produced when the cellulose crystallise as the outcome of the wet – spinning. The fibre filament is cut washed and dried and Infinna is ready for the next fase in the textile manufacturing supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile waste recycling is becoming mandatory in the EU in 2025 and currently textiles waste is mainly downcycled or sent to landfill. The Infinited Fibres address this problem developing a close loop textiles waste recycling for cellulose based fibres producing a innovate regenerated fibres. It has also the flexibility to use different types of waste feedstock such as waste food crops and cardboard waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Infinited Fibers company produces cellulosic fibres called Infinna(TM) from textiles waste, used cardboard, crop residues using a responsible chemical process, which conforms to ZDHC and MRSL. It is capable of producing 30,000 metric tonnes of Infinna fibre which can be used both for non-woven and for fashion and interiors textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinted Fibres collects and sorts textiles waste by type. Apparel’s hardware parts are removed and the textiles are disintegrated to fine shreds. Cellulose fibres are separated from other fibres. Cellulose fibres are activated with urea and become  a cellulose carbamate powder.\u003C/p>",[35943,35945],{"name":35944,"type":53,"value":35944},"https://infinitedfiber.com",{"name":35946,"type":53,"value":35946},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2021070528033/fashion-retail-news/infinited-fiber-secures-30-million-and-new-orders.html",[35948],{"article_id":35928,"contributor_id":35931},{"id":35950,"link":35951,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35929,"updated_at":35930,"article_id":35928,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZaCw6wulMT8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152481083-XVO48iDq.jpeg",{"id":35953,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35954,"updated_at":35955,"owner_id":35909,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35956,"contents":35957,"contributors":35969,"image":6},"8864","2021-07-31T22:03:26.547Z","2022-08-04T22:23:06.256Z",{"id":35909,"type":325,"owner_id":35909,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35958],{"id":35959,"score":47,"body":35960,"status":55,"article_id":35953,"created_at":35954,"updated_at":35955,"published_at":35954},"pGjZ",{"title":35961,"outcome":35962,"problem":35963,"summary":35964,"solution":35965,"attachment":35966},"The circular economy and the slow fashion movement as sustainability strategies for the current risk society","\u003Cp>Society's awareness of the circular economy is important for sustainable benefits to happen. It is a strategy that breaks the paradigms of designing, producing and consuming, which were implemented in the Industrial Revolution (VAN EIJK E JOUSTRA, 2017).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Communication and information strategies are needed to raise awareness among manufacturers and the public about their responsibility for products throughout their lifetime (STAHEL, 2016).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It can be seen that, from the implementation of these policies and ways of consuming, there is space for better conditions to be (re)thought to be and be in society, as well as a space for social and political criticism. about the way we're consuming lately. Considering the high environmental and ecological risks indicated by research, such as those shown here, an important process of reflexivity of human beings on this subject should also be taken into account.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The current practice of the linear economic model is unsustainable in the long term, as its consequences result in the gradual reduction of natural resources and an accumulation of residues and concentration of carbon in the atmosphere (WWF, 2014). Faced with this, sociology theorists Anthony Giddens and Ulrich Beck say, based on the reflection on the way the economy has been shaped over recent times, that we live today in a risk society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By risk society, it is understood that there is a “dark” side to the times we live in, called by Giddens (1993) of High Modernity. There are a series of actions and consequences that encompass concerns regarding the limits of the use of scientific rationality, as well as environmental damage caused by industrial practices. Given this framework, it is necessary to reflect on how to deal with the consequences of the mode of production and consumption that we live in high modernity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is understood that human beings need to be concerned about the negative process of ecological risk.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the advent of capitalism and the crisis of modernity, structural transformations at the global level have become the subject of discussion in sociological theories. The concept of risk has become the focus of these discussions, becoming the basis for understanding how environmental and technological risks affect the transformations of the historical project of modernity. New projects emerge, among which the circular economy and slow fashion stand out. The main objective of this paper is to discuss the circular economy and emphasize how it is made as an effective strategy for facing major contemporary economic conflicts. From the study, it was found that the circular economy and slow fashion can be considered strategies to combat the environmental risks encountered in modernity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It is observed that the circular economy and slow fashion could be considered strategies to control the risks present in today's society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this sense, as the circular economy has as its main objectives the preservation and increase of natural capital, the optimization of the production of resources and the promotion of the system's efficiency, it can be thought that this type of economy offers a concern regarding the limits that we can find in our risk society. As well as it can be constituted as an expert system, as it is a system “of technical excellence or professional competence that organize large areas of the material and social environments in which we live today” (GIDDENS, 1991, p. 35).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Therefore, it is evident that both the slow fashion and the circular economy can be characterized as possible tools for shaping sustainability strategies.\u003C/p>",[35967],{"name":35968,"type":53,"value":35968},"https://www.revistarelicario.museudeartesacrauberlandia.com.br/index.php/relicario/article/view/122/107",[35970],{"article_id":35953,"contributor_id":35909},{"id":35972,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":35973,"updated_at":35974,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":35975,"contents":35976,"contributors":35994,"image":35998},"8865","2021-08-01T09:44:41.428Z","2021-09-09T12:25:06.529Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[35977],{"id":35978,"score":47,"body":35979,"status":55,"article_id":35972,"created_at":35973,"updated_at":35974,"published_at":35973},"ZZob",{"title":35980,"outcome":35981,"problem":35982,"summary":35983,"solution":35984,"attachment":35985},"FIBERSHED : Building a Regenerative Textile Economy through Collaborative Community Movements","\u003Cp>Through their collaborative working model, Fibershed has been able to measure and achieve the following impacts:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\t45,550+ Metric Tons CO2e estimated drawdown secured through four years of community carbon farming practices that will result in 20 year carbon sequestration rates\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\t200,000+ pounds of Climate Beneficial Wool verified and moved into value chains that fund ecosystem restoration\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\t$1 Million in investment capital leveraged into regional manufacturing, from pooling Climate Beneficial verified fiber to reshoring the latest textiles technologies and providing technical assistance to entrepreneurs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\t45 Fibershed Affiliate communities around the globe generating place-based visions and engagement for their fiber system\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\t75,000+ reached with public education through community events, curriculum development, digital media and partnerships\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“A typical wool garment produced overseas has a net carbon footprint of 33 kg in CO2-equivalents. The Fibershed approach reduces that, and can in fact sequester nearly 38kg in CO2-e per garment.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>— Rebecca Burgess, Founder & Executive Director, Fibershed\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Fashion Industry plays a bigger role in CO2 emissions than international flights and maritime shipping. Mckinsey reports highlight that countries with large fabric- and apparel-making industries rely mainly on fossil fuels for energy production where it is estimated that making 1 kilogram of fabric generates an average of 23 kilograms of greenhouse gases.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fibershed, a not for profit organisation in California, is collaboratively revolutionising the textile economy by strengthening the relationship of regional communities with their land and culture. They empower the regional communities consisting of farmers, ranchers, spinners, natural dyers, mill owners, felters, knitters, weavers, sewers and designers by providing them with educational offerings and technical assistance for infrastructure, process developments, value added production, market connection and engaging with each other on a global platform.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fibershed aims to achieve an equitable and long lasting textile material culture through three of its current programs - Regional Textile Economies, Climate Beneficial Agriculture and Education & Advocacy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fibershed believes in the \"Farm to Closet\" clothing concept where each material and its processing is carried out considering the environmental impact. The climate is stabilised along with producing circular textile material creations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They work directly with land stewards to replenish the soil with carbon nutrients and naturally increase the productivity. Technical assistance is given to farmers to practice carbon farming to bring down the carbon from the atmosphere into the soil ecosystem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The regional communities implement their traditional textile knowledge of fibers, spinning, natural dyeing, knitting, weaving and felting to collaborate with designers and create products for a circular textile economy. The end user can have a direct relation with all the creators involved in the supply chain. This relation speaks of a respectable culture, making the consumer more accountable towards the use of their clothing and the environmental impact.\u003C/p>",[35986,35988,35990,35992],{"name":35987,"type":53,"value":35987},"https://www.youtube.com/c/Fibershed",{"name":35989,"type":53,"value":35989},"https://fibershed.org/mission-vision/",{"name":35991,"type":53,"value":35991},"https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/sustainability/our-insights/style-thats-sustainable-a-new-fast-fashion-formula#",{"name":35993,"type":53,"value":35993},"https://www.carboncycle.org/strategic-partners/fibershed/",[35995,35996],{"article_id":35972,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":35972,"contributor_id":35997},"g7TTOQ",{"id":35999,"link":36000,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":35973,"updated_at":35974,"article_id":35972,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RMgjwbz7aSM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152482735-zCFv-w1g.jpeg",{"id":36002,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36003,"updated_at":36004,"owner_id":35997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36005,"contents":36006,"contributors":36018,"image":36021},"8866","2021-08-02T07:47:12.864Z","2021-09-29T09:07:33.763Z",{"id":35997,"type":325,"owner_id":35997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36007],{"id":36008,"score":47,"body":36009,"status":55,"article_id":36002,"created_at":36003,"updated_at":36004,"published_at":36003},"Fgox",{"title":36010,"outcome":36011,"problem":36012,"summary":36013,"solution":36014,"attachment":36015},"GaBi's textile finishing extension database for LCA analysis","\u003Cp>GaBi provides within its Life Cycle Assessment solution a textile finishing extension database. This database covers a wide variety of processes and materials used within the textile industry (Pre-treatment (dry processes such as singeing, or wet processes like desizing, bleaching and scouring), dyeing and/or printing (e.g. acids, cationic, direct, disperse, and reactive dyes), finishing, fabrics information).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With this tool, companies are able to better estimate their environmental impact and choose wisely the direction they want to take on their circular transition.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Measurement is the first step to take in order to start a circular transition. In the textile production industry, there are so many processes available and measuring one's impact or selecting a new technique for a manufacturer can be tricky. When designing a product, companies, and especially manufacturers, need to take into account many aspects of their production line: What fabric is going to be used ? How much is going to be used? Which dyeing process will be selected? All these decisions are fundamental in order to diminish the environmental impact of the textile industry, and the information concerning the impacts related to each option needs to be available.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GaBi is a product sustainability solution for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)* with over 10,000 users including Fortune 500 companies, leading industry associations and innovative SMEs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The complexity of a value chain within the textile industry makes it very hard to evaluate the global impact of our final product. For that reason, GaBi provides, apart from its LCA software, a wide variety of data on the environmental impacts of the different processes and products used within a value chain, giving access to quantitative information helping better decision making.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to plan the impacts and compare different processes, companies can perform Life-Cycle Analysis evaluations, which will permit to create different scenarios of production and elect the right one for their needs and ambitions. This analysis should be led during the design stage, and provided to manufacturers in order to cover all the aspects of the production of the textile.\u003C/p>",[36016],{"name":36017,"type":53,"value":36017},"https://gabi.sphera.com/international/databases/gabi-databases/textile-finishing/",[36019,36020],{"article_id":36002,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":36002,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":36022,"link":36023,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36003,"updated_at":36004,"article_id":36002,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EcqmaWq48Fc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152484844-28MEd2rE.jpeg",{"id":36025,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36026,"updated_at":36027,"owner_id":36028,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36029,"contents":36030,"contributors":36052,"image":36056},"8868","2021-08-02T13:56:48.335Z","2024-04-02T12:45:42.427Z","Dd-SOA",{"id":36028,"type":325,"owner_id":36028,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36031],{"id":36032,"score":47,"body":36033,"status":55,"article_id":36025,"created_at":36026,"updated_at":36027,"published_at":36026},"YDN_",{"title":36034,"outcome":36035,"problem":36036,"summary":36037,"solution":36038,"attachment":36039},"A Holistic View Enabling the Implementation of Circularity in the Textile Industry of India by Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF)","\u003Cp>Initially, this research attempts to fill the knowledge gap surrounding circular textiles in India. Integration of all these solutions into various operations would develop a working model for circularity. The application of these solutions enables circularity by means of regeneration, as they help to reduce water usage, hazardous substances, toxic waste, hazardous chemicals, and carbon footprint, and completely prevent the used clothes from going to landfills. They encourage consumers to purchase used garments of good quality and rent and reuse textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While bringing awareness among various stakeholders regarding the significance of a circular economy is crucial, it is also a time to act on the implementation and challenges associated with it. The textile industry in India has been widely established over the decades, with well-known conventional procedures for various operations put in place. So, when the circular economy principles are taken to the application level, there are certain challenges to overcome at the ground level. It is difficult to implement any new model and overhaul the existing practices. Hence, the key here is to utilize all the existing opportunities in all the operations where there is an ease of applying a circular principle at greater levels and adapting them to circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The textile industry is fragmented in nature as it requires several operations, ranging from raw material procurement and processing to dyeing, printing, and finishing, to be carried out to obtain the finished product. So, the widely discussed solution for circular textiles, extended producer responsibility over the downstream processing of the supply chain, is certainly not the only solution that would serve the purpose. Though it plays a critical role in closing the loop, innovation is needed at diverse operations involved in the textile industry to mainstream the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The research and discussion regarding the need for a transition to circular strategies and the negative ecological and social impacts of existing practices have been widely documented. Although the intensity of the problem is yet to reach many parts of the country, we have managed to identify the nature and scale of the problem and the consequences if any action is not taken. Considering the pace at which the current developments are going, the focus on the solution is direly needed at this juncture. This case study focuses on analyzing the innovative solutions in various operations of the textile industry right from raw material procurement to end-of-life processing of textiles, a qualitative study by the Circular Apparel Innovation Factory. Through this research by CAIF, this case study aims to understand the materialization of the three core principles of circular economy: \u003Cem>designing out waste and pollution; keeping products and materials in use; and regenerating natural systems. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The initial step is to figure out the key operations to be dealt with when the principles are applied. Then, utilizing the opportunities in each operation, alterations have to be introduced that would facilitate the circularity. CAIF has identified five main operations in the textile industry across the upstream and downstream supply chains: \u003Cem>Raw material procurement; processing, dyeing, and finishing; cut-make-trim; retail and use; end-of-use.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Raw Materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the successful implementation of a circular economy, the circular value must be added at the design stage itself. Raw materials with low embodied energy must be chosen, designed to eliminate waste and pollution, and are expected to hold the quality as long as possible along the cascades. Polyester and cotton account for the majority of the fibers used in India, which are widely known to have huge environmental impacts. As the challenges associated with cotton production in terms of water consumption and emissions increase, sustainable alternatives such as stinging nettles, lotus stems, hemp, banana fiber, and agricultural waste are slowly gaining traction. At the same time, man-made cellulosic fibers also possess the quality of circularity, but at the cost of slaying down many trees. Many MMCF producers in India are being progressive by following sustainable forestry practices by planting twice the number of trees than they are cutting down, thereby creating a positive ecological impact. Canopy, an initiative for sustainable production of MMCF, engages with 85% of the producers, ensuring a carbon neutral and ecologically positive impact. Innovative solutions in the production of animal-based fibers, such as water-based silk solutions for the mechanical extrusion of fibers, minimize the use of water and energy. Spintex, a UK-based textile company, produces the highest quality silk with the application of this technology, enabling the efficient and sustainable production of silk filaments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Processing, Dyeing, and Finishing\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pretreatment, modern synthetic dyeing, finishing treatments, and wet processing are pretty effective, but they are also heavily polluting by means of contaminating water, resisting biodegradation, hazardous chemicals, and hazardous toxic waste. They also account for affecting human health as only a very small number of the chemicals that are in use have gone through screening for human health. One of the sustainable approaches for pretreatment and finishing processes is plasma, an ionized gas form. When applied to a material, it activates the surface, removes impurities, and deposits a coating with no application of water and effluents and less use of chemicals and energy. Ultrasonic treatment is another sustainable way of removing impurities, dyeing, and finishing a textile. This process significantly reduces the amount of water, dye, and chemicals. Sasmira Institute of Man-Made Textiles obtained a patent for waterless dyeing technology called supercritical CO2, which results in the reduced use of chemicals and eliminates the use of water. A few other sustainable processes that are slowly innovating and getting to the application stage in India are spray dyeing and finishing, digital printing, and plant-based dyes and pigments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cut-make-trim\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The innovations in the area of cut-make-trim are still in the nascent stages in India. Focusing on eliminating waste at the cutting stage would have an opportunity for regeneration as well. Additive manufacturing, consisting of processes like 3D printing and 3D knitting, helps to minimize stock by product customization. Customer returns can also be declined with this technology, which in turn contributes to lessening the global carbon footprint. Unspun is one such fashion technology company, contributing to a 24% lower carbon footprint compared with conventional practices. Zero waste manufacturing is another significant sustainable approach, which aims to design the fabric with no waste at all. Defining the alternative uses for the textile at the design stage is a crucial aspect of this process. Mass customization is a widely known innovation in India in the area of cut-make-trim. eShakti, a mass customization retailer, provides women with the option of customizing their clothes according to their tastes and needs. Automation and optimized yarn and fabric construction are a few other sustainable methods in this operation, which are finding their way through research and application.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Retail and Use\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The environmental impacts of retail and use are not tangible. They can be understood by measuring the impacts when the clothes are reused, recycled, and remanufactured. Implementing circular business models enables this scenario. CAIF has proposed three categories of circular businesses. \u003Cem>Re-commerce platforms \u003C/em>allow consumers to buy used garments of the highest quality from a brand, licensed platform, or another consumer. \u003Cem>Rework \u003C/em>makes contemporary designs using the abundance of stock by tweaking, deconstructing, and resewing clothing. \u003Cem>Rental \u003C/em>platforms provide consumers an option to rent garments for occasions or monthly, with a wide range of choices for customers and simultaneously extend the clothes' life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>End-of-use\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is one of the major steps of the process as it plays a critical role in closing the loop. The initial player in this process is the consumer. The awareness programs and incentives would help to bring the used materials into the loop, preventing them from ending up in landfills. The effective recycling and remanufacturing processes would then make the used clothes turn into new materials. Usha Yarns, a Chandigarh-based recycling service in India, makes recycled yarn made out of pre-consumer cotton waste and post-consumer polyester waste. Research on innovative solutions in sorting and mechanical and chemical recycling is widely taking place in the country.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These innovative solutions should be accompanied by effective supply chain management to mainstream the circular economy. 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This is equivalent to around 1.3 billion tonnes of food, costing the global economy close to $940 billion each year. Food waste has its environmental impacts: food rotting in landfills releases methane, which is 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide, and if food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after the USA and China.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On the other hand, leathers and plastic components account for common materials of modern sneakers. Recognised as a major polluting industry, tannery waste from the leather industry contains chromium and other hazardous compounds which pose a significant threat to one's health and the environment. When released into the water systems, they can damage fish fills, incite respiratory problems, cause infections and congenital disabilities. At the same time, raising animals for leather requires vast amounts of feed, pastureland, water, and fossil fuels. The same applies to plastic: Amid all of its already-existing environmental concerns, a combination of different plastics stitched and glued in a sneaker's production adds to the difficulties of recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to tackle the detrimental impacts of the food waste problem and revitalise the footwear industry with its widespread uses of leather and plastic components that cause environmental and social concerns, MoEa has created alternative leather sneakers using food waste to replace leather and plastic. Made from apples, grapes, pineapple, cacti, and corn, the production of their sneakers emits 89% fewer carbon emissions than traditional leather.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Concerned with the alarming consequences of food waste and the non-promising environmental and societal impacts of the current sneaker industry, the French brand pioneered using food waste to create an alternative \u003Cem>leather\u003C/em>. Grape waste from the wine industry in Italy, apple waste from the juice industry, corn from no longer edible American corn, cactus from the Mexican desert, and waste pineapple leaves from the Philippines are all used to create the 'next-generation of sneakers'. The biomass is blended with stabilisers like organic cotton, bio-PU, or recycled plastic, depending on each plant used.\u003C/p>",[36074,36076,36078,36080],{"name":36075,"type":53,"value":36075},"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moea-sneakers/sneakers-from-fruits-and-plants",{"name":36077,"type":53,"value":36077},"https://www.ozharvest.org/sustainability/food-waste-facts/",{"name":36079,"type":53,"value":36079},"https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-clothing/leather-industry/leather-environmental-hazards/",{"name":36081,"type":53,"value":36081},"https://www.ipcc.ch/srccl/",[36083,36084],{"article_id":36060,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":36060,"contributor_id":1778},{"id":36086,"link":36087,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36061,"updated_at":36062,"article_id":36060,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-0ZuOwFHhrU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152487150-oocWv6pv.jpeg",{"id":36089,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36090,"updated_at":36091,"owner_id":22712,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":36092,"contents":36093,"contributors":36103,"image":36105},"17864","2022-07-26T14:55:10.225Z","2026-05-08T00:26:25.591Z",{"id":22712,"type":325,"owner_id":22712,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36094],{"id":36095,"score":47,"body":36096,"status":55,"article_id":36089,"created_at":36090,"updated_at":36102,"published_at":36090},"80Eg",{"title":36097,"summary":36098,"attachment":36099},"Government of Algeria - National action plan for sustainable production and consumption methods (PNA-MCPD) 2016-2030","\u003Cp>The plan has three overarching aims: 1) to integrate sustainable consumption and production patterns into national policies and plans; 2) to ensure energy transition through the promotion of energy efficiency, and 3) development of renewables and a zero-waste economy by 2030. It includes specific actions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy through increased recycling, improved waste management services, eco-design, and life cycle analysis.\u003C/p>",[36100],{"name":36101,"type":53,"value":36101},"http://www.cntppdz.com/uploads/evenement/PNA%20MCPD.pdf https://www.oneplanetnetwork.org/resource/algeria-national-action-plan-sustainable-consumption-and-production","2022-08-11T08:52:02.150Z",[36104],{"article_id":36089,"contributor_id":22712},{"id":36106,"link":36107,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36090,"updated_at":36102,"article_id":36089,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EgY6EErV1rk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778097490062-G9nkJvc5.jpeg",{"id":36109,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36110,"updated_at":36111,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36112,"contents":36113,"contributors":36129,"image":36133},"8877","2021-08-04T17:05:51.084Z","2023-04-13T15:43:18.823Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36114],{"id":36115,"score":47,"body":36116,"status":55,"article_id":36109,"created_at":36110,"updated_at":36111,"published_at":36110},"WHWh",{"title":36117,"outcome":36118,"problem":36119,"summary":36120,"solution":36121,"attachment":36122},"thredUP - Extending the life cycle of clothing by inspiring consumers to think secondhand first","\u003Cp>Currently, customers can turn their old clothes into shopping credit at Reformation or Cuyana, with more to join soon. thredUP is also launching their own stores as well as collaborating with brands to create resale shop in shops, for example with Macy’s.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to the thredUP website, since its creation in 2009, it has processed 100 million items and displaced a total of 1 billion lbs of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) up until 2021. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The rapid purchase-to-discard ratio of fast fashion created the piling up of clothing in landfills, often made from synthetic materials which do not decompose easily.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When consumers throw away clothing in the garbage, not only does it waste money and resources, but it can take more than 200 years for the materials to decompose in a landfill. During the decomposition process, textiles generate greenhouse methane gas and leach toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and our soil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There is also the unmet potential of clothing which could be resold, and its lifetime extended- as opposed to manufacturing new clothing which requires more energy and water use, and is associated with more carbon emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, there are lack of incentives for people to responsibly pass on or resell their unwanted clothing due to the associated costs- be that time or monetary (e.g. shipping).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>thredUP is an online resale platform where consumers can send in unwanted clothing for cash or credit. In 2018, they also launched their new online platform UPcycle, which allows fashion brands and retailers to join them in circular initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The initiative has reportedly displaced a total of 1 billion lbs of CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) up until 2021. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>thredUP addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It also provides a second-hand marketplace that encourages buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>thredUP also provides a monetary incentive for consumers to give them their clothes, thus making them more attractive than a local textiles bin. They are also helping other stores integrate resale, growing their impact. \u003C/p>",[36123,36125,36127],{"name":36124,"type":53,"value":36124},"https://www.thredup.com",{"name":36126,"type":53,"value":36126},"https://www.thredup.com/resale/#size-and-impact",{"name":36128,"type":53,"value":36128},"https://thredup-newsroom.squarespace.com/milestones",[36130,36131,36132],{"article_id":36109,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":36109,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":36109,"contributor_id":672},{"id":36134,"link":36135,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36110,"updated_at":36111,"article_id":36109,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GZD_zx1XtHQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152496134-JKOahu5c.jpeg",{"id":36137,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36138,"updated_at":36139,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36140,"contents":36141,"contributors":36152,"image":36154},"8878","2021-08-04T17:07:31.774Z","2021-08-10T09:34:19.008Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36142],{"id":36143,"score":47,"body":36144,"status":55,"article_id":36137,"created_at":36138,"updated_at":36139,"published_at":36138},"j7lO",{"title":36145,"problem":36146,"summary":36147,"solution":36148,"attachment":36149},"Poshmark","\u003Cp>The rapid purchase-to-discard ratio of fast fashion and piling up of clothing in landfills, often made from synthetic materials which do not decompose easily. When consumers throw away clothing in the garbage, not only does it waste money and resources, but it can take 200+ years for the materials to decompose in a landfill. During the decomposition process, textiles generate greenhouse methane gas and leach toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and our soil. There is also the unmet potential of clothing which could be resold, and its lifetime extended- as opposed to manufacturing new clothing which requires more energy and water use, and is associated with more carbon emissions. Finally, there are lack of incentives for people to responsibly pass on/resell their unwanted clothing due to the associated costs- be that time or monetary (e.g. shipping).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Poshmark is a social commerce marketplace where users in the US, Canada, and Australia can buy and sell new or used clothing, shoes, and accessories. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Poshmark addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion. \u003C/p>",[36150],{"name":36151,"type":53,"value":36151},"https://poshmark.com/",[36153],{"article_id":36137,"contributor_id":35461},{"id":36155,"link":36156,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36138,"updated_at":36139,"article_id":36137,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8RQ9EyEmuPs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152497500-wq-5BW17.jpeg",{"id":36158,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36159,"updated_at":36160,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36161,"contents":36162,"contributors":36174,"image":36176},"8879","2021-08-04T17:09:37.938Z","2021-08-10T09:45:19.168Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36163],{"id":36164,"score":47,"body":36165,"status":55,"article_id":36158,"created_at":36159,"updated_at":36160,"published_at":36159},"3kAZ",{"title":36166,"problem":36146,"summary":36167,"solution":36168,"attachment":36169},"Vestiaire Collective","\u003Cp>Vestiaire collective is an online marketplace for pre-owned luxury and fashion items.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vestiaire Collective addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion. \u003C/p>",[36170,36172],{"name":36171,"type":53,"value":36171},"https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/02/vestiaire-collective-raises-216-million-for-its-second-hand-fashion-platform/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAD1RGhu8NH7GVvKpRGIfGj9ffEod3Z8y42pSfTRv8Yy0tLEHeuynLma4cethhowMVx19QvuYH5xnwu4RIlCArplM1h2mJudWByYcX2OfwAwK6ngkN1DSooKy1B69EHm-DM9qZOIWakUcCybsIoHMdHj1dNGtx8DVETb3cCbG5I2g",{"name":36173,"type":53,"value":36173},"https://us.vestiairecollective.com/",[36175],{"article_id":36158,"contributor_id":35461},{"id":36177,"link":36178,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36159,"updated_at":36160,"article_id":36158,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RFeoKVtO6F0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152498182-DE-T2n8t.jpeg",{"id":36180,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36181,"updated_at":36182,"owner_id":36183,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36184,"contents":36185,"contributors":36199,"image":36202},"8880","2021-08-05T01:35:31.873Z","2021-09-21T17:32:04.259Z","ACKwkA",{"id":36183,"type":325,"owner_id":36183,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36186],{"id":36187,"score":47,"body":36188,"status":55,"article_id":36180,"created_at":36181,"updated_at":36182,"published_at":36181},"6f9R",{"title":36189,"outcome":36190,"problem":36191,"summary":36192,"solution":36193,"attachment":36194},"Country Road verifies cotton and wool origins using Oritain","\u003Cp>This solution offered a way for Country Road to provide a strong story around their sourcing of raw materials from Australian farmers and share the sustainable practices of these farms. It does allow them to take greater responsibility for the farming practices and identify the exact origins of their merino wool and cotton. However, using this technology, they have also avoided tracing their supply chain more deeply, and they may be overstating the level of traceability that this solution offers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Managing Director of Country Road (brand), Ella Roseby, is quoted on their website as saying;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\"By partnering with Oritain, we're demonstrating true commitment to traceability. When you buy Verified Australian cotton or wool from Country Road, you have scientific proof of its authenticity.\"\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While it may demonstrate their commitment, the company still has significant ways to go on reaching full traceability, as the steps between raw material and final product remain less clear.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As an Australian lifestyle brand with strong storytelling targeted at appealing to local customers' desires to 'shop Australian', Country Road sought to find a way to confirm that the merino wool and cotton used in their products were being sourced from Australian farms.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As Australia does not have spinning facilities, all fibres must be shipped overseas for spinning, complicating the supply chain and increasing the difficulty in tracing materials from farm to final product. While the technology to fully trace this supply chain does exist, it relies on all parties maintaining the chain of information, which can be difficult for large companies with potentially convoluted supply chains. Therefore the company could think they know where they are sourcing their fibres from, but in reality, it's not proof of what is actually happening throughout their supply chain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Australian farming practices are often under contention, as concerns around water usage regarding cotton and animal welfare around wool have led some international companies to avoid Australian fibres. In order to confirm the practices of the farmers from whom they were sourcing their raw materials, Country Road needed to be able to verify their origins.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2019, Country Road has promoted Australian cotton and merino by verifying the origins of material fibres coming from Australian farms. Rather than tracing the material supply chain, this approach uses science to match the fibre in the final garment to test samples taking across the globe.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To solve this problem without requiring full, verifiable traceability throughout their supply chain to confirm fibre origin, Country Road partnered with Oritain to match the fibre 'fingerprint' of their fibres to those of the original farm.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oritain offers a verification service to confirm the origin of the materials. This process involves:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Oritain is responsible for gathering audit samples from the final garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Through scientific analysis, Oritain creates a 'fingerprint' of the fibre origin.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Oritain then matches this against their databank of fibre profiles to confirm that it matches the provided source.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through this solution, Country Road could verify the source of fibres at the end of production and connect this back to farmers who produced the raw material. This offered rich storytelling opportunities, as they could profile the farms from whom they sourced their raw material and help their customers feel confident that they were wearing Australian fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, this solution does not offer any traceability or transparency around the production processes, as it only connects the final product to the raw material source. As such, it cannot offer full transparency about the supply chain steps or practices, nor information about the chemical and mechanical treatments the fibre may undergo.\u003C/p>",[36195,36197],{"name":36196,"type":53,"value":36196},"https://www.countryroad.com.au/our-world/land/verified-traceability-with-oritain/",{"name":36198,"type":53,"value":36198},"https://www.facebook.com/CountryRoad/videos/626948392041183/",[36200,36201],{"article_id":36180,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36180,"contributor_id":36183},{"id":36203,"link":36204,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36181,"updated_at":36182,"article_id":36180,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Z3fCTzO79YY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152498692-xeEPNZQ2.jpeg",{"id":36206,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36207,"updated_at":36208,"owner_id":36183,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36209,"contents":36210,"contributors":36226,"image":36229},"8881","2021-08-05T01:37:10.127Z","2021-09-03T12:12:02.080Z",{"id":36183,"type":325,"owner_id":36183,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36211],{"id":36212,"score":47,"body":36213,"status":55,"article_id":36206,"created_at":36207,"updated_at":36208,"published_at":36207},"5Oh7",{"title":36214,"outcome":36215,"problem":36216,"summary":36217,"solution":36218,"attachment":36219},"Ahluwalia's partnership with Avery Dennison to provide digital storytelling through QR codes","\u003Cp>QR codes provide increased transparency and connectivity across the value chain. They allow designers to tell more complex stories about the material origins and provide insight into the production process. They can also provide information about care and end-of-life in a way that is still accessible after long-term wear. This project highlights the value of QR codes for brands that use found materials and communicate the more complex sourcing and production processes involved and the unique nature of remanufactured fashion products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2020, Avery Dennison and Ahluwalia worked together on a \"Designer Challenge\", which used Avery Dennison's QR labelling system to provide deeper storytelling around Ahluwalia's SS'21 collection. Ahluwalia uses vintage and surplus stock, resulting in remade garments that are never quite identical. However, the rich history of these materials is difficult to effectively convey at the point of sale. The brand wanted a new method to extensively communicate these detailed stories behind the production. To further improve the sustainability of the collection, they also needed to provide advice and information to their customers on care (to prolong the life of a garment) and correct disposal (to keep garments as circular as possible) in a way that would be accessible throughout the garment lifecycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ahluwalia partnered with Avery Dennison to pilot their QR code labelling system as part of Copenhagen Fashion Summit's 2020 online event (CFS+) for the Designer Challenge series. The QR code provides transparency and a means of storytelling, allowing consumers to connect the garment's past, present, and future within one label. Ahluwalia has incorporated smart labelling into the SS21 collection. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The label works with a QR code system, where the garment label includes a QR code that users can scan to access more information. The product produced by Ahluwalia used this QR label to identify and discuss the history of the materials, the processes involved in creating the garment, care directions and information around the future end of life options, including take-back schemes. The label links to Avery Dennison's system, where it's broken down into the three stages of 'past', 'present' and 'future'. The 'past' section allows users to delve into the story of the materials used and understand that they are using a waste stream rather than new materials as remade garments. It identifies the processes behind the production, showing how found materials become panels on new garments, making each unique and conveying this as a positive idea. 'Present' promotes longevity of use, describing how to care for the materials and best washing and drying practices. In 'future', it promotes returning to Ahluwalia to be remade, and the designer, Priya, explains how the panels could be transformed into a new garment.\u003C/p>",[36220,36222,36224],{"name":36221,"type":53,"value":36221},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B37ld7QRRjs",{"name":36223,"type":53,"value":36223},"https://rbis.averydennison.com/en/home/our-services/ad-trend-alert/Enabling-Circularity-With-Ahluwalia.html",{"name":36225,"type":53,"value":36225},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkO6Wjl7zTw",[36227,36228],{"article_id":36206,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36206,"contributor_id":36183},{"id":36230,"link":36231,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36207,"updated_at":36208,"article_id":36206,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GfNtzuRaD6k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152500431-59ydC8N6.jpeg",{"id":36233,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36234,"updated_at":36235,"owner_id":36183,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36236,"contents":36237,"contributors":36253,"image":36256},"8882","2021-08-05T01:43:25.856Z","2021-09-03T12:00:56.873Z",{"id":36183,"type":325,"owner_id":36183,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36238],{"id":36239,"score":47,"body":36240,"status":55,"article_id":36233,"created_at":36234,"updated_at":36235,"published_at":36234},"usiy",{"title":36241,"outcome":36242,"problem":36243,"summary":36244,"solution":36245,"attachment":36246},"Filippa K partners with TrusTrace to provide transparency and traceability throughout their supply chain","\u003Cp>According to the Filippa K sustainability report, their goal is to partner with TrusTrace to have all styles fully traceable to the fibre level by 2030. By the end of 2021, they intend for all core styles to be fully traceable to the fibre level. Currently, all core styles on the Filippa K website list their manufacturers responsible for production and any subcontractors they may employ. A blog post by the company, listed in the links below, provides an example of how TrusTrace delivers data at the raw fibre stage and verifies the certifications associated. However, for now, individual products on their website do not share the raw material supplier or identify that TrusTrace technology is used to verify sustainability claims at the raw fibre level.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Filippa K faced challenges verifying their supply chain down to the raw material stage and then communicating this accurately to their customers. The previous processes were not streamlined and were highly labour intensive, and the accuracy of the data they collected was hard to verify. As part of their sustainability approach, they sought greater traceability and transparency down to the raw material stage. Without a clear picture of existing practices, improving their environmental impact would be challenging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A partnership that began in 2018, Filippa K has worked with TrusTrace to trace their supply chain back to the raw material stage, allowing them access to reliable data to better improve their environmental and social impacts. TrusTrace uses blockchain to produce accurate data which is easily accessible by companies. This information can then be conveyed to customers, allowing them greater confidence in material provenance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To provide this transparency and traceability across their supply chain, Filippa K partnered with TrusTrace in 2018 and continued working with them as they move towards total supply chain transparency. TrusTrace uses technology to streamline these processes and provide accurate data around material and product supply chains. They follow a garment through the entire supply chain, from raw material to production, and secure this information using blockchain technology. TrusTrace is able to verify and ensure that sustainability standards are met and sustain traceability across the supply chain, connecting tiers and maintaining accurate information. TrusTrace integrates their information with the Filippa K eCommerce platform, providing greater transparency to Filippa K's customers, and streamlining the internal processes for the company.\u003C/p>",[36247,36249,36251],{"name":36248,"type":53,"value":36248},"https://www.filippa-k.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-at-filippa-k-2",{"name":36250,"type":53,"value":36250},"https://trustrace.com/case-study/filippa-k",{"name":36252,"type":53,"value":36252},"https://www.filippa-k.com/en/recent-efforts/woman-traceability",[36254,36255],{"article_id":36233,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36233,"contributor_id":36183},{"id":36257,"link":36258,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36234,"updated_at":36235,"article_id":36233,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lb-jCF6vdFY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152504094-gDjqkaru.jpeg",{"id":36260,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36261,"updated_at":36262,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36263,"contents":36264,"contributors":36284,"image":36288},"8884","2021-08-05T03:50:32.572Z","2023-04-28T15:07:21.898Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36265],{"id":36266,"score":47,"body":36267,"status":55,"article_id":36260,"created_at":36261,"updated_at":36262,"published_at":36261},"P2T-",{"title":36268,"outcome":36269,"problem":36270,"summary":36271,"solution":36272,"attachment":36273},"FibreTrace: Digitalizing the Supply Chain for Fibre-level Traceability","\u003Cp>The data which FibreTrace technology collects and organizes offers brands, suppliers, and consumers accurate insights into social and environmental impacts, as well as the physical journey of tracked products. This information enables accountability among multiple stakeholders for reducing the industry's harmful impacts on people and the planet\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FibreTrace has been awarded both a U.S. patent (2019) and a European patent (2021) for 'Photon Marker System in Fiber Material.'\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company has partnered with brands such as Reformation and Nobody Denim to produce traceable denim collections, which enable customers to follow their jeans' lifetime tracking history and learn about the people who produced them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>End-to-end material traceability and supply chain transparency are crucial components for a circular textiles industry. Imprecise and incomplete data tracking the true origins and impacts of our raw materials and products has inhibited consumer-, supplier-, and brand-level accountability for the consequences of textile production on both people and the planet. Without accurate information in these areas, neither consumers nor brands can attain the full transparency needed to make informed choices when it comes to taking actionable steps to reduce their impacts. Fibre-specific data has been especially difficult to obtain due to the general lack of direct communication between brands/suppliers and farmers. Comprehensive digital infrastructure is thus necessary to provide tracking data, impact metrics, and tangible evidence for backing up environmental targets and product claims on a scale that can match the global and fragmented nature of contemporary supply chains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2018, FibreTrace provides material traceability, fibre quantification, and primary farm impact data services to brands and suppliers. Using traceable pigment and blockchain technologies, they provide end-to-end visibility into the value chain at the fibre level. This fosters both brand and supplier accountability along with consumer awareness of the environmental and social implications of their textile products throughout the global supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FibreTrace enables material traceability through durable, non-toxic luminescent pigments that are embedded in liquid form on the fibre during the raw source or spinning process. These pigments can then be read and tracked at any stage in the supply chain by way of FiberTrace scanning devices. Using blockchain technology, the textile fibres are traced and verified through securely recorded audits, making them visible in real-time throughout the product's journey from farm to shelf, and beyond. Applicable fibres include cotton, responsible viscose, and recycled polyester. Wool, leather, and bast fibre trials are underway as of 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In partnership with Carbon Friendly, FibreTrace has also produced the Fibre Impact Module (FIM), an integrated sustainability performance benchmarking tool, which merges traceability with impact measurement. With the FIM brands and suppliers can capture, verify, and trace GHG emissions, water use, energy use, chemical use, and soil carbon content at the raw materials stage. Impact data is verified by a globally recognized third party.\u003C/p>",[36274,36276,36278,36280,36282],{"name":36275,"type":53,"value":36275},"https://www.thereformation.com/pages/fibretrace#/",{"name":36277,"type":53,"value":36277},"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60117c355a3c617413d5fa1a/t/6109ce452f83832f7b09e938/1628032581333/f2f+-+EU+patent.pdf",{"name":36279,"type":53,"value":36279},"https://www.fibretrace.io/technology",{"name":36281,"type":53,"value":36281},"https://nobodydenim.com/pages/fibretrace",{"name":36283,"type":53,"value":36283},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2021020227315/materials-production-news/fibretrace-launches-fibre-benchmarking-tool.html",[36285,36286,36287],{"article_id":36260,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36260,"contributor_id":35463},{"article_id":36260,"contributor_id":644},{"id":36289,"link":36290,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36261,"updated_at":36262,"article_id":36260,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tKH_mUogz9s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152505740-JRZzznLc.jpeg",{"id":36292,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36293,"updated_at":36294,"owner_id":36295,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36296,"contents":36297,"contributors":36315,"image":36318},"8887","2021-08-05T08:37:50.606Z","2022-08-16T08:31:34.742Z","y3N14g",{"id":36295,"type":325,"owner_id":36295,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36298],{"id":36299,"score":47,"body":36300,"status":55,"article_id":36292,"created_at":36293,"updated_at":36294,"published_at":36293},"iN5a",{"title":36301,"outcome":36302,"problem":36303,"summary":36304,"solution":36305,"attachment":36306},"Paiwand Studio: Upcycling textile waste through traditional Indian handloom","\u003Cp>In its 3 years of existence, Paiwand studio has collaborated with 35 designers. They have produced 3000 meters of upcycled fabric, hence saving 3 million liters of water in the process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They are also providing employment to local weavers, some of who had shifted to other odd jobs for better wages in the past years. Now the studio with its participatory approach is bringing their traditional handloom craft to a larger audience.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Being one of the most polluting industries in the world, textile industry is the third-largest source of municipal solid waste in India. Estimates suggest that around 25% of fabric is lost during cutting and making of a garment. A large textile in India is estimated to produce a daily cloth waste of up to 45,000 meters.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another critical problem in the Indian textile sector is the increasing unemployment among the handloom weavers with prevalence of modern factory-made garments. Once known globally for their handloom skills, today India's traditional weavers haven't been able to keep up.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Paiwand studio address both these problems by focusing on repurposing bits of cloth waste into new fabric through traditional Indian handloom.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Paiwand Studio is an upcycling textile company based in the Indian city of Noida. The business collaborates with different designers and textile entrepreneurs to acquire their cloth waste which they repurpose into new textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Formed in 2018, they have repurposed more than 1500 kg of textile waste till date. The aim of the company is to develop a collaboration within the textile industry for those who appreciate slow fashion, while supporting local artisans and handloom weavers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company derives its name from the Persian word \u003Cem>Paiwand\u003C/em> which means ‘to connect’. Paiwand studio collaborates with design houses to collect their textile waste from which, after jointly deciding on the design and aesthetic, new fabrics are created for the designers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After receiving the waste in their workshop, it is then assorted according to color, washed and ironed, cut into small strips, and joined together as per a specific design, ultimately sent for weaving.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For making the fabric, they collaborate with small scale industries and local artisans. The upcycling is done using techniques like handloom weaving, patchwork, knitting and felting. \u003C/p>",[36307,36309,36311,36313],{"name":36308,"type":53,"value":36308},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjBa-mXcSOQ&ab_channel=Scroll.in",{"name":36310,"type":53,"value":36310},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhfAsnONwdE&t=245s&ab_channel=DownToEarth",{"name":36312,"type":53,"value":36312},"https://refash.in/blogs/brand-story/paiwand-design-studio",{"name":36314,"type":53,"value":36314},"https://www.wanderingsilk.org/post/paiwand-studio-on-transcending-waste",[36316,36317],{"article_id":36292,"contributor_id":36295},{"article_id":36292,"contributor_id":672},{"id":36319,"link":36320,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36293,"updated_at":36294,"article_id":36292,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7FkAzyqjeNo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152507366-cpgXjuK3.jpeg",{"id":36322,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36323,"updated_at":36324,"owner_id":22653,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36325,"contents":36326,"contributors":36340,"image":36343},"8889","2021-08-05T10:06:00.528Z","2021-09-01T21:34:32.217Z",{"id":22653,"type":325,"owner_id":22653,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36327],{"id":36328,"score":47,"body":36329,"status":55,"article_id":36322,"created_at":36323,"updated_at":36324,"published_at":36323},"G0fb",{"title":36330,"outcome":36331,"problem":36332,"summary":36333,"solution":36334,"attachment":36335},"Colorifix: Replicating Nature in the Dyeing Process - \nDyestuffs made from Synthetic Biology","\u003Cp>Using synthetic biology, Colorifix offer a radically different solution that generates positive impact for fashion brands, manufacturers, consumers and the environment. The process eliminates the use of harsh chemistry in the creation or deposition of dyes, leads to huge reductions in water consumption, while meeting key industry standards. By working with nature, rather than simply taking from nature, Colorifix can produce dyes without harming the environment, compromising on quality or relying on supply chain availability. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Colorifix, 100 billion articles of clothing are made every year. This has a significant environmental footprint that includes the raw materials and the industrial processes that support production. The dyeing industry is one of the world's largest water consumers, using over 5 trillion litres per year along with petrochemical dyes and a host of toxic and highly polluting chemicals. According to the World Bank, textile dyeing accounts for around 20% of global industrial water pollution. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The first company to use a biological process to produce, deposit and fix pigments onto textiles, Colorifix follows nature’s own circular model, which makes and applies colour sustainably. Their innovative process sources and replicates true colours from nature, for use in the dyeing process. Using DNA sequencing, Colorifix engineers natural solutions (non-toxic renewable chemistry) to solve man-made problems, specifically the heavy dependence on petrochemical dyes and highly polluting chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Colorifix source their colours from an animal, plant or microbe that already creates it in nature. Via DNA sequencing, the specific DNA is identified, isolated and extracted, before being inserted into engineered microorganisms to grow and transfer the colour. The live microorganisms replicate quickly and efficiently, growing the colour using by-products of the sugar production industry, which is readily available worldwide. The culture is used directly in place of dye liquor, requiring no additional specialist equipment or toxic chemicals, only one tenth of the water of standard processes and a temperature of 37 degrees for both natural and synthetic fibers. \u003C/p>",[36336,36338],{"name":36337,"type":53,"value":36337},"https://colorifix.com",{"name":36339,"type":53,"value":36339},"https://www.circularconversations.com/pioneers/colorifix",[36341,36342],{"article_id":36322,"contributor_id":22653},{"article_id":36322,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":36344,"link":36345,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36323,"updated_at":36324,"article_id":36322,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wQfh-EY-ThI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152509143-hsw7gdCl.jpeg",{"id":36347,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36348,"updated_at":36349,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36350,"contents":36351,"contributors":36364,"image":36367},"8899","2021-08-05T16:58:33.159Z","2023-04-13T16:11:55.498Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36352],{"id":36353,"score":47,"body":36354,"status":55,"article_id":36347,"created_at":36348,"updated_at":36349,"published_at":36348},"arf2",{"title":36355,"outcome":36356,"problem":36146,"summary":36357,"solution":36358,"attachment":36359},"Zircle: Zalando's Wardrobe of the Future","\u003Cp>By 2023, Zalando have a target of extending the life of at least 50 million fashion products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2019, according to their website, they estimate that they extended the life of one million items through Zalando Zircle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zircle is Zalando's free digital application, launched in July 2018, for the sale of pre-owned clothes. Users can digitize their wardrobe to get an overview of everything they own, find and share inspiration, pick tomorrow’s outfit and buy or sell clothes within the app. In both cases users have the option to either offer their items to the community or to Zalando, as well as to purchase from other users or the Zalando Fashion Store. All purchases are imported into the app automatically, so the customer’s wardrobe is updated. Zircle is also a digital community for people who seek inspiration on how to reinvent their wardrobes by styling items in a new way or mixing existing items with pre-owned pieces from other users.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zircle addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion\u003C/p>",[36360,36362],{"name":36361,"type":53,"value":36361},"https://corporate.zalando.com/en/newsroom/news-stories/zircle-wardrobe-future",{"name":36363,"type":53,"value":36363},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/zalando-expands-resale-platform-zircle-to-new-markets/2021021953737",[36365,36366],{"article_id":36347,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":36347,"contributor_id":644},{"id":36368,"link":36369,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36348,"updated_at":36349,"article_id":36347,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"p_2lH2ZOd1Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152510100-GST6NuIY.jpeg",{"id":36371,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36372,"updated_at":36373,"owner_id":36374,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36375,"contents":36376,"contributors":36396,"image":36399},"8900","2021-08-05T17:11:44.553Z","2021-08-13T14:24:25.928Z","GGP5Aw",{"id":36374,"type":325,"owner_id":36374,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36377],{"id":36378,"score":47,"body":36379,"status":55,"article_id":36371,"created_at":36372,"updated_at":36373,"published_at":36372},"N6Lp",{"title":36380,"outcome":36381,"problem":36382,"summary":36383,"solution":36384,"attachment":36385},"Bananatex - A waterproof fabric made from sustainably grown banana plant fibres","\u003Cp>The fabric is now successfully being used for a multitude of items such as sneakers, daybed layers, chairs, bags and accessories. Company collaborations include; Good News x H&M, Qwstion, Magazin x Softline and Bazar Noir. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry relies mostly on non-renewable resources - 98 million tonnes in total per year – including oil to produce synthetic fibres, fertilisers to grow cotton, and chemicals to produce, dye, and finish fibres and textiles (1). The industry has a negatively high impact on the environment and society. Textiles production (including cotton farming) also uses around 93 billion cubic metres of water annually. Beyond production, washing clothing using washing machines is estimated to require an additional 20 billion cubic metres of water per year globally, contributing to problems in some water-scarce regions such as India, China, Turkey and the US.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With low rates of utilisation (leading to high levels of throughput) and low levels of recycling, the current wasteful, linear system is the root cause of this massive and ever-expanding pressure on resources (2). Furthermore, it uses and releases a large number of hazardous chemicals and microplastics during the washing of plastic-based textiles such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic. More microplastics are found in the ocean increasingly every year, the full extent of damage they cause is still unknown. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Synthetic materials have been increasingly used as a leather replacement for making handbags and accessories for the last few decades and often end up in landfills or incinerated. Finding other alternative bio-based or renewable materials have been at the core of innovation within the textile industry. Bananatex is a fabric made from Abacá plant fibre (banana hemp or Musa Textilis). The plant requires very little water, no fertilizer, and no pesticides. Instead of producing fruits, this plant produces fibres. The raw form of this fibre is strong and durable and therefore can be used to make items such as bags, bedcovers, or fabric shoes which require durability and solidity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The material was co-founded by QWSTION, a Swiss bag company, by collaborating with yarn experts in Taiwan and farmers in the Philippines. They use this fabric to produce backpacks and small bags for daily use. In 2020, Banantex collaborated with companies such as shoewear brand, Good News, Softline daybeds, and Bazar Noir \u003Cem>Mae \u003C/em>chairs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Renewable materials and inputs play an important role in the transition of the textile industry to reach circularity. Where recycled fabrics are not available, using renewable materials and inputs can decrease the negative impact on both environment and people in comparison to petroleum-based materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bananatex offers a viable alternative to the synthetic fabrics that most bags are made of today. The plant, Abacá, is sturdy and self-sufficient and requires no pesticides or extra water and it contributes to reforestation in areas of former Philippine jungle, eroded by soil damage due to monocultural palm plantations, whilst enhancing the economic prosperity of its farmers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The production of the material includes cutting the plants, extracting fibres, moving them to a factory to make paper. Next is the yarn spinning, weaving, and finishing with beeswax to create a waterproof layer. At the end of use, this fabric can be biodegraded without harming the environment.\u003C/p>",[36386,36388,36390,36392,36394],{"name":36387,"type":53,"value":36387},"(Ellen MacArthur Foundation, A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion’s future, (2017, http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/publications",{"name":36389,"type":53,"value":36389},"https://www.bananatex.info/index.html",{"name":36391,"type":53,"value":36391},"https://globalshakers.com/bananatex-the-worlds-first-waterproof-fabric-made-from-banana-plants/",{"name":36393,"type":53,"value":36393},"https://thesustainableangle.org/banana-fibre-bananatex-qwstion-an-interview-with-hannes-schoenegger/",{"name":36395,"type":53,"value":36395},"https://www.qwstion.com/en/bags/bananatex.html",[36397,36398],{"article_id":36371,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36371,"contributor_id":36374},{"id":36400,"link":36401,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36372,"updated_at":36373,"article_id":36371,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dUmBCrZbqEM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152510566-68P-4-K1.jpeg",{"id":36403,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36404,"updated_at":36405,"owner_id":21020,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36406,"contents":36407,"contributors":36421,"image":36424},"8901","2021-08-05T18:37:14.816Z","2021-09-01T14:30:14.938Z",{"id":21020,"type":325,"owner_id":21020,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36408],{"id":36409,"score":47,"body":36410,"status":55,"article_id":36403,"created_at":36404,"updated_at":36405,"published_at":36404},"OLbD",{"title":36411,"outcome":36412,"problem":36413,"summary":36414,"solution":36415,"attachment":36416},"AWARE™ Blockchain Technology: Enabling Traceability Across Supply Chains","\u003Cp>With AWARE™ integrity technology embedded in authentic, sustainable materials, textiles brands and retailers have the freedom and flexibility to produce products with their own compliant and nominated supply chain partners and prove sustainability claims to consumers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Long production supply chains can be difficult to track and trace, making them vulnerable and difficult to regulate. The lack of transparency and traceability across long supply chains can lead to brands exaggerating their sustainability efforts, leading to greenwashing and mistrust within the textile industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AWARE™ applies tracer particles to the raw recycled cotton and then uses blockchain to guarantee the material that enters the supply chain is the same that comes out as apparel. By offering validation, transparency and verification to AWARE Blockchain Recycled Fabric, this hybrid technology can work to eliminate greenwashing and establish more trust in the textiles industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AWARE decentralises sustainable claim validation and impact reduction claims by combining tracer and blockchain technology, adding that onto sustainable fibres and yarn. The process works with several carefully selected partner spinners adding the patented AWARE™ tracer material into the original recycled feedstock. A virtual representation of the yarn/fibre is then created as a digital token and stored on a decentralised and open-source blockchain. Brands can now use the yarn in the same way as any other raw fabric. Unlike other fabric, the final product can be scanned at the end of production to confirm it’s made from the original certified recycled materials. \u003C/p>",[36417,36419],{"name":36418,"type":53,"value":36418},"https://www.wearaware.co/",{"name":36420,"type":53,"value":36420},"https://theecobahn.com/technology/aware-blockchain-recycled-fabric-traceable-recycled-cotton/",[36422,36423],{"article_id":36403,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36403,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":36425,"link":36426,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36404,"updated_at":36405,"article_id":36403,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"W-35942S0ps=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152511972-wRCZmFUY.jpeg",{"id":36428,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36429,"updated_at":36430,"owner_id":36431,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36432,"contents":36433,"contributors":36443,"image":36446},"8902","2021-08-05T19:14:18.462Z","2022-10-04T15:39:49.562Z","rti5zQ",{"id":36431,"type":325,"owner_id":36431,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36434],{"id":36435,"score":47,"body":36436,"status":55,"article_id":36428,"created_at":36429,"updated_at":36430,"published_at":36429},"sW82",{"title":36437,"problem":36438,"summary":36439,"attachment":36440},"Towards a Digital Product Passport Fit for Contributing to a Circular Economy","\u003Cp>Lack of research on how to implement DPPs, generate data, track and trace materials and engage all stakeholders in helping compile data across a product’s lifecycle. It is especially important to figure out how to ensure that data will be updated by suppliers, brands, consumers and recycling facilities to enable all the information to be correct and up-to-date. Therefore, implementation options for digital product passports need to be evaluated to allow a circular flow of materials through the active engagement of all the actors involved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a concept of a policy instrument particularly that has gained increased attention by policymakers due to its potential contribution to circular material flows. It has been mentioned in several EU strategies and was also confirmed in the ‘Council conclusions on making recovery circular and green’. The article seeks to work out implementation options for DPPs and how these options might benefit stakeholders and society by supplying information on the origin, composition and dismantling options of a product. Thus, the implementation of such a tool could facilitate tracking and tracing materials and compiling information in one unique database. By making businesses deliver to these objectives, the obligation to generate high quality product information can be a valuable contribution as regards to designing more sustainable products and their handling once they reach their end-of-life.\u003C/p>",[36441],{"name":36442,"type":53,"value":36442},"https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/8/2289",[36444,36445],{"article_id":36428,"contributor_id":36431},{"article_id":36428,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":36447,"link":36448,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36429,"updated_at":36430,"article_id":36428,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tdC2Mo9ESyA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152512868-OiZ5lSsN.jpeg",{"id":36450,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36451,"updated_at":36452,"owner_id":36453,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36454,"contents":36455,"contributors":36487,"image":36493},"8903","2021-08-05T23:39:09.078Z","2024-01-23T14:26:19.873Z","ur-RPw",{"id":36453,"type":325,"owner_id":36453,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36456],{"id":36457,"score":47,"body":36458,"status":55,"article_id":36450,"created_at":36451,"updated_at":36452,"published_at":36451},"wIQR",{"title":36459,"outcome":36460,"problem":36461,"summary":36462,"solution":36463,"attachment":36464},"Ecodicta - rental wardrobe and fashion sharing service by subscription in Spain","\u003Cp>In the first year of testing (July 2019- July 2020), they have managed to validate the business model and position themselves as pioneers of fashion sharing in Spain. They have arrangements with more than 40 brands, offering help in marketing, communication, and storytelling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their service has also reached more than 400 clients, so the garments have been reused 4,060 times, ceasing to consume 5,000 liters of water and 35 kg of CO2 for each garment that is shared instead of bought.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company also benefitted women workers in the textile upcycling and recycling industry by offering job opportunities. Local and emerging designers also benefit from the sale of products through their system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Massive consumption of short-cycle garments causes an overproduction, where 100,000 million garments are produced every year in the world. But this does not necessarily mean that we use more clothes in our day to day. In fact, we wear clothes less and less. Each garment is used on average 7 times before disposing, and most clothes are used very few times and remain inside the closet for most their lifecycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, in Spain, 76 percent of people's wardrobe hasn't been used in the last 12 months.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecodicta is a fashion sharing platform via subscription that helps clients renew their wardrobe monthly without accumulating. It seeks to extend the life cycle of garments using a rental system, reducing production through optimization.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It works as a bridge between users looking for quality clothing to wear temporarily, and local talents who need visibility and promotion of their garments. With each garment rented, 5,000 liters of water and 35 kg of CO2 are not consumed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecodicta offers a personal shopper service to select outfits or garments that fit the preferences and style of the subscribers. This innovative way of acquiring garments allows user to create awareness to stop associating clothing and accessories with accumulation and waste. Thus, quality garments can be available to all those who wish to dress without attachments and a sense of permanence while promoting the collaborative economy and helping to reduce the amount of textile waste that damages the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Under a monthly subscription, users enjoy different garments every 30 days. This subscription includes washes, insurance and shipping. Ecodicta makes the service an experience: the subscribers decide their looks every month with the help of the stylists.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, Ecodicta also seeks to add value to small local producers. Their shared wardrobe is largely sourced from sustainable brands and Spanish designers, with the aim of promoting local talent and offering a new avenue of business to brands that are starting their way in the world of fashion.\u003C/p>",[36465,36467,36469,36471,36473,36475,36477,36479,36481,36483,36485],{"name":36466,"type":53,"value":36466},"https://www.bolsasocial.com/blog/ecodicta-el-alquiler-como-alternativa-al-fast-fashion/",{"name":36468,"type":53,"value":36468},"https://www.bolsasocial.com/investment/ecodicta281/",{"name":36470,"type":53,"value":36470},"https://ecodicta.com",{"name":36472,"type":53,"value":36472},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9obpHKGP4w",{"name":36474,"type":53,"value":36474},"https://es.fashionnetwork.com/news/Ecodicta-el-sorprendente-alquiler-de-ropa-con-consciencia,1126139.html",{"name":36476,"type":53,"value":36476},"https://www.businessinsider.es/ecoadict-startup-espanola-permite-alquilar-ropa-mensualmente-501807",{"name":36478,"type":53,"value":36478},"https://www.bloglenovo.es/raul-gonzalez-la-moda-segun-ecodicta-hay-que-volver-a-lo-que-se-hacia-antes-para-innovar-y-darle-un-empujon-digital/",{"name":36480,"type":53,"value":36480},"https://www.mashumano.org/blog-jovenes-mashumano/1902-ecodicta-une-moda-y-sostenibilidad-a-traves-de-la-economia-circular.html",{"name":36482,"type":53,"value":36482},"https://www.elcorreo.com/bizkaiadmoda/moda/ecodicta-armario-compartido-20200808201152-nt.html",{"name":36484,"type":53,"value":36484},"https://dcycle.io/impacto-ambiental-ecodicta/",{"name":36486,"type":53,"value":36486},"https://elpais.com/sociedad/2020/01/08/actualidad/1578505107_332009.html",[36488,36489,36491,36492],{"article_id":36450,"contributor_id":36453},{"article_id":36450,"contributor_id":36490},"UNHdvw",{"article_id":36450,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":36450,"contributor_id":672},{"id":36494,"link":36495,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36451,"updated_at":36452,"article_id":36450,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RLMKmzyz3-4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152513912-cPmcL38F.jpeg",{"id":36497,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36498,"updated_at":36499,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36500,"contents":36501,"contributors":36517,"image":36521},"8905","2021-08-06T02:36:31.459Z","2021-08-09T16:29:24.757Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36502],{"id":36503,"score":47,"body":36504,"status":55,"article_id":36497,"created_at":36498,"updated_at":36499,"published_at":36498},"Y7aS",{"title":36505,"outcome":36506,"problem":36507,"summary":36508,"solution":36509,"attachment":36510},"EcoSimple Fabrics: Recycling Textile Waste Back Into the Production Cycle to Create New Fibres","\u003Cp>Through technological innovation and community collaboration, EcoSimple has created an exemplary production model that is less dependent on virgin materials, avoids excessive water and chemical use, and reduces CO2 emissions and energy usage. The company has won the Planeta Casa 2010 Award, the Greenbest 2011 Award, and the Idea Brasil 2011 Award for its technology development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textiles industry both contributes to and is limited by the ecological consequences of resource exploitation, industrial agriculture, and excessive pollution. Every day, brands, suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers collectively send immense amounts of textile waste to landfill and incineration, which results in contamination of our air, land, and water. This excessive waste creation is fueled by overconsumption and inefficient production processes. At the same time, virgin materials are grown and acquired via unsustainable means that result in similar impacts. EcoSimple estimates that over 170k tons of textile waste is produced each year in Brazil and notes that the country lacks a specific waste program for PET bottles. As consumer demand for sustainable and eco-conscious fashion, accessories, and home products continues to grow, textiles companies are in need of innovative sourcing options that account for economic, environmental, and social well-being.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eco Simple is a Certified B Corporation and PETA-Approved Vegan textiles company based in Brazil that makes fashion, accessories, and home textiles from recycled, renewable materials. Using cotton pre-consumer/post-consumer waste, PET bottles, and other recycled fibres, EcoSimple diverts these materials from landfill and incineration and instead, uses them as raw resources to make 100% responsible recycled materials. These resources are collected and sorted through partnerships with local cooperatives and then sent for fibre processing, spinning, and weaving. EcoSimple's production model minimises environmental impact, while also helping to improve the livelihoods of local community members. Additionally, this pioneer of sustainable fabrics aims to fuel conscious consumption and stimulate circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through local partnerships with community waste-sorting cooperatives, EcoSimple collects pre-consumer/post-consumer cotton waste, as well as discarded PET bottles, which are redirected to recycling factory units. Raw materials are obtained from sources such as repurposed post-industrial waste fibers, industrial residues from spinning and other processes, worn out clothing, and discarded fabric scraps. The collected materials are sorted by color, catalogued, and then separated in the tearing process before being transformed into sustainable raw fibres. After this, they are processed and spun into yarn. The color of each material comes from the pre-sorted regenerated fibers from which they are made, without need for water or dyeing agents. EcoSimple's rPET yarns are combined with regenerated cotton and other recycled materials for added strength.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Textiles are then fashioned from these raw resources and yarns at EcoSimple's manufacturing plant in the city of Americana, São Paulo. Here, a variety of plain weave, twill, and jacquard eco fabrics are produced with efficiency-maximizing technologies. All trimmings from production are sent back to the separation phase for reuse in the production cycle. EcoSimple also offers a range of certified Organic Cotton produced by Natural Cotton Colors that embraces the natural earth tones of the fibre without use of chemicals or dyes.\u003C/p>",[36511,36513,36515],{"name":36512,"type":53,"value":36512},"https://ecosimple.com.br/sustentabilidade/",{"name":36514,"type":53,"value":36514},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx-li_oMmlk",{"name":36516,"type":53,"value":36516},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6IDehUdeOI",[36518,36519],{"article_id":36497,"contributor_id":35463},{"article_id":36497,"contributor_id":36520},"ricVYQ",{"id":36522,"link":36523,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36498,"updated_at":36499,"article_id":36497,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9pdCBA7zOt8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152517085-_PDRHYSK.jpeg",{"id":36525,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36526,"updated_at":36527,"owner_id":36528,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36529,"contents":36530,"contributors":36545,"image":36549},"8906","2021-08-06T06:21:49.550Z","2022-08-30T11:49:32.701Z","gG2jng",{"id":36528,"type":325,"owner_id":36528,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36531],{"id":36532,"score":47,"body":36533,"status":55,"article_id":36525,"created_at":36526,"updated_at":36527,"published_at":36526},"uopS",{"title":36534,"outcome":36535,"problem":36536,"summary":36537,"solution":36538,"attachment":36539},"New Zealand-based Outdoor wear brand Kathmandu partners with The Renewal Workshop to reduce textile waste.","\u003Cp>Renewed garment sales extend the life of garments and provide an opportunity to reduce textile waste, engage consumers in the circular economy story of renewal and keep finished goods out of landfill and incineration. This is the first project of its kind to offer the renewal service solution to brands in Australia and New Zealand.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A first of its kind in Australia and New Zealand to address textile waste, the circular mapping project aims to provide solutions for their customers to reduce the 23 kg per person (on average) of textile waste that is currently added to landfill every year in Australia. Research finds Australians only wear half of what’s in their wardrobes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kathmandu announces its partnership with The Renewal Workshop, the leading provider of circular solutions for apparel and textile brands. It is the first of its kind in Australia and New Zealand to address textile waste in this way, aiming to provide solutions for their customers to reduce the 23 kg per person (on average) of textile waste currently added to landfills every year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>New Zealand-based outdoor apparel brand Kathmandu has partnered with The Renewal Workshop, a leading provider of circular solutions, to kickstart a circular mapping project to provide renewal and re-commerce programs to its customers in the future. The brand has also urged fashion businesses across Australia to join them in reducing textile waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"We are thrilled to be partnering with The Renewal Workshop to work together to do our part in reducing textile waste, and to be the first of hopefully many businesses in Australia and New Zealand to work towards circularity.\" According to Australian media reports, this partnership is a significant first step towards achieving our 2025 sustainability goal of integrating circular economy principles into our business operations, \"said Reuben Casey, CEO of Kathmandu.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"As a business that relies on collaborative and progressive brand partners as well as a strong shared commitment to sustainability, we can’t think of a better partner than Kathmandu to explore the potential of circular practices through our Circular Mapping process,\" said Nicole Bassett, co-founder, The Renewal Workshop.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The partnership is the first of its kind formed to address textile waste in the Asia-Pacific region.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kathmandu is working with The Renewal Workshop to map its current textile waste and identify opportunities to reduce it through renewed apparel sales, encouraging existing and new customers to buy a quality-certified renewed garment as an alternative to a factory new garment.\u003C/p>",[36540,36542,36544],{"name":36541,"type":53,"value":36541},"https://www.ragtrader.com.au/news/kathmandu-calls-on-entire-industry-to-make-change",{"name":36543,"type":53,"value":36543},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2021042227689/fashion-retail-news/kathmandu-starts-circular-mapping-project.html",{"name":35538,"type":53,"value":35538},[36546,36547,36548],{"article_id":36525,"contributor_id":35548},{"article_id":36525,"contributor_id":36528},{"article_id":36525,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":36550,"link":36551,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36526,"updated_at":36527,"article_id":36525,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_vUcfcJ8eu4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152519023-OZj21K73.jpeg",{"id":36553,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36554,"updated_at":36555,"owner_id":36556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36557,"contents":36558,"contributors":36570,"image":36572},"8907","2021-08-06T07:24:21.243Z","2021-08-06T11:51:32.676Z","bjZaUw",{"id":36556,"type":325,"owner_id":36556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36559],{"id":36560,"score":47,"body":36561,"status":55,"article_id":36553,"created_at":36554,"updated_at":36555,"published_at":36554},"9Yt0",{"title":36562,"outcome":36563,"problem":36564,"summary":36565,"solution":36566,"attachment":36567},"CleanDye: The water- and chemical-free textile dyeing","\u003Cp>The new dyeing technique does not require using water. The water consumption is used only for the washing process. The technology currently works with polyester fabrics, with polyamides coming soon. CleanDye predicts that long-term operating costs will be 40-60% lower than the industry standard.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to the water scarcity and pollution of traditional textile dyeing, the water near the textile factory is usually undrinkable and toxic to the nearby inhabitants.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CleanDye provides a new technique to dye polyester textiles with carbon dioxide instead of water. The efficiency of reusing CO2 is up to 95% for each batch.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CO2 is converted into liquid before going into the dyeing process. 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Through a qualitative approach this investigation examines a proof of concept (POC) within the small to medium enterprise (SME) context. The study demonstrates that regardless of the complexity (and immaturity) of blockchain technology, SMEs already possess agility and strong business partnerships that are also bound by shared values. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion supply chain is a complex network of stakeholders, connections and resources that coalesce for the production, trade and (sometimes) recovery of textile merchandise. This dense fashion supply system frequently conceals innumerable harmful activities including the questionable procurement of raw materials, disputed transactions, and improper labour practices. Within this opaque landscape, the emerging backend technology of blockchain is proposing mechanisms to make supply chains more transparent and incentivise circularity. However, despite the possibilities, in its current state of development, blockchain technology presents as many shortcomings as advantages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This study sets out to investigate the level of cooperation required for the effective implementation of blockchain for transparency along the fashion supply chain. The study finds that many of the current use cases of blockchain in the fashion supply chain are limited to private, permissioned blockchains – thus effectively shutting out other players.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This study sets out to investigate the level of cooperation required for the effective implementation of blockchain for transparency along the fashion supply chain.\u003C/p>",[36591],{"article_id":36576,"contributor_id":36579},{"id":36593,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36594,"updated_at":36595,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36596,"contents":36597,"contributors":36615,"image":6},"8909","2021-08-06T09:13:50.614Z","2021-08-24T12:38:02.572Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36598],{"id":36599,"score":47,"body":36600,"status":55,"article_id":36593,"created_at":36594,"updated_at":36595,"published_at":36594},"xmyS",{"title":36601,"outcome":36602,"problem":36603,"summary":36604,"solution":36605,"attachment":36606},"The EU imposes separate textiles waste collection by 2025","\u003Cp>EU Member States are required to provide implementation reports, the next one is due in 2022 and to prepare waste management plans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to comply with the WFD and move to a European Circular Economy, the EU has set a hierarchical framework and a series of principles for waste management, reuse and recycling of municipal waste for Member States. The WFD sets also 'end-of-waste' criteria which state when waste can be considered a product or a secondary raw material. According to the WFD some type of waste can be considered a product or a secondary raw material when they have undergone a recovery process, which can include recycling. The aim to create a set of end-of-waste criteria is to increase environmental and financial benefit through encouraging recycling and recovery practices within the EU.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) define the basics principles related to waste management for Member States of the European Union. The EU WFD sets a waste hierarchy which starts with prevention and it ends with disposal. It was amended in 2018 and alongside others amendment it was legislated that Member States should promote re-use activity and repair networks, facilitating proper waste management and that by 1st January 2025 Member States shall set up separate collection for textiles (WFD, Article 12b DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/851).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The targets sets by the WFD for municipal waste are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- by 2025 preparing for an increase a minimum of 55% by weight of recycling and reuse of municipal waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- by 2030 preparing for an increase a minimum of 60% by weight of recycling and reuse of municipal waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- by 2035 preparing for an increase a minimum of 65% by weight of recycling and reuse of municipal waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A certain type of waste can be considered a product or a secondary raw material according to the end-of-waste criteria, when:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- the substance or object is commonly used for specific purposes\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- there is an existing market or demand for the substance or object\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- the use is lawful\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- the use will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The EU has set a series of priority streams that would follow the end-of-waste criteria which are iron, steel, aluminium scraps, glass cullet and copper scrap.\u003C/p>",[36607,36609,36611,36613],{"name":36608,"type":53,"value":36608},"https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/waste-and-recycling/waste-framework-directive_en",{"name":36610,"type":53,"value":36610},"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2020-004882-ASW_EN.html#def2",{"name":36612,"type":53,"value":36612},"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018L0851&from=EN",{"name":36614,"type":53,"value":36614},"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32006L0012",[36616,36617],{"article_id":36593,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":36593,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":36619,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36620,"updated_at":36621,"owner_id":35997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36622,"contents":36623,"contributors":36635,"image":36638},"8910","2021-08-06T10:25:19.526Z","2021-08-19T13:49:41.710Z",{"id":35997,"type":325,"owner_id":35997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36624],{"id":36625,"score":47,"body":36626,"status":55,"article_id":36619,"created_at":36620,"updated_at":36621,"published_at":36620},"uy7y",{"title":36627,"outcome":36628,"problem":36629,"summary":36630,"solution":36631,"attachment":36632},"Uniform Reuse's Database: The circular potential of each fabric","\u003Cp>This Fabrics Database gives an overview of fibres and fabric types (including blends) which are found in corporate wear. It looks at properties including durability and after-care, along with how suitable these different end-of-life options are for different fabrics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The different characteristics evaulated for each fabric are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Stability\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Availability\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Durability\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- EoL Oppportunities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Care Conditions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Coloouration\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Cost\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Stability\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The end of life strategies considered are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Composting\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Incineration\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reuse/Remanufacture\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recycling\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Composting\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When transitioning towards a circular economy, companies tend to focus on the end of life of their products, and the textile industry is no exception. However, not all fabrics have the same potential for circularity, and implementing a reusing strategy for example, could be more efficient if the manufacturer had designed the product accordingly. Also, the more fabrics that is used to produce a garment, the harder it is to efficiently put these resources back into the market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>How can textile producers and manufacturers choose fabrics that are more circular ? The Uniform Reuse database ranks various types of fabrics according to their ability to be reintroduced back into the market through a circular strategy. This database is primarily aimed for uniform producers, but can easily be interpreted for all types of textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to ease the implementation of circular strategies, textile companies, and especially designers, have the opportunity to select fabrics through this database and create patterns that have proven more efficient in circularity. By integrating these aspects in the design process, the end-of-life of the product is directly considered and is therefore more likely to happen in the future.\u003C/p>",[36633],{"name":36634,"type":53,"value":36634},"http://www.uniformreuse.co.uk/fabrics-database.php",[36636,36637],{"article_id":36619,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":36619,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":36639,"link":36640,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36620,"updated_at":36621,"article_id":36619,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CtI4A3wiiAw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152523075-gklI2GUX.jpeg",{"id":36642,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36643,"updated_at":36644,"owner_id":36295,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36645,"contents":36646,"contributors":36664,"image":36668},"8911","2021-08-06T11:00:34.114Z","2023-04-11T13:37:02.907Z",{"id":36295,"type":325,"owner_id":36295,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36647],{"id":36648,"score":47,"body":36649,"status":55,"article_id":36642,"created_at":36643,"updated_at":36644,"published_at":36643},"PAwG",{"title":36650,"outcome":36651,"problem":36652,"summary":36653,"solution":36654,"attachment":36655},"Project Palaash: Organic dyes from floral waste","\u003Cp>By reusing the organic waste and keeping the material in the consumption chain for longer, Project Palaash aims at curbing water and soil pollution. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through working with NGO's the project facilitates employment opportunities and skill development training for victims of human trafficking. Project Palaash enables the students to become change agents while promoting sustainability in textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Flowers are offered to deities as part of worshipping in many cultures. In India, flowers have a vital symbolic significance. They are used in generous amounts in religious ceremonies, important events, and temples, which keeps adding to a mountain of ultimately wasted flowers. Hindus, especially, consider dumping these flowers unholy, and hence this waste is offered to the waterways. However, the waste levels are so large that, according to a recent estimate, around 8 million tonnes of annual floral waste is dumped into the waterways in India. India is among the largest producers of flowers in the world, and some estimates even suggest that floral waste contributes to one-third of the total solid waste produced in the country.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Students from Aryabhatta College, New Delhi, identified this problem to develop Project Palaash aiming to use the floral waste from nearby temples to produce organic dyes while providing employment to women entrepreneurs from underprivileged backgrounds.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Project Palaash is a social innovation project run by the Enactus chapter of Aryabhatta College (affiliated with the University of Delhi), New Delhi, India, which aims to make organic dyes from floral waste generated from the flower offerings made in temples. The project essentially has a zero-waste model; it collects the waste flowers, produces organic dyes, composts the remaining waste and uses the wastewater to water plants. The project also collaborates with other NGOs to employ women from underprivileged classes for the dyeing process. Their products include fabrics, bedsheets, t-shirts and more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The team at Project Palaash collects the waste from the local temples, segregates them according to their colour, prepares the dye bath using the collected waste, dyes the fabric and packages the end products in paper bags. Wasted Marigold, Tea Leaves, Onion skins, Madder Roots, and Tesu Flowers are used to prepare the dyes. Any remaining waste is then sent for composting. For dyeing the fabrics, Project Palaash collaborates with another local NGO, 'STOP India', working to rescue, rehabilitate, and prevent women from trafficking, creating employment opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their final dyed products are sold directly via intercollege festivals, handicraft outlets and exhibitions, and cultural fares.\u003C/p>",[36656,36658,36660,36662],{"name":36657,"type":53,"value":36657},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKHSaGQ3KE0&ab_channel=EnactusAryabhatta",{"name":36659,"type":53,"value":36659},"https://projectpalaash.in/about-us/",{"name":36661,"type":53,"value":36661},"https://www.enactusaryabhatta.com/about",{"name":36663,"type":53,"value":36663},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr33f1t6Oxw&ab_channel=DownToEarth",[36665,36666,36667],{"article_id":36642,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36642,"contributor_id":36295},{"article_id":36642,"contributor_id":644},{"id":36669,"link":36670,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36643,"updated_at":36644,"article_id":36642,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"--PFGcQn_n4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152523872-pXA9IJn2.jpeg",{"id":36672,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36673,"updated_at":36674,"owner_id":36183,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36675,"contents":36676,"contributors":36690,"image":36693},"8914","2021-08-06T12:18:20.197Z","2021-09-06T14:28:05.090Z",{"id":36183,"type":325,"owner_id":36183,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36677],{"id":36678,"score":47,"body":36679,"status":55,"article_id":36672,"created_at":36673,"updated_at":36674,"published_at":36673},"Tx8q",{"title":36680,"outcome":36681,"problem":36682,"summary":36683,"solution":36684,"attachment":36685},"Asket: Direct to Consumer company aims for 100% Traceable by 2021","\u003Cp>As of September 2021, Asket reached an average of 90% traceability across their entire range. They list all their current styles and breakdown which have met 100% traceability or which stages of the production are not yet traceable. They have managed to have only two garments sitting at 50% traceability, and all the rest are averaging above. They also list the factories involved in their supply chain, with information (when available) regarding the number of employees, average salary, work hours, garments produced, and last visit date.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Frustrated with menswear brands that continually changed their styles, season after season, fuelling over consumption and demonstrating opaque pricing strategies, co-founders Jakob Dworsky and August Bard Bringéus built their own brand, Asket, in 2015. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Asket is a Swedish menswear company built on a minimalist aesthetic with the intention of aiming for full traceability on their permanent collection. This traceability led them to develop the 'Impact Receipt', which details the CO2, water and energy impact for each stage of production, from raw materials to transport. The company also provides a cost breakdown for their garments, detailing the costs associated with each step of production and an indication of traditional markup and direct to customer markup. These approaches provide an example of the potential of transparency and traceability to explain the costs of production, both financial and environmental.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a brand, they have established a permanent collection which is built on gradually each year. This structure minimises waste as they diminish overproduction due to the same styles being available year after year. Since their conception, Asket has continually pushed for increased transparency. In 2018 they introduced their goal 'Full Traceability', requiring them to break down every garment into its raw components, trace them back to their origin and put that information into the labels of each piece of clothing. Using this information, they developed the 'Impact Receipt', which accounts for each stage's energy, water, and CO2 consumption. They identify that a key benefit of traceability is the ability to measure the impact of their supply chain more accurately, which in turn allows them to reduce their impact at each stage. The brand has set themselves a goal for their entire collection to be fully traceable by 2021.\u003C/p>",[36686,36688],{"name":36687,"type":53,"value":36687},"https://www.asket.com/au/transparency/",{"name":36689,"type":53,"value":36689},"https://www.asket.com/au/transparency/impact",[36691,36692],{"article_id":36672,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":36672,"contributor_id":36183},{"id":36694,"link":36695,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36673,"updated_at":36674,"article_id":36672,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ar8WKTJLqBI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152525284-XA13tAxm.jpeg",{"id":36697,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36698,"updated_at":36699,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36700,"contents":36701,"contributors":36711,"image":36713},"8916","2021-08-06T14:20:33.706Z","2021-09-01T16:00:09.562Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36702],{"id":36703,"score":47,"body":36704,"status":55,"article_id":36697,"created_at":36698,"updated_at":36699,"published_at":36698},"TeGF",{"title":36705,"problem":36146,"summary":36706,"solution":36707,"attachment":36708},"Asos Marketplace","\u003Cp>ASOS Marketplace launched in 2010, and has now become a widely used online platform for independent brands and vintage boutiques. They now represent over 800 boutiques including Hanger Vintage, Hunger Vintage, Old but Gold Vintage, Atlas Vintage, Snake Cake Vintage and many more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Asos Marketplace addresses these problems through providing their customers with a curated second-hand marketplace alternative, thus encouraging buying second hand and hopefully diverting ‘new new’ purchases, and hopefully slowing down resource depletion.\u003C/p>",[36709],{"name":36710,"type":53,"value":36710},"https://marketplace.asos.com/",[36712],{"article_id":36697,"contributor_id":35461},{"id":36714,"link":36715,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36698,"updated_at":36699,"article_id":36697,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Odm0R7Z-ebA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152526053-89QxC_1T.jpeg",{"id":36717,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36718,"updated_at":36719,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36720,"contents":36721,"contributors":36731,"image":36733},"8918","2021-08-07T17:19:51.743Z","2021-08-09T19:35:13.668Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36722],{"id":36723,"score":47,"body":36724,"status":55,"article_id":36717,"created_at":36718,"updated_at":36719,"published_at":36718},"7iFW",{"title":36725,"problem":36146,"summary":36726,"solution":36727,"attachment":36728},"Vinted","\u003Cp>Vinted is a Lithuanian online marketplace and community that allows its users to sell, buy, and swap new or secondhand items, mainly clothing and accessories. In 2020, Vinted bought its Dutch rival United Wardrobe. Currently Vinted has as many as 45 million members in 14 countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vinted addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace, thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, and hopefully slowing down resource depletion.\u003C/p>",[36729],{"name":36730,"type":53,"value":36730},"https://www.vinted.com/",[36732],{"article_id":36717,"contributor_id":35461},{"id":36734,"link":36735,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36718,"updated_at":36719,"article_id":36717,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pg884QmaXWg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152526508-GmoETDsJ.jpeg",{"id":36737,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36738,"updated_at":36739,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36740,"contents":36741,"contributors":36751,"image":36754},"8919","2021-08-07T18:19:50.042Z","2021-09-30T15:54:50.127Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36742],{"id":36743,"score":47,"body":36744,"status":55,"article_id":36737,"created_at":36738,"updated_at":36739,"published_at":36738},"2PGm",{"title":36745,"problem":36146,"summary":36746,"solution":36747,"attachment":36748},"Swap Society: A subscription clothing swap service","\u003Cp>Swap Society is a subscription clothing swap service that uses a points system to give consumers equal value for their unwanted clothes. The service makes it fun, affordable, and easy for people to mix up their wardrobes in a sustainable way. People can send in the clothes that don’t fit them anymore, that are no longer their current style, or that they bought but never wear, and swap them for clothing they want to wear. By bringing value back to unwanted clothing, they are helping keep those textiles out of the landfill as well as abating the over-consumption of new textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Swap Society addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a swapping marketplace, thus encouraging second hand consumption and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion. Consumers are incentivised to swap rather than donate their clothes, since this way they can exchange their unwanted clothes for potentially wanted clothes.\u003C/p>",[36749],{"name":36750,"type":53,"value":36750},"https://www.swapsociety.co/",[36752,36753],{"article_id":36737,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":36737,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":36755,"link":36756,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36738,"updated_at":36739,"article_id":36737,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Qi7FYksj5LM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152527135-Wm4WY9TD.jpeg",{"id":36758,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36759,"updated_at":36760,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36761,"contents":36762,"contributors":36772,"image":36775},"8920","2021-08-07T18:35:56.080Z","2023-04-06T15:52:47.697Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36763],{"id":36764,"score":47,"body":36765,"status":55,"article_id":36758,"created_at":36759,"updated_at":36760,"published_at":36759},"bigx",{"title":36766,"problem":36146,"summary":36767,"solution":36768,"attachment":36769},"The Swap Shop: A social start-up on a mission to extend the life of clothing","\u003Cp>The Swapshop is a social start-up with the mission to extend the life of clothing and other fashion items and make swapping the norm. Their initiative started in\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>2018, with the aim of making fashion consumption more sustainable and circular. They organized small swap events under the name Awearness Kollektif. Their events became bigger and better known with partners such as BlueCity010 and Motel Mozaique. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since they knew that events were not going to change the linear system of consumption in the clothing industry, on August 31, 2019 they opened the first physical swap shop in the center of Rotterdam, and later Amsterdam. Customers can bring clothes and gain 'store credit' currency called 'Swaps' to later redeem other items in the store.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Swap Shop addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a swapping marketplace thus encouraging looking to second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion. The Swap Shop also provides an incentive for consumers to give them their clothes, since they can redeem 'new' second hand clothing in exchange for their donation, thus making them more attractive than a local textiles bin. \u003C/p>",[36770],{"name":36771,"type":53,"value":36771},"https://www.the-swapshop.com/en/",[36773,36774],{"article_id":36758,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":36758,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":36776,"link":36777,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36759,"updated_at":36760,"article_id":36758,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0_zFCAJ4dIw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152527878-2pZTknHW.jpeg",{"id":36779,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36780,"updated_at":36781,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36782,"contents":36783,"contributors":36801,"image":36804},"8921","2021-08-08T07:49:08.152Z","2023-12-28T14:58:51.647Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36784],{"id":36785,"score":47,"body":36786,"status":55,"article_id":36779,"created_at":36780,"updated_at":36781,"published_at":36780},"Wvvs",{"title":36787,"outcome":36788,"problem":36789,"summary":36790,"solution":36791,"attachment":36792},"Hecho Por Nosotros : Ancestral Wisdom for Sustainable Fashion","\u003Cp>In the past ten years, Hecho por Nosotros and animaná have impacted the lives of thousands of artisans through the ability to generate work, as well as teaching about modern design and sustainable production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It has provided jobs to more than 3,000 artisans by increasing capacity to 364 artisan groups and 27 fiber producers over the last 10 years. Furthermore, it created a business network of 7,500 artisans to integrate them into global markets and trained 1,500 student designers in sustainable fashion. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The MSMEs and cooperatives who usually work at the base of textile value chains face many technical and social barriers creating a disconnection with the global value chains. MSMEs lack market access and are not able to integrate and expand their business with the global fashion industry. Lack of transparency in the value chains lead to exploitation of many traditional textiles and indigenous communities through low wages, ignorance of intellectual property rights and no acknowledgement for work.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hecho x nosotros is a non-profit NGO with consultative status in the United Nations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\"A reimagined fashion and textile industry, where technology advances and empowers the business, artisans' knowledge, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises—often marginalized in the global fashion economy—validating their wisdom, sustainable techniques, processes, and natural fibers, and contributing towards an inclusive model based on sustainability, circularity, and co-creation.\"\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Adriana Marina.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Founder of Hecho x Nosotros\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hecho Por Nosotros has worked closely with textile communities and actors who are at the base of the camelid fiber value chain in Latin America to understand the technical and social barriers that these cooperatives and MSMEs face. They are working to eliminate any such barriers and bring the communities to the forefront with their exceptional traditional talents.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Development of a transparent and sustainable camelid value chain : By promoting camelids fibers within the textile industry at the regional and local level and implementing sustainable business practices in the sourcing of these fibers while also strengthening community-based natural resource management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Advocating for a sustainable fashion and textile industry based on the circular economy : Systemic change in the fashion and textile industry, thinking about garments as a whole, analyzing their entire life cycle in order to reduce negative impacts on the social and environmental spheres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Helping with capacity-building at a regional and global level : They participate in several international platforms such as the UN, WTO, WEF, and G20. 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It is projected that clothing consumption will increase the water consumption, energy usage, and waste creation by 50%, 63%, and 62% respectively by 2030. Therefore, it is crucial in this context to develop remanufacturing skills for extending product use life, counteracting planned obsolescence and the premature loss of resources. In essence, remanufacturing can help society and economies to gain long-term sustainable growth while protecting resources and the environment. The European Environmental Agency states that lack of scalability in circular operations is the major reason for the slow transition to full circularity, as implementation often stops at small-scale experiments and pilots due to not overcoming the scalability challenges. In the fashion and textile industry, this is particularly challenging as post-consumer textile waste comes to the hands of remanufacturers in very different conditions, making the entire process very manual. If scaled, remanufacturing could ensure not only recovery of end-of-use products but also added value. That would allow post-consumer garments to go back to the market with the same perceived value and quality as a new garment made from virgin materials, which would reduce the industry’s need for virgin material extraction and also reduce the amount of waste being generated at the end of a product’s life cycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>-It is comprehended that remanufacturing using post-industrial (or pre-consumer) waste, could provide more consistent quality and reliable supply as source materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Collaborative industrial integration to standardize operations and ensure an efficient flow of materials. 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Based on the circular economy, The RealReal sells consigned clothing, fine jewelry, watches, fine art and home decor.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The RealReal addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. 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Firstly, it creates an additional source of income for sellers and allows buyers to save up to 70% on top brands. Secondly, it avoids environmental damage from the production of new items, promotes second-hand fashion, and shifts consumption habits from new to pre-owned. According to Vestiaire Collective, an item bought on Tradesy is 90% less environmentally intensive than a new item. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The rapid purchase-to-discard ratio of clothing creates a major waste problem. When consumers throw away clothing in the garbage, they not only waste money and resources but also contribute to the decomposition issue. During the decomposition process of sometimes more than 200 years, textiles generate methane and leak toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and the soil. There is also an unmet potential of clothing which could be resold with its lifetime extended - as opposed to manufacturing new clothing which requires more energy and water and is associated with more carbon emissions. Finally, there is a lack of incentives for people to responsibly pass on/resell their unwanted clothing due to the associated costs, be that time or monetary (e.g. shipping).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tradesy is an online peer-to-peer resale marketplace for buying and selling women's fashion. Acquired by Vestiaire Collective in 2022, Tradesy now offers textile items, whose environmental impact is 90% less than that of a new item. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tradesy addresses these problems by providing an easy way to redirect unwanted luxury clothing and resell it online. A seller uploads their pre-loved luxury items on the online platform and pays a commission fee if their clothing gets sold. The fee can be either flat ($7.5) or a percentage (19.8%), depending on the selling price. 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From rediscovered remnants of fabric given a new life to up-cycled pieces with handcrafted dye techniques and paint splatter treatments, pieces are refreshed, restyled and renewed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Urban Renewal addresses these problems through providing their customers with a curated second-hand marketplace alternative, thus encouraging buying second hand and hopefully diverting ‘new new’ purchases, and hopefully slowing down resource depletion.\u003C/p>",[36890],{"name":36891,"type":53,"value":36891},"https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/brands/urban-renewal",[36893,36894],{"article_id":36878,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":36878,"contributor_id":644},{"id":36896,"link":36897,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36879,"updated_at":36880,"article_id":36878,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eJoUd1Sxm1M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152531877-5kKZsQ0y.jpeg",{"id":36899,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36900,"updated_at":36901,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36902,"contents":36903,"contributors":36916,"image":36919},"8929","2021-08-10T17:01:12.176Z","2021-09-30T13:13:24.063Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36904],{"id":36905,"score":47,"body":36906,"status":55,"article_id":36899,"created_at":36900,"updated_at":36901,"published_at":36900},"KVgO",{"title":36907,"outcome":36908,"problem":36146,"summary":36909,"solution":36910,"attachment":36911},"Sellpy: expanding Swedish resale platform, majority owned by H&M","\u003Cp>As of 2021, Sellpy has said more than nine million garments have been sold in total on its platform.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sellpy is a Swedish company founded in Stockholm in 2014. 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When consumers throw away clothing in the garbage, not only does it waste money and resources, but it can take 200+ years for the materials to decompose in a landfill. During the decomposition process, textiles generate greenhouse methane gas and leach toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and our soil. There is also the unmet potential of clothing which could be resold, and its lifetime extended- as opposed to manufacturing new clothing which requires more energy and water use, and is associated with more carbon emissions. Finally, there are lack of incentives for people to responsibly pass on/resell their unwanted clothing due to the associated costs- be that time or monetary (e.g. shipping).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Crop Daddy is a sustainable fashion company and upcycling initiative founded in January 2020. Crop Daddy cuts & sells crop tops and uses fabric scraps to make new things like shorts, sets, bags, scrunchies and even teddy bears. 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Any unusable scraps left over that are too small to use are given to Goodwill Industries, who claim to properly recycle them. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Crop Daddy addresses these problems through providing a second-hand marketplace thus hopefully diverting 'new new' consumption and slowing down resource depletion. \u003C/p>",[36961],{"name":36962,"type":53,"value":36962},"https://cropdaddy.ca/",[36964,36965],{"article_id":36947,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":36947,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":36967,"link":36968,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36948,"updated_at":36949,"article_id":36947,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"R7pXzMvFhMs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152533349-9QpB1hcT.jpeg",{"id":36970,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36971,"updated_at":36972,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36973,"contents":36974,"contributors":36984,"image":36986},"8937","2021-08-11T15:55:35.595Z","2021-08-18T10:09:30.992Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36975],{"id":36976,"score":47,"body":36977,"status":55,"article_id":36970,"created_at":36971,"updated_at":36972,"published_at":36971},"YVzo",{"title":36978,"problem":36146,"summary":36979,"solution":36980,"attachment":36981},"JCPenney and Macy’s enter resale market with ThredUp partnerships","\u003Cp>Major US department store chains JCPenney and Macy’s have both announced they will debut selling used apparel through partnerships with San Francisco-based fashion resale company ThredUp.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>JCPenney said on Friday that 30 of its stores will start offering a seasonal array of resale handbags and women’s fashion from the secondhand apparel company, with the assortment uniquely branded in a 500 to 1,000-square-foot presentation. To keep things fresh, the department store chain said it will be switching up the curated assortment of ThredUp items on a weekly basis. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>JCPenney is following in the footsteps of Macy’s, who also announced it had been trialling resale services in 40 of its stores across the US through a ThredUp partnership. The company said the move would allow it to “reach Millennials and Gen Z who are passionate about sustainable fashion and shopping resale.”\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ThredUP addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion. ThredUP also provides a monetary incentive for consumers to give them their clothes, thus making them more attractive than a local textiles bin. They are also helping other stores integrate resale, thus growing their impact. \u003C/p>",[36982],{"name":36983,"type":53,"value":36983},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/jcpenney-and-macy-s-enter-resale-market-with-thredup-partnerships/2019081644785",[36985],{"article_id":36970,"contributor_id":35461},{"id":36987,"link":36988,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36971,"updated_at":36972,"article_id":36970,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EmKZtPz4Qz0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152534018-89jYeNnc.jpeg",{"id":36990,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":36991,"updated_at":36992,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":36993,"contents":36994,"contributors":37004,"image":37006},"8938","2021-08-11T15:55:58.539Z","2021-09-30T13:18:18.073Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[36995],{"id":36996,"score":47,"body":36997,"status":55,"article_id":36990,"created_at":36991,"updated_at":36992,"published_at":36991},"1yjv",{"title":36998,"problem":36146,"summary":36999,"solution":37000,"attachment":37001},"Gap and ThredUp partner up for Resale-as-a-Service platform","\u003Cp>Gap Inc. has become the largest distribution partner for fashion resale platform ThredUp. The retail company will join ThredUp's Resale-as-a-Service program (RAAS), which allows retailers to offer consumers clothing resale options.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This partnership addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion. \u003C/p>",[37002],{"name":37003,"type":53,"value":37003},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/gap-and-thredup-announce-new-partnership-for-resale-as-a-service-platform/2020022047627",[37005],{"article_id":36990,"contributor_id":35461},{"id":37007,"link":37008,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":36991,"updated_at":36992,"article_id":36990,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_4MXBi-w3d0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152534605-h9-W_ECt.jpeg",{"id":37010,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37011,"updated_at":37012,"owner_id":36431,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37013,"contents":37014,"contributors":37026,"image":6},"8942","2021-08-12T13:08:21.803Z","2021-08-29T15:32:33.068Z",{"id":36431,"type":325,"owner_id":36431,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37015],{"id":37016,"score":47,"body":37017,"status":55,"article_id":37010,"created_at":37011,"updated_at":37012,"published_at":37011},"C8OZ",{"title":37018,"outcome":37019,"problem":37020,"summary":37021,"solution":37022,"attachment":37023},"Challenges and opportunities for scaling up upcycling businesses – The case of textile and wood upcycling businesses in the UK","\u003Cp>-Investment in knowledge exchange through guilds and universities could help accelerate a transition to circularity by training designers, artisans and business people. It would also allow businesses of different sizes and with different revenues to\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Educating consumers through marketing campaigns and actions to increase demand for upcycled garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-New legislation to redefine waste could encourage donations of material to material suppliers, thus increasing the availability and quality of materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>-Fragmented academic literature of the topic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Upcycling, like most topics related to circular textiles, remains a manual small-scale operation and presents a huge stumbling block for industrial-scale upcycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The difficulty of sourcing sufficient and appropriate quality of used materials, making it hard to secure a predictable flow of materials of similar quality and that would undergo the same processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-It is especially hard to develop profitable business models for upcycled goods with a low cost as it’s expensive to upcycle them and the profit margin is low.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Another barrier is access to specific tools, skills and equipment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Lack of motivation or incentive to expand businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Consumers perceive most upcycled products as having lower quality than a new product and being too expensive.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Unlike recycling, where the original value of material and much of its resources are lost, upcycling presents an opportunity to recapture the value of these materials that are about to be thrown away by repairing, reusing, repurposing, refurbishing, upgrading and remanufacturing. It means that it’s a process that can prolong the lifespan of materials and products and encourage sustainable use and consumption. Although research on upcycling is more prominent in fashion and textile than across other industries, there hasn’t been much progress in scaling up upcycling technologies. This means that any improvements and advancements regarding reducing the production of new clothes made from virgin materials through upcycling is still shy and not able to offset the levels of waste generated by the industry every year. The research analysed upcycling value chains in the UK and the role that each stakeholder plays. The second step consisted in then mapping the main challenges and opportunities for scaling up upcycling businesses and conducting semi-structured interviews to validate or contradict the evidence found throughout the literature review. The systematic analysis resulted in a pragmatic guideline for upcycling processes in which all actors play their part in this transition, including governments, local councils, suppliers, consumers and retailers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>-Favourable consumer attitudes toward upcycled products and upcycling businesses in general, and understanding the importance of upcycling in the transition towards a sustainable society. It’s understood that this has to be done by retailers and brands alike.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The second success factor is, unsurprisingly, financial and business management support to upcycling businesses, such as incentives and grants given by the Government and other public authorities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Quality assurance of sourced materials becomes an important factor for the success of upcycling operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Securing work facilities and the possibility to borrow, rent or lease professional tools are also important factors for the prosperity of upcycling businesses \u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Establishing ‘Guilds’ to provide the technical knowledge, tools and skills required to scale up upcycling businesses. This should be done through the support of the British Government and would allow SMEs to access this kind of knowledge, thus helping businesses of different sizes to do the right thing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Collaborations between the private and public sectors alongside educational institutions could help educate future professionals and especially designers on upcycling, circularity and resource efficiency.\u003C/p>",[37024],{"name":37025,"type":53,"value":37025},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344919303349",[37027,37028],{"article_id":37010,"contributor_id":36431},{"article_id":37010,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37030,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37031,"updated_at":37032,"owner_id":36374,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37033,"contents":37034,"contributors":37046,"image":37049},"8943","2021-08-12T18:34:55.405Z","2021-08-13T13:02:56.268Z",{"id":36374,"type":325,"owner_id":36374,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37035],{"id":37036,"score":47,"body":37037,"status":55,"article_id":37030,"created_at":37031,"updated_at":37032,"published_at":37031},"98ur",{"title":37038,"outcome":37039,"problem":37040,"summary":37041,"solution":37042,"attachment":37043},"Fab.BRICK - from textile waste to raw material","\u003Cp>Since the first prototype machine in 2017 creation, Fab.BRICK has produced 40,000 bricks, thus recycling 12 tons of textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There are around 4 millions tons of textile waste in Europe every year, and only 32.5% of clothes in the French market are gathered by recycling agencies annually. The remainder of this waste ends up in landfills, filling them up and also wasting the raw materials that could be reused or repurposed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fab.BRICK is an innovation from French architect Clarisse Merlet, who began to look at using waste materials in architectural design and the construction sector, rather than virgin raw material. She explored using plastic bottles, cardboard, and other waste items, but eventually decided to delve further into textiles, since this sector also contributes to global pollution. She used the natural properties of the textile waste- thermal and acoustic insulation- to develop the material into a useable textile bricks.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fab.BRICK developed machines that can create bricks out of discarded clothes. Around three discarded t-shirts can be fused together by bio-ecological glue to form a 400 g brick. Textiles and clothing can be easily used in the bricks without requiring much mechanical or material breakdown or augmentation first. This makes it a labor and cost-efficient means of upcycling material.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These bricks are now used by retail brands as partition walls in their shops, decoration for the stock shelves, art pieces or as the base for lamps and chairs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This innovation is helping to keep clothing waste in circulation and out of landfills, and is utilizing existing material qualities in a new sector and for a novel application.\u003C/p>",[37044],{"name":37045,"type":53,"value":37045},"https://www.fab-brick.com/fr",[37047,37048],{"article_id":37030,"contributor_id":36374},{"article_id":37030,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":37050,"link":37051,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37031,"updated_at":37032,"article_id":37030,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9VzCHgaV82o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152535561-2uIj_jug.jpeg",{"id":37053,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37054,"updated_at":37055,"owner_id":35997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37056,"contents":37057,"contributors":37069,"image":37072},"8944","2021-08-13T08:26:42.174Z","2021-09-29T09:08:33.117Z",{"id":35997,"type":325,"owner_id":35997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37058],{"id":37059,"score":47,"body":37060,"status":55,"article_id":37053,"created_at":37054,"updated_at":37055,"published_at":37054},"_zn2",{"title":37061,"outcome":37062,"problem":37063,"summary":37064,"solution":37065,"attachment":37066},"India's First Circular and Sustainable Fashion Store","\u003Cp>Infinite X is committed to giving its customers the best services with the least environmental impact. The returned clothes help maintain this balance between happy customers and a happy environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>\"Happy Environment\"\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By collecting back the used clothes, Infinite X maintains them in their highest value form for the longest possible time. They take a step further and try to ensure that no apparel ends up in landfills even in its lowest value-form, thus ensuring minimum impact on the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>\"Happy Customers\"\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Infinite X understands that customers are much aware of the environmental impact of their lifestyle choices. By collecting their used clothing and keeping it into the value chain for a longer period, Infinite X ensures that their customers are our partners in working towards a greener planet.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A take back program is provided when a company offers to its customers to dispose of their used goods through their brand's value chain, with the promise that these goods will then be reused or repurposed. These programs are great circularity facilitators because they impeach the products to fall into traditional waste management, preserving a higher value for their reintroduction in the market through circular strategies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When implementing a take-back program in the retail industry, two main problems have to be tackled. One at the producer’s end and the other at the consumer’s end.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the producer, there is quite a big shift to take and setting all the logistics and infrastructure to implement a take-back program. It demands a lot of resources that are not necessarily available, regardless of the ambition of organizations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the consumer, two main barriers are the availability, affordability of sustainable products and the level of difficulty demanded to dispose of textiles at their end of life. Indeed, today's consumer is used to have a large selection from which to chose when making a purchase, and sustainable brands often dispose only of a few items. As for disposal, moving out of the comfort zone of the house, finding and accessing a trustworthy and easily accessible place to return items can be challenging depending on location.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"A recent report suggests that approximately 26 billion pounds (118 lac metric tonne) of textiles end up in landfills annually. The situation is only getting worse with each passing day.\" \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Infinite X wants to tackle that issue, and is the first online platform in India to bring products from the best sustainable brands and collect them back from consumer's doorstep after use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By helping the customer repurpose their clothes through its take back program and by connecting sustainable brands to their market, Infinite X is enabling circularity within the textile industry in India.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinite X provides for the Indian market super sustainable product loops by partnering with best sustainable brands, conscious customers and responsible circularity (re-use, re-manufacture, recycle, etc.) partners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Partnership with best sustainable brands\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Inifinite X partners with brands that religiously follow sustainable practices while curating their products. Their sustainability values include practices such as use of 100% organic material, use of vegan materials, eco-friendly processing, fair trade, fair wage, etc. Our brand partners don’t just sell products. Each one of them has an interesting story and a compelling purpose behind their existence.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Least effort participation model for customers\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Infinite X has tried to reduce the efforts of customers to a minimum by optimizing user experience at both the points of purchase and return. Point of purchase is similar to any e-commerce website allowing customers to shop comfortably from their home. For returns, Infinite X provides free door-step pickups, thus customers need not come out of their homes to return the products. Infinite X also provides rewards to incentivise the customers for showing good behaviour. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Collaborating with Circularity Partners\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Infinite X's circularity (re-use, re-manufacture, recycle, etc.) partners help them complete the circular loop. They ensure that every clothing collected from our customers comes back into the value chain instead of ending up in a landfill. Infinite X ensures that the post-usage returned products reach the right circularity partner in right time for them to go through the right process in order to derive maximum value out of them, thereby reducing the harmful effect of fashion on our planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>Implementing a nationwide takeback pickup program\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Infinite X is launching its reward takeback program, permitting customers to return all items purchased from Infinite X, but also any textile item they would like to dispose off through a nationwide pickup program. With this service, they make it very easy for their clients to keep their products within a circular economy, and also reward them for taking these actions through discounts on their platform.\u003C/p>",[37067],{"name":37068,"type":53,"value":37068},"https://infinitex.in/",[37070,37071],{"article_id":37053,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":37053,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37073,"link":37074,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37054,"updated_at":37055,"article_id":37053,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9UNi2XKjBLI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152536535-Z8zsdQ-6.jpeg",{"id":37076,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37077,"updated_at":37078,"owner_id":35266,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37079,"contents":37080,"contributors":37098,"image":37102},"8945","2021-08-13T10:32:18.517Z","2023-04-11T16:52:28.837Z",{"id":35266,"type":325,"owner_id":35266,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37081],{"id":37082,"score":47,"body":37083,"status":55,"article_id":37076,"created_at":37077,"updated_at":37078,"published_at":37077},"uN3R",{"title":37084,"outcome":37085,"problem":37086,"summary":37087,"solution":37088,"attachment":37089},"TOAST Renewal - free repair service","\u003Cp>The TOAST Renewal service helps to increase the usability of garments that were initially made to last, and last longer. TOAST will begin publishing their bi-annual Social Conscience Report in 2022. Their repair initiatives currently fall under the sections 'Enrich & Educate' and 'Minimise Waste'.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>“With the repairs I do for TOAST customers, it’s really obvious that a garment has been truly loved and worn a lot, which is always heartening. With visible mending we can celebrate the repair, which in itself is a great antidote to throwaway culture. Every stitch I make brings peace of mind.” \u003C/em>Jessica Smulders-Cohen, TOAST Repair Specialist\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In an effort to keep their products in use and out of landfills, TOAST decided to implement a set of new initiatives to reduce their planetary impact. TOAST emphasises intentional slowness and conscious mindfulness. They produce durable clothing made from high quality materials in timeless and seasonless styles, while partnering with traditional craft practices, from indigo dying in Japan to ikat weaving in India.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TOAST Renewable is a clothing repair service available to TOAST customers, at select UK stores. The service is a collaborative partnership between TOAST's in-house repair specialists and the clothing owner, as they work together to create a plan to revitalise a damaged garment. The service is free and applies to any TOAST garment, regardless of where and when it was purchased.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Customers in need of mending can visit their closest TOAST shop, drop off their garment to be repaired, and collect it via the shop or have it posted. Alternatively, customers can visit select shops (Bath, Edinburgh, Oxford, London Notting Hill, London Shoreditch) where they can speak to a specialist repair expert. The expert will discuss the mend, and collectively decide on how the mend will be fixed, from visibility, to fibre type, to mend method. TOAST Renewal has a detailed list of terms and conditions on their website, outlining what they can mend, and the steps they take in case they can't repair the item. Note: TOAST Renewal is available exclusively to UK customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TOAST hosts a variety of in person and online workshops, including learning repair techniques with their repair specialists. The workshops not only encourage the use of the repair service, but serve to build and engage with the brand's community.\u003C/p>",[37090,37092,37094,37096],{"name":37091,"type":53,"value":37091},"https://www.toa.st/pages/toast-renewal",{"name":37093,"type":53,"value":37093},"https://www.toa.st/pages/about-us",{"name":37095,"type":53,"value":37095},"https://www.toa.st/pages/toast-renewal-terms-conditions",{"name":37097,"type":53,"value":37097},"https://www.toa.st/pages/social-conscience",[37099,37100,37101],{"article_id":37076,"contributor_id":35266},{"article_id":37076,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":37076,"contributor_id":644},{"id":37103,"link":37104,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37077,"updated_at":37078,"article_id":37076,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uMPVoBOKpR0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152537344-yEhvdsbK.jpeg",{"id":37106,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37107,"updated_at":37108,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37109,"contents":37110,"contributors":37124,"image":37126},"8946","2021-08-13T19:29:00.460Z","2021-08-22T13:25:46.999Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37111],{"id":37112,"score":47,"body":37113,"status":55,"article_id":37106,"created_at":37107,"updated_at":37108,"published_at":37107},"h7Tz",{"title":37114,"outcome":37115,"problem":37116,"summary":37117,"solution":37118,"attachment":37119},"Retold: A mail-in recycling service for used and unwanted textiles","\u003Cp>To date, Retold reports having diverted 1,784 pounds of textiles from landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Retold, 85% of all textiles thrown away in the US (roughly 13 million tons) are either sent to landfill or incineration. Additionally, they've reported that the average American throws away over 80 Ibs of clothing every year. Meanwhile, donated textiles often end up going to landfill, anyway. As textiles can take anywhere from 20 to 200 years to decompose depending on their composition and make, hazardous substances are introduced to our environment over the longterm and accumulate in our soil, water bodies, and air. In order to recycle existing textiles back into the product cycle, means of clothing collection need to offer ease and convenience for large-scale compliance. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Retold is a mail-in service for recycling unwanted clothes and household textiles. In collaboration with experienced recycling partners, the company ensures that donated textile items never go to landfill. Their program offers a number of purchasable, compostable and biodegradable bag options in which individuals send their unwanted textiles to Retold to be sorted and dispersed to either thrift stores, charities, up-cyclers, or recycling companies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Retold's collection program is a convenient means by which individuals can give their unwanted textile products extended or new lives. From worn out bras and wedding dresses to household textiles, users can send their goods to Retold using one of their Retold bags, available to purchase singularly, in bulk, or regularly through recurring subscriptions. Once received, users simply seal their textile goods in the bag and drop the parcel off at any post office/box, mailroom, etc. Pre-paid postage affords the benefit of not having to wait in line at the Post Office. For each bag of items returned to Retold, subscribers can choose from a variety of rewards in collaboration with \"feel-good brand partners\" — approximately a $15 return. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With their partners, Retold then sifts and sorts the collected goods based on type and quality, after which they are dispersed to one or more of the following:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Thrift stores: where used goods are resold.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Donation centers: which receive only those goods that are needed and can be\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\tdistributed or sold.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Recycling companies: that break down textiles to produce \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\tnew sellable fashion \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) Up-cyclers: Scrap-utilizing companies and manufacturers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\tthat produce insulation, rags, car seat inners, etc.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each partner is contractually bound to ensure that nothing from Retold goes to landfill. In collaboration with Noissue, Retold uses biodegradable and compostable packaging made from cornstarch. They also carbon-offset their bag freight to customers.\u003C/p>",[37120,37122],{"name":37121,"type":53,"value":37121},"https://www.instagram.com/retoldrecycling/",{"name":37123,"type":53,"value":37123},"https://www.retoldrecycling.com/",[37125],{"article_id":37106,"contributor_id":35463},{"id":37127,"link":37128,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37107,"updated_at":37108,"article_id":37106,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_JQmFO_X0Lo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152538465-j1uxWjWE.jpeg",{"id":37130,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37131,"updated_at":37132,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37133,"contents":37134,"contributors":37148,"image":37152},"8947","2021-08-13T22:02:03.130Z","2022-10-04T15:39:03.091Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37135],{"id":37136,"score":47,"body":37137,"status":55,"article_id":37130,"created_at":37131,"updated_at":37132,"published_at":37131},"9JUV",{"title":37138,"outcome":37139,"problem":37140,"summary":37141,"solution":37142,"attachment":37143},"Green Tree Textiles: Local Textiles Collection for Re-use","\u003Cp>Currently, there are 23 GREEN Box locations across New York and New Jersey, as well as temporary services at select Down to Earth farmers markets, which can be found on the organization's website.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Green Tree, the average American discards approximately 68 pounds of textiles yearly, with 85% ending up in landfills. As discarded textiles decompose, they release methane and other harmful substances into the environment where they can degrade ecosystems and come into contact with humans, animals, and other living entities. The organization also notes that most communities in the U.S. do not have textile recycling programs. Green Tree aims to fill these service gaps by providing multiple drop-off/collection sites across New York and New Jersey, so that used and unwanted textiles may be redistributed to people, designers, and manufacturers for re-use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Green Tree Textiles is a recycling collection service currently operating in New York and New Jersey. At their various GREEN Box locations they accept clothing, shoes, accessories, household linens, and other textiles that would otherwise end up in landfills or incinerators. With its mission to preserve the environment and support individuals who are disadvantaged or in transition, the organization repurposes clothing and textiles for re-use by those in need or by environmentally-minded manufacturers and designers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Green Tree has built a network of GREEN Box drop-off sites at which unwanted clothing and textile items can be deposited. These items are then sorted at a warehouse in the Bronx, New York. Gently-used clothing is sent to Green Tree's local and overseas charity partners, while goods in poor condition are sold to fibers and rags manufacturers. The materials collected are kept out of the waste stream and are not shipped to overseas landfills. Additionally, Green Tree partners with Down to Earth farmers markets to make its recycling services more accessible to New Yorkers on weekends.\u003C/p>",[37144,37146],{"name":37145,"type":53,"value":37145},"https://downtoearthmarkets.com/markets",{"name":37147,"type":53,"value":37147},"https://www.greentreetextiles.org/",[37149,37150,37151],{"article_id":37130,"contributor_id":35463},{"article_id":37130,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":37130,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":37153,"link":37154,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37131,"updated_at":37132,"article_id":37130,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"crCR_MECDJg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152539730-XPRF5Jaa.jpeg",{"id":37156,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37157,"updated_at":37158,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37159,"contents":37160,"contributors":37176,"image":37179},"8948","2021-08-14T14:36:33.272Z","2023-12-28T14:59:59.408Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37161],{"id":37162,"score":47,"body":37163,"status":55,"article_id":37156,"created_at":37157,"updated_at":37158,"published_at":37157},"EKCt",{"title":37164,"outcome":37165,"problem":37166,"summary":37167,"solution":37168,"attachment":37169},"Re Jeans: the largest fashion retailer in Brazil, Lojas Renner, developed a denim collection made from textile waste","\u003Cp>Comparison of the Re Jeans vs. Conventional Jeans impacts:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Land use: - 44.5%,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Global warming: - 36.7%,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Water footprint: - 43.8%,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Human health: - 42.0% \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, 75% of all Renner jeans are made from lower impact materials and/or processes. Depending on the technology used in spinning, the yarn can make fabrics for new clothes or can be used for crafts, such as crochet and knitting. Application of these fibres also includes: filling pillows or dolls, making blankets and even filling car linings in the automotive industry, benefiting many industries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the report \u003Cem>A New Textile Economy: Redesigning the Future of Fashion\u003C/em> by the Ellen McArthur Foundation, three-quarters of all material processed along the fashion value chain ends up in landfills, equivalent to one textile garbage truck per second. Initiatives to reduce waste generation, reuse, and recycling for a new life cycle are essential to diminish the textile industry's negative impact on the planet.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion retail Renner has evolved its responsible fashion lines by implementing innovative production processes and methods to increase the efficiency of its resources. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2020, the company launched its new denim collection \u003Cem>Re Jeans\u003C/em>, developed with recycled denim made from landfill-destined textile waste whilst significantly reducing their water consumption. The textile waste is recycled through a process of separation, defibrillation, and spinning and is then ready to be reinserted into the denim production process. Re Jeans are free of synthetic fibres and made with certified cotton (Better Cotton Initiative and Global Recycle Standard), which guarantees its recyclability at the end of life. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, the company invested in Research and Development projects to create new textile production processes that would increase the circularity of clothing. The threads used in the Re Jeans collections contributed to the reinsertion of 673 kg of denim fabric in the production cycle, preventing its disposal. In addition to this direct positive impact, the Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs), carried out during the first Re Jeans collection, has shown that this production method also reduces the environmental impact in many areas, compared to conventional jeans. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company has developed a water footprint methodology that has made it possible to map water use in the production and finishing of each garment. Re Jeans are produced with 44% less water consumption compared to a conventional piece of jeans. The goal is to engage with the supply chain and improve the processes employed and give customers visibility on the level of water consumed in the different garments available for purchase. \u003C/p>",[37170,37172,37174],{"name":37171,"type":53,"value":37171},"https://ciclovivo.com.br/inovacao/negocios/renner-re-jeans-reciclado-reciclavel/",{"name":37173,"type":53,"value":37173},"https://api.mziq.com/mzfilemanager/v2/d/13154776-9416-4fce-8c46-3e54d45b03a3/9147136a-16d1-963d-4039-0a576654ac02?origin=1",{"name":37175,"type":53,"value":37175},"https://www.lojasrennersa.com.br/pt_br/sustentabilidade/logistica-reversa",[37177,37178],{"article_id":37156,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":37156,"contributor_id":1824},{"id":37180,"link":37181,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37157,"updated_at":37158,"article_id":37156,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Oz_OiIQxvY8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152540806-auMkcy_B.jpeg",{"id":37183,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37184,"updated_at":37185,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37186,"contents":37187,"contributors":37204,"image":37207},"8950","2021-08-15T15:19:36.189Z","2022-10-04T15:36:47.505Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37188],{"id":37189,"score":47,"body":37190,"status":55,"article_id":37183,"created_at":37184,"updated_at":37185,"published_at":37184},"MJEw",{"title":37191,"problem":37192,"summary":37193,"solution":37194,"attachment":37195},"Oshadi Collective : A regenerative fashion initiative, mindfully building a seed-to-sew supply chain in rural India.","\u003Cp>One defining feature of fashion today is a disconnect between brands, buyers, and the many pairs of hands who make their clothes. Designers often don’t know where their raw materials come from or who farms, spins, and sews their textiles. This absence of human connection allows the exploitation of both people and the planet to slip by unnoticed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oshadi works with a collective of local farmers and artisans to make fashion that honours the hands of its makers and nurtures the lands where it is grown.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their collections are sourced, spun, naturally dyed, woven, printed and sewn in the villages neighbouring their farm, so they can ensure every stage of production is sustainable and fair.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ōshadi is building their own self-sufficient supply chain, rooted in ancient wisdom and artisanry. Each fabric tells the story of those who helped to make it a reality. They go beyond certifications to offer a truly transparent model that inspires a respectful relationship to the lands and hands behind every product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regeneratively Grown Materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They help their partners leave a positive impact on the planet. They grow cotton and indigo on their own farm using restorative practices, putting nutrients back into the soil and increasing its ability to capture carbon–in turn improving the biodiversity of the ecosystem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Radically Transparent Process\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Every step of the production process is carried out by the collective.They employ local people on their own terms instead of navigating different suppliers and middlemen, meaning they can uphold the highest ethical and environmental standards. Everyone know exactly where the materials have come from and who made them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fairly Distributed Profit\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The true cost of fashion production all too often falls on those lowest down the supply chain, including farmers, mill workers and artisans. At Oshadi, they are redesigning this system from the ground up. Their farmer-first format lets the farmer decide the price of the cotton, rather than the buyer. From there on, they make sure all profit is distributed fairly.\u003C/p>",[37196,37198,37200,37202],{"name":37197,"type":53,"value":37197},"https://www.vogue.com/article/oshadi-studio-regenerative-agriculture-ethical-sustainable-fashion",{"name":37199,"type":53,"value":37199},"https://oshadi.in/",{"name":37201,"type":53,"value":37201},"https://eco-age.com/resources/oshadi-collective-regenerative-fashion-supply-chain-india/",{"name":37203,"type":53,"value":37203},"https://www.cottondiaries.com/nistanth-oshadi-collective",[37205,37206],{"article_id":37183,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":37183,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":37208,"link":37209,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37184,"updated_at":37185,"article_id":37183,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KEJuvYot1xs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152541812-anty6c4H.jpeg",{"id":37211,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37212,"updated_at":37213,"owner_id":35459,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37214,"contents":37215,"contributors":37229,"image":37232},"8951","2021-08-16T09:59:12.884Z","2021-09-03T09:26:59.460Z",{"id":35459,"type":325,"owner_id":35459,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37216],{"id":37217,"score":47,"body":37218,"status":55,"article_id":37211,"created_at":37212,"updated_at":37213,"published_at":37212},"grjS",{"title":37219,"outcome":37220,"problem":37221,"summary":37222,"solution":37223,"attachment":37224},"Pilot project: Textile waste collection company Ekocharita reduces its waste collection costs by 20% using smart waste management technology by Sensoneo","\u003Cp>Textile waste is collected at the most efficient point in time - when the container is full. In this way the entire logistics process becomes smoother, time is saved and costs are be reduced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Containers for textile waste have very irregular filling cycles, meaning the speed by which they become full is unpredictable. This makes the collecting of its textile waste difficult, both for operations and logistics, and neither time- nor financially efficient.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile waste collector Ekocharita publishes first results of its smart bin pilot project that started in January 2021. By installing waste monitoring sensors by the company Sensoneo, Ekocharita monitored the fill levels of its containers in real-time, allowing for a more efficient collection. By the end of June, more than 600 containers have been monitored and the results show that the data collected leads to:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- a decrease in time required for the collection of 1 tonne of textile waste by 30 %,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- a decrease in costs of the waste collection by 20 %, and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- a smoother and better organized logistics process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sensoneo provides a smart waste management solution for textile waste containers by monitoring the container's fill levels with sensors that use ultrasonic technology. The temperature within the container also gets monitored, allowing for the provision of fire and tilt alarms. This way, the waste gets collected efficiently.\u003C/p>",[37225,37227],{"name":37226,"type":53,"value":37226},"https://sensoneo.com",{"name":37228,"type":53,"value":37228},"https://sensoneo.com/reference/textile-waste-monitoring-bins-sensor/",[37230,37231],{"article_id":37211,"contributor_id":35459},{"article_id":37211,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37233,"link":37234,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37212,"updated_at":37213,"article_id":37211,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tKkoGoBXaVw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152542852-nr85qIrv.jpeg",{"id":37236,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37237,"updated_at":37238,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37239,"contents":37240,"contributors":37252,"image":37255},"8952","2021-08-16T11:35:07.927Z","2021-10-07T13:13:22.252Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37241],{"id":37242,"score":47,"body":37243,"status":55,"article_id":37236,"created_at":37237,"updated_at":37238,"published_at":37237},"2EP5",{"title":37244,"outcome":37245,"problem":37246,"summary":37247,"solution":37248,"attachment":37249},"Crafting Smart Textiles – a meaningful way towards societal sustainability in the fashion field?","\u003Cp>Slow fashion means accepting diversity, producing in small scale, and trusting the partners, valuing making and maintaining and a true price of the product incorporating ecological and social costs. Within smart textiles and garments development, the main issue today is yet to explore possibilities, push borders of what is possible and propose scenarios of potential use. It is very much material, technology driven - more as a hack to prove that something can work, rather than fulfilling a need and growing upon that. Crafting smart textiles makes it a slow process, hands-on experience; it allows craftsmen to grow together with their creation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many rules for life, ways of living and making things changed during industrialization. Certain decisions and directions towards efficiency and standardizations killed older and long-lived principals of quality, individualized approach and value of handwork. Crafts were considered too time demanding for mainstream in that period, but now re-considering some decisions that led us to mass production, they sound inspiring and worth looking into. Could we learn values passed on for generations through making and transfer/translate them to the smart textiles applications? What would have a similar meaning to us today and what would get lost in translation?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion field needs to mature and adapt to the new rules set by the user within today’s environment. While developing the new field of smart textiles, this paper stresses the importance of learning from traditional crafts and the value of craftsmanship.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The research starts by introducing the importance of crafting and connecting it to the industrialized way of producing. Then, it is asked whether valuable insights can be merged from both in order to develop the smart textiles area.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Authors: Kristi Kuusk, Dr. Oscar Tomico, Dr. Ir. Geert Langereis, Dr. Ir. Geert Langereis\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion industry, suffering in exhaustive sustainability issues, doesn’t need a further drive by the “next cool” thing that is growing the pile of waste in few months. Next to all the efforts done in wiser material use, reuse and recycling, vintage promotion, new business models, it needs a way to close the loop from materials and energy use to the industry and user, and back to the industry and user. (Fletcher and Grose, 2012) This is not a material driven change: it must be a deeper behavioral turn. A change that makes garments more valuable to the users: through the combined influence of the process, materials, final outcome, care taking and disposal. Influential steps need to be taken by the designer, producer, supplier and with the greatest impact: the user. This change asks for a multi-stakeholder approach, currently researched in the “CRISP Smart Textile Services” project (Bhömer, 2012), with the goal to integrate the different design and production processes of textile, technology and services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The paper presents an example project merging Quick Response (QR) codes with traditional embroidery that inspired a set of TechCrafts explorations in a form of student projects. In case of the embroidered QR codes, the link to technology is an add-on feature to textiles. In the other examples, craftsmanship technologies are used to create the textile substrate itself. These explorations are the input for a discussion about the role of craftsmanship and skills in developing materials with interactive properties that is held with relation to the possibilities for societal sustainability.\u003C/p>",[37250],{"name":37251,"type":53,"value":37251},"https://research.tue.nl/en/publications/crafting-smart-textiles-a-meaningful-way-towards-societal-sustain",[37253,37254],{"article_id":37236,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":37236,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37256,"link":37257,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37237,"updated_at":37238,"article_id":37236,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"p3oncnkybn0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152543409-DFDwWcLV.jpeg",{"id":37259,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37260,"updated_at":37261,"owner_id":37262,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37263,"contents":37264,"contributors":37275,"image":6},"8953","2021-08-16T14:57:02.767Z","2021-09-30T13:37:56.139Z","QHsasw",{"id":37262,"type":325,"owner_id":37262,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37265],{"id":37266,"score":47,"body":37267,"status":55,"article_id":37259,"created_at":37260,"updated_at":37261,"published_at":37260},"JudX",{"title":37268,"outcome":37269,"problem":37270,"summary":37271,"attachment":37272},"Resale models poised to accelerate with purpose-driven consumers in the industry","\u003Cp>When working from home, shopping online, and maintaining social distancing with more me-time has become the new norm, consumers did seize the time to rethink the consumption pattern. Needless to say, pandemic, a momentum or turning point rather than a solution, has been paving the way for nurturing more purpose-driven consumers within the market. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report found that 1 in 3 interviewed consumers assure that they care more about sustainable apparel now than the pre-pandemic times while sales reflect the resale market is stronger than ever. In addition, 42% of consumers in general and 53% of Millenials and Gen Z indicate their willingness to spend more on secondhand in the next five years. On top of that, 43% of consumers are more likely to shop with a brand with discarded clothes trading services. To sustain the business prospect and manage client loyalty, fashion retailers have to alternate the business model and incorporate resale features. In this regard, the report also interviewed the relevant stakeholders and ascertained 60% of retailers have or are open to offering secondhand to cater to the emerging trends of thrifting in the US. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Data aside, the report not solely revealed the phase-out of fast fashion in the post-pandemic era, yet also demonstrated how the arising consumer awareness became the driving force to transform the linear business model in the apparel industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the pre-pandemic world where corporates and consumers cling to a linear economy, purchase-use-discard is one of the habitual product lifecycles adopted in the market. With that said, this explains why the fast-fashion crisis has long been used to describe the apparel industry - one of the world’s most polluting industries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the US, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 9 billion clothing items were barely worn or sitting idle in consumers’ closets \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 36 billion clothing items were thrown away each year while 95% of which could be recycled or reused\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The data supports the impact of the linear economy, how and why natural resources are exploited ceaselessly, and how wasteful the industry is.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The latest Resale Report commissioned by ThredUP, a sustainable enterprise that sets out to modernise thrifting through re-commerce, summarised the radical transformation of resale business model within the industry. The report aims to showcase the influencing power of the resale model and consumers in the post-pandemic era, and the opportunities to revamp the conventional business model through collaboration across the industry. \u003C/p>",[37273],{"name":37274,"type":53,"value":37274},"https://www.thredup.com/resale/",[37276,37277],{"article_id":37259,"contributor_id":37262},{"article_id":37259,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37279,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37280,"updated_at":37281,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37282,"contents":37283,"contributors":37301,"image":37304},"8954","2021-08-16T15:22:11.844Z","2021-08-16T16:02:48.834Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37284],{"id":37285,"score":47,"body":37286,"status":55,"article_id":37279,"created_at":37280,"updated_at":37281,"published_at":37280},"XrFa",{"title":37287,"outcome":37288,"problem":37289,"summary":37290,"solution":37291,"attachment":37292},"Rede Asta : Artisanal community converting today's discarded products into raw materials for tomorrow.","\u003Cp>By 2017, Rede Asta had developed a network of more than 80 co-operative women's groups across 10 Brazilian states. Over 970 artisan have been involved, and there are 8 full-time employees. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2019 revenue: BRL 2.1 million (USD 400k). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rede Asta addresses two important national issues. Firstly, the enormous amount of material value lost in landfills. Every day in Brazil, about 175,000 (2018 figure) tons of solid waste is collected and only an estimated 2.7% of this is recycled. This corresponds to an annual loss of about BRL 120 billion (USD 21 billion) in potential material value. Furthermore, national waste regulations mean that numerous material categories are not allowed to be discarded into landfills, creating a bottleneck for many companies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Second is the issue of gender exclusion in the workplace, something that's still very prevalent in Brazil. This means that it is harder for women to enter the job market, and when they do, their wages are much lower than men. However, according to World Bank figures women are responsible for 75% of consumer good purchases, and spend 90% of their income on family.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rede Asta is a social business that operates in the handmade economy, developing artisans into entrepreneurs who transform waste into beautiful and earth-friendly products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rede Asta’s business model operates at three levels - partnership building, connecting and skill sharing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rede Asta establishes partnerships with hundreds of companies throughout Brazil to collect their waste materials or unused equipment. The company then offers them bespoke designs using these discarded materials to suit specific marketing purposes, such as the promotion of a current internal initiative. This scalable approach is made possible through a nationwide network of artisans, with Rede Asta acting a matchmaker to facilitate new sales opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By developing an online platform, Rede Asta aims to provide low-income community workers the tools to become more successful entrepreneurs. As well as providing affordable learning opportunities in business management and waste recovery, the platform also allows artisans to connect to their peers, divide costs, improve visibility and scale production, thus greatly improving income and the amount of materials recovered from waste streams.\u003C/p>",[37293,37295,37297,37299],{"name":37294,"type":53,"value":37294},"https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/case-studies/waste-recovery-network-turning-corporate-waste-into-handmade-goods",{"name":37296,"type":53,"value":37296},"https://www.bbc.com/news/business-27884803",{"name":37298,"type":53,"value":37298},"https://drive.google.com/file/d/14LQ_xVLnjIaSaZL-mq5m0crOPUDDt9Bp/view",{"name":37300,"type":53,"value":37300},"https://www.redeasta.com.br/quem-somos",[37302,37303],{"article_id":37279,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":37279,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":37305,"link":37306,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37280,"updated_at":37281,"article_id":37279,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"myvfwecegnI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152544605-Q1hfBhRt.jpeg",{"id":37308,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37309,"updated_at":37310,"owner_id":35909,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37311,"contents":37312,"contributors":37324,"image":37328},"8955","2021-08-16T22:33:10.164Z","2023-12-28T15:00:39.456Z",{"id":35909,"type":325,"owner_id":35909,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37313],{"id":37314,"score":47,"body":37315,"status":55,"article_id":37308,"created_at":37309,"updated_at":37310,"published_at":37309},"o6hO",{"title":37316,"outcome":37317,"problem":37318,"summary":37319,"solution":37320,"attachment":37321},"Retalhar : business uniforms transformed into blankets for donation to people in socially vulnerable situations","\u003Cp>In six years, 224 thousand Kg of reused professional uniforms have already been recycled- more than 705 thousand pieces.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Using the discarded uniforms as a raw material, more than 65,000 blankets have been produced and distributed to people in situations of social vulnerability, and more than 25,000 personalized products have already been made, such as corporate gifts and backpacks for children in need.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With this, carbon emissions are avoided, and landfills and the overload of natural resources are saved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Companies need to discard their employees' disused uniforms and pay attention to their mischaracterization so as not to run the risk of corrupting the company's image and brand. This company was created to carry out the reverse logistics of post-consumer professional uniforms that would be incinerated or disposed of in landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Retalhar is a company that integrates post-consumer corporate uniforms received from companies that generate large volumes, then the uniforms are shredded, and later transformed into blankets for socially vulnerable people and corporate gifts, creating shared value.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The recycled uniforms are first put through a process of decharacterization, which ensures the safety of the brands. Next, the fabrics are destined for recycling, which involves the steps: crushing, shredding and reinsertion in the productive sector for various purposes (such as civil construction and the automobile industry). This work is carried out by inclusive and specialized labor through sewing cooperatives.\u003C/p>",[37322],{"name":37323,"type":53,"value":37323},"https://www.retalhar.com.br/",[37325,37326,37327],{"article_id":37308,"contributor_id":35909},{"article_id":37308,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":37308,"contributor_id":644},{"id":37329,"link":37330,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37309,"updated_at":37310,"article_id":37308,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Nj0iOf5yZd8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152545340-2up4c9wr.jpeg",{"id":37332,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37333,"updated_at":37334,"owner_id":36295,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37335,"contents":37336,"contributors":37352,"image":37357},"8956","2021-08-17T09:13:41.686Z","2023-04-14T13:56:25.733Z",{"id":36295,"type":325,"owner_id":36295,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37337],{"id":37338,"score":47,"body":37339,"status":55,"article_id":37332,"created_at":37333,"updated_at":37334,"published_at":37333},"nFVt",{"title":37340,"outcome":37341,"problem":37342,"summary":37343,"solution":37344,"attachment":37345},"CaaStle - Enabling clothing retailers to offer Clothing as a Service","\u003Cp>CaaStle promotes a 'relational model' between fashion retailers and customers where the number of repeat customers builds gradually as compared to the conventional one-time 'transactional model'.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By bringing multiple fashion brands on-board, it enables other companies to initiate the circular model in fashion and allows the customers to experiment with their wardrobes without indulging in fast fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It recently expanded its territory with starting collaborations in the UK as well. CaaStle was named as one of World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020 by the American business magazine 'Fast Company'.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fast fashion with its fleeting trends promotes overconsumption of unsustainably produced clothing. On the other hand, carefully crafted or less damaging clothing tend to be expensive with less accessibility to a large part of the audience. CaaStle aims at enabling the model of clothing as a service for clothing retailers by building the necessary tech for them, hence enabling what they term as \"access economy\".\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CaaStle is a USA-based Business-to-Business (B2B) technology and logistics platform that enables other retailers to offer Clothing as a Service. The platform creates and manages the entire subscription model for the retail company, right from building their website and corresponding algorithms, generating analytics and managing their inventory.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By bringing multiple fashion brands on-board, it enables other companies to initiate the circular model in fashion, and allows the customers to experiment with their wardrobes without indulging in fast fashion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2011, the company 'Gwynnie Bee' was established as a subscription service that allowed women to rent clothes from more than 150 brands. The company's ultimate goal however, was to use gathered insight to create a clothing-as-a-service platform for as many retailers as possible and hence after 5 years, CaaStle was born.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CaaStle allows other brands - including leading fashion company's such as Ann Taylor, Express and Vince - to rent out a portion of their inventory. CaaStle collaborates with clothing brands to build a rental service for their clothes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Apart from establishing the technology and other technical aspects, it also manages the inventory and logistics for the partner retailers - returns, dry-cleaning, quality check, restocking and shipping.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, it helps the brands with data insights such as what garments are popular among customers, frequency of renting, etc. The retailers pay CaaStle on a per customer basis.\u003C/p>",[37346,37348,37350],{"name":37347,"type":53,"value":37347},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yXP598i1JE&ab_channel=CNBCTelevision",{"name":37349,"type":53,"value":37349},"https://www.caastle.com/",{"name":37351,"type":53,"value":37351},"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/caastle-introduces-borrow-a-new-service-for-retailers-to-integrate-rental-into-their-own-e-commerce-301300076.html",[37353,37354,37355,37356],{"article_id":37332,"contributor_id":36295},{"article_id":37332,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":37332,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":37332,"contributor_id":672},{"id":37358,"link":37359,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37333,"updated_at":37334,"article_id":37332,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sbBGNfXnnHg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152545988-GJqs-slr.jpeg",{"id":37361,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37362,"updated_at":37363,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37364,"contents":37365,"contributors":37379,"image":37382},"8957","2021-08-17T13:51:33.138Z","2021-08-25T13:26:23.570Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37366],{"id":37367,"score":47,"body":37368,"status":55,"article_id":37361,"created_at":37362,"updated_at":37363,"published_at":37362},"Q-dn",{"title":37369,"outcome":37370,"problem":37371,"summary":37372,"solution":37373,"attachment":37374},"Bam-On: Celebrating Hong Kong Culture Through Slip Ons Made From Recycled Bamboo Scaffolding","\u003Cp>The Bam-On project showcases that using waste as a design resource does not necessarily need to come from conventional waste sources such as food waste, and used plastic bottles, etc. but it can come from anywhere that we see in our daily lives. This means that with a bit of creativity and attention to detail, it is highly likely that we can repurpose anything we see in front of our eyes without the need of extracting new resources, hence keeping existing resources within the closed loop.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this case for Bam-On's design, as the bamboo used as scaffolding in Hong Kong is highly durable, strong, quick drying, and supportive, it makes bamboo a good material for footwear, especially slip-ons. It is also lightweight, odourless, and vegan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hong Kong is the city with the most skyscrapers in the world, and while other cities use metal scaffolding for construction, Hong Kong uses traditional bamboo scaffolding. While bamboo scaffolding is a traditional building technique that symbolises the Hong Kong culture (one can see it everywhere!), it goes straight into the landfill once the constructions are finished due to safety concerns. The more than 50,000 tonnes of bamboo rods sent to the landfill each year not only use up landfill space, but also contribute to increasing greenhouse gas emissions, pollutants, and toxic chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bamboo scaffolding is commonly used for construction in Hong Kong and is unique to Hong Kong culture. However, the scaffolding is often sent to the landfill once the construction projects are done. This uses up landfill space and contributes to a lot of environmental problems associated with landfills, such as greenhouse gas emissions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bam-Ons are slip-ons made from the recycled bamboo rods, using them as the insoles. The project showcases how 'designing out waste' does not always need to involve conventional waste sources such as food waste, but it can be from anywhere. On a similar note, 'designing out waste' can also provide opportunities to highlight the values of culture. It's all about being observant and creative!\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Concerned with the large amount of bamboo scaffolding waste sent to the landfill each day and wanting to incorporate Hong Kong culture in his designs, Angus Ko from the Erth Company created Bam-On: sustainable bamboo footwear made from recycled bamboo scaffolding after their use in construction. These bamboo rods were collected, cleaned, disinfected and laminated to be turned into insoles for Erth's slip ons.\u003C/p>",[37375,37377],{"name":37376,"type":53,"value":37376},"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1739850271/bam-on-made-from-recycled-bamboo-scaffolding?token=81a78ef5",{"name":37378,"type":53,"value":37378},"https://medium.com/@kevin.assam/it-is-an-art-that-represents-hong-kong-angus-ko-launches-sustainable-bamboo-footwear-bam-on-acd57e47defd",[37380,37381],{"article_id":37361,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":37361,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":37383,"link":37384,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37362,"updated_at":37363,"article_id":37361,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KaWX3r7WAJA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152547429-eA1I8tqB.jpeg",{"id":37386,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37387,"updated_at":37388,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37389,"contents":37390,"contributors":37406,"image":37408},"8958","2021-08-17T16:32:09.294Z","2021-09-01T14:08:45.714Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37391],{"id":37392,"score":47,"body":37393,"status":55,"article_id":37386,"created_at":37387,"updated_at":37388,"published_at":37387},"ltjF",{"title":37394,"summary":37395,"solution":37396,"attachment":37397},"Canadian apparel brand lululemon reinforces the brand’s focus on creating product experiences that are better for people and the planet through the Earth Dye collection","\u003Cp>The chemical dyes on textiles significantly compromise human health and the environment polluting water streams and releasing carcinogenic toxins. As a result, manufacturers are now shifting to treating clothes with dyes made from organic and safe materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Released in Fall 2020, lululemon’s Impact Agenda is rooted in the social and environmental contexts in which the company operates as well as in issues that matter most for its business and industry. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Earth Dye collection underscores lululemon’s commitment to its Impact Agenda and fulfills its forward-looking commitments toward sustainability, which focuses on making products that are better in every way for people and the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Earth Dye is a collection of products that features casual and easy-to-wear styles made with dyes from the waste of oranges, beets, and saw palmetto trees sourced from the agricultural and herbal industries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the company, these dyes use less water, carbon, and synthetic chemicals compared to conventional synthetic dyes, which aligns with its goal to decrease its environmental footprint. Furthermore, Lululemon has launched its Like New Recommerce Program that allows customers to trade in gently used products and apparel in exchange for a Lululemon e-gift card. The clothes will then go to an online resale platform with 100 percent of profits being reinvested into further sustainability initiatives, including circular product design, renew and recycle programs, and store environmental programs.\u003C/p>",[37398,37400,37402,37404],{"name":37399,"type":53,"value":37399},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/lululemon-launches-capsule-collection-for-earth-day/2021042055071",{"name":37401,"type":53,"value":37401},"https://images.lululemon.com/is/content/lululemon/CQ-DAM-Images/www-images/Footer/Legal/UK_Impact_Agenda_October2020_Summary_wHyperlinkpdf.pdf?_ga=2.159620861.1197216278.1629161040-1298638376.1629161040",{"name":37403,"type":53,"value":37403},"https://www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/wunder-under-high-rise-short-10%22-earth-day-edition/LW7BL4S.html",{"name":37405,"type":53,"value":37405},"https://images.lululemon.com/is/content/lululemon/CQ-DAM-Images/www-images/Footer/Legal/lululemon_ImpactAgenda_October2020_FINAL_EN_compressed2pdf.pdf?_ga=2.159620861.1197216278.1629161040-1298638376.1629161040",[37407],{"article_id":37386,"contributor_id":1824},{"id":37409,"link":37410,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37387,"updated_at":37388,"article_id":37386,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Dh7Prr6B3Tc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152548952-c2soYwhx.jpeg",{"id":37412,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37413,"updated_at":37414,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37415,"contents":37416,"contributors":37432,"image":37436},"8959","2021-08-17T17:09:51.265Z","2021-09-01T21:44:33.723Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37417],{"id":37418,"score":47,"body":37419,"status":55,"article_id":37412,"created_at":37413,"updated_at":37414,"published_at":37413},"5lPA",{"title":37420,"outcome":37421,"problem":37422,"summary":37423,"solution":37424,"attachment":37425},"EPR Policy: France's National Programme for Textiles Recovery","\u003Cp>EPR policy has contributed to a threefold increase in the collection and recycling rates of post-consumer textiles between 2006 and 2018. Since its implementation, there has been a 13% annual increase in post-consumer textiles collection. The material recovery rate of post-consumer textiles can reach 90%, 50% of which can be directly reused. EPR policy also encourages collaboration between actors and support research and development pertaining to issues faced by both fashion producers and recyclers. In 2016, the French PRO collected €17.2 million in tariffs from fashion retailers, which has been used to support recycling organizations in promoting increased collection and recycling rates, maintain transparent material and financial flows, fund research and development projects to identify solutions for textiles producers and recyclers, and support inclusion for socially excluded workers. In France, the sorting of textiles has provided 1,400 full-time jobs as to 2017, 49% of which were reserved for workers facing employment difficulty.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, obstacles pertaining to the 'reuse' stream persist due to its main market being in Africa, where countries are considering banning the import of used textiles with hopes of encouraging a local and international competitive industry. Additionally, sorting procedures are expensive and labor-intensive, while the common use of fiber blends make textiles difficult to sort and recycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the fast fashion model has continually grown over recent decades, the increased output of EoU textiles and associated byproducts has had negative implications for both human and environmental health. The research article, \"Developing a national programme for textiles and clothing recovery\" by Bukhari et al. (2018), reported that fast fashion has created a demand for 80 billion new garments every year, with the U.S sending 9.5 million tonnes of textile waste to landfill, the UK sending 350,000 tonnes, and China sending 20 million tonnes. These amounts are rising. To help manage the intensifying waste streams, as well as those of other industries, policy makers and practitioners must act to close the material loop and ignite a circular economy transition that will promote maximum reuse of resources and waste prevention. The development of long-term programmes that are environmentally sound and economically viable could potentially manage the overconsumption of clothing and excessive waste generation. Such programmes must place more responsibility of collection, treatment, and recycling of EoL products on producers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To achieve sustainability targets, policymakers and practitioners in certain countries are introducing extended producer responsibility policy (EPR). Under such policy, producers are required to assume the costs of collection, treating, and recycling of their end-of-life products. EPR policy is generally lacking in the textiles industry, though in 2007, France was the first country to declare a legal framework for managing textile waste through EPR policy with the goal of holding textile producers responsible for the collection and recycling of end-of-use (EoU) clothing, linen, and shoes. Following France's example, other countries may follow suit and implement EPR policy as a means of managing post-consumer textiles. Without such measures and effective enforcement mechanisms to back them, producer accountability for waste management could continue to fall by the wayside.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As of 2017, France is the only European country to have implemented an EPR framework in the textiles sector, having introduced it with \u003Cem>Article L-541-10-3 of the Code de l’Environnement \u003C/em>in 2007. In order to meet the European Commission's waste management target of 50% recovery of solid waste, the nation has set a 50% collection target (approximately 300,000 tonnes, 4.6 kg/person/year) for the annual sales of clothing, linens and footwear. Additionally, they've set a goal of reaching over 95% recovery for all collected textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The legislation requires all legal entities producing new textiles and clothing in the French market to take responsibility for the recycling/proper disposal of their products, either by financially contributing to an accredited producer responsibility organization (PRO), or by creating an individual take-back programme approved by French public authorities. The French PRO incentivizes textiles producers with reduced annual tariffs for use of recycled fibers from pre- or post-consumer textile, linen, or shoes. It also monitors required sorting and recycling channels, while making collection points visible to consumers through an online interactive map, and accessible via a number of on-street collection containers, charities, and take-back collection shops. Those collected materials which are not sold, distributed to individuals in need, or exported are shipped to sorting and recycling facilities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>France's EPR policy provides a model for improving collection and recycling rates, sector transparency, consumer-awareness, technological innovation, social enterprises, and communication and information sharing between stakeholders.\u003C/p>",[37426,37428,37430],{"name":37427,"type":53,"value":37427},"https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0734242X18759190",{"name":37429,"type":53,"value":37429},"https://refashion.fr/citoyen/fr?",{"name":37431,"type":53,"value":37431},"https://ec.europa.eu/environment/archives/waste/eu_guidance/introduction.html",[37433,37434,37435],{"article_id":37412,"contributor_id":7811},{"article_id":37412,"contributor_id":35463},{"article_id":37412,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37437,"link":37438,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37413,"updated_at":37414,"article_id":37412,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"18EgPABrzKQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152549510-BQ5TIUYi.jpeg",{"id":37440,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37441,"updated_at":37442,"owner_id":5977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37443,"contents":37444,"contributors":37464,"image":37467},"8960","2021-08-17T17:15:26.278Z","2023-04-14T14:41:35.790Z",{"id":5977,"type":325,"owner_id":5977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37445],{"id":37446,"score":47,"body":37447,"status":55,"article_id":37440,"created_at":37441,"updated_at":37442,"published_at":37441},"3EUe",{"title":37448,"outcome":37449,"problem":37450,"summary":37451,"solution":37452,"attachment":37453},"Fashion Revolution call for greater transparency within textile supply chains in order to tackle exploitative and unsafe working conditions","\u003Cp>The campaign has helped connect us to the voices of workers beyond tier one, and in doing so, has allowed them to begin revealing some of the issues within their workplaces and their individual experiences. Fashion Revolution are ‘periodically monitoring and reporting on brands’ efforts towards Goal 1 – transparency beyond the first tier’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The urgent need for greater transparency concerns both social and environmental factors and efforts in achieving positive systematic change. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As customers and consumers, the information we predominantly receive surrounding the production of our textiles and apparel, references suppliers involved in the final production stages, i.e., cutting, sewing, packaging. Beyond ‘tier one’ of the industries’ supply chains is where there remains an alarming absence of information concerning who made our fibres and textiles and under what conditions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>    \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The lack of transparency around where ‘fabrics are knitted or woven, textiles are treated and laundered, yarns are spun and dyed, fibres are sorted and processed, and raw materials are grown and picked’, can and \u003Cem>have \u003C/em>allowed exploitative working conditions whilst ‘obscuring who has the power and responsibility to redress them’. The Out of Sight report determined that only 31% of the 62 brands/retailers reviewed are disclosing just some of their textile production sites and only 1 brand out of the 62 disclose \u003Cem>all \u003C/em>their textile production sites. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A few examples of exploitative working conditions that take place behind these muddy supply chains include forced and child labour, excessive overtime and withheld wages, lack of PPE exposing workers to harmful chemicals, unhealthy and unsafe living and working environments and deceptive recruitment practices known to take advantage of those living within poverty. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In support of the Tamil Nadu Declaration and Framework of Action, Fashion Revolution have partnered with Tamil Nadu Alliance to try and combat the opaque and disjointed supply chains that exist throughout the textile and apparel industries. Within their report ‘Out of Site: A call for transparency from field to fabric’, Fashion Revolution have conducted research around 62 major fashion brands and retailers to uncover the harmful and exploitative working conditions that thrive behind the lack of transparency.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through the campaign titled ‘Who Made My Fabric?’ launched earlier this year, Fashion Revolution are calling upon brands for greater transparency, asking citizens across the globe to demand as such, and calling for producers to tell us; ‘I Made Your Fabric’. By using the power of social media and providing an easy-to-use platform for people to reach out to brands individually, requesting disclosure beyond first tier manufacturing, Fashion Revolution are striving for us to ‘connect more closely with the people who produce the fabrics and raw materials we wear’. They have also created various ‘Get Involved Guides’ with actions and ideas for how to combat this lack of transparency and thus, the severe labour exploitation within the textile industry.\u003C/p>",[37454,37456,37458,37460,37462],{"name":37455,"type":53,"value":37455},"https://tamilnadudeclaration.org",{"name":37457,"type":53,"value":37457},"https://tamilnadudeclaration.org/the-declaration",{"name":37459,"type":53,"value":37459},"https://www.fashionrevolution.org/transparency-beyond-tier-one/",{"name":37461,"type":53,"value":37461},"https://www.fashionrevolution.org/whomademyfabric/",{"name":37463,"type":53,"value":37463},"https://www.tamilnadualliance.com",[37465,37466],{"article_id":37440,"contributor_id":5977},{"article_id":37440,"contributor_id":644},{"id":37468,"link":37469,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37441,"updated_at":37442,"article_id":37440,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rpvgfIik9bk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152550498-qtXZ55dn.jpeg",{"id":37471,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37472,"updated_at":37473,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37474,"contents":37475,"contributors":37495,"image":37501},"8963","2021-08-18T08:24:43.110Z","2022-11-09T07:28:15.597Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37476],{"id":37477,"score":47,"body":37478,"status":55,"article_id":37471,"created_at":37472,"updated_at":37473,"published_at":37472},"s79C",{"title":37479,"outcome":37480,"problem":37481,"summary":37482,"solution":37483,"attachment":37484},"Accelerating Circularity: towards the implementation of textile-to-textile recycling at commercial scale","\u003Cp>Accelerating Circularity is building knowledge and mapping stakeholders to create a new circular supply chain and implement textile-to-textile recycling at a commercial scale, outlining missing links. Moreover, a targeted outcome of the trials for commercial textile-to-textile products is to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits for each member of the system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry is currently adopting a linear system of take-make-waste, producing a huge amount of waste that is downcycled, sent to landfill, and incinerated. This linear model is responsible for undervaluing waste products that could be used as secondary raw materials and for having a negative environmental impact, such as greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Accelerating Circularity is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to reduce textile waste through defining a circular textile supply chain and testing textile-to-textile recycling on a commercial scale. The project is funded by textile giants such as GAP, Walmart, VF Group, Inditex, Recycletex Group, and Zalando, with Fashion for Good, Circle Economy, and SMART as collaborators.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Accelerating Circularity aims to define a functioning, cost-effective circular textile supply chain, using textile waste as raw material and testing textile-to-textile recycling at a commercial scale. Accelerating Circularity produced a report titled \"Putting Textiles to Good Use,\" which describes Accelerating Circularity's proposal to speed up the industry’s transition to a circular model and to scale textile-to-textile systems. The report identifies three key impacts of the transition from a linear to a circular system:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Environmental: recycled textiles lower GHG and water impacts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Social: \"nearshoring\" manufacturing and used textile recycling processing can create jobs in consuming countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Economic: waste textiles used as rfeedstock can generate revenues. Mechanically and chemically, rFibre has prices similar to virgin materials.\u003C/p>",[37485,37487,37489,37491,37493],{"name":37486,"type":53,"value":37486},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWDfOqSuUCw",{"name":37488,"type":53,"value":37488},"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e434df1c42dd46de2822ab1/t/60f7272fa8a12b6232ac92a4/1626810160140/Putting+Textiles+to+Good+Use+210720.pdf",{"name":37490,"type":53,"value":37490},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2021072128102/materials-production-news/accelerating-circularity-seeks-trial-partners.html",{"name":37492,"type":53,"value":37492},"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwQrRJXS1imc5Tiklg4vcQ",{"name":37494,"type":53,"value":37494},"https://www.acceleratingcircularity.org/",[37496,37497,37498,37499,37500],{"article_id":37471,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":37471,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":37471,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":37471,"contributor_id":1769},{"article_id":37471,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":37502,"link":37503,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37472,"updated_at":37473,"article_id":37471,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SaiTxr2Y0FY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152551255-1Nwj86CT.jpeg",{"id":37505,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37506,"updated_at":37507,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37508,"contents":37509,"contributors":37529,"image":37532},"8964","2021-08-18T08:48:44.473Z","2021-08-22T13:48:52.627Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37510],{"id":37511,"score":47,"body":37512,"status":55,"article_id":37505,"created_at":37506,"updated_at":37507,"published_at":37506},"spYB",{"title":37513,"outcome":37514,"problem":37515,"summary":37516,"solution":37517,"attachment":37518},"A collaboration between HKRITA and H&M Foundation leads to the 'Green Machine' recycling technology that is able to fully separate and recycle blends of cotton and polyester.","\u003Cp>The output of the Green Machine is a good quality polyester fibres which can be used to make new garments and a cellulose powder which can be use in multiple ways, such as improving cotton farming. The Green Machine technology is still at a pilot phase, however Isko announced a licensing agreement with HKRITA to improve and commercialised this recycling technology. It is expected to process approximately 1.5 tonnes of textiles per day.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Green Machine technology address the issue of post-consumer textile waste blends. In particular the hydrothermal technology is able to separates cotton and polyesters fibres, without compromising the polyester fibres.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Green Machine is a close loop recycling technology which can fully separates cotton and polyester blends at scale without damaging the polyester fibre quality and using an innovative and efficient hydrothermal method. It is the outcome of a four-year long collaboration between HKRITA and the H&M Foundation and ISKO just signed a licensing agreement which will help to commercialise this technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Green Machine is an innovative technology, which decomposes cotton into cellulose powders and enables the separation of polyester fibers from blended fabrics. One of advantages of this method is that it does not damage the polyester fibers and therefore maintains their quality. Additionally, the closed-loop process uses only water, heat and less than 5 percent biodegradable green chemicals. Being a close loop technology water, heat and chemicals are re-used allowing no secondary pollution.\u003C/p>",[37519,37521,37523,37525,37527],{"name":37520,"type":53,"value":37520},"https://www.innovationintextiles.com/hkrita-green-machine-for-isko/",{"name":37522,"type":53,"value":37522},"https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-mills/isko-licensing-hkrita-green-machine-post-consumer-cotton-polyester-recycling-292689/",{"name":37524,"type":53,"value":37524},"https://www.hkrita.com/commercial-opportunities-detail.php?id=66",{"name":37526,"type":53,"value":37526},"https://hmfoundation.com/project/recycling-the-green-machine/",{"name":37528,"type":53,"value":37528},"https://hmfoundation.com/project/recycling-revolution/",[37530,37531],{"article_id":37505,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":37505,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37533,"link":37534,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37506,"updated_at":37507,"article_id":37505,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"so01XkE8Bos=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152554485-V8cmEF8v.jpeg",{"id":37536,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37537,"updated_at":37538,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37539,"contents":37540,"contributors":37552,"image":37556},"8965","2021-08-18T09:53:08.824Z","2023-04-14T09:46:02.570Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37541],{"id":37542,"score":47,"body":37543,"status":55,"article_id":37536,"created_at":37537,"updated_at":37538,"published_at":37537},"hkdH",{"title":37544,"problem":36146,"summary":37545,"solution":37546,"attachment":37547},"Reflaunt: enables fashion brands’ and retailers’ customers to easily resell or recycle their past purchases directly on the brands’ individual e-commerce platforms.","\u003Cp>Founded in 2019, Reflaunt is a Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) technology company empowering global fashion brands to embrace circularity. Reflaunt offers a proposition that enables fashion brands’ and retailers’ customers to easily resell or recycle their past purchases directly on the brands’ individual e-commerce platforms. The items are then offered for sale on more than 20 marketplaces across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Australia, reaching over 30 million secondhand buyers worldwide. The technology enables fashion brands to increase sales and customer retention rates, while accessing data on resale performance of their own products. In turn, marketplaces in Reflaunt’s network gain access to a large assortment of high-quality products sourced directly from the brands, allowing for purchase traceability, which mitigates counterfeit risk.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reflaunt addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion.\u003C/p>",[37548,37550],{"name":37549,"type":53,"value":37549},"https://www.reflaunt.com/",{"name":37551,"type":53,"value":37551},"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210217005645/en/Reflaunt-Raises-2.7-Million-From-Luxury-Industry-Leaders-Led-by-MadaLuxe-Group",[37553,37554,37555],{"article_id":37536,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":37536,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":37536,"contributor_id":644},{"id":37557,"link":37558,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37537,"updated_at":37538,"article_id":37536,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QgGBBCSLbLY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152555340-fjL6LjsP.jpeg",{"id":37560,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37561,"updated_at":37562,"owner_id":21020,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37563,"contents":37564,"contributors":37584,"image":37586},"8966","2021-08-18T15:10:23.574Z","2022-08-05T19:19:26.618Z",{"id":21020,"type":325,"owner_id":21020,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37565],{"id":37566,"score":47,"body":37567,"status":55,"article_id":37560,"created_at":37561,"updated_at":37562,"published_at":37561},"thdF",{"title":37568,"outcome":37569,"problem":37570,"summary":37571,"solution":37572,"attachment":37573},"Circ's chemical technology recycles poly-cotton blended fibres while preserving fibre integrity","\u003Cp>So far Circ have recycled 12 tons of apparel waste, but Circa has the capacity to do two tons per day once production increases. While they’re focused primarily on polyester and cotton blends right now, Circ are planning to include more materials in their recycling roster in the future, and can handle up to 5% of spandex in their recycling processes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Of the current textile recyclers in operation today, most can only recover and recycle one material. However much of the clothing created today is compiled from blended fibre, with the polyester-cotton the most commonly produced by the fashion industry. Until recently, any recycling process that preserved the polyester polymers would degrade the cotton fibers, and vice versa. The inability of textile recyclers to salvage both types of fibre is a barrier to circularity for the textile industry, leading to a loss of valuable material resources and increasing volumes of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circ utilises chemical recycling processes to recover both polyester and cotton in poly-cotton blended fibres, keeping the integrity of both fibres kept in tact. Whilst still in the early start-up phase, Circ's technology is capable of recycling two tons of textile waste a day, with plans to expand into other fibre such as spandex. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circ’s chemical recycling process involves a combination of water, heat, pressure, and chemicals, which separates mixed polymer streams, specifically any blend of polyester and cotton. This process results in a recovery of 90% of the original materials with the integrity of the fibers in tact. Furthermore, breaking down polyester to its monomers results in a high-quality cotton cellulose, which can serve as a replacement for tree pulp which makes cellulosic fibres like lyocell, rayon/viscose, and modal. \u003C/p>",[37574,37576,37578,37580,37582],{"name":37575,"type":53,"value":37575},"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-01/fashion-s-waste-problem-inspires-textile-recycling-tech-breakthrough",{"name":37577,"type":53,"value":37577},"https://circ.earth/",{"name":37579,"type":53,"value":37579},"https://circ.earth/circ-and-andritz-partner-to-commercialize-recycling-technology/",{"name":37581,"type":53,"value":37581},"https://circ.earth/fashion-for-good-a-new-frontier-in-chemical-recycling/",{"name":37583,"type":53,"value":37583},"https://circ.earth/this-startup-aims-to-recycle-textiles-better/",[37585],{"article_id":37560,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37587,"link":37588,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37561,"updated_at":37562,"article_id":37560,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-8PzbGoONko=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152555948--XZaS43Z.jpeg",{"id":37590,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37591,"updated_at":37592,"owner_id":4448,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37593,"contents":37594,"contributors":37610,"image":37613},"8969","2021-08-19T01:11:19.241Z","2021-09-01T13:47:59.005Z",{"id":4448,"type":325,"owner_id":4448,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37595],{"id":37596,"score":47,"body":37597,"status":55,"article_id":37590,"created_at":37591,"updated_at":37592,"published_at":37591},"VnCR",{"title":37598,"outcome":37599,"problem":37600,"summary":37601,"solution":37602,"attachment":37603},"Boyish partner up with Retraced to create a traceable and transparent denim supply chain","\u003Cp>The technology acquired from Retraced's blockchain-based plugin allowed Boyish to work with its partners to collect and provide information regarding the methods and materials used along the supply chain. From the availability of data on the e-commerce website, consumers are educated about the journey of the brand's products, the production process necessary to create each item and the general environmental impact caused during production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As detailed in Boyish's sustainability report, the company has already achieved 100% traceability of its Tier 1 (finished goods assemblers) and Tier 2 (Dyers, printers, finishers, weavers, knitters) suppliers. They have also managed to map 57% of Tier 3 products (Fibers, spinners), a significant result to offer ever greater knowledge, visibility and process transparency throughout the supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Technology has been an increasingly needed resource to provide transparency in the textile and apparel industry along the supply chain. However, the complex and fragmented supply chain of the textiles and clothing industry is considered opaque in many cases. While transparency is not the final solution, it is necessary to identify which strategies need to be improved to achieve sustainability across the entire chain. Denim is one of the crucial materials that require greater transparency due to its negative environmental impact throughout the supply chain because of the high consumption of water, energy, and chemical components.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the most used and desired products in the fashion industry to date is denim jeans. However, this textile is recognised for causing significant environmental impact along the supply chain. Aiming to address this challenge, Boyish, a Los Angeles brand created in 2018, focuses on sustainable and ethical practices throughout the denim jeans value chain. Focused on adding more sustainability to its approaches, the company has partnered with the company Retraced to offer transparency in the products offered on its e-commerce website through a transparency plugin based on blockchain. This transparency allows consumers to consciously make their purchases by knowing the resources and processes carried out in the manufacturing process of the desired product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Boyish has partnered with the company Retraced to offer greater transparency and awareness to consumers, including a plugin on its e-commerce website. It allows consumers to obtain a detailed report on the chain of production practices and activities throughout the supply chain. To date, the company has applied this tool to a select set of partners in its sustainable supply chain network, including Bossa Mills, Strom Denim, and Lenzing AG. This blockchain-based solution makes it possible for the consumer to identify the methods, standards and certifications used to manufacture the product. It also allows the company to better understand the application of sustainable strategies along the supply chain.\u003C/p>",[37604,37606,37608],{"name":37605,"type":53,"value":37605},"https://www.boyish.com/collections/boyish-jeans/retraced",{"name":37607,"type":53,"value":37607},"https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-brands/boyish-jeans-retraced-supply-chain-transparency-ecommerce-plugin-222830/",{"name":37609,"type":53,"value":37609},"https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/boyish-jeans-launches-retraced-s-transparency-technology-268836-newsdetails.htm",[37611,37612],{"article_id":37590,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":37590,"contributor_id":4448},{"id":37614,"link":37615,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37591,"updated_at":37592,"article_id":37590,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cG9-2-0gU8U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152556823-rsjXCySS.jpeg",{"id":37617,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37618,"updated_at":37619,"owner_id":21020,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37620,"contents":37621,"contributors":37643,"image":37646},"8974","2021-08-19T09:11:28.672Z","2021-09-02T16:42:12.457Z",{"id":21020,"type":325,"owner_id":21020,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37622],{"id":37623,"score":47,"body":37624,"status":55,"article_id":37617,"created_at":37618,"updated_at":37619,"published_at":37618},"2Y9l",{"title":37625,"outcome":37626,"problem":37627,"summary":37628,"solution":37629,"attachment":37630},"Australia-based Blocktexx develops chemical recovery technology to separate and recycle polyester and cotton blends","\u003Cp>The immediate benefit of fabric recycling is to divert increasing amounts of waste from landfill. While Long-term recycling can reduce the industry’s reliance on resource-intensive production methods used to make new fabrics. Cotton requires vast quantities of water, while polyester is made from petroleum and takes up to 1,000 years to biodegrade.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BlockTexx is now in the process of finalising their first recycling plant in Queensland, Australia, where it's estimated that they will recycle 4,000 tonnes of textiles in their first year, create up to 30 new full-time jobs and up to $43 million economic impact to the local area. Their ambition is to recycle 50,000 tonnes of textiles over the next four years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Approximately 100 billion garments a year heading to landfill in part because of an inability to recycle blended fibres such as polycotton. It is estimated that 40% of the textile waste stream is comprised of blended garments. Of the current textile recyclers in operation today, most can only recover and recycle one material. However much of the clothing created today is compiled from blended fibre, with the polyester-cotton the most commonly produced by the fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It's estimated 40% of the textile waste stream is comprised of blended garments, however blended waste stream recycling is less technologically developed than other textile-to-textile recycling technologies, with a need for investment and R&D into blended fibre recycling. Australia-based Blocktexx has developed a patent pending process that combines chemical recovery technology and advanced manufacturing to separate and recycle polyester and cotton blends.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BlockTexx is now in the process of finalising their first recycling plant in Australia, where it's estimated that they will recycle 4,000 tonnes of textiles in their first year, create up to 30 new full-time jobs and up to $43 million economic impact to the local area. Their ambition is to recycle 50,000 tonnes of textiles over the next four years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BlockTexx's proprietary technology OFT (separation of fibre technology) is able to successfully able to reclaim 98% of resources from cotton and polyester garments. 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While the recovered cellulose is processed to create S.O.F.T. branded cellulose powder for use in many industries such as textiles, pharmaceuticals and food.\u003C/p>",[37631,37633,37635,37637,37639,37641],{"name":37632,"type":53,"value":37632},"https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/mar/17/holy-grail-how-textile-recycling-can-help-slash-emissions-pollution-and-landfill",{"name":37634,"type":53,"value":37634},"https://www.blocktexx.com/",{"name":37636,"type":53,"value":37636},"https://www.blocktexx.com/News/Project-delivery-company---Wiley-to-build-Australia%E2%80%99s-first-textile-recycling-facility",{"name":37638,"type":53,"value":37638},"https://www.blocktexx.com/News/Recycling-textile-waste%3A-%E2%80%98A-solution-exists%2C-we-can%E2%80%99t-go-backwards%E2%80%99",{"name":37640,"type":53,"value":37640},"https://www.blocktexx.com/News/Work-starts-on-plant-to-recycle-blended-fibres",{"name":37642,"type":53,"value":37642},"https://insideretail.com.au/news/breakthrough-tech-gives-old-clothes-new-life-201907",[37644,37645],{"article_id":37617,"contributor_id":7811},{"article_id":37617,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37647,"link":37648,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37618,"updated_at":37619,"article_id":37617,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9HX4VVWMKKw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152557472-9i-TPqps.jpeg",{"id":37650,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37651,"updated_at":37652,"owner_id":36295,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37653,"contents":37654,"contributors":37670,"image":37672},"8975","2021-08-19T09:59:34.670Z","2021-08-19T09:59:34.811Z",{"id":36295,"type":325,"owner_id":36295,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37655],{"id":37656,"score":47,"body":37657,"status":55,"article_id":37650,"created_at":37651,"updated_at":37652,"published_at":37651},"chN-",{"title":37658,"outcome":37659,"problem":37660,"summary":37661,"solution":37662,"attachment":37663},"Renting clothes from your peers on Tulerie","\u003Cp>Tulerie allows the user access to a stylish wardrobe along with tackling effects of over-consumption on our environment. With an estimated 40% of clothes left unworn in European closets alone, peer-to-peer wardrobe sharing is a great way of experiencing latest fashion with reducing the net consumption and waste generated. It works in line with more \"experience valuing\" generation of today and provides an opportunity to earn back the investment on high fashion items.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Driven by big companies and inspired by social media, fast-fashion trends are popular today than never before, with a fashion season lasting just three months in some cases. More conscious clothing / designer clothing which tends to be expensive isn’t accessible to everyone. To counter the phenomenon, many fashion start-ups now provide rental options where customers can choose their clothes from a variety of retailers and rent them for a defined time instead of having to buy and ultimately discard them. Amidst this new wave, Tulerie goes a step further and provides an opportunity to borrow high end fashion items from regular people’s wardrobes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Tulerie \u003C/em>is a platform for peer-to-peer clothing rental. With their website and invitation-only app, it allows users to rent high-end clothing, shoes, and accessories from regular people’s wardrobes by providing a common platform to borrowers and lenders. They aim at building a community for experiencing latest fashion trends without having to indulge in buying fast fashion products and avoid wearing knock-off designer dresses when you can rent an authentic one.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tulerie allows registration for free however only after an interview. The app is invitation-only for making borrowers and lenders feel secure to let their wardrobe circulate in the community. Once a user clears the interview they can lend and borrow from the chosen list of luxury designers – classic, emerging and contemporary. One can take photographs of their clothes to display on the platform. If someone damages an item, they are liable for a high penalty. Borrowers and lenders can rate each other to maintain quality on the platform. The company doesn’t have a subscription fee but takes commission on rentals and provides shipping envelopes and labels to the users. With a higher commission, they also have the option of taking care of all background activities for the user.\u003C/p>",[37664,37666,37668],{"name":37665,"type":53,"value":37665},"https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/10/16/17983756/fashion-rentals-rent-the-runway-tulerie-armarium",{"name":37667,"type":53,"value":37667},"https://fashionedits.com/dare-to-share-tulerie-targets-premium-clothing-rental-with-a-bold-new-platform/",{"name":37669,"type":53,"value":37669},"https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/closet-sharing-apps",[37671],{"article_id":37650,"contributor_id":36295},{"id":37673,"link":37674,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37651,"updated_at":37652,"article_id":37650,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Pwqu4Uw1hK8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152558534-xlT7Q9Ed.jpeg",{"id":37676,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37677,"updated_at":37678,"owner_id":21020,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37679,"contents":37680,"contributors":37694,"image":37696},"8976","2021-08-19T10:45:10.882Z","2021-09-29T09:49:50.981Z",{"id":21020,"type":325,"owner_id":21020,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37681],{"id":37682,"score":47,"body":37683,"status":55,"article_id":37676,"created_at":37677,"updated_at":37678,"published_at":37677},"nfX-",{"title":37684,"outcome":37685,"problem":37686,"summary":37687,"solution":37688,"attachment":37689},"Berlin-based Phoenxt provides a solution to the mixed fibre recycling challenge","\u003Cp>Phoenxt acts as a bridge between end-of-use cycle textiles and raw material supply, creating new materials from the existing waste without extracting more natural resource. Through their separation technology, Phoenxt estimate that 22.2 million tonne of waste polyester could be potentially saved.Through recycling these waste polyester, it is estimated that more than 30% of CO2 can be saved compared to virgin polyester production. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Of the current textile recyclers in operation today, most can only recover and recycle one material. However much of the clothing created today is compiled from blended fibre, with the polyester-cotton the most commonly produced by the fashion industry. Until recently, any recycling process that preserved the polyester polymers would degrade the cotton fibers, and vice versa. The inability of textile recyclers to salvage both types of fibre is a barrier to circularity for the textile industry, leading to a loss of valuable material resources and increasing volumes of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Berlin-based Phoenxt is a blend recycler that uses an innovative proprietary chemical engineered process to separate and purify textile waste products, molecularly dissolve and reformulate into base polymer materials. Its fibre separation technology is solvent-free, and it focuses on blended fibres such as poly, cotton, and other plant base natural cellulosic fibres.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Phoenxt's fibre separation technology is solvent-free, and it focuses on blended fibres such as polyester, cotton, and other plant base natural cellulosic fibres, poly/cotton and poly/cellulosic fibres mixture, one of the biggest areas of textile waste in the industry. This technology focuses on separating the blended fibres, enabling further recycling process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Phoenxt fibre separation biotechnology is not only solvent-free but creates no hazard to the environment. Which means that using the existing textile waste, new materials can be created without impacting the environment along with maintaining the quality of the end product. Additionally, Phoenxt's processes maintain fibre quality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",[37690,37692],{"name":37691,"type":53,"value":37691},"https://www.phoenxt.com/",{"name":37693,"type":53,"value":37693},"https://www.vivifytextiles.com/blogs/news/what-does-vivify-textiles-and-its-sister-company-phoenxt-do-in-circularity",[37695],{"article_id":37676,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37697,"link":37698,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37677,"updated_at":37678,"article_id":37676,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QJHCHuGdK-A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152559556-LUh8XdMy.jpeg",{"id":37700,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37701,"updated_at":37702,"owner_id":36431,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37703,"contents":37704,"contributors":37716,"image":37719},"8985","2021-08-19T11:47:45.100Z","2022-08-15T10:23:37.184Z",{"id":36431,"type":325,"owner_id":36431,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37705],{"id":37706,"score":47,"body":37707,"status":55,"article_id":37700,"created_at":37701,"updated_at":37702,"published_at":37701},"exoK",{"title":37708,"outcome":37709,"problem":37710,"summary":37711,"solution":37712,"attachment":37713},"An examination of the product development process for fashion remanufacturing","\u003Cp>Remanufacturing has the potential to reduce the need for resource extraction and production and can also reduce the number of post-consumer textile waste going to landfills, both of which would help minimise the impact that fashion supply chain’s have on the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Establishing and creating the appropriate infrastructure for remanufacturing through an effective reverse logistics system, would also allow remanufacturing to be scaled up and reach higher levels of productivity. If the standardization of processes and knowledge share on remanufacturing were amplified, remanufacturing could also have its costs reduced, as there would be more competition and more efficiency in its processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although, keeping in mind that reverse logistics is still a very time consuming and labour-intensive process as all second hand clothes are sorted into different categories and groups depending on their colour, size, material and quality. Remanufacturing also still constrains designers and brands as often designers need to work with the limited availability of materials that a textile manufacturer has, which then comes with other limitations such as colors and quality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But all in all, increased resource efficiency would not only benefit the environment by creating balance between our needs as consumers and the planet’s restorative boundaries, but it would also benefit businesses. That can be explained for two reasons: less reliance on virgin materials, which results in scarcity, and the possibility to regenerate value on the same material, resulting in reduced costs for material inputs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It’s safe to say that the way the fashion industry operates goes completely against what sustainability means. The fashion industry is rooted in planned obsolescence, with brands and designers launching new trends and estimulating fast consumption and quick disposal. Clothes and accessories are in and out of fashion in the blink of an eye and as a consequence, many European countries including the UK are registering a rise in the levels of textile waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hyperconsumption and throwaway culture are thus responsible for creating an imbalance between the planet and our industrial activities, making the development of new industrial and manufacturing systems essential to recapture the value of materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The importance of remanufacturing emanates from the fact that it is able to recirculate materials by creating virgin material equivalents with them through industrial processes, thus reducing the need for virgin material inputs without restraining a designer’s possibilities and creativity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unfortunately, it remains restricted to a small-scale as it requires manual work, such as analysing by hand the repeatability of a fabric and disassembling garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Presumably, the real benefits of remanufacturing would be seen through the recapture of greater quantities of textiles, which hasn’t been occuring in the fashion industry. Therefore, it is imperative to achieve higher productivity levels while maintaining the quality and, possibly, removing the barriers posed to designers by contaminants that go into textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion comes with a high environmental cost and impact, making it necessary to rethink processes, materials and business models in a way that society can meet its needs for new garments without damaging the planet and stressing its natural resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Designing supply chains that involve the reverse logistics stage and include both post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste is a crucial step to ensure that all stakeholders play their role in ensuring that materials will continue on a circular flow.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are of course challenges, but remanufacturing has the potential to reduce reliance on virgin materials, create possibility to regenerate value on the same material, and importantly, reduce textile waste going to landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Designing supply chains that involve the reverse logistics stage and include both post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste. This is a crucial step to ensure that all stakeholders play their role in ensuring that materials will continue on a circular flow. This is also important as currently, supply chain diagrams and studies often end at the point of sale, and that is because we have been living in a linear economy where businesses haven’t yet understood the economic benefits that circular textiles can bring them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To minimise the risk that retailers feel they have when offering remanufactured clothes, a possible solution is to prefer online sales instead of brick-and-mortar. That would reduce the risk of shipping those garments to stores where the target consumer isn’t interested in remanufactured fabrics and products and not willing to pay a higher price for them. Online retail also offers the chance to create a more interactive platform where the brand and/or retailer can inform the consumer on the manufacturing process of the garment through marketing tools.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The authors also suggest that designers should design garments with the post-consumer stage in mind, meaning that they should consider ways in which it would be easier for remanufacturers to disassemble, clean and remanufacture items.\u003C/p>",[37714],{"name":37715,"type":53,"value":37715},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344915300859?via%3Dihub",[37717,37718],{"article_id":37700,"contributor_id":36431},{"article_id":37700,"contributor_id":672},{"id":37720,"link":37721,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37701,"updated_at":37702,"article_id":37700,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NILKuNVUpuM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152560142-S1sKPCU9.jpeg",{"id":37723,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37724,"updated_at":37725,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37726,"contents":37727,"contributors":37746,"image":37748},"8992","2021-08-19T13:58:19.256Z","2021-08-22T13:22:54.430Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37728],{"id":37729,"score":47,"body":37730,"status":55,"article_id":37723,"created_at":37724,"updated_at":37725,"published_at":37724},"3bE_",{"title":37731,"outcome":37732,"problem":37733,"summary":37734,"solution":37735,"attachment":37736},"Refashion/Eco TLC: the Producer Responsibility Organization for France's textile sector","\u003Cp>According to the Refashion 2020 annual report,  there were: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 4,096 membership agreements\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 535 registered local authorities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- €34.5 million collected in eco-fees\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 156,202 tonnes of textiles sorted, 82.9% of which were in France\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 99.6% recovery from sorted tonnage \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 858 publicity campaigns\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 45,000,000 inhabitants served\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 55 R&D projects funded with €5 million since 2010\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the fast fashion model has continually grown over recent decades, the increased output of EoU textiles and associated byproducts has had negative implications for both human and environmental health. The research article, \"Developing a national programme for textiles and clothing recovery\" by Bukhari et al. (2018), reported that fast fashion has created a demand for 80 billion new garments every year, with the U.S sending 9.5 million tonnes of textile waste to landfill, the UK sending 350,000 tonnes, and China sending 20 million tonnes. These amounts are rising. To help manage the intensifying waste streams, as well as those of other industries, policy makers and practitioners must act to close the material loop and ignite a circular economy transition that will promote maximum reuse of resources and waste prevention. The development of long-term programmes that are environmentally sound and economically viable could potentially manage the overconsumption of clothing and excessive waste generation. Such programmes must place more responsibility of collection, treatment, and recycling of EoL products on producers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eco TLC is the only organization accredited by the French public authorities to cover for the textile's industry's legal obligation to manage waste sustainably under France's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. The EPR policy requires producers, distributors, and importers to responsibly manage all end of life (EoL) products marketed in the country by either creating their own approved recycling program, or contributing financially to a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) accredited by law to provide for them. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Eco TLC is a not-for-profit private company directed by a board of industrials and ultimately working toward 100% reuse and recycling of clothing, linen, and footwear. The company currently represents 95% of the French industry. Its current role is to address waste management and resource preservation by fostering the collection, recycling, and recovery of used textiles. Eco TLC also facilitates industry stakeholder collaboration by uniting designers, producers, distributors, local authorities, etc. around the common purpose of a circular economy transition. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eco TLC is the PRO operating on on behalf of over 5,000 companies in France's clothing, linen, and footwear sector. Its main role is to support prevention and management efforts for EoL products that are placed on the public market. Since its introduction, Eco TLC has changed its name to Refashion. The organization currently provides tools, services, and information to facilitate the industry's transition to a circular economy.  On the Refashion website and mobile application, citizens can locate their nearest drop-off containers for used clothing. The platform also makes information on the social and environmental benefits of textiles recycling accessible via its Repair, Reuse, Recycle (#RRR) campaign, video content, training kit, and interactive kids game — all of which have been created to normalize giving our textiles extended and second lives. Resources are also provided on how to repair and maintain the clothing we have.\u003C/p>",[37737,37739,37741,37743,37745],{"name":37738,"type":53,"value":37738},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/eco-tlc/about/",{"name":37740,"type":53,"value":37740},"https://refashion.fr/citoyen/fr",{"name":37742,"type":53,"value":37742},"https://refashion.fr/?",{"name":37744,"type":53,"value":37744},"https://refashion.fr/pro/sites/default/files/rapport-etude/refashion-annual-report-2020.pdf",{"name":37427,"type":53,"value":37427},[37747],{"article_id":37723,"contributor_id":35463},{"id":37749,"link":37750,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37724,"updated_at":37725,"article_id":37723,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SfSGRLQ-uNE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152561894-U8cbr6b-.jpeg",{"id":37752,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37753,"updated_at":37754,"owner_id":35266,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37755,"contents":37756,"contributors":37774,"image":37776},"8993","2021-08-19T14:00:42.543Z","2021-08-22T14:00:47.806Z",{"id":35266,"type":325,"owner_id":35266,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37757],{"id":37758,"score":47,"body":37759,"status":55,"article_id":37752,"created_at":37753,"updated_at":37754,"published_at":37753},"fyJM",{"title":37760,"outcome":37761,"problem":37762,"summary":37763,"solution":37764,"attachment":37765},"Taylor Stitch: Restitch - a new clothing resale platform with a focus on repair","\u003Cp>Since its launch in 2019, Restitch has prevented 4.3 thousand products from ending up in landfills. Before the official launch, Taylor Stitch piloted the programme with 1200 items (600 pants, 600 shirts), and through the programme they collectively saved more 1.5 million gallons of water.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry consumes an unsustainable amount of energy and water, with unworn and barely worn clothing disposed of at an alarming rate - Taylor Stitch estimated that 85% of all clothing ends up in landfills every year. Taylor Stitch produces clothing with the philosophy that their products \"wear in not out\", and wanted to ensure their products were made, used, and recycled responsibly. The company charts their responsibility through five pillars: Sourcing Responsibly, Building Responsibly, Closing the Loop, Creating a Community, and Giving Back. Within the Closing the Loop pillar, Taylor Stitch already has a free in-store repair programme, where items are guaranteed repairs for life, as well as offering customers tutorials to repair clothing themselves. But the company wanted to go further and come up with alternative solutions to clothing consumption and excessive disposal.   \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taylor Stitch has combined their in-house repair programme and recycling service to launch Restitch, a resale platform dedicated to used and previously damaged clothing items. Note: platform currently only accepts Taylor Stitch branded clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Restitch works as an online resale platform, with new collections added every few months once there is enough supply. Customers send in their worn clothing and receive up to USD$25 credit per garment, to be used on new or used Taylor Stitch items. These worn garments, along with defective pieces from factories, are cleaned and repaired. If the item is too damaged, it will be recycled through Taylor Stitch's recycling programme. Once Taylor Stitch has accumulated enough refurbished clothing, they will list them on the Restitch platform at a discounted price.   \u003C/p>\u003Cp>  \u003C/p>",[37766,37768,37770,37772],{"name":37767,"type":53,"value":37767},"https://www.fastcompany.com/90352556/this-clothing-brands-new-repair-program-shows-that-the-future-of-fashion-can-be-circular",{"name":37769,"type":53,"value":37769},"https://restitch.taylorstitch.com/",{"name":37771,"type":53,"value":37771},"https://www.taylorstitch.com/pages/about-us",{"name":37773,"type":53,"value":37773},"https://www.taylorstitch.com/pages/responsibility",[37775],{"article_id":37752,"contributor_id":35266},{"id":37777,"link":37778,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37753,"updated_at":37754,"article_id":37752,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AYb3UXic5so=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152562662-FKETEGEj.jpeg",{"id":37780,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37781,"updated_at":37782,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37783,"contents":37784,"contributors":37804,"image":37807},"9007","2021-08-19T15:57:40.709Z","2021-08-29T14:45:07.335Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37785],{"id":37786,"score":47,"body":37787,"status":55,"article_id":37780,"created_at":37781,"updated_at":37782,"published_at":37781},"paE3",{"title":37788,"outcome":37789,"problem":37790,"summary":37791,"solution":37792,"attachment":37793},"Lululemon, LanzaTech, India Glycols Limited and Far Eastern New Century are partnering to turn carbon waste into fabric.","\u003Cp>Lululemon has received already samples of the polyester fabric produced from this process. The material properties of the fabric produced from captured carbon emission are similar to polyester fabric produced from virgin materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A limitation for its commercialisation at the moment is that the process and the final cost of the fabric is much more expensive. However, Luluemon and its chemical and biotech partners are already working on a process that could lower the production cost of this type of fabric.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Carbon emissions are one of the primary drivers of climate change, and occur from burning fossil fuel accumulating in the atmosphere if there is not enough biocapacity dedicated to absorb these emissions. It is estimated that the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Activewear apparel brand Lululemon has partnered with biotech company Lanzatech, which uses synthetic biology and artificial intelligence to convert carbon waste into new products, to create a fabric made from captured carbon emissions.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to work towards a Net Zero future LanzaTech has developed a technology which combines synthetic biology and bioinformatics to make climate safe materials and fuels utilising waste carbon. Lululemon and LanzaTech are working with ‘green’ petrochemical manufacturer India Glycols Limited (IGL) and Taiwanese textile producer Far Eastern New Century (FENC) to turn ethanol sourced from waste carbon into polyester, which can be turned into fibre and fabric. The aim is to recycle carbon which would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere as pollution, while also reducing usage of fossil fuels, to create a fabric comparable to virgin polyester.\u003C/p>",[37794,37796,37798,37800,37802],{"name":37795,"type":53,"value":37795},"https://www.indiaglycols.com/contactus/index.htm",{"name":37797,"type":53,"value":37797},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2021071428079/materials-production-news/partners-turn-carbon-emissions-into-fabric.html",{"name":37799,"type":53,"value":37799},"https://www.fenc.com/?lang=en",{"name":37801,"type":53,"value":37801},"https://www.lanzatech.com",{"name":37803,"type":53,"value":37803},"https://www.fastcompany.com/90655566/lululemon-is-experimenting-with-the-first-fabric-made-from-recycled-carbon-emissions",[37805,37806],{"article_id":37780,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":37780,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37808,"link":37809,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37781,"updated_at":37782,"article_id":37780,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dMlXr8Epel4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152563623-1iy12_MJ.jpeg",{"id":37811,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37812,"updated_at":37813,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37814,"contents":37815,"contributors":37824,"image":6},"9065","2021-08-19T16:22:17.325Z","2022-10-04T15:36:14.229Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37816],{"id":37817,"score":47,"body":37818,"status":55,"article_id":37811,"created_at":37812,"updated_at":37813,"published_at":37812},"DD4X",{"title":37819,"summary":37820,"attachment":37821},"Skåne county adopts bio-based aprons to reduce healthcare emissions","\u003Cp>In Sweden, the regional council of Skåne county procured over 5 million bio-based aprons for its healthcare sector with financial support from the Swedish Energy Agency. 91% of the material in the disposable aprons is considered renewable. Switching to the mostly bio-based aprons is predicted to save 250 tons of CO2 emissions per year.\u003C/p>",[37822],{"name":37823,"type":53,"value":37823},"https://renewable-carbon.eu/news/disposable-bio-based-aprons-for-skanes-healthcare-sector/",[37825,37826,37827,37828],{"article_id":37811,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":37811,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":37811,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":37811,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":37830,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37831,"updated_at":37832,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37833,"contents":37834,"contributors":37843,"image":6},"9069","2021-08-19T16:22:44.867Z","2022-10-04T15:35:18.576Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37835],{"id":37836,"score":47,"body":37837,"status":55,"article_id":37830,"created_at":37831,"updated_at":37832,"published_at":37831},"1Ndx",{"title":37838,"summary":37839,"attachment":37840},"Jaipur supports textile sustainability","\u003Cp>The Indian city of Jaipur supported the construction of the Jaipur Integrated Texcraft Park Private Ltd. through grant funding. The Park is an eco-friendly textile production park with facilities for water recycling, rainwater harvesting, and energy conservation. The textile park also took significant steps to protect textile worker safety and health.\u003C/p>",[37841],{"name":37842,"type":53,"value":37842},"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59242ebc03596e804886c7f4/t/5d1375e1fcc70800011a04a2/1561556469558/Sustainable+Textiles+Toolkit.pdf",[37844,37845,37846,37847],{"article_id":37830,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":37830,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":37830,"contributor_id":1328},{"article_id":37830,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":37849,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37850,"updated_at":37851,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37852,"contents":37853,"contributors":37865,"image":37868},"9095","2021-08-19T20:25:35.995Z","2021-08-24T13:33:04.323Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37854],{"id":37855,"score":47,"body":37856,"status":55,"article_id":37849,"created_at":37850,"updated_at":37851,"published_at":37850},"MnMN",{"title":37857,"outcome":37858,"problem":37859,"summary":37860,"solution":37861,"attachment":37862},"RESYNTEX: innovation in textile recycling","\u003Cp>Post-consumer non-wearable textile waste are transformed into value added chemicals. RESYNTEX focuses on:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Designing a complete value chain from textile waste collection through to the generation of new feedstock for chemicals and textiles\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Improving collection approaches while increasing public awareness of textile waste and social involvement\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Enabling traceability of waste using data aggregation. The collected data will evaluate the performance of the new value chains by means of a life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Developing innovative business models for the chemical and textile industries\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Demonstrating a complete reprocessing line for basic textile components, including liquid and solid waste treatment\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>European textile sector needs to move towards a more circular economy in order to reduce its impacts on the environment and society. Currently, many textiles materials contained in products are discarded as waste after-use, leading to the loss of valuable materials and resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RESYNTEX is a European Union's Horizon 2020 funded research project which aimed to accelerate the European transition to a more circular economy researching into innovative recycling process for textiles. Its objective was to produce raw materials for textiles and chemicals using post-consumer non-wearable textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RESYNTEX is a research project which aims to innovate recycling process for post consumer textile waste, through industrial symbiosis, transforming it into secondary raw materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Post-consumer non-wearable textile waste is sorted by material and undergoes a pre-treatment process. Cellulose, polyester and polyamide materials undergo a process of discolouration, biochemical depolymerisation to be respectively transformed into glucose, ethylene glycol, terephathalic acid and polyamide oligomers. Protein based materials, including wool undergo a chemical degradation which transform theme into Amino acids and peptides. During this process all water is recycled. The outcome products are: ethanol can be produced from cellulose-based materials. PET resin are produced from the depolymerised PET and value-added chemicals are produced from polyamide oligomers.\u003C/p>",[37863],{"name":37864,"type":53,"value":37864},"http://www.resyntex.eu",[37866,37867],{"article_id":37849,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":37849,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":37869,"link":37870,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37850,"updated_at":37851,"article_id":37849,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OgMwgHJMPco=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152565319-Y_Aj5sip.jpeg",{"id":37872,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37873,"updated_at":37874,"owner_id":36295,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37875,"contents":37876,"contributors":37888,"image":37890},"9096","2021-08-20T08:43:30.573Z","2021-08-20T08:43:30.714Z",{"id":36295,"type":325,"owner_id":36295,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37877],{"id":37878,"score":47,"body":37879,"status":55,"article_id":37872,"created_at":37873,"updated_at":37874,"published_at":37873},"9pkB",{"title":37880,"outcome":37881,"problem":37882,"summary":37883,"solution":37884,"attachment":37885},"Designer-24: Luxury fashion rental","\u003Cp>Customers in Middle East have been said to be skeptical about renting clothes in the past partly due to social and cultural reasons, which however is rapidly changing. The region has high potential for more of such rental fashion platforms with high concentration of luxury clothing remaining unutilized in many people's wardrobes. Companies like Designer-24 are pioneering the paradigm shift with the audience getting attracted by the affordability of luxury items along with the environmental benefits. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With mass-produced and poor-quality fast fashion clothing changing trends every month, modern consumers feel the pressure to shop for these clothes frequently, only to dispose them quickly after a couple of wears as the \"new trends\" arise in the market. To tackle the environmental and economic aspects of having to own so many clothes, fashion rental companies like Designer-24 offer customers to experience variety of clothing without having to buy every time. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Designer-24 is a Dubai based online rental service for designer dresses and accessories for women. They also have showrooms in the UAE, Lebanon, and Jordan. They aim at making high-end fashion accessible to all women without having to buy the dresses and thus facilitate avoiding fast fashion and overconsumption of expensive designer clothes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Designer-24 is a popular destination for for luxury fashion rental in the Middle East. Based in Dubai, UAE, the company has online platform as well as showrooms in UAE, Lebanon and Jordan. The platform focuses on women customers and allows them to choose among multiple fashion retailers for renting out luxury dresses and accessories. Dresses available include casual wear, occasion specific as well as bridal wear. They also provide the option of peer-to-peer sharing where the user can rent the clothes from regular people's wardrobes as well as rent their own clothing. The company takes care of the logistics and shipping in these cases. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",[37886],{"name":37887,"type":53,"value":37887},"https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/luxury/how-fashion-rentals-became-2021-s-top-style-trend-from-carrie-johnson-to-the-uae-s-influencers-1.1245476",[37889],{"article_id":37872,"contributor_id":36295},{"id":37891,"link":37892,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37873,"updated_at":37874,"article_id":37872,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QHGjZAIjyLk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152566381-QP6kg3Z1.jpeg",{"id":37894,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37895,"updated_at":37896,"owner_id":36528,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37897,"contents":37898,"contributors":37910,"image":6},"9097","2021-08-20T09:01:44.443Z","2021-08-22T13:29:58.076Z",{"id":36528,"type":325,"owner_id":36528,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37899],{"id":37900,"score":47,"body":37901,"status":55,"article_id":37894,"created_at":37895,"updated_at":37896,"published_at":37895},"0GoE",{"title":37902,"outcome":37903,"problem":37904,"summary":37905,"solution":37906,"attachment":37907},"A.BCH offers free repair, FOR LIFE on any A.BCH garment.","\u003Cp>A.BCH is well known in Australia for their circular design and practices. They are covered by the media and have an impactful reach insofar as exemplifying the best of business examples of slow fashion, product stewardship and responsible production. Their impact is growing along with their customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Brands typically are not managing the whole life cycle of fashion and textile products. There are not product stewardship schemes actively required in the Australian market currently. Repair is not a common offering from mainstream brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, consumers are not aware of basic mending practices and do not possess the skills to undertake mending domestically.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Care, Repair, Wear - A.BCH are dedicated to transforming the way people buy, wear and dispose of their garments. The user phase (the wearing part) is often forgotten about, and so are seldom-worn garments left hanging in the wardrobe. Each A.BCH piece, is shipped with a digital care manual to help the consumer keep the garment fresh and fabulous in the use phase for a really long time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When it comes to inevitable wear and tear, A.BCH offer real-life workshops (currently only in Australia) to pass on the skills of old school mending and also offer free repairs, FOR LIFE on any A.BCH garment. They stand by their pieces and will mend your original A.BCH garment for free, forever.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Brands such as A.BCH exemplify circular design and production, but also address consumer education by sharing knowledge with each purchase on how to care and mend their products. Further offering repair services extends the relationship with their customers and offers longer life and durability for their products in the use phase. A.BCH is a leader in product stewardship through their business ethos and demonstrated practice and commitment.\u003C/p>",[37908],{"name":37909,"type":53,"value":37909},"https://abch.world/blogs/news",[37911],{"article_id":37894,"contributor_id":36528},{"id":37913,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37914,"updated_at":37915,"owner_id":35909,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37916,"contents":37917,"contributors":37932,"image":37935},"9098","2021-08-20T22:35:09.515Z","2023-12-28T14:55:17.470Z",{"id":35909,"type":325,"owner_id":35909,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37918],{"id":37919,"score":47,"body":37920,"status":55,"article_id":37913,"created_at":37914,"updated_at":37915,"published_at":37914},"MDXR",{"title":37921,"problem":37922,"summary":37923,"solution":37924,"attachment":37925},"Insecta: Thrift store clothes and unused fabrics are turned into vegan shoes","\u003Cp>400 billion square meters of fabric are disposed of in landfills annually. In contrast, shoe manufacturing is an expensive and resource-intensive process. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Insecta is a Brazilian company that manufactures vegan and environmentally friendly shoes. This company has developed a way to make shoe production and manufacture more sustainable, and to bring a new life into thrift store garments that are waiting for a new use. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The composition of the shoes is as follows: the sole is made with recycled rubber, the local supplier that uses the leftovers from its own production prevents more material from going to waste and reduces the use of virgin raw material. The insole is all made with leftover fabrics from the production itself or from old Insectas that came back from reverse logistics, and the supplier is also local. The upper part can be made from thrift store clothing, recycled PET bottle, recycled cotton or reuse fabric.\u003C/p>",[37926,37928,37930],{"name":37927,"type":53,"value":37927},"https://insectashoes.com/collections/insecta-giovanna-nader",{"name":37929,"type":53,"value":37929},"https://insectashoes.com/products/elza-oxford",{"name":37931,"type":53,"value":37931},"https://www.instagram.com/p/CBB90HFhrpi/?hl=pt-br",[37933,37934],{"article_id":37913,"contributor_id":35909},{"article_id":37913,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":37936,"link":37937,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37914,"updated_at":37915,"article_id":37913,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2lmFwf78tA4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152567855-jyqt3vhg.jpeg",{"id":37939,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37940,"updated_at":37941,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37942,"contents":37943,"contributors":37957,"image":37961},"9099","2021-08-21T04:35:28.991Z","2023-12-28T14:55:56.786Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37944],{"id":37945,"score":47,"body":37946,"status":55,"article_id":37939,"created_at":37940,"updated_at":37941,"published_at":37940},"irrK",{"title":37947,"outcome":37948,"problem":37949,"summary":37950,"solution":37951,"attachment":37952},"Undo For Tomorrow: Introducing Sneakers Made From Upcycled Party Balloons and Rubber Tyres","\u003Cp>The combination of party balloon materials and rubber tyres leftovers helps to add resistance and allow greater flexibility for Nuven. Materials that make up Nuven resemble the properties of conventional plastic and plastic-like materials, including its resistance, and stretchability. Meanwhile, it also makes Nuven super light-weighted, weighting only 186g or 6.5 oz for the woman version.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With Nuvem, co-founders Patrick Dohmann and Pedro Mello aspire to change the way the industry and consumers look at “trash.” by proving that recycled and upcycled materials are just as worthy, and perhaps even better, than conventional ones.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the World Footwear 2020 Yearbook released by APICCAPS, worldwide footwear production has increased by 21.2% since 2010 at an average yearly growth rate of 2.2%. As of 2019, 24.3 billion pairs of footwear are produced annually, making the footwear industry a booming industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, conventional sneakers are predominately made from petroleum-derived plastic and plastic-like materials such as polyester, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), making the production process extremely carbon intensive.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Yet, plastic is oftentimes considered an essential component of footwear. It makes shoes look better, lighter, faster, and also makes the feet experience more comfortable. Hence, to revolutionise the footwear industry and make it more sustainable, one has to either explore alternative materials with similar characteristics as plastic, or... consider the potential of existing plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conventional sneakers are often made from petroleum-derived plastic or plastic-like materials that are extremely carbon intensive. Yet, plastic used in sneakers has its advantages, such as giving better appearances, strength and flexibility. To resemble the features of plastic and plastic-like materials, UNDO For Tomorrow introduces Nuven: sneakers made from Upcycled Party Balloons and Rubber Tyres. With Nuven, the company aspires to revolutionise the way the industry looks at trash and showcases the possibility and potential of it which could go beyond conventional materials used.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Nuven collection from UNDO for Tomorrow explores the potential of upcycling existing plastic waste from discarded party balloons that are not recyclable and leftovers from rubber tyres to create its multicoloured sneaker sole. In addition, it features natural materials such as its 100% bamboo lining, and vegan suede made from recycled plastic bottles.\u003C/p>",[37953,37955],{"name":37954,"type":53,"value":37954},"https://undofortomorrow.com",{"name":37956,"type":53,"value":37956},"https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cool-comfy-shoes-easy-on-you-and-the-planet#/",[37958,37959,37960],{"article_id":37939,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":37939,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":37939,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":37962,"link":37963,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37940,"updated_at":37941,"article_id":37939,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_UZ8d6gVj6U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152568475-4g7iBhBw.jpeg",{"id":37965,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37966,"updated_at":37967,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37968,"contents":37969,"contributors":37985,"image":37988},"9102","2021-08-21T08:32:37.058Z","2021-09-20T12:06:50.287Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37970],{"id":37971,"score":47,"body":37972,"status":55,"article_id":37965,"created_at":37966,"updated_at":37967,"published_at":37966},"9TCx",{"title":37973,"outcome":37974,"problem":37975,"summary":37976,"solution":37977,"attachment":37978},"Sustainable Design and Indigenous Technologies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for weaving local materials","\u003Cp>The students studied the reasons and purposes behind the indigenous products and collaborated with Aboriginal and Torres Islander community organisation. The students were able to develop a holistic approach in designing circular products. Their study revolved around the following descriptions to ideate and develop fish traps:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Investigate the suitability of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment for a range of purposes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Generate, develop, and communicate design ideas and decisions using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions based on criteria for success developed with guidance and including care for the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Plan a sequence of production steps when making designed solutions individually and collaboratively.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A great example for a traditional useful basket is found in North Queensland. Bi-cornual baskets were made using a special design weave that allowed baskets to sit in running water to soak seeds for several days to remove toxins and make them safe to eat. This allowed people to eat a much wider variety of foods, including to prepare flours to cook with, that would otherwise have been poisonous. The bicornual basket also has an ergonomical design, made to fit securely and comfortably on the back whilst the handle part is hung from the forehead.  From this position, the basket user could carry a controlled weight easily while having their hands free. These scientific principles and indigenous ecological knowledge of the local communities can prove beneficial in designing functional and circular products collaboratively with them by acknowledging them, their beliefs and respecting their knowledge.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many man-made materials take hundreds or thousands of years to break down in landfill. Longevity of products and end-of-life disposal is hardly considered while designing products. The resources that are readily available in excess are generally not valued and unsustainably consumed. A traditional handmade object such as a large basket would be looked after with a lot of care, unlike modern throw-away plastic bags, as it takes days or weeks to find, collect and prepare the materials, then weave the basket.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many man-made materials take hundreds or thousands of years to break down in landfill. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have used locally available natural materials like grasses and reeds from wetlands for thousands of years for weaving different kinds of useful and multifunctional everyday objects which are completely biodegradable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have transformed materials from their local environment using skill, innovation and science. The process of making tools and complex objects for a specific purpose requires a high level of knowledge of materials, processes, and designs. They have traditionally woven waterproof baskets and effective fish traps using only natural and renewable resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Indigenous Knowledge Institute under University of Melbourne conducts a course for Year 3 and 4 on design and technologies where the students were given an assignment divided into 3 activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Activity 1: Designing fish traps\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Activity 2: Investigating weaving materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Activity 3: Weaving from natural or recycled materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This study focuses on the science principles used behind weaving traditional baskets and fishing nets to design and develop new circular products with specific purposes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Various studies and campaigns are trying bring back the focus on longevity of products and end-of-life disposal of designed products. One of the benefits of using local natural materials are that this tends to be a renewable resource, in that if care is taken not to remove all of the plants, they will grow back for next time. Natural materials are generally compostable, and once the object is no longer of use, can be safely discarded to break down naturally. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aboriginal and islander people used all natural fibres available locally and invented weaving technologies which they used to design baskets with multipurpose functional uses like fishing, gathering and storing food and collecting water. Some materials are only available at a certain time of year, for example, some grasses are more plentiful during or after the wet season. It requires a lot of skill and observation to find the right plants in season.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fish traps are an excellent example of highly skilled weaving. The size of the weave is important. They were made so the little fish could escape while keeping the big ones to feed their family. This way they still looked after the rivers and its inhabitants. “Take only what you need” is a very important rule in Aboriginal culture, and ensures there is enough left to keep the ecosystem healthy, and for other people. There are different styles of fish traps to catch different types of fish. Eel traps are long and skinny with a funnel at the entrance to guide the eel into the trap. Barramundi traps are much larger, wider and have a one-way lip at the entrance so the fish can’t escape.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Indigenous Knowledge Institute under University of Melbourne conducts a course for Year 3 and 4 on design and technologies where the students were given an assignment divided into 3 activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Activity 1: Designing fish traps\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Activity 2: Investigating weaving materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Activity 3: Weaving from natural or recycled materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The students were required to focus on the science principles used behind weaving traditional baskets and fishing nets to design and develop new circular products with specific purposes.\u003C/p>",[37979,37981,37983],{"name":37980,"type":53,"value":37980},"https://indigenousknowledge.unimelb.edu.au/curriculum/resources/weaving-design-into-local-materials",{"name":37982,"type":53,"value":37982},"https://blog.qm.qld.gov.au/2012/08/01/science-principles-in-traditional-aboriginal-australia/",{"name":37984,"type":53,"value":37984},"http://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/object/106885",[37986,37987],{"article_id":37965,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":37965,"contributor_id":35997},{"id":37989,"link":37990,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37966,"updated_at":37967,"article_id":37965,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"722A-c4LZ6Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152569416-bTJKw1p_.jpeg",{"id":37992,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":37993,"updated_at":37994,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":37995,"contents":37996,"contributors":38014,"image":38017},"9105","2021-08-21T15:15:01.461Z","2021-09-20T11:39:47.007Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[37997],{"id":37998,"score":47,"body":37999,"status":55,"article_id":37992,"created_at":37993,"updated_at":37994,"published_at":37993},"hHPu",{"title":38000,"outcome":38001,"problem":38002,"summary":38003,"solution":38004,"attachment":38005},"Tula - Reviving Indigenous Cotton of India by using traditional farming practices","\u003Cp>Tula farmers have seen dramatically improved livelihoods. They now have diversified their income sources. The majority of their income now comes from the lucrative food crops they grow alongside the cotton. Tula pays a premium over the market price of BT cotton — 50% more — to ensure that growing cotton is a financially viable activity for the farmers. Tula now purchases 200 quintals of cotton annually from 80-100 small-holding farmers, who own, on average, less than one acre each.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>India grows 21% of the world’s cotton crop, second only to China’s 29%. It is something to be proud of but at what cost. India has seen increasing number of farmer suicides in its cotton belt.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"Genetically modified cotton — introduced into India by Monsanto as “BT Cotton” in 2002 — within one decade became ~95% of India’s cotton production. Farmers are left with no choice but to switch to BT cotton and buy expensive seeds every year. To ensure good yield, enormous amount is spent on pesticides. Farmers are forced to take loans for their cotton farms. Usually, it leads to enormous debts when they are not able to produce the required yield because of uncertain water shortage and pests. Research has shown that farmers’ costs have increased significantly, while the prices they obtain for their cotton have decreased.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> Beckert’s book \u003Cem>The Empire of Cotton\u003C/em> explores how the history of the global cotton market is the story of the making of modern-day capitalism, “The global South was to be a market for metropolitan industry, not a competitor, and a supplier of raw materials and labor, and both required the destruction of indigenous manufacturing. Colonial governments created systems of tariffs and excise duties that discriminated against indigenous producers.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>South Asia’s biodiverse forests were broken in the 1800s by the British imperialists to serve as large-scale, mono-crop, commercialized farms. Mono-crop agriculture ruins soil nutrients and requires chemical fertilizers and pesticides for better yield.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Introduction of BT(genetically modified) cotton in India resulted in 300,000 debt-ridden cotton farmers committing suicide in a decade as observed by The Indian Council of Agricultural Sciences, which administers farm science, and the Central Cotton Research Institute.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tula identified this biggest problem of cotton cultivation in India and started working with local communities in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra to identify the particular strains of indigenous cotton unique to each locality. The work of Tula is based on natural farming, Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings, and a movement to revive indigenous cotton. Tula works to revive all steps of the sustainable rain-fed agriculture supply chain where no pesticides and insecticides are needed. Indigenous cotton is traditionally a multi crop which makes it less water intensive.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tula team works to revive the indigenous strains of cotton species \u003Cem>arboreum,\u003C/em> and \u003Cem>herbaceum \u003C/em>(both are colloquially referred to as\u003Cem> desi \u003C/em>cotton, meaning local cotton)\u003Cem>. \u003C/em>Cotton is remarkable due to its morphological plasticity, which enables it to adapt to local climates and geographies. Traditionally, villagers in present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh grew \u003Cem>desi\u003C/em> cotton as a secondary crop alongside their primary food crops, maintaining their biodiversity and food security.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Arboreum\u003C/em> and \u003Cem>herbaceum \u003C/em>are short-staple cottons that had over thousands of years, adapted to local microclimates in South Asia\u003Cem>. \u003C/em>They are, therefore, naturally very resistant to local pests and insects. The seeds are saved for next year’s crop, increasing farmers’ agency and financial independence. Local native varieties can grow without watering or irrigation. They thrive with only rainwater as their water source, a crucial consideration because one of the most frequent — but inaccurate — criticisms about cotton is that it requires extensive water resources. Water requirements are significantly reduced when we return to local, native species of cotton, which allow for rainfed farming. (Harpreet Singh for Fibershed)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Tula Team has worked hard to find indigenous seeds after meeting many rural elderly farmers who had kept old seeds saved by their ancestors. They also found few seeds in local agricultural universities for research purposes. It’s taken several years to grow enough cotton to save enough seeds to distribute to enough farmers to be able to impact the number of livelihoods to which Tula aspires.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tula’s partner farmers grow this cotton using traditional soil management techniques that restore and maintain soil fertility. They use homemade traditional fertilizers such as \u003Cem>panchagavya\u003C/em> and \u003Cem>jeevamrit, \u003C/em>which have been used for centuries in the Indian subcontinent. \u003Cem>Panchagavya \u003C/em>and \u003Cem>jeevamrit\u003C/em> are easily made by fermenting readily available ingredients, including cow dung (from native South Asian cow breeds), jaggery (unprocessed, unrefined traditional sugar), and in some recipes, neem and other local leaves. \u003Cem>Panchagavya\u003C/em> is used as both soil fertilizer and, when sprayed on plant foliage, pest repellent. Mulching is also a critical practice. In tropical climates, mulch provides added soil nutrition and retains soil moisture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Desi\u003C/em> cotton grows in a 7-8 month cycle, and farmers grow 8-9 other three-month crops in their fields alongside cotton, in the mixed crop methods used before British imperialism. The companion crops planted alongside \u003Cem>desi \u003C/em>cotton vary by geography: in Karnataka, cotton is grown alongside chili peppers; in Tamil Nadu, it is grown alongside corn, millet, coriander, and vegetables including onions, okra, tomato, and chili peppers; and in Maharashtra, it is grown alongside pulses (chickpea, pigeon pea, millets), flax, and vegetables (including okra, tomato). Once the farmers harvest the companion crops, they cut the stalks and lay them in the fields as mulch. (Harpreet Singh for Fibershed)\u003C/p>",[38006,38008,38010,38012],{"name":38007,"type":53,"value":38007},"https://www.resilience.org/stories/2020-08-17/tula-a-return-to-indias-regenerative-cotton-roots/",{"name":38009,"type":53,"value":38009},"https://fibershed.org/2020/08/14/tula-a-return-to-indias-regenerative-cotton-roots/",{"name":38011,"type":53,"value":38011},"https://tula.org.in/cotton-value-chain/",{"name":38013,"type":53,"value":38013},"https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/ministry-blames-bt-cotton-for-farmer-suicides/story-cvCcs3SwWJsyu0qGsrDCpK.html",[38015,38016],{"article_id":37992,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":37992,"contributor_id":35997},{"id":38018,"link":38019,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":37993,"updated_at":37994,"article_id":37992,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0nOXC7RFspM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152570451-7XrdW7pW.jpeg",{"id":38021,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38022,"updated_at":38023,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38024,"contents":38025,"contributors":38041,"image":38043},"9106","2021-08-22T03:00:37.619Z","2021-09-01T13:58:07.292Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38026],{"id":38027,"score":47,"body":38028,"status":55,"article_id":38021,"created_at":38022,"updated_at":38023,"published_at":38022},"jRdA",{"title":38029,"outcome":38030,"problem":38031,"summary":38032,"solution":38033,"attachment":38034},"Rens: World’s First Sneaker Made From Used Coffee Grounds and Post-Industrial Plastic","\u003Cp>According to Rens, with the introduction of NOMAD, more than 250,000 plastic bottles and over 750,000 cups worth of coffee are recycled. In addition, by using recycled plastic, it also lower its CO2 emissions generated from the upper's construction by 79% when compared to conventional virgin polymers. Its outsole, made from natural rubber, also accounts for a significantly lower environmental impacts in comparison to its synthetic, petrochemical counterpart. Meanwhile, NOMAD was also designed with an emphasis on durability by capitalising on the inherent durability of recycled PET.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to a research performed by Euromonitor, 1 million plastic bottles are sold every minute globally today, and the number of bottles sold annually is approximated to be 583.3 billion, a drastic increase from 480 billion back in 2016. Meanwhile, 6,000,000 tons of coffee waste are sent to the landfill every year. This provides a perfect breeding ground for methane, which is 28 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than CO2, and is equivalent to the emissions of 10 million cars.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>1,000,000 plastic bottles are purchased globally every minute, and more than 6,000,000 tons of coffee waste are sent to the landfill annually. Concerned with the environmental impacts of plastic and food waste, including its greenhouse gas emissions, Rens would like to revolutionise the sneaker industry by introducing NOMAD: a sneaker made from post-industrial plastic and used coffee grounds. From there, Rens has recycled more than 250,000 plastic bottles, and more than 750,000 cups worth of coffee. The introduction of Nomad showcases how one can unlock the full potential of materials in ways that go beyond their initial purposes by looking at materials from new angles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Concerned with the environmental impacts of the global sneaker industry and it being the top polluting industries globally throughout the decades, Rens is introduced to bring sustainable yet stylish alternatives to the sneakers industry. Its product, named NOMAD, is the first sneaker in the world made from recycled plastic and coffee ground waste. According to Rens, the used coffee grounds are processed and mixed with recycled plastic pellets to create a polymer thread. With that, each pair of NOMAD is made from 6 recycled plastic bottles and 150 grams of coffee waste. This also means that each pair is diverting 21 cups worth of coffee grounds from the landfills.\u003C/p>",[38035,38037,38039],{"name":38036,"type":53,"value":38036},"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rens/rens-v2-waterproof-performance-sneakers-made-from-coffee",{"name":38038,"type":53,"value":38038},"https://rensoriginal.com/?sca_ref=489046.R7v6vn2gHM",{"name":38040,"type":53,"value":38040},"https://rensoriginal.com/pages/sustainability",[38042],{"article_id":38021,"contributor_id":20997},{"id":38044,"link":38045,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38022,"updated_at":38023,"article_id":38021,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ChzjOmo3BTI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152571464-clHPKkM0.jpeg",{"id":38047,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38048,"updated_at":38049,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38050,"contents":38051,"contributors":38069,"image":38072},"9107","2021-08-22T06:06:23.082Z","2021-09-01T13:10:44.391Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38052],{"id":38053,"score":47,"body":38054,"status":55,"article_id":38047,"created_at":38048,"updated_at":38049,"published_at":38048},"_suI",{"title":38055,"outcome":38056,"problem":38057,"summary":38058,"solution":38059,"attachment":38060},"Vegskin: Plastic-free Vegan Leather Made From Leftover Mangoes and Bananas","\u003Cp>Vegskin uses about 100 tons of bananas to make 5,000 to 8,000 square metres of its plastic-free, plant-based leather. Vegskin eliminates the emissions required from livestock raising and is also biodegradable and resilient. Vegskin also maintains the water resistance and flexibility properties of leather. To date, it has already used 100 tons of bananas and mango leftovers to produce several thousand meters of biodegradable leather. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition's Higg Materials Sustainability Index, which measures the impact of materials up to the point of fabrication, leather materials have a rated impact of 159, compared to 44 for polyester and 98 for cotton. Leathers' high impact rating is due to the enormous adverse effects on water use, pollution, and global warming. In particular, the tanning procedures involved are considered highly toxic, with 90 per cent of production using chromium. When released into the waterways, untreated effluents negatively impact the ecosystem and human health along the food chain. Although leather alternatives exist in the market, most are made of plastic materials such as PU or PVC, which also pose environmental concerns of their own. It also means that most of them are not biodegradable and still rely heavily on petroleum and carbon-intensive resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Food waste is another rising global concern. According to the FAO, if food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after the US and China, and it makes up 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leather production has a vast carbon footprint, and most leather substitutes in the market are still composed of plastic. Vegskin is a French startup company that produces plastic-free vegan leather alternatives made from leftover mangoes and bananas. To date, it has used 100 tons of bananas and mangoes leftovers to create several thousand meters of leather that were also biodegradable. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The founders of Vegskin, Loïc Debrabander and Anaëlle Picavet, saw the lack of plastic-free vegan leather alternatives on the market. In addition, they would also like to take the opportunity to minimise the detrimental impacts of the food waste problem. Hence, after experimenting with different types of fruit and vegetable waste and their textures, they introduced Vegskin: a vegan leather alternative made from mangoes and bananas. Vegskin upcycled discards from retailers which would otherwise go to the landfill.\u003C/p>",[38061,38063,38065,38067],{"name":38062,"type":53,"value":38062},"https://www.20minutes.fr/lille/3069703-20210624-nord-cuir-vegetal-fabrique-partir-bananes-mangues-declassees",{"name":38064,"type":53,"value":38064},"https://www.facebook.com/Vegskin/",{"name":38066,"type":53,"value":38066},"https://apparelcoalition.org/the-higg-index/",{"name":38068,"type":53,"value":38068},"https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/vegskin-france-vegan-banana-mango-leather/",[38070,38071],{"article_id":38047,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":38047,"contributor_id":1778},{"id":38073,"link":38074,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38048,"updated_at":38049,"article_id":38047,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_hndlzyawew=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152572503-u3NR03P9.jpeg",{"id":38076,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38077,"updated_at":38078,"owner_id":5977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38079,"contents":38080,"contributors":38100,"image":38103},"9108","2021-08-22T17:39:13.495Z","2023-12-28T11:26:45.940Z",{"id":5977,"type":325,"owner_id":5977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38081],{"id":38082,"score":47,"body":38083,"status":55,"article_id":38076,"created_at":38077,"updated_at":38078,"published_at":38077},"cH_i",{"title":38084,"outcome":38085,"problem":38086,"summary":38087,"solution":38088,"attachment":38089},"The Clear Cotton Project: Eliminating child and forced labour in the cotton, textile and garment chains","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>As part of past and ongoing initiatives, governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, private companies, producers and their organizations, and civil society organizations are reshaping their roles to strengthen the governance and the sustainability of the supply chain, including appropriate mechanisms to eliminate child labour and forced labour. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_norm/@ipec/documents/publication/wcms_650172.pdf)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Child and forced labour are deeply embedded and hidden within the textile supply chain, making it harder for businesses to ensure sustainable solutions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Many children engaged in cotton related activities work long hours, way above the limit set by national legislation and may receive little or no pay. Children may also manipulate harmful pesticides and work in isolation, in extreme temperatures, without sufficient food and rest and in conditions which can seriously harm their physical and psychological development. Often this work is at the expense of their education.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_norm/@ipec/documents/publication/wcms_650173.pdf)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>-\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>Globally, 152 million children aged 5-17 are engaged in child labour.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 73 million of which are exposed to hazardous work, one of the worst forms of child labour.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 71% of child labour is in agriculture.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 20% of African children (1 in 5) are in child labour;\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 7.4% of Asian children are in child labour.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 25 million men, women and children were victims of various forms of forced labour, including forced labour exploitation, forced sexual exploitation and State-imposed forced labour.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cotton is one of the world’s most widely grown crops, is heavily used within the textiles industry, and is an important agricultural commodity. For many countries, it is a source of great economic growth and employment. However, child and forced labour within the industry is a severe example of the systematic challenges and exploitative working conditions connected to the lack of sustainability and transparency within the textile and apparel supply chains. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This project is being implemented over a four-year period (March 2018 – February 2022) and targets the following four countries: Peru, Pakistan, Mali, and Burkina Faso. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In support of the partners listed above, The Clear Cotton Project is aiming to combat the elimination of child and forced labour through two routes of action (with breakdowns included within the project’s manifesto):\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>1.    Strengthening policy, legal and regulatory frameworks to combat child and forced labour in the cotton, textile and garment sector\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>2.    Supporting local governments, public services providers, and other relevant stakeholders to take effective action to stop child labour and forced labour in target cotton growing districts and communities and garment/textiles factories\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",[38090,38092,38094,38096,38098],{"name":38091,"type":53,"value":38091},"https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_norm/@ipec/documents/publication/wcms_650173.pdf",{"name":38093,"type":53,"value":38093},"https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_norm/@ipec/documents/publication/wcms_650172.pdf",{"name":38095,"type":53,"value":38095},"https://www.ilo.org/islamabad/whatwedo/projects/WCMS_648369/lang--en/index.htm",{"name":38097,"type":53,"value":38097},"https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/stories/clearing-cotton-child-labour_en",{"name":38099,"type":53,"value":38099},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8v-klLNglU",[38101,38102],{"article_id":38076,"contributor_id":5977},{"article_id":38076,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":38104,"link":38105,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38077,"updated_at":38078,"article_id":38076,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IU3QgsUVp2s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152573418-JUOt9yu4.jpeg",{"id":38107,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38108,"updated_at":38109,"owner_id":38110,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38111,"contents":38112,"contributors":38130,"image":38133},"9109","2021-08-22T19:29:15.421Z","2021-09-20T11:27:13.248Z","h3hv-g",{"id":38110,"type":325,"owner_id":38110,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38113],{"id":38114,"score":47,"body":38115,"status":55,"article_id":38107,"created_at":38108,"updated_at":38109,"published_at":38108},"REAl",{"title":38116,"outcome":38117,"problem":38118,"summary":38119,"solution":38120,"attachment":38121},"Oritain & Panda Biotech: World's First Scientifically Traceable Hemp Fibre","\u003Cp>Companies like Panda biotech are providing the industry with sustainable alternatives for materials damaging to the environment while proving its authenticity with scientific proof. Using this process, the product's authenticity can be traced and checked at any stage of its production process; from the raw material to the end of production stage, guaranteeing greater transparency of the textile hemp industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With growing concerns about climate change, the fashion industry is being held responsible for its damaging effects on not only the environment but also the society as a whole. The enormous scale of the fashion and textile industry makes the supply chain so complex and deregulated that fashion brands are not aware of the human rights abuses, climate damage and adverse effects their actions are causing to the entire ecosystem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The lack of transparency, traceability and accountability aid in the imbalance of power and neglect to the society and environment. For instance, many brands have limited knowledge about the entire network of business partners within their supply chain and are unaware of actions being taken in the process to manufacture their product or the raw material used. Due to the supply chain being so long and complicated, information tends to get lost about the suppliers of their suppliers and the companies they are in business with. Due to these obstacles, the fashion industry is constantly looking for ways to replace damaging raw materials with alternatives having a lesser impact on the environment while ensuring transparency in the process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hemp as a fibre, having innumerable advantages to the environment is gaining great popularity amongst textile producers as a sustainable alternative to common raw materials. However, to prove a material's sustainability it is essential to counter false claims by proving how the hemp was grown, farmed and processed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the fashion and textile industry continuously strive to achieve greater traceability and transparency in their supply chain, two companies notably Panda Biotech and Oritain agree on a partnership to develop the world's first fully traceable hemp fibre; from the field to the garment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Panda Biotech based out of the United States are developing, financing and operating large-scale infrastructure facilities in clean energy and are working towards a facility to provide the industry with a premium, cottonised natural hemp which will be highly beneficial for industrial and consumer products. In order to verify the sustainability of this product, Panda Biotech has announced a partnership with New Zealand’s Oritain to create the world’s first scientifically traceable hemp fibre, from field to garment, for the textile industry. Based in New Zealand, Oritain uses forensic science to trace the origin of products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What is Oritain verification? \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This process of verification is a method to validate and trace the reliability of a product's origins. Brands using this verification method go under independent, scientific sampling and analysis by Oritain. The properties of the natural fiber are measured and matched with the soil they are claimed to originate from, tracing the geological and environmental conditions of this fiber.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After the collection of genuine, random samples of products for their analysis, Oritain creates a profile of the product which consists of a unique 'origin fingerprint'. Each brand has to undergo a process of creating a fingerprint for their products.\u003C/p>",[38122,38124,38126,38128],{"name":38123,"type":53,"value":38123},"https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textile-news/new-zealand-s-oritain-panda-biotech-to-develop-traceable-hemp-fibre-275475-newsdetails.htm",{"name":38125,"type":53,"value":38125},"https://unece.org/trade/traceability-sustainable-garment-and-footwear",{"name":38127,"type":53,"value":38127},"https://issuu.com/fashionrevolution/docs/fashiontransparencyindex_2021",{"name":38129,"type":53,"value":38129},"https://insidedenim.com/News/158772",[38131,38132],{"article_id":38107,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":38107,"contributor_id":38110},{"id":38134,"link":38135,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38108,"updated_at":38109,"article_id":38107,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4kaaT9uJkXw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152574341-wSFe2w5d.jpeg",{"id":38137,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38138,"updated_at":38139,"owner_id":36295,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38140,"contents":38141,"contributors":38149,"image":38151},"9110","2021-08-24T10:41:54.159Z","2021-08-24T10:41:54.306Z",{"id":36295,"type":325,"owner_id":36295,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38142],{"id":38143,"score":47,"body":38144,"status":55,"article_id":38137,"created_at":38138,"updated_at":38139,"published_at":38138},"-KVw",{"title":38145,"problem":38146,"summary":38147,"solution":38148},"Rainey's Closet: Fashion rental for kids","\u003Cp>Occasion specific clothing e.g. for weddings or parties are used for a couple of wears only to remain unworn for the rest of the life cycle before they are given away. While users might want to dress a certain way for specific occasions, this leads to significant waste generation. Thousands of tonnes of waste is reported to be generated on a single day of Halloween from clothing sold by retailers. Parents often like dressing their kids fancifully on similar occasions, which can be done in a more circular way by renting out these clothes instead of buying them for few uses.   \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based in Florida, USA, Rainey’s Closet provides clothing and accessories for children. For special occasions such as birthday, flower girl outfits or photo shoots, instead of buying a dress never to be used again, the company offers a wide variety of options on rent thus avoiding overconsumption and wastage of such outfits. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rainey’s Closet was established by the founder Erica Richards after she was struggling with coordinating her family's outfit for an annual family photo session. The inconvenience, cost and unnecessary addition to their wardrobes triggered the creation of the company. Rainey's Closet is an online platform for rentals from various retailers for occasion specific items specifically for kids such as dresses, gowns, accessories, props and even maternity wear. Renting is available for 5 or 10 days. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[38150],{"article_id":38137,"contributor_id":36295},{"id":38152,"link":38153,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38138,"updated_at":38139,"article_id":38137,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bKNq5-vAV4A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152576047-MhCkmahA.jpeg",{"id":38155,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38156,"updated_at":38157,"owner_id":36431,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38158,"contents":38159,"contributors":38171,"image":6},"9111","2021-08-24T12:24:55.854Z","2021-08-29T15:53:41.397Z",{"id":36431,"type":325,"owner_id":36431,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38160],{"id":38161,"score":47,"body":38162,"status":55,"article_id":38155,"created_at":38156,"updated_at":38157,"published_at":38156},"YQas",{"title":38163,"outcome":38164,"problem":38165,"summary":38166,"solution":38167,"attachment":38168},"G-Star closed loop denim business case & environmental impact analysis","\u003Cp>- Further trials will be conducted to try to achieve the right quality while still reutilizing fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Unfortunately, even though blended denim (30% recycled and 70% virgin material) is possible, it does not have the same quality and strength compared to non recycled denim. This limits some of the possibilities for finishings for example, as resin or waterproof finishings can’t be applied to the recycled denim.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Tiers 2 and 3, spinning yarn and weaving fabric, are the two biggest contributors to energy consumption in textile supply chains. That means that the methods we have for mechanical recycling nowadays are still unable to\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Using recycled yarn from pre and post-consumer denim in accessories can help reduce the number of textile waste being landfilled and incinerated, and it can also have a higher percentage of recycled yarn in the fabric, meaning that a larger number of recycled yarn can be reutilized. This would be more commercially viable while better technologies are developed for recycled denim fabrics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- Denim is a water-intensive fabric that is vastly used in the fashion industry. Despite being a very versatile and durable fabric, the way the fashion industry operates promotes the quick disposal of the material. Investing in mechanical recycling could allow the value of the resource to be retained by blending and weaving recycled fibres with virgin ones, thus reducing the environmental footprint of the final fabric.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Much is talked about repairing clothes but not many advancements have been made on fabrics made from recycled fibres, making it necessary to investigate and analyse different possibilities, as full circularity is the key to a sustainable future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a pioneer in recycled denim since 2008, Amsterdam based G-Star RAW understands the necessity to develop closed loops business models by investing in technologies that enable the company to regenerate value from post-consumer denim. The case study analysed the performance of the brand’s recycled denim across different categories, such as quality, reduced CO2 emissions, cost and water use. Thus, developing processes for mechanically recycled denim that can compete with virgin denim can contribute to the standardization of the material within the fashion industry. The project was led by G-Star RAW, Circle Economy, Wieland Textiles and Recover, and applied recycled fibres to G-Star’s best selling denim fabric. The study concluded that the final outcome reduced water consumption by 9.8%, energy consumption by 4.2% and carbon emission by 3.8%, which shows that blending recycled and virgin fibres can reduce denim’s environmental footprint significantly. At the moment, the cost of the fabric, which contains 30% recycled fibres and 70% virgin fibres, is still 12.5% more expensive than its virgin equivalent, but the cost of the mechanical recycling process for denim could certainly lower as demand increases and infrastructures are put in place to enable better collection and recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- The study conducted shows that recycled denim yarns are best used in the weft (not warp) to keep the desired look and feel which is determined by the warp yarn and also because the weaving process puts less ‘stress’ on the weft yarn.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Invest in recycling technologies that don’t compromise the yarn’s mechanical qualities so that the final denim with 30% recycled yarn and 70% virgin material can have the same attributes and the same perceived value in the market. Upscaling mechanical recycling processes can also help reduce the cost of the recycled fabric, making it more cost-competitive. With cotton prices set to rise by 2025 due to resource scarcity, it is possible to achieve similar market costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Utilizing and recycling pre and post-consumer textile waste can be applied to other products and categories of apparel, and not only denim. The study suggests using the recycled yarn to make accessories for example, such as scarves and beanies, as these products don’t require such strong fabrics and can provide a more commercially viable option for the time being.\u003C/p>",[38169],{"name":38170,"type":53,"value":38170},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/g-star-measuring-the-potential-impact-of-denim-recycling",[38172,38173],{"article_id":38155,"contributor_id":36431},{"article_id":38155,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":38175,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38176,"updated_at":38177,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38178,"contents":38179,"contributors":38195,"image":38198},"9112","2021-08-24T15:14:55.511Z","2021-09-02T14:18:09.847Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38180],{"id":38181,"score":47,"body":38182,"status":55,"article_id":38175,"created_at":38176,"updated_at":38177,"published_at":38176},"wq28",{"title":38183,"outcome":38184,"problem":38185,"summary":38186,"solution":38187,"attachment":38188},"Textile Exchange and United Nations: 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge","\u003Cp>Over 70 companies, including Adidas, Gap, Lululemon, Gym Shark and Musto, have accepted the challenge. Each company committing to this initiative must report an annual report of their polyester consumption to Textile Exchange.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Polyester fibres account for 52% per cent of fibres produced globally, and approximately 32 million tons of polyester are used by the textiles industry each year. In 2020 recycled polyester accounted for just 14% of the polyester market. Raw or virgin polyester is made through an extractive process from fossil fuels and contributes to carbon emissions, accounting for a CO2 equivalent of 2.15 kg per kilogram.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The 2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge is a joint initiative launched by Textile Exchange and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Changes's Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. They aim to drive the fashion market towards the use of recycled polyester (rPET) and the associated reduction in greenhouse gases (GHGs). The challenge set a target for the fashion and textile industry to commit to using rPET for 45% recycled volume by 2025 and 90% recycled volume by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycled polyester has a lower environmental impact compared to virgin polyester. In particular, mechanically recycled polyester can reduce GHG emissions by 70%. Currently, mechanically recycled polyester from water bottles accounts for the majority of recycled polyester. However, chemical recycling and textile-to-textile recycling are necessary if they are to reach their goal. Textile Exchange has highlighted that they need to continue to collect more data on the GHG reductions associated with chemical recycling. Nevertheless, even with less significant reductions than mechanical recycling, it's still imperative to the solution. \u003C/p>",[38189,38191,38193],{"name":38190,"type":53,"value":38190},"https://textileexchange.org/2025-recycled-polyester-challenge/",{"name":38192,"type":53,"value":38192},"https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/use-rpet-drastically-cuts-carbon-footprint",{"name":38194,"type":53,"value":38194},"https://textileexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Textile-Exchange_Preferred-Fiber-Material-Market-Report_2020.pdf",[38196,38197],{"article_id":38175,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":38175,"contributor_id":35931},{"id":38199,"link":38200,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38176,"updated_at":38177,"article_id":38175,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eEN582PY9oU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152577249-kt0l87Uh.jpeg",{"id":38202,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38203,"updated_at":38204,"owner_id":36431,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38205,"contents":38206,"contributors":38218,"image":6},"9113","2021-08-24T16:40:56.869Z","2021-08-29T15:35:06.617Z",{"id":36431,"type":325,"owner_id":36431,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38207],{"id":38208,"score":47,"body":38209,"status":55,"article_id":38202,"created_at":38203,"updated_at":38204,"published_at":38203},"W1RT",{"title":38210,"outcome":38211,"problem":38212,"summary":38213,"solution":38214,"attachment":38215},"A Romanian case study of clothes and accessories upcycling","\u003Cp>- Forging partnerships between remanufacturing organizations and retailers can help establish a constant flow of materials and ensure a regular income for the manufacturers, who can then invest that money in better machinery and tools to improve their processes and capacities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Educating consumers on upcycling and the environmental benefit it has can create more demand for upcycled products as well as ensure that consumers are directing clothes they don’t wear anymore to collection points and remanufacturers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- As a result, remanufacturers could then establish a more efficient business and increase their productivity, resulting in less resource extraction, less water waste, less use of energy and reduced textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- Upcycling process is economically less feasible due to high labour cost in Western Europe, and is therefore seen as an obstacle rather than an opportunity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Creating business and manufacturing models that allow remanufacturing and redesign to be more profitable and thus gain more attention and investment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Showing the benefits of upcycling, remanufacturing and reusing materials using a triple-bottom-line approach, where social, economic and environmental aspects will be considered.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- There are no standard processes for remanufacturing and upcycling, which means that it’s hard to predict which garments will come to the hand of these remanufacturing facilities and in which condition. Often post consumer garments are collected from collection bins, where you end up having a wide range of different materials and categories of clothes. All of these variations slow down the process, making it very labour-intensive and long.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After the primary life of a garment ends, that product is normally used for secondary purposes that do not take full advantage of the material and its economic value. Unfortunately, upcycling is often seen as a non-feasible activity, leading to the ultimate waste, landfilling and incineration of clothes and accessories. Thus, the research conducted in Romania aims to prove just the opposite through the use of semi-structured interviews as well as visits to remanufacturers in the country. The study’s relevance comes from the fact that upcycling, remanufacturing and reusing materials would allow society to meet its increasing demand for new garments while reducing its dependence on virgin material inputs. In a society that is constantly longing for new products and that has been recording unprecedented shopping rates every year, it’s imperative to create business and manufacturing models that allow all stakeholders to retain materials and their value, as failing in this mission would symbolize the ultimate destruction of natural resources and the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- Invest in demand-based upcycling. One of the organizations interviewed had a stable income due to the fact that it worked on-demand only, and it also produced items that have a good market performance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Advertising more on social media and educating customers on the value of upcycled clothes and accessories.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Allowing these organizations to have access to new and modern machinery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Creating partnerships between these organizations and retailers.\u003C/p>",[38216],{"name":38217,"type":53,"value":38217},"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336517168_A_Romanian_case_study_of_clothes_and_accessories_upcycling",[38219,38220],{"article_id":38202,"contributor_id":36431},{"article_id":38202,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":38222,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38223,"updated_at":38224,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38225,"contents":38226,"contributors":38242,"image":38244},"9114","2021-08-25T02:35:48.731Z","2021-09-01T14:00:29.741Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38227],{"id":38228,"score":47,"body":38229,"status":55,"article_id":38222,"created_at":38223,"updated_at":38224,"published_at":38223},"7jhW",{"title":38230,"outcome":38231,"problem":38232,"summary":38233,"solution":38234,"attachment":38235},"Ziran: Preserving Chinese Cultural Heritage With Xiang Yun Sha Silk","\u003Cp>Ziran is the first and only company in the US using Xiang yun sha silk. With the silk from the Chinese artisans, the pieces are hand cut and sewn in Los Angeles. From there, all natural, non-toxic, organic pieces without any harmful chemicals are produced, allowing Ziran to go with its mission to ' [weave] tradition into the modern world and [lead] a new generation to live the Ziran way: natural, spontaneous, and free.'\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry uses around 93 billion cubic meters of water annually. This is enough to fill 37 million Olympic swimming pools. Dyeing, which goes along with finishing, is one the most polluting and water-intensive procedures during clothes production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Even for natural or organic fibers, if they are dyed with toxic azo dyes and toxic finishing chemicals, they can cause similar pollution when the fibers shed during the washing cycles and enter the waterway in both the production and consumption phases.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These dyes could be harmful to both the environment and humans. To the environment, chemical-laden wastewater dumped into nearby waterways during production could reduce plants' ability to carry out photosynthesis, and disrupt the aquatic ecosystem. Once in the wastewater, dyeing chemicals are difficult to remove. To humans, the toxicity could build up along the food chain and hence, the human body as well. Some dyes could also be carcinogenic, and their particles could cleave, producing potentially dangerous aromatic amines that could be harmful upon skin contact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dyeing and the finishing step is one the most polluting and water-intensive procedures during garment production. Synthetic dyes used and discharged into the waterway is harmful to the aquatic ecosystem and toxicity could also build up within the human body along the food chain. Ziran is concerned with the toxicity implications of conventional dyes, and proceeds to using the Xiang yun sha silk in its pieces. Xiang yun sha silk has been hand-made by skilled artisans in southern China for over 500 years and its production process involves 'coating the silk with iron-rich mud, dyeing it in vegetable juice, and baking it in the sun'. With the Xiang yun sha silk, Ziran is able to produce all natural, non-toxic pieces for its consumers without any harmful chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Xiang yun sha silk, which translates to 'perfumed cloud clothing', has been hand-made by skilled artisans in southern China for over 500 years. The silk is proudly described as 'an emblem of the [Chinese] cultural heritage, Daoist philosophy, and the magical workings of Mother Nature.' Every yard of silk is different and produced in small batches. The production process involves 'coating the silk with iron-rich mud, dyeing it in vegetable juice, and baking it in the sun'. Hence, its production is time-consuming and weather dependent.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ziran hopes to bring all natural, non-toxic, organic clothing to consumers without any chemicals by using the Xiang yun sha silk in its pieces while preserving the unique Chinese culture.\u003C/p>",[38236,38238,38240],{"name":38237,"type":53,"value":38237},"https://theziran.com/pages/xiang-yun-sha",{"name":38239,"type":53,"value":38239},"https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/dyeing-pollution-fashion-intl-hnk-dst-sept/index.html",{"name":38241,"type":53,"value":38241},"https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=b7NjDwAAQBAJ&dq=textile+dyeing+and+finishing+mills+use+considerably+more+water+than+most—as+much+as+200+tons+of+water+for+every+ton+of+textiles+produced&source=gbs_navlinks_s",[38243],{"article_id":38222,"contributor_id":20997},{"id":38245,"link":38246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38223,"updated_at":38224,"article_id":38222,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MmXvd6x2F-Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152578421-Fb1CDuD6.jpeg",{"id":38248,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38249,"updated_at":38250,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38251,"contents":38252,"contributors":38266,"image":38271},"9115","2021-08-25T12:12:55.922Z","2023-12-28T14:56:32.313Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38253],{"id":38254,"score":47,"body":38255,"status":55,"article_id":38248,"created_at":38249,"updated_at":38250,"published_at":38249},"8fCi",{"title":38256,"outcome":38257,"problem":38258,"summary":38259,"solution":38260,"attachment":38261},"The Brazilian sneaker brand Cariuma has been implementing alternative strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of its production chain","\u003Cp>Overall, 435 of Cariuma products are 100% vegan and the brand is committed to increase to over 50% by 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>More than 23 billion pairs of shoes are made every year and, when it comes to the sneaker industry, its production is exceptionally carbon intensive, accounting for 1.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A typical pair of running shoes generates approximately 13.6 kilograms of CO₂ emissions and, according to a study conducted by MIT, most of the carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes. Implementing carbon emission reduction strategies is critical to the sustainable growth of this industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>An example of a brand that is considering introducing sustainable practices into its production chain is Cariuma. Founded in 2018, the Brazilian brand from Rio de Janeiro has been implementing design-thinking strategies to design timeless and green sneakers. The choice of materials plays an important role in designing high-quality and low-impact sneakers. Using certified materials of natural origin and optimising offcuts from production processes are some of the strategies developed by the company.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The leftover natural rubber used in the production of outsoles is recycled and reused for the production of the next pairs. Another innovation is the addition of natural mamona oil to the insole production, significantly reducing the use of virgin plastics and increasing the natural content of its products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reducing energy consumption by optimizing the manufacturing steps is also one of the company's goals. To achieve this goal, the brand has developed a technique for making shoes with only a 3-piece upper and 1-piece outsole with only a few stitch points.\u003C/p>",[38262,38264],{"name":38263,"type":53,"value":38263},"https://news.mit.edu/2013/footwear-carbon-footprint-0522",{"name":38265,"type":53,"value":38265},"https://int.cariuma.com/pages/about-us-sustainability",[38267,38268,38269,38270],{"article_id":38248,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":38248,"contributor_id":1824},{"article_id":38248,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":38248,"contributor_id":644},{"id":38272,"link":38273,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38249,"updated_at":38250,"article_id":38248,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"y7Wq06KtZEQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152579554-NAlgV4cd.jpeg",{"id":38275,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38276,"updated_at":38277,"owner_id":1843,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38278,"contents":38279,"contributors":38293,"image":38296},"9116","2021-08-25T13:00:12.349Z","2021-09-01T14:16:06.327Z",{"id":1843,"type":325,"owner_id":1843,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38280],{"id":38281,"score":47,"body":38282,"status":55,"article_id":38275,"created_at":38276,"updated_at":38277,"published_at":38276},"A2xf",{"title":38283,"outcome":38284,"problem":38285,"summary":38286,"solution":38287,"attachment":38288},"VTT Technical Research Center : industrial-scale production of sustainable mycelium leather","\u003Cp>VTT's new technology enables the continuous manufacturing of mycelium leather at scale, rolling out sheets of the material at a rate of one meter (3.3 ft) per minute. In addition, the approach can be adapted to industrial roll-to-roll production methods. The team is currently exploring first product applications for the material, such as accessories, footwear, and garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Last year, a study examined fungus-derived leather alternatives' history, sustainability, manufacturing process, cost, and material properties. It found that Fungi-derived leather is an evolving class of ethically and environmentally responsible materials that are increasingly meeting consumer appealing and functional expectations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conventional leather production has a substantial environmental burden, with a carbon footprint of approximately 130 million tons annually. In addition, it involves vast amounts of land, water, and energy due to mass livestock farming, and processing the leather also has an impact, requiring significant amounts of toxic chemicals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While so-called \"vegan leather,\" made from synthetic materials, avoids the issues around animal products, they require toxic chemicals to process and take a long time to biodegrade. It, therefore, causes the same problems as any synthetic plastic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fungal mycelium is a bio-based raw material that can be sustainably processed into leather-like materials. Until now, increasing the production volume with current methods has been challenging due to mycelium cultivation taking place in a planar two-dimensional form limited in size. VTT's newly-developed production methods make it possible to overcome these size limitations, enabling the continuous manufacturing of mycelium leather sheets by the meter. The approach is applicable to industrial roll-to-roll production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fungal mycelium is a bio-based raw material that can be sustainably processed into leather-like materials, with the look, feel, and strength of animal leather. It also offers the possibility to be coloured and patterned, and it does not contain any backing or supporting materials. Until now, increasing the production volume with current methods has been challenging due to mycelium cultivation taking place in a planar two-dimensional form limited in size. However, the VTT method now makes it possible to overcome these size limitations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>VTT's patent-pending technology for producing mycelium leather alternative materials is based on growing mycelium in common bioreactors. The benefits of this approach are that liquid fermentation in bioreactors is easily scalable to commercial scales, and similar fermentation technology is already widely used in the food, chemical, and pharma industries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The film-making process developed by VTT enables continuous mycelium leather alternative production using VTT's pilot equipment. The benefits of this manufacturing method are consistent quality, competitive production price, and reduced amounts of offcuts.\u003C/p>",[38289,38291],{"name":38290,"type":53,"value":38290},"https://www.vttresearch.com/en/news-and-ideas/alternative-leather-and-synthetic-leather-vtt-succeeded-demonstrating-continuous",{"name":38292,"type":53,"value":38292},"https://www.intelligentliving.co/continuous-sheets-of-mushroom-leather/",[38294,38295],{"article_id":38275,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":38275,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":38297,"link":38298,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38276,"updated_at":38277,"article_id":38275,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"18OvtAV-lE8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152580171-dMGYEcMM.jpeg",{"id":38300,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38301,"updated_at":38302,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38303,"contents":38304,"contributors":38316,"image":38318},"9119","2021-08-26T14:45:15.124Z","2021-09-08T15:11:24.776Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38305],{"id":38306,"score":47,"body":38307,"status":55,"article_id":38300,"created_at":38301,"updated_at":38302,"published_at":38301},"4V2M",{"title":38308,"outcome":38309,"problem":38310,"summary":38311,"solution":38312,"attachment":38313},"Closing the loop of Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres through chemical recycling","\u003Cp>Canopy's Generation Action Plan aim to avoid the usage of wood coming from engendered or ancient forests to produce wood pulp and it identifies 5R in order to address this issue:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Replace and Regenerate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In terms of textile-to-textile recycling for cellulose based fibres, Fashion for Good highlighted some key players and innovators such as Asahi Kasei, Birla Cellulose, Evrnu, Infinited Fibre Company, Renewcell, Saxcell, Blocktexx, Phoenxt, Tyton BioScience, Worn Again, Algalife, Orange Fibre, Spinnova and The Hurd Co.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion and textile industry are currently operating in a linear system of take-make-waste, which has a deteriorating effect on climate and biodiversity. In the last 30 years the production of MMCF has double and it is expected to increase in the future. The production of MMCF is linked to the usage of hazardous chemicals and endangered forest as feedstock. According to Canopy one third of the trees used to produce MMCF are ancient or endangered forests. Innovation in textile-to-textile recycling could accelerate the transition to a circular model for MMCF production, however there are still lot of barriers that needs to be overcome in order to facilitate innovative solution for textile-to-textile recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion for Good published a report in September 2020 highlighting how chemical recycling technologies of cellulose based textiles, could aid to the sustainable innovation for Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF). Textile waste could be a more efficient source of cellulose to be regenerated in MMCF compared to wood: 1 tonne of cotton waste can generate 1 tonne of cellulosic pulp, while 2.5/3 tonnes of wood are require to produce the same output.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cellulose based textile waste could present an efficient feedstock to replace the use of wood in the production of MMCF. Currently the main method at scale to recycle cellulose based textile waste is mechanical. However, mechanical recycling has some limitations such as shortening the fibre, hence downgrading its quality. For this reason in order to produce a recycled fibre often it is needed to blend in a virgin fibre to keep it at a quality level for market requirements. Chemical recycling could potentially present a solution in terms of efficiency, however it is not yet developed at scale and one of its challenges is the lack of investments in this emerging industry. Chemical recycling present the advantage that the output fibre is of an equal or superior quality compared to its feedstock and if it uses a truly close loop system can avoid to release chemicals in the environment. The 'Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals' is addressed by an industry-led Roadmap program in order to ensure that hazardous chemicals are released in the environment by companies using chemical substances.\u003C/p>",[38314],{"name":38315,"type":53,"value":38315},"https://reports.fashionforgood.com/report/coming-full-circle-innovating-towards-sustainable-man-made-cellulosic-fibres/",[38317],{"article_id":38300,"contributor_id":35931},{"id":38319,"link":38320,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38301,"updated_at":38302,"article_id":38300,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RhJIalL4yFc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152580774-pf0ikhRo.jpeg",{"id":38322,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38323,"updated_at":38324,"owner_id":35459,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38325,"contents":38326,"contributors":38346,"image":38350},"9121","2021-08-27T11:54:27.864Z","2023-04-07T11:31:23.297Z",{"id":35459,"type":325,"owner_id":35459,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38327],{"id":38328,"score":47,"body":38329,"status":55,"article_id":38322,"created_at":38323,"updated_at":38324,"published_at":38323},"Pqst",{"title":38330,"outcome":38331,"problem":38332,"summary":38333,"solution":38334,"attachment":38335},"Siptex | Sysav - The world's first fully automated facility in industrial scale for sorting textiles","\u003Cp>Large volumes of textile waste are efficiently sorted with high precision through this facility. This enables a better (fibre-to-fibre) recycling of textile waste and reduces the need for using virgin materials in textile production, fully supporting circularity in the textile industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Collection and sorting of textile waste is essential for valorizing and recovering it as a valuable resource. So far, the sorting process is mostly done manually, which poses an efficiency problem as manual sorting cannot cope with the increasing volumes of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Siptex sorting plant is the world's first fully automated sorting facility that allows the processing of large amounts of textile waste with high precision, functioning as the link between textile collection and high-quality textile recycling. The facility is capable of sorting up to 24.000 tonnes of textiles per year and has operated in Southern Sweden since 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Siptex stands for Swedish Innovation Platform for TEXtile sorting and is a project funded by Vinnova, led by the IVL Swedish Environmental Institute and supported by a broad consortium of Swedish fashion and furniture brands. The sorting plant in Malmö is owned and operated by Sysav, Sydskåne's waste company.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The facility functions as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Textiles get collected in three different categories of textile material:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Pre-consumer material, meaning textiles from industry such as production waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Post-consumer material that is pre-sorted and of a specific product type, e.g. clothing, bedding or towels.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Residual textiles from both consumers and industry, e.g. garments that can't be sold as second-hand goods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Optical sensors are then used to identify the fabric material and colour and sort it accordingly. Sorted textiles are then packed and sent off to recycling partners for fibre-to-fibre recycling.\u003C/p>",[38336,38338,38340,38342,38344],{"name":38337,"type":53,"value":38337},"https://smartcitysweden.com/best-practice/415/siptex-world-unique-textile-sorting/",{"name":38339,"type":53,"value":38339},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ4ON4aZHJA",{"name":38341,"type":53,"value":38341},"https://www.ivl.se/english/ivl/topmenu/press/news-and-press-releases/press-releases/2021-08-11-textile-waste-becomes-unique-recycling-products.html",{"name":38343,"type":53,"value":38343},"https://www.sysav.se/om-oss/forskning-och-projekt/siptex/",{"name":38345,"type":53,"value":38345},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2020111727004/materials-production-news/first-industrial-textile-sorting-system-launched.html",[38347,38348,38349],{"article_id":38322,"contributor_id":35459},{"article_id":38322,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":38322,"contributor_id":644},{"id":38351,"link":38352,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38323,"updated_at":38324,"article_id":38322,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8ljjEEhR7qQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152581319-rYShfocn.jpeg",{"id":38354,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38355,"updated_at":38356,"owner_id":35459,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38357,"contents":38358,"contributors":38373,"image":38377},"9184","2021-08-27T19:47:05.545Z","2023-04-11T14:44:54.495Z",{"id":35459,"type":325,"owner_id":35459,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38359],{"id":38360,"score":47,"body":38361,"status":55,"article_id":38354,"created_at":38355,"updated_at":38356,"published_at":38355},"rIUG",{"title":38362,"outcome":6744,"problem":38363,"summary":38364,"solution":38365,"attachment":38366},"Modus Intarsia: German startup spins yarn Chiengora® out of previously unused resource - combed out dog undercoat","\u003Cp>Combed out dog undercoat is an unused resource that can be spun into yarn but has been ignored until now. More than 85 million dogs are kept as pets in Europe alone, and over 100 tonnes of combed undercoat is discarded. Wool and other animal hair account for a small per cent of the fibre market but still impact eco-systems enormously. Breeding sheep and other animals to produce these yarns can also pose immense animal welfare problems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A knitwear designer and a textile engineer from Germany teamed up in 2018 to create Chiengora®, a yarn made from 100% combed out dog undercoat. In addition to hand knitting yarn, they have also developed an industrial yarn, providing a sustainable wool alternative for the fashion industry. Dog undercoat exists in abundance and has mostly been a household waste. The source of the raw material comes from a network of dog undercoat collectors, and in addition, they have the chance to donate all or part of the proceeds of the sent in undercoat to a non-profit animal welfare project. In their online shop, Modus Intarsia offers a range of products made from dog wool, such as hats, sweaters or socks.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Modus Intarsia has built a network of private dog undercoat collectors with whom they are working together to save this previously underutilised resource. Chiengora® provides an alternative to conventionally bred and spun animal wool that is transparently and fairly produced in Europe.\u003C/p>",[38367,38369,38371],{"name":38368,"type":53,"value":38368},"https://modusintarsia.com/pages/our-story",{"name":38370,"type":53,"value":38370},"https://www.instagram.com/modus_intarsia/?hl=de",{"name":38372,"type":53,"value":38372},"https://textile-network.com/en/Technical-Textiles/Fasern-Garne/Modus-Intarsia-Going-to-the-dogs",[38374,38375,38376],{"article_id":38354,"contributor_id":35459},{"article_id":38354,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":38354,"contributor_id":644},{"id":38378,"link":38379,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38355,"updated_at":38356,"article_id":38354,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tssKTaFDpUg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152582216-sq-aq8ew.jpeg",{"id":38381,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38382,"updated_at":38383,"owner_id":38384,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38385,"contents":38386,"contributors":38398,"image":6},"9185","2021-08-28T08:14:22.079Z","2022-10-04T15:33:35.758Z","zH_O0Q",{"id":38384,"type":325,"owner_id":38384,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38387],{"id":38388,"score":47,"body":38389,"status":55,"article_id":38381,"created_at":38382,"updated_at":38383,"published_at":38382},"2VPf",{"title":38390,"outcome":38391,"problem":38392,"summary":38393,"solution":38394,"attachment":38395},"TCBL: Textile and Clothing Business Labs, a Horizon 2020 Success Story","\u003Cp>Through the project, 49% of TCBL businesses acquired a positive attitude to risk taking and 37% tested new sustainable business models; savings from adopting TCBL strategies to reduce environmental footprint totalled over €500.000. The cost contribution analysis estimated a total value generated for TCBL Associates of over € 16 Million.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion is one of the world’s most polluting industries. Every year, the sector generates around 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 and 10 % of the 100 billion items of clothing produced go straight into landfill. Fashion brands are also regularly implicated in cases of exploitative working conditions and modern slavery. A holistic approach is needed to re-structure a market dominated by large brands hard-wired to over-produce.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TCBL is a community of like-minded individuals, associations and companies working together to revolutionise business models for a more ethical and circular textile and clothing sector. This includes 52 ‘labs’ – community spaces ranging from local sewing cafes to textile research institutions – and 249 ‘associates’ – businesses involved in the textile and clothing value chain, from cotton farmers to dress-sharing start-ups.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We like to think of TCBL as a machine that constantly tracks innovation and explores how new and sustainable processes and mindsets can be embedded into the fashion industry, At the heart of the TCBL mission is the desire to benefit all those involved, from the tailor to the researcher to the factory owner to the customer, An improvement in social and environmental impacts starts with the quality of the working environment and ends with a healthy and thriving community. We can’t separate social and economic benefits if we want to transform an industry – they have to work together.\u003C/p>",[38396],{"name":38397,"type":53,"value":38397},"https://ec.europa.eu/research-and-innovation/en/projects/success-stories/all/transforming-fashion-through-community-innovation",[38399,38400],{"article_id":38381,"contributor_id":38384},{"article_id":38381,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":38402,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38403,"updated_at":38404,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38405,"contents":38406,"contributors":38418,"image":38421},"9186","2021-08-29T00:22:51.869Z","2021-08-29T13:42:42.229Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38407],{"id":38408,"score":47,"body":38409,"status":55,"article_id":38402,"created_at":38403,"updated_at":38404,"published_at":38403},"f7BD",{"title":38410,"outcome":38411,"problem":38412,"summary":38413,"solution":38414,"attachment":38415},"Fashion for Good: Sorting for Circularity Project","\u003Cp>Fashion for Good's Sorting for Circularity Project aims to create and bolster connections between textile sorters and recyclers in order to galvanize a recycling market for discarded textiles that can generate new revenue streams for sorters. Its regional research will illuminate imperative gaps between the sorting and recycling industries, and the innovation, investment and policy changes needed to accelerate circular textile chains. The project's resulting open-source platform will also foster greater transparency, unity, and collaboration between these industries in the transition toward a greater circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Sorting for Circularity Project has united brands and industry leaders across Europe, including its current partners, Circle Economy, Refashion, Laudes Foundation, Adidas, BESTSELLER, Zalando, and Inditex. It has also brought together the largest industrial textile sorters in the North-West European region, including the Boer Group, I:CO, JMP Wilcox, and TEXAID.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Though the amount of textiles being discarded increases annually, a portion of these waste products are reused and recycled. However, textile recyclers are still grappling with the outstanding challenge of material composition identification and separation. Contemporary textile sorting systems are predominantly reliant on manual processes and lack capabilities for distinguishing material content, with items often being mis-labelled or devoid of labels entirely. Solutions to this problem need to be developed at a scale which can match that of the recycling industry and the amount of textile waste being produced by society. Additionally, the sorting industry generates income primarily through the sale of reusable textiles, and so, a circular textiles system requires an end-market for those textiles which are non-reusable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion for Good launched their Sorting for Circularity Project in May of 2021 to help drive textile recycling through technological innovation. The 18 month-long project utilizes Near Infrared (NIR) technology to conduct an accurate, comprehensive textile waste analysis across Europe and maps the capabilities of textile recyclers. The project's research will aid in the creation of an open digital platform\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>with the ability to match textile waste from sorters to recyclers. The platform is intended to foster alignment between these stakeholders in the development of circular infrastructure.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Sorting for Circularity Project is developing research to build the infrastructure and digital matching system needed to support the activities of sorters and recyclers. It endeavors to map the current and future capabilities of textile recyclers in Europe and conduct a comprehensive textile waste analysis using Near Infrared (NIR) technology to provide a representative snapshot of textile waste composition generated in the region. The creation and implementation of the methodology is led by Circle Economy, with support from French accredited Extended Producer Responsibility eco-organization, Refashion, to assess textile waste composition. Refashion is aligning the project with their own study in France to ensure the methodologies and findings can be standardized, compared, and implemented at scale. The research will culminate in the creation of an open digital platform capable of matching textile waste from sorters with recyclers.\u003C/p>",[38416],{"name":38417,"type":53,"value":38417},"https://fashionforgood.com/our_news/sorting-for-circularity-fashion-for-good-launches-new-project-to-drive-textile-recycling/",[38419,38420],{"article_id":38402,"contributor_id":35463},{"article_id":38402,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":38422,"link":38423,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38403,"updated_at":38404,"article_id":38402,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"otavDEeCZn4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152583834-AcwtvYMs.jpeg",{"id":38425,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38426,"updated_at":38427,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38428,"contents":38429,"contributors":38449,"image":38451},"9187","2021-08-29T21:58:10.540Z","2021-09-03T08:53:47.396Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38430],{"id":38431,"score":47,"body":38432,"status":55,"article_id":38425,"created_at":38426,"updated_at":38427,"published_at":38426},"4LyI",{"title":38433,"outcome":38434,"problem":38435,"summary":38436,"solution":38437,"attachment":38438},"Rester Oy and Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy develop first large-scale end-of-life textile refinement plant in Finland","\u003Cp>The Paimio EoL textile refinement plant will be Finland's first and is expected to process about 12,000 tonnes of industrial textile waste annually — approximately 10% of Finland’s textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Recycling Magazine, Finland produces about 100 million kilograms of textile waste annually. If the textile industry’s carbon footprint is to be significantly reduced, the recovery and reuse of its materials must be pursued as a means of reducing the sector's use of natural resources. Additionally, the sorting industry generates income primarily through the sale of reusable textiles. A circular textiles system requires an end-market for those textiles which are non-reusable as well.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Finland's first industrial end-of-life (EoL) textile refinement plant, developed by Rester Oy in collaboration with Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy (LSJH), will likely open in fall of 2021. Based in Paimio, the plant is expected to process about 12,000 tonnes of EoL textiles every year — approximately 10% of Finland’s textile waste. In processing EoL textiles as an industrial raw material, partner companies Rester and LSJH hope to stimulate the textile sector's transition toward a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Finnish company, Rester, a recycler of EoL business textiles and industrial waste materials, is nearing completion of its 3,000 square metre textile refinement plant in the town of Paimio. The textile recycling solutions company works toward commercially effective and internationally significant solutions for recycling textiles. Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto, a processor of end-of-life household textiles, will also hire part of the plant. Both companies' production lines produce recycled fibres that are used to create new yarns, fabrics, insulating materials, acoustic panels, composites, non-woven and filter materials, and geo-textiles, among other applications. Once completed, the refinement plant will enter its testing phase using previously collected textiles.\u003C/p>",[38439,38441,38443,38445,38447],{"name":38440,"type":53,"value":38440},"https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2020/08/18/first-large-scale-end-of-life-textile-refinement-plant-in-finland/",{"name":38442,"type":53,"value":38442},"https://rester.fi/en/news/paimio-refinement-plant-for-end-of-life-textiles-to-start-up-in-early-fall/",{"name":38444,"type":53,"value":38444},"https://suomalainentyo.fi/en/2020/08/19/nordic-countries-first-large-scale-end-of-life-textile-refinement-plant-to-open-in-paimio-in-2021/",{"name":38446,"type":53,"value":38446},"https://www.lsjh.fi/en/jatelaji/end-of-life-textiles/",{"name":38448,"type":53,"value":38448},"https://telaketju.turkuamk.fi/uploads/2020/08/0c08d295-national-collection-of-end-of-life-textiles-in-finland_lsjh.pdf",[38450],{"article_id":38425,"contributor_id":35463},{"id":38452,"link":38453,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38426,"updated_at":38427,"article_id":38425,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wBD0Or-sfHg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152584645-P5sienPC.jpeg",{"id":38455,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38456,"updated_at":38457,"owner_id":35459,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38458,"contents":38459,"contributors":38475,"image":38477},"9189","2021-08-30T08:03:33.511Z","2021-09-16T14:33:41.061Z",{"id":35459,"type":325,"owner_id":35459,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38460],{"id":38461,"score":47,"body":38462,"status":55,"article_id":38455,"created_at":38456,"updated_at":38457,"published_at":38456},"5SU8",{"title":38463,"outcome":38464,"problem":38465,"summary":38466,"solution":38467,"attachment":38468},"European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX): Proposal for development and set-up of collaborative European Recycling Hubs - ReHubs","\u003Cp>The proposed ReHubs provide a large-scale and coordinated managing solution for textile waste streams in Europe, enabling efficient collection, sorting and recycling systems as well as the creation of many new jobs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The linear business model of the textile industry leads to ever increasing amounts of textile waste. Much of this ends up in landfills or is incinerated, which has an immense negative impact on our environment and represents a loss of potentially valuable resources. With EU plans to collect and process this textile waste separately by 2025, there is a need for supporting infrastructure - facilities for coordinated and large-scale processing of textile waste streams are required for efficient collection and further processing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) presents a joint initiative on recycling textile waste: ReHubs. The proposal foresees the development and implementation of 5 hubs in Europe which are supposed to act as coordination and processing centers for textile waste on a larger scale. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EURATEX, who consists out of more than 100 business from across the European Union, proposed the set-up of five ReHubs near textile and apparel districts in Europe: Belgium, Finland, Germany, Italy and Spain have emerged as the ideal candidate hosts, chosen due to their existing and/or emerging recycling and local textile industry. It is foreseen that the ReHubs, made up out of existing and newly built installations, operate across borders in order to benefit many other European countries as well. A digital platform will coordinate the data and support the Hubs, companies and other operators in their material management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through improved management of textile waste streams, the creation of a new European market of secondary raw materials will be enabled, creating economies of scale profiting from circular economy. Waste-related costs will be reduced, knowledge on the recyclability and design of products will be generated and spread and the cooperation between makers and buyers in the industry value chain will improve.\u003C/p>",[38469,38471,38473],{"name":38470,"type":53,"value":38470},"https://euratex.eu/news/rehubs/",{"name":38472,"type":53,"value":38472},"https://euratex.eu/wp-content/uploads/Recycling-Hubs-FIN-LQ.pdf",{"name":38474,"type":53,"value":38474},"https://de.fashionnetwork.com/news/Kreislaufwirtschaft-planung-eines-europaischen-recycling-hubs-fur-textilabfalle,1261193.html",[38476],{"article_id":38455,"contributor_id":35459},{"id":38478,"link":38479,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38456,"updated_at":38457,"article_id":38455,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zss5ZB81WXc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152585917-Jb6BVG6x.jpeg",{"id":38481,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38482,"updated_at":38483,"owner_id":36579,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38484,"contents":38485,"contributors":38494,"image":6},"9198","2021-08-30T18:53:54.509Z","2021-09-04T17:31:49.079Z",{"id":36579,"type":325,"owner_id":36579,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38486],{"id":38487,"score":47,"body":38488,"status":55,"article_id":38481,"created_at":38482,"updated_at":38483,"published_at":38482},"0nxP",{"title":38489,"outcome":38490,"problem":38491,"summary":38492,"solution":38493},"Blockchain For A Traceable, Circular Textile Supply Chain: A Requirements Approach","\u003Cp>Results demonstrate how innovative industry leadership, consumer behaviour, policy, and technology can converge to support a new paradigm of collaborative and sustainable textile supply chain management. This research is important because industrial blockchain use cases only to solve traceability issues up to the product use phase, missing circular economy opportunities to recapture material value at the end of consumer use. The proposed framework can help stakeholders proactively design traceability and sustainability into systems by specifying appropriate requirements.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globalized markets allow retailers to provide consumers with inexpensive garments, creating a reinforcing supply and demand dynamic. Industry buyers trade off traceability for low prices, resulting in opaque supply chains. This means natural biogeochemical cycles, social ethics, and principles of economic prudence are systematically transgressed, driving an unsustainable textile industry. Blockchain, as a new technology, provides an opportunity to increase traceability and, subsequently, sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This study examines the feasibility of using blockchain in textile supply chain management to increase traceability and sustainability by examining the requirements for this type of system from multiple stakeholder perspectives. It integrates different bodies of knowledge into a framework that stakeholders can use to holistically address sustainability issues in textile supply chains. This research is essential because industrial blockchain use cases only solve traceability issues up to the product use phase - missing circular economy opportunities to recapture material value at the end of consumer use. The proposed framework can help stakeholders proactively design traceability and sustainability into systems by specifying appropriate requirements.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This study takes different perspectives from multiple stakeholders using blockchain in textile supply chain management. These insights help build a framework that stakeholders can use to holistically address issues around textiles supply chains, helping to shift to improved supply chain transparency.\u003C/p>",[38495,38496],{"article_id":38481,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":38481,"contributor_id":36579},{"id":38498,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38499,"updated_at":38500,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38501,"contents":38502,"contributors":38518,"image":6},"9199","2021-08-31T06:37:43.622Z","2021-09-30T10:19:26.289Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38503],{"id":38504,"score":47,"body":38505,"status":55,"article_id":38498,"created_at":38499,"updated_at":38500,"published_at":38499},"9A4J",{"title":38506,"outcome":38507,"problem":38508,"summary":38509,"solution":38510,"attachment":38511},"Regenerative Farming - A new approach for sustainable and circular textiles","\u003Cp>“If we increase the carbon under the soil by 2% on all the farmland and working landscapes on this planet, we could offset 100% of all annual greenhouse emissions going into the atmosphere,” explains Rebecca, quoting a statistic by Dr. Rattan Lal, one of the preeminent soil scientists in the world based at Ohio State university.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are organisations worldwide who are working with the local communities to integrate regenerative systems in their textile productions and creative practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kering and Conservation International launched the Regenerative Fund for Nature, with the aim of transforming 1,000,000 hectares of crop and rangelands into regenerative agricultural spaces over the next five years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7Weaves has been working extensively with the indigenous communities of Indo-Burma region and developed a fully transparent Eri Silk value chain with the farmers, spinners, natural dyers, weavers, ecologists and designers. \"Each piece of cloth at 7Weaves is an incentive to save the environment\", says Rituraj Dewan, co-founder at 7Weaves. He also explains that regenerative is only a new word to describe the traditional farming knowledge practiced by the indigenous communities since ages. In their campaign, \"Fashion for Biodiversity\", the organisation emphasizes on collaboration models where fashion can contribute significantly to save the biodiversity of the region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Khamir’s Kala Cotton Initiative uses Kala cotton, a variety that’s indigenous to the Kachchh region of Gujarat. It’s a drought-resistant, purely rainfed crop so it doesn’t need irrigating. It’s also highly disease and pest resistant and can be grown without any chemicals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fibreshed is a US-based organisation championing regenerative textile systems with a particular focus on wool. Their work demonstrates how regenerative wool can be created alongside regenerative plant fibre systems to produce Climate Beneficial™ ethical wool.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rebecca Burgess, founder of the Fibershed movement and a self-trained natural dyer, cultivating natural dye plants, asks in her new book Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy. “Think of it like food,” she explains. “Our food system has become fairly industrialised and there are so many things that people are asking because of health issues. Well, some of the chemical compounds that we’re concerned about in our food are also used to grow fibre crops.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Conventionally grown cotton is the most pesticide-intensive crop in the world and the pollution caused by these pesticides affects thousands of cotton farmers and their families each year. It’s also grown with huge amounts of irrigation, accounting for 69% of the water footprint of all textile fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The textile dyeing and finishing industry is one of the most chemically intensive on the planet and the number one polluter of water after agriculture. It's important to address this when looking at the overall sustainability of textile systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>What do clothes have to do with agriculture? The raw material for textiles from cotton to wool or silk to cashmere, all comes from farms, rangelands or forests. The current agricultural practices of monocrop farming, usage of chemicals and pesticides, clearance of forest land for agriculture, together contribute to biodiversity loss and climate change. Regenerative agricultural practices help increase biodiversity, improve soil fertility, reduce soil erosion, sequester carbon and generally offer a more sustainable way of producing our food and fibres. Many organisations worldwide are returning back to the traditional agricultural practices for developing regenerative systems in the textile value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The future of the fashion industry is inextricably linked with the future of agriculture as all the raw materials from cotton to wool, or silk to cashmere that are used in our clothing are grown in farms, rangelands or the forests.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Though agriculture is currently a major driver of biodiversity loss and climate change, it can be transformed from a ‘problem’ to a powerful nature-based solution\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regenerative agriculture is a term used to describe a collection of farming and grazing practices that help to repair environmental damage and rebuild healthy ecosystems. These include practices that help increase biodiversity, improve soil fertility, reduce soil erosion, sequester carbon and generally offer a more sustainable way of producing our food and fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regenerative techniques include reducing tillage (which reduces disturbance to soil ecosystems), planting multi-species cover crops to enrich and improve the soil, and ‘alley cropping,’ a technique where organic cotton is grown between rows of trees like mulberry and fig.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Like plant fibres, wool can be regenerative if the animals are grazed on landscapes where the health of the pasture is restored through building soil fertility and the use of prescribed grazing systems to enhance biodiversity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Natural indigo - a deep blue colour from the \u003Cem>Indigofera \u003C/em>plant - can be highly regenerative. It’s one of the most practical and durable natural dyes and unlike most natural dyes, it can be used without a mordant to fix the dye to the textile fibres. As a legume, indigo is a nitrogen-fixing plant that naturally enhances soil fertility. It grows easily without any chemicals or irrigation and is a very useful plant for restoring dry or nutrient-depleted soils. It’s also low-waste. After harvesting, the plant stems can be used as firewood. And once the pigment has been extracted, the plant residue can be composted and used as fertiliser, with the remaining water from the dyeing process used to irrigate crops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regenerative fibre and dye systems offer plenty of social as well as environmental benefits. Many of the producers we work with focus on the regeneration of communities as well as the environment. Their work encourages close local links between actors at different stages of the textile supply chain, helping to create a diversity of local jobs and supporting a healthy local economy.\u003C/p>",[38512,38514,38516],{"name":38513,"type":53,"value":38513},"https://eco-age.com/resources/fibershed-rebecca-burgess-interview/",{"name":38515,"type":53,"value":38515},"https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/safeguarding-the-planet/regenerative-fund-for-nature/",{"name":38517,"type":53,"value":38517},"https://ecosophy.co.uk/journal/beyond-organic-restoring-the-land-and-communities-with-regenerative-textiles",[38519],{"article_id":38498,"contributor_id":1611},{"id":38521,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38522,"updated_at":38523,"owner_id":22653,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38524,"contents":38525,"contributors":38537,"image":6},"9201","2021-08-31T11:53:55.334Z","2021-09-19T15:01:27.801Z",{"id":22653,"type":325,"owner_id":22653,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38526],{"id":38527,"score":47,"body":38528,"status":55,"article_id":38521,"created_at":38522,"updated_at":38523,"published_at":38522},"0wA-",{"title":38529,"outcome":38530,"problem":38531,"summary":38532,"solution":38533,"attachment":38534},"Safer Chemistry Innovation in the Textile and Apparel Industry","\u003Cp>The Fashion for Good report aims to accelerate sustainable and circular innovation\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>by sharing information about safer chemistry opportunities, so that sector insiders (brands, retailers, chemicals and equipment suppliers, mills) and outsiders (investors, advocacy groups and governments) can have meaningful conversations that result in mutually beneficial partnerships and action to ensure personal and planetary health. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The information presented is intended to demystify the challenges and to find the right language to facilitate conversations about innovation, to bridge the gap between sustainability from a broader perspective and the detailed technical challenges related to chemistry in the fashion & textile industry. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>By defining the innovation need in relation to function and performance, the report reorients chemical management away from the dominant approach that favours managing the risks associated with a specific chemical of concern and finding substitutes, to evaluating best options to fulfil a specific function.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report encourages stakeholders throughout the supply chain to get involved with the highlighted initiatives to scale safer chemistry through collaboration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Chemicals are used to deliver specific functions to the manufacturing process and the final garment. Many of these chemicals are not easily reused, recycled or degradable, yet they are hazardous and routinely discharged to the environment, which can cause pollution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Chemical pollution has been linked to multiple health problems and a recent study published in 2017 by The Lancet’s Commission on pollution and health, found that pollution is the world’s greatest environmental threat to health.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fashion and textile industry is facing increased pressure and scrutiny from customers, advocacy groups and regulatory agencies to address the use of hazardous chemicals in the production process. Eliminating waste and toxins from the supply chain requires action from a wide range of parties, yet few are aware of the complex chemistry involved. Finding the right language and level of conversation is important in order for internal and external stakeholders to grasp the needs and opportunities available to them and take action.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report was commissioned by Fashion for Good to provide an overview of safer chemistry innovation opportunities in the textiles, apparel and footwear sector. The key drivers (call for transparency, increasing awareness and circular economy) are described and the role that different chemicals of concern play in the production process are evaluated. In addition, five key areas of innovation are identified and insights to accelerate the adoption of new technologies that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals are provided. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report evaluates the thousand or so individual chemicals on major industry restricted substance lists; i) acutely toxic or hazardous, ii) carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), iii) persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT) and iv) endocrine disruptors (ED). These chemicals are organized into 46 classes of chemicals and further mapped onto six broader groups of chemicals of concern: amines, dyes, halogenated chemicals, metals, monomers and solvents. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Examples are subsequently provided on how easy it is to find alternatives i.e. classes of chemicals for which safer alternatives are available, and classes of chemicals that either do not have available alternatives or have emerging alternatives that need more development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report also defines five safer chemistry Innovation Areas within the fashion & textile sector: New Materials, New Safer Chemistries, Waterless Processing, Fiber Recycling and Information Systems that Support Supply Chain and Chemicals Management. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>For each innovation area, the report identifies and groups active companies working on safer chemistry, materials and technologies. The information is presented in this manner to highlight the extent of current activity and to help facilitate conversations between multiple stakeholders including brands, mills, ingredient suppliers, investors, innovators and start-up companies.\u003C/p>",[38535],{"name":38536,"type":53,"value":38536},"https://www.safermade.net/textile-report",[38538],{"article_id":38521,"contributor_id":22653},{"id":38540,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38541,"updated_at":38542,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38543,"contents":38544,"contributors":38558,"image":38561},"9207","2021-08-31T18:10:37.941Z","2023-12-28T14:57:39.149Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38545],{"id":38546,"score":47,"body":38547,"status":55,"article_id":38540,"created_at":38541,"updated_at":38542,"published_at":38541},"2O6h",{"title":38548,"outcome":38549,"problem":38550,"summary":38551,"solution":38552,"attachment":38553},"C&A Brazil offers an alternative to dispose of used clothes, sending them to reuse or recycling centres","\u003Cp>Since 2017, Movimento ReCiclo has already collected over 93,000 clothing items (data up to August 2020), totaling about 25 tonnes of clothes. In general, approximately 70% is sent for reuse and 30% is recycled. The items that are recycled and therefore, not sent to landfill, prevent the emission of approximately 57 tonnes of carbon equivalents in the atmosphere, the same impact of planting 363 trees (Updated on 21/10/2020). The company intends to continue expanding Movimento ReCiclo, as a part of its sustainability strategy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The number of garments produced annually has doubled since 2000 and exceeded 100 billion for the first time in 2014. An estimated 92 million tons of textile waste is created annually from the fashion industry. Globally, 87 per cent of disposed textiles are sent to landfill or incinerated. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With 288 stores distributed in more than 120 cities across the country, C&A Brasil has reported on sustainability since 2010 and was the first fashion retailer in the country to do so in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. In 2019 and 2020, C&A Brazil earned the #1 spot in the Fashion Revolution Transparency Index Brazil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of the company's sustainability strategies called Movimento Reciclo, which offers to the general public an alternative to disposing of used clothes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to the C&A's brand vision, to achieve a vision of fashion with a positive impact, it is necessary to focus on sustainability strategies that are most relevant to their business and where they can have the greatest impact – their products, supply chains and people's lives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Launched in 2017 and currently available in 160 stores across the country, each shop has a ReCiclo box where customers can place their used and unwanted clothes. Following some rules to know what kind of clothing can be placed into the collection boxes, the items are sent to C&A’s Distribution Center, where they are sorted out and classified. Those in good condition are sent to the NGO Centro Social Carisma, which helps people in vulnerable situations. Items that are not in good condition are sent to a B-Corporation called Retalhar that separates clothing components such as zippers and buttons and sends them for recycling. The fabric is sent to shredding, a process that transforms it into raw material mainly for the automotive industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[38554,38556],{"name":38555,"type":53,"value":38555},"https://sustainability.c-and-a.com/uk/en/sustainability-report/2019/",{"name":38557,"type":53,"value":38557},"https://sustentabilidade.cea.com.br/en-us/Pages/MovimentoReciclo.aspx",[38559,38560],{"article_id":38540,"contributor_id":1824},{"article_id":38540,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":38562,"link":38563,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38541,"updated_at":38542,"article_id":38540,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Oqk9U4PaIqU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152588342-31G5vOyX.jpeg",{"id":38565,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38566,"updated_at":38567,"owner_id":1843,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38568,"contents":38569,"contributors":38582,"image":38584},"9220","2021-09-01T14:53:38.635Z","2021-09-01T14:54:43.430Z",{"id":1843,"type":325,"owner_id":1843,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38570],{"id":38571,"score":47,"body":38572,"status":55,"article_id":38565,"created_at":38566,"updated_at":38567,"published_at":38566},"Buml",{"title":38573,"problem":38574,"summary":38575,"solution":38576,"attachment":38577},"Re:Felt creates acoustic tiles and other interior-use felts from recycled plastic waste.","\u003Cp>In 2015, 381 million tonnes of plastic was produced globally. 79% of plastic waste is sent to landfills or the ocean, while only 9% is recycled, and 12% gets incinerated. 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into the ocean daily. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ReFelt brings new life to plastic bottles. Made from recycled PET Felt, their acoustic solutions are pleasing to the eyes, ears and environment. PET Felt is a soft and durable material with endless design possibilities. Thanks to its open-cellular structure, PET Felt demonstrates great acoustic properties, as well as all the  properties of plastics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PET Felt is made of recycled plastic, mostly plastic bottles. The collected plastic is first cleaned, then finely ground and processed into a fibre. From these fibres are made mats, which are then felted. That felt is heated and pressed into a panel. From these panels, you can make any type of product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since PET Felt is made of plastic bottles, it has the following properties:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-UV-resistant\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Easy to process\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Impact-resistant\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Easily recyclable after being used\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PET Felt is incredibly versatile, flexible, and safe. It’s lightweight and easy to process. There are no dangerous emissions coming out of the material. PET Felt also has a B1 Fire rating, meaning that it is difficult to be set on fire.\u003C/p>",[38578,38580],{"name":38579,"type":53,"value":38579},"https://materialdistrict.com/brand/refelt/",{"name":38581,"type":53,"value":38581},"https://www.refelt.com/",[38583],{"article_id":38565,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":38585,"link":38586,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38566,"updated_at":38567,"article_id":38565,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QUGej-SaXzw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152588952-MPnMAKQt.jpeg",{"id":38588,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38589,"updated_at":38590,"owner_id":1843,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38591,"contents":38592,"contributors":38606,"image":38608},"9221","2021-09-01T15:38:25.961Z","2021-09-29T09:56:04.557Z",{"id":1843,"type":325,"owner_id":1843,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38593],{"id":38594,"score":47,"body":38595,"status":55,"article_id":38588,"created_at":38589,"updated_at":38590,"published_at":38589},"xNMZ",{"title":38596,"outcome":38597,"problem":38598,"summary":38599,"solution":38600,"attachment":38601},"Nordic Fish Leather: a waste product from the Icelandic fishing and food industry re-purposed into a wide variety of products, such as shoes, belts, handbags and different accessories.","\u003Cp>Iceland is known for its harvest of the country’s renewable energy sources. The two main sources are hydroelectric and geothermal power. Nordic Fish Leather uses only renewable energy for its production of fish leather. 100% of the electricity supply is from a Hydro Electric power plant. The warm water derives from hot springs close to the town where the factory is located. The total power usage is therefore CO2 neutral.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>All our Salmon and Cod fish leather derive from fisheries and farming industries that have got a third party sustainably accreditation.For the Cod, this accreditation is called MSC certification (www.msc.org)and for salmon it is both Global Gap (https://www.globalgap.org) and ASC certification (www.asc-aqua.org ).These three standards are known around the world as the leading sustainability standards for fish.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aquaculture, or the farming of aquatic animals for food, yielded 80 million tons of fish in 2016 — becoming the largest source of seafood in the world, according to a new report by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. Marine fisheries, by comparison, yielded 79.3 million tons, and freshwater fisheries produced 11.6 million tons, the report found.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The rise of aquaculture speaks to broader changes throughout the global fish industry, which grew by 3% each year between 2003 and 2016 and will grow another 20% by 2030, the report notes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, more than 50% of the fish caught for human consumption is discarded resulting in almost 32 million tonnes of waste. A substantial amount of this is the skin, but improved usage of fish by-products could help meet increasing demand for seafood without further stress to the ecosystem. Fish skin requires less energy and resources to cultivate than conventional materials, so developing processes to transform post-consumer and industrial waste into new materials takes the pressure off cotton and polyester production and minimizes what ends up in the landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fish skin is a by-product from the fishing and fish farming industry. After the fish has been harvested it is filleted, skinned and cut into portions for the retail and catering markets in Europe and around the world. Once removed the skins most often end up as waste. Nordic Fish Leather and its predecessors have since over 20 years worked on solutions to turn this neglected high-quality raw material into valuable product. The results can today be seen in outstanding products made by both individuals and large designer companies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The use of fish leather in Iceland is a very old tradition reaching back to the settlement of the island in the 9th century. The Norse Viking settlers brought with them this craftmanship from their home regions in Norway and Scandinavia. Throughout the ages the fish skin severed an important role with people all around the Icelandic coast. The skin from Wolffish was the most widely used fish leather as it is thick and strong. This skin was most often used to make simple shoes that were fitted on the inside with lamb wool. During the often very harsh winters in Iceland these shoes keep adults and children feet dry and warm.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This tradition of using fish skin for shoes carried on into the beginning of the 20th century and samples of such shoes can still be found in homes around the Island. In late 20th century pioneers in north of Iceland started to adapt modern tanning techniques to make fish skin usable for more applications. This was successful and today the fish leather produced by Nordic Fish Leather is being used for a wide variety of products, such as shoes, belts, handbags and different accessories.\u003C/p>",[38602,38604],{"name":38603,"type":53,"value":38603},"https://nordicfishleather.com/",{"name":38605,"type":53,"value":38605},"https://woden.com/pages/nordic-fish-leather",[38607],{"article_id":38588,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":38609,"link":38610,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38589,"updated_at":38590,"article_id":38588,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6AcsujCsrag=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152589806-7YYAqAER.jpeg",{"id":38612,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38613,"updated_at":38614,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38615,"contents":38616,"contributors":38629,"image":38632},"9236","2021-09-02T10:19:41.471Z","2021-09-02T15:20:20.363Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38617],{"id":38618,"score":47,"body":38619,"status":55,"article_id":38612,"created_at":38613,"updated_at":38614,"published_at":38613},"vcbk",{"title":38620,"outcome":6744,"problem":38621,"summary":38622,"solution":38623,"attachment":38624},"Asahi Kasei: 'Bemberg' a regenerated cupro fibre made from cotton by-product","\u003Cp>Often regenerated cellulose fibres are produced using wood from endangered or ancient forests, contributing to the climate and biodiversity crisis.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Asahi Kasei is a Japanese chemical producer who started producing a GRS-certified cupro fibre called 'Bemberg'. This fibre is made from 100% pre-consumer waste; cotton linter, a by-product that's removed when extracting cottonseed oil. It has a wide variety of applications such as lining, underwear and activewear with a production capacity of 17,000 tonnes annually. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Asahi Kasei has developed a technology to produce a performing regenerated cellulose cupro fibre from cotton linter, registered as Bemberg. The cotton linter is a pre-consumer waste by-product of the cotton plant, the part discarded when cottonseed oil is extracted. The cotton linter is then refined and spun into fine filament and staple yarns and, according to Asahi Kasei, surpasses cotton in comfort. On-site power generation facilities mean that 40% of Asahi Kasei's energy is renewable and derived from hydropower and biomass sources. Asahi Kasei has also achieved almost zero emissions by upcycling fibre waste from Bemberg manufacturing to produce fuel used to power its plant. 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Amongst this, as reported by the ILO, ‘most of the factories do not meet standards required by building and construction legislation and as a result, deaths from fire incidents and building collapses are frequent’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, as the textile and garment industry employ over four million people in Bangladesh alone, the challenge faced by ARUP was to balance the immediacy required to prevent another disaster form occurring, without ‘shutting down an entire industry which is critical to the national economy’.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013, ARUP were commissioned to design and test a rapid structural assessment methodology of the structural safety of textile factories in Bangladesh, lead the implementation and train local engineers to ensure it is used correctly. 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As a result, the project offered security to the brand and stakeholders due to the immutability offered by blockchain and an improved user experience, ensuring that the entire lifecycle of a garment can be easily accessed from an online platform.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another relevant result of the solution is that traceability allows everyone involved in the supply chain to have greater visibility and active participation in the construction of the product, which is necessary for the context of the circular economy. In other words, everyone benefits from an approach with greater transparency and traceability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The supply chain of the fashion industry is known for its complexity and high fragmentation. Its vast number of stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, make it a challenge to obtain complete visibility of the entire production chain. Given this lack of transparency and traceability, several problems arise in this industry, such as the difficulty of assessing the environmental and social impact of each part of the chain, the consumer's lack of knowledge when purchasing a product, and the difficulty of demonstrating the authenticity of a product and identifying counterfeit products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The growing number of consumers aware of the need for more sustainable fashion, in addition to pressure from NGOs and activists, has increasingly demanded the need for companies to seek alternatives. They need to be more transparent, demonstrating the materials used, the production process, working conditions and the social and environmental impact caused in clothing production. Thus, solutions such as blockchain are starting to be widely adopted, allowing the immutable registration of the production process between the parties involved in each step of the value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A partnership between technology companies Temera and Everledger has made it possible to provide greater transparency and traceability in the fashion & luxury industry. In a use case carried out with the MCQ brand by Alexander McQueen, the brand's consumers were able to identify all the players involved in a garment's supply chain. This possibility was made using blockchain and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies, in addition to a digital platform called MYMCQ. The platform offers a better experience to the consumer, increasing their confidence in the authenticity of the products bought as well as helping to raise awareness of the choice of a conscious and sustainable purchase.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In this use case with Alexander McQueen's MCQ brand, the use of blockchain and NFC were essential in helping the brand combat counterfeiting threats and being transparent and demonstrating its sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. The use of blockchain, provided by companies EverLedger and Temera, allowed the development of a digital identity for each product, creating a 'digital twin', enabling the product journey to be digitally tracked, from the manufacture of the raw material, until its sale, resale and recycling, if applicable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To demonstrate this traceability to the brand's consumers, McQueen carried out a solution based on NFC chips in physical clothing to record the data on the blockchain platform. 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Moreover, inside Liva Reviva fibre there are unique molecular tracer to verify the source and comply with traceability system through the Blockchain platform Green Track . The production of Liva Reviva is associated with low greenhouse gases emission, sustainable forestry and low water consumption.\u003C/p>",[38706,38708,38710,38712,38714],{"name":38707,"type":53,"value":38707},"https://youtu.be/inAL9UEGx3c",{"name":38709,"type":53,"value":38709},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2019101525143/materials-production-news/birla-cellulose-produces-viscose-from-cotton-waste.html",{"name":38711,"type":53,"value":38711},"https://www.birlacellulose.com",{"name":38713,"type":53,"value":38713},"https://www.birlacellulose.com/product/liva-reviva",{"name":38715,"type":53,"value":38715},"https://www.innovationintextiles.com/birlas-liva-reviva-project-applauded/",[38717],{"article_id":38693,"contributor_id":35931},{"id":38719,"link":38720,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38694,"updated_at":38695,"article_id":38693,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JzIuwJ9c7UQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152593557-ejG-DMNS.jpeg",{"id":38722,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38723,"updated_at":38724,"owner_id":4448,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38725,"contents":38726,"contributors":38744,"image":38747},"9250","2021-09-02T14:52:28.067Z","2021-09-02T15:58:01.129Z",{"id":4448,"type":325,"owner_id":4448,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38727],{"id":38728,"score":47,"body":38729,"status":55,"article_id":38722,"created_at":38723,"updated_at":38724,"published_at":38723},"s6dP",{"title":38730,"outcome":38731,"problem":38732,"summary":38733,"solution":38734,"attachment":38735},"Haikure provides traceability and transparency for their sustainable jeans using blockchain technology","\u003Cp>As shown by the brand's use case, the approach of bringing greater visibility and transparency to a solution that already practices sustainable actions brings the following results as benefits:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Greater guarantee:\u003C/strong> This allows the brand to have a relationship of trust with their suppliers and provide more excellent reliability to their consumers through clear information on its sustainable actions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Consistent communication:\u003C/strong> This allows the brand, through blockchain technology and digital platforms, to record information in different parts of the value chain, incorporating the details of the production of their products in a single channel.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Differentiation:\u003C/strong> The brand can identify their sustainable actions, visibility, transparency and traceability, and add competitive advantage, thus generating a more significant positive impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, there are already brands aware of the impact they can have on the environment and society. From this perspective, they seek to bring more sustainable fashion into their mission, incorporating principles of the circular economy. However, in addition to applying sustainable practices throughout the production process, these companies must demonstrate to their consumers which practices they are adopting to be educated and become aware of the importance of sustainable fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this context, increased transparency and traceability are crucial for a sustainable company to allow the rise of the conscientious consumer. This was the case of Hairuke, which, even having focused on the sustainable production of jeans from the beginning of the brand, realized that they didn't effectively demonstrate this to their clients, which prevented them from adding credibility to their sustainable discourse. Digital technology then became a target of the company, aiming to identify how solutions such as blockchain and IoT could contribute to this greater visibility and transparency of its actions, demonstrating which suppliers acted in which part of the chain and show products and certifications adopted.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With sustainability in its DNA, Haikure, a sustainable Italian fashion brand specializing in denim jeans, developed a partnership with technology company Provenance, focusing on allowing its sustainable actions to be evident for the consumer. The solution created was a digital passport of each product, which gives the consumer access, from a QR code, to obtain information about the entire product tracking. In this way, the company provides greater visibility to its suppliers (90% are Italian) and informs and educates consumers about sustainable fashion. As a result, the company strengthens its relationship with stakeholders, based on mutual trust, in addition to pursuing its mission of \"\u003Cem>respecting the planet and people by promoting a new lifestyle where fashion trends and sustainability can coexist\u003C/em>\".\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The solution adopted by Hairuke occurred through a partnership with technology company Provenance, which developed a solution for tracking the products at the \"proof points\" of their origin, using blockchain technology. The immutable record of these events allowed Hairuke to share evidence of its practices throughout the entire production chain. To view this evidence, the brand's consumer can scan the QR code existing on the clothes, having a digital experience about the product's journey and its suppliers. The website then presents a timeline containing the history of the product's production, demonstrating at each stage the supplier and components used and the certifications obtained, thus bringing increased visibility of the purchased goods.\u003C/p>",[38736,38738,38740,38742],{"name":38737,"type":53,"value":38737},"https://www.provenance.org/case-studies/haikure",{"name":38739,"type":53,"value":38739},"https://fashionunited.com/press/fashion/haikure-fw21-collection/2021022238254",{"name":38741,"type":53,"value":38741},"https://haikure.com/pages/sustainability",{"name":38743,"type":53,"value":38743},"https://www.goodbrand.guru/from-origin-to-owner-is-blockchain-fulfilling-its-promise-of-bringing-transparency-to-the-fashion-industry/",[38745,38746],{"article_id":38722,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":38722,"contributor_id":4448},{"id":38748,"link":38749,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38723,"updated_at":38724,"article_id":38722,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"G3UG9TSUqRY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152594333-AXatA5fC.jpeg",{"id":38751,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38752,"updated_at":38753,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38754,"contents":38755,"contributors":38771,"image":38774},"9254","2021-09-02T16:37:03.858Z","2022-08-16T12:15:51.717Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38756],{"id":38757,"score":47,"body":38758,"status":55,"article_id":38751,"created_at":38752,"updated_at":38753,"published_at":38752},"3vlF",{"title":38759,"outcome":38760,"problem":38761,"summary":38762,"solution":38763,"attachment":38764},"\"Once More\", an innovative wood pulp produced from poly cotton waste.","\u003Cp>The outcome of the Once More process is a high-quality dissolving pulp that can be used for the production of new textiles. Its quality is equal to the dissolving pulp used for viscose and lyocell. The Once More technology was launched in 2019 with 3% recycled content, now is currently using 20% of recycled content, which aims to become soon 50%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>About 100 million tons of textiles are produced each year, but only a very limited percentage is recycled.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Once More was developed by Sodra and it consists of a process that is able to recycle a blend of polyester and cotton at an industrial scale. 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ReVisco was used in H&M Conscious collection.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ReVisco line has two products: one developed in collaboration with Renewcell which contains 50% post consumer cotton textiles. A second product develop with Sodra, which contains 3% of post-consumer cotton, but it is aimed to increase at 20%. Both are commercially available at scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[38790,38792],{"name":38791,"type":53,"value":38791},"https://canopyplanet.org/solutions/next-generation-solutions/next-generation-solutions-providers/",{"name":38793,"type":53,"value":38793},"http://www.ts-sanyou.com.cn/syhx/contents/1928/63356.html",[38795],{"article_id":38778,"contributor_id":35931},{"id":38797,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38798,"updated_at":38799,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38800,"contents":38801,"contributors":38815,"image":38819},"9257","2021-09-02T17:38:05.173Z","2023-04-11T16:16:02.039Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38802],{"id":38803,"score":47,"body":38804,"status":55,"article_id":38797,"created_at":38798,"updated_at":38799,"published_at":38798},"jPQy",{"title":38805,"outcome":38806,"problem":38807,"summary":38808,"solution":38809,"attachment":38810},"ZWDO: online educational collective sharing zero waste design thinking to make change happen in the apparel industry","\u003Cp>It is their vision to build a patform that could bring all of the information on ZWD while building an international community of designers, teachers, industry stakeholders, home sewers, students, and enthusiasts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In their interview with the Eco-Age, co-founders of ZWDC stated that people enjoyed participating in their workshops, learning, and really thinking about what they buy, how they see the industry, and building their own skills. They were also surprised that they've been able to build a community very quickly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>80% of the garment's climate impact (CO2) is generated by the fabric. Textile waste is generated during both the pre-consumer and post-consumer stages in a fashion cycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the pre-consumer stage, yarns, fabric scraps, and garments are discarded during the manufacturing process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Typically, 15-20% of the fabric that is needed to build a garment ends up as waste, incinerated or piling up in landfills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To tackle this issue, fabric waste must be considered in every step of clothing production, from the design concept to its disposal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, there is still lack of information and trainings to equip professionals working in the industry with a sharper understanding of both the systemic issues we need to address and the potential solutions that can be developed together.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It is estimated that the fashion industry produces approximately 400 billion square metres of textile every year, and an average of 15-25% is wasted on the cutting room floor, which ends up in landfills.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Clearly, there is need to consider fabric waste in every step of clothing production, but there is still lack of information and trainings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Zero Waste Design Collective (ZWDC) offers online alternative educational resources including workshops, sharing resources, industry consultancy, and networking events to to equip professionals to work towards zero-waste fashion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2020 by a group of female experts, Zero Waste Design Collective (ZWDC) seeks to eliminate waste in clothing production by establishing an open dialogue on the topic of garment construction and how to create a systemic method of production in which seeks to incorporate all sources of waste, from yarn waste to waste from overproduction, into a circular production model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They develop online alternative educational resources that are accessible from anywhere in the world. This include workshops, sharing resources, industry consultancy, as well as networking events to meet the needs of industry, academics, designers, and home sewers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, they also develop methods for the design of garments that do not produce waste in their production (Zero Waste Design or ZWD). This is done through the use of creative pattern cutting and design methods to enable the careful placement of pattern pieces in a jigsaw-like arrangement.\u003C/p>",[38811,38813],{"name":38812,"type":53,"value":38812},"https://eco-age.com/resources/every-fashion-brand-should-start-thinking-about-zero-waste-design/",{"name":38814,"type":53,"value":38814},"https://www.zerowastedesignonline.com/",[38816,38817,38818],{"article_id":38797,"contributor_id":1824},{"article_id":38797,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":38797,"contributor_id":672},{"id":38820,"link":38821,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38798,"updated_at":38799,"article_id":38797,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NlnRCOWg63g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152596116-4LENB1xy.jpeg",{"id":38823,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38824,"updated_at":38825,"owner_id":35459,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38826,"contents":38827,"contributors":38841,"image":38845},"9258","2021-09-02T20:51:01.592Z","2021-09-06T12:02:32.646Z",{"id":35459,"type":325,"owner_id":35459,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38828],{"id":38829,"score":47,"body":38830,"status":55,"article_id":38823,"created_at":38824,"updated_at":38825,"published_at":38824},"PxBK",{"title":38831,"outcome":38832,"problem":38833,"summary":38834,"solution":38835,"attachment":38836},"ReCircled: Providing the infrastructure for collection and sorting of textile waste in the US and Italy","\u003Cp>Textile waste gets valorized by ReCircled's efficient collection and sorting system. Those items that can still be worn are resold; others end up with recycling partners and are given a new, useful life as something else. Either way, they don't pollute the environment by ending up in landfills or getting incinerated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A huge amount of clothes and shoes are sold worldwide every year - almost 150 million tonnes. This waste often ends up in landfills or is incinerated instead of being recycled or reused. Not only is this a waste of valuable resources, but it causes serious harm to our environment. Key reasons for this are low awareness among consumers as well as a lack of infrastructure allowing for collection in many countries. The linear supply chain approach based on a take-make-waste business model is not sustainable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>US start-up ReCircled operates \"Factories of the Future\" in the USA and Italy that allow for the circular management of textile waste. The company aims at becoming the infrastructure for fashion in the circular economy by providing collection, sorting and reselling/recycling services in partnerships with brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ReCircled partners with fashion brands to support them in their efforts to become more circular. ReCircled collects the old clothes, which are then sorted in one of the three \"factories of the future\": in Denver (US), in Nebraska (US) or in Prato (Italy). The facilities themselves are powered by renewable energy. Clothes that are still wearable are cleaned and made available for sale on the second-hand market. Here, ReCircled supports the brand directly in e-commerce by selling and shipping the goods to the customers. Unwearable clothing is forwarded to recycling partners.\u003C/p>",[38837,38839],{"name":38838,"type":53,"value":38838},"https://recircled.com/",{"name":38840,"type":53,"value":38840},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2021042227687/materials-production-news/new-recircled-site-to-manage-fashion-s-waste.html",[38842,38843,38844],{"article_id":38823,"contributor_id":35459},{"article_id":38823,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":38823,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":38846,"link":38847,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38824,"updated_at":38825,"article_id":38823,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LLr-leJDQOo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152597268-SpwWQGHR.jpeg",{"id":38849,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38850,"updated_at":38851,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38852,"contents":38853,"contributors":38867,"image":38869},"9260","2021-09-03T01:53:21.619Z","2021-09-29T09:03:36.973Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38854],{"id":38855,"score":47,"body":38856,"status":55,"article_id":38849,"created_at":38850,"updated_at":38851,"published_at":38850},"-epQ",{"title":38857,"outcome":38858,"problem":38859,"summary":38860,"solution":38861,"attachment":38862},"California Cloth Foundry: Design Out Toxins by Using Only Botanical Ingredients","\u003Cp>According to California Cloth Foundry, all of its fabrics are regenerative and consist of plant based carbohydrates, with the exception of less than 2% spandex. With its commitment, it produces natural garment pieces that causes significantly less harm to the planet and human body. The pieces are also designed to be more durable instead of being obsolete after the 'season', while maintaining the style at the same time. Longer fibers and innovative green chemistry used also allows California Cloth Foundry to create clothes without comprising on the quality and comfort level upon wearing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Petrol-based fibers, treatments and synthetic dyes are often used in garment production. Despite their numerous potentials, they are not necessarily good for the environment or human beings. For example, conventional dyeing is one the most polluting and water-intensive procedures during clothes production and toxic azo dyes discharged into the waterway contribute to water pollution and disrupt the aquatic ecosystem. When accumulated throughout the food chain, the toxicity can build up within the human body. Some of the dyes used could also be carcinogenic, and their particles could cleave, producing potentially dangerous aromatic amines that could be harmful upon skin contact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The conventional textile industry relies heavily on the uses of petrol-based fibers, treatments and synthetic dyes which are potentially harmful to the environment and toxic to the human health. Concerning that, California Cloth Foundry focuses on only using botanical ingredients in its pieces and avoids all harmful and toxic chemicals in its production. This includes the uses of eggshells, natural enzymes, madder root, weld and chestnut as raw materials. By focusing on only using regenerative materials, it produces pieces that are more friendly to the environment and body, with added advantages of increased durability, comfort levels and quality of its garment pieces.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Concerning that the skin is the largest organ of the human body, and that potential toxic in garments can easily enter the body through one's skin, California Cloth Foundry aspires to revolutionise traditional garment production by focusing on only using healthy botanical ingredients in its garment pieces and avoiding all petrol-based fibers, treatments and dyes that could be toxic to the body. It is also aware of the environmental externalities imposed by the current textile industry, and hence only uses natural dyes in its garments. In particular, 'eggshells instead of heavy metals, natural enzymes instead of Formaldehyde, and dyes made from madder root, weld, and chestnut instead of petroleum derivatives' are used. As natural fabrics and dyes are highly dependent on the season and the types of plant they are extracted from, California Cloth Foundry also partners with textile giants in the US so that it can proceed to make a larger batch by leveraging on the bigger mills and manufactures available. \u003C/p>",[38863,38865],{"name":38864,"type":53,"value":38864},"https://clothfoundry.com/about",{"name":38866,"type":53,"value":38866},"https://clothfoundry.com/regenerative",[38868],{"article_id":38849,"contributor_id":20997},{"id":38870,"link":38871,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38850,"updated_at":38851,"article_id":38849,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Q56CM1FdrkY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152598480-N-foEXB0.jpeg",{"id":38873,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38874,"updated_at":38875,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38876,"contents":38877,"contributors":38897,"image":38901},"9262","2021-09-03T02:19:21.748Z","2023-04-14T14:50:28.974Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38878],{"id":38879,"score":47,"body":38880,"status":55,"article_id":38873,"created_at":38874,"updated_at":38875,"published_at":38874},"q_QE",{"title":38881,"outcome":38882,"problem":38883,"summary":38884,"solution":38885,"attachment":38886},"ECOALF: Upcycling the Oceans project designs out waste with the help of fishermen","\u003Cp>With the help of over 3000 fishermen presented in 54 ports, more than 700 tonnes of plastic have been removed from the bottom of the ocean and used to make ECOALF's collections. Approximately 70 plastic bottles and 135 grams of fishing nets can create one meter of fabric. According to ECOALF, using recycled PET saved 20% in water usage, 50% in energy, and over 60% in greenhouse emissions compared with using conventional polyester. Using recycled fishing nets has saved over 25% of natural resources and 28% in greenhouse gas emissions while minimising the detrimental consequences of marine pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is deeply ingrained in human civilisation and serves its many purposes. However, 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, by 2050, there could be more plastic by weight in oceans than fish. Marine species could suffer from severe injuries and deaths due to discarded plastics while floating plastics also contribute to the spread of invasive marine organisms and bacteria.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another concern in the ocean is ghost fishing nets. These are nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by fishermen, and approximately 640,000 tonnes of them end up in the ocean every year, representing 10% of marine litter. It takes over 600 years for ghost fishing nets to decompose, and during these 600 years, they pose huge threats to the marine ecosystem. The nets could entangle marine species, such as turtles, sharks, whales, and dolphins, restricting their movements and could lead to suffocation and death. According to the National Marine Fisheries Services, an average of 11 large whales are entangled in such nets each year along the United States' west coast from 2000 to 2012.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Marine waste is detrimental to the marine ecosystem and its food chain. Examples of such waste include plastic and ghost fishing nets. Their impacts are multitudinous, including but not limited to suffocation, severe injuries, and even death of marine species because of being entangled. ECOALF works with fishermen to separate the marine waste collected in fishing nets during fishing in its Upcycling the Oceans Project. ECOALF uses marine waste collected by the fishermen as the primary materials of its garment collection. The project enables ECOALF to reduce water consumption, become more energy-efficient, and limit the use of natural resources while reducing the detrimental impacts of ocean pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ECOALF introduced \u003Cem>Upcycling the Oceans\u003C/em> project with three key goals: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>'to remove litter that damages marine ecosystems from our seas; giving a second life to recovered waste with a circular economy view, and raising awareness about the global issue that marine litter presents.' \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To do so, they asked fishermen to separate marine litter when pulling in the nets during fishing. The marine litter, which could include plastic materials such as bottles and nets, would then be given to ECOALF and used as the primary material of their collections for garments such as jackets, waistcoats, handbags, and shoes. They then carefully categorise each type of litter into groups suitable for their end purpose. For example, PET plastic bottles collected are transformed into flakes and pellets to produce a high-quality, 100% polyester recycled filament. Meanwhile, fishing nets collected are used to make regenerated nylon yarn.\u003C/p>",[38887,38889,38891,38893,38895],{"name":38888,"type":53,"value":38888},"https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-briefs/marine-plastics",{"name":38890,"type":53,"value":38890},"https://ecoalf.com/en/p/upcycling-the-oceans-15?_adin=11551547647",{"name":38892,"type":53,"value":38892},"https://ecoalf.com/en/p/upcycling-the-oceans-spain-16",{"name":38894,"type":53,"value":38894},"https://ecoalf.com/en/p/materials-80",{"name":38896,"type":53,"value":38896},"https://ecoalf.com/en/p/digital-exhibition-146",[38898,38899,38900],{"article_id":38873,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":38873,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":38873,"contributor_id":644},{"id":38902,"link":38903,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38874,"updated_at":38875,"article_id":38873,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8Qd2Bm6zF3Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152599347-BjXdMfSw.jpeg",{"id":38905,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38906,"updated_at":38907,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38908,"contents":38909,"contributors":38929,"image":38932},"9264","2021-09-03T04:13:57.138Z","2022-10-04T15:32:37.166Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38910],{"id":38911,"score":47,"body":38912,"status":55,"article_id":38905,"created_at":38906,"updated_at":38907,"published_at":38906},"pW_E",{"title":38913,"outcome":38914,"problem":38915,"summary":38916,"solution":38917,"attachment":38918},"ROTHY’S:  Design Out Waste by Knitting-to-Shape Technology and Targeting of Plastic Waste and Algal Blooms","\u003Cp>According to ROTHY's, it has repurposed millions of single-use plastic water bottles and over 200,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic into shoes, bags and accessories. By harvesting algae from waterway, it helps to minimise the impacts of algal blooms that could be detrimental to aquatic ecosystems. Its materials used also have additional advantages: Using algae as a material makes its shoes extra sturdy, while the bio-based TPU made from corn allows flexible and durable outsoles. ROTHY's programmed-to-size knitting techniques also has its advantages: It results in 30% less material waste than traditional cut-and-sew methods. As they are knit to shape, the final uppers are also seamless and more comfortable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is deeply ingrained in human civilisation and serves its many purposes. According to UNEP, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, and 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used globally every year. However, more than half of all plastic products is designed to be used only once, and they are then thrown away. More than 60 million plastic bottles end up in the landfills and incinerators every day and 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, by 2050, there could be more plastic by weight in oceans than fish. Marine species could suffer from severe injuries and deaths upon injection of these plastic. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another problem happening worldwide is algal blooms, i.e. the overgrowth of algae in water, as a result of nutrient pollution from human activities. Occurrences of algal bloom and dead zones can produce dangerous toxins that can sicken or kill human beings and animals. In addition, aquatic life will find it hard to survive due to the overgrowth of algae blocking sunlight at the surface and competing for oxygen.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The majority of plastic products used nowadays are designed to be used only once and then disposed to the landfill. Plastic waste that gets into the waterways could also cause injuries and deaths of marine species upon injection. Another problem in many water bodies is the occurrence of algal blooms where the overgrowth of algae could obstruct the growth and survival of marine species by blocking out sunlight, competing for oxygen, and potentially releasing toxins. Concerning that, ROTHY'S collects single-use plastic bottles from landfills, plastic waste and algae from water bodies. Combined with other renewable materials it uses, they are used to produce ROTHY'S shoes, bags and accessories. ROTHY's also implements a knitting-to-shape strategy to minimise any waste produced during the manufacturing process. With that, it has repurposed millions of single-use plastic water bottles and over 200,000 pounds of ocean-bound marine plastic. The innovative knitting-to-shape strategy also helps reduce 30% material waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ROTHY'S diverts plastic bottles from landfills and plastic waste from water bodies within 30 miles of coastlines and marine environments. Meanwhile, it also harvests the harmful algae from waterways. These are then used to knit its shoes, bags and accessories. For instance, the uppers of its shoes are spun from plastic bottles, and the strobel boards (the green part of the shoes) are made from an algae-based foam. Committed to circularity, other 'better materials' ROTHY'S strives to use include renewable natural rubber, bio-based TPU made from corn, bio-based PU made from castor oil as 'a more eco-friendly plant source', hemp fiber, and merino wool.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ROTHY'S also leverages on its manufacturing technique. It knits its products to shape in order to minimise production waste by using knit machines that are programmed to precise size levels.\u003C/p>",[38919,38921,38923,38925,38927],{"name":38920,"type":53,"value":38920},"https://www.unep.org/interactive/beat-plastic-pollution/",{"name":38922,"type":53,"value":38922},"https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/harmful-algal-blooms",{"name":38924,"type":53,"value":38924},"https://rothys.com/blogs/the-loop/the-art-of-shoemaking",{"name":38926,"type":53,"value":38926},"https://rothys.com/pages/sustainability",{"name":38928,"type":53,"value":38928},"https://rothys.com/pages/materials",[38930,38931],{"article_id":38905,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":38905,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":38933,"link":38934,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":38906,"updated_at":38907,"article_id":38905,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TXhj7TefkBY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152600240-U0wZzdYn.jpeg",{"id":38936,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":38937,"updated_at":38938,"owner_id":35266,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":38939,"contents":38940,"contributors":38956,"image":38959},"9265","2021-09-03T09:48:09.436Z","2023-04-11T16:45:57.762Z",{"id":35266,"type":325,"owner_id":35266,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[38941],{"id":38942,"score":47,"body":38943,"status":55,"article_id":38936,"created_at":38937,"updated_at":38938,"published_at":38937},"MTF3",{"title":38944,"outcome":38945,"problem":38946,"summary":38947,"solution":38948,"attachment":38949},"Fixing Fashion: The repair focused clothing brand that doesn't want to sell anything","\u003Cp>The platform has a Store button, which when selected prompts large moving banners to move across the screen displaying the messages \"We do not want to sell you anything\" and \"Fixing is the new fashion\". They use the hashtag #FIXINGFASHION on social platforms, and their Discord channel has a global community of members, although they are not exclusively for the platform, as One Army has other sustainability initiatives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While the fashion industry gradually evolves to implement circular practices and materials, new clothing is still being produced and consumed at a very high rate. With 92 million tonnes of textiles discarded each year globally, One Army argues that the solution lies with clothing already in circulation, in order to reuse and prevent waste. Oftentimes, these garments are discarded due to a minor flaw, or because they are out of style, and people do not have the skills to fix or refashion. Consumers have to be shown that worn preloved garments can be made trendy or timeless through creativity and a few sewing supplies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fixing Fashion is a project launched by global changemaker group One Army, spearheaded by Dutch designer Dave Hakkens. The online platform is an accessible academy filled with tutorials and inspiration showing users how to repair, remake, and refashion their clothing. Hakkens has produced a clothing line demonstrating all the available techniques for demonstration purposes only - the platform strongly emphasises they do not want to sell the customer anything.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fixing Fashion splits their platform into three sections - Care, Repair, and Upgrade. Care covers topics like stain removal and deciphering laundry labels. Repair covers a range of hand and machine repair techniques, using photos and videos to demonstrate steps. Upgrade focuses on refashioning items, such as resizing, recolouring using dyes, and decorating using printing or embroidery techniques. The platform has a look book, where users can scroll through examples of different refashioned garments worn by models, and click on the images to be taken to the technique tutorial. 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This traditional cleaning method contributes to climate\u003C/p>\u003Cp>change, pollution, and human health effects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Plastics from clothing contribute to about 35% of the plastic polluting our ocean.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Less than 1% of clothing is reused.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>More than $500 billion USD of value is lost every year due to clothing underutilization.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>84% of clothing today ends up in landfills or incinerators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>   \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tersus has successfully designed a waterless, closed-loop textile clothing cleaning system that utilises recycled liquid CO2 to infiltrate deep into fabrics to sterilise, deodorise and extend the life of textiles across industries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>“At Tersus, we are committed to circularity and environmentally responsible fashion. 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Since the wool can be traced from the individual grower farm to the wool growers, processors, brands, retailers to the consumers, consumers have greater trust in the wool industry in Australia.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Transparency in the supply chain of the fashion industry has been a key issue for a considerable amount of time, where brands are unable to trace back to the start of the supply chain for their products. The beginning of the supply chain is the most problematic stage where visibility is low and often social injustices and environmental abuses go unnoticed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to the Fashion Transparency Index 2021, only 11% of major brands disclose a small selection of their raw material suppliers and only 7% mention the name of a specific farm where the raw material is produced.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For a raw material as precious as wool, and with an ever increasing demand in the fashion industry, consumers are more aware and more demanding about evidence for the products they buy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Established in 2015, the SustainaWOOL™ scheme is the world's largest sustainability scheme in the wool industry. 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Suppliers are also able to nominate their ability to trace individual animals on their properties complying to the requirement to certify that all sheep on the property are identified with a unique form of identification and are monitored on routine while documenting their location on the farm. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through an electronic Bale-ID, provided by a unique RFID (Radio-frequency identification) & Barcode on each wool package, enhances the wool’s potential to be traced back to the farm. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This feature enables the traceability of the wool bale as it progresses through the supply chain from the farms to the first processor. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This authorization requires a National Wool Declaration (NWD) to be completed for each bale of wool to be sold, verifying full accountability and transparency under the AWEX NWD Scheme for Mulesing Status and Dark and Medulated Fibre.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sustaina Wool has a classification of 2 types of suppliers; namely blue and green. 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Most beachwear is made from virgin nylon or polyester, and much is discarded after minimal use, ending up in landfills or incinerated. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Beachwear brand, Levh, is an excellent example of effective partnerships, working with ecological companies and conservation groups to create collections of sustainable swimwear. Levh works with the Italian company Econyl to develop fabrics made from regenerated nylon from fishing nets and plastic components discarded in the oceans and landfills. They are also working on minimizing their environmental impact by including biodegradable fabrics in their range, taking just three years to decompose completely. Levh has teamed up with RioBike Courier to reduce their emissions further, making carbon-free deliveries by bicycle within Rio de Janeiro, Niterói and São Paulo. As well as all this, Levh also donates 1% of the value of each piece sold to NGO, SOS Amazônia and beach and ocean conservation group, EcoSurf. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Levh develops fabrics in partnership with the Italian company Econyl® to create regenerated nylon made from fishing nets and other types of nylons discarded in oceans and landfills for its swimwear collections. Econyl® is produced through a closed-loop regeneration system, which starts with the recovery of polluting waste from the oceans and landfills worldwide. These materials are firstly sorted and undergo a cleaning process to recover as much nylon as possible. The nylon waste is then recycled back to its original purity, processed into yarns, ready for the fashion industry.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Levh also works with technical and biodegradable materials, developing fabrics which decompose in a maximum of 3 years. 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Their farming practices have increased water retention capacity by 20-30% and farm biodiversity by 100%. They have also effectively removed 337,500 kgs of toxic pesticides. The income of 15,000 farmers has also doubled in 5 years. With an emphasis on female farmers, RESET farmers enjoy lower costs, greater yields and higher profits\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cotton farming occupies 6% of land in India but consumes over 50% of the country’s pesticides. 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It is a non-profit organisation working towards the upliftment of small and marginal farming communities, tribals and women in India. It has transformed the unsustainable cotton farming practices into a holistic regenerative textile ecosystem which values natural resources, empower lives, and unite people. They are currently working with tribal farmers in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh with emphasis on women farmers. 550 farmer families in 46 villages have benefitted from this project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The entire RESET ecosystem with farmers, ginner, spinner, knitter, dyer and garment workers, all located in India, is involved in the production of sustainable T-shirts where no toxic material is used at any stage starting from the selection of the cotton seed to the sewing of the label.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RESET farmers cultivate cotton by using the principles of agroecology. 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Massive amounts of energy and dangerous chemicals are required to turn hides into leather, including; mineral salts, formaldehyde, coal-tar derivatives, and various oils, dyes, and finishes, some cyanide-based. As the appetite and pressure for more sustainable fashion have increased, it's no wonder brands are seeking leather alternatives. However, most of these alternatives are currently made from polyurethane (PU) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), petroleum-based materials with their own environmental concern, posing problems during and after their lifespan. Taking many years to degrade, they end up in landfills leaching toxic chemicals into soil and waterways or releasing toxins into the atmosphere when incinerated. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of Slow Factory Foundation's \u003Cem>One X One Incubator \u003C/em>conscious design initiative, NYC streetwear brand Public School have teamed up with material scientist Theanne Schiros to biofabricate a pair of trainers made from SCOBY, a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria, a by-product of Kombucha Tea. This leather substitute is fully biodegradable and has a 97% lower carbon footprint than the most commonly used leather alternative, Polyurethane (PU).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Public School founders Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne paired up with material scientist Theanne Schiros to turn her experimental leather substitute material into a genuine, sought-after product. They chose trainers because of their universal appeal and the challenge they posed due to their durability requirements and the multitude of components. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The trainers 'leather' components were biofabricated using fermented SCOBY, a waste product from a local kombucha brewery, OM Champagne Tea, New York. SCOBY is a bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) with higher elasticity and strength than commonly derived cellulose from wood pulp or cotton. It is processed using plant-based tanning and dyeing techniques to create a leather-like material in both aesthetics and material properties. To achieve the opaque black on the trainer, Public School used indigo pigment from the leaves of the titular shrub with a soy milk binder. The material could also be over-dyed with myrobalan in a logwood dye bath, eliminating the toxins used in standard dyeing processes. The SCOBY leather is dried in moulds, which eliminates waste associated with traditional pattern cutting. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The material has a lifespan of several years but remains compostable, taking a couple of months for naturally occurring microorganisms to biodegrade it in a domestic compost heap, returning it as nutrients for a healthy ecosystem. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"Microbes spun the material, plants and minerals coloured and tanned it, and humans designed and constructed sneakers from it,\" Schiros said. \"By harnessing nature's strategy of using microbes to build up and break down rapidly renewable performance materials and incorporating waste-to-resource strategies, we can engineer bio-textiles that can displace extractive, petroleum-based textiles and toxic dyeing and processing.\" [Dezeen]\u003C/p>",[39123,39125,39127],{"name":39124,"type":53,"value":39124},"https://thisismold.com/process/materials/public-school-nys-new-bio-leather-sneakers-are-brewed-like-kombucha",{"name":39126,"type":53,"value":39126},"https://www.dezeen.com/2021/03/10/public-school-compostable-trainers-theanne-schiros-onexone/",{"name":39128,"type":53,"value":39128},"https://onexone.earth/",[39130,39131],{"article_id":39109,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":39109,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":39133,"link":39134,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39110,"updated_at":39111,"article_id":39109,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"T5bkoA2hpqw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152607636-IewXxYNk.jpeg",{"id":39136,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39137,"updated_at":39138,"owner_id":39139,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39140,"contents":39141,"contributors":39153,"image":39156},"9350","2021-09-07T08:13:36.786Z","2022-08-16T12:02:09.244Z","V1TCAQ",{"id":39139,"type":325,"owner_id":39139,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39142],{"id":39143,"score":47,"body":39144,"status":55,"article_id":39136,"created_at":39137,"updated_at":39138,"published_at":39137},"6wq3",{"title":39145,"outcome":39146,"problem":39147,"summary":39148,"solution":39149,"attachment":39150},"Recover™: the recycled cotton manufacturer's scaling pre- and post-consumer waste recycling.","\u003Cp>If PCW represents more than 40% of Recover's inputs in 2025, this could mean the recycling of ±425 million garments to produce fiber to create ±700 million new garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry has one of the biggest negative impacts on the environment and the amount of textile waste produced is a huge problem. Currently, only 25% of all discarded textiles are collected separately, and only <1% are recycled into new textile products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recover™ is a leading material sciences company and global producer of low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fiber, and cotton fiber blends. Despite the barriers to scalability in the circular textile industry, Recover™ is innovating and scaling its production of recycled cotton fiber, to achieve circular fashion for all.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recover™ is working together with partners to scale pre-and post-consumer waste (PCW) recycling to validate the process from PCW feedstock to recycled fiber to new garments at scale. Recover™ has been doing this for years for denim but is now intensifying its efforts and aims to have PCW represent more than 40% of its inputs by 2025.\u003C/p>",[39151],{"name":39152,"type":53,"value":39152},"https://www.recovertex.com",[39154,39155],{"article_id":39136,"contributor_id":39139},{"article_id":39136,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":39157,"link":39158,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39137,"updated_at":39138,"article_id":39136,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eRvCeeg2ZnM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152609005-VL9MPYrj.jpeg",{"id":39160,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39161,"updated_at":39162,"owner_id":1611,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39163,"contents":39164,"contributors":39180,"image":39183},"9351","2021-09-08T09:12:45.935Z","2021-09-20T11:54:16.842Z",{"id":1611,"type":325,"owner_id":1611,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39165],{"id":39166,"score":47,"body":39167,"status":55,"article_id":39160,"created_at":39161,"updated_at":39162,"published_at":39161},"joOA",{"title":39168,"outcome":39169,"problem":39170,"summary":39171,"solution":39172,"attachment":39173},"PEOLI : Reviving traditional craft through sustainable practices in the Kumaon Hills of the Himalayan Range","\u003Cp>Knitting comes naturally to the women of this region and by giving them an opportunity to utilise this skill, Peoli is trying to ensure that the talent of these women generates an actual livelihood. They are also supporting the artisans in expanding their existing skillset. Apart from knitting, they have trained women to spin and dye, and are also attempting to instill administrative skills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lack of agricultural land and decreasing demand for indigenous handcrafted products have forced the locals to migrate to urban cities, and leave behind their craft and unique culture in exchange for underpaid jobs with inhumane working conditions.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The rural villages in the hills of North India are facing frequent forest fires, erratic weather patterns, increasing temperatures and depletion natural resources. This has adversely affected not only the biodiversity but also the very survival of the local communities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the local markets, inexpensive machine-made goods, popular due to their cost and aspirational value have replaced the indigenously produced items, which would otherwise have sustained the local economy. This is causing a rapid depletion of indigenous skills in the region, which was traditionally known to rank high on social indices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Peoli is a design studio based in Almora located at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills of the Himalayan Range in Uttarakhand, North India. It works with the women of the region and gives them opportunities to practice their traditional skills and generate a fulfilling livelihood. Carded wool, cotton, silk, nettle and hemp are spun into soft supple yarn using a hand-held spindle or a Bageshwari Charkha, a foot operated spinning wheel of indigenous make, and further hand-woven, knitted and stitched into contemporary garments. Each of the Peoli products is dyed using natural colours, dyes or colorants derived from natural sources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Peoli is reviving the demand for traditional skills and products. They are working to provide livelihoods to women in their own region and selling their products internationally.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They use organic dyes extracted from walnut hulls, brazilwood, indigo and rhododendron. The natural dyeing process, unlike chemical dyes, leaves a negligible footprint on the environment and the health of their artisans. Peoli has a rainwater harvesting system in place, where the water purified after dyeing and repeated washing is released back into the earth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They have committed to work only with organic raw materials such as wool, cotton, silk and low-impact materials like Himalayan hemp and nettle. They have the traditional ‘Bageshwari Charkha’ where women artisans spin wool. The founders of Peoli admit their concern for Peoli which is the lack of transparency in sourcing raw materials, especially in the absence of certifications. Limited local knowledge about ethical practices attached to rearing sheep or growing cotton makes ensuring raw material is ethically sourced extremely tricky. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ethically sourced materials like Eri silk, organic Kala cotton, Nagaland hill cotton and Merino wool are combined with indigenous materials like Harsil wool, Himalayan hemp and nettle to enhance their comfort and aesthetic appeal. A similar synthesis is applied in crafting the products where local craft skills like handloom weaving and knitting are ingeniously merged with hand embroidery, beadwork and shibori.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Eco-Age covers the sustainable story of Peoli and observes, \"Like any other manufacturer, Peoli has to also deal with deadstock, offcuts and tiny pieces of yarns that cannot be used to produce an entirely new garment on their own. To do so, the unsold pieces are unravelled and knitted back into another garment while the offcuts or tiny pieces are stitched together to create something new or used to create tassels. Not only does Peoli use up its own waste, but they also source waste raw materials from other organisations in the vicinity and transform them.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They control their carbon footprint through their initial steps of operating a manual spinning wheel, harvesting rainwater or setting up ways to harness solar energy. They have also associated themselves with organisations that are working towards creating a positive environmental impact. The packaging boxes used for their organically dyed wool balls are made from water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant which slowly suffocates and kills the water body in which it grows.\u003C/p>",[39174,39176,39178],{"name":39175,"type":53,"value":39175},"https://garlandmag.com/loop/peoli/",{"name":39177,"type":53,"value":39177},"https://eco-age.com/resources/discovering-peoli-craft-enterprise-himalayas/",{"name":39179,"type":53,"value":39179},"https://www.peoli.in/",[39181,39182],{"article_id":39160,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":39160,"contributor_id":35997},{"id":39184,"link":39185,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39161,"updated_at":39162,"article_id":39160,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UWKx22UONTg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152610415-SA_pvGvI.jpeg",{"id":39187,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39188,"updated_at":39189,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39190,"contents":39191,"contributors":39200,"image":6},"9353","2021-09-08T15:20:42.229Z","2021-09-08T15:21:44.568Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39192],{"id":39193,"score":47,"body":39194,"status":55,"article_id":39187,"created_at":39188,"updated_at":39189,"published_at":39188},"F6nW",{"title":39195,"summary":39196,"attachment":39197},"SaXcell: regenerated cellulose from domestic cotton waste recycled through a chemical process","\u003Cp>SaXcell is regenerated cellulose fibre derived from cotton waste. SaXcell stands for Saxion Cellulose. SaXcell is the outcome of a research project started in 2011 at Saxion University.\u003C/p>",[39198],{"name":39199,"type":53,"value":39199},"https://saxcell.com/about",[39201],{"article_id":39187,"contributor_id":35931},{"id":39203,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39204,"updated_at":39205,"owner_id":36556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39206,"contents":39207,"contributors":39219,"image":39222},"9361","2021-09-09T11:30:23.402Z","2021-09-29T13:44:37.165Z",{"id":36556,"type":325,"owner_id":36556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39208],{"id":39209,"score":47,"body":39210,"status":55,"article_id":39203,"created_at":39204,"updated_at":39205,"published_at":39204},"KU_H",{"title":39211,"outcome":39212,"problem":39213,"summary":39214,"solution":39215,"attachment":39216},"Spinnova: a cellulose-based effort from Finland's textile industry","\u003Cp>Spinnova's cellulose-based material has the stretch and strength of cotton while maintaining the insulation of lamb's wool. It allows being applied in a variety of products such as footwear, household textile, or clothing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Addiitonally, the fibre can be upcycled in through the process again, without dissolving or harmful chemicals. This means that in the future, a product can be taken back from the consumer, and ground back into micro fibrils without even dismantling the product. The upcycled fibre is just as good, if not better quality than the original fibre. It can be turned into new products without having to add fresh fibres at all. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process means that no harmful chemicals are used, close to zero water use and minimal CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Looking at the life cycle of cotton production, cotton consumes much water, fertilizer, and requires much labor. Synthetic fibres like polyester and other nonrenewable-based material are used to manufacture fast fashion, but contribute to high C02 emissions and ustilise fossil fuels. To move towards a regenerative textile circular economy, an alternative fibres are needed to reduce emissions and create biological cycles that enable a circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Spinnova is one of the leaders in cellulose-based textile innovators that provide garments to large corporations such as Adidas, The North Face, H&M Group, and Marimekko. The fiber comes from the certified FSC and/or PEFC forests. Spinnova claims to be 100% biodegradable, 100% recyclable, with 99% water saving, and completely chemical-free.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Spinnova has developed a breakthrough process for making textile fibre out of wood or waste, such as leather, textiles or food waste, without the use of harmful chemicals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Using their patented technology, Spinnova only mechanically refines their pulp raw material, and transforms it into spinning-ready fibre suspension without harmful chemistry. No dissolving, no regeneration. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Upon spinning into filament, the suspension flows through a unique nozzle at a high pressure. The right kind of extrusion causes the fibrils to rotate and align with the flow to create a natural textile fibre. The fibre is then simply dried and collected, ready for spinning into yarn.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This material consumes less 99% water than traditional cotton production. \u003C/p>",[39217],{"name":39218,"type":53,"value":39218},"https://spinnova.com/product/",[39220,39221],{"article_id":39203,"contributor_id":36556},{"article_id":39203,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":39223,"link":39224,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39204,"updated_at":39205,"article_id":39203,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7jyAPSvHmxQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152611760-Dsp5nWTB.jpeg",{"id":39226,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39227,"updated_at":39228,"owner_id":35997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39229,"contents":39230,"contributors":39241,"image":39244},"9362","2021-09-09T12:16:53.594Z","2021-09-29T09:22:05.706Z",{"id":35997,"type":325,"owner_id":35997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39231],{"id":39232,"score":47,"body":39233,"status":55,"article_id":39226,"created_at":39227,"updated_at":39228,"published_at":39227},"dcfm",{"title":39234,"problem":39235,"summary":39236,"solution":39237,"attachment":39238},"EURATEX: 2020 data for the European T&C Industry","\u003Cp>\"The corona crisis has confirmed the strategic importance of the sector: the safety of healthcare workers and the population at large depend on textiles, but their importance goes far beyond. Without textile materials, no cars, airplanes or buildings can be built, nor can agrifood workers, defence and security forces or craftsmen, do their work in full, \" (EURATEX, 2020)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report has estimated the negative impact on turnover in 2020 for the textile and clothing industry to a staggering 50 billion euros.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EURATEX provides the EU institutions with accurate data and useful tools for making the policies that enhance Europe’s economic growth and encourage jobs creation\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through this 2020 edition, it highlights the main characteristics of the European textile industry, presents key data and important trends on trade, innovation, sustainability and more, in a context of growing demand, environmental pressure, and coronavirus crisis.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EURATEX has been active for a couple of years now in the promotion of circular economy and this report goes further in that line of conduct. Indeed, in addition to providing performance data within the industry, it outlines solutions and put forward achievements in sustainable practices and circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>One particularly interesting set of recommendations are the ones for recovery from the coronavirus crisis, which are inspired by the circular economy:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Sustainable supply chains\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recycling hubs innovation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Digitalisation access to markets\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Skills and sector profile\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>For sustainability, these are some achievements from 2020:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Industry certification increased to ensure safe use of chemicals\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Every year the industry uses less energy, hence less C02 to make the same amount of products\u003C/p>",[39239],{"name":39240,"type":53,"value":39240},"https://euratex.eu/wp-content/uploads/EURATEX-Facts-Key-Figures-2020-LQ.pdf",[39242,39243],{"article_id":39226,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":39226,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":39245,"link":39246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39227,"updated_at":39228,"article_id":39226,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YtFPvhKupOE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152612570-8h9K1UEB.jpeg",{"id":39248,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39249,"updated_at":39250,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39251,"contents":39252,"contributors":39266,"image":39270},"9385","2021-09-11T19:06:52.511Z","2024-09-27T17:10:13.073Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39253],{"id":39254,"score":47,"body":39255,"status":55,"article_id":39248,"created_at":39249,"updated_at":39250,"published_at":39249},"lWcS",{"title":39256,"outcome":39257,"problem":39258,"summary":39259,"solution":39260,"attachment":39261},"Asia Pacific Rayon: the first fully integrated viscose manufacturer in Asia is a step closer to closing the loop on chemical recovery in its manufacturing chain.","\u003Cp>Performance Highlights:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Average CS₂ Recovery Rate:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2019: 89,21%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2020: 87,67%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Total Sulphur Emission Intensity (kg per tonne VSF):\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2019: 30.98\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2020: 30.73\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Process Water Consumption (m3 per tonne VSF):\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2019: 49,97\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2020: 42,74\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Total Energy Intensity (GJ/tonne VSF):\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2019: 26,54\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2020: 25,06\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Renewable Energy Source:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>90% of APR’s energy is from renewable sources\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Waste Intensity (kg/tonne VSF):\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2019: 95,99\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2020: 85,23\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Viscose is gaining more and more space in the textile market for presenting characteristics similar to the cotton fibre. Although VSF is derived from dissolving wood pulp (DWP), a natural and renewable feedstock, its production involves a lot of chemicals, heavily harmful to the environment specially when they are released in effluents. With an annual production volume of around 6.7 million metric tonnes (MT), MMCFs have a market share of around 6.2% of the total fibre production volume, after polyester at 52.5% and cotton at 23.7%1.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To meet the growing demand and fulfil the potential of viscose as a sustainable fibre of choice, actions that measure output indicators like wastewater, sludge, air emissions are fundamental for MMCF suppliers to achieve more sustainable viscose.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Located in Indonesia, the Asia Pacific Rayon’s (APR) textile mill produces 100% wood-based viscose staple fibre (VSF) for the textile industry. Responsible for the whole manufacturing process of VSF, from fibre plantations to production of viscose rayon, the company combines an efficient and technological manufacturing system with its commitment of sourcing 100% certified dissolving wood pulp by \u003Cem>U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Viscose is a type of man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCF) and its manufacturing process relies on the use of chemicals. Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) has incorporated circular and closed-loop approaches to tackle this issue, managing these chemicals responsibly through their recovery and reuse. According to APR, \u003Cem>“We aim to prevent pollution in our manufacturing process through chemical recovery and emission control, as well as reuse and recycle materials and energy to minimise waste.”\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Committed to zero discharge of hazardous chemicals through responsible chemical management and recovery, APR is aligning its performance with the European Union Best Available Techniques (EU BAT) and is also joining the ZDHC Foundation as a contributing member. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the VSF production process, toxic chemicals such as caustic soda (NaOH) and carbon disulfide (CS₂) are used and hydrogen sulphide gas (H₂S) produced. To deal with this problem, the company has invested in state-of-the-art equipment such as \u003Cem>Wet Sulphuric Acid (WSA) Plant \u003C/em>and \u003Cem>CS₂ Recovery System\u003C/em>. Through these technologies, the loss of sulphur to the environment is reduced and the resulting products can be reused within the production system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, 90% of all energy used is from renewable resources and actions to reduce energy use have been successfully applied (Figures: in 2019 an average of \u003Cem>26.54 GJ/tonne VSF \u003C/em>and, in 2020, an average of \u003Cem>25.06 GJ/tonne VSF).\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>APR is committed to the responsible and clean manufacture of viscose staple fibre. In order to responsibly manage chemicals to reduce emissions, the company has set as one of its priorities to ensure that the management, use and recovery of chemicals such as carbon disulphide (CS2 ) and hydrogen sulphide (H2 S) comply with internationally recognised chemical management guidelines. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Committed to achieving a higher than 90% recovery rate of the chemicals used in the manufacturing of our VSF, since October 2019, APR has been a member of Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation - a multi-stakeholder collaboration of global brands, chemical suppliers and manufacturers committed to drive the Roadmap to Zero Programme and reduce the industry’s chemical footprint. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Due to the company's efforts to invest in the latest high quality VSF production technology and to take a circular approach to minimise waste in its operations; APR is the first VSF manufacturer in Indonesia to receive STeP (Sustainable Leather and Textile Production) internationally recognised for OEKO-TEX® Certification.\u003C/p>",[39262,39264],{"name":39263,"type":53,"value":39263},"https://www.aprayon.com/en",{"name":39265,"type":53,"value":39265},"https://www.aprayon.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/apr-sustainability-progress-report-jan2019-jun2020.pdf",[39267,39268,39269],{"article_id":39248,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":39248,"contributor_id":1824},{"article_id":39248,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":39271,"link":39272,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39249,"updated_at":39250,"article_id":39248,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ciOrzKQZxGs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152613101-YuGBFdqh.jpeg",{"id":39274,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39275,"updated_at":39276,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39277,"contents":39278,"contributors":39288,"image":39290},"9386","2021-09-11T20:08:08.884Z","2021-09-11T20:08:09.003Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39279],{"id":39280,"score":47,"body":39281,"status":55,"article_id":39274,"created_at":39275,"updated_at":39276,"published_at":39275},"0_Rp",{"title":39282,"summary":39283,"solution":39284,"attachment":39285},"Helen Kirkum studio has revolutionised the craft of handmade footwear, creating authentic sneakers though couture collages from discarded materials.","\u003Cp>Helen Kirkum is a multi-award winning artist who set up her studio in 2019. She creates bespoke and authentic sneakers by utilising recycled and dead stock materials. With the aim to create meaningful sneakers and through a process of deconstruction and experimentation, unique and artisanal sneakers are created to order.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With emphasis on the value in waste material as a building material and source of unlimited inspiration, she also promotes hands-on workshops in which people can learn how to make their own sneaker sculpture using just household recycling and finding new value in waste materials through graphic, shape and style.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The trainer designer is a pioneer of the patchwork aesthetic within the sneaker industry, and her collaborators include Adidas, Melissa, Bethany Williams and Reebok.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Helen Kirkum Studio output has been forging a path for a more sustainable future in footwear using discarded materials from old sneakers and promoting the craftsmanship of handmade footwear. \u003C/p>",[39286],{"name":39287,"type":53,"value":39287},"https://www.helenkirkum.com/",[39289],{"article_id":39274,"contributor_id":1824},{"id":39291,"link":39292,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39275,"updated_at":39276,"article_id":39274,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BKa8tKTqd90=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152613665-gv11VWfL.jpeg",{"id":39294,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39295,"updated_at":39296,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39297,"contents":39298,"contributors":39318,"image":39320},"9390","2021-09-12T23:05:42.533Z","2021-09-15T16:54:44.281Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39299],{"id":39300,"score":47,"body":39301,"status":55,"article_id":39294,"created_at":39295,"updated_at":39296,"published_at":39295},"SQHM",{"title":39302,"outcome":39303,"problem":39304,"summary":39305,"solution":39306,"attachment":39307},"KaMu Collection: Trial model for nationwide collection of end-of-life textiles in Finland","\u003Cp>The KaMu collection has ensured that end-of-life textiles are afforded an additional life cycle and diverted from incineration and/or landfill. Collected materials have been reused/recovered in accordance with the waste hierarchy. The project has developed a best action model that can be implemented on a national scale to normalize residential and commercial textile collection. Such models are to be set up throughout Finland by 2023.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KaMu collection partners include Piece of Jeans, Aura's Treasures, Recycling and shipment store Kellari, Kirppiscenter Länsikeskus and Manhattan, Kirpputori, Länsiykkönen flea, Naantali parish flea, Sokos Wiklund, Vaateapu Karderoopi, and Raspberry Farm Second Hand.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Recycling Magazine, Finland produces about 100 million kilograms of textile waste annually. If the textile industry’s ecological footprint is to be significantly reduced, the recovery and reuse of its materials must be pursued as a means of reducing the sector's use and waste of natural resources. Because end-of-life textile collectors and retailers tend to search for recovery solutions on their own, often looking to partners abroad, textile flows in Finland are currently dispersed. This has caused a sufficient volume of material to escape the local recovery/recycling stream. In order to concentrate the national textile waste stream, it is essential that collections be carried out in cooperation with the country's municipal waste management companies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Launched in 2020 by Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto (LSJH) and Fashion Finland (FAFI), the KaMu collection project is a trial collection model for end-of-life textiles in southwestern Finland. The project aims to make it easier for residents to participate in textile collection through the provision of centrally located drop-off bins at common shopping and commerce locations. More accessible collection will in turn increase access to end-of-life textiles as an industry resource.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The KaMu collection is a domestic end-of-life textile collection model headed by Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolyo (LSJH), the waste management organization of Southwest Finland, in collaboration with Fashion Finland (FAFI) and various trade and fashion operators. Launched on May 21st, 2021 in Turku, the project aims to streamline and increase end-of-life textile collection by making drop-off sites more accessible to both households and businesses. Collection bins have been established in shopping centers, flea markets, and textile/apparel stores at which residents and partners can drop off their unusable/unwanted materials free of charge. These collection points have been strategically placed so that individuals may encounter the bins more frequently in their daily lives. Partners are responsible for arranging the collection site spaces and for informing customers about the KaMu collection itself.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The collection sites are held and monitored in indoor areas to minimize the accumulation of other non-textile items, as well as to ensure that the textiles stay dry. Drop-off bins have been accentuated with coverings made from Piece of Jeans denim hats. The collected waste materials are further sorted into their appropriate channels based on quality and then sent for processing. Some of this material is processed at LSJH's Paimio pilot-phase processing line where it is turned into recycled fiber to be used as raw material for new products. A portion of the material is held for small business orders so that they may use it as a resource in their own production lines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The piloting period has provided insights on collection quantities and ideal collection locations. Following its 6-month pilot period, KaMu is expected to expand end-of-life textile collection nationally by inspiring the implementation of similar models in areas of other municipal waste management companies across Finland.\u003C/p>",[39308,39309,39311,39313,39315,39317],{"name":38440,"type":53,"value":38440},{"name":39310,"type":53,"value":39310},"https://fafi.fi/in-english/",{"name":39312,"type":53,"value":39312},"https://www.ts.fi/uutiset/paikalliset/5318445/Ensimmaiset+farkkuhuppuiset+kerayslaatikot+ilmestyivat+myymaloiden+eteisiinpoistotekstiilien+kerays+kuluttajilta+laajenee",{"name":39314,"type":53,"value":39314},"https://pieceofjeans.com/en/blogs/mediassa/kamu-kerays-poistotekstiilien-valtakunnallinen-kerays-tekstiilit-kiertoon",{"name":39316,"type":53,"value":39316},"https://www.lsjh.fi/fi/jatteen-vastaanotto/poistotekstiilit-keraykseen/poistotekstiilit-maksutta-kamu-keraykseen/",{"name":38448,"type":53,"value":38448},[39319],{"article_id":39294,"contributor_id":35463},{"id":39321,"link":39322,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39295,"updated_at":39296,"article_id":39294,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yZJi1OUb-JA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152614439-3WW6GLKe.jpeg",{"id":39324,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39325,"updated_at":39326,"owner_id":22653,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39327,"contents":39328,"contributors":39346,"image":39350},"9408","2021-09-15T12:55:36.389Z","2023-04-13T16:28:55.238Z",{"id":22653,"type":325,"owner_id":22653,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39329],{"id":39330,"score":47,"body":39331,"status":55,"article_id":39324,"created_at":39325,"updated_at":39326,"published_at":39325},"U9a7",{"title":39332,"outcome":39333,"problem":39334,"summary":39335,"solution":39336,"attachment":39337},"Natural Coloured Cotton by Organic Cotton Colours (OCC)","\u003Cp>Thanks to the purity of their chemical-free organic cotton, OCC can ensure harmless garments for people's health. This means that consumers can enjoy the warmth, comfort and well-being that 100% organic cotton offers in contact with the skin. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The OCCGuarantee® is their seal of quality, under which they have been working for 30 years with criteria of respect for the environment, respect for human rights and professional ethics. It involves an ethical economic model where the human rights of the people who are part of the entire fibre transformation chain are respected, with special attention to the farmer as the weakest stakeholder.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The cultivation of naturally coloured cotton is carried out through regenerative agriculture practices using only animal traction and no artificial irrigation methods. Organic production of cotton for an average sized t-shirt has been shown to save 1,982 gallons of water compared with chemically grown cotton. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, crops of up to five foods coexist with the OCC cotton, which naturally enriches the soil, thus benefitting the environment and people through additional income streams. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conventional cotton is a natural fibre that requires significant amounts of freshwater to grow and is heavily reliant on the use of pesticides and fertilisers. Further up the supply chain, cotton typically undergoes multiple finishing processes which includes dyeing. The volume and quantity of chemicals used to turn chemical grown cotton from raw fibre into finished fabric, and the waste generated through the manufacturing process is often significant. They can pose many risks to health and other living systems through direct and indirect exposure and water pollution. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Organic Cotton Colours (OCC) are a supplier of organic cotton fabrics and garments since 1992. Their principles are built around the preservation and natural enrichment of the planet and providing maximum purity and health to their customers. For 30 years they have been working with naturally coloured organic cotton that is born from the seed, without dyes or chemicals from field to the final garment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It is widely accepted that prevention is better than cure. This is reflected in the hierarchy of controls which favours elimination (removing the hazard) over other increasingly less preferrable measures which are as follows: substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and PPE. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>OCC take this approach very literally since their solution is simply not to use chemicals in their product. Instead, the company grows naturally colourful forgotten varieties of cotton that produce three tones naturally from the seed: ecru, green and brown. OCC ensure the chain of custody of all their products and control where and how their OCCGuarantee® cotton is transformed from the field to the final garment. Their naturally coloured cotton is made available to designers and brands, who are provided with valuable information so that they, in turn, can move this information to their customers. \u003C/p>",[39338,39340,39342,39344],{"name":39339,"type":53,"value":39339},"https://www.organiccottoncolours.eco/en/manifesto",{"name":39341,"type":53,"value":39341},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW7Vo_jsyFw&t=13s",{"name":39343,"type":53,"value":39343},"https://textileexchange.org/featured/organic-cotton-colours-2019/",{"name":39345,"type":53,"value":39345},"https://textileexchange.org/quick-guide-to-organic-cotton/",[39347,39348,39349],{"article_id":39324,"contributor_id":22653},{"article_id":39324,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":39324,"contributor_id":644},{"id":39351,"link":39352,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39325,"updated_at":39326,"article_id":39324,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZfGR50VrK2A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152615907-Se0Oku8f.jpeg",{"id":39354,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39355,"updated_at":39356,"owner_id":22653,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39357,"contents":39358,"contributors":39374,"image":39378},"9409","2021-09-15T13:29:34.427Z","2023-04-13T16:45:45.616Z",{"id":22653,"type":325,"owner_id":22653,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39359],{"id":39360,"score":47,"body":39361,"status":55,"article_id":39354,"created_at":39355,"updated_at":39356,"published_at":39355},"Ggza",{"title":39362,"outcome":39363,"problem":39364,"summary":39365,"solution":39366,"attachment":39367},"ACTIVATED SILK™ from Evolved By Nature","\u003Cp>Activated Silk™ delivers an array of high-performance benefits to garments and accessories made from a variety of fibres, including enhanced vibrancy, improved colour fixation, faster drying, enhanced wicking, better temperature control, anti-pilling, anti-shrinking and wash durability. Not only does the switch from conventional finishes to Activated Silk™ reduce the use of synthetic chemicals, dyes and plastics, which will, in turn, generate less waste, but garments look and feel better, are easier to care for and stay in your closet and out of landfill for longer. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>So far, Activated Silk™ has developed 27 chemicals from molecules harvested from silk cocoons and configured them in 75 patented ways. With hundreds more applications on the horizon, so they say, Activated Silk™ has the potential to replace unhealthy chemicals in a range of products we use every day, from packaging to household appliances—all with minimal environmental impact and no risk to human health.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Evolved By Nature, we’re surrounded by petrochemicals. Conventional chemical companies have been creating chemicals from coal tar for 200 years, and there are now more than 80,000+ harmful chemicals derived from fossil fuels. Conventional chemical finishes give clothes certain desirable qualities. These substances are incorporated into virtually every item of clothing; however, they aren’t necessarily safe for people or the environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Evolved By Nature lists the following two examples to demonstrate the issue: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A proprietary chemical is applied to Rayon clothing to help wick moisture away from the wearer’s body. It is listed by the manufacturers as potentially cancer-causing when inhaled and advises workers to avoid skin content. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Substances that don’t cause visible irritation can still have drastic effects, and many are hiding in plain sight. Brominated phenols are textile finishing chemicals that are being studied for their endocrine-disrupting activities. They mimic the body’s naturally occurring hormones, with many linked to numerous adverse human health outcomes. Even if a person manages to avoid these chemicals directly, they enter waterways via wastewater systems and find their way into the food we eat and, subsequently, our bodies. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Evolved By Nature is a biotech company that creates new molecules for a healthier future. They hold patents covering a wide variety of silk molecular compositions and continue to discover, develop, and commercialize new applications for natural silk. They are supported by a growing team of scientists, engineers, and other experts passionate about putting an end to hidden, harmful chemicals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Using Activated Silk™ technology – a green chemistry platform of sustainable silk molecules – the company is reducing reliance on problematic chemicals, building better supply chains, and increasing the performance potential of existing materials to advance the health of people and the planet.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company believe it’s time for conscientious chemistry to catch up. Their patented Activated Silk™ Technology involves extracting pure silk protein from organic silk cocoons and maintaining it in a stable liquid form. Now producible at a commercial scale, the company are using it to replace harmful textile finishing chemicals that are standard in the fashion industry, many of which also hinder biodegradability and contribute to environmental pollution. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Activated Silk™ Technology is considered good for people, products, and the planet due to the biocompatibility of silk protein. Since there is no harm to living systems, it does not pollute waterways, and it contributes to waste reduction by using silk from cocoons that would otherwise be discarded. \u003C/p>",[39368,39370,39372],{"name":39369,"type":53,"value":39369},"https://www.evolvedbynature.com/technology",{"name":39371,"type":53,"value":39371},"https://www.evolvedbynature.com",{"name":39373,"type":53,"value":39373},"https://www.evolvedbynature.com/applications",[39375,39376,39377],{"article_id":39354,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":39354,"contributor_id":22653},{"article_id":39354,"contributor_id":644},{"id":39379,"link":39380,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39355,"updated_at":39356,"article_id":39354,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZcWhvxcH1jQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152616655-4tSxvk6B.jpeg",{"id":39382,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39383,"updated_at":39384,"owner_id":22653,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39385,"contents":39386,"contributors":39402,"image":39405},"9410","2021-09-15T15:40:31.071Z","2021-09-29T09:09:06.222Z",{"id":22653,"type":325,"owner_id":22653,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39387],{"id":39388,"score":47,"body":39389,"status":55,"article_id":39382,"created_at":39383,"updated_at":39384,"published_at":39383},"Ip4z",{"title":39390,"outcome":39391,"problem":39392,"summary":39393,"solution":39394,"attachment":39395},"Dow ECOFAST™ Pure: Sustainable Cotton Pretreatment","\u003Cp>90% less process chemicals including dyes, salt and other additives\u003C/p>\u003Cp>50% less water with fewer rinses and faster cycle times \u003C/p>\u003Cp>50% less dye with improved uptake\u003C/p>\u003Cp>40% less energy with room-temperature dyeing\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The global fashion has a significant impact on our world – our culture, economy and planet. While this leading industry provides the population with colourful apparel, textile dyeing is the second largest cause of water pollution in the world. It consumes 5 trillion litres of water each year, which is nearly enough to supply all humanity with drinking water. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cotton in particular, requires more water than other textiles for dyeing with about 200 litres to produce 1kg of fabric. Typically, the greatest water consumption occurs during the post-washing rinse phase, which is necessary to remove dye that didn’t fix to the fibre.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dow is a global leader in textile auxiliary chemicals and related technical solutions. They are committed to delivering innovative and sustainable high-performance products, one of which is ECOFAST™ Pure. In short, the sustainable textile treatment enables cotton to have a higher affinity for dyes which is beneficial from a resource consumption and wastewater generation standpoint.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ECOFAST™ Pure is an award-winning patented cationic treatment developed for the cotton dyeing process. It is suitable for knitted and woven fabric, denim and garments. It meets the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme and Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), to help brands achieve their sustainability targets and address important challenges like water pollution and water scarcity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is compatible with popular direct and reactive dyes and delivers comparable or enhanced colorfastness. 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Upcycling makes the whole production process more sustainable as it prevents textiles from going to the landfill or being burned. In addition, it does not require the extraction of additional materials to produce more fabric. According to Zero Waste Daniel, all the pieces are made in its transparent storefront factory in Brooklyn where each garment piece diverts around one pound of textile waste from the landfill. Its unique ReRoll procedure not only helps ensure that each piece is unique, but also creates fabrics of similar weights that fit within the same color palette and design.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pre-consumer textile waste refers to any waste material produced before the textile pieces even reach the consumer. This includes fabric leftover after cutting out a pattern, those resulted from overstocking, defective printing, dying and finishing for instance. As a result of the natural shapes that make up a garment, approximately 10-30% of the fabric is cut away and discarded during the cutting process. Pre-consumer textile waste has its major concern: When they are disposed to the landfill before even making themselves to the consumers, it means that all the raw materials that were extracted for the production of them go to nothing, not to mention any negative externalities (e.g. water pollution as a result of dye effluent discharged) that goes along during the production stages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pre-consumer textile waste poses a major concern, as raw materials that are used in the production of the textile are lost, meaning that they have been extracted for nothing, not to mention the possibilities of any negative externalities that go along during the production stages. Zero Waste Daniel collects pre-consumer waste through sample factories, production studios, and partnership with brands and non-profits. It then uses the collected 'waste' to make its garment and accessories collection. Together with its ReRoll™ production technique, each piece diverts around one pound of textile waste from the landfill and is unique from any other pieces.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Daniel Silverstein, the founder of Zero Waste Daniel, collects pre-consumer waste from New York City's garment industry and uses it to make its collection of unisex jogging pants, teeshirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets. The pre-consumer waste consists of cutting room scraps, design room waste and leftover materials. It also consists of the excess fabric of brands' order, pieces that were 'wrongly dyed' or no longer a part of the brand's collection due to changes in seasonality or design. To source its 'waste', it works extensively with the community and the industry. For example, it works with FabScrap, a local non-profit where designers and other clothes makers deposit their leftover bolts, samples, scraps, zippers, buttons and ribbons etc. It also works with sample factories in New York City, production studios around the US, and partners up with brands. Zero Waste Daniel utilises a closed loop production system and a technique called ReRoll™ to ensure that the placement of fabric will always be unique. Similar fabric materials are utilised in each piece to make a standard shape and fit.\u003C/p>",[39423,39425,39427,39429,39431],{"name":39424,"type":53,"value":39424},"https://zerowastedaniel.com/pages/about",{"name":39426,"type":53,"value":39426},"https://zerowastedaniel.com/pages/faq",{"name":39428,"type":53,"value":39428},"https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-climate-fashion/scrap-by-scrap-new-york-designer-creates-fashion-from-waste-idUSKBN20031I",{"name":39430,"type":53,"value":39430},"https://zerowastedaniel.com/products/mixed-print-all-over-reroll-bundle-tee-shirt-short-scrunchie-or-bandana",{"name":39432,"type":53,"value":39432},"https://textilevaluechain.in/in-depth-analysis/articles/textile-articles/upcycling-of-pre-consumer-textiles-waste/",[39434,39435,39436,39437,39438],{"article_id":39409,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":39409,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":39409,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":39409,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":39409,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":39440,"link":39441,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39410,"updated_at":39411,"article_id":39409,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1SorGuSrcZo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152618252-4NkZRVaT.jpeg",{"id":39443,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39444,"updated_at":39445,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39446,"contents":39447,"contributors":39462,"image":39464},"9413","2021-09-17T08:49:44.368Z","2021-09-29T09:49:06.234Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39448],{"id":39449,"score":47,"body":39450,"status":55,"article_id":39443,"created_at":39444,"updated_at":39445,"published_at":39444},"SROx",{"title":39451,"outcome":39452,"problem":39453,"summary":39454,"solution":39455,"attachment":39456},"Ethel Studio: Making Zero Waste Meditation Cushions Using Pre-consumer Textile Waste","\u003Cp>With Ethel Studio, Maggie hopes to promote environmental justice and circularity: by rescuing fabric scraps that would have otherwise go to the landfill or incinerators in an otherwise linear system. By sourcing from the local manufacturing community, it also promotes localisation and transparency and reduces any potential transportation impacts from long supply chains. As Ethel Studio works with fabric waste from various sources, no two of its meditation cushions are identical, adding on to the unique appearance of the brand. Another outcome of Ethel Studio's business model is its slow mode of operation. It works against the fashion fashion industry and aspires to seek slowness in its work amid the underlying 'capitalist systems' , embracing any fabric 'imperfections' and placing material efficiency above time and monetary efficiency.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pre-consumer textile waste refers to any waste material produced before the textile pieces even reach the consumer. This includes fabric leftover after cutting out a pattern, those resulted from overstocking, defective printing, dying and finishing for instance. As a result of the natural shapes that make up a garment, approximately 10-30% of the fabric is cut away and discarded during the cutting process, destined for landfill or incineration. Pre-consumer textile waste has its major concern: When they are disposed to the landfill before even making themselves to the consumers, it means that all the raw materials that were extracted for the production of them go to nothing, not to mention any negative externalities (e.g. water pollution as a result of dye effluent discharged) that goes along during the production stages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pre-consumer textile waste poses a major concern: raw materials that goes into the production of the textile were extracted for nothing, not to mention the possibilities of any negative externalities that go along during the production stages. Ethel Studio collects pre-consumer textile scraps from its local community, sorts them, and sews and pieces them into meditation cushions. With its collection of meditation cushions, it hopes to promote environmental justice, localisation and transparency, uniqueness, economic justice, and a slow approach to work within the industry through its purpose-driven approach to operation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Founder of Ethel Studio, Maggie Dimmick, aspires to create products with longevity and purpose. Seeking her meditation practice for inspiration, Ethel Studio produces meditation cushions using pre-consumer textile waste. It rescues 'wasted' fabrics from local designers, fashion company offices and production facilities in the Twin Cities area, sorts them, cuts and pieces the fabrics together, and sews and transforms them into meditation cushions. Its sewing procedures are a collaboration between its studio in Saint Paul and contract stitchers nearby.\u003C/p>",[39457,39459,39461],{"name":39458,"type":53,"value":39458},"https://www.ethelstudio.com",{"name":39460,"type":53,"value":39460},"https://www.ethelstudio.com/our-juice",{"name":39432,"type":53,"value":39432},[39463],{"article_id":39443,"contributor_id":20997},{"id":39465,"link":39466,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39444,"updated_at":39445,"article_id":39443,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oPfVE42X39E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152619475-GXCFg368.jpeg",{"id":39468,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39469,"updated_at":39470,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39471,"contents":39472,"contributors":39486,"image":39489},"9414","2021-09-17T08:58:35.964Z","2021-09-29T09:44:54.660Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39473],{"id":39474,"score":47,"body":39475,"status":55,"article_id":39468,"created_at":39469,"updated_at":39470,"published_at":39469},"sQe2",{"title":39476,"outcome":39477,"problem":39478,"summary":39479,"solution":39480,"attachment":39481},"Nudnik: Making Kids-wear From Pre-consumer Cutting Waste","\u003Cp>According to Nudnik, with its collection of kids wear, it has avoided more than 4427 km of driving emissions, saved 245,083 days of drinking water, 684,622 hours of LED bulb energy, and diverted 1157 pounds of waste from the landfills. These figures are updated on a regular basis as Nudnik continues to reduces the carbon footprint that would have been otherwise needed to produce new material. Meanwhile, the impacts on individual garment pieces are also provided on its webpage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Choosing its manufacturing partners also bring several advantages. Those who are GOTS certified ensures high-level environmental criteria along the entire organic textiles supply chain and requires compliance with social criteria. FAIR TRADE helps to ensure the best prices are provided to farmers. UPMADE enables and audits the manufacturing partner to apply its industrial upcycling method. OEKO-TEX certifications assures that the products do not contain chemicals or other dangerous substances that are unfavourable to human health. Lastly, the SA-8000 certification ensures decent working conditions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The conventional fashion industry is one of the most wasteful industries in many different ways: It can take 2700 litres of water to produce one t-shirt, and toxic chemicals and dyes used in garment production and discharged into waterways can hamper aquatic ecosystems. Meanwhile, most garment and fabric pieces go through a linear lifecycle. They are produced... and eventually sent to the landfill or incinerator upon disposal. One type of waste in the fashion industry is pre-consumer textile waste. These are waste material produced before the textile pieces even reach the consumer. It includes for example fabric leftover after cutting out a pattern, those resulted from overstocking, defective printing, dying and finishing. In fact, as a result of the natural shapes that make up a garment, approximately 10-30% of the fabric is cut away and discarded during the cutting process, destined for landfill or incineration. Accounting for the amount of cutting waste, there is enough cutting waste produced by the industry each year to produce 6 new t-shirts for each individual on the planet.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most garment and fabric pieces go through a linear lifecycle. One type of waste is pre-consumer textile waste. Pre-consumer textile waste poses a major concern: raw materials that goes into the production of the textile were extracted for nothing, not to mention the possibilities of any negative externalities that go along during the production stages. Nudnik works with cutting waste as a form of pre-consumer textile waste to make its kids wear collection. It collects the 'wasted' small scraps and works with its manufacturing partners which are GOTS, FAIR TRADE, UPMADE, OEKO-TEX and SA-8000 certified. This helps to minimise any pre-consumer cutting waste going to the landfill, and promote environmental and social justice at the same time.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nudnik works specifically with pre-consumer textile waste in the form of 'cutting waste' or 'off/cut fabrics' to make its kids wear collection. Its collection is designed to utilise these small scraps as much as possible in Toronto. After designing, it is produced by its manufacturing partners at Kishor Exports which are GOTS, FAIR TRADE, UPMADE, OEKO-TEX and SA-8000 certified.\u003C/p>",[39482,39484],{"name":39483,"type":53,"value":39483},"https://nudniklife.com/pages/our-purpose",{"name":39485,"type":53,"value":39485},"https://www.kishorexports.com",[39487,39488],{"article_id":39468,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":39468,"contributor_id":1843},{"id":39490,"link":39491,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39469,"updated_at":39470,"article_id":39468,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"y7ZBIXCPqiU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152620315-hcJaLkp8.jpeg",{"id":39493,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39494,"updated_at":39495,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39496,"contents":39497,"contributors":39509,"image":39513},"9415","2021-09-17T09:24:15.023Z","2021-10-01T10:49:31.339Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39498],{"id":39499,"score":47,"body":39500,"status":55,"article_id":39493,"created_at":39494,"updated_at":39495,"published_at":39494},"bg2l",{"title":39501,"outcome":39502,"problem":39503,"summary":39504,"solution":39505,"attachment":39506},"Nanollose: a chemical process that turns liquid waste into rayon","\u003Cp>Nanollose’s waste-to-clothing technology has created a tree-free rayon fibre named Nullabor that is easily retrofitted into current textile and clothing production methods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Nanollose Executive Chairman Wayne Best said, “\u003Cem>We have successfully taken waste and created clothing, and we have done it following industrial protocol. Our fibre was spun into yarn and made into fabric, then manufactured into this garment using existing industrial equipment. It validates our entire process.\u003C/em>”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>150 million trees are cut down each year, then chipped and treated with hazardous chemicals to extract the raw material used to make Viscose Rayon fibres for clothing. By contrast, Nanollose’s Nullarbor fibre is made without harming a single tree.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“\u003Cem>We didn’t have to cut down any trees to create this sweater, and we have now demonstrated that our Tree-Free Rayon fibre can be used in the same way as other commonly-used fibres to make clothing and textiles, without the hefty environmental footprint.\u003C/em>” Mr Best said\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The production of man-made cellulose fibre is often associated with endangering ancient forests and the use of irrigation, pesticides and other resource-intensive inputs connected to trees plantations. An intensive purification process is needed to extract the cellulose required for rayon production. The cellulose extracted is then regenerated into fibres that make fabrics called rayon/viscose that primarily go into making clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nanollose developed Nullabor Fibre, which is a rayon fibre produced from microbial cellulose grown on liquid organic industrial waste and agricultural waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Microbial cellulose offers a sustainable alternative solution to cellulose derived from trees. Moreover, Nanolllose uses feedstock waste to produce microbial cellulose. It has created the world’s first wearable garment using its Tree-Free Rayon fibre (Nullarbor), sourced from sustainable coconut waste.\u003C/p>",[39507],{"name":39508,"type":53,"value":39508},"https://nanollose.com/technology/our-technology/",[39510,39511,39512],{"article_id":39493,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":39493,"contributor_id":35548},{"article_id":39493,"contributor_id":35931},{"id":39514,"link":39515,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39494,"updated_at":39495,"article_id":39493,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BmArh7agX9Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152620976-XElfy1aM.jpeg",{"id":39517,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39518,"updated_at":39519,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39520,"contents":39521,"contributors":39535,"image":39538},"9417","2021-09-17T09:53:40.333Z","2022-08-16T15:03:06.278Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39522],{"id":39523,"score":47,"body":39524,"status":55,"article_id":39517,"created_at":39518,"updated_at":39519,"published_at":39518},"_cA5",{"title":39525,"outcome":39526,"problem":39527,"summary":39528,"solution":39529,"attachment":39530},"Finex: Sateri's cellulosic fibre derived from textile waste.","\u003Cp>The fiber is now certified to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), which verifies recycled raw materials through the supply chain. RCS is intended for use with any product that contains at least 5% recycled material, and Sateri has successfully produced FinexTM viscose fibers with up to 20% recycled content.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The production of rayon fiber from wood pulp is often associated with engendered forest depletion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Finex stands for \"Fibre Next\". It was launched in June 2020 by Sateri, one of the global leaders in rayon production. Finex is produced using a mixture of pre and post-consumer textile waste mixed with PEFC-certified wood pulp from renewable plantations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The use of textile waste as feedstock for the production of the cellulosic pulp can help to reduce the usage of cellulosic pulp derived from wood from engendered forests to produce rayon.\u003C/p>",[39531,39533],{"name":39532,"type":53,"value":39532},"https://www.sateri.com/products/recycled-fibre-finex/",{"name":39534,"type":53,"value":39534},"https://www.sateri.com/sustainability/sustainability-dashboard/",[39536,39537],{"article_id":39517,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":39517,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":39539,"link":39540,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39518,"updated_at":39519,"article_id":39517,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YPeye0XY6tU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152622099-yjRXuO59.jpeg",{"id":39542,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39543,"updated_at":39544,"owner_id":21020,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39545,"contents":39546,"contributors":39560,"image":39562},"9418","2021-09-17T09:58:37.863Z","2021-09-29T09:42:29.626Z",{"id":21020,"type":325,"owner_id":21020,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39547],{"id":39548,"score":47,"body":39549,"status":55,"article_id":39542,"created_at":39543,"updated_at":39544,"published_at":39543},"3OIL",{"title":39550,"outcome":39551,"problem":39552,"summary":39553,"solution":39554,"attachment":39555},"Evrnu® recycles cotton garment waste to create premium, renewable fibre for the creation of new clothing","\u003Cp>Evernu technologies provide end of life solutions for textile waste that are benign to the environment. This technology will reduce the amount of textiles going to landfill as much as possible by mining or disassembling those polymers and re-polymerizing them back into new materials for a high-value new product\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Evrnu uses 98 percent less water than what is required for virgin cotton production, eliminates 80 percent of typical pollutant emissions, and can be regenerated multiple times. Evrnu offers an environment-sparing alternative for the world's highest demand fibers -- cotton, polyester, and rayon.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fast-paced fashion supply chain produces over 92 million tons of waste each year and consumes 79 trillion liters of water. Cheap synthetic fibers that make lightweight and durable fabrics fuel this industry, but the environmental cost is high and long-lasting. In 2015, the annual greenhouse gas emission from polyester production for textiles reached the equivalent impact of 185 coal-fired power plants. Of the current textile recyclers in operation today, most can only recover and recycle one material. However much of the clothing created today is compiled from blended fibre, with the polyester-cotton the most commonly produced by the fashion industry. Until recently, any recycling process that preserved the polyester polymers would degrade the cotton fibers, and vice versa. The inability of textile recyclers to salvage both types of fibre is a barrier to circularity for the textile industry, leading to a loss of valuable material resources and increasing volumes of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seattle-based company Evrnu® is a textile innovations company creating a circular ecosystem through their fibre technology that transforms old clothing into new, high-quality raw materials, offering a solution to the escalating problem of blended textile fibres which cannot be widely recycled, and are incinerated or landfilled leading to a loss of valuable resources while causing significant environmental damage. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Evrnu is the inventor and intellectual property owner of a wide range of regenerative fibre technologies, which enable entirely new products to be made from discarded clothing, not just once but multiple times. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Evrnu’s innovative NuCycl technology strips old garments down to their component fibre to produce a stronger end material capable of reuse. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Products made with NuCycl by Evrnu can be disassembled to the molecular level and regenerated multiple times into new clothing, home and industrial textiles with extraordinary performance and environmental advantages. The technology uses repolymerization to convert the original fibre molecules into new high performing renewable fibre. Even the toughest type of textile waste – 100% post-consumer – can be turned into new materials with NuCycl.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>NuCycl Technologies by Evrnu include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Regenerative Cellulosics\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Next generation regenerative Cellulosic solvent systems\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Regenerative Polyester\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recoverable Stretch\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Bio Engineered Fibers\u003C/p>",[39556,39558],{"name":39557,"type":53,"value":39557},"https://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2020/12/closing-loop-fashion-waste-interview-evrnu-cofounder-stacy-flynn/",{"name":39559,"type":53,"value":39559},"https://impacthub.net/the-future-of-fashion-how-evrnu-is-reducing-the-worlds-waste/",[39561],{"article_id":39542,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":39563,"link":39564,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39543,"updated_at":39544,"article_id":39542,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VwvXfj75Qi0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152622961-TzjW0EZV.jpeg",{"id":39566,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39567,"updated_at":39568,"owner_id":1778,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39569,"contents":39570,"contributors":39585,"image":39588},"9420","2021-09-17T10:27:43.254Z","2022-10-04T15:25:59.576Z",{"id":1778,"type":325,"owner_id":1778,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39571],{"id":39572,"score":47,"body":39573,"status":55,"article_id":39566,"created_at":39567,"updated_at":39568,"published_at":39567},"9bxA",{"title":39574,"outcome":39575,"problem":39576,"summary":39577,"solution":39578,"attachment":39579},"Microsilk by Bolt Threads: A bioengineered fibre inspired by spider silk","\u003Cp>Bolt Threads have collaborated with brands, including Stella McCartney, Adidas and Best Made Co. to create wearable garments and accessories using Microsilk fabric. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Microsilk is still in the research and development phase and doesn't have the statistics to compare its water usage with other fabrics. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry is striving for sustainable materials that biodegrade without compromising on performance. Due to its high durability and versatility, polyester fabrics now dominate the clothing industry, with annual production exceeding 52 million metric tonnes worldwide. Despite its popularity, polyester is very detrimental to the environment, having a negative impact throughout its lifespan, from its extractive beginnings and toxic dyeing processes to polluting waterways with microplastics every wash to end of life, where it can take up to 200 years to biodegrade. A high proportion of polyester ends up in landfills or incinerated, leaching chemicals into the soil and air and contaminating waterways. While there have been biodegradable polyester alternatives produced, most cannot compete on strength and durability. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2012 material solutions company Bolt Threads developed Microsilk, a durable, biodegradable textile inspired by silk fibres produced by spiders. Micosilk replicates the proteins in spider silk, using bioengineering to create a scaleable fibre that has been used by brands including Stella McCartney and Addidas. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Microsilk is a bioengineered fibre inspired by spider silk's strength, durability, and performance. In 2012, Bolt Threads created Microsilk by studying the DNA of spiders silk and replicating them in a lab by creating proteins through bioengineering genes and inserting them into yeast. The proteins are made in large quantities through fermentation using yeast, sugar and water. They then go through an isolation, purification and spinning process similar to rayon and acrylic, resulting in a durable, biodegradable yarn. The technology used is scalable and, according to Bolt Threads, more sustainable than petroleum-based fibres such as polyester. \u003C/p>",[39580,39582,39583],{"name":39581,"type":53,"value":39581},"https://goodonyou.eco/how-sustainable-is-polyester/",{"name":21175,"type":53,"value":21175},{"name":39584,"type":53,"value":39584},"https://www.dezeen.com/2019/07/31/biofabric-tennis-dress-adidas-stella-mccartney-bolt-threads-microsilk/",[39586,39587],{"article_id":39566,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":39566,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":39589,"link":39590,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39567,"updated_at":39568,"article_id":39566,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"D9U36ke6kn0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152624605-bpH_WQUA.jpeg",{"id":39592,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39593,"updated_at":39594,"owner_id":5977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39595,"contents":39596,"contributors":39608,"image":39613},"9422","2021-09-17T13:04:24.653Z","2024-01-23T13:13:31.391Z",{"id":5977,"type":325,"owner_id":5977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39597],{"id":39598,"score":47,"body":39599,"status":55,"article_id":39592,"created_at":39593,"updated_at":39594,"published_at":39593},"yg6A",{"title":39600,"outcome":39601,"problem":39602,"summary":39603,"solution":39604,"attachment":39605},"BSR report: Empowering Female Workers in the Apparel Industry","\u003Cp>The apparel sector has made significant changes in addressing the gender-based inequalities still faced by women workers. However, 'now it is time to deepen and expand that work to better address the specific needs of women workers in the global value chain in collaboration with suppliers, NGOs, international development agencies, and governments'.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>A job in the apparel sector could be the first formal employment opportunity for many women in developing countries—an essential step toward financial independence and the start of a path out of poverty. At the same time, poor working conditions and incidents of labor rights violations within apparel factories are well documented. Apparel companies have invested a great deal to support workers around the world, and while there is much still to be done, these programs are making meaningful improvements and providing insights that can be applied to make these efforts even more effective. However, the global apparel sector is challenging, complex, and changing rapidly. The programs of the past may not be as effective today and should adapt to address the changing face of the apparel workforce and workplace.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Despite a substantial increase in the attention to women’s contributions and challenges within the apparel sector over the past decade, women, particularly those further down the supply chain, are still severely affected by issues of inequality within the industry.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By addressing the need for economic empowerment for women, highlighting the existing levels of gender-based harassment and violence within the workplace, and supporting women take on the disproportionate amount of unpaid childcare, this report ‘strongly encourages collaboration across the whole value chain and beyond in order to tackle root causes and help improvements take hold for the long term’. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cu>Empowering Female Workers in the Apparel Industry\u003C/u>\u003C/em> is a report prepared by the BSR containing in-depth research conducted by the International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW) for the apparel sector. Three key areas have been devised where apparel companies should \"invest to drive improvements in outcomes for women workers and promote women’s economic empowerment around the world\". \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>(The analysis and the underlying research conducted by ICRW were supported by C&A Foundation and the Levi Strauss Foundation).\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The three key areas devised to address the empowerment of female workers in the apparel industry are as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1.     Address Informality \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Informal workers—the overwhelming majority of whom are women—face some of the greatest risks and miss out on the benefits that accompany formal employment. With estimates of informality in the garment value chain ranging from 50 percent to 80 percent,14 this is a relevant issue for all actors in the sector.\u003C/em> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2.     Go Further to End Violence \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>According to the literature and the interviews conducted as part of this research, violence remains prevalent in the workplace, in transit to and from work, and in public spaces affecting many women in the apparel sector. In some regions, restrictive norms about masculinity have led to a habituation of the experience of violence and high levels of tolerance for sexual harassment and intimidation. \u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3.     Join Global Efforts to Recognise Childcare Needs\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>A good starting point to support women to enter and remain in the workforce is to offer secure, viable, high- quality childcare options. 22 Apparel sector companies can play a significant role in increasing the availability and quality of childcare options, which, in turn, can have significant positive outcomes for women workers\u003C/em>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[39606],{"name":39607,"type":53,"value":39607},"https://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR_Empowering_Female_Workers_in_the_Apparel_Industry.pdf",[39609,39610,39611,39612],{"article_id":39592,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":39592,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":39592,"contributor_id":5977},{"article_id":39592,"contributor_id":644},{"id":39614,"link":39615,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39593,"updated_at":39594,"article_id":39592,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"a9w0wRtcGLw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152625650-MIMzLq0E.jpeg",{"id":39617,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39618,"updated_at":39619,"owner_id":39620,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39621,"contents":39622,"contributors":39631,"image":39635},"9426","2021-09-19T04:46:51.827Z","2022-10-04T15:25:31.562Z","bvln2A",{"id":39620,"type":325,"owner_id":39620,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39623],{"id":39624,"score":47,"body":39625,"status":55,"article_id":39617,"created_at":39618,"updated_at":39619,"published_at":39618},"7rmz",{"title":39626,"outcome":39627,"problem":39628,"summary":39629,"solution":39630},"Fundraising with Purpose","\u003Cp>Reduction in textile waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Increased awareness in the textile waste problem\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Increase community awareness about circular economy\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Funds raised for non-for-profits / charity\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Almost 14,000 kilograms of textiles is being sent to landfill every ten minutes in Australia.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Generally consumers do not want to pay for the afterlife of a garment and more often than not shift the responsibility onto charity run op-shops. Leaving the cost of dealing with the unsellable textiles up to the charity to bare.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There is currently no system in place to make textile recycling easy and assessable. And consumers do not understand the complexity of recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our program addresses the epic problem we have with textile waste by educating the most impressionable people in our community - our young people.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This program works with primary and high school aged students as a school incursion program, to develop, create and sell new products made from textile waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program has also designed to promote and positively effect:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·      Mental health and emotional wellbeing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·      Social connections\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·      Develop confidence\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·      Promote leadership opportunities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It does this by having the students and the local community work towards a common goal. It provides all involved a sense of belonging and a social connectedness which offers extra meaning and purpose. The program has been structured to support students to build on their own ideas and take on responsibilities, which provides leadership opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We need to educate our society about textile waste and how to be purposeful with the purchasing and disposing habits. To create successful mindset change within our community, requires us to change the mindsets of the youngest of our community. This is because they will implement a far greater and successful change within the family unit than trying to educate and change habits of adults whom generally have a more closed mindset.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Schools invite us into their school to run a 8-10 week program where the students learn about textile waste and develop products that they will sell to raise funds for their school or chosen charity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Our program has a hand on approach for students which encourages active engagement which helps ingrain knowledge into their memory. We involve the community not only with them purchasing the products to help with fundraising but by those that are also volunteering their time to create the products. In this way the whole community is engaged and talking about the project and the impact it is having.\u003C/p>",[39632,39633,39634],{"article_id":39617,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":39617,"contributor_id":39620},{"article_id":39617,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":39636,"link":39637,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39618,"updated_at":39619,"article_id":39617,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bW7WljAtxw8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152628557-2P8eUljw.jpeg",{"id":39639,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39640,"updated_at":39641,"owner_id":39642,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39643,"contents":39644,"contributors":39658,"image":39661},"9430","2021-09-21T09:47:23.039Z","2022-10-04T15:24:16.569Z","zcCNNA",{"id":39642,"type":325,"owner_id":39642,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39645],{"id":39646,"score":47,"body":39647,"status":55,"article_id":39639,"created_at":39640,"updated_at":39641,"published_at":39640},"M2pH",{"title":39648,"outcome":39649,"problem":39650,"summary":39651,"solution":39652,"attachment":39653},"Trash to Tresure: Indian Startup from 17 yo Recycles 10 Tonnes of Plastic Everyday Turning it into Fabric","\u003Cp>More secondary material available to reduce demand for virgin materials and landfilling/incineration\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste generation\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, reports estimated that over 3.3 million metric tonnes of plastic wound up in landfills across India. However, to reduce the burden on the environment, Aditya Banger (17yo) a resident of Bhilwara, Rajasthan has started recycling plastic bottles, wrappers and covers to make fabric.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“The process takes one or two days but the fabric produced is stronger than regular cotton and is more durable,” says Aditya, a Class 12 student of Mayo College, Rajasthan, in an interview with \u003Cem>The Better India\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>His company, Trash to Treasure, was launched in January 2021 and every day they recycle up to 10 tonnes of plastic to make fabric. Once the waste reaches the unit, it is thoroughly cleaned, the labels are removed and allowed to dry. They are then chopped into fine flakes and melted to remove toxic chemicals. The melted plastic, also known as the plastic filament when cooled down becomes the fibre.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Innovative recycling facilities\u003C/p>",[39654,39656],{"name":39655,"type":53,"value":39655},"https://www.globalcommunities.org/publications/2014-india-trash-to-treasure.pdf",{"name":39657,"type":53,"value":39657},"https://www.thebetterindia.com/262204/plastic-bottle-wrapper-recycle-fabric-manufacturing-young-entrepreneur-sustainable/",[39659,39660],{"article_id":39639,"contributor_id":39642},{"article_id":39639,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":39662,"link":39663,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39640,"updated_at":39641,"article_id":39639,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6F754xWFpKA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152629988-aGYvDH5H.jpeg",{"id":39665,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39666,"updated_at":39667,"owner_id":2636,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39668,"contents":39669,"contributors":39691,"image":39694},"9433","2021-09-22T11:18:48.856Z","2021-09-29T13:29:21.818Z",{"id":2636,"type":325,"owner_id":2636,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39670],{"id":39671,"score":47,"body":39672,"status":55,"article_id":39665,"created_at":39666,"updated_at":39667,"published_at":39666},"1jQM",{"title":39673,"outcome":39674,"problem":39675,"summary":39676,"solution":39677,"attachment":39678},"My Wardrobe HQ: UK’s first fashion rental marketplace","\u003Cp>My Wardrobe HQ is driven by sustainability, the ethos of the company being to give a new life to pre-owned and past-season luxury goods through introducing them into circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company states that:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They can extend the life cycle of a garment by up to fifteen times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They can offer an additional way for brands and retailers to sell through pieces that either didn’t make it into production, or didn’t sell through at the end of each season.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They can encourage customers to buy better, buy less: through education, consumers will discover that better quality items are often made with more stringent processes that don’t – or have less of – an impact on the environment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They plant a tree for every rental and sale places on My Wardrobe HQ, so every transaction has its carbon off-set.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They will lessen the pressure on virgin resources, and tackle the growing problem of waste management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company is committed to becoming fully sustainable, hence the rental options are being taken care of through their partnership with other brands:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Blanc Living dry cleaners uses only non-toxic, biodegradable detergents and pure water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Green Couriers the UK’s leading environmentally-friendly courier company and delivers parcels on a fleet of modern vehicles that run on engines in order to protect the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By extending the life cycle of one person’s clothes by just nine months, the environmental impact can be reduced as much as 30 percent.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The luxury fashion industry is facing two major environmental impact challenges, the first one is ensuring the preservation or natural resources which are used in production. As high-end fashion is based on raw and unique materials, securing a supply of these materials that give brands a competitive advantage is a key aspect in the success luxury firms have seen throughout history. As restoring and regenerating limited natural resources exploited by these brands, the high-quality natural materials might become more and more expensive and less accessible to the public. The second major challenge of luxury fashion brands is linked to the first one, as companies must invest and identify new types of sustainable natural resources or create substitutes for current raw materials through production and design innovation. The process of harvesting such new solutions might also negatively impact the environment, high fashion brands being focused on material resistance and appearance rather than sustainability and item circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, in the past 15 years, global clothing production has doubled to meet demand of the public and this increased appetite has seen the clothing and footwear industries account for a combined estimate of 8% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, making fashion the third highest polluting industry in the world. The value of unused clothing in wardrobes has been estimated at around £30 billion. It is also estimated that £140 million worth of clothing goes into landfill each year. A 2016 McKinsey report discovered that three-fifths of all clothing items are incinerated or end up in landfill within a year of being produced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>My Wardrobe HQ is the first fashion rental marketplace in the UK, stocking luxury womenswear fashion items. The platform gives the opportunity to brands and individuals to put items up for rental and for sale, being mainly focused on upcycling items through rental but also having the additional feature of offering purchasing opportunities for second hand designer items. Having both the rental and purchasing options, the platform allows consumers to try items before buying, hence ensuring minimal waste is produced within the fashion market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>High fashion rental is a solution which maintains the rare natural materials in use whilst enabling a higher number of people to make use out of the lifespan of a high-end product. Re-using the limited raw materials by enabling customers to have access to an item for a limited period of time ensures that luxury goods enter into a circular economic model. My Wardrobe HQ requires its users to register either as customers or suppliers before renting or buying any items. The company's model which enables a customer to rent a clothing item between 4 and 14 days whilst having the facility or purchasing, allows people to try on items before committing to a purchase, ensuring a conscious purchase and so fighting against fast fashion models. The company also ensures that the rented items are being maintained at the highest standards to promote their dry cleaning, ironing and repairing the worn items.\u003C/p>",[39679,39681,39683,39685,39687,39689],{"name":39680,"type":53,"value":39680},"https://www.mywardrobehq.com/",{"name":39682,"type":53,"value":39682},"https://greencourier.co.uk/",{"name":39684,"type":53,"value":39684},"https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JBS-05-2019-0089/full/html?skipTracking=true",{"name":39686,"type":53,"value":39686},"https://www.positiveluxury.com/",{"name":39688,"type":53,"value":39688},"https://blancliving.co/",{"name":39690,"type":53,"value":39690},"https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/retail/our%20insights/fashion%20on%20climate/fashion-on-climate-full-report.pdf",[39692,39693],{"article_id":39665,"contributor_id":2636},{"article_id":39665,"contributor_id":21020},{"id":39695,"link":39696,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39666,"updated_at":39667,"article_id":39665,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"j8XO14mTQDc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152631004-W2hE97kk.jpeg",{"id":39698,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39699,"updated_at":39700,"owner_id":2636,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39701,"contents":39702,"contributors":39726,"image":39729},"9438","2021-09-22T14:08:43.546Z","2022-10-04T10:18:40.172Z",{"id":2636,"type":325,"owner_id":2636,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39703],{"id":39704,"score":47,"body":39705,"status":55,"article_id":39698,"created_at":39699,"updated_at":39700,"published_at":39699},"cxuM",{"title":39706,"outcome":39707,"problem":39708,"summary":39709,"solution":39710,"attachment":39711},"Fixing fashion: clothing consumption and sustainability - Sixteenth Report of Session 2017–19","\u003Cp>Many evidences showcase that a new \"sharing economy\" business model for the fashion industry which involves hiring, swapping or subscribing to clothes services could be part of the solution. The loaning and sharing economic models could replicate the purchase models without the environmental costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Clothing rental services that offer one time or subscription-based rentals are usually internet based, offer womenswear, and focus on renting high-end pieces for a fraction of the cost. being capable of offering the customers novelty without the need for purchase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We need new economic models for fashion which are based on reducing the material consumption associated with growth. The Government should explore how it can support the sharing economy. The Chancellor should use the tax system to shift the balance of incentives in favor of reuse, repair and recycling to support responsible companies. The Government should follow Sweden’s lead and reduce VAT on repair services. The Resources and Waste strategy should incorporate eco-design principles and offer incentives for design for recycling, design for disassembly and design for durability. It should also set up a new investment fund to stimulate markets for recycled fibers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The current \"fast-fashion\" business model is encouraging the over-consumption of goods, generating excessive waste by demanding a high throughput of garments and being based on a linear economy. Short lead times require materials to be made out of single fibre materials which cannot be recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A report published by Ellen Macarthur Foundation in 2017 highlights how the textiles system operates in a linear way with large amounts of non-renewable resources extracted to produce clothes \"that are often used for only a short time, after which the materials are mostly sent to landfill or incinerated\". The report states a $500 billion value loss every year due to clothing underutilization and the lack of recycling. In the UK alone, WRAP estimates that £140 million worth of clothing goes to landfill every year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The environmental impact of the linear economic model is highlighted below:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The production of fibers by polymer extrusion or agriculture makes the largest contribution to the carbon footprint of clothing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The greatest quantity of water is used during the growing and production of fibers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The choice of synthetic fibre and design of garments can result in significant differences in the emission of plastic microfibers to the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The best opportunity within the clothing lifecycle to increase longevity is at the design stage, as changes to design practices can have a significant impact on how long items remain wearable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>UK is the European leader in clothes purchases per person per annum. The fashion industry was worth £32 billion to the UK economy in 2017, this being an increase of 5.4% from the antecedent year, showcasing a growth rate 1.6% which is higher than the rest of the economy. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, more than $500 billion of value is lost every year due to clothing under-utilization and the lack of recycling. Nevertheless, the United Nations state that by 2050 the equivalent of almost three planets could be required to provide the natural resources needed to sustain current lifestyles given the growth in global population.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WRAP estimates an increase of 10% in second-hand sales could deliver environmental benefits, cutting carbon emissions per tone of clothing by 3% and water use by 4% water if it extends garment life by 50%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fashion industry must be reinvented due to the scientific warnings given through climate change and biodiversity loss. Fashion must save resources and energy, minimize plastic pollution, reduce waste and thrive to use a more circular business model. New economic models that rely on sharing or renting rather than ownership are emerging. From clothing libraries to baby clothes subscription services, upcycling and repair cafes and peer-to-peer vintage sales on sites like Depop and peer-to-peer clothes sharing on apps like My Wardrobe HQ, there are many new circular business models. Retailers could look to implement these, boosting the second hand market and helping increase the opportunities for extending the useful life of clothing. Actions could include hiring or renting clothing to customers so they can be used by multiple people or developing \"subscription\" models, which enable customers to swap clothes.\u003C/p>",[39712,39714,39716,39718,39720,39722,39724],{"name":39713,"type":53,"value":39713},"http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/environmental-audit-committee/sustainability-of-the-fashion-industry/oral/92506.html",{"name":39715,"type":53,"value":39715},"http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/environmental-audit-committee/sustainability-of-the-fashion-industry/written/88375.html",{"name":39717,"type":53,"value":39717},"https://www.ft.com/content/ca2e1860-e425-11e7-8b99-0191e45377ec",{"name":39719,"type":53,"value":39719},"https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmenvaud/1952/full-report.html#footnote-008",{"name":39721,"type":53,"value":39721},"https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmenvaud/1952/full-report.html#heading-7",{"name":39723,"type":53,"value":39723},"https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmenvaud/1952/full-report.html#footnote-031",{"name":39725,"type":53,"value":39725},"https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmenvaud/1952/full-report.html#footnote-030",[39727,39728],{"article_id":39698,"contributor_id":2636},{"article_id":39698,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":39730,"link":39731,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":39699,"updated_at":39700,"article_id":39698,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CXqzr6Uizwk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152632374-hEE8R2Ru.jpeg",{"id":39733,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":39734,"updated_at":39735,"owner_id":1778,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":39736,"contents":39737,"contributors":39751,"image":39753},"9440","2021-09-23T16:10:36.311Z","2021-09-29T09:18:31.626Z",{"id":1778,"type":325,"owner_id":1778,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[39738],{"id":39739,"score":47,"body":39740,"status":55,"article_id":39733,"created_at":39734,"updated_at":39735,"published_at":39734},"UvSf",{"title":39741,"outcome":39742,"problem":39743,"summary":39744,"solution":39745,"attachment":39746},"PYRATEX Bio by PYRATES: Textiles made from agri-waste PLA","\u003Cp>According to PYRATES, the PLA used in their fabrics emits around 80% fewer greenhouse gasses than the manufacturing of traditional polymers;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>'our PLA produces 0.62 kg CO2/ kg polymer, whereas PVC produces 2.42 kg CO2/ kg polymer.'\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The production of their PLA also uses 52% less non-renewable energy than conventional polymers;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>'our PLA uses 40.05 MJ/ kg polymer, whereas PVC uses 58.97 MJ/ kg polymer.'\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry is striving for sustainable materials that biodegrade that don't rely upon extracting raw materials. Petroleum-derived polyester fabrics now dominate the clothing industry, with annual production exceeding 52 million metric tonnes worldwide. Polyester is very detrimental to the environment despite its popularity, negatively impacting the planet throughout its lifespan, from its extractive beginnings to polluting waterways with microplastics every wash to end of life, taking up to 200 years to biodegrade. A high proportion of polyester ends up in landfills or incinerated, leaching chemicals into the soil and air and contaminating waterways. Manufacturing polyester fabrics also poses substantial environmental concerns, consuming vast amounts of water and energy, emitting harmful greenhouse gasses and contributing to climate change. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PYRATES, an R&D company and textile supplier, has developed PYRATEX Bio, a collection of bio-based fabrics created from agri-waste PLA, eliminating extractive non-renewable petroleum-derived synthetics. PYRATEX bio-based fibres are 100% biodegradable and reduce water and energy consumption during the production process. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PYRATES, an R&D company and textile supplier, manufactures PYRATEX, a portfolio of luxury knitted fabrics made from organic, upcycled, or biodegradable fibres that consume less water and energy or CO2 during the production process. For the PYRATEX Bio collection, PYRATES has utilised post-industrial biological waste streams from the animal feed industry without causing any shortcomings. PYRATEX Bio fibres are made with polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-based material derived from renewable resources such as sugar cane or corn starch. 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As well as showcasing the creative work of students, and what is possible creatively with second hand clothes and unwanted textiles, the students kindly donated their work to The Salvation Army to raise funds.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Along with the pop up shops, the collaboration raised over £1,400 for The Salvation Army and it will now continue with more pop-up shops for Fresher’s Week 2021 and sales in Salvation Army shops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some of the students’ incredible designs are included and were showcased in Winchester Fashion Week.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not all second hand clothing that is donated to charity shops/thrift stores can be resold. Some clothes are ‘out of fashion’. Others may be part-worn in places, or in need of repair.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, reusing clothing and recycling fabrics into new garments gives them a new lease of life. It extends the useful life and therefore prevents new clothing having to be manufactured, at environmental cost. 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The schools also believe that ApparelXchange's professional approach helps remove the stigma of wearing second-hand clothing. In addition, ApparelXchange provides families in need with free clothing, shoes, and uniform package. In summer 2020, more than 3000 clothing items were gifted to families in need.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ApparelXchange measures their carbon impacts and savings. They plan to update their carbon counter enabling customers to record their carbon savings when buying with them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clothing is very often thrown away after being worn. For children’s wear and especially uniforms that is a very pressing problem. Children grow out of their garments quickly. Those clothes, most of the time still in very good condition, are generally discarded, especially, if there is no option for the family to pass the clothing on to a younger child within the family or circle of friends.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ApparelXchange is a Scottish social enterprise, dedicated to reusing, repairing & recycling childrenswear. Initially focusing on pre-owned uniforms, ApparelXchange has now extended its offer to all childrenswear, including shoes. Preowned items are donated and then resold either online, in the ApparelXchange’s store in Glasgow, or pop-up shops at schools. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2018, ApparelXchange started selling pre-owned or unworn school uniforms at an affordable price. Later the company enhanced their offer to include any kind of children’s clothes and shoes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their stock is built up through donations of outgrown or unworn clothing suitable for ages 4 to 18. Donations can be brought to drop-off points in Glasgow South Side and City Centre and at associated schools. The enterprise also arranges a collections service. Donation items are quality checked, washed, ironed and when necessary repaired before being resold at an affordable price. Items, that do not pass the quality test, are recycled by a registered textile recycling facility. ApparelXchange is supported by volunteers who assist with retail sales in-store and online, repair items, and gather donations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ApparelXchange wants to not only provide good value for money but also make people aware of the environmental benefits of wearing pre-worn clothes. Pre-covid, ApparelXchange went to schools and delivered learning sessions, covered aspects like global citizenship and sustainability, and organised sewing workshops. 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Also, the process of reusing and recycling cotton has avoided nearly 500,000 pounds of cotton waste going to the landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The manufacturer of premium yarns based in the US called Giotex, has developed the Giotex™, a high-quality yarn that can be used to produce fabrics. The company developed a technical process to convert  virgin cotton fabric waste from apparel factories into usable 100% cotton fibre that can then be re-spun into yarn in a cost-efficient process that saves energy, land, water and other resources. Since its introduction in 1997, due to its quality and environmental benefits, major manufacturers and retailers have used the yarn in their productions making Giotex the largest spinner of recycled cotton/polyester pre-dyed fibers and blends in the Americas. 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In the future our homes will be transformed into self-sufficient ecosystems or habitats, in which we live comfortably and evolve together with the people who live in them. This interconnection develops with less environmental impact and producing little waste. Nature integrates into spaces, influencing and merging with clothing to become an extension of the outdoors and atmosphere.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We conceived and designed the collection following the guidelines of circularity to include elements that can be incorporated into the production, recycled and degradable materials, items that can be easily disassembled and reassembled, as well as being accessible to many people.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While considering the design, conservation of resources and the durability of the final product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Circle Book Culture.In can be downloaded\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- How do designers find circular materials?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- How can designers combine multiple circular components within a garment?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- How can designers use circular materials without sacrificing aesthetics?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- How can companies work together effectively?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Collaboration and circularity are the next frontier in textile and fashion transformation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By working together, sharing ideas and vision, in 2020 we first created the lookbook and design tool called \u003Cstrong>THE CIRCLE BOOK \u003C/strong>from the ACT TOGETHER partnership between \u003Cstrong>TENCEL™, Meidea and Officina+39\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Transparency is the foundation of the entire project, starting from creative ideation, to fibers and fabrics, forward to finishing and onto final garments. We aim, through our actions, to trace a new path in education for future generations of mindful designers. We offer openness of knowledge in order to contribute to a new creative sustainable fashion model based around company collaborations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This year we’ve expanded the project and we are ready to launch \u003Cstrong>THE CIRCLE BOOK SECOND EDITION \u003C/strong>in collaboration with an enlarged group of partners – a team with common goals focused on transparency and circularity +in denim design. The additional partners include: Calik Denim, Crafil, DrBock+RGT, Ribbontex, Spring85, and Tejidos Royo.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The capsule is entitled \u003Cstrong>CULTURE.IN\u003C/strong>: we have created a synergistic alliance of 10 companies, which includes all the players in the supply chain, transparently and tracing all the actions during the processes. 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If an item's lifespan is extended by just nine months through resale, it reduces that garment's carbon, water, and waste footprint by 20% to 30%. The secondhand apparel market is currently valued at $28 billion and is expected to grow to $64 billion by 2024, according to a ThredUp report. Additionally, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation research estimates that more than $500 billion worth of value is lost in the fashion industry each year because clothing is not worn and is not often recycled. By capturing some of an item's resale value, Blockchain estimates that a brand can double or even triple the profit on that garment. This mindset shift could deliver higher margins and allow companies to pull back on the volumes they produce without sacrificing profit, prompting labels to make garments that are more durable and resale friendly, thereby encouraging a circular economy. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MonoChain, a London-based start-up, is targeting the escalating problem of textile waste through their innovative blockchain application to connect primary and secondary markets, facilitate reuse, extend product lifecycles, and further shift consumer and manufacturer behaviour.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MonoChain offers a ledger based on blockchain technology that shows who owns what, who's an authorised licensee, etc. It enables everyone in the supply chain, including consumers and customs authorities, to validate a genuine product and distinguish it from a fake. 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Escalating volumes of textile waste caused by the fast fashion movement have led to 17 million tons of textile waste ended up in landfills in 2018, representing a loss of valuable resources and materials while contributing to increasing greenhouse gas emissions through the decomposition of these garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Spanish company, Recover, is a leading material sciences company and global producer of low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fibre and cotton fibre blends that transform post-industrial and post-consumer cotton waste. Using mechanical processes, the fibres are shredded back into maximum quality fibre, thereby offering a solution to the escalating problem of textile waste, which is usually incinerated or landfilled, leading to a loss of valuable resources while causing significant environmental damage.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recover recycles industrial and pre and post-consumer cotton waste, replacing the need to cultivate cotton, limiting the use of dyes through its ColorBlend system, and reducing textile landfill waste. 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Each garment will be designed to circulate - all components are assessed by circular.fashion through a Circular Product Check and matched with a specific recycler from their network to ensure recycling at end of use. The circularity.ID® will be added to every piece using different identifiers depending on the brands preferences. Customers can easily scan the ID with their smartphones to access the digital product site, which makes product information such as material components, production country, care instructions and most importantly the end-of-use opportunities visible. This is very important as they specifically aim to test the ID based sorting and different end of use scenarios within the pilot. The circularity.ID® makes intelligent sorting via charitable take-back channels possible. FairWertung together with the textiles collectors Aktion Hoffnung Augsburg, Aktion Hoffnung Rottenburg-Stuttgart, Brockensammlung Bethel, Deutsche Kleiderstiftung, Diakonia München as well as Sammelzentrale Laupheim are project partners. Working with the fashion brands, they developed return channels for consumers. In order to optimally sort the garments equipped with a circularity.ID®, they will be installing intelligent sorting stations in their main sorting facilities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The consortium is taking the lead here as a pioneering project to implement circular models in practice. The participants expect to gain important insights into the necessary fine-tuning with the involvement of consumers for a sustainable circular economy for textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ARMEDANGELS already released their circular collection. The Circular Tees AADO & TARAA CIRCULAR LOGO are the first products with a circularity.ID®. 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A higher sorting quality would be necessary to unlock higher reuse and textile to textile recycling rates.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>circular.fashion\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong>FairWertung \u003C/strong>initiate the \u003Cstrong>Closed Loop Pilot\u003C/strong> together with the fashion brands ARMEDANGELS, Besonnen, OTTO, The Slow Label and Vretena and charitable textile collectors/ sorters. The aim of the project is to apply a closed loop system for the fashion industry in practice and on a larger scale. The project was launched in June 2021 with a joint kick-off workshop and will run until the end of 2022.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular economy is team work - a wide variety of actors are involved along the value chain from production to recycling. Accordingly, a circular economy requires integrative approaches. This is why five German fashion brands of different sizes, charitable textile collectors and selected recyclers are coming together in this joint pilot project. 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Every year, large quantities of old clothes, which are often leftovers from the donation containers, are shipped to countries in the global South. The clothes, some of which are in very poor condition, cannot be completely resold and therefore often end up in landfills, which have a lasting negative impact on the environment and local people. The import of old clothing also ensures that local textile markets have no chance to establish themselves due to the low prices of the imports.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FairWertung is an association of non-profit old clothing collectors in Germany. Its main values hereby are transparency and fairness, thus the association stands for responsible handling of clothing donations. The collection and sorting from FairWertung's partners are exclusively meant for social purposes, following a strict code of conduct that has been implemented to ensure fair and transparent standards - also in regard to social and ecological matters. 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These ‘Alternative plastics’ will use a repeatable production and testing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>method that can be applied to different forms of waste from around the world, enabling this model of\u003C/p>\u003Cp>production to work globally.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Greenwashed marketing campaigns have led to misconceptions around the biodegradability of\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bioplastics with their incorrect disposal having adverse effects on the environment. Additionally, a\u003C/p>\u003Cp>broken non-circular supply chain has reduced their overall recyclability and increased their carbon\u003C/p>\u003Cp>emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>‘Alternative plastic’ is a 'seed' project that focuses on ‘open-loop’ material production, application and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>recycling systems. The Lab aims to strengthen our waste stream by optimising the ‘alternative\u003C/p>\u003Cp>plastic’s’ recyclability and explore how the supply chain can be expanded to create a circular ecosystem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Creating a transparent and threaded supply chain for the production and processing of ‘Alternative\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Plastics’. Partnering with multiple waste streams from across Asia, less crop will be required for PLA\u003C/p>\u003Cp>biofilament production. Standardised recycling systems will make it simple for consumers to return\u003C/p>\u003Cp>bioplastics for reintegration into the supply chain.\u003C/p>",[40126],{"name":40127,"type":53,"value":40127},"https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200710-why-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle https://www.beyondplastics.org/act https://www.european-bioplastics.org/market/ https://www.centerforecotechnology.org/fast-fashion-textile-waste/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191030-why-biodegradables-wont-solve-the-plastic-crisis https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants- better-for-environment-ocean-plastic",[40129,40130],{"article_id":40111,"contributor_id":40114},{"article_id":40111,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40132,"link":40133,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40112,"updated_at":40113,"article_id":40111,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_lQodd9LNz8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152648121-yHDoZBy6.jpeg",{"id":40135,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40136,"updated_at":40137,"owner_id":40138,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40139,"contents":40140,"contributors":40152,"image":40155},"9478","2021-10-06T01:59:44.526Z","2022-10-04T10:08:18.790Z","IKrfBA",{"id":40138,"type":325,"owner_id":40138,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40141],{"id":40142,"score":47,"body":40143,"status":55,"article_id":40135,"created_at":40136,"updated_at":40137,"published_at":40136},"_Jmj",{"title":40144,"outcome":40145,"problem":40146,"summary":40147,"solution":40148,"attachment":40149},"Looking in the mirror: A review of circularity in the clothing and textiles industry in Aotearoa (New Zealand)","\u003Cp>The findings of this report have been widely shared within public and private sectors in Aotearoa. The data has been employed to help inform business cases for plant and infrastructure investment as well as decarbonisation and waste minimisation strategies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Following the release of the report Usedfully - Textile Reuse Programme held industry workshops to co-design a national Clothing and Textile Product Stewardship Scheme for New Zealand, followed by a pilot in Q4, 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry in New Zealand comprises of many sub-sectors. Fashion clothing has a high profile, with much of the focus on sustainability, environment and social/ ethical considerations on this sector. However, businesses in other textile sub-sectors are also under increased pressure from customers to provide more sustainable offerings, solutions for end-of-use and greater transparency. Until now, no overview of the textile flows in New Zealand has been available to inform stakeholder of the scale of the challenge. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Limited data on the textile and clothing flows in Aotearoa (New Zealand) has restricted the ability to understand the scale of the challenge we are facing with our linear clothing system. Usedfully – Textile Reuse Programme has taken a deep dive into the material flows in Aotearoa. The resulting report LOOKING IN THE MIRROR: A REVIEW OF CIRCULARITY IN THE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN AOTEAROA provides a baseline on which to build a circular economy for clothing and textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bending the current linear system into a closed loop means collecting and sorting used textile resources in New Zealand and feeding them back into the start of the value chain. When most production starts offshore this seems unlikely to be feasible or economic. Current uncoordinated initiatives can be harnessed to create meaningful impact through multi-stakeholder collaboration between sectors and between private business and the public sector. This is an imperative given the small size of the textile sub-sectors – let alone the textile industry as a whole – and will provide an opportunity for New Zealand to move away from high risk, competitive individual activities, to more resilient and scalable collaborative systems. \u003C/p>",[40150],{"name":40151,"type":53,"value":40151},"http://www.textilereuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TF_Circularity-Report_AW_201120_compressed-1.pdf",[40153,40154],{"article_id":40135,"contributor_id":40138},{"article_id":40135,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40156,"link":40157,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40136,"updated_at":40137,"article_id":40135,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Yrk2zv-eAMI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152649723-xveREu0c.jpeg",{"id":40159,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40160,"updated_at":40161,"owner_id":40162,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40163,"contents":40164,"contributors":40180,"image":40184},"9484","2021-10-07T17:47:41.633Z","2022-08-15T13:36:20.627Z","rR5I5Q",{"id":40162,"type":325,"owner_id":40162,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40165],{"id":40166,"score":47,"body":40167,"status":55,"article_id":40159,"created_at":40160,"updated_at":40161,"published_at":40160},"dxGy",{"title":40168,"outcome":40169,"problem":40170,"summary":40171,"solution":40172,"attachment":40173},"A–GAIN GUIDE: online platform showing Berlin citizens the most creative and efficient ways to repair, pass on, upcycle and recycle their used clothing","\u003Cp>A-GAIN GUIDE paves the way for consumers and their clothing to be repaired, reused, upcycled and recycled in Berlin, thereby revealing the potential of used clothes to reduce the CO2 emissions just by prolonging the lifespan of garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It also strengthens local networks and as well as infrastructures and gives greater visibility to the actors of recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The database linked to the A-GAIN GUIDE also enables efficient evaluation of textile re-use and recycling processes and the expansion of cooperative infrastructures within Berlin.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2022, the platform added an automated question catalog to their GUIDE function that makes individual suggestions for the further use of used clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Greenpeace 'Wegwerfware Kleidung' (Disposable Clothing) report published in 2015, we, on average, only wear 60% of all the clothes we own, and according to British charity Barnado's, each item of clothing is only worn seven times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This, in combination with the trend of fast fashion and overconsumption, create issue of textile waste and the associated negative impact on the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As the biggest producer of textile waste in Europe, Germany also need to find innovative solutions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Germany is the biggest producer of textile waste in Europe. Launched in 2021 during the Berlin Fashion Week, open-source online platform A-GAIN GUIDE paves the way for consumers and their clothing to be repaired, reused, upcycled and recycled, revealing the potential of used clothes to reduce the CO2 emissions just by prolonging the lifespan of garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>During the Berlin Fashion Week in September 2021, a new project called the A-GAIN GUIDE was launched. ​​The project is funded by the Berlin Senate Departments for the Environment, Transport & Climate Protection and for Economics, Energy and Operations as part of the Berlin Energy and Climate Protection Program 2030 (BEK), and implemented by Circular Berlin in cooperation with LoopLook.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project is aimed to promote the use and reuse of local resources, strengthens local networks and infrastructures, and gives reuse actors the visibility they deserve.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is done by creating a platform where users can find all the textile recycling stakeholders in Berlin on the MAP function, as wel as shoemakers, alteration tailors, used clothing containers, second-hand stores, designers and other initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, through the GUIDE function, the platform also shows creative and efficient ways to repair, pass on, upcycle and recycle their used clothing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The A-GAIN GUIDE is available as an open course tool to be implemented in other European cities as well.\u003C/p>",[40174,40176,40178],{"name":40175,"type":53,"value":40175},"https://a-gain.guide/en",{"name":40177,"type":53,"value":40177},"https://fashionweek.berlin/en/blog/single-news/a-gain-guide-neue-guide-funktion-macht-textil-re-use-plattform-a-gain-guide-jetzt-interaktiv.html",{"name":40179,"type":53,"value":40179},"https://fashionweek.berlin/en/blog/single-news/a-gain-guide.html",[40181,40182,40183],{"article_id":40159,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":40159,"contributor_id":40162},{"article_id":40159,"contributor_id":672},{"id":40185,"link":40186,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40160,"updated_at":40161,"article_id":40159,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WaSvXLzwBxc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152651255-F32AJ3Ow.jpeg",{"id":40188,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40189,"updated_at":40190,"owner_id":40191,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40192,"contents":40193,"contributors":40215,"image":40218},"10142","2021-11-15T23:19:09.759Z","2022-10-04T09:48:57.581Z","LSSwqw",{"id":40191,"type":325,"owner_id":40191,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40194],{"id":40195,"score":47,"body":40196,"status":55,"article_id":40188,"created_at":40189,"updated_at":40190,"published_at":40189},"yD3i",{"title":40197,"outcome":40198,"problem":40199,"summary":40200,"solution":40201,"attachment":40202},"Start making a change in the world: Shyne Eyewear","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>How is Shyne making a difference?\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> Shyne’s vision is to provide a sustainable ecological solution to the pressing issues and build a community of conscious customers. From the population of Canada, approximately 75% of Canadians require prescription vision. The goal of Shyne is to provide affordable, stylish glasses that help save the planet. The social enterprise manufactures glasses made of 100% locally recycled plastic and aims to provide eyewear to that 75% in need. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>About two and a half million Canadians require vision care but cannot afford access to these services. The average Canadian spends a total of between $240-1000 on a pair of glasses per year. In comparison, Shyne’s glasses are listed at $129. Shyne intends to provide proper vision care to the millions in need. With these given steps, Shyne will help change consumer behaviour and begin creating those eco-friendly behaviours needed to change the world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>The Effect of Plastic Waste on the Environment\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Every year, the world produces about 300 million tonnes of plastic waste in a year. Additionally, 99% of this plastic waste is contrived from oils, coal, and natural gas and is made from polluted non-renewable resources. Only 9% is recycled per year, 12% incinerated, and the majority is found within landfills and the natural environment. As a result of this, approximately 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean annually. Following this current trend, by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the sea. Canada is not an exception and is guilty; Canada has produced over 3.3 million tonnes of plastic waste a year\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following the current trend of plastic waste, the world's ocean will be filled with more plastic than fish. To fight this, we must begin changing the population's lifestyle to reduce average waste per year. Moreover, a way to resolve this can be to move to sustainable sourcing. The fashion industry has taken significant steps to move to sustainable sourcing, with companies as big as Nikes beginning new programs such as the Reuse a Shoe program. Shyne's vision is to provide a sustainable ecological solution to the pressing issues and build a community of conscious customers. The goal of Shyne is to provide affordable, stylish glasses that help save the planet.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>How to solve this issue?\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The change begins with changing the existing habits and creating new ones that promote a sustainable and ecological lifestyle. This accumulation of waste is built off the lifestyles of the population. Subconsciously, the commodities we consume daily contribute to this accumulated waste. ​​Another unique way to tackle the mounting garbage in the fashion industry is to encourage the shift to more sustainable sourcing. Sustainable sourcing has been repeatedly hailed as Fashion’s new must-have in recent reports and has been linked to positive economic and ecology results and improved tourism outcomes. For instance, more recently, more companies have focused on sustainability in fashion basics like streetwear. By providing consumers with an insight into how the fashion industry supports deprived communities and children, they are also shedding light on developing economies like Indonesia and India, where fair wages and exploited labour were an issue. One brand gaining attention in this area has been Reformation, which has become known for its sustainable ethos. Its recycling program, RefRecycling, allows customers to recycle their old clothing and follow its journey in the recycling process. More prominent brands like Nike have also introduced a Reuse A Shoe program.\u003C/p>",[40203,40205,40207,40209,40211,40213],{"name":40204,"type":53,"value":40204},"https://shyneeyewear.ca/",{"name":40206,"type":53,"value":40206},"https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/retail/our%20insights/fashions%20new%20must%20have%20sustainable%20sourcing%20at%20scale/fashions-new-must-have-sustainable-sourcing-at-scale-vf.pdf",{"name":40208,"type":53,"value":40208},"https://www.projectsocialt.com/blogs/resources/fashion-companies-help-children",{"name":40210,"type":53,"value":40210},"https://www.unep.org/interactive/beat-plastic-pollution/#:~:text=Today%2C%20we%20produce%20about%20300,of%20the%20entire%20human%20population",{"name":40212,"type":53,"value":40212},"https://opto.ca/sites/default/files/resources/documents/workforce_analysis_report_april_2018_en.pdf",{"name":40214,"type":53,"value":40214},"https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/the-cost-of-living-on-the-cost-of-stuff-payday-loans-baby-formula-glasses-and-modern-monetary-theory-1.5715939/wondering-why-your-glasses-are-so-pricey-one-company-controls-almost-everything-about-them-1.5721176#:~:text=Prescription%20eyeglasses%20can%20range%20anywhere%20from%20%24240%20to%20about%20%241%2C000,the%20Canadian%20Journal%20of%20Ophthalmology",[40216,40217],{"article_id":40188,"contributor_id":40191},{"article_id":40188,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40219,"link":40220,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40189,"updated_at":40190,"article_id":40188,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6cRcx9rCD6Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152652795-zzEiXItv.jpeg",{"id":40222,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40223,"updated_at":40224,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40226,"contents":40227,"contributors":40241,"image":40245},"10339","2021-11-24T14:14:22.759Z","2022-09-09T14:21:07.824Z","qJ2eug",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40228],{"id":40229,"score":47,"body":40230,"status":55,"article_id":40222,"created_at":40223,"updated_at":40224,"published_at":40223},"vTIl",{"title":40231,"outcome":40232,"problem":40233,"summary":40234,"solution":40235,"attachment":40236},"FJONG","\u003Cp>Rental platforms can provide multiple revenue streams by enabling businesses to offer new services that as in the case of FJONG allows for revenue to be decoupled from production and resource use – as the clothes rented out are excess items/stock from other (local) brands.  Revenue benefits here can for example include increased loyalty, access to customer and product use data and increased customer base – amplified by the easy connection between an increase in followers in social media platforms (e.g. Instagram) = probability of more customers signing up from home. At the same time, costs can be reduced due to savings from better resource productivity and risk reduction (e.g. improved inventory management that is not so dependent on global supply chains). According to the EMF seven similar resale and rental platforms – Depop, Rent the Runway, The Real Real, Vinted, Poshmark, Vestiaire Collective, and ThredUP – have reached billion-dollar valuations. These business models have the potential to grow from 3.5% of the global fashion market today to 23% by 2030, becoming a USD 700 billion opportunity, while providing significant environmental savings from increased use and reduced production (EMF, 2021). \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, dominated by a “fast-fashion” mentality. This means that people are accommodated to a certain level of “luxury” in terms of keeping up with new trends and changing out their wardrobe frequently. According to the EMF, Between 2000 and 2015, clothing production doubled, while over the same period utilisation – the number of times an item of clothing is worn before it is thrown away – decreased by 36% (2021). With a growing world population this problem is only going to stagnate. On top of this, due to ever lower prices and lost revenues profit margins of the world’s leading apparel retailers decreased by an average of 40% from 2016 to 2019 (ibid) and in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic have shown to be extremely sensitive to changes in the global supply chains. The current fashion industry is in other words bad for the environment, struggles with severe human rights issues for factory workers and is showing to be less and less profitable. There is a need for solutions in fashion and retail that are realistic about the global clothing spending habits but yet push an attitude change in how we buy and use clothing for those who wish to keep up with the latest trends. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FJONG is a fast-growing start-up that has put the idea of a sharing economy and an access-over-ownership business model into a practical solution that makes it easy and cheap for customers to rent clothes via their subscription system. Since being founded in 2017 the company has grown to 30+ employees and recently set the double Norwegian record in crowdfunding (highest amount raised and highest female investor share). The company is now expanding to Europe, by first taking upon Denmark. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FJONG is reinventing the way people consume by introducing clothing rental and subscription from a shared wardrobe. By renting clothes from 300+ brands, FJONG allows their customers to reinvent their wardrobe monthly. The customer choses new items from the ever-growing digital closet and FJONG ships their order with a return label for the customer to post back to the dry cleaning where all the items are stored. Currently one can rent an item for a one-time occasion (e.g. a dress for a wedding) or sign up to one of the following subscriptions: 2 items per month for 590 NOK / 3 items per month for 890 NOK / 5 items per month for 1350 NOK. It is expected that the subscriptions will be cheaper in Denmark due to lower costs of expenditure for the company. This solution is the perfect example of the access-over-ownership business model,  which includes repair (the company has an internal repair station) and rental. The FJONG solution allows for more use per user and more users per product – which is a circular solution if the clothes are designed to be durable and last for a long time. \u003C/p>",[40237,40239],{"name":40238,"type":53,"value":40238},"https://fjong.com/about-subscriptions",{"name":40240,"type":53,"value":40240},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/fashion-business-models/overview?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=CMB_fashion&utm_campaign=cbm_fashion",[40242,40243,40244],{"article_id":40222,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":40222,"contributor_id":40225},{"article_id":40222,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40246,"link":40247,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40223,"updated_at":40224,"article_id":40222,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"O7VR8qwTLWE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152654301-U5stDGq5.jpeg",{"id":40249,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40250,"updated_at":40251,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40252,"contents":40253,"contributors":40262,"image":6},"10679","2021-12-09T12:38:21.272Z","2022-10-04T09:47:45.863Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40254],{"id":40255,"score":47,"body":40256,"status":55,"article_id":40249,"created_at":40250,"updated_at":40251,"published_at":40250},"C1uk",{"title":40257,"summary":40258,"attachment":40259},"Vollebak's compostable t-shirt, made from plant and algae","\u003Cp>Vollebak launched a t-shirt made entirely from wood pulp and algae, which breaks down in soil or in a composter within three months.\u003C/p>",[40260],{"name":40261,"type":53,"value":40261},"https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/28/vollebak-plant-and-algae-t-shirt-sustainable-biodegradable-fashion/",[40263,40264],{"article_id":40249,"contributor_id":6120},{"article_id":40249,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40266,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40267,"updated_at":40268,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40269,"contents":40270,"contributors":40281,"image":6},"10680","2021-12-09T12:38:22.664Z","2022-10-04T09:46:41.795Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40271],{"id":40272,"score":47,"body":40273,"status":55,"article_id":40266,"created_at":40267,"updated_at":40268,"published_at":40267},"JHBf",{"title":40274,"summary":40275,"attachment":40276},"Napapijri: first 100% recyclable jacket, designed for circularity","\u003Cp>Skidoo is a 100% recyclable jacket, launched by apparel brand Napapijri. According to the company, the jacket can be 're-engineered, re-born and re-imagined infinitely' and is part of the company´s circular fashion strategy. Skidoo is made entirely from Econyl recycled material, enabling recycling at end of life. In order to ensure recyclability, Napapijri also established a take-back programme, whereby customers purchasing the Skidoo Infinity jacket are invited to register online for the option of returning their jacket after two years, for it to be processed into new yarn and new products.\u003C/p>",[40277,40279],{"name":40278,"type":53,"value":40278},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/napapijri-to-launch-100-percent-recyclable-jacket/2019072444409",{"name":40280,"type":53,"value":40280},"https://www.econyl.com/blog/napapijri-reveals-infinity-the-first-circular-100-recyclable-jacket/",[40282,40283],{"article_id":40266,"contributor_id":6120},{"article_id":40266,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40285,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40286,"updated_at":40287,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40288,"contents":40289,"contributors":40302,"image":40305},"10934","2021-12-16T15:46:29.585Z","2022-09-27T16:15:57.287Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40290],{"id":40291,"score":47,"body":40292,"status":55,"article_id":40285,"created_at":40286,"updated_at":40287,"published_at":40286},"RsGu",{"title":40293,"summary":40294,"attachment":40295},"Akanjo Madagascar, a fashion company following circular practices","\u003Cp>The fashion brand is working on Gabriela Hearst’s spring 2022 collection from house of Chloe. In order to maximize its positive ecological and social impacts, it's using organic silk, recycled cashmere, and dead materials in 55% of the collection’s ready-to-wear. It is the only Malagasy textile industry certified ISO 26000 with three stars and it's a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).\u003C/p>",[40296,40298,40300],{"name":40297,"type":53,"value":40297},"https://www.forbes.com/sites/allysonportee/2021/06/08/chlos-spring-2022-collection-all-about-sustainability-with-uruguayan-influences/?sh=1ca562b8383c&fbclid=IwAR2gqYdCnQGWhMRyr3-jlYQ2rKgwIlrp3vlfNE26pC_6Tbq6I4H2KQzIHqE",{"name":40299,"type":53,"value":40299},"https://akanjo.com/",{"name":40301,"type":53,"value":40301},"https://edbm.mg/madagascar-is-following-a-global-trend/",[40303,40304],{"article_id":40285,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":40285,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40306,"link":40307,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40286,"updated_at":40287,"article_id":40285,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LyB39OPxdEQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152656407-ulBOfS66.jpeg",{"id":40309,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40310,"updated_at":40311,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40312,"contents":40313,"contributors":40322,"image":6},"11131","2021-12-20T13:36:34.765Z","2022-09-27T16:14:05.000Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40314],{"id":40315,"score":47,"body":40316,"status":55,"article_id":40309,"created_at":40310,"updated_at":40311,"published_at":40310},"ppN2",{"title":40317,"summary":40318,"attachment":40319},"Amsterdam's Fashion for Good launches polyester recycling project","\u003Cp>Amsterdam-based Fashion for Good is helping major global brands with smart ways to recycle polyester. The platform for sustainable fashion innovation has launched the Full Circle Textiles Project – Polyester. This project aims to support the growth and use of technologies that are able to recycle fabrics in a more environmentally conscious way. As one of the most commonly used materials in the fashion industry, finding a sustainable solution for repurposing polyester is an important step towards achieving closed-loop production and reducing the impact of textile waste. This joint initiative is a great example of how Amsterdam’s fashion scene is supporting the development of greener solutions for the future, both at home and abroad.\u003C/p>",[40320],{"name":40321,"type":53,"value":40321},"https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/business/news-and-insights/news/2021/amsterdam-fashion-for-good-launches-polyester-recycling-project",[40323,40324],{"article_id":40309,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":40309,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40326,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40327,"updated_at":40328,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40329,"contents":40330,"contributors":40339,"image":40343},"11198","2022-01-03T08:33:02.480Z","2022-09-27T15:26:10.306Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40331],{"id":40332,"score":47,"body":40333,"status":55,"article_id":40326,"created_at":40327,"updated_at":40328,"published_at":40327},"QxFf",{"title":40334,"outcome":40335,"problem":40336,"summary":40337,"solution":40338},"Tise – making it easy, fun and cool to buy and sell second hand clothing online","\u003Cp>The Tise solution has had two major successes: they have through their fun, esthetically pleasing and easy-to-use app bettered and boosted the reputation for buying secondhand clothing as well as helped consumers make it easy to buy and sell their clothing through their filtering system. With approx. 120,000 second-hand items sold per month, there is no doubt that Tise has used their digital platform to boost reuse, slowing of the loop and keeping products in use. Now, the question is how to make sure clothing is passed on more than once and has several life-cycles, and not just two. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, dominated by a “fast-fashion” mentality. According to the Ellen McArthur Foundation, Between 2000 and 2015, clothing production doubled, while over the same period utilisation – the number of times an item of clothing is worn before it is thrown away – decreased by 36% (2021). Norwegians have an average of 350 garments in the closet, but a fifth of these are unused. Norwegians are still increasingly buying more clothes, and that the amount of textile waste from private households is rapidly increasing. At the same time, many people do not bother to walk around in physical secondhand shops looking for something they need – knowing it might take day and age before they find something similar to their needs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tise is a nordic, fast-growing software company and social, mobile marketplace for vintage fashion and interior. Their marketplace-app, Tise, has grown dramatically since launched in 2016, now measuring over 2 000 000 registered users, and millions of listings.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tise aims to help people to pass on the clothes they do not use by making second hand more fun and inspiring through their engaging digital app or homepage.. Their UX design is similar to Instagram, where users can follow, “like” and contact other people should they want to buy an item someone else has listed. Users simply upload their item online. The buyer can search for items they want through a filter system (location, shoes, tops, denim jeans, brands, price range etc.) or through scrolling through the pictures the people they follow have uploaded. Once a deal between buyer and seller has been initiated, they can sort out a place to meet to try on or exchange the item as well as payment method (shipping is also often an option).\u003C/p>",[40340,40341,40342],{"article_id":40326,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":40326,"contributor_id":40225},{"article_id":40326,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40344,"link":40345,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40327,"updated_at":40328,"article_id":40326,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SEckzOLIoR8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152658025-gywkmk4x.jpeg",{"id":40347,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40348,"updated_at":40349,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40350,"contents":40351,"contributors":40363,"image":40367},"11956","2022-01-21T12:38:46.988Z","2022-09-27T15:24:34.901Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40352],{"id":40353,"score":47,"body":40354,"status":55,"article_id":40347,"created_at":40348,"updated_at":40349,"published_at":40348},"LmIX",{"title":40355,"outcome":40356,"problem":40357,"summary":40358,"solution":40359,"attachment":40360},"Rental services of everyday life products","\u003Cp>In 2018, the company achieved the milestone of 10,000 items on the platform.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sharely worked with ESU-services, an external partner specialized in life cycle assessments (LCA) which conducteda study about the environmental benefits of Sharely transactions. The results showed that a total net of 88.4kg CO2-eq are saved per rental transaction and that 52 new item purchases are avoided with 100 rental transactions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We all have way too many things at home that we don't use. There are many items that we use only a few times per year: drills, beamers, tents, garden tools, drones... Yet, when we need something, the first option coming to our mind is often to go and buy it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to this, whether small or big, stores have a lot of underused resources in their warehouses, and idle goods like returns, slightly damaged, unsold or exhibition objects that could be generating more value if in circulation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The challenge for stores is mainstream commerce and store management softwares, which are designed to sell ownership of goods - not to sell access to goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2013, Sharely is now the biggest Swiss sharing platform for items of any kind for private and business customers. It has 10 categories of items, from appliances to music, fashion, cooking, mobility, sports, or items for babies and children. The company believes that people do not need to own things, to do things. Sharely's team currently consists of 7 people but the company is looking for new members.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The borrower pays Sharely once his rental request has been accepted. Sharely pays 80% of the rental amount to the lender after a rental is completed. Sharely keeps the remaining 20% as a commission fee. This allows us to operate the platform, provide customer support, handle the payment transactions safely and gros our movement. On top of the rental amount, the borrower pays an insurance fee.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Businesses can use the platform to adapt to changing customer behaviours by not only selling products, but also access to products. Sharely helps them step into circular economy and start renting out products. Easily, without risk and without fixed costs. Businesses can open their online rental store on Sharely, build a new and greener revenue model, and reach thousands of new customers and develop a new revenue source, all while reducing their CO2 footprint.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Therefore, Sharely helps businesses to transition from a classic retail model to access economy.\u003C/p>",[40361],{"name":40362,"type":53,"value":40362},"https://www.sharely.ch/en",[40364,40365,40366],{"article_id":40347,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":40347,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":40347,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40368,"link":40369,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40348,"updated_at":40349,"article_id":40347,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ihFHEfxohb0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152658849-ULSYT4_S.jpeg",{"id":40371,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40372,"updated_at":40373,"owner_id":40374,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40375,"contents":40376,"contributors":40388,"image":40391},"11990","2022-01-21T13:28:52.090Z","2022-09-27T15:23:21.576Z","BzvD6Q",{"id":40374,"type":325,"owner_id":40374,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40377],{"id":40378,"score":47,"body":40379,"status":55,"article_id":40371,"created_at":40372,"updated_at":40373,"published_at":40372},"sjRm",{"title":40380,"outcome":40381,"problem":40382,"summary":40383,"solution":40384,"attachment":40385},"Workwear second life","\u003Cp>As a result of the project, outdated work shirts were sewn onto shopping bags, which were to be used by employees while shopping. In cooperation with our upcycling partner we prepared 4,380 such bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The clothing industry is responsible for as much as 10% of carbon dioxide emissions on a global scale, and is also the second largest consumer of water in the world. Lagging collections of out-of-date clothing are a huge problem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While workwear is a relatively small part of the fashion industry, the problem of outdated collections needs to be resolved here, as in the case of mass production for the individual customer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The popular retail chain, thanks to a project conducted in cooperation with Deko Eko, has shown that landfills are not the only solution to the problem of outdated workwear clothing. Thanks to upcycling, out-of-date clothing can turn into completely new items and thus not only remain in circulation, but also give new value to its users - as a result of our project, outdated shirts \"returned\" to employees in the form of shopping bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our project showed that outdated clothing collections do not have to end up in landfills, but can successfully return to circulation, turning into new and durable items. Outdated work shirts turned into shopping bags that went to employees of German retail chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",[40386],{"name":40387,"type":53,"value":40387},"https://dekoeko.com/success-stories/workwear-second-life-miles-promocean",[40389,40390],{"article_id":40371,"contributor_id":40374},{"article_id":40371,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40392,"link":40393,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40372,"updated_at":40373,"article_id":40371,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7s7Q3Pnhi-g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152659690-u9E_eZmB.jpeg",{"id":40395,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40396,"updated_at":40397,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40398,"contents":40399,"contributors":40413,"image":40418},"12024","2022-01-24T16:21:30.824Z","2022-09-27T15:21:53.766Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40400],{"id":40401,"score":47,"body":40402,"status":55,"article_id":40395,"created_at":40396,"updated_at":40397,"published_at":40396},"JIY7",{"title":40403,"outcome":40404,"problem":40405,"summary":40406,"solution":40407,"attachment":40408},"TEIL, the open wardrobe in Bern","\u003Cp>The shop opened in 2020: in its first year, it sold around 80 subscriptions. The shop allows Bernese residents to enjoy a wide range of clothes in their closet without harming the planet or people. The company also offers a different business model which, based on a subscription method, alters consumer's behaviour.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>More and more clothes are being sold at ever cheaper prices. Our consumption is at the expense of the environment—and the people who make our clothes. The fashion industry is now one of the dirtiest industries in the world, with abuses found along the entire supply chain and rampant pollution to air, land and water. An urgent change is needed to address the damage of the textile industry and our relationship to clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TEIL is a shop in Bern, Switzerland, where everyday clothes can be rented. The company's vision is that Bern residents consume clothes even more slowly and consciously. At the same time, the team believes that this does not have to lead to a dreary or unstylish wardrobe. Through borrowing more and owning less, sustainability, variety and style can all be a reality. The team consists of more than five employees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TEIL, based in Bern, offers a wide range of clothes in diverse styles. Most of the clothes are donated by individuals. By working with labels, the shop is constantly expanding its range with fair fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Customers can borrow the clothes by taking out a subscription. The company offers different subscription options with different payment options and prices, including a more affordable option for students.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Customers can then wear their borrowed clothes as long as they enjoy them (their subscription continues automatically as long as they have borrowed the clothes). Once they want to get rid of these clothes, they have to wash them and make sure they are undamaged, clean and smell nice. The clothing will be checked against these criteria when it is returned, but the company takes care of ironing the clothes. Customers can bring back clothes and borrow new ones as often as they want—this way, they can ensure variety in their wardrobe without harming people or the environment. However, as a customer, if you have fallen in love with a garment and no longer want to give it away, you can also buy it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Garments that are found to be no longer usable following their inspection are removed from the range. Many are donated to the 'Dan service', which helps people in need practically and unbureaucratically, free of charge. In the future, however, TEIL intends to extend the lifespan of discarded garments through upcycling.\u003C/p>",[40409,40411],{"name":40410,"type":53,"value":40410},"https://www.teil.style/so-teilst-du",{"name":40412,"type":53,"value":40412},"https://www.teil.style/faq",[40414,40415,40416,40417],{"article_id":40395,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":40395,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":40395,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":40395,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40419,"link":40420,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40396,"updated_at":40397,"article_id":40395,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"t5uf1zmnN70=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152661172-Eel4e5Tq.jpeg",{"id":40422,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40423,"updated_at":40424,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40425,"contents":40426,"contributors":40438,"image":40441},"12058","2022-01-25T11:54:05.137Z","2022-09-27T15:20:35.885Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40427],{"id":40428,"score":47,"body":40429,"status":55,"article_id":40422,"created_at":40423,"updated_at":40424,"published_at":40423},"ubVm",{"title":40430,"outcome":40431,"problem":40432,"summary":40433,"solution":40434,"attachment":40435},"A creative laboratory to support fashion brands","\u003Cp>In Tasklab's projects, the different stakeholders in the value chain willing to implement various solutions at the same time, benefit from more efficient outcomes, higher credibility, and in some cases even a reduction of costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion and textile brands, retailers, suppliers, and raw material providers face more and more sustainability challenges, like environmental and social problems, animal welfare problems, and the shift into the circular economy business model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tasklab supports fashion brands, suppliers, and NGOs to overcome their sustainability challenges, like environmental and social problems, animal welfare problems, and the shift into the circular economy business model. It supports companies, public organizations, and not-for-profit organizations in analyzing relevant sustainability issues and certifications, defining strategies for change, implementing improvements, and advising to communicating their sustainability activities clearly and truly. It supports fashion brands in creating value from soil to end product, creating transparent and sustainable materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tasklab is a creative laboratory that celebrates and cultivates sustainable raw materials, traditional textile design, and art craft by partnering with global cooperations, farmers, and artisans by incorporating sustainable know-how in products. In the different consulting projects it facilitates, the aim is to raise sustainability awareness from top-down which positively affects the bottom line while protecting our natural resources. The objective is to create awareness and driving towards a new business model where slow fashion is the key and circular economy is integrated into the supply chain together with the natural capital.\u003C/p>",[40436],{"name":40437,"type":53,"value":40437},"https://tasklab.org/",[40439,40440],{"article_id":40422,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":40422,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40442,"link":40443,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40423,"updated_at":40424,"article_id":40422,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"P2Hqkpm47RE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152662838-1tn7f_3c.jpeg",{"id":40445,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40446,"updated_at":40447,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40448,"contents":40449,"contributors":40461,"image":40466},"12320","2022-02-08T10:21:23.554Z","2023-04-14T09:18:47.488Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40450],{"id":40451,"score":47,"body":40452,"status":55,"article_id":40445,"created_at":40446,"updated_at":40447,"published_at":40446},"8J_V",{"title":40453,"outcome":40454,"problem":40455,"summary":40456,"solution":40457,"attachment":40458},"VYN: sneakers crafted to last","\u003Cp>VYN sneakers allow customers to enjoy more durable, affordable and personalised shoes. Moreover, the VYN Sneakers are hand-crafted by Italian artisans to guarantee the highest quality and fair labour practices, and to keep the company's CO2 footprint low.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sneakers have high socioeconomic and environmental impacts, both in terms of their manufacturing and product disposal at end-of-use. For example, 24 billion pairs of shoes are produced every year and over 90% end up in landfills after a short linear use cycle. In addition, production costs for sneakers are increasing, and consumers are being asked to pay more, while accepting lower quality and even less longevity in their sneakers. Sneakers are made of over 40 components and are largely unrepairable, as these parts cannot be easily removed or replaced. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>VYN was founded in 2019 by Swiss designers Catherine Meuter and Stefan Mathys. They designed and engineered the vulnerable parts of sneakers in a new way so that customers can change them themselves, extending sneakers' lifetimes. The sneakers have unique personal style features. This unique eco-innovation is paired with timeless design, quality materials and craftsmanship with the idea that customers can love their VYNs for longer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>VYN changes this: through their circular system of wear, care, repair and customer engagement, sneakers' lifetimes are extended, drastically reducing waste. The most vulnerable parts of a sneaker are the outsole heel and the heel counter which can be both replaced in less than a minute, in only five steps. In addition, taking better care of the sneakers also enables customers to wear them for longer in just four simple steps.\u003C/p>",[40459],{"name":40460,"type":53,"value":40460},"https://www.vyn.one/",[40462,40463,40464,40465],{"article_id":40445,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":40445,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":40445,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":40445,"contributor_id":35626},{"id":40467,"link":40468,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40446,"updated_at":40447,"article_id":40445,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ikf0kLKC-NE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152663847-1UlFtgoN.jpeg",{"id":40470,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40471,"updated_at":40472,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40473,"contents":40474,"contributors":40486,"image":40489},"12358","2022-02-08T14:17:25.293Z","2022-09-27T15:19:01.592Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40475],{"id":40476,"score":47,"body":40477,"status":55,"article_id":40470,"created_at":40471,"updated_at":40472,"published_at":40471},"14S7",{"title":40478,"outcome":40479,"problem":40480,"summary":40481,"solution":40482,"attachment":40483},"Circular Lugano","\u003Cp>The project brings multiple benefits, both for society and individuals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cu>Benefits for society\u003C/u>:\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- \u003C/strong>Reduction in the use of natural resources. By renting you buy less, which translated into less acquired means and fewer objects manufactured, therefore fewer resources used for production (e.g. raw materials, transport, etc.). The same item is used by more people, decreasing the number of items needed to meet those people's needs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Waste reduction. By buying less, less waste is generated. Inactivity leads to the malfunction of some objects and therefore to their replacement. The maintenance and use rules guarantee a longer life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Fight against climate change. Less purchases and less waste also means less pollution both during production and during disposal. This is in favor of the fight against climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Awareness raising. The birth of projects of this kind is necessary to sensitize the population, entrepreneurs and authorities to the existence and efficiency of circular economic models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Support for weaker social groups. In addition to the environmental benefits, there are also social benefits. By being able to use an object for a short time, access to the use of particularly expensive objects is offered to all those people who cannot afford to buy them. For example, to use a pressure washer it is no longer necessary to buy it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cu>Benefits for the individual:\u003C/u>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Space. We have dozens of objects in the house that we never or only rarely use. These items take up space in your home or basement that could be used better. By freeing up this space, more space is obtained for objects for daily use or for other purposes, improving the quality of life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Active participation in the fight against climate change. By actively choosing not to buy, the person becomes an active part in the fight against pollution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Savings. Consumers save, even more if the object in question is used a few times a year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our society's current lifestyle has unsustainable long-term consequences. We are almost all used to buying what we want, even when what we buy then ends up in the cellar, or worse in the landfill, after the first use, thus wasting the precious resources used to create that object.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The mission of Circular Lugano is to actively promote the concept of circular economy in the Lugano area and subsequently also beyond the district, cantonal and national borders. The long-term goal is to foster, support and encourage cultural change from the current consumer society model to the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular Lugano offers a valid alternative to the purchase of objects for occasional use. So that the Swiss society can reach a more efficient level of use of resources without having to give up the comforts and small pleasures they are used to. From Circular Lugano you can rent anything: from clothes to sports equipment, kitchen utensils, and accessories for vehichles, among others.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By renting, consumers avoid having to buy items that they may use only a few times a year and they remain there to collect dust in the cellar, to take up space in the closet or to deteriorate waiting to be thrown away.\u003C/p>",[40484],{"name":40485,"type":53,"value":40485},"https://www.circular-lugano.ch/",[40487,40488],{"article_id":40470,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":40470,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40490,"link":40491,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40471,"updated_at":40472,"article_id":40470,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wirsD5vfuWs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152664506-7X33Tfof.jpeg",{"id":40493,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40494,"updated_at":40495,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40496,"contents":40497,"contributors":40508,"image":40513},"12385","2022-02-16T09:16:08.320Z","2022-09-27T15:15:30.614Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40498],{"id":40499,"score":47,"body":40500,"status":55,"article_id":40493,"created_at":40494,"updated_at":40495,"published_at":40494},"CZux",{"title":40501,"outcome":40502,"problem":40503,"summary":40504,"solution":40505,"attachment":40506},"The Denim Deal - an alliance of international frontrunners","\u003Cp>The goal is that by the end of 2023, three million denim jeans containing 20% post-consumer textiles will have been produced, and from there, the partnership will work towards becoming the new industry standard in the denim industry. The Denim Deal demonstrates how connecting social and environmental sustainability, by multiple actors of the industry, instigates a change in the entire chain. Once this step was taken, scaling up and taking on new partners became feasible, making the Denim Deal a blueprint for the sustainable textile industry and functioning as an action plan for municipalities across Europe. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Amsterdam, as a textile and ‘denim city’, has continuously worked towards a circular and sustainable industry on a local as well as national and international level. Single actors in the textile industry face the obstacle of restricted power of actions, preventing circular change along the whole supply chain. Intensive research over the last ten years focused on various partners in the industry, focusing on their potential to contribute to joint circular actions and overarching sustainability goals. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Together with actors from public and private institutions and organisations, the city of Amsterdam set the joint goal to make the denim supply chain more sustainable. During their participation at the REFLOW project, they formed the Denim Deal, an international alliance of more than 40 partners working to make post-consumer recycling of textiles the standard in the industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2020, the City of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Economic Board, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and the Municipalities of Haarlem and Zaanstad set up a multi-stakeholder partnership: The Denim Deal. Through this initiative, Amsterdam is contributing to its CO2 emission reduction goal of 55% by 2030. In collaboration with denim brands, policymakers, and recycling companies, a three-year sustainable denim initiative was founded. Currently, more than 40 partners are involved with the Denim Deal, representing every part of the value chain. The initiative allows for true monitoring of the value chain of denim products and processes in the industry. A milestone contributing to the deal was the development of the automated sorting machine, Fibersort, which divides large volumes of mixed post-consumer textiles by fibre composition and colour. Such fine-grained sorting allows these materials to become uniform inputs for high-value textile-to-textile recyclers.\u003C/p>",[40507],{"name":6905,"type":53,"value":6905},[40509,40510,40511,40512],{"article_id":40493,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":40493,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":40493,"contributor_id":6242},{"article_id":40493,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40514,"link":40515,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40494,"updated_at":40495,"article_id":40493,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jOxST09wgnE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152665742-dIJ4djAq.jpeg",{"id":40517,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40518,"updated_at":40519,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40520,"contents":40521,"contributors":40532,"image":40536},"12387","2022-02-16T10:00:26.442Z","2023-03-22T18:13:17.883Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40522],{"id":40523,"score":47,"body":40524,"status":55,"article_id":40517,"created_at":40518,"updated_at":40519,"published_at":40518},"e5w2",{"title":40525,"outcome":40526,"problem":40527,"summary":40528,"solution":40529,"attachment":40530},"REFLOW","\u003Cp>The aim is to make sure that the lessons learned and concrete outputs of the project live on and can contribute to the work of other cities and organisations aiming to become more circular. A key resource developed for this is the Reflow Theoretical Framework, a supportive model to enable the agency and participation of municipalities, SMEs, and citizens’ associations in the development of circular economy practices and governance. The framework supports municipalities’ circular transition by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Providing insights on the development of new products and product-service systems for a circular economy, which can benefit urban and peri-urban environments as well as society as a whole.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Providing insights on the links between functional problems and broader societal issues relevant in the creation of circular and regenerative cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Supporting the description of the design process, change process and transition process to describe and understand future design-based initiatives for CE transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Further, the project developed practical tools such as the Regenerative Governance Toolkit or REFLOW operating system for municipalities to leverage the systematic change of municipalities towards circular actions. This change requires brand new collaborations, synergies and pooling of resources and assets across public and private sectors. Lastly, the project developed robust circular business models, functioning as inspiration for innovation and circular material management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Under the current urban paradigm, cities consume more resources than they produce. Additionally, 68% of the world’s population is predicted to live in urban areas by 2050.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>REFLOW was an EU Horizon 2020 innovation action project running from 2019 to 2022, with the aim to increase circularity in European cities. Through REFLOW, the 28 project partners developed a range of solutions to make the material flows more circular within the six pilot cities of Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan, Cluj-Napoca, Paris, and Vejle. The cities' social, environmental, and economic impact was assessed, and a range of solutions enabling the circular transition were developed through active citizen involvement. The project combined the expertise of the project partners spanning municipalities, scientific and research institutions, technology providers, design and grassroot organisations, and small and medium-sized enterprises.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The REFLOW project was built on the concept of \u003Cem>urban metabolism\u003C/em>, a model and concept used to describe and analyse the flows of the materials and energy within cities, by understanding the city and its surrounding region through the lens of biological systems and technical processes. The project calculated, analysed, and redefined urban resource usage to assess the relationship between urban production and consumption and addressed the overconsumption of resources. REFLOW’s mission was to show how rethinking our economy and configuring the urban metabolism can enable the transition to circular and regenerative cities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Creating and implementing a circular and regenerative city vision is a complex process and requires an interdisciplinary perspective. The project approached these perspectives through work packages, which each represents an essential element that cities should focus on in the transition to a circular and regenerative city mode. Each work package can be understood as an element that needs to be considered during the circular transition of a city. This includes circular co-creation designs and frameworks, software and technical infrastructure, creating and managing circular material flows, the cities circular journey as well as capacity and community building. During the project, the local consortiums were composed by representatives of the city’s municipality, makerspaces, FabLabs or SMEs. Municipalities are particularly focusing on citizen engagement, awareness rising and systematic approaches for a circular economy, which can benefit the municipal covered area. You can find more details about the circular transition of the pilot cities here: https://reflowproject.eu/pilots/\u003C/p>",[40531],{"name":6905,"type":53,"value":6905},[40533,40534,40535],{"article_id":40517,"contributor_id":6892},{"article_id":40517,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":40517,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40537,"link":40538,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40518,"updated_at":40519,"article_id":40517,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9NMl9MaxPzo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152666512-vhl7ySua.jpeg",{"id":40540,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40541,"updated_at":40542,"owner_id":40543,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40544,"contents":40545,"contributors":40556,"image":40559},"12848","2022-03-09T08:26:33.413Z","2022-09-27T15:07:04.205Z","ltUSZQ",{"id":40543,"type":325,"owner_id":40543,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40546],{"id":40547,"score":47,"body":40548,"status":55,"article_id":40540,"created_at":40541,"updated_at":40542,"published_at":40541},"qYdp",{"title":40549,"problem":40550,"summary":40551,"solution":40552,"attachment":40553},"Life Beyond the Sales Rack - Redistribution of Excess Merchandise in the Retail Sector","\u003Cp>Retailers that sell clothing are generally large corporate companies. Due to several factors, such as mass production, inaccurate forecasting and economic trends, retailers have excess merchandise that is either unsold, returned by customers or items slightly damaged during trade that are not fit for sale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>South Africa’s unemployment rate stands at over 30% (reported as 32.6% in the first quarter of 2021 by Statistics SA), with a lack of education and training pinned as the root cause of unemployment. This results in many families living below the poverty line (and specifically women-led households with 49% of black women living below the poverty line) and a heavy reliance on government grants.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This case study, which focusses on textiles, is written to demonstrate how organisations that act as intermediaries can create economic opportunities that contribute to a circular economy in a developing country, such as South Africa.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The case study discusses:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- How waste can be used as a resource to drive economic growth and social upliftment,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- How intermediaries can unlock circular economy opportunities,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- How a circular economy can be emergent from addressing economic and social imperatives in a developing country context, and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- How collaboration enables the organisation and partnering individuals to each have a sustainable business model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A non-profit organisation, The Clothing Bank, identified a gap in the market, and a need for an intermediary to link the end of the retail supply chain with unemployed, single mothers.\u003C/p>",[40554],{"name":40555,"type":53,"value":40555},"https://greencape.co.za/content/life-beyond-the-sales-rack/",[40557,40558],{"article_id":40540,"contributor_id":40543},{"article_id":40540,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40560,"link":40561,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40541,"updated_at":40542,"article_id":40540,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"93ELVTcYms4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152667371-aKpXH3oD.jpeg",{"id":40563,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40564,"updated_at":40565,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40566,"contents":40567,"contributors":40581,"image":40584},"13045","2022-03-15T14:16:59.093Z","2022-09-27T15:06:04.294Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40568],{"id":40569,"score":47,"body":40570,"status":55,"article_id":40563,"created_at":40564,"updated_at":40565,"published_at":40564},"p_7h",{"title":40571,"outcome":40572,"problem":40573,"summary":40574,"solution":40575,"attachment":40576},"On the road towards circular textiles. Road map for the Dutch textile industry","\u003Cp>To fulfil these ambitions, a Circular Textiles Road Map was developed to guide all initiatives. Afval Circulair, the knowledge center on circular economy from the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and Modint, the trade association for manufacturers and suppliers in the fashion and textile industry, were the main contributors to this roadmap. The Dutch Circular Textiles Platform was also launched, to promote this circular development in the sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile is a resource-intensive industry. Only in 2015, 79 billion cubic metres of water was used by the textile and clothing industry. Equally, to produce one t-shirt, 2 700 litres of water are needed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The environmental impact of textiles is huge. To tackle this issue an agreement between industrial and government stakeholders has been made in 2016 to develop a strategy for textiles to span the full value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To make social, ecological, and economic improvements in this sector, a multistakeholder agreement has been concluded in July 2016, the Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile, between the government, industrial organisations, trade unions and nongovernmental organisations. The agreement particularly focuses on raw materials and strives to extend the lifespan of textiles. It also intends to turn discarded textiles into newly applicable fibres. Concerning municipalities, they adapt their collection strategies to circular processing.\u003C/p>",[40577,40579],{"name":40578,"type":53,"value":40578},"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20201208STO93327/the-impact-of-textile-production-and-waste-on-the-environment-infographic",{"name":40580,"type":53,"value":40580},"https://www.afvalcirculair.nl/onderwerpen/linkportaal/publicaties/downloads-0/on-the-road-towards/",[40582,40583],{"article_id":40563,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":40563,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40585,"link":40586,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40564,"updated_at":40565,"article_id":40563,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"o8yLUw2mVwk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152668871-pO32KidL.jpeg",{"id":40588,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40589,"updated_at":40590,"owner_id":39786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40591,"contents":40592,"contributors":40605,"image":40608},"13672","2022-04-09T11:30:20.827Z","2025-01-17T16:35:05.527Z",{"id":39786,"type":325,"owner_id":39786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40593],{"id":40594,"score":47,"body":40595,"status":55,"article_id":40588,"created_at":40589,"updated_at":40590,"published_at":40589},"4yEx",{"title":40596,"outcome":40597,"problem":40598,"summary":40599,"solution":40600,"attachment":40601},"RubyMoon: Making high value active wear from ocean plastic waste","\u003Cp>Besides using waste fishing nets in the production, RubyMoon utilises recycled materials such as carpets and other nylon waste in their production. Using these materials RubyMoon has designed a versatile, mix and match GymToSwim® collection. These durable well stitched garments keep up the principles of slow fashion. The fabric used is certified to be twice as strong as comparable fabrics on the market. Making it more durable to the exposure of chlorine, salt water and sunlight. Prices for RubyMoon Garments are high in comparison to an average swim wear garment but on the price per wear it is very compatible. RubyMoon items are meant to last and hence the cost of garments should be calculated as price per wear. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>One hundred percent of the RubyMoon’s profit is reinvested in female entrepreneurs through microloans. Once repaid, RubyMoon can invest in other female entrepreneurs. Keeping the money in circulation to get as many female entrepreneurs started in their businesses as possible.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RubyMoon addresses a number of problems:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So-called “ghost nets” pollute the oceans on a big scale. These are drift nets which are left behind accidentally by fishermen in the ocean. They are high quality / expensive nets and unfortunately, these drift nets keep on fishing – they will drop to the bottom of the ocean and collect and kill marine life in the process. In addition, they start leaking microfibres into the water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>New clothes are generally produced from virgin materials and the production itself is generally leaving an immense footprint on the environment and dependent communities. Fashion production accounts for carbon emissions, dries up water sources, and pollutes rivers and streams. Working conditions in typical garment production countries are poor, with 12 hour shifts and very low pay.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fast fashion particularly has a huge negative impact on the environment. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, many clothing items are only worn 7-10 times before being thrown away. As a result, the equivalent of a rubbish truck load of clothes is being burnt or buried in landfill every second. With this endless thirst for new clothing, clothing production has grown very quickly. In 2000, 50 billion items of clothes were produced. In 2015 this number had doubled to 100 billion, and the trend is continuing. (Reference: Catherine Weetman in “A Circular Economy Handbook”)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RubyMoon is a small online brand for swimwear & fitness clothing based in Brighton, UK that only uses recycled plastics - mainly recovered from the sea - in their clothing production. Garments are produced in the UK and Spain, and profits of the company support female entrepreneurs in developing countries through micro-finance and investment programmes. Jo-Anne Godden founded RubyMoon in 2011. Items are shipped internationally.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RubyMoon only uses recycled materials such as polyamide yarn made from fishing nets in their production. For this RubyMoon is a partner of Healthy Seas. This organisation works with diver and fishermen groups to retrieve left behind fishing nets and bring them to land, where those nets are being sent for reprocessing. Aquafil, a company that works with Healthy Seas, regenerates the recovered nets – together with other nylon waste – into brand new ECONYL® yarn for the fashion and interior industries. Nets are being washed, broken down and formed into pellets before those pellets are extruded back into a fibre. The fabric is knitted, dyed and printed locally in Italy. RubyMoon was the first swim/activewear company in the UK to use this kind of fabric for their garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In comparison with standard swimsuit production processes in the Far East, RubyMoon only produces in the UK and Spain leading to a 42% reduction in carbon emission per swimsuit as supply chains are substantially shortened. Through the proximity to production sites RubyMoon is able to check on working conditions of production workers. This level of control guarantees that workers are treated fairly, receive the living wage and are not being exploited.\u003C/p>",[40602,40603,40604],{"name":20121,"type":53,"value":20121},{"name":20123,"type":53,"value":20123},{"name":20125,"type":53,"value":20125},[40606,40607],{"article_id":40588,"contributor_id":39786},{"article_id":40588,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40609,"link":40610,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40589,"updated_at":40590,"article_id":40588,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RHykpdpPFuU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152670044-vKdCk8-_.jpeg",{"id":40612,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40613,"updated_at":40614,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40615,"contents":40616,"contributors":40625,"image":40629},"13807","2022-04-15T18:26:54.033Z","2022-09-27T15:02:16.811Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40617],{"id":40618,"score":47,"body":40619,"status":55,"article_id":40612,"created_at":40613,"updated_at":40614,"published_at":40613},"8LUN",{"title":40620,"summary":40621,"attachment":40622},"Clothes to Good - Empowering people through recycling clothing","\u003Cp>Clothes to Good sources post-consumer clothing, shoes, bedding, curtains, fashion accessories and other textile waste from schools, corporate volunteerism programmes and H&M stores across South Africa. The received items are sorted and categorised for different purposes, such as donation, recycling, upcycling, downcycling, shredding or destruction. Funds generated from recycling are utilised to run different social impact projects, such as Clothes to Trees. Clothes to Good also provides skills development and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.\u003C/p>",[40623],{"name":40624,"type":53,"value":40624},"https://clothestogood.com/",[40626,40627,40628],{"article_id":40612,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":40612,"contributor_id":22734},{"article_id":40612,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40630,"link":40631,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":40613,"updated_at":40614,"article_id":40612,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tBJmE5WpwJo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152670995-OyY6Em4i.jpeg",{"id":40633,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":24606,"updated_at":40634,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40635,"contents":40636,"contributors":40645,"image":40649},"13808","2022-09-27T14:48:28.325Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40637],{"id":40638,"score":47,"body":40639,"status":55,"article_id":40633,"created_at":24606,"updated_at":40634,"published_at":24606},"GVpr",{"title":40640,"summary":40641,"attachment":40642},"MH Couture - Jewellery from waste","\u003Cp>MH Couture is an eco-friendly fashion company located in Ghana. They create upcycled, handmade fashion items and home accessories from waste that would otherwise end up in landfill. They not only recycle fabric, but also turn e-waste into fashion products such as jewellery.\u003C/p>",[40643],{"name":40644,"type":53,"value":40644},"https://www.facebook.com/MHCouture77",[40646,40647,40648],{"article_id":40633,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":40633,"contributor_id":22734},{"article_id":40633,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":40650,"link":40651,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":24606,"updated_at":40634,"article_id":40633,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TtFq49x-NpI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152672185-74TozfC1.jpeg",{"id":40653,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":40654,"updated_at":40655,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":40656,"contents":40657,"contributors":40666,"image":40670},"13813","2022-04-15T18:26:54.140Z","2022-09-27T14:46:22.133Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[40658],{"id":40659,"score":47,"body":40660,"status":55,"article_id":40653,"created_at":40654,"updated_at":40655,"published_at":40654},"6Jaz",{"title":40661,"summary":40662,"attachment":40663},"Salubata - Shoes from plastic waste","\u003Cp>Salubata recycles plastic waste into low-cost shoes. In order to create a closed loop, used shoes are converted into other valuable products. Salubata invented and patented a modular shoe design. 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To promote a sustainable fashion lifestyle they produce youthful, fashionable garments and accessories, ethically and with a cultural touch. The garments are made consciously and fused with African aesthetics. 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As the founder says, they have done a lot of hard work to ensure that pre-owned fashion is no longer seen as something belonging in musty thrifts shops rammed full of grotty and out-of-date granny blouses, but it is appealing and easy to access to general consumers. It also received several awards and grants.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Throwaway nature of fashion has created a business which creates greenhouse emissions of 1.2bn tons a year — larger than that of international flights and shipping combined. Dubai is not immune to consumers the unhealthy fast fashion habits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Retold is a company selling and accommodating the sale of second hand designer and high-street clothes. Currently it has two branches in Dubai and it is offering the clothing items in their online shop. 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By giving ‘consumers’ an option to shop pre-owned, quality goods in a city obsessed with the ‘new’ and the ‘shiny’, Retold is empowering customers to embrace a new and fabulous way to consume.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By buying pre-owned, consumers are diverting textile waste from landfills, but more importantly reducing demand on fast fashion and newly created, ‘throw away’ fashion. 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Their fine jewelry using recycled gold, including gold recovered from discarded technology through their partnership with Dell. Through this partnership, they took recycled gold found in used electronics, and create new jewelry. \u003Cem>\"We all should be thinking “circular” in our approach to design. One industry’s “trash” can be another’s treasure.\" \u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taking gold from computers, recycle and create new jewelry. There are 800 times more gold in a tone of computer motherboard than in a tone of ore from the earth. 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Originally connected to the Swiss Watchmaking Industry, #tide was founded when looking into the possibility of using ocean plastic for watchstraps. He found out that no such thing had been attempted yet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since then, by reusing ocean-bound plastics to produce premium raw materials for sustainable products, Tide Ocean Material® is providing granules for plastic injection (for watches, furniture, electronic device etc.), yarn for textile applications, and filament for 3D print.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Within three years, the upcycled plastic waste from the ocean and coastlines has been used to create high-quality products by reputable brands such as Maurice Lacroix, Tom Ford and Hugo Boss.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tide ocean material® can be applied to an endless variety of durable products: from watches to furniture, automotive parts to apparel, consumer electronics to carpets or sports floors and construction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The core team is made up of 14 employees.\u003C/p>",[41304],{"name":41305,"type":53,"value":41305},"https://earlybirdskis.com",[41307,41308],{"article_id":41293,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41293,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41310,"link":41311,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41294,"updated_at":41295,"article_id":41293,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"k-bgwktK5sU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152700310-vuD6FDyb.jpeg",{"id":41313,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41314,"updated_at":41315,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41316,"contents":41317,"contributors":41325,"image":41328},"17172","2022-07-07T12:46:12.557Z","2025-01-17T16:11:54.357Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41318],{"id":41319,"score":47,"body":41320,"status":55,"article_id":41313,"created_at":41314,"updated_at":41315,"published_at":41314},"adlX",{"title":41321,"summary":41322,"attachment":41323},"Help and Trade - A marketplace for local goods and services","\u003Cp>By going through profiles and reviews on this e-commerce platform, the user can pick the best provider for his service in his local area. The platform allows the user to search for local goods and schedule self-pickup once they went through checkout. This supports local services and goods instead of cross country selling or long-distance delivery. 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Despite this, the demand for clothing should continue to grow, from 62 million tons in 2015 to 102 million tons in 2030, while their useful life has been declining since the 2000s with the emergence of fast fashion. This factor, combined with a very low recycling rate - less than 1% of the materials used - leads to increasing pressure on resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, knowing that babies change clothes 4-5 times in size during their first year, mountains of clothes that are too small will pile up in your home as they grow. Inevitably, many of them will not be reused and will end up in boxes or in the trash.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Renting maternity and baby clothes provide multiple benefits. First, economic wise, consumers have access to reduced price for the same quality as new clothes. Besides, it saves time and space thanks to personalised offer Biboutic comes up with. 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These are areas deemed “too risky” for brands, retailers, or traditional sources of capital to make necessary upgrades and overhauls.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Non-profit organisation Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) has announced that Lululemon, H&M Group, H&M Foundation, and The Schmidt Family Foundation are the lead investors in a 250 million US dollar fund that will be used to identify, fund, scale, and measure verified impact solutions to decarbonise and modernise fashion industry supply chains, thereby removing up to 150 million tonnes of CO2 from the apparel supply chain by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) is a nonprofit collective founded in 2017 by four industry leaders: the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) and Target Corporation. By pioneering a collaborative funding model between philanthropy and corporate entities, the Fashion Climate Fund, initiated by the Apparel Impact Institute, is designed to unlock an estimated $2B in blended capital to help meet the industry’s ambition to halve carbon emissions by 2030, thus removing up to 150 million tonnes of CO2. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fund aims to drive collective action to tackle fashion’s supply chain emissions by providing programmatic funding for supplier interventions across the value chain, such as transitioning to renewable electricity, accelerating next-generation materials, scaling sustainable materials and practices, eliminating coal in manufacturing, and improving energy efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>How it works:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Early-stage ideas are submitted to Aii, which are assessed by expert advisory groups. If the idea is approved, it will go through a structured pipeline supported by the Fashion Climate Fund. The fund is built to catalyse capital across philanthropy, industry, and debt and equity, and has the power to achieve a reduction of 150M tons of carbon over the next 8 years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The four steps of the Aii program pipeline are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pre-seed – ideate\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pilot – proof of concept\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Model – test\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Scale – commercialise\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The programs, which are proven to lower carbon emissions, will build the industry’s portfolio and registry for qualified programs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Example projects include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Pilot renewable thermal technologies to replace coal\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Develop dry methods of materials processing to replace coal\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Invest in the next generation of new materials and regenerative agriculture techniques\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Partner with financial capital to de-risk and scale investment in proven clean energy solutions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Fund the development of digital tools for transparent, standardized impact reporting.\u003C/p>",[41403,41405,41407,41409,41411,41413,41415],{"name":41404,"type":53,"value":41404},"https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion-news/fashion-climate-fund-783473",{"name":41406,"type":53,"value":41406},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/h-m-and-lululemon-back-fashion-climate-fund-to-cut-carbon-emissions/2022060963519",{"name":41408,"type":53,"value":41408},"https://apparelimpact.org/fashion-climate-fund/",{"name":41410,"type":53,"value":41410},"https://www.fashionclimatefund.org/about",{"name":41412,"type":53,"value":41412},"https://hmfoundation.com/project/fashion-climate-fund-accelerating-scale-and-implementation-of-climate-solutions/",{"name":41414,"type":53,"value":41414},"https://www.fashionclimatefund.org/partners",{"name":41416,"type":53,"value":41416},"https://www.fashionclimatefund.org/climate-solutions-portfolio",[41418],{"article_id":41389,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41420,"link":41421,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41390,"updated_at":41391,"article_id":41389,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DaeAl8vKpAQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152703049-fkYVEY1V.jpeg",{"id":41423,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41424,"updated_at":41425,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41426,"contents":41427,"contributors":41447,"image":41450},"17206","2022-07-11T17:01:21.915Z","2023-04-07T11:28:46.935Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41428],{"id":41429,"score":47,"body":41430,"status":55,"article_id":41423,"created_at":41424,"updated_at":41425,"published_at":41424},"q_Rn",{"title":41431,"outcome":41432,"problem":41433,"summary":41434,"solution":41435,"attachment":41436},"Mulberry will add EON powered digital IDs to each of its products by 2025","\u003Cp>The expected outcome of the collaboration can be foreseen through Andretta's statement: “We take great pride in creating objects that are made to last, to be loved and passed onto the next generation. Through the Digital ID, Mulberry can offer customers increased transparency into the unique journeys of our products, deliver services such as lifetime repair, buy-back and resale, and ensure that every bag can have multiple lives. The digital ID facilitates the full product lifecycle transparency and the brand’s journey to achieving net zero by 2035”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company is expected to add the digital IDs to all of its products by 2025. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Natasha Franck, founder and CEO of EON, said: “Over the last year, we’ve witnessed a huge industry shift in fashion’s adoption of digital ID technology. Brands are moving to implement digital IDs on their entire product portfolios, driven by increased customer demand for product transparency, the booming resale market which requires after-sale connectivity to scale, and upcoming policy which is set to make digital product IDs mandatory”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The problem of the lack of transparency and traceability can be solved through the digital IDs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mulberry, a british luxury brand, is introducing digital IDs to its products in a push to boost circularity and traceability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The iconic handbag maker has committed to add IDs to its complete product range by 2025, starting in June, 2022 with second-hand bags from its resale programme, the Mulberry Exchange.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company has joined the Sustainable Markets Initiative Fashion Task Force, and has teamed up with cloud-based software platform EON for the new initiative.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The US software company, which has a particular focus on digital IDs, is helping Mulberry to integrate this tool into its products. The first pieces to be equipped with the digital ID are the Pre-Loved bags, which come from the circular economy programme ‘Mulberry Exchange’.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By providing Mulberry’s products with the digital ID, the authentication and resale of the products becomes easier as all relevant information, such as model, colour and place of manufacturing, is stored. Customers will be able to tap their smartphones to the NFC-enabled tag fitted to each bag, and access a personalised digital experience – complete with information about their item, exclusive content and services such as authentication, repair, and resale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A demo of a leather bag fitted with the digital ID was showcased at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen on June 8 by Mulberry CEO Thierry Andretta and EON founder and CEO Natasha Franck.\u003C/p>",[41437,41439,41441,41443,41445],{"name":41438,"type":53,"value":41438},"https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Mulberry-adds-digital-ids-to-its-leather-goods-to-boost-circularity,1412880.html",{"name":41440,"type":53,"value":41440},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/inside-mulberry-and-courreges-digital-id-adoption/2022060963529",{"name":41442,"type":53,"value":41442},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/mulberry-to-add-digital-ids-to-products-in-circular-push/2022060963514",{"name":41444,"type":53,"value":41444},"https://www.eongroup.co/",{"name":41446,"type":53,"value":41446},"https://www.mulberry.com/",[41448,41449],{"article_id":41423,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41423,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41451,"link":41452,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41424,"updated_at":41425,"article_id":41423,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8n5AoVF-ngk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152705756-5o-zRS0m.jpeg",{"id":41454,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41455,"updated_at":41456,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41457,"contents":41458,"contributors":41478,"image":41480},"17269","2022-07-12T13:26:48.205Z","2022-08-22T11:32:35.592Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41459],{"id":41460,"score":47,"body":41461,"status":55,"article_id":41454,"created_at":41455,"updated_at":41456,"published_at":41455},"VnQD",{"title":41462,"outcome":41463,"problem":41464,"summary":41465,"solution":41466,"attachment":41467},"Advanced upcycling startup Novoloop expands its Series A to $21 million","\u003Cp>CEO Miranda Wang notes that for every kilogram of Oistre created, 0.5 kg of polyethylene plastic waste is upcycled, and 4-5 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions is prevented. What's more, Oistre’s carbon footprint is up to 46% smaller than conventional thermoplastic polyurethanes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“All I can say right now is that we are initially starting with helping Bemis increase the sustainability of their seam tape product,” Wang says. “This is used for many applications including waterproofing performance outerwear. The plan between us is to over time, replace all the virgin fossil-based TPU Bemis is using with Novoloop's Oistre. They are very serious about leading on this front”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Novoloop technology upcycles polyethylene, the most widely used plastic, in the form of LDPE, HDPE, and LLDPE. It is known as grocery bags, packaging, and containers. In 2020, the world produced more than 10 million metric tons of polyethylene, the equivalent weight of 19 Great Pyramids. But, sadly, only 5-10% of polyethylene was recycled and virtually none is upcycled. Virgin petroleum sources and carbon footprints' of our products are also problems that Novoloop can tackle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>An advanced upcycling company, Novoloop, converts end-of-life plastic into specialty materials. The company expanded its Series A to $21 million through an oversubscribed extension led by Mistletoe Singapore and Hanwha Solutions. This nearly doubled the company's raise of $11 million announced in February, 2022, which sparked additional investor interest.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This $10 million round nearly doubles Novoloop’s first raise of $11 million, which sparked the additional investor interest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Novoloop will use the capital to begin developing industrial capabilities, including scaling up pilot production to make its Oistre product more readily available for customers in footwear, apparel, sporting goods, automotive and electronics. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Novoloop breaks down polyethylene at a molecular level into monomers using their patented chemical process technology ATOD™ (Accelerated Thermal Oxidative Decomposition). The company also builds the monomers into a platform of high-value chemicals and materials that perform much better than recycled products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Made by upcycling plastic waste, Oistre is a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) built as a sustainable high-performance solution for applications in footwear, automotive, electronics, textiles, apparel, construction, and more. TPU is a melt-processable thermoplastic elastomer with high durability, flexibility, and outstanding abrasion resistance. Formerly known as XIRC, Oistre is billed as the first thermoplastic polyurethane made from post-consumer polyethylene waste that matches the performance characteristics of virgin TPUs made from petrochemicals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oistre was created by world-class chemists at Novoloop as a solution to plastic pollution and climate change. It was named after the humble oyster – one of nature’s star waste upcyclers. What’s more, Oistre’s carbon footprint is up to 46% smaller than conventional thermoplastic polyurethanes, based on a life cycle assessment by Aspire Sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The joint partnership with Bemis aims to use the upcycled Oistre product in apparel bonding solutions such as seam tapes found in high-performance outwear. Bemis says in a news release that scaling Novoloop’s breakthrough will be “a huge step in shifting away from virgin petroleum sources and reducing our products’ carbon footprints”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Novoloop is reportedly engaged with a number of consumer brands for footwear and apparel applications using Oistre. Those other partnerships aren’t ready to be revealed yet.\u003C/p>",[41468,41470,41472,41474,41476],{"name":41469,"type":53,"value":41469},"https://oistre.com/",{"name":41471,"type":53,"value":41471},"https://www.novoloop.com/",{"name":41473,"type":53,"value":41473},"https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/sustainability/closed-loop-partners-leadership-fund-circular-economy-novoloop-21-million-348024/",{"name":41475,"type":53,"value":41475},"https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2022/02/15/novoloop-startup-that-converts-plastic-waste-into-performance-products-raises-11-million-in-series-a/?sh=1d31c5d82530",{"name":41477,"type":53,"value":41477},"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novoloop-extends-series-a-round-to-21m-301559707.html",[41479],{"article_id":41454,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41481,"link":41482,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41455,"updated_at":41456,"article_id":41454,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yM29nXzWu3s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152707271-tPhxfJFx.jpeg",{"id":41484,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41485,"updated_at":41486,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41487,"contents":41488,"contributors":41506,"image":41508},"17302","2022-07-13T11:51:12.095Z","2022-08-22T11:27:01.348Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41489],{"id":41490,"score":47,"body":41491,"status":55,"article_id":41484,"created_at":41485,"updated_at":41486,"published_at":41485},"2JBl",{"title":41492,"outcome":41493,"problem":41494,"summary":41495,"solution":41496,"attachment":41497},"Adidas adopts blockchain solution TrusTrace for material traceability and compliance","\u003Cp>Within the first three months of using the platform, Adidas has documented 1 million transactions covering 10,000 materials and styles across 500 facilities, proving the scalability potential of this new solution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In working with Adidas, TrusTrace is able to support the company’s ambitions to move toward working with 100% recycled polyester by 2024, and implementing sustainability-centric technology, materials, design and manufacturing across 90% of the products by 2025. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, the fashion industry produces almost four times the environmental impact of the airline industry, with 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions emanating from the production of apparel and footwear. The unsustainable ways in which fast fashion is produced is one of the leading causes of climate change. A lack of regulation and unchecked greenwashing from major companies only exacerbates its environmental impact. TrusTrace Certified Material Compliance aims to combat misinformation and improve transparency and traceability within the fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TrusTrace, a Stockholm-based SaaS company, announced in March, 2022 the launch of its new blockchain-based solution for supply chain traceability – TrusTrace Certified Material Compliance. The company has an existing platform dealing with product traceability and supply chain transparency and considers its new innovation a one-stop-shop solution for material compliance. Sports brand Adidas is one of its first adopters and provided early input into its development in line with the company’s ambitious sustainability goals for the coming years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2016, TrusTrace offers an end-to-end product traceability platform for global fashion and apparel brands, centered around material compliance for both certified and non-certified materials. It gives brands granular visibility into product sustainability metrics. With industry leading certification and product mapping technology and automation, TrusTrace empowers brands and suppliers around the world to collaborate on product and materials traceability digitally with their SaaS product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The solution provides a lot of information about a product’s material composition and supply chain transactions in one single place. Examples of the processes it can track are the calculation of material waste, a product’s origins, and the documentation of the percentage of certified vs non-certified material content. Hence brands can demonstrate their compliance with national and international standards and regulations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TrusTrace developed its technology using a combination of AI, blockchain, IoT and software automation. This allows near-instantaneous updating of garment information, as well as the assurance that the details are immutable, traceable, and transparent. Other brands that TrusTrace has worked with include Fjällräven, Decathlon, Filippa K, and Coop.\u003C/p>",[41498,41500,41502,41504],{"name":41499,"type":53,"value":41499},"https://www.ledgerinsights.com/adidas-adopts-blockchain-solution-trustrace-for-sustainable-materials/",{"name":41501,"type":53,"value":41501},"https://trustrace.com/knowledge-hub/certified-material-compliance",{"name":41503,"type":53,"value":41503},"https://trustrace.com/",{"name":41505,"type":53,"value":41505},"https://www.adidas.com/",[41507],{"article_id":41484,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41509,"link":41510,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41485,"updated_at":41486,"article_id":41484,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OvtAGBMPzM8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152708612-lFnsP_ky.jpeg",{"id":41512,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41513,"updated_at":41514,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41515,"contents":41516,"contributors":41534,"image":41536},"17335","2022-07-14T07:24:46.514Z","2022-08-22T11:40:06.267Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41517],{"id":41518,"score":47,"body":41519,"status":55,"article_id":41512,"created_at":41513,"updated_at":41514,"published_at":41513},"6oeq",{"title":41520,"outcome":41521,"problem":41522,"summary":41523,"solution":41524,"attachment":41525},"Pangaia partners with Spiber to present the world’s first biofabricated hoodie","\u003Cp>Pangaian and Spiber say that ‘Brewed Protein’ fibres are “well-positioned to address numerous pressing environmental issues and risks,” unlike many existing synthetic materials. Their large-scale production is expected to produce significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and require less land and water use than traditional animal-derived fibres such as cashmere.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While the apparel and fashion industry will undoubtedly play an increasingly important role in building a more personalised, creative society that respects individuality and embraces diverse values, its transition to a circular economic structure nevertheless remains imperative. The most recent forecasts predict that the global population will exceed 8.5 billion people by 2030. If the Paris Agreement is to be fulfilled, one out of every five pieces of clothing would need to be part of a recycling-oriented circular business model by that time. For this and other reasons, the fashion industry is being pressed to transform its structure across the supply chain with the help of technological innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the continued overuse of synthetic materials is causing harm to our planet. The extraction and refining of fossil fuels—which are used to create materials like polyester and polyurethanes—is linked to water poisoning, air and land pollution and global warming.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Materials science company Pangaia and Japanese biotech start-up Spiber have teamed up to unveil the world’s first sweatshirt featuring ‘Brewed Protein’ fibres and organic cotton. The sweatshirt is made with the Brewed Protein™ fiber created through a fermentation process using microbes. This is a unique innovation that analyses and builds on the DNA codes of various species in nature, creating a brand new material non-reliant on petrochemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The launch is the first time a product made from ‘Brewed Protein’ fibres will be available worldwide for purchase and also marks the beginning of a multiyear partnership between Pangaia and Spiber to find bio-based alternatives to fossil fuel and animal-derived fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology start-up that uses cutting-edge synthetic biology, polymer, and material science to make its ‘Brewed Protein’ materials made from plant-derived biomass using a proprietary fermentation process that produces a biological building block that can be sculpted for different applications. One specific proposal of Spiber Inc. for contributing to sustainable well-being is \u003Cem>Biosphere Circulation\u003C/em>, in which materials from the biosphere (such as sugars and proteins) are incorporated into industry. This approach would lead to an integrated ecosystem, uninhibited by the barriers that traditionally exist between the natural and industrial worlds.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘Brewed Protein’ polymers can be transformed into a variety of forms, from delicate filament fibres with a silky sheen to spun yarns that have cashmere-like softness or the thermal and moisture-wicking properties of wool.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>How it works:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. A database of DNA sequences from different organism found in nature is built and analyzed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. A new DNA is designed and synthesized.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. The synthetic DNA is inserted into highly productive micro organisms (microbes).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. The micro organisms are fed sugars to produce polymers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Fermentation occurs when sugar is broken down.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. Polymers are separated from fermentation residue, leaving protein powder.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7. The Brewed Protein™ powder is then spun into staple fibers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>8. These fibers are blended with organic cotton to create the NXT GEN Hoodie.\u003C/p>",[41526,41528,41530,41532],{"name":41527,"type":53,"value":41527},"https://spiber.inc/en/brewedprotein/",{"name":41529,"type":53,"value":41529},"https://pangaia.com/pages/spiber",{"name":41531,"type":53,"value":41531},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/pangaia-and-spiber-release-sweatshirt-made-from-brewed-protein-fibres/2022060763471",{"name":41533,"type":53,"value":41533},"https://spiber.inc/en/nxt-gen-hoodie/",[41535],{"article_id":41512,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41537,"link":41538,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41513,"updated_at":41514,"article_id":41512,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AVqg9zQ-4Mo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152709345-WwbVP5vc.jpeg",{"id":41540,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41541,"updated_at":41542,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41543,"contents":41544,"contributors":41562,"image":41564},"17336","2022-07-14T11:28:35.042Z","2022-09-09T10:56:04.569Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41545],{"id":41546,"score":47,"body":41547,"status":55,"article_id":41540,"created_at":41541,"updated_at":41542,"published_at":41541},"3jH0",{"title":41548,"outcome":41549,"problem":6744,"summary":41550,"solution":41551,"attachment":41552},"Recycled fibers company Recover attracts Goldman-Led $100 Million Investment","\u003Cp>1kg of Recover™ recycled cotton save up to:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 14 740 liters of Water\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 1.1 kg of Pollutants\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 23 kg of CO₂ emissions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 56kWh of Energy\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 10.5 m2 of Land use\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recover, a producer of fibers using recycled cotton, has been supporting the industry in the shift from virgin to circular materials. Earlier in 2022, the company recently closed $100 million minority equity capital investment, which will enable it to further scale up its circular solutions. The investment was led by the Sustainability Investing business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which invested along with Recover’s majority shareholder Story3 Capital Partners. Sources close to the transaction said the deal values Recover at more than $1 billion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recover™ is a leading materials science company and global producer of low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fiber and fiber blends. The family-owned materials science company has been in the business for over 70 years. Now led by the fourth generation of the Ferre family, Recover has spent decades honing its proprietary mechanical textile recycling process to create longer-staple clean cotton at a competitive cost.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recover™ is known for two products made of recycled cotton:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- RCotton is Recover™'s fiber made from unblended recycled cotton fiber, suitable for overdyeing, using minimal solvents and water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- RColorBlend is Recover™'s recycled cotton fiber, which is blended with other carriers' fibers that have been low-impact dyed to create new fibers, in a full spectrum of unique colors and at the lowest environmental cost.\u003C/p>",[41553,41554,41556,41558,41560],{"name":40023,"type":53,"value":40023},{"name":41555,"type":53,"value":41555},"https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/financial/recover-goldman-sachs-100-million-story3-investment-recycled-cotton-circular-lands-end-348472/",{"name":41557,"type":53,"value":41557},"https://recoverfiber.com/sustainability#calculator",{"name":41559,"type":53,"value":41559},"https://recoverfiber.com/products#list",{"name":41561,"type":53,"value":41561},"https://recoverfiber.com/process",[41563],{"article_id":41540,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41565,"link":41566,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41541,"updated_at":41542,"article_id":41540,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PnUOfFH6W7Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152710235-0VMq3b5G.jpeg",{"id":41568,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41569,"updated_at":41570,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41571,"contents":41572,"contributors":41590,"image":41593},"17368","2022-07-14T13:16:04.672Z","2023-04-11T14:49:26.013Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41573],{"id":41574,"score":47,"body":41575,"status":55,"article_id":41568,"created_at":41569,"updated_at":41570,"published_at":41569},"Ms94",{"title":41576,"outcome":41577,"problem":41578,"summary":41579,"solution":41580,"attachment":41581},"Re49 turns beach umbrellas and sails in the most sustainable shoes in the world with 100% carbon neutral production method","\u003Cp>Their production method is 100% carbon neutral, and they aim at reducing our footprint to zero in less than five years, also by partnering with companies that share our concerns and objectives. Moreover, Re49 are planning to switch to renewable energy and implement water saving methods during manufacturing. In the fashion industry, sustainability and circular economy are the solution to cut on CO2 emissions and save water through the production process of shoes and apparel.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The materials used for every collection are recovered from Italian beaches, seaports, warehouses, at the end of the summer season. Normally, beach umbrellas and deckchairs, sails, spinnakers, fabrics, jeans and car tyres end up in landfills.   \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RE49 is an Italian start-up company that produces the most sustainable shoes in the world, embracing sustainability and circular economy across all stages of production. The brand creates vegan, limited-edition shoes and utilises the Blockchain technology to ensure full transparency. The shoes are made of recycled beach chairs, sails, fabrics, tyres and more, ensuring a drastic cut on CO2 emissions, because waste materials are regenerated and cleaned without further processing. RE49 is also investing in novel solutions to minimise the amount of material they use in the first place and reduce waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>“Reducing our environmental impact has been our top priority since day one. At RE49, we are proud to have reinvented the way we produce shoes, by redefining our family business into an innovative start-up company that preserves the environment. This way, from a traditional leather shoe production, we are now creating shoes with recycled, recovered, vegan materials that are otherwise wasted and could easily end up in landfill sites”, says Nicola Masolini, visionary and CEO of RE49. It was back in 1949 when Valentino Masolini started to recycle fabric scraps and abandoned military uniforms to make shoes. It is now, in 2021, when his great-grandson, Nicola Masolini, reuses fabrics, jeans, beach umbrellas, beach deckchairs, sails, spinnakers and car tyres to create shoes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>All RE49 shoe collections are made with the circular economy model and are PETA-approved vegan and Cruelty Free, which means that every single part of their shoes does not contain any material of animal origin and was not tested on animals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Re49's production cycle is closed, because materials that already exist are transformed into shoes. Materials are recycled and infinitely reused, waste and emissions are reduced. And, in the spirit of “Less is more”, RE49 takes extra effort to increase the durability of the shoes, which are all-season appropriate. Also, the company is working on a method to minimise waste by creating a closed-loop circular economy solution and re-converting used shoes into a new product, when their functional cycle comes to an end.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Innovation and transparency are fundamental, for this reason Re49 apply the Blockchain technology to their shoes to ensure full traceability of all materials within their supply chain - inside the RE49 shoe tongue there is a microchip with detailed information about their production process and materials.\u003C/p>",[41582,41584,41586,41588],{"name":41583,"type":53,"value":41583},"https://www.re49.it/en/about-us",{"name":41585,"type":53,"value":41585},"https://fashionunited.uk/press/fashion/beach-umbrellas-and-sails-turned-into-the-most-sustainable-shoes-in-the-world-with-re49/2022052363229",{"name":41587,"type":53,"value":41587},"https://www.re49.it/en/sustainability",{"name":41589,"type":53,"value":41589},"https://www.re49.it/en/materials",[41591,41592],{"article_id":41568,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41568,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41594,"link":41595,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41569,"updated_at":41570,"article_id":41568,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ww1jszlAVF4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152711325-bnAYtgcP.jpeg",{"id":41597,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41598,"updated_at":41599,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41600,"contents":41601,"contributors":41619,"image":41621},"17369","2022-07-14T14:45:18.149Z","2022-08-22T09:15:29.466Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41602],{"id":41603,"score":47,"body":41604,"status":55,"article_id":41597,"created_at":41598,"updated_at":41599,"published_at":41598},"FE6o",{"title":41605,"outcome":41606,"problem":41607,"summary":41608,"solution":41609,"attachment":41610},"Bottega Veneta is re-releasing its archive pieces in 'Bottega Series'","\u003Cp>Resale direct to consumer, as in the case of Bottega Veneta, offers customers security in terms of authentication, trust, and quality. Sellers benefit by solving supply chain issues related to new products and attracting a younger, more waste-conscious and value-oriented customer base.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is proven by the 317 million views of #archivefashion on Tik Tok and the boom that educational content has experienced on social media (WGSN, 2021).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With increasing pressures around environmental responsibility, supply chain difficulties, and consumer transparency demands, the “archive revival” is about to explode.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Deloitte (2021), 28% of consumers in the UK have stopped buying certain products due to ethical and ecological concerns. Therefore, developing models that focus on sustainability and support the circular economy is critical to satisfying what Harvard Business Review (2019) calls the “Elusive Green Consumer.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some time ago, references to past collections were a helpful way for luxury brands to capitalise on their extensive archives. However, they have never really been for sale.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bottega Veneta launched in June, 2022 the 'Bottega Series'. The Italian fashion house has opened a new section on its website where products from past collections are once again available for sale.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, the Cabat and Banana bag models are offered in three colours each. The archival pieces, the oldest of which is about three-years-old, will be updated monthly on the website and are available for the original price the product had at the initial launch of the collection, according to Bottega Veneta CEO.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The pieces do not come as second-hand products from customers, as is often the case with similar concepts, but from the brand's own stock.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A new eco-conscious generation is joining the fashion nostalgics to kick off the trend of buying a brand’s unsold stock at its full price. For brands that are aware of their impact, the strategy of reselling archives could take on a new form, driven by a new environmentally conscious generation that draws inspiration from the past.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“The philosophy of Bottega Series challenges the very concept of season: timeless pieces do not need to adhere to a seasonal calendar,” Leo Rongone, CEO of the brand, told Vogue Business after announcing that launch on stage at the recent Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It was again CEO Leo Rongone who stated that the Italian fashion house will not only give second life to archival bags, but will also consider possible repairs and launch an internal app aimed at training staff on sustainability issues. In fact, each month the brand will publish a series of archival models directly from its inventory. In addition, the bags will be on sale at the original price the product had when the original collection was launched.\u003C/p>",[41611,41613,41615,41617],{"name":41612,"type":53,"value":41612},"https://fashionunited.com/news/fashion/bottega-veneta-brings-past-collections-back-on-sale/2022060948025",{"name":41614,"type":53,"value":41614},"https://www.istitutomarangoni.com/en/maze35/industry/bottega-veneta-re-release-of-archival-pieces",{"name":41616,"type":53,"value":41616},"https://www.bottegaveneta.com/en-nl/bottega-series/bottega-series.html",{"name":41618,"type":53,"value":41618},"https://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/30102/bottega-veneta-will-sell-its-archival-bags",[41620],{"article_id":41597,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41622,"link":41623,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41598,"updated_at":41599,"article_id":41597,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nR3DxW-tXYA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152712439-eIIK7f45.jpeg",{"id":41625,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41626,"updated_at":41627,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41628,"contents":41629,"contributors":41643,"image":41645},"17401","2022-07-15T12:00:04.574Z","2022-08-19T09:16:32.368Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41630],{"id":41631,"score":47,"body":41632,"status":55,"article_id":41625,"created_at":41626,"updated_at":41627,"published_at":41626},"mt2u",{"title":41633,"summary":41634,"solution":41635,"attachment":41636},"Valentino Vintage takes over four secondhand stores in NY, LA, Milan and Tokyo","\u003Cp>The Italian luxury fashion house brought vintage Valentino pieces to four global boutiques in June, 2022 as part of an ongoing push into resale that’s designed to give past collections a new life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Valentino first launched Valentino Vintage in October, asking owners of vintage items to resell them to the brand in exchange for store credit. Now, those items are available for sale: for a two-week period this June, the house will take over Madame Pauline Vintage in Milan; The Vintage Dress in Tokyo; New York Vintage; and Resurrection Vintage in Los Angeles, to sell off the vintage collection to new customers, according to a brand announcement. Valentino Vintage has been spearheaded by CEO Jacopo Venturini and designer Pierpaolo Piccioli.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Valentino Vintage is also providing a new service - Valentino's Archive Consulting. The story of your Valentino Vintage garment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For two weeks, starting from the 7th of June, the Valentino archive in Rome will offer a special service providing the history of each Valentino Vintage item that the owners can bring. Once the archive has collected all the information on the piece, this unique document will be sent directly to the owners or to the designated Valentino boutique.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The vintage programme is being rolled out in phases. Phase three, according to the brand, will include bringing Valentino Vintage to fashion schools, “where the newest and most original stories are born”, according to the statement.\u003C/p>",[41637,41639,41641],{"name":41638,"type":53,"value":41638},"https://www.valentino-vintage.com/en/",{"name":41640,"type":53,"value":41640},"https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/valentino-vintage-project-secondhand-stores-takeover-1235198018/",{"name":41642,"type":53,"value":41642},"https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/valentino-vintage-to-take-over-four-secondhand-stores-in-ny-la-milan-and-tokyo?uID=d680aad86bc1700b52ecb2660b181aa0940e260862a85c03202aa51cbce083f7&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_source=newsletter&utm_brand=vb&utm_mailing=VB_NEWS_FRIDAY_100622&utm_medium=email&utm_term=VB_VogueBusiness",[41644],{"article_id":41625,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41646,"link":41647,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41626,"updated_at":41627,"article_id":41625,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wf1ZmQqC2y4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152713812-B9H-xQpv.jpeg",{"id":41649,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41650,"updated_at":41651,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41652,"contents":41653,"contributors":41671,"image":41674},"17434","2022-07-15T12:30:26.079Z","2023-04-13T15:37:21.061Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41654],{"id":41655,"score":47,"body":41656,"status":55,"article_id":41649,"created_at":41650,"updated_at":41651,"published_at":41650},"7Nre",{"title":41657,"outcome":41658,"problem":41659,"summary":41660,"solution":41661,"attachment":41662},"Reformation makes clothes from deadstock","\u003Cp>Reformation has committed to sourcing only plant-based textiles for the deadstock line, which supports the brand’s goal of recirculating 500,000 garments over five years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their goal is to have 100% of our fabrics be from recycled, regenerative or renewable materials by 2025.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Up to 2/3 of the sustainability impact of fashion happens at the raw materials stage - before the clothes have actually been made. Fiber selection also affects how you’re gonna wash the garment, and potentially recycle it one day - both important factors to consider when it comes to the environmental impact. That’s why we have Ref standards, or basically different classifications based on their combined social and environmental impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project supports the company’s goal to reuse as much existing raw material as possible, as textiles account for roughly 6 percent of U.S. waste landfilled every year, according to Reformation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reformation - a Southern California brand - returns to its roots with deadstock drops starting June, 2022. The brand announced a limited-edition collection of gauze dresses, tops and skirts made entirely of deadstock fabrics, with prices starting at $68.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reformation‘s sustainable focus began in 2009 with capsules made from repurposed vintage apparel and surplus materials. It has since expanded to include innovative green fabrics, from cellulose-based formulations like Tencel lyocell and Refibra to recycled cashmere, recycled cotton, Econyl regenerated nylon, alpaca wool and viscose.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The deadstock assortment includes knit tops, mini, midi and formal dresses, two-piece sets and more in solid neutrals, brights, checks, florals and other motifs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reformation sources deadstock fabrics in line with its fiber standards focused on water input, energy and land use, eco-toxicity, greenhouse gas emissions, human impact, availability and price. Leftover materials are ranked an “A” according to the company’s fiber standards due to their potential for circularity and rapid renewability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Products in the collection are made from verified leftover and over-ordered materials sourced from designers and fashion warehouses offloading unwanted inventory. This approach means Reformation can avoid producing new fabrics and creating new waste while accessing unique patterns and fabrications.\u003C/p>",[41663,41665,41667,41669],{"name":41664,"type":53,"value":41664},"https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/raw-materials/reformation-deadstock-fabrics-textile-waste-fiber-standards-circularity-348406/",{"name":41666,"type":53,"value":41666},"https://www.thereformation.com/sustainability/oh-hi.html",{"name":41668,"type":53,"value":41668},"https://www.thereformation.com/sustainability/our-stuff.html",{"name":41670,"type":53,"value":41670},"https://www.thereformation.com/collections/deadstock",[41672,41673],{"article_id":41649,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41649,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41675,"link":41676,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41650,"updated_at":41651,"article_id":41649,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iFegWHvmKTY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152715184-JPKMOzRx.jpeg",{"id":41678,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41679,"updated_at":41680,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41681,"contents":41682,"contributors":41705,"image":41707},"17468","2022-07-15T15:44:15.504Z","2022-08-19T09:32:09.526Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41683],{"id":41684,"score":47,"body":41685,"status":55,"article_id":41678,"created_at":41679,"updated_at":41680,"published_at":41679},"a5CF",{"title":41686,"outcome":41687,"summary":41688,"solution":41689,"attachment":41690},"Ganni adds 3 new 'Fabrics of the Future' to its collections","\u003Cp>More than 90 percent of Ganni’s current production qualifies as part of its responsible styles where at least 50 percent of the material is recycled, lower-impact, or certified organic. But the goal is 100 percent. Where it does hit 100 percent is on its traceability; Stages one through four of Ganni’s supply chain are fully traceable and published, and all of Stage one and two suppliers are published with the Open Apparel Registry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The three new fabric innovations are part of Ganni's ‘Fabrics of the Future’ initiative, which aims to assist the brand's ambitions of a 50 percent absolute carbon reduction by 2027.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ganni, a Danish fashion brand, is introducing three new fabric innovations as part of its ‘Fabrics of the Future’ initiative to its collections. The three new sustainable and innovative fabrics are Mylo, Stem and Circulose. They will be included in limited-edition releases with the purpose of supporting the start-ups to scale their fabric innovations for future launches.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The first collaboration is with Bolt Threads’ mycelium-based leather alternative Mylo, created from mushrooms, which has already been showcased by Stella McCartney and Lululemon. Ganni has used the bio-based, 100 percent animal-free material to create a limited-edition wallet and one-of-a-kind saddle bags. On top of that, the Mylo leather is produced in a 100-percent renewable-energy-powered facility. Mushroom leather is garnering attention from major luxury labels for its realistic texture and durability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ganni has also joined forces with Copenhagen-based start-up Stem on a three-piece circular collection using its zero-waste production process, which uses the entire fabric, eliminating all cutting and sewing waste. The limited-run collection features a jacket, a dress and a pair of trousers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, Ganni is introducing two pairs of trousers in its pre-autumn/winter collection. The pants blend 15 percent of Circulose into the viscose material. Using a 100-percent renewable-energy-powered process, Circulose is a cotton material that doesn’t require cotton fields to produce. Renewcell takes discarded cotton and dissolves it into a pulp. The materials are reclaimed textiles that are processed at Renewcell’s Sweden-based plant. There’s a benefit to creating a pulp over just shredding old garments—a common practice in materials re-use. Renewcell says that as a pulp, Circulose is reduced to a molecular stage, creating longer, and more consistent fibers resulting in a higher quality product.\u003C/p>",[41691,41693,41695,41697,41699,41701,41703],{"name":41692,"type":53,"value":41692},"https://the-ethos.co/fabrics-of-the-future-ganni/",{"name":41694,"type":53,"value":41694},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/ganni-unveils-three-new-fabrics-of-the-future/2022060963523",{"name":41696,"type":53,"value":41696},"https://www.ganni.com/en-nl/home",{"name":41698,"type":53,"value":41698},"https://www.ganni.com/en-nl/ganni-universe.html",{"name":41700,"type":53,"value":41700},"https://www.stem.page/collaborations/ganni-x-stem",{"name":41702,"type":53,"value":41702},"https://www.renewcell.com/en/ganni-introduces-styles-made-with-circulose-in-main-collection/",{"name":41704,"type":53,"value":41704},"https://www.mylo-unleather.com/stories/gannis-going-virgin-leather-free-by-2023%EF%BF%BC/",[41706],{"article_id":41678,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41708,"link":41709,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41679,"updated_at":41680,"article_id":41678,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GiMRVBHxkkc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152716335-ds4s69id.jpeg",{"id":41711,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41712,"updated_at":41713,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41714,"contents":41715,"contributors":41737,"image":41740},"17500","2022-07-18T09:20:57.564Z","2023-04-11T14:53:05.830Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41716],{"id":41717,"score":47,"body":41718,"status":55,"article_id":41711,"created_at":41712,"updated_at":41713,"published_at":41712},"G2sX",{"title":41719,"outcome":41720,"problem":41721,"summary":41722,"solution":41723,"attachment":41724},"Material innovator PrimaLoft was acquired for $530 Million by Compass Diversified","\u003Cp>PrimaLoft has diverted more than 430 million plastic bottles from landfills since 2015, pioneered biodegradable and carbon-negative fiber polymers, and reduced emissions by up to 70 percent for its proprietary line of insulations made with P.U.R.E. manufacturing technology. The material innovator said 91 percent of company sales are from products with at least 50 percent recycled content.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many of our favorite products - from jackets to bedding to wipes - are made from materials that can shed microfibers. No matter how high quality the product, this can occur during washing, normal wear-and-tear and eventual end of life. These products and microfibers often end up polluting environments like our waterways, oceans and landfills. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another problem regards manufacturing. For decades, insulation manufacturing methods have relied on fossil fuels like coal and natural gas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Both these issues can be tackled through PrimaLoft fibers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PrimaLoft, Inc. provides branded, high-performance synthetic insulation and materials used mainly in consumer outerwear. The brand is now under new management, being acquired by middle-market business holding company Compass Diversified for an enterprise value of $530 million from private equity firm Victor Capital Partners.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based in Latham, N.Y., PrimaLoft was established in 1983 by Albany International Corporation in response to a U.S. Army request to develop a synthetic insulation for soldiers that replicated the warmth and weight characteristics of traditional goose down fabric, but also remained warm when wet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to maintaining high performance in wet conditions, the portfolio of PrimaLoft synthetic insulations is designed to power products that can both mimic natural down aesthetics and provide the freedom to design garments ranging from stylish puffers to lightweight performance apparel. PrimaLoft prides itself on delivering insulations that can enable better sustainability characteristics through the use of recycled, low-carbon inputs. PrimaLoft products aren’t just made from recycled materials, they’re also made to be recyclable. Materials can be repurposed and remade, again and again, into the same high-performance fibers that keep the user warm and comfortable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of PrimaLoft’s jacket insulation alternatives is its patented ThermoPlume product, which the company says features comparable performance to down insulation when dry, superior performance to down insulation when wet, can be made with 100 percent recycled raw materials and can be integrated into the traditional down manufacturing process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PrimaLoft is committed to being Relentlessly Responsible™. Therefore they have enabled two technologies that can help them achieve their goals:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. PrimaLoft® Bio™ helps to reduce the long-term impact of microplastics in our oceans, landfills and waterways. PrimaLoft® Bio™ fibers break down at a highly-accelerated rate in landfills, oceans and wastewater because they have been optimized to be more appetizing to the naturally-occurring microbes in these specific environments. These microbes enable synthetic insulation and fabric to return to materials found in nature, leaving behind components like water, CO2, methane, biomass and humus – a common, natural component of potting soil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. With PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E.™ technology, PrimaLoft has transformed the manufacturing of synthetic insulation to drastically reduce the carbon emissions produced during the process. Fossil fuels like coal and natural gas have been identified as the biggest culprit of carbon emissions in the traditional methods used throughout the industry. With PrimaLoft's P.U.R.E. manufacturing technology, they have significantly improved the energy efficiency of this process, resulting in carbon savings of up to 70%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PrimaLoft’s reach extends across more than 950 global brand partners including Nike, Adidas, Lululemon, Athleta, Patagonia, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Prada, J.Crew, L.L. Bean, Arc’teryx, Stone Island and Boll & Branch. The company also offers a licensing program, providing its technologies and branding to an expanded set of non-woven and other textile markets.\u003C/p>",[41725,41727,41729,41731,41733,41735],{"name":41726,"type":53,"value":41726},"https://www.primaloft.com/",{"name":41728,"type":53,"value":41728},"https://compassdiversified.com/",{"name":41730,"type":53,"value":41730},"https://www.primaloft.com/pure/",{"name":41732,"type":53,"value":41732},"https://www.primaloft.com/bio/",{"name":41734,"type":53,"value":41734},"https://www.primaloft.com/pcr/",{"name":41736,"type":53,"value":41736},"https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/raw-materials/primaloft-compass-diversified-insulation-outerwear-thermore-evodown-recycled-348181/",[41738,41739],{"article_id":41711,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41711,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41741,"link":41742,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41712,"updated_at":41713,"article_id":41711,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lIS6bR4NgPE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152718138-gytzmQxC.jpeg",{"id":41744,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41745,"updated_at":41746,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41747,"contents":41748,"contributors":41766,"image":41768},"17501","2022-07-18T11:01:24.465Z","2022-08-22T11:58:21.724Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41749],{"id":41750,"score":47,"body":41751,"status":55,"article_id":41744,"created_at":41745,"updated_at":41746,"published_at":41745},"3oen",{"title":41752,"outcome":41753,"problem":41754,"summary":41755,"solution":41756,"attachment":41757},"Potential alternative business models that can help reduce the environmental impact of clothing","\u003Cp>The variety of alternative business models out there often leads to difficulty in assessing how these models reduce their environmental impacts. The present study discovered that business owners, through their practices, can minimise additional impacts of different operations of their business, such as transport, care or washing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"In that way, garments can be designed and made to last as long as possible and made as sustainably as possible to meet the needs of their customers who do not over-consume but instead consciously choose clothing that will last and that they will want to look after, clean carefully, and be encouraged to keep for as long as possible. Further opportunities exist for businesses to provide options for clothes that are no longer wanted that help them to go on and find another life through redesign and repair. To be effective, this needs to consider the complete journey that the products go on during their full life cycle: the business models must be designed with the whole system in mind\" (Gray et al., 2022).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The apparel and footwear industries have been estimated to cause between 5% and 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in heavy social and environmental impacts. High throughput, low prices, fast pace of new styles and large volumes of textile waste impose huge burdens on the natural world. With these issues in mind, new and innovative business models are needed, thus offering to customers new ways of accessing their wardrobes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The present study assessed the impact of various business models on the environment, gathering information from both in-depth interviews and extensive literature review. The interviews were conducted with seven business owners and six experts from fields like clothing sustainability, product lifespan extension, and circular business models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Business models offering used clothing to consumers can lead to increased use of each garment, reducing the pressure on raw materials and primary production. Relevant business models include selling secondhand clothing and renting garments to customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Alternative business models vary in their impact on the environment. Differences are found in the management of transport, storage or cleaning. They can also vary in how successfully they decrease the production of new pieces of clothing, by increasing the numbers of times a garment can be worn by different wearers, thus reducing the need to buy new clothes. This effect is called displacement, and it can provide insights on the efficiency of reuse models when it comes to reducing volumes of throughput.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is essential for garments to remain in use for longer, decreasing the number of purchases of new clothes. This can be achieved with the implication of business owners who can design their businesses in order to encourage customers to be more mindful of the impacts that their practices might have on the environment. Customers can be encouraged to keep in use the clothes they already have, to look after them carefully and to choose alternative business models that can satisfy every one of their needs:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- parents might turn to \u003Cstrong>leasing or subscription models\u003C/strong> when it comes to clothes for their rapidly growing young children;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- customers who want to increase the number of wears of their clothes can turn to \u003Cstrong>secondhand or resale platforms\u003C/strong>, which usually include a repair option;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- customers who want something new, but not necessarily never worn before can access \u003Cstrong>swapping platforms\u003C/strong>;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- customers who might need a special occasion attire can access \u003Cstrong>rental businesses\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>",[41758,41760,41762,41764],{"name":41759,"type":53,"value":41759},"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/10/6292/htm",{"name":41761,"type":53,"value":41761},"https://cusp.ac.uk/themes/fashion/paper-ad-clothing-impact/",{"name":41763,"type":53,"value":41763},"https://wrap.org.uk/",{"name":41765,"type":53,"value":41765},"https://www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-environment-sustainability",[41767],{"article_id":41744,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41769,"link":41770,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41745,"updated_at":41746,"article_id":41744,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lBucMKD2z9c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152719608-EmEgFpZR.jpeg",{"id":41772,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41773,"updated_at":41774,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41775,"contents":41776,"contributors":41794,"image":41797},"17533","2022-07-18T12:39:18.338Z","2023-04-07T12:00:54.856Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41777],{"id":41778,"score":47,"body":41779,"status":55,"article_id":41772,"created_at":41773,"updated_at":41774,"published_at":41773},"UzUR",{"title":41780,"outcome":41781,"problem":41782,"summary":41783,"solution":41784,"attachment":41785},"Billie Eilish is fighting climate change through 2022 “Happier Than Ever” tour and Overheated event","\u003Cp>The Overheated event aims to reach Eilish’s impressionable Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans and educate them about sustainable practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Historically, celebrities haven’t had much luck with influencing actual behaviours, argues Anika Kozlowski, assistant professor of fashion design, ethics and sustainability at Ryerson University. The reason is hypocrisy: “There’s a huge cognitive dissonance and irony when you have [celebrities and musicians] promoting sustainability yet they wear all the latest fashions, they travel in jets, they live lavish lifestyles,” she says. “Even if everything is gifted to them, [young consumers] see their lifestyle and that’s what they want to emulate”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Billie Eilish's “Happier Than Ever” world tour will ensure firm recycling and no-plastic policies, as well as plant-base foods for fans and water refill stations. Fans with tickets will also have access to Overheated, a new climate-focused event. The event will include a clothing swap, a documentary screening and veganism talks and aims to reach Billie Eilish’s impressionable Gen Z and Gen Alpha fans and educate them about sustainable practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To make Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” world tour more climate positive, she’s partnering with Reverb, a nonprofit that partners with musicians and concert and festival venues to make events more eco-friendly. Eilish’s tour is offering plant-based foods to fans and staff that match the prices to non-vegan options. In addition, excess food in catering will be donated to local organizations or composted. The tour also prioritizes the elimination of single-use plastics. The artist, band, and crew will use reusable water bottles and mugs, and catering will also include reusable or compostable serviceware. Water refill stations will also be located throughout the backstage area and on tour buses. Even batteries will be collected for recycling or donated. Moreover, to eliminate carbon, the team at Reverb will calculate tour emissions, including transportation, hotels, and venue energy. Plus, the partnership will fund diverse projects that help eliminate more greenhouse gas pollution than the tour will generate. And these projects will focus on frontline and BIPOC communities that are heavily impacted by climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fans even get to represent their love for Eilish’s music with merchandise made with upcycled materials. Merch stands will sell upcycled hoodies. Plus, fans can also get their hands on a sustainable vinyl copy of the \u003Cem>Happier Than Ever\u003C/em> album—it includes a 100% recycled jacket and sleeve, FSC Certified paper, vegetable-based inks, and bio-wrap packaging made from sugarcane.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Overheated event will take place in London at the O2 Arena, on the same dates as the tour on 10-12, 16 and 25-26 June. It is being organised in collaboration with Red Carpet Green Dress (RCGD) Global, Support + Feed, and secondhand and vintage music merchandising marketplace Reverb.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Live sessions covering topics including how to use your voice for change and tackling climate anxiety will take place prior to the concert, with tickets starting at £25 for under 25s (and £45 for standard tickets). Speakers will include climate activist Tori Tsui, rental platform By Rotation founder Eshita Kabra-Davies and RCGD Global CEO Samata Pattinson. Concert-goers will be encouraged to visit the sustainability village, the exhibition space just outside the ticket barriers, which is free and open to the public.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Slow fashion brand Citizen-T will host a clothing swap in the sustainability village. Fans can bring unwanted clothing to the event and switch it for one-of-kind merch that’s been upcycled from deadstock. The company previously worked with Billie Eilish on an upcycled hoodie collection at Coachella.\u003C/p>",[41786,41788,41790,41792],{"name":41787,"type":53,"value":41787},"https://www.vogue.com/article/can-billie-eilish-get-fans-to-shop-more-sustainability",{"name":41789,"type":53,"value":41789},"https://www.imoverheated.com/",{"name":41791,"type":53,"value":41791},"https://brightly.eco/how-billie-eilish-is-fighting-climate-change-on-tour/",{"name":41793,"type":53,"value":41793},"https://www.rcgdglobal.com/2022/05/27/rcgd-global-red-carpet-green-dress-partner-billie-eilishs-overheated-climate-festival-2/",[41795,41796],{"article_id":41772,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41772,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41798,"link":41799,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41773,"updated_at":41774,"article_id":41772,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vg28BRNGqec=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152721080-JAS-lsQH.jpeg",{"id":41801,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41802,"updated_at":41803,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41804,"contents":41805,"contributors":41823,"image":41827},"17566","2022-07-18T13:27:28.954Z","2023-04-13T15:46:27.120Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41806],{"id":41807,"score":47,"body":41808,"status":55,"article_id":41801,"created_at":41802,"updated_at":41803,"published_at":41802},"nBpu",{"title":41809,"outcome":41810,"problem":41811,"summary":41812,"solution":41813,"attachment":41814},"First digital upcycling collection by digital AI designer Tilda","\u003Cp>Tilda left the general public, who may still be puzzled about the metaverse and its true meanings for the future of fashion, with this: “Each of us can also play a key role in reducing waste in the digital space.\" Sending an email contributes to waste because 4g of carbon is emitted for each outgoing email. This contributes to our energy problem. If 2.3 billion Internet users each deleted 10 e-mails, this would represent 1.7 million GB of energy saved on archiving data. I achieved zero waste by recycling my own digital waste. The least people can do is help reduce digital waste by emptying their inboxes, right?\"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>“Trash created by humans can be roughly divided into physical trash and digital trash. \"While physical waste directly affects the environment, in reality, digital waste also affects the environment by using the stored energy, which emits carbon,” said Lim Jaeho, Head of AI Human Company Division at LG AI Research, at WWD. According to LG, digital waste is “stagnant and unused data that contributes to our carbon footprint by using stored energy. In such a digitally accelerated era, digital waste is a viable threat to the environmental movement. Although often overlooked, the carbon emissions produced by an office worker’s annual emails are equal to the carbon emissions produced by a large vehicle traveling 200 miles. The energy costs of storing digital waste are a key driver of our overall carbon emission levels.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On top of that, each year, 92 million tons of fabric are discarded globally as waste. That's equivalent to one truckload of clothing thrown away every second. Figures predict this number will surpass 130 million tons by 2030. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After her successful debut at New York Fashion Week in February 2022, Tilda, the first ever AI artist, unveiled her first solo sustainably crafted clothing capsule collection - 'Digital Upcycling Project'. The collection expresses not only her values as an artist, but also her values as an environmental activist and contains 30 handmade garments created from discarded and repurposed materials, both physical and digital. Launched on World Environment Day, June 5th, 2022, exclusively in the Metaverse, the collection addresses issues of digital and physical waste, hoping to spread awareness of the actions people can take to improve their carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The goal of Tilda’s “Digital Upcycling Project,\" LG says, is to shed light not only on the issue of real waste ending up in real landfills but also on the impacts of digital carbon footprints.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With the Digital Upcycling project, Tilda recycles this “unnecessary” waste and transforms it into clothes to be reused as fashion. She basically finds a way to reduce physical and digital waste through her own unique, creative, and eco-friendly method. The physical garments in Tilda’s collection are made entirely from second-hand denim and Japanese “Boro” fabrics (from the Japanese word \u003Cem>boroboro\u003C/em>, i.e. ragged or mended), an age-old practice of reinforcing a textile using scraps of fabric that would have been discarded. It has a visual similarity to patchwork, although less intentionally patterned and therefore with its own somewhat freestyle beauty.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Then, retrieving discarded images from a fashion week collection that Tilda had created for a collaboration with designer Greedilous Younhee Park that ultimately wasn’t used for the collection, designer AI reinterpreted them into new designs, new colors, patterns, and items to create digital upcycled designs. Although Tilda created over 4,000 images for Greedilous, only 13 were used in the final collection—something human fashion designers can relate to when considering the number of sketches and swatches created for one collection versus what ends up hitting the runway.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“While it is up to manufacturers to slow down the production process that physically creates so much excess waste, we can all explore creative and unconventional ways to recycle our goods beyond their method and period of use, instead of automatically throwing them away,\" she said in a statement.\u003C/p>",[41815,41817,41819,41821],{"name":41816,"type":53,"value":41816},"https://www.designsbyjanie.com/ai-designer-tilda-drops-first-digital-upcycling-collection-in-metaverse-wwd/",{"name":41818,"type":53,"value":41818},"https://dupbytilda.com/hall1.html",{"name":41820,"type":53,"value":41820},"https://www.lgresearch.ai/about/vision",{"name":41822,"type":53,"value":41822},"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-the-digital-upcycling-project-by-tilda-the-first-ai-artist-by-lg-ai-research-301561017.html",[41824,41825,41826],{"article_id":41801,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41801,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":41801,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":41828,"link":41829,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41802,"updated_at":41803,"article_id":41801,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"y7jVPwN124s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152722863-lE5t19eY.jpeg",{"id":41831,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41832,"updated_at":41833,"owner_id":35494,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41834,"contents":41835,"contributors":41849,"image":41852},"17830","2022-07-25T21:37:08.623Z","2022-08-05T11:58:46.370Z",{"id":35494,"type":325,"owner_id":35494,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41836],{"id":41837,"score":47,"body":41838,"status":55,"article_id":41831,"created_at":41832,"updated_at":41833,"published_at":41832},"ZMmd",{"title":41839,"outcome":41840,"problem":41841,"summary":41842,"solution":41843,"attachment":41844},"OceanSafe - Textile technology company creating biodegradable, compostable and toxin-free textiles","\u003Cp>OceanSafe has created an exemplary production model that addresses all aspects of circularity from material health to social fairness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They contribute to avoiding waste of textile products, reduces CO2 emissions and energy use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the global demand for textiles increases, so do the potential environmental impacts resulting from their production, use and disposal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The industry is estimated to contribute to 20 percent of the world's water pollution, 80 percent of world's waste, and generating 1,200 million tons of CO2 per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, microplastics from synthetic fibres are also a major source of the more than 8 million metric tonnes of microplastics, which end up in the world’s oceans each year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>OceanSafe is a textile technology company offering a proprietary solution for circular, toxin-free, biodegradable, and compostable textiles through a licensing business model, which follows the Cradle to Cradle product design philosophy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their textiles are 100 percent recycleable and safe for biological cycles in industrial composting, as well as manufactured using at least 50 percent renewable energy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, CEO of Deco Design Fürus GmbH founded OceanSafe AG, a new company created to responsibly design and make materials that are safe for humans and the environment, especially the oceans.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Textile fabrics are made with a blend of 100 percent organic cotton, hemp, linen, and a ‘biodegradable co-polyester’, which can be recycled at the end of its useful life. The fabrics are also manufactured using at least 50 percent renewable energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Clients, typically textile brands and retailers, can use the company's Textile Component Kit to develop their unique products, which will carry the OceanSafe Quality Seal. The seal shows that the products comply with all of OceanSafe standards (fully circular, compostable, toxin-free). They also have a product return system in place to close the loop with their brand and retail partners.\u003C/p>",[41845,41847],{"name":41846,"type":53,"value":41846},"https://www.oceansafe.co/en/textile-components-material",{"name":41848,"type":53,"value":41848},"https://www.c2ccertified.org/news/article/oceansafe-a-new-wave-in-certified-textile-fabrics",[41850,41851],{"article_id":41831,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":41831,"contributor_id":35494},{"id":41853,"link":41854,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41832,"updated_at":41833,"article_id":41831,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3IzhloTK80w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152724011-UNNY6kvh.jpeg",{"id":41856,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41857,"updated_at":41858,"owner_id":35654,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41859,"contents":41860,"contributors":41876,"image":41881},"17831","2022-07-26T11:08:09.891Z","2023-04-14T14:50:03.216Z",{"id":35654,"type":325,"owner_id":35654,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41861],{"id":41862,"score":47,"body":41863,"status":55,"article_id":41856,"created_at":41857,"updated_at":41858,"published_at":41857},"XR9x",{"title":41864,"outcome":41865,"problem":41866,"summary":41867,"solution":41868,"attachment":41869},"Partnership to Divert Textile Waste: Patagonia and Makers Unite Open a United Repair Centre (URC)","\u003Cp>This case is a great example of how brands can make repair and reuse part of their business and revenue mode. Besides fulfilling its immediate function of prolonging the garment's lifetime, the repair centre has also ensured the creation of additional jobs in the industry, increased brand appeal, and driven customers to show greater commitment to the brands.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The need for structural change within the textile industry called upon stimulating the emphasis on '\u003Cem>reuse'\u003C/em> and '\u003Cem>repair' \u003C/em>circularity principles. Each year, more than 350 000 tonnes of clothing from consumers and industries go to landfills, which is double the amount disposed of 20 years ago.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Considering that it takes 10 000 litres of fresh water to grow cotton used for the production of one pair of jeans, and that the water crisis continues to affect more regions of the world, responsible consumption solutions have been called upon.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through a business partnership, outdoor clothing company \u003Cem>Patagonia\u003C/em> and creative textile platform \u003Cem>Makers Unite\u003C/em> opened a new repair centre in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), offering clothing repair services for affiliated brands and their customers. The aim is to divert some 1m kilos of textile waste that would have otherwise been created by the prolongation of the garment's lifetime. Another added value of the project is the creation of a unique job opportunity for the local community.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the circularity principles - repair - became a solution. Offered as a service, it was integrated into the business model by the two companies, which now see this practice as an integral part of their business-as-usual.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process enables consumers to contact a brand affiliated with the URC when a garment is in need of repair through use. The brand will then ensure the product ends up at the URC where it will be repaired before being returned to the consumer. The facility aims for 300,000 clothing repairs per year, a move Patagonia and Makers Unite say will save an average of 1m kilos of textile waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, in collaboration with House of Denim, the United Repair Centre Academy was established to train students to become certified textile repairers with an immediate opportunity to work with brands.\u003C/p>",[41870,41872,41874],{"name":41871,"type":53,"value":41871},"https://www.just-style.com/news/patagonia-teams-on-dutch-apparel-repair-centre/",{"name":41873,"type":53,"value":41873},"https://easyecotips.com/it-takes-up-to-10-000-liters-of-water-to-make-a-pair-of-jeans/",{"name":41875,"type":53,"value":41875},"https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/textile-waste-environmental-crisis",[41877,41878,41879],{"article_id":41856,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":41856,"contributor_id":35654},{"article_id":41856,"contributor_id":41880},"KPy0Tw",{"id":41882,"link":41883,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41857,"updated_at":41858,"article_id":41856,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lqu25ipM0O4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152725625-YOjMM_aH.jpeg",{"id":41885,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41886,"updated_at":41887,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41888,"contents":41889,"contributors":41905,"image":41907},"17865","2022-07-26T15:00:03.697Z","2022-08-22T11:29:30.848Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41890],{"id":41891,"score":47,"body":41892,"status":55,"article_id":41885,"created_at":41886,"updated_at":41887,"published_at":41886},"TXV1",{"title":41893,"outcome":41894,"problem":41895,"summary":41896,"solution":41897,"attachment":41898},"Kearney's Circular Fashion Index","\u003Cp>The Index reveals that only three companies have achieved an acceptable score:\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Patagonia, The North Face, and Levi’s.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unfortunately, most fashion brands are achieving abysmal scores. The median score across all fashion brands in the CFX ranking is just 1.6, while the bottom 80 brands earned a score of less than 2.5 out of 10. Only 15 percent use recycled materials to a credible extent: 46 percent do so, but only for a few selected items or a few product features, and 39 percent use no recycled materials whatsoever. Communication and promotion of circularity efforts are the easiest and fastest measures to implement, yet 47 percent of brands don’t do it at all. Only 14 companies do it credibly, and 80 percent settle for giving the minimum amount of care instructions required by law. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Producing new clothes will always carry an environmental cost. By 2030, the world’s population is expected to reach 8.5 billion people and the total output of the fashion industry will only increase. As a result, the fashion industry’s CO2 emissions are expected to swell by more than 60 percent by 2030, speeding up the climate crisis and eating up the emissions savings of numerous activities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Circular Fashion Index (CFX) by Kearney analyses claims made by Europe’s 100 largest fashion brands—claims that they have moved to a more circular model and secured their sustainable future along the way. The CFX ranks these brands on eight measures based on their efforts to extend the life span of their garments. The potential impact of these circular strategies on the environment is also examined. Above all, this represents a call to action to fashion brands and to consumers to make a tangible—and credible—positive contribution to the environment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX) aims to measure the fashion brands’ efforts to extend the life cycle of their clothes. A company’s circularity performance is scored based on eight dimensions that affect the garments’ longevity. These dimensions include two perspectives: the primary market (affecting new product sales to consumers) and the secondary market (such as the second-hand market or recycling). The scores for each dimension have been weighted, giving the most weight to second-hand sales, rental services, and reuse of returned clothes as raw material. After that, these scores were combined to give an overall score between one and 10, with one representing the lowest score and 10 the highest. Brands with scores between seven and 10 were classed as leaders and those with scores between one and three were classed as laggards. \u003C/p>",[41899,41901,41903],{"name":41900,"type":53,"value":41900},"https://www.kearney.com/consumer-retail/article/-/insights/the-kearney-cfx-2022-report-are-fashion-brands-ramping-up-their-circularity-game#:~:text=Two%20years%20ago%2C%20Kearney%20introduced,to%20reduce%20their%20environmental%20impact.",{"name":41902,"type":53,"value":41902},"https://www.nl.kearney.com/consumer-retail/article/-/insights/can-circularity-save-the-fashion-industry",{"name":41904,"type":53,"value":41904},"https://www.kearney.com/documents/291362523/291372000/The+Kearney+CFX+2022+report--are+fashion+brands+ramping+up+their+circularity+game+%281%29.pdf/3b9ca56f-b170-6344-0a91-23962e4c1704?t=1650533009000",[41906],{"article_id":41885,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41908,"link":41909,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41886,"updated_at":41887,"article_id":41885,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DwwFOseoCmw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152726683-ncDgWnO9.jpeg",{"id":41911,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41912,"updated_at":41913,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41915,"contents":41916,"contributors":41936,"image":41939},"17896","2022-07-27T07:12:20.586Z","2022-08-11T18:10:03.779Z","u_gBoA",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41917],{"id":41918,"score":47,"body":41919,"status":55,"article_id":41911,"created_at":41912,"updated_at":41913,"published_at":41912},"wa5g",{"title":41920,"outcome":41921,"problem":41922,"summary":41923,"solution":41924,"attachment":41925},"Kiabza, Second-Hand clothing: Rising trend in India","\u003Cp>So far, Kiabza has saved 60 tonnes of carbon footprints, 12 million litres of water, and 3 tonnes of clothes from getting dumped into landfills. In the next 5 years, Kiabza expects to save even more: 350 tonnes of carbon footprints, 1,400 million litres of water, and 7,300 tonnes of clothes from getting dumped into landfills. Current trends in India also predict that pre-owned fashion will become even more popular: The industry is assured to grow by 185 in the next decade. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In many parts of India, the taboo of buying used clothes still prevails as these clothes are not culturally acceptable, are associated with superstitious beliefs and poverty, and are perceived as unfashionable, rumpled, and dirty. These reasons lead to the prevailing habit of purchasing only new clothing, which is a detriment to the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Even though the sale of second-hand clothes has been popular around the world, in India it was not favoured much. But ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started, people have become more cost-conscious, which cleared the path for online shopping platforms, such as Kiabza, selling pre-owned clothing. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To change the habits of people, social media and internet pages can be especially handy. Online shopping pages on social media and websites drive this change by offering used clothes in a creative way, educating the general public about resale opportunities, and promoting second-hand fashion among all ages. Kiabza is one of the many examples of how the Indian second-hand clothing market is functioning. Kiabza is an online shopping website that partners with designers who upcycle pre-owned clothes creatively. The remade or \"refashioned\" clothing items are sent to the Kiabza, quality checked, photographed for the website, and ultimately sold. The designer is paid his fair share of the selling price. The idea is that everyone can become a designer and sell their pre-owned clothing items instead of throwing them away and contributing even more to the waste culture in fashion. Kiabza promotes second-hand clothing by spreading the message that it is lucrative for both sellers and buyers and contributes to a more sustainable world. By framing second-hand clothing creatively and originally, the website owners try to overcome the stigma that pre-owned clothing is something to avoid. \u003C/p>",[41926,41928,41930,41932,41934],{"name":41927,"type":53,"value":41927},"https://www.kiabza.com/refashioned.html",{"name":41929,"type":53,"value":41929},"https://restofworld.org/2022/instagram-thrifting-culture-south-asia/",{"name":41931,"type":53,"value":41931},"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/buzz/second-hand-is-the-new-sustainable-fashion/articleshow/79534485.cms",{"name":41933,"type":53,"value":41933},"https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/giving-old-clothes-new-life-vintage-clothes-thrifting",{"name":41935,"type":53,"value":41935},"https://kodytechnolab.com/blog/develop-shopping-app-like-thredup/amp/",[41937,41938],{"article_id":41911,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":41911,"contributor_id":41914},{"id":41940,"link":41941,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41912,"updated_at":41913,"article_id":41911,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"heDt8ZSIJGU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152728060-k0jxnF9F.jpeg",{"id":41943,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41944,"updated_at":41945,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41946,"contents":41947,"contributors":41968,"image":41970},"17962","2022-07-28T14:49:05.099Z","2022-08-22T11:37:44.219Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41948],{"id":41949,"score":47,"body":41950,"status":55,"article_id":41943,"created_at":41944,"updated_at":41945,"published_at":41944},"D919",{"title":41951,"problem":41952,"summary":41953,"solution":41954,"attachment":41955},"The ZDHC Foundation joins The Microfibre Consortium in addressing microfibres in textile manufacturing wastewater","\u003Cp>In the near future, it is likely that more stringent standards for discharge of microfibres will be implemented. Facilities will need to ensure that existing processes for removal of solids are optimised. They will also have to invest in more advanced, zerodischarge filtration technologies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ZDHC Foundation and The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) have unveiled details of the next stage of a major initiative to address the issue of microfibers in textile manufacturing wastewater. After publishing the “Control of Microfibers in Wastewater” manufacturing guidelines by TMC, the two organisations will collaborate closely during the next phase of the project, combining the expertise of ZDHC in sustainable chemical management and the science-led fiber fragmentation knowledge of TMC. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Designed to help companies and supply chains better control microfibers in wastewater during textile manufacturing, including apparel and footwear products, the preliminary guidelines in the document identify an approach that can be taken throughout the industry to best support change within manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Building on the first phase of this work that looked to identify and landscape utilization of existing technologies across the industry, the upcoming phase will focus on the measurement and baselining, so that progress can be managed effectively and transparently. To support this, a dedicated task team from ZDHC and TMC will focus on three key areas:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Defining a test methodology – the identification and alignment of a globally available test method to measure fibre loss within waste water at a manufacturing level;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍2. Determining a baseline - establish this for microfibre loss from manufacturing facilities; \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍3. Aligning to a harmonised data infrastructure – working to identify a reporting structure that captures the measurement and control of microfibres from manufacturing facilities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ZDHC and TMC are also encouraging businesses and other stakeholders from the textile industry to adopt the manufacturing guidelines captured in “Control of Microfibers in Wastewater” and contribute to the next phase of the project, adding to the collective knowledge base tackling the issue.\u003C/p>",[41956,41958,41960,41962,41964,41966],{"name":41957,"type":53,"value":41957},"https://www.roadmaptozero.com/post/zdhc-foundation-and-the-microfibre-consortium-announce-collaboration-to-address-microfibres-within-wastewater?locale=en",{"name":41959,"type":53,"value":41959},"https://www.microfibreconsortium.com/2030",{"name":41961,"type":53,"value":41961},"https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/raw-materials/zdhc-microfibre-consortium-textile-wastewater-fiber-shedding-347619/",{"name":41963,"type":53,"value":41963},"https://textileexchange.org/featured/zdhc-foundation-2019/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw54iXBhCXARIsADWpsG-EEeA9uqonC2QiRxn7pezCU0rDcGNQ_0b9Ll3tRdbvkOsYbpxWhRgaAvZVEALw_wcB",{"name":41965,"type":53,"value":41965},"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5aaba1998f513028aeec604c/t/628f99543d5307143a1722e2/1653578072495/TMC_Manufacturing_Guidelines_Final+May+2022.pdf",{"name":41967,"type":53,"value":41967},"https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5aaba1998f513028aeec604c/t/62a1a444ec8bc057f9f60c88/1654760516991/The+Microfibre+Consortium+and+ZDHC+announce+collaboration_FINAL.pdf",[41969],{"article_id":41943,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":41971,"link":41972,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41944,"updated_at":41945,"article_id":41943,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9rWaZ7DhNZY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152729919-jAE6LBsm.jpeg",{"id":41974,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41975,"updated_at":41976,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":41978,"contents":41979,"contributors":41991,"image":41994},"17995","2022-07-29T14:17:05.211Z","2022-08-09T13:07:13.927Z","6aMsVQ",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[41980],{"id":41981,"score":47,"body":41982,"status":55,"article_id":41974,"created_at":41975,"updated_at":41976,"published_at":41975},"8ZS8",{"title":41983,"outcome":41984,"problem":41985,"summary":41986,"solution":41987,"attachment":41988},"Infinited Fiber Company : How they are turning trash into textiles","\u003Cp>The company addresses the twin challenges of what to do with the piles and piles of textile waste we generate globally and our continued desire for more and more new textiles by preventing textile waste from ending up as pollution and instead using it as the raw material for new textiles, closing the loop between waste and raw materials, and keeping what’s already out there in circulation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion and textile industries are two of the most polluting industries, which are quite destructive to the planet in their current state. Two of the major problems the fashion industry needs to solve are 1) its reliance on resource-intense and polluting virgin raw materials and 2) finding a valuable use for the more than 92 million tons of textile waste that are incinerated or landfilled at a great environmental cost around the globe annually.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinited Fiber Company is a Finnish fashion and textile technology start-up that literally turns textile waste into up-cycled fibers that are being used by some of the world’s leading fashion brands like Patagonia, H&M, PVH, Inditex, BESTSELLER, and Wrangler. Their technology enables circularity and high-quality fiber-to-fiber regeneration for cellulose-based textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinited Fiber Company, with their path-breaking technology, can turn trashed textiles like raggedy t-shirts, worn-out jeans, old bedsheets, and all kinds of textiles that are made primarily from cotton into useful products. These would otherwise be landfilled or burned. This trash is cleaned and broken down at the polymer level through responsible chemistry to be born again as unique, new, high-quality textile fibers that have a soft and natural look and feel like cotton into something truly valuable: InfinnaTM, a premium-quality, circular textile fiber that reduces the world’s reliance on virgin raw materials.\u003C/p>",[41989],{"name":41990,"type":53,"value":41990},"https://www.forbes.com/sites/afdhelaziz/2021/04/21/how-infinited-fiber-company-is-turning-trash-into-textilesand-pioneering-a-truly-circular-fashion-economy/?sh=16b3d58f1017",[41992,41993],{"article_id":41974,"contributor_id":41977},{"article_id":41974,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":41995,"link":41996,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41975,"updated_at":41976,"article_id":41974,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JQB-SfR_Z58=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152731286-7qkXOaJW.jpeg",{"id":41998,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":41999,"updated_at":42000,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42001,"contents":42002,"contributors":42024,"image":42026},"17996","2022-07-29T17:12:20.061Z","2022-08-10T11:27:29.113Z",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42003],{"id":42004,"score":47,"body":42005,"status":55,"article_id":41998,"created_at":41999,"updated_at":42000,"published_at":41999},"kATP",{"title":42006,"outcome":42007,"problem":42008,"summary":42009,"solution":42010,"attachment":42011},"Fast - Fashion An Environmental Catastrophe.","\u003Cp>Sustainable fashion movements and consumer awareness programs through the media have been shaping people's purchasing habits, creating circular textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is one of the major reasons for air pollution, landfills, and greenhouse gas emissions. Water used for the dyeing and finishing process is then released into the river resulting in contamination. Moreover, it exploits Labour Rights and Working Conditions - Low wages, health hazards and long working hours.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Have you ever wondered what came first: The desire for trendy clothes at an inexpensive rate or the industry convincing us that we are behind trends?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fast-Fashion is a marketing strategy to meet the ever-changing trends where high volumes of apparel are produced with low-quality materials and sold at a reasonable price, making people buy more.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every year \"Fashion Revolution Week\" happens on the 18th-24th of April in remembrance of the Rana Plaza Collapse, making the citizens realise the dangers that labourers face and how much impact the fashion industry brings on the environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bollywood celebrities like Vidhya Balan and Boney Kapoor, icons of the fashion industry have underlined the importance of Sustainable fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Gen Z has stepped out with placards to express their opinion on sustainability and to bring change in their shopping habits. Brands like H&M introduced a biodegradable and sustainable collection of baby clothing, using materials free of chemicals that are harmful to humans and the environment and manufactured with 100% recycled water and renewable energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Birla Cellulose in their brand Liva Reviva has also incorporated Circular Textile by recycling waste cotton and has also initiated programs for consumer awareness.  \u003C/p>",[42012,42014,42016,42018,42020,42022],{"name":42013,"type":53,"value":42013},"https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Collapse-at-Rana-Plaza-1.pdf",{"name":42015,"type":53,"value":42015},"https://www.fashionrevolution.org/why-do-we-need-a-fashion-revolution/",{"name":42017,"type":53,"value":42017},"https://desi123.com/boney-kapoor-makes-a-case-for-sustainable-fashion-with-his-mask/",{"name":42019,"type":53,"value":42019},"https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/whats-wrong-with-the-fashion-industry",{"name":42021,"type":53,"value":42021},"https://www.indiaretailing.com/2022/02/08/fashion/circular-textiles-an-urgent-call-for-shift/",{"name":42023,"type":53,"value":42023},"https://theprint.in/campus-voice/gen-z-is-at-the-forefront-of-sustainable-fashion-movement-brands-are-adopting-changes-too/921885/",[42025],{"article_id":41998,"contributor_id":41914},{"id":42027,"link":42028,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":41999,"updated_at":42000,"article_id":41998,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4D65A_Y16ZE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152732561-J25RxhUA.jpeg",{"id":42030,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42031,"updated_at":42032,"owner_id":31803,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42033,"contents":42034,"contributors":42050,"image":42053},"18028","2022-07-30T12:09:27.683Z","2022-08-23T15:32:35.769Z",{"id":31803,"type":325,"owner_id":31803,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42035],{"id":42036,"score":47,"body":42037,"status":55,"article_id":42030,"created_at":42031,"updated_at":42032,"published_at":42031},"qIor",{"title":42038,"outcome":42039,"problem":42040,"summary":42041,"solution":42042,"attachment":42043},"New Fibre Circulose® made from 100% textile waste with high cellulosic content.","\u003Cp>Brands like Levi's and H&M have started to incorporate Renewcell's technology into their regular textiles. A fixable Chinese manufacturer of textiles, called Tang Shan San You, has invested in the company. The growing exposure of the benefits of Circulose cotton means sustainable textile materials are starting to shape the industry norm - becoming more circular.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry has traditionally been extremely wasteful, with a supply chain that involves producing vast amounts of cotton, using a great amount of water. Chemicals and treatments are also used to treat the clothes, which have been reported to be dangerous for both workers and consumers. When fashions and season's must-haves have passed, clothes end up in landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circulose is a recycled cotton product made from discarded textiles. In creating this material, consumers are diminishing their fashion footprint in terms of cutting waste, water, microplastics and more. Through recycling cotton, Renewcell is cutting down on production and post-consumption waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Renewcell is on a mission to close the circularity gap. The 100% Circulose cotton is made in a patented processes involving converting used cotton into a pulp. Compared to other recycled fibres and materials in the market, this pulp can be broken down to a molecular stage and therefore can produce longer, more uniform fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is how it works:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Discarded textiles are taken in.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Clothes are shredded (with contaminants like plastics and polyester removed), and turned into a slurry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. What remains is the cellulose - the biodegradable organic polymer that cotton is made from.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. The slurry is dried to produce sheets of Circulose, which is then packaged and sold.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Brands design and produce clothes using these fibres.\u003C/p>",[42044,42046,42048],{"name":42045,"type":53,"value":42045},"https://www.renewcell.com/en/",{"name":42047,"type":53,"value":42047},"https://www.renewcell.com/en/circulose/",{"name":42049,"type":53,"value":42049},"https://circulo.se/en/",[42051,42052],{"article_id":42030,"contributor_id":31803},{"article_id":42030,"contributor_id":2659},{"id":42054,"link":42055,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42031,"updated_at":42032,"article_id":42030,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GImtj4xI7R0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152733659-Hmf6E8pQ.jpeg",{"id":42057,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42058,"updated_at":42059,"owner_id":42060,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42061,"contents":42062,"contributors":42076,"image":42079},"18061","2022-07-30T14:03:21.377Z","2022-08-15T14:01:48.931Z","4vUgYA",{"id":42060,"type":325,"owner_id":42060,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42063],{"id":42064,"score":47,"body":42065,"status":55,"article_id":42057,"created_at":42058,"updated_at":42059,"published_at":42058},"Q8FD",{"title":42066,"outcome":42067,"problem":42068,"summary":42069,"solution":42070,"attachment":42071},"EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles","\u003Cp>The Commission's 2030 Vision for Textiles is that all textile products placed on the EU market are durable, repairable and recyclable, to a great extent made of recycled fibres, free of hazardous substances, produced in respect of social rights and the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Secondly, ”fast fashion is out of fashion\", and consumers benefit longer from high quality affordable textiles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thirdly, profitable re-use and repair services are widely available. And last but not least, the textiles sector is competitive, resilient and innovative with producers taking responsibility for their products along the value chain with sufficient capacities for recycling and minimal incineration and landfilling. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, textile production almost doubled from 2000 to 2015, and around 5.8 million tons of textiles are thrown away annually in the EU. That corresponds to 11kg per person.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This textile overconsumption has a large impact. It is the 4th most polluting industry in terms of GHG emissions and it has the 3rd largest impact on water and land use in the EU.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, this system has large economic significance since it employs 1.5 million people and generated around 162 billion EUR in turnover in 2019. This sector needs to operate a transition to become more sustainable and circular and limit its impact on the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The production and consumption of textiles have a high impact on climate change, the environment, the consumption of water and primary materials, and land use in the EU.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To address this, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles which was adopted by the EU Commission on the 30th of March 2022, will introduce eco-design requirements, a digital product passport, discourage fast fashion, harmonise EPR rules and address the unintentional release of microplastics in the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To ensure the transition, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles will introduce specific ecodesign requirements to increase textile products' durability. It will also promote circular business models and design for recyclability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Commission plans to ban the destruction of unsold textiles. They will use prevention and reduction measures to limit the release of microplastics into the environment. The creation of a digital product passport for textiles will push for the inclusion of mandatory information regarding the sustainability and circularity of a product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The EU will also harmonise the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules on textiles and encourage people to consume more circular textiles. 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The team is careful in prototyping to ensure that their alternative to polyester becomes a durable solution and eventually a global industry standard. It is estimated that a t-shirt created with ALT TEX fabric \"diverts one kilogram of food waste from landfills and can divert up to nine kilograms of carbon emissions from the atmosphere\".\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Polyester, a popular fabric in everyday clothing, is made from microplastics. Microplastics account for between 15 and 31 percent of marine plastic pollution. Polyester manufacturing uses 55 million barrels of oil per year and is a major contributor to 10% of the GHG emissions generated by the industry. A major problem in today's fashion industry is that most textiles are blended with synthetic and non-renewable fiber polyester, making them non-recyclable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ALT TEX is a Toronto-based startup that designs sustainable, biodegradable, and carbon-neutral fabrics for the fashion industry. Through its closed-loop model, it is redesigning food waste into biodegradable fabrics intended to replace polyester.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company aims to commercialize a polyester-like material made from re-engineered food waste to improve sustainability in the fashion industry. Although recycled polyester is available in the market, there is a point after one or two rounds of reuse when polyester cannot be further recycled and ends up in a landfill. By recycling food waste, itself a major contributor to the climate crisis. 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And an estimated USD 500 billion in value is lost every year due to clothing that’s barely worn and rarely recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Today, only 25% of the 95% of textiles that can be recycled are effectively recycled. Solutions are needed to close the loop, such as up-cycling solutions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kvadrat Really uses end-of-life textiles from laundry companies, fashion businesses, and its own production to produce solid boards and acoustic felt. During the manufacturing process, no water is used, nor dyes or toxic chemicals. The materials can be used to design various types of final products. G-Star Raw, for example, used it to create a pop-up. These final products can be recycled again at end-of-life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kvadrat Really uses end-of-life textiles from laundry companies, fashion businesses, and its own production to produce solid boards and acoustic felt.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their products are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Textile Tabletop\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Textile Tabletop\u003C/em> is a durable circular material designed for all horizontal applications. It is crafted from end-of-life cotton and wool and is 100% recyclable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Textile Board\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Textile Board\u003C/em> is a pre-coated high-density material made from end-of-life textiles and cut offs from Kvadrat. As it comes pre-coated with a melamine surface, it is directly applicable and resilient to wear and tear.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Textile Felt\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Textile Felt \u003C/em>is an innovative acoustic material. Ideal for ceilings and wall installations, it features a pioneering bi-component fibre.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Textile Felt\u003C/em> expresses hints of the many recycledtextiles used in its creation process. 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The wastewater closed-loop system allows the company to reuse 95% of the water and put it back into the production process. All of Rapanui's facilities are SA8000 certified, the company won the Queen's Award for Innovation. So far, Rapanui managed to recover over 86 thousand kg of textiles using the circular production processes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The linear fashion industry is responsible for large amounts of waste and CO2 emissions. Every second, the equivalent of a rubbish truck full of clothing ends up in a landfill or is incinerated. Throughout many conventional textile production processes, plastic is added and water gets polluted. According to Rapanui, 60% of textiles are made from and with plastics and wastewater represents the major source of pollution in the industry, together with thrown-away clothing. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rapanui addresses the problem of waste in the textile industry by designing out waste and pollution from their production processes. To achieve that, they encourage customers to return clothing items to the factory when they are worn out, recirculate water, rely on renewable energy and modern technology, and use organic materials. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rapanui addresses the problem of waste in the clothing industry by designing out waste and pollution from their production processes. Textiles are designed to be upcycled and remanufactured into new products when their lifetime is over. Each clothing item comes with a QR code, which, when scanned, enables a customer to get a Freepost return code and a reward for sending the product back to the factory. There, the material is reprocessed, respun and used for the production of new clothing items. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rapanui uses organic cotton only and does not add plastic at any stage. Organic cotton is grown in the North of India, and the entire supply chain of the company is monitored closely to ensure sustainability, traceability, and fairness. Importantly, the amount of water used in production processes is reduced by applying a closed-loop system. That allows to recirculate, recover and reuse 95% of water. The factory also operates by using renewable energy. The company also uses printing on demand technology which means that customised T-shirts are made only when they are ordered by customers. This eliminates waste and allows cost savings. \u003C/p>",[42148,42150],{"name":42149,"type":53,"value":42149},"https://rapanuiclothing.com/journey/",{"name":42151,"type":53,"value":42151},"https://teemill.com/blog/how-t-shirts-are-made/",[42153],{"article_id":42134,"contributor_id":35626},{"id":42155,"link":42156,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42135,"updated_at":42136,"article_id":42134,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"u6bnbWrX75o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152738634-QnZ7ou7z.jpeg",{"id":42158,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42159,"updated_at":42160,"owner_id":42161,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42162,"contents":42163,"contributors":42172,"image":42175},"18162","2022-08-01T11:37:44.247Z","2022-09-27T09:13:22.850Z","vkjrAw",{"id":42161,"type":325,"owner_id":42161,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42164],{"id":42165,"score":47,"body":42166,"status":55,"article_id":42158,"created_at":42159,"updated_at":42160,"published_at":42159},"IiQA",{"title":42167,"outcome":42168,"problem":42169,"summary":42170,"solution":42171},"ORTA's TORQUE - Magical comfort stretch denim with zero elastane or PET.","\u003Cp>100% natural cellulosic comfort stretch fabrics achieving mechanically recyclable and potentially biodegradable denim fabrics while causing no microplastic pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stretch levels in denim fabric can be achieved by petroleum based fibers. In current mechanical recycling systems for textile waste, up to 2% elastane containing cotton rich fabrics/garments can be processed. If not recycled, the textile waste end up in the landfills. Cotton and other cellulosic fibers are potentially biodegradable hence compostable. However, petroleum based fibres can not biodegrade or composted hence cause microplastic pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Today as ORTA, we are focusing regenerative systems as we believe that they are the key to solve most of the problems we face today’s world in terms of material scarcity while also improving their surroundings environmentally and socially. For us, regenerative systems have 3 focus areas: longevity, circularity and regeneration. In line with this approach, one of the developments we are currently working on is the Torque family. Our patent-pending magical stretch technology Torque fabrics contain zero elastane and petroleum-based fibres. Torque pushes the limits with new alternatives that solve the synthetic fiber usage & micro plastics problem. 100% natural cellulosic comfort stretch fabrics in Torque family achieves mechanically recyclable and potentially biodegradable denim fabrics while causing no microplastic pollution. Engineered to revolutionize the future of stretch denim in the industry, Orta’s Torque fabric family is groundbreaking comfort stretch story created from biodegradable mono fibers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Developed by Orta Anadolu, Torque fabric contains 100% cotton and achieves comfort stretch levels. At the end of its life, the fabric itself is mechanically recyclable and potentially biodegradable in nature.\u003C/p>",[42173,42174],{"article_id":42158,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":42158,"contributor_id":42161},{"id":42176,"link":42177,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42159,"updated_at":42160,"article_id":42158,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KU1KODzLQJ8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152740138-uHkYcknS.jpeg",{"id":42179,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42180,"updated_at":42181,"owner_id":42182,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42183,"contents":42184,"contributors":42204,"image":42210},"18226","2022-08-01T15:04:47.728Z","2023-04-13T16:13:47.524Z","qDrKbQ",{"id":42182,"type":325,"owner_id":42182,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42185],{"id":42186,"score":47,"body":42187,"status":55,"article_id":42179,"created_at":42180,"updated_at":42181,"published_at":42180},"vZr2",{"title":42188,"outcome":42189,"problem":42190,"summary":42191,"solution":42192,"attachment":42193},"PETIT PLI: Clothes that grow","\u003Cp>Petit Pli places a strong focus on user and customer centricity while placing a strong consideration on the sustainable and ethical implications. However, designing for the next generation also means keeping up with the times and foreseeing the needs of humanity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Despite the fact that these wearables have established a new narrative for childrenswear, the use cases do not stop there. Thanks to the iterative beta testing processes, new opportunities are emerging organically towards other product lines such as maternity wear, reusable masks, and different types of everyday bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>-On average, parents use 280 pieces of children’s clothing in the first 2 years after their child is born, most of which are only worn for about two or three months. As a result, a vast amount of clothing ends up in landfills, losing value and creating adverse environmental impacts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Childrenwear today fails to recognise the dynamic and rapidly changing bodies of the earth’s little humans. Children grow seven sizes in their first two years, which for many parents represents an average of 2,000 euros spent on clothing before their kids reach three years of age.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The contribution of children's wear to textile waste is still overlooked by both parents and industry decision-makers. While the sector represents only 12% of the overall market share, it constitutes a considerable portion of the 12 billion kg of textiles entering landfills each year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The carbon footprint resulting from producing a children’s jacket is roughly the same as producing an adult jacket (10 kg CO2), which gives us an indication of the need to rethink clothing standards.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Petit Pli is a wearable technology company that proposes a new approach to garment design while addressing problems in the textile industry focused on the macro and micro needs of humanity.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The London-based startup was founded in 2017 by trained aeronautical engineer Ryan Mario Yasin. During his studies, he experienced how his young niece and nephew’s speedy growth translated into a huge amount of garment waste, a signal that brought him an opportunity to enroll in a journey of discovery towards a sustainable transformation project based on a continuous size adjustment technology.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The concept of Petit Pli is built upon using materials sustainably. It reduces waste by combining human-centered design methodologies with aerospace engineering techniques to create innovative garments that grow as the wearer ages. Ryan Mario Yasin, inspired by satellite folding structures and origami, worked together with his interdisciplinary team to develop a structure that expands bi-directionally to fit kids between 9 months and 4 years of age. Made from a mono-fiber polyester structure, the collection features ultra-lightweight, rainproof outerwear garments which are perfectly adapted to children’s freedom of movement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Petit Pli is an agile force of interdisciplinary design engineers, fashion designers, neuroscientists, and sociologists; a wearable technology company that does not fit anymore into the current parameters of today’s fashion labels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Petit Pli has reframed the value of childrenswear with a new approach to garment design. Inspired by aerospace engineering, they have created a revolutionary pleating system that covers the phases of fast-growing children while encouraging the adoption of slow consumption behaviors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They offer versatile mon-fiber outerwear garments produced from recycled PET bottles that can grow up to 7 sizes and get recycled at the end of their use.\u003C/p>",[42194,42196,42198,42200,42202],{"name":42195,"type":53,"value":42195},"https://petitpli.com",{"name":42197,"type":53,"value":42197},"https://www.dezeen.com/2021/07/01/petit-pli-launches-collection-of-unisex-clothes-that-expand-to-fit-the-wearer/",{"name":42199,"type":53,"value":42199},"https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/191055/imperial-startup-wins-global-award-sustainable/",{"name":42201,"type":53,"value":42201},"https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucysherriff/2020/02/24/this-company-is-making-childrens-clothes-that-actually-grow-as-the-kid-does/?sh=2792253b3f70",{"name":42203,"type":53,"value":42203},"https://www.bcg.com/publications/2017/retail-how-innovation-collaboration-accelerate-sustainability-fashion",[42205,42206,42207,42208],{"article_id":42179,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":42179,"contributor_id":42182},{"article_id":42179,"contributor_id":1892},{"article_id":42179,"contributor_id":42209},"5NKS2A",{"id":42211,"link":42212,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42180,"updated_at":42181,"article_id":42179,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9fgQTbp8sPE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152741278-a-wzZHmL.jpeg",{"id":42214,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42215,"updated_at":42216,"owner_id":42217,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42218,"contents":42219,"contributors":42233,"image":42236},"18259","2022-08-02T09:43:23.722Z","2022-08-05T10:56:00.120Z","8exGxA",{"id":42217,"type":325,"owner_id":42217,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42220],{"id":42221,"score":47,"body":42222,"status":55,"article_id":42214,"created_at":42215,"updated_at":42216,"published_at":42215},"J1lY",{"title":42223,"outcome":42224,"problem":42225,"summary":42226,"solution":42227,"attachment":42228},"revolTEX®  by Rittec: Chemical recycling of polyester containing textiles","\u003Cp>The result of the recycling process is pure, high-quality PET that has the same properties as virgin PET made from petroleum. The recycled PET can even be used for packaging or products with food or water contact. Of course, PET can also be used to produce new polyester fibers and, therefore, new textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We are currently facing major problems when it comes to the use of synthetic fibers in the fashion industry. The most commonly used synthetic fiber is polyester, which is, in most cases, made from virgin petroleum. Polyester is not biodegradable and needs hundreds of years to degrade in nature, while it is extremely harmful to ecosystems. Another problem is that polyester is often mixed with other materials, making it difficult to recycle without losing quality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rittec has developed a recycling process called revolTEX®, to recycle polyester-containing textiles into monomers, which can then be turned into pure PET. Rittec can also recycle textiles with mixed compositions and filter out any material that is not based on PET. Commercially, recycling is efficient for textiles that contain at least 80% polyester.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through revolTEX® polyester-containing textiles that might end up in landfill, incineration, or nature can be recycled into a new raw material of high quality, namely PET. Also, recycled PET has a much better LCA compared to virgin PET made from petroleum. Besides, revolTEX® is able to filter out disturbing materials that are not polyester, like other fibers, dyes, or coatings. 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The students will also gain health and safety and first aid qualifications which will help them access future employment within the sector. Students can then progress their careers in warehousing, logistics, or sustainable fashion. The students with additional needs will receive specialised support from professionals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Despite the widely reported social and environmental impact of the fashion industry, many garments are bought and worn just once, often for special occasions. In true linear fashion, these garments then either get discarded or are left unworn in wardrobes. Scotland has an ambitious plan for net zero emissions of all greenhouse gases by 2045, which extends beyond other targets covering merely balancing emissions. It works to ensure circularity is part of this ambitious goal. There are limited vocational/pathway fashion and clothing courses focused on supply and warehousing, and very few offer opportunities, specifically for those with additional support needs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Apprentices Fashion a Sustainable Future: New College Lanarkshire is catwalking towards a brighter financial future by working with sustainable fashion company ACS Clothing to deliver an innovative new training programme called \"Pathways to Textile Care and Warehousing\" that builds on Scotland’s efforts to create a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The \"Pathways to Textile Care and Warehousing\" course has been developed in partnership with ACS (Advanced clothing Services) and both South and North Lanarkshire Councils. The students will undertake a live work placement at ACS which has been working to offer a scalable rental and renewal market for men's formal wear since 1997. Their aim is to move the linear model of fashion toward a circular model. Students will also attend college 2 days per week to learn more about the industry as a whole and gain qualifications. The course focuses on developing skills for employment in sustainable fashion and/or warehousing and logistics. Students are supported by a job coach from the South and North Lanarkshire Council's Supported Employment Team while on work placement.\u003C/p>",[42254,42256],{"name":42255,"type":53,"value":42255},"https://acsclothing.co.uk/",{"name":42257,"type":53,"value":42257},"https://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk/courses/supported-learning/pathways-to-textile-care-and-warehousing",[42259,42260],{"article_id":42240,"contributor_id":39869},{"article_id":42240,"contributor_id":41880},{"id":42262,"link":42263,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42241,"updated_at":42242,"article_id":42240,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"suA9oqaOcvc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152744746-V3VvJSkk.jpeg",{"id":42265,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42266,"updated_at":42267,"owner_id":39869,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42268,"contents":42269,"contributors":42283,"image":42286},"18293","2022-08-02T17:36:50.837Z","2022-08-09T14:48:15.698Z",{"id":39869,"type":325,"owner_id":39869,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42270],{"id":42271,"score":47,"body":42272,"status":55,"article_id":42265,"created_at":42266,"updated_at":42267,"published_at":42266},"1yjg",{"title":42273,"outcome":42274,"problem":42275,"summary":42276,"solution":42277,"attachment":42278},"Ostrero: Organising workshops to teach primary pupils to make their own circular fashion","\u003Cp>The Making Circles workshops have been highly successful and they have secured funding to continue this work during the 2022 academic year. They have worked with over 3000 children, in over 50 schools, and their work has been displayed in National Museums Scotland.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The children they have worked with, in particular those who struggle academically, have benefited greatly from the act of creation and teachers have seen their engagement within the classroom increased. Some children have even written to local companies to demand they reduce their use of single use plastic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ostereo have also developed educational resources for teachers to embed the circular economy within their own classrooms, although these are not explicitly textiles based.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Over the last 100 years we have seen a rapid shift in our views on product use and disposal, we largely live within a linear economy which is based on a straight line: we take things out of the ground, make something from them, use them (often only once or twice), and throw them away hoping someone else will sort it out.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While young children are taught about recycling from a young age at primary level, they are rarely taught about the linear or circular models. Also, when it comes to the circular economy, fashion and textiles are often overlooked as they are generally seen as a cheap and disposable resource. This has been exacerbated through the fast-fashion industry model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It also is largely reported that children and young people are losing their fine motor and creative hands on skills in the modern world. Skills such as threading needles or tying knots are becoming increasingly difficult to teach at schools, because children don't generally use these at home.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2016, Ostrero works to grow the Circular Economy in Scotland through mindset change and education. They created \"Making Circles\" - which are free touring workshops that aims to tackle linear economy model, while also teaching primary-aged pupils about circularity through hands-on creative skills such as making their own circular fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2018, they have worked with over 3000 children in over 50 schools, and recently secured funding to continue their work.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Underpinned by the \"Cradle to Cradle\" work of Braungart and McDonough, Ostrero aims to bring the circular economy to education all across Scotland. They not only advocate the way we should look at waste from an environmental perspective, but also believe that by maximising the use of resources, it makes products financially efficient, thereby also saving money.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They have set about holding half day workshops under the project \"Making Circles\" for primary-aged children in Scotland. While they largely focus on general household waste, they have also incorporated some workshops on making fashion garments from waste materials which focus on developing hand skills. Therefore, they have successfully tackled issues of overconsumption waste and lower levels of hand skills through exploring the potential of circular design and giving children a valuable hands-on experience.\u003C/p>",[42279,42281],{"name":42280,"type":53,"value":42280},"https://ostrero.com/making-circles/",{"name":42282,"type":53,"value":42282},"https://www.craftscotland.org/journal/article/the-circular-economy-with-ostrero",[42284,42285],{"article_id":42265,"contributor_id":39869},{"article_id":42265,"contributor_id":672},{"id":42287,"link":42288,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42266,"updated_at":42267,"article_id":42265,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LxKldXxTNxc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152746316-qdac6xbT.jpeg",{"id":42290,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42291,"updated_at":42292,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42294,"contents":42295,"contributors":42317,"image":42320},"18294","2022-08-02T17:59:59.781Z","2022-08-10T15:38:42.824Z","otdbDg",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42296],{"id":42297,"score":47,"body":42298,"status":55,"article_id":42290,"created_at":42291,"updated_at":42292,"published_at":42291},"WCEt",{"title":42299,"outcome":42300,"problem":42301,"summary":42302,"solution":42303,"attachment":42304},"Kid to Kid: a 30-year old children’s clothing resale franchise","\u003Cp>By circulating goods within a community, Kid to Kid keeps the transport of these items local and maximises their potential usage (thus indirectly diverting wearable items from landfill). Chiefly, it pumps money back into its community.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Families spend large sums of money on clothing each year (£1,100 in the UK, Statista; $1,800 in the US, BLS), a considerable amount of which on childrenswear, and most of it is only worn for 2-3 months (Circos). This leads to an estimated 183 million tonnes of outgrown's children's clothing going to waste (Hubbub). Having such a short span of use per consumer, the distribution system for children's clothing is severely out of tune with the usage requirements of this product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kid to Kid is a resale franchise that buys and resells used children and maternity items (clothes, strollers, books, toys, etc.) at affordable prices. Founded 30 years ago, this business case has thrived from positively boosting local economies to realizing a scalable franchise program.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kid to Kid is a brick-and-mortar resale franchise that buys and resells gently used children and maternity items (clothes, strollers, books, toys, etc.) at affordable prices. For incoming goods, clients are offered between 20-50% of the retail price and payout options are cash and store credit. Items that don't pass the quality requirements are donated by Kid to Kid to local charities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As there is always demand for children’s clothing (particularly for a cheaper alternative to first-hand retail), the business model has shown to be recession-resistant. Founded in 1992 in the United States, it has expanded to Canada, Spain, and Portugal and now has over 100 stores. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kid to Kid grew through a franchise ownership program: a documented business and investment plan, a training program, and ongoing support. Through this program, they have built a scalable business model backed by a successful franchise history. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kid to Kid has a sister concept for teens and young adults called Uptown Cheepsake. In partnership with buildOn, they have funded the building of 15 schools in 7 countries affected by poverty. \u003C/p>",[42305,42307,42309,42311,42313,42315],{"name":42306,"type":53,"value":42306},"https://kidtokidfranchise.com/research/kid-to-kid-faqs/",{"name":42308,"type":53,"value":42308},"https://kidtokid.com/upcycling/",{"name":42310,"type":53,"value":42310},"https://www.statista.com/statistics/284762/clothing-and-footwear-weekly-uk-household-expenditure/",{"name":42312,"type":53,"value":42312},"https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cesan.pdf",{"name":42314,"type":53,"value":42314},"https://www.circularx.eu/en/cases/43/circos-children-clothing-subscription https://circos.co/about/sustainable/",{"name":42316,"type":53,"value":42316},"https://www.hubbub.org.uk/blog/refresh-your-wardrobe-this-fashion-revolution-week",[42318,42319],{"article_id":42290,"contributor_id":42293},{"article_id":42290,"contributor_id":41880},{"id":42321,"link":42322,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42291,"updated_at":42292,"article_id":42290,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"N0x4yUtZOIk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152747268-YtUUH5Gc.jpeg",{"id":42324,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42325,"updated_at":42326,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42327,"contents":42328,"contributors":42342,"image":42345},"18325","2022-08-02T21:57:09.897Z","2022-08-19T20:44:40.748Z",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42329],{"id":42330,"score":47,"body":42331,"status":55,"article_id":42324,"created_at":42325,"updated_at":42326,"published_at":42325},"lHNk",{"title":42332,"outcome":42333,"problem":42334,"summary":42335,"solution":42336,"attachment":42337},"Revoada: a social enterprise designing from waste and disseminating circular design","\u003Cp>Since 2013, Revoada repurposed 14 tonnes of bicycle inner tubes, 13.000 umbrellas, and provided more than 300 families with income sources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Umbrellas and inner tire tubes are often discarded after use with no valuable materials being recovered. These materials end up in a landfill and contribute to the waste problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Revoada addresses the problem of valuable material loss by recovering thrown-away umbrellas and bicycle inner tire tubes and repurposing them into new designs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2013 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Revoada is a design and consultancy studio. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a design studio, Revoada makes garments, accessories and corporate gifts from discarded umbrellas and inner tire tubes. It sources materials through waste collectors and sorters (also pre-consumer inner tubes that didn’t meet quality standards) and encourages sorters to sell umbrella structures to metal recyclers. A certified industrial washing facility cleans Revoada's raw materials with captured rainwater and proper water treatment. Products are designed for durability, assembled by women’s sewing cooperatives they partner with, and released in limited, seasonless ‘batches’. For worn-out products, Revoada has a take-back program, repurposing materials into new designs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a consultancy studio, it offers lectures to companies in several circularity methodologies, vocational sewing and pattern-cutting courses, and public technical workshops. Revoada also measures and publishes its impact in reports. \u003C/p>",[42338,42340],{"name":42339,"type":53,"value":42339},"https://www.revoada.com.br/impacto/",{"name":42341,"type":53,"value":42341},"https://bit.ly/3Qv1zDK",[42343,42344],{"article_id":42324,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":42324,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":42346,"link":42347,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42325,"updated_at":42326,"article_id":42324,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_VuTCpsCBHY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152749212-4U3EQVtM.jpeg",{"id":42349,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42350,"updated_at":42351,"owner_id":42352,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42353,"contents":42354,"contributors":42366,"image":42369},"18326","2022-08-02T22:56:07.844Z","2025-01-17T16:30:47.593Z","uMaGUw",{"id":42352,"type":325,"owner_id":42352,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42355],{"id":42356,"score":47,"body":42357,"status":55,"article_id":42349,"created_at":42350,"updated_at":42351,"published_at":42350},"TF3U",{"title":42358,"outcome":42359,"problem":42360,"summary":42361,"solution":42362,"attachment":42363},"Nucycles: collecting discarded textiles to create new products","\u003Cp>Creations at Nucycle are result of both artisanal and industrial techniques. Their colour palette respects the same recycling process making each model limited edition. Nucycles currently represents the income of 600 Mexican families.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Mexico, only 15 grams of textiles are recycled per person, and that represents 1% of the textiles produced in the country. Tlaxcala, one of the smallest states in Mexico is responsible of 5.1% of the textile production in Mexico. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nucycles collects textiles from local industrial waste in Mexico to create multi-purpose products and accessories. 57% of the fabric's composition used for Nucycle's products is made of collected discarded cotton, since that is the only material that they keep. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It took 6 years to perfect the cotton collection, sorting and recycling process. It represents a challenge to transform discarded cotton. Once industrial waste is collected, it is sorted by hand into different materials and just keeping cotton textiles. Then it is sorted by color and turned into fluff or a stuffing-like texture; which is converted into threads. Threads are worked to create cloths. By sorting cotton by colour, the final product does not need to be dyed. \u003C/p>",[42364],{"name":42365,"type":53,"value":42365},"https://reifuruguay.org.uy/",[42367,42368],{"article_id":42349,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":42349,"contributor_id":42352},{"id":42370,"link":42371,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42350,"updated_at":42351,"article_id":42349,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OVGvVTlwQ4s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152750428-SwzUSSrn.jpeg",{"id":42373,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42374,"updated_at":42375,"owner_id":35380,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42376,"contents":42377,"contributors":42389,"image":42392},"18327","2022-08-03T05:26:53.795Z","2022-08-08T09:30:43.784Z",{"id":35380,"type":325,"owner_id":35380,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42378],{"id":42379,"score":47,"body":42380,"status":55,"article_id":42373,"created_at":42374,"updated_at":42375,"published_at":42374},"RE_w",{"title":42381,"outcome":42382,"problem":42383,"summary":42384,"solution":42385,"attachment":42386},"The use of recycled fibre in textiles","\u003Cp>Through this project of using recycled fiber, an environmental benefit was achieved during 2017–2018. The water savings were 38.617m3, the energy savings were 94.743kWh, and the CO2 reduction was 19.8 tonnes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every day, people discard clothes as waste, which ends up piling. The production and consumption of clothing poses a significant environmental footprint. Large quantities of resources, including water,energy, chemicals, and raw materials, are utilized. In most parts of the world, clothing discarded by consumers ends up in landfills or is incinerated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycled fiber can be used to produce clothing, thus saving resources and energy while minimizing waste generation. Schijvens Corporate Fashion BV commenced a pilot project to close the loop on uniforms. The ambition of the company was to be fully circular in its production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Production of clothing from recycled textiles was identified as a practical solution. The company's mission is to produce sustainable workwear using materials from discarded textiles. The company engaged with its partners in the supply chain. Workwear with post-consumer recycled materials was produced with 100% recycled content. This included 30% post-consumer textiles, 20% pre-consumer textile, and 50% recycled post-consumer PET from bottles.\u003C/p>",[42387],{"name":42388,"type":53,"value":42388},"http://www.ecap.eu.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Fibre_to_Fibre_Pilot_Case_Study_Schijvens-1.pdf",[42390,42391],{"article_id":42373,"contributor_id":1892},{"article_id":42373,"contributor_id":35380},{"id":42393,"link":42394,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42374,"updated_at":42375,"article_id":42373,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RicZqmwGuRk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152751631-_5-IS5rL.jpeg",{"id":42396,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42397,"updated_at":42398,"owner_id":35465,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42399,"contents":42400,"contributors":42418,"image":42421},"18328","2022-08-03T07:11:23.617Z","2022-09-27T09:10:53.197Z",{"id":35465,"type":325,"owner_id":35465,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42401],{"id":42402,"score":47,"body":42403,"status":55,"article_id":42396,"created_at":42397,"updated_at":42398,"published_at":42397},"0go6",{"title":42404,"outcome":42405,"problem":42406,"summary":42407,"solution":42408,"attachment":42409},"100% recycled fabric with 50% post-consumer content","\u003Cp>The outcome is not only a fabric that compares to a traditional canvas but also a newly formed supply chain as well as learnings about best practices and challenges for development of 100% recycled fabric and for recycling post-consumer textiles into new fibers and fabrics. This was a first proof of concept and TEXAID is looking for strong industry partners to push high-value textile to textile recycling technologies in joint projects like these. You as a partner can decide on which blend, yarn and type of fabric you wish to develop and incorporate in your supply chain. Reach out to us to discuss possibilities!\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile-to-textile recycling is not yet to scale and there is a lack of proof of concept. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TEXAID has enabled the recycling of post-consumer textile waste into new textiles. After two years of R&D, TEXAID has developed, a fabric using 50% post-consumer textile waste from used clothing. The fabric is a blend of 50% post-consumer cotton textile waste which TEXAID has collected in their sorting facilities in Germany and Switzerland. The other 50% is made from ocean-bound plastic waste. This is plastic that has a high risk of entering the ocean which has been saved and recycled by Unifi, Inc. The cotton material was shredded by Marchi & Fildi Group, based in Biella Italy, who then spun the recycled cotton and recycled polyester into a new yarn. This yarn was then woven into a fabric by Tessitura Casoni T.F.C. The entirely European supply chain was able to have a strong focus on transparency and traceability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a proof of concept that a 100% recycled fabric with 50% post-consumer textile waste is possible, which is an important step towards textile-to-textile recycling happening at scale in the textile industry today. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With this project, a proof of concept has been achieved that showcases a 100% recycled fabric, including 50% post-consumer textiles. \u003C/p>",[42410,42412,42414,42416],{"name":42411,"type":53,"value":42411},"http://tfc-casoni.com/index.html",{"name":42413,"type":53,"value":42413},"https://retailsolutions.texaid.com/",{"name":42415,"type":53,"value":42415},"https://www.marchifildi.com/",{"name":42417,"type":53,"value":42417},"https://unifi.com/",[42419,42420],{"article_id":42396,"contributor_id":35465},{"article_id":42396,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":42422,"link":42423,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42397,"updated_at":42398,"article_id":42396,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5rXYEjTY9WA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152752428-Px6cFLUo.jpeg",{"id":42425,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42426,"updated_at":42427,"owner_id":42428,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42429,"contents":42430,"contributors":42442,"image":42445},"18329","2022-08-03T08:17:14.885Z","2022-08-03T16:17:20.363Z","3tezKw",{"id":42428,"type":325,"owner_id":42428,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42431],{"id":42432,"score":47,"body":42433,"status":55,"article_id":42425,"created_at":42426,"updated_at":42427,"published_at":42426},"Bxkl",{"title":42434,"outcome":42435,"problem":42436,"summary":42437,"solution":42438,"attachment":42439},"BSR report: Keeping Workers in the Loop","\u003Cp>The report highlights how the industry is at an inflection point and, without deliberate steps, existing imbalances will be further exacerbated. Collaboration is required in order to identify and mitigate the risks of replicating an unjust system, instead putting workers at the centre of the transition. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While it is both economically viable and environmentally critical that growth is decoupled from resource use, the implications of this transition for people and society are not fully understood. BSR’s findings highlight how there are several risks to perpetuating existing structural imbalances. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Firstly, the research found workers in already circular aspects of the fashion supply chain, such as waste picking for recycling or sorting for resale, have some of the worst labour conditions. As the value chains expand into new areas, there are risks in terms of job quality for society’s most vulnerable. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the changing business models of circularity offer entrepreneurial opportunities, but the soft skills and technical competencies are lacking for the existing workforce to start new businesses or advance into better positions. Critically, there is insufficient training being provided by employers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, the shift is taking place at a time of increasing instability, with automation and macroeconomic factors expected to further disrupt the industry by 2030. This is predicted to result in a decline in wages for low-skilled workers across all geographies. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Keeping Workers in the Loop is a report from BSR, to explore if a circular fashion transition could be leveraged to re-establish a system that works for everyone, most importantly those who are exploited by the existing imbalance of power within global fashion supply chains. BSR worked with a range of stakeholders, including established brands, worker representatives, new circular businesses, sustainable fashion experts, and international institutes to create an assessment of the potential threat of perpetuating existing exploitation. The report proposes three recommendations for intentional action that makes job quality the focus of the circular shift. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Yet, the transition can also provide an opportunity to design a fairer structure than what exists today, creating a just and inclusive circular fashion future with dignified, inclusive, and resilient jobs for the most marginalized. However, this requires intentional action. BSR provides three recommendations :\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1. Develop and disseminate information about the impacts of changing industry dynamics on workers, including a shift to circularity.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The industry must deepen its knowledge of the impacts that the shift to circularity will have on workers and subsequently assess and prioritise the business model pathways that enable prosperity and worker well-being.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Prepare and equip workers and organisations for the transition. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circular roles are likely to be more multifunctional and technological, so businesses and governments need to map out future requirements, collaboratively upskilling and reskilling workers through disruption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3. Adapt industry processes and relationships to fit a changing context.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Responsible sourcing must be at the core of the expansion to new value segments where established industry norms can be rewritten, putting people at the centre to deliver holistic sustainability objectives that meet both environmental and social goals.\u003C/p>",[42440],{"name":42441,"type":53,"value":42441},"https://www.bsr.org/en/our-insights/report-view/circular-fashion-keeping-workers-in-the-loop",[42443,42444],{"article_id":42425,"contributor_id":1892},{"article_id":42425,"contributor_id":42428},{"id":42446,"link":42447,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42426,"updated_at":42427,"article_id":42425,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fMfQWt9t0M8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152754508-82FPnEEp.jpeg",{"id":42449,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42450,"updated_at":42451,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42452,"contents":42453,"contributors":42465,"image":42468},"18358","2022-08-03T13:01:34.098Z","2022-09-27T09:14:28.411Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42454],{"id":42455,"score":47,"body":42456,"status":55,"article_id":42449,"created_at":42450,"updated_at":42451,"published_at":42450},"X4eg",{"title":42457,"outcome":42458,"problem":42459,"summary":42460,"solution":42461,"attachment":42462},"Providing a second life to large format tarps and printed matter through the production of sustainable items","\u003Cp>A little over a ton of materials is being saved from landfilling and transformed into useful items, while bringing job benefits in the local economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Besides wasting long-lasting materials in good condition, landfills take spaces up and emit gas mainly made up of carbon dioxide, oxygen methane, and methane gas, the latter being the most harmful gas to the ozone layer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Using materials bound to be landfilled can help reduce the consumption of resources, greenhouse gas emissions, while bringing job benefits in the local economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hop gives a second life to large format tarps and printed matter by turning them into useful items for organisations such as municipalities, museums, event organisers etc. Some items are already produced, while others are developed according to the specific needs of the organisations.\u003C/p>",[42463],{"name":42464,"type":53,"value":42464},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/hop.html",[42466,42467],{"article_id":42449,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":42449,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":42469,"link":42470,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42450,"updated_at":42451,"article_id":42449,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vtUSgd7owzs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152757347-al5b_-kp.jpeg",{"id":42472,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42473,"updated_at":42474,"owner_id":42475,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42476,"contents":42477,"contributors":42495,"image":42500},"18393","2022-08-04T08:49:47.237Z","2022-08-05T11:07:44.859Z","b7yJiQ",{"id":42475,"type":325,"owner_id":42475,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42478],{"id":42479,"score":47,"body":42480,"status":55,"article_id":42472,"created_at":42473,"updated_at":42474,"published_at":42473},"1SXc",{"title":42481,"outcome":42482,"problem":42483,"summary":42484,"solution":42485,"attachment":42486},"TARA: Recycling Waste Cotton into Handmade Paper","\u003Cp>TARA addresses the need for paper and paper products in India and internationally, by providing a circular solution. The equipment can make between 25 and 75 kgs of paper per day, based on the machine used.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is estimated that one tonne of TARA paper saves 3 tonnes of wood and 100 cubic meters of water and creates INR 40,000 (Indian Rupees) in wages, providing: 6 trees for life-giving oxygen, soil, and water, 3 years of cooking fuel for one village family, 25 years’ drinking water for one person, 1 square foot of land for a waste dump site, 1 month’s income for 20 village women.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond its environmental benefits, TARA creates jobs and incomes to promote socio-economic inclusivity and provide livelihood opportunities to marginalized communities. It enables system resilience by training, skilling, and engaging unskilled women and unemployed youth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TARA’s vision is to offer an easily scalable solution that encourages communities that work toward circularity in textiles. It incubates scalable products in Bundelkhand, Central India, and services the national network in India as well as parts of South East Asia and Africa. One of the main agendas of this program is to provide a low-cost mini-recycling setup to educational institutions to help them self-manage their waste and instil values of circularity in children and youth by promoting a conversation on 'circular economy' in schools.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, it promotes further R&D in the sector by exploring themes such as better uses of renewable biomass fibers like banana fiber, straws, and grasses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Around the world, waste generation rates are rising. In 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tonnes of solid waste, amounting to a footprint of 0.79 kilograms per person per day. With rapid population growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to increase by 73% from 2020 levels to 3.88 billion tonnes in 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a particularly acute problem in developing countries, where poorly managed waste severely impacts the most vulnerable residents. In low-income countries, over 90% of waste is often disposed of in unregulated dumps or openly burned. These practices create serious health, safety, and environmental consequences. Improperly managed waste serves as a breeding ground for disease vectors, contributes to global climate change through methane generation and can even promote urban violence.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Waste management is essential for building sustainable and liveable cities, as it is a potential source of wealth. However, its implementation remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities. Cellulose materials and paper waste emanating from industries are no exceptions, not only because of the potential value and uses the world could find them but also due to their impact on the environment when they are not recovered or recycled.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TARA Paper is a recycled handmade paper unit that realises \"waste to wealth\" and integrates this in every process, product and practice. It was set up in 1996 in Orchha under the sustainable livelihood program for Sahariya Tribal women in Central India. It is an initiative of \u003Cstrong>Technology & Action for Rural Advancement (TARA)\u003C/strong> - a social enterprise set up in 1985 in New Delhi, India - which serves as the incubation wing of the Development Alternatives Group that provides development solutions in India and elsewhere.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Having identified this problem, TARA initiated the handmade paper recycling unit within its premises in India. It is an enterprise based on the “waste to wealth” practice, which uses low-cost and efficient equipment to convert cellulosic material into handmade paper. It started as a sustainable livelihood program for these women in Orchha, Central India, as it provides livelihood to 40 women from the nearby Sahariya tribal community, who were impoverished and had no other means of earning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The paper is made using non-forest raw materials, specifically recycled and waste materials like cotton rags, denim cuttings, jute, other cellulosic fibres and waste paper. The majority of waste comes from small- to medium-scale textile enterprises that generate waste in the form of cotton rags and remnants of garment cutting.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TARA has diversified its product offerings to expand its application and user base. Thus, it offers paper in a wide range of GSM and enables value addition in the form of embossing. TARA offers its developed technology and equipment to interested groups and organizations to create awareness and promote others to effectively manage their waste. The ease in installing, operating, and maintaining the machinery, as well as its affordability, makes it easily scale-able. It also provides long-term support services.\u003C/p>",[42487,42489,42491,42493],{"name":42488,"type":53,"value":42488},"https://www.tara.in/Recycled-Paper.aspx",{"name":42490,"type":53,"value":42490},"https://devalt.org/",{"name":42492,"type":53,"value":42492},"https://www.taramachines.com/",{"name":42494,"type":53,"value":42494},"http://www.khosla.in/Pdf/Focus-Area-docs/Development%20of%20the%20Indian%20Handmade%20paper%20Industry.pdf",[42496,42498,42499],{"article_id":42472,"contributor_id":42497},"MNFDCQ",{"article_id":42472,"contributor_id":42475},{"article_id":42472,"contributor_id":41880},{"id":42501,"link":42502,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42473,"updated_at":42474,"article_id":42472,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MKdvdM3Bz4k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152758028-LUmvxajX.jpeg",{"id":42504,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42505,"updated_at":42506,"owner_id":42182,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42507,"contents":42508,"contributors":42524,"image":42526},"18396","2022-08-04T11:02:22.653Z","2022-08-05T08:42:52.681Z",{"id":42182,"type":325,"owner_id":42182,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42509],{"id":42510,"score":47,"body":42511,"status":55,"article_id":42504,"created_at":42505,"updated_at":42506,"published_at":42505},"Gb7h",{"title":42512,"outcome":42513,"problem":42514,"summary":42515,"solution":42516,"attachment":42517},"BIOCOUTURE: Garments with living bacteria","\u003Cp>Biocouture™ visionary perspective demonstrated that there is a whole spectrum of organisms such as bacteria, yeast, fungi and algae that could be harnessed to produce new fabrics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nowadays, there is increasing demand for compostable materials that can be produced with minimal raw materials, toxins and water, however there is currently no home for all the research, experiments, projects, and inspiration around ‘grown materials’ to meet this need. As a matter of fact, in 2020, only one or two biofabricated textile products were on the market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Suzanne Lee, CEO and founder of Biofabricate, coined the term ‘Biocouture™’ in 2004 to describe her pioneering research exploring the use of living cultures of microorganisms (yeast and green tea bacteria) to grow biomaterials like cellulose into sustainable and compostable clothing — a material with similar properties to leather.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By bringing knowledge from scientists’ labs into fashion production, Biocouture presented a visionary and creative perspective of the fashion industry with significant resource efficiencies: from reducing the water, energy and chemistry needed in the production of a material, to generating zero waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Biocouture™ project which transitioned to a biocreative consultancy, ended in 2013. However, her work has influenced researchers and designers throughout the world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Biocouture™ addressed the pressing environmental issues around garment and fibre production, to think about more efficient ways to manufacture a garment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through biofabrication, many intensive man-made steps can be replaced with one biological step. Instead of growing a plant, like cotton, in a field over several months, microbes can grow a similar cellulose material in a lab in a few days — a model that is closer to brewing or the food industry than to a textile factory.\u003C/p>",[42518,42520,42522],{"name":42519,"type":53,"value":42519},"https://www.biofabricate.co/",{"name":42521,"type":53,"value":42521},"https://www.ted.com/talks/suzanne_lee_why_biofabrication_is_the_next_industrial_revolution",{"name":42523,"type":53,"value":42523},"https://ideas.ted.com/the-skirt-and-shoe-made-from-kombucha/",[42525],{"article_id":42504,"contributor_id":42182},{"id":42527,"link":42528,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42505,"updated_at":42506,"article_id":42504,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HMlQzlI36io=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152760578-zh02kFPC.jpeg",{"id":42530,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42531,"updated_at":42532,"owner_id":7987,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42533,"contents":42534,"contributors":42550,"image":42553},"18427","2022-08-04T18:16:28.896Z","2022-08-06T16:16:13.681Z",{"id":7987,"type":325,"owner_id":7987,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42535],{"id":42536,"score":47,"body":42537,"status":55,"article_id":42530,"created_at":42531,"updated_at":42532,"published_at":42531},"eGnh",{"title":42538,"outcome":42539,"problem":42540,"summary":42541,"solution":42542,"attachment":42543},"T.Christina: reusing cutting waste in the sportswear industry","\u003Cp>This method of creating textiles allows pre-consumer materials to be reused, with all the benefits of a new fabric. In this way, the production of new knits is avoided, which represents about 24% of the carbon footprint of the textile and fashion industry, according to the report “Roadmap to net zero”, published in 2021 by the Apparel Impact Institute. In addition, the wet processes necessary for dyeing and treating textiles are eliminated. In general, the reuse of textiles reduces the impact of production more than recycling, since it consumes less energy and resources. Sportswear textiles are usually made up of mixtures of different materials, many of which contain elastane, which makes it difficult to recycle waste into a high-quality textile. This is why the reuse of textiles could be an attractive alternative for the sportswear industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> The cutting scraps are sewed with a flat seam machine, commonly found in sportswear factories. This enables the manufacture of the textile to be carried out within the factory since it is not necessary to learn new sewing techniques.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> Since September 2021, T.Christina's project has shown that it is possible to reuse textile waste at scale by generating more than 500 meters of upcycled quality fabrics (with the resistance that sportswear requires) that are sold in rolls to make garments for its own sportswear brand RANI and others.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the fashion industry, the textile waste generated during the cutting process can represent up to 20% of the textile destined for the manufacture of garments. This not only means a financial loss, but also a waste of the natural resources used in the production of the textile. In addition, the accumulation of solid textile waste is associated with the increase in GHG emissions, due to decomposition and incineration, the leaching of toxic chemicals, and the saturation of the territory occupied by landfills, among others.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Brazilian sportswear factory T.Christina has developed, in collaboration with COMAS (upcycling services), an upcycled textile that allows reusing the cutting waste generated in the cutting process. The developed fabric does not require new technologies since it is made by factory manufacturers using a flat seam machine, common in the production of sportswear.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To reduce textile waste, the T.Christina factory has created an innovation studio that systematizes the creation of fabrics made from materials normally discarded by conventional production methods. The process was developed in collaboration with designer Agustina Comas (winner of the Fashion Futures award from the C&A Institute Brazil, in the Innovation and Technology category), which consists of analyzing the shapes of the cutting waste and designing a pattern from them. Each piece of cut fabric is then sewed together, creating the pattern that repeats itself indefinitely to make a continuous textile. This upcycling process was originally created in 2016 by Agustina Comas from COMAS. Today, together with the industrial group T.Christina, they are developing it at scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",[42544,42546,42548],{"name":42545,"type":53,"value":42545},"https://comas.com.br/",{"name":42547,"type":53,"value":42547},"https://www.ranifit.com.br/rani-comas-upcycling",{"name":42549,"type":53,"value":42549},"https://www.tchristina.com.br/",[42551,42552],{"article_id":42530,"contributor_id":7987},{"article_id":42530,"contributor_id":41880},{"id":42554,"link":42555,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42531,"updated_at":42532,"article_id":42530,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YQ6Nd4DnFSU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152761500-D3iG8zRa.jpeg",{"id":42557,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42558,"updated_at":42559,"owner_id":42209,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42560,"contents":42561,"contributors":42577,"image":42579},"18458","2022-08-05T00:15:19.006Z","2022-08-05T00:21:55.101Z",{"id":42209,"type":325,"owner_id":42209,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42562],{"id":42563,"score":47,"body":42564,"status":55,"article_id":42557,"created_at":42558,"updated_at":42559,"published_at":42558},"0oac",{"title":42565,"outcome":42566,"problem":42567,"summary":42568,"solution":42569,"attachment":42570},"The 'Blue Jeans go green program' by Cotton Incorporated for recycling denim products","\u003Cp>As per Cotton Incorporated, lifecycle of a denim product made from cotton goes well beyond a durable fabric. By recycling it back to its original fibre state. For example, it can become thermal packaging insulation that keeps vegetables and fruits packages fresh and cold and this denim insulation (padded liner) can be further recycled. According to Cotton Incorporated, the program has so far resulted in the recycling of more than 2,100 tons of denim otherwise destined for landfill.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This program is helping to build homes with Habitat for Humanity affiliates, organising recycling drives and raising awareness of sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Denim would not be denim without cotton fibre, most of the cotton processing techniques and denim manufacturing have not changed during the year. From work wear to fashion made for business class, cotton and denim is ubiquitous. Cotton is an expensive and thirsty fibre to grow, it can take 20000 litres of water to produce 1 kg of cotton which is equivalent to one T-shirt and a pair of Jeans. Sustainability is the key in the future of cotton fibre and it is high time to make cotton circular and design for recycling products like denim jeans made out of cotton.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Blue Jeans Go Green™ program collects denim (made from cotton) so that it can be recycled back to its original fibre state and transformed into something new. An old denim can be kept out of a landfill and given a new life as committed by Cotton incorporated.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cotton Incorporated explains the story of denim fashion and its recycling program to consumers in three simple steps:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 1\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Long before denim is recycled, it’s harvested in its original state: cotton. From there, the cotton is spun, woven, and prepared for garment manufacturers to craft into denim apparel.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 2\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Next, denim finds its way to a retail store. And since it’s made to last, denim has a way of becoming a staple in consumer's wardrobe, protecting and comforting consumer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 3\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once it’s worn out, consumer can continue its purpose by recycling it. Cotton Incorporate collects denim to divert it from landfills, where it would otherwise join the millions of pounds of textiles thrown out every year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Blue Jeans Go Green programme supports the transformation of cotton-rich, pre-owned denim into insulation and other “creative new products”. Cotton Incorporated has been working with a natural cotton fibre insulation manufacturer Bonded Logic, Inc. for over 15 years, to transform old denim into new useful products, such as building insulation, thermal packaging insulation, pet bed inserts, and other applications.\u003C/p>",[42571,42573,42575],{"name":42572,"type":53,"value":42572},"https://insidedenim.com/News/162272",{"name":42574,"type":53,"value":42574},"https://bluejeansgogreen.org/insulation/",{"name":42576,"type":53,"value":42576},"https://www.textileebook.com/2021/01/denim-manufacture-finishing-and-applications-roshan-paul.html",[42578],{"article_id":42557,"contributor_id":42209},{"id":42580,"link":42581,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42558,"updated_at":42559,"article_id":42557,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iErA0GyJAW8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152763213-rbBhMFRg.jpeg",{"id":42583,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42584,"updated_at":42585,"owner_id":35654,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42586,"contents":42587,"contributors":42603,"image":42605},"18459","2022-08-05T09:12:38.138Z","2022-08-05T13:37:58.287Z",{"id":35654,"type":325,"owner_id":35654,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42588],{"id":42589,"score":47,"body":42590,"status":55,"article_id":42583,"created_at":42584,"updated_at":42585,"published_at":42584},"4Ovl",{"title":42591,"outcome":42592,"problem":42593,"summary":42594,"solution":42595,"attachment":42596},"Clothing Brand GUESS and Homeboy Industries' Collection \"Like No Other\"","\u003Cp>GUESS and Homeboy Recycling's new line of goods and apparel provides a new way to support environmental sustainability, facilitate creativity, create new jobs, and uplift the community, offerring unique pieces for different tastes, and at the same time, ensuring the circularity principle implementation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It has been estimated that somewhat \u003Cstrong>92 million tons\u003C/strong> of textile waste is created annually by the fashion industry, and this is only the final product turning to waste. If resources spent during the production process are also considered, such as fresh water and fertilizer used for natural fabrics' growth and energy spent on utilising the equipment, it becomes a major issue and point of concern regarding our planetary boundaries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In collaboration with Homeboy Industries, GUESS has developed a unique process to give new life to old clothing. By transforming recycled pieces into fun, fashionable creations, GUESS is building a new pathway to being fabulously sustainable. Tote bags, patchwork denim, bustiers, and even throw pillows - upcycled fashion is for everyone.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Homeboy Industries provides comprehensive trauma‐informed, wrap‐around support services such as tattoo removal, mental health services, education, legal, housing navigation, case management, workforce development, and job training. Partnering with GUESS, they enhance their mission by having GUESS company providing hope, training, and support to marginalized population, allowing individuals to change the arc of their lives and become contributing members of the community.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"The Upcycled Collection is done in collaboration with Homeboy Industries and designed with the hope that each piece of clothing can give purpose to a member of the community, who can learn the skills needed to turn discarded merchandise into desirable, commodified items with an eye to the fashion set. The designs are determined by the resources at hand, which are carefully organized and sorted. The product range is \u003Cstrong>fashion to non‐fashion pieces\u003C/strong>, so there is something for everyone\", says Amy Enuke, Young Contemporary Design Director. Transforming recycled clothing yields distinctly unique pieces, and that is its ultimate appeal.\u003C/p>",[42597,42599,42601],{"name":42598,"type":53,"value":42598},"https://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/15744800-guess-and-homeboy-industries-announce-the-upcycled-collection-a-new-way-to-re-wear",{"name":42600,"type":53,"value":42600},"https://goodonyou.eco/waste-luxury-fashion/",{"name":42602,"type":53,"value":42602},"https://specialtyfabricsreview.com/2022/08/01/guess-homeboy-upcycled/",[42604],{"article_id":42583,"contributor_id":35654},{"id":42606,"link":42607,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42584,"updated_at":42585,"article_id":42583,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zs9FyeU0DE4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152763874-8fElWQNg.jpeg",{"id":42609,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42610,"updated_at":42611,"owner_id":35654,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42612,"contents":42613,"contributors":42629,"image":42633},"18460","2022-08-05T09:45:07.794Z","2024-01-24T12:57:28.224Z",{"id":35654,"type":325,"owner_id":35654,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42614],{"id":42615,"score":47,"body":42616,"status":55,"article_id":42609,"created_at":42610,"updated_at":42611,"published_at":42610},"dpxs",{"title":42617,"outcome":42618,"problem":42619,"summary":42620,"solution":42621,"attachment":42622},"The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA): Enhancing Transparency of the Clothing Supply Chain","\u003Cp>The UFLPA Act is a one step further towards ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain. With the government's legislation in place, all actors of the apparel and other manufacturing industries, which utilise fabrics in production processes, are forced to comply by enhancing their monitoring mechanisms and sharing information.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Apparel industry is heavily prone to risks of \u003Cem>forced labour \u003C/em>use, including \u003Cem>child labour\u003C/em>. It is woven into the production of cotton, leather, textiles and garments at the world's largest clothing retailers. To shop ethically, it’s critical for consumers to understand that slavery is not an idea of the past. An estimated 25 million people, the majority of which are in Asia Pacific, are victims of forced labour and subject to slavery, debt bondage and human trafficking.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law by President Biden on December 23, 2021, with the goal to ensure that US entities are not funding forced labor among ethnic minorities in the region. The clothing and textile manufacturing industries are also subject to the Act.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Act establishes a rebuttable presumption that the importation of any goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China, or produced by certain entities, is prohibited and that such goods, wares, articles, and merchandise are not entitled to entry to the United States, which means that clothing pieces produced in the region are also not entitled for the entry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Act applies unless the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determines that the importer of record has complied with specified conditions and, by clear and convincing evidence, that the goods, wares, articles, or merchandise were not produced using forced labor. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The US government makes an emphasis on traceability technology; the importance of mapping supply chains; and the availability of documents which help companies to comply with the Act, including \"Operational Guidance for Importers\".\u003C/p>",[42623,42625,42627],{"name":42624,"type":53,"value":42624},"https://www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor/UFLPA",{"name":42626,"type":53,"value":42626},"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220727005846/en/Impact-of-the-Uyghur-Forced-Labor-Prevention-Act-UFLPA-on-the-Global-Apparel-Industry-Brands-and-Retailers---ResearchAndMarkets.com",{"name":42628,"type":53,"value":42628},"https://www.corporateknights.com/supply-chain/warning-product-may-contain-slave-labour/",[42630,42631,42632],{"article_id":42609,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":42609,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":42609,"contributor_id":35654},{"id":42634,"link":42635,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42610,"updated_at":42611,"article_id":42609,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gFMBrDedFig=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152764570-DqutwgGd.jpeg",{"id":42637,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42638,"updated_at":42639,"owner_id":42640,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42641,"contents":42642,"contributors":42658,"image":42662},"18490","2022-08-05T13:21:10.749Z","2023-04-14T08:20:07.069Z","1w3GJg",{"id":42640,"type":325,"owner_id":42640,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42643],{"id":42644,"score":47,"body":42645,"status":55,"article_id":42637,"created_at":42638,"updated_at":42639,"published_at":42638},"Ibnr",{"title":42646,"outcome":42647,"problem":42648,"summary":42649,"solution":42650,"attachment":42651},"At the intersection of biology and design, AlgiKnit is dedicated to creating eco-conscious yarns from kelp for the circular economy.","\u003Cp>AlgiKnit’s mission is to remediate the harmful processes conventionally found in textile production by harnessing regenerative resources. Algae offer huge potential for biobased materials and, over the next year, AlgiKnit hopes to present an alternative and durable yarn for use across the industry, particularly footwear, accessories, and garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the current take, make, waste economy, AlgiKnit’s core focus is to develop material for circularity. They estimate that in 2021 in the US alone ‘around 25 billion pounds of textiles are produced each year,’ of which 85% are sent to landfills or incinerated. These staggering numbers only seem to increase year on year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, conventional methods of textile production have left our natural resources depleted. This is another aspect AlgiKnit aims to address. While considering sustainability within textiles, natural fibers might be preferable to fossil fuel-based fibers, but they still come with their own adverse ecological impacts. The cultivation of cotton, for example, degrades soil quality and results in large amounts of agrochemical run-off into surrounding areas, both of which are hugely detrimental to major ecosystems.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AlgiKnit, a biomaterials research group based in New York and North Carolina, has been developing sustainable yarns made from kelp, a type of algae. Their material research provides a low-impact option for yarns that are flexible and durable with various material applications. The yarns have undergone rigorous testing and, as a result of their natural origins, have the ability to be broken down by microorganisms and provide nutrients back to the earth. AlgiKnit’s focus on sustainable material research really is at the intersection of biology and design, developing products and materials with low environmental impact at its core.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not only does AlgiKnit hope to make an impact through biodegradable materials, but by using feedstock from regenerative resources. Algae is fast becoming recognised as a valuable resource for many applications. By sourcing material components from the ocean, the negative consequences of land-based textile crops are avoided. Not only is it extremely fast-growing, but every square metre of algae extracts 20 times more carbon from the atmosphere. Algae farms in fact help replenish and restore local ecosystems, bringing life back to areas plagued by overfishing.\u003C/p>",[42652,42654,42656],{"name":42653,"type":53,"value":42653},"https://www.algiknit.com/in-focus-textile-production",{"name":42655,"type":53,"value":42655},"https://www.seagrown.co.uk/pages/seaweed-carbon",{"name":42657,"type":53,"value":42657},"https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/cotton#:~:text=Water%20Contamination,indirectly%20through%20long%2Dterm%20accumulation",[42659,42660,42661],{"article_id":42637,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":42637,"contributor_id":42640},{"article_id":42637,"contributor_id":41880},{"id":42663,"link":42664,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42638,"updated_at":42639,"article_id":42637,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TKSVHwBoUuA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152765750-688Wl2BG.jpeg",{"id":42666,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42667,"updated_at":42668,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42669,"contents":42670,"contributors":42684,"image":42687},"18523","2022-08-07T13:15:24.637Z","2022-08-09T12:32:39.839Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42671],{"id":42672,"score":47,"body":42673,"status":55,"article_id":42666,"created_at":42667,"updated_at":42668,"published_at":42667},"g5Om",{"title":42674,"outcome":42675,"problem":42676,"summary":42677,"solution":42678,"attachment":42679},"Circular Systems offering regenerative and circular cellulosic fiber for Fashion","\u003Cp>Savings as per actuals (collected from the company's website) as of August 7th, 2022\u003C/p>\u003Cp>512,664 kg of CO2 emissions were avoided.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1,399,452,511 liters of water were saved.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>8,934,550 kWh of energy saved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Both the fashion and agricultural industries produce huge amounts of waste during production and consumption. There are very limited means available to upcycle them into useful textile materials, which can be a sustainable raw material source for the fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>California-based Circular Systems S.P.C. (Social Purpose Corporation) is a material science company, focused on the development of innovative circular and regenerative technologies, transforming waste into valuable fibers, yarn, and textile fabrics for the fashion industry. With its waste-to-fiber platforms Texloop and Agraloop, combined with its proprietary Orbital hybrid yarn technology, the company offers breakthrough solutions for the most efficient management of textile/apparel and agricultural waste streams. Circular Systems looks at two waste streams: textile and medicine/agriculture. Their core product—recycled cotton fiber—comes from textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The materials science company focuses on using waste streams as their main source of materials for production, working on up-cycling textiles rather than down-cycling them. They use regenerative technologies to turn waste streams into new fiber for the fashion industry. Their waste-to-textile fiber platforms include TexloopTM, AgraloopTM, and OrbitalTM. They focus mainly on recycling cotton fibers and crops.\u003C/p>",[42680,42682],{"name":42681,"type":53,"value":42681},"https://www.lampoonmagazine.com/article/2022/03/23/circular-system",{"name":42683,"type":53,"value":42683},"https://www.innovationintextiles.com/taking-fashion-into-an-era-of-regenerative-industrialisation",[42685,42686],{"article_id":42666,"contributor_id":41977},{"article_id":42666,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":42688,"link":42689,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42667,"updated_at":42668,"article_id":42666,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xnBRvFXWq_A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152767262-F7t02lpD.jpeg",{"id":42691,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42692,"updated_at":42693,"owner_id":31803,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42694,"contents":42695,"contributors":42707,"image":42711},"18589","2022-08-08T13:44:08.498Z","2023-04-11T16:20:47.227Z",{"id":31803,"type":325,"owner_id":31803,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42696],{"id":42697,"score":47,"body":42698,"status":55,"article_id":42691,"created_at":42692,"updated_at":42693,"published_at":42692},"frBV",{"title":42699,"outcome":42700,"problem":42701,"summary":42702,"solution":42703,"attachment":42704},"Good On You: the app that gives fashion brands an ethical and environmental rating","\u003Cp>With over 3 million users per year worldwide, Good On You has established itself as a reliable database, promoting more sustainable brands to green-minded consumers. While it is by no means perfect, Good On You is a great starting point for consumers to start making more conscious decisions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Although consumers are now more aware of the need to shop more sustainably, there is often a knowledge gap between industry experts and the average shopper. The majority of us want to find fashion brands and products that align with our personal values. However, it is hard to find trustworthy and comprehensive information, from a source that is independent.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2015, the app Good On You has been building a comprehensive and worldwide digital database of fashion brands. Assessing companies in terms of impact on people, animals and environment, Good On You produces a rating on a scale of 1 (we avoid) to 5 (great).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a mission to help consumers better understand the relative impact of fashion brands, Good On You works to provide an accessible case study for each brand, as well as a rating, which can be used comparatively against other brands. Thousands of companies are assessed against Good On You's rating framework, measuring company's transparency, values, worker rights and many other factors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Good On You aligns itself with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SGD12: Ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns. Their work is also influenced by gender equality, poverty reduction, climate change, water usage and biodiversity.\u003C/p>",[42705],{"name":42706,"type":53,"value":42706},"https://goodonyou.eco",[42708,42709,42710],{"article_id":42691,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":42691,"contributor_id":31803},{"article_id":42691,"contributor_id":672},{"id":42712,"link":42713,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42692,"updated_at":42693,"article_id":42691,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"39K98uLnvuY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152768264-CQWlKf9k.jpeg",{"id":42715,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42716,"updated_at":42717,"owner_id":35494,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42718,"contents":42719,"contributors":42737,"image":42739},"18591","2022-08-08T15:55:46.328Z","2023-12-28T12:33:20.720Z",{"id":35494,"type":325,"owner_id":35494,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42720],{"id":42721,"score":47,"body":42722,"status":55,"article_id":42715,"created_at":42716,"updated_at":42717,"published_at":42716},"_qWB",{"title":42723,"outcome":42724,"problem":42725,"summary":42726,"solution":42727,"attachment":42728},"ECOCITEX: Recycling clothes to create yarn in Chile","\u003Cp>Ecocitex is in the process of being certified as a B Company, in order to be able to use the tools of this program and continue to grow in the products already created and develop a line of rescued textile products made with its yarn, in order to provide a source of income to more people, especially microentrepreneurs and women in social reintegration, who can carry them out from their homes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to figures from Global Fashion Revolution, the textile industry is the second most polluting, responsible for 20% of industrial water pollution, and 73% of \"Fast Fashion\" clothing ends up directly in landfills. Chile is the largest importer of second-hand clothing in the world. In addition, the largest consumer of clothing in Latin America, with an average purchase of 50 new garments per year per person. It is estimated that 39,000 tons of highly polluting clothing are discarded annually in the desert.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecocitex is a recycling and reuse company that produces 100% recycled yarn, this is made from garments in poor condition collected and recycled in Chile. In their process, they do not use water or dyes. In addition, they seek to positively impact the community and the environment, generating employment opportunities for women in social insertion and donating clothes and threads to people in vulnerable situations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecocitex is an initiative that starts in early 2020 with the aim of eliminating textile waste from Chile, recycling clothing that is not suitable for reuse, and transforming it into a high-quality product. According to the study carried out by USACH, Ecocitex mitigates 5.8 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent for each ton of clothing they recycle, with the help of women in social reintegration they manage to isolate the pins, labels, and buttons to separate this textile waste by color.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In its collection center, they receive more than 1 ton of clothing per week, among which are textile discards from people, enterprises, and companies, then they are classified, the one that is in good condition is donated or sold, and the fabrics that can be rescued are transformed and only the clothes that are in poor condition are recycled.\u003C/p>",[42729,42731,42733,42735],{"name":42730,"type":53,"value":42730},"https://www.ecocitex.cl/pages/equipo_",{"name":42732,"type":53,"value":42732},"https://www.paiscircular.cl/consumo-y-produccion/ecocitex-convierte-la-ropa-en-mal-estado-en-hilado-de-textil-reciclado/",{"name":42734,"type":53,"value":42734},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K-gqJKYPG8&ab_channel=SeremidelMedioAmbienteRM",{"name":42736,"type":53,"value":42736},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=116&v=MTNa9Wx47A0&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=Travieso",[42738],{"article_id":42715,"contributor_id":35494},{"id":42740,"link":42741,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42716,"updated_at":42717,"article_id":42715,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RdsO4GQc4Go=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152769507-EQ0j5mcA.jpeg",{"id":42743,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42744,"updated_at":42745,"owner_id":42475,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42746,"contents":42747,"contributors":42767,"image":42770},"18623","2022-08-09T10:05:06.962Z","2022-08-16T12:39:59.473Z",{"id":42475,"type":325,"owner_id":42475,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42748],{"id":42749,"score":47,"body":42750,"status":55,"article_id":42743,"created_at":42744,"updated_at":42745,"published_at":42744},"TQPv",{"title":42751,"outcome":42752,"problem":42753,"summary":42754,"solution":42755,"attachment":42756},"The 'Desi Oon' Initiative: Rebuilding and Strengthening the Indigenous Wool Value Chain in India","\u003Cp>CfP has been successful in forming the following partnerships for strengthening the wool value chain in the sphere of apparel and textiles:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Rangsutra, an Indian handicrafts company working for sustainable livelihoods\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Khamir Craft Society, strengthening and promoting the rich artisanal traditions of Kutch, Gujarat\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Avani Kumaon, working in the Kumaon Himalayas to promote sustainability through community empowerment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) Dakhni Diaries, providing livelihoods to Deccani pastoralists and craftspeople\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The initiative has been successfully conducting the ‘Living Lightly – Journey with Pastoralists’ exhibition, which is a travelling exhibition on the land, lives and livelihoods of Indian pastoralists. It captures their remarkable history of mobility, the eco-systems that nurture their life-worlds, their culture, science, art, politics, spiritual moorings and the economics and challenges of herding.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The exhibition comes to life through a fusion of testimonies, ethnographic material, archives, poetic forms, music, storytelling, crafts, material, crafted narratives, film and performance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ‘Desi Oon’ initiative has also been successfully selling indigenous wool products developed by its partner organizations and individuals through their exhibitions and in online marketplaces, under the branding of ‘Desi Oon’. Thus, it has been successful in creating interest and enticing participation from the design industry in India.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘Desi Oon’ is bringing about a collectivization of different brands, NGOs, and designers working with indigenous wools of various regions of the country – thus, making a stronger mark together in the markets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The branding of 'Desi Oon' also brings in a system of traceability, where the end consumer can be assured of where their wool came from - which region in India, and which communities were involved in the rearing and extraction of the material used in their product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The mountainous regions of north and northeast India, the arid terrains of Rajasthan and Gujarat in western India, and the Deccan Plateau are home to one of the largest populations of sheep in the world. India's vast genetic resource of sheep, yak and camels especially have been conserved and bred by the nomadic pastoral communities of these regions. Pastoralists in the past extensively used this wool for domestic purposes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, with increased demand for sheep meat and with governments promoting meat over dual purpose sheep breeds, pastoralists have begun to dilute their native stock by various cross breeding that provides more meaty stock. This has led to a decline in indigenous sheep numbers, and with it there has been a sharp fall in the production of local wool.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With globalization and opening up of trade channels, heavy import of wool varieties from New Zealand, Australia, and the rest of the world is dominating the Indian market, and this has further led to a phasing out of the indigenous wools.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The preservation of native breeds is important as they have been an important source of wool, which has had an entire value chain linked to it in the past, besides providing wool to keep people warm in the winter months.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Many of the Indian indigenous wools are coarse and rough, and require significant research and development in order to make them user-friendly for fashion garments, though their textures still lend them suitable for home furnishings.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The 'Desi Oon' Initiative is a platform devised by the Centre for Pastoralism (CfP), India in order to provide visibility to the indigenous wool products of India, strengthen the native wool value chain, and develop wool-based livelihoods across the country.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The CfP realised that the indigenous wool economy needs to be resurrected in order to save this circular, natural value chain from collapsing, and it came up with the ‘Desi Oon’ initiative.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The CfP carries out invaluable research and on-field documentation of how pastoralist communities work, studying them from the multi-faceted perspectives of social, cultural, economic, historical and scientific angles. It also partners with organizations doing meaningful, relevant work in this sphere in different geographies spread across India.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Partnership with different organizations allows the centre to focus on its various objectives of: research and technological support, advocacy for investment and development in the wool economy, marketing and building the ‘Desi Oon’ brand, and spreading consumer and industry awareness on such matters.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The CfP and its brand ‘Desi Oon’ have managed a good social media outreach through various online social media platforms and offline events that include large, wide-ranging public exhibitions, thematically focused consultations with pastoralists, civil society and policy-makers, academic workshops and conferences and product exhibitions related to wool products. These events are an attempt to reach out to diverse external audiences and to ensure that pastoralists are part of these conversations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their work in the sphere is helping integrate the indigenous wool value chain together: a chain that consists of the sheep, shearers, carders, hand spinners, handloom weavers, and dyers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is helping to reinstate the livelihoods of these traditional occupations that have been languishing in the last decades, and also restore their sense of pride and dignity in their traditional occupations which forms a large part of their cultural identity.\u003C/p>",[42757,42759,42761,42763,42765],{"name":42758,"type":53,"value":42758},"https://centreforpastoralism.org/the-desi-oon-initiative/",{"name":42760,"type":53,"value":42760},"https://desioon.medium.com/",{"name":42762,"type":53,"value":42762},"https://www.instagram.com/desi_oon_hub/?utm_medium=copy_link",{"name":42764,"type":53,"value":42764},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQpm0FOp3GQ",{"name":42766,"type":53,"value":42766},"https://aif.org/desi-wool-harmony-between-man-and-sheep/",[42768,42769],{"article_id":42743,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":42743,"contributor_id":42475},{"id":42771,"link":42772,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42744,"updated_at":42745,"article_id":42743,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yYP66TU5DkE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152771579-HGVh3ctn.jpeg",{"id":42774,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42775,"updated_at":42776,"owner_id":42428,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42777,"contents":42778,"contributors":42798,"image":42801},"18625","2022-08-09T10:20:49.745Z","2022-08-11T17:50:46.619Z",{"id":42428,"type":325,"owner_id":42428,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42779],{"id":42780,"score":47,"body":42781,"status":55,"article_id":42774,"created_at":42775,"updated_at":42776,"published_at":42775},"q3uK",{"title":42782,"outcome":42783,"problem":42784,"summary":42785,"solution":42786,"attachment":42787},"Ganni Repeat: expansion of circular platform to include peer-to-peer resale","\u003Cp>Founder Nicolaj Rettstrup noted the ultimate objective is to make the experience “so seamless you don’t even notice you made a responsible choice”. Resale is still very much in its experimental phase and needs to scale to have a tangible impact, with the goal for 2022 being to expand to new markets. By 2025, Ganni aims to generate 5% of sales from responsible business models.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With more than 73% of textiles ending up in landfill or incinerated each year, Ganni aspires to close the loop and create circular business opportunities. Resale is expected to be worth $84 billion by 2030, but to have a tangible environmental benefit, resale must replace new clothing production. This means brands must integrate resale into their business models; yet, they face challenges in accessing inventory and ensuring authenticity and quality. There is also competition from well-established third-party marketplaces, so brands such as Ganni need to consider innovative approaches that meet customer expectations. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Danish brand Ganni has expanded its circular digital platform, Ganni Repeat, to incorporate peer-to-peer resale for the UK and Scandinavian customers to buy and sell pre-owned Ganni items. Ganni is trialling a blended approach to resale, partnering with Reflaunt so customers can resell Ganni through a network of marketplaces, Ganni Repeat, as well as in their Copenhagen Postmodern store. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In partnership with Reflaunt, Ganni is offering a blended approach to resale in recognition of the fluidity in the way consumers want to buy and sell pre-owned items. Ganni has set up a peer-to-peer platform, currently available for the UK and Scandinavia, as part of its circular digital offering Ganni Repeat, and created a Smart Button under the ‘My Account’ section of the website. This allows customers to resell Ganni through a network of second-hand marketplaces, as well as Ganni Repeat. Sellers set their price and once sold can choose to receive payment via bank transfer or credit with an additional 20% value for new Ganni purchases. With each sale, Ganni receives a 15% commission. 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The three clubs will thus be the very first to be able to offer their members a unique subscription solution that has been developed and operated by the Norwegian start-up company Good Sports.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Norway, we buy sports equipment for over NOK 21 billion a year. We buy a lot of sports equipment – and do so often – because we buy new equipment every time our children outgrow the old ones. The result of all the replacement is both expensive, time-consuming and bad for the environment. Additionally, this high consumerism leads to “equipment pressure” which means that many children (in less economically wealthy families) cannot afford to participate in sport. The result is a less inclusive society and a lower level of activity, which affects public health.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To make it easier, cheaper and more sustainable for children to work out and do sports while quickly growing out of their sports equipment, Good Sports have developed a subscription solution for sports equipment with reuse included.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When children outgrow their old equipment, they simply switch into a new size. Through the Good Sports rental system they can return their old equipment and swop it for a new (reused) size. To make it easier, cheaper and more sustainable for children to work out/ do sports and activities, Good Sports have developed a subscription solution for sports equipment with reuse included. 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For eBay, this was seen as a success, inspiring more sustainable behaviour change and helping make sustainability aspirational. Tasha Ghouri, who finished fourth was announced as eBay’s first ever Pre-Loved Ambassador and the first non-fast fashion brand partnership to result from the series.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hit reality UK-based TV show Love Island has faced criticism for encouraging a throwaway culture of fast-fashion items. In 2018, fast-fashion retailer Missguided was the show’s exclusive fashion partner, fans could shop looks worn by contestants directly through the Love Island app, boosting Misguided sales by 40% compared to the two prior months. In the show, cast members are delivered duffel bags full of clothes every three or four days, encouraging a wear-once culture. Many of the cast members sign up to the show to launch an influencer career, often receiving brand deals from fast-fashion brands. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Love Island, one of the UK’s most watched TV shows hoped to break its symbiotic relationship with fast fashion by partnering with eBay as its fashion partner for 2022. The aim was to inspire the UK to choose preloved by making it aspirational, resulting in a 700% increase in searches for preloved fashion on eBay.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>eBay was announced as the first pre-loved fashion partner for the 2022 series. Choosing to reflect the growing popularity of sustainable fashion, Love Island and eBay hoped the partnership would inspire the UK to choose preloved first when shopping, by giving visibility to more responsible consumption. Contestants were allowed to bring their own clothes, but also had a curation of eBay secondhand and vintage items to choose from. The secondhand products were chosen across all price points, from an £8 bomber jacket up to a Hervé Léger dress for £380. \u003C/p>",[42838,42840,42842,42844],{"name":42839,"type":53,"value":42839},"https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/missguided-styles-love-island-partnership-product-placement/",{"name":42841,"type":53,"value":42841},"https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/press-room/uk/pre-loved-island/",{"name":42843,"type":53,"value":42843},"https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/press-room/uk/pre-love-is-in-the-air-islanders-send-second-hand-searches-soaring-on-ebay/",{"name":42845,"type":53,"value":42845},"https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/press-room/uk/love-island-style-icon-tasha-ghouri-signs-game-changing-fashion-deal-with-ebay-uk/",[42847],{"article_id":42824,"contributor_id":42428},{"id":42849,"link":42850,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42825,"updated_at":42826,"article_id":42824,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HX0hWkTw96E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152774503-VEFcY-xU.jpeg",{"id":42852,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42853,"updated_at":42854,"owner_id":42428,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42855,"contents":42856,"contributors":42870,"image":42873},"18656","2022-08-09T13:55:18.586Z","2022-08-11T17:58:03.616Z",{"id":42428,"type":325,"owner_id":42428,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42857],{"id":42858,"score":47,"body":42859,"status":55,"article_id":42852,"created_at":42853,"updated_at":42854,"published_at":42853},"CZbQ",{"title":42860,"outcome":42861,"problem":42862,"summary":42863,"solution":42864,"attachment":42865},"eBay launches Imperfects to give almost perfect fashion products a new life","\u003Cp>eBay is yet to report any figures on the success of Imperfects, but the initiative ties into findings in their 2022 Recommerce Report. 42% of eBay buyers responded that environmental concerns and a hope to reduce waste motivate their purchases. Overall in 2021, eBay kept 17,770 tons of fashion items out of landfill so it will be interesting to see what role this initiative plays in increasing eBay's impact on diverting waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It is estimated that each week 13 million items of clothing are sent to a landfill. While this also includes post-consumption clothing, a proportion of this will come directly from brands that don’t want to sell imperfect items to protect their brand image. These items often have minor imperfections, but brands lack the infrastructure to sort and resale these products profitably and subsequently send them to a landfill. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>eBay’s new initiative Imperfects aims to divert clothing, footwear and accessories from landfill by giving consumers the opportunity to purchase new items with minor defects at prices far below RRP. Partnering with over 100 brands, eBay is expanding the remit of goods available on its marketplace while increasing accessibility to consumers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>eBay UK’s new initiative called Imperfects was launched on Earth Day 2022 with the aim to give slightly damaged clothes, footwear and accessories a second chance. In a partnership with over 100 brands, from Off-White to Fila, the items are sold at up to 60% off retail price. Imperfects has its area within eBay’s Brand Outlet hub, so the items can be easily identifiable by consumers. All items have small defects, such as a small rip or scuff, and provide customers with an opportunity to access slightly imperfect items at more affordable prices. The items may come straight from the factory where they didn’t meet quality control standards or may have been in-store display products. All defects are clearly labelled with accompanying photos and consumers have a money-back guarantee in order to encourage uptake in the initiative. \u003C/p>",[42866,42868],{"name":42867,"type":53,"value":42867},"https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/ebay-launches-imperfects-initiative-to-sell-flawed-fashion",{"name":42869,"type":53,"value":42869},"https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/press-room/uk/ebay-launches-imperfects-offering-to-drive-more-circularity-this-earth-day/",[42871,42872],{"article_id":42852,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":42852,"contributor_id":42428},{"id":42874,"link":42875,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42853,"updated_at":42854,"article_id":42852,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5jEucnB9VSw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152775202-jsMq1CUr.jpeg",{"id":42877,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42878,"updated_at":42879,"owner_id":42880,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42881,"contents":42882,"contributors":42896,"image":42900},"18657","2022-08-09T16:11:15.805Z","2023-04-11T13:17:49.677Z","NjcdtQ",{"id":42880,"type":325,"owner_id":42880,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42883],{"id":42884,"score":47,"body":42885,"status":55,"article_id":42877,"created_at":42878,"updated_at":42879,"published_at":42878},"YHlC",{"title":42886,"outcome":42887,"problem":42888,"summary":42889,"solution":42890,"attachment":42891},"BioPuff by saltyco®: \nA plant based alternative to polyester fillings and animal down through regenerative wetland agriculture","\u003Cp>BioPuff® is grown using techniques that respond to exactly what each natural environment requires to heal, to create the most impact when the plant material is grown.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each jacket filled with BioPuff® can save up to 30 geese for an animal based equivalent or reduce petroleum use by 70% compared to a synthetic insulating material. The manufacturing and green chemistry can save up to 25L of drinking water. The filling is also easy to compost and biodegrade at end-of-life because it is made from plant based materials and lacks man-made chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Peatlands sequester and store 3-5% more carbon than any other terrestrial land or forest. They act as as large carbon sinks and can be damaged by agriculture as traditional farming disrupts the carbon storage and can require high levels of fresh water and chemicals to grow plants efficiently. Currently, about 16% of the world’s peatlands are drained for industrial agriculture and grazing of animals. This process causes the carbon to dry and oxidize into CO2 that is then released into the atmosphere, causing 10% of all annual fossil fuel emissions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>How can we heal Peatlands?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Saltyco® created BioPuff®, a plant-based filling and insulating material designed to be lightweight, warm, naturally water repellent and biodegradable. 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UN ComTrade’s data on imports and exports of used clothing in Peru also shows a steady increase in the last decade on both fronts. Services that maintain clothing are important in mitigating a waste problem that will increasingly be more documented. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>La Costurería is a home delivery clothing repair and alteration service in Lima, Peru.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a D2C, La Costurería takes orders through WhatsApp. These are picked up by one of their seamsters who takes the necessary measurements on the client and delivers them soon after. Their repair and alteration services also include re-dyeing and machine embroidery. The minimum quantity for home orders is 4 pieces. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a B2B, they work with hotels, restaurants, schools, embassies, and sports teams to maintain their uniforms and textiles. \u003C/p>",[42918],{"name":42919,"type":53,"value":42919},"https://sigersol.minam.gob.pe",[42921,42922],{"article_id":42904,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":42904,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":42924,"link":42925,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42905,"updated_at":42906,"article_id":42904,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BMDJuMeQ95s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152777177-bUte5Vjw.jpeg",{"id":42927,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42928,"updated_at":42929,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42930,"contents":42931,"contributors":42945,"image":42948},"18690","2022-08-10T10:55:19.317Z","2022-08-11T18:24:22.976Z",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42932],{"id":42933,"score":47,"body":42934,"status":55,"article_id":42927,"created_at":42928,"updated_at":42929,"published_at":42928},"HbAK",{"title":42935,"outcome":42936,"problem":42937,"summary":42938,"solution":42939,"attachment":42940},"Ecokaari: Upcycling Waste Plastic Into Fabric","\u003Cp>The fabrics are handwoven, bringing livelihood opportunities and contributing to the cottage and handicraft industry in India. Thanks to Ecokaari, 30-40 fewer plastic bags & wrappers are going into the landfills and oceans every day. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>India generates about 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually and has almost doubled over the last five years - resulting in clogging of drains, flooding, breeding of diseases, and impacting the country's river and marine resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycling plastic is on an upward trend in India. Organisations, such as Ecokaari, have turned it into a social enterprise by encouraging the handicraft industry in India to move in the direction of recycling plastic waste. To this effect, weavers are taught to recycle plastic waste and use it in their charkha handlooms.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecokaari is trying to create a pollution-free environment by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Accepting donations of plastic waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Introducing simple charkha-based spindles in rural areas and solving the problem of the disposal of plastic sustainably \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Conducting workshops and awareness sessions with educational institutions and companies\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Participating in exhibitions, pop-ups, fairs, and more.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The recycling process is described as the following: The plastic waste is first washed, sanitised, and cut using scissors. These are then rolled onto the charkha and transformed into fabrics using handlooms. Lastly, fabrics are stitched into new fashion products and subsequently sold.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ecokaari has also collaborated with some fashion designers, one of them being Gaurav Gupta, and employs women and youth from humble backgrounds to empower them. \u003C/p>",[42941,42943],{"name":42942,"type":53,"value":42942},"https://www.ecokaari.org/",{"name":42944,"type":53,"value":42944},"https://www.ecokaari.org/pages/ecokaari-x-gaurav-gupta",[42946,42947],{"article_id":42927,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":42927,"contributor_id":41914},{"id":42949,"link":42950,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42928,"updated_at":42929,"article_id":42927,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nTBGtavKZ8U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152778378-InS0nxE6.jpeg",{"id":42952,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":42953,"updated_at":42954,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":42955,"contents":42956,"contributors":42972,"image":42976},"18721","2022-08-10T14:15:41.664Z","2024-01-23T13:06:57.872Z",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[42957],{"id":42958,"score":47,"body":42959,"status":55,"article_id":42952,"created_at":42953,"updated_at":42954,"published_at":42953},"WZ-R",{"title":42960,"outcome":42961,"problem":42962,"summary":42963,"solution":42964,"attachment":42965},"SOS Costura: Brazil's first clothing repair and alterations app","\u003Cp>The average order is R$180 and seamsters earn up to R$2500 per month. 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The annual turnover of uniforms provides a steady input for the association to continue this work. With the added benefit of relieving them of material costs, Segundo Vuelo has increased SISAN members’ income by 72%, considerable economic support through gratifying work. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LATAM Airlines changes its staff uniforms yearly, despite the fabric still being in a good state. To curb the waste produced, LATAM connected with NGO Kani and artisan association SISAN to transform their uniforms into new products that preserve Pachacamac culture. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LATAM Airlines and artisan organisations cooperated to upcycle discontinued uniforms into handmade products, which, in turn, revalue Peruvian heritage. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The uniforms are brought to 24 women artisans at SISAN who dismantle them (taking both the fabric and lining), wash, iron, screen print and finally embroider the textile, going through a quality check before the assembly. The resulting products are sold both in the Pachacamac Museum and in the LATAM miles redemption catalogue. SISAN artisans are proudly the first artisans to be part of this catalogue which, to date, only included large manufacturers. This platform disseminates Pachacamac iconography to a far wider audience. \u003C/p>",[42994,42996,42998],{"name":42995,"type":53,"value":42995},"https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es/vamos/volar/crew/segundo-vuelo",{"name":42997,"type":53,"value":42997},"https://elcomercio.pe/especial/perusostenible/prosperidad/reciclaje-textil-beneficios-darle-segunda-vida-prendas-noticia-1994450",{"name":42999,"type":53,"value":42999},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZWXyu1-aVo",[43001,43002,43003],{"article_id":42980,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":42980,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":42980,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":43005,"link":43006,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":42981,"updated_at":42982,"article_id":42980,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nyldazUdh_U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152781444-ZgM2nEY0.jpeg",{"id":43008,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43009,"updated_at":43010,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43011,"contents":43012,"contributors":43023,"image":43026},"18724","2022-08-10T15:28:31.597Z","2025-01-17T16:30:58.116Z",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43013],{"id":43014,"score":47,"body":43015,"status":55,"article_id":43008,"created_at":43009,"updated_at":43010,"published_at":43009},"Rr3o",{"title":43016,"outcome":43017,"problem":43018,"summary":43019,"solution":43020,"attachment":43021},"Making biogas and biofertilizers from solid waste of alpaca and sheep wool in Arequipa.","\u003Cp>The innovative source of renewable energy and fertilizers is through the quick and efficient treatment of solid waste generated in the textile industry. The first results of their pilot project showed that 200 liters of concentrated inoculum can degrade more than two tons of waste, which has halved the waste they would otherwise send to landfill. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The solid waste generated during the production of alpaca and sheep wool currently has no economic value and is landfilled. Prior to this pilot project, Inca Tops reported discarding 4 tons of fiber waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Yarn producer Inca Tops has developed an innovative solution that generates renewable energy and biofertilizers from waste from their current fiber production. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By inoculating the fiber waste with native microbial and fungal strains in a dry anaerobic digestion (DAD) reactor, the decomposition of the waste produces biogas with high methane values and biofertilizers with high and diversified mineral content. The pilot project will treat 100 kg of residual fiber per day. \u003C/p>",[43022],{"name":42365,"type":53,"value":42365},[43024,43025],{"article_id":43008,"contributor_id":1892},{"article_id":43008,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":43027,"link":43028,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43009,"updated_at":43010,"article_id":43008,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ktJaFmKI0OE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152783345-C5ud-Hn0.jpeg",{"id":43030,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43031,"updated_at":43032,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43033,"contents":43034,"contributors":43052,"image":43054},"18788","2022-08-11T09:53:38.256Z","2022-08-22T12:55:10.079Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43035],{"id":43036,"score":47,"body":43037,"status":55,"article_id":43030,"created_at":43031,"updated_at":43032,"published_at":43031},"BxC1",{"title":43038,"outcome":43039,"problem":43040,"summary":43041,"solution":43042,"attachment":43043},"Worn Again Technologies plans to build a textile recycling plant to cut tonnes of annual textile waste","\u003Cp>Worn Again Technologies says the new plant represents a crucial step towards upscaling and commercialising its recycling process technology for the textile and apparel industry. It will have the capacity to divert 1,000 tonnes of textiles away from being incinerated or sent to landfill every year and offers potential for industrial-scale operations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Until now, only a small percentage of clothing could be recycled due to its complex production. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worn Again Technologies is in the final planning stages of an innovative demonstration plant that will showcase its ground-breaking polymer processing technologies for textile recycling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The new facility, which will be built and operated by the company, is to be constructed in Winterthur, Switzerland. The plant will have the capacity to divert 1,000 tonnes of textiles away from being incinerated or sent to landfill every year and offers potential for industrial-scale operations. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company hopes its new industrial-scale infrastructure will help validate the closed-loop chemical recycling solution that it has developed alongside strategic partners. The plant will be built and operated by the UK firm and will be constructed near to one of its technology partners, Sulzer Chemtech, in Winterthur, Switzerland. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process obtains polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cellulose from non-reusable, hard-to-recycle textiles that constitute post-industrial and post-consumer waste. The Worn Again Technologies process purifies the products by removing dyes, contaminants and impurities, a step forward from traditional recycling methods, it says, and as such, delivers high-quality, virgin-like materials that can be reintroduced into supply chains to become new fibres, textiles and other products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Erik Koep, CEO at Worn Again Technologies, says, “The construction and operation of this demonstration plant are the next major milestones in achieving our vision for textile circularity. We look forward to starting operations soon and see this as the first plant in a global network of processing facilities.” \u003C/p>",[43044,43046,43048,43050],{"name":43045,"type":53,"value":43045},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2022053129421/materials-production-news/worn-again-details-plan-for-pioneering-textile-recycling-plant.html",{"name":43047,"type":53,"value":43047},"https://wornagain.co.uk/",{"name":43049,"type":53,"value":43049},"https://www.textiletechnology.net/fibers/news/worn-again-new-demo-plant-for-textile-recycling-in-switzerland-32243",{"name":43051,"type":53,"value":43051},"https://www.just-style.com/news/worn-again-recycling-plant-to-cut-tonnes-of-annual-textile-waste/",[43053],{"article_id":43030,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":43055,"link":43056,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43031,"updated_at":43032,"article_id":43030,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vh1BCl5dLtE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152784652-tk7pUZCk.jpeg",{"id":43058,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43059,"updated_at":43060,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43061,"contents":43062,"contributors":43080,"image":43082},"18820","2022-08-11T13:11:51.509Z","2022-08-22T12:58:41.650Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43063],{"id":43064,"score":47,"body":43065,"status":55,"article_id":43058,"created_at":43059,"updated_at":43060,"published_at":43059},"0VEH",{"title":43066,"outcome":43067,"problem":43068,"summary":43069,"solution":43070,"attachment":43071},"Aura Blockchain Consortium and The Sustainable Markets Initiative Fashion Task Force validate the blockchain as a necessary tool in making circular fashion a reality","\u003Cp>The technology will play a key role, says Ott, in shifting fashion’s business model away from an overreliance on new product sales for profitability, a shift she says is already starting to emerge. In the next two to eight years, she says, some brands will be generating up to 70 per cent of their revenues from “new product with a digital twin”, 20 per cent from circular revenue sources such as resale or rental, and 10 per cent from virtual sources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One obstacle to circularity is that once a product is sold, there’s no way to oversee what happens to it. That can make resale a challenge, and it can also impede repair and recycling because the companies that specialise in those services depend on having, or operate more efficiently if they have, reliable information about what the items coming through their systems are made of. For high-end goods that are often resold, like handbags and watches, storing their information on the blockchain provides a record of its production and purchase history, proponents say, making the supply chain more traceable and helping end-of-life initiatives become a reality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aura Blockchain Consortium is joining the Sustainable Markets Initiative Fashion Task Force in a private-sector coalition aimed at accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable future in the global fashion, textile and apparel sector. The SMI was launched by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales in 2020, and its Fashion Task Force is chaired by Federico Marchetti, tech entrepreneur and sustainability pioneer. In order to achieve their sustainability goals and enhance traceability, Aura Blockchain Consortium will use its technology to help the members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Fashion Task Force.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The task force was launched in 2021 under the Sustainable Markets Initiative, a private-sector coalition launched by Prince Charles in 2020 to promote circularity and regenerative agriculture. Members include Brunello Cucinelli, Burberry, Chloé, Gabriela Hearst, Giorgio Armani, Moda Operandi, Mulberry, Vestiaire Collective and Zalando.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A major milestone was the Digital ID launched last October that tags products and records details about their manufacturing and sustainability credentials, allowing brands to share information with customers about a luxury item’s supply chain, an offering that meets consumer interest in sustainability and regulators’ interest in greenwashing and supply chain due diligence. It can also be used to preserve the identity of a product beyond the initial point of sale, needed for circular services from resale to recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The collaboration with Aura, which was founded in April 2021 by LVMH, Prada Group and Cartier, will take those services to the next level by providing additional convenience and security, and enabling those details to be transferable with the products they’re associated with, says Daniela Ott, general secretary of Aura Blockchain Consortium. Brands can have suppliers write details from different stages of production — where leather originated from when it arrives at a tannery before being turned into a handbag, for example — into the blockchain, in a simple, easy-to-understand manner. The blockchain stores those details in an “immutable” way, Ott explains, and brands can then share it with customers in whatever format they choose — an RFID chip or QR code, perhaps. “I can see, ‘This handbag was produced six months ago; this is where the leather came from, it was produced in Italy — and I can get access to all that information’. And you cannot falsify this information,” she explains.\u003C/p>",[43072,43074,43076,43078],{"name":43073,"type":53,"value":43073},"https://www.sustainable-markets.org/taskforces/fashion-taskforce/",{"name":43075,"type":53,"value":43075},"https://auraluxuryblockchain.com/",{"name":43077,"type":53,"value":43077},"https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/leading-luxury-players-bet-blockchain-can-advance-circular-fashion",{"name":43079,"type":53,"value":43079},"https://auraluxuryblockchain.com/news/aura-blockchain-consortium-sustainable-markets-initiative-fashion-task-force",[43081],{"article_id":43058,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":43083,"link":43084,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43059,"updated_at":43060,"article_id":43058,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"efkfYw3tpQ0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152785513-buPtIZJx.jpeg",{"id":43086,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43087,"updated_at":43088,"owner_id":31803,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43089,"contents":43090,"contributors":43104,"image":43107},"18821","2022-08-11T14:44:32.092Z","2022-08-16T12:31:50.977Z",{"id":31803,"type":325,"owner_id":31803,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43091],{"id":43092,"score":47,"body":43093,"status":55,"article_id":43086,"created_at":43087,"updated_at":43088,"published_at":43087},"xe20",{"title":43094,"outcome":43095,"problem":43096,"summary":43097,"solution":43098,"attachment":43099},"The Seven Sins of Greenwashing - how consumers can avoid falling for false green marketing in the textile industry","\u003Cp>The Seven Sins of Greenwashing serve as a comprehensive guideline against which to assess fashion brands' claims.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through learning about greenwashing in the textile industry, consumers are able to shop more savvily, bearing in mind the telltale signs of false advertising.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Other companies, including Good On You, have also published reports and guidance to further inform the general public on misleading green advertising, calling out fashion brands by name.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For example, the Sin of Lesser of Two Evils can be seen in Boohoo's 'sustainable collection', where although more recycled materials may be used, this distracts from extremely wasteful fast fashion model that the brand operates on.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, educating the consumer can be the first step in bringing about more substantial change, as firms face more pressure to actually achieve their environmental claims.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There has been a considerable rise in consumer demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly products, especially in the textile industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>More and more fashion brands are promoting their green initiatives, however in some instances, these claims are misleading.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In a 2021 report, Changing Markets Foundation found that as many as 59% of all environmental claims by European and UK fashion brands are misleading and therefore could be greenwashing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This figure is staggering and highlights the high prevalence of false green advertising. It is hard for consumers to pick out genuine textile companies' claims from misleading ones.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Greenwashing can be defined as whitewashing in business world, by making false environmental claims. Recognising examples of corporate greenwashing has been made easier with the guidelines TerraChoice have published. These 'seven sins of greenwashing' are intended to help the everyday consumer made more genuinely green consumption choices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Environmental researchers at TerraChoice have compiled a comprehensive list of types of greenwashing - dubbed the 'seven sins of greenwashing', to serve as a guide to consumers in the assessing green claims of fashion brands (although they apply to all industries).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The seven sins are as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. \u003Cstrong>Sin of the Hidden Trade-Off\u003C/strong>: implying that a product is green based on a narrow set of attributes without attention to other important environmental issues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. \u003Cstrong>Sin of No Proof\u003C/strong>: occurs when claims cannot be supported by easily accessible information or third-party certification.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. \u003Cstrong>Sin of Vagueness\u003C/strong>: occurs when a claim is poorly defined and therefore likely to be misunderstood by consumers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. \u003Cstrong>Sin of Worshipping False Labels\u003C/strong>: occurs when the product gives the impression of third-party endorsement which isn't real. This could be through creating fake certification - often companies own in-house certification means they don't have to adhere to any rigid environmental standards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. \u003Cstrong>Sin of Irrelevance\u003C/strong>: occurs when the claim, although truthful, is unimportant for companies seeking environmentally friendly products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. \u003Cstrong>Sin of Lesser of Two Evils\u003C/strong>: occurs when a claim could be truthful within the product category but risks distracting the consumer from the greater environmental impacts of the category as a whole.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7. \u003Cstrong>Sin of Fibbing\u003C/strong>: occurs when a product's claims are simply false.\u003C/p>",[43100,43102],{"name":43101,"type":53,"value":43101},"https://www.ul.com/insights/sins-greenwashing",{"name":43103,"type":53,"value":43103},"https://goodonyou.eco/greenwashing-examples/",[43105,43106],{"article_id":43086,"contributor_id":31803},{"article_id":43086,"contributor_id":672},{"id":43108,"link":43109,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43087,"updated_at":43088,"article_id":43086,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6P_tqxVwLYc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152786855-an0dTVFO.jpeg",{"id":43111,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43112,"updated_at":43113,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43114,"contents":43115,"contributors":43133,"image":43136},"18822","2022-08-11T15:42:02.863Z","2022-08-18T02:05:59.327Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43116],{"id":43117,"score":47,"body":43118,"status":55,"article_id":43111,"created_at":43112,"updated_at":43113,"published_at":43112},"H1Ky",{"title":43119,"outcome":43120,"problem":43121,"summary":43122,"solution":43123,"attachment":43124},"Fairbrics - Sustainable Fabric out of Thin Air","\u003Cp>The high-level estimation is based on Fairbrics’ potential to scale and its output in 2030 (production of ~500,000 metric tons of fabric). Fairbrics has an estimated impact of reducing 720,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions in 2030, meaning that it can reduce emissions comparable to 120 million polyester t-shirts simply by changing the way the material is made. Further, Fairbrics enables a shorter and more efficient supply chain as well as reduces the fashion industry’s reliance on coal and petroleum through its innovative way of producing polyester.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries, releasing more CO2 than aviation and shipping combined. Polyester is one of the most used materials in today’s fashion industry. This is bad news for the planet since the manufacturing process when making polyester from petroleum emits huge amounts of greenhouse gases\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fairbrics is developing the first synthetic fiber with the potential to positively impact climate change. Fairbrics was born with a vision to fight climate change by developing a circular manufacturing process. Incorporating waste CO2 as a feed-stock (by capturing carbon dioxide emissions from industrial fumes) reduces the reliance on expensive fossil fuels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fairbrics have found a way to not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions but also to make them part of the solution. This revolutionary innovation collects emitted greenhouse gases, activates, and transforms them into sustainable polyester pellets and yarn. The pellets can then be used to create a sustainable polyester fabric – making it the first synthetic fiber with a net positive impact on climate change.\u003C/p>",[43125,43127,43129,43131],{"name":43126,"type":53,"value":43126},"https://www.just-style.com/interviews/exclusive-comments-fairbrics-makes-carbon-neutral-material-from-thin-air/",{"name":43128,"type":53,"value":43128},"https://www.joinef.com/companies/fairbrics/",{"name":43130,"type":53,"value":43130},"https://billiondollarcollection.com/fairbrics/",{"name":43132,"type":53,"value":43132},"https://fairbrics.co/",[43134,43135],{"article_id":43111,"contributor_id":41977},{"article_id":43111,"contributor_id":41880},{"id":43137,"link":43138,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43112,"updated_at":43113,"article_id":43111,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mVNHcU4GB7Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778152787779-KYWOBIxy.jpeg",{"id":43140,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43141,"updated_at":43142,"owner_id":35626,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43143,"contents":43144,"contributors":43158,"image":43160},"18853","2022-08-12T11:08:44.964Z","2022-08-20T10:21:14.331Z",{"id":35626,"type":325,"owner_id":35626,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43145],{"id":43146,"score":47,"body":43147,"status":55,"article_id":43140,"created_at":43141,"updated_at":43142,"published_at":43141},"zKip",{"title":43148,"outcome":43149,"problem":43150,"summary":43151,"solution":43152,"attachment":43153},"Kamikaz: Reworking old clothing items at a second-hand shop","\u003Cp>The company avoids the waste of resources that would have been used to produce a new product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to European Environmental Agency (2019), an average EU consumer discards about 11 kg of textiles each year. Used clothes are either exported to lower-income countries or incinerated or landfilled. Textile recycling and upcycling rates remain low.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To avoid material loss and textile waste, the Vienna-based second-hand shop created a new brand, Kamikaz, which focuses on reworking and redesigning old denim, blouses, and other clothing items.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>bootik54, a Vienna-based vintage and second-hand shop, decided to address the problem of textile waste by starting a new brand, Kamikaz. In essence, Kamikaz is a production company which focuses on the reconstruction and redesign of old denim, blouses, and other clothing items. 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It will be updated annually to bring the industry’s attention to sustainable development action.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry needs to be more ambitious or risk doubling its carbon emissions targets, the GFA warns in its latest report.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) published in June 2022 The GFA Monitor, a report intended as a resource to guide fashion leaders towards a net positive fashion industry. The report highlights the imperative need for the industry to accelerate its response to climate change. With less than eight years left to align with a UN heading of 1.5°C, the fashion industry needs to adopt solutions for social and environmental sustainability. Among the top solutions identified there are fair wages across the supply chain and more focus on cyclicality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report calls on the industry to accelerate action on all five priorities: it notes that progress has already been made in resource management, safe working environments and material selection, but actions related to payroll and circular systems are lagging behind.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“Solutions and tools that the fashion industry needs to improve already exist. The time has come to use them ambitiously,” GFA CEO Federica Marchionni said in a statement. “With so much information circulating around sustainability issues, it can be difficult for leaders to determine what actions will put them on the path to progress. With this report, we aim to create a one-stop resource for the industry.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To deliver higher wages across the supply chain, 58% of brands say company buyers are trained on the cost of production models, according to the report. In terms of cycling, 92% of brands are taking steps to improve energy and fuel use; and two-thirds of brands engage multilateral organizations to accelerate the adoption and development of sustainable materials. However, just over a third of brands say they are already engaging with stakeholders on how to extend the life of products, and only 14% of brands say most products are made from materials that can be recycled where their products are sold.\u003C/p>",[43178,43180],{"name":43179,"type":53,"value":43179},"https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglobalfashionagenda.org%2Fresource%2Fthe-gfa-monitor%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ccyndi.rhoades%40wornagain.co.uk%7C79a71355465149d1095408da48858971%7C85606305b70a451fadba722d91a3034e%7C1%7C0%7C637902035629430714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9JIVr5xxB3nH2ijd4irv6ctwFSTmBOntKvBYnQAFjLA%3D&reserved=0",{"name":43181,"type":53,"value":43181},"https://realmsofdiscordia.com/index.php/2022/06/21/want-a-clean-positive-fashion-industry-fair-wages-and-circularity-needed-says-global-fashion-agenda/",[43183],{"article_id":43164,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":43185,"link":43186,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43165,"updated_at":43166,"article_id":43164,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aPDpgFSjVX4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153908107-7UgrhwNR.jpeg",{"id":43188,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43189,"updated_at":43190,"owner_id":42352,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43191,"contents":43192,"contributors":43203,"image":43206},"18952","2022-08-14T23:49:21.987Z","2025-01-17T16:31:06.569Z",{"id":42352,"type":325,"owner_id":42352,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43193],{"id":43194,"score":47,"body":43195,"status":55,"article_id":43188,"created_at":43189,"updated_at":43190,"published_at":43189},"XC5e",{"title":43196,"outcome":43197,"problem":43198,"summary":43199,"solution":43200,"attachment":43201},"Collecting and sorting textiles for reuse and recycle by Industrias Marves in Mexico","\u003Cp>Industrias Marve has processed more than 750 thousand tons in the last 45 years and provided textile recycling solutions for the clothing, textile, mattress, furniture, automotive, construction, packaging and medical industries. 90% of Marve's own residues are reprocessed in site.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are not a lot of Mexican companies focused on textile separation as on textile collection. Separation is difficult due to synthetic fabrics. Great quantity of residues come from the consumer's home, but also the fashion industry has become an important pollution generator.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through different collecting textiles campaigns in Mexico, both from citizens and companies, Industrias Marve managed to established solid businesses based on those collected textiles. Industrias Marve is the largest textile recycler in Latin American.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Industrias Marve gets scrap and unsold stock from local companies, collecting their \"garbage\".\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By collecting textiles and depending on their general state, they can be transformed into insulating or cushioning materials which are then sold to the construction and furniture industries. It is their commitment to reduce the environmental impact of those industries, as new and used textiles are reduced, reused and recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their main transformed products are insulators and supports for mattresses and furniture, insulating acoustic for homes and offices, acoustic and thermal insulation for automobiles and thermal insulator for food and medical products. They focus on cotton, polyester and nylon separation.\u003C/p>",[43202],{"name":42365,"type":53,"value":42365},[43204,43205],{"article_id":43188,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":43188,"contributor_id":42352},{"id":43207,"link":43208,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43189,"updated_at":43190,"article_id":43188,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JatW-Lg4_-0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153911050-EXNsY-kJ.jpeg",{"id":43210,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43211,"updated_at":43212,"owner_id":43213,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43214,"contents":43215,"contributors":43227,"image":43230},"18985","2022-08-16T03:00:19.158Z","2022-08-16T15:22:54.116Z","0FqVWA",{"id":43213,"type":325,"owner_id":43213,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43216],{"id":43217,"score":47,"body":43218,"status":55,"article_id":43210,"created_at":43211,"updated_at":43212,"published_at":43211},"4Wzl",{"title":43219,"outcome":43220,"problem":43221,"summary":43222,"solution":43223,"attachment":43224},"Used Clothes Resale Channels: Singapore National Environmental Agency Created a Used Clothes Resale Platform","\u003Cp>Since the creation of the online used clothes resale platform by the Singapore National Environment Agency used clothes have been kept out of landfills and the amount of carbon that would be needed to manufacture new clothes has been displaced. In addition, the online resale channel has helped consumers to save money by buying used clothes at reduced prices and to make money by reselling their used clothes online.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Singapore, textile and leather waste accounted for about 6% (189,000 tonnes) of the total waste disposed of in 2021. Most of the waste was incinerated and landfilled with only 4% being recycled. Most people in Singapore are not familiar with what they can do with old clothing, shoes, and bags. Some people send their used clothing to landfill while others drop them in the recycle bins.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address the textile waste problem, the Singapore National Environmental Agency has created online platform, where its citizens can resale their used clothing and other used fashion products. The website has proved to be beneficial both environmentally and economically for citizens and organisations around Singapore.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To promote sustainability and circular practices in the apparel industry, the Singapore National Environmental Agency has created an online platform, where its citizens can resale their used clothing and other used fashion products. The platform can be accessed through a web browser with links to channels, where used clothing can be donated, resold, and repaired.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On the resale channel, there is a list of organisations and their addresses, where the citizens can resale their used clothes.\u003C/p>",[43225],{"name":43226,"type":53,"value":43226},"https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/donation-resale-and-repair-channels",[43228,43229],{"article_id":43210,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":43210,"contributor_id":43213},{"id":43231,"link":43232,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43211,"updated_at":43212,"article_id":43210,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hRJOtEjqNR4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153912028-OKlDUZUU.jpeg",{"id":43234,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43235,"updated_at":43236,"owner_id":43213,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43237,"contents":43238,"contributors":43250,"image":43253},"18986","2022-08-16T03:21:44.485Z","2022-08-16T14:58:38.986Z",{"id":43213,"type":325,"owner_id":43213,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43239],{"id":43240,"score":47,"body":43241,"status":55,"article_id":43234,"created_at":43235,"updated_at":43236,"published_at":43235},"aqlY",{"title":43242,"outcome":43243,"problem":43244,"summary":43245,"solution":43246,"attachment":43247},"Thriftify: Enabling Charity Shops to Easily List Used Clothing Online and Reach Millions of Consumers in Ireland and the UK","\u003Cp>Win-Win Shopping\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thriftify platform facilitates people to shop mindfully and impactfully from their charity partners, while also winning on price, convenience & experience.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A New Model\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By connecting circulators who care with the most impactful source of clothes, Thriftify is building a circular and social economy that can save the planet. So far, the platform helped to prevent 190 tonnes of CO2 emissions, saved 69 litres of water, supported 57 causes, and planted an equivalent of 1100 mature trees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fast fashion industry contributes more to climate change than international aviation and shipping combined. Fast fashion clothes are produced in high volume which puts a high cost on the planet's resources. The fast fashion industry has been estimated to contribute 10% of global Co2 emissions, consumes 79 trillion litres of water, and dumps 92 tonnes of textile annually.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The UK's addiction to fast fashion is putting pressure on our planet and is fuelling human rights abuses in the manufacturing facilities, located mostly in developing countries. In the UK, people buy more clothes per person than in any other country in Europe. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Around 300,000 tonnes of clothing end up in household bins every year with 20% going to the landfill and 80% incinerated. Studies have shown that when synthetic textiles are landfilled or incinerated, they can leak harmful microfibers into the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Thriftify is a digital platform that allows UK charity shops to list their used clothing offer online. By doing so, it addresses the problem of clothing waste and promotes a circular & social economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To reduce the negative impact of fast fashion in the UK, the Thriftify platform was created. The main aim is to get the used clothes in charity shops for sale online. The Thriftify innovative digital platform uses technology to empower the world’s most ethical organisations to lead the sustainable shopping revolution; by enabling charity shops to easily list used clothes online and reach millions of consumers. It builds powerful digital commerce technology and provides a full suite of e-commerce tools to its charity partners.\u003C/p>",[43248],{"name":43249,"type":53,"value":43249},"https://www.thriftify.ie",[43251,43252],{"article_id":43234,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":43234,"contributor_id":43213},{"id":43254,"link":43255,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43235,"updated_at":43236,"article_id":43234,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vubnm64SsE8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153913615-aY_Ivtzw.jpeg",{"id":43257,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43258,"updated_at":43259,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43260,"contents":43261,"contributors":43277,"image":43280},"18987","2022-08-16T07:01:27.720Z","2022-08-31T14:03:53.776Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43262],{"id":43263,"score":47,"body":43264,"status":55,"article_id":43257,"created_at":43258,"updated_at":43259,"published_at":43258},"In6Y",{"title":43265,"outcome":43266,"problem":43267,"summary":43268,"solution":43269,"attachment":43270},"HeiQ introduces ‘Climate Positive’ AeoniQ cellulosic yarn","\u003Cp>HeiQ AeoniQ is designed to give comparable performance attributes to polyester, nylon, and traditional regenerated cellulose yarns, and the manufacturing method is expected to use 99 percent less water than cotton yarns. HeiQ AeoniQ is a continuous cellulosic filament yarn. During growth, the biopolymers bind carbon from the atmosphere while generating oxygen. Can be recycled eternally without loss of performance and is Biodegradable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional cellulosic fiber production needs arable land during growth and has limited design diversity, but raw resources for fossil-based synthetic materials are finite. Existing technologies for recycling textile fabrics and clothes created with all fibers are, for the most part, still not at scale, and most fibers – synthetic or natural – take several years to decompose in landfills or seas, resulting in the environmental build-up\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Swiss textile technology company HeiQ announces the introduction of HeiQ AeoniQ- a high-performance cellulose yarn based on a novel fiber created from carbon negative. HeiQ AeoniQ is derived from third-generation cellulosic biopolymers and is advancing to pilot production prior to mass commercialization\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cellulosic biopolymers used in AeoniQ yarns bind carbon from the atmosphere while producing oxygen during growth, the high-performance yarn has the potential to replace synthetic filament yarns. Furthermore, unlike traditional cellulosic goods, AeoniQ yarns are produced without the use of arable land, pesticides, or fertilizer. HeiQ AeoniQ yarns are designed for cradle-to-cradle circularity, which means they can be recycled multiple times while maintaining consistent fiber quality.\u003C/p>",[43271,43273,43275],{"name":43272,"type":53,"value":43272},"https://whattheythink.com/video/109558-heiq-aeoniq-aims-more-sustainable-textile-industry/",{"name":43274,"type":53,"value":43274},"https://www.yarnsandfibers.com/news/textile-news/heiq-introduces-climate-positive-aeoniq-cellulosic-yarn/",{"name":43276,"type":53,"value":43276},"https://www.heiq.com/game-changers/heiq-aeoniq/",[43278,43279],{"article_id":43257,"contributor_id":2659},{"article_id":43257,"contributor_id":41977},{"id":43281,"link":43282,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43258,"updated_at":43259,"article_id":43257,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HBi3qRebMQM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153914926-mwQtZYev.jpeg",{"id":43284,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43285,"updated_at":43286,"owner_id":42880,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43287,"contents":43288,"contributors":43306,"image":43308},"18988","2022-08-16T11:12:29.522Z","2022-08-16T15:25:14.235Z",{"id":42880,"type":325,"owner_id":42880,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43289],{"id":43290,"score":47,"body":43291,"status":55,"article_id":43284,"created_at":43285,"updated_at":43286,"published_at":43285},"mS8d",{"title":43292,"outcome":43293,"problem":43294,"summary":43295,"solution":43296,"attachment":43297},"Materra: building climate-resilient farming systems for more sustainable cotton production","\u003Cp>-      Materra™ Cotton can have 4 times more yield per surface compared to conventional cotton.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      Longer lasting textiles produced with higher fibre strength, length and uniformity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      Reduce water use by 80% and carbon dioxide produced by 30% (early estimates compared to conventional cotton).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      Greater transparency with insights to cotton footprint at farm level.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cotton uses large amounts of resources to grow and has prominent impacts through water use, water contamination, soil erosion and degradation and pollution. Water diversion and pollution from cotton agriculture has created severe impacts on major ecosystems like the Aral Sea in Central Asia, the Indus Delta in Pakistan and the Murray Darling River in Australia.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Water Use\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some experts say cotton uses the most water out of all agricultural crops. Surface and ground water can be diverted away from ecosystems and local communities to grow cotton crops - it is estimated that 97% of the water in the Indus River (Pakistan and India) goes towards producing crops like cotton. Freshwater loss then occurs from inefficient water management and evaporation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Water Contamination\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cotton farming can require large amounts of chemicals like pesticides and fertilisers. Water run-off from cotton fields can transport these chemicals into ecosystems like rivers, lakes and wetlands causing pollution and contamination. Immediate toxic effects or long term accumulation can impact biodiversity, wildlife and local communities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Soil Erosion and Degradation\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Most of the water used to irrigate cotton plants contains salt as an impurity. Salt can then build up in the soil where cotton is grown leading to salinisation. The soil is then depleted and degraded and cannot be used fro farming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pollution\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cotton is estimated to grow on 2.5% of agricultural land but uses around 16% of the world's insecticides. Insecticides and pesticides can pollute the water and soil which then impact biodiversity in the areas cotton grows. Pollution can also impact human life for the farm workers and nearby communities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Materra build climate-resilient farming systems for cotton using agricultural technology and better farming practices. They manage processes at farm level so can track plant growth and environmental impact. Materra™ Cotton has minimal impact and maximum yields which is better for the planet and for farmer yields. In June 2022, Materra received $4.5 million in seed funding from H&M Group and Invest FWD (BESTSELLER Group) to help support their current piloting project in Gujrat, India.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Materra™ Cotton is grown using resources efficiently which decreases the environmental impact of cotton and results in more reliable yields for farmers. The UK pilot of Materra™ Cotton was grown pesticide-free with up to 80% less water and fertiliser. Materra also gather data at farm level to provide enhanced visibility for their cottons carbon footprint and traceability for retailers.\u003C/p>",[43298,43300,43302,43304],{"name":43299,"type":53,"value":43299},"https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/cotton",{"name":43301,"type":53,"value":43301},"https://www.materra.tech/impact",{"name":43303,"type":53,"value":43303},"https://www.imperialenterpriselab.com/casestudies/hydrocotton/",{"name":43305,"type":53,"value":43305},"https://greenerideal.com/news/environment/0925-problem-cotton/",[43307],{"article_id":43284,"contributor_id":42880},{"id":43309,"link":43310,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43285,"updated_at":43286,"article_id":43284,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CeFEvWQnMGw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153915594-7OIuO6IV.jpeg",{"id":43312,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43313,"updated_at":43314,"owner_id":43315,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43316,"contents":43317,"contributors":43331,"image":43334},"19018","2022-08-16T12:53:49.711Z","2022-08-23T15:10:06.638Z","-LASrw",{"id":43315,"type":325,"owner_id":43315,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43318],{"id":43319,"score":47,"body":43320,"status":55,"article_id":43312,"created_at":43313,"updated_at":43314,"published_at":43313},"zhsi",{"title":43321,"outcome":43322,"problem":43323,"summary":43324,"solution":43325,"attachment":43326},"Rental Fashion Platform: Zoa","\u003Cp>As the service was launched in 2021 the outcome is yet to be determined.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The missing capacity to invest to individual rental technologies and logistics is a barrier for fashion brands to provide a rental option for their customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zoa rental, managed by Hirestreet, is the UK’s first “Rental as a service” solution that gives fashion brands the opportunity to add rental as an option alongside buying. Brands provide the stock, but Zoa takes care of:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Rental technology: providing website customization through a white-label rental platform.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Rental Operations: fully managing service that overlooks warehousing, fulfillment, transport, cleaning and repairs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Rental Management: analyzing data to track brand's performance and customer behavior.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zoa rental provides a platform and service for other fashion brands to more easily offer rental options for their products. They enable fashion brands and retailers to launch a rental service with their white-label technology, one-stop-shop operations and rental expertise. Zoa rental has the three different parts: technology, operations, and management.\u003C/p>",[43327,43329],{"name":43328,"type":53,"value":43328},"https://www.zoarental.com",{"name":43330,"type":53,"value":43330},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/hirestreet",[43332,43333],{"article_id":43312,"contributor_id":2659},{"article_id":43312,"contributor_id":43315},{"id":43335,"link":43336,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43313,"updated_at":43314,"article_id":43312,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QmfZscz_Uqo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153916676-I7Oa5RKd.jpeg",{"id":43338,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43339,"updated_at":43340,"owner_id":43315,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43341,"contents":43342,"contributors":43358,"image":43361},"19020","2022-08-16T14:02:42.805Z","2022-08-31T11:39:38.930Z",{"id":43315,"type":325,"owner_id":43315,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43343],{"id":43344,"score":47,"body":43345,"status":55,"article_id":43338,"created_at":43339,"updated_at":43340,"published_at":43339},"Ej8c",{"title":43346,"outcome":43347,"problem":43348,"summary":43349,"solution":43350,"attachment":43351},"Plant-based textile fiber: Norratex.","\u003Cp>The Norratex method can utilize a wide variety of raw material sources. Fibers can be made from forest industry by-products, textile waste, and ordinary paper pulp. This is a significant advantage over traditional viscose, which is made from dissolving pulp and the cost can be up to 30 % higher than paper pulp.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The demand for sustainable and responsible textile fibers is constantly growing. Current methods have a detrimental impact on the environment. New and sustainable alternatives from wood and plant-based feedstock are required to address the sustainability challenges of the textile industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Finnish startup, Nordic Bioproducts Group, has successfully created a new plant-based textile fiber. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company is a spin-off from Aalto University in Finland and the proprietor of the patented AaltoCell™ technology. The company has created a new plant-based textile fiber, Norratex, which is manufactured without any toxic chemicals or expensive solvents.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the Nordic Bioproducts' method, the cellulose is first hydrolyzed in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner, after which the fiber is further processed into a viscose-like textile fiber. 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Each silhouette is available in limited quantities, and the individual pieces have been restored to a wearable condition through a manual process of cleaning, dyeing, stitching and patching. Each piece is unique and features patches, as well as decorative stitching to enhance durability, and a range of Nike heritage and LA-inspired screen-printed graphics. 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There is a vast quantity of under utilised products in the modern economy, and each one represents a waste of materials as well as a potential economic opportunity. Extending the lifetime of products in multiple ways is key. Therefore, it is important to combine rental, second-hand, and other alternative ways of consumption. The need for easier adaptation to “access over ownership” is difficult and therefore needs assistance with business model innovation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lizee has created a data-driven Renting or Reselling Management System that manages the entire cycle using one platform (in-store and online rental, handling shipping, returns, refurbishing and reselling).The flexible system allows brands to choose the circular business model that suits their product and customer base: subscription, one-off, or on-demand rental.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lizee offers a software as a service which has the potential to scale-up the digital rental experience, so that more companies can respond to the growing trend in responsible and eco-conscious consumption, and to be part of a circular economy by promoting product reuse and extending its life-cycle.\u003C/p>",[43405,43407],{"name":43406,"type":53,"value":43406},"https://www.lizee.co/old-home",{"name":43408,"type":53,"value":43408},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/lizee",[43410,43411],{"article_id":43391,"contributor_id":2659},{"article_id":43391,"contributor_id":43315},{"id":43413,"link":43414,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43392,"updated_at":43393,"article_id":43391,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"I-x2QHV48Fs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153921160-mXre9zlp.jpeg",{"id":43416,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43417,"updated_at":43418,"owner_id":42182,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43419,"contents":43420,"contributors":43438,"image":43441},"19085","2022-08-17T14:04:12.481Z","2022-08-19T09:50:08.181Z",{"id":42182,"type":325,"owner_id":42182,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43421],{"id":43422,"score":47,"body":43423,"status":55,"article_id":43416,"created_at":43417,"updated_at":43418,"published_at":43417},"dYXz",{"title":43424,"outcome":43425,"problem":43426,"summary":43427,"solution":43428,"attachment":43429},"A sweatshirt by Tom Cridland that goes for another 3 decades","\u003Cp>Nowadays, Tom’s designs include the 30 Year Sweatshirt, 30 Year T-Shirt and Half Century Jeans. They underline his sustainable ethos intended to encourage customers to buy better quality garments and hold onto them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Private innovation, like promoting the idea that clothing should be treasured and not seen as disposable, could encourage a change of mindset towards fashion consumption and foster a new trend towards truly durable clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fast fashion is damaging the environment, putting responsible brands out of business and ripping off consumers. Clothing companies following this model purposefully design their clothes to fall apart after only a short time, leading consumers to buy more at a rapid pace.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tom Cridland started his clothing brand in 2014 with a £6,000 government start-up loan upon his graduation from University. Initially specialising solely in creating the perfect pair of trousers, in 2015, Tom launched the 30 Years sweatshirt, a sustainable fashion project in the form of a luxury cotton crewneck backed with a 30-year warranty (essentially meaning free repairs).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Made with 100% organic cotton coated with a silicone treatment to prevent shrinkage, and reinforced seams to allow maximum durability, this timeless and gender neutral design offers a great alternative to today’s fast fashion dominant model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Extended product life: Durability \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By making more durable apparel with a three decade warranty, like The 30 Year Sweatshirt, they are hoping to encourage quality over quantity, rejecting planned obsolescence and making it easier to keep clothes for longer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Making your clothing last longer has been shown to reduce carbon, water and waste footprints, which is why Tom Cridland encourages his customers to treasure their garments, backing each one with a lifetime guarantee that promises to repair any rips or tears (except for stains).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When creating these pieces, they focus on blending their beautiful fabrics sourced from Northern Italy and traditional craftsmanship with things like double reinforced seams and technology to stop shrinking, piling and fading.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When it comes to garment composition, they favour organic and recycled materials that are better for the environment and comfortable to the skin. The 30 Year sweatshirt is made from 100% Organic Cotton (GMO free), which is natural, renewable and biodegradable material—which can usually take 1-5 months to completely biodegrade.\u003C/p>",[43430,43432,43434,43436],{"name":43431,"type":53,"value":43431},"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomcridland/the-30-year-t-shirt-a-30-year-guarantee",{"name":43433,"type":53,"value":43433},"https://www.tomcridland.com/pages/homepage",{"name":43435,"type":53,"value":43435},"https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20160505-the-30-year-t-shirt-where-fashion-meets-science",{"name":43437,"type":53,"value":43437},"https://www.indiaretailing.com/2017/06/28/fashion/sustainable-fashion-brand-tom-cridland-introduce-real-music-collection/",[43439,43440],{"article_id":43416,"contributor_id":42182},{"article_id":43416,"contributor_id":42209},{"id":43442,"link":43443,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43417,"updated_at":43418,"article_id":43416,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uP2jZmcUTWg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153922669-DsBuAI0M.jpeg",{"id":43445,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43446,"updated_at":43447,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43448,"contents":43449,"contributors":43461,"image":43463},"19086","2022-08-17T14:42:37.333Z","2023-04-06T11:35:42.882Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43450],{"id":43451,"score":47,"body":43452,"status":55,"article_id":43445,"created_at":43446,"updated_at":43447,"published_at":43446},"bCiq",{"title":43453,"summary":43454,"solution":43455,"attachment":43456},"Ellen MacArthur Foundation organises Sustainable Fashion Awards in partnership with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI)","\u003Cp>Non-profit organisation Ellen MacArthur Foundation has partnered with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) to organise The Sustainable Fashion Awards, bringing circular design for fashion to the top of the Italian fashion industry's agenda.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The awards provide a unique platform to further highlight how fashion can be redefined through circular design and encourage creatives everywhere to rethink how they can design for a regenerative, circular economy, the two entities said in a joint statement. Taking place at Teatro Escala, Milan, on September 25th 2022, the awards, divided into twelve categories, will acknowledge those setting ambitious targets and taking concrete action towards change, with a strong focus on sustainable and circular innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“We are thrilled to be working with CNMI at The Sustainable Fashion Awards. This exciting, global event will highlight the outstanding contributions and formidable efforts of creatives from across the industry. The dedicated ‘Circular Economy Award’ celebrates leading examples of innovation and circular design that can help to redefine the future of fashion, by building an industry that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With CNMI’s network based at the centre of luxury Italian fashion and their work aiming at the highest standards of industrial, environmental, and social sustainability, we have forged a partnership from which the Foundation can bring its vision of a circular fashion industry into the mainstream. Together, CNMI and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation will salute and award those who are taking circular design directly to the heart of an industry that can help tackle the root causes of global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.” - Dame Ellen MacArthur - Founder and Chair of Trustees, Ellen MacArthur Foundation\u003C/p>",[43457,43459],{"name":43458,"type":53,"value":43458},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/news/foundation-partners-with-camera-nazionale-della-moda-italiana",{"name":43460,"type":53,"value":43460},"https://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/ellen-macarthur-italy-s-cnmi-partner-for-sustainable-fashion-awards-281058-newsdetails.htm",[43462],{"article_id":43445,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":43464,"link":43465,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43446,"updated_at":43447,"article_id":43445,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RebriyRmmoA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153923619-_sNcKu2M.jpeg",{"id":43467,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43468,"updated_at":43469,"owner_id":42182,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43470,"contents":43471,"contributors":43489,"image":43492},"19089","2022-08-17T16:41:34.585Z","2022-08-19T09:46:01.819Z",{"id":42182,"type":325,"owner_id":42182,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43472],{"id":43473,"score":47,"body":43474,"status":55,"article_id":43467,"created_at":43468,"updated_at":43469,"published_at":43468},"ZVAg",{"title":43475,"outcome":43476,"problem":43477,"summary":43478,"solution":43479,"attachment":43480},"MAKING (Nike’s app) is a technological innovation towards sustainable product development system","\u003Cp>Nike hopes that Making will prompt designers to dive deeper into the MSI on the web, and to think about how that data, which is available with an open source license, might be mixed, mashed-up or put to use in other ways.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The MSI that underpins the Making app has been gifted by Nike to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, which represents about 30% of global apparel and footwear sales. It will develop and share data with its members in order to develop greater traceability and transparency across the industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every decision a designer makes in the product creation process has an impact on the environment. Nike estimates that materials make up about 60% of the lifecycle environmental impact of a pair of trainers, whereas the manufacturing process accounts for about 25% and the remainder is split between transport, retail, office facilities, packaging, use and disposal. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>After having pushed sustainability within its own product lines for years, by introducing waste-reducing technologies like Flyknit and working towards a \"closed-loop\" business model in which all of its offerings are made with 100 percent recyclable materials, this app represents a slightly different approach to solving the problem. While many environmentally oriented efforts end up concerning production and manufacturing, MAKING goes back upstream to really try to instil a concern for sustainability directly in the next generation of designers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nike’s app titled 'MAKING’, launched in 2013, is a digital tool geared toward designers and product creators to help them research and compare materials based on their environmental credentials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Powered by the Nike Materials Sustainability Index (MSI), a database built on more than seven years of materials research and analysis, MAKING provides the information to enable users to make real-time, predictive decisions. The app ranks materials out of a possible 50 points. The higher the score the smaller the environmental footprint of a given material. Each material in the app is further ranked based on the specific environmental impact areas of chemistry, energy, water and waste, as well as whether the material uses recycled or organic content.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The app was created by Nike with insights and feedback from students at London College of Fashion's Centre for Sustainable Fashion over a period of 18 months.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By targeting and monitoring its approach to land, energy and chemical use, greenhouse gas emissions, waste water discharge and solid waste, Nike aims to drive down the impact its products have before the product goes into manufacturing, while empowering the industry to value materials in a different way. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The app is publicly available with the goal of helping to lead industry sustainability efforts and provide designers and product creators with guidance in selecting materials with lower environmental impacts.\u003C/p>",[43481,43483,43485,43487],{"name":43482,"type":53,"value":43482},"https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/nike-making-app-sustainability-design#:~:text=The%20Making%20app%20is%20a,that%20faces%20the%20fashion%20industry.",{"name":43484,"type":53,"value":43484},"https://www.dexigner.com/news/26721",{"name":43486,"type":53,"value":43486},"https://www.wired.com/2013/07/what-are-the-most-sustainable-materials-nikes-new-app-shows-you/",{"name":43488,"type":53,"value":43488},"https://thesustainableangle.org/projects/nike-x-london-college-of-fashion-x-the-sustainable-angle/",[43490,43491],{"article_id":43467,"contributor_id":42182},{"article_id":43467,"contributor_id":42209},{"id":43493,"link":43494,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43468,"updated_at":43469,"article_id":43467,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TtBTKULkLa0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153925000-ywAP_V1H.jpeg",{"id":43496,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43497,"updated_at":43498,"owner_id":35494,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43499,"contents":43500,"contributors":43511,"image":43513},"19090","2022-08-17T17:04:46.043Z","2025-01-17T16:31:16.191Z",{"id":35494,"type":325,"owner_id":35494,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43501],{"id":43502,"score":47,"body":43503,"status":55,"article_id":43496,"created_at":43497,"updated_at":43498,"published_at":43497},"JKXf",{"title":43504,"outcome":43505,"problem":43506,"summary":43507,"solution":43508,"attachment":43509},"Fibretex- recovery of textiles for the manufacture of fillings for mattresses, thick yarns, and non-woven fabrics in Colombia","\u003Cp>It currently has the challenge of penetrating the market for fabrics made with 100% recovered fibers and the market for paper production from this type of recovered textile fibers, which would have a very positive impact on the environment by being able to complete the cycle of recycling, thus avoiding the use of thousands of cubic liters of water for its production and reducing the use of chemicals and processes used to generate new fibers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also accompany entrepreneurs in the development of an \"environmental impact culture\" through tools that guide them towards sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to information from the portal of the international environmental organization Greenpeace, the pollution generated by the production of clothing is approximately 500 thousand tons. It is estimated that in Colombia an average person consumes between 7 and 19 kilos of textile material per year, of which only 0.2% is recovered.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fibretex is a company dedicated to the recovery of textile fibers generated from surpluses from cutting and making garments. They process fibers for mattress filling, wicks, and felts or non-woven fabrics for industrial use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fibretex processes more than 2,000 tons a year of leftover fabrics from the cutting process of multiple clothing companies, which are no longer used in garment manufacturing. The fabric cuts are selected according to color, fiber composition, and type of fabric, among other characteristics, and a chopping process is carried out, in order to obtain smaller pieces that facilitate the opening process. They then go through the fraying process, again producing a speck of recovered fiber where the threads that make up the fabric are converted back into textile fiber, ready to be used again as an input in various processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These fibers have multiple applications: material for filling mattresses, making non-woven fabrics for industrial use, making wicks for making rags, making open threads, and recently making paper, replacing cellulose pulp, which prevents deforestation of forests.\u003C/p>",[43510],{"name":42365,"type":53,"value":42365},[43512],{"article_id":43496,"contributor_id":35494},{"id":43514,"link":43515,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43497,"updated_at":43498,"article_id":43496,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Fw0R-apUicM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153925734-0sTOaN3O.jpeg",{"id":43517,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43518,"updated_at":43519,"owner_id":42428,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43520,"contents":43521,"contributors":43536,"image":43538},"19117","2022-08-18T08:43:37.409Z","2022-08-31T18:06:09.587Z",{"id":42428,"type":325,"owner_id":42428,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43522],{"id":43523,"score":47,"body":43524,"status":55,"article_id":43517,"created_at":43518,"updated_at":43519,"published_at":43518},"hM0d",{"title":43525,"outcome":43526,"problem":43527,"summary":43528,"solution":43529,"attachment":43530},"Vestiaire Collective - Local Approach to Luxury Resale","\u003Cp>Progress so far has been positive. Opening the UK authentication centre was found to significantly increase local sales from 20 to 70 per cent, cutting the distance of international shipping. They have similarly been able to cut air transportation from 70% to 37% in Europe in the last two years. Moreover, it has been found that shipping by road and directly to the buyer can reduce the carbon footprint of each item by 50%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, the impact of buying preloved is significant. Shopping with Vestiaire Collective saves 90% of the environmental cost of a new item, including 17kg of CO2 saved, which is equivalent to driving a car 100KM. Perhaps most significantly, in a survey of 2363 customers from 57 countries, 70% of items purchased on Vestiaire Collective prevented a first-hand purchase. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While buying second-hand significantly reduces the impact in comparison to purchasing a new item, Vestiaire Collective’s 2022 Impact Report recognises that there still is an impact. Vestiaire Collective set a goal in 2020 to be net positive by 2025 without compensation. To achieve this goal, 25% of carbon activities will need to be reduced, while maximising emissions avoided through a preloved purchase. 80% of Vestiaire Collective carbon footprint comes from shipping goods. As Vestiaire Collective sells high end luxury goods, an important aspect for buyers is authentication, where the seller sends the goods to Vestiaire who then sends them onto the buyer. This means there are two transportation journeys for each sale rather than one, increasing the environmental impact of a sale. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vestiaire Collective is taking a local approach in the way it connects buyers and sellers of preloved premium and luxury fashion on its global marketplace. They set an ambitious target to be net positive by 2025 which would require a reduction of 25% in carbon activities. Transportation makes up 80% of this, so minimising the distance goods travel, as well as transportation method has been the focus to minimise overall impact. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vestiaire Collective aims to minimise its impact by taking a local approach to resale, decreasing the distance goods have to travel by connecting buyers to sellers in their region. This requires global sellers at scale. The first way this has been encouraged is by opening local authentication centres, where there are now 6 locations in France, Hong Kong, Korea, the UK and two in the US. 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Solutions are needed to extend the life of garments via repair and alterations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based in Bogotá, Todo Arreglos brings clothing repair and alteration services to home.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Todo arreglos employs seamsters who collect garments from the client’s home, optionally bringing a sewing machine to perform the service on the spot. Users place their order through WhatsApp - the service requires a minimum of 2 items and a 10% discount applies above 5 items. Depending on the type of service, seamsters earn between $1,300,000 and $2,500,000 per month on average.\u003C/p>",[43556,43558],{"name":43557,"type":53,"value":43557},"https://www.semana.com/impacto/articulo/proponen-convertir-los-residuos-textiles-en-materiales-de-construccion/48686/",{"name":43559,"type":53,"value":43559},"https://todoarreglosdomicilios.com",[43561,43562],{"article_id":43542,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":43542,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":43564,"link":43565,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43543,"updated_at":43544,"article_id":43542,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LNTiGtDcuoc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153928426-E0D53eSt.jpeg",{"id":43567,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43568,"updated_at":43569,"owner_id":42209,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43570,"contents":43571,"contributors":43586,"image":6},"19184","2022-08-19T10:05:36.477Z","2022-08-19T17:16:40.954Z",{"id":42209,"type":325,"owner_id":42209,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43572],{"id":43573,"score":47,"body":43574,"status":55,"article_id":43567,"created_at":43568,"updated_at":43569,"published_at":43568},"0meJ",{"title":43575,"outcome":43576,"problem":43577,"summary":43578,"solution":43579,"attachment":43580},"Hemp processing technology gets better at Cone Denim with partnership with BastCore","\u003Cp>Cone denim is working on alternative fibre options to denim industry and pushing new sustainability levels that support US agriculture and responsibly sourced products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cotton is a thirsty crop which is uses lots of water, and it is a major content in denim industry. Denim would not be denim without cotton fibre, most of the cotton processing techniques and denim manufacturing have not changed during the year. From work wear to fashion made for business class, cotton and denim is ubiquitous. Cotton is an expensive and thirsty fibre to grow, it can take 20000 litres of water to produce 1 kg of cotton which is equivalent to one T-shirt and a pair of Jeans. Sustainability is the key in the future of cotton fibre and it is high time to make cotton circular and design for recycling products like denim jeans made out of cotton.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cone Denim has announced that it will be expanding its partnership with hemp processing innovator Bast Core, following the launch of the duo’s US Hemp Collection. The partnership looks to build on the company's efforts of bringing new opportunities for collaboration between like minded businesses while providing sustainable denim offerings to customers. BastCore is responsible for patent-pending technology and a proprietary process that produces clean, mechanically processed hemp fibre out of its operation in Alabama. Cone recently revealed its US Hemp Collection with BastCore at KingPins Amsterdam Show in April and July 2022. The line includes a range of fabrics made using BastCore’s US grown hemp, alongside other locally sourced materials such as natural indigo.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Denim Industry is looking Hemp as a new innovation of material which will substitute cotton to an extent in near future.\u003C/p>",[43581,43583,43585],{"name":43582,"type":53,"value":43582},"https://fashionunited.in/news/business/cone-denim-expands-partnership-with-hemp-tech-company-bastcore/2022081635895",{"name":43584,"type":53,"value":43584},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/conedenim/about/",{"name":42576,"type":53,"value":42576},[43587],{"article_id":43567,"contributor_id":42209},{"id":43589,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43590,"updated_at":43591,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43592,"contents":43593,"contributors":43602,"image":43605},"19249","2022-08-19T20:43:30.012Z","2023-12-28T11:25:50.119Z",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43594],{"id":43595,"score":47,"body":43596,"status":55,"article_id":43589,"created_at":43590,"updated_at":43591,"published_at":43590},"dmlr",{"title":43597,"outcome":43598,"problem":43599,"summary":43600,"solution":43601},"Pacomarca: securing farmer livelihoods in the remote Andes through the genetic improvement of alpacas","\u003Cp>The “Sustainable Alpaca Network” program, through its brand PACOMARCA, connects people and companies with customers, who appreciate and value the extraordinary qualities of this animal and are aware of the threats to alpaca's survival and many needs of the peasant families that have been breeding these animals for thousands of years. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The earnings obtained from the sale of PACOMARCA products are used to improve the animal’s genetics to produce finer fibre and, thus, increase the earnings of peasant families. It is also used for technical training of breeders and humanitarian assistance for communities in the form of housing, education, and clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Alpaca fibre has always been part of a long and unfair supply chain. Underprivileged small-scale farmers in the rural Andes, some of whom live in extremely remote areas, sell their alpaca fibre at informal markets in nearby small towns to local middlemen. These middlemen then resell to large distributors who supply to textile companies. This unfair supply network ultimately takes a toll on how much the herders can make, and how they benefit from an imperfect market system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PACOMARCA is an experimental station for scientific research on the genetic improvement of alpacas and the transfer of technology and good-quality (valued) genetic material to the smallholders of the Peruvian Andes. It seeks to contribute to the sustainability of alpaca production through the improvement of fibre quality, which leads to higher prices in the market and maintains the interest of farmers in raising alpacas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Over the past twenty years, PACOMARCA has been conducting Peru's most sophisticated and comprehensive program on the genetic improvement of alpacas. The PACOMARCA ranch maintains approximately two thousand selected alpacas of different types and colours. It holds the world's widest and most complete database on alpaca, which is managed through a specially designed program. They also run a dedicated traceability program and collaborate with the agrarian University of la Molina, leading in veterinary sciences in Peru.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a consequence of the relationship with certain communities and different alpaca producers, PACOMARCA produces a limited quantity of fibre each year with special characteristics, unique in the market and which is 100% traceable.\u003C/p>",[43603,43604],{"article_id":43589,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":43589,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":43606,"link":43607,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43590,"updated_at":43591,"article_id":43589,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vG8cKNASutY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153929837-f11bs1Y3.jpeg",{"id":43609,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43610,"updated_at":43611,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43612,"contents":43613,"contributors":43624,"image":43627},"19250","2022-08-19T20:55:42.321Z","2023-04-14T14:11:43.759Z",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43614],{"id":43615,"score":47,"body":43616,"status":55,"article_id":43609,"created_at":43610,"updated_at":43611,"published_at":43610},"Gwup",{"title":43617,"outcome":43618,"summary":43619,"solution":43620,"attachment":43621},"Reparalab: a foundation for the Right to Repair in Chile","\u003Cp>Through their work, Reparalab aims to revalue the craft of the repairman and educate informed consumers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reparalab is a social movement based in Chile disseminating and enabling repair through collaborative actions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Starting in 2016 as an itinerant project by commission from Patagonia - Worn Wear, a free repair program of the brand - Reparalab has grown into a network of repairers working for a collaborative economy in Chile.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In partnership with public and private organizations, they carry out repair days (having previously collaborated with Patagonia, Vans, Janome and Paris-Cencosud) and organize workshops to revive this lost trade. The last pillar of their work is public advocacy on the right to repair. \u003C/p>",[43622],{"name":43623,"type":53,"value":43623},"https://www.paiscircular.cl/consumo-y-produccion/reparalab-arte-escuela-y-activismo-por-el-derecho-a-reparar-nuestros-productos/",[43625,43626],{"article_id":43609,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":43609,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":43628,"link":43629,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43610,"updated_at":43611,"article_id":43609,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"F0csEQH8nbc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153931475-cd0NA6Xr.jpeg",{"id":43631,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43632,"updated_at":43633,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43634,"contents":43635,"contributors":43644,"image":43647},"19282","2022-08-20T12:31:38.312Z","2022-09-19T19:42:43.488Z",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43636],{"id":43637,"score":47,"body":43638,"status":55,"article_id":43631,"created_at":43632,"updated_at":43633,"published_at":43632},"_yKU",{"title":43639,"outcome":43640,"problem":43641,"summary":43642,"solution":43643},"País Circular: a news outlet about circular economy developments in Chile","\u003Cp>Improving the information and dissemination of climate action and responsible citizenship is essential for a quality debate and informed decision-making, which allow us to have standards that ensure sustainability without compromising the opportunities that each country, community or company has in its development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The initiative arose at a crucial moment for Chile’s development, in which the decision to adopt adequate sustainability policies will allow the long-awaited sustainable development with social equity and environmental protection to be achieved in the next decade.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>País Circular is a free news outlet covering Chile’s developments in the circular economy, as well as the following topics: water, energy transition, biodiversity, business and innovation, and cities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>País Circular’s goal is to strengthen, deepen and guide news coverage around issues related to sustainable development and the circular economy.\u003C/p>",[43645,43646],{"article_id":43631,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":43631,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":43648,"link":43649,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43632,"updated_at":43633,"article_id":43631,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Q3d117WtLbM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153933049-c56nT4f9.jpeg",{"id":43651,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43652,"updated_at":43653,"owner_id":35380,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43654,"contents":43655,"contributors":43667,"image":43670},"19283","2022-08-20T18:51:58.700Z","2022-09-08T15:55:24.486Z",{"id":35380,"type":325,"owner_id":35380,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43656],{"id":43657,"score":47,"body":43658,"status":55,"article_id":43651,"created_at":43652,"updated_at":43653,"published_at":43652},"ByxT",{"title":43659,"outcome":43660,"problem":43661,"summary":43662,"solution":43663,"attachment":43664},"Textiles 2030 project","\u003Cp>Join with industrial partners to gain more knowledge WRAP has conducted work with Sustainable Clothing Action Plan members for extending life of clothes. By designing for circularity, recycled materials are used and waste is minimized. By setting up partnerships, the commercialisation of fibre to fibre recycling in UK is strengthened.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clothing and textiles cause huge environmental impacts. This will not be solved through single actions taken. Collective actions are necessary by major industries across the supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The UK waste recycling charity launched Textiles 2030, a project of ten years contributing to reduce environmental impact of clothing is carried out.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WRAP launched the project Textiles 2030 which aims to reduce environmental impacts posed by UK clothing. The project is carried out with the voluntary participation of major companies including but not limited to Ted Baker, Boohoo,Asos and Tesco. The main goals of the project are to halve carbon emissions by 2030, achieve net zero by 2050 and reduce water content\u003C/p>",[43665],{"name":43666,"type":53,"value":43666},"https://wrap.org.uk/taking-action/textiles/initiatives/textiles-2030/the-signatory-commitment",[43668,43669],{"article_id":43651,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":43651,"contributor_id":35380},{"id":43671,"link":43672,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43652,"updated_at":43653,"article_id":43651,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eYAorv7RE8o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153934930-d1WeUCTf.jpeg",{"id":43674,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43675,"updated_at":43676,"owner_id":35380,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43677,"contents":43678,"contributors":43690,"image":43693},"19284","2022-08-20T19:16:58.438Z","2022-09-08T15:53:58.471Z",{"id":35380,"type":325,"owner_id":35380,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43679],{"id":43680,"score":47,"body":43681,"status":55,"article_id":43674,"created_at":43675,"updated_at":43676,"published_at":43675},"vO--",{"title":43682,"outcome":43683,"problem":43684,"summary":43685,"solution":43686,"attachment":43687},"Textiles for Circular Fashion","\u003Cp>It was seen that for fibre recycling by mechanical means, fibre length is the significant parameter. Materials such as cotton, linen, wool and acrylics is best suited. It was also found that the quality of the recycled product is lower than that of the virgin resources and is highly dependent on the quality of the input stream. Moreover, in polymer recycling by physical means, the molecular weight of the polymer and the ability to dissolve or melt are considered. This method of recycling is suited to cotton, linen, viscose, lyocell (dissolve) and nylon and PET (melt). The quality of the recycled product can approach the virgin quality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the present world, textile industry uses significant amounts of non-renewable resources and also applies hazardous substances during the processes. Therefore, circularity is the proposed way of handling the impacts.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This research article presents a new fibre classification system based on chemical groups and bonds which form the backbone of the polymers of which the fibres are made. Furthermore, a new classification of textile recycling was designed based on the polymer structure of the fibres. This helps in understanding recycling methodologies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A new classification system for textile fibres was designed. This classification system was set up by first determining the primary textile fibres, their corresponding polymeric structures and main chemical linkages. \u003C/p>",[43688],{"name":43689,"type":53,"value":43689},"https://doi.org/10.3390/su13179714",[43691,43692],{"article_id":43674,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":43674,"contributor_id":35380},{"id":43694,"link":43695,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43675,"updated_at":43676,"article_id":43674,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"18oaSKXmz5I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153935440-y_4v4vtd.jpeg",{"id":43697,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43698,"updated_at":43699,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43700,"contents":43701,"contributors":43715,"image":43718},"19315","2022-08-21T08:39:24.575Z","2022-08-30T14:14:53.239Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43702],{"id":43703,"score":47,"body":43704,"status":55,"article_id":43697,"created_at":43698,"updated_at":43699,"published_at":43698},"VUff",{"title":43705,"outcome":43706,"problem":43707,"summary":43708,"solution":43709,"attachment":43710},"Patagonia and Infinited Fiber Seal Multiyear Sales Deal","\u003Cp>Infinna Fiber is the basis of Patagonia’s first closed-loop product, Tee-Cycle. Using Patagonia tees sourced from the Take-Back Program along with used cotton garments from the global recycling channels, Infinited Fiber turns the used tees into soft, resilient fibers called Infinna. Unlike other man-made cellulosic fibers like rayon or lyocell made from the pulp of trees, Infinna Fiber is made from post-consumer cotton garment waste that’s recycled into a new pulp and then into fiber. When blended with factory cotton scraps that would otherwise wind up in landfills, the result is a new tee made of 100 percent recycled materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>More than 92 million metric tons of textile waste is produced globally every year, and most of this ends up in landfills or incinerators. At the same time, textile fiber demand is increasing, with the Textile Exchange estimating the global textile fiber market to grow 30% to 146 million metric tons by 2030 from 111 million metric tons in 2019.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Outdoor apparel company Patagonia and circular fashion and textile technology group Infinited Fiber Company have signed a multi-year sales agreement for Infinited Fiber Company’s unique, premium-quality regenerated textile fiber Infinna™, which is created out of textile waste. The move marks a major milestone for both companies towards making textile circularity an everyday reality: The deal guarantees Patagonia access to the limited-supply fiber over the coming years and secures future sales income for Infinited Fiber Company as it ramps up production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinna is a unique, virgin-quality regenerated textile fiber with the soft and natural look and feel of cotton. It is created from cotton-rich textile waste that is broken down at the molecular level and reborn as new fibers. Because it’s made of cellulose—a building block of all plants—Infinna is biodegradable and contains no microplastics to clog our seas. Clothes made with it can be recycled again in the same process together with other textile waste. Infinited Fiber Company’s fiber regeneration technology, which uses cellulose-rich waste streams as its raw material, offers a solution both to stop waste from being wasted and to reduce the burden of the textile industry on the planet’s limited natural resources.\u003C/p>",[43711,43713],{"name":43712,"type":53,"value":43712},"https://infinitedfiber.com/blog/2021/06/28/patagonia-and-infinited-fiber-seal-multiyear-sales-deal/",{"name":43714,"type":53,"value":43714},"https://www.patagonia.com/our-footprint/infinna-fiber.html",[43716,43717],{"article_id":43697,"contributor_id":41977},{"article_id":43697,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":43719,"link":43720,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43698,"updated_at":43699,"article_id":43697,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IsnH7LEKkyk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153935783-ZrBVRl6z.jpeg",{"id":43722,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43723,"updated_at":43724,"owner_id":42217,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43725,"contents":43726,"contributors":43740,"image":43743},"19349","2022-08-22T13:37:01.005Z","2023-04-06T15:30:05.290Z",{"id":42217,"type":325,"owner_id":42217,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43727],{"id":43728,"score":47,"body":43729,"status":55,"article_id":43722,"created_at":43723,"updated_at":43724,"published_at":43723},"v4dn",{"title":43730,"outcome":43731,"problem":43732,"summary":43733,"solution":43734,"attachment":43735},"Recycled textiles as a plastic alternative.","\u003Cp>Through the creation of hard plastic out of textile waste, the risk of creating more microplastics by conventionally downcycling the textiles is reduced. Also, the new material can reenter the cycle over and over again without losing quality. Companies can develop their own branded products out of their own textile waste, products like phone cases, glasses, or even furniture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile waste is a growing concern, which is fueled by the trend of fast fashion. Most textiles end up in landfill or incineration after the first use. Most exciting recycling technologies struggle to recycle textiles with a composition of different materials. Mono-materials are easier to recycle, but they are currently rare on the market. Through the recycling of PET bottles, lots of microplastics are created, which are polluting ecosystems. Another problem is the status quo of plastic production. Most plastics are currently made out of petroleum, which is not sustainable at all.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kleiderly has invented a new recycling process that enables the recycling of textiles, made out of different materials, into a durable multi-purpose material that has the same characteristics as virgin plastic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kleiderly can recycle textiles containing cotton, polyester, viscose, and elastane. More materials are about to be tested in their further R&D. In the recycling process, they mix the shredded textile waste with a biodegradable glue made from sugar cane. The plastic alternative created out of textile waste has the same characteristics as virgin plastic, therefore it can be used for multiple purposes like eyewear or accessories.\u003C/p>",[43736,43738],{"name":43737,"type":53,"value":43737},"https://kleiderly.com",{"name":43739,"type":53,"value":43739},"https://www.instagram.com/kleiderlyberlin/?__coig_restricted=1",[43741,43742],{"article_id":43722,"contributor_id":42217},{"article_id":43722,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":43744,"link":43745,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43723,"updated_at":43724,"article_id":43722,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-9mPveu1YiM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153936414-yoR-Cm-J.jpeg",{"id":43747,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43748,"updated_at":43749,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43750,"contents":43751,"contributors":43767,"image":43769},"19382","2022-08-23T03:53:39.544Z","2022-08-23T03:54:37.202Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43752],{"id":43753,"score":47,"body":43754,"status":55,"article_id":43747,"created_at":43748,"updated_at":43749,"published_at":43748},"Bbbj",{"title":43755,"outcome":43756,"problem":43757,"summary":43758,"solution":43759,"attachment":43760},"Zara taps Renewcell Circulose for new capsule collection","\u003Cp>For Zara, the collaboration is part of Inditex’s Sustainability Innovation Hub, an open-innovation platform. The aim is to work alongside start-ups, academic institutions, and tech centers to promote and scale initiatives developing new materials, technologies, and processes that reduce the environmental footprint of the fashion and help advance toward more sustainable production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Renewcell will recycle textile waste, including worn-out jeans and production scraps, to manufacture 60,000 metric tonnes of Circulose dissolving pulp per year. It is said to be the first of its kind and could potentially save hundreds of millions of garments from landfills and incineration each year, contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the textile industry. With a business model focused on innovative sustainability and customer service, Zara and Inditex are committed to achieve climate neutrality by 2040\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion and textile industries are two of the most polluting industries worldwide which are quite destructive to the planet in their current state both economically and environmentally. Major problems the fashion industry needs to address are its dependence on resource-intense and polluting virgin raw materials and finding a valuable use for the more than 92 million tons of textile waste that are incinerated or landfilled at a great environmental cost around the globe annually.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Inditex's fashion brand Zara has partnered with Swedish textile-to-textile recycling innovator Renewcell on a capsule collection made from its Circulose branded material, which is produced from 100% recycled textiles\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circulose, developed by Renewcell , is a biodegradable raw material used to produce textile fibres for fashion like viscose and lyocell. 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That consumer-facing effort was suspended on June 27.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the fashion industry takes stock of its role in the climate crisis, and consumers have become more environmentally conscious, certification programs are on the rise. The Higg Index may be one of the most widely-used, but it is far from the only sustainability initiative that, critics say, actually distract from fashion’s environmental concerns. “Certification in general is sort of this false promise, and it is this license to greenwash,\u003Cstrong>” \u003C/strong>said George Harding-Rolls, a campaign manager at not-for-profit Changing Markets Foundation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Higg Index is a well-known sustainability rating system for the fashion industry, aiming to help consumers choose garments based on their environmental impact. In June, 2022 the index was criticised for being too favorable to synthetic materials made from fossil fuels and for having controversial ties to fast fashion, eventually being banned by the Norway Consumer Authority for its use in marketing activity to consumers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Higg Index is a widely used suite of tools created for the fashion industry to assess the sustainability of the materials used in their products. It is maintained by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and their technology partner Higg. The SAC has about 250 member brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The index has been criticized on a number of fronts:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The system favors synthetic fabrics\u003C/strong>, which are made from fossil fuels, positioning them as more sustainable than natural fabrics. Synthetics are the backbone material of the fast-fashion industry. The SAC says, however, that comparing these materials is not what the tool is meant to do.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>There isn’t transparency in the underlying data. \u003C/strong>Access to some data is available only to companies that pay a fee.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Its ties to the fashion industry are too strong.\u003C/strong> Many of the founding retail members of the index, and members of the SAC itself, are the largest brands in fashion. This could chill the coalition’s willingness to criticize underperforming brands, as those companies also fund them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>It can be misleading.\u003C/strong> This is what the Norwegian Consumer Authority (NCA) decided on June 16, 2022 when it banned the use (Norwegian) of the index in marketing, and issued a warning to H&M to curb its use on their website. “SAC should not allow its partners to use the Higg MSI for marketing purposes towards consumers,” the consumer authority wrote to SAC after their ruling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The analysis of environmental impact does not include an item’s full life-cycle. \u003C/strong>It doesn’t follow a garment from farm (or oil well), through manufacturing and use, to rubbish pile. It includes only the impact of the materials until the production of the fabric is completed. It also fails to include important sources of emissions, like from the manure used in cultivation.\u003C/p>",[43787,43789,43791,43793],{"name":43788,"type":53,"value":43788},"https://qz.com/2180322/the-controversial-higg-sustainability-index-is-being-suspended/#:~:text=A%20New%20York%20Times%20article,Norwegian)%20in%20marketing%20to%20consumers.",{"name":43790,"type":53,"value":43790},"https://apparelcoalition.org/higg-brand-tool/",{"name":43792,"type":53,"value":43792},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2022053029416/materials-production-news/higg-consumer-label-facing-ban-in-norway.html",{"name":43794,"type":53,"value":43794},"https://www.belindahumphrey.com/blogs/podcast/episode-48-what-is-the-higg-index-and-why-has-norway-banned-its-use-in-marketing",[43796],{"article_id":43773,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":43798,"link":43799,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43774,"updated_at":43775,"article_id":43773,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rYJWp4281rw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153937992-1w8DYpZg.jpeg",{"id":43801,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43802,"updated_at":43803,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43804,"contents":43805,"contributors":43819,"image":43821},"19449","2022-08-24T04:16:18.411Z","2022-08-24T04:16:18.495Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43806],{"id":43807,"score":47,"body":43808,"status":55,"article_id":43801,"created_at":43802,"updated_at":43803,"published_at":43802},"U-Yh",{"title":43809,"outcome":43810,"problem":43811,"summary":43812,"solution":43813,"attachment":43814},"Kintra Fibers - 100% bio-based and biodegradable polyester","\u003Cp>By leveraging renewable, toxin-free chemistries and utilizing a cradle-to-cradle mindset during resin development, Kintra’s proprietary materials eliminate petrochemicals and microfiber pollution from the fashion industry.  As a solution for microfibre pollution and textile waste, the material has an inherently compostable structure. This means that similar to natural fiber, the company has designed its material to safely return to the environment with no harm within wastewater treatment and industrial compost facilities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Petroleum-based synthetics represent 63% of total global fiber production, yet the 2019 Textile Exchange Material Change Insights Report shows that only 8% of brands know their supply chain to the chemical supplier level. The option of using recycled or bio-based versions of PET and nylon does not provide a truly circular solution as it does not solve the pervasive microfiber pollution issue. The traditional synthetic materials that enable our outdoor adventures are the ones that pollute the very planet. Microfibers from PET, nylon, and their recycled or bio-based versions get through wastewater facilities and pollute the oceans with tiny plastic particles, equivalent to 50 billion plastic bottles per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kintra envisions a future for the fashion industry that is free from fossil fuels. Their inputs are derived from sugar instead of petroleum and designed the materials to fit industrial composting. Kintra materials are “leased” from nature to humans and formulated to return to the soil from which they originate. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Instead of petroleum, Kintra sources corn and wheat-derived sugar to produce its resins and fibers, which undergo a melt-spinning process similar to polyester, nylon, and other synthetic materials, providing a comparable look, feel, and performance without contributing to the problem of microplastic pollution. These materials naturally degrade in the aerobic environment of a wastewater treatment facility, keeping our oceans and soil clean. Kintra materials can fit chemical and mechanical recycling schemes and industrial compost. Kintra makes proprietary bio-based and compostable polyester resin and yarn in-house and has production partners to make larger quantities for customers.\u003C/p>",[43815,43817],{"name":43816,"type":53,"value":43816},"https://www.fibre2fashion.com/interviews/industry-speak/kintra-fibers/alissa-sandra-baier-lentz/13256-1",{"name":43818,"type":53,"value":43818},"https://textileexchange.org/featured/kintra-fibres-2021/",[43820],{"article_id":43801,"contributor_id":41977},{"id":43822,"link":43823,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43802,"updated_at":43803,"article_id":43801,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sLIJxuuJuOw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153939191-KNcaPpm9.jpeg",{"id":43825,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43826,"updated_at":43827,"owner_id":42060,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43828,"contents":43829,"contributors":43841,"image":43845},"19480","2022-08-24T14:01:10.189Z","2023-04-13T15:59:27.718Z",{"id":42060,"type":325,"owner_id":42060,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43830],{"id":43831,"score":47,"body":43832,"status":55,"article_id":43825,"created_at":43826,"updated_at":43827,"published_at":43826},"Xpzf",{"title":43833,"outcome":43834,"problem":43835,"summary":43836,"solution":43837,"attachment":43838},"Textiles and the environment: The role of design in Europe’s circular economy","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Implementing design for circularity:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Durability and Longevity\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The design aspects to consider include material choice, colour fastness criteria, fabric resistance, multifunctionality and the availability of repair kits and spare parts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Resource Use\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circular design principles address the reduction of emission, water, chemical and energy consumption by introducing requirements on recycled content, collection of material for reuse, and recovery systems, each contributing efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reuse and Collection\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this area, brands are introducing take-back schemes, while online platforms are also popular. However, the type of product has significant importance. Currently, the most exchanged products are luxury brands or children’s clothes. It is critical to make customers aware of such schemes and where their clothes will end up by participating. Incentives and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations could also increase such practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recycling and Material Reuse\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Design has a large role to play in increasing this area. Firstly, it is important to think about recycling from the design stage, because almost a third of all textiles are impossible to recycle from the moment they are made. Furthermore, some elements of the clothes such as zippers and buttons often prevent recycling. Facilitating the removal of such elements and producing labels describing the content of clothes would boost recycling. Once again, EPR schemes, incentives for high recycled content and penalties for products which are hard to recycle, because of their design, should be introduced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, around 1.5 million people were employed in the textile industry across Europe, generating 162 billion euros in turnover throughout 160,000 companies. The sector has a critical socio-economic importance. However, it is also the 4th most polluting industry in terms of green house gas emissions and it has the 3rd largest impact on water and land use in the EU. It greatly impacts raw material use, ranking 5th among all sectors. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The European Environment Agency (EEA) wrote a report on the importance of design in the textile transition to a circular economy in Europe. While the textile industry generates large revenues and employs many Europeans, it highly impacts climate, water, land and raw material use. It needs to enhance its circular transition to reduce its environmental impact. Increasing recycling will not be enough and elements like circular design are crucial. Circular design can increase longevity, durability, resource optimisation, collection, reuse, and recycling. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to these significant impacts and the high economic potential of the industry, a transition to the circular economy would be very beneficial. According to the EEA, the priority should be to think about design, reuse, repair and remanufacturing before thinking of recycling. Design for circularity is a relatively recent development of the design for sustainability movement. It relies on policies and consumer behaviour for its development. It increases longevity and durability, optimises resource use, heightens rates of collection and reuse, and increases rates of recycling and material reuse.\u003C/p>",[43839],{"name":43840,"type":53,"value":43840},"https://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/textiles-and-the-environment-the",[43842,43843,43844],{"article_id":43825,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":43825,"contributor_id":42060},{"article_id":43825,"contributor_id":1941},{"id":43846,"link":43847,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43826,"updated_at":43827,"article_id":43825,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QviketJr5Vg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153939789-gNzhG20T.jpeg",{"id":43849,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43850,"updated_at":43851,"owner_id":35494,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43852,"contents":43853,"contributors":43869,"image":43871},"19481","2022-08-24T15:14:50.512Z","2022-09-12T12:38:30.571Z",{"id":35494,"type":325,"owner_id":35494,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43854],{"id":43855,"score":47,"body":43856,"status":55,"article_id":43849,"created_at":43850,"updated_at":43851,"published_at":43850},"l4Ga",{"title":43857,"outcome":43858,"problem":43859,"summary":43860,"solution":43861,"attachment":43862},"Pineapple shell used as a new textile material in Italy","\u003Cp>Vérabuccia is a new type of material and, therefore, unknown on the market, but it aims to consolidate itself over time by creating its own segment, along with the types already present, such as fabric and leather.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pineapple production is approx. 24.8 million tons where only 60% is used. 10,000,000 t of pineapple produced and abandoned on the ground with the consequent and continuous emission of harmful gases into the air. In Italy with an import of approx. 130 thousand tons in the year, it is the second most consumed exotic fruit, with generalized processing for IV and V range products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vérabuccia is an Italian brand, which has devised a new type of material, patenting \"Ananasse\". Through an industrial production process in which the pineapple shell is used to produce a vegetable fabric that acquires application characteristics such as those of a traditional fabric or leather, maintaining the initial aesthetic appearance of the vegetable shell.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through an industrial process that reuses the organic shell of the pineapple fruit, a material with a scaly surface is obtained, visibly similar to the animal leather of a reptile, and after an industrial production process (patented), it acquires new characteristics, such as rot-proof, robust, flexible, prerogatives that are not present in an organic peel in nature, which allows the material to be drilled, sewn and colored in various shades like a traditional material.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The characteristic of Ananasse is its aesthetics: unlike what happens with \"fabrics or skins of plant origin\" on the market, whose manufacturing processes (crushing, kneading, extrusion, lamination, etc.) tend to imitate real fabrics or skins of animals, Ananasse keeps intact the initial visual appearance of a pineapple shell; It also represents a possible alternative of plant origin, respectful of the environment and its species (cruelty-free), as a by-product obtained from the processing remains of the pineapple fruit.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>",[43863,43865,43867],{"name":43864,"type":53,"value":43864},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=mlUWz7mEyfc&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=VERABUCCIA",{"name":43866,"type":53,"value":43866},"https://www.verabuccia.it/",{"name":43868,"type":53,"value":43868},"https://www.materially.eu/it/m-selection/verabuccia",[43870],{"article_id":43849,"contributor_id":35494},{"id":43872,"link":43873,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43850,"updated_at":43851,"article_id":43849,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8KqES1ItTb0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153941637-Ph1lU9kx.jpeg",{"id":43875,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43876,"updated_at":43877,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43878,"contents":43879,"contributors":43892,"image":43895},"19483","2022-08-24T17:25:00.327Z","2025-01-17T16:35:29.630Z",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43880],{"id":43881,"score":47,"body":43882,"status":55,"article_id":43875,"created_at":43876,"updated_at":43877,"published_at":43876},"v-X9",{"title":43883,"outcome":43884,"problem":43885,"summary":43886,"solution":43887,"attachment":43888},"New York Fashion Sustainability And Social Accountability Act","\u003Cp>Laws and regulations are valid in the fashion industry as they encourage fashion brands to be more responsible and move into sustainability. They also ensure that consumers are more aware of the negative impact of fast fashion trends.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These laws, thus, help reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, this proposal also promotes sustainable fashion culture among consumers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Climate change is no more a futuristic problem but is happening right now in our lifetime. The soaring temperatures in Europe and America are causing forest fires and destroying thousands of hectares of forest land. Unseasonal rains in other parts of the world are leading to floods and other natural calamities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fashion industry is responsible for 8-10 % of the world's carbon emissions, is the second largest consumer of water supply, and contributes to ocean pollution. Even though many brands support sustainable fashion, the impact of fast fashion still prevails as an issue in the social and environmental conditions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>New York was the first state to propose the Fashion Sustainability And Social Accountability Act in January 2022. The bill attempts to hold fashion brands accountable for climate change and human rights breaches in the fashion industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The proposal of the New York Fashion Sustainability And Social Accountability Act aims to bring more company accountability for environmental pollution and human rights breaches in the fashion industry. The proposed law affects fashion companies with more than $100 million in revenue worldwide. Companies subject to the law are required to prioritise the environment by reducing greenhouse emissions, curbing mass production of material, and protecting labour rights through proper wages and a safe work environment requirement for workers. If any company fails to obey the government law, fines are charged up to 2% of their annual revenues over $450 million.\u003C/p>",[43889,43890,43891],{"name":20121,"type":53,"value":20121},{"name":20123,"type":53,"value":20123},{"name":20125,"type":53,"value":20125},[43893,43894],{"article_id":43875,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":43875,"contributor_id":41914},{"id":43896,"link":43897,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43876,"updated_at":43877,"article_id":43875,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bv8-ATZaKXA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153943408-9k0-JZKR.jpeg",{"id":43899,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43900,"updated_at":43901,"owner_id":35494,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43902,"contents":43903,"contributors":43923,"image":43926},"19513","2022-08-24T21:13:29.494Z","2023-04-28T20:43:44.347Z",{"id":35494,"type":325,"owner_id":35494,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43904],{"id":43905,"score":47,"body":43906,"status":55,"article_id":43899,"created_at":43900,"updated_at":43901,"published_at":43900},"C-we",{"title":43907,"outcome":43908,"problem":43909,"summary":43910,"solution":43911,"attachment":43912},"NEFFA: automated production technology to create custom mycelium-based textiles in the Netherlands","\u003Cp>NEFFA can work completely on demand, tailoring each item to size and taste, thus minimizing returns. They also create shapes and textures that could not be achieved with traditional methods, like MycoTEX, it does not need to be machine washed, just wipe clean. After use, they can be composted at home.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry produces about 53 million tonnes of fiber every year, 70% of which ends up in garbage dumps, or is incinerated. Production of fiber is expected to reach 160 million tons by 2050. The global fashion industry is also the second-biggest consumer of water, according to the UN Environment Programme. It takes 3,781 liters of water--equivalent to the amount of water a person drinks over a period of three years--to make a pair of jeans, starting from the production of cotton to the retail delivery of the final product, the report stated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NEFFA is a research, design, and development company. They use a unique method in 3D manufacturing and specialize in fashion innovation and the development of personalized textile products based on newly developed materials and production techniques, made from mycelium (mushroom roots).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NEFFA offers a solution of textiles made from mycelium and combines them with patented seamless production technology to create bespoke garments, enabling brands to set the latest trends while offering truly sustainable products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003Cstrong>The innovative manufacturing method provides several benefits to the environment:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>•Reduce 10-30% of production waste compared to a conventional supply chain\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Water is reduced by 99.5%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Due to local production, there is little transport\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• 100% home compostable\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• 0% of hazardous chemicals, pesticides, animals, or animal products\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• On-demand production will save 10% of pre-production waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• 0% water used for dyeing (from start to finish)\u003C/p>",[43913,43915,43917,43919,43921],{"name":43914,"type":53,"value":43914},"https://www.mycotex.nl/",{"name":43916,"type":53,"value":43916},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=HFwvYkJyaRg&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=AnielaHoitink",{"name":43918,"type":53,"value":43918},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1csfOxdWRg&ab_channel=BioBaseEuropePilotPlant",{"name":43920,"type":53,"value":43920},"https://cleanair.eu.com/references/case-studies/neffa-is-growing-the-future-of-fashion/",{"name":43922,"type":53,"value":43922},"https://strategicallies.co.uk/tech-spotlight/neffa/",[43924,43925],{"article_id":43899,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":43899,"contributor_id":35494},{"id":43927,"link":43928,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":43900,"updated_at":43901,"article_id":43899,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"t4ZIUgpOXCs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153944553-TFMTSRrt.jpeg",{"id":43930,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":43931,"updated_at":43932,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":43933,"contents":43934,"contributors":43948,"image":43951},"19546","2022-08-25T16:12:10.730Z","2023-04-11T16:48:27.028Z",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[43935],{"id":43936,"score":47,"body":43937,"status":55,"article_id":43930,"created_at":43931,"updated_at":43932,"published_at":43931},"dUCr",{"title":43938,"outcome":43939,"problem":43940,"summary":43941,"solution":43942,"attachment":43943},"Zero Waste Kids Fashion By Firebird","\u003Cp>Firebird mission Zero Waste hopes to reduce the impact on the environment as they reduce energy consumption, save resources, and keep waste out of landfills and pollution. In addition, they promote circular consumption of products by ensuring that the products are sustainably sourced and manufactured and support the people who produce them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kid apparel has always been expensive, creating consumer doubt about buying them as it would be a total waste in a few years as kids grow up very fast. 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According to Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the textiles industry relies predominantly on non-renewable resources with low rates of use (leading to high levels of throughput) and low levels of recycling. The current wasteful, linear system is the root cause of this massive and ever-expanding pressure on resources. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Socklab's Cradle to Cradle Certified™ GOLD socks use only biological materials with a focus on care for people and the environment. Adhering to strict ecological requirements for the selection of raw materials, the fibres undertake extensive testing to ascertain the origin and composition. Most importantly, all materials within Socklab’s socks can be reused indefinitely or composted without harm.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Designing socks with consciousness around material selection as the main resources for the products. Socklab® only uses organic cotton and recyclable and biological materials. All materials in Socklab socks can be reused indefinitely or broken down harmlessly (100% compostable). They are produced with recycled energy in good working conditions and with care for the local communities. 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Blueview shoes are made with plant-based materials that won’t hurt the planet or pollute the oceans and will completely break down when exposed to air, moisture, and microorganisms in compost.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Designing footwear with plant-based materials. Sustainable materials made from plant-based oils (Soleic) instead of harmful synthetics that lead to plastic-littered beaches. 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They personally manage each of their production facilities across the globe. They currently provide wholesale hemp fabric, yarns, and finished products to over 70 countries around the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Designers such as Ralph Lauren and Versace utilize their fabrics as well as industrial applications found in Volkswagen VW Motor Company, Furnishings, and Non-Flammable Insulation. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry is dominated by synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon, rayon, or acrylic because synthetic and microfibers are cheaper to produce and easier to produce on a large scale. But the production of these synthetic fibers is damaging the environment on a massive scale. Synthetic fibers are man-made fibers and are usually manufactured usually from oil, coal, or natural gas.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EnviroTextiles with its international headquarters in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is a pioneer in natural hemp fiber, they manufacture more than 300 hemp fabrics and other natural fiber fabrics. Its fibers and products replace toxic products such as synthetics, polyester, and polyurethane.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EnviroTextiles is a pioneer in sustainable textiles, specializing in fabrics made from hemp and a variety of organic fibers. Its one-of-a-kind natural fabrics and natural fiber products are used to make eco-friendly clothing, furniture, accessories, bath, and personal products, as well as building finishing materials, fiberglass fabric replacements, and much more. All of their products are made from organic sources, including hemp, agave cactus, coconut fiber, silks, linens, jute, and others.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The hemp fabric collection includes canvas, twill, muslin, plains, silks, jersey knits, stretch knits, hemp fleece, French terry, specialty knits, apparel fabrics, and heavy upholstery fabrics. In addition, each product passes a total transparency of sustainable biodegradable products. The SBP® Certification label informs the consumer of a step-by-step process that takes place as each product is made. From the cultivation practices in the field to the raw materials and processing used; finishes/stains, to the working conditions involved. Each collection has a (PIT®) Product Information Transparency walkthrough from start to finish. \u003C/p>",[44021,44023],{"name":44022,"type":53,"value":44022},"http://www.envirotextiles.com/about",{"name":44024,"type":53,"value":44024},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewtU74HjDo4&ab_channel=HempConnoisseur",[44026,44027],{"article_id":44007,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44007,"contributor_id":35494},{"id":44029,"link":44030,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44008,"updated_at":44009,"article_id":44007,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MWCv3hUYZWc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153951647-ZkIhN0Ld.jpeg",{"id":44032,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44033,"updated_at":44034,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44035,"contents":44036,"contributors":44050,"image":44053},"19613","2022-08-27T04:37:07.639Z","2022-08-31T14:22:49.999Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44037],{"id":44038,"score":47,"body":44039,"status":55,"article_id":44032,"created_at":44033,"updated_at":44034,"published_at":44033},"pykR",{"title":44040,"outcome":44041,"problem":44042,"summary":44043,"solution":44044,"attachment":44045},"Werewool : Redesigning Textiles for a Circular Economy","\u003Cp>Company's mission is to reduce the industry’s reliance on socially and environmentally impactful fibers whose production is degrading our environment. Their platform will have far reaching impacts on communities and environments around the world, increasing the availability of arable land for agriculture and potable water for human consumption. Company is still under early stage of development and expecting to make a prototype garment in next 3-5 years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Microfibers are the major marine pollutant throughout the world estimating 13 million tonnes of coastal synthetic fabric waste entering the ocean each year, out of which 2.5 million tonnes enter through adjoining rivers. It is anticipated that, to date, 1.5 million trillion of microfibers are present in the ocean. Microfibers are one of the major cause biodiversity loss, adverse impact on marine life and subsequently end up in our food cycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To mitigate the fashion industry’s environmental impact, Werewool is designing a revolutionary fiber development platform to create biodegradable fibers with tailored aesthetic and performance properties. Inspired by nature, and utilizing the tools of biotechnology, Werewool is developing a platform to design fibers at the DNA level for sustainable textiles with inherent properties such as color, moisture management, and stretch, that meet the demands of today’s consumers\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The challenge was to seek a solution to the pollution caused by microfibers. Werewool fiber development platform can reduce the fashion industry’s impact on our dwindling natural resources, by eliminating the ecotoxicity of dyes, reducing the raw material impact of fiber production, and the end of life implications of synthetic fibers. Werewool is made with a circular lifecycle, returning nutrients to the ecosystem at the end of their useful life, and protecting biodiversity (Earth’s greatest resilience to climate change) from the effects of microplastic pollution. By creating fibers with inherent color, they are preventing the pollution associated with conventional textile dyes that cause dead zones in rivers, streams and other freshwater resources.\u003C/p>",[44046,44048],{"name":44047,"type":53,"value":44047},"https://fashionunited.com/education/schools/fit-start-up-werewool-among-winners-of-microfiber-innovation-challenge/2022050347376",{"name":44049,"type":53,"value":44049},"https://www.werewool.bio/",[44051,44052],{"article_id":44032,"contributor_id":2659},{"article_id":44032,"contributor_id":41977},{"id":44054,"link":44055,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44033,"updated_at":44034,"article_id":44032,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nSm8rrN9Jqo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153952526-ge2zmGFn.jpeg",{"id":44057,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44058,"updated_at":44059,"owner_id":42060,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44060,"contents":44061,"contributors":44073,"image":44077},"19645","2022-08-27T16:01:51.141Z","2023-04-13T16:39:03.698Z",{"id":42060,"type":325,"owner_id":42060,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44062],{"id":44063,"score":47,"body":44064,"status":55,"article_id":44057,"created_at":44058,"updated_at":44059,"published_at":44058},"zFBw",{"title":44065,"outcome":44066,"problem":44067,"summary":44068,"solution":44069,"attachment":44070},"Design for Circularity in Denmark","\u003Cp>These various case studies supported design innovations in the fashion and interior design industry to improve circularity within those sectors in Denmark. In the meantime, they support early stage projects in scaling up.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Denmark, around 677 tonnes of unsold clothing products are discarded every year. There is an issue of overproduction and under-use with garments that become waste. It has not improved with Covid-19, during which many goods were left unsold. Overall, Danes discard around 36,000 tonnes of textiles each year. About 30% is being resold in flea markets, social media and resale platforms in Denmark. However, 11% is incinerated, 19% is down-cycled and the rest is sold on the global resale market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The sector of furniture textiles is very different since most of these products are manufactured in Denmark and sold all around the world. This is a challenge because it complicates take-back schemes for companies. Furthermore, due to fire regulations in design, these products usually include elements like glue or other unique treatments which makes repurposing difficult. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report is based on a research project funded by the Lifestyle and Design Cluster and collectively undertaken by the Royal Danish Academy, KEA and Design School Kolding. The aim of the report is to uncover the barriers and main drivers to a design-led circular textile industry in Denmark. The project involved companies from four textile areas: fashion, workwear, carpets and furniture. It presents insights from case studies which were shared during workshops. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cu>1st Case Study\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Veras Vintage (VV) is a platform for swapping, selling, buying, upcycling and reusing clothes. The idea was to look at the design characteristics of what VV received, sorted and sold. Three design categories were identified: the condition of the clothing, aesthetic and technical attributes, and market potential. Then a score can be given for each category. Based on this score which represents the resale value, VV could sort the clothes more effectively. The sorting levels include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Sell garments at the shop\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Sell garments at their flea market stand\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Upcycle garment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Give garments to NGOs for export, resale or repurpose\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>2nd Case Study\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With fashion brands GANNI and By Malene Birger, the problem of sizing and fit was explored. The idea was to reduce returns which have an environmental impact through transport emissions and can, at times, be discarded by the companies. To improve, a closer collaboration between designers and pattern-cutting technicians at the beginning of the design development phase is critical. 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The workshops with several fashion industry actors and brands, such as H&M, explored how the non-woven industry works today and how textile fibres can be experimented with and used for new purposes. \u003C/p>",[44071],{"name":44072,"type":53,"value":44072},"https://ldcluster.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/12/Take-Back-of-Textiles_Design-for-Circularity-komprimeret.pdf",[44074,44075,44076],{"article_id":44057,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44057,"contributor_id":42060},{"article_id":44057,"contributor_id":1941},{"id":44078,"link":44079,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44058,"updated_at":44059,"article_id":44057,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"N06VqBh-S3o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153953187-ca89hKyS.jpeg",{"id":44081,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44082,"updated_at":44083,"owner_id":30867,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44084,"contents":44085,"contributors":44097,"image":44099},"19711","2022-08-29T20:02:44.794Z","2022-09-27T09:06:18.065Z",{"id":30867,"type":325,"owner_id":30867,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44086],{"id":44087,"score":47,"body":44088,"status":55,"article_id":44081,"created_at":44082,"updated_at":44083,"published_at":44082},"meF9",{"title":44089,"outcome":44090,"problem":44091,"summary":44092,"solution":44093,"attachment":44094},"Manteco - Recycling textiles without the use of dyes","\u003Cp>Manteco produces a large range of undyed regenerated wool colours through the Recype® process, also offering a wide range of luxurious fabrics with different constructions, weavings and finishings, all made with their next-generation of recycled wool, MWool®.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As they started during the second world war, where resources were scarce and there were few sheep pastures for textile production in Italy, the family-run company decided to re-value the good quality wool blankets of the military. Soon they needed to scale up and the demand increased for their products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This company that started with reusing military wool blankets in the 40's and re-spinning the fibers without any new dye to create heavy blankets is now one of the leaders in sustainable textile industry, with its dye-free recycled wool and other textiles. For instance, in 2021, 817'722 wool garments were saved from landfills and given a new life. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>They have developed a closed loop system and set standards for the most efficient use of raw materials, water, energy and chemicals. They design their fabrics to be recyclable, gather and recycle all their production waste, make offcuts from their own fabrics and from other suppliers. They do not need to use dyes, since the fabrics are already coloured from their former life. Through the\u003Cstrong> Recype® process\u003C/strong>, the artisans of the raw material department manage to devise new wool colours just by mixing numerous and different shades of recycled wool fibers, developing actual ‘recipes’ of no-dye colors, which are archived and adapted to the kgs of yarns that need to be produced. 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Mbare Art Space's vision is to provide opportunities for skills development and exposure for Zimbabwean artists, offering a counterpoint to the dominance and ubiquity of western cultural works and institutions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They want to bring in new visitors and position Harare as an exciting place to see contemporary art.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Introducing a new art centre as a major urban renewal project in Mbare township in Harare . . .\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mbare is the oldest township in Harare, Zimbabwe and coincidentally where the country’s biggest market for second hand clothes (predominantly imported waste from western fashion industries) is located. 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The timeless aesthetics of the classic men's shirts allows to create a timeless and lasting collection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This method can be adapted to multiple types of garments and can be applied by any company or designer since COMAS also offers this service to other brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>COMAS, which is defined as a slow fashion brand, has remanufactured more than 3,000 garments and rescued nearly 3 tons of textile waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Today the brand is working with large retailers and factories like Lojas Renner and T.Christina, to study how to scale upcycling in Brazil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this sense, this case is an example that the work carried out by small brands can contribute to the circularity of other larger companies, fostering the collaboration of the fashion ecosystem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Brazil represents one of the largest fashion industries in Latin America. As in the rest of the world, a percentage of what is produced is never sold, generating deadstock.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to an investigation carried out by Comas, about 5% of manufactured garments become deadstock and in many cases are disposed of as waste. This means that thousands of tons of unused garments are disposed of or sent to landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Brazilian upcycling company COMAS, run by designer Agustina Comas, has been working since 2014 transforming deadstock man's shirts into new garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this way, the brand not only contributes to reducing the volume of textile waste generated by companies, but also avoids the use of virgin materials and wet processes in its collections.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The designer observed that one of the largest men's shirt factories in São Paulo discarded a large volume of garments annually due to faults or overstock. These shirts had a high quality, they were made with noble and timeless materials such as denim and linen and, being men's garments, the amplitude of the large sizes facilitated remanufacturing, that is, the transformation of garments into new garments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In general, a positive aspect of upcycling processes is that virgin materials and wet processes, such as dyeing, stone washing and softening, are avoided.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Agustina Comas also developed an upcycling method called “ Sistema Comas de Upcycling Raíz” (“Comas Root Upcycling System”) in which, in addition to taking advantage of the textile, the original seams and trims are preserved to the maximum.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this way, it is possible to identify that the garment was manufactured from shirts. The designer believes that it is important that the garment shows where it comes from and that it is possible for discarded objects to have a second life.\u003C/p>",[44139],{"name":42545,"type":53,"value":42545},[44141,44142],{"article_id":44125,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":44125,"contributor_id":7987},{"id":44144,"link":44145,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44126,"updated_at":44127,"article_id":44125,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nUN1_pbBcCQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153955910-dvtHlB9R.jpeg",{"id":44147,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44148,"updated_at":44149,"owner_id":7987,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44150,"contents":44151,"contributors":44165,"image":44167},"19878","2022-09-01T14:55:43.811Z","2022-09-01T14:55:43.892Z",{"id":7987,"type":325,"owner_id":7987,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44152],{"id":44153,"score":47,"body":44154,"status":55,"article_id":44147,"created_at":44148,"updated_at":44149,"published_at":44148},"avzi",{"title":44155,"outcome":44156,"problem":44157,"summary":44158,"solution":44159,"attachment":44160},"UPMADE: a design method and manufacturing certification for upcycling on an industrial scale","\u003Cp>UPMADE® offers two solutions with different outcomes, software and certification:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>UPMADE® Software gives brands and manufacturers a whole view of their material flow in order to create upcycled products. The software conducts waste analysis to determine what kinds of leftover materials are available and also, environmental analysis is conducted (LCA) to determine what resources can be saved (water, CO2, energy) as a result of upcycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>UPMADE® Certification can be requested by companies that implement UPMADE® software and meet the requirements (verified by an independent auditor). After certification, the producer is ready to start using the UPMADE® Software to manufacture UPMADE®-certified upcycled garments for brands. The certification is valid for 3 years, in which at least one random audit of the factory is conducted.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Designer Reet Aus has implemented the UPMADE® method in her own brand and in other companies, increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact. An example is the product “Up-shirts” which are 100% upcycled t-shirts. Each t-shirt saves an average of 91% water and produces 85% less CO2 emissions. Up-shirt clients include the Estonian Song and Dance Festival 2014 (23,000 Up-shirts), the Festival of Opinion Culture 2014, Nordea financial services, F-Hoone restaurant and others.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the traditional clothing manufacturing process, an average of 18% textile leftovers is created. This textile waste can be reused since, being unused material, it maintains the quality of the new textile. The reuse of disused textiles allows to turn from cost into value that wasted 18%, in addition to reducing the known environmental impacts associated with textile waste such as GHG emissions, the leaching of toxic chemicals, the waste of natural resources, among others.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Estonian company Reet Aus has developed UPMADE®, a design method and manufacturing certification for upcycling on an industrial scale. The method allows, using a software system, to use the textile waste of fashion brands and factories to generate new products. In this way, the generation of waste is avoided, material costs are reduced and the environmental impact of the garments produced is reduced, saving water, CO2, and energy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reet Aus has developed UPMADE®, a design method and manufacturing certification that allows, using a software system for upcycling in scale, to transform textile waste from companies into new products.\u003C/p>",[44161,44163],{"name":44162,"type":53,"value":44162},"https://www.upmade.org/software",{"name":44164,"type":53,"value":44164},"https://www.reetaus.com/",[44166],{"article_id":44147,"contributor_id":7987},{"id":44168,"link":44169,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44148,"updated_at":44149,"article_id":44147,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"svYkIYKkxLo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153956460-0yxZFHKg.jpeg",{"id":44171,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44172,"updated_at":44173,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44174,"contents":44175,"contributors":44189,"image":44192},"19879","2022-09-01T15:01:44.309Z","2022-09-12T12:29:56.182Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44176],{"id":44177,"score":47,"body":44178,"status":55,"article_id":44171,"created_at":44172,"updated_at":44173,"published_at":44172},"fZe1",{"title":44179,"outcome":44180,"problem":44181,"summary":44182,"solution":44183,"attachment":44184},"PANGAIA creating Biodegradable Polyester with Kintra Fibers","\u003Cp>The new Kintra material is a solution to the problematic overuse of traditional, petroleum-based, and non-biodegradable synthetic fabrics that contribute to microplastic pollution. The Kintra resin and yarns can be seamlessly integrated into existing synthetic manufacturing and textile production supply chains at a competitive price point, providing a scalable and cost-effective sustainable alternative to synthetics such as PET, rPET, or nylon. The new Kintra material offers brands the opportunity to set a new standard of transparency in the synthetic material supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Washing clothes releases half a million tonnes of microplastics into the ocean each year which is equivalent to over 50 billion plastic bottles. Currently, over 60% of global textile fibers are synthetic materials. The microfibers they shed are toxic to wildlife and the environment. They also take hundreds of years to decompose and contribute to the 80% of marine pollution which comes from land-based activities. Today, recycled plastic bottles (rPET) are the current industry standard for polyester fibers, however, these still contribute to microplastic pollution. These microplastics get transmitted through water filtration systems and end up in the ocean and lakes, threatening ocean life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leading innovation company Pangaia joining forces with materials science company Kintra Fibers to help eliminate microplastic pollution by making polyester out of plants which can seamlessly biodegraded into the Earth post consumer usage.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pangaia is partnering with Kintra Fibers which makes high-performance, bio-based and compostable yarns formulated to keep our oceans microfiber-free. Their mission is to improve and pioneer industry standards for synthetic materials by helping to scale Kintra’s resin and yarn process through their supply chain and develop first-of-its-kind compostable fabric blends and apparel. 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The reuse of rural textile waste contributes to the minimization of waste and avoids the use of new materials in the fashion sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to this, MARE also works with decentralized sewing workshops in different rural areas of Uruguay, and with the sewing workshops of the Ministry of Social Development, which generates a social impact, supporting women in vulnerable situations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Uruguay, more than 3,000 tons of silo bags are discarded per year and 800,000 kg of big bags, which are made of synthetic textile monofilaments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The silo bags are used to store dry corn, soybean, wheat, sunflower and rice grains in optimal conditions and the big bags are used as packaging for fertilizers and other rural input products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After their use, rural establishments dispose of these textiles and in many cases the management is not adequate. Open burning is common, which disperses dioxins and furans, and also uncontrolled burial is frequent, which generates the release and dispersion of microplastics, contaminating water resources and soil.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Uruguay, the agro-industrial sector is a great source of plastic textile waste, which generates an ecological impact due to contamination by microplastics and greenhouse gas (GHG), product of its incineration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>MARE is bag and accessories company that reuses silo bags and industrial big bags to create different types of containers for personal use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 9 months of activity, the company has reused more than 1 ton of textile plastics, minimizing waste and use of new materials in the fashion sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Uruguayan company MARE, founded by fashion designer Andrea Ramagli, reuses industrial silo bags and big bags to create different types of tote bags and containers for personal use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The material is conditioned and used like any textile, taking advantage of its qualities, such as resistance and impermeability, to achieve strong and long-lasting products.\u003C/p>",[44210],{"name":44211,"type":53,"value":44211},"https://maresustentable.uy/",[44213,44214,44215],{"article_id":44196,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44196,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":44196,"contributor_id":7987},{"id":44217,"link":44218,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44197,"updated_at":44198,"article_id":44196,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"STB0siT89ZA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153958217-r-3bDPeP.jpeg",{"id":44220,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44221,"updated_at":44222,"owner_id":43315,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44223,"contents":44224,"contributors":44236,"image":44239},"19909","2022-09-02T06:15:24.710Z","2022-09-15T13:23:54.282Z",{"id":43315,"type":325,"owner_id":43315,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44225],{"id":44226,"score":47,"body":44227,"status":55,"article_id":44220,"created_at":44221,"updated_at":44222,"published_at":44221},"cVbp",{"title":44228,"outcome":44229,"problem":44230,"summary":44231,"solution":44232,"attachment":44233},"Rent your Tent: Niuway","\u003Cp>Niuway was part of the festival season this season (2022) and therefore the outcome still needs to be determined.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There is an enormous waste problem at festivals, especially when including camping in Switzerland. People usually buy the cheapest camping equipment possible because a festival visit is expensive anyways and young visitors want to save money with camping accessories. Many factors such as price, quality, luggage or weather can lead up to a quarter of all tents being left standing at a large festival. Therefore, a lot of camping goods end up at the disposal later as they are not designed for repair.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Niuway is a tent rental service for festivals. The tents consist of only a few components so that the goods can be easily cleaned, repaired or completed with spare parts. The reuse aspect plays a central role in Niuways concept.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As soon as tents are brought to the Niuway stand at an event, the preparation begins; they select the goods and, together with a refreshing partner, prepare the tents for subsequent use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Niuway produces and rents tents in festivals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Usually festival tents are made of a variety of materials - the niuway tent, on the other hand, consists only of the two recyclable materials PET & aluminum.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After use, the tents are cleaned, repaired, and can be rented again at another partner festival. 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Many skiers and snowboarders only get to the mountains for a week or so each winter, so a huge amount of outerwear sits in a closet for most of the calendar year. Therefore, there is a big responsibility for the outdoor clothing industry to create circular alternatives for the use of outerwear. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cirkel Supply specialises in apparel rental of premium outerwear for skiers and snowboarders in Switzerland.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Cirkel Supply e-commerce platform allows users to rent technical outerwear from top brands. They enable those occasional outdoor adventurers to reduce the impact of their next big trip.\u003C/p>",[44257],{"name":44258,"type":53,"value":44258},"https://cirkelsupply.com",[44260,44261],{"article_id":44243,"contributor_id":2659},{"article_id":44243,"contributor_id":43315},{"id":44263,"link":44264,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44244,"updated_at":44245,"article_id":44243,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"90g-e84_nAY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153959970-VKXlTBc2.jpeg",{"id":44266,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44267,"updated_at":44268,"owner_id":42640,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44269,"contents":44270,"contributors":44284,"image":44286},"19911","2022-09-02T08:15:43.924Z","2022-09-02T09:27:39.078Z",{"id":42640,"type":325,"owner_id":42640,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44271],{"id":44272,"score":47,"body":44273,"status":55,"article_id":44266,"created_at":44267,"updated_at":44268,"published_at":44267},"cDv2",{"title":44274,"outcome":44275,"problem":44276,"summary":44277,"solution":44278,"attachment":44279},"‘Circular Hangers’ using textile waste and recycled plastic by Circular Materials.","\u003Cp>The mechanical properties of the circular hangers are also stronger than virgin plastic hangers, which enables them to be injection moudled to a thinner specification, using less material per hanger than is needed in regular hangers. The fibres act as reinforcement in the composite material, offering 30-50% better mechanical properties. It is estimated that regular hangers are in circulation for approximately 3-5 years. By joining the ‘Loop’ programme, clients can return hangers to be made into new hangers at the end of their lifecycle. Already saving 100% of virgin materials and extending the life of the new composite material. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular Materials estimates that 90% of fashion brands today use virgin plastic hangers, with a large brand alone having 15-30 million hangers in circulation. In addition to the 92 million tonnes of textile waste annually going to landfill or incineration, the initiative is a great example of using the extensive amount of existing materials we already have for our future material needs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular Materials, based in Cologne, works with their partners to produce hangers for the apparel industry made from 100% recycled materials. A composite material of textile-waste fibre pellets and recycled plastic uses post-consumer waste to produce strong, premium clothes hangers. The recycled polypropylene resin is combined with waste fibres compacted into fibre pellets at their production site in Germany which can be returned and ground down to produce brand new hangers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not only do the hangers prevent new plastic production, they save waste textiles from going to landfill and incineration. The ratio of textiles to plastic in the composite consists of 30 and 70% respectively, with an option to include a company’s own textile waste in the composite. Circular Materials' recycled hangers completely avoid the need for virgin plastic use in hanger production. Compared with virgin plastics (PP, PS& ABS) the 100% recycled composite hangers significantly reduce the amount of CO2 emissions produced in usual hanger production; per kg of composite material, less than 0.5kg CO2 emissions are produced, as opposed to nearly 6kg carbon emissions with virgin plastic hangers.\u003C/p>",[44280,44282],{"name":44281,"type":53,"value":44281},"https://circularmaterials.de/",{"name":44283,"type":53,"value":44283},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/fashion/overview",[44285],{"article_id":44266,"contributor_id":42640},{"id":44287,"link":44288,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44267,"updated_at":44268,"article_id":44266,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TaVTvFv02i0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153960717-TI38Ac_o.jpeg",{"id":44290,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44291,"updated_at":44292,"owner_id":42428,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44293,"contents":44294,"contributors":44312,"image":44315},"19942","2022-09-02T13:29:23.860Z","2022-09-07T19:29:01.083Z",{"id":42428,"type":325,"owner_id":42428,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44295],{"id":44296,"score":47,"body":44297,"status":55,"article_id":44290,"created_at":44291,"updated_at":44292,"published_at":44291},"OI7A",{"title":44298,"outcome":44299,"problem":44300,"summary":44301,"solution":44302,"attachment":44303},"Queen of Raw: Turning Pollution into Profit","\u003Cp>There is little reporting on tangible outcomes, but as Materia MX is added an impact feature to the platform, this will likely change in the future. To date, Queen of Raw has worked with over 325,000 buyers, in turn saving more than 1 billion gallons of water by keeping fabric out of circulation. Queen of Raw's eventual goal is to improve efficiencies to the extent that the industry will no longer need the platform.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion production has a massive waste problem. There is estimated to be $120 billion worth of excess fabric populating the world’s warehouses. Deadstock is the result of leftover fabric scraps from the cutting process, faults or misprints in the material or a company overstating its fabric needs or underselling a product. The impact can be as much as a 15% hit to the annual bottom line and it also has a huge environmental impact. The waste will sit in the factory before being sent to a landfill or incinerated. Due to the traditional working ways of using multiple spreadsheets to manage inventory, brands can have limited knowledge of how much and where waste is being generated. Similarly, while some brands want to source deadstock, it can be challenging to find the right availability to meet lead times. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Queen of Raw is a fabric resale platform, generating revenue from deadstock fabrics by matching sellers with buyers. There is estimated to be $120 billion worth of excess fabric populating the world’s warehouses, which will likely either be incinerated or sent to landfill. Using cutting-edge technology, Queen of Raw has expanded into an Excess Inventory Management Solution through its Materia MX platform, helping businesses identify waste in real time and making intelligent predictions to minimise waste going forward. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Working similarly to peer-to-peer clothing resale platforms, Queen of Raw provides a marketplace to match buyers and sellers of unused fabric. Businesses big and small can buy and sell deadstock, keeping fabric in circulation. Queen of Raw takes a commission on each sale, providing deadstock fabric for fashion and interiors. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To achieve scale, Queen of Raw is using cutting-edge technology, like machine learning and blockchain, to help businesses identify waste in real time and keep track of key fabric traceability information like origin, composition, and certifications. Queen of Raw has developed Materia MX, a SaaS Excess Inventory Management Solution. Excess inventory is automatically uploaded to the Queen of Raw marketplace, allowing companies to generate profit from their waste. By tracking waste, intelligent predictions are made to brands to help minimise waste going forward and the impact of their activities is displayed through dashboards. \u003C/p>",[44304,44306,44308,44310],{"name":44305,"type":53,"value":44305},"https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sustainability/how-old-clothes-became-big-business/",{"name":44307,"type":53,"value":44307},"https://www.forbes.com/sites/annefield/2020/01/14/how-queen-of-raw-uses-tech-to-match-buyers-and-sellers-of-unused-fabric-and-save-the-planet/?sh=4b259a6141b0",{"name":44309,"type":53,"value":44309},"https://www.voguebusiness.com/technology/startup-spotlight-queen-of-raw-applies-new-technology-to-old-fabrics",{"name":44311,"type":53,"value":44311},"https://www.queenofraw.com/",[44313,44314],{"article_id":44290,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44290,"contributor_id":42428},{"id":44316,"link":44317,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44291,"updated_at":44292,"article_id":44290,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dkpCDECfy8g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153961707-FyDYNS1f.jpeg",{"id":44319,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44320,"updated_at":44321,"owner_id":42182,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44322,"contents":44323,"contributors":44343,"image":44347},"19975","2022-09-05T11:34:20.877Z","2023-04-07T11:22:18.241Z",{"id":42182,"type":325,"owner_id":42182,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44324],{"id":44325,"score":47,"body":44326,"status":55,"article_id":44319,"created_at":44320,"updated_at":44321,"published_at":44320},"zHCo",{"title":44327,"outcome":44328,"problem":44329,"summary":44330,"solution":44331,"attachment":44332},"Design for Permanence: The Eternal Trench Coat","\u003Cp>Through this process they have developed new ways to use recycled materials in fashion, new technology to extend the life of clothing, and new insights for designing with future garments with full recyclability in mind.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As it is known, prolonging the active life of a piece of clothing by just 9 months has shown that it can significantly decrease the environmental impact by 20-30%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This product made it to full commercialisation as well as the permanent collection of the V&A museum in London.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With a focus on products’ length of use and maximizing fabric value retention, Filippa K is also dedicated to becoming fully circular by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The throwaway culture has pushed the fashion industry into a wasteful cycle, driven by the constant demand for new. Nowadays, products that are designed to last for a long time usually end up only being used once or twice before they get discarded.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, polyester, a fibre that was designed to replace cotton in 1940, is a material often associated with negative connotations. However, despite being one of the most preferred textiles for fast fashion retailers, polyester is actually considered the slowest material of all taking 200 years to biodegrade.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In cooperation with “The Circular Design Speeds / Design For Performance'', Scandinavian sustainable fashion brand Filippa K developed, what they call “The Eternal Trench Coat'' - a timeless classic trench style inspired by the slow speeds of nature.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Made from a technical cycle utilising recycled polyester from plastic bottles, the garment is designed to be durable and recyclable at its eventual end.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Started in 2016, the industry-embedded project \u003Cem>Circular Design Speeds\u003C/em> takes a unique systemic approach, showcasing what could be accomplished using existing value chains as well as what the future of sustainable fashion holds.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As one of the collaborators in the project, Filippa K produced a coat that is 100% recycled and recyclable, as well as a concept dress that is 100% bio-based and biodegradable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company experimented with recycled polyester material sourced from single-use objects like PET bottles. They also parnered with We aRe SpinDye to colour The Eternal Trench Coat, reducing chemical usage by 90% and energy usage by 75%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also used the environmentally friendly technology Organotex to provide durable protection against water, snow, and stains from various liquids.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, they also give a '10 Yeras of Care' guarantee to help care for the product. Customer can bring the coat back into one of the stores for any repairs, ensuring the product can last for a very long time.\u003C/p>",[44333,44335,44337,44339,44341],{"name":44334,"type":53,"value":44334},"https://www.circulardesignspeeds.com/",{"name":44336,"type":53,"value":44336},"https://ualresearchonline.arts.ac.uk/id/eprint/18409/1/Research_Circles_Edited-LR6.pdf",{"name":44338,"type":53,"value":44338},"https://resource-sip.se/",{"name":44340,"type":53,"value":44340},"https://eco-age.com/resources/how-care-your-clothes-and-keep-them-longer/",{"name":44342,"type":53,"value":44342},"http://mistrafuturefashion.com",[44344,44345,44346],{"article_id":44319,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44319,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":44319,"contributor_id":42182},{"id":44348,"link":44349,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44320,"updated_at":44321,"article_id":44319,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uINjWXp0uDA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153962822-SwtX6tkW.jpeg",{"id":44351,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44352,"updated_at":44353,"owner_id":42428,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44354,"contents":44355,"contributors":44371,"image":44374},"20011","2022-09-06T08:24:52.094Z","2022-09-07T19:25:09.475Z",{"id":42428,"type":325,"owner_id":42428,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44356],{"id":44357,"score":47,"body":44358,"status":55,"article_id":44351,"created_at":44352,"updated_at":44353,"published_at":44352},"SHZk",{"title":44359,"outcome":44360,"problem":44361,"summary":44362,"solution":44363,"attachment":44364},"Buzigahill: Return to Sender","\u003Cp>As Buzigahill only launched this year, it is not possible to report on its impact, however, it has big ambitions. The ultimate goal is to return Uganda‘s textile industry to the peak levels of the early 1970s when more cotton was processed than exported. To achieve this, Bobby Kolade has a 10-year plan to revitalise Ugandan manufacturing, planning to build small, specialised factories spread out across the country. These factories will not only repurpose used clothing but also support hand-woven textiles and artisanal production. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the 1970s, Uganda produced 84,000 tons of cotton yearly and processed 85% of it for local consumption. Today, only 5% of Ugandan cotton is consumed by its people, with the rest being exported in its raw form. The local textile industry is unable to compete with the low price of used clothing and 80% of clothing purchases are second-hand. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each day, millions of unwanted clothes from thrift stores and donation bins in the Global North are exported to cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The vast majority of clothes are ultimately discarded, overwhelming African landfills; for example, in Accra Ghana, 40% of the 15 million used garments that flood into the city every week are deemed worthless upon arrival.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Traditionally, cotton played an essential role in Uganda's development. The second-hand clothing trade has had a detrimental impact on youth unemployment, education, national morale, and Ugandan society at large.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Buzigahill was founded in 2022 by Ugandan designer Bobby Kolade. The local Ugandan textile trade has struggled since the 1970s due to the influx of low price secondhand goods from the Global North. Along with an economic impact, a large proportion of the donated clothes are worthless and will ultimately clog up landfills, resulting in environmental and health implications. Buzigahill’s mission is to challenge Uganda’s position as a textiles waste bin, revitalising manufacturing by using waste as a commodity to upcycle garments, and selling them back to countries, where the clothing came from. This, in turn, will create decent and dignified employment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the first drop of 250 pieces, Kolade built the collection entirely based on the content of purchased bales filled with second-hand clothing. The collection treats second-hand clothes as raw material, creating new garments to be sold to customers in countries like the US and UK, from where the discarded clothing first came from. The design is reactionary to the overconsumption of the Global North and the role Africa plays as “a very effective waste disposal system for people’s clothes”. Each piece is unique, made from garments that have been cut up and stitched back together. Every garment has a ‘passport’ to identify the country of origin and source of the bale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kolade’s quote best exemplifies Buzigahill's solution: \u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>“Waste has already become a commodity, but it’s going to become an even more important one. So the sooner we’re able to create industries using this waste as a commodity, the more progress we’re going to make as a region.”\u003C/p>",[44365,44367,44369],{"name":44366,"type":53,"value":44366},"https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/55969/1/uganda-bobby-kolade-second-hand-clothing-trade-landfill-africa-buzigahill",{"name":44368,"type":53,"value":44368},"https://www.okayafrica.com/bobby-kolade-buzigahill-interview/?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3",{"name":44370,"type":53,"value":44370},"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/27/ugandan-designer-who-is-returning-the-wests-cast-offs",[44372,44373],{"article_id":44351,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44351,"contributor_id":42428},{"id":44375,"link":44376,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44352,"updated_at":44353,"article_id":44351,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-m_3IRyq1L4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153964534-zTLfKNJ_.jpeg",{"id":44378,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44379,"updated_at":44380,"owner_id":42428,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44381,"contents":44382,"contributors":44398,"image":44402},"20041","2022-09-07T16:48:37.384Z","2023-04-07T12:01:34.051Z",{"id":42428,"type":325,"owner_id":42428,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44383],{"id":44384,"score":47,"body":44385,"status":55,"article_id":44378,"created_at":44379,"updated_at":44380,"published_at":44379},"KoMi",{"title":44386,"outcome":44387,"problem":44388,"summary":44389,"solution":44390,"attachment":44391},"Selfridges: 2030 Vision to Reinvent Retail Through Circularity","\u003Cp>While only representing 1% of transactions, the avoidance of new resource use should still be celebrated. Last year, sales of secondhand items increased by 240% to 17771 pieces, they facilitated 28,000 repairs, a third of which were pairs of trainers. It also rented more than 2000 items and sold more than 8000 refills. This gives an indication of just how large an impact could be generated by reaching 45% of transactions. There is still a long way to go, but Selfridges should be recognised for setting a deadline to generate a substantial proportion of sales through circularity, something that is lacking from brands that are increasingly experimenting in this space. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Selfridges introduced its Project Earth Initiative in 2020, committing to pioneer a new retail model that helps customers shop more responsibly. Project Earth is built around three pillars: materials, models, and mindsets, and underpins Selfridges’ strategy for becoming net zero by 2040. This is a challenge, as in a concession and brand partnership setting, Selfridges has very little control over the environmental footprint it is looking to reduce. In their first impact report, the difficulties in bringing about systems change were reported, with less than 1% of transactions with shoppers based on circular business models, in comparison to 1.1. million new products. Similarly, research conducted in 2021 suggested that 50% of Selfridges customers want to make more sustainable choices but don’t know how to, highlighting the challenges of customer uptake.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, the department store needs to be reinvented to stay relevant. Issues are plaguing long-standing businesses and were further exacerbated by the pandemic, with international tourist numbers dwindling and consumers switching to online sales. Selfridges has a reputation for bucking the trend, instead leading in experiential retail, but the department store needs to continue to innovate to maintain its competitive edge. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Selfridges is moving into the scale-up phase of circularity, following two years of pilots and testing of new circular business models under its Project Earth Initiative. As a department store, Selfridges has less control over the environmental footprint it has agreed to reduce to net zero by 2040, while also needing to innovate to maintain relevance in a difficult retail sector. Selfridges is putting circularity at the centre of its strategy, setting a target for 45% of transactions to be circular by 2030. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Despite the low proportion of circular transactions, Selfridges saw the first two years of Project Earth as experimentation and piloting of ideas. Selfridges has made a commitment to a fundamental way it does business, using the platform for change. Circular business models including resale, rental, repair, and refill have now been rebranded under a catch-all term of ReSelfridges. The aim is to increase customer awareness and educational journeys so that customers are guided to more informed decisions. The first steps to encouraging increased uptake are to expand repair services outside London and make it easier to book online, rental will expand into new categories including kids' wear, accessories, fine jewellery and menswear and refill will be available more prominently. An ambitious target has been set of 45% of transactions to be from ReSelfridges by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Selfridges stands out against competitors in this commitment, with a great foundation to take advantage of circular opportunities as consumer behaviour continues to shift. Similarly, Selfridges has recognised how circularity can open a new customer base, one that is more price-conscious and youth-focused. \u003C/p>",[44392,44394,44396],{"name":44393,"type":53,"value":44393},"https://www.businessoffashion.com/case-studies/luxury/can-selfridges-future-proof-the-department-store-download-the-case-study/",{"name":44395,"type":53,"value":44395},"https://selfridgespress.com/2022/09/02/projectearth/",{"name":44397,"type":53,"value":44397},"https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/selfridges-wants-rapid-systems-change-is-it-possible",[44399,44400,44401],{"article_id":44378,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44378,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44378,"contributor_id":42428},{"id":44403,"link":44404,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44379,"updated_at":44380,"article_id":44378,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C_25dt4UNuU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153965236-4Dd5flVE.jpeg",{"id":44406,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44407,"updated_at":44408,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44409,"contents":44410,"contributors":44425,"image":44429},"20107","2022-09-11T09:04:50.131Z","2023-04-13T16:14:38.147Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44411],{"id":44412,"score":47,"body":44413,"status":55,"article_id":44406,"created_at":44407,"updated_at":44408,"published_at":44407},"yIW8",{"title":44414,"outcome":44415,"problem":43811,"summary":44416,"solution":44417,"attachment":44418},"Mango Materials : Biodegradable Bio-polyester for Circular Fashion","\u003Cp>Products made from mango materials are designed to minimize their impact on the planet and contribute to a truly circular economy. 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It is slowly making a name for itself across the globe. The brand raises awareness of issues surrounding overconsumption while promoting the benefits of second-hand shopping.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ability to keep up with changing trends by fashion brands and the overnight purchase & discard of clothes by consumers make the fashion industry one of the top environmental polluters.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2011 by Kunal Kapoor, The Luxury Closet is a leading online boutique for buying and selling new and vintage pre-owned luxury items.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With the aim of achieving a fully circular economy, they sell clothing, jewellery, watches, and bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To fight fashion waste and encourage consumers to move into a more sustainable shopping habit, The Luxury Closet is providing a resale marketplace online where consumers can sell their luxury items, giving a second life to the clothes they no longer wear but also reducing the problem of landfills and saving water. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Buyers can access real luxury at The Luxury Closet as they guarantee 100% authenticity on the website by conducting a rigorous authentication process. 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They also provide products that have been previously unreachable to customers due to price or availability in the region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Luxury Closet has also implemented other sustainable practices - switching plastic bubble wrap for stuffing and cushioning products to recycled paper, moving to a paperless invoice system, and taking a sustainability pledge to resell, reuse and rejoice. \u003C/p>",[44447],{"name":44448,"type":53,"value":44448},"https://theluxurycloset.com/",[44450,44451],{"article_id":44433,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44433,"contributor_id":41914},{"id":44453,"link":44454,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44434,"updated_at":44435,"article_id":44433,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8IJsQjajtFA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153966886-6qVXKHEx.jpeg",{"id":44456,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44457,"updated_at":44458,"owner_id":42060,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44459,"contents":44460,"contributors":44476,"image":44480},"20206","2022-09-12T14:41:34.713Z","2023-04-13T15:41:44.835Z",{"id":42060,"type":325,"owner_id":42060,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44461],{"id":44462,"score":47,"body":44463,"status":55,"article_id":44456,"created_at":44457,"updated_at":44458,"published_at":44457},"7BKU",{"title":44464,"outcome":44465,"problem":44466,"summary":44467,"solution":44468,"attachment":44469},"Ten Danish companies form agreement for a greener clothing industry by 2030","\u003Cp>The outcome of this initiative has been an alignment of three objectives, and the creation of a steering group and secretariat.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The three goals are the following:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Before 2030, all clothing and textiles from Danish companies will consist of at least 40% recycled material, including at least 10% recycled directly from textile fibres. This will be calculated as an average for each company.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The creation of common circular design requirements for longer lifespans. These will have to be applicable to both large and smaller companies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-  An increase in the share of clothes coming from resale and in their lifespan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The steering group is so far composed of ten representatives from Danish companies, representatives from the Lifestyle and Design Cluster, WEAR and Dansk Mode & Textil, and some representatives from the Ministry of Environment of Denmark. However, all Danish textile manufacturers and designers are invited to join. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The overconsumption of textiles in the EU, 15kg per person per year, leads to a high amount of textiles being discarded. It also means that the textile product group is ranked 4th for the most impact on climate and the environment in the EU. This has prompted a change in the legislation on textiles, for example the new EU Sustainable and Circular Textile Strategy. This means textile producers in Denmark, and elsewhere in the EU, will have to adapt to new conditions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The pressure on textile manufacturers to align with climate goals is increasing. New legislation will push for more circular design and materials. To prepare for these new demands, the Ministry of Environment of Denmark and the Lifestyle and Design Center initiated a sectoral collaboration. Ten companies have joined this initiative already and all companies in Denmark are invited to join. They set ambitious objectives in terms of recycled material percentages, the creation of circular design requirements and the extension of textiles life. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the context of this change in demand and legislation, the Ministry of Environment of Denmark and the Lifestyle and Design Center decided to initiate a new collaboration in the textile sector. The aim is for Danish textile manufacturers and design companies to be at the forefront of the new demands, with a further goal to share knowledge and experience to achieve progress together. \u003C/p>",[44470,44472,44474],{"name":44471,"type":53,"value":44471},"https://mim.dk/nyheder/2022/aug/nyt-forpligtende-samarbejde-skal-goere-den-danske-tekstilbranche-groennere/",{"name":44473,"type":53,"value":44473},"https://ldcluster.com/portfolio-item/frivilligt-sektorsamarbejde-om-tekstiler/#1659615261587-17d81d89-7468",{"name":44475,"type":53,"value":44475},"https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/ti-danske-virksomheder-indgaar-aftale-om-en-groennere-toejbranche-inden-2030",[44477,44478,44479],{"article_id":44456,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44456,"contributor_id":42060},{"article_id":44456,"contributor_id":1941},{"id":44481,"link":44482,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44457,"updated_at":44458,"article_id":44456,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"leX2Hv-g-aU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153968019-dUpvt4PS.jpeg",{"id":44484,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44485,"updated_at":44486,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44487,"contents":44488,"contributors":44506,"image":44509},"20239","2022-09-13T16:55:18.263Z","2022-09-19T20:01:44.751Z",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44489],{"id":44490,"score":47,"body":44491,"status":55,"article_id":44484,"created_at":44485,"updated_at":44486,"published_at":44485},"Wg-K",{"title":44492,"outcome":44493,"problem":44494,"summary":44495,"solution":44496,"attachment":44497},"RE;CODE By Nike: This is Not Just Fashion","\u003Cp>RE;CODE with the slogan ‘This is Not Just Fashion’ breaks fashion stereotypes and encourages the world to join the movement for the environment and more sustainable society.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Fashion Industry creates lots of deadstock due to the continuing changes in trends, creating unsold fabrics and garments of many brands that tend to go to waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Launched in 2012 with the slogan ‘This is Not Just Fashion’, Korean brand RE;CODE breaks the stereotype by introducing deadstock upcycling to fashion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RE;CODE by Nike, a fashion brand in Korea, introduces innovative solutions to fashion by upcycling deadstock fabric and garments from major brands for new use. Each product they make has a story in the collection and creates a value culture instead of waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The brand has collaborated with BTS by designing a new collection using Kolan FnC’s stock clothes and environmentally-friendly fabrics with a special meaning behind the outfit. It was introduced at the UN ‘SDG Moment’ event to support sustainable fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The brand has also worked with other independent designers, such as renowned UK upcycling brand Junky Styling, Andee Kang, Jaewoong Jeong, and ByungMun Seo.\u003C/p>",[44498,44500,44502,44504],{"name":44499,"type":53,"value":44499},"https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kolonmall.com%2FRECODE%2FList%2F133020162325&e=ATOMEjyLypYCjmnshg72cMW0kUTC7PRp_tSVF5FaJqvvYCTWftytDZetX5qvcVRvYoZkKaGk2khOwEhr&s=1",{"name":44501,"type":53,"value":44501},"https://www.instagram.com/recode_/",{"name":44503,"type":53,"value":44503},"https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bts-un-suits-sustainable-fashion-brand/",{"name":44505,"type":53,"value":44505},"https://theindexproject.org/award/nominees/5391",[44507,44508],{"article_id":44484,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44484,"contributor_id":41914},{"id":44510,"link":44511,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44485,"updated_at":44486,"article_id":44484,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cAqjhbhdQCY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153968877-35QmDazo.jpeg",{"id":44513,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44514,"updated_at":44515,"owner_id":7987,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44516,"contents":44517,"contributors":44529,"image":44531},"20272","2022-09-13T21:41:30.158Z","2022-09-13T21:41:30.311Z",{"id":7987,"type":325,"owner_id":7987,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44518],{"id":44519,"score":47,"body":44520,"status":55,"article_id":44513,"created_at":44514,"updated_at":44515,"published_at":44514},"EKu3",{"title":44521,"outcome":44522,"problem":44523,"summary":44524,"solution":44525,"attachment":44526},"XINCA: Recycling tires and textile waste into shoes and accessories","\u003Cp>According to company data, XINCA has recycled:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>. 18,200 kg of tires out of use\u003C/p>\u003Cp>. 1,700 kg of blader (waste from tire construction)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>. 1,500 kg of textile waste that was transformed into shoes, backpacks and bags\u003C/p>\u003Cp>. 2,200 burlap bags and 400 kg of advertising banner canvas were transformed into packaging and bags to deliver their products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, this form of production (compared to the conventional manufacture of footwear), has allowed them to consume 85% less energy and emit 75% less greenhouse gases.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company not only sells footwear through its stores but also offers the service to corporate companies. By law, in Argentina, most companies have to change work shoes every six months. XINCA offers a footwear design service adapted to each company, generating an alternative with less environmental impact in the uniform industry. The company has completed the certification process at INTI (National Institute of Industrial Technology, Argentina).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Argentina, more than 120.000 tons of tires are discarded per year. These residues represent an environmental threat since they are generally buried or incinerated, releasing large amounts of toxic substances into the soil or the atmosphere. Although the environmental impact associated with textile waste in Argentina is minor, it also represent an ecological threat if the management is not adequate.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Argentine company XINCA Shoes makes footwear and accessories with waste materials. For the sole of the footwear they use recycled tires and for the upper, textile waste from the local industry. In this way, they reduce the environmental impact generated by tires and textiles in disuse and, at the same time, avoid the use of virgin raw materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company generates its entire line of footwear from recycled materials. The upper of the textile line is 100% textile waste, while the soles are composed of 50% virgin rubber and 50% recycled tire rubber. XINCA defines itself as a triple impact company, emphasizing the social dimension. Its products are made by 80 prisoners from the San Felipe de Mendoza prison, in order to motivate reintegration into the workforce and train people, strengthening national manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company also aims for a long-lasting product: the shoes are genderless, with a neutral and classic aesthetic, and use high-quality materials. To extend the life of the product, they do not use glue, but sew them together to make them more resistant.\u003C/p>",[44527],{"name":44528,"type":53,"value":44528},"https://xinca.com.ar/web/",[44530],{"article_id":44513,"contributor_id":7987},{"id":44532,"link":44533,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44514,"updated_at":44515,"article_id":44513,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qCQRscV3mDo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153969861-45tULxFr.jpeg",{"id":44535,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44536,"updated_at":44537,"owner_id":35494,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44538,"contents":44539,"contributors":44551,"image":44553},"20274","2022-09-13T22:22:04.554Z","2022-09-14T08:59:13.122Z",{"id":35494,"type":325,"owner_id":35494,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44540],{"id":44541,"score":47,"body":44542,"status":55,"article_id":44535,"created_at":44536,"updated_at":44537,"published_at":44536},"j9IW",{"title":44543,"outcome":44544,"problem":44545,"summary":44546,"solution":44547,"attachment":44548},"Blue Adaptation: Ocean-Inspired Swim and Activewear","\u003Cp>All of its packaging is made of ecological, reusable, biodegradable, compostable, and/or recyclable materials. There is still work to be done, but they strive to be as transparent as possible throughout the process. They are a slow fashion brand, producing only what is necessary to meet demand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They’ve also introduced a charitable program called “Prints with Purpose”, where awareness is raised for important causes, an associated capsule collection is designed, and then up to half (50%) of the proceeds are donated to dedicated organizations making a difference in those areas. “Save the Vaquita” is the first initiative within the program, highlighting the critically endangered vaquita porpoise and directly supporting the impactful work of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- \u003C/strong>To produce a t-shirt, 2,700 liters are needed, which is the amount of water that an average person drinks over the course of 900 days.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- \u003C/strong>Abandoned nets have the tendency to be extremely destructive and often produce a devastating loss when discarded in the ocean; they kill coral and entangle any marine life that crosses its path.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- \u003C/strong>1.7 million tons of various chemicals are used in the dyeing process; not to mention dangerous chemicals like PFCs that leave a permanent impact on our environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Blue Adaptation offers environmentally conscious, UV protective, swim & activewear inspired by nature. Their printed apparel features reproductions of some of the most wonderful creatures in the sea, each piece set apart by exclusive animal prints that mirror the underwater world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Blue Adaptation cares about the life cycle, the message and the footprint of each of its products. They try to lead with sustainable solutions that increase ecological awareness, while also valuing ethics and impact over the bottom line.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Among its solutions are:\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> Recycled polyester\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Their recycled polyester offerings are comprised of post-consumer plastic bottles. A resulting yard of this fabric is equivalent to approximately 15 plastic water bottles, each of which has been recycled from the millions of bottles in the waste stream, then re-purposed into quality yarn. This regeneration process uses significantly less water consumption in comparison to virgin production and the results are remarkable; luxe high-performance Italian fabric with the added benefit of sun protection, UPF 50+ to be exact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Regenerated nylon\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Their offerings are comprised of ghost fishing nets and other nylon waste that have been recycled and re-purposed into ECONYL® yarn. This product reduces the amount of global waste by recovering it from oceans and landfills and feeding it back into the production cycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003Cstrong>Organic fiber\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> A wide selection of tank tops and t-shirts are made from environmentally friendly Global Organic Textile Standard certified bamboo and cotton. Bamboo is also considered one of the fastest growing renewable resources, naturally resistant to insects, and requires less water to grow and less dye to process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Waterless dye process\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Their wet-dry performance apparel comes to life by using a waterless digital print process called dye-sublimation. Digital dye-sublimation is considered one of the most environmentally friendly. Unlike other printing methods which require large amounts of H2O resulting in toxic chemical pollution & waste, dye sublimation is a dry heat process that turns solid ink directly into a gas – the ink transfer requires absolutely no water for dyeing.\u003C/p>",[44549],{"name":44550,"type":53,"value":44550},"https://blueadaptation.com/",[44552],{"article_id":44535,"contributor_id":35494},{"id":44554,"link":44555,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44536,"updated_at":44537,"article_id":44535,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GMfRGZq-H9o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153970722-vTWeswEY.jpeg",{"id":44557,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44558,"updated_at":44559,"owner_id":44560,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44561,"contents":44562,"contributors":44577,"image":44580},"20305","2022-09-14T12:35:05.078Z","2022-09-28T19:32:35.822Z","6NkL5A",{"id":44560,"type":325,"owner_id":44560,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44563],{"id":44564,"score":47,"body":44565,"status":55,"article_id":44557,"created_at":44558,"updated_at":44559,"published_at":44558},"Mm7R",{"title":44566,"problem":44567,"summary":44568,"solution":44569,"attachment":44570},"Project Coelicolor by Faber Futures:\nDying textiles with Streptomyces coelicolor pigment","\u003Cp>Fossil fuel-based activities are reshaping the earth in a way that is capable of dramatically change the climate, accelerating a loss of biodiversity.That means we need to find new materials systems that are not petroleum-based.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the textile industry, most of the ecological harm occurs at the finishing and the dyeing stage. One example is the use of huge amounts of water.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While the textile industry is one of the most polluting in the world, most of the ecological harm caused by textile processing occurs at the finishing and the dyeing stage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Coelicolor is an organism, a power house for synthesizing organic chemical compounds. It produces an antibiotic called actinorhodin, which ranges in color from blue to pink and purple, depending on the acidity of its environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Project Coelicolor by Faber Futures is based in this simple question:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If a bacteria produces a pigment, how can we use it to dye textiles?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project achievement answer is the growth of the organism Streptomyces coelicolor directly onto silk, where each colony produces pigment around its own territory.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This process generates very little runoff, and produces a colorfast pigment without the use of any chemicals while can also generate an organic pattern, a uniform dye or a graphic print.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Faber Futures brings critical design thinking to life science technologies like synthetic biology, exploring and enabling compelling and preferable biodesign futures.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One of its research projects is Project Coelicolor based on this simple question:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If a bacteria produces a pigment, how do we work with it to dye textiles?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The answer the project found is on the growth of the organism Streptomyces coelicolor directly onto silk, where each colony produces pigment around its own territory. How that works?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When adding cells into the fabric, they generate enough dyestuff to saturate the entire cloth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One magical thing about dying textiles in this way, through direct fermentation when you add the bacteria directly onto the silk, is that to dye one t-shirt, the bacteria survive on just 200 milliliters of water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So the process generates very little runoff, and produces a colorfast pigment without the use of any chemicals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After they’ve established the baseline for cultivating Streptomyces, so that it consistently produces enough pigment, they turn to twisting, folding, clamping, dipping, spraying and submerging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Which begin to inform the aesthetics of coelicolor’s activity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>And using them in a systematic way enables the generation of an organic pattern, a uniform dye or a graphic print.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To scale these artisanal methods of making so it can be used in industry, the project used a bio reactor. This reactor contains a type of microorganism brewery containing yeasts that have been engineered to produce specific commodity chemicals and compounds. Those yeasts are connected to a suite of automated hardware and software that read in real time and gives feedback to a design team the growth conditions of the microbe.\u003C/p>",[44571,44573,44575],{"name":44572,"type":53,"value":44572},"https://www.natsaiaudrey.co.uk/",{"name":44574,"type":53,"value":44574},"https://faberfutures.com/projects/project-coelicolor/",{"name":44576,"type":53,"value":44576},"https://www.ted.com/talks/natsai_audrey_chieza_fashion_has_a_pollution_problem_can_biology_fix_it",[44578,44579],{"article_id":44557,"contributor_id":2659},{"article_id":44557,"contributor_id":44560},{"id":44581,"link":44582,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44558,"updated_at":44559,"article_id":44557,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kCmnTfO3Rps=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153972028-4N3OEoAb.jpeg",{"id":44584,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44585,"updated_at":44586,"owner_id":44587,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44588,"contents":44589,"contributors":44607,"image":44609},"20371","2022-09-16T04:59:37.394Z","2022-09-16T07:05:06.277Z","TYfsnA",{"id":44587,"type":325,"owner_id":44587,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44590],{"id":44591,"score":47,"body":44592,"status":55,"article_id":44584,"created_at":44585,"updated_at":44586,"published_at":44585},"o0k1",{"title":44593,"outcome":44594,"problem":44595,"summary":44596,"solution":44597,"attachment":44598},"Singapore launches textile recycling research centre as plans to pilot the nation’s first textile recycling plant in 2024 are underway","\u003Cp>The textile recycling plant has yet to be launched but it is mentioned to recycle 8,760 tonnes of fabric waste per year at full capacity. This is equivalent to the weight of 58.4 million T-shirts. If the pilot is successful, Royal Golden Eagle hopes to build a network of recycling plants in other cities, in an effort to move towards a global circular textile economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, the joint research centre is part of Singapore’s Zero Waste vision and a move towards the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The nation hopes to achieve a domestic recycling rate of 30% by 2030, from a rate of 13% as per last recorded in 2021. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Singapore faces an urgent need to tackle textile waste. In 2021, the nation produced 189,000 tonnes of textile waste, from sources ranging from discarded clothing, linens and bags. Only 4% of the waste is being repurposed or recycled. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, existing textile recycling efforts in the United States, Europe and Asia require slight chemical treatment to recycle fabrics. There is a need for more low-carbon and energy-conserving textile recycling solutions without the use of chemicals in order to extend the lifespan of raw materials like cotton and reduce textile waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global resources-based manufacturing group, Royal Golden Eagle and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have jointly launched a textile recycling research centre – RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre. The S$6M joint research centre aims to accelerate research and innovation for the pilot of the nation’s first textile recycling plant planned for early 2024. The plant is targeted to recycle 8,760 tonnes of fabric waste per year at full capacity and it is a move under Singapore’s Zero Waste vision.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global resources-based manufacturing group, Royal Golden Eagle and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have jointly launched a textile recycling research centre – RGE-NTU Sustainable Textile Research Centre.The S$6M joint research centre aims to accelerate research and innovation for the pilot of the nation’s first textile recycling plant planned for early 2024. The research centre and eventual recycling plant intends to explore closed-loop circular textile solutions and ways to produce new fabrics and materials from used fabrics, such as old clothes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, Royal Golden Eagle is one of the biggest producers of viscose, employing more than 60,000 people across Indonesia, China, Brazil, Spain and Canada. There is both the potential to scale and draw from relevant expertise, especially from NTU scientists, in which the research centre hopes to leverage on. Research is targeted to focus on the following areas :\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cleaner and more efficient means for mixed fibre separation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Automated front-end sorting of textile waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alternative high-value utilisation of by-products and development of new functional materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Environmentally benign processes for dye removal and natural dyes development\u003C/p>",[44599,44601,44603,44605],{"name":44600,"type":53,"value":44600},"https://recyclinginternational.com/business/singapore-manufacturer-targets-textiles-to-textiles-innovation/50787/",{"name":44602,"type":53,"value":44602},"https://www.senecaesg.com/insights/singapores-ntu-and-rge-to-launch-sustainable-textile-research-center/",{"name":44604,"type":53,"value":44604},"https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CorpComms2/Documents/2022/08_Aug/ST_220805_B8_sustex.pdf",{"name":44606,"type":53,"value":44606},"https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse/news-events/news/detail/launch-of-rge-ntu-sustainable-textile-research-centre-(rge-ntu-sustex)---prof-hu-xiao-assoc-prof-dalton-tay",[44608],{"article_id":44584,"contributor_id":44587},{"id":44610,"link":44611,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44585,"updated_at":44586,"article_id":44584,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VFSrgOIC9Go=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153973108-lF3rLm2I.jpeg",{"id":44613,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44614,"updated_at":44615,"owner_id":44616,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44617,"contents":44618,"contributors":44627,"image":44629},"20372","2022-09-16T09:10:12.070Z","2022-09-16T09:11:16.581Z","l0WMIA",{"id":44616,"type":325,"owner_id":44616,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44619],{"id":44620,"score":47,"body":44621,"status":55,"article_id":44613,"created_at":44614,"updated_at":44615,"published_at":44614},"3tKO",{"title":44622,"outcome":44623,"problem":44624,"summary":44625,"solution":44626},"Danish EPA complies an overview of policy approaches to textile collection in six different countries.","\u003Cp>The outcome is developing as Danish Policy on separate textile collections evolves. This report has sparked research on the monitoring and data collection of market composition, textile waste streams, and the second-hand textile market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The main challenges facing the separate collection of textiles may include low economic value in non-reusable textiles, delineating between non and reusable textiles; assigning responsibility for collection; protecting current collection partners, and technological challenges.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report explores approaches to the collection and treatment of textile waste within 6 EU countries, to inform the development of separate textile collection schema in Denmark by 2025. Evaluations of each approach highlight the success and challenges faced by the framework.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recommend policy which spans design, recirculation, and consumer education. Advocates for the registration of textile collection data and continuous monitoring of second-hand textiles to better inform the development of policy, initiatives and goal setting for separate textile collection.\u003C/p>",[44628],{"article_id":44613,"contributor_id":44616},{"id":44630,"link":44631,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44614,"updated_at":44615,"article_id":44613,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QI91tiqSqm4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153974424-wS_6MCF7.jpeg",{"id":44633,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44634,"updated_at":44635,"owner_id":1941,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44636,"contents":44637,"contributors":44649,"image":44652},"20404","2022-09-17T11:10:34.745Z","2023-04-11T16:56:08.323Z",{"id":1941,"type":325,"owner_id":1941,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44638],{"id":44639,"score":47,"body":44640,"status":55,"article_id":44633,"created_at":44634,"updated_at":44635,"published_at":44634},"p62-",{"title":44641,"outcome":44642,"problem":44643,"summary":44644,"solution":44645,"attachment":44646},"Seljak Brand: An Australian-Based World of Recycled Wool Blankets","\u003Cp>Seljak Brand communicates their impact of diverting 8,058kg of textile waste to date to avoid landfill and become recycled wool blankets as part of their collections. The brand notes that compared to new wool, recycled wool prevents 13 times the carbon emissions that would ordinarily be consumed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seljak Brand refers to the scale of discarded textiles globally with 87% of all textiles disposed becoming landfill or, otherwise, incinerated. Central to the brand’s problem source is the issue of manufacturer floor offcuts, deadstock yarn and post-consumer textiles/clothing waste produced across the design, production, and end of life stages of the garment lifecycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Seljak Brand creates collections of closed loop, recycled wool blankets through collaboration with partnering wool mills in Australia and Europe. The brainchild of an Australian sister duo with a vision for finding beauty in ‘waste’ and reusing a precious natural fibre, the brand’s award-winning blankets divert waste from landfill, are recyclable at end of use and are re-collected within their own system. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The brand works with a selection of wool mill partners in Tasmania (Australia), Victoria (Australia), Italy and Lithuania to gather the previously mentioned by-products, deadstock and ‘waste’ for shredding, re-spinning, and weaving into luxurious blankets. At the end of life with its user, blankets can be collected (free of charge) and either donated if useful or recycled into future blankets.\u003C/p>",[44647],{"name":44648,"type":53,"value":44648},"https://www.seljakbrand.com.au/",[44650,44651],{"article_id":44633,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44633,"contributor_id":1941},{"id":44653,"link":44654,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44634,"updated_at":44635,"article_id":44633,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hgLdMQXiG38=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153975826-8eZ2MO6u.jpeg",{"id":44656,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44657,"updated_at":44658,"owner_id":43213,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44659,"contents":44660,"contributors":44672,"image":44675},"20437","2022-09-17T21:17:12.273Z","2022-09-19T20:30:37.285Z",{"id":43213,"type":325,"owner_id":43213,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44661],{"id":44662,"score":47,"body":44663,"status":55,"article_id":44656,"created_at":44657,"updated_at":44658,"published_at":44657},"hQNw",{"title":44664,"outcome":44665,"problem":44666,"summary":44667,"solution":44668,"attachment":44669},"FabricAID: Collecting and Re-distributing Used Clothes in Lebanon","\u003Cp>One of the social impacts that FabricAID has achieved is that it is providing a dignified shopping experience to marginalised communities in Lebanon through its three main activities: collection, sorting, and re-distribution. Furthermore, FabricAID has collected over 700,000 items and sold over 400,000 items since its inauguration. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lebanon lacks sustainable organisations that specialise in the collection and re-distribution of second-hand clothing and as a result, most of the used clothes that are donated to the less privileged families are not meeting the clothing needs of those families. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, there are a few NGOs and some scattered civil campaign organisations that collect meagre amounts of donated used clothes but lack the capacity to redistribute the collected used clothes effectively.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FabricAID is a social enterprise that focuses on sustainable collection, sorting and re-distribution of used clothes in Lebanon. They collect used clothes and other fashion items using a network of more than 150 collection bins distributed across the country. The enterprise has provided the marginalised communities in Lebanon with a dignified platform to buy used clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FabricAID was founded in 2017 to address the challenges of the ineffective collection and re-distribution of used clothes in Lebanon. As a social enterprise, FabricAID is working towards establishing a socially and environmentally conscious value chain for the apparel industry by optimising the collection, sorting, upcycling, and resale of second-hand clothes through socially conscious and sustainable brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FabricAID collects used clothes, shoes and other fashion accessories using a network of more than 150 clothing collection bins distributed across the country. The collected clothing is then sorted and re-distributed by selling them in retail outlets at reduced prices in the marginalised communities in Lebanon.\u003C/p>",[44670],{"name":44671,"type":53,"value":44671},"https://www.fab/",[44673,44674],{"article_id":44656,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44656,"contributor_id":43213},{"id":44676,"link":44677,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44657,"updated_at":44658,"article_id":44656,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0PIUaXg2pm8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153977158-PTwIxUjC.jpeg",{"id":44679,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44680,"updated_at":44681,"owner_id":43213,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44682,"contents":44683,"contributors":44695,"image":44698},"20438","2022-09-18T03:11:18.273Z","2022-09-19T21:13:36.772Z",{"id":43213,"type":325,"owner_id":43213,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44684],{"id":44685,"score":47,"body":44686,"status":55,"article_id":44679,"created_at":44680,"updated_at":44681,"published_at":44680},"eFQ2",{"title":44687,"outcome":44688,"problem":44689,"summary":44690,"solution":44691,"attachment":44692},"Thrift+: Accelerating the Circular Fashion Economy","\u003Cp>The Thrift+ platform has built the best online shopping experience for second-hand clothes by making it easy for individuals and brands to resell unwanted items. The barrier that has prevented the success of second-hand retailing of fashion items has been removed and the number of clothes that are been sent to landfill has also been reduced. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is a resource-intensive industry and one of the world’s biggest polluters. More than 100 billion new items of fashion are produced annually and the industry emits more CO2 every year than aviation and maritime industries combined. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, 73% of clothes produced worldwide goes to landfill, while only 1% of the clothes manufactured are recycled into new clothes. If this industry is left to continue with its unsustainable model of production, it can prevent us from achieving net zero by 2050. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry has been operating a linear model of production for ages and its activities have been harming our environment and depleting our natural resources. Therefore, the industry must adopt a more circular model; Thrift+ was founded to accelerate the fashion industry's shift towards the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Thrift+ was founded to create a circular economy business model for the fashion industry to reduce waste and build a more sustainable future by bringing charity shops online. Consequently, the organisation has created a platform where people and brands can resell and buy the best second-hand clothes to give them a new life. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Thrift+ business model is contributing to the cleaning up of the fashion industry by making it easier for people and brands to sell their unwanted fashion items and raising funds for charity.\u003C/p>",[44693],{"name":44694,"type":53,"value":44694},"https://thrift.plus/pages/our-story-1",[44696,44697],{"article_id":44679,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44679,"contributor_id":43213},{"id":44699,"link":44700,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44680,"updated_at":44681,"article_id":44679,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qLT9qxwiS_g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153978236-eqa4wVW3.jpeg",{"id":44702,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44703,"updated_at":44704,"owner_id":43213,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44705,"contents":44706,"contributors":44718,"image":44722},"20439","2022-09-18T03:39:25.884Z","2023-04-14T09:46:36.994Z",{"id":43213,"type":325,"owner_id":43213,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44707],{"id":44708,"score":47,"body":44709,"status":55,"article_id":44702,"created_at":44703,"updated_at":44704,"published_at":44703},"e4pl",{"title":44710,"outcome":44711,"problem":44712,"summary":44713,"solution":44714,"attachment":44715},"RELOOP: Revolutionising and Closing the Textile Consumption Loop","\u003Cp>The RELOOP platform has been helping fashion consumers in Australia to extend the life of their garments, consequently, reducing the carbon and waste footprints of the industry by 20-30%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most people in Australia do not know what to do with their pre-loved clothes and as a result, a larger portion of used clothes and other fashion products are being sent to landfill. The preference of Australians for fast fashion has worsened the situation, making Australia the second highest consumer of textiles per person in the world, and reports have shown that each Australian disposes of an average of 23 kilograms of clothing to landfill each year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RELOOP was created to close the fast fashion consumption loop by providing a platform where pre-loved fashion products can be resold. RELOOP platform closes the loop by offering pre-loved (second-hand) clothing as an alternative to buying new.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address the problem posed by fast fashion products, RELOOP was launched to give pre-loved fashion items a second life by creating a platform where fashion product consumers can sell and buy used clothes. RELOOP partnered with GlamCorner, Australia’s leading designer rental service platform, to close the textile consumption loop in the country.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The RELOOP platform is accessible through their mobile app and interested persons can get in touch with them through the app to discuss the fashion items they wish to resell. They will be guided on what items are acceptable and what could be expected from the process. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once the deal is established, a RELOOP kit will be sent to collect the items. Once they are received by the RELOOP team, they will be cleaned, inspected for quality and listed on the platform for sale.\u003C/p>",[44716],{"name":44717,"type":53,"value":44717},"https://www.reloop.com.au/pages/our-story",[44719,44720,44721],{"article_id":44702,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44702,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44702,"contributor_id":43213},{"id":44723,"link":44724,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44703,"updated_at":44704,"article_id":44702,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1MYHX_6g7ao=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153979452-bNcvC4ZN.jpeg",{"id":44726,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44727,"updated_at":44728,"owner_id":43213,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44729,"contents":44730,"contributors":44742,"image":44745},"20440","2022-09-18T03:54:53.340Z","2022-09-19T21:44:47.972Z",{"id":43213,"type":325,"owner_id":43213,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44731],{"id":44732,"score":47,"body":44733,"status":55,"article_id":44726,"created_at":44727,"updated_at":44728,"published_at":44727},"wHt4",{"title":44734,"outcome":44735,"problem":44736,"summary":44737,"solution":44738,"attachment":44739},"Worn By Us: Sustainable Fashion Solutions for Retailers, Brands and Shoppers","\u003Cp>The emergence of Worn By Us has helped to raise funds for charity in the UK and has prevented clothes in good condition from being sent to landfill. The Worn By Us platform has also built a community of people with shared passion and purpose, who want to give back.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Celebrities and individuals have clothes that are in good condition in their wardrobes that they no longer wear. Also, fashion designers and stylists use clothing in photo shoots, campaigns, TV shows, films and music videos that they don’t get used again.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, there was no platform for these individuals, celebrities and brands to resale this clothing in the United Kingdom and if care was not taken, most of these good clothes would end up in the landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worn By Us, a UK not-for-profit organisation, offers a platform where celebrities and individuals can donate their unwanted clothes in good conditions for resale to help raise funds for charity and to prevent the clothes from being sent to landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worn By Us works with strategic partners and individuals to provide a one-stop shop for the resale and recycling of clothing and fashion accessories in a responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Worn By Us provides solutions for the retail sector to dispose of their unwanted fashion items in responsible and environmentally friendly ways which include resale, recycling, and brokering donations to charitable partners. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, Work By Us works with retailers, retail outlets and shopping centres to provide customer take-back schemes to encourage consumer recycling and increased footfall through incentive discount vouchers.     \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, Work By Us operates clothing banks for textile recycling in a number of community settings which includes sporting clubs, community centres, charitable organisations, supermarkets, and shopping centres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Worn By Us, donated pre-loved garments that are judged to be suitable for re-sale, will be listed on the Worn By Us platform. The donor can decide to receive 40% of the eventual resale value, with 10% being donated to the 1851 Trust, where the proceeds will fund digital “sustainability” educational tools for young people in schools. Or the full 50% can be donated to the Trust and support their incredible work whilst knowing you have saved another garment prematurely reaching landfill. The remaining 50% covers the costs for Worn By Us.\u003C/p>",[44740],{"name":44741,"type":53,"value":44741},"https://wornbyus.com/",[44743,44744],{"article_id":44726,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44726,"contributor_id":43213},{"id":44746,"link":44747,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44727,"updated_at":44728,"article_id":44726,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YpFegoe8DM0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153980597-VH2zEo5R.jpeg",{"id":44749,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44750,"updated_at":44751,"owner_id":43213,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44752,"contents":44753,"contributors":44765,"image":44768},"20441","2022-09-18T04:17:57.466Z","2022-09-19T20:11:05.395Z",{"id":43213,"type":325,"owner_id":43213,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44754],{"id":44755,"score":47,"body":44756,"status":55,"article_id":44749,"created_at":44750,"updated_at":44751,"published_at":44750},"xxcn",{"title":44757,"outcome":44758,"problem":44759,"summary":44760,"solution":44761,"attachment":44762},"Reshopper: Shifting consumer behaviour through the resale of children's clothes","\u003Cp>Reshopper has been supporting a shift in consumer behaviour towards recycling by making selling and buying children’s clothing easier. More than 1 million items changed hands on Reshopper, and the app has more than 300,000 downloads and over 240,000 active users, of which 90 per cent are women.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Received Awards\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reshopper app has been selected by Apple as the Editor’s Choice in the App Store and featured on Apple’s Top 10 list of Best Apps of the Year. It has been profiled by The Sun, BBC, and TechCrunch. Reshopper has also won Best Social Tech Startup at Nordic Startup Awards (DK) and Best Innovation/Startup at Danish Digital Award and more\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Children often wear the clothes only a few times before they outgrow them and the cost of disposing and replenishing the outgrown children's clothes is always a burden to Danish parents. In fact, it was extremely difficult for parents to sell used children’s wear and toys through existing shopping platforms in Denmark.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reshopper was created as a platform for parents to sell their children’s used clothes and toys. The innovative platform helps parents to connect with other parents and it has made buying and selling of used children's wear easier.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reshopper was founded in 2012 by three Danish fathers who have had their own shares of the difficulties in selling outgrown children's wear and toys. Reshopper is a digital marketplace that helps parents buy and sell used kids’ items and connect with other families living in their community.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Reshopper mobile app was built specifically to meet the needs of parents that want to offload their children’s outgrown clothes and it has features that help to match supply and demand among parents and soon-to-be-parents. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, the app is available in Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden and the next step is to launch the app in the UK.\u003C/p>",[44763],{"name":44764,"type":53,"value":44764},"https://reshopper.com/",[44766,44767],{"article_id":44749,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":44749,"contributor_id":43213},{"id":44769,"link":44770,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44750,"updated_at":44751,"article_id":44749,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"agY-6lcJ07s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153981581-o_7zazMq.jpeg",{"id":44772,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44773,"updated_at":44774,"owner_id":35626,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44775,"contents":44776,"contributors":44790,"image":44793},"20503","2022-09-20T16:04:44.677Z","2023-04-06T16:01:06.098Z",{"id":35626,"type":325,"owner_id":35626,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44777],{"id":44778,"score":47,"body":44779,"status":55,"article_id":44772,"created_at":44773,"updated_at":44774,"published_at":44773},"lp46",{"title":44780,"outcome":44781,"problem":44782,"summary":44783,"solution":44784,"attachment":44785},"This is Unfolded: Moving Towards Slow Fashion","\u003Cp>So far, This is Unfolded managed to achieve a clothing return rate of less than 3% (in comparison to the industry standard of 30%), a returning customer rate of 40% (in comparison to the industry standard of 26%), provided 379 workers with higher wages, and supported more than 3500 Indian children in education. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the traditional textile retail business, 30% of newly produced clothes are never sold. Instead, new unsold items are sent to landfills or destroyed, contributing to the ever-rising problem of textile waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address the problem of unused textiles being wasted, This is Unfolded introduced on-demand clothing production. Reducing production costs and collaborating with customers, this company leads the shift to the slow fashion industry and empowers communities in India.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This is Unfolded is a small UK-based clothing brand that addresses the problem of high clothing return and disposal rates by producing fashion items only after they were ordered by customers. This is achieved by creating seasonal clothing collections, typically consisting of 14 to 25 items. Collections are released in batches and are available for a couple of months. The business model works as follows: From the day when an order is placed, it takes approx.4-6 weeks for it to be produced and delivered to a customer. If a customer is not satisfied with her order, she can swap it within the brand community instead of returning it to the producer. Waste is also avoided by managing surplus materials consciously: Surplus materials are used to make face masks or donated to local traders to produce rugs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As on-demand production allows to save costs, a part of revenues is donated to Pratham, a big Indian education charity. Moreover, the company created a Worker Fund to pay additional wages to factory employees and closely monitors the working conditions of its suppliers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, This is Unfolded invites customers to co-create its new collections and uses customers' feedback to learn and improve. \u003C/p>",[44786,44788],{"name":44787,"type":53,"value":44787},"https://thecirclefashionmagazine.com/thisisunfolded",{"name":44789,"type":53,"value":44789},"https://thisisunfolded.com",[44791,44792],{"article_id":44772,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":44772,"contributor_id":35626},{"id":44794,"link":44795,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44773,"updated_at":44774,"article_id":44772,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Sx2pjQv-MF0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153982748-xJ8gsxOj.jpeg",{"id":44797,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44798,"updated_at":44799,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44800,"contents":44801,"contributors":44815,"image":44817},"20668","2022-09-26T16:42:41.090Z","2022-09-26T16:44:39.509Z",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44802],{"id":44803,"score":47,"body":44804,"status":55,"article_id":44797,"created_at":44798,"updated_at":44799,"published_at":44798},"0OtM",{"title":44805,"outcome":44806,"problem":44807,"summary":44808,"solution":44809,"attachment":44810},"Recurate's Resale Platform For Brands","\u003Cp>Recurate has secured $14 million in Series A funding. 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This is what we can do\", Yvon Chouinard wrote.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The outcomes of the collaboration between Holdfast Collective and the Patagonia Purpose Trust are yet to be determined.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>“As we began to witness the extent of global warming and ecological destruction, and our own contribution to it, Patagonia committed to using our company to change the way business was done. Instead of “going public,” you could say we’re “going purpose.” Instead of extracting value from nature and transforming it into wealth for investors, we’ll use the wealth Patagonia creates to protect the source of all wealth” wrote Yvon Chouinard.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to strenghten the fight against climate change, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard transferred the company, valued at about $3 billion, to a specially designed trust and a non-profit organisation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Patagonia is now divided, with a hybrid ownership model, between the Holdfast Collective and the Patagonia Purpose Trust. 98% of the company and 100% of the company’s voting stock transfers to the Patagonia Purpose Trust, created to protect the company’s values. Although the money will be distributed via the Holdfast Collective, the Trust will act as a guiding voice for the continued process. With complete control of the voting stock, the Trust will approve new company directors, key company decisions and any changes to Patagonia’s legal charter.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2% of the company and 100% of the nonvoting stock had been given to the Holdfast Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting the environmental crisis and defending nature. Holdfast Collective will have economic value but no decision-making power. It will use Patagonia’s financial resources, once expenses and necessary reinvestments have been removed, and distribute the funds to worthy initiatives, advocating for environmental causes and green-minded political candidates. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The funding will come from Patagonia: Each year, the money we make after reinvesting in the business will be distributed as a dividend to help fight the crisis.\u003C/p>",[44835,44837,44839],{"name":44836,"type":53,"value":44836},"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/14/climate/patagonia-climate-philanthropy-chouinard.html",{"name":44838,"type":53,"value":44838},"https://eu.patagonia.com/dk/en/ownership/",{"name":44840,"type":53,"value":44840},"https://en.as.com/latest_news/patagonia-owner-transfers-ownership-valued-at-3-billion-to-two-climate-change-entities-n/",[44842],{"article_id":44821,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":44844,"link":44845,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44822,"updated_at":44823,"article_id":44821,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"V31dZxVC5M0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153987515-9g-MIfkN.jpeg",{"id":44847,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44848,"updated_at":44849,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":44850,"contents":44851,"contributors":44870,"image":44872},"20768","2022-10-06T10:30:07.236Z","2022-10-06T10:30:07.335Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44852],{"id":44853,"score":47,"body":44854,"status":55,"article_id":44847,"created_at":44848,"updated_at":44849,"published_at":44848},"Gl-X",{"title":44855,"outcome":44856,"problem":44857,"summary":44858,"solution":44859,"attachment":44860},"Scaled Online Recommerce Enabled by TEXAID","\u003Cp>On any given day, TEXAID owned platforms (carou, Vintage Revivals, ReSales and Percentil) have over 200,000 items actively listed. With long standing and vast recommerce experience as well as custom-built infrastructure, TEXAID enables this circular solution for brand and retail partners from end-to-end and at scale. TEXAID operations cover the whole value chain, including collection, warehousing, repair, cleaning, authenticity checking, description, photography, listing and shipping of the curated pre-owned goods in 25 different countries. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>How can garments remain in a use phase for as long as possible? How do brands decouple growth from profit? \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With over 40 years of experience in used clothing resale experience, TEXAID has developed the technology and operations for scaled online recommerce across Europe.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>Operating four online resale platforms of our own, TEXAID also offers white label solutions for brand and retail partners. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Online recommerce plays a vital role to answer these questions! It keeps garments in use for longer, is an opportunity to harness untapped potential around customer loyalty, economic growth, and ecological sustainability. \u003C/p>",[44861,44863,44865,44867,44868],{"name":44862,"type":53,"value":44862},"https://www.vintagerevivals.de/en/",{"name":44864,"type":53,"value":44864},"https://www.resales.de/de/",{"name":44866,"type":53,"value":44866},"https://percentil.com/",{"name":42413,"type":53,"value":42413},{"name":44869,"type":53,"value":44869},"https://www.carou.com/en/",[44871],{"article_id":44847,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":44873,"link":44874,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44848,"updated_at":44849,"article_id":44847,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YyvCK1OsH9Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153988552-4uFcoTiS.jpeg",{"id":44876,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44877,"updated_at":44878,"owner_id":44560,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":44879,"contents":44880,"contributors":44895,"image":44897},"20635","2022-09-24T01:05:11.649Z","2026-05-08T00:06:01.300Z",{"id":44560,"type":325,"owner_id":44560,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44881],{"id":44882,"score":47,"body":44883,"status":55,"article_id":44876,"created_at":44877,"updated_at":44894,"published_at":44877},"tCKw",{"title":44884,"outcome":44885,"problem":44886,"summary":44887,"solution":44888,"attachment":44889},"Recycling Spinning System","\u003Cp>Rieter recycling system make many different applications, from socks to sweaters. Chinos and workwear out of recycled materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>An example of the Recycling journey from a second hand T-shirt\u003C/p>\u003Cp>into a chino pant:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A second-hand T-shirt\u003C/p>\u003Cp>has its material torn to tear fibers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>and recycled into high-quality yarns\u003C/p>\u003Cp>to produce a chino pant\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Climate change and environmental degradation are some of the main issues facing us today.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With barely 1% of garments being recycled and three quarters of the world’s clothing ending up in landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rieter is a supplier of systems for short-staple fiber spinning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man made fibers and their blends into yarn.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their technology knows how to enables pre- and post-consumer goods to be recycled in similar applications as yarn production, Using rotor or ring recycling system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the goals within the textile industry is to “close the loop,” which refers to recycling and reusing products without material loss, using less raw material and diverting waste away from landfill.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rieter uses its technology to offer a recycling spinning system\u003C/p>\u003Cp>for ring and rotor spinning lines that enables to spin fibers from used\u003C/p>\u003Cp>garments and waste into yarns.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fiber length is an important parameters after the tearing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>process, as it determine which spinning process (ring or rotor) should be used.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A rotor spinning line recycling system makes it possible, for\u003C/p>\u003Cp>example, to spin yarn up to Ne 20 with a blend of 75% post-consumer material\u003C/p>\u003Cp>and 25% virgin cotton, or yarn up to Ne 30 with a blend of 87,5% pre-consumer\u003C/p>\u003Cp>material and polyester.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, a ring recycling system makes it possible, for example,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>to spin ring yarn up to Ne 20 with a blend of 60% post-consumer material and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>40% virgin cotton, or yarn up to Ne 30 with a blend of 60% pre-consumer\u003C/p>\u003Cp>material and 40% polyester.\u003C/p>",[44890,44892],{"name":44891,"type":53,"value":44891},"https://www.rieter.com/cz/",{"name":44893,"type":53,"value":44893},"https://www.rieter.com/cz/products/system-applications/recycling-spinning-system","2022-09-24T02:23:09.595Z",[44896],{"article_id":44876,"contributor_id":44560},{"id":44898,"link":44899,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":44877,"updated_at":44894,"article_id":44876,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iuWzwHVzBoQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153984889-t_0p4bfa.jpeg",{"id":44901,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":44902,"updated_at":44903,"owner_id":35626,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":44904,"contents":44905,"contributors":44918,"image":44920},"20536","2022-09-20T23:20:30.380Z","2026-05-08T00:06:05.325Z",{"id":35626,"type":325,"owner_id":35626,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[44906],{"id":44907,"score":47,"body":44908,"status":55,"article_id":44901,"created_at":44902,"updated_at":44917,"published_at":44902},"g4fu",{"title":44909,"outcome":44910,"problem":44911,"summary":44912,"solution":44913,"attachment":44914},"Refurbed: From Circular Electronics to Circular Fashion","\u003Cp>Although refurbed hasn't yet published any quantifiable data on its fashion project's outcomes, it stated on its website that fashion items made of recycled materials use 50-65% less energy and 75-99% less water than new clothing items. Moreover, they produce at least 50% CO2 than new clothing items.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fast fashion industry is polluting the environment massively by using huge amounts of water and energy in production processes and emitting CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>refurbed, an Austrian electronics refurbishment start-up, expanded its offer and started selling local sustainable clothing made of recycled materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>refurbed, a company focusing on the circularity of electronics, has launched a new project: refurbed Fashion. The start-up added a new section to its website, where clothing made of recycled materials can be bought. It is stated that all clothing items are made of at least 50% of recycled materials and all supply chains are closely monitored. A lot of local Austrian brands can be found on the webpage: e.g., Vresh, based in Linz, or Mützenmafia, based in Graz. 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A virtual platform was created that enabled diverse and marginalised voices from across the denim industries in the UK and Nigeria to collaborate on circular solutions for denim design and production. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. A series of practical recommendations on improving the durability of denim garments were created, informing the wider fashion industry and contributing to global dialogue around circular denim. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Development of a blueprint approach toward workable methods, with the potential to train and facilitate the same process for other global regions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Scoping potential links with UK sustainable denim practices and SMEs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Overproduction of denim in the global north has created a strong global market for second-hand denim. Garments are passed on for recycling or repurposing, often in developing countries. Where skilled tailors, menders and other artisans play a key role in recycling textiles. 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The aim of the collaboration was to explore circular textiles through the lens of the people implementing circular practices on the ground rather than the big corporations. 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The outcome still needs to determine and is analysed by YARN-TO-YARN®.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Blended textiles made of mixed fibres are very hard to recycle and return to the loop. The critique of Cradle-to-Cradle is that resources “get lost” in the compost. Therefore, alternative solutions are needed to get existing textiles recycled and reused.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>YARN-TO-YARN® is a further development of Cradle-to-Cradle. The YARN-TO-YARN® green technology breaks down blended textiles back into their components, eg. elastane, spandex and polyamide.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>YARN-TO-YARN® green technology is a biological molecular textile recycling process. The 100% biological enzymes cleanly separate textiles into virgin viscose, elastane and polyamide.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>They use enzymes to convert used clothes into raw materials for new yarn. 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SAI’s secondary aluminum RESAICAL® is the best supplier choice to help automakers achieve their carbon neutrality goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SAI has become a member of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) and acquired the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification in 2023. The ASI is a standards setting and certification organization that recognizes and fosters the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. Sustainability is a key aspect of SAI corporate strategy and will drive suppliers at all levels to comply with ASI standards to ensure the sustainable development of the entire aluminum industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Economic\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The smelting plant has an annual output of 40,000 tons of secondary aluminum and will continue to build up production capacity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The current utilization rate of secondary aluminum in the production of forged aluminum wheels is 30%. With the certification and adoption by customers, it is expected to reach 50% in 2024, and the ultimate goal of utilization rate is 70%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Environment\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- According to statistics from the International Aluminum Insitiute in 2021, the global average carbon dioxide generated per ton of primary aluminum is 16.6 tons, and SAI's secondary aluminum RESAICAL® is only 0.32 tons which is significantly lower than the average by 98%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- In addition to smelting plant, SAI has also installed solar power generators on the roofs of the factories to produce electric power for manufacture to practice circular economy, making SAI’s RESAICAL® secondary aluminum a greener material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>During the manufacturing process of various metal products, scraps of varying shapes and quantities will be produced. Take forged aluminum alloy wheels as an example, in order to produce the customized products of various customers, scraps of different shapes will be produced during forging, machining, polishing and painting processes. The amount of these scraps is considerable, accounting for about 70% of the total weight of raw materials. In the past, it could only be sold to recyclers as scrap metal. In addition to the quantity sold being easily affected by market demand, fluctuations in aluminum prices would also affect the selling price. The processing method was not cost-effective.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aluminum metal is 100% recyclable, and the energy consumption and the carbon emissions of secondary aluminum are respectively only 5% and 8% of that of primary aluminum. Through the circular economy production model, SuperAlloy Industrial (SAI) can not only reduce the cost of purchasing primary aluminum, but also significantly reduce the carbon footprint of products. It is the best booster for major automakers to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in the supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SuperAlloy Industrial (SAI) mainly produces forged aluminum alloy wheels. SAI invested and built a smelting plant in Pingtung, Taiwan in 2020. And has been 100% recycling its scraps to produce secondary aluminium billets for forged wheels production. The waste heat from the furnace in the smelting system is recycled and used as pre-treatment of drying the scraps.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Aluminum metal is 100% recyclable, and the energy consumption and the carbon emissions of secondary aluminum are respectively only 5% and 8% of that of primary aluminum. Through the circular economy production model, SAI can not only reduce the cost of purchasing primary aluminum, but also significantly reduce the carbon footprint of products. It is the best booster for major automakers to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality in the supply chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling by-product: \u003C/strong>The scraps from the forging process, aluminum chips from machining process, and defective products scrapped from the polishing and painting processes will all be recycled, sorted, and then cut and shredded to become raw materials for the smelting furnace and made into secondary aluminum billets. The aluminum slag produced by condensation on the surface of the liquid aluminum, as well as the aluminum powder and tailings produced by sectioning the aluminum billets, are all recycled and re-smelted to form an in-plant circulation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Process optimization:\u003C/strong> The high-temperature heat, which can 100% replace the use of natural gas in the pre-treatment process, is recycled and reused to dry the aluminum chips through the furnace design.\u003C/p>",[45033],{"name":45034,"type":53,"value":45034},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/pade-technology-2/",[45036],{"article_id":45018,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45038,"link":45039,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45019,"updated_at":45020,"article_id":45018,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Q601QAkBI0Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154236972-W5OzyLE7.jpeg",{"id":45041,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45042,"updated_at":45043,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45044,"contents":45045,"contributors":45056,"image":45058},"26311","2024-04-24T09:56:29.319Z","2025-01-17T12:08:00.702Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45046],{"id":45047,"score":47,"body":45048,"status":55,"article_id":45041,"created_at":45042,"updated_at":45043,"published_at":45042},"LIB1",{"title":45049,"outcome":45050,"problem":45051,"summary":45052,"solution":45053,"attachment":45054},"Developing a Textile Recycling System Enhanced by Optical Sorting Technology","\u003Cp>▪ Resource recycling: About 40% of discarded used clothes in Taiwan are recycled every year\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Economic benefits: Recyclers can sort and classify waste textiles into reusable goods to create new business opportunities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Environmental benefits: Recycled materials instead of virgin materials can save 64% of energy consumption, reduce 95% of water use, and reduce 73% of carbon emissions; reduce pollution from incineration or burial of discarded old clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry is the second most polluting industry in the world. Global clothing consumes more than 53 million tons of fiber every year, but less than 1% is recycled into recycled materials in the textile industry. Most of it is burned or buried as garbage, and then increasingly caused serious environmental pollution. At present, the environmental protection department of various counties and cities in Taiwan are also facing mountains of used clothes. In addition, governments of various countries have formulated policies of net-zero carbon emission in response to climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, more than 100 textile brands around the world have responded to the concept of sustainable recycling and signed a joint statement that the goal of fully using r-PET was setting since 2030. It leads to the soaring demand for r-PET. However, related industries have no channels to obtain a large and stable source of recycled materials. The main reason is the lack of efficient sorting technology to quickly classify waste textiles for recycled utility value even if these are recycled.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pade Technology developed optical tech and AI algorithms to sort waste textiles, offering large-scale and mobile equipment. Sorted textiles supply recycled materials for chemical fiber factories. Near-infrared light achieves 740 metric tons/year sorting efficiency. AI ensures 90% accuracy in identifying materials like polyester, cotton, nylon, acrylic, acetate, and wool. A cloud-based system traces the carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sorting/Collection:\u003C/strong> The key optical technology of by near-infrared spectroscopy and intelligent algorithm was developed to sort waste textiles by Pade Technology Corporation. Two supported equipment of intelligent sorting textile material, i.e. the large-scale and fixed-point type and the mobile type, was determined on the operation scales of clothing recyclers. The sorted old clothes provide a stable source of recycled materials for chemical fiber factories. 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In response to the issue of circular economy, Taisugar Circular Village(TCV) designed by Bio-architecture Formosana adopts the regenerative concept where the outputs of one system are the inputs of another. This project is the first residential case of this theme in Taiwan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Circular Policy: from Production to Up-cycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The materials used in creating TCV include recycled materials and green materials. For instance, the salvaged hardwood from TSC old dilapidated buildings will be used as the main structure for the E- House while their recycled railway tracks will be designed as fence on the ground periphery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Design for disassembly, Modular design, BAMB (Building as material bank), pre-fabrication and pre-cast construction system are the other concepts as it provides flexibility and increase adaptability of the system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The recycling mechanism in the Circular Village includes “Building materials can be recycled”, “rain, water circulation”, “solar applications”, “food waste recycling”, “heat pump system”, etc. In addition, unlike the traditional linear economy, the elevators, air-conditioning and home appliances, solar power equipment, sanitary equipment, lighting systems, etc. installed in this case abandoned the previous one-time procurement model, and switched to the manufacturer to lease services, and the sustainable economy of the circular economy. Business model is expected to create an emerging business model for the country.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Circular Living: from Ownership to Sharing & Renting\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TSC will be renting out the apartments and provide all necessary maintenance to the residents ranging from building all the way to furniture and electrical appliances. As such, the user will pay to use and not pay to own. Other shared facilities includes shared kitchen, shared living room, shared electric car, scooter are available within the village.\u003C/p>",[45076],{"name":45077,"type":53,"value":45077},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/tci/",[45079],{"article_id":45062,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45081,"link":45082,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45063,"updated_at":45064,"article_id":45062,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kuxHhviM4_M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154239135-rVRzF-fA.jpeg",{"id":45084,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45085,"updated_at":45086,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45087,"contents":45088,"contributors":45099,"image":45101},"26346","2024-04-29T06:37:33.231Z","2025-01-17T15:14:07.341Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45089],{"id":45090,"score":47,"body":45091,"status":55,"article_id":45084,"created_at":45085,"updated_at":45086,"published_at":45085},"m_t2",{"title":45092,"outcome":45093,"problem":45094,"summary":45095,"solution":45096,"attachment":45097},"A Light for Lease！To Solve the Biggest Small Things","\u003Cp>The most efficiency of electricity consumption saving is 80% and lower whole electricity cost up to 16% comparing with traditional T8 grille lamp.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lighting is not a critical expense. However, in early stage constructive cost is high, and manufacturers and products are both unstable. In late stage maintenance cost is hard to be evaluated, and old luminaires and discard material is hard to be recycled and dealt with. There is no related protocols and firms, which are able to deal with recycle so that 2nd environmental pollution and harm come up.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Color Park International is doing energy saving and carbon reduction, decreasing the barriers to entry, and turn high payment of barriers and high recycle efficiency of LED luminaire into a light for lease model. So that users save immediately after replacement and pay enormous constructive cost with energy saving for a win-win situation. No longer stop moving forward for evaluation of energy saving luminaire replacement.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Make Trouble Simplified\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Let customers have usage right of light via a light lease model, so need to possess luminaires. Turn maintenance of light and evaluation of construction into “a light for lease model”. Transfer construction, maintenance and service to professional manufactures who are able to maintain quality of light and following luminaire’s maintenance, repair, upgrade and recycle ….etc as well as complicated and professional work. So manufacturers can repair, refurbished and recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A Lease Is More Cost-Effective Than Purchase.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Change consumption pattern and make earth no burden.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Home service guarantee, full responsibility service, complete service. No fear of disturbance in the rear.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Change design, assemble, the way of illumination of luminaires from source. Simplified composition, material and assemble procedures. Furthermore, solve the trouble of simple defuse and assemble, maintenance and upgrade of luminaires. And increase light efficacy up to 140lm/watt and more so meet the longest life span as 5 years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Complete service, plan and suggestion: suggest layout of luminaires and make light source more even.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Break up the whole into parts and lower barrier for entry: No need big amount of budget, accelerate decision making and green energy investment capitalization\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Service responsibility specifying and getting rid of management cost: To specify maintenance, warranty and service.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recycle and use again, decrease the 2nd pollution on earth: Make composition of luminaires simplified and easy maintenance. 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Recent years, environmental protection becomes a global issue, and we are aware of the trend and started to develop our own recycle technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SHINKONG has always committed to PET bottle recycling. After over 10 years of development, our recycle products now play an important role in all over the world, including the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. We have also developed heavy-metal-free materials for bottles and fibers, so that the environmental impact can be further reduced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>International Enterprises Target Green Products, in Order to Protect the Planet\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>RECOTEX, SHINKONG’s green product, using 100% bottle recycled PET to produce eco-friendly polyester fibers which can reduce energy consumption and carbon emission in the process. Moreover, it also helps to reduce the abandoned bottles all over the world. This is how SHINKONG responds to the world trend, and this is how we help to protect our planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Strategic Alliance with “Thread”, produce recycled textile\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thread International PBC Inc, a worldwide famous sport good company, has established PET bottle recycle stations in less developed countries like Haiti. The abandoned bottles in marine debris were collected, and then go through a series of processes: cleaning, label removal, crushing, dehydration, which turn the bottles into PET flakes. A filtration process is used to remove different colors and impurities in the PET flakes, so that the clean flakes can be pelletized into recycled PET pellets. SHINKONG use these pellets to produce polyester fibers. The fibers then shipped back to Thread, weaving into fabrics. After dyeing and post processing, the fabrics are ready to use as the material of textile products, such as clothes, backpacks and caps. This is the cycle of recycled PET textile.\u003C/p>",[45119],{"name":45077,"type":53,"value":45077},[45121],{"article_id":45105,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45123,"link":45124,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45106,"updated_at":45107,"article_id":45105,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"onFhy7tskEk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154240304-KbSqLFMX.jpeg",{"id":45126,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45127,"updated_at":45128,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45129,"contents":45130,"contributors":45141,"image":45143},"26348","2024-04-29T07:14:44.703Z","2025-01-17T15:14:10.276Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45131],{"id":45132,"score":47,"body":45133,"status":55,"article_id":45126,"created_at":45127,"updated_at":45128,"published_at":45127},"ENeO",{"title":45134,"outcome":45135,"problem":45136,"summary":45137,"solution":45138,"attachment":45139},"W Glass Project by SPRING POOL GLASS","\u003Cp>Spring Pool Glass recovers 100,000 tons of waste glass from around Taiwan each year, which accounts for more than 50% of Taiwan’s waste glass. Every year, the company reduces the use of silica sand by 70,000 tons, lowering carbon emissions by 16.8 million tons.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The W Glass Project ultimately may become something that grows organically. With continual innovation from all kinds of collaborative projects, Spring Pool Glass will simply play the role of a facilitator, enabling the concepts of closed loops and sustainability to circulate in society and have an impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Spring Pool Glass is committed to converting limited resources into sustainable materials that can be continuously recycled. The company’s business has now already branched out into industrial raw materials, advanced building materials, arts and culture, and factory tours. Spring Pool Glass launch a W Glass Project to discuss the paradox and do-existence of recycling and re-creating.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ultimate goal of Spring Pool Glass is to pass on the heritage of Taiwan’s glass crafts, arts and industry, and, with the aim of creating world-class glass, promote it to the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>W Glass Project is a platform seeking meaning continuously between construction and de-construction by working with designers, craftsman and professionals that share the same interests to co-create visions of sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>How will the W Glass Project develop in the future? “Perhaps there is no need for Spring Pool to establish its own brand, but rather we can work with many people in different areas and allow each cross-disciplinary collaboration to become its own independent brand. Spring Pool may not need to establish its own marketing channels—it is fine if everyone knows that products are part of a closed loop, with ‘Spring Pool Glass inside.’”\u003C/p>",[45140],{"name":45077,"type":53,"value":45077},[45142],{"article_id":45126,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45144,"link":45145,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45127,"updated_at":45128,"article_id":45126,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"p_GOff8jEVE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154240993-BDM6IKyQ.jpeg",{"id":45147,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45148,"updated_at":45149,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45150,"contents":45151,"contributors":45162,"image":45164},"26349","2024-04-29T08:02:18.033Z","2025-01-17T15:14:12.758Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45152],{"id":45153,"score":47,"body":45154,"status":55,"article_id":45147,"created_at":45148,"updated_at":45149,"published_at":45148},"5WVG",{"title":45155,"outcome":45156,"problem":45157,"summary":45158,"solution":45159,"attachment":45160},"Shampoo and Body Wash Products Using 100% Renewable Plastic Bottle and Plastic Pump","\u003Cp>We have put the 「Cradle to Cradle principle」 into practice by using 75,197,020 kg recycled plastic thus far, and successfully reduced 130,517,607 kg carbon emissions since 2016.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The climate change is not only damaging our planet, but greatly harming the global economy and our land. Following the green movement trend, the efficient usage of energy-resources and the management of general waste are critical to ensure the continuation of this sustainable movement. Among these movements, carbon reduction has become the most important globally mission of all.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a green, sustainable and innovative brand, Hair O’right International Corporation has been dedicated to the development of green products. After the world's first Tree in the Bottle Shampoo made its debut in 2010, O’right launched Asia's first certified 100% renewable plastic bottle and renewable plastic pump, which are now used in all of its shampoo and body wash products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A Successful Green Innovation Strategy\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We cooperate with Da-Fon Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. to develop the 100% renewable plastic bottle and cooperate with Living Fountain Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. to develop the renewable plasticpump. Also, we are the first company in the world to boast a signboard made from 416 recycled t-shirts and 175 kg of recycled plastics in 2019.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Building a Zero Carbon Hair Beauty Leadership Brand\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2011, O’right released its first carbon-neutral shampoo; in 2018, it successfully obtained the “Carbon-Neutral Certificate” for its operational practices and the “Nine Products”. Additionally, the company further promises to fulfill zero-waste manufacuring in its factories by 2020 and to fully utilize renewable energy by 2025. O’right has cooperated with our supply chain to put circular economy into practice and develop carbon-neutral products, which makes it the number one zero carbon beauty brand in the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>O'right has never been just a hair and skin care company, but a brand that is dedicated to giving people, society and the environment the best care they deserve. Inspired by nature, we have made it our mission to maximize the value of resources and find value in agricultural waste with our supply chain; offering sustainably-sourced formulations developed with environmentally-friendly technology to lead the way in sustainability.\u003C/p>",[45161],{"name":45077,"type":53,"value":45077},[45163],{"article_id":45147,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45165,"link":45166,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45148,"updated_at":45149,"article_id":45147,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uwHGvWESxoQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154241738-DdNvffUS.jpeg",{"id":45168,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45169,"updated_at":45170,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45171,"contents":45172,"contributors":45183,"image":45185},"26377","2024-04-29T08:25:44.267Z","2025-01-17T15:14:17.638Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45173],{"id":45174,"score":47,"body":45175,"status":55,"article_id":45168,"created_at":45169,"updated_at":45170,"published_at":45169},"wAUA",{"title":45176,"outcome":45177,"problem":45178,"summary":45179,"solution":45180,"attachment":45181},"Industrial Collaboration–Moving Forward to Circular Economy","\u003Cp>Annual output is around 1,800 tons of industry isopropyl alcohol after recycling. (Annual design max. industry grade IPA is 6,000 tons.)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the largest manufacturer of electronic grade isopropyl alcohol in China, LCY Chemical Corp. adheres to the concept of “Eco + Prosperity” to assist downstream customers in the recycling and reuse of isopropyl alcohol waste. Reduce the environmental burden of wastewater treatment. Looking forward to the future. LCY Chemical Corp. will continue to integrate innovative R&D resources, actively increase the added value of products and international competitiveness in order to become a leading player in the global market and a world-class advanced chemical company providing green differentiated products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based on the circular economy, we will fulfill our social responsibilities for the waste liquid generated by the supplied chemicals. We will cooperate with customers through the purification equipment and technology of the chemical plant to convert the used electronic grade isopropyl alcohol waste liquid into industrial use. The standard has brought it back to the market for customers to use, so that the isopropyl alcohol waste liquid can return to the industrial chain and achieve circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High Value Cycle\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Supplying new isopropyl alcohol solution through the operation processes of customers will produce waste liquid mixed with water and other substances; adhering to the concept of coexistence with the environment through the subversion of the traditional incineration operation mode. The development of professional technology differs from the industry; to assist downstream customers in the recycling and reuse of isopropyl alcohol waste liquid, LCY Chemical Corp. greatly reduces the burden of wastewater treatment and takes environmental friendliness into account while developing the economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling Product Reuse\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the core purification equipment and technology, the electronic grade isopropyl alcohol waste liquid used by semiconductor advanced process of the customers will be converted into industrial grade standard isopropyl alcohol via evaporation and distillation system, and will be returned to the industrial market for different fields. The use of the customers makes the original waste liquid can be returned to the industrial chain to achieve circular economy.\u003C/p>",[45182],{"name":45077,"type":53,"value":45077},[45184],{"article_id":45168,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45186,"link":45187,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45169,"updated_at":45170,"article_id":45168,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WErt2QAfojM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154242587-2xnMQDbd.jpeg",{"id":45189,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45190,"updated_at":45191,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45192,"contents":45193,"contributors":45204,"image":45206},"26378","2024-04-29T08:41:06.129Z","2025-01-17T15:14:19.240Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45194],{"id":45195,"score":47,"body":45196,"status":55,"article_id":45189,"created_at":45190,"updated_at":45191,"published_at":45190},"Vxxi",{"title":45197,"outcome":45198,"problem":45199,"summary":45200,"solution":45201,"attachment":45202},"Provide a New ID Card for Waste Silicon Slurry","\u003Cp>It saves the treatment fee of waste silicon slurry in the crystal industry and effectively reduces the steelmaking cost of the steel industry. 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We have turned the waste silicon slurry of the solar industry into the resources of the steel industry and achieved industrial symbiosis.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Zero Waste Target\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to achieve the goal of zero waste, Chen Ya has made waste silicon slurry into silicon carbide briquettes by adopting the innovative application of the filtration system, drying system and crusting process, which is a zero-waste process. The silicon carbide briquettes can be used as heating agents for the steelmaking in steel industry. Not only do we recycle waste silicon slurry to be the resources for steel industry, but also help the steel industry to reduce steelmaking costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cross-border Integration of Industrial Symbiosis\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We provide circular economy consulting service of implementing zero waste semiconductor grinding wastewater. We also care about the disposal of waste solar modules and have developed localized waste module recycling technology.\u003C/p>",[45203],{"name":45077,"type":53,"value":45077},[45205],{"article_id":45189,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45207,"link":45208,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45190,"updated_at":45191,"article_id":45189,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KGnGct0-rlE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154243115-u7jg2NSc.jpeg",{"id":45210,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45211,"updated_at":45212,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45213,"contents":45214,"contributors":45225,"image":45227},"26410","2024-04-30T06:58:24.625Z","2025-01-17T15:14:20.365Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45215],{"id":45216,"score":47,"body":45217,"status":55,"article_id":45210,"created_at":45211,"updated_at":45212,"published_at":45211},"c8h7",{"title":45218,"outcome":45219,"problem":45220,"summary":45221,"solution":45222,"attachment":45223},"Bioresource Data Mining Creates Values from Agricultural By-products","\u003Cp>- We re-utilize 800 tons of agricultural by-products every year and have created the product value equals to 200 times of the by-product cost.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- We spend about NT$27 million purchasing agricultural by-products every year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>“Sustainability” is one of the essentials of competitiveness in the future. Based on the concept of sustainability, TCI is scoping out the business operation to cover social responsibility, environmental protection, and business development simultaneously. We are looking forward to the balance between business development and sustainability. We have been simplifying and automating our operation and manufacturing by our profession, biotechnology. We improve the process of resource recycling and reuse, and provide benefits to human health. We are creating the irreplaceability with this circular economy model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TCI Co., Ltd. has been reutilizing agricultural by-products which are usually considered as useless in order to exploit the resources and discover the nutritional and effective ingredients in plants. We have identified the novel values of by-products by our exclusive extraction technologies for the effective ingredients, and developed high-performance products by these by-products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We are an ODM manufacturer for developing and producing functional beverages, dietary supplements and facial masks. Based on the development and the manufacturing technologies focusing on agricultural biotechnology, we have established the business model which features the concept of the “Circular Economy for Agricultural Materials”. We have developed functional beverage and food products made by by-products such as banana peels, banana stamens, unripe jujube fruits and unripe ponkan fruits (thinning fruit), peanut skin, longan shells, and red quinoa shells etc. We have been creating high additional values for by-products with our state-of-the-art extraction technologies. For instance, we have developed the coffee product with additional iLiver® Longan Shell Extract which has abundant content of flavonoids that can improve liver detoxification. In 2018, TCI has obtained the Excellent Manufacturer of Circular Economy recognized by the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA (Taiwan).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We exploit red quinoa shells by “four consecutive processes” to fulfill comprehensive circular economy and re-utilization. First, red quinoa after hulling is edible and can be used as a staple food. We cultivate red quinoa by organic farming in TCI Sunrise Park. Second, red quinoa shells can be used to make red quinoa extract which can be added to make the functional drink with pomegranate enzymes and red quinoa extract. This product can facilitate the synthesis of collagen and provide the effects of anti-aging and anti-wrinkles. Third, the dregs of red quinoa can be re-utilized. We add the dregs of red quinoa to make organic noodles with red quinoa. The dregs have been used as the source of dietary fiber added in a staple food that can improve digestion. Fourth, the dregs left after the manufacturing process for noodles can be fermented by microorganisms to make organic compost. The compost will be used as the fertilizer for the farmlands for red quinoa in TCI Sunrise Park. The circular economy has been established.\u003C/p>",[45224],{"name":45077,"type":53,"value":45077},[45226],{"article_id":45210,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45228,"link":45229,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45211,"updated_at":45212,"article_id":45210,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8lQuXBZ-qy8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154243854-l35C4lI8.jpeg",{"id":45231,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45232,"updated_at":45233,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45234,"contents":45235,"contributors":45247,"image":45249},"26411","2024-04-30T07:08:03.565Z","2025-01-17T15:15:18.759Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45236],{"id":45237,"score":47,"body":45238,"status":55,"article_id":45231,"created_at":45232,"updated_at":45233,"published_at":45232},"DDV6",{"title":45239,"outcome":45240,"problem":45241,"summary":45242,"solution":45243,"attachment":45244},"Supply Chain Ecosystem to Create Fashion of Sustainability","\u003Cp>- Creating an open, innovative, and collaborative experience, we combine the industrial ecosystem with placemaking.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- We create a physical demo site for 100 kinds of stock fabric by connecting the upstream suppliers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Enterprise Co-Creation, Industrial Symbiosis, and Partnership in The Ecosystem to Tackle the Environmental Issues of Old Garments and Massive Stock Fabrics\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fast fashion is raging worldwide. As a textile giant, Taiwan produces up to 21 million tons of leftover fabrics in one single year. Furthermore, owing to the rapid shrinking of fashion cycle, consumers purchase in volumes. It is estimated that Taiwan produces 72,000 tons of old garments per year, equivalent to 438 garments discarded per minute, which brings greater harms to the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tainan Enterprises Co., Ltd. is a vital element on the supply chains of the international garment industry. Resource sharing model is created via enterprise co-creation to construct a collaborative platform for fashion ecosystem. Fabric Bank is established so that the shell fabrics/trim fabrics from suppliers can be effectively utilized by designers, fostering a dynamic circulation between the material supply and the design application as well as a new supply chain ecosystem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Resource Sharing Model in the Ecosystem:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Collaborative corporations in the ecosystem joint forces to provide hundreds of stock fabrics. Working with Industrial Technology Research Institute, we founded Fabric Bank, creating a physical demo site for international stock fabrics promotion at Foundation of Historic City Conservation and Regeneration, so that the leftover fabrics from foreign manufacturers not available in Taiwan can be utilized effectively by designers to foster a dynamic circulation between the material supply and the design application.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Value Creation via New Commercial Application and Technology:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Premium stock fabrics from international manufacturers are plenty in quantity, but short in instructions. Hence, QR code and augmented reality (AR) technology are introduced to revitalize stock fabrics. 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Taiwan does not have gold mine. Hence, it relies solely on import of industrial gold. Should the supply fall short, supply chain disruption will occur. Back in the days, the scrap ICs in Taiwan would have to be exported overseas to recovery gold through smelters, which had a long period of return as a result. SOLAR constructed the gold recovery and refining lines locally in Taiwan that not only saves time but saves resources for Taiwan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SOLAR effectively recovers the gold in scrap ICs using eco-friendly gold stripping solution and purifies it to 5N, industrial-grade gold (99.999%), which can be utilized directly in the production of gold products needed for industrial clients, achieving recovery & refining of industrial materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Different from other recycling operators, SOLAR introduced automatic design that significantly reduces the costs in desoldering scrap ICs. Preprocessing technologies such as separation of components and baseboard, sorting of components, hydrocyclone, and physical enrichment with hydraulic shaking table concentrator are employed for enriching, which significantly increase the gold content in the concentrate and reduce the costs in gold stripping solution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Most of the gold stripping and recovery methods use cyanide. Cyanide is extremely toxic that is not eco-friendly and may lead to health issues of the operators if handled without care. Therefore, it is cyanide-free throughout our production process to reduce risks involved in the operation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SOLAR works with other brand companies and assists in building up channels of collection while exercising the producer responsibility with these companies. From urban mining via e-waste collection and dismantling to physical enriching and from gold stripping and leaching to refining to 5N purity gold, SOLAR has successfully integrated all of the above into a complete cycle. SOLAR refines collected materials into industrial-grade products of 5N purity gold for the electronic industries and elevates the values attached to the products drastically.\u003C/p>",[45267],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45269],{"article_id":45253,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45271,"link":45272,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45254,"updated_at":45255,"article_id":45253,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Xr58D5Hb1ao=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154245446-q3RXY530.jpeg",{"id":45274,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45275,"updated_at":45276,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45277,"contents":45278,"contributors":45289,"image":45291},"26413","2024-04-30T07:42:58.892Z","2025-01-17T15:15:21.733Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45279],{"id":45280,"score":47,"body":45281,"status":55,"article_id":45274,"created_at":45275,"updated_at":45276,"published_at":45275},"vOSY",{"title":45282,"outcome":45283,"problem":45284,"summary":45285,"solution":45286,"attachment":45287},"Textile Eco-Industrial Park Sustainability Model","\u003Cp>The cooling system of negative pressure plus water curtain in the weaving mill cane saves 60 million NTD per year. The process of changing waste into a new product can save 40 million NTD of waste removal fee. Selling the Eco-brick can earn about 10 million NTD. The actions in dyeing and finishing plant can save 50 million NTD per year. The other actions can also save about 40 million NTD. Therefore, the total saving will be about 200 million NTD per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>All of the actions are for reaching the value proposition of EVEREST – “Create shared values with stakeholders”, “achieve the economy, environment, society of the triple surplus” and “Work on the solution of win-win for six parties including employees, customers, suppliers, investors, society and environment”\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Everest Textile upholds the “cradle to cradle” concept on waste management. We apply “7R” resource productivity principle to encourage waste recycling and reuse. To achieve the target of “zero-emission” gradually by 2020, we continue to focus on the source management and implementation. Additionally, we also create added values from pipe-end treatment and benefit from it.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Weaving Mill – Diamond Grade Green Building\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EVEREST uses the composite cooling system to replace the 900 refrigerating ton air-conditioner. The exhaust fans set on one sidewall can exhaust the hot air and make the mill into a negative pressure condition which makes the outside air be inhaled into the mill and cooled by the water curtain on the other sidewall. The fans in the middle can improve the effectiveness of air circulation. This system can reduce energy consumption for about 92%. Besides, the recovery rate of the wastewater produced by water-jet loom already reaches 86% by now.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sludge and Eco-brick-change waste into green building materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The wet sludge from wastewater treatment is usually a waste. However, the sludge in the textile industry has the value that it can be used as auxiliary fuel. After being dried by the incinerator, the dry sludge will be mixed with coal and used as fuel in the boiler. It can save 10% of coal consumption. In EVEREST, the cinders will be sent to the brick machine designed by ourselves to press into new produce – Eco-bricks. This process is also one of the actions to achieve our final goal – zero-emission. The eco-bricks have obtained the verification of low-carbon construction material markers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dyeing and finishing plant – process optimization\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EVEREST uses the heat-exchanger to preheat the freshwater and cool down the wastewater. We refurbish the machines or modify them to reduce the water/energy consumption. The wastewater will be recycled and reused in the process. All of the actions make the water consumption of dyeing and finishing plant reduce from 258 L/ kg product to 100 L/ kg product.\u003C/p>",[45288],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45290],{"article_id":45274,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45292,"link":45293,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45275,"updated_at":45276,"article_id":45274,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"s9kqtMF1soM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154246284-bxz9Dl0d.jpeg",{"id":45295,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45296,"updated_at":45297,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45298,"contents":45299,"contributors":45310,"image":45312},"26414","2024-04-30T07:58:45.229Z","2025-01-17T15:15:23.249Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45300],{"id":45301,"score":47,"body":45302,"status":55,"article_id":45295,"created_at":45296,"updated_at":45297,"published_at":45296},"ZGKC",{"title":45303,"outcome":45304,"problem":45305,"summary":45306,"solution":45307,"attachment":45308},"Whole Pig Application as Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine","\u003Cp>The tissues and organs from one pig can be worth of ten million US dollars using our supercritical CO2 extraction process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The DNA and amino acid sequences of the collagen from pig is 99% identical to those of collagen from human. The cells, fats and non-collagenous proteins of the tissue and organs were removes, while the intact collagen scaffolds were left as biomaterials for human therapeutic purposes. The data showed that the decellularized porcine skin and bone are excellent in human skin and bone regeneration, and no sign of immune rejection has occurred. Therefore, ACRO Biomedical decided to go for the whole pig application and make the most out of each tissue and organ from the pig, with the hope to reach the goal of whole pig circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ACRO Biomedical has successfully developed a platform supercritical CO2 extraction technology to remove the cells, fats and non-collagenous proteins from pig skin, bone, cartilage, cornea, artery, nerve, ureter, and organs like heart, kidney, liver and pancreas, and used these decellularized tissues and organs for human tissue engineering. The skin and bone derived medical device biomaterials have received FDA approvals from Taiwan, US, Singapore, Vietnam, and Philippine. The pig cornea derived medical device is under human clinical trial in four medical centers in Taiwan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- Tissues and organs were collected right after the pigs were slaughtered. After removing excess blood by rinsing the tissues and organs, they were then cut or ground into the desired sizes before proceeding to the supercritical extraction process. Finally, the decellularized tissues and organs were packed and gamma irradiated for sterilization and became ready-to-use medical devices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- During the R&D stage with each product, the evaluation of the feasibility for the clinical application was performed by ACRO Biomedical and professional partners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Each device has to go through a series of biocompatibility tests according to ISO10993 regulation to prove its safety. And then go through the GLP certified facility to test its performance on animal model. If the device is classified as class III medical device, it has to go through human clinical trial before it can be approved by regulatory authority.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Business model for marketing the products is to cooperate with agents and distributors, and at the same time, keep the R&D and production as key value in the company.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- ACRO Biomedical is dedicated to turning the waste tissues and organs into precious medical device products for the uses in human tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This is an extremely high value-added business for the pig farming industry.\u003C/p>",[45309],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45311],{"article_id":45295,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45313,"link":45314,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45296,"updated_at":45297,"article_id":45295,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"i-LR4Nv9OUA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154247042-0FFchrZn.jpeg",{"id":45316,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45317,"updated_at":45318,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45319,"contents":45320,"contributors":45331,"image":45333},"26415","2024-04-30T08:08:12.225Z","2025-01-17T15:15:24.532Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45321],{"id":45322,"score":47,"body":45323,"status":55,"article_id":45316,"created_at":45317,"updated_at":45318,"published_at":45317},"37hQ",{"title":45324,"outcome":45325,"problem":45326,"summary":45327,"solution":45328,"attachment":45329},"Create a Value of Textile Industry Through R&D Innovation","\u003Cp>Sponsored sportswear to Taitung Feng Tian and Big Bird Elementary School National Sports Team\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To change the business model based on mass production in Taiwan, Fushun creates value through R&D innovation to make the creation of profits no longer depends on the consumption of resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fushun is one of the largest suppliers of Adidas in Taiwan. Fushun reduces the use of energy resources of dyeing and finishing products through different processes and regeneration cycle paths, maximize resource efficiency, reduce waste, reduce emissions, and minimize the environmental impact. Through the transferring method, refurbishment, waterless coating and other procedures, the water, oil and electricity consumption of the product is minimized. Polyester recycled yarn will reach 80% or more in 2024, and the quality of decomposable material will be more than 10%, making full use of green energy and natural fiber.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fushun uses safe, non-toxic materials that can be recycled and decomposed. By using non-toxic dyes, auxiliaries and finishing chemicals, Fushun became the designated demonstration plant of Adidas ZDHC Alliance Taiwan. With zero waste, zero emission and non-toxicity, the water required for each stage of the production process is minimized, the amount of green energy generated is gradually increased (wind power is increased to 300KW/D), and the energy use efficiency is maximized. Automation or digitalized storage are to reduce environmental impact. Fushun also produces the required products by using water-based agents.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the wastewater discharge end, the textile research institute plans to implement wastewater recycling module equipment to facilitate subsequent .Water resources treatment and recycling,which are using wastewater purification, filter membrane group, recovery section and recovery of wastewater from different process sections.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the purpose of recycling resources, we granulate recycled PET material or make new textiles by recycled PET. We use single PET 100% fabric, recycled PET bottle recycled fiber, decomposable raw fiber and other materials.\u003C/p>",[45330],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45332],{"article_id":45316,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45334,"link":45335,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45317,"updated_at":45318,"article_id":45316,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8QZvcROB7so=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154247635-Wb0oEegD.jpeg",{"id":45337,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45338,"updated_at":45339,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45340,"contents":45341,"contributors":45352,"image":45354},"26416","2024-04-30T08:23:40.570Z","2025-01-17T15:15:26.131Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45342],{"id":45343,"score":47,"body":45344,"status":55,"article_id":45337,"created_at":45338,"updated_at":45339,"published_at":45338},"5l_n",{"title":45345,"outcome":45346,"problem":45347,"summary":45348,"solution":45349,"attachment":45350},"Improving Road Service Life with Green Building Materials-BOFS Aggregates","\u003Cp>There are over 250 asphalt concrete roads paved with BOFS aggregates in Taiwan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based on core values of CHC Resources Corporation, i.e. integrity, respect, and sustainability, we commit ourselves into innovating and valuing up resources-recycling business, pursuing sustainability of resources, and being a leading enterprise in the market of circular economy. We highly respect our stakeholders, and preserve environmental resources to achieve the sustainability of corporation and environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CHC Resources Corporation devotes to innovating and valuing up by-products from steel mill in CSC Group. Our main businesses include the production and sales of granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) powder, basic oxygen furnace slag (BOFS) aggregates and air-cooled blast furnace slag aggregates.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Creating Value by Recycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BOFS aggregates is the by-product from steelmaking process in an integrated steel mill. BOFS shows several excellent physical properties, such as high hardness and high compressive strength. In Taiwan, not only is BOFS an excellent substitute for natural aggregates, but also a green building material and BS 8001 product. Using BOFS to replace natural aggregates in asphalt concrete pavement aggregates can substantially reduce environmental damage caused by mining and improve the road quality and durability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Improving Road Quality by Using BOFS Aggregates\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Zhongshan Rd. and Yanhai Rd. are the main roads near the international airport in Kaohsiung City, and also the main accesses to industrial park loaded with heavy traffic. However, the heavy traffic volume caused by trailers and container trucks leads to serious damage and significant cracks, potholes and ruts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to improve the quality of roads, the Kaohsiung City Government has modified the base course and designed to build dense grading and stone mastic asphalt concrete pavement with BOFS aggregates. With the properties of high hardness, square shape and better bond to asphalt than natural aggregates, BOFS aggregates improve the quality of road and the safety of road users by increasing interlock strength between the aggregates and reducing the stripping ratio of the aggregates.\u003C/p>",[45351],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45353],{"article_id":45337,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45355,"link":45356,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45338,"updated_at":45339,"article_id":45337,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YRjsYXEjbYc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154248472-UqCWq4dR.jpeg",{"id":45358,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45359,"updated_at":45360,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45361,"contents":45362,"contributors":45373,"image":45375},"26417","2024-04-30T08:33:22.152Z","2025-01-17T15:15:27.619Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45363],{"id":45364,"score":47,"body":45365,"status":55,"article_id":45358,"created_at":45359,"updated_at":45360,"published_at":45359},"pk_G",{"title":45366,"outcome":45367,"problem":45368,"summary":45369,"solution":45370,"attachment":45371},"Innovative Business Models: Everything Is Washable","\u003Cp>- Income from Leasing & the costs saved from Energy Saving brings million NTD’s profit per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Adopting Reusable tableware could save up to 12million NTD per year. Tableware Consumption in Taiwan: 5 billion NTD ≒ 0.15 billion disposable tableware and cups per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Per Electronics Manufacturer could save Vacuum-formed plastic tray consumption cost by approximately 4.2 million NTD per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In view of (Due to) the enormous environmental impact caused by disposable tableware,G-winner was hence founded. For instance, there used to be tons of disposable dinning utensil garbage from the underground street of Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital alone per day. Aiming at doing something for the Planet Earth, satisfying the consumers and business owners at the same time and recycling the tableware to save labor and natural resources. This brand concept has become the powerful core value of various washing machines made by G-winner.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>G-winner’s innovative business model—offering 1-stand service; more than just dishwashing service, no matter it is offering services for various kinds of activities, catering business, corporates/companies and institutes/organizations, G-winner could make it by offering On-Spot Dishwashing service, or offering collecting-washing-delivering service by dishwashing center. G-winner offers a series of well-organized complete services, including offering tableware and tableware washing, and even bearing the management risks & offering professional management for clients, so that the clients could gain affirmation & praises from consumers easily.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>To Create New Business Models, The Tableware/Packaging Usage Habits of Consumers Need to Be Considered and Changed First.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Creating new business models is the hardest part to step into and to achieve. However, G-winner has become a pioneer of it. It is also needed to think from the perspective of the behavior models of consumers. G-winner offers reusable tableware for many events/activities. By offering simple, convenient, safe & hygienic quality service in activities such as Deaflympics, Floral Expo, Dragon Boat Festival, Music Festival, Coffee & Wine Fair, …etc.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Making It More Easily to Be Accepted by Customers, Also Building Competitive and Trustworthy Dishwashing Centers\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the initial stage, the company provides equipment for lease, the consumers do not need to invest a lot of money or worry about machine maintenance & the troublesome machine renewal issues through this special service provided by G-winner. G-winner provides the best dishwashing model continuously when interacting with customers, which also reflects the key dishwashing cleanliness elements in machine designs. Not only do G-winner’s machines possess the best washing ability and be most energy-saving among the level of dishwashing machines, but also copy his experience to build dishwashing center; so as to expend its business service scope.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Making Differences & Offering Convenience\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Then G-winner put efforts in enhancing its physical systems—by building a recycling system to include the process from shops (companies/restaurants), consumers, fixed locations for dropping reusable tableware, recycling, transportation & dishwashing center, looping them into an manage-controlled executed recycling system,to meeting users’ anticipation & offering convenience. G-winner even extend the services to vegetable washing/fruit washing, the washing of vacuum-formed thin plastic trays which are commonly used by electronics industry, …, etc; making 1-time packagings recyclable & reusable, achieving ‘Washing everything. Everything could be washed.’\u003C/p>",[45372],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45374],{"article_id":45358,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45376,"link":45377,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45359,"updated_at":45360,"article_id":45358,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VnpEmv3POCM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154249324-7ZQbZzf0.jpeg",{"id":45379,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45380,"updated_at":45381,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45382,"contents":45383,"contributors":45394,"image":45396},"26443","2024-04-30T08:41:23.381Z","2025-01-17T15:15:29.185Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45384],{"id":45385,"score":47,"body":45386,"status":55,"article_id":45379,"created_at":45380,"updated_at":45381,"published_at":45380},"x1od",{"title":45387,"outcome":45388,"problem":45389,"summary":45390,"solution":45391,"attachment":45392},"Building a Mine Cycle in The World.","\u003Cp>- Raising e-waste value upon 11,560 thousand NTD.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Build an overall supply chain from R & D to Marketing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan has a very high rate of resource recovery, representing a large number of \"misplaced resources\". With abundant creativity and excellent manufacturing quality, Taiwan has a unique niche for the development of circular economy under the trend of global sustainable issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Super Dragon Technology Co., Ltd (SDTI), Renato Lab, Dot Design, and Hum Chan collaborate to execute Conventional Industry Technology Development project, which started from 2018 by Industrial Development Bureau of MOEA. On this basis, combined with a large number of public space (by using public facilities) and temporary space equipment requirements (flexible customization), we hope to achieve a win-win case of circularity and \"economy\".\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In view of the need for long-term flexible use of public space, multi-functional furniture groups should be developed to meet the needs of seats, receipts, compartments this can be deleted, even extending to innovation building functions. It can be flexibly adjusted to a single chair, bench, arc and circle according to different spaces. This project adopts recycled materials, and follows the principle of recycling design: modularization, easy disassembly, maintenance and replacement of components, so as to prolong the service life of products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this project, we combine the strength from many different enterprises to build a connection between market demand and resource recovery. In order to build a sustainable recycling supply chain, we plan to integrate upstream to downstream industries which are involved in the alliance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Market analysis: REnato lab、Dot Design\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recycling material support: SDTI、Hum Chan\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Material R & D: SDTI、REnato lab、Hum Chan\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Design: REnato lab、Dot Design\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Manufacture: SDTI、REnato lab、Dot Design\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Marketing: REnato lab、Dot Design\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We used to mine in mines. Nowadays, we mine in cities. In the future, we are going to build a mining cycle in our society.\u003C/p>",[45393],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45395],{"article_id":45379,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45397,"link":45398,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45380,"updated_at":45381,"article_id":45379,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uDNI57KFUyw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154250021-m7D5_tN9.jpeg",{"id":45400,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45401,"updated_at":45402,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45403,"contents":45404,"contributors":45415,"image":45417},"26476","2024-04-30T08:50:41.146Z","2025-01-17T15:15:30.763Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45405],{"id":45406,"score":47,"body":45407,"status":55,"article_id":45400,"created_at":45401,"updated_at":45402,"published_at":45401},"S1p0",{"title":45408,"outcome":45409,"problem":45410,"summary":45411,"solution":45412,"attachment":45413},"Turning CO2 Green-The Carbon Cycle Offers a New Way of Thinking About CO2 Economics","\u003Cp>Up to 2018, the accumulation of capturing carbon dioxide is 355 metric tons, 400 units of astaxanthin-rich astarose products, 1,000 astaxanthin nori and soba noodles gift boxes, and NT$56,000 donated to World Vision Taiwan from the Taroko Gorge Marathon’s charity activities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By 2030, the world needs to reduce carbon emissions by 45% (using 2011 as a base year). In particular, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is generally recognized as one of the most feasible methods of achieving this, which is why Taiwan Cement Corporation (TCC) has actively sought to develop related technologies during the past 10 years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Limestone, an ingredient for producing cement, is used as the absorbent that can effectively separate the CO2 from the emissions during the process of producing cement. The captured carbon can be reused to nurture microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis that has rich content of astaxanthin which can be extracted and is edible. With this, we created the first algae infused, carbon cutting green noodles and other skin care products to expand a new business model for cement companies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A Pioneering Microalgae Carbon Sequestration System\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hoping Power Plant and Hoping Cement Plant were designed with circular economy concepts. Calcium looping capture technology, microalgae low-carbon energy technology, and the use of carbon in the production of astaxanthin products are combined to produce innovative carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) methods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>CO2 Reusing Creates Innovative Value of Haematococcus Pluvialis\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After capturing carbon, we chose a microalgae fixation system due to microalgae’s capacity to store 10 times as much carbon as trees and the capacity of the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis to use CO2 as a photosynthetic fuel source to produce the valued chemical astaxanthin. With only 1 kg of Haematococcus pluvialis is able to absorb 1.83 kg of CO2. The Company also cooperated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute’s Biomedical Technology Laboratory to research the antioxidant benefits of astaxanthin. Preliminary results suggest that astaxanthin has the potential to slow cell ageing, repair retinal damage, and possibly even prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>An Innovative B2B2C Solution for Reducing Carbon Emissions\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus algae is a natural health food nurtured by carbon. Seeking ways to use the algae without extracting the astaxanthin, the Company cooperated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute to produce algae infused, carbon cutting green noodles. In addition to direct consumption of the algae, we used energy efficient methods to extract the astaxanthin and developed a series of astaxanthin-rich astarose products.\u003C/p>",[45414],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45416],{"article_id":45400,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45418,"link":45419,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45401,"updated_at":45402,"article_id":45400,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CbXFjMQcOaI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154250908-2hT6RizZ.jpeg",{"id":45421,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45422,"updated_at":45423,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45424,"contents":45425,"contributors":45436,"image":45438},"26477","2024-04-30T09:02:23.180Z","2025-01-17T15:15:32.021Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45426],{"id":45427,"score":47,"body":45428,"status":55,"article_id":45421,"created_at":45422,"updated_at":45423,"published_at":45422},"XyHv",{"title":45429,"outcome":45430,"problem":45431,"summary":45432,"solution":45433,"attachment":45434},"Eco-friendly E-waste Recycling Pioneer","\u003Cp>- Green processes and green business image.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Lower investment. Break even in one year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Customized total solution to earn profit. IRR is 50~60% for smart phone recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the United Nations, there are over 48 million tons of E-waste with more than 60 billion dollars last year. The truth is only 20% of E-waste was recycled and it even harmed the environment and human health while treating those E-waste by thermal and strong acid processes. That is why UWin dedicates to reach the goal of circular economy in the way of sustainable development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditionally, E-waste was treated by the processes with high pollutions and toxic chemicals. However, we treat the e-waste to recover metals much safer and easier. Furthermore, we make the recycled metals become new raw materials for manufacturers. Until now, we have already provided the total solutions to our clients in Taiwan, America, Japan and China to achieve the goal of “cradle to cradle” and sustainable development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Develop eco-friendly metal strippers\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>UWin has developed many highly selective metal eco-strippers for precious metals, rare earth metals, lithium and cobalt which do not contain aqua regia, cyanide or any other toxic chemical based on the concept of green chemistry and reverse engineering.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Desoldering and sorting\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Using highly selective and eco-friendly tin stripper to easily dissolve tin metal to separate components from printed circuit board (PCB). Then, we classify all the components by sorting machine. Because of this pretreatment, we will have high amount of different metals in different components respectively.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High-value recycling system of metal resources\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Eco-friendly metal strippers are used to recycle gold, silver and palladium from the components as IC chip, CPU, MLCC with higher amount of these precious metals. Besides, lithium and cobalt can be recovered from batteries; rare earth metals can be recovered from lens and many other metals or plastics can be recovered from other components. All the recycled metals can be produced as new raw materials to reach the goal of Circular Economy. Furthermore we also build a database of metal quantity inside the components at the same time. For the manufacturers, they can explore the relationship between content and usage efficiency to search for the better production conditions.\u003C/p>",[45435],{"name":45246,"type":53,"value":45246},[45437],{"article_id":45421,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45439,"link":45440,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45422,"updated_at":45423,"article_id":45421,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"D3LAvEaZAx8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154251566-J6jnMRsU.jpeg",{"id":45442,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45443,"updated_at":45444,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45445,"contents":45446,"contributors":45458,"image":45460},"26478","2024-04-30T09:07:00.472Z","2025-01-17T15:16:27.645Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45447],{"id":45448,"score":47,"body":45449,"status":55,"article_id":45442,"created_at":45443,"updated_at":45444,"published_at":45443},"25dJ",{"title":45450,"outcome":45451,"problem":45452,"summary":45453,"solution":45454,"attachment":45455},"Disposable to Reusable-Rentable Cups Service","\u003Cp>It has been three years since we first launched our rental system; we have introduced our services to 350 events, reducing 250K of disposable food containers. The containers we reduced could have been piled up to 50 Taipei 101 Buildings if we stack them altogether, which is equal to the environment effect of we planted 250 trees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For the disposable food containers, we think the problem is not that the public are not aware of the problem, but it is that the disposables are too convenient.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So if we can offer a different solution, we believed that the problem can be solved.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Our rental service of food containers is an ideal solution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To solve such a problem, Chingpiao has set up three phases of action: Food Safety、Conveniences, and entertainment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ChingPiao Ltd. is a social start-up enterprise that aims to provide a total solution of reducing disposable food containers. Established in 2016 Oct, ChingPiao has been offering customized non-disposable lifestyle consultancies combining cup rental system that includes usage, cleaning, and logistic services. At the moment, ChingPiao is mainly focusing on event-based services. But this year we launched the “XLQ plastic free island project” trying to expand to daily-based services.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Sanitation of Reusables\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It’s normal that people raise questions about new services. In our case, people wondered if the containers are well-cleaned. So we had worked with the professional cleaning factories, set up the rigorous cleaning SOP, and examined by third-party regularly, to guarantee the quality of our services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Introduction of Different Scenarios\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We customized our services for different scenarios in order to make users feel just as convenient as disposables.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>More Than Just Environment\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Start from SDGs, we introduce all kinds of elements to our services; combined with various issues and games to make them more than just reduce wastes.\u003C/p>",[45456],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/taiwansugar/",[45459],{"article_id":45442,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45461,"link":45462,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45443,"updated_at":45444,"article_id":45442,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RATVK45g5W8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154252365-DL_VQm8H.jpeg",{"id":45464,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45465,"updated_at":45466,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45467,"contents":45468,"contributors":45479,"image":45481},"26479","2024-04-30T09:12:14.343Z","2025-01-17T15:16:29.270Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45469],{"id":45470,"score":47,"body":45471,"status":55,"article_id":45464,"created_at":45465,"updated_at":45466,"published_at":45465},"eX5k",{"title":45472,"outcome":45473,"problem":45474,"summary":45475,"solution":45476,"attachment":45477},"Full Use of Organic Fruits and Vegetables","\u003Cp>Leezen uses 11 crops for whole fruit processing, integrates over 12 vendors, develops over 17 products, with an annual output value exceeding NTD 20 million.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The product development and production process of a general food factory is designed for a single product. Residual materials like pickled vegetable and fruit juice, peels, pulp and pomace are usually deemed as of no use value and are straightforwardly discarded. In order to cherish the hard harvested organic produce, Leezen concatenates resources from partner vendors, and strives to find more ways of utilization and business opportunities to maximize the value of whole organic fruits and vegetables.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Upholding the original intention of cherishing organic fruits and vegetables, Leezen actively unites partner vendors through contract planting, resource sharing, and joint product development along with other practices to achieve the full use of organic produce, namely, the pomelo. Leezen transfers the residual materials such as pickled fruit ,vegetable juice and pomace fiber to other vendors in order to develop more edibles like soft candies, slurping jelly, fruit cakes, enzyme, etc., which therefore attains the benefits of circular economy with the whole produce.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leezen uses its own channel resources to actively concatenate the material processing needs between partner vendors; turning fruit and vegetable residual materials from manufacturer A to manufacturer B to further develop processed edibles. Along with various communication, tasting and other promotion schemes to guide consumers to treasure the value of whole organic produce.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taking DongFon Farm´s organic pomelo as an example. Pomelo jam from WuHui Food, which yields peels, pomace and juice during the production process. WuHui, apart from producing candied pomelo peels, it also sells the pomace to Joy-Me Preserves Factory which dedicates its production to pastry filling. When the pomelo pomace becomes filling, it is then turned over to Hurng Fur Foods to produce pomelo cakes. Residual pomelo juice is passed onto Fenghsi to be turned into pomelo slurping jelly. Leezen also offers full use examples of pulp/pickled juice/puree/peels/pomace from pineapple, mulberry, red plum, local guava, Chinese herbs etc.\u003C/p>",[45478],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45480],{"article_id":45464,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45482,"link":45483,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45465,"updated_at":45466,"article_id":45464,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"L5FIqEgzqcs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154253116-o3j2i9IC.jpeg",{"id":45485,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45486,"updated_at":45487,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45488,"contents":45489,"contributors":45500,"image":45502},"26509","2024-04-30T09:24:02.592Z","2025-01-17T15:16:30.740Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45490],{"id":45491,"score":47,"body":45492,"status":55,"article_id":45485,"created_at":45486,"updated_at":45487,"published_at":45486},"50iR",{"title":45493,"outcome":45494,"problem":45495,"summary":45496,"solution":45497,"attachment":45498},"100% Recycling of Process Water in the Optronics Industry","\u003Cp>Approximately 18,000 tons of effluent (equivalent to water consumption of 9.5 standard swimming pools) can all be recycled for use within the plant daily while achieving zero discharge of process water and reducing the environmental load to 0.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Under the impact of extreme weather, the planet encounters water shortage and challenges. Nevertheless, the panel industry is an industry that consumes much water. Also, the alternation between dry and rainy seasons in Taiwan reflects an uncontrollable risk and impact as well. In addition, to meet the expectation of the residents in the neighborhood and to set a good example of striking a balance between the environment and economy, we engaged our path to the development of zero discharge technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The world is facing crisis and challenges of water shortage due to climate change, whereas the panel industry is an industry that consumes water. Because of the alternation of dry and rainy seasons in Taiwan, the environment contains an uncontrollable risk and impact. Also, regarding the expectation of the residents in the neighborhood, developing manufacturing process of zero discharge of process water on our own is a crucial milestone for the technology industry in Taiwan. Not only does it makes a breakthrough in the existing threshold of water conservation and achieves total water recycling, but also reduces one’s dependence on tap water. Furthermore, it is eco-friendly due to the zero discharge.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Development of Optimized Wastewater Separation:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through water quality analysis, the various ion concentrations in water are captured, so as to separate wastewater for further processing based on the concentration of organisms in the water and the respective attributes. The wastewater in low concentration can be recovered and reused after simple processing, whereas in high concentration it requires multiple computer simulations and adjustments of processing parameters for constant water separation optimization to overcome the challenges of technology threshold and operation costs in reusing high concentration wastewater.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Challenges to the Facilities, Configurations and Operations on Site:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>No practice of massive integrated water recycling technology has ever been in place in the technology industry. Through recovery and reuse in phases, the amount of process water required is reduced by 98%, surpassing the conventional process water recycling technology. Moreover, high-efficiency evaporation equipment is employed to achieve the goal of full-recycling of process water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Overcoming the Greatest Challenge to Ensure a Smooth Manufacturing:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In modifying the system, the plant was still in operation. Apart from managing the existing water consumption and meeting wastewater discharge standards, the progress of new water processing facilities has to be taken care of as well. For instance, the biological treatment via activated sludge process was changed to the process of membrane bio-reactors (MBR) in stages. Meanwhile, wastewater separation, water allocation and water quality monitoring were carried out with prudence, which required adjustment and execution with a close teamwork to complete the whole project.\u003C/p>",[45499],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45501],{"article_id":45485,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45503,"link":45504,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45486,"updated_at":45487,"article_id":45485,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yDzOn6nqX2g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154253860-e-0CJXZw.jpeg",{"id":45506,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45507,"updated_at":45508,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45509,"contents":45510,"contributors":45521,"image":45523},"26542","2024-05-02T09:35:03.054Z","2025-01-17T15:16:32.128Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45511],{"id":45512,"score":47,"body":45513,"status":55,"article_id":45506,"created_at":45507,"updated_at":45508,"published_at":45507},"5PNG",{"title":45514,"outcome":45515,"problem":45516,"summary":45517,"solution":45518,"attachment":45519},"Industry First – Recycle of Semiconductor-Grade Copper Materials","\u003Cp>Over 10,000 metric tons of waste copper sulfate intended to outsource was reduced per year and 150 metric tons of copper tube was produced. The overall economic benefit reached over NT$9,000 million per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TSMC is committed to environmental sustainability. Striving to be a world-class company in environmental protection, TSMC changed waste management from a linear economy to a circular economy. Besides, wasted resources produced by the semiconductor industry will greatly exceed industrial demand in a few years. To overcome the dilemma of interdependence between different industries, continual use of resources with zero waste within the semiconductor industry has been set as a sustainable development goal of TSMC.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) endeavors to be an practitioner of the green power and positively put the “cradle to cradle” circular economy into practice. We built in-house recycling systems to remake the waste copper sulfate into regenerated copper tubes. Furthermore, we cooperated with the raw material suppliers to develop smelting processes for purification of copper tubes. With great effort, semiconductor-grade copper anodes made of the copper tubes were feasible for TSMC’s manufacturing processes. The recycle of high-value semiconductor-grade copper materials has been successfully established.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Wasted Copper Sulfate Recycling Systems – to Turn Waste into High-value Products\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TSMC worked with vendors to develop the in-house recycling system for waste copper sulfate treatment. Copper ions were efficiently converted into metallic copper through the closed tube electrolysis equipment. Furthermore, the purity of regenerated copper tubes has been extremely enhanced by the optimization of chemical usage. Based on the successful experience, the recycling systems have been intensively implemented and continuously operated at each of TSMC’s plant. With the in-house recycling facilities, the amount of waste intended to be outsourced and risks of outsourcing vendors not handling properly can be reduced.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Green Innovation Model – in Collaboration With Raw Material Suppliers\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TSMC sold the regenerated copper tubes to raw material suppliers to replace electronic raw materials with recycled materials. To achieve the vision of the circular economy, smelting processes was developed by TSMC and suppliers to make the regenerated copper tubes into semiconductor-grade copper anodes. Since the end of 2017, the copper anodes have been reused in TSMC’s manufacturing processes. Taking a step further, TSMC continues to promote the upcycling semiconductor’s waste back to their original industry. Not only does this green innovative innovation in circular sourcing of copper reduce raw materials used, but also significantly increases products value.\u003C/p>",[45520],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45522],{"article_id":45506,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45524,"link":45525,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45507,"updated_at":45508,"article_id":45506,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"upB5lSTwJ8M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154254600-9LcHiQsM.jpeg",{"id":45527,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45528,"updated_at":45529,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45530,"contents":45531,"contributors":45542,"image":45544},"26575","2024-05-03T05:42:02.737Z","2025-01-17T15:16:33.541Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45532],{"id":45533,"score":47,"body":45534,"status":55,"article_id":45527,"created_at":45528,"updated_at":45529,"published_at":45528},"AkdI",{"title":45535,"outcome":45536,"problem":45537,"summary":45538,"solution":45539,"attachment":45540},"The First Case, Converted Ammonia Wastewater into Raw Material of Semiconductor","\u003Cp>Creating benefit more than NTD 2 hundred million/year (including the reduction of outsourcing fee and earn from production selling; expecting to be converted into electronic-grade ammonia solution more than 30 thousand tons/year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TSMC also integrated vendors’ skills and planned to convert industrial-grade ammonium sulfate product into an electronic-grade ammonia solution. Not only can this condition turn the product into high-valued product, but also achieve the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With the development of an advanced process of semiconductor, a large number of raw chemicals are also accompanied by a large amount of waste. This situation will result in the problems of limited choices of industrial-grade products. Therefore, TSMC holds the principle of cradle-to-cradle, which aims to turn the waste into the products and back to its original industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) endeavors to be a circular economy practitioner and fulfill the circular economy through the company’s actions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Meanwhile, TSMC also realized the goal of the environment was to be in harmony with technology. By Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) system, ammonium sulfate wastewater converted into the industrial-grade ammonium sulfate products, which has been the priority business in the industry of semiconductor.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Ammonia Nitrogen Wastewater to Industrial-grade Ammonium Sulfate Products\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recycled sulfuric acid waste was used as adsorbents and combined with ammonia nitrogen wastewater; creating ammonium sulfate wastewater. TSMC further improved the ammonium sulfate crystallization system by introducing MVR. Converting ammonium sulfate into valuable industrial-grade ammonium sulfate product, which could be used to produce leather products and dyeing materials for resale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From Industrial-grade Ammonium Sulfate Product to Semiconductor-grade Raw Material\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By the high-gravity rotating packed bed, ammonium gas is vaporized from industrial-grade ammonium sulfate. Moreover, ammonia gas will be purified and compressed in the low-temperature distillation process. Finally, after filtration and adsorbing via purified water, liquefied ammonia gas is converted into electronic-grade ammonia solution which will return into the original industry.\u003C/p>",[45541],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45543],{"article_id":45527,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45545,"link":45546,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45528,"updated_at":45529,"article_id":45527,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g-_cUKdGk5E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154255344-IImUZc1M.jpeg",{"id":45548,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45549,"updated_at":45550,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45551,"contents":45552,"contributors":45563,"image":45565},"26608","2024-05-03T06:41:56.320Z","2025-01-17T15:16:34.797Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45553],{"id":45554,"score":47,"body":45555,"status":55,"article_id":45548,"created_at":45549,"updated_at":45550,"published_at":45549},"jMWP",{"title":45556,"outcome":45557,"problem":45558,"summary":45559,"solution":45560,"attachment":45561},"Digital Inclusion Project","\u003Cp>By 2018, we have recycled over 400,000 discarded electronic devices, donated over 20,000 computers and built up over 500 digital classrooms in 38 countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the rapid changes in technology, people desire for the new equipment; discarded end-of-life electrical and electronic devices are the world’s fastest growing waste stream. It not just presents significant risks to the environment, but also the inefficiency of resource usage. In addition, we notice the social problem caused by Digital Divide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to the guidelines for digital inclusion published by UNESCO, “In an increasingly digitalized world, people need digital skills and literacy to work, live, learn and communicate productively”. In a digitalized world, people without these skills will face marginalization and become underprivileged groups not only in the digital areas but also in the society as well.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ASUS upholds Extended Producer Responsibility through providing free-recycling service in countries where sales are accounted for 70% of the global market. Extending the spirit of responsibility, ASUS promotes “Refurbished Computer and Digital Training Program” that refurbishes the discarded computers regardless of brands back to workable condition and then donates them to underprivileged minorities. Not only could it reduce the environmental impact, but also extend the computer lifecycle and improve the resource efficiency by leveraging the recycling service to the maximum value.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Besides donating the refurbished computers, we also develop educational software and gain support from volunteers to teach digital skills to help to improve the lives of children in rural areas, poor young students, women, and elders. It was estimated that over 550,000 people have been benefited from the program.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We believe that enterprises wish to achieve circular economy should follow the performances that are measurable to ensure ongoing success and transformational improvement. In 2018, ASUS participated in the UL 3600 circularity fact program to follow the circularity of the program by using a quantitative method ASUS then became the world’s first company to receive circularity validation. In addition, ASUS published the first verified social returned on investment (SROI) report in Taiwan, which showed each dollar invested has generated 3.61 times social value. In 2018, the SROI has reached 5.34 throughoptimizing the program. It means the program make positive change to the society. We expect to enhance digital inclusion through circular economy, and to help underprivileged minorities to improve their digital skills and share with them the benefit of ICT development.\u003C/p>",[45562],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45564],{"article_id":45548,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45566,"link":45567,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45549,"updated_at":45550,"article_id":45548,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uG_PvmUWRpQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154256063-5P8B7JWe.jpeg",{"id":45569,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45570,"updated_at":45571,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45572,"contents":45573,"contributors":45584,"image":45586},"26609","2024-05-03T06:54:37.089Z","2025-01-17T15:16:36.263Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45574],{"id":45575,"score":47,"body":45576,"status":55,"article_id":45569,"created_at":45570,"updated_at":45571,"published_at":45570},"lsxu",{"title":45577,"outcome":45578,"problem":45579,"summary":45580,"solution":45581,"attachment":45582},"Implement District Energy Integration and create a win-win situation","\u003Cp>Since official operation in 1994, the 28.97 Mt steam sales saved 2,23 0,000 kL low-sulphur fuel oil. In terms of emission reduction, it is equivalent to annual reduction of 6.64Mt CO2, 20,000 t SOx, 15,000 t NOx, and 2,000 t particulates, which creates a win-win situation for CSC, customers, and the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not only does District Energy Integration improve energy efficiency, but also reduces waste heat energy loss, and the emissions of pollutants in the region. As the environmental quality is improved, it brings substantial benefits to the economy, the environment, and the society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Because CSC’s waste heats need to be recovered and the impact of water salinization, a manufacturer in Linhai Industrial Park actively sought help from CSC and soon reached a consensus. Since 1993, CSC has successfully implemented District Energy Integration, which continuously improves energy efficiency.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"District energy integration\" is a way to allow different industries to exchange energy in order to improve overall energy efficiency. China Steel Corporation (CSC) uses cogeneration system and waste heat recovery to produce steam, which is to supply its processes and also neighboring petrochemical industry, chemical industry and downstream steel industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pipe Layout\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to supply steam reliably, a 32-inch steam pipe network is installed all over CSC to enable each process to support each other. As for external pipe network, it includes underground channels, neighboring cross, road cross, 60-meter ditch cross, etc. Furthermore, customers also have to modify their piping or equipment so that the steam can be delivered to them smoothly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Develop Waste Heat Recovery to Produce Steam\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In response to the demand for District Energy Integration, the waste heat originally discharged due to space and low demand can be recovered. CSC has successively completed many waste heat recovery technologies, including sinter waste heat recovery, Coke Dry Quenching (CDQ), and Converter Off-Gas Boiler, etc.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Customer's Willingness to Participate\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Participating in District Energy Integration, not only can customers reduce energy and construction costs, but also reduce operational and environmental risks. However, communication and coordination between customers and suppliers remains the biggest challenge. After long discussions, the two sides finally reached a consensus through trust and mutual cooperation.\u003C/p>",[45583],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45585],{"article_id":45569,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45587,"link":45588,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45570,"updated_at":45571,"article_id":45569,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"K99XKPj7YFc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154256834-ZJydSiNf.jpeg",{"id":45590,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45591,"updated_at":45592,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45593,"contents":45594,"contributors":45605,"image":45607},"26610","2024-05-03T07:02:32.709Z","2025-01-17T15:16:37.582Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45595],{"id":45596,"score":47,"body":45597,"status":55,"article_id":45590,"created_at":45591,"updated_at":45592,"published_at":45591},"K1f_",{"title":45598,"outcome":45599,"problem":45600,"summary":45601,"solution":45602,"attachment":45603},"Cultivation of Groupers with Cold Water Drainage","\u003Cp>CPC has contributed to aquaculture industry development in Yongan Aquaculture Production Area, resulting in 1.5~2 billion total market value per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kaohsiung Yongan Aquaculture Production Area covers approximately 1,200 hectares; with groupers, milkfish and shrimps as its main high-value aquatic products. Previously, local aquaculturists had to build water pipelines by themselves to pump sea water back to each fish farm. The fluctuating temperature between hot and cold seasons and unstable water quality could sometimes lead to microbe proliferation,\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In CPC, we turn our cold water drainage into a precious resource for the cultivation of Groupers.Not only does this helps local aquaculturists reduce the cost, but it also brings resounding success to Kaohsiung Yongan District, which now known as the \"Grouper Kingdom\". Through resource sharing, we show how an enterprise build up good neighborly relations with the local community.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good for Fish, Good for the Community\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In compliance with Taiwan government's \"Circular Economy\" policy, and in response to local community's requests, CPC offers LNG-cooled water for free. With the use of underground culvert for water transportation, it is now more convenient to pump water to each pond, and the cost of pipeline maintenance could be diminished. The LNG-cooled water is such a precious resource for the community in Yongan District which it is now referred to as \"Diamond Water\".\u003C/p>",[45604],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45606],{"article_id":45590,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45608,"link":45609,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45591,"updated_at":45592,"article_id":45590,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AlcUlAx6lDY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154257512-9TVUGoYl.jpeg",{"id":45611,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45612,"updated_at":45613,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45614,"contents":45615,"contributors":45625,"image":45627},"26611","2024-05-03T07:12:26.670Z","2025-01-17T15:16:39.034Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45616],{"id":45617,"score":47,"body":45618,"status":55,"article_id":45611,"created_at":45612,"updated_at":45613,"published_at":45612},"7Zpo",{"title":45619,"outcome":45620,"summary":45621,"solution":45622,"attachment":45623},"Power Plant Zero Waste-Coal Ash Utilization as an Example","\u003Cp>- Economic: These practices of coal ash utilization reducing the amount of coal ash discharged to the ash pond is more than 100,000 tons per year. That can save about 5 million USD for the construction cost of ash pond.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Environmental: Reduce the use of cement, natural sand and gravel. Reduce carbon dioxide emission.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Industrial symbiosis creates value of coal ash\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Coal ash is the greatest amount of waste in Taiwan Power Company (TPC). Through the research and development, TPC has successfully adopted coal ash as the raw materials of concrete; turning coal ash from waste into valuable resources. Furthermore, TPC develops coal ash low strength materials (CA-CLSM) for backfilling materials of pipe trenches and embankments. Using coal ash to replace cement, sand, and gravel, can reduce carbon dioxide emission and natural resources extraction. Coal ash utilization makes the power and construction coordinate closely.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Waste recycling, Practitioner of Corporate Social Responsibility\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TPC focuses on the core business, mission, and vision. TPC strives for electric power stability, and makes industrial waste be used properly in order to avoid coal ash disposal. TPC hopes to achieve circular economy, reducing environmental impact, and fulfill corporate social responsibility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Right place and Valuable resources\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Coal ash includes fly ash and bottom ash. Fly ash can replace cement as the raw materials of concrete, and improve workability and durability of concrete. In addition, the bottom ash can be used as aggregates.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The evolution of coal ash utilization\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the early days, TPC sells coal ash to the mixed concrete plants. It is the external recycling stage of the industry. In the next stage, TPC further develops the full coal ash controlled low-strength materials (CA-CLSM). CA-CLSM has the characteristics of high followability and low strength, which has been applied to the backfilling projects of the TPC pipeline trenches for 10 years. During that time, CA-CLSM was to further used in the ash pond embankment projects. These projects carried out are the self-circulation application stage of the industry. Besides CA-CLSM utilization, TPC probed the feasibility of coal ash used as a raw material for cement and tried to cooperate with the cement industry in the past two years. We also studied on coal ash used as green building materials and cultural creative products. In the future, we will apply coal ash to the construction of marine engineering, land reclamation, foundation of offshore wind turbines and other public projects. We are going to develop more diversified products and applications, to achieve the goal of circular economy.\u003C/p>",[45624],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45626],{"article_id":45611,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45628,"link":45629,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45612,"updated_at":45613,"article_id":45611,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wVmWtheOX1k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154258311-rEMmncO8.jpeg",{"id":45631,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45632,"updated_at":45633,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45634,"contents":45635,"contributors":45646,"image":45648},"26641","2024-05-03T07:25:16.822Z","2025-01-17T15:16:40.376Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45636],{"id":45637,"score":47,"body":45638,"status":55,"article_id":45631,"created_at":45632,"updated_at":45633,"published_at":45632},"xQBB",{"title":45639,"outcome":45640,"problem":45641,"summary":45642,"solution":45643,"attachment":45644},"Sugarcane Full Use to Promote Unlimited Value","\u003Cp>- The carbon captures and storages capacity per hectare of sugarcane field is 15.16 tons (three times that of rice); annual production of about 10 million kWh of green energy from bagasse; annual production of 45,000 tons of sugar.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 15,000 tons of bagasse per year for organic composting materials. 30,000 tons of filter cake is returned to field as fertilizer every year. Reduce the amount of groundwater pumped by 92% per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sugarcane is the world's largest C4 Poaceae crop with the highest biomass production. Not only is it an important source of sugar, fuel, chemicals, feed and fertilizer, but it also has a carbon capture and storage efficiency several times higher than that of ordinary economic crops, which has a significant contribution to reducing the greenhouse effect. However, the sugar industry is affected by the low international sugar prices; the domestic sugar production scale is gradually decreasing. TSC, nevertheless, still retains an annual yield of about 500,000 tons of sugar cane and 45,000 tons of self-produced sugar.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) has actively introduced the circular economy and is committed to the sustainable recycling of sugar resources. The products and processes have been redesigned through material flow analysis, and the resources from the process have been effectively reused and value-added to avoid excessive waste of limited resources. Hence, circular economy has transformed the sugarcane industry to be more profitable and more \"green\" than ever.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Friendly Land Treatment and Environmental Sustainability\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sugarcane varieties that are resistant to climate change, promote friendly planting, and maintain the ecological environment in which sugarcane fields retain biodiversity are cultivated. Bagasse is used as a green energy fuel for combining heat and power (CHP) and supplying the steam and electricity to sugar factories. Bagasse is also used as a substitute medium for mushroom cultivation and deforestation avoidance. Recycling of wasted mushroom spore bags, sugar filter sludge, and ashes for producing organic compost and soil amendments, are to return resources to farmland and environmental sustainability. Sugar cane contains 70% of water, which can be recycled and reused, reducing the crisis of over-pumping groundwater and effectively slowing the subsidence of the stratum.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Green Production Cycle Bonus\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Redesigning products and processes and using the crude sugar syrup and molasses of the sugar factory for the production of the high-value brown sugar and flavor syrup, not only are to retain the special flavor and nutrition of sugar cane, but also to implement \"zero waste\" and green energy conservation. TSC actively extend corporate social responsibility to meet the needs of downstream clients, reduce waste from the source, and achieve an infinite loop of full sugarcane value-added utilization.\u003C/p>",[45645],{"name":45457,"type":53,"value":45457},[45647],{"article_id":45631,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45649,"link":45650,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45632,"updated_at":45633,"article_id":45631,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fJB0FeqLPRw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154259006-ttrvqJDV.jpeg",{"id":45652,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45653,"updated_at":45654,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45655,"contents":45656,"contributors":45668,"image":45670},"26674","2024-05-03T07:33:24.077Z","2025-01-17T15:17:23.116Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45657],{"id":45658,"score":47,"body":45659,"status":55,"article_id":45652,"created_at":45653,"updated_at":45654,"published_at":45653},"ojcV",{"title":45660,"outcome":45661,"problem":45662,"summary":45663,"solution":45664,"attachment":45665},"Donghaifeng Agricultural Circular Park Upgrades The Livestock Industry","\u003Cp>- Annual biogas power generation produces approximately 1,263,600 kWh\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 5,000 tons of organic fertilizer raw materials produced every year\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Water consumption reduced by 83% per year\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Facing the problems such as increased greenhouse gases and water shortages, and with the government policy of actively developing green energy, biogas utilization has gained the attention of the public. Hence, in addition to solving the existing environmental pollution problems, the Donghaifeng green pig farm also provides a quick alternative to the energy shortage and can implement the concept of the agricultural circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To achieve the goal of a high-value cycle, Taiwan Sugar Corporation (TSC) plans to combine negative pressure water curtain pigpens, biogas power generation, and solar photovoltaic systems into the green energy demonstration park with scenic spots and local characteristics to promote environmental education and tourism planning. Anaerobic fermentation is utilized to retrieve biogas for energy generation, while biogas slurry and residues are used to produce organic fertilizers to promote the local economy and increase employment opportunities. Through the encouragement of cooperation between young farmers and the introduction of automation equipment, the goal of sharing pig houses is achieved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Process optimization, equipment automation\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The pigpens adopt a heat-insulating and energy-saving building structure, negative pressure water curtains, and raised beds. Meanwhile, complete ventilation and deodorization systems, automatic-feed water supply systems, pig manure, urine collection and transportation systems, and separate rain- and sewage-recovery systems are set up to achieve the goals of energy and water conservation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Green energy into gold: biogas slurry and residues reuse\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Donghaifeng livestock farm adopts vertical anaerobic fermentation equipment, with pig manure and urine as the main source, to add agricultural waste or distiller’s grains as a source of co-digestion. The system converts these wastes into biogas energy and organic fertilizer to achieve energy and resource recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Young farmers cooperation and sharing pig house\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Agricultural and Livestock College was established to actively train professional pig farmers, innovate the “pig house sharing” business model, provide modern pigpens for encouraging young farmers to return to their hometowns, replace employment with cooperation, and replace monopoly with shareholding in order to achieve the goal of co-existence of the overall livestock industry.\u003C/p>",[45666],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/theecochicfashion/",[45669],{"article_id":45652,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45671,"link":45672,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45653,"updated_at":45654,"article_id":45652,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yDOXCYUoNjI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154259715-hdt7Mgfq.jpeg",{"id":45674,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45675,"updated_at":45676,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45677,"contents":45678,"contributors":45689,"image":45691},"26707","2024-05-03T08:36:01.502Z","2025-01-17T15:17:24.277Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45679],{"id":45680,"score":47,"body":45681,"status":55,"article_id":45674,"created_at":45675,"updated_at":45676,"published_at":45675},"ndFO",{"title":45682,"outcome":45683,"problem":45684,"summary":45685,"solution":45686,"attachment":45687},"Waste Phosphoric Acid Resources Play Multiple Values","\u003Cp>- Create 14 million NTD in real economic benefits for the company every year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increase the phosphate output by 860 tons per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduce waste output by 300 tons per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ECICl is a professional manufacturer of chemical specialty in Taiwan. Many batches of waste acid solution produced from batch production were treated with traditional waste disposal. This method will become more and more difficult in the future. In 2018, ECIC introduced BS 8001:2017 Framework to organizations for implementing the principles of circular economy and selected the implementation of circular economy issues in this case.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Phosphoric acid is used as the key \"impurity adsorbent\" for the production process of the specialty chemicals. After adsorbing impurities, it turns into a dark turbid dilute phosphoric acid solution which is traditionally treated as waste. Since 2015, the circular economy has been implemented and realized that it is an essential misplaced resource. New process designed through collecting, purifying and desorbing impurities can be reused as internal used materials of the ECIC plants. And can also be sold back to the upstream supplier to make the right use of the wrong resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Good Corporate Culture Practices Cherish the Love of Earth Resources\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For many years, ECIC has been committed to green chemistry, clean production technology innovation and the promotion of material flow cost accounting (MFCA); ECIC promised to deal with energy efficiency, recycling, waste management, water flow, material flow, resource flow and recycling through circular economy to practice the concept of conserving the earth's resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Symbiotic Resource Reuse\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Misplaced resources can become valuable through appropriate means as the concept changes. From the internal and external environmental inventory, inspection of technical bottlenecks equipment required, and the establishment of specifications with phosphate suppliers, not only will we convert the waste dilute phosphoric acid solution into raw materials that used in other plants, but also sell it back to the upstream supply. It surely has retained the multi-value of resources and minimized the impact of environmental impact.\u003C/p>",[45688],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45690],{"article_id":45674,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45692,"link":45693,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45675,"updated_at":45676,"article_id":45674,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eTgpFzd2op8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154260398-LbqQTmdY.jpeg",{"id":45695,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45696,"updated_at":45697,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45698,"contents":45699,"contributors":45710,"image":45712},"26773","2024-05-06T08:33:56.381Z","2025-01-17T15:17:26.016Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45700],{"id":45701,"score":47,"body":45702,"status":55,"article_id":45695,"created_at":45696,"updated_at":45697,"published_at":45696},"JNr_",{"title":45703,"outcome":45704,"problem":45705,"summary":45706,"solution":45707,"attachment":45708},"An Innovative Solution for Circular Economy∣The Recycling of Developer","\u003Cp>Until now, the recycled TMAH has exceeded 30,000 MT. The amount of carbon reduced is equivalent to more than 35 times of annual carbon absorption of Taipei Daan Forest Park. Moreover, the water saved from the recycling of TMAH-containing wastewater is equivalent to the water demand of 260 standard swimming pools annually.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide (TMAH) is widely used in the lithography process in electronic industry. As one of the main sources of ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N) in wastewater, TMAH-containing wastewater is harmful to human and will result in significant damage to the environment without being disposed properly. To deal with the issue, San Fu Chemical developed a technology to recycle TMAH wastewater, which could be made into TMAH and sulfuric acid after further purification and electrodialysis process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>San Fu Chemical has established since 1952. Over more than a decade, we have striven to develop specialty chemicals in response to the emerging electronic industry and its new demand. At the same time, we have been dedicated to treating chemical wastes for our clients in a circular economy way. Apart from selling chemicals, San Fu also provides chemical wastewater recycling services.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Going ECO\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>San Fu’s technology offers a solution to treat and recycle TMAH wastewater. Our customers are located at almost all of the major science parks in Taiwan. We would install a resin absorption system on site; through removing TMAH and reducing ammonia-nitrogen left in wastewater, we make sure the effluent water quality is in compliance with the standards set by the authorities. Together, San Fu Chemical and our customers work towards a more eco-friendly future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Triple-Win Situation: Toward Sustainable Development\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From our customers’ perspective, not only does San Fu’s recycling technology reduce the cost of wastewater treatment, but also allows them to buy recycled TMAH with price lower than fresh TMAH. For San FU, by providing customized services based on customers’ demands, our relationships with clients became closer and more long-lasting. From an environmental perspective, the new technology enables TMAH to be recycled effectively, which cuts down pollution rate and helps electronic industry to be more environmental friendly.\u003C/p>",[45709],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45711],{"article_id":45695,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45713,"link":45714,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45696,"updated_at":45697,"article_id":45695,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LABVxkIGmhM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154261078-3svRZpBD.jpeg",{"id":45716,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45717,"updated_at":45718,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45719,"contents":45720,"contributors":45731,"image":45733},"26806","2024-05-06T08:43:21.187Z","2025-01-17T15:17:27.449Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45721],{"id":45722,"score":47,"body":45723,"status":55,"article_id":45716,"created_at":45717,"updated_at":45718,"published_at":45717},"KuQ0",{"title":45724,"outcome":45725,"problem":45726,"summary":45727,"solution":45728,"attachment":45729},"Toward Friendly Filed Biodegradable Mulch Film","\u003Cp>- During half a year of promotion, hundreds of farmers joined the activity of the biodegradable mulch film.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To become a partner of international foundations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To resolve farmer manpower cost and recycling problem: In the past crop harvesting period, farmers had to hire people to do PE mulch film recycle. But this traditional PE mulch film which can not be decomposed,and the increase of human resource cost will and shortage of manpower. Farmers have to throw away or burn those PE mulch film, this situation negatively influences the environment and soil.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Chiao fu material cooperated with council of agriculture executive yuan for agriculture technology project, which depends on friendly filed and recycled concept to develop biodegradable mulch film and to help farmer to reduce human resource cost and lower pollution for environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By combining different professional areas to integrate government resources, it enhances business production skills to implement resource recycled opportunity and benefit.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Create new value- Brewery spent grain\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Brewery spent grain is a natural resource to make beer from TTL brand. Usually the side-product of the process becomes the remain of brewery spent grain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From natural, finally back to soil\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Applying Chiao Fu professional compounding material development skill, from material picking up to start, we use biomass material as foundation to connect TTL beer integration Brewery spent grain,high heat resistance strain, the advantage is to enrich soil and reduce chemical usage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Systematic division of work\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After completing the technology at the material end, it is necessary to cooperate with manufacturers and farmers, and carry out relevant tests on the soil after planting.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Turn over the traditional agricultural accessories\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After 3-5 years of real field experiment, farmers can use the machine to turn the soil and bury the mulch film into the it. The mulch film can be naturally decomposed into the soil, without recycled by people, and verified by the relevant agents. The final outcome of soil has no plastic remain and is decomposed into CO2 and H2O to solve the problem of manpower, recycling and soil pollution caused by incomplete recycling.\u003C/p>",[45730],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45732],{"article_id":45716,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45734,"link":45735,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45717,"updated_at":45718,"article_id":45716,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WEYowZYzXak=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154261726-M1tOSRPi.jpeg",{"id":45737,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45738,"updated_at":45739,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45740,"contents":45741,"contributors":45752,"image":45754},"26839","2024-05-06T09:02:53.061Z","2025-01-17T15:17:29.069Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45742],{"id":45743,"score":47,"body":45744,"status":55,"article_id":45737,"created_at":45738,"updated_at":45739,"published_at":45738},"_gOO",{"title":45745,"outcome":45746,"problem":45747,"summary":45748,"solution":45749,"attachment":45750},"Recovering Economic Benefits from the Material Flow of Packaged Products","\u003Cp>Review the consumption and disposal of materials such as patch, gold wire, silver glue and tool life, and optimize the production schedule. The annual production cost can be reduced by nearly 10 million NT$.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\"Garbage is also a kind of cost\", but also management, that is, “to recover gold from garbage”.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We have selected products that have been evaluated for carbon and water footprints. The quality/quantity of the products is high, which is conducive to the consolidation and quantification. At the same time, it allows the responsible departments to connect the environmental with economic aspects to generate the power of zero waste output.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recover Hidden Profits from the Trash\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ChipMOS offer a comprehensive services of lead frame-based and organic substrate-based package assembly services for memory, mixed-signal, and FPD driver semiconductors. From the inventory of source materials, manufacturing and waste production, the quantitative center analyzes each process to reflect the flow of the material flow and its costs, such as energy costs, material loss costs and final waste by processing costs and analyzing cost, key projects in each major quality center (QC) can be identified to improve betting analysis.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\"Break the borders\" to gather consensus, create performance and promote the MFCA team\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The promotion of this management system focuses on “breaking frontiers” to invite relevant departments, such as accounting, property management, engineering, manufacturing, IT, factory affairs, environmental protection and other units, to establish a group to promote the MFCA team.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2016 and 2017, the material flow cost accounting (MFCA) of two products was imported. These two products are according to the MFCA structure based on the various verification systems established in the original factory, such as Greenhouse Gas inventory, Carbon Footprint, Water Footprint and Energy management system, which are not only come in handy, but also Speed ​​up the MFCA promotion. Not only does it allow participants to recognize the early derivation benefits of the integrity and transparency of various systems, but it can also be accelerated or applied in method application and promotion, which compensate each other.\u003C/p>",[45751],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45753],{"article_id":45737,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45755,"link":45756,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45738,"updated_at":45739,"article_id":45737,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Cv363295nTk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154262654-zeN40J_w.jpeg",{"id":45758,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45759,"updated_at":45760,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45761,"contents":45762,"contributors":45773,"image":45775},"26872","2024-05-06T09:10:02.259Z","2025-01-17T15:17:30.421Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45763],{"id":45764,"score":47,"body":45765,"status":55,"article_id":45758,"created_at":45759,"updated_at":45760,"published_at":45759},"qcjr",{"title":45766,"outcome":45767,"problem":45768,"summary":45769,"solution":45770,"attachment":45771},"Recycle to Recycle, Reuse of Discarded Clothes","\u003Cp>From 2016 to 2018, a total of 16 tons of discarded leftover fabric produced by eco-friendly blankets, which is made of recycled PET bottles, were used in \"Recycle to Recycle\" project development instead of incineration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As an environmental public welfare enterprise, DA.AI is concerned about new garbage greneration while removing the extra edge of eco-blanket which is made by PET bottles. Besides, under the impact of fast fashion, most of discarded clothes were incinerated in Taiwan. DA.AI hopes to devote our best to the earth and seeks for the solutions for the discarded clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With waste-reducing as the process, zero-waste as the terminal goal, and DA.AI continuously puts efforts in the solution and application of waste recycling. While producing the eco-blanket made by recycled PET bottle, DA.AI restructures the recycling chain, by using discarded textile as a raw material. Furthermore, DA.AIbreaks through the long-existing linear production mode ,extends the life cycle of material and reduces waste generation. Unlike low selling price and expensive waste disposal charges of second-hand clothes, new eco-friendly products were made to create new economic value and environmental significance.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Uniform Material Makes Recycle Much Easier\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Considering the difficulty of recycling after product damage, 100% recycled polyester was targeted in the design. In order to simplify the recycling process and improve the quality of recycled products, eco-zippers and eco-buttons made of recycled polyester have been developed. There is no need to remove the accessories on the clothes, which greatly improves the recycling rate of the materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When the recycled polyester is re-treated into raw materials, physical process is selected to avoid the use of water resources and chemicals, and it can reduce the harm on the environment as well.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Level Determines the Usage, Nowhere to Use\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Due to the heat treatment process of recycled polyester,, the recycled polyester is slightly insufficient in the performance and processing stability comparing to the original polyester. DA.AI categorizes the recycled raw materials in three grades. The highest level material is used to produce eco-friendly yarns; the second one level is used in the manufacture of eco-friendly plastic products the lowest level is modified into eco-friendly wood plastic composite (WPC) and laid on the floor.\u003C/p>",[45772],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45774],{"article_id":45758,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45776,"link":45777,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45759,"updated_at":45760,"article_id":45758,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7laoE2Vcw9o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154263389-K3rc97tT.jpeg",{"id":45779,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45780,"updated_at":45781,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45782,"contents":45783,"contributors":45794,"image":45796},"26873","2024-05-06T09:22:31.937Z","2025-01-17T15:17:32.052Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45784],{"id":45785,"score":47,"body":45786,"status":55,"article_id":45779,"created_at":45780,"updated_at":45781,"published_at":45780},"cw2Q",{"title":45787,"outcome":45788,"problem":45789,"summary":45790,"solution":45791,"attachment":45792},"The Holland Pavilion at the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition: the First Circular Building in Taiwan","\u003Cp>During the 173 days when the Holland Pavilion was open to the public, 3.5 million of visitors were estimated to have seen the project. It has received more than 300,000 people, and 2,115 volunteers have guided 366 tours. Awarded the AIPH Honorary Award.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Netherlands’ government wishes to reach a complete circular economy by 2050 and focuses on 5 top sectors, including the construction industry. Construction alone consumes 40% of global energy and 40% of the world’s raw materials while producing 25% to 40% of the total waste on earth. It is an industry in urgent need of reinvention towards a circular economy and one that will see quick wins.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Netherlands Trade and Investment Office (NTIO) partnered with 46 organizations from the Netherlands and Taiwan to build the Holland Pavilion at the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition. It was the first circular building in Taiwan, and the world’s first one to be checked by the British Standard Institution (BSI). It was also the world’s first to be dismantled. NTIO also launched the whitepaper, “Circular Construction in Taiwan: Insights from the Holland Pavilion at the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition” with Taiwan Construction Research Institute to outline six proposals for implementing circular construction in Taiwan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Redesign\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 19 tons of heavy steel structure and 12 tons of light steel were bolted instead of welded for easier reuse. The 2,595 kilos of wood were revamped from the deformed beams taken down from the deserted warehouses of Taiwan Sugar Cooperation. Together with the 3,477 kilos of plywood made from recycled materials, the wood was pieced together with dowels instead of nails that enable future reuse. The aluminum structure and acrylic panels were modularized for maximum possibility of reuse. The key logo of the Holland Pavilion ,the tulip installation, was made of marine debris, recycled waste, and discarded old materials, and it could be used as a door somewhere else in the future. The blades of the windmill installation were made of the safety net reclaimed right on the construction site.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Innovation\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The carpet at the pavilion was the world’s first recyclable one made by Niaga, Royal DSM from recycled materials, so it will not end up in landfills or incinerators. The powder coating by AkzoNobel was used to protect steel structures. Up to 90% of the residual from its production could be reclaimed to avoid waste. The sofa by FlexibleLove inside the pavilion was also made out of recycled paper and wood chaff.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Leasing Model\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>More than 200 lighting fixtures from Signify were rented. Together with ten 295W solar panels, one pneumatic elevator, and various plants were returned or transferred for further use instead of being discarded.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cooperation\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Apart from bringing together existing technologies from the Netherlands and Taiwan to accomplish the world’s first, the project also brought together the governments, academia, industries, and the general public to study, to discuss, and to research to accelerate the implementation of circular economy.\u003C/p>",[45793],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45795],{"article_id":45779,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45797,"link":45798,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45780,"updated_at":45781,"article_id":45779,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DilxXAXUNlo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154264128-FIXeYNBh.jpeg",{"id":45800,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45801,"updated_at":45802,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45803,"contents":45804,"contributors":45815,"image":45817},"26874","2024-05-06T09:32:17.084Z","2025-01-17T15:17:33.230Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45805],{"id":45806,"score":47,"body":45807,"status":55,"article_id":45800,"created_at":45801,"updated_at":45802,"published_at":45801},"Pu4c",{"title":45808,"outcome":45809,"problem":45810,"summary":45811,"solution":45812,"attachment":45813},"One More Footwear, One Less Wasting, One More Plant","\u003Cp>- Recycle near 100 pairs of footwear, and then send near 100 flower pots to promote the participation in environmental actions of the general public's willingness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Repurchase rate is estimated at 58%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>One More Mijily= One Less Wasting\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Footwear has changed into a fast-fashion consumer product from daily necessities. In Taiwan, the damage to environmental ecology is seriously caused by about 10 million pairs of footwear that were discarded and the selling volume of 100 million pairs of footwear per year. The amount of this footwear was considerable and has no other place to go. Being classified as general waste by Taiwanese legislation, the only consequence for the footwear is to be buried or cremated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"MIJILY\", a brand under Dier International LTD that advocates environment protection and participates in the action, plans a complete recycling project for each footwear and give each pattern of footwear the task of improving the environment to make contributions to protecting the Earth by the green cycle of manufacture to recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling Service Is One of the Product\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Be nice to the earth from the design; create a new cycle; cooperate with the cooperative factories to set up a complete recycling system to produce the flower pots from recycle the footwear that has been replaced or broken; extend the life cycle of the product; solve the wasting problem of the footwear; select flower pots to symbolize the call for the eco-friendliness; upgrade public awareness of environmental protection; consumers could use pots to plant plants which are good for the air by reducing carbon dioxide and draining the oxygen through the recycling of footwear.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The Global Creator of the Perfect Travel of Footwear Turning into Pots\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We offer a correct shopping option: Green comfortable footwear which could be recycled. Design: We have reached a wider population by offering a highly accepted classic style and functional design. Material Selection: We choose recyclable environmentally green materials to ensure that the products could be recycled. Recycle: We cooperate with the recycling system, so that consumers could leave it to us when they need to replace or discard after purchasing the footwear. Regeneration: We will make footwear into the pots for free and send back to consumers for planting green plants to create a green cycle; enable consumers to have both aesthetic and functional footwear; easily respond to correspond with environmental protection without worrying about purchasing and discarding. Commercial Pattern: We offer option of remanufactured products purchasing , which provides consumers with recycling service. While recycling, consumers will be willing to choose our footwear again and maintain a good cycle for the Earth.\u003C/p>",[45814],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45816],{"article_id":45800,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45818,"link":45819,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45801,"updated_at":45802,"article_id":45800,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Zy9oux2AeXY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154264949-Vi19-wJz.jpeg",{"id":45821,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45822,"updated_at":45823,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45824,"contents":45825,"contributors":45836,"image":45838},"26938","2024-05-07T08:02:37.656Z","2025-01-17T15:17:34.736Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45826],{"id":45827,"score":47,"body":45828,"status":55,"article_id":45821,"created_at":45822,"updated_at":45823,"published_at":45822},"4Ppe",{"title":45829,"outcome":45830,"problem":45831,"summary":45832,"solution":45833,"attachment":45834},"Drink it, Wear it","\u003Cp>- S.Café® process does not use solvent treatment, and it also eliminates the high-temperature carbonization process of conventional carbonized materials, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 2.7kg.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Extracting coffee oil from coffee grounds to produce coffee bio-membrane and bio-foam, which can reduce the use of petrochemical raw materials by more than 25%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- In average, 10 tons of coffee grounds are re-converted into resources every month, and so far 1,200 tons of coffee grounds have been turned into resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Everyone knows that coffee grounds have an odor control function and will place it in refrigerators or shoe cabinets, but is that all coffee grounds can do? In 2005, Jason Chen started the development of environmental-friendly functional fabrics because of a joke from his wife. ‘What if you add coffee grounds into fabrics, wearing it on stinky man like you. Will it have the effect of odor control?’\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2008,SINGTEX successfully developed S.Café® coffee yarn, using the property of pores in the coffee ground to produce coffee yarn with the ability of odor control, quick drying and UV protection. More importantly, coffee ground, which is generally treated as waste, is used as a new material in the yarn through patented technologies such as “Supercritical Fluid Extraction technology”, nano-grinding, and porous and hygroscopic material modification.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Retrieving 99.8% of coffee\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The second popular drink in the world is coffee. However, we extract only the most essential parts which is only 0.2% of the bean in every cup of coffee we drink, and the remaining 99.8% of the coffee grounds are discarded. Believing there is no absolute waste on the earth, SINGTEX found business in waste, determined to retrieve 99.8% of coffee. Finally, SINGTEX successfully developed the world's first coffee yarn and obtained the multi-national patent technology in 2009. Not only technology and concept but also the 100% recyclable value of S.Café® have completely the concept of the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Conquer Difficulties but Do Not Be Conquered\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, as the leader in the application of coffee grounds in clothing, Jason has constantly encountered technical difficulties in the process of research and development. Since the recycled coffee grounds have oil themselves and are not dry enough, they need to be purified before being made into fibers. The coffee fiber does not only come in brown color, and the smell of coffee ground is combined with the odor from human body to form other smell. Such problems are found in the process. Nowadays, S.Café® is developing to reach a higher level upgrade. In order to make the coffee oil more pure, the equipment is added to create widely used coffee yarn and coffee oil, and also developed the world's only waterproof and breathable coffee membrane, and coffee foam which contribute to the development of cross- border management.\u003C/p>",[45835],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45837],{"article_id":45821,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45839,"link":45840,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45822,"updated_at":45823,"article_id":45821,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MgbD4C0-djU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154265592-sSKfD1mO.jpeg",{"id":45842,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45843,"updated_at":45844,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45845,"contents":45846,"contributors":45857,"image":45859},"26939","2024-05-07T08:11:08.436Z","2025-01-17T15:17:35.920Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45847],{"id":45848,"score":47,"body":45849,"status":55,"article_id":45842,"created_at":45843,"updated_at":45844,"published_at":45843},"P_p0",{"title":45850,"outcome":45851,"problem":45852,"summary":45853,"solution":45854,"attachment":45855},"A Zero Waste Fashion Brand Dedicating in Circular Economy","\u003Cp>- Brand upcycle 3070 denim within 1 year of brand launch.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Provide NT$850,000 orders to NPO, local disadvantage group within 6 months.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Circular Economy in Fashion Industry\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fashion is the world’s second largest polluter after the oil industry. According to Global Fashion Agenda and Copenhagen Fashion Week, Recycling is one of the important tasks for fashion industry. By applying upcycle design method to reduce the fashion burden, brand transparency allows labor and product quality to be monitored. Story Wear also applies local made method into production, which allows the company to reduce carbon footprint as well as providing disadvantaged women career opportunities. Every company’s approach is deeply linked to circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Story Wear is a zero-waste fashion brand produced entirely from recycled denim and fabric with an emphasis on partnering with local tailors and NGOs to show more original creativity and compassion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Dedicating to None-Waste Brand Construction\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Constantly organizing “sustainable fashion exhibition with pop up shops” influences people on the fashion matter, but it also provide solution to customers. Story Wear also works with corporations. By using employees’ recycle denim and uniforms to remake company’s gifts. It is a non-zero sum game strategy; not only does it reduce the waste, but it also has the wider influence on audients. The Brand dedicates to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Story Wear Has Set the Highest Possible Zero-waste Standards for Its Products.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recycle: Not only is the product made from recycle textile. Its product tags are made from seed paper which mixes recycled paper with plant seeds and can be sown in soil to grow plants afterward.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Upcycle Design: Designers look into the recycle fabric and denim to design collection. Focusing on none-season barrier and one-size style.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Upcycle Process: From disassembling denim, cutting, matching to sewing, it is 100% handmade by local disadvantaged women.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Transparency: Every product has its own ID. Outlining not only its material and manufacturing entity, but also hand signed by its maker. It is to show that every piece is made with different materials and by different people; each is an unique creation.\u003C/p>",[45856],{"name":45667,"type":53,"value":45667},[45858],{"article_id":45842,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45860,"link":45861,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45843,"updated_at":45844,"article_id":45842,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BR_8CVH_Syo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154266191-9TZebLTe.jpeg",{"id":45863,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45864,"updated_at":45865,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45866,"contents":45867,"contributors":45879,"image":45881},"26940","2024-05-07T08:17:50.442Z","2025-01-17T15:18:04.216Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45868],{"id":45869,"score":47,"body":45870,"status":55,"article_id":45863,"created_at":45864,"updated_at":45865,"published_at":45864},"ND0E",{"title":45871,"outcome":45872,"problem":45873,"summary":45874,"solution":45875,"attachment":45876},"First Pavilion Built Out of 100% Recycled PET Bottles","\u003Cp>Collected 1.5 million PET bottles from general public and turned them into 300 thousand Polli-Brick™.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan discarded more than 6 billion PET bottles every year, but only 4% of them are recycled, and the rest went to landfill or an incinerator. The main idea of EcoARK is to have a circular design mindset and turn pollution of today into solution for tomorrow.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The EcoARK Pavilion locates in Taipei, Taiwan. It is the world's first nine-story building made from Polli-Brick™, a building material developed by MINIWIZ which is made out of 100% recycled PET bottles. It was the main exhibition area of the 2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition and is now a public museum. EcoARK hosted numerous fashion shows, music video filming and public events.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Built with 1.5 million recycled plastic bottles collected from the public. The size is as big as the size of six basketball courts , and weight 50 percent less than a conventional building. Yet it is strong enough to withstand the forces of nature, including fire and earthquakes. The energy captured by the embedded solar panels in the day time is able to light up the EcoARK during the nights.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Polli-Brick™ is a revolutionary building material made from 100% recycled PET bottles. It is translucent, naturally insulated and durable. The modular 3D honeycomb self-interlocking structure makes it extremely strong without any chemical adhesives while weighting only one-fifth of traditional wall systems. The cross-industry R&D hybridization keeps the recycling process economically efficient. Since Polli-Brick™ can be assembled on site, it dramatically reduced the carbon footprint of transportation. The EcoARK pavilion is widely hailed as a benchmark for the future of green buildings and adheres to the mantra of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”.\u003C/p>",[45877],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/homework/",[45880],{"article_id":45863,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45882,"link":45883,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45864,"updated_at":45865,"article_id":45863,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nTMHhjhJ2nc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154266916-UXrhT9fl.jpeg",{"id":45885,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45886,"updated_at":45887,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45888,"contents":45889,"contributors":45900,"image":45902},"26941","2024-05-07T08:26:42.758Z","2025-01-17T15:18:06.005Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45890],{"id":45891,"score":47,"body":45892,"status":55,"article_id":45885,"created_at":45886,"updated_at":45887,"published_at":45886},"-5Wo",{"title":45893,"outcome":45894,"problem":45895,"summary":45896,"solution":45897,"attachment":45898},"Creating Recycled Furniture and Accompanying Each Family with Services","\u003Cp>- Rented out over 50,000 pieces of furniture in 30 years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Over 15,000 pieces of furniture have been maintained in 30 years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Provide service to over 10,000 families in 30 years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our initial customers are mainly based on the diplomatic mission and business delegation from various countries.With the accumulation of long-term experience, we realize the importance of circular economy and actively search for the breakthroughs. We set social protection and economic development as the starting points, introduce social issues to satisfy social needs and preset what they need in future generations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For foreign business people or renters who live in Taiwan for a short period, it can be a heavy burden to purchase furniture at once. Also, they have to consider the essential issues when the lease is over. For them, the right of use is more important than the ownership. According to the requirement of the customers, we provide the best solution, make sure they can enjoy high-quality furniture by spending less money.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our original intention is to create recycled furniture, by using \"right of use asset\" as the service-oriented business model, make the furniture turned into multiple-use assets, and rent out to different users, provide the best solution with the furniture, makes the furniture no longer be the one-time product, just like use service to accompany different families, this makes the user even if they don't have ownership, but still have right of use, also realize true meaning of \"cycle\".\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Formosa-Circular-Economy Co., Ltd. begin from the original design.Take the sofa as an example, we select the CE non-toxic foaming material, develop the injection molding machine to achieve the goal of zero scraps, reduce the quantity in use of parts, and use standard components and modularity design for easy disassembly, which makes our products reach the goal of sustainable development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When the lease is over, furniture needs to be maintained after evaluation and can be rented to other users again, or they can be the best choice for people who have sense of environmental protection or economic difficulty to purchase furniture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Our company is the developer of home furnishing and the service provider; we cooperate with manufacturers such as furniture, curtains and other operators to create more styles, and provide a full range of services with widely rental products. Currently, we have hundreds of products available. 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Rentalmarket builds a shared platform to make life easier and reduces the waste of resources at the same time.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rentalmarket's original intention was to improve the current business model and provide new type of rental services for commodities through combining platform and systematic processing of demand. In order to dispel the doubts and problems of demanders on second-hand goods, Rentalmarket performs commodity maintenance and checking with programmatic and institutionalized procedures to achieve product service. Through systematic cooperating with product suppliers, Rentalmarket provides rental service with more diversified commodities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Let commodities be reused and shared\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taking assistive device as an example. The needs for a short period of time are long-term unsatisfaction in the market. In addition, there are also lack of personnel to perform maintenance and refurbishment for the second-hand assistive device, so that people can only choose to purchase to meet the appeared demand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to let commodities be reused and shared, two elements must be fulfilled. First, the information of commodities and services must be obtained easily when there are demands. The time and space costs of the demanders should not be increased. Second, the commodities must be specifically maintained and refurbished to ensure that the commodities can serve the function value well and dutifully.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Integrating and innovative business model\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rentalmarket designs and develops the platform system (website/APP) that is more in line with the rental requirement. Through the benefits of Internet, the demanders can easily find service providers, and the online customer service also can quickly check the demand conditions to meet the needs conveniently and efficiently.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Intimate butler for a common good life\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For the maintenance and repair (or refurbishment) of commodities, quality control procedures such as checking, repairing, cleaning, disinfection, packing, inspection, and storage are established to ensure the quality of the products like the functionality, safety, and sanitation, etc., so as to fully satisfy the needs of the demanders.\u003C/p>",[45920],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[45922],{"article_id":45906,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45924,"link":45925,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45907,"updated_at":45908,"article_id":45906,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"J33YlMwlOb8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154268202-o13kKrip.jpeg",{"id":45927,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45928,"updated_at":45929,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45930,"contents":45931,"contributors":45942,"image":45944},"26943","2024-05-07T08:40:23.534Z","2025-01-17T15:18:08.917Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45932],{"id":45933,"score":47,"body":45934,"status":55,"article_id":45927,"created_at":45928,"updated_at":45929,"published_at":45928},"OzKN",{"title":45935,"outcome":45936,"problem":45937,"summary":45938,"solution":45939,"attachment":45940},"New Value for Car Seat Production","\u003Cp>Take the model as example, it can be extended to other models and process save about 700,000 NTD a year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Coordinating with Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, product Environmental Footprint and Resource Sustainability Promotion Project - Material Flow Cost Accounting Demonstration Counseling, UNI AUTO integrates material suppliers to achieve efficient resource reuse, adjust process materials and reduce wearing out, promote green manufacturing and pursue sustainable development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to improve the utility of materials used on making car seats, UNI AUTO hopes to identify the production cost and waste cost generated during production. By demonstrating the focuses of improvement with numbers, we then carry out specific strategies to improve. This assists the company to effectively reduce the cost and improve profit. By strengthening the competitiveness of the business operation, our image in terms of environmental protection is improved. We maximize the utility of materials and create new values during production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Committing to reducing the wear out of seat cover material cutting process.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>UNI AUTO PARTS uses Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA) as an analytical method to create the economic value of car seats, carry out statistical analysis of items such as main materials, auxiliary materials, energy resources, system processes, and waste losses based on the law of immortality of matter, develop a MFCA structure diagram for the cutting process of the seat cover material, learn about process losses from the process MFCA structure and identify ways to reduce waste generation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From seating processing management to processing material flow cost management.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The by products and waste generated during the cutting process of the seat cover material will cause the waste of company cost. The idea of MFCA task force is to eliminate the “waste” in the material flow process; the goal is to improve the utilization of process resource and to evaluate every resource input and output result from the process flow, which leads to a systematic improvement of the effectiveness of seat production process material flow cost management.\u003C/p>",[45941],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[45943],{"article_id":45927,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45945,"link":45946,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45928,"updated_at":45929,"article_id":45927,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ka3AeCog2XU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154268945-P1Lcdy5v.jpeg",{"id":45948,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45949,"updated_at":45950,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45951,"contents":45952,"contributors":45963,"image":45965},"26944","2024-05-07T08:45:22.290Z","2025-01-17T15:18:11.938Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45953],{"id":45954,"score":47,"body":45955,"status":55,"article_id":45948,"created_at":45949,"updated_at":45950,"published_at":45949},"HdYt",{"title":45956,"outcome":45957,"problem":45958,"summary":45959,"solution":45960,"attachment":45961},"On Demand E-Scooter SMART Sharing Service","\u003Cp>- Significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions by over 1200 metric tons per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Provide local government with transportation related data and assist in smart city development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Taiwan there are over 13 million motorcycles, which equates to an average of over 378 motorcycles per square kilometer. However, each motorcycle is only used for less than 50 minutes a day on average. WeMo Scooter provides smart rental service to increase operation rate.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Innovative Internet of Vehicle technology - Optimizing service utilization\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WeMo Scooter integrates software and hardware strength to develop 24-hour “Free Float” on-demand vehicle rental service. This is achieved through proprietary “Internet of Vehicle” (IoV) technology - consumers can engage in “Smart Rentals” using the WeMo Scooter App to find and rent available vehicles anywhere, anytime in the city. This novel form of transportation allows consumers to traverse the city with a seamless point-to-point experience, transition smoothly between rented vehicles, and bypass the antiquated need to purchase a scooter. With an all-new transportation business model, consumers can fully experience both an exclusive and flexible service, which optimizes overall user utilization.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>From “Ownership” to “Usership” - Creating Circular Value for transportation\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WeMo Scooter provides a contemporary business model and user-oriented service, enabling per vehicle usage to amount to over 15 times a day. In addition to optimizing user utilization, WeMo Scooter effectively allows consumers to switch from “Ownership” to “Usership.” Apart from not having to worry about external maintenance costs, consumers can still use vehicles with ease and participate in a growing trend toward eco-friendly technology, thereby accentuating the circular value of a modern share-based lifestyle, helping to protect the environment and the city we live in.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Big Data Analytics feedback and societal and environmental growth - Advancing E-Scooter development\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On top of WeMo Scooter’s innovative changes to the transportation industry, big data collection through our IoV technology also provides valuable societal benefits. Big Data analytics can be provided to the government and related authorities to improve the city’s living environment, and support the advancement of technological integration and a smart city ecosystem. Sufficient levels of consumer usage feedback can help manufacturers’ root-cause vehicle problems and therefore implement improvements in a timely fashion. In turn, this promotes production that better satisfies the needs of the consumers and the environment, creating transportation systems and vehicle technology that will stimulate societal progression.\u003C/p>",[45962],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[45964],{"article_id":45948,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45966,"link":45967,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45949,"updated_at":45950,"article_id":45948,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-rxh17gcBMM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154269588-XYtxvsX4.jpeg",{"id":45969,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45970,"updated_at":45971,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45972,"contents":45973,"contributors":45984,"image":45986},"26945","2024-05-07T08:54:05.679Z","2025-01-17T15:18:13.097Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45974],{"id":45975,"score":47,"body":45976,"status":55,"article_id":45969,"created_at":45970,"updated_at":45971,"published_at":45970},"c_S0",{"title":45977,"outcome":45978,"problem":45979,"summary":45980,"solution":45981,"attachment":45982},"Sharing Recycled Food, Condensing Community to Live With Environmental Life.","\u003Cp>Saving more than 32,500 kg poor lying vegetables and fruits in the market, attracting more than a million people had joined the shared recycled food table, holding nearly 800 times of dinners, saving 16,000 pieces of discarded market items, and inviting nearly 10 recycled food chefs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In April 2017, they opened a recycled food restaurant officially to save the food from Dongxing market at North Dist. Therefore, they realized the power of recycled foods not only condenses the feelings of the community, but also promotes substantive environmental education. Let the recycled food gradually move into daily life from the kitchen, then the \"Dish of Tomorrow\" plan started, and is aimed to using the power of eating together to drive zero-abandon life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dish of tomorrow environmental restaurant was called “Qi-Xi restaurant”, founded by Hady Yang at West Dist. in Taichung, which was for collecting recycled food like poor lying vegetables from Siang-shang Market. Through the youth and the elderly to eat to save foods, it also condenses the feelings of the community and forms a social rescue network.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Building up Recycled Food Chef Club\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2019 , there is a community-based and eco-friendly store opened at Central District, and there are so many professional chefs join in the Recycled Food Chef Club. In order to reverse the image of poorly sold vegetables; they cook “Dish of Tomorrow\" plan for general public with a sense of the diversity of food. The \" Cooperative Table \" is provided for the people who lives in Central Dist to realize and know(understand?) the issue here. The \"Cooperative Table\" is linked to the partners in Central District issue to discuss the cooperation in the Central District and promote the environmental protection activities by sharing delicious food.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Their Own Currency Keep on Community environmental life\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The concept of Dish of tomorrow is to attract diners. Meanwhile, they combine themselves with unpackaged shops, group buying recycled food products, environmental protection workshops, etc. Visitors can exchange for daily necessities or continuous consumption with freely pricing or labor currency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Promote Taichung non-abandon Cooperation Day\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"Exchange what you don't need with something useful for you.\" This encourages people to freely give out things they do not use at home, and allow the items to be free from the restriction of the old items to increase the simplest value, which can directly regenerate more than one thousand items and encourage the stall owners to cooperate and participate in the operation.\u003C/p>",[45983],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[45985],{"article_id":45969,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":45987,"link":45988,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45970,"updated_at":45971,"article_id":45969,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wBi2pGFAzkU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154270177-oloKHhrj.jpeg",{"id":45990,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":45991,"updated_at":45992,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":45993,"contents":45994,"contributors":46005,"image":46007},"26971","2024-05-07T09:08:32.885Z","2025-01-17T15:18:14.464Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[45995],{"id":45996,"score":47,"body":45997,"status":55,"article_id":45990,"created_at":45991,"updated_at":45992,"published_at":45991},"2TjX",{"title":45998,"outcome":45999,"problem":46000,"summary":46001,"solution":46002,"attachment":46003},"Social Assistance System in the Circular Economy","\u003Cp>From April 2011 to July 2019, 1919 Food Bank had raised over 5,766 different items, worth a total (retail) value of NT$ 453,557,483, and over 80% of the donations came from individuals and businesses (including food that is close to expiring or imperfect).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since there is a serious food waste problem in Taiwan, we 1919 Food Bank is hoping to be a platform: (1) to timely distribute the food that would have been thrown away to people in need. (2) to decrease food waste and maximize food value. Hence the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) could be fulfilled, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by United Nations could be met.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>1919 Food Bank is committed to helping these families who are unable to obtain government subsidies but are struggling to make ends meet (social welfare marginalized households). By reducing their expenditure on daily necessity, either through delivering care packages by volunteers every two months or recipients can pick up what their own need at the physical service centers; we hope they could spend their money on other necessities so that their quality of life could be eventually improved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the statistics released by Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2018, the low-income/borderline low-income households, which were granted by government subsidies, only accounted for 2.97% of the total population of Taiwan. In contrast, our neighboring countries such as Japan and Korea, there are around 16% of the population could receive government subsidies. Therefore, it is estimated that around 13% of the population (3.132 million of individuals) in Taiwan are living in poverty and in dire need of assistance. The 3R method enables 1919 Food Bank to intermediate between related resources, not only to solve food waste at the production and consumer levels, but also redirecting the resources that were expected to be wasted back into the social assistance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The method includes:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Redistribute：\u003C/strong>Through the case-by-case review mechanism, the supplies donated from all over the country (including food that is close to expiring or imperfect from companies/stores) will be distributed to the disadvantaged families or the children in the afterschool tutoring programs through the 1919 Home Delivery of Care Packages, the 1919 Physical Service Centers, and the food processing plan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recreate：\u003C/strong>Food that is donated by place of origin, hypermarkets and enterprise are passed through HACCP-certified central kitchen to turn them into frozen-meal servings and will be distributed to the disadvantaged children in the afterschool tutoring programs in indigenous towns/rural area.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycle：\u003C/strong>The black soldier flies larvae are used by 1919 Food Bank to composite bio-waste. A circular economy model based on its unique characteristics has been developed.\u003C/p>",[46004],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[46006],{"article_id":45990,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46008,"link":46009,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":45991,"updated_at":45992,"article_id":45990,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FXt6Kt2tzCA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154270867-TrJxPre0.jpeg",{"id":46011,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46012,"updated_at":46013,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46014,"contents":46015,"contributors":46026,"image":46028},"26972","2024-05-07T09:13:48.435Z","2025-01-17T15:18:16.117Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46016],{"id":46017,"score":47,"body":46018,"status":55,"article_id":46011,"created_at":46012,"updated_at":46013,"published_at":46012},"ntTJ",{"title":46019,"outcome":46020,"problem":46021,"summary":46022,"solution":46023,"attachment":46024},"Create the Food Waste Revolution Through Bio-Technology and Innovative Design","\u003Cp>Since 2017, over 100 tons of food waste has been upcycled worldwide using our product and technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We often take food for granted and never think twice about our consumption behaviors, but food waste in particular for it typically ends up in landfills or is sent to incinerators, is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions which leads to global warming and climate change. The vicious cycle created from the food we waste each day is astonishing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bionicraft is a BioLab/R&D/Design studio which is comprised of biologists, designers and architects. We are dedicated to biological research, conservation and innovation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through biology observation and experiment, we applied biological technologies in designing bionic products and developing eco-integrated system solutions. Recently focus on innovative solutions of food waste upcycling - Reduce, Reuse, Up-cycle!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Biovessel is an indoor ecosystem which is inspired by nature and designed to deal with food waste, ; it brings nature into your urban home and redefines your waste by turning it into nutrients that feed new life! The form of Biovessel is designed from the data collected and biological research, experiments, and observation on the process of food waste decomposition. The information documented from these observations and experiments were then translated into parameters. Being defined and inspired by nature, the ecosystem that Biovessel creates is most suitable for its inhabitants and is the one that is most effective and most convenient for its users.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Made from food waste to grow nature, the making of Alphapot is helping to reduce and repurpose food waste in a more beautiful way. Alphapot is made from 100% organic food waste and biodegradable for sustainable lifestyles, which makes growing everything easy with its self-watering system. It is designed with a round base to hold a plant from a standard 4 inch pot, and the square opening feature allows for pots to be interconnected. The engravings around the base area of the pot enable Alphapot to decompose back into nature more efficiently. Let design and nature take care of your plants and bring green to your everyday.\u003C/p>",[46025],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[46027],{"article_id":46011,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46029,"link":46030,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46012,"updated_at":46013,"article_id":46011,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QjToqHNT0Zo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154271581-oaUBU5jy.jpeg",{"id":46032,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46033,"updated_at":46034,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46035,"contents":46036,"contributors":46047,"image":46049},"27004","2024-05-07T09:22:52.586Z","2025-01-17T15:18:17.786Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46037],{"id":46038,"score":47,"body":46039,"status":55,"article_id":46032,"created_at":46033,"updated_at":46034,"published_at":46033},"XbLZ",{"title":46040,"outcome":46041,"problem":46042,"summary":46043,"solution":46044,"attachment":46045},"Biogas Generation that Can Generate Probiotics for Farming","\u003Cp>- Until 2018, we have coped with 4 large-scale hog farms which is are more than 30,000 hogs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- We have treated more than 5000 liter of solid state hog manure through earthworm digestion, and nearly 20,000 liter of solid cattle manure.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- We generate more than 1800 kilograms of fertilizer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founder of Universe Circular Technology, Nelson, Fang, finds animal husbandry pollution in Taiwan is an existing problem without good resolutions. As a father, Nelson hopes to create a sustainable and clean environment for his daughter. So he devotes himself into circular economic and collaborate with Agriforward to accomplish a comprehensive resolution to husbandry pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2017, Universe Circular Technology collaborated with Agriforward to cope with hog manure treatment in Pintung. The total amount of waste treatment can reach to 120 tons per day. Via patent of Universe Circular Technology, we generate high purity of biogas from hog manure with low concentration, and also generate fertilizer through specific earthworm digestion techniques. Also, we extract photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) from residue after biogas generation as probiotics for farming managements.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Universe Circular Technology believes in “customer-centered “services. Before biogas plant construction, we will conduct interviews with clients and provide comprehensive services, such as assisting with required documents preparation for plant construction, integrating clients with construction companies, setting up power generation equipment and completing the whole power generation process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, Universe Circular Technology also introduces IoT solution with biogas power generation plant to burn out remained biogas in plant during bad weather condition, which can be simply controlled via smart phone to prevent unavoidable public danger.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Solid part of hog manure is treated via earthworm digestion, a technique from Agriforward which is to generate popular farming fertilizer. Also, the reside liquid after biogas fermentation can be extracted to produce photosynthetic bacteria for increasing production of banana, rice, lemon or orange. Via such microorganism used in farming, we can fulfill farming management without chemical usage. Promotion and application of photosynthetic bacteria is now executing in Yuli, Hualian though the collaboration between Agriforward and Taiwan Black Bear Conservation Association.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through this project, we generate more than 1800 kilograms of fertilizer. According to this project, we execute comprehensive resolution to hog manure treatment, letting “clean energy generation, cultivation and sustainable farming” to form a win-win situation and fulfill waste water well-treatment, safe crop production and environmental protection.\u003C/p>",[46046],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[46048],{"article_id":46032,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46050,"link":46051,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46033,"updated_at":46034,"article_id":46032,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UzUUnouf4-Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154272331-otcqAXSc.jpeg",{"id":46053,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46054,"updated_at":46055,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46056,"contents":46057,"contributors":46068,"image":46070},"27005","2024-05-07T09:35:02.087Z","2025-01-17T15:18:19.019Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46058],{"id":46059,"score":47,"body":46060,"status":55,"article_id":46053,"created_at":46054,"updated_at":46055,"published_at":46054},"s3v-",{"title":46061,"outcome":46062,"problem":46063,"summary":46064,"solution":46065,"attachment":46066},"Eco-Friendly Store based on Zero Waste Life","\u003Cp>In 2018, we have reduced totally 150 shampoo / body wash bottles, 150 KG kitchen waste, 700 egg boxes, 20000 lunch boxes, 70,000 pads, 160,000 disposable cups, 200,000 straws.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our goal is to build an ECO-LIFE network for everyone with our selected products in / from our different shops, and also to provide services for people who need cooperation or consultation about “zero waste” practice.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Home Work is a platform for all the wonderful PLUS eco-friendly brands to meet each other and to serve the consumers who care about themselves as well as the earth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At HOME WORK, we believe that ECO-LIFESTYLE is also a graceful / grateful lifestyle. We, as a platform, cooperate with a great variety of local and international brands to provide daily needs and household supplies with sustainable / eco-friendly design and excellent quality. We now run a composite space to demonstrate our initial achievements from three aspects: “construction”, “commodity”, and “food-consumption”. We benefit from the theory of circular economy and we embed this value into the three aspects mentioned above.\u003C/p>",[46067],{"name":45878,"type":53,"value":45878},[46069],{"article_id":46053,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46071,"link":46072,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46054,"updated_at":46055,"article_id":46053,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"d9RQKExU4mg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154273169-nzHg7fcu.jpeg",{"id":46074,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46075,"updated_at":46076,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46077,"contents":46078,"contributors":46090,"image":46092},"27006","2024-05-07T09:44:06.443Z","2025-01-17T15:18:40.027Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46079],{"id":46080,"score":47,"body":46081,"status":55,"article_id":46074,"created_at":46075,"updated_at":46076,"published_at":46075},"6U6B",{"title":46082,"outcome":46083,"problem":46084,"summary":46085,"solution":46086,"attachment":46087},"From Disposable to Reusable with a Togo-Container-Rental Service","\u003Cp>- Partners with 50+ coffee & tea shops and food vendors\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Worked with 100+ festivals and events\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduced 45,000+ disposable containers used since 2017\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Artificial objects we made with enormous amount of natural and human resources have been frequently and inadvertently thrown away. We believe resources could be used more wisely. Our ultimate goal is to shape a zero-waste society through design and technology. To begin with, we started from creating solutions for one of the most used disposable products, single-use togo containers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GoodToGo is a food container rental service which is aims to replace single-use containers. GoodToGo members receive a reusable and returnable togo container when ordering togo from a GoodToGo partnered shop. Once members finish, they return used containers to the drop stations. People can effortlessly enjoy the togo service without producing waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>GoodToGo Rent and Return Stations\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>GoodToGo partners with local café, tea and food shops and delivers cleaned containers to the partnered shops. Members get a suitable container while ordering food togo. Members can return a used container to any partnered shops or GoodToGo return machines. 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The high-tech industry generates a large amount of waste solvents, such as waste isopropanol, in the wafer manufacturing and packaging process. This kind of waste was incinerated in the past. In order to reduce the incineration treatment and reduce the usage of petrochemical resources, ECOVE provides chemical waste solvent recycling services through process improvement and technologies integration to improve the value of waste solvent.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Use Pervaporation Inorganic Membrane to Increase the Supplication of Solvent\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The designed pore size of the pervaporation membrane is smaller than the diameter of most organic solvent molecules, so the recovery rate of solvent can reach more than 99% with no other substances being added, and high purity products are obtained.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pervaporation membrane has many advantages including small installation space, high efficiency, long life span and high separation factor etc. It can treat solvents such as alcohols, ethers, ketones, esters, hydrocarbons etc. Currently it has been applied in pharmaceutical companies, waste treatment and reuse plants, chemical plants and bioengineering companies in Taiwan and other Asian countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Create New Brand and Apply Technical Know-how\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to practice the circular economy, ECOVE established the brand- ECOVE to consolidate all of its resources, which includes waste management and recycling, solar energy, sewage and reclaimed water treatment. Through investment services, operational and efficiency enhancement, technology integration and consulting services, ECOVE connects with the businesses and provides diversified recycle model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through intelligent, big data management and integrated technology applications, ECOVE connects with upstream and downstream manufacturers closely, in the form of supply chain cooperation. ECOVE also strives to maximize the value of each resource, practice circular economy and won the world's first BS 8001 circular economy verification.\u003C/p>",[46110],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46112],{"article_id":46096,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46114,"link":46115,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46097,"updated_at":46098,"article_id":46096,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LaUt6EBuXKo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154274645-V7r8c2mH.jpeg",{"id":46117,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46118,"updated_at":46119,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46120,"contents":46121,"contributors":46132,"image":46134},"27008","2024-05-07T09:54:12.568Z","2025-01-17T15:18:43.026Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46122],{"id":46123,"score":47,"body":46124,"status":55,"article_id":46117,"created_at":46118,"updated_at":46119,"published_at":46118},"-Wa2",{"title":46125,"outcome":46126,"problem":46127,"summary":46128,"solution":46129,"attachment":46130},"Old Plant Revamping Plan Makes Kangshan EfW Plant Difference","\u003Cp>- The availability increased from 71% to 89%. (Statistics to the first half of 2019)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The recycling capacity increased by more than 38%. (Compared to the past 5 years)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduce diesel use by 84%. (Compared to the past 2 years)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kangshan Energy from Waste (EfW) Plant, which is running by Taiwan Sugar Co., is responsible for the people's livelihood and industrial waste disposal services. After 18 years of operation, the equipment is getting older and the function is decreasing, resulting in low availability and inefficient resource recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The main vision of the circular economy is not to waste any resource and make every resource have an optimal value. ECOVE abandons traditional linear economic methods, such as taking, making, using and disposal, and takes \"zero waste\" as the direction of thinking, extending the life of the equipment and improving the efficiency of each resource through maintenance, refurbishment and redesigning.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based on past experience in EfW Plant and waste management development, ECOVE has applied its own localization technology and service to plant revamping and shared the results of resource recycling efficiency improvement with the society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tailor-made Revamping Plan Result in Efficiency Improvement\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ECOVE has a team of performance diagnostics professionals who can provide reliable solutions resulting in equipment regeneration, reducing the usage of water, energy, and resources, which achieve efficient operation. Improving performance from the following aspects. 1) Intelligent application: early detection of abnormal and intelligent management, e.g. adopt ECOVE i O&M system; 2) Resource-saving: extend the service life of raw materials, e.g. adopt highly corrosion-resistant INCONEL welding tubes; 3) Function optimization: the function of insufficient or aging equipment, e.g. adding boiler bottom to anti-sintering patent; 4) Stability improvement: reduce unintended factors and improve system stability, e.g. adopt portable shock pulse boiler cleaning technology; 5) Customized design improvement: Professional discussion, communication, design, development and introduction, e.g. fly ash solidification system improvement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Do Not Discard Any Equipment to Create a Sustainable Cycle\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although the Kangshan Plant has been in operation for more than 18 years, through the redesign, recycling, and revamping, the old plant is like a new one; its recycling efficiency is further enhanced so that every waste resource can fully exert its effectiveness to achieve the goal of sustainable resources recycling.\u003C/p>",[46131],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46133],{"article_id":46117,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46135,"link":46136,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46118,"updated_at":46119,"article_id":46117,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BE5P1eD_Bwc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154275463-0LGSEUD8.jpeg",{"id":46138,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46139,"updated_at":46140,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46141,"contents":46142,"contributors":46153,"image":46155},"28027","2024-08-24T13:00:44.772Z","2025-01-17T15:18:44.410Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46143],{"id":46144,"score":47,"body":46145,"status":55,"article_id":46138,"created_at":46139,"updated_at":46140,"published_at":46139},"AmiK",{"title":46146,"outcome":46147,"problem":46148,"summary":46149,"solution":46150,"attachment":46151},"A Zero-waste, Eco-friendly and Cost-effective Total Solution, for LCD Waste Treatment","\u003Cp>- Liquid crystal recycling reduces material cost by several hundred million NTD per year for LCD maker.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Replacing landfills with recycling reduces the treatment cost by several hundred million NTD per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Green glass adsorbent reduces water treatment costs by several million per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LCDs have replaced CRTs as the main display devices recently. To satisfy the increasing demands, billions of LCDs are manufactured annually. However, as more LCDs are produced and used, the amount of LCD waste is increasing at an alarming rate. LCD waste can be simply disassembled into numerous parts; most of which are commonly recycled, but the LCD panels mostly are not. Waste LCD panels are generally disposed of in a landfill or by incineration. However, not only do their disposal through such inadequate approaches result in the wastage of resources, but may also adversely impact the environment and human health; owing to the hazardous nature of some of the panel components. An increasing number of countries are prohibiting such treatments. Therefore, ITRI developed an integrated method for recycling liquid crystals, indium, and glasses from waste LCD panels with economic benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) develops a best way to process waste LCD panels called LCD Waste Recycling System. In order to prevent the pollution caused by waste LCD panel disposal and control processing costs, ITRI thoroughly analyzed the characteristics and reusability of each material contained in LCD panels, and designed a logical separation procedure according to the associations between each material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LCD panels consist of LCs, indium, glasses and other rare metals and organic materials. LCs is stable, non-degenerate and have high unit price. Indium is rare in Earth's crust. Glasses are a kind of alkaline earth boro-aluminosilicate with high purity and stable compositions. These three materials have higher recycling values than other materials in LCD panels. Therefore, efficient recycling of the materials from waste LCD panels and their further reuse can generate economic benefits while contributing to environmental preservation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ITRI develops a best way to process waste LCD panels called LCD Waste Recycling System. In order to prevent the pollution caused by waste LCD panel disposal and control processing costs, ITRI thoroughly analyzed the characteristics and reusability of each material contained in LCD panels, and designed a logical separation procedure according to the associations between each material; the first step is to separate liquid crystal, indium, and glass, and then develop the purification technology for each material which enables the reuse of these materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Liquid Crystal\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Extracting liquid crystal from waste LCD panel achieves a nearly 100% liquid crystal recovery rate. After purifying recycled liquid crystal until its purity reach 9N and passing LCD panel factory’s quality certification, it can be reused in new LCDs or liquid crystal smart windows.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Indium\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The recovery rate of indium can reach 90%, and it can be concentrated into an indium-containing solid with an indium content of 30% or more, which might be used as the raw material for sputtering targets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Panel Glass\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Panel glass is transformed into “Green Glass Adsorbent” with high adsorption efficiency for heavy metals by our unique nano-modified technology. 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(Please refer to Carrefour Foundation Taiwan's annual reports for 2014-2018)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In recent years, Taiwan's government is striving towards a circular economy in an attempt to transform the country into a circular economy hotspot in Asia. Carrefour's core business is closely related to food, therefore, not only does the process of realizing a circular economy for food mitigate the imbalance in the food supply chain, but also resolve hunger among disadvantaged households.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Carrefour has implemented a series of food programs to bring together consumers, private organizations and businesses in an effort to minimize surplus food. The food programs support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, facilitating a circular economy for food within the food production system in order to materialize the 3 major visions of eliminating world hunger, food safety, and sustainable agriculture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Building an AntiGaspi Brand\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Carrefour and social enterprise Buy Nearby jointly launched the first AntiGaspi brand “O’Gaspi Buy Nearby” and the first fruit product called inglorious fruit sorbet using less attractive fruits and vegetables are purchased from local farmers. Unsold food and ready-to-eat food areas are established in Carrefour stores across the country. Since 2014, Carrefour has joined forces with over 60 food banks nationwide to found the Alliance of Taiwan Foodbanks and create the ifoodbank website in order to efficiently coordinate food donations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Flourishing Developments of AntiGaspi Restaurants and AntiGaspi Central Kitchens – Catering to the Needs of Underprivileged Communities Everywhere\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By adopting a commercial approaches, Carrefour Taiwan Foundation has collaborated with Zhongqin Sub-district Chief in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City to open the first AntiGaspi Restaurant in Taiwan. Furthermore, Carrefour cooperated with Taiwan Food Bank to establish Taiwan's first AntiGaspi central kitchen in Kouhu, Yunlin. In conjunction with a nursing home in Pingtung, Carrefour has opened the long-term care AntiGaspi restaurant.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By capitalizing on our abundant experience in AntiGaspi and food donation, Carrefour has assisted 12 Hotpots (a subsidiary of Wowprime Group) to formulate SOPs for the donating hot pot ingredients. Carrefour helped to promote inglorious food donation with major vegetable and fruit processing plant EasyFarm. Unsold food from Carrefour's 35 suppliers is donated directly to food banks through Carrefour's AntiGaspi and food donation system.\u003C/p>",[46173],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46175],{"article_id":46159,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46177,"link":46178,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46160,"updated_at":46161,"article_id":46159,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"t1P_pn3EwCw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154277523-lKJipKeI.jpeg",{"id":46180,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46181,"updated_at":46182,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46183,"contents":46184,"contributors":46195,"image":46197},"28029","2024-08-24T14:30:57.211Z","2025-01-17T15:18:47.170Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46185],{"id":46186,"score":47,"body":46187,"status":55,"article_id":46180,"created_at":46181,"updated_at":46182,"published_at":46181},"RAQH",{"title":46188,"outcome":46189,"problem":46190,"summary":46191,"solution":46192,"attachment":46193},"The Perfect Technology of “Solid-State Fermentation” Changes Mung Bean into Gold","\u003Cp>- The value of Mung Bean shells has been raised from 10NTD/KG to 100NTD/KG.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The value of radish waste has been raised from 10NTD/KG to 2,000NTD/KG.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>King’s Ground Biotech Co., Ltd. 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It is a successful pioneer of the Mung Bean shells transforming in the world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Several years ago, KGbio invited Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI) and National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) to involve in the co-developed technology of fermented Mung Bean products; they spent one hundred million dollars and three years to deal with “Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis and Qualification”. The dream comes true when the valuable Mung Bean shells were born, and this is the power that KGbio focuses on “Circular Economy Innovation and Regional Industry Revitalization”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>KGbio has successfully developed the ingredients of various food waste to functional food, such as the waste of Mung Bean, lemon, tea, soybean, coffee and radish. The creation of the radish waste is the “functional dried radish” which is shortening the process from years to a month. Functional dried radish is a popular and healthy flavor of Chinese cooking meals. KGbio makes the leftover waste become a bountiful feast. Since getting things done through people is to focus on diversification waste, technology, resource, and co-branding at KGbio, exerting all efforts to promote “non-waste and regeneration” is the principle of KGbio.\u003C/p>",[46194],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46196],{"article_id":46180,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46198,"link":46199,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46181,"updated_at":46182,"article_id":46180,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DSlMQ7PxFMQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154278437-6-RbLrPa.jpeg",{"id":46201,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46202,"updated_at":46203,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46204,"contents":46205,"contributors":46216,"image":46218},"28060","2024-08-25T02:23:49.879Z","2025-01-17T15:18:48.684Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46206],{"id":46207,"score":47,"body":46208,"status":55,"article_id":46201,"created_at":46202,"updated_at":46203,"published_at":46202},"WPuL",{"title":46209,"outcome":46210,"problem":46211,"summary":46212,"solution":46213,"attachment":46214},"Taiwan’s Innovative AgriDragon Biomimicry Farming System","\u003Cp>- No chemical fertilizers or pesticides. High quality and high productivity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Water usage reduced up to 70-80%. Gravity-fed irrigation devices achieve low energy consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AgriDragon innovates and advocates the industry pattern of production-operation-consumption integration in the specialized area to reduce carbon footprint and create a high-value circulation industry chain, providing the business start-up aid for young farmers and jobs for the underprivileged.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AgriDragon Biomimicry Farming System breaks the bottlenecks of subirrigation, improving soil fertility by making good use of sunlight, air, and water and enriching beneficial microbial diversity. AgriDragon entered Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park in 2012, setting up the farm and fermented drink manufactory. By integrating land, capital, and technologies to optimize the efficiency of resources, the safety of food, agriculture, environment, society, and nation could be consolidated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Emulating the Ecology of Rainforests and How Human Body Functions\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We enhance soil vitality through improving the effects of leaching, transpiration, and purification. Beneficial microorganisms constantly live and die, creating abundant nutrients and energy essential for plants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The output module imitates the human heart, arteries (transportation) and capillaries (diffusion) to deliver water, air and nutrient fluid to the soil, creating a soil condition moisturized underground but dry on the surface. Plant’s absorption of water and nutrients is increased by its enhanced transpiration, similar to the mechanism of human skin. Plant diseases and pest infestation are greatly reduced.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Zero tillage. Helps carbon sequestration and mitigates global warming. Overcomes continuous cropping obstacles. Water & energy efficiency optimized. Manpower requirements reduced.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mixed cropping. For example, intercropping of Danshen and scallions helps prevent root-knot nematodes. Soil productivity keeps improving. Applicable to most soil condition. Provides a solution to global food shortages. The life force of crops increased and improves human health, effectively saving medical resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Zero Waste: Whole Plant is 100% Usable\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>High-quality plant materials meet strict quality standards for biomedicine and biotech industry, and are great for manufacturing fermentation drink and alcoholic beverage. Residual material can be grounded into high-fiber powder or returned to the farm. No parts are wasted, contributing to high productivity and circular economy. For example, all parts of Danshen can be used in cuisine or made into spirits, fermented beverage, vinegar, and herbal tea; its active ingredients can be extracted and utilized in functional foods and skincare products.\u003C/p>",[46215],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46217],{"article_id":46201,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46219,"link":46220,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46202,"updated_at":46203,"article_id":46201,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sRBJJFWVX_o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154279182-83XTxO8Z.jpeg",{"id":46222,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46223,"updated_at":46224,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46225,"contents":46226,"contributors":46237,"image":46239},"28061","2024-08-25T09:47:20.597Z","2025-01-17T15:18:50.349Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46227],{"id":46228,"score":47,"body":46229,"status":55,"article_id":46222,"created_at":46223,"updated_at":46224,"published_at":46223},"4Uts",{"title":46230,"outcome":46231,"problem":46232,"summary":46233,"solution":46234,"attachment":46235},"Combination of ECO and COin Makes Recycling a Pleasure in Daily Life","\u003Cp>- The average weights each machine recycles per month is 2 metric tons.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Over 3.2 million of bottles/drinking cups/aluminum cans have been recycled in 1 year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- More than 152.16 Metric tons of carbon emission reduction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Owing to the eagerness for a better world where our next generation grows up, we started from our hometown, Tainan, in an interesting way to invite more people to join us. Tainan is the first station of ECOCO. We will move forward and make recycling become an enjoyment in every city.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ECOCO is a points system designed with circular economy to make doing things for the environment fun and rewarding, and invite more people, companies and organizations to work together for our planet. ECOCO combines the ideas of recycling, coupons, and recycled products into a recycle platform: “ECOCO Circular Economy.” The name ECOCO consisted of ECO and COin, which represents both the concept of resource regeneration and sustainable development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>An Easy Way to Protect the Environment\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ECOCO smart recycling machine accepts PP drinking cup (the pioneer in the world), PET plastic bottles and aluminum cans; equipped with optical identification, automatic sorting and compactor which can compressed containers to 1/8 original volume. The high speed recycling way (42 bottles per minute) makes eco-friendly behavior more efficient. You can download and register an account with ECOCO App, than enter your account on the ECOCO hub. Begin to insert bottles and gain ECOCO points which will be recorded in your account. You can also manage points in the App.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Get Coupons as Rewards\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ECOCO specializes in high-tech smart recycling machines with gamification factors. Users join the system and get coupons as rewards for their eco-friendly behaviors. ECOCO’s innovative approach to circular economy makes “Recycling” fun and relevant to our daily lives. Using the app, you can select the shop and points you want to claim, and redeem digital coupons in the App or print out coupon vouchers by tapping App screen with QR Code against the ECOCO hub scanner. ECOCO’s brand partners offer discounts for coupons. For instance, using 20 points to redeem 10-dollars-discount coupon for a cup of drinks, 8 points to redeem 1-dollar-discount coupon in retail stores. It also helps ECOCO’s brand partners’ customer flow grows.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Meaningful Recycling Behavior\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ECOCO cooperates with professional design teams, and reproduce recycled materials into creative products, reduce the waste of energy and natural resources. This is how ECOCO circular system works.\u003C/p>",[46236],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46238],{"article_id":46222,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46240,"link":46241,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46223,"updated_at":46224,"article_id":46222,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Mh3Gpmg_BD0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154279942-rlOpZzA7.jpeg",{"id":46243,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46244,"updated_at":46245,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46246,"contents":46247,"contributors":46258,"image":46260},"28062","2024-08-25T23:30:36.179Z","2025-01-17T15:18:51.426Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46248],{"id":46249,"score":47,"body":46250,"status":55,"article_id":46243,"created_at":46244,"updated_at":46245,"published_at":46244},"ELhv",{"title":46251,"outcome":46252,"problem":46253,"summary":46254,"solution":46255,"attachment":46256},"Composting System for Biodegradable Fresh Produce Bags","\u003Cp>- Adopting three types of compostable bags for catering different products, Leezen by estimation replaces 2 million plastic bags per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Used compostable bags collected comprises 8.3% of all those being distributed, and every season a maximum of 200 kg compostable bags are sent to composting, which will fully be decomposed within three months.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Compostable packaging is a win-win solution which is able to both reduce plastic wastes that endanger marine life and provide organic produce the necessary preservation to keep it fresh from farm to table. Lacking a robust composting system, compostable packaging in Taiwan mostly ends up as disposed garbage, leaving the material value underutilized. To reinvent a better system, we integrate logistics company, retailers and customers to pilot a reengineering of our entire vegetable packaging process. The result is a self-contained system capable of not only transporting a good variety of fresh produce with compostable bags, but also collecting used bags for reprocessing in a self-sustaining composting facility; all of which become not only a model case for relevant policy and legislation review in the government, but also an inspiration for businesses and industries interested in exploring compostable packaging alternatives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following TOAF’s advocacy for plastic reduction, Leezen and Fuyah started packaging fresh vegetables with 100% compostable bags in lieu of conventional plastic bags since August 2017. What makes our initiative unique is that we also encourage customers to return these bags after use for composting at TOAF’s Tse-Xin Natural Farm, which converts the bags into useful soil fertilizers to facilitate tree planting within the farm.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fuyah, the fresh produce logistics company, is in charge of selecting certified compostable bags locally or overseas and designing visual and verbal publicity for promoting our change towards environmental friendly packaging to the general public. Fuyah started began to transport leafy produce and perishable fruits with compostable bags early in August 2017.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The packaged fresh produce are then sent to Leezen, Taiwan’s largest organic retail chain, for sale; not only does Leezen put up in its stores posters about this new cause, but it also asks its frontlines staff to share at the cashiers the stories about these compostable bags and the importance of returning them to our retail outlets after use. Leezen then transfers collected bags to Fuyah, whose staff will cut off the tapes and labels so that the bags are ready for composting at the Tse-Xin Natural Farm. The resultant of soil fertilizers will be used for tree planting.\u003C/p>",[46257],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46259],{"article_id":46243,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46261,"link":46262,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46244,"updated_at":46245,"article_id":46243,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7SHhWUYC4BU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154280783-z5VUVRqD.jpeg",{"id":46264,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46265,"updated_at":46266,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46267,"contents":46268,"contributors":46279,"image":46281},"28063","2024-08-26T00:00:33.732Z","2025-01-17T15:18:52.694Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46269],{"id":46270,"score":47,"body":46271,"status":55,"article_id":46264,"created_at":46265,"updated_at":46266,"published_at":46265},"VQOG",{"title":46272,"outcome":46273,"problem":46274,"summary":46275,"solution":46276,"attachment":46277},"Circulating and Recycling of Electrical and Electronics Waste","\u003Cp>- By the end of 2018, E&E Recycling has treated more than 872 million waste home appliances and 807 million waste IT products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Resource retrieved are iron 171,000 T, copper 16,800 T, aluminum 7,500 T and plastics 65,000 T. Benefits achieved include energy saving and carbon reduction, resource sustainability and environmental conservation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>E&E Recycling adheres to the vision of “resource recycling, urban mining, and sustainable use”. Waste home appliances and IT products are transformed into valuable resources through E&E Recycling’s physical process. E&E Recycling not only demonstrates extended producer responsibility, but is also a pioneer in practicing circular economy in Taiwan.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to extended producer responsibility, promote zero waste, and to solve serious pollution problems caused by WEEE, E&E Recycling was established in August 1998 by 12 major home appliance manufacturers as Taiwan’s first licensed recycling plant and Asia’s first professionally operated WEEE treatment plant. E&E Recycling can deal with end-of-life electrical and electronic waste safely and environmentally, and hence able to avoid the negative environmental impact and harm caused by random dismantling and disposal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Linking up the green supply chain to create circular value for WEEE\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>E&E Recycling has now achieved a recycling rate of more than 85%. The recycled materials such as iron, copper, aluminum and plastics recovered from waste home appliances and waste IT products can be reused by the upstream manufactures. E&E Recycling also assists the manufactures to implement green design solutions such as material labeling, easy to dismantle and recycle solutions, which further strengthens resource recycling and sustainable value of materials.\u003C/p>",[46278],{"name":46089,"type":53,"value":46089},[46280],{"article_id":46264,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46282,"link":46283,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46265,"updated_at":46266,"article_id":46264,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hdoeLpCoSKY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154282189-dzh19u4Q.jpeg",{"id":46285,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46286,"updated_at":46287,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46288,"contents":46289,"contributors":46301,"image":46303},"28064","2024-08-26T00:09:44.827Z","2025-01-17T15:19:42.989Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46290],{"id":46291,"score":47,"body":46292,"status":55,"article_id":46285,"created_at":46286,"updated_at":46287,"published_at":46286},"eUwk",{"title":46293,"outcome":46294,"problem":46295,"summary":46296,"solution":46297,"attachment":46298},"The High-Value Application of Semiconductor Slurry","\u003Cp>“Liuyin Plant – Circular Economy Demonstration”; the overall annual output value of the plant will exceed NT$3 billion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan is the major producer of semiconductors and solar panels. However, current industry does not concern about recycling and applications of silicon materials in their wastes. With innovative recycle technology from GGE’s R&D team, we can transform silicon slurry into high purity silicon powders and silicon carbide powders to become raw materials for industries; the slurry can becomes profitable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our R&D team develops high-value process technology and continuously exploits top green energy materials and their applications. GGE successfully separates high purity silicon powder and silicon carbide from wafer cutting metal silicon mud which is generated from solar cells and semiconductors. Provides a more comfortable environment for humans and quality products that improve their lives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Tainan Liuyin plant, we can transform silicon slurry into high purity silicon powders by adopting [semiconductor waste process technology], [slurry process technology], and [high temperature anaerobic catalyst technology], which is to become raw materials for textile, tire, shoes making industries. The high purity generated from the process can provide industry application and power generation; the waste heat can be the power generation source in the factory. This is to fully reflect the purpose of circular economy constructed by new ECO, new energy, and new material.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Semisils implement the following three objectives through Liuyin plant:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recyclable Materials of High Quality→Recycling > Scraps to Valuables\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recyclable Materials of Low Quality→Recovery > Waste to Resources\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Non-Recyclable Materials→Pyrolysis Processing > ECO Friendly Treatment\u003C/p>",[46299],{"name":46300,"type":53,"value":46300},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/industrial-technology-research-institute-2",[46302],{"article_id":46285,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46304,"link":46305,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46286,"updated_at":46287,"article_id":46285,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oEL1anwUqb8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154283110-QHuiKjj9.jpeg",{"id":46307,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46308,"updated_at":46309,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46310,"contents":46311,"contributors":46322,"image":46324},"28065","2024-08-26T00:24:24.641Z","2025-01-17T15:19:44.604Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46312],{"id":46313,"score":47,"body":46314,"status":55,"article_id":46307,"created_at":46308,"updated_at":46309,"published_at":46308},"6KvQ",{"title":46315,"outcome":46316,"problem":46317,"summary":46318,"solution":46319,"attachment":46320},"Reusable Package—Flexible and Logical Material Choice","\u003Cp>Expected changes of products\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Refill pack (1L): 13 items\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Bottled products (50/330/550 mL): 19 items\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2025, Cha Tzu Tang intends to become one of the representatives of the circular economy in Taiwan by strengthening the sustainability level in every part of its brand; including communities, farms, factories, companies, stores, products. This project consists of 7 subprojects; one of them is reusable packaging, where the enterprises mainly put their efforts in to make the disposable packaging reusable and returnable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cha Tzu Tang considers sustainability not only just an implementation of recycling, but also an establishment of a long-term strategy based on each enterprise’s need. What is more important is to create an exclusive system for packaging choice within the concept of sustainability. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To reach the target, Cha Tzu Tang has launched a campaign in collaboration with REnato Lab to scientifically attain a balance between business demands and environment preservation. In the context of reusable packaging, Cha Tzu Tang took advantage of Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to come up with 4 evaluation standards to help selecting appropriate packaging materials. Regarding the process of AHP, the enterprise first exclude those materials that could potentially be prohibited in the near future by conducting a global investigation into the associated legislations. Second, the enterprise compiled a general list for evaluation that fulfilled the packaging needs of Cha Tzu Tang. After a thorough and discreet evaluation, 4 main evaluation standards were finally determined—material circularity indicator, carbon footprint, recycling rate, and buyback price.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Buyback price : With a study in the price of the associated recycled materials among the market, the price is determined by DOLLAR/KG. Material Circulatory Indicator: According to Ellen MacArthur Foundation, material circulatory indicator comprises factors such as recycling rate, reuse rate, material leakage, etc. Carbon Footprint: The amount of carbon emission resulted from the transporting, sorting and processing the used packages. Recycle Rate: The amount of trash recycled in compared to the trash produced under the supervision of an organization.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based on the scientific theory, the development department of the enterprise have a clear path to achieve circular economy in 2025 by completing each of the subprojects on schedule.\u003C/p>",[46321],{"name":46300,"type":53,"value":46300},[46323],{"article_id":46307,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46325,"link":46326,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46308,"updated_at":46309,"article_id":46307,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3TikEr1DGlQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154283894-DCoZL93Z.jpeg",{"id":46328,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46329,"updated_at":46330,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46331,"contents":46332,"contributors":46343,"image":46345},"28066","2024-08-26T00:35:07.237Z","2025-01-17T15:19:46.311Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46333],{"id":46334,"score":47,"body":46335,"status":55,"article_id":46328,"created_at":46329,"updated_at":46330,"published_at":46329},"auf_",{"title":46336,"outcome":46337,"problem":46338,"summary":46339,"solution":46340,"attachment":46341},"Environmentally Friendly No-plastic Unpackaged Laundry Detergent Automatic Replenishing Machine","\u003Cp>Based on a monthly sales of 600 liters per machine, each machine reduces more than 2,500 plastic empty bottles or plastic bags per year, approximately 852 kg CO2e/year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Household cleaning products packaging: shower gel, laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent and kitchen bathroom cleaners, etc. Many cleaning products in daily life have an \"environmental supplement package\". But according to the survey, the commercial environmental protection package has 67.65% marked with wrong recycling method; 24% of them did not have recycling marks, to instruct consumers to discard the trash cans after use, which is still causing waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The use of unpackaged laundry detergent automatic replenishing machine, which includes subverting the tradition, innovating the operation mode, establishing sales channels, adopting the exclusive \"empty bottle filling, local purchase, time-saving convenience, unlimited amount\" sales model, no plastic bottles and Replenish the package, eliminating unnecessary packaging and less pollution and damage to the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Consumers Can Bring Their Own Empty Bottles and Then Fill the Bottles With Laundry Detergent\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After the laundry detergent is used up, you can keep the empty bottles and then the laundry detergent can be replenished by laundry detergent automatic replenishing machine. You can purchase according to the numbers of people in the family. By adopting the way of self-prepared empty bottles, we will change our consumption habits and establish a concept of recycling resources from daily life to reduce waste generation which makes a contribution to the earth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Empty Bottles Are Recycled and Reused\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The existing empty bottles at home can be reused, and one empty bottle or the disposal of the supplementary bags can be reduced once purchased ;the subsequent processing cost of being discarded after use of the empty bottles is also reduced. Recycling still generates costs and increase carbon emissions. Reducing the production of plastic waste from the source is the most effective way to reduce plasticity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Eliminate The Cost of Packaging Shelves. Environmental Protection and Saving Money\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Consumers fill their empty bottles repeatedly to remove unnecessary one-time costs, such as advertising labels. The manufacturing cost of the bottle body, the cost of the shelf, etc., are fed back to the consumers, and the price of the laundry detergent is 30% cheaper, the quality of the laundry detergent is also provided. This is to attract consumers with the price.\u003C/p>",[46342],{"name":46300,"type":53,"value":46300},[46344],{"article_id":46328,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46346,"link":46347,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46329,"updated_at":46330,"article_id":46328,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"51rlVsWVZ_c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154284492-QvuxMtj-.jpeg",{"id":46349,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46350,"updated_at":46351,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46352,"contents":46353,"contributors":46364,"image":46366},"28067","2024-08-26T00:50:04.743Z","2025-01-17T15:19:47.669Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46354],{"id":46355,"score":47,"body":46356,"status":55,"article_id":46349,"created_at":46350,"updated_at":46351,"published_at":46350},"bBQY",{"title":46357,"outcome":46358,"problem":46359,"summary":46360,"solution":46361,"attachment":46362},"Rotating a Cooperation From Waste Tires to Wetsuits","\u003Cp>Achieved recycled carbon black (Carbon Footprint:671.5 kg CO2e / ton) and pyrolysis oil (Carbon Footprint:479.9 kgCO2e /KL ) product carbon footprint certification, compared to traditional carbon black, fuel oil, reduce carbon emissions for about 80% to 90%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan's tire raw materials are almost 100 % imported ; how to make waste tires into resources, reduce waste pollution in the environment and reduce waste of resource imports (have) always been the main reason for Enrestec to invest in research and development of pyrolysis technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The reason for Enrestec's success is that the company constantly creates new values for the customers. cross-industry collaboration with companies such as textile industry (SHEICO), tire industry (Kenda, Hankook) and add the concept of \"cycle\" and \"regeneration\" to transform waste into new materials for use. With the establishment of mutual trust between manufacturers in the circular economy industry chain, Taiwan has a leading opportunity in the new economic development trend.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The tire industry wastes energy and the generated waste tires will cause environmental impact and will directly affect the image of the company.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In recent years, top companies such as Kenda, Hankook, Michelin and Goodyear are actively investing in recycling research. In CSR, it is proposed to use 80% of tire materials as perpetual materials/recycling rate of 100%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Enrestec pyrolysis waste tires to produce products such as pyrolysis oil, carbon black and steel wire. The recycled carbon black can replace 100% of conventional carbon black. SHEICO uses the recycled carbon black to make wetsuits. The concept of using recycled carbon black has won resounding reflection from the customers. It decided to join hands with Enrestec to enter Southeast Asia and create overseas business opportunities through the (whole factory export). In the future, it is expected to provide circular economy solutions for rubber industry in Southeast Asia , Europe and the United States of America.\u003C/p>",[46363],{"name":46300,"type":53,"value":46300},[46365],{"article_id":46349,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46367,"link":46368,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46350,"updated_at":46351,"article_id":46349,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jT-b7bcbgJU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154285219-9bst5qBG.jpeg",{"id":46370,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46371,"updated_at":46372,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46373,"contents":46374,"contributors":46385,"image":46387},"28068","2024-08-26T00:55:47.401Z","2025-01-17T15:19:52.246Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46375],{"id":46376,"score":47,"body":46377,"status":55,"article_id":46370,"created_at":46371,"updated_at":46372,"published_at":46371},"yyDw",{"title":46378,"outcome":46379,"problem":46380,"summary":46381,"solution":46382,"attachment":46383},"Pick Surplus Ingredients Back to Our Daily Life","\u003Cp>- More than 70 catering events\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- More than 50 markets events\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- More than 800 gift sets sold\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- More than 20 workshops\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is one of the main reason which causes environmental pollutions. If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Moreover, it also has impact on biodiversity and soils. Our food system is currently responsible for approximately 60% of global terrestrial biodiversity loss, 24% of greenhouse gas emissions and 33% of degraded soils.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food loss and food waste happen in every part of food production system; from gathering and farming, in production and transportation chain, of business activities, and also in the kitchens and after tables. Not just ugly veggies, there are mistakes made during transportations, leftovers from consumers, and what’s(what is) more are the hidden rules that for giving high quality products in markets and cause of laws. One third of the food produced for human consumptionare wasted per year in the world, which is about 1.3 billion tones.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There are various reasons to let people realize lots of wasted foods is still fine and nutritious. We do not just recycle ugly fruits, veggies, nearly expired food, by-products produced during food system, but we also purchase them as regular ingredients to make snacks and sweets in creative ways for trying out new recipes at the same time. To re-think the traditional way of making food, “get ingredients after thinking recipes”; we “collect surplus ingredients and then create recipes afterwards”, for using up as much surplus food as possible and getting the food back into our daily lives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the procedures, we reduced food waste and also put surplus ingredients into another level not just for charity, for education, or for advocacy. It can be a lifestyle accompanied with creativity, arts, design, and social interactions.\u003C/p>",[46384],{"name":46300,"type":53,"value":46300},[46386],{"article_id":46370,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46388,"link":46389,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46371,"updated_at":46372,"article_id":46370,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8VjAiFbQYs4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154286177-RYgbuUuk.jpeg",{"id":46391,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46392,"updated_at":46393,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46394,"contents":46395,"contributors":46407,"image":46409},"28399","2024-09-16T06:36:26.941Z","2025-01-17T15:20:42.059Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46396],{"id":46397,"score":47,"body":46398,"status":55,"article_id":46391,"created_at":46392,"updated_at":46393,"published_at":46392},"5vEM",{"title":46399,"outcome":46400,"problem":46401,"summary":46402,"solution":46403,"attachment":46404},"Transforming Agricultural Byproducts into Biodegradable Goods for Agricultural and Livelihood Use","\u003Cp>▪ Reducing the total amount of agricultural waste and cutting down on high cleaning and transportation expenses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Compared with traditional plastics, the processing temperature of these new materials is reduced by 20-50 degrees, which means that manufacturers can reduce energy use and related emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ This plant fiber resin contains 35% organic matter [1]. After recycling, it is expected to increase the carbon sink capabilities of soil.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tackling the issue of excessive agricultural waste materials and leftover fruit peels\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taiwan uses more than 13,000 tons of disposable agricultural film to grow pineapples and strawberries every year, and the annual disposal fee for this waste reaches tens of millions of dollars. In addition, seedling trays and mushroom grow bags used for cultivation in the agricultural industry become plastic waste materials after use. An urgent solution is required for this issue.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>YONGDA FOOD is the largest lemon juice factory in Taiwan, producing up to 3,000 tons of leftover fruit peel every year. Just clearing and transporting these peel residues costs millions of dollars. In order to reduce resource waste and increase the added value of Taiwan's agricultural products, YONGDA FOOD and MO MO SUN have collaborated to develop an innovative program.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>YONGDA FOOD and MO MO SUN have collaborated to combine agricultural by-products and biodegradable materials in order to replace traditional agricultural planting and packaging materials used in everyday life, thus reducing waste and increasing the value of agriculture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Food manufacturers propose cross-industry solutions\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This program combines agricultural by-products such as tea stems, sugarcane bagasse, rice husks, lemon scraps, and pineapple scraps with biodegradable resin to convert them into various products. From agriculture to daily living, these products serve diverse purposes, such as agricultural film, seedling cups, tote bags, straws, portable cups, dental floss picks, etc. These products are biodegradable. After use, they are buried in the soil and composted. After about one year, they will be completely decomposed into carbon dioxide and water.\u003C/p>",[46405],{"name":46406,"type":53,"value":46406},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/sunfan-technology-enterprise/",[46408],{"article_id":46391,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46410,"link":46411,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46392,"updated_at":46393,"article_id":46391,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AxgcagCzwXg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154286806-bknRwVcW.jpeg",{"id":46413,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46414,"updated_at":46415,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46416,"contents":46417,"contributors":46428,"image":46430},"28458","2024-09-19T01:44:42.109Z","2025-01-17T15:20:48.300Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46418],{"id":46419,"score":47,"body":46420,"status":55,"article_id":46413,"created_at":46414,"updated_at":46415,"published_at":46414},"L-oa",{"title":46421,"outcome":46422,"problem":46423,"summary":46424,"solution":46425,"attachment":46426},"Creating New Value from Urban Tree Pruning","\u003Cp>▪ Recycling 700 tons of residual forest wood each year [1] , offering a carbon reduction benefit equivalent to the annual CO2 absorption of Da'an Forest Park [2]. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Converting woods into high-value products such as furniture, charcoal, and wood vinegar, generating revenue of up to 3.6 million.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Integrating 700 woodworking learners into the timber industry chain, nurturing 15 new artisan talents.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Challenges Facing Taiwan's Forestry\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taiwan's timber and material sources currently rely 99% on imports, leading to a high carbon footprint and disrupting domestic woodworking techniques, impacting forestry ecology severely. Specific issues include a lack of skilled artisans among the younger generation, outdated logging equipment and practices, insufficient processing capabilities and creativity, and the ineffective utilization of domestic timber resources. Challenges also arise from the rapid growth of bamboo forests, which are difficult to manage, and the invasion of exotic species. ReWood Forest Circulation Hukou innovatively coordinates collaborative efforts to propose comprehensive solutions, aiming to address issues such as material sourcing, artisan skills, and labor shortages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ReWood utilizes urban forest trimming waste as a resource to enhance the value of timber materials.It also establishes training stations to foster talent for sustainable forestry development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Upcycling of Wood Resources, Creating Local Green Employment\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ReWood recycles waste wood from natural environments, transforming it into furniture, charcoal, wood vinegar, and other products. Through the \"Forest Pruning Recycling\" system, ReWood seeks to inspire everyone connected to the land to cherish and support Taiwan's mountain forests. Moreover, this system provides practical learning opportunities for return-to-homeland learners, forestry industry professionals, and students and teachers, contributing to the cultivation of talents essential for sustainable forestry development solutions.\u003C/p>",[46427],{"name":46406,"type":53,"value":46406},[46429],{"article_id":46413,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46431,"link":46432,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46414,"updated_at":46415,"article_id":46413,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"v6edPN5gzao=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154287537-pC5Q5B9Y.jpeg",{"id":46434,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46435,"updated_at":46436,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46437,"contents":46438,"contributors":46450,"image":46452},"28464","2024-09-19T06:06:05.902Z","2025-01-17T15:21:12.100Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46439],{"id":46440,"score":47,"body":46441,"status":55,"article_id":46434,"created_at":46435,"updated_at":46436,"published_at":46435},"raAa",{"title":46442,"outcome":46443,"problem":46444,"summary":46445,"solution":46446,"attachment":46447},"Turning Waste Cooking Oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel","\u003Cp>▪ This system can significantly reduce recycling costs by 81% and reduce carbon emissions by more than 80% [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In recent years, oil refiners in various EU countries have actively responded to governments’ carbon reduction and green energy plans, adding biodiesel in their product portfolios. At the same time, international aviation operators are currently in progress to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). The main raw material for these fuels is used cooking oil. However, traditional recycling methods depend heavily on manpower and along with high expenses. In order to reduce costs, used oil recycling companies in various countries are actively looking for efficient and low-cost smart recycling methods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Young Ray develops a set of smart used cooking oil recycling machines to solve oil recycling challenges and turn it into sustainable aviation fuel.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Used oil recycling adopts AIoT to recycle the greatest volume of used oil in the shortest distance\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Young Ray applies AIoT technology to their DGM smart recycling machine to allow stores to hand in used oil anytime. Managers can instantly monitor the status of recycling machines located in dining areas, night markets, chain restaurants, etc., through the backend system, and use backend AI to calculate truck dispatch routes to achieve efficient recycling. At the same time, the system provides reward incentives to encourage users to participate in recycling and avoid environmental pollution caused by improper disposal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Verifying oil quality instantly to ensure production history records\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The DGM smart recycling machine has a patented real-time recycling detection module that detects the quality of used oil more than 60 times per second to ensure its quality. These data are recorded through blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity and immutability of production history, helping to track the flow of used oil and prevent illegal disposal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Young Ray has deployed 18 recycling machines in Tainan Garden Night Market, Kaohsiung Cingnian Night Market, and chain fast food restaurants, and its scale is gradually expanding.\u003C/p>",[46448],{"name":46449,"type":53,"value":46449},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/agriculture-and-…y-of-agriculture/",[46451],{"article_id":46434,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46453,"link":46454,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46435,"updated_at":46436,"article_id":46434,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-btkcjpkx90=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154288375-5b_s39lc.jpeg",{"id":46456,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46457,"updated_at":46458,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46459,"contents":46460,"contributors":46471,"image":46473},"28465","2024-09-19T06:10:59.660Z","2025-01-17T15:21:13.486Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46461],{"id":46462,"score":47,"body":46463,"status":55,"article_id":46456,"created_at":46457,"updated_at":46458,"published_at":46457},"t9s8",{"title":46464,"outcome":46465,"problem":46466,"summary":46467,"solution":46468,"attachment":46469},"Upcycling Leftover Bread into Beer","\u003Cp>▪ One tank of beer can reduce more than 100 kg of bread scraps. After 3 years of technological optimization, the usage of bread corners has been increased by more than 50%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ One bag of flour can reduce 8.8 kg of food scraps [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most solutions to food scraps focus on post-consumer food waste, but food scraps in factories is a less discussed issue. If food scraps could be used to replace raw materials that originally needed to be imported, we could reduce food waste, lessen the environmental impacts caused by landfills and waste treatment, optimize the natural resources required for food production, and minimize carbon emissions generated by imports.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Baked Tipsy upcycles food scraps from the baking and brewing industries into new products such as beer, chips, and flour, reducing industrial food waste while minimizing reliance on imported food raw materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Food Upcycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The “Baked” in the name of the brand refers to the baking of bread, and “Tipsy” means being a bit drunk. Baked Tipsy focuses on using food scraps from the baking and brewing industries, using the concept of food upcycling, and leveraging food technology to maximize the production of new products from leftover food. For example: Making beer, chips, and flour from bread scraps. Waste distillers' grains, wine lees, and other scraps produced during the brewing process can be made into oats or flour.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Improving Transparency in the Supply Chain\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to stabilize the quality of upcycled food products, Baked Tipsy promotes innovation while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and encourages the food industry to improve production and processing methods to meet higher sustainability standards, supporting the integration of goodwill and business.\u003C/p>",[46470],{"name":46449,"type":53,"value":46449},[46472],{"article_id":46456,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46474,"link":46475,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46457,"updated_at":46458,"article_id":46456,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0tXyt91j_p0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154289012-dbBY43a_.jpeg",{"id":46477,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46478,"updated_at":46479,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46480,"contents":46481,"contributors":46492,"image":46494},"28467","2024-09-19T06:26:07.753Z","2025-01-17T15:21:16.279Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46482],{"id":46483,"score":47,"body":46484,"status":55,"article_id":46477,"created_at":46478,"updated_at":46479,"published_at":46478},"vh4N",{"title":46485,"outcome":46486,"problem":46487,"summary":46488,"solution":46489,"attachment":46490},"Giving Near-Expired and NG Products Another Chance","\u003Cp>▪ Reduced food waste by 152,144 kilograms, equivalent to 380,360 kilograms of CO2e [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to estimates, in 2020, Taiwan generated a total of 3.6 million tons of food waste, with about two-thirds of the waste being generated at the retail end. In particular, products from bakeries have a very short shelf life, requiring their prompt consumption. Other short shelf life products in the non-catering industry are also facing high inventory pressure.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tasteme has engaged in cross-industry cooperation to create a near-expired product supply and demand matchmaking platform, establishing a win-win situation for stores, consumers, Tasteme, and the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Creating a near-expired product platform\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tasteme has created an online platform that allows stores in the baking industry/buffet industry/retail and wholesale industry/beauty care products/pet food and other industries to share nearexpired products on the platform, offering an alternative third option beyond disposal or donation. Consumers can purchase high-quality products at more favorable prices, contributing to the reduction of food waste and carbon footprint.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Establishing more convenient pick-up channels\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to self-pickup, other pickup methods are available to consumers such as through vending machines, smart lockers, home delivery, etc., thereby increasing the flexibility of picking up goods and making it easier for consumers to accept this service model.\u003C/p>",[46491],{"name":46449,"type":53,"value":46449},[46493],{"article_id":46477,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46495,"link":46496,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46478,"updated_at":46479,"article_id":46477,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hyDDyueVPCo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154289627-rQ-RNvwu.jpeg",{"id":46498,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46499,"updated_at":46500,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46501,"contents":46502,"contributors":46513,"image":46515},"28489","2024-09-20T01:26:30.484Z","2025-01-17T15:21:37.769Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46503],{"id":46504,"score":47,"body":46505,"status":55,"article_id":46498,"created_at":46499,"updated_at":46500,"published_at":46499},"2eKT",{"title":46506,"outcome":46507,"summary":46508,"solution":46509,"attachment":46510},"Initiating a Uniforms “Clothing-to-Clothing” Design and Recycling Program","\u003Cp>▪ Manufacturing men’s short-sleeve polo shirts using recycled materials under the ISP program can achieve a 58% reduction in carbon footprint [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Shinkong’s INFINITY SHIRT PROJECT (ISP) takes clothing-to-clothing recycling as its main axis, using mono-materials for its main and auxiliary materials, in order for the clothing to be recycled and reused beyond its original lifecycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Changing the product design and material selection from the source\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ISP starts from the product design stage, and uses mono-materials for fabric design. In the raw material acquisition stage, 100% polyester fiber or recycled PET bottle yarn is selected. In the clothing production stage, mono-materials are also used for buttons, sewing materials, etc. This enables products to be easily disposed of in the recycling bin at the end of their lifecycle, where they can be transformed into recycled materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ISP by Shinkong uses physical methods to recycle clothing, which has the potential to cut raw material mining in half. Other textile products that cannot enter the ISP recycling system are also provided to SRF manufacturers and sound insulation cotton manufacturers for downcycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>B2B and B2C recycling methods\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Shinkong Uniform has worked with corporate clients to produce, develop, and introduce the ISP products as uniforms, and has set up recycling bins at clients' corporate offices or personnel bases to recycle corporate clients' uniforms on a regular basis.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In terms of recycling for end consumers, Shinkong’s own-brand FYNE has launched the Daft Program 2.0 to meet consumers’ diverse daily clothing needs and recycle clothes produced and sold by FYNE.\u003C/p>",[46511],{"name":46512,"type":53,"value":46512},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/kun-huang-enterprise/",[46514],{"article_id":46498,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46516,"link":46517,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46499,"updated_at":46500,"article_id":46498,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DRnITK007b4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154290358-4NCJrufL.jpeg",{"id":46519,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46520,"updated_at":46521,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46522,"contents":46523,"contributors":46534,"image":46536},"28497","2024-09-20T03:06:33.519Z","2025-01-17T15:21:49.655Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46524],{"id":46525,"score":47,"body":46526,"status":55,"article_id":46519,"created_at":46520,"updated_at":46521,"published_at":46520},"dEB3",{"title":46527,"outcome":46528,"problem":46529,"summary":46530,"solution":46531,"attachment":46532},"Establishing a High-Value Recycling System for Marine Waste Fishing Nets","\u003Cp>▪ The recycled CPL consumes 15% less energy and emits 49% less carbon emissions than the primary CPL [1].\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ This model effectively reduces the harm on marine life caused by abandoned fishing nets, improves the landscape of port areas and coastal regions, and prevents the haphazard dumping of discarded fishing nets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Faced with the increasingly serious pollution of marine debris, especially discarded fishing nets and oyster ropes, FCFC has invested massive amounts of manpower and resources in the collection, processing and reuse of nylon fishing nets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In collaboration with fishermen’s associations and local governments, fishing net manufacturers, and recycling manufacturers, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corporation (FCFC) turns discarded fishing nets and oyster ropes into recycled nylon rubber pellets, which are then supplied to downstream manufacturers for use in products such as functional clothing or tires.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Establishing a fishing net recycling mechanism\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In partnership with King Chou Marine Technology, a fishing net manufacturer, FCFC recycles American seine nets from fishermen by exchanging old for new, thereby increasing the recycling rate. It also cooperates with fishermen associations and local governments, setting up temporary storage areas for fishing nets in fishing ports, and collecting, classifying and packaging them. Partnering recyclers then regularly retrieve the nets from Kinmen for further processing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Nylon full recycling system\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After the collected waste fishing nets are pre-processed, all PIR and post-consumer products (PCR) from the collaborative industrial chain are sent to the recycling plant, where they are classified and subjected to a series of treatments, including: crushing, melting, dispersion, refining, filtration and distillation, and finally made into recycled caprolactam (CPL). The CPL then undergoes the polymerization process to produce recycled nylon rubber particles. Currently, only three companies globally have successfully mass-produced nylon using chemical recycling of polymers; among them, FCFC’s annual production capacity has reached 15,000 tons, ranking first in the world. These materials can be further spun into nylon recycled yarn products, which can be used by downstream customers to make clothing, backpacks, tires, sports nets, aquaculture fishing nets and engineering plastics.\u003C/p>",[46533],{"name":46512,"type":53,"value":46512},[46535],{"article_id":46519,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46537,"link":46538,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46520,"updated_at":46521,"article_id":46519,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-YqPfrj_0Yg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154291070-66uUwL6z.jpeg",{"id":46540,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46541,"updated_at":46542,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46543,"contents":46544,"contributors":46556,"image":46558},"28500","2024-09-20T06:15:39.482Z","2025-01-17T15:22:06.386Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46545],{"id":46546,"score":47,"body":46547,"status":55,"article_id":46540,"created_at":46541,"updated_at":46542,"published_at":46541},"6yH6",{"title":46548,"outcome":46549,"problem":46550,"summary":46551,"solution":46552,"attachment":46553},"Introducing Recycled Carbon Fiber into Medical Insole Applications","\u003Cp>▪ Reduce 78% carbon emissions by replacing virgin carbon fiber with recycled alternatives [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Carbon fiber, known for its lightweight and high strength, finds extensive applications in aerospace, automotive, and sports industries. However, recycling carbon fiber waste generated during processing and after use is challenging due to its composite nature, often leading to landfill or incineration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Thermolysis develops carbon fiber recycling technology in collaboration with Dr. Foot to create healthcare insoles from recycled materials, reducing both industrial waste and carbon emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Using Microwave Pyrolysis for Carbon Fiber Recycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thermolysis collects edge trimmings and defective products (Post-Industrial Recycled materials) from carbon fiber processing plants and recycles the carbon fibers using microwave pyrolysis technology without compromising their inherent strength. They produce various recycled carbon fiber products tailored to customer needs and partner with the Plastic Center to refine recycled carbon fiber thermoplastic processing, enabling broader applications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Expanding Healthcare Applications\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Dr. Foot incorporates Thermolysis's recycled short carbon fibers with graphene fabric into healthcare insoles, reducing the use of virgin carbon fiber and PP sheets by 25%. This versatile material is also suitable for developing functional textile protective gear.\u003C/p>",[46554],{"name":46555,"type":53,"value":46555},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/d-z-planning-design/",[46557],{"article_id":46540,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46559,"link":46560,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46541,"updated_at":46542,"article_id":46540,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RKH_-2ds3Uc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154291726-Wgx5aeD_.jpeg",{"id":46562,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46563,"updated_at":46564,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46565,"contents":46566,"contributors":46577,"image":46579},"28504","2024-09-20T06:50:35.672Z","2025-01-17T15:22:11.824Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46567],{"id":46568,"score":47,"body":46569,"status":55,"article_id":46562,"created_at":46563,"updated_at":46564,"published_at":46563},"jmrA",{"title":46570,"outcome":46571,"problem":46572,"summary":46573,"solution":46574,"attachment":46575},"Promoting a City Lifestyle with Shared Umbrellas","\u003Cp>▪ Since the launch of the shared umbrella service on August 28, 2023, raingo has accumulated more than 70,000 app members [1], and the cumulative number of rentals has reached 50,000, achieving a return rate of nearly 100% and a wear and tear of less than 0.5%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ According to the carbon footprint certification data of major domestic umbrella manufacturers, by replacing purchases with rentals, raingo has reduced carbon emissions by more than 400,000 kilograms [2].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to statistics, the Taipei MRT system produces more than 60,000 lost umbrellas a year. The raingo shared umbrella project proposes a solution for use in transportation scenarios, effectively reducing the problems of manufacturing, repeated purchase and disposal of cheap plastic umbrellas from the source while providing commuters with the \"right to use\" umbrellas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The raingo shared umbrella project offers umbrella rental services in transportation scenarios, and utilizes modularization and durable design to extend product service life as much as possible.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smart Umbrella Station with IoT Management System\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>raingo has developed the world's thinnest 7-centimeter IoT smart umbrella station, which is not only space-saving but can also be adapted to suit different scenarios. The smart umbrella station features a low power consumption design and the free-standing battery power supply system ensures smooth use in different environments. In addition, each umbrella is equipped with an independent ID and RFID chip, and the umbrella number is bound to the user’s mobile phone, making rental and return even more convenient.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Modular and Durable Design Extends Product Service Life\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>raingo's umbrellas are designed with a product lifecycle of more than five years. The modular design eliminates the need to discard the entire umbrella when a certain part is damaged. In particular, the most easily damaged parts of the umbrella--its ribs and shaft, are made with lotus ribs and carbon fiber materials to reduce the damage rate.\u003C/p>",[46576],{"name":46555,"type":53,"value":46555},[46578],{"article_id":46562,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46580,"link":46581,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46563,"updated_at":46564,"article_id":46562,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nLlRiLvrrRM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154292561-fQvjTWZH.jpeg",{"id":46583,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46584,"updated_at":46585,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46586,"contents":46587,"contributors":46598,"image":46600},"28505","2024-09-20T06:59:49.191Z","2025-01-17T15:22:13.160Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46588],{"id":46589,"score":47,"body":46590,"status":55,"article_id":46583,"created_at":46584,"updated_at":46585,"published_at":46584},"A_HT",{"title":46591,"outcome":46592,"problem":46593,"summary":46594,"solution":46595,"attachment":46596},"Driving Mask Recycling Through Simplification of Material Selection and Collection","\u003Cp>▪ By switching to recyclable masks and using a recycling system, approximately 1.786 million tons of carbon emissions caused by production and incineration can be reduced every month in Taiwan [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In general, masks are made of polypropylene, nylon, iron wire, and other materials. They can only be incinerated after being discarded, and improperly disposing of them can lead to environmental problems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Taiwan Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association has collaborated with Taiwan Comfort Champ to connect verification units and create a mask recycling system to turn masks into recyclable plastic materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Simplification of materials for masks\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taiwan Comfort Champ has simplified the materials used to manufacture masks and launched 100% plastic masks, with PP non-woven fabric, PP ear loops, and PE nose wires, which can be recycled without disassembly. After high-temperature melting and sterilization, the materials can be made into clothes hangers, “PCR-face masks,” building materials, etc. In addition, Taiwan Comfort Champ cooperated with the ROSO COOP Lab to combine recycled plastic with 3D printing technology to design art furnishings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recyclable mark verification\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Taiwan Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association and Taiwan Comfort Champ and other companies are promoting the recyclable mask mark, overseeing and approving its use. Only after the Taiwan Textile Research Institute has verified a product’s material and capacity for recycling and confirmed that it meets the standards, can the manufacturer use this mark.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Creating a post-consumer mask recycling channel\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After consumers use masks with the recyclable mark, they can collect a certain number of masks and pack them into boxes and notify the task force through the official LINE, and it will send a special car to collect them for free. The Taiwan Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association has also cooperated with companies that have a large demand for masks (such as electronics factories) to ensure that masks can be recycled into new materials.\u003C/p>",[46597],{"name":46555,"type":53,"value":46555},[46599],{"article_id":46583,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46601,"link":46602,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46584,"updated_at":46585,"article_id":46583,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4qi20982vXE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154293263-cF272IcQ.jpeg",{"id":46604,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46605,"updated_at":46606,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46607,"contents":46608,"contributors":46619,"image":46621},"28655","2024-09-24T01:20:37.205Z","2025-01-17T15:22:19.272Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46609],{"id":46610,"score":47,"body":46611,"status":55,"article_id":46604,"created_at":46605,"updated_at":46606,"published_at":46605},"-jCO",{"title":46612,"outcome":46613,"problem":46614,"summary":46615,"solution":46616,"attachment":46617},"Launching the First Long-Span Bamboo Structure Building in Taiwan","\u003Cp>▪ Using bamboo can significantly reduce the carbon emissions from building materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The energy consumption of air conditioning is minimized due to its ventilation and heat insulation design.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to solve the problem of high carbon emissions from building materials, using local materials, the D. Z. Architects and Associates team built Taiwan’s first long-span bamboo structure building at Chang Jung Christian University. The columns and beams near the ground are RC structures, and above the RC ring beams are trusses made of two types of bamboo, tortoiseshell bamboo and Makino bamboo.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The D. Z. Architects and Associates team used bamboo as the main building material to build the first long-span bamboo structure building in Taiwan. Not only is this building ventilated and insulated, but the materials it is made of can be recycled back into the natural ecosystem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Using bamboo that can be recycled back into the natural ecosystem as building material\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The biggest advantage of using bamboo as a building material is its rapid growth. Four-year-old bamboo can meet the structural strength requirements. In order to extend the service life of the bamboo structure, the bamboo materials of CJCU Hall were processed using high-temperature drying technology. By reducing the moisture content of bamboo, the sugars inside the bamboo can be taken away, greatly reducing the chance of bamboo being eaten by insects, and extending the service life of bamboo structures to 30-50 years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ventilation and heat insulation design\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The large area of the roof absorbing sunlight is the main reason for the air conditioning load. For the CJCU Hall, a light-colored metal roof with high reflectivity was adopted, which can improve the roof’s ability to block solar radiation. On top of the bamboo, light steel structures or waterproof plywood and other thin materials were used, and 12 cm thick insulation boards were designed for filling to maximize the thermal resistance of the roof.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the building was designed to be surrounded by 3-meter-high eaves, which prevent sunlight from directly reaching the glass and indoors during the hottest times of the day. Thanks to the roof monitor, the structure creates a natural upward flow of air to achieve the effect of natural ventilation.\u003C/p>",[46618],{"name":46555,"type":53,"value":46555},[46620],{"article_id":46604,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46622,"link":46623,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46605,"updated_at":46606,"article_id":46604,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DkonZ9WHdDQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154294010-jxrHRo1o.jpeg",{"id":46625,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46626,"updated_at":46627,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46628,"contents":46629,"contributors":46641,"image":46643},"28659","2024-09-24T01:39:54.410Z","2025-01-17T15:22:38.886Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46630],{"id":46631,"score":47,"body":46632,"status":55,"article_id":46625,"created_at":46626,"updated_at":46627,"published_at":46626},"HnTW",{"title":46633,"outcome":46634,"problem":46635,"summary":46636,"solution":46637,"attachment":46638},"Implementing the Reusable System Formwork for the Construction of Data Centers","\u003Cp>Looking at the NCHC Cloud Data Center that used aluminum alloy system formwork as an example [1],\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reducing about 15 tons of wood formwork waste and cement materials,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reducing carbon emissions by approximately 63.3%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the construction process, wooden formwork needs to be replaced after about 6 times. Wooden formwork that has cement on it is not easy to recycle and is usually sent to the incinerator. In addition, traditional wooden formwork requires additional stone work and finishing after removing the formwork to account for imprecisions in the structure, which further increases carbon emissions. Feng Yu, breaking away from traditional practices, adopted an aluminum alloy system formwork construction method, which helps to reduce waste and conserve materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Feng Yu United Engineering introduced aluminum alloy system formwork into the construction process, which can improve construction precision and accuracy; the formwork is highly durable and when damaged can be recycled and recast, reducing waste and carbon emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Materials Recycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aluminum alloy system formwork is very durable and can be used more than 100 times. After finishing the project, about 70% of the aluminum alloy system formwork can be transferred to the next project. If the formwork reaches the limit of durability, it can be recycled and recast into aluminum ingots, which can be extracted at an aluminum extrusion factory and processed into a new aluminum alloy formwork.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Making Construction Precise to Help Conserve Materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aluminum alloy system formwork has high strength, and it has precision after assembly on the order of millimeters. The concrete surface remains smooth after removal of the formwork, and horizontal and vertical errors can be kept within 5mm. It only needs to be finished with a thin skim coat, reducing waste generated by masonry work.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>System formwork is modularized and usually incremented at 5cm. The corresponding structural dimensions are also incremented at 5cm as much as possible, making the system formwork more easily reused while reducing the need for many scattered sizes for templates.\u003C/p>",[46639],{"name":46640,"type":53,"value":46640},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/ddz/",[46642],{"article_id":46625,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46644,"link":46645,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46626,"updated_at":46627,"article_id":46625,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1ASxbdLwRoU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154294719-Vnyrf1fO.jpeg",{"id":46647,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46648,"updated_at":46649,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46650,"contents":46651,"contributors":46663,"image":46665},"28667","2024-09-24T02:43:48.890Z","2025-01-17T15:23:16.589Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46652],{"id":46653,"score":47,"body":46654,"status":55,"article_id":46647,"created_at":46648,"updated_at":46649,"published_at":46648},"xbFE",{"title":46655,"outcome":46656,"problem":46657,"summary":46658,"solution":46659,"attachment":46660},"Establishing a Toy Recycling and Sharing System","\u003Cp>▪ Sets up 10 toy logistics centers and 170 toy recycling stations, with like-minded organizations across the country.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ In 2023, the total recycling volume reached 98,123 kg, providing 86,761 toys.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The average lifespan of a toy in a regular household is about 6 months. Since toys are made of composite materials, it is difficult to recycle them through general recycling channels, and the environment will suffer greatly if toys are disposed of in incinerators or landfills. The Taiwan Toy Library Association tackles this issue by implementing a structured recycling process: screening, sorting, testing, cleaning, and packaging used toys. They then redistribute suitable teaching aids and toys to social welfare organizations, hospitals, schools, and other educational and service institutions in need.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Taiwan Toy Library Association has reduced waste by collecting and recycling second-hand toys, while promoting environmental education and creating greater social value.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Delivering suitable teaching aids and toys to organizations\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Taiwan Toy Library Association provides consultation and guidance for organizations and delivers suitable teaching aids and toys based on the goals and objectives of each organization to help them improve service effectiveness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, the association has established an information management system, using functions such as selecting, recording and automatic book creation to accelerate the matchmaking of supply and demand, and ensure that suitable toys can get to where they are needed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cultivating a mindset of sharing and cherishing in children\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Members of the Taiwan Toy Library Association can make an online reservation to exchange toys that are no longer used but in good condition with toys from the association. Or by making a reservation and paying a deposit, members can use the toys of the Taiwan Toy Library Association for 2 weeks. The Taiwan Toy Library Association hopes to reduce how often families purchase toys through this model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The association also offers a “Toy Medical School” as well as handicraft courses, play activities, exchange and rental services, toy markets, etc., to provide parents, children, and corporate volunteers with learning, cherishing, and sharing opportunities.\u003C/p>",[46661],{"name":46662,"type":53,"value":46662},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/loopick/",[46664],{"article_id":46647,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46666,"link":46667,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46648,"updated_at":46649,"article_id":46647,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kEzCFias3Tk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154295411-1kjjI2aS.jpeg",{"id":46669,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46670,"updated_at":46671,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46672,"contents":46673,"contributors":46683,"image":46685},"28669","2024-09-24T03:10:46.298Z","2025-01-17T15:23:20.114Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46674],{"id":46675,"score":47,"body":46676,"status":55,"article_id":46669,"created_at":46670,"updated_at":46671,"published_at":46670},"GI0_",{"title":46677,"outcome":46678,"summary":46679,"solution":46680,"attachment":46681},"Developing Easily Disassemblable and Material-Recyclable Bicycle Pedals","\u003Cp>▪ It is estimated that recycled PP materials reduce approximately 73.1% of CO2e compared to virgin PP [1].\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The GRS certification can help companies establish a sustainable supply chain and improve product traceability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through cross-industry cooperation, VP Components has developed recycled plastics for bicycle pedals and other accessories.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Introducing recycled materials\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to reduce the demand for new plastic materials in bicycles and promote resource recycling, VP Components has jointly developed “recycled plastic application” technology with supply chain manufacturers, widely adopting it in products such as bicycle pedals and hand bars, among other peripheral accessories. Replacing traditional virgin plastics, these products use plastics with the international GRS certification.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On-site and post-consumer plastic recycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>VP Components has formed an alliance with resource recovery facilities (PCR), industrial scrap processing plants (PIR) and plastic mixing and granulating plants to recycle discarded PP plastic pedals, industrial scraps, and discarded PP plastic materials widely used in everyday products to make new pedals, forming a complete recycling system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Easily disassembled bicycle pedals\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wear and tear, impacts, or deterioration of plastic bicycle pedals often lead to damage, requiring the replacement of the entire set. However, the internal structural parts of the pedals (such as the axle, nuts, gaskets, etc.) are usually not damaged. For this reason, VP Components has designed an open structure for its products, allowing consumers or store personnel to disassemble and replace parts by themselves without advanced skills, reducing the waste of resources.\u003C/p>",[46682],{"name":46662,"type":53,"value":46662},[46684],{"article_id":46669,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46686,"link":46687,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46670,"updated_at":46671,"article_id":46669,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aUubAuxZ-3M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154296038-5F6cO6zR.jpeg",{"id":46689,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46690,"updated_at":46691,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46692,"contents":46693,"contributors":46705,"image":46707},"28692","2024-09-24T05:40:33.164Z","2025-01-17T15:23:53.762Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46694],{"id":46695,"score":47,"body":46696,"status":55,"article_id":46689,"created_at":46690,"updated_at":46691,"published_at":46690},"0ATP",{"title":46697,"outcome":46698,"problem":46699,"summary":46700,"solution":46701,"attachment":46702},"Building Mono-material Mobile Phone Cases and Circular Supply Chains","\u003Cp>▪ So far, more than 10 million users around the world support RHINOSHIELD mono-material mobile phone cases.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Establish more than 100 recycling stations across Taiwan with its distribution partners, also promote mail-in recycling in Europe and North America.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Built its own full-cycle manufacturing process and launched mass-produced products to prove feasibility, with the aim of driving industrial transformation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The impact of plastic waste from 1 billion mobile phone cases each year\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>How big a threat is posed by a small mobile phone accessory? It is estimated that each year 1.4 billion mobile phones are produced globally, along with at least 1 billion mobile phone cases. The scale of the impact cannot be underestimated.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>What is the final fate of mobile phone cases? Most of it is plastic waste that is difficult to recycle. Since most of the mobile phone cases on the market are made of a variety of composite materials, they must be disassembled, debonded, cleaned, and sorted, resulting in a significant increase in processing costs. The quality of the materials also deteriorates during the process, making them difficult to reuse, so they end up being buried or incinerated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RHINOSHIELD, a leading brand of protective accessories, is addressing plastic resource management issues with its mono-material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>0 waste, mono-material, 100% recyclable\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Starting from 2015 with the concepts of plastic product lifecycle management (PLM) and extended producer responsibility (EPR), the materials science research and development team at RHINOSHIELD has aimed at \"zero waste\" and promoted two major paths to promote circular transformation:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Mono-material assembly method: RHINOSHIELD has been a leader in the industry since 2017, with a full range of mobile phone cases made of a mono-material. With the mono-material, there is no need for complicated recycling processes—it can be directly broken into pieces and put into recycling. It also meets the needs of production economy, product functionality, and cycle sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Circular materials technology: Extends material recycling life by more than 6 times, meaning that products can withstand multiple recycles. Taiwan's first 100% recycled mobile phone case, CircularNext, was launched in 2024, with zero virgin plastic added. It is completely remade using RHINOSHIELD’s own recycled cases and leftover materials from the production process. And a product cycle history is incorporated to facilitate management and traceability.\u003C/p>",[46703],{"name":46704,"type":53,"value":46704},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/innolux/",[46706],{"article_id":46689,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46708,"link":46709,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46690,"updated_at":46691,"article_id":46689,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2o5QlwBCIoQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154296691-Cb-SXGTS.jpeg",{"id":46711,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46712,"updated_at":46713,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46714,"contents":46715,"contributors":46726,"image":46728},"28694","2024-09-24T05:56:17.012Z","2025-01-17T15:23:56.653Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46716],{"id":46717,"score":47,"body":46718,"status":55,"article_id":46711,"created_at":46712,"updated_at":46713,"published_at":46712},"Du2L",{"title":46719,"outcome":46720,"problem":46721,"summary":46722,"solution":46723,"attachment":46724},"IT Equipment Leasing Services Activate Four-Cycle of the Resource","\u003Cp>▪ This approach can extend product life, reduce electronic waste, promotes reduced material use at the manufacturing end, thereby reducing the overall carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through investment in the IT equipment leasing market, BYTE has turned reverse logistics from a traditional passive terminal role to a proactive one, not only ensuring that products can be fully recycled within the enterprise through “closed-loops”, but also achieving the advanced solution of Device-as-a-Service. It has designed a four-cycle plan for the recycling and reuse of rental equipment:\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By launching its unique Sweet Lemon Certification and four-cycle strategy, BYTE International Co., Ltd. (BYTE) has created a Product-as-a-Service low-carbon business model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through investment in the IT equipment leasing market, BYTE has turned reverse logistics from a traditional passive terminal role to a proactive one, not only ensuring that products can be fully recycled within the enterprise through “closed-loops”, but also achieving the advanced solution of Device-as-a-Service. It has designed a four-cycle plan for the recycling and reuse of rental equipment:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The first cycle is to rent to own for 3 to 4 years, and to recycle the device at the end of the period.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During this phase, BYTE negotiates large-scale leasing plans and provides customers with the latest brandnew computer-related equipment. The maximum term for each lease is no more than four years, and the equipment is taken back after expiration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The second phase is recycling and refurbishing. After passing the “Sweet Lemon Certification”, a refurbished device is provided for short-term rentals and use by small and medium-sized enterprises.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Repair and refurbishing services are provided for equipment recycled in the first phase, and “Sweet Lemon Certified” products are provided for short-term rental to small and medium-sized enterprises or events. Upon expiration of the lease, the equipment is taken back by BYTE.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The third phase is donating to rural schools and government agencies for effective use.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After the equipment recycled in the second round is repaired and refurbished, it is donated to primary and secondary schools or charity foundations, and the equipment is inspected and maintained every year until the equipment is finally no longer usable and recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The fourth phase entails EOL (End of Life) post-material remanufacturing.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When even in the final recycling the product cannot be processed, fully functional parts will be disassembled and used as raw materials for production or remanufactured into other products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These four cycles provide comprehensive services for the life cycle of electronic products.\u003C/p>",[46725],{"name":46704,"type":53,"value":46704},[46727],{"article_id":46711,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46729,"link":46730,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46712,"updated_at":46713,"article_id":46711,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mMl-Mz7pyYY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154297491-Q20F0z7B.jpeg",{"id":46732,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46733,"updated_at":46734,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46735,"contents":46736,"contributors":46748,"image":46750},"28699","2024-09-24T06:37:38.235Z","2025-01-17T15:24:16.662Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46737],{"id":46738,"score":47,"body":46739,"status":55,"article_id":46732,"created_at":46733,"updated_at":46734,"published_at":46733},"fD-9",{"title":46740,"outcome":46741,"problem":46742,"summary":46743,"solution":46744,"attachment":46745},"Achieving High-Value Utilization of Waste Zinc in Galvanizing Processes","\u003Cp>▪ The waste zinc dross from the hot-dip galvanizing process can be 100% recycled into marketable zinc ingots and zinc oxide, which reduces waste disposal costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sun Beam Metal provides hot-dip galvanizing services for screws and nuts in Taiwan. However, the hot-dip galvanizing process generates a large amount of zinc dross, and the industry has struggled to find a stable and environmentally friendly recycling solution. To address this, Sun Beam Tech. was established to specialize in the recycling of waste zinc from the galvanizing process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sun Beam Tech. transforms waste zinc from the hot-dip galvanizing process into refined zinc ingots and zinc oxide, addressing the long-standing waste issues in the galvanizing industry and developing high-value recycling pathways.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Waste Zinc Recycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sun Beam Tech. utilizes high-temperature refining to convert waste zinc into high-purity refined zinc ingots, which serve as raw materials for producing copper and zinc alloy products. These include copper fittings, zinc alloy faucets, and other items. Additionally, Sun Beam Tech. employs a dry process (as opposed to the more polluting wet chemical method) to convert the refined zinc ingots into high-purity zinc oxide. This product holds an 80% market share in Taiwan and is widely used in electronics, ceramics, tires, footwear, feed, and pharmaceuticals. Clients include tire manufacturers such as Cheng Shin, Nankang, Kenda, Bridgestone, and Kumho.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Process Heat Recovery\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In collaboration with the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre, Sun Beam Tech. has implemented a thermal energy storage combustion system and a heat exchange system for zinc oxide within the plant. This system recycles the process-generated hot gasses, conducting secondary combustion to significantly reduce natural gas consumption.\u003C/p>",[46746],{"name":46747,"type":53,"value":46747},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/eco-lander/",[46749],{"article_id":46732,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46751,"link":46752,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46733,"updated_at":46734,"article_id":46732,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"06uUsMTf9UM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154298157-fQ3-wYnl.jpeg",{"id":46754,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46755,"updated_at":46756,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46757,"contents":46758,"contributors":46770,"image":46772},"28793","2024-09-25T08:47:23.210Z","2025-01-17T15:24:47.885Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46759],{"id":46760,"score":47,"body":46761,"status":55,"article_id":46754,"created_at":46755,"updated_at":46756,"published_at":46755},"xrfC",{"title":46762,"outcome":46763,"problem":46764,"summary":46765,"solution":46766,"attachment":46767},"Recycling Molding Sand to Address Waste Challenges in the Foundry Industry","\u003Cp>▪ The carbon emission of recycled casting sand is approximately 1/90 of those from virgin ore molding sand.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The recycling and treatment of waste molding sand in the foundry industry are complex and often not economically viable. Leelink addresses the challenges of disposing and reusing waste sand molds in precision molding through advanced recycling technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Leelink Resources employs recycling technology to transform waste molding sand from the foundry industry into high-quality recycled molding sand and converts process by-products into refractory products, reducing dependence on imported resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling of Molding Sand\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In collaboration with Jing Yuh Metal and Chyn Wang Light Metal, Leelink processes waste from precision molding through crushing, screening, and other methods to recycle it into highquality molding sand, replacing imported materials. The production of recycled shell mold sand requires no forging or washing, resulting in low dust, high permeability, low thermal expansion coefficient, and excellent flexural strength. This makes it a high-quality, low-carbon product. Additionally, by-products from the recycling process are transformed into various types of amorphous refractory products for use in refractory applications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Expansion Through Alliances\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once the model for using recycled shell mold sand is established, Leelink plans to form partnerships with more enterprises to further develop various recycled refractory products. This initiative will utilize the 40% fines by-product from the recycled shell mold sand production line, thereby establishing a comprehensive resource recycling network.\u003C/p>",[46768],{"name":46769,"type":53,"value":46769},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/aecom/",[46771],{"article_id":46754,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46773,"link":46774,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46755,"updated_at":46756,"article_id":46754,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OE4rxiRa5ZY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154298957-lt7COn4U.jpeg",{"id":46776,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46777,"updated_at":46778,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46779,"contents":46780,"contributors":46791,"image":46793},"28795","2024-09-25T08:55:13.995Z","2025-01-17T15:24:51.450Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46781],{"id":46782,"score":47,"body":46783,"status":55,"article_id":46776,"created_at":46777,"updated_at":46778,"published_at":46777},"bgKW",{"title":46784,"outcome":46785,"problem":46786,"summary":46787,"solution":46788,"attachment":46789},"Recycling Printing Toner into Building Material Coating Materials","\u003Cp>▪ Every year, 65 tons of waste toner can be recycled into materials for coating, reducing carbon emissions from incinerated waste by approximately 470 metric tons.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste toner cartridges from business machines and printers contain toner, plastic, and metal components, among others, and cannot be properly recycled without being disassembled and separated. FUJIFILM BI Taiwan has been recycling and dismantling used toner cartridges since 2006, allowing metal, plastic, and chip-related resources to be recycled. In order to move towards the goal of “zero waste,” FUJIFILM Group consistently seeks new recycling opportunities throughout its products’ lifecycle, from planning, development, and manufacturing to disposal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FUJIFILM BI Taiwan has developed new collection and recycling technologies through cross-industry cooperation to enhance the application scope and value of recycled toner.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cross-industry cooperation: Finding new opportunities for “zero waste”\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2021, FUJIFILM BI Taiwan has cooperated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop a new recycling mechanism and application for waste toner to replace carbon black as a raw material for coating materials. First, the logistics system collects used waste toner cartridges in the market, and then hands them to processing operators for disassembly and separation. The dismantled waste toner is converted into black slurry through interface modification and dispersion technology, and handed over to coating manufacturer Nan Pao Resins Chemical. Nan Pao Resins Chemical uses special dispersion and mixing technology to successfully make water-based black slurry from nonhydrophilic carbon powder and add it to the coating. The end products made with this model have been sold through the sales channels of Nan Pao Resins Chemical, and can be used for the surface coating of cement walls, wooden boards, plywood, plasterboard, calcium silicate boards, etc.\u003C/p>",[46790],{"name":46769,"type":53,"value":46769},[46792],{"article_id":46776,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46794,"link":46795,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46777,"updated_at":46778,"article_id":46776,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ps0PGEI4ZjY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154299695-GhKOGy45.jpeg",{"id":46797,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46798,"updated_at":46799,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46800,"contents":46801,"contributors":46812,"image":46814},"28798","2024-09-25T09:10:12.254Z","2025-01-17T15:24:56.392Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46802],{"id":46803,"score":47,"body":46804,"status":55,"article_id":46797,"created_at":46798,"updated_at":46799,"published_at":46798},"ICGs",{"title":46805,"outcome":46806,"problem":46807,"summary":46808,"solution":46809,"attachment":46810},"Building a System to Produce Hydrogen from Ammonia Nitrogen Wastewater","\u003Cp>▪ Reduce 15,000 tons of carbon emissions caused by wastewater treatment and discharge every year [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to the increase in costs caused by the tightening of wastewater standards, existing treatment companies have begun to think about how to increase the added value of by-products from the wastewater treatment process in order to maintain market competitiveness.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Enviro-innovate tech Co., Ltd. cooperates with academic research institutions to generate hydrogen from wastewater through ammonia nitrogen electrolysis and oxidation technology. The hydrogen thus produced can be used for fuel cell power generation, helping the industry move towards netzero emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Energy resource recycling ammonia nitrogen wastewater treatment system\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to providing ammonia nitrogen electrolytic oxidation technical services to treat ammonia nitrogen pollution in wastewater, Enviro-innovate Tech Co., Ltd. further decomposes hydrogen, a byproduct of the ammonia nitrogen decomposition process, through gas-water separation. The company has also developed thin film capacitive deionization technology (MCDI) to improve the purity of hydrogen and grid-connect hydrogen fuel cells for power generation applications. This project, conducted in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute, the Water Innovation, Low-Carbon and Environmental Sustainability Research Center of National Taiwan University, the Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering of National Taiwan University and other units, entails conducting feasibility, carbon reduction, and tolerance assessments etc. as well as complete technology transfer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The environmentally friendly ammonia nitrogen electrolysis treatment method of wastewater does not involve the emission of greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. It generates hydrogen as a usable energy resource, promoting industry-wide movement towards net-zero emissions and a circular economy. Converting residual hydrogen from production aligns with Taiwan’s “12 Key Strategies Toward Net Zero Transition,” particularly the “Key Strategy 2-Hydrogen,” and adheres to guidelines in Taiwan’s “Reference Guidelines for the Identification of Sustainable Economic Activities” related to hydrogen energy.\u003C/p>",[46811],{"name":46769,"type":53,"value":46769},[46813],{"article_id":46797,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46815,"link":46816,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46798,"updated_at":46799,"article_id":46797,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EYgOkg5qPSc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154300474-jrRH9NrX.jpeg",{"id":46818,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46819,"updated_at":46820,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46821,"contents":46822,"contributors":46834,"image":46836},"29083","2024-10-28T01:08:37.290Z","2024-10-30T10:23:10.836Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46823],{"id":46824,"score":47,"body":46825,"status":55,"article_id":46818,"created_at":46819,"updated_at":46820,"published_at":46819},"GGsF",{"title":46826,"outcome":46827,"problem":46828,"summary":46829,"solution":46830,"attachment":46831},"Realizing Full Potential of Local Camellia Seeds","\u003Cp>▪ Cha Tzu Tang has expanded its cooperative farming area in Taiwan to 40 hectares, aiming to increase Taiwan's self- sufficiency in Camellia seed from 10% to 15%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Using self-cultivated Camellia seeds from Taiwan, Cha Tzu Tang produces premium Camellia seed oil, which was recognized internationally with the prestigious \"2022 Global Pure Flavor Evaluation A.A. Taste Awards Three- Star Award.\" \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Camellia trees are an important economic crop in Taiwan. The oil pressed from camellia seeds can be used as cooking oil and for skin care products. Cha Tzu Tang is committed to increasing the added value of camellia seeds and realizing their full potential through five stages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cha Tzu Tang is committed to reviving Taiwan's camellia seed oil culture, promoting camellia seed contract farming, increasing Taiwan's camellia seed self-sufficiency rate, and actively developing five major stages for realizing the full potential of camellia seeds, thus enhancing their added value. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The five major stages for the full utilization of camellia seeds \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Eco-friendly contract farming: Cha Tzu Tang has established three eco-friendly contract farming areas in Taiwan to promote pesticide-free, herbicide-free, and chemical fertilizer-free farming methods to achieve multiple biological cycles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Cold pressed oil: Cha Tzu Tang has developed 16 cold-pressed oil processes to produce Taiwan specialty cooking camellia seed oil. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Cleaning supplies: The oil cake that forms as a by-product from cold-pressing is ground into powder and used in household cleaning products, such as the “dishwashing liquid” developed Cha Tzu Tang as its first product. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Extract: The 100% water-extracted camellia meal extract developed by Cha Tzu Tang obtained the international COSMOS certification. The extract retains a higher amount of active ingredients, is gentler on the skin, and is suitable for a variety of body wash products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. 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Cha Tzu Tang opts for leguminous plants as the grass cover to suppress weeds, enhance soil fertility, and provide abundant nutrients for bitter tea tree cultivation. \u003C/p>",[46832],{"name":46833,"type":53,"value":46833},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/dongfon-farm/",[46835],{"article_id":46818,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46837,"link":46838,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46819,"updated_at":46820,"article_id":46818,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rSBf5N086zg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154301104-D09aKXNF.jpeg",{"id":46840,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46841,"updated_at":46842,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46843,"contents":46844,"contributors":46855,"image":46857},"29084","2024-10-28T01:13:09.324Z","2024-10-30T10:23:13.695Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46845],{"id":46846,"score":47,"body":46847,"status":55,"article_id":46840,"created_at":46841,"updated_at":46842,"published_at":46841},"Lh_v",{"title":46848,"outcome":46849,"problem":46850,"summary":46851,"solution":46852,"attachment":46853},"Exploring the Potential for Diversified Recycling of Resources from Agricultural Residues","\u003Cp>▪ Increasing the income of the farm and reducing food miles and carbon footprints by using local organic resources from agricultural residues to make feed[1]. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Producing 1.9 metric tons of biomass materials per hectare annually in a pomelo plantation. If it is made into biochar, it can achieve a carbon sink benefit of 1.1 tons of organic carbon/hectare within 25 years. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dongfon Farm has a compost plant, grain drying equipment, rice mill, and processing plant, and specializes in cultivation of organic rice, soybeans and pomelo fruit trees. Dongfon Farm generates approximately 500 tons of residues every year, part of which is returned to the fields or used as compost. From these residues, the farm also produces 1,200 tons of organic fertilizers, which are supplied to personnel of the Production and Marketing Group or sold externally. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Hualien District Agricultural Research and Extension Station has taken inventory of the resources from residues of Dongfon Farm and its surrounding industries, and introduced value-adding utilization technology, aiming to establish itself as a primary center for processing agricultural residues in the region. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Transforming below-standard organic soybeans into feed for egg-laying hens \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The production of organic soybeans produces about 10-25% of third-grade beans. Dongfon Farm mixes organic below-standard soybeans with organic rice scraps to make feed for egg-laying hens, and conducts testing in cooperation with Jinhua Farm to increase the value of resources. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling pomelo tree branches \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each hectare of the pomelo plantation can produce about 5.7 tons of fresh leafy branches every year. 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Through aquaponics, new local employment opportunities can be created. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Shin Hu Cooperation Farm is a lettuce supplier to catering brands and supermarkets. There is a significant amount of waste lettuce leaves generated after cutting. Generally, after the fish ponds are harvested, the nutrient-rich waste water is drained out and new water is injected, which is a waste of water resources and even causes the problem of pumping out a large amount of groundwater. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Shin Hu Cooperation Farm uses the leftovers of trimming vegetable leaves to breed fish. 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Waste materials left over from harvesting crops can be converted into organic fertilizers or biomass energy, efficiently using resources and reducing carbon emissions from transportation and processing of waste materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Virtual landlord by subscription \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Blueseeds launched the \"Virtual landlord by subscription\" program to encourage society to pay attention to the sources of cultivation. Through this program, customers can adopt a field for farming. 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Soy pulp can be used as an alternative raw material, with an excellent performance and price competitiveness. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Soy processed foods are widely used in the world, and products created with high-value adding technology can be expanded to the world. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan's annual output of soy pulp is about 420,000 metric tons. Although the technology for applying soy pulp has been developed for many years, it has still not been effectively recycled due to problems such as high costs, perishability, and scattered production areas. With its high nutritional value and fiber content, soy pulp is a superb recyclable by-product with many application fields. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Soy pulp has a very high nutritional value and fiber content; however, there are still challenges to be resolved for its recycling. To address these issues, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has promoted the gradual establishment of an ecosystem with the Taoyuan City Tofu Business Association, aiming to create a diversified application market and open up recycling business opportunities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Establishing an Ecosystem for a Mutually Beneficial and Symbiotic Environment \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ITRI Central Region Campus has collaborated with the Taoyuan City Tofu Business Association and worked closely with businesses willing to promote the circular economy. Together, they aim to gradually build a circular economy ecosystem for soy pulp and create high value-added by-products. Unlike in the past, where businesses mostly worked alone or only had upstream and downstream relationships in the supply chain, this ecosystem focuses on cross-industry cooperation and links with the consumer market, hoping to create a mutually beneficial and symbiotic environment. ITRI plans to kickstart the ecosystem with the pet market (such as cat litter products), expand it, connect export businesses and consumer feedback, enter the cross- border feed market, develop multiple application technologies for soy pulp, and gradually build cooperation opportunities for a circular soy product ecosystem to develop towards a high value-added product market. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Addressing Obstacles and Finding Solutions to Create a Communication Language for the Ecosystem \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, there are still some problems to be overcome in the value-added recycling of soy pulp, including high drying costs, unclear market demand, high transportation costs, and low economic value of products, resulting in low investment willingness among industry players. To formulate promotion strategies, a systematic thinking method has been adopted to sort out feasible procedures, challenges, and their solutions. 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KGbio has made waste soy pulp that could not be used directly into new-generation plant-based protein alternative raw materials to increase nutrient use efficiency and reuse soy pulp in animal feed formulations. 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Every day 600 tons of soy pulp are produced, accounting for about 40% of the country's total. Most of the soy pulp produced in Taoyuan City is sold as feed for pigs. Every month, Essenture produces one ton of wet materials from fermented vegetables and fruit fiber, which are rich in probiotics. If Taoyuan City ’s soy pulp resources could be fermented and introduced to other applications, the utilization value of soy pulp would significantly increase. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Essenture has adopted the technology of the ITRI Central Region Campus to ferment soy pulp and transform it into cheese flavoring and plant-based meat raw materials, increasing the added value of agricultural by-products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Industry and scientific research units cooperate to increase the value of soy pulp \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After the soy pulp is fermented, and by incorporating the high-efficiency ultrasound-assisted extraction technology transferred from the ITRI Central Region Campus, small molecule protein raw materials rich in Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can be produced, which is used in sleep- supporting products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fermented soy pulp has a special flavor similar to cheese, so it has been provided to be used as a raw material that gives a cheesy flavor to vegan cheese. 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Once the entire production line is completed, the only environmentally friendly tofu cat litter produced in Taiwan will be able to be introduced to the market. This will not only solve the problems of soy pulp, but also increase local employment opportunities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>YONG LIN is committed to addressing the issue of treating and reducing emissions from soy pulp waste produced during soybean processing. Through innovative technology, the company transforms soy pulp into eco-friendly cat litter, thus promoting the high-value use of soy pulp. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>YONG LIN has cooperated with businesses in the cat litter industry to develop tofu cat litter production processes, formulations, equipment, and brand packaging made from local raw materials to find innovative solutions for Taiwanese soy pulp. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Soy pulp drying and processing \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>YONG LIN collects the soy pulp generated in tofu factories after processing, and after a series of drying processes, it turns it into soy pulp powder with a low water content to prevent fermentation and facilitate subsequent processing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Producing eco-friendly tofu cat litter \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In cooperation with Daxi Industrial, YONG LIN uses soy pulp powder as raw material, adding corn starch among other materials, and passes this mix through complex processes such as mixing, granulating, drying, and screening to make eco-friendly tofu cat litter. This kind of cat litter provides pet lovers with a more eco-friendly and comfortable choice. This cat litter is designed to prevent secondary environmental pollution caused by regular litter disposal. \u003C/p>",[46981],{"name":46876,"type":53,"value":46876},[46983],{"article_id":46967,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":46985,"link":46986,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":46968,"updated_at":46969,"article_id":46967,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Bn6j8YYz31g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154305206-AZ9CaEPm.jpeg",{"id":46988,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":46989,"updated_at":46990,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":46991,"contents":46992,"contributors":47003,"image":47005},"29091","2024-10-28T01:42:06.884Z","2024-10-30T10:22:36.672Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[46993],{"id":46994,"score":47,"body":46995,"status":55,"article_id":46988,"created_at":46989,"updated_at":46990,"published_at":46989},"sN3g",{"title":46996,"outcome":46997,"problem":46998,"summary":46999,"solution":47000,"attachment":47001},"Creating Low-Carbon Materials from Agricultural Waste Recycling","\u003Cp>▪ Reduce the waste disposal costs of businesses. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reduced more than 1,063 tons of agricultural waste, preventing it from being incinerated or buried since its inception. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Replaced 2,626 tons of plastic, reducing the sources of plastic particles and marine debris. 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In order to reduce resource waste and increase the added value of Taiwan's agricultural products, YONGDA FOOD and MO MO SUN have collaborated to develop an innovative program.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>YONGDA FOOD and MO MO SUN have collaborated to combine agricultural by-products and biodegradable materials in order to replace traditional agricultural planting and packaging materials used in everyday life, thus reducing waste and increasing the value of agriculture. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Food manufacturers propose cross-industry solutions \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This program combines agricultural by-products such as tea stems, sugarcane bagasse, rice husks, lemon scraps, and pineapple scraps with biodegradable resin to convert them into various products. From agriculture to daily living, these products serve diverse purposes, such as agricultural film, seedling cups, tote bags, straws, portable cups, dental floss picks, etc. These products are biodegradable. After use, they are buried in the soil and composted. After about one year, they will be completely decomposed into carbon dioxide and water. \u003C/p>",[47022],{"name":46876,"type":53,"value":46876},[47024],{"article_id":47009,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47026,"link":47027,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47010,"updated_at":47011,"article_id":47009,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YH0n-iMET0Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154306357-wGAQmdSm.jpeg",{"id":47029,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47030,"updated_at":47031,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47032,"contents":47033,"contributors":47044,"image":47046},"29093","2024-10-28T01:48:17.154Z","2024-10-30T10:22:34.118Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47034],{"id":47035,"score":47,"body":47036,"status":55,"article_id":47029,"created_at":47030,"updated_at":47031,"published_at":47030},"8GSI",{"title":47037,"outcome":47038,"problem":47039,"summary":47040,"solution":47041,"attachment":47042},"Implementing High-Value Utilization for Lemon Residue","\u003Cp>▪ The current market price of the small molecule pectin extracted from the used lemons is NT$2,000/kg, and demand in Taiwan is about 30 tons per year. It has been used in producing functional products by collaborating with Essenture. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Providing silage for stock consumption can reduce GHG emissions during the feeding process. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The lemon juice we drink uses only one-third of the whole lemon, and the remaining two-thirds are waste. As the largest lemon juice factory in Taiwan, Yongda Food Technology produces up to 3,000 tons of used lemons every year, which costs approximately NT$6 million annually in cleaning and transportation costs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ITRI assists in transforming used lemons into products in food, cosmetics, medicine, animal feed, and other fields. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High-value, full use of lemons \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Yongda focuses on the full use of agricultural products and integrates such technologies as high-efficiency extraction and microbial transformation, through the Industrial Technology Research Institute’s (ITRI) Central Region Campus, to convert the peel and pomace of used lemons into high-end essential oil hydrosol, pectin, and silage, in accordance with the biological value pyramid, which can then be used in food, cosmetics, medicine, animal feed, and other field \u003C/p>",[47043],{"name":46876,"type":53,"value":46876},[47045],{"article_id":47029,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47047,"link":47048,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47030,"updated_at":47031,"article_id":47029,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FZI_4S4zZPM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154306855-8CygdT4S.jpeg",{"id":47050,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47051,"updated_at":47052,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47053,"contents":47054,"contributors":47065,"image":47067},"29094","2024-10-28T01:51:13.503Z","2024-10-30T10:22:32.480Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47055],{"id":47056,"score":47,"body":47057,"status":55,"article_id":47050,"created_at":47051,"updated_at":47052,"published_at":47051},"4m1H",{"title":47058,"outcome":47059,"problem":47060,"summary":47061,"solution":47062,"attachment":47063},"Exploring Diverse Recycling Avenues for Discarded Water Chestnut Shells","\u003Cp>▪ Recycling approximately 1,200 metric tons of discarded water chestnut husks annually results in the production of 36 metric tons of biochar from water chestnut husks, effectively reducing emissions by 105.6 metric tons of CO2e. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The water chestnuts produced in Guantian, Tainan, account for 70-80% of Taiwan's market share. After the water chestnuts are processed, nearly 500 tons of water chestnut shells remain in Guantian. In the past, farmers used to burn water chestnut shells at the edges of fields. However, in recent years, initiatives for air quality and carbon reduction have led locals to reflect on how to increase the value of these water chestnut shells in a way that is environmentally friendly and that takes into account circular sustainability. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tainan’s Guantian District turned water chestnut shells into black gold through local-private cooperation. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Water chestnut shells become black gold \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Learning from the experience of making biochar from rice husks, the local government, private organizations, and local demonstration factories in Guantian worked with research institutions to develop technologies to convert water chestnut shells into biochar, in hopes of establishing brand characteristics through the reuse of waste chestnut shells. Due to their efforts, water chestnut shells that were usually abandoned on the roadside could now be transformed into a material with moisture-absorbing and deodorizing properties, giving new life to the water chestnut shells. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A cooperative division of labor system \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Guantian District, a specialized divisional system has been implemented, enabling each community to participate in the Guantian Wujin Community Cooperative. This cooperative oversees decentralized processing tasks across multiple community \"satellite factories,\" including recycling, drying, carbonization, and packaging. Together, these activities focus on producing charcoal from rice husks, contributing to the development of a unique local production enterprise. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Uncovering the diverse application value of water chestnut shells \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In cooperation with rehabilitation buses, water chestnut shell biochar is made into adsorption sachets that help purify the air on buses. In addition, farmers in Guantian are also provided guidance to practice the crop rotation of water chestnuts and rice. By using rice husk charcoal instead of traditional lime to purify the water in water chestnut fields, we aim to reduce soil calcification. Subsequently, planting rice improves rice quality and contributes to carbon sink. \u003C/p>",[47064],{"name":46876,"type":53,"value":46876},[47066],{"article_id":47050,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47068,"link":47069,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47051,"updated_at":47052,"article_id":47050,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RmryLnVzMRw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154307457-uUPlnd-e.jpeg",{"id":47071,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47072,"updated_at":47073,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47074,"contents":47075,"contributors":47087,"image":47089},"29095","2024-10-28T01:54:15.469Z","2024-10-30T10:21:42.452Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47076],{"id":47077,"score":47,"body":47078,"status":55,"article_id":47071,"created_at":47072,"updated_at":47073,"published_at":47072},"rMiq",{"title":47079,"outcome":47080,"problem":47081,"summary":47082,"solution":47083,"attachment":47084},"Creating New Ways to Recycle Oyster Shells","\u003Cp>▪ Compared with chemically synthesized heating materials on the market, the oyster shell self-activating heat pack uses recycled materials, is 20% cheaper. It is expected to bring an output value of at least NT$10 million to the food processing industry every year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ This oyster shell application case for the restoration of marine ecology can mitigate the problem of discarded oyster shells in Penghu. This material also has the potential to replace cement in the future, reduce carbon emissions, support the development of local circular economy industries, and create job opportunities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan produces about 138,000 tons of discarded oyster shells every year, which are mainly used for feed and seedling culture media, with low added value. Penghu produces about 2,000 tons of discarded oyster shells every year. However, its inadequate utilization methods can easily lead to local environmental pollution. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Fisheries Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has proposed an innovative solution for the resource recovery of discarded oyster shells. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Oyster shell self-activating heat pack production technology \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Fisheries Research Institute, MOA, used oyster shells to develop self-activating heat pack technology and produced an \"instant meal set using a flameless cooker.\" The self-activating heat pack made from oyster shells can bring the water temperature in the outer box to 80-90°C within 7-8 minutes after it is activated, while the temperature in the inner ingredient pack can reach over 50°C and maintain this temperature for at least 20 minutes. This technology can meet the needs of small families and camping enthusiasts for quick meals and convenience, and can be applied to foods such as soups, porridge, and room-temperature dishes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Oyster shells help restore marine ecology \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Penghu Fishery Research Center of the Fisheries Research Institute, MOA, has integrated discarded oyster shells and coral sexual reproduction technology to restore the underwater coral reef systems. Calcium carbonate, the main component of oyster shells, is the same component of coral bone. Alkali- activation technology can be utilized to increase its strength, and by imitating the bioerosion effect of natural reefs, it provides organic grooves for coral solidification, increases genetic diversity, and strengthens marine ecological functions and resilience. \u003C/p>",[47085],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/fisheries-research-institute-moa/",[47088],{"article_id":47071,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47090,"link":47091,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47072,"updated_at":47073,"article_id":47071,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_C-ji3Rdz9M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154307965-pYRAlXBs.jpeg",{"id":47093,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47094,"updated_at":47095,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47096,"contents":47097,"contributors":47108,"image":47110},"29096","2024-10-28T01:58:33.499Z","2024-10-30T10:21:41.091Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47098],{"id":47099,"score":47,"body":47100,"status":55,"article_id":47093,"created_at":47094,"updated_at":47095,"published_at":47094},"PYEG",{"title":47101,"outcome":47102,"problem":47103,"summary":47104,"solution":47105,"attachment":47106},"Advancing the Circular Economy in Forests Through the Partnership Between the Government and the Saisiyat Indigenous People","\u003Cp>▪ It is estimated that at least 864 metric tons of residue are produced every year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Provide job opportunities for mountainous village communities or indigenous tribes, and created a green economy. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Working with indigenous people for the co-management of forests \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to implement the co-management of forests and mountains with indigenous peoples, the Hsinchu Branch of the FANCA has gradually restored the rights of indigenous peoples to use natural resources rooted in the respect for their traditional cultures and the sustainable management of forests and mountains. Since signing a partnership with the Nanzhuang Saisiyat people in 2018, the Hsinchu Branch of the FANCA has come to agreements with the Saisiyat people through peace ceremonies to settle grievances, guiding them to join forest and mountain co-management patrol tasks, and working together to develop under- forest economy industries such as beekeeping, wood log shiitake cultivation, and native plant essential oil extraction. In addition to promoting eco-tourism, environmental education, and Saisiyat cultural experience activities, through this partnership, the Hsinchu Branch has joined hands with indigenous tribes to invest in the sustainable management of artificial forests in the Nanzhuang area, boosting the self-sufficiency rate of domestically produced timber. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (FANCA) has set up a circular demonstration site at the Nanzhuang Seedling Nursery under the jurisdiction of its Hsinchu Branch to optimize the use of forestry residues such as branches and woody debris from harvesting domestic timber, recycling and converting them into raw materials for thermal energy supply, which can be used for the extraction of essential oils and hydrosols as well as primary processing of under-forest economy products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Primary product processing: High-value utilization of residues \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Hsinchu Branch used the vacant land in the Nanzhuang Seedling Nursery to build the \"Nanzhuang Area Forestry Residue Circular System Demonstration Site\" in 2022, and began to promote the diversified development and application of timber and non-timber forest materials. Essential oil extraction systems, multiple hearth furnaces for biochar production, biomass gasifiers, and other equipment have been established at the demonstration site. Through the collection and separation of forestry residues, useful resources such as biomass pellets, plant essential oils, and biochar are produced. In doing so, residues that were originally considered to have low utilization value can be revitalized and reused to enhance the added value and market competitiveness of forest products. \u003C/p>",[47107],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},[47109],{"article_id":47093,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47111,"link":47112,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47094,"updated_at":47095,"article_id":47093,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DFQn0-nLrVQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154308642-zB9-F2Tw.jpeg",{"id":47114,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47115,"updated_at":47116,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47117,"contents":47118,"contributors":47128,"image":47130},"29097","2024-10-28T02:01:55.615Z","2024-10-30T10:21:40.009Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47119],{"id":47120,"score":47,"body":47121,"status":55,"article_id":47114,"created_at":47115,"updated_at":47116,"published_at":47115},"tFjG",{"title":47122,"outcome":47123,"summary":47124,"solution":47125,"attachment":47126},"Integrating the Agricultural Supply Chain to Foster High-Value Circularity","\u003Cp>▪ On average, about 7,000 to 8,000 tons of agricultural waste are recycled each year, and about 9,000 tons of organic compost are produced, generating an income of NT$50 million. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Purchasing grain and produce grown by farmers creates an average annual sales of approximately NT$600 million and ensures that farmers have stable sales channels. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fwusow Industry specializes in transforming upstream and downstream by-products, as well as agricultural waste, into organic compost to promote sustainable agriculture. In addition, it purchases grains and produce to manufacture food and feed, ensuring stable sales for farmers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Upstream and Downstream Integration \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fwusow collects and processes by-products from its production activities, such as soybean waste meal, used mushroom bags, and other agricultural residues, and converts them into organic fertilizers through fermentation technology. This process supports resource recycling and enhances the development of organic agriculture. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Grain and Produce Utilization \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fwusow sources sesame and peanuts grown with its organic fertilizers to produce edible oils. The vegetable soybean waste from this oil production, rich in vegetable protein, is mixed with purchased corn to create chicken feed for farmers. Fwusow's production-related processes have been certified under SGS BS 8001:2017 Circular Economy Standard since 2018, making it the first food company in Taiwan to achieve this certification and earn the highest level of \"optimized business model\". \u003C/p>",[47127],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},[47129],{"article_id":47114,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47131,"link":47132,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47115,"updated_at":47116,"article_id":47114,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HCfcd1Jivyc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154309285-fRqmRJ8K.jpeg",{"id":47134,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47135,"updated_at":47136,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47137,"contents":47138,"contributors":47148,"image":47150},"29098","2024-10-28T02:05:02.910Z","2024-10-30T10:21:38.760Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47139],{"id":47140,"score":47,"body":47141,"status":55,"article_id":47134,"created_at":47135,"updated_at":47136,"published_at":47135},"Moh5",{"title":47142,"outcome":47143,"summary":47144,"solution":47145,"attachment":47146},"Building a Circular Ecosystem with Black Soldier Flies in an Organic Farm","\u003Cp>▪ Using black soldier flies to treat approximately 30 million metric tons of organic waste produced in Taiwan every year can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower the risk of spreading public health diseases. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Black soldier flies can further be recycled as feed, fertilizer or biodiesel to improve food and energy self-sufficiency and create a circular ecosystem. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stonbo Creative is committed to developing a self-sufficient circular ecosystem, advocating for the exploration of nature's inherent strength, and using black soldier flies to help solve the problem of organic waste, which can be used as feed and fertilizer or biodiesel to increase food and energy self-sufficiency. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stonbo Creative operates a B&B and ecological farm in Toucheng, Yilan, producing a variety of vegetables and fruits, raising egg-laying hens, broiler chickens, bees and Taiwan tilapia. It has obtained an organic certification and provides natural and organic ingredients for the B&B, striving to achieve a self-sufficient circular ecosystem. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The multiple values of black soldier flies \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The person in charge of Stonbo Creative is a retired professor of the Department of Entomology. His journey of research and development began in 2012 after he came across black soldier flies in the kitchen waste of the B&B. Black soldier flies can effectively process food waste, fruit and vegetable residues, and farm waste. The larvae can be used as feed for chickens and fish, and the insect excrement can be used as organic fertilizer, forming a zero-waste closed circular system. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Automated feeding system \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Raising black soldier flies requires a lot of human resources and space. Stonbo Creative has developed an automated feeding system that can automatically supply food and adjust the feeding temperature to improve eating efficiency. This system has been granted patents in many countries. After the company gained valuable experience with this system, Stonbo Creative began to promote the automated feeding system of black soldier flies for the treatment of various organic wastes. Waste is divided into three categories depending on its nature: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Food grade waste: It includes kitchen waste, soy pulp, and distiller's grains, which are used as feed after being used for raising black soldier flies, and insect excrement is used as fertilizer. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Animal manure: Once black soldier flies reach maturity, biodiesel is extracted and the insect excrement is used as fertilizer. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Sludge or digestate: The treated black soldier flies can be used to extract biodiesel or the insect excrement can be used as biomass energy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[47147],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},[47149],{"article_id":47134,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47151,"link":47152,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47135,"updated_at":47136,"article_id":47134,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uRQIf1NRt1Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154309963-61vVJ1sk.jpeg",{"id":47154,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47155,"updated_at":47156,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47157,"contents":47158,"contributors":47169,"image":47171},"29099","2024-10-28T02:08:45.253Z","2024-10-30T10:21:37.607Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47159],{"id":47160,"score":47,"body":47161,"status":55,"article_id":47154,"created_at":47155,"updated_at":47156,"published_at":47155},"q34u",{"title":47162,"outcome":47163,"problem":47164,"summary":47165,"solution":47166,"attachment":47167},"Introducing Anaerobic Co-Digestion in the Pulp and Paper Industry","\u003Cp>▪ The annual processing capacity of pulp sludge reaches \u003C/p>\u003Cp>26,000 tons. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The anaerobic co-digestion system processes 26,000 tons of sludge annually. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The biogas power plant has a capacity of 5.2 MW, generating 42 million kWh of electricity per year. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditionally, the pulp and paper industry employs aerobic methods to treat waste water generated by process, breaking down organic matter to produce CO2 and meet discharge standards. Yung Feng Yuh’s anaerobic approach not only treats wastewater to meet effluent standards but also utilizes the resulting biogas to generate green electricity. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Yuen Foong Yu (YFY) leverages its proprietary anaerobic bacteria, extensive big data databases, and expertise in biogas power generation to convert organic waste in the papermaking process's discharge water into green energy through anaerobic treatment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Decomposing Organic Sludge to Create Taiwan's Largest Biogas Power Plant \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To enhance the efficiency and capacity of its water treatment system, YFY's Hsin Wu Mill has been actively developing an anaerobic treatment system since 2016. By using its exclusive anaerobic bacteria, the system can convert organic materials in the water into methane and other substances within just 4 hours, achieving a methane concentration of 83%. The biogas produced is then purified through biological desulfurization for use in biogas power generation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Taiwan's Only Integrated Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Renewable Energy System \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hsin Wu Mill employs anaerobic co-digestion technology to process organic sludge from papermaking wastewater along with organic resources from other industries, such as agricultural materials, food processing sludge, and sewage sludge. Through microbial decomposition of organic matter, the system produces biogas that replaces coal for electricity generation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The green energy team at YFY also utilizes systematic database analysis and resource characteristics management, integrating upstream sludge digestion, midstream anaerobic biogas production, and downstream boiler fuel blending ratios. This comprehensive approach maximizes power generation benefits, making it the only renewable energy system in Taiwan with integrated upstream, midstream, and downstream supply chain capabilities. \u003C/p>",[47168],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},[47170],{"article_id":47154,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47172,"link":47173,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47155,"updated_at":47156,"article_id":47154,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iX8C1mUnXCY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154310481-N5V0MXMj.jpeg",{"id":47175,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47176,"updated_at":47177,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47178,"contents":47179,"contributors":47190,"image":47192},"29100","2024-10-28T02:11:18.799Z","2024-10-30T10:21:36.012Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47180],{"id":47181,"score":47,"body":47182,"status":55,"article_id":47175,"created_at":47176,"updated_at":47177,"published_at":47176},"fanu",{"title":47183,"outcome":47184,"problem":47185,"summary":47186,"solution":47187,"attachment":47188},"Utilizing Anaerobic Fermentation to Generate Biogas Power and Organic Fertilizer on Farms","\u003Cp>▪ It generates 16,800 kWh of electricity daily, totaling 27,179,970 kWh of green energy from 2015 to 2023. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ In 2022, it secured its first Biomass Renewable Energy Certificate from the National Renewable Energy Certification Center, and by March 2024, over 2,000 green energy certificates have been sold. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Annually, it yields about 30,000 tons of liquid organic fertilizer and became the first in the industry to receive certification for liquid organic fertilizer in the country. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conventional compost methods in traditional livestock farms are prone to odors and mosquito breeding, creating a source of environmental pollution and greenhouse effect. In order to turn the livestock industry from being regarded as a “not in my back yard” (NIMBY) industry, Shih An Farm constructed a renewable energy plant in 2014. This facility, along with eight modern chicken coops, structures a circular development model. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Shih An Farm converts livestock manure into biogas and organic liquid fertilizer to generate green electricity and high-efficiency fertilizers, reducing pollution and the use of chemical fertilizers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Converting livestock manure and sewage water into biogas and organic liquid fertilizer \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through cooperation with various stakeholders, the daily livestock manure, sewage water, and other wastes from the farm are processed through an anaerobic fermentation process (input​→ output → biogas collection → green electricity and organic liquid fertilizer generation → reuse). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The farm utilizes the renewable energy produced daily for its own needs. The organic liquid generated is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and various micronutrients, serving as both primary and supplementary fertilizer for crops. This fertilizer promotes prolonged soil fertility and enhances crop quality while reducing chemical fertilizer dependency. In 2024, in partnership with agricultural associations, Shih An Farm extended its efforts by introducing an organic liquid fertilizer irrigation demonstration area. 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FamilyMart has leveraged digital technology to promote five major innovations and reforms from its production to sales, aiming to solve the problem of leftover food. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FamilyMart has promoted five major reforms from production to sales to solve the problem of leftover food. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reforms in production: From \"forecast production\" to \"make to order\" \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Traditional forecast production may suffer from poor sales due to weather events or unexpected factors. FamilyMart has changed its supply chain process to \"make to order\" to reduce waste caused by differences in supply and demand. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reforms in orders: Introduction of the AI Fresh Food Ordering System \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FamilyMart has used AI to learn and predict store sales accurately, assisting store managers in making orders more precisely, and reducing waste costs and environmental burdens. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reforms in processes: Changing manufacturing processes to make products easier and safer to store \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FamilyMart has made changes to its manufacturing processes to extend the shelf life of products through temperature and humidity control and packaging material selection, without adding bacteriostatic agents. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reforms in sales: Using technology to control products’ shelf life and promote the \"Cherish Food\" label \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FamilyMart has promoted the \"Cherish Food\" mechanism, which gives consumers a 30% discount on fresh foods 7 hours before their expiration, reducing the amount of waste. The company has also adopted a \"fresh food dynamic inventory system,\" \"time-controlled barcodes,\" and \"time pricing\" technology to accurately grasp the shelf life of products and automatically change prices. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reforms in communications: Enable consumers to easily engage in the Cherish Food mechanism. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FamilyMart has also launched the \"Cherish Food Map\" and \"Cherish Food Stamp,\" which make it easier for consumers to find and purchase fresh food products before they expire and increase participation in the mechanism. \u003C/p>",[47210],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},[47212],{"article_id":47196,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47214,"link":47215,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47197,"updated_at":47198,"article_id":47196,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VPNaT4VvWuk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154311571-_onPkiau.jpeg",{"id":47217,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47218,"updated_at":47219,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47220,"contents":47221,"contributors":47232,"image":47234},"29102","2024-10-28T02:18:12.419Z","2024-10-30T10:21:33.632Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47222],{"id":47223,"score":47,"body":47224,"status":55,"article_id":47217,"created_at":47218,"updated_at":47219,"published_at":47218},"cndX",{"title":47225,"outcome":47226,"problem":47227,"summary":47228,"solution":47229,"attachment":47230},"Promoting a Shared Agricultural Machinery Platform to Alleviate Burdens on Farmers","\u003Cp>▪ Farmers who already own machinery can generate additional income during the off-season by leasing their equipment through the agricultural machinery sharing platform, thereby easing financial pressures. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Farmers needing automated and mechanized equipment during busy periods can opt for leasing instead of purchasing, reducing financial burdens and operational costs associated with machinery ownership. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan's agriculture primarily consists of small-scale farmers cultivating diverse crops. Different crops have varying growth periods and require different agricultural machinery, with large machinery being prohibitively expensive for individual small farmers to purchase. Even if purchased, these machines are only used during specific periods of the year, remaining idle during the off-season, causing financial strain and difficulty in turnover. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) collaborates with local farmers' associations, agricultural production and marketing groups, and agricultural machinery operation services association to establish a shared leasing system for agricultural machinery services. 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The lithium battery-powered electric small agricultural machines, which are environmentally friendly and reduce carbon emissions, have daily rental prices less than 100 NT dollars per day. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the future, by integrating with agricultural human resources platforms and offering simple agricultural machinery maintenance courses, the popularity of agricultural machinery leasing can be further enhanced. Farmers can find suitable labor for operating and maintaining machinery, thereby enhancing farming efficiency, reducing cultivation costs, promoting sustainable resource circulation, and creating a shared economy in agriculture. \u003C/p>",[47231],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},[47233],{"article_id":47217,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47235,"link":47236,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47218,"updated_at":47219,"article_id":47217,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gFHc4cXoSMs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154312072-IguGGat0.jpeg",{"id":47238,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47239,"updated_at":47240,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47241,"contents":47242,"contributors":47252,"image":47254},"29116","2024-10-29T02:54:51.364Z","2024-10-30T10:21:32.526Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47243],{"id":47244,"score":47,"body":47245,"status":55,"article_id":47238,"created_at":47239,"updated_at":47240,"published_at":47239},"SWW1",{"title":46506,"outcome":47246,"problem":47247,"summary":47248,"solution":47249,"attachment":47250},"\u003Cp>▪ The recycled clothing fabrics are made of 80% recycled PET bottles and 20% old clothes and scraps of fabric, truly realizing clothing-to-clothing recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Compared to typical polyester t-shirts, using recycled yarn can achieve a maximum carbon emission reduction of 72%. Each “All Love recycled clothing” reduces CO2 absorption, which is equivalent to 7.6 trees in one day.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Clothing can be recycled directly without manual sorting, reducing the generation of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To achieve the goal of zero-waste, Atunas created the \"MIT Outdoor Textile Ecological Circularity,\" having successfully united domestic suppliers across the supply chain to launch Atunas' first fully recyclable clothing. From the source manufacturer to the manufacturing process, consumers, and recycling, Atunas has fully implemented the circular economy concept.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Atunas has promoted single-material approach from the source, combined an end-of-line recycling system, and integrated domestic textile upstream and downstream operations to create Taiwan's first outdoor textile circular ecosystem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reducing carbon from the source and promoting the use of single-materials for all products \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Atunas has launched the “All Love Recycled Clothing,\" which is made from 80% recycled PET bottles and 20% single polyester fiber from second-hand clothing and scraps of fabric. In addition, only single-polyester materials are used to make the whole clothing, including the fabric, woven labels, labels, zippers, buttons, and sewing threads. This allows them to be disposed of directly in the recycling bin at a designated place, making it easy to recycle and reuse them without the need for complex sorting. Dyes of \"All Love recycled clothing \" are applied to the Eco-friendly inks, ensuring dyes and inks were removed in the decolorization process. The company also uses 100% biodegradable packaging bags!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Integrating an end-of-line recycling system and setting up recycling stations across Taiwan \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Atunas provides repair services for its products to extend their service life. It also cooperates with recycling companies to set up designated recycling stations across Taiwan to promote the recycling of used clothes, and provides rewards points to encourage consumers to recycle them. Starting from April 2023, recycling stations have been set up in 31 stores across Taiwan within 6 months.\u003C/p>",[47251],{"name":47086,"type":53,"value":47086},[47253],{"article_id":47238,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47255,"link":47256,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47239,"updated_at":47240,"article_id":47238,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"E-253oNvI9k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154312649-iDcX_gmJ.jpeg",{"id":47258,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47259,"updated_at":47260,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47261,"contents":47262,"contributors":47272,"image":47274},"29117","2024-10-29T02:59:27.051Z","2024-10-30T10:21:30.906Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47263],{"id":47264,"score":47,"body":47265,"status":55,"article_id":47258,"created_at":47259,"updated_at":47260,"published_at":47259},"8gXj",{"title":47266,"outcome":47267,"summary":47268,"solution":47269,"attachment":47270},"Introducing the World’s First Waste Gas Recycled Clothing","\u003Cp>▪ Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% compared to traditional polyester. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Saving 61% water and reducing energy consumption by 67% compared to traditional water dyeing techniques. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Far Eastern New Century harnesses recycled emissions from steel plants to produce low-carbon polyester, pioneering the world’s first clothing made from waste gases. This innovative technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 30% compared to traditional polyester, marking a significant advancement in low-carbon material source for the industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Turing Waste Gases into New Material Sources \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In collaboration with U.S. biotechnology firm LanzaTech, Far Eastern New Century recycles emissions from Chinese steel plants. Through specialized microbial fermentation, these emissions are converted into ethanol, which is then processed by India Glycols into ethylene glycol. Leveraging its proprietary polyester synthesis technology, Far Eastern New Century manufactures FENC®TOPGREEN®Bio3 PET low-carbon polyester. This versatile material finds applications in textiles such as apparel, sportswear, industrial polyester products (e.g., automotive materials), and food packaging. In 2021, Far Eastern New Century partnered with leading brands to introduce the world’s first polyester clothing made from steel plant emissions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Enhancing Process Benefit for Greater Technological Impact \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2022, Far Eastern New Century has enhanced the efficiency of emissions recycling technology by integrating it with the nylon 66 solution-dyeing technology. This integration has resulted in advanced fabrics that exemplify environmental sustainability across the entire production cycle. Acknowledged with numerous international awards, these fabrics have been featured in collaborations with prominent brands such as ZARA, H&M, and Craghoppers. 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However, these leaves are treated as agricultural byproducts by farmers. UKL Enterprise Co., Ltd. and Tuchen Textile Co., Ltd. collaborated with the Pineapple Leaf Fiber Production and Marketing Alliance to establish the first fully localized trial production line, and developed textile products using pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) made from pineapple leaves, thereby also achieving the objective of recycling agricultural byproducts. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>UKL Enterprise Co., Ltd. and Tuchen Textile Co., Ltd. are collaborating with the Pineapple Leaf Fiber Production and Marketing Alliance to recycle waste pineapple leaves and remanufacture them into fibers for textiles, thereby increasing rural value and creating job opportunities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cross-industry Collaborations to Optimize Pineapple Leaf Fiber Technology \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fiber extraction rate and quality were improved thanks to design enhancements in Green 1 Specialized Organic ANANA Farm’s fiber extraction machinery. With Tuchen Textile Co., Ltd.’s technology and Yarn Sky Textile Technology Co., Ltd.’s improvements to the circular knitting machine’s processes, high-quality pineapple yarn was created. The yarn is made up of natural fibers, and though it is not a 100% mono-material design, it remains an environmentally friendly natural fiber for clothing design. Aside from the textiles themselves, the biodegradable materials were also chosen for the packaging. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Waste Materials Used in High-Value Applications \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The waste materials produced by the pineapple leaf fiber extraction process can be used to improve the decomposition efficiency of compost, which means it has fertilizer applications in agriculture. Furthermore, the companies also used the waste materials create environmentally-friendly PU leather, serving as a substitute for leather. \u003C/p>",[47292],{"name":47293,"type":53,"value":47293},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/ukl-and-tuchen-textile/",[47295],{"article_id":47278,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47297,"link":47298,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47279,"updated_at":47280,"article_id":47278,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xhkixB4kWvE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154313772-t6NdWWmL.jpeg",{"id":47300,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47301,"updated_at":47302,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47303,"contents":47304,"contributors":47315,"image":47317},"29119","2024-10-29T03:05:04.097Z","2024-10-30T10:22:10.994Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47305],{"id":47306,"score":47,"body":47307,"status":55,"article_id":47300,"created_at":47301,"updated_at":47302,"published_at":47301},"oSWk",{"title":47308,"outcome":47309,"problem":47310,"summary":47311,"solution":47312,"attachment":47313},"Revitalizing Idle Textile Materials Through Repurpose Initiatives","\u003Cp>▪ Recycling the 4,000 yards of stock fabric and 5,000 yards of fabric scraps annually, and creating new economic benefits. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to statistics from the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, as of the end of 2016, Taiwan’s total accumulated inventory of woven and knitted cotton fabrics reached 439,443 thousand square meters, equivalent to an area 55 times the size of Sun Moon Lake. In addition, 14,115 metric tons of circular warp knitted fabric had been accumulated, equivalent to the volume of 10,857 small cars. If these large inventories of fabric cannot be effectively utilized, they will ultimately be burned, destroyed or buried, causing serious environmental impact. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Using premium stock fabrics to make women’s underwear and scraps to make reusable logistics packaging bags, picupi helps textile factories reduce inventory and discarded fabrics while creating economic benefits. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The new life of premium stock clothing materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Picupi fabricates women's underwear \"00Pants\" using premium A-grade research and development stock fabric made by Taiwan’s invisible champion textile brand Tex Tile Enterprise Co., Ltd., which has obtained bluesign® certification and is a designated supplier of internationally renowned underwear brands. This project gives new life to products that might otherwise be discarded, allowing for the effective repurpose of stock fabrics. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Scraps made into dual-use packaging tote bags \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Picupi is committed to the recycling of discarded fabric scraps. The company transforms waste fabric into packaging bags for shipping online purchases, working with the logistics system of FamilyMart convenience stores to replace plastic wraps and sealable bags that are difficult to recycle. 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Leading the supply chain to form “Taiwan’s low-carbon bag production chain,” deya has launched backpacks made of recycled marine debris, with 90% mono-material rPET, and built a closed circular system to promote circular economy concepts and green consumption models. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mono-materials, key to low-carbon recycling model for backpacks \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>deya is committed to circular economy practices and has launched backpacks made of 90% sea waste PET bottles. From fabrics and fasteners to webbing, these backpacks utilize a mono-material design. After a backpack’s service life is over, it can be physically recycled into rPET raw materials, which can then be used to make new products. 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The amount of recycled materials in PURECYCLE products reaches more than 70%, which allows nearly 95% of the in-factory fabric scraps to be recycled. This technology has been certified by the 2020 Global Recycling Standard (GRS), and used in building materials and safety protection products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cross-industry cooperation to increase the availability of recycled materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In recent years, Kun Huang Enterprise has developed POLIYOU, a 100% recyclable PU foam material. This material can be added with up to 85% recycled PU foam material. By purchasing scraps from foam and furniture factories, re-selecting and crushing them, and adding raw materials to remanufacture foam, POLIYOU can be used to produce foam products with different hardness and density, which can meet the demand for diverse products such as insoles, protective gear, sound insulation materials, and packaging linings. 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This initiative collects second-hand down bedding from the Japanese market, which undergoes professional down recycling procedures upon return to the factory. These recycled down either re-enter the circular system or are made into new down products for the hospitality industry. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Down Bedding-as-a-Service \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hop Lion provides a 'Down Bedding-as-a-Service' through their Health Life brand for the hospitality industry. During the service period, if the down duvets become soiled, Hop Lion offers cleaning and maintenance to extend their lifespan. This leasing model ensures a consistent supply of high-quality bedding for accommodations, allowing hospitality providers to concentrate on guest services. 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Wastewater and organic sludge are also treated during the recycling process and extracted as resources which, along with other parts of the recycled diapers, are made into products entirely comprising recycled materials for display in vertical gardens. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High value and diversified applications \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Compared with traditional diaper recycling, meaning the diapers are used as fuel or filling materials, Yi Chun Green Technology’s approach has two advantages--high value and diversification. For instance, the company has successfully recycled and processed NG products and scraps from Kimberly Clark’s diaper factory into common display racks in commercial stores. This recycled plastic has been certified by the Plastics Research Center and can be used in mixed plastics such as plastic wood, pallets, or blown film products. The paper fiber extracted can replace white pulp for making paper and is used for fabricating non-skin-contact consumer paper such as industrial paper and cartons. 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This enables the integration of recycled materials such as coal combustion fly ash from the power industry, waste glass sand from the glass industry, and desulfurization gypsum from the construction industry into its manufacturing processes. These recycled materials replace natural silica sand, Portland cement, and quicklime minerals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the cutting process of ALC body, the production of cutting edges and corners is mixed and dissolved, then reintroduced into the process, benefiting from stable slurry gasification and reducing the use of natural raw materials. Additionally, defective products produced during the packaging process are crushed and ground, then reintroduced into the process to replace natural silica sand. Goyu possesses patented technology for recycling ALC bricks/panels into product materials. Once regulations permit, the company aims to recycle external ALC cutting residues for internal recycling within their facilities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling of Steam in the Production Process \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the production of ALC, significant amounts of steam are required for curing. After curing, the released steam is directed into a waste heat recovery system. This system recycles the heat by warming the temperature of curing chambers, reheating slurry, and boiler water in the process. 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When adding up waste from textile factories and unsold seasonal products, the volume of discarded textiles becomes substantial. Up to 40% of these textiles are typically incinerated. Pontex and its partners address this issue with innovative fiber recycling technology, transforming textiles that cannot be close- loop recycled within the industry into decorative boards. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pontex employs fiber recycling technology to convert discarded textiles into high-strength heat- pressed boards, ideal for furniture and interior decoration applications. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sorting and Material Composite Technology \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pontex begins by sorting and separating fabric fibers from waste textiles. The discarded clothes are then automatedly shredded and processed using optimized production formulas. They are molded into composite heat-pressed boards with a design that includes easy demolding surfaces and edge refinement. These boards are known for their high strength, durability, and longevity, verified through field demonstrations and testing. Furthermore, boards made from recycled textile fibers in multiple colors offer unique patterns and gloss finishes suitable for furniture and interior decoration applications. \u003C/p>",[47589],{"name":47590,"type":53,"value":47590},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/pontex/",[47592],{"article_id":47575,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47594,"link":47595,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47576,"updated_at":47577,"article_id":47575,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yzrXOXc4QkY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154321808-N2R4XQ5A.jpeg",{"id":47597,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47598,"updated_at":47599,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47600,"contents":47601,"contributors":47612,"image":47614},"29217","2024-11-06T08:33:12.431Z","2024-11-12T10:14:30.037Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47602],{"id":47603,"score":47,"body":47604,"status":55,"article_id":47597,"created_at":47598,"updated_at":47599,"published_at":47598},"swIA",{"title":47583,"outcome":47605,"problem":47606,"summary":47607,"solution":47608,"attachment":47609},"\u003Cp>Looking at the NCHC Cloud Data Center that used aluminum alloy system formwork as an example [1], \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reducing about 15 tons of wood formwork waste and cement materials, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reducing carbon emissions by approximately 63.3%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the construction process, wooden formwork needs to be replaced after about 6 times. Wooden formwork that has cement on it is not easy to recycle and is usually sent to the incinerator. In addition, traditional wooden formwork requires additional stone work and finishing after removing the formwork to account for imprecisions in the structure, which further increases carbon emissions. Feng Yu, breaking away from traditional practices, adopted an aluminum alloy system formwork construction method, which helps to reduce waste and conserve materials. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Feng Yu United Engineering introduced aluminum alloy system formwork into the construction process, which can improve construction precision and accuracy; the formwork is highly durable and when damaged can be recycled and recast, reducing waste and carbon emissions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Materials Recycling \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aluminum alloy system formwork is very durable and can be used more than 100 times. After finishing the project, about 70% of the aluminum alloy system formwork can be transferred to the next project. If the formwork reaches the limit of durability, it can be recycled and recast into aluminum ingots, which can be extracted at an aluminum extrusion factory and processed into a new aluminum alloy formwork. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Making Construction Precise to Help Conserve Materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aluminum alloy system formwork has high strength, and it has precision after assembly on the order of millimeters. The concrete surface remains smooth after removal of the formwork, and horizontal and vertical errors can be kept within 5mm. It only needs to be finished with a thin skim coat, reducing waste generated by masonry work. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>System formwork is modularized and usually incremented at 5cm. 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However, furnace dust and bottom slag generated during the secondary melting process of aluminum produce foul odors, chemical instability, and flammability when exposed to moisture or water, which have always been difficult problems to deal with. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Good Furnace Refractory has cooperated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to use spheronization and granulation technology as well as the self-exothermic sintering reaction to convert aluminum slag into recycled raw materials for ceramics and refractory materials used in furnace linings for aluminum melting. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Collaboration among industry, government, and research institute drives the advancement of high value aluminum slag\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> Good Furnace Refractory launched a technological cooperation with the Material and Chemical Research Laboratories of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), with financial support from the Industrial Development Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, to analyze the composition of furnace dust and bottom slag provided by Charng Chyi Aluminum and other five domestic aluminum plants. By combining spheronization granulation technology and the self- exothermic sintering reaction of aluminum slag, Good Furnace Refractory designed production parameters suitable for rotary kilns to ultimately produce recycled raw materials that meet the standards of the ceramic industry and refractory material industry. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This technology enables the use of recycled materials in furnace linings for the secondary melting process in the aluminum industry. It effectively removes the dust and bottom slag produced by the aluminum industry; in addition, used furnace linings can be recycled into amorphous refractory materials by removing and crushing the residual aluminum once they have reached the end of their service life, thus realizing waste recycling. 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Through its cooperation with the international furniture brand IKEA, Taipower has taken the lead in implementing a furniture-as-a-service model in the public sector. Starting in 2021, Taipower company implements the FaaS in Taipower building underground restaurant furniture , turning a 40-year-old restaurant into multi-functional space. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taking the lead in the public sector, Taipower has cooperated with IKEA to promote a Furniture-as- a-Service (FaaS), transforming a canteen into a multi-functional space. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Space Re-Planning and Furniture-as-a-Service \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>IKEA re-planned the original space into 4 major areas: small, medium, and large seating areas and a multi-functional rest area, providing furniture such as dining tables, chairs, sofas, pillows, carpets and plants, and making sure that resources are used to their fullest potential through consistent maintenance. These plans allow the new employee canteen to be used for multiple purposes. It can not only serve meals, but also host meetings and events, and provide employees with a place to rest, increasing the flexibility of space use. This program is a six-year FaaS project. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Furniture Refurbishment and Reuse \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The furniture provided by IKEA is aimed to maximize the product life cycle; they accomplish this by adopting mono-material, modular and recyclable design, and using recycled materials, etc., making it easier for manufacturers to recycle, repair, and maintain them, thus maximizing the times they can be reused. 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ESG.STYLE minimizes the generation of office furniture waste by offering furniture-as-a-service and integrating repair, remanufacturing, and resale channels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through the servitization of office furniture, ESG.STYLE provides customers with a more flexible solution than purchasing furniture to solve office furniture waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Furniture-as-a-Service \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through a furniture-as-a-service model, ESG.STYLE can not only prevent waste, but also effectively utilize idle resources. For customers, it also reduces the expenses associated with maintaining, cleaning, repairing, and disposing of furniture. Standard furniture rental agreements deliver higher flexibility. Users can choose to rent and return furniture at any time (time flexibility) and with preferential rental prices (financial flexibility). 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Water heaters are essential items for every household, but under the buyout model, the management often struggles to respond immediately to residents’ repair or replacement requests due to a lack of manpower. If residents purchase their own water heaters, they may choose lower-quality products due to budget constraints, and they may not be able to repair them immediately when they break down. If the houses are being rented, why not rent the water heaters too?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jye The Lih (JTL) introduced a leasing model for water heaters in Taoyuan’s social housing, which extends the product life, improves the recycling rate of packaging materials, and reduces waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Leasing is helping products and packaging materials last longer \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>JTL was the first to introduce the leasing model of water heaters in Taoyuan’s social housing. In order to ensure that water heater products are safe to use during the rental period, JTL selects more durable parts during the product design stage and conducts regular inspections and maintenance during operation to reduce the product failure rate as much as possible, and extend the service life of the product, optimizing the use of resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides the characteristics of the water heaters, the lease model can also promote the recycling of packaging materials. Service providers no longer need to ensure that packaging materials are always “new” due to customer requirements, but can recycle used packaging materials and use them for the next package.\u003C/p>",[47698],{"name":47699,"type":53,"value":47699},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/jye-the-lih/",[47701],{"article_id":47684,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47703,"link":47704,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47685,"updated_at":47686,"article_id":47684,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Qm4WX_rdYho=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154324800-fPuAnvGl.jpeg",{"id":47706,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47707,"updated_at":47708,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47709,"contents":47710,"contributors":47722,"image":47724},"29250","2024-11-13T02:58:21.531Z","2025-03-19T13:50:30.841Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47711],{"id":47712,"score":47,"body":47713,"status":55,"article_id":47706,"created_at":47707,"updated_at":47708,"published_at":47707},"Yu2y",{"title":47714,"outcome":47715,"problem":47716,"summary":47717,"solution":47718,"attachment":47719},"Reducing Operational Risks in Hot Pot Restaurants Through Induction Stoves-as-a-Service","\u003Cp>▪ Currently, the company has cooperation agreements with 130 catering companies; in addition, approximately 7,500 commercial induction stoves have been put into service, generating NT$8.91 million in revenue.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The subscription system is estimated to reduce costs by 20% when compared to the buyout system [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Commercial induction stoves used in hot pot restaurants generally have a buyout system. A store’s operational efficiency will decrease due to longer repair and delivery times when a product malfunctions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jye The Lih (JTL) has launched a commercial induction stove subscription system to reduce the initial equipment costs of restaurants and provide instant maintenance services to extend the service life of the product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Restaurants enjoy operational advantages thanks to leasing mechanism \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>JTL has launched a subscription system for commercial induction stoves. Restaurant owners can enjoy the “right to use” induction stoves by paying a monthly fee. “Leasing instead of owning” can not only reduce an owner’s equipment investment costs in the early stages of opening a restaurant, but also, if a malfunction occurs during operation, the restaurant can obtain immediate repair or replacement services through JTL’s after-sales service team.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Extending the service life of products and parts \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The faulty products requiring replacement are examined, fixed, and serviced at the factory to prolong their lifecycle and be used in the next service round. This model has been adopted by Taiwanese chain restaurant groups to reduce their operational risks and costs.\u003C/p>",[47720],{"name":47721,"type":53,"value":47721},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/jye-the-lih-2/",[47723],{"article_id":47706,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47725,"link":47726,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47707,"updated_at":47708,"article_id":47706,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2BZaL6BOJyE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154325672-nmbPO5vo.jpeg",{"id":47728,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47729,"updated_at":47730,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47731,"contents":47732,"contributors":47743,"image":47745},"29251","2024-11-13T03:03:55.057Z","2025-03-19T13:50:32.435Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47733],{"id":47734,"score":47,"body":47735,"status":55,"article_id":47728,"created_at":47729,"updated_at":47730,"published_at":47729},"CmHM",{"title":47736,"outcome":47737,"problem":47738,"summary":47739,"solution":47740,"attachment":47741},"Creating a C2C Home Appliance Sharing Platform","\u003Cp>▪ Using the DDZ rental services can reduce the cost of units and optimize storage of space, also increase their economic value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reducing carbon emission from producing new ones. Taking an electric stove as an example, renting it once can reduce 41.4kg of carbon emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In recent years, high-quality home appliances have become more expensive, and sales in the global home appliance market have continued to grow. At the same time, the number of scrapped home appliances continues to increase every year; intangible waste also results in the loss of resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DDZ provides a home appliance sharing and matchmaking platform, allowing people who need home appliances to rent them instead of buying them, while maximizing the idle resources of home appliance owners.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>A matchmaking platform that matches up the supply and demand for home appliances \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>DDZ offers a new life proposal for the consumer society: Everyone can list their idle home appliances on the platform to rent and share them with those who need them. DDZ advocates for “leasing home appliances that are used less often and buying those that are used more frequently after trying them out.” For those looking to buy home appliances, they can use them first for a small price. This allows consumers to temporarily use the appliances and try them out, thus preventing them from buying the wrong product and creating waste, as well as reducing impulse consumption. For lessors, using this service can not only help them maximize idle home appliance resources and extend their service life, but also create extra income. The platform also allows both parties to share their usage experiences and impressions, forming an active home appliance sharing community and further promoting the concepts of right to use and share.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Women’s empowerment driving societal influence \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This case also showcases mothers’ entrepreneurial spirit and the impact of women. At the same time, community resource sharing actions are implemented by promoting home appliance rental and shared living services.\u003C/p>",[47742],{"name":46640,"type":53,"value":46640},[47744],{"article_id":47728,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47746,"link":47747,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47729,"updated_at":47730,"article_id":47728,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XcH7lS4SKrk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154326244-piYjMwC_.jpeg",{"id":47749,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47750,"updated_at":47751,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47752,"contents":47753,"contributors":47765,"image":47767},"29252","2024-11-13T03:15:06.355Z","2025-03-19T13:50:33.922Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47754],{"id":47755,"score":47,"body":47756,"status":55,"article_id":47749,"created_at":47750,"updated_at":47751,"published_at":47750},"56O9",{"title":47757,"outcome":47758,"problem":47759,"summary":47760,"solution":47761,"attachment":47762},"Offering Imperfect Items for a More Circular Lifestyles","\u003Cp>▪ In less than a year since its launch, restyle2050 has successively put on the shelves more than 3,500 imperfect products, successfully made more than 1,200 products acceptable and available for purchase by consumers, and accumulated 4,000 members. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Through content communication, the actual return rate is reduced to less than 2%, greatly diminishing the environmental impact of these imperfections and revolutionizing consumer shopping habits. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In today’s market environment, very often products cannot be put on the shelves in pristine condition. They may be customer returns from online shopping platforms or product displays, and may have damaged packaging or defective appearances. Although these products function as normal, they cannot be sold as new because they are “imperfect” and must sell at a reduced price as a “refurb.” \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Utilizing maintenance grading, restyle2050 puts only imperfect products on the shelves, offering consumers the opportunity to consciously choose the recyclable and sustainable. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>“Imperfection” is a conscious, mindful choice of sustainability \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hengstyle, a distributor that introduces global brands with unique creativity and design to the Taiwan market, established restyle2050 at the end of 2022, signifying not just greater responsibility for the products it sells and the business model it employs, but also as a way of advocating to consumers that “these imperfect choices are not second best, but rather conscious, mindful choices of sustainability.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Re-listing the “imperfect” \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through repair and inspection, as an authorized distributor of these branded products, Hengstyle classifies imperfect products according to their condition, and puts them back onto the market through restyle2050. Consumers can choose what to buy based on their personal needs and preferences, so imperfect products have the opportunity to exert their due value and function. \u003C/p>",[47763],{"name":47764,"type":53,"value":47764},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/restyle2050-and-hengstyle/",[47766],{"article_id":47749,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47768,"link":47769,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47750,"updated_at":47751,"article_id":47749,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jBpXq7s0ep4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154326862-mYhE8QFN.jpeg",{"id":47771,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47772,"updated_at":47773,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47774,"contents":47775,"contributors":47786,"image":47788},"29253","2024-11-13T03:23:30.975Z","2025-03-19T13:50:35.388Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47776],{"id":47777,"score":47,"body":47778,"status":55,"article_id":47771,"created_at":47772,"updated_at":47773,"published_at":47772},"PKk_",{"title":47779,"outcome":47780,"summary":47781,"solution":47782,"attachment":47783},"Building the World's Largest Battery Swapping Network","\u003Cp>▪ Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 793 million kilograms and saved 377 million liters of gasoline, with a global user base of 2.8 million by 2023 [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gogoro promotes green transportation through technological innovation, focusing on sustainable urban mobility solutions. Utilizing smart electric scooters, battery swapping network, and mobile sharing services, Gogoro aims to transform urban commuting. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Battery Swapping Network Enhances Urban Electrification \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Gogoro Network is the world's largest and most extensive smart battery swapping network, with over 1.3 million batteries in service. It completes over 340,000 battery swaps daily. This service allows users to ride without owning batteries, eliminating concerns about battery degradation and maintenance costs. Operators ensure batteries achieve maximum lifecycle value. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Urban Mobility Solutions with Quality and Efficiency \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>GoShare, the mobile sharing service, has accumulated over 2.3 million users across eight cities in Taiwan. With an average rental every three seconds, users enjoy worry-free access to scooters via a dedicated mobile app, without ownership or mileage concerns, available 24/7. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Use of Recycled Materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2019, Gogoro's VIVA/VIVA MIX models feature vehicle shells made entirely from Polypropylene (PP) mono-material, eliminating chemical paint spraying and enhancing recyclability. Additionally, Gogoro collaborates with MUJI, using post-consumer recycled PP materials in some components, setting a green manufacturing standard. \u003C/p>",[47784],{"name":47785,"type":53,"value":47785},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/gogoro/",[47787],{"article_id":47771,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47789,"link":47790,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47772,"updated_at":47773,"article_id":47771,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KV3B0f5L5YY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154327447-DC-n28aK.jpeg",{"id":47792,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47793,"updated_at":47794,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47795,"contents":47796,"contributors":47808,"image":47810},"29281","2024-11-13T03:30:38.477Z","2025-03-19T13:50:36.603Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47797],{"id":47798,"score":47,"body":47799,"status":55,"article_id":47792,"created_at":47793,"updated_at":47794,"published_at":47793},"FlR8",{"title":47800,"outcome":47801,"problem":47802,"summary":47803,"solution":47804,"attachment":47805},"Recycling Asphalt Millings into High-Strength Road Paving","\u003Cp>▪ As has been verified on roads with high loads and heavy traffic, service life is 3 to 5 times longer than traditional construction methods, thus reducing the annual production of asphalt pavement. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ With recycled materials reaching 80% of the materials used, total project cost is 30% lower than those using traditional approaches. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reducing the carbon footprint more than 75% [1] compared with conventional road paving methods. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Each year, Taiwan requires approximately 15 million tons of asphalt concrete for road paving, also producing approximately 12 million tons of waste asphalt scrap. The accumulation of waste asphalt scraps that cannot be removed is a huge problem for the country. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has developed an asphalt regeneration agent that combines steel slag and waste asphalt to produce high-load-strength, rutting-resistant asphalt concrete, bringing multiple benefits such as cost savings and carbon reduction. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High load strength road pavement \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The asphalt regeneration agent developed by ITRI is combined with asphalt scraps and the basic oxygen furnace slag to form a high-load-strength, durable \"rutting-resistant asphalt concrete\" pavement. Generally, asphalt concrete pavements cannot withstand the rolling pressure of trucks with high loads and high traffic flow, and often suffer from damage, dents and other problems in less than 6 months. This technology has been proven to remain in good condition on the same road section for more than 40 months. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Using recycled materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Asphalt scraps contain high-molecular polymerized asphaltene, which has high hardness properties. Basic oxygen furnace slag is a by-product of the converter steelmaking process in integrated steel plants. Due to its high pressure resistance, it is widely used in place of natural sand and gravel. 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From September to December 2023, this program has helped reduce the use of more than 200,000 cartons; furthermore, a total of 40.66 metric tons of CO e were saved through the decrease in packaging materials and transportation miles. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>momo has actively developed circular packaging, an optimal packaging recommendation system, and expanded the reach of its recycling stations to promote the recycling of online shopping packaging and respond to the increasing demand for packaging materials. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Transforming designs, materials, and processes to reduce packaging from the supply side \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>momo has adopted mono-materials for its packaging and does not use metal nails, wax, or film. In terms of materials, momo utilizes recycled plastic and pulp, while actively trying out new biomaterials, such as: hydrolyzed adhesive tape, honeycomb paper bags, etc., continuously reducing the use of ink and packaging. An “optimal packaging suggestion system” developed by AI modules has been introduced into the packing process to select packaging materials of the best size and further reduce the use of buffer materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Promoting consumer participation and expanding the reach of recycling stations for online shopping packaging \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to accurately deliver circular packaging to consumers who support environmental preservation, momo launched the “Green Membership” program in September 2023, allowing members to choose to use circular packaging or have products from orders across more than 2 warehouses delivered together, and providing momo coins as rewards. Circular bags are manufactured using long-lasting materials and recycled materials, and can be reused 25 times. momo has also cooperated with multiple partners to set up more than 15,000 circular bag recycling stations, including: 7-11 stores, myfone stores, Chunghwa Post branches and Simple Mart stores, and collaborated with the Tzu Chi Environmental Protection Education Centre to recycle cartons. \u003C/p>",[47827],{"name":47828,"type":53,"value":47828},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/momo-com/",[47830],{"article_id":47814,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47832,"link":47833,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47815,"updated_at":47816,"article_id":47814,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-6daBpqg7Ac=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154328631-4vFJU0dR.jpeg",{"id":47835,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47836,"updated_at":47837,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47838,"contents":47839,"contributors":47851,"image":47853},"29283","2024-11-13T03:45:17.579Z","2025-03-19T13:50:39.711Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47840],{"id":47841,"score":47,"body":47842,"status":55,"article_id":47835,"created_at":47836,"updated_at":47837,"published_at":47836},"kwTH",{"title":47843,"outcome":47844,"problem":47845,"summary":47846,"solution":47847,"attachment":47848},"Introducing Circular Packaging to Accelerate Waste and Carbon Emission Reduction in Online Shopping and the Technology Industries","\u003Cp>▪ So far, this circular packaging model has reduced 1,106,582 kilograms of carbon emissions and 276,646 kilograms of disposable packaging waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The packaging cleaning program supports the employment of 90 disadvantaged groups every month, and the company currently cooperates with as many as 10 small workshops. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Packaging materials are mainly considered disposable, resulting in the generation of a large amount of waste and carbon emissions. According to statistics from the Ministry of Environment, there were 220 million pieces of online shopping packaging in 2021, generating 57,000 tons of waste and 78,000 tons of carbon emissions. To this end, PackAge+ has proposed a circular packaging system as a solution to the disposable packaging problem and to promote resource efficiency. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PackAge+ has cooperated with supermarkets and major shopping channels to set up more than 4,700 collection points, and cooperated with Da Fon Environmental Technology to design supply chain circular packaging, trying to solve the problems of online shopping and supply chain packaging materials through a circular packaging system. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Effortless recycling with added social benefits \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PackAge+ has cooperated with four major supermarkets, including FamilyMart, chain stores, and independent stores to establish more than 4,700 packaging collection points for recycling across Taiwan. Consumers can return reusable packaging to any collection point after shopping. These packaging are collected and sent to cooperative workshops run by social welfare organizations for cleaning and reusing. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Replacing disposable packaging materials in the technology industry for various major applications \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In terms of supply chain packaging, Taiwan generates 10.7 million tons of packaging waste and 5.6 million tons of carbon emissions every year. PackAge+ cooperated with Da Fon Environmental Technology to design a service model for circular packaging in the supply chain, using “environmentally friendly recycled packaging” made from waste plastics in the technology industry to replace carton and delivery plastic bags. \u003C/p>",[47849],{"name":47850,"type":53,"value":47850},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/package-plus/",[47852],{"article_id":47835,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47854,"link":47855,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47836,"updated_at":47837,"article_id":47835,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"s15OjlMBfd4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154329286-IX-IdxAK.jpeg",{"id":47857,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47858,"updated_at":47859,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47860,"contents":47861,"contributors":47873,"image":47875},"29284","2024-11-13T03:59:10.935Z","2025-03-19T13:50:41.423Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47862],{"id":47863,"score":47,"body":47864,"status":55,"article_id":47857,"created_at":47858,"updated_at":47859,"published_at":47858},"p29x",{"title":47865,"outcome":47866,"problem":47867,"summary":47868,"solution":47869,"attachment":47870},"Pioneering a Leasing Model for Multiple Products Made from Recycled Wafer Cassettes","\u003Cp>▪ Recycling 250,000 wafer cassettes every year and producing 2,000 tons of recycled plastic, which has become the main source of raw materials for Mangodan products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Increased the resource efficiency 30-fold [1].\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The cumulative carbon emissions from serving customers total approximately 710 kg CO2e, representing a reduction of 433,381 kg CO2e compared to traditional manufacturing and sales.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The semiconductor industry produces and discards a large quantity of wafer cassettes annually. These wafer cassettes are high-quality and made from excellent materials, which translates to tremendous waste if they are simply discarded after use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mausu Enterprise Co., Ltd. has created a closed recycling system that transforms wafer cassettes into a variety of different products, and is offering them to many different industries through a leasing service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cross-industry Collaboration to Establish a Recycling System \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mausu Enterprise Co., Ltd. collaborated with many semiconductor plants in Taiwan to collect their wafer cassettes, made of different materials and in different sizes, and established a recycling system. The wafer cassettes are separated and recycled, with the recycled plastic pellets being used to develop many of the company’s own products. These include recycled display cabinets, cat trees for pet cats, partitions for epidemic prevention, shelving for market stalls, and reusable boxes for online shopping.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Leasing and Take-bake System to Ensure Maximized Resource Utilization \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mausu Enterprise Co., Ltd. created the brand Mangodan (a pun on “no need to waste” in Taiwanese) to lease and take-back products such as display cabinets, partitions for epidemic prevention, market stalls, and reusable boxes for online shopping, thereby ensuring that these products will be used over and over again. This model has been adopted by exhibition event operators, chain restaurant brands, and e-commerce vendors to reduce the volume of waste from single-use disposables.\u003C/p>",[47871],{"name":47872,"type":53,"value":47872},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/mausu/",[47874],{"article_id":47857,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47876,"link":47877,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47858,"updated_at":47859,"article_id":47857,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qamLGRVvK9s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154329860-dl_HyoMp.jpeg",{"id":47879,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47880,"updated_at":47881,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47882,"contents":47883,"contributors":47895,"image":47897},"29285","2024-11-13T04:04:36.192Z","2025-03-19T13:50:42.614Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47884],{"id":47885,"score":47,"body":47886,"status":55,"article_id":47879,"created_at":47880,"updated_at":47881,"published_at":47880},"DF0v",{"title":47887,"outcome":47888,"problem":47889,"summary":47890,"solution":47891,"attachment":47892},"Adopting Circular Cup Systems in Convenience Stores and Food and Beverage Service Industries","\u003Cp>▪ So far, the Circular Cup Alliance has set up 1,500 borrowing locations, delivering circular cup borrowing services to people in all counties and cities across Taiwan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reusing circular cups reduces the need for new plastic, resulting in the conservation of raw materials and energy, and ultimately assisting in lowering the carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to reduce the impact of disposable cups on the environment, regulations require chain convenience stores and fast food operators to introduce recyclable cups in a certain proportion of stores starting from 2023. FamilyMart has called for a cross-industry alliance to form the Circular Cup Alliance, sharing practical experience and resources, and assisting various businesses in introducing circular cups.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FamilyMart has created a cross-channel system for borrowing circular cups, and has coordinated initiatives to promote the value of using circular cups to consumers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Creating a cross-channel borrowing system \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In collaboration with Blue Ocean Vision, FamilyMart has invited many businesses, such as supermarkets, coffee shops, breakfast shops, fast food restaurants, and tea drinks, to form an alliance through which they can provide circular cup borrowing services. This open and cross-channel borrowing system has made using circular cups significantly more convenient, and lowered the threshold for businesses that don't have their own logistics systems to implement circular cups.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Communication and promotion to consumers \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>FamilyMart has created a good first-time experience for consumers through limited-time activities (such as Earth Day and World Environment Day single-day limited coffee discounts), and worked with the Taiwan RE- THINK Environmental Education Association and KOLs/KOCs to ease hygiene concerns through humorous promotions, advocating the importance of circular practices and plastic reduction. These promotional materials are shared free of charge with all the members of the alliance, highlighting the various usage scenarios of circular cups.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Easy-to-take and easy-to-clean designs \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular cup designed by Blue Ocean Vision in cooperation with FamilyMart has an anti-scalding corrugated design. The inner edge is designed for easy cleaning, and the corrugated design on the exterior is scratch resistant. These features make circular cups more practical and durable.\u003C/p>",[47893],{"name":47894,"type":53,"value":47894},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/familymart-circular-cup-systems/",[47896],{"article_id":47879,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47898,"link":47899,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47880,"updated_at":47881,"article_id":47879,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dQm1xFEJLNM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154330610-BUKW0qDD.jpeg",{"id":47901,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47902,"updated_at":47903,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47904,"contents":47905,"contributors":47916,"image":47918},"29286","2024-11-13T04:08:07.233Z","2025-03-19T13:50:43.934Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47906],{"id":47907,"score":47,"body":47908,"status":55,"article_id":47901,"created_at":47902,"updated_at":47903,"published_at":47902},"1MXQ",{"title":47909,"outcome":47910,"problem":47911,"summary":47912,"solution":47913,"attachment":47914},"Making Reusable Meal Boxes a Regular Practice for Meal Delivery","\u003Cp>▪ Helps catering businesses increase their order acquisition rate [1]. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Each use of a reusable food container reduces emissions by 0.48 kg of CO2e [2]. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The rising popularity of food delivery services has led to a sharp increase in the use of disposable items such as plastic bags, paper boxes, and disposable chopsticks, placing a heavy burden on the environment. Loopick is committed to promoting the use of reusable containers for takeout and group food delivery, aiming to make enjoying food environmentally friendly. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Loopick provides reusable container delivery services for group food orders and corporate employees. Its system integrates an ordering platform, logistics, and cleaning services to reduce disposable waste and carbon emissions from food delivery. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Establishing a system that integrates customers, restaurants, logistics, and cleaning \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the core of Loopick's strategy is its reusable container rental system, which integrates a smart food ordering platform with restaurants, logistics, and cleaning services to provide customers with a seamless dining experience. This platform currently connects over 300 catering operators across Taiwan. Customers receive their ordered meals in reusable containers, which are then collected, cleaned, and recycled through a specialized logistics process, allowing for multiple uses. This approach offers convenience while significantly reducing waste from disposable items. \u003C/p>",[47915],{"name":46662,"type":53,"value":46662},[47917],{"article_id":47901,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47919,"link":47920,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47902,"updated_at":47903,"article_id":47901,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"x69cQjk5uCk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154331258-KLi2nWMm.jpeg",{"id":47922,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47923,"updated_at":47924,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47925,"contents":47926,"contributors":47938,"image":47940},"29287","2024-11-13T04:17:42.421Z","2025-03-19T13:50:45.476Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47927],{"id":47928,"score":47,"body":47929,"status":55,"article_id":47922,"created_at":47923,"updated_at":47924,"published_at":47923},"O1Ob",{"title":47930,"outcome":47931,"problem":47932,"summary":47933,"solution":47934,"attachment":47935},"Harnessing Digital Technology to Implement a Nationwide Movement for Plastic-Free Drinking Water","\u003Cp>▪ There are My Hong Te (water) service points in every county and city across Taiwan, including the outlying islands, connecting 13,000 free My Hong Te (water) service points [1], including at government units, enterprises, and private stores. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ More than 260,000 people have downloaded the app, preventing the use of 1.77 million bottles of water and reducing 271 metric tons of carbon. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to statistics from the Ministry of Environment, approximately 1 billion bottles of bottled water are produced in Taiwan every year. This process depletes a significant amount of resources, emits greenhouse gases, and contributes to environmental problems when the bottles are thrown away. This challenge is not exclusive to Taiwan; it is a dilemma that the world as a whole is grappling with. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through a water refill map, the My Hong Te initiative integrates existing drinking water resources and provides people in need of drinking water with an alternative to buying bottled water. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>We need to drink water, not purchase plastic bottles \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CircuPlus launched the “Drinking Water and Zero Waste” initiative in 2020 to point out that “we want to drink water, not purchase plastic bottles.” The team developed the water refill map— ”My Hong Te App”—which integrates existing drinking water resources in society through digital technology, sharing open source information and allowing people who are out and about to quickly and conveniently find nearby My Hong Te stations to refill their water reusable bottles. The integration of digital technology and social resources offers an alternative to purchasing bottled water for those in need of drinking water, making it more convenient for everyone to achieve the goals of drinking more water, caring for the environment, and reducing plastic bottles from the source in their everyday lives. \u003C/p>",[47936],{"name":47937,"type":53,"value":47937},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/circuplus/",[47939],{"article_id":47922,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47941,"link":47942,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47923,"updated_at":47924,"article_id":47922,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AB0OEK6hRBc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154331833-7avGZEKE.jpeg",{"id":47944,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47945,"updated_at":47946,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47947,"contents":47948,"contributors":47959,"image":47961},"29288","2024-11-13T04:26:46.627Z","2025-03-19T13:50:46.626Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47949],{"id":47950,"score":47,"body":47951,"status":55,"article_id":47944,"created_at":47945,"updated_at":47946,"published_at":47945},"Ym2V",{"title":47952,"outcome":47953,"summary":47954,"solution":47955,"attachment":47956},"Pioneering Roads for High-Value Utilization of PET Bottles","\u003Cp>▪ In 2023, Oriental Green Material ranked first in Taiwan for its waste plastic container (PET) processing capacity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Replacing raw materials with recycled materials, and reducing carbon emissions by more than 100,000 tons. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oriental Green Materials Limited is committed to developing PET bottle recycling technology and ranks first in terms of market share with processing plants that recycle the largest number of PET bottles in Taiwan. In recent years, the company has furthermore increased the application value of recycled polyester through process improvements. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>High-value utilization of PET bottles \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oriental Green Materials has been committed to PET recycling technology since 1988, responding quickly to international trends and continuing to expand its green production capacity. For instance, we introduced automated sorting technology to effectively reduce impurity content,and through processes such as crushing, washing, remelting and pelletizing, the quality of recycled polyester is enhanced to meet the demand for high-end bottles and long-fiber products, thus increasing the value of PET recycled materials. In addition to passing U.S. FDA certification, we have also become the first company in Taiwan approved by the Ministry of Health and Welfare to provide “recycled PET resin used for food container packaging”, becoming a strategic partner for domestic and foreign major food manufacturers in the recycling of packaging materials. We furthermore cooperate with Far Eastern New Century Corporation in the development of ocean waste polyester technology and have become one of the world’s largest suppliers of ocean recycled polyester. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bottle to Bottle: PET bottle recycling cycle \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taiwan has a sophisticated resource recycling system and educates consumers on building sorting habits and delivering recyclables to supervised recycling and processing stations. This enables waste to undergo initial purification and concentration. After Oriental Green Materials receives the recycled PET bottles, the bottles are processed and converted to food grade rPET resin, which are then supplied to downstream manufacturers of PET bottles, filled with beverages, and then sold to consumers, forming a good circulation system and reducing waste. At the same time, the replacement of raw materials with recycled materials also effectively reduces carbon emissions. \u003C/p>",[47957],{"name":47958,"type":53,"value":47958},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/oriental-green-materials/",[47960],{"article_id":47944,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47962,"link":47963,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47945,"updated_at":47946,"article_id":47944,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kLetJIO3HRk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154332466-ZFTBh7Os.jpeg",{"id":47965,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47966,"updated_at":47967,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47968,"contents":47969,"contributors":47980,"image":47982},"29289","2024-11-13T04:31:00.082Z","2025-03-19T13:50:47.886Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47970],{"id":47971,"score":47,"body":47972,"status":55,"article_id":47965,"created_at":47966,"updated_at":47967,"published_at":47966},"GpGA",{"title":47973,"outcome":47974,"summary":47975,"solution":47976,"attachment":47977},"Exploring the Potential of Recyclable Packaging for Nature Cleaning Products","\u003Cp>▪ Recycling 3,000 tons of golden clam shells every year can reduce 780 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The rHDPE regenerated bottles reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 72%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Picupi uses recycled golden clam shells as natural detergents, and its product packaging uses 100% recycled materials and a mono-material design, facilitating subsequent recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>“Picupi” is a brand dedicated to developing healthy and safe additive-free household cleaning products. After the first launch of “EcoCal® Laundry Detergent” in 2022, picupi has launched many cleaning products with the natural bactericide “EcoCal®” as their main ingredient, including stain removers and dishwashing liquids. The core ingredients of these products come from recycled golden clam shells from Li Chuan Aquafarm in Hualien. They are calcined at high temperatures to become EcoCal® shell calcium powder, which has an efficient sterilization effect and does not contain chemical ingredients that are harmful to health.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The packaging incorporates recycled materials and adopts a mono-material design \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Picupi uses rHDPE bottle containers and rPP bottle caps made of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, and paper packaging printed with recycled paper and soy ink. In order to increase the purity of materials that can be recycled multiple times, besides using a mono-material design, picupi’s products do not use bottle printing, plastic sealing films, and plastic stickers. Only recycled paper is used as bottle labels. This allows consumers to remove the paper labels and separate the plastic and paper components of the product for the public recycling system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Promoting extended use of packaging \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Picupi opened the Net Zero Living Lab concept store in Taipei’s Xinyi District in 2023. The store fully adopts environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, incorporating easy disassembly and recycling into its design. It has also launched a cleaner re-fill program and adopted packaging reduction to guide consumers into changing their user behavior.\u003C/p>",[47978],{"name":47979,"type":53,"value":47979},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/picupi-recyclable-packaging/",[47981],{"article_id":47965,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":47983,"link":47984,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47966,"updated_at":47967,"article_id":47965,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FnDoQ1009ns=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154333059-8m3sdGI1.jpeg",{"id":47986,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":47987,"updated_at":47988,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":47989,"contents":47990,"contributors":48002,"image":48004},"29290","2024-11-13T04:42:52.226Z","2025-03-19T13:50:49.047Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[47991],{"id":47992,"score":47,"body":47993,"status":55,"article_id":47986,"created_at":47987,"updated_at":47988,"published_at":47987},"GXz3",{"title":47994,"outcome":47995,"problem":47996,"summary":47997,"solution":47998,"attachment":47999},"Developing Shampoo Bottles Made from Recycled Ocean Waste","\u003Cp>▪ Each empty ocean waste bottle reduces carbon emissions by approximately 69% [1], and makes 100g of ocean waste be recycled. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to a 2021 survey of Taiwan's waters conducted by the Ocean Conservation Administration, fishing nets and gear account for about 65% of seabed garbage. If these abandoned fishing nets are not properly recycled and disposed of, they may become a source of ocean pollution and cause environmental harm. Even if they are recycled, improper handling could result in incineration. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global Green Material Co., Ltd. has launched a cross-industry collaboration project to recycle fishing nets and gear, repurposing them as material for shampoo bottles. This initiative transforms ocean waste into economically beneficial products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cross-industry collaboration promotes ocean waste recycling and reuse\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Global Green Material Co., Ltd. has initiated a cross-industry collaboration project to develop ocean waste recycling and reuse material. First, Doumei Engineering Co., Ltd. is commissioned to assist in the onshore recycling and sorting of ocean waste, carrying out pre-processing tasks such as classification and crushing. Global Green Material Co., Ltd. then handles the kneading and pelletizing of the material, transforming it into recycled ocean waste suitable for blow molding. The recycled ocean waste material is also provided to Greenvines for use in making shampoo bottles. B Corporations are eager to incorporate ocean waste into the manufacturing of packaging material, which greatly drives this project forward. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Expanding the scope of recyclable materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to HDPE ocean waste fishing nets, Global Green Material has also developed PS Styrofoam from ocean waste and extracted PS ocean waste with a purity of over 95%. Through technological advancements, these previously unusable waste materials have now become reusable. \u003C/p>",[48000],{"name":48001,"type":53,"value":48001},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/global-green-material/",[48003],{"article_id":47986,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48005,"link":48006,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":47987,"updated_at":47988,"article_id":47986,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6V9_swEGDUs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154333645-D2_5kvCK.jpeg",{"id":48008,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48009,"updated_at":48010,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48011,"contents":48012,"contributors":48024,"image":48026},"29291","2024-11-13T04:51:59.908Z","2025-03-19T13:50:50.504Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48013],{"id":48014,"score":47,"body":48015,"status":55,"article_id":48008,"created_at":48009,"updated_at":48010,"published_at":48009},"NuP9",{"title":48016,"outcome":48017,"problem":48018,"summary":48019,"solution":48020,"attachment":48021},"Promoting Low-Carbon Recycled Aluminum Development Across the Aluminum Industry","\u003Cp>▪ Using recycled aluminum as raw materials saves about 20-30% of the amount of primary aluminum that must be purchased every year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ If calculated as containing 80% recycled aluminum, each metric ton of aluminum produced can reduce approximately 7.9 metric tons of CO2e. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Facing both pressure and new opportunities, Taiwanese businesses are at a critical juncture. China Steel Aluminium is committed to improving its refining technology of recycled aluminum materials, enhancing the previous issues of inconsistent quality that arose when recycled aluminum materials exceeded a specific percentage of the raw materials, and providing new opportunities for carbon reduction. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through the procurement, production, and development of recycled aluminum and the establishment of the Low-Carbon Circular Aluminum Alliance, China Steel Aluminium has successfully produced and developed low-carbon recycled aluminum cans, increasing its advantages in the international market. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Procurement, Production, and Development of Recycled Aluminum \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>China Steel Aluminium acquires recycled aluminum materials that can be used directly, and is working towards establishing pre-processing capabilities that allow it to handle recycled aluminum materials containing oil, paint, and film to improve utilization and quality. In addition, through outsourcing, the company has solved the problem of having different recycled aluminum materials mixed together and ensured a stable supply of raw materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>China Steel Aluminium has also established strict separation, storage area, and feeding standards, and has developed products using different proportions of recycled aluminum, including low-carbon building materials, consumer electronics materials, aluminum cans, etc., and has successively obtained the Verification of Recycled Content: ISO 14021. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Industrial Alliance and Co-Prosperity Plan \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>China Steel Aluminium has participated in the Ministry of Economic Affairs' \"Low-Carbon Circular Aluminum Co-Prosperity Plan,\" integrating ten aluminum industry upstream (recycled aluminum material distributors), mid-stream (processing plants), and downstream (forming companies) businesses, as well as resource recycling plants. By improving the domestic recycled aluminum recycling process, China Steel Aluminium has increased utilization rates and produced low-cost, high-quality recycled aluminum materials, ensuring a stable supply of raw materials. The Metal Industries Research & Development Centre assisted in surveying the market, inventorying equipment, and integrating aluminum recycling companies to promote the establishment of the alliance. \u003C/p>",[48022],{"name":48023,"type":53,"value":48023},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/china-steel-aluminium/",[48025],{"article_id":48008,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48027,"link":48028,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48009,"updated_at":48010,"article_id":48008,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZYwGga_h0AU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154334107-kXWelPZO.jpeg",{"id":48030,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48031,"updated_at":48032,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48033,"contents":48034,"contributors":48046,"image":48048},"29292","2024-11-13T05:48:58.613Z","2025-03-19T13:50:51.627Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48035],{"id":48036,"score":47,"body":48037,"status":55,"article_id":48030,"created_at":48031,"updated_at":48032,"published_at":48031},"bhkZ",{"title":48038,"outcome":48039,"problem":48040,"summary":48041,"solution":48042,"attachment":48043},"Designing a Modular Smartphone, Fair to Planet, People, and You","\u003Cp>▪ By using recycled and fair materials, in 2023 the Fairphone 5 reduced electronic waste by 29 tons and carbon emissions by 944 tons. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The Fairphone’s fair materials program and living wage bonus program have benefited and improved the living conditions of more than 100,000 workers in the mining and electronics industries since 2017. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Their modular design extends the service life of their products, reduces the user's total ownership cost, and promotes the development of the market for repairs and replacement components. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Over 1 billion smartphones are produced every year, and their service life is usually only around 2 to 3 years. However, only 15% of them are recycled. The consumer electronics industry features rapid innovation, and the designs are not conducive to users disassembling and repairing their own devices. This results in a large amount of electronic waste as well as significant impacts to the environment and society. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fairphone is a mobile phone brand founded in the Netherlands and with an R&D team from Taiwan. Its mission is to create electronic products that are fairer and more eco-friendly for the people and the planet by taking product lifecycles into consideration. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2013, Fairphone has been launching phones based on the concepts of fairness and sustainability, and released their latest Fairphone 5 in August 2023. The company ’s circular economy model involves designing products that will last a long time, using fair and recycled materials, supporting fair manufacturing practices, and reducing electronic waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Longevity: Creating Products that Last \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fairphone insists on using modular designs that make it convenient for users to disassemble and replace components in their own devices, and provides support via software updates for up to 8 years at launch to ensure their products are used for a long time after sale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Choosing Fairer Materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A total of 43% of the materials used in the Fairphone 5 are sustainably sourced, including a back cover that’s made of 100% recycled plastic, printed circuit boards that contain 100% recycled copper, and frames that contain 100% recycled aluminum. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fair Factories: Decent Work in Manufacturing \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fairphone has implemented the “Living Wage Bonus Program”. For every Fairphone 5 manufactured, a nearly $1.84 bonus is given to workers on the assembly line, urging other brands to join the initiative to improve workers' living conditions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>E-waste: Take-back Reuse and Recycling \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Fairphone 5 is an “e-waste neutral” mobile phone. For every phone sold, an equal amount of e-waste is responsibly recycled by partners in Africa and other places. \u003C/p>",[48044],{"name":48045,"type":53,"value":48045},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/fairphone/",[48047],{"article_id":48030,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48049,"link":48050,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48031,"updated_at":48032,"article_id":48030,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Tn7dvcDzSG0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154334686-m8zGLqMS.jpeg",{"id":48052,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48053,"updated_at":48054,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48055,"contents":48056,"contributors":48067,"image":48069},"29293","2024-11-13T05:54:17.940Z","2025-03-19T13:50:52.898Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48057],{"id":48058,"score":47,"body":48059,"status":55,"article_id":48052,"created_at":48053,"updated_at":48054,"published_at":48053},"9Y6h",{"title":48060,"outcome":48061,"summary":48062,"solution":48063,"attachment":48064},"Introducing Laptops Featuring Recycled Materials and Easy-to-Repair Designs","\u003Cp>▪ Acer’s computer and monitor products increased their \u003C/p>\u003Cp>use of PCR plastic from 17% in 2022 to 18.8% in 2023. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ From 2020 to 2023, a total of more than 40 million devices were made using PCR plastic. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Aspire Vero 15 reduces carbon emissions by 30% due to its housing being made of 40% PCR plastic [1]. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Acer has launched the Aspire Vero laptops, which introduce post-consumer recycled plastics, ocean bound plastics, recycled packaging materials, and easy-to-repair designs to reduce the environmental impact of technology products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Acer has launched the Aspire Vero series of laptops, which are made from recycled materials and with an easy-to-repair design that meets consumers’ technological needs while ensuring environmental sustainability. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Continually improving the introduction of recycled plastics \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The housing of all the laptops from the Aspire Vero series use post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The housing of models released between 2021 and 2022 utilized 30% PCR plastic. This percentage increased to 40% for the Aspire Vero 15 launched in 2023, and the most recent Aspire Vero 16 introduced in 2024 now incorporates up to 60% PCR plastic. In addition, the power adaptor housing and keycaps are also made with 50% PCR plastic, while the touch panel is made from 100% ocean bound plastic (OBP). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Laptops that are easier to repair and service \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Aspire Vero uses standard screws, making the entire laptop easier to repair, service, and upgrade, helping to extend the service life of the product. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Using recycled materials and reusing packaging materials \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Acer uses up to 90% recycled paper to make packaging outer boxes and 100% recycled pulp to make molded pulp buffer materials. Packaging materials such as packaging boxes, internal partitions, and molded pulp buffer materials can all be reused as laptop stands, storage boxes/cat houses, etc. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Using fewer resources to build laptops \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Acer has reduced the amount of printed circuit board material used in the Aspire Vero series, reducing the printed circuit board surface area by 52% from the 2022 Aspire Vero to the 2023 Aspire Vero 15. This has helped the company reduce energy resource consumption and environmental pollution associated with production. \u003C/p>",[48065],{"name":48066,"type":53,"value":48066},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/acer_aspire_vero/",[48068],{"article_id":48052,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48070,"link":48071,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48053,"updated_at":48054,"article_id":48052,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LjEB4KYFZVc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154335351-ELkAVIMa.jpeg",{"id":48073,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48074,"updated_at":48075,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48076,"contents":48077,"contributors":48088,"image":48090},"29294","2024-11-13T07:11:47.416Z","2025-03-19T13:50:54.170Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48078],{"id":48079,"score":47,"body":48080,"status":55,"article_id":48073,"created_at":48074,"updated_at":48075,"published_at":48074},"tjUX",{"title":48081,"outcome":48082,"problem":48083,"summary":48084,"solution":48085,"attachment":48086},"Establishing the World’s First Automated Liquid Crystal Recycling Plant","\u003Cp>▪ Recycled 1,572 tons of LCD panels, extracted 0.47 tons of liquid crystals, and reduced carbon emissions by approximately 790 tons in 2023. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The chemical recycling rate is 81.6% in 2023, reducing the amount of organic waste liquid treatment, with a waste landfill rate of only 0.65%. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The process water recycling rate is 97.6% in 2023, a new record high, saving approximately the equivalent of 240 standard swimming pools of water. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are the world’s mainstream display components, but scrapped product disposal is a big problem. The current dismantling and recycling method cannot effectively deal with discarded LCD panels, leading to them being sent to landfills and causing environmental harm. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>INNOLUX has built a “highly efficient circular green factory” with five major in-house cycles, name “raw materials, water resources, packaging materials, energy, and logistics,” integrating upstream and downstream external partners and digital management to maximize the use of resources. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Raw material recycling: Liquid crystal recycling and chemical recycling \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>INNOLUX and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) cooperated to build “the world’s first automated liquid crystal circular factory,” introducing zero-waste automated processes to separate LCD panels and recycle liquid crystals and glass. In 2022, liquid crystal extraction technology was extended to non-integral fragmented glass. INNOLUX and the ITRI also jointly developed a chemical recycling system to reduce the purchase of chemical raw materials and liquid waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Circularity of water and energy \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>INNOLUX has converted wastewater into biomass energy, becoming the first company in the electronics industry in Taiwan to introduce a wastewater anaerobic biogas power generation system. The company has developed water-saving technologies and processes water recycling to improve water efficiency. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Packaging materials and logistics recycling \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>INNOLUX has improved the recycling of packaging materials and promoted the recycling of upstream and downstream packaging materials.Through a logistics management platform, INNOLUX controls the status of import and export containers, reducing the use of empty containers, increasing the loading rate, and lowering transportation carbon emissions. \u003C/p>",[48087],{"name":46704,"type":53,"value":46704},[48089],{"article_id":48073,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48091,"link":48092,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48074,"updated_at":48075,"article_id":48073,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gVZyO5iSudg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154335979-J17r7sIV.jpeg",{"id":48094,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48095,"updated_at":48096,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48097,"contents":48098,"contributors":48110,"image":48112},"29314","2024-11-13T07:41:16.242Z","2025-03-19T13:50:55.686Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48099],{"id":48100,"score":47,"body":48101,"status":55,"article_id":48094,"created_at":48095,"updated_at":48096,"published_at":48095},"_ct0",{"title":48102,"outcome":48103,"problem":48104,"summary":48105,"solution":48106,"attachment":48107},"Developing a Circular Economy System for Electronic-Grade Sulfuric Acid","\u003Cp>▪ Enable semiconductor industry in achieving chemical waste reduction, chemical usage minimization, and process-related carbon and water footprint reduction. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>High-purity sulfuric acid is primarily used in the RCA process of semiconductor manufacturing. After use, the spent acid is typically treated through neutralization or derivatization (e.g., converting it into ammonium sulfate, a key nitrogen fertilizer). Each method presents its own set of issues. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Semiconductor growth drives spent acid \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Taiwan, the semiconductor industry generates over 300,000 tons of spent annually, accounting for more than 50% of all its liquid chemical waste. The thriving semiconductor sector in Taiwan has led to a higher demand for electronic-grade sulfuric acid. It is estimated that each new 12-inch wafer fab with advanced processes produces about 30,000 to 50,000 tons of spent acid per year. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SAR technology Inc. effectively solves the issue of spent acid in the semiconductor industry and reduces carbon emission and water footprints through its leasing model and sulfuric acid recycling technology. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Chemicals leasing model for fully circular electronic-grade sulfuric acid \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Supported by the Taiwanese government, SAR technology Inc. has established the world's first electronic-grade sulfuric acid circulation plant, and pioneered a patented process for recovering electronic-grade spent acid. This innovative process combines SAR’s specialized sulfuric acid purification technology with MECS’s proprietary methods. It encompasses steps such as spent acid decomposition, flue gas cleaning, SO2/SO3 conversion, SO3 absorption, and purification to regenerate the spent acid, ultimately producing ultra-high-purity electronic-grade sulfuric acid that can be reused in the semiconductor industry. The regeneration process of electronic-grade sulfuric acid produces industrial-grade sulfuric acid as a byproduct, which SAR Tec. can utilize as a raw material in its process of regenerating electronic-grade sulfuric acid. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>With its innovative chemicals leasing model, SAR technology Inc. is changing how suppliers and users interact, retaining ownership of electronic-grade sulfuric acid while offering a complete circular service to its clients. Customers simply need to store sulfuric acid and spent acid in designated containers and pipelines for subsequent regeneration. SAR technology Inc. has successfully produced electronic- grade sulfuric acid using spent acid and is actively promoting this circular model. \u003C/p>",[48108],{"name":48109,"type":53,"value":48109},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/sar-technology/",[48111],{"article_id":48094,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48113,"link":48114,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48095,"updated_at":48096,"article_id":48094,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Bzb4x5FzvxM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154336604-nmJxCSHO.jpeg",{"id":48116,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48117,"updated_at":48118,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48119,"contents":48120,"contributors":48132,"image":48134},"29315","2024-11-13T07:50:17.157Z","2025-03-19T13:50:57.016Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48121],{"id":48122,"score":47,"body":48123,"status":55,"article_id":48116,"created_at":48117,"updated_at":48118,"published_at":48117},"Exq8",{"title":48124,"outcome":48125,"problem":48126,"summary":48127,"solution":48128,"attachment":48129},"Introducing Taiwan's First Active Charcoal Leasing Model","\u003Cp>▪ During a one-year demonstration period, the leasing model successfully doubled the lifespan of 700 tons of activated carbon, reduced carbon emissions by 4,640 tons, and saved clients 8.5 million NTD in activated carbon purchase and disposal costs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In semiconductor manufacturing, various chemicals and gasses are used for cleaning, etching, deposition, and processing wafers. These substances often contain harmful materials that need to be thoroughly removed. Activated carbon is one of the most commonly used materials for purifying these harmful substances. However, used activated carbon is often incinerated, leading to resource waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China Activated Carbon (CAC) has partnered with clients to introduce an activated carbon leasing model, which effectively extends the lifespan of activated carbon, reduces emissions, and lowers the costs associated with purchasing and disposing of activated carbon. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Activated Carbon Leasing Model \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CAC and its partners have proposed a leasing-based activated carbon recovery and recycling model. On the waste reception end, they collect discarded activated carbon from clients, analyze and confirm its material and condition, and categorize it accordingly. The different states of used activated carbon are then recycled (reheated and reactivated), with standardized procedures for testing and grading the carbon. Finally, the recycled activated carbon is leased back to clients. Activated carbon that does not meet the standards is sold to other clients with different needs or undergoes further processing to produce and market other products. \u003C/p>",[48130],{"name":48131,"type":53,"value":48131},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/china-activated-carbon/",[48133],{"article_id":48116,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48135,"link":48136,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48117,"updated_at":48118,"article_id":48116,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YuB4mfXixZE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154337259-hJoT4YHJ.jpeg",{"id":48138,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48139,"updated_at":48140,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48141,"contents":48142,"contributors":48154,"image":48156},"29316","2024-11-13T07:59:40.279Z","2025-03-19T13:50:58.243Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48143],{"id":48144,"score":47,"body":48145,"status":55,"article_id":48138,"created_at":48139,"updated_at":48140,"published_at":48139},"mS6G",{"title":48146,"outcome":48147,"problem":48148,"summary":48149,"solution":48150,"attachment":48151},"Implementing the Recycling of Gold-Containing Materials from Wafer Packaging Processes","\u003Cp>▪ Increase the recycling rate of Au to over 98%, which in turn saves NT$180 million in new material investment costs every year [1].\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gold-tin (AuSn) materials play a key role in bonding high-power integrated circuits (ICs) to ceramic substrates. Due to the high price of gold, however, related process costs have increased sharply, weakening enterprise competitiveness. To this end, Thintech has collaborated with the Material and Chemical Research Laboratories of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Linco Technology Co., Ltd. to engage in technological development and verification. Together, they propose a complete, full-process gold recycling technology for reducing losses, thereby further reducing material purchase costs and enhancing competitive advantages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To increase the supply stability of Au-containing materials for wafer packaging processes and enhance competitiveness, Thintech Materials Technology Co., Ltd. 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The gold thus extracted can be purified using refining technology and then reused for the production of targets, realizing the recycling and reuse of gold in the wafer target manufacturing process.\u003C/p>",[48152],{"name":48153,"type":53,"value":48153},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/thintech-materials-technology/",[48155],{"article_id":48138,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48157,"link":48158,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48139,"updated_at":48140,"article_id":48138,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vID_-FAxNsc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154337993-2iPxehLG.jpeg",{"id":48160,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48161,"updated_at":48162,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48163,"contents":48164,"contributors":48176,"image":48178},"29317","2024-11-13T08:04:03.315Z","2025-03-19T13:50:59.736Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48165],{"id":48166,"score":47,"body":48167,"status":55,"article_id":48160,"created_at":48161,"updated_at":48162,"published_at":48161},"yz_N",{"title":48168,"outcome":48169,"problem":48170,"summary":48171,"solution":48172,"attachment":48173},"Developing a Closed-Loop Supply Chain for Tungsten and Cobalt Resources","\u003Cp>▪ Lianyou Metals has become one of the top five sodium tungstate suppliers in the world with 100% of its tungsten products originating from recycled resources. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Produces at least 3,000 tons of tungsten oxide each year, estimated to save the Earth from excavating over 3 million tons of deposits annually. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Reduces CO2 emissions by 64% compared to traditional tungsten mining (tungsten and cobalt combined) [1]. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Solving supply chain cycle dilemmas \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taiwan’s industry has seen an increasing demand for imports of cobalt, tungsten and their compounds. 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ASE established a plastic recycling center and coordinated with the Ministry of Environment, Environmental Protection Bureau and Management Office to ensure that operations such as classification and cutting were carried out without changing the composition and nature of the waste, and finally obtained relevant government permits. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Hierarchical use of waste plastics \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Plastic Recycling Center first converts waste plastic into plastic pellets based on material. In cooperation with value chain partners, a portion of the pellets is reproduced into garbage bags, while the rest is provided to downstream manufacturers for use as raw materials. 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By reducing the generation of waste during the manufacturing process, it is possible to decrease the need of virgin silicon carbide raw material powders. On its silicon carbide product production line, Kallex purifies and reuses silicon carbide grinding waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kallex recycles silicon carbide grinding waste in product manufacturing line and processes it to recycled high-purity silicon carbide, which is then used to produce vacuum suction cups for wafers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Calcination and Acid Washing to Extract Process Waste \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The particle size distribution of silicon carbide grinding waste ranges from approximately 0.1 to 15 micrometers and consists primarily of silicon carbide particles, powders, diamond wheel fragments, and cutting fluid mixtures. By calcining this mixture at 900°C in an air furnace, the organic cutting fluid and diamond particles are burned off. At this temperature, a slight oxide layer may form on the surface of the silicon carbide particles. Subsequently, treatment with a mixed acid of nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid (1:1) yields silicon carbide particles with a purity of over 99.9%. After the calcination and acid washing, the material is mixed with sintering aids and binders to form a powder blend. This blend, through careful control of molding pressure and sintering temperature, results in a sintered body with a porosity of about 15–50%, which is suitable for making products such as wafer carriers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Manufacturing Wafer Carriers with Recycled Silicon Carbide Powder \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, Taiwan lacks full control over the key factors and manufacturing techniques for the materials used in vacuum suction cups for wafer production, such as material formulations, conductivity, porosity, air permeability, and dust emission factors. These components are entirely reliant on imports. 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Transcene discovered that these scrapes contain more than 90% high-purity spherical silica, which is a key semiconductor material of great importance that Taiwan has access to only through imports. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Utilizing patented low-carbon green processing technology, Transcene recycles waste epoxy molding compound (EMC) scrapes from the IC packaging industry into high-quality, low-carbon spherical silicon dioxide products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Turning decay into magic: green process reengineering and technological R&D upgrade \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Transcene has developed a low-carbon green process patented technology and collaborated with academic and research units to enable more effective purification, powder engineering and surface treatment technologies for converting waste EMC scrapes into high-value spherical silicon dioxide products. Of the same quality as brand new materials, this silica can be used in the electronics industry, ceramics industry, rubber and plastics industry, coatings industry, and refractory materials industry, etc., at an even more competitive price. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Towards low carbon emissions: packaging material recycling verification \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Transcene is actively working with customers to verify the recycling of packaging materials for the sustainable supply of semiconductor packaging, successfully completing the verification of a mold release agent and introducing it into the production line for use. Going forward, the company planes to gradually increase the penetration rate of recycled materials in the packaging process in line with customers’ net-zero goals. \u003C/p>",[48240],{"name":48241,"type":53,"value":48241},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/transcene-upcycling-discarded-molding-strips/",[48243],{"article_id":48226,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48245,"link":48246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48227,"updated_at":48228,"article_id":48226,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HKuLFWfFl9s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154340315-1XXP-bqp.jpeg",{"id":48248,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48249,"updated_at":48250,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48251,"contents":48252,"contributors":48264,"image":48266},"29350","2024-11-13T08:35:15.141Z","2025-03-19T13:51:06.567Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48253],{"id":48254,"score":47,"body":48255,"status":55,"article_id":48248,"created_at":48249,"updated_at":48250,"published_at":48249},"wsKQ",{"title":48256,"outcome":48257,"problem":48258,"summary":48259,"solution":48260,"attachment":48261},"Extending the Lifespan of Semiconductor Equipment Through Module Upgrades and\nRemanufacturing","\u003Cp>▪ The target for component reuse rate is to reach 95% by 2025, having risen from 85% in 2021 and 87% in 2022 to 88% in 2023. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Through refurbishment and remanufacturing, 95% of the units manufactured by ASML over the past 30 years are still in use. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Moore’s Law, the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit doubles every two years. However, due to the high price of machines, companies typically hesitate to replace all machinery in a short period of time. ASML uses “modular and upgradeable designs” and machine “organ donation” to allow Taiwan to keep up with innovation. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Thanks to its “modular and upgradeable designs” and machine “organ donation” strategy, ASML can extend the product lifecycle of each module. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Modular and Easy-to-Disassemble Design \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When process technology needs to be upgraded, ASML can continue to use 40% of its original components;the other 60% are taken out and upgraded, of which 50% are replaced with new modules and 50% are replaced with remanufactured modules with the quality of new stuff. Through modular designs, ASML can greatly extend the product life of its machinery and reduce waste. This makes it possible to avoid replacing entire units. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Refurbish and Remanufacture \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to the modular approach for designing new machines, ASML has also implemented an “organ donation” strategy to disassemble some of the machines that have been discontinued, dismantling the modules that still perform well and remanufacturing them into high-performing machines. After testing individual modules and complete systems, they are sold at 60% off the original price and used in emerging IoT manufacturing processes. 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Mishandling can result in damage to both the environment and personnel. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through German-engineered closed-loop vacuum cleaning equipment and solvent leasing services, Eco-Lander Precision Tech helps users use solvents efficiently and recycle them, minimizing the negative effect of waste on the environment and human health. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Industrial cleaning equipment and chemical leasing services \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to the cleaning equipment purchasing needs of different customers, Eco-Lander Precision Tech provides buyout or flexible leasing plans, or along with subcontracted product cleaning services to expedite integration for small to medium-sized customers. At the same time, Eco-Lander Precision Tech uses Safechem solvents sold by third-party manufacturers, which can be recycled within the equipment. Solvents are available for lease, with pricing recalculated annually based on usage estimates from the previous year’s warranty period, and ongoing chemical management services provided throughout the lease term. This ensures customers have data-driven control over solvent quality, including additions and replacements.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Closed vacuum cleaning system reduces waste water and electricity consumption \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the closed vacuum cleaning system and technology, as well as the highly automated design, the process yield and in-line quality rates within manufacturing can be improved, and the large amount of water and heating electricity used by the cleaning equipment can be reduced, resulting in lower electricity costs and addressing issues with waste water recycling. \u003C/p>",[48284],{"name":46747,"type":53,"value":46747},[48286],{"article_id":48270,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48288,"link":48289,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48271,"updated_at":48272,"article_id":48270,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Piwp1Pntt5s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154341757-iXG9ur39.jpeg",{"id":48291,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48292,"updated_at":48293,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48294,"contents":48295,"contributors":48307,"image":48309},"29352","2024-11-13T08:45:25.860Z","2025-03-19T13:51:09.151Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48296],{"id":48297,"score":47,"body":48298,"status":55,"article_id":48291,"created_at":48292,"updated_at":48293,"published_at":48292},"tVxo",{"title":48299,"outcome":48300,"problem":48301,"summary":48302,"solution":48303,"attachment":48304},"Introducing Integrated Oil Supply and Recycling Services for Industry","\u003Cp>▪ Nearly a hundred customers have used this system, which is estimated to reduce waste emissions by approximately 300 metric tons per year. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The warning system reduces the number of invalid business visits by 70% and the number of urgent order logistics transportation by 20%, thus reducing internal carbon emissions caused by transportation issues by nearly 20% every year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Processors require lubricating oil during the machining process. 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Through the waste oil and water treatment system, the waste oil and water mixture in the industrial waste oil is separated and processed, and the processed waste oil thus obtained can be divided into primary oil and secondary oil. Primary oil can be used as raw material when making new oil to produce low-carbon oil products, while secondary oil can be used as asphalt or oil for formwork engineering. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>IoT cutting oil filtration detection and compensation equipment and usage early warning system \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The system uses sensors to detect the status of industrial oil in the water tank anytime and anywhere, and can notify operators in real time through smartphones to maximize the performance of cutting oil. This not only extends the life of oil products but reduces costs and improves utilization. \u003C/p>",[48305],{"name":48306,"type":53,"value":48306},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/hai-lu-jya-he/",[48308],{"article_id":48291,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48310,"link":48311,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48292,"updated_at":48293,"article_id":48291,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lXX1C8iVMwo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154342394-33wQ7g45.jpeg",{"id":48313,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48314,"updated_at":48315,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48316,"contents":48317,"contributors":48329,"image":48331},"29353","2024-11-13T08:51:45.264Z","2025-03-19T13:51:10.756Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48318],{"id":48319,"score":47,"body":48320,"status":55,"article_id":48313,"created_at":48314,"updated_at":48315,"published_at":48314},"7bl-",{"title":48321,"outcome":48322,"problem":48323,"summary":48324,"solution":48325,"attachment":48326},"Developing Co-production of Steel and Petrochemicals to Drive Cross-Industry Collaboration Towards Low-Carbon Goals","\u003Cp>▪ In the first phase, the “Pilot Plant” achieves an annual carbon reduction of 4,900 metric tons.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ In the second phase, a “Demo Plant” will be established before 2030, with a target carbon reduction of 240,000 metric tons per year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ In the third phase, CSC will coordinate the planning of a new materials recycling park and expand the scale of carbon reduction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CSC is an integrated steel mill that produces by-product gas during the smelting process. The gas is rich in CO and CO2, and direct emissions will exacerbate the greenhouse effect. To this end, CSC has initiated a three-phase collaborative production plan with the petrochemical industry and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through carbon resource recycling, China Steel Corporation (CSC) not only enables steel plants to reduce carbon emissions, but also helps the petrochemical industry reduce its dependence on petrochemical raw materials, forming a new cooperation model for carbon reduction and creating mutual benefit for the two major industries of steel and petrochemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Co-production of steel and petrochemicals pilot plant \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CSC utilizes pipelines to introduce by-product gas from converter steelmaking and the blast furnace into the pilot plant, and uses pressure swing adsorption technology to capture CO and CO2. This process enables CO purity to reach more than 98.5%. Through the purification technology developed by ITRI, CO2 can be concentrated to 99%, which can be directly provided to downstream chemical plants for producing chemicals. At the same time, through nickel, copper, zinc and other alloys as catalysts and hydrogen, CO and CO2 are converted into methanol, methane, acetic acid and other chemicals at appropriate temperatures. These chemicals can be further processed and used by petrochemical plants to make EVA resin, a major materials used in furniture, textiles, insoles, solar packaging and other fields.\u003C/p>",[48327],{"name":48328,"type":53,"value":48328},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/csc-co-production-of-steel-and-petrochemicals/",[48330],{"article_id":48313,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48332,"link":48333,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48314,"updated_at":48315,"article_id":48313,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dnJZXU1TgvU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154342962-Q9kLpTjI.jpeg",{"id":48335,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48336,"updated_at":48337,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48338,"contents":48339,"contributors":48351,"image":48353},"29355","2024-11-13T09:10:00.683Z","2025-03-19T13:51:13.439Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48340],{"id":48341,"score":47,"body":48342,"status":55,"article_id":48335,"created_at":48336,"updated_at":48337,"published_at":48336},"rJyj",{"title":48343,"outcome":48344,"problem":48345,"summary":48346,"solution":48347,"attachment":48348},"Developing Recycling Technologies for Denitrification Catalysts","\u003Cp>▪ The cost of recycled flat and honeycomb-shaped denitration catalysts is only 60-70% of the cost of new catalysts. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nitrogen oxides are major air pollutants primarily generated from industrial combustion furnaces, boilers, and vehicles. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is the most widely used denitration technology. CPC Corporation is actively developing related technologies and recycling solutions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CPC Corporation has developed technologies for recycling both flat and honeycomb- shaped denitration catalysts, achieving an activity recovery rate of over 80%. These technologies not only reduce costs for businesses but also decrease waste and the carbon emissions associated with the production of new catalysts. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Denitration Catalyst Recycling \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2022, CPC Corporation successfully developed a recycling technology for flat denitration catalysts. The recycled catalysts exhibit an activity recovery rate of over 80% and are already being used effectively in the China Steel Power Plant. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2023, CPC Corporation further advanced this technology by developing a recycling process for honeycomb-shaped denitration catalysts. This process involves recycling old honeycomb-shaped catalysts removed from CPC facilities and reusing them in the plant. This technology not only extends the lifespan of denitration catalysts but also significantly reduces waste generation. \u003C/p>",[48349],{"name":48350,"type":53,"value":48350},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/cpc-denitrification-catalysts-recycling/",[48352],{"article_id":48335,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48354,"link":48355,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48336,"updated_at":48337,"article_id":48335,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"G0F5kgzjGtc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154344314-wAy3WmqZ.jpeg",{"id":48357,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48358,"updated_at":48359,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48360,"contents":48361,"contributors":48373,"image":48375},"29381","2024-11-13T09:18:52.185Z","2025-03-19T13:51:16.154Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48362],{"id":48363,"score":47,"body":48364,"status":55,"article_id":48357,"created_at":48358,"updated_at":48359,"published_at":48358},"Ty8H",{"title":48365,"outcome":48366,"problem":48367,"summary":48368,"solution":48369,"attachment":48370},"Developing Medical Device Manufacturing Model to Reduce Material Waste","\u003Cp>▪ Reduce the annual use of potting rings and caps by over 2 million pieces. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Cut the annual waste volume by over 7,245 kilograms. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Decrease annual carbon dioxide emissions by over 34,377 kilograms. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BenQ Dialysis Technology Corp., a designer and manufacturer of hemodialyzers, addresses the issues of plastic waste and carbon emissions by minimizing material waste during manufacturing. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BenQ Dialysis Technology Corp. is working to reduce material waste and associated carbon emissions during the production of hemodialyzers by improving usage patterns and mold design. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Improved Usage Patterns and Mold Design \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the potting process for hemodialyzers, manufacturing materials such as potting rings, potting caps, and potting trays face challenges related to reuse. For example, potting rings were originally designed as single-use components and are destroyed after use; potting caps often have residual gel issues, making the handling of residual gel economically unfeasible; and potting trays require manual post- processing. BenQ Dialysis Technology Corp. has tackled these issues by improving usage patterns, enabling potting rings to be used more than three times, potting caps to be used more than ten times, and increasing the reuse count of potting trays from 5 to 150 times. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Material Sorting and Recycling \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sorting materials of different quality is a significant challenge. The process and equipment team has developed an automated feeding and Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system to provide a more scientific and effective method for determining reusable manufacturing materials. Materials that do not meet reuse quality standards are either converted into items like electrical enclosures and other consumer products or mixed into solid recovered fuel (SRF) for energy use. \u003C/p>",[48371],{"name":48372,"type":53,"value":48372},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/benq-dialysis-technology/",[48374],{"article_id":48357,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48376,"link":48377,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48358,"updated_at":48359,"article_id":48357,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uQYZ9m3Qc6E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154345607-iHjdTfN8.jpeg",{"id":48379,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48380,"updated_at":48381,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48382,"contents":48383,"contributors":48394,"image":48396},"29382","2024-11-13T09:25:27.208Z","2025-03-19T13:51:17.484Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48384],{"id":48385,"score":47,"body":48386,"status":55,"article_id":48379,"created_at":48380,"updated_at":48381,"published_at":48380},"iI7Z",{"title":48387,"outcome":48388,"problem":48389,"summary":48390,"solution":48391,"attachment":48392},"Developing a Water Recycling System to Ensure a Reliable Industrial Water Supply","\u003Cp>▪ The first phase of the plant can process 55,000 tons of wastewater daily and produce 33,000 tons of recycled water. Future expansions will increase wastewater processing capacity to 100,000 tons and recycled water production to 60,000 tons. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ During drought periods, the plant boosts water production for industrial use, allowing the original water supply intended for industrial use to be redirected for municipal use, thereby enhancing regional water supply flexibility. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The plant saves the city government approximately NT$30 million annually in wastewater treatment operational costs, and the profit from the recycled water’s price difference is around NT$10 million per year. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to Taiwan's need for stable water supply, the government has introduced diversified water resource development policies to accelerate the development of recycled water in the industry. AECOM employs a Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) model to help Kaohsiung establish Taiwan’s first demonstration plant that simultaneously develops both a wastewater treatment plant and a recycled water treatment plant, which was completed in 2021. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AECOM supports Kaohsiung in transforming municipal wastewater into recycled water for industrial purposes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycled Water Treatment System \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The water intake system collects wastewater from public sewer systems, which is then processed through a wastewater treatment system to meet discharge or reuse standards. High-efficiency aeration discs in the biological treatment tanks enhance processing efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The recycled water treatment system further purifies this wastewater to produce high-quality recycled water for industrial and other uses. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Stable Industrial Water Supply in the Region \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This system currently supplies coastal industrial zones, including China Steel Corporation, CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery, LCY Chemical, LCY Technology, and CPDC, thereby reducing competition between industrial and municipal water use. Future plans include expanding the plant to accommodate increased industrial water demand from neighboring industries. \u003C/p>",[48393],{"name":46769,"type":53,"value":46769},[48395],{"article_id":48379,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48397,"link":48398,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48380,"updated_at":48381,"article_id":48379,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"u-o9fknz19A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154346174-IpFRyq3O.jpeg",{"id":48400,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48401,"updated_at":48402,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48403,"contents":48404,"contributors":48416,"image":48418},"29611","2024-12-04T07:37:45.780Z","2024-12-10T10:10:28.211Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48405],{"id":48406,"score":47,"body":48407,"status":55,"article_id":48400,"created_at":48401,"updated_at":48402,"published_at":48401},"5h4o",{"title":48408,"outcome":48409,"problem":48410,"summary":48411,"solution":48412,"attachment":48413},"Turning PET into Recycled Fiber","\u003Cp>▪ Greenhouse gas emissions: This process can cut down carbon emissions by up to 72% when compared to virgin fiber manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ Resource consumption: In 2020 and 2021, 5.9 billion and 8.7 billion PET bottles were recycled respectively as raw materials for SAYA fiber, helping to reduce the marine waste problem.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The diverse raw material mix of textiles makes recycling these composite materials more difficult. In order to facilitate the fabric recycling process, Nan Ya Plastics launched the SAYA series of fibers to implement the concept of mono-materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nan Ya Plastics solves the problem of recycling composite plastic materials and reutilizes resources by recycling PET bottles and remanufacturing textiles using mono-materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycled PET: Mono-materials are easier to recycle\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nan Ya Plastics recycles all types of PET polyester materials and remanufactures them into fibers, which are then used to make mono-material clothing. This minimizes the need for virgin fibers and enables the manufacture of clothes that can be more easily broken down, recycled, and remanufactured at the end of their life cycle, and utilized in the production of new fabric.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Optimizing the manufacturing process, reducing resource consumption, and successfully recycling\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Chromach technology uses 97% less water than traditional fabric dyeing processes. Through artificial intelligence separation technology, the material and color of fabrics can be identified more quickly and accurately, greatly increasing the speed of recycling. The separated fabrics undergo an environmentally friendly decolorization process to remove textile dyes, they go through a spinning process, and are finally remanufactured into new mono-material textiles.\u003C/p>",[48414],{"name":48415,"type":53,"value":48415},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/nanya-saya/",[48417],{"article_id":48400,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48419,"link":48420,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48401,"updated_at":48402,"article_id":48400,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ou-rlauxQj0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154346701-bDjDjrzA.jpeg",{"id":48422,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48423,"updated_at":48424,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48425,"contents":48426,"contributors":48438,"image":48440},"29612","2024-12-04T07:41:39.040Z","2024-12-10T10:10:59.466Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48427],{"id":48428,"score":47,"body":48429,"status":55,"article_id":48422,"created_at":48423,"updated_at":48424,"published_at":48423},"jRO9",{"title":48430,"outcome":48431,"problem":48432,"summary":48433,"solution":48434,"attachment":48435},"The Last Mile of Eggshells","\u003Cp>▪ Compared with virgin plastic production, the use of the bio-calcium masterbatch from eggshells can reduce carbon emissions by 70%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ This solution can reduce eggshell waste disposal and natural stone (calcium carbonate) reclamation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The company has used eggshells to develop diversified products, increase sources of income, and expand its business scale through export sales.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Taiwan uses 876 million eggs every year, and if we stacked the eggshells produced every day, they would be as high as 2,120 Taipei 101 buildings. CHINYI EGGS TECHNOLOGY has developed a new approach for recycling eggshells in an attempt to reduce agricultural waste and the generation of plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CHINYI EGGS TECHNOLOGY has developed a bio-calcium masterbatch derived from eggshells that can be used with a variety of plastics, introducing a new method for recycling eggshells.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Bio-calcium from eggshells can be used with a variety of plastics\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CHINYI EGGS TECHNOLOGY’s goal is to promote the circular utilization of entire eggs, and has made natural eggshells into a bio-calcium masterbatch derived from eggshells. This type of bio-calcium masterbatch can be used with a variety of plastics, including: PE, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PET, PP, EVA, PS, ABS, ABS/PC, rubber, PVC, PMMA, PLA, etc., and can replace 30-50% of the virgin plastic content. In addition, this eggshell bio-calcium masterbatch can also be used in formulations containing recycled or marine plastics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Diverse applications of new plastics\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Plastic made of bio-calcium derived from eggshells can naturally decompose under certain conditions. It has a wide range of applications, including: bottles and jars used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products;tableware, food storage bags, shopping bags, electronic products, and other consumer goods;foam mats and gym floors;and industrial packaging, pallets, barrels, and cases.\u003C/p>",[48436],{"name":48437,"type":53,"value":48437},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/chinyieggs/",[48439],{"article_id":48422,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48441,"link":48442,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48423,"updated_at":48424,"article_id":48422,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"q4XzJtBQ0-E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154347219-uZHwb9z_.jpeg",{"id":48444,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48445,"updated_at":48446,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48447,"contents":48448,"contributors":48460,"image":48462},"29613","2024-12-04T07:50:25.981Z","2024-12-10T10:11:20.530Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48449],{"id":48450,"score":47,"body":48451,"status":55,"article_id":48444,"created_at":48445,"updated_at":48446,"published_at":48445},"Y11C",{"title":48452,"outcome":48453,"problem":48454,"summary":48455,"solution":48456,"attachment":48457},"Applying the Knowledge of Living in Harmony with the Land to Design an Eco-Friendly Tea Garden","\u003Cp>▪ The tea garden has a complete ecosystem and food chain, achieving a state of ecological balance. It does not require the use of pesticides and can also reduce waste generation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The tea is of high quality, without any pesticides detected, and can be exported to the United States at a high unit price.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ The garden is rich in biodiversity, including yellow-margined box turtles, pangolins, Swinhoe's pheasans, farmland tree frogs, fireflies, etc.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ It has become a cooperation field for tourism, education, and corporate planning CSR\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following the rise of hand-shaken tea drinks, the number of people brewing tea has gradually decreased. With the rural population growing older and labor moving abroad, the tea making industry has seen a decrease in number of individuals participating in this industry. Master Chang, who has been engaged in tea making since 1980, witnessed the excessive use of agricultural pesticides and the impact of climate change. Therefore, in 2015, he decided to build his dream ecological tea garden in the Gukeng Mountain area of ​​Yunlin, investing in the business of tea and sustainable agriculture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TE-BI-KOK is committed to promoting natural, safe, high-quality Taiwanese tea. Moving away from traditional sales models, the company has introduced Taiwanese tea and tea culture through multisensory experiences, allowing the public to gain a new interpretation and understanding of tea.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Symbiotic intercropping\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order not to destroy the original slope of the mountain, it took a year to manually reclaim and prepare the land for the tea garden. In addition, to grow specialty tea, cherry blossom, plum, peach, willow, Hinoki cypress, and Incense Machilus trees were planted manually in the tea garden, giving the tea garden the appearance of a forest. These flowers and fruits provide food for forest animals, reducing damage to the tea trees. The remaining fallen fruits become nutrients for the tea trees and soil, giving the tea a fruity aroma. No pesticides are used in the tea garden, and the bites from smaller green leafhoppers on the tea leaves have become the source of their honey aroma.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Grass cultivation\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tea trees are grown through grass cultivation in the tea garden, and organic fertilizer is applied to cultivate the grass. Once fully grown, the grass is chopped and used to cover the areas around the tea trees, allowing the tea trees to absorb the medicinal properties and trace elements of the grass. Grass cultivation can protect the soil, water and fertilizer, nourish microorganisms in the soil, and improve soil fertility. Good soil quality in the tea garden leads to a bountiful crop, a thriving ecosystem, and increased biodiversity.\u003C/p>",[48458],{"name":48459,"type":53,"value":48459},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/tbk-tea/",[48461],{"article_id":48444,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48463,"link":48464,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48445,"updated_at":48446,"article_id":48444,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SEjJXpStcGk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154347753-aIye_bTZ.jpeg",{"id":48466,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48467,"updated_at":48468,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48469,"contents":48470,"contributors":48481,"image":48483},"29614","2024-12-04T07:58:47.284Z","2024-12-10T10:11:52.190Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48471],{"id":48472,"score":47,"body":48473,"status":55,"article_id":48466,"created_at":48467,"updated_at":48468,"published_at":48467},"D7Hc",{"title":48474,"outcome":48475,"summary":48476,"solution":48477,"attachment":48478},"SHARE HOUSE: Shareable Street Houses","\u003Cp>Due to its small scale, the project did not achieve cost-benefit advantages in terms of the construction period, though the results fully demonstrate that system development, quality of space, and life cycle can indeed complement one another. The concepts and methods it uses can also be partially or fully applied to various construction projects, revealing the architectural characteristics generated by systems thinking.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SHARE HOUSE adopts reversible system development from residential design to simplify the interfaces of various types of work. It strives to reduce waste produced in the construction process and hopes to take into account the disassembly and recycling of components during maintenance and renovation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SHARE HOUSE residential system development incorporates the concept of the circular economy. It develops residential buildings that meet the needs of contemporary life, and achieves residence types that can be divided hierarchically into levels, prefabricated on site, disassembled, used flexibly, and help residents live pleasant lives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Buildings with a modular, disassemblable design\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The composition of the buildings uses modular components that can be disassembled, including: plumbing systems, exterior walls, facade components, etc.At the same time, the structure and the filler are separate; the partition walls and plumbing and electrical fittings can be freely modified according to use requirements, without damaging the building’s structure.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Prefabrication construction methods\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The structure adopts the semi-prefabrication construction method, which can reduce the consumption of on-site construction materials and increase the precision and accuracy of construction. This method relies on careful and early planning. By reviewing the process and interfaces in advance, the interfaces of various types of work can be made more rational and systematic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Shared used of space\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taking into account the flexibility of the building to be shared or jointly used, the plans are initially set for multi-story use. 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CCILU has also worked with a local non-profit organization, Ngóo-kak, to run Lab-22, a space for collectors to rest and recycle plastic bottles. Using its exclusive patented GreenPlax® technology, CCILU created the world’s first eco- friendly shoes, with each component made from PET bottles. From manufacturing to consumption to recycling, CCILU has formed a full circle with one pair of shoes, inviting all people to maximize the value of plastic waste, and has realized the sustainable resource by letting 15 discarded plastic PET bottles re-enter the recycling economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Gradually moving towards a closed loop\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When consumers send their old shoes back to CCILU, we work with our partner, Step30 international ministries, to recycle and sort them. Shoes in good condition are donated to third countries, while shoes in poor condition are converted into fuel using pyrolysis technology, which can generate electricity to support the factory's shoe production. To achieve zero emissions, CCILU is actively investing in the development of “ClozLoop”, a product line that can be 100% recycled and remanufactured.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Assisting our diplomatic country to establish a high-value agricultural recycling system\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Taiwan government aims to support Guatemala by providing advanced technological resources. From the perspective of supply chain and circular economy in the regional market, CCILU proposes to convert agricultural wastes in Guatemala into various environmentally friendly materials, supplying them to manufacturers in Mexico, and then selling the finished products to the United States and Canada, which are the world's largest markets. This “all the way north” strategy of utilizing CCILU's core technology in Central and North America has attracted great attention from the governments of Taiwan and Guatemala, as well as the business community in both countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pantaleon, an international sugar company, hopes that CCILU will soon put forward a business plan for cooperation between the two companies to turn their bagasse into high-value environmentally friendly materials. Arcos Dorados, McDonald’s franchisee in Latin America and the Caribbean, has also asked CCILU to propose a cooperation program with the goal of establishing an eco- friendly tableware and straw factory using CCILU's recycled coffee grounds formula and manufacturing process. The resources of Taiwan's Bamboo Development Center in Guatemala will also serve as a good foundation for CCILU's development in the field of environmentally friendly construction materials in Central America.\u003C/p>",[48500],{"name":48501,"type":53,"value":48501},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/ccilu/",[48503],{"article_id":48487,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48505,"link":48506,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48488,"updated_at":48489,"article_id":48487,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PF0dAliRnR8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154349012-IWQkjDfN.jpeg",{"id":48508,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":48509,"created_at":48510,"updated_at":48511,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48512,"contents":48513,"contributors":48524,"image":48529},"4046","http://www.netherlandscircularhotspot.nl/m-use.html","2020-10-01T14:44:00.367Z","2025-01-22T09:57:52.115Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48514],{"id":48515,"score":47,"body":48516,"status":55,"article_id":48508,"created_at":48510,"updated_at":48511,"published_at":48510},"KZ_w",{"title":48517,"outcome":48518,"problem":48519,"summary":48520,"attachment":48521},"M-Use®: Payment per use for elevators","\u003Cp>Financial impact: €15000 cheaper than traditional elevators over its lifetime\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Elevators were owned by buildings and would break\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through M-Use®, or \"Mobility-Use\", Mitsubishi offers high quality elevators with guaranteed usage at low initial investment. While keeping the ownership on Mitsubishi side, during an initial period of 20 years the customer pays a fixed (all incl.) annual amount for the use. By means of contractual clearly defined KPI's and corresponding fines together with a strong pay-per-use element, customers get guaranteed elevator use at predictable and fair cost. At the end of use, Mitsubishi tries to reuse the elevators, and thus is incentivised to keep them in good shape, reducing the need for new elevators and allowing them to be reused in different buildings.\u003C/p>",[48522],{"name":48523,"type":53,"value":48523},"https://www.alfaoutdoor.com/",[48525,48527,48528],{"article_id":48508,"contributor_id":48526},"KyacFg",{"article_id":48508,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":48508,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":48530,"link":48531,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48510,"updated_at":48511,"article_id":48508,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ufx4YCvQp-E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154380042-Nx3Nofrm.jpeg",{"id":48533,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48534,"updated_at":48535,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48536,"contents":48537,"contributors":48545,"image":48549},"5711","2020-11-20T10:43:20.110Z","2025-05-09T13:17:55.955Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48538],{"id":48539,"score":47,"body":48540,"status":55,"article_id":48533,"created_at":48534,"updated_at":48535,"published_at":48534},"Cyuv",{"title":48541,"summary":48542,"attachment":48543},"Guide to buying responsibly","\u003Cp>This is a guide for organisations seeking to develop and implement responsible purchasing practices. It draws on the findings of a major supplier survey conducted by the Ethical Trading Initiatives of Denmark, Norway and the UK (referenced throughout as the ETIs) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2016, delivers robust insights and analysis, and provides comprehensive, practical recommendations for senior managers and buyers. The survey was partly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Through the survey, we sought the views of suppliers to UK, Denmark and Norway-based member companies across multiple sectors, and of members of SEDEX.i In evaluating almost 1,500 suppliers’ responses, we uncovered distinct trends relating to how customers’ purchasing practices affect suppliers’ ability to plan production effectively, maintain efficiency and support workers’ rights. Focusing primarily on manufacturing supply chainsii, the guide also shares insights from the ETIs, their members, trade unions and specialist NGOs, such as Traidcraft and Oxfam. It builds on the existing purchasing practices guides of ETI Norway and ETI UK, provides a successor to the popular Suppliers Speak Up' guide, and incorporates the Danish ETI's work on purchasing practices.\u003C/p>",[48544],{"name":48523,"type":53,"value":48523},[48546,48548],{"article_id":48533,"contributor_id":48547},"EY6x6w",{"article_id":48533,"contributor_id":6133},{"id":48550,"link":48551,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48534,"updated_at":48535,"article_id":48533,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SFcx3APGKog=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154381142-6dzmFGHH.jpeg",{"id":48553,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48554,"updated_at":48555,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48557,"contents":48558,"contributors":48569,"image":48573},"7569","2021-01-18T13:40:49.358Z","2025-05-09T13:17:35.383Z","5RFoew",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48559],{"id":48560,"score":47,"body":48561,"status":55,"article_id":48553,"created_at":48554,"updated_at":48555,"published_at":48554},"KhYy",{"title":48562,"outcome":48563,"problem":48564,"summary":48565,"solution":48566,"attachment":48567},"A marketplace for circular opportunities","\u003Cp>In 2020, FINN.no turned 20 years old. During all those years, almost everyone in Norway has tried the service. Every year, every Norwegian spends an average of 30 hours on FINN.no, and in total, the users surf through more than 15 billion pages. FINN is a brand 96% of Norway’s population knows, and its reputation is one of Norway’s strongest.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Online platforms are critical to facilitate sales of used products, including organize data, economic interactions and social exchange among their users.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FINN.no is a Norwegian ‘marketplace’ platform for people, from individuals, to small and large businesses, to buy and sell products—mainly used— such as furniture, electronics, clothing and much more.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Finn.no is the largest Norway peer to peer marketplace. The platform has 12 sections for sale and redistribution. \"Torget\" or the marketplace, allows peer to peer sales of items, it is also possible to give away products. The platform has 3.5 million monthly users. Finn.no is the “go to” place for Norwegians looking for a new job, a new house, car or jeans.\u003C/p>",[48568],{"name":48523,"type":53,"value":48523},[48570,48571,48572],{"article_id":48553,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":48553,"contributor_id":35610},{"article_id":48553,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":48574,"link":48575,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48554,"updated_at":48555,"article_id":48553,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"D0Nig1O1PX4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154382282-InE2moLC.jpeg",{"id":48577,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48578,"updated_at":48579,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48580,"contents":48581,"contributors":48592,"image":48595},"7570","2021-01-18T14:12:40.169Z","2025-05-09T13:18:35.920Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48582],{"id":48583,"score":47,"body":48584,"status":55,"article_id":48577,"created_at":48578,"updated_at":48579,"published_at":48578},"6OuW",{"title":48585,"outcome":48586,"problem":48587,"summary":48588,"solution":48589,"attachment":48590},"Rent unlimited styles from the digital closet.","\u003Cp>Through Fjong, you are able to update your wardrobe without buying new items.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This reduce the amount of clothes produced and amount ending up as waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each item will have a longer lifecycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Emission and waste related to the clothing industry is causing huge problems in the production companies and abroad.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Also the consumption of clothes and especially fast fashion is growing year on year, creating a enormous waste problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fjong is a clothing rental company. As a customer you can rent items for a short term or via subscription.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the subscription you decide how many items you wish to rent each month. The clothes are sent and delivered by post. Fjong then takes care of washing / cleaning and any repair of the items before they are rented out again. Fjong uses a cleaning method for the clothes that uses minimal water and chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fjong is offering their clients rental rather than buying clothes.\u003C/p>",[48591],{"name":48523,"type":53,"value":48523},[48593,48594],{"article_id":48577,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":48577,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":48596,"link":48597,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48578,"updated_at":48579,"article_id":48577,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CLW24pVVhaU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154382807-nHmRgDHY.jpeg",{"id":48599,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48600,"updated_at":48601,"owner_id":35610,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48602,"contents":48603,"contributors":48614,"image":48617},"7575","2021-01-20T09:02:50.321Z","2025-01-22T09:57:58.439Z",{"id":35610,"type":325,"owner_id":35610,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48604],{"id":48605,"score":47,"body":48606,"status":55,"article_id":48599,"created_at":48600,"updated_at":48601,"published_at":48600},"YDPw",{"title":48607,"outcome":48608,"problem":48609,"summary":48610,"solution":48611,"attachment":48612},"Circularity Gap Report Norway","\u003Cp>We explore six ‘what-if’ scenarios which can partially transform the economy to rely less on linear processes: (1) Circular construction, (2) Total transition to clean energy, (3) Circular food systems, (4) Green transport system, (5) A strong repair, reuse & recycling economy and (6) Circular forestry and wood products. Each scenario boosts circularity and reduces consumption in Norway, but when combined, these six scenarios bolster the Circularity Metric from 2.4% to an impressive 45.8% and reduce consumption, the material footprint, by over half, 64.8%. They also slash the country’s carbon footprint—carbon emissions from consumption in Norway—by a huge 63%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based on empirical research—qualitative interviews—and secondary research, this report identifies how changemakers—businesses and government—can drive the adoption of a circular economy. Further, the report outlines the vital importance of the labour market in fully realising a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The dominant economic model of Norway is linear. This linear system is characterised by a ‘take-make-waste’ process powered by fossil fuels. There is a need for a baseline for the Norwegian economy that provides a clear starting point to identify where different sectors and supply chains should focus their strategies going forward. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Norway’s Circularity Metric is 2.4%, and at 44.3 tonnes per person, per year, it has one of the highest global rates of consumption, per capita. Of all the materials consumed in the country, over 97% are not cycled back into the economy. This is Norway’s Circularity Gap. The reality of the linear economy in Norway is complex and suggests that the country should not only strive to increase its circularity but should also prioritise strategies that reduce its overall and absolute consumption: its material footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report presents the material footprint behind Norway meeting seven key societal needs. It explores what resources are used for purposes such as housing, mobility and nutrition. The study illustrates how raw materials are processed and assembled to become the products that address the country’s needs. Visualising what happens at end-of-use sheds light on the accumulation of materials in products, goods and the built environment around us. Furthermore, it reveals the extent to which Norway currently achieves cycling of resources back into the economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To drive our robust and data-driven decision making, we draw from and combine two complementary methods from the field of industrial ecology: the Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounting (EW-MFA) and Input- Output Analysis (IOA).\u003C/p>",[48613],{"name":48523,"type":53,"value":48523},[48615,48616],{"article_id":48599,"contributor_id":35610},{"article_id":48599,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":48618,"link":48619,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48600,"updated_at":48601,"article_id":48599,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8Xg5cQJieko=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154383316-vpJrzlUD.jpeg",{"id":48621,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48622,"updated_at":48623,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":48624,"contents":48625,"contributors":48638,"image":48640},"29354","2024-11-13T09:02:51.262Z","2026-05-08T00:05:17.106Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48626],{"id":48627,"score":47,"body":48628,"status":55,"article_id":48621,"created_at":48622,"updated_at":48637,"published_at":48622},"zCuR",{"title":48629,"outcome":48630,"problem":48631,"summary":48632,"solution":48633,"attachment":48634},"Closed-Loop Recycling and Upcycling of Waste Pickling Liquid in the Cold Rolling Process","\u003Cp>▪ CSC also assists partner companies (such as: Chung Hung Steel and China Steel Machinery Corporation) in handling waste pickling liquid and reducing their waste disposal pressure. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>▪ CSC has set up an acid regeneration plant in the factory. With the controlled storage capacity of 34 acid storage tanks, it can process approximately 140,000 metric tons of waste pickling liquid every year. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CSC’s cold-rolled steel coils are one of its main products. During the production process, hot-rolled steel coils need to be cleaned with hydrochloric acid to remove surface impurities. However, the waste pickling liquid produced after cleaning contains corrosive and various alloying elements, posing potential threats to the environment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China Steel Corporation (CSC) uses waste pickling liquid regeneration technology to separate and purify the waste pickling liquid from the production process and return it to the cold rolling production line. At the same time, it provides high-purity iron oxide powder to soft magnetic material manufacturers to create new economic benefits. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Waste pickling liquid regeneration technology \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through research, CSC has established a waste pickling liquid regeneration plant, which uses thermal energy to decompose the waste pickling liquid, purify it, and filter out impurities through reduction- oxidation reaction producing by-products such as regenerated acid and iron oxide powder. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The regenerated acid can flow back to the cold rolling production line through the process pipeline, successfully recycling pickling liquid and greatly reducing the cost of purchasing hydrochloric acid and the generation of waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Iron oxide powder has an iron content of over 99% and can be supplied to downstream soft magnetic material manufacturers (HIMAG Magnetic Corporation). After molding and sintering, it becomes an iron core with special electromagnetic functions. It is widely used in electronic passive components with high frequency and low voltage output, such as power supply units, electronic sensors, electronic ballasts, and electromagnetic shielding. \u003C/p>",[48635],{"name":48636,"type":53,"value":48636},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/csc-waste-pickling-liquid-upcycling/","2025-03-19T13:51:11.944Z",[48639],{"article_id":48621,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":48641,"link":48642,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48622,"updated_at":48637,"article_id":48621,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KuGwYiMpKdA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154343635-gsroBSgC.jpeg",{"id":48644,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48645,"updated_at":48646,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48647,"contents":48648,"contributors":48656,"image":48659},"7576","2021-01-20T10:12:46.748Z","2025-05-09T13:19:47.495Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48649],{"id":48650,"score":47,"body":48651,"status":55,"article_id":48644,"created_at":48645,"updated_at":48646,"published_at":48645},"AS4C",{"title":48652,"summary":48653,"attachment":48654},"Tripp trapp, the chair everyone grew up with","\u003Cp>The tripp trapp high chair is a Norwegian design staple.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The high chair is designed to last a lifetime.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The simple design and upgrades, allows the child from newborn to adult to use the chair and sit at the table with the rest of the family.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The chair has few components and is made of wood. There are two movable plates that allows support to children and adults.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The chair is widely used in Norway and its no understatement saying everyone grew up with a tripp trapp chair.\u003C/p>",[48655],{"name":48523,"type":53,"value":48523},[48657,48658],{"article_id":48644,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":48644,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":48660,"link":48661,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48645,"updated_at":48646,"article_id":48644,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4Foc7WXmvCs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154384102-o4XJAQIG.jpeg",{"id":48663,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48664,"updated_at":48665,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48666,"contents":48667,"contributors":48678,"image":48681},"7577","2021-01-20T10:37:29.514Z","2025-01-22T09:58:03.248Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48668],{"id":48669,"score":47,"body":48670,"status":55,"article_id":48663,"created_at":48664,"updated_at":48665,"published_at":48664},"27YK",{"title":48671,"outcome":48672,"problem":48673,"summary":48674,"solution":48675,"attachment":48676},"The refillable deodorant","\u003Cp>Klar have successfully created a products that is non-toxic, refillable and good. With their new refillable deodorant the customer can change their deodorants smell and type while keeping the \"holder\", thus reducing the waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many personal hygiene and cleaning products are also known to contain toxic or allergy promoting ingredients.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The packaging of these product are often non-reusable plastic which creates a waste problem while using large amounts of new materials in production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Klar has launched a new product of refillable deodorants that will save a large amount of plastic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The deodorant comes is 4 different colors, 6 scents and 2 types (deo and antiperspirant)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With this many options you have almost an unlimited choice for deodorant.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Klar produce effective and kind cleaning and hygiene products. Their products are vegan and certified clean and non-toxic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By selling products that are refillable, one is able the reduce the amount of plastic being used. 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Key recommendations included, 1) focusing on increased depreciation rates for circular projects, 2) increased knowledge of and mapping of material flows, 3) measures to reduce the amount of hazardous waste and 4) radical innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The process industry in Norway need to reduce emissions from their own activities, and make sure that the industry contributes to value creation in Norway, within the framework of the Paris climate agreement.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Process21 circular economy expert group has, through close collaboration between industry, academia and representatives from the tripartite constituents, created strategic advice and recommendations to the Norwegian government.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Process21 forum was formally established in 2018 to provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Norwegian government and other actors on how to combine sustainable growth and reduced emissions from the process industry. The Process21 are based on the well-established three-party collaboration in Norway, between government, workers unions and business organisations. The expert group for circular economy had members from the industry, academia and representatives from the tripartite constituents. The main reason to organise the expert group with this diverse group of members is to ensure that business’s needs, R&D investments, government policy ambitions are supportive and well-coordinated. \u003C/p>",[48761,48763,48765],{"name":48762,"type":53,"value":48762},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIdQJHsAK7A",{"name":48764,"type":53,"value":48764},"https://static.schibsted.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/06152559/200703_schibsted-adevinta_second-hand-effect_finale.pdf",{"name":48766,"type":53,"value":48766},"https://schibsted.com/secondhandeffect/",[48768],{"article_id":48747,"contributor_id":35610},{"id":48770,"link":48771,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48748,"updated_at":48749,"article_id":48747,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Rh_i0o6r-JM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154386379-tl_8qi-e.jpeg",{"id":48773,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48774,"updated_at":48775,"owner_id":35610,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48776,"contents":48777,"contributors":48790,"image":48792},"7644","2021-02-01T14:21:42.273Z","2025-01-22T10:02:11.739Z",{"id":35610,"type":325,"owner_id":35610,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48778],{"id":48779,"score":47,"body":48780,"status":55,"article_id":48773,"created_at":48774,"updated_at":48775,"published_at":48774},"IgR7",{"title":48781,"outcome":48782,"problem":48783,"summary":48784,"solution":48785,"attachment":48786},"Making global goals national business","\u003Cp>The Action Platform brings together UN Global Compact Norway member companies, experts and stakeholders to provide a collaborative space to define circular leadership; explore circular business models and ongoing policy development; engage with stakeholders to exchange experience and knowledge; and participate in meetings and conferences.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Norway’s Circularity Metric is only 2.4%; meaning, of the nation’s 235 million tonnes of consumed materials, over 97% of resources are not cycled back into the national economy. There is a need to bring together frontrunning businesses to collectively boost circular capacity and capability to better serve societal needs and wants more sustainably.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>UN Global Compact Norway has created the Action Platform: Circular and climate-neutral business models. The goal is to help companies become more circular and climate neutral, solve challenges and create new business models.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To support companies in advancing their circular ambitions, the UN Global Compact Norway has developed the Action Platform: Circular and climate-neutral business models. The platform aims to inspire new and leading approaches to circular business models. Rooted in the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the action platform convenes representatives from business to solve complex sustainability challenges and to innovate around the Global Goals.\u003C/p>",[48787,48788,48789],{"name":48762,"type":53,"value":48762},{"name":48764,"type":53,"value":48764},{"name":48766,"type":53,"value":48766},[48791],{"article_id":48773,"contributor_id":35610},{"id":48793,"link":48794,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48774,"updated_at":48775,"article_id":48773,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Pq4Kr0GedRE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154386889-y8Ej8THo.jpeg",{"id":48796,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48797,"updated_at":48798,"owner_id":35610,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48799,"contents":48800,"contributors":48813,"image":48815},"7766","2021-02-01T21:25:34.904Z","2025-01-22T10:02:12.530Z",{"id":35610,"type":325,"owner_id":35610,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48801],{"id":48802,"score":47,"body":48803,"status":55,"article_id":48796,"created_at":48797,"updated_at":48798,"published_at":48797},"dyV9",{"title":48804,"outcome":48805,"problem":48806,"summary":48807,"solution":48808,"attachment":48809},"“Me-to-you” – customer shipping","\u003Cp>Research shows that 85 percent of users use the service to sell used items through marketplaces in Norway. The “meg-til-deg” service facilitates more sales of used goods across geographies as 55 percent of users sold more due to the convenience of the service. The circular economy in Norway, especially reuse and resell, is growing, and in 2019 Helthjem saw a 2,000 percent increase in volume for this service. “meg-til-deg” has now become an established way of sending packages between private citizens. The service will now focus on growing geographically and providing a more integrated solution in the popular marketplaces.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Online marketplaces to buy and sell second-hand goods are used every day. There is a need to facilitate the shipping of the used goods among customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Meg-til-deg (me-to-you in English) is a consumer-to-consumer shipping service launched by Helthjem. The service facilitates the distribution of used goods among consumers and it is known for its convenience. The pick-up and delivery are all arranged online, and all the user has to do is put the package on their doorstep.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The service opens up the existing newspaper distribution network to consumers wanting to sell used goods through marketplaces. The online booking solution is simple and intuitive: users simply enter a five-digit code on their package and leave it on their doorstep. 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The production process is fully traceable, and the product is certified by an independent third party. Hydro CIRCAL support reduced use of energy, cut CO2 emissions and use of virgin materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Extraction of alumina or aluminium oxide from bauxite, followed by refinement where alumina is separated from bauxite and transformation into aluminium requires virgin materials and can results in huge energy consumption and CO2 emissions, if the production is not powered by renewable power.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydro CIRCAL is recycled aluminium made with a minimum of 75% recycled, post-consumer aluminium scrap. Using recycled aluminium, drastically reduce energy use in the production phase whilst still offering high-quality aluminium.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydro is operating an advanced aluminium sorting technology that allows the use of recycled aluminium. Using recycled aluminium in the production process means that a lower amount of heat (and therefore energy) is generated. This energy usually contributes to CO2 emissions, so by reducing the amount of energy required to create the material, Hydro proactively reduce climate change. When indicating about 75% recycled materials, this exclusively referring to aluminium that has reached its end of life as a product in use and is brought back into the loop via recycling. This could be aluminium from demolished building projects, food and drink containers or even cars. Once the aluminium is reclaimed, it is cleaned and sorted so only the finest (and least contaminated) scrap materials are put back into circulation. 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After some time spent on the sites, the founder saw a potential for reducing the waste by creating reusable modulcovers. The modules were transported from site to site and used by workers and administration on site.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Looping saw the potential to create a more sustainable solution for module covers in the construction industry. Through testing and prototypes they launched Modulcover, a modular, reusable module cover. For their first customer, they were able to save 30 tonn of plastic waste. With the help of smart fastening mechanisms and a durable polypropylene with a 100% recycling rate, this product innovation reduced the use of disposable plastic by as much as 95%. The remaining 5% was replaced with durable recycled plastic which is washed, maintained and reused. On top, the customers are saving time when setting up and packing down the construction site.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Therefore, Looping develops circular solutions where materials are kept in circulation without losing value, but are used again in new useful areas with extended life. This is a better way to utilize resources that provide a low footprint by preventing waste.\u003C/p>",[48902,48903,48904],{"name":48762,"type":53,"value":48762},{"name":48764,"type":53,"value":48764},{"name":48766,"type":53,"value":48766},[48906,48907,48908],{"article_id":48888,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":48888,"contributor_id":35610},{"article_id":48888,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":48910,"link":48911,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48889,"updated_at":48890,"article_id":48888,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QFHuOihet4Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154389419-vyW6nWFS.jpeg",{"id":48913,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48914,"updated_at":48915,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48916,"contents":48917,"contributors":48930,"image":48934},"7792","2021-02-08T14:48:29.897Z","2025-01-22T10:02:19.914Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48918],{"id":48919,"score":47,"body":48920,"status":55,"article_id":48913,"created_at":48914,"updated_at":48915,"published_at":48914},"bp26",{"title":48921,"outcome":48922,"problem":48923,"summary":48924,"solution":48925,"attachment":48926},"Re-con zero Evo - Reducing waste and inputs in concrete production","\u003Cp>A cubic meter of residual concrete is converted to approx. 2200 kg crushed stone which is as suitable as other crushed stone for the production of concrete. This means that the solution not only recycles the concrete 100%, but you also get materials of high value from the process. The system has been tested at 15 - 20 concrete production facilities in the Nordic region, and the results have proven to be very satisfactory. This is clearly a solution for the future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every year, 10 billion cubic meters of concrete are produced. As much as 50 million cubic meters of this will not be used on the construction site. This concrete currently represents a waste problem, and a significant additional cost in construction projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MAPEI haș developed a process in which they are able to convert, residue materials from concrete into reusable material for concrete production. 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The project also explored the materials used to manufacture the goods sold on the marketplaces in 2019, and calculated how much new plastic, steel and aluminium did not need to be produced as a result of this second-hand trade. In 2019 users potentially saved: 1.5 million tonnes plastics, 9.5 million tonnes steel and 0.9 million tonnes aluminium.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Millions of people across the globe use online marketplaces to buy and sell second-hand goods every day, contributing to the circular economy and benefiting the environment. However, how much material and greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) can potentially be saved through second-hand trade if each second-hand product replaces the production of a new one?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Schibsted and Adevinta has, in collaboration with IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, used ad data to estimate the potential environmental benefits of second-hand trade conducted in twelve of the group's marketplaces. 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The calculations are based on the idea that keeping a second-hand item in use means avoiding the production of a new item and disposal of the old item, which translates to savings in CO2e and amount of plastic, aluminum and steel.\u003C/p>",[48952,48953,48954],{"name":48762,"type":53,"value":48762},{"name":48764,"type":53,"value":48764},{"name":48766,"type":53,"value":48766},[48956],{"article_id":48938,"contributor_id":35610},{"id":48958,"link":48959,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48939,"updated_at":48940,"article_id":48938,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0ai6m9J5rQU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154391115-UMqfWFv_.jpeg",{"id":48961,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48962,"updated_at":48963,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48964,"contents":48965,"contributors":48977,"image":48979},"7889","2021-02-16T13:13:46.599Z","2025-01-22T10:02:44.155Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48966],{"id":48967,"score":47,"body":48968,"status":55,"article_id":48961,"created_at":48962,"updated_at":48963,"published_at":48962},"2eRK",{"title":48969,"outcome":48970,"problem":48971,"summary":48972,"solution":48973,"attachment":48974},"Circle Scan Kongsvingerregion","\u003Cp>Decisions were made to focus on three perspectives, material, market and education resulting in  3 pilot projects focusing on one perspective each. Additionally, local interest group started a circular housing pilot.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Regional construction network and digital marketplace \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Focusing on interior and office furniture - started mapping all the furniture available and in discussion with company to redesign and refurbish. Received funding in March 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Demolition waste as a resource \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Have completed a mapping of materials and resources for reuse. Received funding in March 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Circular public procurement \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Project started in March 2021, will shadow regular procurement process to learn and develop circular procurement criteria. Received funding in March 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>O-House - circular housing for young adults \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Established collaboration with local high school, students in construction and carpentry are building the pilot house using wood beams from deconstructed barn and concrete with 100% recycled materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kongsvingerregion had a sustainability strategy with clear goals, however they didn't have an action plan on how to reach set goals. The region is known for their forestry and construction industry but was experiencing many young people moving away from the region to work in bigger cities. The region was looking for a tool that could help them reach their sustainability goals, while strengthening their work force.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kongsvingerregion has in collaboration with Circle Economy and Circular Norway completed a Circular Scan.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Scan focused on the built environment value chain in the region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The scan resulted in 4 circular pilot projects, Regional construction network and digital marketplace, Demolition waste as a resource, Circular public procurement and O-House - circular housing for young adults.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Two reports have been created from the process. The first report look at phase 1 & 2, with focus on material flow and socio-economic analysis. 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The waste generation from construction industry is also typically high.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based of findings if phase 2, phase 3 and 4 was spent on developing circular pilot projects and actions plan that would increase the circularity of the construction sector by reusing more matierials, shorten the value chain and increase knowledge. \u003C/p>",[48975],{"name":48976,"type":53,"value":48976},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZexcwkxvnEY",[48978],{"article_id":48961,"contributor_id":48556},{"id":48980,"link":48981,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48962,"updated_at":48963,"article_id":48961,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yEh9-bCDvvg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154391509-LYv6bqfn.jpeg",{"id":48983,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":48984,"updated_at":48985,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":48986,"contents":48987,"contributors":48999,"image":49002},"7899","2021-02-17T13:53:53.489Z","2025-05-09T13:21:18.621Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[48988],{"id":48989,"score":47,"body":48990,"status":55,"article_id":48983,"created_at":48984,"updated_at":48985,"published_at":48984},"rbDe",{"title":48991,"outcome":48992,"problem":48993,"summary":48994,"solution":48995,"attachment":48996},"Car rental made easy","\u003Cp>With Hyre you can choose between short term (1 hour) or long term (full weekend) rental. For car owners it means you don’t need to worry about repairs, safety inspection, vehicle tax or tire changes. Further, car sharing can increase societal interaction. Reduction in the number of produced cars reduce material extraction and CO2 emissions. Car sharing might also reduce cars in the cities and thereby reduce congestion, the need for parking spaces and have positive effects on air quality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Studies show that a private car stands around unused for an average of 23 hours per day. The emission a car release during its entire life span is to a large degree caused in the production process. Therefore, there is a need for more efficient use of cars. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hyre is a Norwegian carsharing company. Starting up in Oslo they have cars spread across the capital to make it easy to book and drive when needed. With just one app, you can book, open and pay for the rental - without the need for customers to meet. The goal is that customers are never more than five minutes away from the nearest Hyre car.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The concept of car sharing is growing across Europe. In Norway, Hyre is a digital platform for car sharing. Through the platform you can book the cars and drive.Each car has a designated parking spot which makes it easy to return the cars.\u003C/p>",[48997],{"name":48998,"type":53,"value":48998},"https://www.hyre.no",[49000,49001],{"article_id":48983,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":48983,"contributor_id":35610},{"id":49003,"link":49004,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":48984,"updated_at":48985,"article_id":48983,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"32IjZjBKhpU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154391957-gbwmT18b.jpeg",{"id":49006,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49007,"updated_at":49008,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49009,"contents":49010,"contributors":49022,"image":49024},"7900","2021-02-17T14:43:43.173Z","2025-01-22T10:02:46.439Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49011],{"id":49012,"score":47,"body":49013,"status":55,"article_id":49006,"created_at":49007,"updated_at":49008,"published_at":49007},"lNzI",{"title":49014,"outcome":49015,"problem":49016,"summary":49017,"solution":49018,"attachment":49019},"Furniture reuse as a service","\u003Cp>Clients get a fully furnished office, with the flexibility of changing solution. Additionally the app provides the tool you need to reduce the negative climate and environmental effects of the decor in the office. The unique methodology for reuse scoring, life cycle analyzes, environmental accounting and sustainability reporting has been developed in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Sustainability Research and places maintenance, life-prolonging measures and reuse in the context of financial savings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Go Good help you take care of your office furniture so that it has the longest possible life. To avoid damage, they carry out preventive maintenance of the office furniture, while maintaining hygiene requirements through regular cleaning of the furniture. With a service agreement that includes maintenance services such as tightening, replacement of upholstery and other wear parts, and furniture cleaning, we make it easy to optimize the quality and longevity of the decor in the office.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Norway alone, the office furniture market is worth over 4 billion a year, and 140,000 tonnes of furniture worth 400-500 million NOK are we throw away every year. This trend is wasting valuable resources and creating a waste problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Go good is a company that offers a furniture service for business called Good work. Good Work is a comprehensive service that helps you handle the interior design of the office from A to Z. Good work tailor interior solutions to the company's needs, choose sustainable furniture and install them with a reuse system that makes it easy to take care of, reuse and replace furniture when the needs of the workplace change. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Go good have established collaboration with several office designers and pride themselves with mixing new established design with second hand pieces. They are therefore able to offer furniture reuse as a service.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Good work is the first service Go good is offering. They are planning on expanding their service to private homes soon.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Go goods solution consists of a digital platform that puts together individual products into comprehensive solutions and delivers them with reuse included. This means that go good take responsibility for the products they deliver throughout the life cycle - and that their customers no longer have to handle reuse, maintenance, repair and disposal on their own. Gogood have a comprehensive service solution. They offer an inventory and reuse system that makes it easy to get an overview and control of office furniture in large organizations. With the help of advanced technology, detailed product information and digital tools, you get a detailed product overview, so you can utilize your furniture park more efficiently. The system makes it easy to maintain, reuse and replace office furniture and allows you to retrieve detailed environmental accounts for the company's sustainability reporting.\u003C/p>",[49020],{"name":49021,"type":53,"value":49021},"https://www.gogood.no",[49023],{"article_id":49006,"contributor_id":48556},{"id":49025,"link":49026,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49007,"updated_at":49008,"article_id":49006,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oXIlX5A3978=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154392518-KU6KTkR1.jpeg",{"id":49028,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49029,"updated_at":49030,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49031,"contents":49032,"contributors":49041,"image":49044},"7948","2021-02-23T15:13:48.715Z","2025-05-09T13:20:59.247Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49033],{"id":49034,"score":47,"body":49035,"status":55,"article_id":49028,"created_at":49029,"updated_at":49030,"published_at":49029},"OtDa",{"title":49036,"outcome":49037,"problem":49038,"summary":49039,"solution":49040},"Coverall rental for growing children","\u003Cp>Through renting, the child will have the clothing necessary.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>the parents will save money and materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The coveralls are designed with reuse in mind. They have exchangeable parts and will be reused over many years and children.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The coverall also has a exchangeable\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Norway, kindergarden children spend most of their time playing outdoors. But Norway can have a harsh climate, with both snow, rain and sun. The clothing therefore needs to be durable and waterproof.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Children grow quickly, so buying clothes can be difficult as they soon outgrow their size.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This can lead to high consumption and costs for parents.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Parkdressen.no offers rental/ leasing of coveralls for children in kindergarten age.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The coveralls have been especially designed to last long and be durable for a child playing outside in all kinds of weather.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The coveralls have been designed with reuse in mind and fit, quality materials, movement and function were important.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Renting a coverall for your child instead of buying.\u003C/p>",[49042,49043],{"article_id":49028,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":49028,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":49045,"link":49046,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49029,"updated_at":49030,"article_id":49028,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"loSBnECuC9E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154392967-5ZgLDEN5.jpeg",{"id":49048,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49049,"updated_at":49050,"owner_id":35610,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49051,"contents":49052,"contributors":49064,"image":49066},"7986","2021-03-02T12:17:05.236Z","2025-01-22T10:02:50.342Z",{"id":35610,"type":325,"owner_id":35610,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49053],{"id":49054,"score":47,"body":49055,"status":55,"article_id":49048,"created_at":49049,"updated_at":49050,"published_at":49049},"4F6x",{"title":49056,"outcome":49057,"problem":49058,"summary":49059,"solution":49060,"attachment":49061},"Blockchain for greener metals – tag, trace and trust","\u003Cp>The next step is to review the experience from the pilot to assess how Hydro can implement the platform to a standardized model. The goal is to roll out the platform to Hydro customers in 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Customers and their customers request trusted information documenting the footprint from materials and production. There is a need for a platform that supports manufacturers and brands to back their sustainability claims with verified data. That allow them to trace the metal from the factory gates until it reaches the customer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydro and DNV GL are initiating a blockchain pilot to document product representations for Hydro CIRCAL and Hydro REDUXA. In this way, the aluminum product passport, with its unique digital ID, attached to the product displays key sustainability facts, such as low-carbon aluminum and post-consumer scrap content\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydro will implement the blockchain-powered “Tag. Trace. Trust.” service developed by DNV GL. It allows anyone to instantly check the validity, data and authenticity of the product’s environmental profile. In the pilot phase, Hydro and DNV GL will work with the sustainable-furniture maker Vestre. The company uses Hydro CIRCAL in selected furniture lines. 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It can also mean that you will use more water, to make sure you have rinsed the surface well.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hako is a producer of cleaning machines. They are offering the solution \"Clean Water\", a cleaning alternative where you only need water and microfibre cloth to get a clean surface. The machines will clean your surface without leaving any traces of chemicals or lime.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hako want to offer their clients a sustainable and eco-friendly cleaning alternative. They therefore offer leasing of their machines. Through the contract you have yearly service on the machines. Clean water from Hako is a solution where they use filtered water in their machines, and microfibre cloths. 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With ferries from Havyard, Fjord 1 har become the most sustainable ferry company with 40% of their fleet being electric.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Norway is a country with many fjords and long distances. Many people are therefore dependent on ferries to travel. The ferries, normally running on fossil fuels are a large source of emissions. According to DNV GL emission from ships in Norway is responsible for 9 % of the total emission, from this ferries are responsible for almost 50%. There is therefore a high potential for reducing emission by electrifying the ferry transport of Norway.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Havyard Ship Technology is leading the building and development of electric ferries in Norway. Havyard LAB a branch within the company har developed a three-step tool to simulate design and give an emission overview of ferries. This allows for customization for the clients and the possibility to choose the most sustainable option.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Havyard LAB is now delivering a three-step tool that is unique in a commercial context. It is introduced to allow shipping companies to perfect ship designs step by step. 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This makes it possible to access the valuable resources that today remain trapped inside the unspecified category of «trash». As they do this, they also contribute to creating the foundation for all-new, circular value chains. When we have a classification system for different types of waste, including knowledge of quantities and whereabouts, we open the door to large-scale circularity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, we generate about 2 billion tons of trash every year. If we do nothing, this could increase by up to 70% by 2050. Today, most of these resources remain trapped inside an unspecified category of «trash».\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WasteIQ is a SaaS company that collects data about when and where different types of waste is thrown, and thereby provides a comprehensive overview of resources that are available for reuse, repurposing or recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WasteIQ is a cloud-based platform that collects data from the waste infrastructure such as containers, smart locks and sensors (level sensors, geo trackers and more). Clients can be equipped with RFID keys or other forms of digital keys. By using access control systems and sensors WasteIQ can enable tracking of volumes of waste in different fractions, and also keep a record of different clients. This book-keeping system can be used to enable fee calculation (pay-as-you-throw) or personalized information. A record of transactional data in rich format is valuable. 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That being a 4x4 for the weekends trip to the mountain or an electric vehicle to pick up some orders. For renters it means you don’t need to worry about repairs, safety inspection, vehicle tax or tire changes. For owners, they can earn some extra money from the time their car would otherwise be parked.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Further, car sharing can reduce the number of produced cars, thus reducing material extraction and CO2 emissions. Car sharing might also reduce cars in the cities and thereby reduce congestion, the need for parking spaces and have positive effects on air quality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nabobil is a peer-to-peer car sharing service.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The service let you rent and rent out your car to your neighbours and other peers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The service is run through an app that gives full information of costs and expenditure when renting, and security for the car owners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tar app gives full transparency through owners and renters rating, making sure the experience is safe and satisfying for both parties involved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The concept of car sharing is growing across Europe. Nabobil is a digital platform/app that facilitates car sharing between peers. Through the app you can register as a a car owner or you can look for available cars in your neighborhood. Through the app, both peers will have an overview of the car and expenditures related to the ride such as traffic tolls. Because many cars have advanced technology often you can use the app directly to open the car.\u003C/p>",[49179],{"name":49180,"type":53,"value":49180},"https://nabobil.no",[49182],{"article_id":49166,"contributor_id":48556},{"id":49184,"link":49185,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49167,"updated_at":49168,"article_id":49166,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C-eObFyGRcc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154396028-Ych7d7ei.jpeg",{"id":49187,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49188,"updated_at":49189,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49190,"contents":49191,"contributors":49203,"image":49205},"8201","2021-03-22T15:13:23.614Z","2025-01-22T10:07:27.314Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49192],{"id":49193,"score":47,"body":49194,"status":55,"article_id":49187,"created_at":49188,"updated_at":49189,"published_at":49188},"wSi1",{"title":49195,"outcome":49196,"problem":49197,"summary":49198,"solution":49199,"attachment":49200},"In store discount when returning your broken kitchenware.","\u003Cp>Through the scheme, Jernia and Norsk Gjenvinning is able to get control over a waste stream that is often disturbing the recycling of other materials. By giving the discount code they are able to encourage buyers to take care of their broken items properly. Norsk Gjenvinning is able to use the collected items in production of new products, thereby reducing the amount of virgin materials in production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Who knows which recycling bin your knife, pan or teacup should go in. Many of the items in our kitchen are difficult to recycle and often end up in the wrong sorting bin as few countries have the logistics to handle such items. When they are put in the wrong bin, they interrupt the recycling and can \"damage\" the entire load.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order for recycling to function, all items needs to be sorted correctly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jernia and Norsk Gjenvinning has teamed up to increase the recycling of kitchenware. Jernia a kitchenware store, is giving customers discount on new products when they return broken or worn out pans, pots and glasses. Norsk Gjenvinning is then able to recycle the products and use as materials in concrete production. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A typical win-win situation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jernia has introduced several exchange schemes on the products we are not able to recycle at home. Jernia is collaborating with Norsk Gjenvinning who is one of the largest waste management companies in Norway. Together they are able to collect and recycle many items that would otherwise be thrown in the wrong bin or end up in landfill. 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Greatly reducing the overall emissions. On top they are able to reach the regional goal of 30% of all livestock manure being biogas resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The symbiosis allows for the sidestream of biogas to become bio fertilizer. The excess Co2 is used in green houses to produce tomatoes and pilot other more sustainable growth methods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Emission from transport is a large contributor to the overall ghg emission of a country. Low level treatment of livestock manure is also an issue that needs to be tackled. Norway has therefore developed strategies for reducing this emission. The norwegian government has a goal of utilize 30% of livestock manure in biogas production and to find alternative sources to fossil fuel in transportation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The magic factory is a collaborative project where no waste is wasted and every step is connected.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Magic Factory use food waste and livestock manure as resource to produce biogas, bio fertilizer and climate neutral vegetables. The process of industrial symbiosis allows for the sharing of resources and slide streams to be distributed. The project is supported by the local government who buys the biogass to fuel their public transport services and waste collection trucks. The local farmers, who give manure gets biofertilizer in return, closing the circle. Close tot the biogas factory are growth houses that utilize the \"waste\" to grow climate neutral tomatoes. In total a process where no waste is created.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The magic factory is established along the E18, the main road transportation for transportation in Vestfold. 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Through the initiative, they have greatly reduced their overall emissions as a company.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The magic factory in Vestfold is producing biogas that can fuel their busses.\u003C/p>",[49243,49244],{"article_id":49229,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":49229,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":49246,"link":49247,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49230,"updated_at":49231,"article_id":49229,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RI4NZaxrexE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154397705-LewwsX5A.jpeg",{"id":49249,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49250,"updated_at":49251,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49252,"contents":49253,"contributors":49265,"image":49268},"8453","2021-05-10T16:06:34.573Z","2025-05-09T13:23:45.445Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49254],{"id":49255,"score":47,"body":49256,"status":55,"article_id":49249,"created_at":49250,"updated_at":49251,"published_at":49250},"p1lN",{"title":49257,"outcome":49258,"problem":49259,"summary":49260,"solution":49261,"attachment":49262},"From coal to wood pellets","\u003Cp>The steam treated wood pellets have similar characteristics as coal; being utilized, transported and stored in the same way. The patented technology has been proven for +10 years at full-scale demo plant, and tested & verified at 14 power plants in Europe & North America.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The world rapidly needs to reduce CO2 emissions and to phase out coal power generation, while still maintaining reliable base load to the electricity grid. The transition needs to happen quickly, at low cost and at a minimum CO2 footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Arbacore pellets have been specially developed to replace or mix with fossil fuel in coal-fired power plants. Arbacore is produced using a steam explosion process in which the wood fibers are broken down and lignin, the binding agent in wood, is released. A similar solution is torrefaction, making torrefied pellets. These process creates pellets that are brown, almost black, with a higher energy content and a film that makes them water-resistant. During pulverization, the particles become so fine that they are more similar to coal than the regular white pellets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Arbaflame neutralize coal plants used for balancing power by replacing coal with pellets from residual waste (sawdust) from sawmills practicing sustainable forestry. In the process they also make chemicals used in bio-plastics, food flavouring, polymers, solvents and fish feed.\u003C/p>",[49263],{"name":49264,"type":53,"value":49264},"https://www.arbaflame.no/about-arbaflame",[49266,49267],{"article_id":49249,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":49249,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":49269,"link":49270,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49250,"updated_at":49251,"article_id":49249,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fPfN23YBuvA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154398251-5hZlFUz1.jpeg",{"id":49272,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49273,"updated_at":49274,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49275,"contents":49276,"contributors":49285,"image":49288},"8454","2021-05-10T16:45:00.505Z","2025-01-22T10:07:36.165Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49277],{"id":49278,"score":47,"body":49279,"status":55,"article_id":49272,"created_at":49273,"updated_at":49274,"published_at":49273},"n9nL",{"title":49280,"outcome":49281,"problem":49282,"summary":49283,"solution":49284},"Philips service tag - scan and go repairs","\u003Cp>The service tag provide access to vital information about lighting components when and where you need them. Programming digital spare parts, such as LED drivers, to factory settings using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Making it possible to create your own digital library of installed lighting equipment. Flexibility to tailor the luminaires to the best balance between lighting requirements and energy savings. The maintenance of the luminaires is preserved, because all configured luminaire information is * stored in the cloud * using the Service tag app.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When LED luminaires need maintenance or repair, they are more \"complicated\" meaning they often require more time to fix and therefore are left off for longer. On top, entire parts not only pieces are often fixed leading to increased material use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Because LED luminaires require different processes, ease of maintenance is always an important consideration when designing new products. The service tag is an identification system based on QR codes that makes each luminaire uniquely identifiable and provides information about maintenance, installation and spare parts. By scanning the QR codes on all next-generation luminaires, masts and packaging, you can easily access product configuration information, saving valuable time and avoiding errors.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Philips Service tag application ensures easier maintenance and a smoother installation by scannning QR codes that makes each luminaire uniquely identifiable and provides information about maintenance, installation and spare parts. 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Making it open access and easy to choose as a client. As a contractor you are able to access a much larger market by being active on the page and responding to new jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Several thousand users use Mittanbud every week to get the job done because, among other things, we value your consumer safety. That is why we offer, among other things, a free digital craftsman contract integrated into the service. And as the only service in Norway, we give you the opportunity to take out renovation insurance for your assignment. Everything to make you feel extra safe.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mitt Anbud is a platform to match clients with potential professionals. If you are looking to renovate your home, find a skilled photographer for your wedding or get help with the move. You can do everything - and much more - at Mittanbud. Upload your job description and you will be introduced to skilled professionals. Compare offers and find the right company for your job. It's that simple.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The webpage facilitates the process of finding a contractor to complete your job/task. With three easy steps the client and contractor will meet. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tell us what you want to do and we will send the job to relevant companies. Within a short time, you will receive non-binding offers from several skilled professionals. Lastly, compare offers, get the job done and submit an evaluation afterwards.\u003C/p>",[49305,49306],{"article_id":49292,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":49292,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":49308,"link":49309,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49293,"updated_at":49294,"article_id":49292,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"maozxuNXv9Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154399504-UCIG-SxE.jpeg",{"id":49311,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49312,"updated_at":49313,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49314,"contents":49315,"contributors":49327,"image":49329},"8812","2021-06-04T12:06:41.866Z","2025-05-13T08:24:19.008Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49316],{"id":49317,"score":47,"body":49318,"status":55,"article_id":49311,"created_at":49312,"updated_at":49313,"published_at":49312},"bOSA",{"title":49319,"outcome":49320,"problem":49321,"summary":49322,"solution":49323,"attachment":49324},"Industrializing 3D printing","\u003Cp>Signify luminaires have less parts and don’t use glue. Manufactured and assembled locally, a typical finished luminaire (excluding electronics and optics) has a 47% lower carbon footprint than a similar conventionally manufactured metal luminaire. It is 35% lighter, resulting in carbon savings when shipping. At the end of life, the luminaire’s polycarbonate material can be shredded and re-used.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Being able to 3D-print a luminaire the same day it was designed, shrinks the process from development, to production, delivery and installation from what might have been months to a matter of weaks.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditionally produced lamps and luminaires are static in their origin, they soon become “unfashionable”, thus having a short lifecycle. They can also be difficult to recycle and disassemble unless they have been designed for reuse. Further the material to produce them are likely to be “virgin” materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Signify enables customers to custom-design or tailor their luminaires. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The service saves time, energy, waste in manufacturing, packaging and transportation. 3D printing paves the way for more innovative designs with more complex shapes and colors. The luminaires are available digitally for on-demand production and stored to allow easy modification and adaptation. What’s more, all 3D printed luminaires are recyclable, specifically designed for a Circular Economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With 3D-printed luminaires, you can personalize, customize and tweak your luminaire to uniquely fit your needs by selecting the shape, pattern, color and size, lumen output, driver and optics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The client is given full flexibility when ordering and designing their custom made luminaires \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Because the product don’t contain glue, at the end of life they can de disassembles before they are remelted to be used in production of new designs. \u003C/p>",[49325],{"name":49326,"type":53,"value":49326},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK5uHgeyL7Y&t=58s",[49328],{"article_id":49311,"contributor_id":48556},{"id":49330,"link":49331,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49312,"updated_at":49313,"article_id":49311,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nXs0CvIbOC0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154399941-4YPvScoF.jpeg",{"id":49333,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49334,"updated_at":49335,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49336,"contents":49337,"contributors":49346,"image":49348},"11197","2022-01-03T08:26:33.177Z","2025-01-22T10:07:39.454Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49338],{"id":49339,"score":47,"body":49340,"status":55,"article_id":49333,"created_at":49334,"updated_at":49335,"published_at":49334},"yJQc",{"title":49341,"outcome":49342,"problem":49343,"summary":49344,"solution":49345},"Kinn Bryggeri gives away brewers grain to local farmers and bakeries to be used as nutrition","\u003Cp>The breweries have long thought of the mask as a residual product without any special value. But in fact, the dairy industry is requesting more mask. This is a feed rich in fiber, and it also has some valuable protein. Mask can to some extent reduce the use of imported soy. Unfortunately, the mask has a short shelf life and contains a large proportion of liquid, which makes it unfavorable to transport and difficult to store, but with the right treatment this can become a valuable resource. With the help of biotechnology, for example through the use of enzymes, we may also be able to get mesh-based feed that can help the cows produce less methane. Currently there is research being made on how the mask can be used in several industries, including as food for humans, for the extraction of chemicals, in pharmacy, in packaging and biofuels.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When the brewery process is complete and the sweet wort has been pumped over to the wort pan, the milk container must be emptied. The used malt is called “mask” and is a grain-based residue from the brewing process. Worldwide, the brewing industry produces about 38.6 million tonnes of “mask”. Usually one has to pay local waste collecting systems to pick up this “mask”, which is costly for the breweries. On the other side of this case, we have farmers, who both use money and resources to feed their stock. The livestock sector consumes annually about 6 billion tonnes of feed material in dry matter, including one third of global cereal production. The land that is used to grow this feed could be maximized in other ways, such as regenerative crops for food for humans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kinn Bryggeri AS is a small brewery in Florø that was established by Espen Lothe in 2009. The beer sales were originally meant to be kept local, but as sales in the brewery's first year were 2000 liters, which increased to 32,000 liters in 2010, and 76,000 liters in 2011, the company is now one of the leading breweries in Norway. Kinn has found a way to save costs by getting rid of one of the bi-products in the brewing process, «mask» (brewers grain), which they instead of paying to get collected by local waste solutions, give away for free for local farmers and bakeries to pick up at their brewery site.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kinn collects its “mask” during beer production and gives it for free to local farmers. This way both themselves and the farmers save money and time by looking at what previously would have been perceived as waste, as a valuable resource. The farmers use the mask to feed cows and pigs. A small part of the mask also goes to the local bakery. They use the mask in the dough when they bake a tasty bread called Kinn bread.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[49347],{"article_id":49333,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49349,"link":49350,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49334,"updated_at":49335,"article_id":49333,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ipGJOoYnrB4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154400556-_P7GFnyU.jpeg",{"id":49352,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49353,"updated_at":49354,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49355,"contents":49356,"contributors":49372,"image":49374},"11199","2022-01-03T08:39:20.932Z","2025-01-22T10:08:01.744Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49357],{"id":49358,"score":47,"body":49359,"status":55,"article_id":49352,"created_at":49353,"updated_at":49354,"published_at":49353},"h2Tl",{"title":49360,"outcome":49361,"problem":49362,"summary":49363,"solution":49364,"attachment":49365},"Norsk Gjenvinning has localized plaster production in their “Circular Gypsum Plaster Factory”","\u003Cp>In principle plaster is forever recyclable and through the localized plaster recycling plant, the recycled cast replaces the virgin raw material that traditionally has been imported from Europe. This helps to reduce the climate emissions associated with the transport of raw materials and reduces costs. This is more importantly, the perfect circular example, because it ensures that the quality of the material does not decline after each use cycle – which allows for an (in theory) eternal source of material, without having to use virgin material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Norway has a large construction sector which accounts for the biggest resource footprint (43 million tonnes). However, valuable construction and demolition waste is largely not utilised through reuse or recycling. In this way, circularity is not only low due to a lack of cycling, but also because of the continued build-up of stock in buildings and infrastructure, which bloats the already swollen national material footprint, per capita. According to figures from Statistics Norway, 80,000 tonnes of plaster waste is created each year – and at the same time new plaster is bought and imported from abroad.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, Norsk Gjenvinning, one of the largest waste management companies in Norway, opened “Den Sirkulære Gipsfabrikken” (the circular plaster factory), which has a permit to recycle half of all plaster waste in Norway. The Circular Factory, which is owned 50/50 by Norsk Gjenvinning and New West Gypsum Recycling, ensures that plaster waste can again be used as an input factor in the production of new plaster boards. The recycled cast replaces the virgin raw material that traditionally has been imported from Europe.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The factory collects cast waste (often from demolition companies), take use of brand new technology within plaster recycling and re-sell the recycled cast to manufacturers. The technology has been crucial in order to be able to deliver high quality material to their buyers/ manufacturers, such as Norgips. In this case, the powder produced is 99.5 per cent pure so that it can be converted into new plaster boards.\u003C/p>",[49366,49368,49370],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},"https://norsirk.no/kildesortering/ee-avfall/slik-gjenvinnes-ee-avfall/",{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},"https://www.ombrukt.no/handel-miljo-ombrukt/powers-forste-ombruks-butikk-apnet/220609",{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},"https://www.nettavisen.no/na24/nordmenn-troner-soleklart-overst-pa-elektronikksoppeltoppen/s/12-95-3423599412",[49373],{"article_id":49352,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49375,"link":49376,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49353,"updated_at":49354,"article_id":49352,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"W1Dzy1kHS_g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154401163-CRTcjN_9.jpeg",{"id":49378,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49379,"updated_at":49380,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49381,"contents":49382,"contributors":49395,"image":49398},"11200","2022-01-03T08:47:11.051Z","2025-01-22T10:08:04.891Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49383],{"id":49384,"score":47,"body":49385,"status":55,"article_id":49378,"created_at":49379,"updated_at":49380,"published_at":49379},"OFzP",{"title":49386,"outcome":49387,"problem":49388,"summary":49389,"solution":49390,"attachment":49391},"New technology allows eggshell waste to be used as a skin regenerative and wound healing bandage","\u003Cp>Norsk Gjenvinning states that they can tell that the waste they collect from eggshells has been reduced drastically – 800 tonnes a year to be specific – and this is only from Nortura Eggprodukter. In the past, eggshells were a waste product that cost money to get rid of. It has now possibly become a valuable resource that helps solve serious health problems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Chronic wounds are a serious health problem, with great costs both for the people affected and for society. Worldwide, it leads to an amputation every 30 seconds, and as much as five percent of the world's health-related expenses come from the treatment of such wounds.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A new Norwegian collaboration has developed a patch made from the eggshell membrane that can heal chronic wounds. A few years ago, the company Biovotec began a collaboration with Nortura in Re in Vestfold, where thousands of eggs are hatched each year. Now the three-leaf clover may together have developed a solution based on what has until now been virtually useless waste: 800 tonnes of eggshells.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Now a patch made from the eggshell membrane that can heal chronic wounds is being made and tested for commercialized use. It is not the shell itself that is used, but the thin membrane that lies between the egg white and the shell. This membrane has healing properties has been known for a long time, but no one has been able to utilize it industrially. In the past, the excess shells /shell waste went to farmers, who used them as fertilizer. But then came new rules that required heat treatment of the eggshells. This led to them going to Norsk Gjenvinning one of the largest waste management companies in Norway, instead. Until now, Nortura Eggprodukter has actually paid to get rid of the shells.\u003C/p>",[49392,49393,49394],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49396,49397],{"article_id":49378,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49378,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49399,"link":49400,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49379,"updated_at":49380,"article_id":49378,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DGHX7a_HLB8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154401755-lPhqg50o.jpeg",{"id":49402,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49403,"updated_at":49404,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49405,"contents":49406,"contributors":49419,"image":49421},"11201","2022-01-03T08:51:03.531Z","2025-01-22T10:08:05.616Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49407],{"id":49408,"score":47,"body":49409,"status":55,"article_id":49402,"created_at":49403,"updated_at":49404,"published_at":49403},"L8EG",{"title":49410,"outcome":49411,"problem":49412,"summary":49413,"solution":49414,"attachment":49415},"Norsk Gjenvinning x Hydro x Nespresso team up to establish a value chain for recycling Nespresso's coffee capsules","\u003Cp>The result is close to 100 percent material recycling. The aluminum is sold to Hydro's production in Holmestrand, while the coffee grounds are sold for biogas production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The capsules, which are made of aluminum, were previously energy recovered together with other residual waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2014, Norsk Gjenvinning (NG), one of the largest waste management companies in Norway, won a tender competition for the establishment of a value chain for recycling Nespresso's coffee capsules. The project is a collaboration between Nespresso, Hydro Aluminum and Norsk Gjenvinning.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NG collects the capsules from corporate customers, selected post offices and environmental stations. Then follows an industrial processing at one of their facilities in Oslo. In the process, aluminum and coffee are separated.\u003C/p>",[49416,49417,49418],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49420],{"article_id":49402,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49422,"link":49423,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49403,"updated_at":49404,"article_id":49402,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZGFiAFyIbkk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154402431-fXjpnhxf.jpeg",{"id":49425,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49426,"updated_at":49427,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49428,"contents":49429,"contributors":49442,"image":49445},"11202","2022-01-03T08:54:12.747Z","2025-01-22T10:08:07.565Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49430],{"id":49431,"score":47,"body":49432,"status":55,"article_id":49425,"created_at":49426,"updated_at":49427,"published_at":49426},"bxR1",{"title":49433,"outcome":49434,"problem":49435,"summary":49436,"solution":49437,"attachment":49438},"IKEA Norway gives Second Life to Furniture: The “TRASH collection” Campaign","\u003Cp>Since they launched the buy-back service in thier stores in November 2020, IKEA Norway has received 5,407 second hand products. The monthly average has doubled with the launch of the Trash Collection campaign.”\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over 3 million pieces of furniture are thrown away each year in Norway. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the goal of becoming a circular business by 2030, IKEA is finding ways to prolong the life of products, to turn waste into resources, recycling and reusing materials and preventing anything with the IKEA label from ending up in landfill. IKEA Norway has been developing innovative projects of their own to introduce their customers to the benefits of a circular approach. Initiatives finding new life for spare parts, launched in the past year, has already proven to be a great success.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>IKEA collects and resells old furniture and parts through their take-back system. A few stores have been taking back unwanted IKEA furniture for several years, but now, all seven of the IKEA stores in Norway offer the buyback service. For the spare parts program, they have offered spare parts in our circular hubs for many years, but only started offering the service online early this year, which is making it much more accessible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But, in order to to get the circularity message across to consumer they also initiated a large-scale video and poster campaign, launched in June 2021, that shows old IKEA products abandoned in trash piles and landfills, on street corners, and in random rubbish heaps in parks and beaches across Norway. The IKEA product is highlighted and labelled with where it was found, what work was needed, and what the second-hand price is versus the original. \u003C/p>",[49439,49440,49441],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49443,49444],{"article_id":49425,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49425,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49446,"link":49447,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49426,"updated_at":49427,"article_id":49425,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uRQXBdkYsOY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154402967-4xOd8ypr.jpeg",{"id":49449,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49450,"updated_at":49451,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49452,"contents":49453,"contributors":49465,"image":49468},"11203","2022-01-03T09:00:15.949Z","2025-01-22T10:08:10.207Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49454],{"id":49455,"score":47,"body":49456,"status":55,"article_id":49449,"created_at":49450,"updated_at":49451,"published_at":49450},"5SY7",{"title":49457,"outcome":49458,"summary":49459,"solution":49460,"attachment":49461},"Electrolux introduces the “made-to-be-remade” Vacuum Cleaner","\u003Cp>The first concrete result is the made-to-be-remade vacuum cleaner made of 100 % recycled plastic and reused components from electronic consumer products. Materials and components are directly from the recycling facility Stena Nordic Recycling Center in Halmstad. The recycled plastic is very high quality, and most of the components taken from discarded electrical appliances have a long service life left and therefore, components like cord reels and indicators for vacuum cleaner bags can be reused. Since the collaboration had every partner involved from beginning of life for a product to end- of- life, it was possible to map out the entire value-chain and then now also spend time researching further how they can make the product more recyclable.   \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* The entire vacuum cleaner housing is made of recycled material and recycled parts. Hose, pipe and nozzle are produced from raw materials. In the further work, it will be a task to look at the possibility of reusing these parts as well.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Made to be Re-made is a collaboration project with Stena Recycling and Electrolux to design and produce a vacuum cleaner that is “made to be re-made”. The aim for this project has been to make a recyclable vacuum cleaner from 100% recycled plastic and recycled components. The next step will be to look at what more can be achieved in the design phase - by designing for recycling. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Electrolux entered in a partnership with Stena Recycling to produce recyclable vacuum cleaners.\u003C/p>",[49462,49463,49464],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49466,49467],{"article_id":49449,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49449,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49469,"link":49470,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49450,"updated_at":49451,"article_id":49449,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BfrV1t9cfkk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154403506-0GyjSHn8.jpeg",{"id":49472,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49473,"updated_at":49474,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49475,"contents":49476,"contributors":49489,"image":49491},"11395","2022-01-06T14:32:36.967Z","2025-01-22T10:08:11.612Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49477],{"id":49478,"score":47,"body":49479,"status":55,"article_id":49472,"created_at":49473,"updated_at":49474,"published_at":49473},"OEHU",{"title":49480,"outcome":49481,"problem":49482,"summary":49483,"solution":49484,"attachment":49485},"Fairphone launches improved version of take-back program: ‘Reuse and Recycle’ / \"Return your old phones\"","\u003Cp>In 2020 Fairphone alongside their partners managed to recycle over 17.000 phones. How?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 40% get a new life: Phones that are still usable first get their data completely deleted. A simple repair like a new screen or battery is often all that’s necessary to bring an old phone back to life. The refurbished phones are sold through a trusted partner so someone else can enjoy them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 60% are safely recycled: In the end, every electronic product becomes e-waste. Phones that are no longer functional and cannot be repaired go to a European recycling facility where they’re processed to recover the valuable resources inside.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nearly \u003Cstrong>50 million tons of e-waste is produced every year \u003C/strong>– that’s more than 6 kilograms for every person on the planet. Norway is no different: people switch out their phone somewhere between every 2-3 years depending on their age group. \u003Cstrong>For the consumer to hand in the mobile phone and the charger for proper recycling is one of the most important environmental measures one can take for a more ethical life cycle for the mobile phone\u003C/strong>. Many of the mobile phone's ethical issues are related to expensive raw materials and environmental pollution from mobile components. Unfortunately, Norwegians are not so good at recycling mobile phones. Almost 2.5 million mobile phones are sold annually, but the \u003Cstrong>recycling is not even 1 percent of this\u003C/strong>. Elretur, Norway's largest recycling company for electrical and electronic waste, says that most people have a drawer with old mobile phones at home instead. Only every fifth Norwegian does not have an old mobile phone in the drawer, while every second Norwegian has 1-2 mobile phones at home, \u003Cstrong>while every fourth Norwegian has more than three mobile phones lying around.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Fairphone encourages European consumers to return their old devices through their “Return your old phones” take-back program. The customer gets a giftcard (reward) for returning their phones, which are either repaired/refurbished or remanufactured and recycled.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reusing and recycling our old phones plays an important role in saving valuable resources and lowering our environmental footprint. So in 2021, Fairphone doubling down on supporting their customers to give their old phones a new life. The system allows consumers to choose how they would like to receive their reward for returning their old phone (reward based take-back system). Consumers go on one of the Fairphone partner’s website to see how much their old phone is worth. 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This means drastically lower power consumption and carbon emissions, along with a significant reduction in long-term operating costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- It is therefore a win-win for both customers, society and the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hence, Peter Borgnaes, Division Manager at Alfa Laval Nordic says, “with reimbursement for old heat exchangers, we give our customers an obvious incentive to upgrade to new and more energy efficient heat exchangers, so that their energy consumption is significantly reduced. The exact saving depends on many factors, but in one example we calculated that replacing a 20- year heat exchanger can lead to total annual energy savings of up to 83,000 kWh”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Expensive electricity in Norway is a problem in fluctuating climate conditions where it can get really cold, yet many old heat exchangers which are not saving as much energy and reducing CO2 emissions as new ones can.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Up to 100 percent of the metals in old heat exchangers can be recycled in a new collaboration between Alfa Laval and Stena Recycling. Here, companies in Norway get the opportunity to upgrade their heat exchanger to a more energy-efficient version and at the same time get a refund for the old one, which is then recycled. It is a win-win for both customers, society and the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Up to 100 percent of the metals a heat exchanger is made of, such as stainless steel, copper or carbon steel, can be melted down and recycled as ingredients in new products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The process:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Company informs Alfa about their current heat exchanger. Based on brand and model, Alfa calculates a refund.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Company upgrades to a new heat exchanger provided by Alfa\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Company receives sustainability report and refund immediately\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) Company receives info on how and where to return old device for recycling\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5) Stena Recycling recycles the old heat exchanger\u003C/p>",[49509,49510,49511],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49513,49514],{"article_id":49495,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49495,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49516,"link":49517,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49496,"updated_at":49497,"article_id":49495,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wpTsYSItSEg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154405069-VT-RNCIN.jpeg",{"id":49519,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49520,"updated_at":49521,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49522,"contents":49523,"contributors":49536,"image":49538},"11461","2022-01-07T12:41:07.309Z","2025-01-22T10:08:14.696Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49524],{"id":49525,"score":47,"body":49526,"status":55,"article_id":49519,"created_at":49520,"updated_at":49521,"published_at":49520},"4SNx",{"title":49527,"outcome":49528,"problem":49529,"summary":49530,"solution":49531,"attachment":49532},"ABB collaboration project where old engines are recycled cuts emissions drastically.","\u003Cp>The pilot project with recycling of electric motors started at Herøya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn. This is where both ABB's customer Yara Porsgrunn and service partner Motor & Generator Service (MGS) are located. \u003Cstrong>The project has resulted in a dedicated production line that separates the metals in discarded electric motors.\u003C/strong> The raw materials they get out are much cleaner than if the engines are crushed. \u003Cstrong>They can be used in new products with metals that are extracted from nature.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If all outdated electric motors in Norwegian industry are replaced with new, energy-efficient motors, energy consumption in Norway can be reduced by 4 TWh. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Electric motors account for 45 percent of the world's total power consumption. More than 300 million industrial motor systems are installed globally, many of which are inefficient. Electric motors may not be so visible, but they affect us all. They drive virtually everything that rotates. For example, they provide fresh tap water, clean air in buildings, are used in food production and operate trains, cars, buses and boats.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Replacing outdated electric motors is a climate measure that will cut emissions drastically. In Norway, ABB is hence well into a project where the old engines are recycled into new, clean raw materials. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- Power consumption can be cut by up to 10 percent globally if these systems are replaced with energy-efficient and speed-controlled motors. Of all climate measures, improving energy efficiency is the most effective way to cut greenhouse gas emissions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The old engines contain valuable materials that can be returned to the circuit. Copper is called the \"new oil\" because it is a limited resource the world risks running out of. The price of copper has doubled in the last year. At the same time, recycling of aluminum, copper and steel consumes between 75 and 95 percent less energy than new production from mining. This is the reason why ABB has entered a collaboration with Stena Recycling on the recycling of electric motors from industry.\u003C/p>",[49533,49534,49535],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49537],{"article_id":49519,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49539,"link":49540,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49520,"updated_at":49521,"article_id":49519,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WGiIZ7AhVms=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154406187-mtG4OSZf.jpeg",{"id":49542,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49543,"updated_at":49544,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49545,"contents":49546,"contributors":49559,"image":49562},"11462","2022-01-07T13:38:44.324Z","2025-01-22T10:08:20.524Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49547],{"id":49548,"score":47,"body":49549,"status":55,"article_id":49542,"created_at":49543,"updated_at":49544,"published_at":49543},"QzAo",{"title":49550,"outcome":49551,"problem":49552,"summary":49553,"solution":49554,"attachment":49555},"Signify uses recycled CDs to create 3D printed lamps – consumers design their own lamps online and avoid overproduction of unsold goods","\u003Cp>- The 3D-printed lamp (without electronics and bulb) has \u003Cstrong>47% lower CO2 emissions \u003C/strong>than a traditional factory-produced lamp in metal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The lamps are \u003Cstrong>made completely without glue, have fewer parts\u003C/strong> (mono material is always good when the lamp reaches end of life)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- They \u003Cstrong>only weigh 2/3 of a traditional luminaire\u003C/strong>, which in turn gives 35% in CO2 savings on shipping.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The only lamps that are produced are the ones that customers in fact design and order. This reduces production costs of excess goods that are not sold, and arguably more importantly, also reduces the footprint that overproduction of stock goods has on the planet. A true “\u003Cstrong>only produce what you will use” mentality! \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- One could also argue that by allowing customers to create their own design, they will be more \u003Cstrong>incentivized to take care of their lamps\u003C/strong> through an emotional bond with the product and \u003Cstrong>keep them in use for a longer time \u003C/strong>(stretch lifetime).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Overproduction of goods that are produced with heavy raw-materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Signify, earlier known as Philips Lighting, launched the world's first service where customers can tailor and order lamps (lampshades and lighting) online. The self-designed lamps are 3D printed and sent to the customer´s home address within 2 weeks. The company uses recycled materials as a basis for production, more specifically 24 recycled CDs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Customers can tailor and order lamps where the base consists of strong high-quality 100% recyclable polycarbonate and are designed to be reused or recycled at the end of their lifetime. The design uses no paint, less parts and screws and no glue.\u003C/p>",[49556,49557,49558],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49560,49561],{"article_id":49542,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49542,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49563,"link":49564,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49543,"updated_at":49544,"article_id":49542,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FNenh4Rruts=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154406910-2G1k3-VZ.jpeg",{"id":49566,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49567,"updated_at":49568,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49569,"contents":49570,"contributors":49583,"image":49585},"11495","2022-01-10T14:56:59.591Z","2025-01-22T10:08:24.832Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49571],{"id":49572,"score":47,"body":49573,"status":55,"article_id":49566,"created_at":49567,"updated_at":49568,"published_at":49567},"MZcA",{"title":49574,"outcome":49575,"problem":49576,"summary":49577,"solution":49578,"attachment":49579},"The Electronics store “Power” opens their first “RePower” store","\u003Cp>From October (launch of deposit system) to December 2021 Power received 7,500 used products from their customers in just under two months. Out of these 3,500 were repaired, while 4,000 were directly scrapped and delivered to the recycle company Norsirk. This is an almost 50% rate of saved products – which is very high!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The next RePower will open in at Rud in Bærum in the first quarter of 2022, followed by one store in Finland and one in Denmark. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hopefully the RePower store can be a stepping stone in battling the negative mentality around reuse of electronics in Norway. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A record 54m tonnes of “e-waste” was generated worldwide in 2019. The amount of e-waste is rising three times faster than the world’s population. In Norway, consumers enjoy staying up to date with recent technological developments, resulting in a high replacement rate of products – making Norway one of the worlds biggest producers of e-waste per capita. Although recycling rates of e-waste is high in Norway, the “stock / hoarding” culture in Norway is also high.This means that Norwegians have a tendency to buy new electronic devices, and keep their old ones in stock at home (possible due to large stocking space at home combined with affordability to upgrade to new devices)– making it an environmental problem of the future. Although % of E-waste that is recycled is high in Norway, a major barrier to achieving a circular economy is ensuring slowing the resource loop through reuse of product. Yet, there is a low reuse culture within electronics in Norway. Barriers to changing this behaviour include a lack of knowledge on how to best cycle unwanted products, how to responsibly dispose of electronics and a lack of trust in value estimates (quality of product, sanitary concerns) to enable cycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sirkular gjenbruk and Power collaborate in making the newly opened “RePower” store – which collects, repairs /refurbishes and sells used electronics. All the items sold in the store have been collected and sold for reuse.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The RePower shop contains mobile phones, tablets, computers, TVs and appliances (washing machines etc). Items are collected mainly via two channels: a customer “deposit” system (customer gains points that they can shop with by turning in old/used products from their home) and through buying items from from suppliers who sell overhauled products, as well as trough working closely with the recycling company Norsirk which gives Power access to the volume that is delivered to the municipal waste stations. The deposit system is however crucial, as it establishes a direct line between customer and store.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the basement of the store, the appliances that come in are roughly sorted and washed, before they are tested and repaired by Sirkular Gjenbruk AS in the appliance workshop right outside the main entrance to the warehouse. Sirkular Gjenbruk have given new life to discarded appliances by repairing and selling them since 2018 – and they received most of the items from Power. In connection with the establishment of RePower, Sirkular Gjenbruk hence moved into Power at Alnabru.\u003C/p>",[49580,49581,49582],{"name":49367,"type":53,"value":49367},{"name":49369,"type":53,"value":49369},{"name":49371,"type":53,"value":49371},[49584],{"article_id":49566,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49586,"link":49587,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49567,"updated_at":49568,"article_id":49566,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"43SuySnpvYU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154407699-CUYarwHP.jpeg",{"id":49589,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49590,"updated_at":49591,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49592,"contents":49593,"contributors":49605,"image":49608},"11496","2022-01-10T15:54:36.021Z","2025-01-22T10:08:54.306Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49594],{"id":49595,"score":47,"body":49596,"status":55,"article_id":49589,"created_at":49590,"updated_at":49591,"published_at":49590},"00ca",{"title":49597,"outcome":49598,"problem":49599,"summary":49600,"solution":49601,"attachment":49602},"Hydro and NorthVolt come together to create HydroVolt with the aim to sustainably recycle  used car batteries","\u003Cp>If everything goes as planned the pilot plant will be ready for production sometime during 2022. If the pilot is successful, the ambition is to build a new, larger factory that will recover a significantly larger volume. At the start, the plant will be able to handle more than 8,000 tonnes of battery modules – so about 23,000 EV batteries pr year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Electrification is crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. At the same time, it is a challenge that battery technology is dependent on materials that are in short supply, and that the extraction of these materials also leads to greenhouse gas emissions. Efficient recycling is therefore crucial. As of 2020 approximately 15 million cars are sold in Europe per year and the proportion of electric cars is also increasing rapidly. This results in a great need for increased recycling capacity in the years to come. \u003Cem>In simple words the world needs clean batteries and we need a plan for what to do with them end-of life. We need to recover the materials and use them in new batteries or other products – and not produce waste.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydro and Swedish Northvolt are joining forces to build a pilot plant that will use new technology to recycle the materials in used electric car batteries in a climate-friendly way. Enova supports the establishment with NOK 43.5 million.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Swedish battery making company Northvolt, and the energy and aluminium company Hydro from Norway have now come together to create the joint venture Hydrovolt, \u003Cstrong>which is building Europe’s largest electric car battery recycling facility in Fredrikstad,\u003C/strong> Norway. The battery recycling plant is situated just next to and will work hand in glove with Batteriretur, the company that collects used batteries in Norway. The pilot will test how materials from old car batteries can be recycled with the help of new technology ensuring significantly lower energy consumption and climate footprint during the recycling process. The batteries contain valuable raw materials such as cobalt, nickel, lithium, aluminum, manganese and copper. The aluminum that is recycled is sent back to Hydro's factories to make, among other things, new battery components, while many of the remaining materials will be used to produce new batteries at North Volt's battery factory in Skellefteå. The materials that Hydro and Northvolt cannot utilize will be sold to others.\u003C/p>",[49603],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},"https://www.viewpointaqua.no/seafarm/",[49606,49607],{"article_id":49589,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49589,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49609,"link":49610,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49590,"updated_at":49591,"article_id":49589,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rqO2kEg_lVg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154408442-93hor3l7.jpeg",{"id":49612,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49613,"updated_at":49614,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49615,"contents":49616,"contributors":49627,"image":49630},"11497","2022-01-10T17:09:05.608Z","2025-01-22T10:09:07.397Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49617],{"id":49618,"score":47,"body":49619,"status":55,"article_id":49612,"created_at":49613,"updated_at":49614,"published_at":49613},"eNiV",{"title":49620,"outcome":49621,"problem":49622,"summary":49623,"solution":49624,"attachment":49625},"Restarters Norway want to make a “culture of repairing” through throwing local “Fiksefest” (Fixing Parties)","\u003Cp>At the Restarters Fixing Parties you can bring broken small electronics and fix them with the guidance and help from fixer volunteers. The Restarters staff and volunteer fixers are young – and the Fixing parties are also aimed at the young population. The aim is hence to ensure that electronics do not end up in stock or as e-waste, but also to create a shift in mentality in the young population on how we consume and use electronics through throwing fun and social events.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A record 54m tonnes of “e-waste” was generated worldwide in 2019. In Norway, consumers enjoy staying up to date with recent technological developments, resulting in a high replacement rate of products – making Norway one of the worlds biggest producers of e-waste per capita. In fact, norwegians are the biggest consumers of electronics in the world. Although recycling rates of e-waste is high in Norway, the “stock / hoarding” culture in Norway is also high. A major barrier to achieving a circular economy is ensuring slowing the resource loop through reuse of product – including repairing, remanufacturing and refurbishing electronical products. Yet, there is a low reuse culture within electronics in Norway. For most Norwegians, “buying a new one” is often the easiest and cheapest option when something is broken. This also leads to large greenhouse gas emissions, and poor working conditions in mines and factories. And on top of that, we're starting to run out of more critical metals. Barriers to changing this behaviour include a lack of knowledge on how to best cycle unwanted products, how to repair electronics, how to responsibly dispose of electronics and a lack of trust in value estimates (quality of product, sanitary concerns) to enable cycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mixing circular purpose with a fun, social event! At the Restarters Fixing Parties you can bring broken small electronics with you, and the staff and volunteer fixers help you to fix it – for free.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Restarters Norway was started in the autumn of 2016 with help from Norway Makers, Naturvernforbundet, Deichmanske bibliotek and Institutt for Informatikk at Oslo University.. In June 2017, they received the Oslo Environmental Award and were nominated for the Nordic Council's Environmental Award. Restart Norway is the local branch of The Restart Project - a people-powered platform for change, helping demand emerge for more sustainable, better electronics. By working with communities, schools, and companies to value and use electronics longer - and documenting the barriers to doing so - the Restart Project aims to drive a global movement to move beyond the throw-away economy. The organisation takes local action to prevent electronic waste through hands-on, learning events where it helps people fix their own electronics.\u003C/p>",[49626],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49628,49629],{"article_id":49612,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49612,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49631,"link":49632,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49613,"updated_at":49614,"article_id":49612,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"x1Vy3gWRh0s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154409508-hz_11XGh.jpeg",{"id":49634,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49635,"updated_at":49636,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49637,"contents":49638,"contributors":49649,"image":49651},"11560","2022-01-12T11:04:53.591Z","2025-01-22T10:09:13.104Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49639],{"id":49640,"score":47,"body":49641,"status":55,"article_id":49634,"created_at":49635,"updated_at":49636,"published_at":49635},"yFHz",{"title":49642,"outcome":49643,"problem":49644,"summary":49645,"solution":49646,"attachment":49647},"Bioleaching electronic waste: the future of clean and energy efficient recycling?","\u003Cp>The research team has been using non-toxic bacteria to oxidise and recover precious metals from e-waste. They’ve shown that copper is widely recoverable from discarded e-waste, and that all metals present in EV batteries can be recovered using microbes. Bioleaching is an eco-friendly and cost-effective technology for processing low-grade and complex ores and may also be an important bioremediation technology for processing solid waste and secondary resources such electronic waste. However, large-scale commercial applications of bioleaching are still developing slowly. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>E-waste (electronic equipment waste) is the \u003Cstrong>most rapidly growing waste stream in the world, \u003C/strong>with over 50million tonnes generated globally each year. However, \u003Cstrong>just 17.4 per cent of it was formally collected and recycled. \u003C/strong>At the same time, the amount of e-waste is rising three times faster than the world’s population.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Usually, rich countries in Europe and North America\u003Cstrong> export e-waste to landfill sites in developing countries in Africa and Asia.\u003C/strong> Millions of people across the world are thought to work informally recycling these materials through open burning, \u003Cstrong>exposing themselves and the environment to toxic fumes \u003C/strong>which then find their way into the water supply and food chain, poisoning animals and humans. In countries that do not have as good schemes for EE recycling as Norway, \u003Cstrong>EE waste still ends up in landfills.\u003C/strong> There, toxic metals can leak out and seep into the groundwater, to the detriment of both nature and the population.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As of today, \u003Cstrong>pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy are the technologies used to extract and recycle EE waste \u003C/strong>metals. These are\u003Cstrong> energy-intensive processes \u003C/strong>where one must also handle and neutralize any gases and chemicals associated with recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bioleaching, a technique that uses bacteria to leach precious metals from electronic waste, could help to create a circular economy in areas without established recycling plants. Overall, bioleaching has several advantages over conventional chemical leaching including lower cost, lower impact on the environment, lower hazardous characteristics of waste, lower energy demand as well as absence of toxic chemicals. Is this the future of e-waste recycling? Research teams across the world are investigating the potential of bioleaching in recycling e-waste, including a PhD student at NTNU. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fortunately, there are some smart researchers who want to find a solution to the problem. One of them is postdoctoral fellow James Mwase from NTNU in Trondheim. He believes in something called bioleaching – a method that was first linked as a possible solution to e-waste by a research team at the University of Coventry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>How does it work?\u003C/em> \u003C/strong>Simply put, there is the use of microorganisms to help leach out valuable metals from sulfide minerals, he explains. Or in other words, the microorganisms chemically change the metal and release it from the surrounding rock. This allows it to dissolve in a microbial \"soup\" where the metal can be insulated and cleaned. The process requires very little energy and has a small carbon footprint. No toxic chemicals are used either, making it environmentally friendly and safe. Furthemore, The microorganisms are naturally occurring (often found during mining, in hot springs or volcanic areas) and hence do not need to be constructed in laboratories. This makes it rather simple for a microbiologist to collect the bacteria for it to grow in the laboratory and thereafter be used as a recycling mechanism. This might create massive opportunities in areas where there are no established recycling plants, but large amounts of e-waste. \u003C/p>",[49648],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49650],{"article_id":49634,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49652,"link":49653,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49635,"updated_at":49636,"article_id":49634,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MHdXsr0l9Fw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154410312-WjJJgdaf.jpeg",{"id":49655,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49656,"updated_at":49657,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49658,"contents":49659,"contributors":49670,"image":49673},"11857","2022-01-20T18:12:19.663Z","2025-01-22T10:09:32.695Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49660],{"id":49661,"score":47,"body":49662,"status":55,"article_id":49655,"created_at":49656,"updated_at":49657,"published_at":49656},"G-_K",{"title":49663,"outcome":49664,"problem":49665,"summary":49666,"solution":49667,"attachment":49668},"Repack Batteries – repurposing EV batteries","\u003Cp>The company mission is to enable maximum value generation from second-life EV batteries by repurposing them in a streamlined, safe and cost-effective way. Using second-life EV batteries, RePack estimates its battery systems to have \u003Cstrong>an up to 95% lower carbon footprint compared to systems based on new battery cells.\u003C/strong> They develop novel technologies for reassembly and operations to convert usable second life EV batteries into modular plug-and-play battery storage systems. To customers, the Battery Cloud brings the ability to follow their battery system data in real-time as well as peace of mind that their battery system is safely monitored and updated. To RePack, the Battery Cloud is a key tool to further extend the understanding of how second-life batteries perform and how to maximize their value to customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Energy storage will be very important in the green shift. According to a study from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, installed capacity will grow 170 times over the next 20 years, not least due to the increasing roll-out of electric cars. The electric car batteries will eventually not be able to serve their original purpose and hence be discarded. McKinsey has estimated that over the next ten years, \u003Cstrong>the proportion of discarded electric car batteries will increase 200 times.\u003C/strong> That is an equivalent of approx. 3 million batteries a year. Even if this is a known fact,\u003Cstrong> existing battery systems rely on outdated battery operating and controlling systems. \u003C/strong>Battery management systems (BMSs) are pre-configured at the factory for operating the battery for the entirety of its lifetime without taking into account degradation and usage patterns. \u003Cstrong>This leads to a large number of batteries being discarded years ahead of time.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The electric car revolution requires large amounts of new batteries. But at some point, the batteries need to be replaced. The entrepreneurial company RePack has developed a solution that allows a third of the electric car batteries to be reused elsewhere.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RePack has found that around\u003Cstrong> a third of these batteries are functional and can be used elsewhere.\u003C/strong> Second-life batteries can live on for more than 10 years if selected, configured and operated correctly. \u003Cstrong>The company has therefore developed a battery cloud\u003C/strong>, where they collect information from the batteries' first life, from the repackaging and from the second life (number of kilometers driven, why they were discarded, how they performed, etc.). Based on this information and using the battery cloud, \u003Cstrong>they find out how the batteries can be packed together and enter a system within another area of use\u003C/strong>. This is the reason why RePack started building a solution that enables a data-driven approach to repurposing.This solution is called the Battery Cloud, and its key functionalities are: Live and historical battery system data; Over the air updates that bring safety and performance improvements based on learning from all of RePack battery systems; Customizable notifications; APIs for integration with third-party applications.\u003C/p>",[49669],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49671,49672],{"article_id":49655,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49655,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49674,"link":49675,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49656,"updated_at":49657,"article_id":49655,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C_Sctb843TU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154411250-MOMcsMNj.jpeg",{"id":49677,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49678,"updated_at":49679,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49680,"contents":49681,"contributors":49692,"image":49695},"11890","2022-01-20T20:08:08.953Z","2025-01-22T10:09:51.577Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49682],{"id":49683,"score":47,"body":49684,"status":55,"article_id":49677,"created_at":49678,"updated_at":49679,"published_at":49678},"OMei",{"title":49685,"outcome":49686,"problem":49687,"summary":49688,"solution":49689,"attachment":49690},"FREYR Battery simplified battery cell production process","\u003Cp>Fueled by low-cost hydro and wind energy, FREYR designs and manufactures high-density and cost-competitive lithium-ion batteries with a reduced carbon footprint for the rapidly growing global markets for electric mobility, stationary energy storage, marine and aviation applications. 24M has drastically reduced the steps in the battery cell manufacturing process compared to conventional technology, enabling a more compact production line without large equipment items such as coater, mixer, NMP and NMP recovery, slitting, and press. No heating and drying are needed, greatly reducing energy consumption, and the electrode process is emission-free, thereby reducing the facilities’ direct CO₂ emissions. The 24M process enables thicker electrodes that require less inactive materials (copper, aluminum and separator), thereby reducing emissions from the production and transportation of these materials. There is no need for binder and NMP solvent which usually is a factor of high environmental concern. A battery without binder enables direct recycling which is less energy and chemical-intensive.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The giant factory will consist of four factories and will be built in five construction stages. The first stage is a pilot plant to be set up in the first half of 2022 (375 MWh).The industrypark might ensure 1500 new jobs in the area.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There is a rapid global growth in demand for battery-enabled electrification. The rapid expansion of battery-enabled electrification of mobility and processes is required to meet global targets for reducing CO₂ emissions. However, battery manufacturing impacts the environment via emissions and waste from extraction of raw materials, energy generation, battery cell production and -packaging, and logistics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the battery is a vital component in an EV, the battery industry must deliver supply growth to meet the anticipated demand for electric vehicles. FREYR Battery has developed advanced lithium-ion battery cells for mass production in battery cell facilities in Mo i Rana, Northern Norway. FREYR will pilot a technology for the production of Li-ion battery cells that reduces the number of steps in the production process and eliminates the need for solvents and binders compared to conventional technology. The technology is energy and area efficient, and reduces material and energy consumption, investment costs and greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>They are using a 24M licensed production process which is solvent and binder-free; reducing the use of environmentally hazardous materials and substantially improving recycling potential. The technology:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Thicker electrodes with a greater degree of active material resulting in cells with higher energy density\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduction in material costs and energy consumption compared with the current international average\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Elimination of environmentally harmful solvents in production\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Significant reduction in the number of steps in the production process related to (LiB) battery cells\u003C/p>",[49691],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49693,49694],{"article_id":49677,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":49677,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49696,"link":49697,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49678,"updated_at":49679,"article_id":49677,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BdI_fvZAe24=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154412303-qe1XTOJR.jpeg",{"id":49699,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49700,"updated_at":49701,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49702,"contents":49703,"contributors":49714,"image":49716},"12022","2022-01-24T13:58:03.058Z","2025-01-22T10:09:59.783Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49704],{"id":49705,"score":47,"body":49706,"status":55,"article_id":49699,"created_at":49700,"updated_at":49701,"published_at":49700},"cPFZ",{"title":49707,"outcome":49708,"problem":49709,"summary":49710,"solution":49711,"attachment":49712},"Götessons-Loop aims to reuse office furniture & equipment over and over again","\u003Cp>They have already launched the reuse concept for screens:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>“Send your old Gotessons screen back to us  – we reuse the components and then you or someone else will get them back as a new screen. Step-by-Step:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. We receive the screen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. We disassemble the screen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. We inspect the screen’s components.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      The wood frame is reused in a new screen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      The sound absorbent is reused in a new screen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      Mounts and accessories are reused by the customer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      The textile is recycled as energy. We are working on projects where we can also recycle textile and lamination. The textile from our products Silent Express is recycled as polyester.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. The product is sold on to a new or the same customer.”\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Even though office furniture is not replaced as frequently as home decor, this also occurs in workplaces and furniture is often used for a much shorter time than their actual service life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Götessons develops and manufactures products for offices, conference centers and hotels. They have recently developed their “loop” concept, which aims to create a circular business model by design. They have started by making the office screens they sell circular. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>On their website, the company writes that the right material choices are important, and also goes hand in hand with high product quality. Furniture should have as few material types as possible to facilitate recycling and reuse. High quality products don’t break. They here show that they wish to move away from producing and selling “as much as possible”. But, material is also about trends and fashion. Combining products that are trendy and contribute to creative environments must also be combined with not being thrown out after the ever-shorter trend cycles pass. That is why Gotessons have developed LOOP – a system where products can be sent back and serviced, or upcycled as it’s also known as, to then be sold again. The business development around LOOP is always ongoing, and we are planning on, among other things, selling second- hand furniture.\u003C/p>",[49713],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49715],{"article_id":49699,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49717,"link":49718,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49700,"updated_at":49701,"article_id":49699,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1lM7gQI71KE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154413165-iCQy2via.jpeg",{"id":49720,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49721,"updated_at":49722,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49723,"contents":49724,"contributors":49735,"image":49737},"12187","2022-01-31T12:46:16.399Z","2025-01-22T10:10:20.201Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49725],{"id":49726,"score":47,"body":49727,"status":55,"article_id":49720,"created_at":49721,"updated_at":49722,"published_at":49721},"Fnxu",{"title":49728,"outcome":49729,"problem":49730,"summary":49731,"solution":49732,"attachment":49733},"The Sharefox digital renting system makes it easy to chose renting > selling","\u003Cp>The company has set up over 80 different rental concepts in Norway, and in addition to Jernia, they have customers such as DNT, Felleskjøpet and Anton Sport. Sharefox's technology platform is used in a number of industries - everything from sports, tourism, machines, tools, store networks, self-service car rentals and subscription solutions. Their collaboration with Jernia is one of the more famous ones, and has allowed the store to rent out tools to their customers, instead of selling them. Initially, the service was tested in selected pilot stores in Oslo. But now, Jernia offers a nationwide offer in 130 of their stores (all using the Sharebox digital system).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A group of students at the norwegian university NMBU has made a LCA of the Jernia x Sharebox tool rental solution, and have found that the largest emissions that emerge are related to the production of the tools. These consist of a large proportion of plastic and steel, which are materials that give large emissions in the production phase. The rental platform is hence a success, as it reduces the production of new products and focuses on refurbishing and repair.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Access>ownership is an essential business model in the CE transition. Although many stores express their interest in transitioning to such a business model, renting also requires a thorough overview of inventory, customers, payments, a calendar system, and more. A digital solution is often the best way to go. However, not all businesses have the know-how or time to develop such a system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many stores would like to \u003Cstrong>transition\u003C/strong> their business model \u003Cstrong>from selling to renting\u003C/strong>. However, such a transition can be challenging, especially because successful renting in bigger scale often depends on a user friendly rental platform (digital technology). Sharefox has therefore carefully developed a platform and renting system that they sell to businesses (B2B) – with the goal to \u003Cstrong>make it easier for stores \u003C/strong>(that sell products of any kind) \u003Cstrong>to enable renting.\u003C/strong> In other words, they \u003Cstrong>use digital technology to provide \u003C/strong>a fully developed,\u003Cstrong> tailored service\u003C/strong> for other businesses to be able to provide \u003Cem>their \u003C/em>customers with a \u003Cstrong>service>owning platform\u003C/strong>. Sharefox's technology platform is used in a number of industries - everything from sports, tourism, machines, tools, store networks, self-service car rentals and subscription solutions. The Sharefox collaboration with the store Jernia is a wonderful example of B2B collaboration in digitalizing renting.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The startup Sharefox offers e-commerce solutions for rental-based services. They sell and customize their digital system different industries – from large machinery, to retail. Sharebox offers a rental system for digital order, payment, calendar that shows availability, sale of accessories, or marketing with activity guides for customers and blog features.\u003C/p>",[49734],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49736],{"article_id":49720,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49738,"link":49739,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49721,"updated_at":49722,"article_id":49720,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"K6ATq1uD5Uc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154414065--CXY8f6B.jpeg",{"id":49741,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49742,"updated_at":49743,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49744,"contents":49745,"contributors":49756,"image":49758},"12188","2022-01-31T12:55:11.646Z","2025-01-22T10:10:37.518Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49746],{"id":49747,"score":47,"body":49748,"status":55,"article_id":49741,"created_at":49742,"updated_at":49743,"published_at":49742},"4NTX",{"title":49749,"outcome":49750,"problem":49751,"summary":49752,"solution":49753,"attachment":49754},"HARARE researches how to use hydrogen based metal recovery","\u003Cp>The HARARE project successfully kicked off on June 7th, 2021 when the project partners came together for a virtual meeting. The event was hosted by SINTEF. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>If we are to switch to renewable energy, we are\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>required to use vast amounts of metals as steel and aluminium (e.g. for solar panels and wind turbines). The extraction of these materials leads to greenhouse gas emissions. In 2017 the metallurgical industry amounted to 70 million tons direct CO2 emitted. In addition, the carbon-based processes make the European metallurgical industry dependent on imports. In other words the recycling of these metals is not efficient, and it makes the industry more dependent on raw materials and import. According to Harare, less than 15% of metal input to the European process industry is supplied from domestic extraction. Mitigating the CO2 footprint from the production is going to be essential for those who wish to ensure their further licence to operate in Europe, and ensuring a better way to secure material supply will be, well, essential for those who wish for their business to survive.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2020 10 industry and research partners from 4 European countries (including NTNU, ResiTec & SINTEF in Norway) came together with the aim to demonstrate sustainable ways of producing non-ferrous metals using hydrogen as an enabler for removing waste and valorising materials in carbon free processes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The HARARE project addresses these two issues: CO2-emissions and material supply that is not dependent on critical raw material extraction. How? Well, HARARE will demonstrate sustainable ways to produce non-ferrous metals through hydrogen based metal recovery from waste. Substituting carbon with hydrogen is one of the few ways metal production can become CO2-emissions free. Also utilizing raw materials more efficiently, will simultaneously reduce Europe’s dependence on Critical raw materials.\u003C/p>",[49755],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49757],{"article_id":49741,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49759,"link":49760,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49742,"updated_at":49743,"article_id":49741,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"66XJw8tlOl4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154415117-eHmjKh46.jpeg",{"id":49762,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49763,"updated_at":49764,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49765,"contents":49766,"contributors":49777,"image":49779},"13146","2022-03-16T14:27:22.874Z","2025-01-22T10:10:50.139Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49767],{"id":49768,"score":47,"body":49769,"status":55,"article_id":49762,"created_at":49763,"updated_at":49764,"published_at":49763},"HaDe",{"title":49770,"outcome":49771,"problem":49772,"summary":49773,"solution":49774,"attachment":49775},"Green Yard performs recycling and modification of ships","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>1.    Ship recycling\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Recycling of ships\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Receipt and retrieval of iron and metals\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>2.    Green modification\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Rig repairs, maintenance and modifications\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Onshore and offshore\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Ship repairs, maintenance and modifications\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Prefabrication of steel, pipes and paints\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Engineering\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Gas dealer for Nippon\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Other workshop services\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Circulation services ship and rig\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Green Yard offers shipyard services such as prefabrication, repairs, electrification, conversions, engine replacement, mobilizations and re-activation, as well as classification of both ships and rigs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>https://www.sustainableshipping.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ship-lifecycle-report-final.pdf\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Maritime transport plays and will continue to play an essential role in global and European trade and economy. In recent years, the maritime sector has taken significant measures to alleviate its environmental impacts. Green Yard performs both green 1. \u003Cem>recycling of ships\u003C/em>, as well as 2\u003Cem>. green modification\u003C/em> of ships and offshore rigs. They 1. collect all types of iron and metals (aluminum, copper, scrap iron, brass, lead, cable, zinc, nickel alloys, etc.) from both commercial and private customers for recycling, and 2. offer shipyard services such as prefabrication, repairs, electrification, conversions, engine replacement, mobilizations and re-activation of both ships and rigs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Their large warehouses with a short way to the North Sea and the rest of Europe together with their experience and expertise make Green Yard an attractive player in its business areas. Their recycling takes place indoors to minimize the risk of emissions to the environment. Modern and innovative tools with minimal emissions provide a good working environment with less noise and dust to the surroundings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the recycling process, they have a strong focus on the degree of recycling of all waste, including the re-sale of used ship parts to the used market through partners and own sales locally and in our online store.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[49776],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49778],{"article_id":49762,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49780,"link":49781,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49763,"updated_at":49764,"article_id":49762,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1EACrp8LVA0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154415985-NJIuBSsH.jpeg",{"id":49783,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49784,"updated_at":49785,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49786,"contents":49787,"contributors":49798,"image":49800},"17599","2022-07-21T10:20:13.751Z","2025-01-22T10:11:00.577Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49788],{"id":49789,"score":47,"body":49790,"status":55,"article_id":49783,"created_at":49784,"updated_at":49785,"published_at":49784},"XMsA",{"title":49791,"outcome":49792,"problem":49793,"summary":49794,"solution":49795,"attachment":49796},"ViewPoint SEAFARM reuse existing drilling platforms for innovative off-shore fish farming","\u003Cp>ViewPoint enables fish farms in new sea areas which earlier have not been used for fish farms due to lack of proper equipment and technology (cage designs). In this way, a more predictable and sustainable food production is ensured, and at the same time, the platforms are reused. A drilling platform that is planned for scrapping can be reused with a utilization rate of up to 60%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- In the North Sea, there are around a hundred drilling platforms that are to be scrapped or nearing the end of their life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Many of the concerns surrounding fish farming arise from the crowding together of thousands of fish in their artificial environment creating issues around water quality, contamination, and disease.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ViewPoint SEAFARM develops offshore facilities for fish farming based on the reuse of existing drilling platforms previously used in the oil and gas industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ViewPoint SEAFARM develops offshore facilities for fish farming based on the reuse of existing drilling platforms from the oil and gas industry. The cages are developed with “demanding seas” (e.g. the north sea which are surrounded by weather conditions the platforms have already been designed to tolerate) in mind, and the net system can withstand harsh conditions.\u003C/p>",[49797],{"name":49604,"type":53,"value":49604},[49799],{"article_id":49783,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49801,"link":49802,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49784,"updated_at":49785,"article_id":49783,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EGi14xwnqyA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154416818-s9N3NwVN.jpeg",{"id":49804,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":49805,"updated_at":49806,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49807,"contents":49808,"contributors":49820,"image":49822},"17600","2022-07-21T10:46:41.883Z","2025-01-22T10:12:28.416Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49809],{"id":49810,"score":47,"body":49811,"status":55,"article_id":49804,"created_at":49805,"updated_at":49806,"published_at":49805},"cFRw",{"title":49812,"outcome":49813,"problem":49814,"summary":49815,"solution":49816,"attachment":49817},"Norcable use hydropower-based aluminum to ensure low carbon cables for the electrification of the Norwegian continental shelf.","\u003Cp>Norcable's location on Karmøy, bordering the North Sea, gives the company a unique position in electrification of the Norwegian shelf, aquaculture and offshore wind.. When the Energy industry includes the purchase of cables in the climate accounts, Norcable will be able to contribute to the goal of reducing greenhouse gases.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Local production also reduces uncertainty with supply lines from distant parts of the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Emissions on the Norwegian continental shelf must be reduced. Electrification of the Norwegian continental shelf with power from land is necessary to achieve this. Norcable is also developing innovative solutions for the distribution of electricity in growing markets. But, renewable energy developers, such as wind power developers are criticized for thinking more about price than the environment when they build new power lines – often using raw materials imported from across the world (e.g. aliminium for power lines from India), when in fact there are local options that are far more sustainably produced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Norcable produces cables and power lines with sustainable raw materials and clean hydropower on the west coast of Norway.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Norcable uses aluminum from its nearest neighbor, Hydro Aluminum, to produce the main component in its cables for earth, sea systems and air spans. Short-haul, hydropower-based aluminum provides the lowest carbon footprint possible in cable production. 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Collecting data about waste at Vestkanten Storsenter enabled more sustainable choices and a significant increase in the sorting rate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      Before Carrot: 54% sorting rate\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-      After Carrot: 72% sorting rate\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, we produce more than 2 billion tons of waste each year. We lack data on the waste we throw in the bin and people are lacking motivation to sort their trash and to produce less waste per person or company.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Their software system collects data about waste and helps \u003Cstrong>uncover valuable resources by incentivizing users\u003C/strong> for more sustainable behavior. Using the carrot, not the whip: the system collects data about who throws what to motivate and\u003Cstrong> reward waste sorting efforts\u003C/strong>. By rewarding people for what they return, Carrot is \u003Cstrong>creating a world of circular materials \u003C/strong>through “turning apathy into action and waste into resources.”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The system collects data about who throws what to motivate and reward waste sorting efforts. By rewarding people for what they return, Carrot is creating a world of circular materials. How?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Carrot product features are opening for a world where we can \u003Cstrong>track and reward what people throw away. \u003C/strong>This way we create a “carrot” (positive reward) for those who register what they throw away and to those who throw away less (reduced waste). This way we can know where and what is thrown away – opening for better localization of waste, and not at least, incentives for creating less waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cu>The product features include:\u003C/u>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>- Pay-As-You-Throw: charge for what is thrown away by connecting tenants to their waste streams.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>- Incentives and feedback: create incentives and target follow-up. Reward users with good results, and help those with the potential to improve understand what actions to take.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>- Impact transparency: measure and report on sustainability efforts. Connect your various data sources and compare, measure, and report on recycling rates across malls, retailers, and other building segments.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>- Value: access new revenue streams. A full overview of what resources are available for reuse, repurposing, or resale. 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At the same time, it is difficult to track and follow plastic from production to waste – making transparency and responsibility in the plastic supply chain complicated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Empower uses blockchain technology to solve the plastic waste issue through a variety of mechanisms and smart tools across the plastic value chain - for example increasing the value of plastic waste through encouraging collectors, recyclers, brands and consumers to collect and recycle plastic waste in return for credits that can make encourage profitable recycling and increase equality for marginalized people in the global south.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Blockchain is developed as technological solution to create trust and transparency - to put an end to corruption and shady tactics behind the scenes: allowing plastic to be tracked from production to waste. From collecting plastic at the source through the sorting process to its eventual recycling and reintegration back into the supply chain - every step of the process is tracked using blockchain technology.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Norway's national plastic exchange system is incredibly efficient - 97% of all plastic bottles are recycled, while the average for comparison in the USA is around 30%. The premise in this country is simple: encourage people to recycle by giving them a small profit per bottle returned. Empower has expanded the idea behind Norway's plastic exchange scheme to a global scale by using blockchain technology. Blockchain enables the tracking and monetization of plastic. This allows Empower to make plastic collection and recycling profitable for some of the most marginalised people in the world.\u003C/p>",[49864],{"article_id":49850,"contributor_id":40225},{"id":49866,"link":49867,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49851,"updated_at":49852,"article_id":49850,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YJRJ6GMvuCQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154419696-QXznaSet.jpeg",{"id":49869,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":49870,"created_at":49871,"updated_at":49872,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49873,"contents":49874,"contributors":49886,"image":49889},"3378","http://www.skippingrockslab.com/","2020-10-01T14:34:50.917Z","2025-01-17T16:35:51.154Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49875],{"id":49876,"score":47,"body":49877,"status":55,"article_id":49869,"created_at":49871,"updated_at":49872,"published_at":49871},"5C8g",{"title":49878,"outcome":49879,"problem":49880,"summary":49881,"solution":49882,"attachment":49883},"Ohoo by Notpla -  Biobased, biodegradable packaging","\u003Cp>From an idea to production, Ooho is now being used at one of the biggest year round sporting events, like the Virgin Money London Marathon. A commercial machine designed to produce the product quickly, in large quantities and with different and bigger shapes, is under development after the company received £850,000 via crowd-funding in a record 3 days to scale up.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The global production of plastic increased from 2.3 million tons in the 50s, to 448 million in 2015, half of which is concentrated on Single-Use Plastic Products (SUPPs) related to packaging. Globally, more than a million plastic bottles are sold every minute. Each bottle requires up to 2,000 times the energy used to produce tap water. While the insufficient performance of recycling and waste management systems causes almost 32% of plastic packaging to leak into the world’s oceans every year, meaning that by 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in our waters. The estimated annual ecosystem service damage of plastic pollution is $13 billion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic pollution can be considered one of the major environmental challenges of this century. The consumption of non-renewable resources for single use bottles and the amount of waste generated is profoundly unsustainable. Ooho! is a new kind of biodegradable packaging made from seaweed that proposes an alternative to plastic bottles. The spherical water container is made from Notpla, a material combining seaweed and plants, easy and cheap to make, strong, hygienic, biodegradable, and 100% edible. The aim of Ooho is to provide the convenience of plastic bottles while limiting the environmental impact. Read more at:\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bioplastics have recently gained attention as a possible solution to replace different widely used polymers. Ooho! proposes a new kind of biodegradable packaging made from seaweed as an alternative to plastic bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), but also to contain other consumable liquids like water, juices, and sauce sachets, as well as coating for lined cardboard for the food take-away industry. The product is a spherical container made from Notpla, a material combining seaweed and plants, easy and cheap to make, strong, hygienic, biodegradable, and is edible - designed to be eaten either during or after its use. If it isn’t, the the material will take 4-6 weeks to degrade.\u003C/p>",[49884],{"name":49885,"type":53,"value":49885},"https://www.vinted.de/",[49887,49888],{"article_id":49869,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":49869,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":49890,"link":49891,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49871,"updated_at":49872,"article_id":49869,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-OWkxp1jmc4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154846422-7uiqVK3O.jpeg",{"id":49893,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":49894,"created_at":49895,"updated_at":49896,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49897,"contents":49898,"contributors":49909,"image":49911},"3471","http://www.edie.net/news/5/Aquapak-recyclable-biodegradable-polymer-reinvigorates-plastics-circular-economy/","2020-10-01T14:36:19.827Z","2025-01-17T16:35:59.123Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49899],{"id":49900,"score":47,"body":49901,"status":55,"article_id":49893,"created_at":49895,"updated_at":49896,"published_at":49895},"TE4W",{"title":49902,"outcome":49903,"problem":49904,"summary":49905,"solution":49906,"attachment":49907},"Hydropol by Aquapak - Recyclable packaging","\u003Cp>Hydropol™ is highly scalable and used in a diverse range of packaging applications. Consumers and businesses are increasingly concerned about plastic pollution and environmental sustainability. Packaging producers need solutions. Hydropol™ is a performance polymer that dissolves and it is being adopted everywhere. The company has partnered with a growing base of clients in apparel, fashion, hospitality, healthcare, food packaging, logistics packaging, industrial, non-wovens, and other packaging. Hydropol™ is an enabling technology that when used in combination with other materials can make unrecyclable packaging fully recyclable within existing waste streams. A win for the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economical and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aquapak holds patent-protected polymer technology for Hydropol. Hydropol™ Technology has all the benefits of plastics and enables multiple end of life options. Hydropol provides key material properties that improve the functionality of end products and enables multiple end-of-life options. It is used in apparel, fashion, hospitality, healthcare, food packaging, logistics packaging, industrial, non-wovens, and other packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hydropol™ Technology has all the benefits of plastics and enables multiple end of life options. Hydropol™ technology has \"cracked the code\" on sustainable plastic to facilitate the circular economy. It is a soluble and safe polymer that dissolves completely in water, leaving zero waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Being water-soluble Hydropol™ is inherently biodegradable, non-toxic and marine safe. Products made with Hydropol™ are safe for existing recycling processes and fully biodegradable should they enter the environment. If Hydropol™ enters the natural environment it will completely biodegrade into carbon dioxide, water and mineralized natural biomass.\u003C/p>",[49908],{"name":49885,"type":53,"value":49885},[49910],{"article_id":49893,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":49912,"link":49913,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49895,"updated_at":49896,"article_id":49893,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZI-xKH-lbK4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154847075-_Hh1jMWu.jpeg",{"id":49915,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":49916,"created_at":49917,"updated_at":49918,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49919,"contents":49920,"contributors":49931,"image":49935},"3505","http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/timberland-and-omni-united-launch-first-of-its-kind-cross-industry-partnership---unveiling-timberland-tires-281299521.html","2020-10-01T14:36:47.498Z","2025-01-17T16:36:02.927Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49921],{"id":49922,"score":47,"body":49923,"status":55,"article_id":49915,"created_at":49917,"updated_at":49918,"published_at":49917},"7ZFK",{"title":49924,"outcome":49925,"problem":49926,"summary":49927,"solution":49928,"attachment":49929},"Timberland - Tires designed to be repurposed into shoe soles","\u003Cp>The company launched Timberland Tires made in the USA that fit most cars in the country, with new tire sizes being added every few months.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Timberland always sees footwear as a great opportunity to incorporate more recycled materials and reduce its environmental footprint. In 2008, the company introduced an innovative recycled outsole made with crumb rubber from discarded truck and car tires. But it couldn’t guarantee the quality of the recycled rubber as demand for the material increased.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Timberland announced a collaboration with tire manufacturer and distributor Omni United, to create a co-branded line of tires under the Timberland and Radar Tires brands. Timberland Tires will be the first tires ever purposely designed to be recycled into footwear outsoles after their journey on the road is complete.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Timberland forged a partnership with tire manufacturer, Omni United, who could build a line of premium performance passenger vehicle tires that could be recycled into Timberland shoes after their journey on the road was complete. Omni’s quality standards ensure Timberland Tires deliver traction, comfort and handling without compromise. Timberland decided it was worth the extra effort to get involved and create a tire line: to ensure the very best materials would be available for shoe soles at the end of the tire’s life cycle. After a long tweaking process, Timberland Tires were finally born.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Positioned at the premium end of the market, Timberland Tires are designed and created for superior performance and safety on the road. The tires will be made in the U.S. (using both domestic and imported materials) and feature a rubber formulation that is appropriate for the recycling of the tires at the end of their useful life into Timberland® shoes, rather than alternatives such as being used for tire-derived fuel or ending up in landfills.\u003C/p>",[49930],{"name":49885,"type":53,"value":49885},[49932,49933,49934],{"article_id":49915,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":49915,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":49915,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":49936,"link":49937,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":49917,"updated_at":49918,"article_id":49915,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"u_xsCb1n7c0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154847548-LfeYUyqp.jpeg",{"id":49939,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":49940,"created_at":49941,"updated_at":49942,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":49943,"contents":49944,"contributors":49955,"image":49957},"3645","https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/sep/06/carlsberg-to-replace-plastic-ring-can-holders-with-recyclable-glue","2020-10-01T14:38:43.788Z","2025-01-17T16:36:05.020Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[49945],{"id":49946,"score":47,"body":49947,"status":55,"article_id":49939,"created_at":49941,"updated_at":49942,"published_at":49941},"3oUg",{"title":49948,"outcome":49949,"problem":49950,"summary":49951,"solution":49952,"attachment":49953},"Carlsberg snap pack - replaces plastic ring can holders with recyclable glue","\u003Cp>The company says the changes will reduce plastic waste globally by more than 1,200 tonnes a year – the equivalent of 60m plastic bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. 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These boxes would get soiled with use and so were thrown in the trash—resulting in an additional $2,700 spent on disposal. What’s more, the boxes tend to collapse when stacked, crushing the chocolate inside.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ghirardelli Chocolate company in San Leandro in the United States switched to reusable totes to cut packaging costs, prevent cardboard waste, and reduce product breakage. The reusable tote solution will allow Ghirardelli to realize $1.95 million in net packaging reduction savings over the five-year life of the project. In addition, it means that workers are less likely to develop repetitive stress injuries from taping and opening cardboard boxes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The StopWaste Partnership assessed Ghirardelli’s operation and identified reusable totes as a potential solution. 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It’s exactly the same as brand new nylon and can be recycled, recreated and remoulded again and again. That means you can create new products and buy new products without having to use new resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aquafil has been a leading yarn manufacturer for over 50 years and is committed to the research of new production models for sustainable development. This commitment to research and development leads to the regular renewal of processes and products thanks to continuous investments of capital and knowledge. All regenerated yarns by Aquafil are grouped under the ECONYL® brand. 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They repaired 63,281 pairs of jeans in 2019, prolonging the life of 50 000 kg of clothes. They calculated that if each customer who repaired their jeans had instead decided to buy a new pair, the production of the new jeans would have demanded 443,000 tons of water, the equivalent of 177 Olympic swimming pools. In 2020 they repaired 45,900 pairs of jeans, but also sent 2,583 repair kits to customers, insinuating that customers are increasingly more willing to attempt their own repairs when access to repair shops was limited by the pandemic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The production of denim demands energy and resources that cannot be thrown away after a few wears. No matter how sustainable a product is, or the percentage of sustainable materials used, reuse has a drastically lower carbon footprint than producing new. Nudie Jeans wanted to create their own eco-cycle, where they could continue producing high quality products that would be valued by customers, and incentivise them to continue rewearing their jeans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At Nudie Jeans Repair Shops, jeans can be repaired, resold as second-hand or even donated to the Nudie Jeans recycling program. Every pair of jeans from Nudie Jeans comes with the promise of free repairs. If there's no Repair Shop nearby, customers can order order the free of charge Repair Kit.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nudie Jeans core product is to a large extent characterized by timeless design. The company wants to create timeless and seasonless garments, clothes to wear every day and keep over time, garments that last, and garments that can live through repairs. The repair, reuse and recycling of products and materials are steps that must be taken into consideration already at the design stage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nudie Jeans makes repair accessible by offering free lifetime repairs to their customers, manifested in three ways: repair shops, mobile repair stations, and repair kits. The first Nudie Jeans repair shop opened in London in 2012, with later stores all utilising the repair shop framework. All Nudie stores have built in repair stations, which serve as a hub where jeans can be repaired, sold for reuse, or donated for in-house recycling. Repair shops can be found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Nudie Jeans is scaling up their repair model by incorporating official repair partners around the world, which are typically wholesale partners, where customers can also trade-in items. Mobile repair stations, launched in 2018, tour various wholesale sellers where a Nudie Jeans repair expert will set up a space and repair jeans on the go. If customers would like to attempt repairs themselves, they can order a free repair kit, containing denim patches, thread, and fasteners.\u003C/p>",[50021,50022,50024,50026],{"name":50007,"type":53,"value":50007},{"name":50023,"type":53,"value":50023},"https://www.nudiejeans.com/free-repairs",{"name":50025,"type":53,"value":50025},"https://www.nudiejeans.com/repair-spots",{"name":50027,"type":53,"value":50027},"https://cdn.nudiejeans.com/media/files/Nudie-Jeans-Sustainability-Report-2020.pdf",[50029,50030,50031],{"article_id":50006,"contributor_id":35266},{"article_id":50006,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50006,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50033,"link":50034,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50008,"updated_at":50009,"article_id":50006,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MEG65z50MC0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154850717-waaPXAkw.jpeg",{"id":50036,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":50037,"created_at":50038,"updated_at":50039,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50040,"contents":50041,"contributors":50051,"image":50055},"3950","http://www.originalrepack.com/forbrands/","2020-10-01T14:42:56.415Z","2025-01-17T16:36:36.446Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50042],{"id":50043,"score":47,"body":50044,"status":55,"article_id":50036,"created_at":50038,"updated_at":50039,"published_at":50038},"Po9C",{"title":50045,"outcome":50046,"problem":49950,"summary":50047,"solution":50048,"attachment":50049},"RePack - Takeback program for reusable packaging","\u003Cp>The company currently has a 95% return rate.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Finnish startup RePack has created a range of reusable packaging options which can be used at least 20 times. After product delivery, the packaging can be returned via the local post service and customers receive a 10% discount voucher (for RePack associated brands) as a 'reward'.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RePack bags are designed to be reused. They are easy to open, fill, fold and return to reuse. Again and again. In addition, RePack is made from post-waste recycled polypropylene (RPP). Fully certified. That type of plastic has the best properties for us: durable, lightweight, water and tear-resistant. And recyclable, but only after being used again and again.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each receiver can access return options through a QR code printed on the RePack. Each RePack has a unique ID connected to a business dashboard.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Repack offers three packaging services:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>e-commerce: RePacks are leased to businesses who wish to offer reusable packaging on their online store to reduce their environmental impact. RePack also takes care of reverse logistics (receiving the packaging from customers) and cleaning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>re-commerce: an easier and more sustainable way to exchange parcels with your customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>RePack bags are rented for a monthly fee. RePacks parcels are exchanged back and forth within re-commerce operations. The company controls shipments, reverse logistics and cleaning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>closed loop: for companies wishing to adopt reusable packaging in their internal parcels exchanges. Again, RePack bags are rented for a monthly fee. They are exchanged back and forth for the company internal deliveries and the company manages its own reverse logistics.\u003C/p>",[50050],{"name":49885,"type":53,"value":49885},[50052,50053,50054],{"article_id":50036,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":50036,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50036,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50056,"link":50057,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50038,"updated_at":50039,"article_id":50036,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bCRIf-1wl_k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154851767-LOqYpUkx.jpeg",{"id":50059,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":50060,"created_at":50061,"updated_at":50062,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50063,"contents":50064,"contributors":50079,"image":50086},"4379","https://circular.fashion/","2020-10-01T14:48:00.643Z","2023-04-13T16:00:48.507Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50065],{"id":50066,"score":47,"body":50067,"status":55,"article_id":50059,"created_at":50061,"updated_at":50062,"published_at":50061},"tSZL",{"title":50068,"outcome":50069,"problem":49994,"summary":50070,"solution":50071,"attachment":50072},"circular.fashion - software and digital IDs to promote circularity","\u003Cp>After six years of research, pilots, and collaborative stakeholder dialogue, the company has developed circularity. ID® data standard. This open data initiative allows other companies to share and exchange the same information, also providing interoperability among different software solutions. This data standard is publicly available in a Github repository, presented in the link sections.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>An example of the outcomes of this solution is a pilot with Zalando, an online fashion platform, together with Fashion for Good and circular. fashion. In this project, a capsule collection was developed that allows consumers to learn more about the origin of products and how to extend the product’s life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, circular.fashion also offers workshops and training to help fashion brands incorporate circularity into their business models. According to the website of the startup, it has more than 70 brands, global players, and 500 designers trained and consulted since 2019.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular. fashion is a sustainable change agency, creating software and system innovation for a circular economy in fashion and textiles. The company develops services and software for circular design and closed-loop recycling to enable a transparent flow of information between material suppliers, fashion brands, consumers, and recyclers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular.fashion's mission is to promote circularity by overcoming three core challenges:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>● Brands need to design fashion for circularity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>● Consumers need to be engaged in reusing and returning clothes for recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>● Sorters and recyclers need to have access to material information to identify clothing for resale, reuse, and closed-loop recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this direction, in addition to consultation, circular.fashion promotes two solutions:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The circular fashion system is an industry-connecting platform for all stakeholders to collaboratively realize a cradle-to-cradle-inspired circular economy for textiles. 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Besides the collection itself, they provide the whole follow-up textile recovery, along with a full range of support services like maintenance, legal consultations, public communication, data processing and reporting.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The service accepts clothes, shoes, bags, accessories and evening some household textiles such as curtains.\u003C/p>",[50104],{"name":50105,"type":53,"value":50105},"https://texcycle.com/textile-collection/",[50107],{"article_id":50090,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50109,"link":50110,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50092,"updated_at":50093,"article_id":50090,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3k7_1w2q8bg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154853063-011_IkCz.jpeg",{"id":50112,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":50113,"created_at":50114,"updated_at":50115,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50116,"contents":50117,"contributors":50128,"image":50130},"5000","https://returnity.co/","2020-10-01T14:54:17.022Z","2023-03-01T13:54:16.923Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50118],{"id":50119,"score":47,"body":50120,"status":55,"article_id":50112,"created_at":50114,"updated_at":50115,"published_at":50114},"98Q6",{"title":50121,"outcome":50122,"problem":50123,"summary":50124,"solution":50125,"attachment":50126},"Returnity - reusable shipping and delivery packaging systems for forward-thinking brands and retailers","\u003Cp>Already trusted by large multinationals such as Amazon, New Balance and Zalando.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the United States alone, there is enough packaging to pave a mile-wide cardboard road from New York City to Los Angeles and back - three times a year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Returnity offers bespoke packaging options centred around the applications of the clients. Their packaging lasts approximately 40 uses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Returnity offers custom-designed reusable bags and boxes that meet your exact specifications. The company offering comprises customizable reusables mailer bags, chrysalis bags, garment bags an boxes. Returnity manufactures to your exact size, content protection, and branding requirements, optimized for your system - the package deal. The company also takes care of leaning, asset, and end-of-life management to keep your packaging working.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Returnity can and has been used for internal logistics, e-commerce, and renting platforms.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Returnity packaging considers the following factors:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Designed for recycling \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduces carbon footprint \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Minimized cleaning requirements\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Minimal or bio-based material usage (alternative material usage) \u003C/p>",[50127],{"name":50113,"type":53,"value":50113},[50129],{"article_id":50112,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50131,"link":50132,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50114,"updated_at":50115,"article_id":50112,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"n_zWtrHgB5I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154853832-DB2dhBkL.jpeg",{"id":50134,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50135,"updated_at":50136,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50137,"contents":50138,"contributors":50152,"image":50156},"5109","2020-10-01T14:55:33.963Z","2023-01-18T14:09:02.852Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50139],{"id":50140,"score":47,"body":50141,"status":55,"article_id":50134,"created_at":50135,"updated_at":50136,"published_at":50135},"XIFM",{"title":50142,"outcome":50143,"problem":50144,"summary":50145,"solution":50146,"attachment":50147},"Lenzing: a new technology gives a second life to pre-consumer cotton waste","\u003Cp>Using the closed loop process, the TENCEL Lyocell fibers produced with REFIBRA technology use 95% less water than conventional cotton, with high resource efficiency and environmental impact. These fibers are also certified as fully compostable and biodegradable, meaning that products made from it can revert back to nature. Additionally, Lenzing’s manufacturing systems allow these fibers to be identified in the final product, allowing for transparency across the entire value chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fiber is also available with Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certifying that all production processes in the entire supply chain have undergone relevant steps to ensure the integrity of the final product. Unlike mechanically recycled cotton, there is no loss of quality or performance with TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ fibers. They retain the round cross-section, smooth fiber surface, and high tensile and tear strength of regular TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Increasing appetite for fast fashion is contributing to high volumes of textile waste. Worldwide, 48 million tons of textiles end up as waste every year, of which 73% is landfilled or incinerated. This problem starts before clothes are manufactured, with 10-30% of pre-consumer fabric wasted in the cutting process and thrown away, meaning a loss of valuable materials and resources that could have otherwise been recirculated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the launch of Lenzing’s REFIBRA™ technology in 2017, Lenzing has developed a new fiber based on cotton scraps and wood, the first commercially available chemically recycled cellulose fibers. The REFIBRA™ technology gives a second life to pre-consumer cotton waste from garment waste, which would have otherwise been sent to landfills, and upcycles it into brand new cellulosic fiber material for textiles. The fibers use 95% less water than conventional cotton, and are also certified as fully compostable and biodegradable, meaning that products made from it can revert back to nature.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With their launch on the market in 2017, TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™ fibers became the first commercially available chemically recycled cellulose fibers. Lenzing’s REFIBRA™ technology aims to recirculate pre-consumer cotton waste from garment manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill, by upcycling it into brand new cellulosic fiber materials for clothing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The technology combines Lenzing’s closed-loop Lyocell technology, which is widely acknowledged to be the most eco-friendly wood-based cellulosic fiber, and the recycling of cotton scraps from garment production. For these new fibers, up to one third of pulp is from post-industrial and post-consumer cotton textiles, which is combined with dissolving wood pulp from sustainably managed forests. As both raw materials originate from plant sources, the resulting fibers are 100% biobased.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently,\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>the fiber is available with 30% recycled textiles as a raw material, but it is Lenzing’s vision to offer fibers produced with REFIBRA™ technology with up to 50% recycled content from post-consumer waste by 2024.\u003C/p>",[50148,50150],{"name":50149,"type":53,"value":50149},"https://www.lenzing.com/newsroom/press-releases/press-release/lenzing-participates-in-circular-fashion-partnership",{"name":50151,"type":53,"value":50151},"https://www.tencel.com/b2b/technologies/refibra-technology",[50153,50154,50155],{"article_id":50134,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":50134,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":50134,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50157,"link":50158,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50135,"updated_at":50136,"article_id":50134,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3KuJNhPmKIU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154854585-EtlMYBD8.jpeg",{"id":50160,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50161,"updated_at":50162,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50163,"contents":50164,"contributors":50176,"image":50178},"5179","2020-10-01T14:56:13.911Z","2023-01-18T15:41:37.896Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50165],{"id":50166,"score":47,"body":50167,"status":55,"article_id":50160,"created_at":50161,"updated_at":50162,"published_at":50161},"dZP4",{"title":50168,"outcome":50169,"problem":50170,"summary":50171,"solution":50172,"attachment":50173},"Svenska Retursystem - circular logistics with durable crates and pallets pooling","\u003Cp>Svenska Retursystem provides approximately 20 million crates and 8 million pallets. In 2021, the industry saved more than 36,000 tonnes of CO2 by using Svenska Retursystem's crates and pallets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The use of disposable packaging is not only a major issue in consumer goods, but also in the logistics and transport of retail products. Many products are being delivered in single-use crates or packages, which are being thrown away as soon as the products are on the shelves. Because they are created to be used only once, they are also often created quite cheaply, and thus do not protect the goods as good as they could. Through this, they also lead to more waste indirectly, as the damaged goods are likely to be thrown away.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Retail requires large amounts of packaging, which is often cheaply made and disposable. This does not only lead to high waste regarding the packaging itself, but also because the relatively cheaply made packaging increases the number of damaged goods. Svenska Retursystem is the Swedish system for reusable pallets and crates that are then recollected, washed and reused. Their products are used across Sweden in half of all fresh produce deliveries and most major retailers, and have helped the industry to save around 30,000 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions every year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Svenska Retursystem has established a system of standardised logistics that is shared between numerous stores and producers. The crates are used in a cycle between producers, wholesalers, stores and restaurants. Between each loop the crates return to Svenska Retursystem logistics facilities to be washed, checked and repaired. Each crate is coated with a deposit which follow the crate through the system. The faster a crate travels through the system, the better for the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>All crates are manufactured out of durable, recyclable plastic (polypropylene) and thebale arms of polyamide. They are constructed for use over and over again without affecting the quality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As the company wants to reuse their crates, they are also built much more sturdily than single-use containers, which reduces the number of damaged goods that have to be thrown away. All crates are manufactured out of durable, recyclable plastic (polypropylene) and thebale arms of polyamide. They are constructed for use over and over again without affecting the quality. Once containers and pallets are no longer usable, they are ground down and recycled into new pallets and containers, closing the loop for the production of logistics equipment as well.\u003C/p>",[50174],{"name":50175,"type":53,"value":50175},"https://www.retursystem.se/en",[50177],{"article_id":50160,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50179,"link":50180,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50161,"updated_at":50162,"article_id":50160,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"D80MmWt9MW4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154855733-7RhNlEc0.jpeg",{"id":50182,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50183,"updated_at":50184,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50185,"contents":50186,"contributors":50198,"image":50202},"5979","2020-12-01T08:42:54.817Z","2023-02-23T08:29:05.990Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50187],{"id":50188,"score":47,"body":50189,"status":55,"article_id":50182,"created_at":50183,"updated_at":50184,"published_at":50183},"wc94",{"title":50190,"outcome":50191,"problem":50192,"summary":50193,"solution":50194,"attachment":50195},"Resortecs - dissolvable thread","\u003Cp>Resortecs is 5x faster than traditional disassembly and makes it possible to recycle up to 90% of garments' original fabric. Combined with recycling, Resortecs halves CO₂ emissions and reduces textile waste by up to 80%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Resortecs has seen success through its joint project with unspun, during which they paired unspun’s on-demand production with Resortecs’ dissolvable thread, ultimately reducing the carbon emissions from the production of one pair of jeans by 27%. The project has the potential to reduce emissions by up to 50% in total in the future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Garment recycling can be complicated by features like zippers and buttons, which usually have to be removed manually—increasing both costs and time. As a result less then 1% of clothing produced is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Resortecs combined thermal engineering, industrial design, and chemical engineering to develop state-of-the-art solutions to close the loop in fashion. Resortecs supplies a system including threads that dissolve at high temperatures, allowing for easier disassembly and recycling, as well as repair.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Resortecs enables high-quality textile recycling on an industrial scale thanks to automatic garment disassembly. When used additionally for regular seams, entire garments can easily be taken apart at end-of-life, so that the fabric can be reused—thus significantly reducing the need to produce fabric from scratch. Garments stitched with Smart Stitch™, the company's heat-dissolvable stitching threads, can be disassembled on an industrial scale thanks to Smart Disassembly™, Resortecs low-emissions thermal disassembly systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smart Stitch™\u003C/strong>, is a heat-dissolvable stitching thread, it enables brands to transform their products into recyclable pieces from the manufacturing stage. Smart Stitch™ can be bio-based or synthetic with melting points at 150°C, 170°C, or 190°C. It is compatible with every stitching machine widely available in the market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Smart Disassembly™\u003C/strong> is the first industrial-scale thermal disassembly system in the world. It allows recyclers to tap into higher volumes of premium material, processing millions of garments per year without quality loss. It is 5 times as faster than manual disassembly and reaches recycling rates as high as 90%.\u003C/p>",[50196],{"name":50197,"type":53,"value":50197},"https://resortecs.com/technology/",[50199,50200,50201],{"article_id":50182,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":50182,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":50182,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50203,"link":50204,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50183,"updated_at":50184,"article_id":50182,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"e11aD4RUDvM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154856326-69rNsSEw.jpeg",{"id":50206,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50207,"updated_at":50208,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50209,"contents":50210,"contributors":50225,"image":50227},"6966","2020-12-23T10:10:55.187Z","2023-03-01T15:27:47.988Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50211],{"id":50212,"score":47,"body":50213,"status":55,"article_id":50206,"created_at":50207,"updated_at":50208,"published_at":50207},"TKkC",{"title":50214,"outcome":50215,"problem":50216,"summary":50217,"solution":50218,"attachment":50219},"CuanTec - biodegradable bioplastics from shellfish","\u003Cp>CuanTec processes waste from the fisheries industry biologically and upcycles it with strategic partners into compostable food packaging. The use of CuanTec's products leads to less plastic pollution, less landfill, less food waste and less economic loss. The company is also investigating a second value stream, extracting protein from shells for use as high protein feed for fisheries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic pollution can be considered one of the major environmental challenges of this century. Since the 1950s,production of plastic has increased exponentially, mostly fuelled by the demand for Single-Use  Plastic Products (SUPPs) related to food packaging. Plastic debris is now ubiquitous throughout the environment, affecting not only marine and freshwater ecosystems, but also economies and societies. In addition, today, shellfish and other waste creates environmental damage; it is either sent to landfill or incinerated, emitting thousands of tonnes of damaging CO2 into the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CuanTec is a ground-breaking Scottish company that has developed a prototype of bioplastic from chitin, for use as food packaging. Chitin is the second most abundant naturally occurring biopolymer after cellulose and can be extracted from seafood waste, such as langoustine and crab shells from the food processing industry. Its bioplastic not only returns to the earth after use, but can also extend the shelf-life of food wrapped within it.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The CuanTec proprietary technologies use a novel, scientifically proven method to process this waste stream in an environmentally friendly way, producing natural, ultra-pure chitin, with no CO2 emissions, a significant improvement compared to traditional chitin extraction processes that cause damage to the biopolymer and have toxic byproducts. CuanTec will contribute to the circular economy through the production of chitin-based bioplastics that are biodegradable, ocean-friendly, compostable, have naturally antimicrobial properties and can replace fossil-fuel plastic packaging. The unique technology and antimicrobial properties of the packaging also extends the shelf life of foods wrapped within it, to combat food insecurity.\u003C/p>",[50220,50222,50223],{"name":50221,"type":53,"value":50221},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/seafood-waste-food-packaging-cuantec-develops-new-circular-and-compostable-bioplastic-made-chitosan",{"name":10920,"type":53,"value":10920},{"name":50224,"type":53,"value":50224},"https://www.cuantec.com/",[50226],{"article_id":50206,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50228,"link":50229,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50207,"updated_at":50208,"article_id":50206,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"k8JAdn8ZH1Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154857256-rDNkdWzK.jpeg",{"id":50231,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50232,"updated_at":50233,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50235,"contents":50236,"contributors":50250,"image":50254},"7777","2021-02-05T01:13:13.875Z","2023-03-01T13:41:16.084Z","qijGRg",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50237],{"id":50238,"score":47,"body":50239,"status":55,"article_id":50231,"created_at":50232,"updated_at":50233,"published_at":50232},"K2s6",{"title":50240,"outcome":50241,"problem":50242,"summary":50243,"solution":50244,"attachment":50245},"How KeepCup built a worldwide reuse revolution","\u003Cp>Over the past decade, KeepCup has made a notable contribution to creating a reuse culture in Australia and many other parts of the world. Reusable coffee cups have been normalised, and in some social circles are the new norm, even to the point where disposable cups are not considered. In a recent survey by KeepCup, 47 per cent of its customers said if cafés don’t accept their cup, they won’t order a coffee. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The environmental impacts of this shift in consumer behaviour are significant – KeepCup estimates its customers prevent eight billion disposable cups from ending up in landfill each year. This not only dramatically reduces unnecessary waste to landfills, but also greenhouse gas emissions. KeepCup commissioned third-party assessments on the impact of three of its products throughout their lifecycle and found they all had a significantly lower carbon footprint than single-use paper and compostable cups.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Australians throw away 2.7 million disposable coffee cups every single day.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>KeepCup has become the category name for reusable cups. For some years now, the brand, an embodiment of reuse culture, has campaigned for industry and government to set a sharp vision that supports a shift in how people live and consume. Its message is based on three principles: remove unnecessary single-use items; design quality products that are fit for purpose, enjoyment and long life; and make sure your organisation and supply chain support those values.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>KeepCup was founded in Melbourne in 2007 by Abigail Forsyth and her brother Jamie Forsyth. At the time they were running a café business and were horrified by the amount of single-use coffee cups going to landfill each year. Following the successful trial of a reusable soup mug and the unsuitability of existing thermoses and mugs for refill in a café environment, they decided to design and manufacture their own – a barista-standard reusable cup for people to enjoy coffee on-the-go.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To further reduce the environmental impacts of its products, KeepCup has made its cups easily repairable and replaceable to extend their life and maximise the resources used to create the products. From the plug to the silicone band, all the components of a KeepCup are replaceable, so that if they break or are lost, the whole cup doesn’t have to be thrown away. \u003C/p>",[50246,50248],{"name":50247,"type":53,"value":50247},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/keepcup",{"name":50249,"type":53,"value":50249},"https://eu.keepcup.com/",[50251,50252,50253],{"article_id":50231,"contributor_id":50234},{"article_id":50231,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":50231,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50255,"link":50256,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50232,"updated_at":50233,"article_id":50231,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Ucfe8HGR_dQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154857965-ksvXjZKE.jpeg",{"id":50258,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50259,"updated_at":50260,"owner_id":35610,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50261,"contents":50262,"contributors":50278,"image":50281},"7796","2021-02-09T11:43:06.207Z","2023-02-24T15:36:21.416Z",{"id":35610,"type":325,"owner_id":35610,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50263],{"id":50264,"score":47,"body":50265,"status":55,"article_id":50258,"created_at":50259,"updated_at":50260,"published_at":50259},"4N_w",{"title":50266,"outcome":50267,"problem":50268,"summary":50269,"solution":50270,"attachment":50271},"AION - Circularity as a Service","\u003Cp>AION currently produces recycled plastic trays and shopping baskets among other products with the help of strong partners in the manufacturing, design and retail space. McDonald’s is already an AION customer, using serving trays made of recycled plastics from the ocean.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>260 million tons of plastic waste is generated annually worldwide. The EU has set a target of 55% recycling of plastic packaging waste within 2030. According to McKinsey, only 16% of plastic packaging waste is recycled today, but additional regulatory tightening is expected.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AION is a project of Aker BioMarine. The company provides flexible and traceable end-to-end services in the field of circularity on plastics with a documented sustainability effect for its customers. To ensures traceability, resource optimization and monitoring AION develop the concept of CaaS - Circularity as a Service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In collaboration with Cognite, Aker BioMarine's newly launched AION (Greek for ‘eternity’), introduces CaaS, Circularity as a Service, offering a plug and play software solution ensuring traceability, resource optimization and monitoring of the most central data points for circular product management. AION is a circularity service provider developed to ensure and facilitate fully traceable and responsible sourcing, production, design and product development from recycled and repurposed materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company stems from circular initiatives in Aker BioMarine that were focused on plastic waste and production residues. Aker BioMarine plans to scale AION in three stages. First, Aker BioMarine’s own plastic streams and biological residue will be recycled to new products, driving the company towards its zero-waste vision. Second, AION will work with companies in Aker BioMarine’s network to receive their plastic waste streams. And finally, AION’s ambition is to expand and scale to become an international leader in the evolving circularity space.\u003C/p>",[50272,50274,50276],{"name":50273,"type":53,"value":50273},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y-KSfN4Hf4",{"name":50275,"type":53,"value":50275},"https://www.akerbiomarine.com/news/aker-biomarine-launches-new-circular-economy-company",{"name":50277,"type":53,"value":50277},"https://www.cognite.com/en/press-release/aker-biomarine-launches-new-circular-economy-company",[50279,50280],{"article_id":50258,"contributor_id":35610},{"article_id":50258,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50282,"link":50283,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50259,"updated_at":50260,"article_id":50258,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WBGO2pkrG40=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154858814-2tItYxgM.jpeg",{"id":50285,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50286,"updated_at":50287,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50288,"contents":50289,"contributors":50306,"image":50309},"7813","2021-02-11T09:19:18.772Z","2023-01-18T15:45:08.615Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50290],{"id":50291,"score":47,"body":50292,"status":55,"article_id":50285,"created_at":50286,"updated_at":50287,"published_at":50286},"rNKL",{"title":50293,"problem":50294,"summary":50295,"solution":50296,"attachment":50297},"Circularise Plastics - blockchain technology to enable circularity in the plastics industry","\u003Cp>Climate change and pollution are major challenges facing our planet in the 21st century. Traces of plastic can be found in the deepest parts of the oceans and in the most remote lakes in the mountains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circularise Plastics is a collaborative project between Covestro, a major supplier of high-tech polymers; Circularise, an innovative transparency start-up; and DOMO, a polyamide supplier. Launched in 2019, this cutting-edge initiative harnesses blockchain technology to enable circularity in the plastics industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To ensure that plastics can be reused or recycled, it is essential to be able to trace the origin of all raw materials in the product. That is the idea behind the Circularise Plastics project, which makes it possible to find the source of all raw material inputs throughout the plastics supply chain. Thanks to this pioneering technology, better traceability can be established for plastics across the value chain, allowing all actors to choose sustainable options more confidently.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ultimate goal is to create an open standard for sharing data about where resins or materials originate - information that is important for moving to circular production models that help the plastics industry increase the use of recycled content and decrease the use of virgin plastic.\u003C/p>",[50298,50300,50302,50304],{"name":50299,"type":53,"value":50299},"https://www.circularise.com/",{"name":50301,"type":53,"value":50301},"https://www.domochemicals.com/en/sustainability/circularise",{"name":50303,"type":53,"value":50303},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/circularise-plastics-open-standard-making-plastics-supply-chain-more-transparent-fair-and-profitable",{"name":50305,"type":53,"value":50305},"https://www.covestro.com/press/circularise-covestro-and-domo-showcasing-plastics-traceability-solution-at-ces-2020/",[50307,50308],{"article_id":50285,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":50285,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50310,"link":50311,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50286,"updated_at":50287,"article_id":50285,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"i3d8jPDVjcA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154860056-pJwFuDC5.jpeg",{"id":50313,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50314,"updated_at":50315,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50316,"contents":50317,"contributors":50332,"image":50337},"8024","2021-03-04T12:42:39.754Z","2023-03-08T13:15:47.343Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50318],{"id":50319,"score":47,"body":50320,"status":55,"article_id":50313,"created_at":50314,"updated_at":50315,"published_at":50314},"W8ZB",{"title":50321,"problem":50322,"summary":50323,"solution":50324,"attachment":50325},"Trashy Bags - Water sachets to reusable bags","\u003Cp>It is estimated that in Ghana, waste produced from plastic packaging amounts to 270 tonnes per day; most of it non-biodegradable. That adds up to over 22,000 tons of plastic in one year. This figure has risen in just ten years by about 70%. Despite this rise, it is estimated that only 2% of plastic waste is recycled. What happens to the remaining 98%? Whatever is not disposed of by the local authorities ends up on the streets of Ghana and other West African countries, which are littered with rubbish; one of the most common items being plastic drinking water and ice-cream sachets that have been discarded after use. This is choking the drains causing frequent flooding and increasing the risk of disease.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Trashy Bags makes backpacks and bags from reclaimed drinking water and ice-cream sachets. These sachets are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is recyclable but non-biodegradable. Trashy Bags washes the sachets and stitches them together to form a whole piece of fabric. Also, they purchase fabric off-cuts from designers to be stitched together and used for their designs instead of buying new fabrics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Trashy Bags produces bags from reclaimed plastic drinking water and ice-cream sachets. The sachets are not reprocessed in any way apart from cleaning. This has the benefit that very little energy is used in order to add value to material that would otherwise be dumped or burned. In addition, by incorporating the original and complete sachets into its products, it demonstrates in a very visible way that it is possible to increase the life span of plastic packaging and so help to tackle the very serious problem of environmental pollution in Africa and elsewhere.\u003C/p>",[50326,50328,50329,50331],{"name":50327,"type":53,"value":50327},"http://www.trashybags.org/",{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},{"name":50330,"type":53,"value":50330},"http://www.facebook.com/TrashyBags",{"name":22870,"type":53,"value":22870},[50333,50334,50335,50336],{"article_id":50313,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":50313,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":50313,"contributor_id":22734},{"article_id":50313,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50338,"link":50339,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50314,"updated_at":50315,"article_id":50313,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_WbtMJ4JGVw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154861084-jqNWiqlm.jpeg",{"id":50341,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50342,"updated_at":50343,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50344,"contents":50345,"contributors":50357,"image":50361},"8226","2021-03-24T14:24:14.000Z","2023-02-27T16:38:53.320Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50346],{"id":50347,"score":47,"body":50348,"status":55,"article_id":50341,"created_at":50342,"updated_at":50343,"published_at":50342},"MS5c",{"title":50349,"problem":50350,"summary":50351,"solution":50352,"attachment":50353},"Elexiay - Fashion made from recyclable crochet","\u003Cp>Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Elexiay is a sustainable brand creating hand made clothes with recyclable crochet techniques. The brand was created with the intention to make a positive impact by using locally sourced yarn to ensure artisans are paid fair wages.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Elexiay is a fashion brand that highlights Nigerian craftsmanship sustainably. Nigeria is blessed with rich history, heritage and craftsmanship which Elexiay explores, focusing majorly on crochet and knits. Crochet is an ancient skill which has been confined for years to certain garments. Elexiay is redefining crochet from being known as ‘grandma’s clothing’. Using knowledge passed down from generation to generation, Elexiay is skillfully making clothes without machines with the aim of producing clothes that cause little to no harm to the environment. All of the company crochet pieces are handmade and recyclable. \u003C/p>",[50354,50355],{"name":35671,"type":53,"value":35671},{"name":50356,"type":53,"value":50356},"https://elexiay.com/",[50358,50359,50360],{"article_id":50341,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50341,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":50341,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50362,"link":50363,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50342,"updated_at":50343,"article_id":50341,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bhCYxaiZCSw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154862265-HLbUeXC8.jpeg",{"id":50365,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50366,"updated_at":50367,"owner_id":50368,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50369,"contents":50370,"contributors":50386,"image":50391},"8292","2021-04-01T08:37:52.738Z","2023-04-07T12:11:37.032Z","DYMwdg",{"id":50368,"type":325,"owner_id":50368,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50371],{"id":50372,"score":47,"body":50373,"status":55,"article_id":50365,"created_at":50366,"updated_at":50367,"published_at":50366},"CC05",{"title":50374,"outcome":50375,"problem":50376,"summary":50377,"solution":50378,"attachment":50379},"Lindex: Take-back pilot for children's clothes","\u003Cp>The expected positive impact\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The transition towards a circular business model is part of the brand’s growth strategy with the ultimate goal to decouple growth from production volumes by ensuring all garments are designed for longevity and circularity. In the long run, Lindex wants to align its core business with its circular business model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Children outgrow their clothes fast and constantly require new garments. The purchase of new clothing is often costly and environmentally damaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lindex, an established Scandinavian fashion chain and Swedish family favourite, is one of four brands launching a circular business model this year with the support of Circle Economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the pilot, Lindex has launched a take-back program for its baby and kids apparel where customers can send in pieces and receive a reward based on the quality and type of garment. The collected pieces will then be sold in a few selected Lindex stores in Sweden. Lindex’s aim has been to create a simple, playful and accessible concept and the pilot has been developed as part of the Switching Gear Project with Circle Economy. Lindex also explores a new circular approach connected to its existing in-store textile collection. In collaboration with the local partner in Norway, selected womenswear pieces that have been handed in by customers will be sold in the newest Lindex store in Oslo Byporten. The curated second-hand will feature long-time favourites from the Lindex collections and design collaborations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The customer need\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Lindex resale business model serves two different customer needs. The take-back offers an easy and environmentally friendly solution to parents who have an unworn baby or kids' outerwear at home that they want to get rid of to make space in the closet. Meanwhile, the resale of pre-owned baby and kids’ garments offers environmentally conscious parents high-quality, functional outerwear at a good price.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The business case\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Lindex resale pilot will be launched with a geographical focus on Sweden and the short-term objective is for the model to be at least financially self-sufficient. In the long term, however, Lindex aims for the circular business model to be both scalable and profitable. \u003C/p>",[50380,50382,50384],{"name":50381,"type":53,"value":50381},"https://about.lindex.com/press/news-and-press-releases/2021/lindex-takes-circular-step--launches-second-hand/",{"name":50383,"type":53,"value":50383},"https://www.thecirculartoolbox.com/case/lindex",{"name":50385,"type":53,"value":50385},"https://about.lindex.com/press/news-and-press-releases/2022/lindex-opens-pop-up-store-for-secondhand/",[50387,50388,50389,50390],{"article_id":50365,"contributor_id":50368},{"article_id":50365,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":50365,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":50365,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50392,"link":50393,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50366,"updated_at":50367,"article_id":50365,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IXwwp0WTYC8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154863383-JeO-lkeC.jpeg",{"id":50395,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50396,"updated_at":50397,"owner_id":50368,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50398,"contents":50399,"contributors":50412,"image":50415},"8293","2021-04-01T08:44:49.462Z","2023-03-08T11:27:30.299Z",{"id":50368,"type":325,"owner_id":50368,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50400],{"id":50401,"score":47,"body":50402,"status":55,"article_id":50395,"created_at":50396,"updated_at":50397,"published_at":50396},"ATwq",{"title":50403,"outcome":50404,"problem":49994,"summary":50405,"solution":50406,"attachment":50407},"Take-back: A Logical Next Step in Asket's Pursuit of Less","\u003Cp>Asket tested three different reward tiers: low and high rewards, which were dependent on the type of garment that was traded in, or a fixed reward, independent of what customers would send in. While the conversion rate was highest for the high reward group, the quality and quantity of clothing was best for the fixed reward group.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The expected positive impact\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For Asket, a clear goal is to maximise the use phase of their garments so that they can contribute to decreased levels of production and consumption within the industry. In order to realise this goal, it is crucial for them to safeguard the impact of their new business model as it rolls out. Key considerations in managing the impact of their resale model include 1) ensuring they do not heavily incentivise customers to dispose of their garments before they otherwise would have and 2) not to stimulate further consumption in any way. In addition, they are careful to minimise shipping and other operational impacts throughout the new supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Asket, an independent Swedish menswear brand with the mission to slow down the fashion industry, is one of four brands launching a circular business model this year with the support of Circle Economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the aid of circle economy, asket has introduced a take back program for its own garments. Consumers will earn ASKET credit (up to 25 EUR per garment) for sending back their clothes. Asket will repair, renew and resell what they can and upcycle, downcycle or recycle what they can't within their new take-back model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The customer need\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Asket circular business model serves two distinct customer needs. Their take-back programme offers loyal Asket customers—who are already conscious of their clothing consumption—a convenient and responsible way to dispose of clothes that they no longer use. At the same time, through their resale model, Asket aims to offer high quality, timeless basics to those for whom high prices constituted a barrier to responsible consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The business case\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The resale model will be launched with a geographical focus on Sweden and Germany. In both geographies, Asket will offer free returns for take-back. From a financial perspective, their objective is to make the circular business model at least self-sufficient. As with many circular business models, the business case is sensitive to key metrics like the collected items’ resellable rate, repair rate and resale value. The Asket team hopes to support the collection of high volumes of quality products through a variable reward structure. \u003C/p>",[50408,50410],{"name":50409,"type":53,"value":50409},"https://www.thecirculartoolbox.com/case/asket",{"name":50411,"type":53,"value":50411},"https://www.asket.com/it/lifecycle/revival",[50413,50414],{"article_id":50395,"contributor_id":50368},{"article_id":50395,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50416,"link":50417,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50396,"updated_at":50397,"article_id":50395,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bZdy-vMvWt8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154864432-9GtmO22n.jpeg",{"id":50419,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50420,"updated_at":50421,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50422,"contents":50423,"contributors":50435,"image":50438},"8451","2021-05-05T14:16:36.529Z","2023-01-18T15:34:13.115Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50424],{"id":50425,"score":47,"body":50426,"status":55,"article_id":50419,"created_at":50420,"updated_at":50421,"published_at":50420},"CmsO",{"title":50427,"outcome":50428,"problem":50429,"summary":50430,"solution":50431,"attachment":50432},"IMSDAL - reduced recycled content in plastic bottles from 100% to 80% to allow a longer product life","\u003Cp>The bottles can now be recycled indefinitely minimizing the need for virgin resources in the long term.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Today, consumers go through almost 1.4 trillion beverage containers every year, representing a vast amount of packaging material that can be collected and reused or recycled. 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It enables actors to connect directly, and therefore improve profits through more efficient circulation of waste. Furthermore, through tracking waste as it is transferred between actors, Reverse Resources provides recyclers with accurate material information, knowledge which can be passed on into a new cycle of production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently RR has registered on its platfrom:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>70\u003C/strong> recyclers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>44\u003C/strong> waste handlers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1,287\u003C/strong> manufacturers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>24\u003C/strong> countries\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes. RR identified that 47% of all fibre entering the fashion value chain becomes waste. Lack of transparency has also lead to complex aftermarket supply chains which trade in these waste materials, limiting a factory's ability to discern the true value of their waste material, despite the fact that a proportion of their income is derived from on-selling their production waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reverse resources provides a platform to streamline textile transfer, reuse and recycling by connecting manufacturers, waste handlers and recyclers on a global scale.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Reverse Resources focuses on textile waste, and identifies that this is under reported and hard to track due to low transparency. Calling themselves the \"uber of textile waste\", Reverse Resources offers a platform to connect actors from across the supply chain to reduce middlemen and improve transparency. They match factory waste supply with waste handlers and recyclers and increase communication to lead to higher quality and greater tracking around recycling. Their software platform allows these actors to connect and trade materials, and to follow the material flows to provide transparency throughout the process. They also provide factories reports on their waste and where it goes through their platform. Furthermore, recyclers can use their verification documents to support the claims for recycled certifications or standards.\u003C/p>",[50456],{"name":50457,"type":53,"value":50457},"https://reverseresources.net/en",[50459,50460,50461,50462],{"article_id":50442,"contributor_id":35997},{"article_id":50442,"contributor_id":36183},{"article_id":50442,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50442,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50464,"link":50465,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50443,"updated_at":50444,"article_id":50442,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"amkCKPjYZg0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154865934-pR_CFGil.jpeg",{"id":50467,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50468,"updated_at":50469,"owner_id":1778,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50470,"contents":50471,"contributors":50484,"image":50487},"8890","2021-08-05T13:30:42.623Z","2023-01-18T16:10:26.546Z",{"id":1778,"type":325,"owner_id":1778,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50472],{"id":50473,"score":47,"body":50474,"status":55,"article_id":50467,"created_at":50468,"updated_at":50469,"published_at":50468},"RqRr",{"title":50475,"problem":50476,"summary":50477,"solution":50478,"attachment":50479},"Avery Dennison: RFID and Digital ID Technologies for Apparel and Fashion","\u003Cp>The apparel industry is changing. Brands face increasing pressure to become more sustainable, and every part of the product lifecycle faces scrutiny. Government targets and customers' demands for full traceability, transparency and authenticity are obliging brands to become accountable for their products throughout the complete supply chain, from production to end-of-life or resale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Historically, the industry has struggled with supply-chain transparency issues that have led to horrendous revelations of poor working conditions, illegal labour, and environmental disasters. With so many stages and processes involved in the production process, it's almost impossible for a customer to ensure a product has been ethically and sustainably produced. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>End-of-life disposal or recycling also presents challenges, with most customers unsure of where or how to recycle or correctly dispose of a product and incorrect or missing fibre content means the recycler cannot know the correct methodology for the product to be recycled. These are some of the most significant contributions to waste within the apparel industry. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Brand and product authenticity is also crucial for a circular economy, particularly within the resale market; with an increase in counterfeit goods, customers need to be sure that they are purchasing authentic products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global material science company Avery Dennison has collaborated with footwear and apparel brands to create and manufacture RFID and Digital ID labels that boost customer engagement by providing a conducive and transparent shopping and brand experience. Digital tagging powered by RFID, NFC, or QR allows for complete supply chain traceability and brand authenticity, directly engaging customers and boosting supply chains whilst capturing real-time data and consumer insights. This technology is set to help drive the circular economy by directly providing the consumer information about care to prolong use, material composition and end-of-life recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Avery Dennison creates a unique digital ID for any apparel, footwear or furniture, providing detailed information for the whole of the product lifecycle, ensuring transparency, brand authenticity, accountability and traceability. Utilising these touchless technologies also enriches the customer experience by boosting engagement and interaction, improving shopping and brand experience whilst capturing real-time data and consumer insights. This technology contributes to a more circular economy and helps reduce waste by supporting the reuse and recycle markets and optimising supply chains. Straight to consumer interaction provides information on how to prolong the life of a garment and detailed material composition labelling allows for ease of recycling for both consumers and recyclers. RFID technologies also help reduce waste by improving inventory accuracy rate from 65% to 99%, enabling complete stock visibility. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Digital ID technologies have the ability to revolutionise the evolution of retail and are set to become a vital part of the industry within the next few years, predicted to produce even more exciting and profitable applications. \u003C/p>",[50480,50482],{"name":50481,"type":53,"value":50481},"https://www.greenbiz.com/article/avery-dennison-digitally-enabled-labels-central-circular-economy-fashion",{"name":50483,"type":53,"value":50483},"https://rfid.averydennison.com/en/home/industry-segments/retail/apparel-and-fashion.html",[50485,50486],{"article_id":50467,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":50467,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50488,"link":50489,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50468,"updated_at":50469,"article_id":50467,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bvrOcARE9ZY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154867036-iZrCOPal.jpeg",{"id":50491,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50492,"updated_at":50493,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50494,"contents":50495,"contributors":50514,"image":50519},"8940","2021-08-11T18:23:19.655Z","2023-04-11T13:57:06.784Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50496],{"id":50497,"score":47,"body":50498,"status":55,"article_id":50491,"created_at":50492,"updated_at":50493,"published_at":50492},"t0NP",{"title":50499,"problem":50500,"summary":50501,"solution":50502,"attachment":50503},"Malai: A leather-like material grown from coconut wastewater","\u003Cp>The leather industry in India accounts for around 13% of the world’s leather production of hides and employs approximately 4 million people.  However, the entire life cycle of leather production - from raising cows to skinning and initial tanning to the finishing process - has negative environmental impacts, making the leather industry one of the leading agents of industrial pollution. More than 400 different types of chemicals are used in leather processing, most of which are toxic to the environment such as, formaldehyde, coal-tar derivatives, oils and dyes. Also, leather requires a substantial amount of water and energy to produce.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Malai is a bacterial cellulose-based bio-composite material grown from agricultural waste from the coconut industry in Southern India. The natural polymer synthesised by bacteria is mixed with plant fibres (banana, hemp, sisal) and natural gums to improve its strength properties.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Malai is a company based in Kerala, India, focused on the development of circular materials based on coconut wastewater, founded by material designer Zuzana Gombosova, and product designer and mechanical engineer, Susmith Suseelan. Bacterial cellulose is sustainably produced by microorganisms and has attracted industrial interest from the textile sector due to its properties.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Working alongside coconut farmers and processing units to collect their coconut wastewater, the company has efficiently reused this waste. Typically, this waste would be released into the drainage system, causing water pollution and soil acidification. One small coconut processing unit can collect 4000 litres of water per day, which can be used to make 320 sq. metres of Malai.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The material is a PETA-certified alternative to leather, free of any artificial substances making it a sustainable vegan material that can be used to produce fashion goods and home interiors. Malai is a fully compostable material that will biodegrade in compost in 90 - 120 days.\u003C/p>",[50504,50506,50508,50510,50512],{"name":50505,"type":53,"value":50505},"https://renewable-materials.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/malai-by-pickcherisk-with-printers-marks.pdf",{"name":50507,"type":53,"value":50507},"https://homegrown.co.in/article/803378/malai-a-sustainable-fashion-label-using-coconut-waste-to-make-vegan-leather",{"name":50509,"type":53,"value":50509},"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10311-021-01214-x",{"name":50511,"type":53,"value":50511},"https://www.fashionrevolution.org/usa-blog/7-fashion-brands-that-are-designing-out-waste/",{"name":50513,"type":53,"value":50513},"https://malai.eco/",[50515,50516,50517,50518],{"article_id":50491,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":50491,"contributor_id":1824},{"article_id":50491,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50491,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50520,"link":50521,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50492,"updated_at":50493,"article_id":50491,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gx3fEx37ggE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154867671-1se7P7OD.jpeg",{"id":50523,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50524,"updated_at":50525,"owner_id":37262,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50526,"contents":50527,"contributors":50538,"image":50541},"8967","2021-08-18T15:18:33.100Z","2023-01-18T16:10:11.971Z",{"id":37262,"type":325,"owner_id":37262,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50528],{"id":50529,"score":47,"body":50530,"status":55,"article_id":50523,"created_at":50524,"updated_at":50525,"published_at":50524},"jCPM",{"title":50531,"outcome":50532,"problem":50533,"summary":50534,"solution":50535,"attachment":50536},"Eon - Enhancing consumer awareness and circularity through digital IDs","\u003Cp>Mulberry, has already rolled out its own NFC-enabled tags — powered by Eon.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 2015 Eon creates more traceable, intelligent and valuable products with a unique Digital ID for every item, power new business models, customer experiences, sustainability and intelligence. Eon not only provides consumers with accurate information on the product materials and supply chain, but it also allows to keep the product in use longer in the secondary market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eon simplifies the transition to a circular economy by generating revenue from resale and new models.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It makes it easy for customers to prolong their item's lifespan with on-product care services, instantly identify and authenticate products to scale resale, repair, recycling and other new business models. Eon also promotes transparency. It informs customers and partners about your product materials, recycled content, origins and impact and provide end-of-life instructions to encourage a circular lifecycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Physical products are linked to their unique digital ID simply with a smart label (eg. 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At the time, Barbour explained they were breaking even with the repair service cost, and would continue to offer the service as repair was part of their Ethos. Barbour currently does not provide information on how successful their repair service has been since the article was published.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Between September and November 2021, Barbour will be touring some of its partner shops in the UK as part of a re-waxing roadshow. Barbour will invite customers to bring in their worn waxed cotton garments and be part of the re-waxing process. This initiative will give customers a chance to take care of their own garments while being guided by professionals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waxed cotton is weather resistant and long lasting, making it an incredibly durable fabric. However with use and time, the wax breaks down and makes the fabric more susceptible to damage. Barbour recommends having a waxed cotton garment re-waxed annually in order to preserve and extend the life of the garment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>British outdoor/lifestyle wear brand Barbour has been repairing and re-waxing their trademark jackets for over 100 years. The repair service is part of their Wax for Life campaign, encouraging customers to make sustainable choices through personalisation, repair, and responsible in house recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Barbour offers a UK-based re-wax, repair, and alteration service exclusively for their waxed cotton clothing range. Customers book their service online, with a wide variety of detailed options, such as restitching a seam in the lining, fitting a new collar, and lengthening/shortening sleeves. Repair/alteration prices range from £10 to £45. Once customers have specified and paid for their service online, they send their garments to Barbour's South Shields factory, where a re-wax service will take approximately ten days, while repair services will take up to 31 days. Garments are then sent back to their owners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Barbour also sells wax to customers and publishes guidelines on how to rewax clothing at home.\u003C/p>",[50559,50561,50563,50565,50567,50569],{"name":50560,"type":53,"value":50560},"https://www.drapersonline.com/news/waxing-lyrical-about-barbour",{"name":50562,"type":53,"value":50562},"https://www.barbour.com/uk/repair-rewax",{"name":50564,"type":53,"value":50564},"https://www.barbour.com/uk/repair-service",{"name":50566,"type":53,"value":50566},"https://www.barbour.com/uk/re-loved",{"name":50568,"type":53,"value":50568},"https://www.barbour.com/uk/blog/barbour-repairs-rewaxing/",{"name":50570,"type":53,"value":50570},"https://www.barbour.com/uk/wax-for-life",[50572,50573],{"article_id":50545,"contributor_id":35266},{"article_id":50545,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50575,"link":50576,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50546,"updated_at":50547,"article_id":50545,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"izJ8J62zszk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154868894-FpvWcGiE.jpeg",{"id":50578,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50579,"updated_at":50580,"owner_id":35266,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50581,"contents":50582,"contributors":50598,"image":50602},"9255","2021-09-02T16:41:31.275Z","2023-04-07T10:28:36.635Z",{"id":35266,"type":325,"owner_id":35266,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50583],{"id":50584,"score":47,"body":50585,"status":55,"article_id":50578,"created_at":50579,"updated_at":50580,"published_at":50579},"fhvc",{"title":50586,"outcome":50587,"problem":50588,"summary":50589,"solution":50590,"attachment":50591},"Brunello Cucinelli: Complementary repair services for luxury knitwear","\u003Cp>While the repair service has been in use since the brand's beginnings in 1978, it is only in recent years that Brunello Cucinelli have noticed a distinct growth in demand. The brand estimates they did 5,000 repairs in 2019.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cashmere is a limited, precious resource with many environmental implications. While durable, high quality cashmere can be difficult to clean when stained due to its delicate nature, and it is also susceptible to damage through moth holes. Brunello Cucinelli decided to develop a repair department in order to preserve the high quality materials and ensure garments were usable, and could be passed down through generations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Brunello Cucinelli offers a complementary repair service to customers, mending luxury cashmere knitwear products from a dedicated repair facility in Solomeo, Italy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Customers have to submit a repair request through their online account, on Brunello Cucinelli's shop website. Customers need to have the item's SKU number to proceed with the request. Customers then select what the damage is, given options ranging from holes, to piling yarn, to fit, as well as a detailed description of the damage. They are then asked to take a number of images showing the damage, and the labels. After the request is confirmed, the item is shipped to the repair department in Italy. Items are repaired for free.\u003C/p>",[50592,50594,50596],{"name":50593,"type":53,"value":50593},"https://www.brunellocucinelli.com/en/the-art-of-repairing.html",{"name":50595,"type":53,"value":50595},"https://robbreport.com/style/fashion/top-luxury-brands-offer-expert-repairs-2944367/",{"name":50597,"type":53,"value":50597},"https://shop.brunellocucinelli.com/en-us/care.html",[50599,50600,50601],{"article_id":50578,"contributor_id":35266},{"article_id":50578,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50578,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50603,"link":50604,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50579,"updated_at":50580,"article_id":50578,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Nu3qaKLLwe8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154869682-CLl8I0we.jpeg",{"id":50606,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50607,"updated_at":50608,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50609,"contents":50610,"contributors":50626,"image":50629},"9261","2021-09-03T02:07:23.518Z","2023-01-18T16:01:02.689Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50611],{"id":50612,"score":47,"body":50613,"status":55,"article_id":50606,"created_at":50607,"updated_at":50608,"published_at":50607},"tYXy",{"title":50614,"outcome":50615,"problem":50616,"summary":50617,"solution":50618,"attachment":50619},"Dr Mark Liu: Designing Out Waste Using Mathematics and Modern Science","\u003Cp>The introduction of a Non-Euclidean geometry approach to pattern cutting minimises fabric waste (by about 15% per garment!) through bridging the gap between fashion and science. It addresses systemic problems in conventional linear pattern making and the potential subjective judgment involved, allowing industrial players to rethink ready-to-wear sizing systems. With a Non-Euclidean geometry approach, it enables greater accuracy, control, efficiency, and creates new possibilities to pattern making, while being simple enough for fashion pattern makers to understand. It also creates new possibilities for technology, such as the building of more advanced 3D scanning algorithms for more accurately-fitted pieces of garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conventional fashion designers adopt a linear, Euclidean geometry approach to pattern cutting and making. This involves the uses of single continuous rectangles of fabrics. However, linear measurements lack the potential to fully capture the three-dimensional curvature of the human body. In particular, individuals may have the same linear body measurement but completely different three-dimensional body measurement. The incapability to produce an accurate fit also mean that more fabrics may be used than needed, leading to potential wastage of fabrics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional pattern making often involves a linear, Euclidean geometry approach to measurement. Yet, it fails to accurately measure the three dimensional curvature of one's body, leading to the potential waste of fabric. Dr Mark Liu argued that a Non-Euclidean geometry is needed. With a Non-Euclidean approach, it allows greater accuracy, control, and efficiency in pattern making. He created pieces leveraging on this approach and is continuously seeking for ways to incorporate the potential of the STEAM subject in the fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mark Liu is dissatisfied with the extensive needless use of fabric in conventional linear pattern making. During his PhD research, he sought to understand the underlying structure and function of fashion pattern making. Leveraging on the idea of modern mathematics of curved surfaces, he argued that a Non-Euclidean geometry approach to pattern cutting is needed. A Non-Euclidean geometry approach would help to accurately map the curvature of the unique human body, and hence minimise potential fabric pieces that are not necessarily needed. Moreover, he came up with a new device named the 'drape measure' which helped in the measurement of the curvature of a surface, giving an angle measurement that could be used in future pattern making and zero-waste garments. \u003C/p>",[50620,50622,50624],{"name":50621,"type":53,"value":50621},"http://www.drmarkliu.com/zerowaste-fashion-1",{"name":50623,"type":53,"value":50623},"http://www.fashionsteam.com",{"name":50625,"type":53,"value":50625},"http://www.drmarkliu.com/noneuclidean",[50627,50628],{"article_id":50606,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":50606,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50630,"link":50631,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50607,"updated_at":50608,"article_id":50606,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KDACIsz4cVE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154870508-GNznyy47.jpeg",{"id":50633,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50634,"updated_at":50635,"owner_id":20997,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50636,"contents":50637,"contributors":50653,"image":50657},"9263","2021-09-03T04:11:24.817Z","2023-04-11T14:24:58.410Z",{"id":20997,"type":325,"owner_id":20997,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50638],{"id":50639,"score":47,"body":50640,"status":55,"article_id":50633,"created_at":50634,"updated_at":50635,"published_at":50634},"Cyhw",{"title":50641,"outcome":50642,"problem":50643,"summary":50644,"solution":50645,"attachment":50646},"Doodlage: Re-Injecting the Upcycling Tradition in India With Its Upcycled Garment Pieces","\u003Cp>By upcycling any pre-consumer and post-consumer fabric waste, Doodlage re-injects the upcycling tradition into India amid fashion giants. It leverages on the creativity of its artisans to produce unique pieces. According to Doodlage, each piece may come with an extra embroidery or patch but the overall look and quality of the piece remains unchanged. With its initiatives, it has also led to collaboration opportunities with brands such as Iro Iro to make the 'Indigo Chronicles' collection, with June to make colourful jackets, and with Ruby's Organics to make reusable cotton pads for make up removal and upcycled make up kits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Upcycling of garments was a tradition deeply engrained among middle and upper-middle class families in India during the 90's. With less money to spend, garment pieces were more cherished and made to last longer before being disposed. However, the age of industrialisation and globalisation brought in the lucrative opportunities to mass produce garment pieces at the cheapest and most desirable rates around the world. According to the 2020 Preferred Fibre and Materials Market Report, the global fibre production has doubled in the last 20 years, reaching an all-time high of 111 million metric tons in 2019.. However, a significant 47% of fibre entering the fashion value chain goes to waste during different production stages. Bringing post-consumer waste figures into the calculation, the percentage is likely to be much higher.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Doodlage aspires to rejuvenate the garment production industry in India, one of the top 5 largest in the world, by re-injecting upcycling tradition that has been long lost in the country as a result of industrialisation. To do so, Doodlage upcycles waste from garment factories and consumers to make new garment pieces collection. It also converts any waste materials that cannot make it to its garment collection to make accessories and stationeries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most of the wasted material generated during production can be reused. For instance, comber noil (the long fibre that falls out of the spinning in the first round of finer yarns) can be reused and spun to make coarser sweater yarns. The same goes for post-consumer waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We at Doodlage, based in India, upcycle factory waste into short limited edition collections. Recycle post consumer waste and post cutting scraps into new fabrics to create season-less well finished garments made for longevity. To deal with our own wastage (scrap fabrics that found no uses within its garment collections), we segregate and convert it into accessories, soft furnishing products and paper to make packaging and stationery products. All our pieces and fabrics are made with ethical production units and our packaging is designed to be plastic free. In addition, we now also collect post consumer waste and post cutting scraps that will add on to our collection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Doodlage creates short limited edition collections of new garment pieces. Depending on the amount of waste we collected, the collections are only on limited editions, and the stock will last only until the raw material (the 'waste') runs out. \u003C/p>",[50647,50649,50651],{"name":50648,"type":53,"value":50648},"https://reverseresources.net/news/how-much-does-garment-industry-actually-waste",{"name":50650,"type":53,"value":50650},"https://doodlage.in/pages/contact-us",{"name":50652,"type":53,"value":50652},"https://doodlage.in/blogs/journal/new-collaboration-doodlage-x-brahmakarma",[50654,50655,50656],{"article_id":50633,"contributor_id":20997},{"article_id":50633,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50633,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50658,"link":50659,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50634,"updated_at":50635,"article_id":50633,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Qyl6xfFFzP8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154871045-AmCLeZjQ.jpeg",{"id":50661,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50662,"updated_at":50663,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50664,"contents":50665,"contributors":50685,"image":50688},"9355","2021-09-08T17:02:38.519Z","2023-03-08T13:43:08.702Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50666],{"id":50667,"score":47,"body":50668,"status":55,"article_id":50661,"created_at":50662,"updated_at":50663,"published_at":50662},"-AwT",{"title":50669,"outcome":50670,"problem":50671,"summary":50672,"solution":50673,"attachment":50674},"Eco-Age partners with Fashion and Design Chamber of Armenia to aid in sustainable transition of Armenian textile industry","\u003Cp>The Eco-Age-FDC workshops have fostered new connections between textile actors around the globe, enhancing collaboration and knowledge-sharing opportunities on circular principles and implementation across the fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Armenian garment production sector's value has risen by 23% from 2018 to 2019, indicating the potential to expand the industry's economic development, as well as that of the nation. If the contemporary globalized textile industry is to meaningfully progress toward a circular economy, then collaboration and knowledge-sharing opportunities must be facilitated at an equally global level.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, Eco-Age began working on a project to develop a sustainable ecosystem for Armenia’s fashion and textile industry. The project, funded by the UK’s Good Governance Fund, and in partnership with Fashion Design Chamber of Armenia, explores opportunities for embedding circularity principles across the industry. The project involves a series of workshops organized by Eco-Age to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing between experienced designers in the global sustainability space and Armenian textile actors. Supported by UK's Good Governance Fund, the project ran from 2019 until March of 2021. Recent workshops have featured designers, Bethany Williams, Flavia LaRocca, and Matteo Ward, who shared their personal experiences in sustainable design development, as well as entry points for embedding circularity principles across the industry. Such opportunities for exploration include raw material sourcing, capacity building for designers, and options for establishing a national textile recycling facility.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eco-Age and the Fashion and Design Chamber of Armenia (FDC) have embarked on a year-long project to help spur the development of Armenia's sustainable textile industry. In recognition of the garment production sector's recent growth, the Armenian government views expansion of the industry as a means of promoting the country's broader economic development. Eco-Age organized a series of events for key players in Armenia's fashion industry beginning in 2019 with a workshop, \u003Cem>Basics of Sustainability,\u003C/em> for Armenian manufacturers, and a training session on \u003Cem>Responsible Materials and Key Certifications \u003C/em>led by Eco-Age's Charlotte Turner. During the project's February 5th, 2021 workshop, British and Italian designers Bethany Williams, Flavia LaRocca, and Matteo Ward shared opportunities for embedding sustainability values into business based on their own experiences in the field. Each of the designers emphasized the significance of fashion design's role from the local community level to the greater global supply chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>UK-based menswear designer, Bethany Williams, has worked with screen-printed recycled materials sourced from unconventional partners like toy manufacturers. Using fashion design as a socio-political tool, she promotes change in communities suffering from a lack of economic inclusion and/or stability. Willams had partnered with various charities to produce her up-cycled collections that are embedded with stories of the real people and communities behind the fabrics. A percentage of clothing sales are donated to the respective charities. The designer has also worked with female prisoners and the San Patrignano drug and alcohol rehabilitation community in Italy in the making of her \u003Cem>Women of Change\u003C/em> collection — crafted from deadstock yarns donated by Italian mills. At the Eco-Age-FDC workshop, Williams highlighted fashion as a vehicle for bringing on positive social change at the community-level. She spoke also on the opportunity that reliance on up-cycled materials creates for designers and how use of such materials ensures the uniqueness of each collection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Flavia La Rocca's brand, DNA, centers modularity with its interchangeable and versatile pieces that can transform into tops, skirts, bags, bandeaus, etc. allowing customers to create wardrobes out of less. La Rocca retails directly to her customers, which enables a more convenient take-back system. At the Eco-Age-FDC workshop La Rocca emphasized sustainability's significance beyond materiality, noting the importance of fostering new ways of thinking, designing, producing, selling, and consuming that are capable of prioritizing people and planet. The designer also added that both brand marketing and material details are valuable communication tools for reaching the global community.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Matteo Ward, founder of WRAD, has developed non-toxic methods of treating clothing via technological innovation. He has utilized mineral dyes made from up-cycled bricks and graphite powder — two waste materials produced by tech companies. Ward spoke of the need for a systems-level shift, emphasizing the significance of design innovation that both challenges the status quo and helps to address humanity's true needs.\u003C/p>",[50675,50677,50679,50681,50683],{"name":50676,"type":53,"value":50676},"https://eco-age.com/resources/armenian-textile-industry-sustainable-ecosystem/",{"name":50678,"type":53,"value":50678},"https://www.bethany-williams.com/",{"name":50680,"type":53,"value":50680},"https://www.fdc.am/about-us",{"name":50682,"type":53,"value":50682},"https://flavialarocca.com/",{"name":50684,"type":53,"value":50684},"https://www.wradliving.com/",[50686,50687],{"article_id":50661,"contributor_id":35463},{"article_id":50661,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50689,"link":50690,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50662,"updated_at":50663,"article_id":50661,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VkxALt2W9ic=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154871875-SJqRg3qT.jpeg",{"id":50692,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50693,"updated_at":50694,"owner_id":10963,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50695,"contents":50696,"contributors":50716,"image":50721},"9382","2021-09-10T16:44:40.710Z","2023-04-11T14:27:48.919Z",{"id":10963,"type":325,"owner_id":10963,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50697],{"id":50698,"score":47,"body":50699,"status":55,"article_id":50692,"created_at":50693,"updated_at":50694,"published_at":50693},"E2RY",{"title":50700,"outcome":50701,"problem":50702,"summary":50703,"solution":50704,"attachment":50705},"Mylo™ by Bolt Threads: leather from mushrooms","\u003Cp>Mylo has been used in collaboration with brands including Adidas, Lululemon, Stella McCartney.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The global cattle industry — where the majority of leather comes from — has a massive environmental impact, producing roughly as much greenhouse gas as the United States.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mylo is a sustainable leather alternative created by the pioneering scientists and engineers at Bolt Threads. Made from mycelium, the complex thread structure that allows fungi to grow, comparable to tree roots, Bolt Threads have created a soft, supple material free of harmful chemicals usually used in leather production. It is a high-quality alternative for animal and synthetic-based leather that has the potential to become commercially viable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Unlike the production of conventional leather, making Mylo material doesn't involve raising livestock. The materials core ingredient is mycelium, the vegetal part of fungi, the complex latticework of underground fibres that connect plants and trees. The mycelium grown for Mylo material is produced in days, using far fewer resources and eliminating resource-intensive livestock. The mycelium cells are fed with organic materials, such as sawdust, and are placed on growing mats. Mylo can be grown into any shape, eliminating pattern cutting waste. The material is then dyed and tanned similarly to conventional leather but without the hazardous chemicals used. The goal with Mylo material is to consider every aspect of the lifecycle and reduce its environmental impact throughout the whole process. The mycelium used to make Mylo material is infinitely renewable and grown by expert mushroom farmers and scientists in indoor vertical farming facilities in Europe and the United States.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bolt Threads have created a material that rivals the look and feel of animal leather and are investing in constructing a supply chain that would allow it to be manufactured at a commercially viable scale. This process would enable Mylo to be produced at a comparable price to animal leather.\u003C/p>",[50706,50708,50710,50712,50714],{"name":50707,"type":53,"value":50707},"https://www.mylo-unleather.com/",{"name":50709,"type":53,"value":50709},"https://www.mylo-unleather.com/stories/mylo-meditation-and-yoga-collection-by-lululemon/",{"name":50711,"type":53,"value":50711},"https://www.mylo-unleather.com/stories/stella-mccartney-debuts-a-mylo-bustier-top-and-trouser-set/",{"name":50713,"type":53,"value":50713},"https://www.adidas.com/us/blog/663481",{"name":50715,"type":53,"value":50715},"https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/08/mylo-consortium-adidas-stella-mccartney-lululemon-kering-mycelium/",[50717,50718,50719,50720],{"article_id":50692,"contributor_id":10963},{"article_id":50692,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":50692,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50692,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50722,"link":50723,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50693,"updated_at":50694,"article_id":50692,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kgfKuNeWMkU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154872888-qRQoiyjh.jpeg",{"id":50725,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50726,"updated_at":50727,"owner_id":35931,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50728,"contents":50729,"contributors":50745,"image":50748},"9419","2021-09-17T10:22:58.586Z","2023-02-24T16:22:22.101Z",{"id":35931,"type":325,"owner_id":35931,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50730],{"id":50731,"score":47,"body":50732,"status":55,"article_id":50725,"created_at":50726,"updated_at":50727,"published_at":50726},"g5h8",{"title":50733,"outcome":50734,"problem":50735,"summary":50736,"solution":50737,"attachment":50738},"Orange Fiber: textiles from citrus waste","\u003Cp>Orange Fiber has collaborated with international brands such as Salvatore Ferragamo, H&M and E. Marinella for some limited collections using the company fabrics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Citrus is the largest fruit produced world wide and after consumption 40-60% of the fruit is discarded. Over 700.000 tonnes of citrus peel waste is produced in Italy every year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Orange Fiber is the world’s first brand to produce sustainable fabrics from citrus juice by-products. The innovative process has been patented since 2014 in the main citrus juice producing countries all over the world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Orange Fiber is the Italian company that has patented and produces sustainable fabrics from citrus fruit (ornages, lemons, tangerines) by-products. Established in Catania in 2014, Orange Fiber creates high quality fabrics for the fashion-luxury sector. The company has established a fully traced and transparent supply chain to transform this by-product into the perfect ingredient for conscious designers. The process has been patented in 2014 and extended in the main citrus juice producing countries, aiming at replicating and scaling its solution in promising markets, thus extending the company impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company takes leftovers from the citrus juice industry and converts them in cellulose in their plant in Sicily. After this, thanks to partnerships with other companies the cellulose is transformed in fiber or yarn. Finally, the fabric is created together with partners in Como. At the touch, the final product reminds of silk, and it is therefore well suited for luxury markets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Enrica Arena, founder and CEO, states that starting from the same raw material, and mixing it with cotton or elastic textures, a final product well suited for shirt manufacturing can also be obtained.\u003C/p>",[50739,50741,50743],{"name":50740,"type":53,"value":50740},"http://orangefiber.it",{"name":50742,"type":53,"value":50742},"https://hmgroup.com/our-stories/orange-fiber/",{"name":50744,"type":53,"value":50744},"https://www.ilgiornaledelcibo.it/orange-fiber/",[50746,50747],{"article_id":50725,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":50725,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50749,"link":50750,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50726,"updated_at":50727,"article_id":50725,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JAM1YJgbr4M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154873852-4RcFUGG3.jpeg",{"id":50752,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50753,"updated_at":50754,"owner_id":39786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50755,"contents":50756,"contributors":50778,"image":50783},"9445","2021-09-24T15:19:00.945Z","2023-01-18T16:11:34.509Z",{"id":39786,"type":325,"owner_id":39786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50757],{"id":50758,"score":47,"body":50759,"status":55,"article_id":50752,"created_at":50753,"updated_at":50754,"published_at":50753},"YYIm",{"title":50760,"outcome":50761,"problem":50762,"summary":50763,"solution":50764,"attachment":50765},"Elvis & Kresse: Manufacturer of  luxury accessories by upcycling reclaimed materials","\u003Cp>In the first 10 years Elvis & Kresse reclaimed 200 tons of material from fire-hoses and since partnering up with the Burberry Foundation in 2017, the company set out to recraft at least 120 tonnes of leather off-cuts into luxury Elvis & Kresse items over the first 5 years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Elvis & Kresse pledges to donate 50% of its profits to charities. Recipients have been the Fire Fighters Charity, and the Barefoot College which helps train female solar engineers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The other half of the profit is reinvested to expand their work in reducing and reusing waste, protecting the environment and inspiring craftspeople.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fire-hoses can be used for about 25 years, before they cease to be safe. General recycling proves difficult as they are composites, i.e. mixed materials that can’t be separated. As a consequence, a retired fire-hose will turn into waste. The same fate awaits composites such as tea and coffee sacks, printing blankets and parachute silk and leather off-cuts from the fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2005 Elvis & Kresse has transformed waste materials into luxury accessories products. The company initially started with turning discarded fire-hoses into hand bags, wallets, belts and the like. In 2017 it enhanced its production by teaming up with the Burberry Foundation, an independent charity set up by the Burberry Group plc, to use Burberry’s leather off-cuts. Elvis & Kresse also use reclaimed material such as tea and coffee sacks, printing blankets and military grade parachute silk for its products and packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At Elvis & Kresse damaged decommissioned fire-hoses are cleaned and turned into luxury items such as handbags, travel bags, belts, wallets etc. Leather off-cuts from Burberry’s production are transformed into sellable items such as handbags and carpets. Retired Parachute silk and auction banners are used for lining Elvis & Kresse’s products. Defected and worn-out printing blankets from the off-set printing industry are turned into new (vintage) raw material. Jute or hessian coffee sacks are also used and large craft paper tea sacks are turned into packaging, mailing pouches and brochures. Even unwanted shoe boxes collected from shoe shops are flattened and used to make packaging and labels. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Elvis & Kresse products start at around £45 for a belt and £200 for bags. To minimise the risk of impulse buys and ‘buyer’s remorse’, products are never offered at discounted prices. All of their products come with a 1-year warranty. 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Hosted by the New Zealand Government at Parliament, a discussion of these recommendations is to take place with a view to identify potential immediate, pragmatic steps to drive progress toward a circular textile economy. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has resulted in this event being postponed twice and now pushed out until 2022. In the meantime, as a low carbon clothing system, Usedfully is continuing to work with industry partners to design and test circular clothing and textile solutions, bringing more willing collaborators onboard, and raising awareness of the impacts among citizens and organisations, as well as decision-makers in Government.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There are numerous challenges across the textile value chain, however, the Recommendations to the New Zealand Government from the Clothing & Textile Industry focuses on three key areas of impact onshore in Aotearoa.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. The overconsumption of clothing and textiles is escalating global greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution. Carbon emissions arise throughout the textile value chain, while up to 87% of micro plastic water pollution in Auckland stems from clothing fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Textile waste squanders valuable resources that emit greenhouse gases in landfills. Missed opportunities to divert textiles from landfill perpetuate the environmental impacts and maintain the use of raw materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. There is a lack of onshore solutions and, therefore, a reliance on local landfills and exports of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Urgent action is needed to address climate change, the industry is facing growing expectations from customers and society alike. However, no one company, nor one brand can adequately address the challenges the world faces. During 2020 and 2021 Usedfully undertook consultations with over two hundred industry stakeholders participating in workshops, working groups and individual interviews to co-design a low carbon, circular future for the sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The following six actions were identified through consultation workshops, working groups and individual interviews with New Zealand’s clothing (both personal and commercial) and textile (home and commercial) industry, as key steps the New Zealand Government can take to solve the three key areas of impact locally.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 1. Government procurement contracts to include the requirement and budgets for end-of-life processing of textiles and clothing (minimal action).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Review of the priority products for diversion from landfill to include synthetic textile products in plastics category and natural fibres textiles and clothing in organics category (minimal action). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Co-investment in crucial regional circular resource processing plants and infrastructure (transitional action).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Mandated product stewardship responsibility contribution (levy) on all textile products brought to market (transitional action).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Explore incentives to catalyse the transition to a circular textiles economy (leadership action).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. Ban all textiles from landfill (leadership action).\u003C/p>",[50801,50803,50805],{"name":50802,"type":53,"value":50802},"http://www.textilereuse.com/reports/",{"name":50804,"type":53,"value":50804},"https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/12-05-2021/theres-a-global-avalanche-of-used-clothing-and-nz-needs-to-do-more-to-save-it-from-landfill/",{"name":50806,"type":53,"value":50806},"https://www.textilereuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Usedfully_Government-Recommendations-Report-Final-May2021-Updated.pdf",[50808,50809,50810],{"article_id":50787,"contributor_id":40138},{"article_id":50787,"contributor_id":1941},{"article_id":50787,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50812,"link":50813,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50788,"updated_at":50789,"article_id":50787,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TErylLFkQcY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154875828-47KK250q.jpeg",{"id":50815,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50816,"updated_at":50817,"owner_id":6120,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50818,"contents":50819,"contributors":50847,"image":50852},"10722","2021-12-09T13:25:24.709Z","2023-04-14T09:26:43.666Z",{"id":6120,"type":325,"owner_id":6120,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50820],{"id":50821,"score":47,"body":50822,"status":55,"article_id":50815,"created_at":50816,"updated_at":50817,"published_at":50816},"A6Lh",{"title":50823,"outcome":50824,"problem":50825,"summary":50826,"solution":50827,"attachment":50828},"SheerTex - Durable and resistant tights","\u003Cp>Extending clothing life is the single largest opportunity to reduce the carbon, water and waste footprints of clothing in the UK. [13] While exact figures are not available yet, by ensuring tights can last ten times longer than conventional alternatives, SheerTex is making a significant contribution to reducing the hosiery industry’s carbon footprint by enabling consumers to repair and hold on to their garments longer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The past two decades have seen a dramatic decrease in the amount of times clothes are worn. Coupled with a shift towards fast fashion, average consumers today buy 60% more items than they did 15 years ago and wear them for half as long. 70% of wardrobes usually go unworn and it is estimated that 33% of women wear items as little as five times before disposing of them. [1]\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is particularly the case for tights, a product notoriously known for its flimsy composition and proneness to tearing. Every year, as many as eight billion pairs of pantyhose are manufactured and thrown away, breaking down into micro plastic fragments that leach into waterways in the process. [2] With an average service life of less than two uses (some tights easily tear after the first use alone) [3], they are one of the most wasteful products of the fashion industry today. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is particularly problematic as tights are predominantly made of a blend of nylon and elastane, making them impossible to recycle using the recycling technologies available to us today. Every kilo of virgin Nylon 6 produced in Europe is also responsible for six to nine kg of CO2-eq emissions [4]—and while nylon alone can be recycled today, once it is blended with other fabrics, this is no longer the case. [5]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SheerTex tights are designed to last ten times longer than a typical designer pair, using fibres often found in bullet-proof vests.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Design for durability, repairability and minimal waste\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Durability. \u003C/em>Unlike most pantyhose, Sheertex tights are made with ballistic grade fibres often found in bullet-proof vests. Designed to last ten times longer than a typical designer pair [6], the sheers use proprietary fiber that is marketed as ‘stronger than steel, lightweight, anti-microbial, water-resistant and cool to the touch’. [7] To support its claims, the company also challenges users to put their tights to strength tests featuring everything from pineapples and a 10 pound fire extinguisher to watermelons and spiky seashells. [8]\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Repairability. \u003C/em>According to the brand, the Sheertex knit is also ‘self-healing’: if the knit gets pulled out of place, it can be manipulated back into place without running the risk of rips or runs. [9]\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Minimal waste. \u003C/em>The company’s ‘Second Chances’ collection also features products such as masks, headbands and underwear, produced using any extra material or defects from their production process—minimising waste from their operations. 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These products include well-known brands such as Persil, Fever-Tree, Carex, Tetley Tea and BrewDog. Tesco also included 35 own-brand essentials in the Loop packaged range; products such as pasta, rice, oil and sugar.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As of October 2021 Loop fixtures were set up in ten Tesco stores in the east of England. Tesco says “that if customers in these stores switch their recyclable tomato ketchup, cola and washing up liquid bottles to the reusable alternatives, the packaging would be used and reused over 2.5 million times a year”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Stephen Clarke of Loop Europe: “A reusable bottle in the Loop model has the same impact as a product sold in a traditional disposable packaging at a physical retail location at two cycles. At five cycles, so you use the same container five times, Loop saves 50% of the environmental impacts, which is basically measured on carbon.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Materials used for the packaging are easy to recycle after their final use and can be used in the next development of the containers after their initial use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 95% of plastic packaging is used only once. That means that millions of tons of packaging end up in incinerators, landfills or worse, in the natural environment after a single use. This research also states that in a worst-case scenario ocean packaging plastics waste could reach 600,000 million tons in 2040. More clean-ups and better recycling are not seen as solving this problem sufficiently. Plus there is a big consumer appetite for plastic waste reduction that is currently not sufficiently met.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Loop\u003C/strong> is a global platform that provides food, household and personal care products in \u003Cstrong>prefill/reusable\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>packaging\u003C/strong>. The company was started by recycling specialist TerraCycle. In the UK it has partnered up with Tesco. From October 2021 it is possible to buy big brand products such as Coca Cola, Ecover and Heinz among others in prefilled loop packaging in a number of designated Tesco stores.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Loop champions a prefill packaging system to tackle single use packaging. The materials chosen are durable - such as steel, aluminum or glass - and reusable for at least ten use cycles, even though Loop hopes that some will be reusable up to 100 times. Packaging designs are put forward by the partnering goods companies and approved by Loop. The overall requirement is that packaging needs to look attractive and preferably have a value-adding feature, for example, containers that keep ice cream cooler for longer. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company operates in different countries with different approaches to the market. In some countries, e.g. the US, Loop provides home delivery services in other countries like the UK customers can pick up Loop packaged products in partnering stores. The biggest cooperation in the UK is with Tesco at the time of writing. For entry into a new market Loop has always opted for an online store option i.e home delivery. Followed sometimes as in the case of the UK by an in-store pilot before eventually hoping to scale out to all the relevant stores in a country.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>At a Tesco store in the UK the customer can find prefilled packaged products at a Loop fixture, known as a “Reuse Station”. After choosing, customers pay a deposit (starting at 20p) on each prefilled product at checkout. The deposit is refunded via an app when customers return the packaging to a collection point in the store. Here it will be collected by Loop staff and taken to a cleaning site. Specific cleaning protocols are designed for every unique product category. The packaging is cleaned at the highest standards while using as little water and energy as possible.\u003C/p>",[50870,50872,50874,50876,50878],{"name":50871,"type":53,"value":50871},"https://happyporchradio.com/s5e16-zero-waste-solution-stephen-clarke/",{"name":50873,"type":53,"value":50873},"https://exploreloop.com/shop/uk",{"name":50875,"type":53,"value":50875},"https://exploreloop.com/Tesco",{"name":50877,"type":53,"value":50877},"https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/zone/loop",{"name":50879,"type":53,"value":50879},"https://exploreloop.com/",[50881,50882,50883],{"article_id":50856,"contributor_id":39786},{"article_id":50856,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50856,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50885,"link":50886,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50857,"updated_at":50858,"article_id":50856,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HS9ySNsV9SA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154877325-ncJSNWz6.jpeg",{"id":50888,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":26148,"updated_at":50889,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50890,"contents":50891,"contributors":50902,"image":50905},"14273","2023-02-21T11:24:22.455Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50892],{"id":50893,"score":47,"body":50894,"status":55,"article_id":50888,"created_at":26148,"updated_at":50889,"published_at":26148},"sEd9",{"title":50895,"outcome":50896,"problem":49950,"summary":50897,"solution":50898,"attachment":50899},"Alliance to End Plastic Waste","\u003Cp>Today, the Alliance has 39 projects in development. As they come onstream, and as the Alliane develops more projects, it will collect and recycle millions of tons of plastic waste every year. Members shape where and how the Alliance develops these projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Alliance is a community of pioneering CEOs dedicated to building a circular economy for plastic. The Alliance membership is growing rapidly. It has convened some 70 companies from across the plastics value chain including brand owners, resin producers, converters, waste managers, recyclers and technology providers. Working together, they are shaping and investing into pathways to a sustainable future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The plastic waste challenge demands immediate action. At the Alliance, this is exactly the mission: working with  member companies to drive action on the ground. Together, members identify the most promising projects for addressing plastic waste and invest hundreds of millions of dollars into these opportunities. The Alliance goal, always, is to demonstrate and de-risk new ideas that are economically self-sustaining and can be scaled and replicated by others. Projects range from improving the efficiency of waste collection systems to ramping up recycling capacity, and from developing consumer re-use business models to improving the purity of plastic waste feedstock streams. Through this work, the Alliance is building a future in which business and society can use plastic sustainably.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>THE APPROACH\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Three key drivers enable the Alliance mission and allow it to deliver tangible results:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Developing, deploying, and scaling solutions: Within the Alliance’s ecosystem of members and partners resides the knowledge, resources and experience that allow the best ideas to be developed and deployed at scale around the world. The alliance taps on this for funding and expertise to drive the development of new initiatives and reduce risk.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Engaging communities: For the impact of solutions to end plastic waste to be maximised, communities need to embrace them. The Alliance provides both the education and resources to help secure the necessary buy-in and behavioural changes. It also creates platforms that engage the community in cleanup and recycling initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Catalysing investments: The best ideas need financing to take shape, and be scaled and replicated. The Alliance aims to catalyse investments from a wide network of investors, including Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), the private sector, and philanthropic organisations, to allow for a pipeline of solutions to end plastic waste to be built.\u003C/p>",[50900],{"name":50901,"type":53,"value":50901},"https://endplasticwaste.org/",[50903,50904],{"article_id":50888,"contributor_id":22734},{"article_id":50888,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50906,"link":50907,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":26148,"updated_at":50889,"article_id":50888,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"P_XT_MrsMYQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154878599-E1DYCH4j.jpeg",{"id":50909,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50910,"updated_at":50911,"owner_id":50912,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50913,"contents":50914,"contributors":50929,"image":50932},"15429","2022-05-17T06:51:36.048Z","2023-03-01T13:44:45.202Z","YMHPlA",{"id":50912,"type":325,"owner_id":50912,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50915],{"id":50916,"score":47,"body":50917,"status":55,"article_id":50909,"created_at":50910,"updated_at":50911,"published_at":50910},"71Fk",{"title":50918,"outcome":50919,"problem":49950,"summary":50920,"solution":50921,"attachment":50922},"PackAge Plus - durable packaging for businesses","\u003Cp>PackAge Plus currently replaces 50000 single use plastic bags a month. 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In South Africa, less than half of all plastic packaging is recycled, with the remainder being landfilled – or worst-case scenario, ending up in the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The South African Plastics Pact (SA Plastics Pact) is a collaborative pre-competitive initiative that brings together key stakeholders from the local plastics value chain, including businesses, the South African government, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), NGOs and other key players to tackle plastics waste and pollution at its source.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The SA Plastics Pact, is a platform that brings together key roleplayers from right across the plastics value chain to rethink and redesign the future of plastics. A particular focus is on packaging and the need to forge plastic supply chain commitments that tie in with global commitments, but which are tailored to the South African context.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>All stakeholders involved have signed up to a joint set of ambitious and time-bound targets, ensuring that this collaboration will drive significant change by 2025.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By 2025, The SA Plastics Pact will transform the country’s plastic packaging sector by meeting four ambitious targets:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Taking action\u003C/strong> on problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging through redesign, innovation or alternative (re-use) delivery models\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 100%\u003C/strong> of plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable*\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 70%\u003C/strong> of plastic packaging effectively recycled\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 30%\u003C/strong> average recycled content across all plastic packaging\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By meeting these targets, the SA Plastics Pact will also stimulate job creation in the South African plastics collection and recycling sector, and help to create new opportunities in product design and reuse business models.\u003C/p>",[50948],{"name":12850,"type":53,"value":12850},[50950,50951],{"article_id":50936,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":50936,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50953,"link":50954,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":31072,"updated_at":50937,"article_id":50936,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"naCa7uoQi8Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154880742-UICMTEzm.jpeg",{"id":50956,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50957,"updated_at":50958,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50959,"contents":50960,"contributors":50978,"image":50982},"18095","2022-07-31T09:56:54.333Z","2023-04-11T15:42:38.017Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50961],{"id":50962,"score":47,"body":50963,"status":55,"article_id":50956,"created_at":50957,"updated_at":50958,"published_at":50957},"HX2T",{"title":50964,"outcome":50965,"problem":50966,"summary":50967,"solution":50968,"attachment":50969},"Timberland & ReCircle - giving new life to old boots","\u003Cp>There are no reported environmental benefits yet since the initiative was launched in January 2022, and is still in its early stages. Through this new initiative, Timberland is also exploring future circular product innovation categories, such as shoes that are designed for disassembly (the Timberloop Trekker), the use of regenerative leather, etc..\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fast fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world (Allwood et al., 2006). 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>American footwear giant Timberland recently launched a new take-back program called ‘Timberloop’. Customers are invited to return their used Timberland footwear, apparel and accessories so they can either be refurbished or disassembled and upcycled (remanufactured) (Timberland, 2022).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Timberland’s Timberloop goal is to create a fully closed loop. Timberloop was launched in partnership with ReCircled, a company that has extensive technical and business expertise on the infrastructure and logistical requirements for launching circular business models in the fashion sector. Timberland is also redesigning its shoes to make them easier to take apart, using adhesives that are easier to dissolve, and developing stitching techniques that will make them easier to disassemble, which will ultimately mean ReCircled will require less time and effort to separate their component materials. The initiative was first launched in the US, with the intention of expanding to European and Asian markets after success.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Customers can return old Timberland products in any condition to Timberland, and get a discount voucher for their next purchase. The old products are then given a new life. Customers can drop off old Timberland products in designated drop-off boxes at Timberland stores. Alternatively, they can also send the products using a pre-paid shipping label that Timberland provides. Customers get a 10% off voucher that can be used in the Timberland stores. These products will be collected and shipped to Timberland’s recycling partner, ReCircled, to be processed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Products that are in good condition will be refurbished and resold on a soon-to-be launched secondhand website that’s part of Timberland’s main site. Products beyond repair will be taken apart, so each part—from the leather to the plastic sole to the metal components—can be recycled.\u003C/p>",[50970,50972,50974,50976],{"name":50971,"type":53,"value":50971},"https://www.fastcompany.com/90711379/your-old-timberland-boots-can-now-be-your-new-timberland-boots",{"name":50973,"type":53,"value":50973},"https://www.timberland.com/responsibility/timberloop.html",{"name":50975,"type":53,"value":50975},"https://wwd.com/sustainability/business/timberland-shoes-timbs-takeback-return-resale-recycling-clothing-1235027528/",{"name":50977,"type":53,"value":50977},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INvmkJbpPLA",[50979,50980,50981],{"article_id":50956,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":50956,"contributor_id":41977},{"article_id":50956,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":50983,"link":50984,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50957,"updated_at":50958,"article_id":50956,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hdNayW9mJR8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154881709-YZRYgmd-.jpeg",{"id":50986,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":50987,"updated_at":50988,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":50989,"contents":50990,"contributors":51004,"image":51007},"18425","2022-08-04T14:46:30.542Z","2023-01-18T15:50:22.664Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[50991],{"id":50992,"score":47,"body":50993,"status":55,"article_id":50986,"created_at":50987,"updated_at":50988,"published_at":50987},"NPTv",{"title":50994,"outcome":50995,"problem":50996,"summary":50997,"solution":50998,"attachment":50999},"Infinitum - Beverage manufacturers and grocery chains collaborate for efficient collection and recycling of beverage bottles and cans.","\u003Cp>Infinitum´s success is unarguable:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Annually, Norwegians “pant” (return) over one billion bottles and cans.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 97% of all plastic drinks bottles in Norway are recycled, 92% to such a high standard that they are turned back into drinks bottles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Some of the material has been recycled more than 50 times already.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Less than 1% of plastic bottles in Norway end up in the environment\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>An investigation made by The Guardian revealed that 1m plastic bottles are made around the globe every minute. And that figure is only likely to increase after it emerged that fossil fuel companies are investing billions of pounds in new plastic production facilities in the US.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinitum was established by beverage manufacturers and grocery chains in Norway to drive efficient collection and recycling of beverage bottles and cans. The “pant” system motivates Norwegians to return drinks bottles or cans to the supermarket by refunding deposit paid when purchasing the drink (bottle/can).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Norwegian pant system is simple, but relies on the initiative and collaboration of several different actors:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The government places an environmental tax\u003C/strong> on all producers of plastic bottles. The more they recycle, the more that tax is reduced. If they collectively recycle more than 95% – which they have done every year since 2011 – they do not have to pay the tax.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Producers of plastic bottles \u003C/strong>which want to be part of the scheme [more than 99% in Norway] have to use approved labels, bottle tops and glue to improve and streamline the recycling process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>For the customer the deal is equally straightforward.\u003C/strong> A small deposit of about 1-2 NOK (Norwegian Kroner) depending on size is paid on each bottle. People can then return it to a machine or over the counter where they bought it. A barcode is read and they are handed a coupon or cash.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>All stores which sell bottles are also obliged to collect them.\u003C/strong> Many bigger stores have installed machines that scan, crush and pack the bottles ready for collection. Today a “pant” machine for returning bottles exist in almost all daily shops.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The transport\u003C/strong> from the store utilizes free space in the trucks that have delivered goods, and which are going back to the wholesale warehouse. From the wholesaler, the empty goods are taken on to Infinitum's sorting facility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sorting takes place at Infinitum's three facilities\u003C/strong> in Bjerkvik, Trondheim and Fetsund. Plastic and aluminum are separated and further compressed for volume-efficient transport to recycling.\u003C/p>",[51000,51002],{"name":51001,"type":53,"value":51001},"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/12/can-norway-help-us-solve-the-plastic-crisis-one-bottle-at-a-time",{"name":51003,"type":53,"value":51003},"https://infinitum.no/articles-in-english/infinitum-closes-the-loop/",[51005,51006],{"article_id":50986,"contributor_id":40225},{"article_id":50986,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51008,"link":51009,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":50987,"updated_at":50988,"article_id":50986,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g0gtlaxQNFQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154882609-4BNTUVkW.jpeg",{"id":51011,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51012,"updated_at":51013,"owner_id":42475,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51014,"contents":51015,"contributors":51031,"image":51035},"18556","2022-08-08T10:40:22.888Z","2023-01-18T09:19:00.873Z",{"id":42475,"type":325,"owner_id":42475,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51016],{"id":51017,"score":47,"body":51018,"status":55,"article_id":51011,"created_at":51012,"updated_at":51013,"published_at":51012},"YhLB",{"title":51019,"outcome":51020,"problem":51021,"summary":51022,"solution":51023,"attachment":51024},"Khamir Craft Society: Upcycling plastic waste into handwoven textiles","\u003Cp>Plastic weaving is now practiced by several weavers at their homes, and at Khamir’s campus in Kutch. Khamir has fashioned the plastic textile into bags, pouches, and backpacks of various kinds. It has taken the lead in marketing these products as well. Khamir is working to overturn local stigmas about waste reuse by introducing plastic woven items into the local community.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At its core, this project creates a new value chain that provides economic opportunities for marginalized weavers and rag-pickers, up-skilling the women weavers of Kutch, creating a nexus of local citizen groups and industries in waste management coming together to address the common problem of plastic waste. Over the past few years, the organization has successfully trained almost 100 people through this initiative, many of who have been weavers of Kutch. Khamir also extended this training to other organizations in India who wished to establish similar models across the country. Khamir has also trained jail inmates at its nearby district headquarters to weave the upcycled plastic fabric.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastics have become ubiquitous in modern life. In 2016, the world generated 242 million tonnes of plastic waste—12% of all municipal solid waste. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation also anticipates that, by weight, there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish by 2050 if nothing is done. The downside of plastic consumption to society has become apparent, as plastic waste has incurred huge costs to the environment, biodiversity, livelihoods, and human health. In addition, the impacts of plastics on climate change are already considerable and are expected to increase. In developing countries such as India, where plastic is omnipresent, it is a greater challenge to curb its use altogether. This is true especially in the lower rungs of society where the affordability and accessibility of plastic has an overarching presence in every corner and activity. Plastic pollution is contaminating our land, underground, air and water systems, and it requires solutions at all levels of the ecosystem. Khamir formulated its problem statement: “One method of plastic waste disposal that has been common to Kutch is burning large piles of plastic. Studies have shown that burning plastic may release carcinogenic toxins into the air. Littering is a common problem, and trash in Bhuj rarely makes it to a landfill. Recognizing the issue of waste disposal as a global problem, it is necessary to create new, lasting solutions.”\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Started in 2006, Khamir's 'recycled plastic weaving' initiative has been a driver of change in the way plastic waste upcycling can be looked upon in India, and within the community in Kutch, where this program takes place. It brings together essential grassroot stakeholders such as women weavers, and waste pickers, to play a part in the sustainable management of their ecosystem through effectively minimising plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Khamir, based in Kutch in the Western state of Gujarat, India, realised the plastic waste problem, and decided to act on it by initiating participation from civil society members. Drawing from the tradition of resourcefulness that is an integral part of all traditional craft communities of India, Khamir chose to approach the problem of dealing with plastic waste with the same philosophy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Khamir has drawn participation from different ages and occupations within the society to deal with this issue. Providing employment to waste collectors, nearby industries, area committees and schools to collect waste, Khamir cleans, sorts, and segregates used plastic based on its colour and quality. The cleaned plastic waste is then handed over to women artisans engaged with the organization, who cut them into strips, and paste ends to form balls of plastic yarn. This yarn is then woven as weft with a finer nylon or cotton warp by weavers, to make recycled plastic fabric. This enabled the provision of employment to home based workers, and disabled or senior citizens. Since the skill level required to do this is moderate, even members new to weaving are able to take this up. \u003C/p>",[51025,51027,51029],{"name":51026,"type":53,"value":51026},"https://datatopics.worldbank.org/what-a-waste/tackling_increasing_plastic_waste.html",{"name":51028,"type":53,"value":51028},"https://khamir.org/crafts/recycled-plastic-weaving",{"name":51030,"type":53,"value":51030},"https://kasturi-g.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/0/1/120147974/recycled_plastic_weaving_report_by_kasturi_gandhi.pdf",[51032,51033,51034],{"article_id":51011,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":51011,"contributor_id":42475},{"article_id":51011,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51036,"link":51037,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51012,"updated_at":51013,"article_id":51011,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"riOukwXh1Do=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154883672-k6jHIScP.jpeg",{"id":51039,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51040,"updated_at":51041,"owner_id":42293,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51042,"contents":51043,"contributors":51059,"image":51063},"18590","2022-08-08T14:28:21.647Z","2023-01-18T16:06:21.954Z",{"id":42293,"type":325,"owner_id":42293,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51044],{"id":51045,"score":47,"body":51046,"status":55,"article_id":51039,"created_at":51040,"updated_at":51041,"published_at":51040},"FiDi",{"title":51047,"outcome":51048,"problem":51049,"summary":51050,"solution":51051,"attachment":51052},"Sojo - the UK's first clothing repair app connects users to local seamsters via bike","\u003Cp>Sojo aims to decentralise a fragmented industry by creating a community of seamsters and giving them exposure and a steady flow of work via the app. The hyper-local setup of their business model makes it a cheaper alternative for brands compared to in-house repairs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to a 2019 survey, only one-third (36%) of people in the UK repair their clothes when they break. One in four skips mending because 'it's just easier to buy something new' (Censuswide, 2019)*. This results in a staggering 13 million items going to landfills in the UK each week.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Consumers who are already embracing sustainable habits by shopping second-hand on the other hand, often find that garments are unfortunately not the right size for them and finding a qualified seamster who can do the alteration can be time-consuming.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, from a business perspective, 64% of customer returns are due to poor fit, with a £20 average cost of return and 2.8kg of carbon per item returned. Clearly, there is a gap that can be bridged by an accessible and streamlined repair service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based in London, this clothing repair and alterations app connects users to a network of local seamsters via bike, with home pick up, and delivery. By simplifying repairs, Sojo aims to start a mending revolution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The positive impact of repair as a circular strategy is substantial as wearing an item 5 times produces 400% more carbon than wearing it 50 times. To extend the life of much-loved garments as well as remove some of the barriers to buying pre-worn clothing, Sojo operates on a direct-to-consumer and a business-to-business model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a D2C, users can choose from a list of services or add new requests and read about the allocated seamster. Currently covering zone 1&2 in London, orders are picked up and brought by bike to small tailoring businesses in the area and delivered within 5 days. Sojo takes a 30% commission from the seamsters to whom it sends work through the app and charges a £3.99 delivery fee.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To nail the perfect fit from a distance, they recommend users to include an item that fits them well in their order as a reference, or to pin the excess fabric (for which they have supporting video tutorials).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a B2B, they offer eCom alterations and repairs as a post-purchase sizing solution to reduce returns and increase LTV, quickly integrated into a company's website by Sojo's technical team. 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Beyond apparel like shirts, socks and other performance wear, adidas produced 1 million pairs of shoes with Parley Ocean Plastic® in 2017, then 5 million in 2018 and11 million in 2019. By the end of 2020, Adidas crafted more than 30 million pairs of shoes with Parley Ocean Plastic. This means less virgin plastic, reduced CO2 emissions and more awareness of the issue – with every product made serving as a wearable symbol of change that sparks questions, discussions and ideas about creating even more progress.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste is one of the fastest-growing environmental issues. Every year about 8.8 million tons of plastic end up in the world's oceans. It’s estimated that lost and discarded gillnets, known as ghost nets, are responsible for more than 100,000 marine mammal deaths every year. They are the silent killers of the sea, wreaking havoc on underwater habitats and destroying delicate balances within the ecosystems that sustain this planet. If this continues, by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish and other marine life!\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Adidas, the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe has been in an ongoing partnership with Parley to create a process for waste management and recycling plastic waste. Parley is an environmental organisation having a global collaboration network that aims to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of the Oceans. Within their network, they have inspired Adidas to work with them to transform plastic waste into sportswear. The companies are collaborating by producing Adidas branded products made from ocean plastic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Adidas has decided to collaborate with Parley to turn plastic into sportswear. How does the collaboration work?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1.Marine plastic waste in marine costal areas such as the Maldives is collected by Parley and its global clean up netwrork.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. It is then balled and sent to Parley Supply Chain partners\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Parley partners shred the plastic into flakes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Flakes are then span into a high performance 100% recycled yarn called \"Ocean Plastic\". The yarn is made to meet the same performance and international comfort standards as other Adidas products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. The yarn is integrated in Adidas supply chain to create AdidasXParley products. This Ocean Plastic is used to form the upper parts of shoes and clothing like jerseys. Recycled polyester uses less water and fewer chemicals, contributes to the conservation of water, and reduces chemical pollution. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Parley worked to develop the world’s first supply chain for upcycled marine waste and created Ocean Plastic® as a powerful symbol of change. Initially sourced from islands in the Maldives, we’ve now expanded our collection network to the Dominican Republic and Sri Lanka too, creating a steady demand for plastic waste that would otherwise end up in the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to products, the collaboration also aims at raising awarness on the state of the oceans and the threat posed by plastic pollution. Through the power of sport, community, education and activism, we’ve turned the oceans cause into a truly global movement that transcends borders, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds through events like Parley Ocean School, 747 Warehouse St and Run for the Oceans.\u003C/p>",[51081,51083,51085,51087],{"name":51082,"type":53,"value":51082},"https://www.adidas.com/us/parley",{"name":51084,"type":53,"value":51084},"https://www.businessinsider.in/adidas-is-turning-plastic-ocean-waste-into-sneakers-and-sportswear/articleshow/70948890.cms",{"name":51086,"type":53,"value":51086},"https://www.parley.tv/updates/adidasxparley",{"name":51088,"type":53,"value":51088},"https://www.adidas.com/us/blog/639412-how-we-turn-plastic-bottles-into-shoes-our-partnership-with-parley-for-the-oceans",[51090,51091,51092],{"article_id":51067,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":51067,"contributor_id":41914},{"article_id":51067,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51094,"link":51095,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51068,"updated_at":51069,"article_id":51067,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tttZSHLMxbs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154886348-ck_AX1hk.jpeg",{"id":51097,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51098,"updated_at":51099,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51100,"contents":51101,"contributors":51119,"image":51122},"19019","2022-08-16T13:02:36.318Z","2023-04-06T15:15:38.825Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51102],{"id":51103,"score":47,"body":51104,"status":55,"article_id":51097,"created_at":51098,"updated_at":51099,"published_at":51098},"E3vS",{"title":51105,"outcome":51106,"problem":51107,"summary":51108,"solution":51109,"attachment":51110},"Dr. Martens partners with Depop and The Boot Repair Company to offer wearers second-hand restored footwear","\u003Cp>CEO Kenny Wilson told \u003Cem>The Guardian\u003C/em> that the Depop deal will likely be tested for around six months as the company also works out how to create a much larger scheme.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is still an ongoing initiative and the outcome is yet to be measured.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Today fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. At the same time 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dr. Martens launches ReSouled campaign - a partnership with Depop and The Boot Repair Company which will offer customers restored worn footwear.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dr Martens has revealed plans to enter the repair and resale market through a new collaboration with online second-hand marketplace Depop and shoe repair specialist The Boot Repair Company.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The trio will be working on the heritage brand’s ReSouled scheme, in which used Dr Martens can be repolished, given new laces, soles, heel loops and insoles before they are put back onto the market at around 80 percent of the price for a new pair.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>STEP 1: The Boot Repair Company receives worn footwear in need of repair and a bit of TLC.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>STEP 2: After repair, boots and shoes are deep cleaned, sanitized and refreshed using Micro-Fresh®.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>STEP 3: Each restored pair is checked and listed on Dr. Martens' Depop shop for sale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>STEP 4: Boots and shoes are shipped with minimal and recycled packaging.\u003C/p>",[51111,51113,51115,51117],{"name":51112,"type":53,"value":51112},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2022053029411/fashion-retail-news/dr-martens-depop-launch-footwear-resale-service.html",{"name":51114,"type":53,"value":51114},"https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Dr-martens-links-with-depop-plans-big-move-into-repair-and-resale,1410028.html",{"name":51116,"type":53,"value":51116},"https://fashionunited.com/news/business/dr-martens-prepares-to-enter-resale-market-with-depop/2022053047855",{"name":51118,"type":53,"value":51118},"https://www.drmartens.com/nl/nl/depop-resouled",[51120,51121],{"article_id":51097,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":51097,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51123,"link":51124,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51098,"updated_at":51099,"article_id":51097,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xKfy4QTjbzY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154887704-i23MTpc1.jpeg",{"id":51126,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51127,"updated_at":51128,"owner_id":42640,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51129,"contents":51130,"contributors":51146,"image":51150},"19022","2022-08-16T16:43:39.390Z","2023-02-23T08:10:10.796Z",{"id":42640,"type":325,"owner_id":42640,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51131],{"id":51132,"score":47,"body":51133,"status":55,"article_id":51126,"created_at":51127,"updated_at":51128,"published_at":51127},"NO-A",{"title":51134,"outcome":51135,"problem":51136,"summary":51137,"solution":51138,"attachment":51139},"Pure Waste - yarns and garments from 100% recycled materials","\u003Cp>Upon implementing their return scheme, they received nearly one tonne of clothes and recycled this waste into the new fabric as part of a pilot program named \"the Telaketju II project.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pure Waste explains in detail throughout their sustainability report that by avoiding the use of virgin fibers they have already saved nearly 4 billion liters of water and over 2 million kilograms of CO2 emissions. These statistics break down to 2,700 liters of water saved for every T-shirt made from recycled materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The use of virgin materials throughout the textile industry is often resource-heavy and has huge ecological ramifications. Every year, the global apparel industry creates 24 million tonnes of new cotton. Pure Waste estimates that of the 95% of textile waste that could be recycled, only 15% of this is utilized. During cotton cultivation, it requires, on average, 11,000 liters of water to grow one kilogram of cotton. Further, water is used in finishing, processing, and dyeing processes. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pure Waste’s products are made from 100% post industrial recycled materials, from the factory floor to classic, high-quality products made to last. 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Through highly complex pattern engineering, founder Danielle has dedicated her entire career to achieving 100% efficiency in all of her designs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Decode is able to make completely efficient designs through complex pattern engineering, which saves the industry standard 25% post industrial waste. With Zero Waste Design every inch of fabric is perfectly placed, allowing for 100% use of materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Decode designs garments that are are as close to \"standard\" as possible - where one may look at your Zero Waste Hoodie and not necessarily know right away that it is indeed Zero Waste. Through zero waste manufacturing, Decode proves a scalable model of production, taking design beyond that of a proof of concept & digging into manufacturing realities to bring truly zero waste product to the world's stage.\u003C/p>",[51167],{"name":51168,"type":53,"value":51168},"https://www.decodesupply.com/pages/zero-waste-design",[51170,51171,51172,51173],{"article_id":51154,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":51154,"contributor_id":1941},{"article_id":51154,"contributor_id":1871},{"article_id":51154,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51175,"link":51176,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51155,"updated_at":51156,"article_id":51154,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6OpxU-ft36Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154891453-whv4lF9C.jpeg",{"id":51178,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51179,"updated_at":51180,"owner_id":7987,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51181,"contents":51182,"contributors":51193,"image":51196},"20240","2022-09-13T17:42:36.296Z","2025-01-17T16:31:27.400Z",{"id":7987,"type":325,"owner_id":7987,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51183],{"id":51184,"score":47,"body":51185,"status":55,"article_id":51178,"created_at":51179,"updated_at":51180,"published_at":51179},"2IHX",{"title":51186,"outcome":51187,"problem":51188,"summary":51189,"solution":51190,"attachment":51191},"12NA: Garment to garment upcycling with social impact","\u003Cp>So far, 12NA has remanufactured more than 10,500 garments, saving more than 5 million liters of water with its upcycling system. 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They are also creators of Proyecto PUENTE, a remanufacturing labor program, designed with the objective of providing employability to the Chilean and migrant population, specifically to women who do not have a permanent job.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The accumulation of solid textile waste is associated with the increase in GHG emissions, due to decomposition and incineration, the leaching of toxic chemicals and the saturation of territory occupied by landfills, among others. Disused garments constitute a large part of the volume of textile waste. Many of them are in good condition and could be transformed into new garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Chilean upcycling brand 12NA has been working for 20 years using unused garments to make its collections. Its proposal not only seeks to reduce the environmental impact, but also generates educational activities through community events and workshops to raise awareness and spread upcycling techniques.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The designers Mariano Breccia and Mercedes Martínez (founders of 12NA) generate fashion collections entirely made from disused garments, making the most of the textiles of the pieces (zero waste approach). But for them this is not enough. They believe that technical processes must be accompanied by social actions that accelerate cultural change. For this, in addition to their store, they have a workshop open to the public where they organize residences, courses, events and offer training and waste management services to other companies.\u003C/p>",[51192],{"name":42365,"type":53,"value":42365},[51194,51195],{"article_id":51178,"contributor_id":7987},{"article_id":51178,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51197,"link":51198,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51179,"updated_at":51180,"article_id":51178,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nC9cUi2v5tY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154892415-bu9W-i1c.jpeg",{"id":51200,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51201,"updated_at":51202,"owner_id":7987,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51203,"contents":51204,"contributors":51220,"image":51223},"20273","2022-09-13T22:03:52.836Z","2023-01-18T16:07:17.562Z",{"id":7987,"type":325,"owner_id":7987,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51205],{"id":51206,"score":47,"body":51207,"status":55,"article_id":51200,"created_at":51201,"updated_at":51202,"published_at":51201},"z8m-",{"title":51208,"outcome":51209,"problem":51210,"summary":51211,"solution":51212,"attachment":51213},"BVH SERVICES: an approach to circular fashion through resale, upcycling and recycling","\u003Cp>In 2018 BVH component and upcyling projects saved over 76,000 garments from landfill resulting in a net savings of approximately 200 Million liters of water and over 90 tonnes of CO2. Also, the group of companies (Bank and Vogue, Beyond Retro and BVH Services) have recovered nearly 90 million items in one year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, to support and spread circular fashion practices, BVH is a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Fiber Initiative, WRI Used Textiles Work Group and integrates the Board of SMART. It is also a supporter of the WEAR Conference.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tens of millions of tonns of textiles end up in landfill every year, and by 2030 it is expected that there will be near 150m tonnes of fashion waste. A circular system that allows the efficient use of resources, eliminating waste, is necessary.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BVH offers circular services for the fashion industry through the resale, remanufacturing and recycling of textiles. It embraces the European vintage chain Beyond Retro (sister) and Bank and Vogue (parent), one of the world's largest wholesale dealers in used goods. In addition to their circular services, they offer custom toolkits for remanufacturing with post-consumer waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BVH encompasses the European vintage chain Beyond Retro and Bank and Vogue, one of the world's largest wholesale dealers in used goods. The group supports global fashion brands by offering circular solutions at an industrial scale.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As mentioned by the company, some of the services include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Components - \u003C/strong>BVH supplies customized components for “new” manufacturing made from post-consumer textiles or from products from brands such as manufacturing defects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Remanufacturing - \u003C/strong>The company offers multiple upcycling alternatives on a scale. Projects have included upcycled apparel, accessories, home goods, and even dog beds.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Repair\u003C/strong> - Robust Repair Program that gives a second life to worn garments, via take-back programs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recommerce - \u003C/strong>Using in house processes and analytical capabilities, they are currently processing & digitizing thousands of garments per month for ecommerce. Their logistic Services set up all trucking and container services required to move the loads.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Deconstruction \u003C/strong>- Deconstruction and debranding of goods into parts, maximizing end of life options for used apparel and accessories.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling\u003C/strong> - For those garments that cannot be reused or remanufactured, mechanical and Chemical recycling options are available.\u003C/p>",[51214,51216,51218],{"name":51215,"type":53,"value":51215},"https://www.beyondretro.com/",{"name":51217,"type":53,"value":51217},"https://www.bankvogue.com/",{"name":51219,"type":53,"value":51219},"https://bvhservices.com/",[51221,51222],{"article_id":51200,"contributor_id":7987},{"article_id":51200,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51224,"link":51225,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51201,"updated_at":51202,"article_id":51200,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FwtvsZw_908=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154893378-GG9Mr56O.jpeg",{"id":51227,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51228,"updated_at":51229,"owner_id":42209,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51230,"contents":51231,"contributors":51243,"image":51247},"20275","2022-09-13T23:32:18.153Z","2023-04-14T09:47:32.886Z",{"id":42209,"type":325,"owner_id":42209,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51232],{"id":51233,"score":47,"body":51234,"status":55,"article_id":51227,"created_at":51228,"updated_at":51229,"published_at":51228},"j8HV",{"title":51235,"outcome":6744,"problem":49994,"summary":51236,"solution":51237,"attachment":51238},"Primark & Yellow Octopus - Textile Takeback scheme","\u003Cp>Primark launched their Textile Takeback Scheme in July 2020 encouraging customers to bring in their unwanted clothing, textiles, footwear and bags to be reused or recycled into any UK Primark store.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Primark recycling and donation programme is designed to prolong the use of clothing and other textiles to address clothing waste. The scheme introduced takeback bins in 190 stores across the UK, and was designed to help reduce textile waste, a big part of Primark’s sustainability ambitions. Key principles of the scheme are that it accepts items from any other brand and also ensures that nothing goes to landfill. The retailer has partnered with recycling specialist Yellow Octopus to operate the scheme. Yellow Octopus has a ‘no landfill’ policy across the 21 countries it operates in, which was a key consideration for Primark. Through their work, they divert around one million garments from landfill every month.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once shoppers have donated their unwanted items through Primark’s blue donation boxes in-store, they will be taken to one of the regional distribution centres. They use the same trucks that deliver products to store, saving resources and reducing emissions by having less trucks on the road. Donations are assessed for reuse and distributed by recycling partner Yellow Octopus. Yellow Octopus then aims to reuse as much as possible so clothes, shoes and bags can be re-worn by others. Where this isn’t possible, they will repurpose donations by reprocessing the raw materials into new products. This means the materials from donations may be used as stuffing for a new toy, mattress filling, insulation, or grind for playgrounds. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>It was a true collaboration inside Primark, bringing together colleagues from across their Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Ethical Trade, Store Experience, Procurement, Logistics, and Retail staff to develop scheme. Any profits from the scheme, a result of the clothing sold on by Yellow Octopus, go to UNICEF, Primark’s global charity partner, in support of its education programmes for vulnerable children around the world.\u003C/p>",[51239,51241],{"name":51240,"type":53,"value":51240},"https://www.flickr.com/photos/andybrowninlondon/3193739631/in/photolist-5SdKwp-8X7GEq-5BWc7B-9HB6Ko-9nXjGE-9kdxnx-qMRFzy-2kdSDH9-29XrxjL-2iuUANm-2kf9UuX-D6amFU-R55Dyo-2gekZh6-cEuYwL-cEuYFh-6bo2ga-5CeXdA-vkWvj-pWRSUG-2mApYCP-ebbsUk-6M9BwT-DxMLdD-rkQsb2-gdV6S-r6L5A-by1xXj-bmfJjY-bmfJ1h-bzaAJn-KBR99-8SN2TY-RGgdWJ-mtNB6x-2i5VkJW-4CGAWx-7ohN6h-6voSwv-23D2TfW-2jXLM9x-2jtwXPc-X8wwsx-arVu2p-2kYX7y1-2aK7ih3-28a8TQk-cEuYmU-cEuYc3-pxe91c",{"name":51242,"type":53,"value":51242},"https://www.primark.com/en-gb/a/inspiration/sustainable-fashion/let-your-pre-loved-be-re-loved",[51244,51245,51246],{"article_id":51227,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":51227,"contributor_id":42209},{"article_id":51227,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51248,"link":51249,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51228,"updated_at":51229,"article_id":51227,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7dN7-66oCdE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154895093-jSR4O2Je.jpeg",{"id":51251,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51252,"updated_at":51253,"owner_id":51254,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51255,"contents":51256,"contributors":51268,"image":51273},"20602","2022-09-22T14:24:25.698Z","2023-03-23T15:03:02.321Z","ohQuxA",{"id":51254,"type":325,"owner_id":51254,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51257],{"id":51258,"score":47,"body":51259,"status":55,"article_id":51251,"created_at":51252,"updated_at":51253,"published_at":51252},"ZOQ8",{"title":51260,"outcome":51261,"problem":51262,"summary":51263,"solution":51264,"attachment":51265},"Haelixa - tracing recycled cotton in denim through spray markers","\u003Cp>This method allows businesses with circular supply to avoid energy and costs towards retro-engineering their own traceability solutions. Ensuring traceability accounts that circular supply chains are circular.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Compared to previous traceability approaches, where cotton is typically marked during ginning or spinning, this case study demonstrates how GOTS-approved DNA markers expand the traceability a step further into the post-consumer waste. As a consequence, Haelixa certifided recycled cotton is authenticated and traceable already from post-consumer waste until finished garment using Haelixa’s DNA markers.This opens the opportunities for anyone in the value chain to verify recycling claims, this way building trust and collaboration in the circular supply chains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The challenges to using traceability on denim are that some physical markers are not readable or detected on the end product when markers are applied at the early stages. This is due to the harsh industrial processing that denim undergoes, (e.g bleaching and dyeing.) However physical traceability is needed to substantiate circularity in supply chains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the demand for recycled cotton in textiles is growing, it is important to substantiate the recycled fiber content and origin (e.g pre- or post-consumer waste, organic or not) in textiles. This can be done with physical supply chain traceability in place. Haelixa DNA markers are easily applied to the raw material or to semi-finished products at any production step. A dedicated landing page (accessed through a QR code on garments) allows customers to visualize the processing stages where the DNA marker has been verified. In its pilot with Pakistan denim mill manufacturer Soorty, Haelixa successfully claimed post-consumer waste with its DNA-based traceability solution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recently Haelixa has for the first time validated the recycled cotton traceability from post-consumer waste (PCW) to newly produced garments using Haelixa’s DNA markers. Haelixa provided a rationed amount of the solution to the post-consumer waste facility at the denim factory, where it was sprayed as an aqueous suspension directly onto the garments. The post-consumer waste then continued in the usual processing where it was blended with virgin cotton, spun into yarn and cut and trim to fabric, and then the final garment. During each of these stages, Haelixa DNA markers were identified and verified with qPCR, confirming that post-consumer waste material is present all the way up to the final garment. A dedicated landing page (accessed through a QR code on garments) visualizes the processing stages where the DNA marker has been verified. \u003C/p>",[51266],{"name":51267,"type":53,"value":51267},"https://haelixa.com/tracing-denim-x-soorty/",[51269,51270,51271,51272],{"article_id":51251,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":51251,"contributor_id":1747},{"article_id":51251,"contributor_id":51254},{"article_id":51251,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51274,"link":51275,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51252,"updated_at":51253,"article_id":51251,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5z1bZoXruFw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154896183-2mPg6FRd.jpeg",{"id":51277,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51278,"updated_at":51279,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51280,"contents":51281,"contributors":51291,"image":51293},"21526","2022-12-19T10:55:09.024Z","2025-01-17T15:49:42.489Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51282],{"id":51283,"score":47,"body":51284,"status":55,"article_id":51277,"created_at":51278,"updated_at":51279,"published_at":51278},"uMnE",{"title":51285,"problem":49904,"summary":51286,"solution":51287,"attachment":51288},"Biopouches - compostable packaging solutions","\u003Cp>As an eco-friendly company, Biopouches™ is committed to creating a more sustainable world through the development of earth-friendly packaging solutions. Teh company develops compostable as well as recyclable (monomaterial) packaging alternatives to plastics. The compostable materials used are certified to European Standard EN 13432, the US Standard ASTM D6400 and the Australian Standard AS 4736.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Biopouches decreases the use of plastics in the packaging industry by proposing grenner, yet equally performing alternatives. The material of its compostable packaging comes from plants, like wood chips and corn starch. Materials are made primarily of GMO-free corn and safe for direct food contact. The final product is crystal clear and easy to print. The printing quality is not compromised by being eco-friendly.\u003C/p>",[51289],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},"https://corning.mailthisback.com/",[51292],{"article_id":51277,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51294,"link":51295,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51278,"updated_at":51279,"article_id":51277,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MenF2QOze1U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154898006-yy-wB2m6.jpeg",{"id":51297,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51298,"updated_at":51299,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51300,"contents":51301,"contributors":51314,"image":6},"21527","2022-12-19T11:37:13.131Z","2025-01-17T15:40:49.513Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51302],{"id":51303,"score":47,"body":51304,"status":55,"article_id":51297,"created_at":51298,"updated_at":51299,"published_at":51298},"IuYP",{"title":51305,"outcome":51306,"problem":49904,"summary":51307,"solution":51308,"attachment":51309},"Stora Enso - Fiber-based packaging solutions, for thriving brands","\u003Cp>Stora Enso has already helped many brands transition from plastic packaging:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>its sustainable design experts helped Chjoko benefiting from a solution that replaced plastics with renewable materials, while maintaining the brand’s stylish black-and-white aesthetic and the tagline “Chjoko: Made in Helsinki”.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Stora Enso believes that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Stora Enso helps brands thrive in the growing market of eco-conscious consumers with its sustainable, fiber-based solutions. Its raw material, trees, absorb CO2 when they grow back – enabling clients to replace plastics with a truly circular material that does good for both people and the planet.\u003C/p>",[51310,51312],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},"https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/articles/2015/close-the-loop-take-control-of-water-efficiency/",{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},"https://www.frigel.com/packaging-industry-cooling-system",[51315],{"article_id":51297,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51317,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51318,"updated_at":51319,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51320,"contents":51321,"contributors":51333,"image":51335},"21559","2022-12-19T12:20:49.083Z","2025-01-17T15:40:39.450Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51322],{"id":51323,"score":47,"body":51324,"status":55,"article_id":51317,"created_at":51318,"updated_at":51319,"published_at":51318},"_UNQ",{"title":51325,"outcome":51326,"problem":51327,"summary":51328,"solution":51329,"attachment":51330},"Natur-Tec®  7000 compostable plastic films","\u003Cp>Natur-Tec® 7000 series resins are engineered for high performance and can be easily processed on standard extrusion equipment. Natur-Tec® films are durable and strong, affording an excellent heat-seal strength, and allowing for crisp and clear printability.  For applications where high barrier properties are required, Natur-Tec® films can be easily combined with other substrates in a laminate structure as a sealant layer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economical and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase. Plastic films are particularly hard to recycle as they tangle into processing machines causing uneconomical stoppages of the recycling chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Natur-Tec® researches and develops biobased and compostable formulations, compounds, and products in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The Natur-Tec®  7000 series is a platform of high-performance, biobased, and compostable polymer resin compounds designed specifically for flexible film applications. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Natur-Tec®  7000 series is a platform of high-performance, biobased, and compostable polymer resin compounds designed specifically for flexible film applications. Compostable plastic film is used to produce compostable bags and liners, packaging, and more. Natur-Tec® resins are certified fully compostable to the stringent requirements of international standards for compostable plastics, including ASTM D6400, EN 13432, and ISO 17088, and provide an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastics.\u003C/p>",[51331,51332],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[51334],{"article_id":51317,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51336,"link":51337,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51318,"updated_at":51319,"article_id":51317,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VzbrodNBddM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154899206-X4_4RHaV.jpeg",{"id":51339,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51340,"updated_at":51341,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51342,"contents":51343,"contributors":51353,"image":51355},"21592","2022-12-19T14:51:03.526Z","2025-01-17T15:49:50.183Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51344],{"id":51345,"score":47,"body":51346,"status":55,"article_id":51339,"created_at":51340,"updated_at":51341,"published_at":51340},"wGMX",{"title":51347,"outcome":51348,"problem":49904,"summary":51349,"solution":51350,"attachment":51351},"Paptic - fibre based circular packaging","\u003Cp>Innovative Paptic® outperforms paper and has a smaller environmental impact than cotton. The company likes to say that Paptic® combines the best properties of existing materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Paptic® is distinctive in texture and appearance, instantly recognisable to consumers, and easily associated with quality, performance, and environmental consciousness. Paptic has application as packaging for e-commerce, solid food, product packaging, bags and pouches.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Paptic Ltd (or Paptic Oy) is a high growth company established in 2015 with headquarters in Espoo, Finland. The company has developed Paptic®, a fibre-based, and recyclable material to replace plastics in packaging. The material has been available on an industrial scale since 2018.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Paptic® is made of renewable raw materials from sustainably managed forests. It is available as FSC® certified. Paptic® is produced on current paper machines with only slight modifications. The process is sustainable and scalable. All Paptic® materials can be recycled with packaging papers and cardboard. All fibres used in Paptic® materials are biodegradable. The majority of the materials are tested and approved to be biodegradable under industrial composting conditions. Consumers value responsible choice in the circular economy.\u003C/p>",[51352],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[51354],{"article_id":51339,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51356,"link":51357,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51340,"updated_at":51341,"article_id":51339,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zQTwKuF1Dco=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154899946-wb9gD754.jpeg",{"id":51359,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51360,"updated_at":51361,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51362,"contents":51363,"contributors":51373,"image":51375},"21625","2022-12-19T15:43:15.552Z","2025-01-17T15:33:45.307Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51364],{"id":51365,"score":47,"body":51366,"status":55,"article_id":51359,"created_at":51360,"updated_at":51361,"published_at":51360},"oklH",{"title":51367,"problem":49904,"summary":51368,"solution":51369,"attachment":51370},"Neopac - tubes for a circular economy","\u003Cp>Neopac is a primary packaging manufacturer highly specialized in tubes and operating in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, dental, animal health, and food sectors. The company has developed several circular solutions for tubes packaging adapting to the needs of a variety of clients\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Neopac provides several solutions for tube packaging aiming at reducing the use of plastics:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Neopac provides tube packaging ready for recycling; body, shoulder and caps are made of a single material family, with or without high barrier.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- recycled tubes contain up to 77% of recycled material.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- bioplastic solutions offer a much lower carbon footprint compared to conventional plastic tubes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- lighter tubes save up to 30% virgin material \u003C/p>",[51371],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},"https://www.nestle-cwa.com/en/holds-safety-workshop-plastic-waste-collectors",[51374],{"article_id":51359,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51376,"link":51377,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51360,"updated_at":51361,"article_id":51359,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kn7-P4fEdW0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154900743-wT4W4tky.jpeg",{"id":51379,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51380,"updated_at":51381,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51382,"contents":51383,"contributors":51393,"image":51395},"21626","2022-12-19T16:05:11.642Z","2025-01-17T15:33:34.526Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51384],{"id":51385,"score":47,"body":51386,"status":55,"article_id":51379,"created_at":51380,"updated_at":51381,"published_at":51380},"ayil",{"title":51387,"problem":51388,"summary":51389,"solution":51390,"attachment":51391},"Gualapack pouch 5 - recyclable plastics packaging (PP)","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economical and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gualapack is the world leader in pre-made spouted pouches and a global player in the flexible packaging industry. Within its product portfolio, it produces the Pouch 5, a recyclable pouch for food and beverage packaging designed following the principle of monomateriality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pouch 5 by Gualapack ia a monomaterial PP Pouch for hot fill and pasteurised applications or for chilled and dairy applications. It is fully recyclable and offers a high oxygen and water vapour barrier. 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At the same time the company aims to reduce the amount of virgin plastics from fossil sources in consumer goods packaging by 50 percent by 2025. These steps will help Henkel in achieving a functioning circular economy. Henkel experts are working together with external partners on tomorrow’s packaging solutions, considering the entire value chain: from raw materials and production to use and disposal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Henkel proposes several case studies from some of its portfolio brands on how it aims at achieving its circularity targets:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 100% recyclable packaging (plastic and aluminium)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- switch from liquid to solid products to obtain packaging material efficiency\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- introduce refill systems\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- design for modularity/disassembly to simplify recyclability\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- design for resource efficiency (pump dispensers)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- advance recycling technologies\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- find alternatives to plastic\u003C/p>",[51411],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},"https://www.henkel.com/spotlight/2022-04-21-recycle-refill-rethink-7-solutions-for-more-sustainable-packaging-1654682#item1",[51414],{"article_id":51399,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51416,"link":51417,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51400,"updated_at":51401,"article_id":51399,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pfFgfqZuN7g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154902084-qeMcPBS2.jpeg",{"id":51419,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51420,"updated_at":51421,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51422,"contents":51423,"contributors":51433,"image":51435},"21658","2022-12-20T08:33:23.822Z","2025-01-17T15:41:56.139Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51424],{"id":51425,"score":47,"body":51426,"status":55,"article_id":51419,"created_at":51420,"updated_at":51421,"published_at":51420},"3PwT",{"title":51427,"outcome":51428,"problem":49904,"summary":51429,"solution":51430,"attachment":51431},"Schwarz Group - Closed loop PET recycling in Germany","\u003Cp>As early as 2008, Lidl took on a pioneering role in the field of circular economy by developing the „Saskia“ recyclable bottle. The retail division now offers around 60 types of beverage in non-refillable PET bottles made of 100 percent recycled material. Lidl customers can recognize the bottles by the „more responsibly packaged” logo. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the Kaufland retail division, around 50 types of beverage of the K-Classic private label are made of 100 percent rPET. These bottles are marked with the „more responsibly packaged“ logo. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>By increasing the use of rPET to 100 percent for non-refillable PET bottles, the Schwarz Group will save a total of 48,000 tons of new plastic and 79,000 tons of CO2 in 2021 - compared to PET bottles without recyclate*.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Calculation based on a predicted annual volume and assumed shift from 100 percent virgin to 100 percent recycled material.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lidl and Kaufland: All non-refillable PET deposit bottles manufactured by Schwarz Produktion are made of 100 percent recycled PET\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since June 2021, all disposable PET deposit bottles produced by Schwarz Produktion for Lidl and Kaufland own-brand products in Germany are made of 100 percent recycled plastic (rPET), excluding the cap and label. Every single new bottle is produced entirely from old bottles and is particularly resource-friendly due to its low weight. Schwarz Produktion achieved this major development step in PET recycling by investing heavily in the recycling loop, developing some of its own solutions, and building up expertise over many years.\u003C/p>",[51432],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[51434],{"article_id":51419,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51436,"link":51437,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51420,"updated_at":51421,"article_id":51419,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QuuFMLbPcKc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154902846-G-jKly68.jpeg",{"id":51439,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51440,"updated_at":51441,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51442,"contents":51443,"contributors":51454,"image":51456},"21659","2022-12-20T08:53:38.704Z","2025-01-17T15:37:22.371Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51444],{"id":51445,"score":47,"body":51446,"status":55,"article_id":51439,"created_at":51440,"updated_at":51441,"published_at":51440},"D6Td",{"title":51447,"outcome":51448,"problem":49904,"summary":51449,"solution":51450,"attachment":51451},"Ecologic ecobottle - a new design to favor recyclability","\u003Cp>Eco.bottle can be used for any and all cleaning and household needs!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Household Care\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Personal Care\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Baby Care\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pet Care\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Auto Care\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Garden\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Outdoors / Sports\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Production of the eco.bottles® instead of plastic has resulted in \u003Cstrong>350 tons of plastic \u003C/strong>diverted from landfills & oceans\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecologic designs and manufactures paper bottles from the ground up, starting with what’s better for the earth. Outer shells are made from recycled cardboard & newspaper and can be recycled again after use. Inner liners use minimal plastic, and post-consumer recycled plastic wherever possible. The spots and flecks on the molded fiber shells are there because the company uses 100% recycled materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecologic sources old cardboard and newspaper from nearby distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and even grocery stores. Once the company has the waste, it recycles directly onsite by breaking it down into pulp form and remolding it to provide the eco.bottle®'s with structural stability and protection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The thin inner liners are made of a blend of plastic. They ensure that the product inside stays safe and sanitary. This thin liner allows Ecologic to use up to 70% less plastic than traditional bottles while still allowing for optimal recycling since lined cardboard is not as easily recyclable as people think!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The molded fiber shells and plastic liners are then locked together, forming a functional and sturdy container ready for use! Ecologic makes sure not to add any adhesive because it can complicate the recycling process. And the eco.bottle is born!\u003C/p>",[51452,51453],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[51455],{"article_id":51439,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51457,"link":51458,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51440,"updated_at":51441,"article_id":51439,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xWXce-ll4LM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154903775-M_UAuudM.jpeg",{"id":51460,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51461,"updated_at":51462,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51463,"contents":51464,"contributors":51473,"image":51475},"21660","2022-12-20T09:25:19.172Z","2025-01-17T15:41:58.373Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51465],{"id":51466,"score":47,"body":51467,"status":55,"article_id":51460,"created_at":51461,"updated_at":51462,"published_at":51461},"Iioe",{"title":51468,"outcome":6744,"problem":49904,"summary":51469,"solution":51470,"attachment":51471},"L'Oreal develops the first cosmetic bottle made entirely with PET recycled through enzymatic process in partnerhip with Carbios","\u003Cp>On June 24th, 2021, L'Oréal announced the realization of the first cosmetic bottle \u003Cstrong>made from plastic entirely recycled\u003C/strong> using Carbios’ enzymatic technology and aims to put into production the bottles based on this disruptive innovation in 2025. Biotherm would be the first of the Group’s brands to launch a product in this bottle of the future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The technology developed by Carbios, a pioneer in the development of biotech solutions for the recycling of PET* plastics, paves the way for the manufacture of new products \u003Cstrong>made from 100% recycled materials produced using its enzymatic process\u003C/strong>. It has the advantage of being suitable for all types of PET - clear, colored, opaque and multilayer - and making these plastics infinitely recyclable. Unlike conventional processes, the innovation allows \u003Cstrong>infinite recycling of all types of PET waste\u003C/strong> as well as the production of \u003Cstrong>100% recycled and 100% recyclable\u003C/strong> PET products, without loss of quality. Plastic and textile waste is now a precious raw material enabling the circular economy to become an industrial reality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>L'Oreal has been working with Carbios since 2017 to develop this first bottle made from PET derived from enzymatic recycling technology, an alternative to mechanical recycling. The company is pleased to announce today the feasibility of these bottles in a pilot phase and is delighted to be in a position to create the packaging of the future with its partners. In 2019, L’Oréal invested in Carbios via its venture capital fund BOLD.\u003C/p>",[51472],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[51474],{"article_id":51460,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51476,"link":51477,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51461,"updated_at":51462,"article_id":51460,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"drLDhbON4TE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154904461-WYyZfseR.jpeg",{"id":51479,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51480,"updated_at":51481,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51482,"contents":51483,"contributors":51494,"image":51496},"21661","2022-12-20T09:49:53.734Z","2025-01-17T15:36:52.960Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51484],{"id":51485,"score":47,"body":51486,"status":55,"article_id":51479,"created_at":51480,"updated_at":51481,"published_at":51480},"s-BC",{"title":51487,"outcome":51488,"problem":49904,"summary":51489,"solution":51490,"attachment":51491},"Frapak manufactures plastic packaging using 100% rPET and Bio-based PET (PEF)","\u003Cp>In 2022, Frapack's complete PET assortiment is available in 100% rPET.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Frapak Packaging, the hybrid packaging specialist with a vast history in both manufacturing and distribution of packaging is developing new products made of rPET and PEF.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In September 2014 a new factory was opened by Frapak and FlexPET with a production system which enables different materials to be automatically fed into its machines(in order to determine 50% or 100% of rPET).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Frapak latest development is bio-based PET or rather PEF (polyethylene furanoate). This bio-based material is not yet available industrially although several pilot plants are currently producing small lots to assess its process-ability and characteristics, to create more sustainable plastics.\u003C/p>",[51492,51493],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[51495],{"article_id":51479,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51497,"link":51498,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51480,"updated_at":51481,"article_id":51479,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"S3WJPkRXkRE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154905507-QqU39hY5.jpeg",{"id":51500,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51501,"updated_at":51502,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51503,"contents":51504,"contributors":51514,"image":51516},"21662","2022-12-20T11:01:26.707Z","2025-01-17T15:50:39.177Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51505],{"id":51506,"score":47,"body":51507,"status":55,"article_id":51500,"created_at":51501,"updated_at":51502,"published_at":51501},"6wUy",{"title":51508,"outcome":6744,"problem":49904,"summary":51509,"solution":51510,"attachment":51511},"CY-BO - modular packaging inspired by atoms","\u003Cp>CY-BO relooks at how packaging (and even products) are built, bringing an almost cellular approach to design by basing the packaging around a single 6-pronged unit that can connect together, forming a chain-link that can be used to create complex shapes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kenji abe aims at reducing plastic waste by designing packing material that can be used as many times as possible. CY-BO is water resistant and it has high cushioning properties on the inside.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kenji’s vision is to completely reimagine packaging by creating a standardized unit that can ‘weave itself’ around products. Square-shaped products get wrapped in CY-BO in a square pattern, spherical products in a sphere created using CY-BO units, and if the product is abstract-shaped, it can easily be wrapped in CY-BO by piecing together the individual foam units in the shape of said product. This, broadly, does a number of things. Firstly, it creates a standard, eliminating the previous standards of plastic packets, paper boxes, or cardboard cartons. In doing so, it makes it easy to recycle and reuse CY-BO units, massively eliminating waste. Thanks to a highly modular design, CY-BO can be used to envelope fruits, vegetables and dishes but it can also be used as a coaster. Secondly, made from foam, the CY-BO eliminates the need for bubble-wrapping products. Given its inherent ability to cushion, the CY-BO becomes both the packaging as well as the dunnage, saving materials and saving space. Moreover, fragile products can simply be wrapped in additional layers of CY-BO, further expanding on its modular/molecular design. Thirdly, the CY-BO goes beyond packaging, becoming a useful material in its own right. Sure, it can easily be recycled by separating and reusing the individual CY-BO units… but it can be up-cycled too. Quite like how paper and plastic become the fodder for upcycled craft projects, CY-BO can be redesigned into a variety of products like stationery-cases, lamps, coasters, even clothes. \u003C/p>",[51512],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},"https://www.danone.com/impact/planet/packaging-positive-circular-economy.html",[51515],{"article_id":51500,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51517,"link":51518,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51501,"updated_at":51502,"article_id":51500,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"j30cqAWxg8c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154906223-um2thTou.jpeg",{"id":51520,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51521,"updated_at":51522,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51523,"contents":51524,"contributors":51535,"image":51538},"21663","2022-12-20T11:42:33.406Z","2023-03-22T18:13:24.637Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51525],{"id":51526,"score":47,"body":51527,"status":55,"article_id":51520,"created_at":51521,"updated_at":51522,"published_at":51521},"ZBTx",{"title":51528,"outcome":51529,"problem":49904,"summary":51530,"solution":51531,"attachment":51532},"Unilever - rethinking plastic packaging","\u003Cp>Thanks to this framework Unilever has already reduced its virgin plastic footprint since 2018 by around 16%, from 712,000 tonnes to 599,000 tonnes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In just three years, it has increased the amount of post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) to around 17% of its total plastic packaging portfolio.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over the last decade it has already cut the weight of its packaging by a fifth through better and lighter designs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Unilever has set demanding objectives to limit its reliance on virgin plastics in 2025. In particular, it aims at halving the amount of virgin plastic used in packaging and achieving an absolute reduction of more than 100,000 tonnes. In order to achieve such goals the group has pushed for circular innovations accross its many brands. The circular strategy is broken down into a simple mantra and framework: less plastic, better plastic, no plastic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Unilever is making progress towards its ambitious plastics goals, guided by the following framework:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Less plastic: cutting down how much plastic the company uses in the first place through lighter designs, reuse and refill formats, and concentrated products which use less packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Better plastic: making sure the plastic Unilever uses is designed to be recycled and that its products use recycled plastic. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- No plastic: using refill stations and formats to cut out new plastic completely and switching to alternative packaging materials such as paper, glass or aluminium.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recycling systems can be confusing and they’re different around the world. Together with eCommerce giant, Alibaba, Unilever has created recycling machines that use artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically identify and sort plastics for recycling in China.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unilever has more work to do to scale up its collection efforts. This includes direct investments, such as in the US where it has made a $15 million investment in the Closed Loop Partners’ Leadership Fund to help improve recycling. Partnerships in waste collection and processing, building capacity by buying recycled plastics, and supporting extended producer-responsibility schemes will also be critical to drive progress.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unilver is developing technology-led solutions too. For instance in Indonesia, it is supporting urban communities to develop systems to collect and sell waste. A digital platform called ‘Google My Business’ enables consumers to find their nearest waste banks via Google Maps. In China it is using artificial intelligence to increase recycling rates (see case study below). And together with partners in the UK and US, Unilever is working to tackle the challenge of black plastic, which typically can’t be detected by waste sorting and recycling machines (see case study below).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unilever also needs to consider the impact of the plastic system on people’s livelihoods, as plastic is frequently collected by waste collectors in the informal economy, often working under dirty and dangerous conditions and without earning adequate wages or receiving social benefits. These individuals and their communities are an integral part of the plastics solution, because without them the company will not be able to scale up its collection efforts to meet its goals for a waste-free world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This issue is a priority for Unilever, and the company is developing a global framework on its approach and include human rights in its plastic value chain, especially for informal waste collectors who are involved in collection and processing in a number of developing markets. Unilever expecst to launch this in 2022 and will be working with its peers and expert NGOs to build a common approach across industry.\u003C/p>",[51533],{"name":51534,"type":53,"value":51534},"https://www.unilever.com/planet-and-society/waste-free-world/rethinking-plastic-packaging/",[51536,51537],{"article_id":51520,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":51520,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51539,"link":51540,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51521,"updated_at":51522,"article_id":51520,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IDRKD3X3Yf4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154906887-8kKvttjK.jpeg",{"id":51542,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51543,"updated_at":51544,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51545,"contents":51546,"contributors":51557,"image":51559},"21691","2022-12-20T14:16:40.009Z","2025-01-17T15:40:53.884Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51547],{"id":51548,"score":47,"body":51549,"status":55,"article_id":51542,"created_at":51543,"updated_at":51544,"published_at":51543},"lY-C",{"title":51550,"problem":51551,"summary":51552,"solution":51553,"attachment":51554},"Sprite - Clear bottles to ease recyclability","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economical and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase. In particular, colored PET bottles are less likely to be recycled due to the contamination of colorants.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of its World Without Waste strategy, The Coca‑Cola Company is moving away from its iconic green packaging to fresh, new clear PET plastic bottles for its sparkling lemon-lime drink, Sprite.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of its World Without Waste strategy, The Coca‑Cola Company aims to collect a bottle or can for each one it sells by 2030. The company also aims to include 50% recycled content in its bottles by 2030 but the company needs more clear bottles to be collected and recycled to use in new bottles if it is to meet its recycled content target. With Sprite shifting to clear bottles it means more bottles available for repurposing into new bottles. Clear PET can be made into a wide range of new products, such as pillow and duvet inners, as well as new bottles, it is more valuable than green PET, which has limited uses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sprite will also revamp its logo and will feature a prominent \"Recycle Me\" message, along with the new packaging design.\u003C/p>",[51555,51556],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[51558],{"article_id":51542,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51560,"link":51561,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51543,"updated_at":51544,"article_id":51542,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kFXET3UVlJU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154907338-qGCv0R_a.jpeg",{"id":51563,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51564,"updated_at":51565,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51566,"contents":51567,"contributors":51577,"image":51579},"21692","2022-12-20T14:43:53.497Z","2025-01-17T15:33:25.473Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51568],{"id":51569,"score":47,"body":51570,"status":55,"article_id":51563,"created_at":51564,"updated_at":51565,"published_at":51564},"rL9f",{"title":51571,"outcome":51572,"problem":49950,"summary":51573,"solution":51574,"attachment":51575},"Tesco - designs out plastic-wrapped multipacks but still guarantees multibuy deals through software programming","\u003Cp>Tins will be available individually, with no plastic wrap holding them together any more. They’ll still be eligible for multibuy deals, representing the same good value for customers, just without plastic. Through software programming, the discount will be applied automatically at the checkout for loose tins.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tesco will replace plastic-wrapped multipacks with plastic-free multibuys on tinned food eliminating 350 tonnes of plastic from the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tesco will become the first UK retailer to remove plastic-wrapped multipacks from all Tesco stores and replace them with plastic-free multibuys. This will see 67 million pieces of plastic eliminated. The change applies to both Tesco own brand products and branded products, like Heinz Beanz. It will help more than eight million households in the UK reduce the amount of plastic they use. It contributes to Tesco’s commitment to remove 1bn pieces of plastic from its own brand products by the end of 2020.\u003C/p>",[51576],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},[51578],{"article_id":51563,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51580,"link":51581,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51564,"updated_at":51565,"article_id":51563,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_Cp6c7F2V38=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154907846-ZC0vqhZw.jpeg",{"id":51583,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51584,"updated_at":51585,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51586,"contents":51587,"contributors":51599,"image":51601},"21693","2022-12-20T15:02:49.349Z","2025-01-17T15:32:14.622Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51588],{"id":51589,"score":47,"body":51590,"status":55,"article_id":51583,"created_at":51584,"updated_at":51585,"published_at":51584},"2F12",{"title":51591,"problem":49950,"summary":51592,"solution":51593,"attachment":51594},"Lush Labs App - removing the need for packaging and labels through digital innovation","\u003Cp>UK-based Lush Cosmetics tasked themselves with creating a waterless, signage and package-free shop. Lush looked towards their tech R&D team (their “Tech Warriors”) to create digital solutions to accomplish this feat with their Lush Labs app.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To limit the use of plastic packaging and generally plastic use in store, Lush developed a new feature on its Lush Lab App called Lush Lens that lets customers identify and learn about a product by taking a photo of it. Customers can now identify package-free products using Augmented Reality (AR), and the app shows the user ingredients, benefits and video demos.\u003C/p>",[51595,51597],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},"https://www.dnv.com/se/services/chain-of-custody-standard-for-plastics-retrieved-from-the-hydrosphere-188396",{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},"https://www.dnv.com/se/news/the-ocean-cleanup-releases-its-first-certified-product--188343",[51600],{"article_id":51583,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51602,"link":51603,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51584,"updated_at":51585,"article_id":51583,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Es7zpXNg72I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154908333-2UEt0lhr.jpeg",{"id":51605,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51606,"updated_at":51607,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51608,"contents":51609,"contributors":51620,"image":51622},"21694","2022-12-20T15:20:37.353Z","2025-01-17T15:44:00.188Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51610],{"id":51611,"score":47,"body":51612,"status":55,"article_id":51605,"created_at":51606,"updated_at":51607,"published_at":51606},"q215",{"title":51613,"outcome":51614,"problem":49950,"summary":51615,"solution":51616,"attachment":51617},"Walmart - Elimination of plastic wrapping from fruits and vegetables","\u003Cp>In less than a year since launching the Walmart Canada Charter on Plastics, Walmart Canada has prevented more than 1.1 million pounds of plastic from entering the supply chain – the weight of 100 elephants.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Walmart Canada has set ambitious sustainability targets in its Charter on plastics in 2019. To achieve these targets, the company has eliminated plastic wraps from some of its fruits and vegetables.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Walmart Canada has launched the Charter on Plastics in 2019. The retailer is working closely with suppliers to identify areas to curb plastic use and ensure the plastic that does remain is recyclable. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To achieve the bold goals set out in the Charter, recent improvements include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Eliminating plastic wrap from organic bananas bunches which will remove about 14,000 lbs. of plastic\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Eliminating plastic wrap from single peppers which will remove about 193,000 lbs. of plastic\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increasing post-consumer recycled content in the packaging holding baked goods, avoiding the use of 925,000 lbs. of new plastics annually\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Removing 420,000 lbs. of expanded poly styrene (a hard to recycle plastic) from entering the supply chain annually by introducing new packaging for sausage trays\u003C/p>",[51618],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},"https://www.walmartcanada.ca/news/2019/10/24/update-walmart-canada-prevents-11-million-pounds-of-plastic-from-entering-its-supply-chain",[51621],{"article_id":51605,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51623,"link":51624,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51606,"updated_at":51607,"article_id":51605,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_mh6yRtEo00=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154909204-nrmBOPXu.jpeg",{"id":51626,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51627,"updated_at":51628,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51629,"contents":51630,"contributors":51640,"image":51642},"21695","2022-12-20T16:07:14.530Z","2025-01-17T15:50:31.484Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51631],{"id":51632,"score":47,"body":51633,"status":55,"article_id":51626,"created_at":51627,"updated_at":51628,"published_at":51627},"P0at",{"title":51634,"outcome":51635,"problem":49950,"summary":51636,"solution":51637,"attachment":51638},"ICA Gruppen - Food laser marking to reduce plastic packaging and labels","\u003Cp>Using a laser, only the pigment in the outer skin of the fruit or vegetable is changed. The method has no effect on the product itself. The laser marking is done in the Netherlands and Spain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ICA’s pilot project, which began in late 2016, has been well-received by consumers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ICA was the first grocery retailer in Sweden to test laser marking in a pilot project on organic avocados and sweet potatoes to distinguish organic produce from conventionally grown produce. The method also avoids unnecessary packaging applied solely for branding purposes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ICA’s laser marking pilot project has now been adopted as permanent practice and is being expanded to more organic fruit and vegetable products. The marking is a way of distinguishing organic products while at the same time reducing environmental impact by eliminating the need for plastic wraps and sticker labels.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The new, sustainable label is etched directly on the skin using a laser that changes the pigment on the skin, clearly displaying the product’s name, country of origin and PLU code. The method is now being expanded for use on more fruit and vegetable items.\u003C/p>",[51639],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[51641],{"article_id":51626,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51643,"link":51644,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51627,"updated_at":51628,"article_id":51626,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aM1WlLuHidk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154909711-TYFYbKlP.jpeg",{"id":51646,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51647,"updated_at":51648,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51649,"contents":51650,"contributors":51660,"image":51662},"21724","2022-12-21T08:34:28.613Z","2025-01-17T15:45:18.803Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51651],{"id":51652,"score":47,"body":51653,"status":55,"article_id":51646,"created_at":51647,"updated_at":51648,"published_at":51647},"kTb5",{"title":51654,"problem":49950,"summary":51655,"solution":51656,"attachment":51657},"Carrefour - Bags for life","\u003Cp>In 2019, Carrefour Belgium launched a new range of reusable and recyclable carrier bags made from end-of-life fishing nets and ropes. Carrefour Belgium has collaborated with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE to have access to the Upcycled Marine Plastic used in making these eco-friendly bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, Carrefour Belgium launched a new range of reusable and recyclable carrier bags made from end-of-life fishing nets and ropes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Carrefour Belgium has collaborated with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE to have access to the Upcycled Marine Plastic used in making these bags and estimates that around 10 kilograms of Upcycled Marine Plastic are used in the production of every 100 bags. These recycled plastic bags are available in all of the 800 Carrefour stores in Belgium.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Carrefour is collaborating with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE to support ocean clean-ups to take action against marine litter.\u003C/p>",[51658],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},"https://flexoplast.nl/sustainability/",[51661],{"article_id":51646,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51663,"link":51664,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51647,"updated_at":51648,"article_id":51646,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"moff22WXyw0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154910461-Ia7HuPsC.jpeg",{"id":51666,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51667,"updated_at":51668,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51669,"contents":51670,"contributors":51680,"image":51682},"21725","2022-12-21T09:05:17.923Z","2025-01-17T15:35:49.487Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51671],{"id":51672,"score":47,"body":51673,"status":55,"article_id":51666,"created_at":51667,"updated_at":51668,"published_at":51667},"53cC",{"title":51674,"problem":49950,"summary":51675,"solution":51676,"attachment":51677},"Ever Eco - Silicon food covers","\u003Cp>Perfect to use in place of single-use plastic wrap to seal dishes, bowls, cans, cups or fruit and vegetables. These handy stretch lids can also keep food fresher for longer with an air-tight seal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In its pursue to eliminate single use plastics, Ever Eco has developed reusable silicon covers for food. While circular in shape, these flexible lids fit containers of all different shapes. Ideal to seal and store cut fruits and vegetables such as tomato, lemon, onion, capsicum, pineapple, melons, sweet potato and more. Suitable for the fridge, freezer and microwave. Dishwasher safe in top rack.\u003C/p>",[51678],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},"https://www.tamicare.com/manufacture",[51681],{"article_id":51666,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51683,"link":51684,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51667,"updated_at":51668,"article_id":51666,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-rlbuG12T4c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154911064-MCVIGQt6.jpeg",{"id":51686,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51687,"updated_at":51688,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51689,"contents":51690,"contributors":51702,"image":51704},"21726","2022-12-21T09:33:11.621Z","2025-01-17T15:37:24.264Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51691],{"id":51692,"score":47,"body":51693,"status":55,"article_id":51686,"created_at":51687,"updated_at":51688,"published_at":51687},"Fv2e",{"title":51694,"outcome":51695,"problem":51696,"summary":51697,"solution":51698,"attachment":51699},"Levico - the climate positive water in returnable glass bottles","\u003Cp>Choosing glass wastes less resources and less energy, producing even less waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Levico water is bottled exclusively in glass, the only material able to maintain its purity and superior quality. The bottles are delivered at your door and, after use, they are collected by distributors to be reused and recycled. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Returnable glass bottles, are reusable up to 30 times and 100% recyclable. Returnable glass makes it possible to use less resources and less energy, producing even less waste. The used glass bottles should not be thrown away with your recycling, but are instead returned to the distributor. After collecting them from your home, the latter returns them to the company who carries out thorough cleaning cycles and then reuses them. \u003C/p>",[51700,51701],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[51703],{"article_id":51686,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51705,"link":51706,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51687,"updated_at":51688,"article_id":51686,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VAdEIlskcic=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154912049-bOGBVQ7V.jpeg",{"id":51708,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51709,"updated_at":51710,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51711,"contents":51712,"contributors":51723,"image":51725},"21727","2022-12-21T09:58:00.374Z","2025-01-17T15:45:30.386Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51713],{"id":51714,"score":47,"body":51715,"status":55,"article_id":51708,"created_at":51709,"updated_at":51710,"published_at":51709},"jOWG",{"title":51716,"outcome":51717,"problem":51718,"summary":51719,"solution":51720,"attachment":51721},"Final - reusable straws and products","\u003Cp>FinalStraw has prevented approximately 300 million single-use straws from entering the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Americans use enough straws to wrap around the Earth 2.5 times every day. Because they're so lightweight, straws often blow into waterways, landing in the ocean and harming wildlife.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Plastics straws can't be recycled and don't decompose, leading to long-term pollution of land and oceans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>On a mission to eliminate single use plastics, Final launched FinalStraw in 2018. It has since launched many other alternatives to single use products such as reusable cutlery and wipes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2018 Final has launched the first compact, reusable straw. The straw is made of stainless steel. The inner elastic material is made from platinum silicone. The case is made from post consumer recycled plastic. The straw is 9 inches long, folds into 4 pieces and can easily fit in a pocket.\u003C/p>",[51722],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[51724],{"article_id":51708,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51726,"link":51727,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51709,"updated_at":51710,"article_id":51708,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5fMIKmkbErE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154912829-c8vao915.jpeg",{"id":51729,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51730,"updated_at":51731,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51732,"contents":51733,"contributors":51744,"image":51746},"21728","2022-12-21T10:31:51.449Z","2025-01-17T15:40:23.214Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51734],{"id":51735,"score":47,"body":51736,"status":55,"article_id":51729,"created_at":51730,"updated_at":51731,"published_at":51730},"WpPS",{"title":51737,"outcome":51738,"problem":51696,"summary":51739,"solution":51740,"attachment":51741},"The Body Shop - refill program","\u003Cp>According to The Body Shop, switch to refill could save over 25 tonnes of plastic in 20 months. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to reduce its plastic use, The Body Shop rolled out refill stations across 400 of its stores globally throughout 2021 and it is launching a further 400 in 2022.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Body Shop aims at reducing its plastic use by selling refillable aluminium bottles through a simple and user friendly refill programme. To incentivize customers to join the programme, the company combines environmental and economic benefits as each refill contains an extra 50ml of product for free. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To join the movement customers must simply:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. purchase an aluminium bottle at selected stores.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. ask a member of the team to fill it up with their favorite refillable haircare, shower gel or hand wash\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. pay for the product, bring it home, and redo the same thing once the bottle is empty. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The bottle has a cost of three pounds.\u003C/p>",[51742,51743],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[51745],{"article_id":51729,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51747,"link":51748,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51730,"updated_at":51731,"article_id":51729,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g9gylQPoIfU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154913674-OoVjiCzy.jpeg",{"id":51750,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51751,"updated_at":51752,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51753,"contents":51754,"contributors":51766,"image":51768},"21729","2022-12-21T10:57:09.461Z","2025-01-17T15:41:02.639Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51755],{"id":51756,"score":47,"body":51757,"status":55,"article_id":51750,"created_at":51751,"updated_at":51752,"published_at":51751},"Bxit",{"title":51758,"outcome":51759,"problem":51760,"summary":51761,"solution":51762,"attachment":51763},"Replenish - reusable spray bottles","\u003Cp>Moving from single-use to reuse not only helps eliminate plastic waste and pollution but also, if done well, offers significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other negative externalities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reuse models can help deliver a superior user experience, customize products to individual needs, build brand loyalty, optimize operations, and save overall manufacturing, shipping and consumer costs. It's convenient, has a better look and feel, and keeps customers coming back.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many of the products people buy are 90% water, with only a small amount of active ingredients. Despite already having water in our homes, these products are packaged and shipped in disposable plastic bottles that are often used once and thrown away. This inefficiency in how products are sold and marketed not only waste money in manufacturing and shipping but creates billions of pounds of wasted plastic and energy for the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Replenish is a reusable, durable spray bottle that attaches to pods with liquid concentrates ranging from cleaning to personal care. The user screws the pod to the base of the spray bottle and pushes down to release the concentrate to the fill line on a built-in measuring cup. Water is added to the top of the bottle and the product is ready to use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Replenish is a reusable, durable spray bottle that attaches to pods with liquid concentrates ranging from cleaning to personal care. The Replenish bottling platform can be adapted to all different product offerings, allowing companies to white label under their own brand without any development costs and get to market faster with a complete reusable, concentrate-based solution. 1 pod makes 6 bottles – cutting the volume of plastic packaging by 90% and reducing transport costs. By adding water at home, families save money, companies reduce waste and the planet is a little cleaner. The durable spray bottle that can be customized to personal preferences.\u003C/p>",[51764,51765],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[51767],{"article_id":51750,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51769,"link":51770,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51751,"updated_at":51752,"article_id":51750,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BNCYxCt3ohI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154914464-L15esSCj.jpeg",{"id":51772,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51773,"updated_at":51774,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51775,"contents":51776,"contributors":51786,"image":51788},"21730","2022-12-21T11:17:05.811Z","2025-01-17T15:42:12.336Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51777],{"id":51778,"score":47,"body":51779,"status":55,"article_id":51772,"created_at":51773,"updated_at":51774,"published_at":51773},"nR6e",{"title":51780,"outcome":51781,"problem":51696,"summary":51782,"solution":51783,"attachment":51784},"Sc Johnson - concentrated refills","\u003Cp>The move could reduce the plastic use associated with the popular household cleaners by nearly 80 percent since people would reuse bottles instead of purchasing new ones. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SC Johnson has introduced its first concentrated refill in the U.K. for its Mr Muscle® line of cleaning products in 2019. The Mr Muscle® concentrated refills are available on Amazon.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Consumers simply combine regular tap water with the concentrate in a reusable SC Johnson trigger bottle, which delivers more than 10,000 sprays and can be refilled dozens of times. The reusable bottle extends the lifespan of the plastic further than a one-time-use product, keeping additional plastic waste out of landfills. \u003C/p>",[51785],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[51787],{"article_id":51772,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51789,"link":51790,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51773,"updated_at":51774,"article_id":51772,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"__KqL_7RfQI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154915367-_pBwQ1TD.jpeg",{"id":51792,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51793,"updated_at":51794,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51795,"contents":51796,"contributors":51807,"image":51809},"21757","2022-12-21T12:16:36.142Z","2025-01-17T15:35:13.154Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51797],{"id":51798,"score":47,"body":51799,"status":55,"article_id":51792,"created_at":51793,"updated_at":51794,"published_at":51793},"6D_v",{"title":51800,"outcome":51801,"problem":51802,"summary":51803,"solution":51804,"attachment":51805},"Everdrop - sustainable cleaning agent tabs and detergent","\u003Cp>In just three years everdrop has already disrupted the household and beauty markets in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and France.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, home products incur in severe cost inefficiencies in logistics if they are transported already mixed with water, as they occupy much more space thus requiring more packaging and more travels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Everdrop is a startup revolutionising the household and natural care markets by introducing vegan cleaning powders and tablets that are mixed with water once at home. In this way, plastic and chemicals are saved and businesses save money in logistics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Everdrop has a vast product range including household products (cleaning tabs, dishwasher tablets, laundry detergent, washing-up liquid, toilet cleaner, accessories) and - with the everdrop natural care line - natural cosmetics as well (hand wash & body wash).The advantages of Everdrop are:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. no plastic waste – thanks to high-quality, reusable bottles,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. vegan, naturally based ingredients – no unnecessary chemicals,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. less CO₂ due to reduced transport volume.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Consumers can purchase refills individually or subscribe to have them shipped in set time intervals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PACKAGING\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The new generation of everdrop refill sachets is made of FSC/PEFC-certified paper. These sachets are 100 percent free of plastic films, aluminium, fluorocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons and optical brighteners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since the company does not use plastics in its disposable packaging, its bags are made of paper. This means that Everdrop uses a renewable raw material. A thread made of organic cotton is sewn into the bags to close them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After use, consumers can dispose of the bags - with the thread - in the waste paper and thus return them to the recycling cycle. The thread is sieved out in the recycling process and then thermally recycled. Consumers can therefore also dispose of it directly in the residual waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Everdrop's plastic bottles are made almost entirely from recycled material (100% for rPET bottles, 98% for rHDPE bottles). The company glass bottles are made in Germany and are designed to last as long as possible. The body of the bottle has a minimum of 10 percent recycled glass, which comes from nearby recycling centres. These are the refillable units that are meant to be purchased just once.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>LOGISTICS\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company also focuses on sustainability when shipping everdrop package. By shipping with DHL GoGreen, the emissions generated during shipping are already offset by DHL.\u003C/p>",[51806],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[51808],{"article_id":51792,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51810,"link":51811,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51793,"updated_at":51794,"article_id":51792,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jwJbhSy9XSM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154916198-g4-uZ_VI.jpeg",{"id":51813,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51814,"updated_at":51815,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51816,"contents":51817,"contributors":51826,"image":51828},"21790","2022-12-21T14:09:43.713Z","2025-01-17T15:43:11.141Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51818],{"id":51819,"score":47,"body":51820,"status":55,"article_id":51813,"created_at":51814,"updated_at":51815,"published_at":51814},"SxIj",{"title":51821,"problem":51696,"summary":51822,"solution":51823,"attachment":51824},"Pieter Pot - circular packaging in grocery delivery","\u003Cp>Pieter Pot has built a system that allows people to do their shopping without buying packaging. The Dutch company is doing this by replacing all the packaging waste with reusable glass jars. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In order to shop your grocery packaging free with Pieter Pot consumers need to uploade the app on their mobiles and simply start shopping as they would on any other grocery delivery. The only difference is that once they receive the order, consumers will have to pay a deposit for the glass jars delivered to them based on their size. The jars can then be given back on the next delivery and the deposit is reimbursed within 12 hours. Each jar is reused by Pieter Pot up to 40 times. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fruits and vegetables order on the app come with plastic wrapping. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The deposit amounts to 3.50 euros per order, regardless of the quantity of food purchased plus 2 euros for each large (wine) bottle and 0.10 euros for each small (beer) bottle.\u003C/p>",[51825],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[51827],{"article_id":51813,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51829,"link":51830,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51814,"updated_at":51815,"article_id":51813,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Vk0IZMxd-eE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154916664-Daju3dkX.jpeg",{"id":51832,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51833,"updated_at":51834,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51835,"contents":51836,"contributors":51845,"image":51847},"21823","2022-12-22T10:13:14.670Z","2025-01-17T15:43:19.273Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51837],{"id":51838,"score":47,"body":51839,"status":55,"article_id":51832,"created_at":51833,"updated_at":51834,"published_at":51833},"4A8B",{"title":51840,"problem":49950,"summary":51841,"solution":51842,"attachment":51843},"Ecoenclose - recycled reusable plastic packaging for businesses","\u003Cp>Ecoenclose is the one-stop shop for sustainable shipping solutions. The company offers the world's most eco-friendly packaging supplies - recycled, recyclable, and naturally biodegradable packaging to ensure clients can be proud of how they ship. The company shipping supplies include poly mailers, paper mailers, shipping boxes, and void fill - all of which meet rigorous sustainability standards.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EcoEnclose's 100% Recycled Poly Mailers and 50% Recycled Bubble Mailers are made of polyethylene film, frequently referred to as thin film plastic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EcoEnclose's 100% Recycled Poly Mailers and 50% Recycled Bubble Mailers feature two tear strips and seal strips, so they can be reused for returns or another shipment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These mailers are recyclable in any stream that accepts thin film. A small but growing number of cities accept thin film in their curbside recycling program. In most municipalities, residents should drop them off at a designated thin film bin, usually found in grocery stores, big box retailers or hardware stores. In case users do not have access to such collection spots, they can send them back to the company. EcoEnclose would then recycle the thin film for them! The company asks to fill the EcoEnclose poly or bubble mailer with as much clean #2 or #4 plastic film as possible. The more thin film can fit inside the mailer, the more carbon efficient the recycling process.\u003C/p>",[51844],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[51846],{"article_id":51832,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51848,"link":51849,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51833,"updated_at":51834,"article_id":51832,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YCVIjm-kHlg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154917426-PsoO_VDT.jpeg",{"id":51851,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51852,"updated_at":51853,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51854,"contents":51855,"contributors":51866,"image":51868},"21824","2022-12-22T10:34:37.086Z","2025-01-17T15:47:35.394Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51856],{"id":51857,"score":47,"body":51858,"status":55,"article_id":51851,"created_at":51852,"updated_at":51853,"published_at":51852},"mwa8",{"title":51859,"outcome":51860,"problem":49950,"summary":51861,"solution":51862,"attachment":51863},"Dispatch Goods - Reverse logistics and packaging as a service for businesses","\u003Cp>1,304,325 single-use items saved from entering waste streams since 2020!\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dispatch Goods is a reverse logistics company building the infrastructure for circular packaging. Based in San Francisco, the company enables restaurants, grocery stores, and direct-to-consumer brands to offer their customers food in completely reusable packaging, again and again.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dispatch Goods has a wide range of durable packaging alternatives in plastics, metal and glass fitting the diverse needs of restaurants, grocery stores and food delivery companies. After the packaging is provided to these partners and used by their customers, Dispatch Goods takes care of reverse logistics. The company collects the packaging, washes it and delivers it back to partners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Partner companies and can schedule pick up times by scanning a QR code found on the packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the case of food delivery companies, final customers can schedule pickup throught Dispatch Goods website.\u003C/p>",[51864],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QmnyU3taszmwXKDI7fvYFn-IMsmCJHfe/view",[51867],{"article_id":51851,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51869,"link":51870,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51852,"updated_at":51853,"article_id":51851,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Qa86wf_awFE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154918615-7PbsxQP6.jpeg",{"id":51872,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51873,"updated_at":51874,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51875,"contents":51876,"contributors":51886,"image":51889},"21856","2022-12-22T12:57:37.029Z","2025-01-17T15:33:53.354Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51877],{"id":51878,"score":47,"body":51879,"status":55,"article_id":51872,"created_at":51873,"updated_at":51874,"published_at":51873},"BsPb",{"title":51880,"outcome":51881,"problem":49950,"summary":51882,"solution":51883,"attachment":51884},"LivingPackets - Packaging-as-a-service","\u003Cp>There are over 42 patents for THE BOX, some granted, some pending. Ther ehave been successful pilots with big partners such as Orange, Cdiscount, and Chronopost. THE BOX was named the “product with the greatest potential to change the world” at CES 2020, and there’s been overwhelming industry interest since. Next step: mass-production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Livingpackets launched THE BOX. The innovative reusable packaging allows to safely transport valuables and receive live information on your phone.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HOW IT WORKS\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Businesses and consumers interested in THE BOX simply need to contact LivingPackets to receive it for free after an onboarding process. After this, customers can use THE BOX for their shipments and returns by putting their products in it, loading a label and giving it to their carrier. The recipient is informed of the shipment of the package by email and can unlock it upon receipt. LivingPackets offers 7/7 assistance.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS\u003C/p>\u003Cp>THE BOX has passed a battery of tests including climatic preconditioning, compression, random vibration with and without load and a drop/shock test. THE BOX comes with a cushionning plate: A 100% recyclable plastic plate that adapts to all possible object shapes and applies pressure so that the object cannot move within THE BOX. THE BOX has a unique, fully automated locking system. This system includes sensors that guarantee the security of the product and that allow customers to be warned instantly in case of intrusion. Becuase of this it is best fit for the transportation of art, luxury items and industrial equipment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thanks to a recycling cycle and industrial partners, the company is able to manufacture a new BOX with the old one. Thanks to its modular design, it reuses core elements such as the electronic tablet and locking system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>THE BUSINESS MODEL\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The core BM is Packagign-as-a-service: Livignpackets does not charge for the packaging but for using the packaging services. However interested parties can also purchase THE BOX for exclusive use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company also offers a shared revenue model in which a private person can purchase THE BOX and receive rental income for 8 years on each delivery, while pushing companies to choose a more sustainable solution for deliveries.\u003C/p>",[51885],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},[51887,51888],{"article_id":51872,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":51872,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51890,"link":51891,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51873,"updated_at":51874,"article_id":51872,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gyqRoaqt1N8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154919495-er6MXFvG.jpeg",{"id":51893,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51894,"updated_at":51895,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51896,"contents":51897,"contributors":51908,"image":51911},"21857","2022-12-22T15:40:32.590Z","2023-04-14T15:03:05.880Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51898],{"id":51899,"score":47,"body":51900,"status":55,"article_id":51893,"created_at":51894,"updated_at":51895,"published_at":51894},"qUio",{"title":51901,"problem":51902,"summary":51903,"solution":51904,"attachment":51905},"Eurobox - pallets rental service","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Investing in new plastic packages in industrial porcesses can be a significant financial effort, especially when the use is intended for short periods. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Eurobox specializes in logisitc solutions. The company provides durable pallets for rent. The latter have a double advantage: lower costs and faster delivery.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Logistic packaging rental services allow companies to keep their resources for other important investments and to optimize their work processes. Renting eliminates the possible delays in production or supply chain when the projects come in a short notice and also allow an optimum use of the available storage space.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Eurobox returnable plastic packaging is manufactured to last many years of intensive use. The range includes heavy-duty pallets, stack-nest crates and folding containers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Eurobox can combine rentals with further optional solutions such as delivery, collection or applying place holder labels. At the end of the rental period, the goods are being checked, repaired if necessary, cleaned and prepared for the next project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this way, Eurobox promotes a circular economy by decreasing the use of resources and minimizing the waste and the impact on the environment. When they are no longer repairable, these packaging solutions will be recycled and transformed into new products.\u003C/p>",[51906],{"name":51907,"type":53,"value":51907},"https://eurobox-logistics.com/products/reusable-packaging/reusable-packaging-rental/",[51909,51910],{"article_id":51893,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":51893,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51912,"link":51913,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51894,"updated_at":51895,"article_id":51893,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3MCBCr3Exo0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154920207-GQwSmmHe.jpeg",{"id":51915,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51916,"updated_at":51917,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51918,"contents":51919,"contributors":51928,"image":51930},"21889","2022-12-23T08:54:31.173Z","2025-01-17T15:43:29.394Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51920],{"id":51921,"score":47,"body":51922,"status":55,"article_id":51915,"created_at":51916,"updated_at":51917,"published_at":51916},"GNNM",{"title":51923,"problem":49950,"summary":51924,"solution":51925,"attachment":51926},"Plastic repair service - repair and recycling of plastic packaging used in logistics","\u003Cp>Plastic repair service offers professional services of recycling, repair, cleaning and customisation of PP and PE products (pallet boxes, pallets, foldable boxes, containers, fuel and/or liquid tanks, sailing boats and boats). \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Repair\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company's mobile service enables it to repair plastic products on site. One of Plastic Repair Service expert engineers will visit the client's site with a fully-equipped service vehicle.The engineer has access to air compressors and all the tools needed for a perfect repair. Plastic equipment will be repaired just outside the client's premises and, once repaired, it’s ready for the client to use straight away. This saves  time as well as transportation costs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recycle\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Any plastic products that can no longer be repaired are recycled. The products are ground into a raw material from which new products can be made. The company recycles plastics from any location, world-wide! \u003C/p>",[51927],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[51929],{"article_id":51915,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51931,"link":51932,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51916,"updated_at":51917,"article_id":51915,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZIIkjG-EJ0w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154920922-fxDzuHjL.jpeg",{"id":51934,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51935,"updated_at":51936,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51937,"contents":51938,"contributors":51948,"image":51950},"21890","2022-12-23T09:16:26.823Z","2025-01-17T15:47:37.446Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51939],{"id":51940,"score":47,"body":51941,"status":55,"article_id":51934,"created_at":51935,"updated_at":51936,"published_at":51935},"eQEM",{"title":51942,"outcome":51943,"problem":49950,"summary":51944,"solution":51945,"attachment":51946},"Plastic Repair System - repairs for companies and individuals","\u003Cp>Plastic Repair System guarantees 100% recovery of the object’s functionality (its tightness, its original shape, etc.) and at least 98% of its resistance.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic Repair System repairs, maintains and modifies any object made of plastic, for both companies and individuals. The company operates in the sectors of: municipal solid waste, agri food, sports and leisure, pooling, automotive and industrial.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cracks, breaks, holes, leaks, broken legs, skids or hinges, etc. Plastic Repair System repairs both serious and minor damage and offers a solution tailored to each need. The company also reinforces weak points in the plastic structure to prevent future damage and adapt standard objects to clients needs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The solution depends on the type of damage and the customer’s needs:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Damage repair using  patented and certified heat-welding method\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Repair or replacement of accessories (legs, skids, hinges, …)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Strengthening weak points, avoiding future damage\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Adapting standard objects to clients needs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Plastic Repair System Technical Department has accumulated a vast experience, and is capable of designing tailored solutions to each need and developing a solid maintenance and repair project for each client.\u003C/p>",[51947],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},[51949],{"article_id":51934,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51951,"link":51952,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51935,"updated_at":51936,"article_id":51934,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ql9pnvWGgpY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154921621-rf7yuDBS.jpeg",{"id":51954,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51955,"updated_at":51956,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51957,"contents":51958,"contributors":51968,"image":51971},"21891","2022-12-23T09:44:36.655Z","2025-01-17T15:37:07.180Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51959],{"id":51960,"score":47,"body":51961,"status":55,"article_id":51954,"created_at":51955,"updated_at":51956,"published_at":51955},"9dKs",{"title":51962,"problem":49950,"summary":51963,"solution":51964,"attachment":51965},"Orbis -  instructions for self-repair of industrial plastic packaging","\u003Cp>As a manufacturer of transport packaging, ORBIS recovers, recycles and reprocesses the plastic materials into new useful products without entering the solid waste stream. ORBIS publishes short videos on its website to educate consumers on how to self-repair FLCs and plastic pallets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ORBIS Europe FLCs and plastic pallets are easy to handle and easy to repair. The industrial bulk bins and pallets are made from recycled plastics. Due to special manufacturing processes, they are extremely robust and less susceptible to impacts. Replacing parts of the plastic packaging solutions is easy without having to use special tools. Therefore, the side walls, latches and runners of foldable large containers can easily be exchanged with original parts and no special tooling is necessary to repair or exchange parts. Repairing ORBIS Europe plastic pallets is as easy as that.\u003C/p>",[51966,51967],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[51969,51970],{"article_id":51954,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":51954,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51972,"link":51973,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51955,"updated_at":51956,"article_id":51954,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wZYoeXXxtqQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154922532-4Iap0eAO.jpeg",{"id":51975,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51976,"updated_at":51977,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51978,"contents":51979,"contributors":51989,"image":51992},"21892","2022-12-23T10:12:12.716Z","2025-01-17T15:40:14.399Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[51980],{"id":51981,"score":47,"body":51982,"status":55,"article_id":51975,"created_at":51976,"updated_at":51977,"published_at":51976},"TDVR",{"title":51983,"problem":49950,"summary":51984,"solution":51985,"attachment":51986},"AIM reusable packaging - refurbished industrial plastic packaging and repair services","\u003Cp>AIM reusable packaging is a full service reusable packaging company. In addition to selling new reusable plastic containers and dunnage, AIM stocks used and refurbished knockdown containers and offers repairs in one of its warehouses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AIM's complete offering of refurbished knowckdown plastic bulk containers are ideal for a wide range of material applications. Furthermore, they are cheaper than new alternatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to refurbished products, AIM offers repair and recyling services. Repairs are of considerably less cost than a new container and plastic weld repairs are actually stronger than the original surface.\u003C/p>",[51987,51988],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[51990,51991],{"article_id":51975,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":51975,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":51993,"link":51994,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51976,"updated_at":51977,"article_id":51975,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0PqGxqTknlc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154923461-Rz1GtOGs.jpeg",{"id":51996,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":51997,"updated_at":51998,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":51999,"contents":52000,"contributors":52010,"image":52012},"21894","2022-12-23T11:03:20.583Z","2025-01-17T15:47:53.179Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52001],{"id":52002,"score":47,"body":52003,"status":55,"article_id":51996,"created_at":51997,"updated_at":51998,"published_at":51997},"aTyg",{"title":52004,"problem":52005,"summary":52006,"solution":52007,"attachment":52008},"Packaging services europe - Inspection, repair and closed loop recycling of industrial plastic packaging","\u003Cp>Extending the true lifespan ofreusable packaging is important to ensure that it is commercially viable. But it’s not just the integrity of the equipment itself – and the products it carries – that are at risk. Damaged plastic packaging can mean lost production, downtime, plant repair costs and critically, health and safety issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Packaging services europe is a specialist in services for reusable packaging. PSA helps companies maximise the utilisation and lifespan of their reusable packaging with wash, repair & inspection and warehousing services.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PSE’s packaging inspection and plastic repair service will ensure that every piece of plastic packaging placed in the delivery system is up to the task. In doing so it maximises product lifespan, improves content protection, minimises downtime and it avoids helath and safety issues at a lower price than replacement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Packaging inspection ensures that reusable packaging has the integrity to protect products and survive the challenges of the supply chain. Conducted by an inspection specialist, the company has a rigorous checklist that can be used as the starting point and be easily adapted to meet the client requirements or specifications. A fully flexible service ensuring every piece of plastic packaging in the delivery system is up to the task. PSE is fixes problems identified in the packaging inspection service, or provides a repair only service. Crate repairs, dolav repairs, pallet repairs - PSE can repair all types of plastic packaging. Crucially, PSE will always ensure it doesn’t just protect the product it’s carrying, but also doesn’t damage conveyors, causing downtime in production, or create health and safety issues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As well as the wash, inspection and plastic repair service, should plastic packaging be damaged beyond economical repair, PSE can take “parts” from it to facilitate future repairs. Whatever is left of reusable packaging and scrapped items PSE can then chip and compound the material. New replacement equipment will then be made from the material of the original plastic packaging.\u003C/p>",[52009],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},[52011],{"article_id":51996,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52013,"link":52014,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":51997,"updated_at":51998,"article_id":51996,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IW0mh01akeA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154924369-x8dn705P.jpeg",{"id":52016,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52017,"updated_at":52018,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52019,"contents":52020,"contributors":52029,"image":52031},"21955","2023-01-02T08:19:24.767Z","2025-01-17T15:49:58.649Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52021],{"id":52022,"score":47,"body":52023,"status":55,"article_id":52016,"created_at":52017,"updated_at":52018,"published_at":52017},"qVr8",{"title":52024,"problem":49950,"summary":52025,"solution":52026,"attachment":52027},"Packaging Takeback - Corning","\u003Cp>Corning accepts takeback of its brands packaging (Corning, Falcon, Axygen). Customers can in this way participate in the company effort to recycle its plastic packaging for free.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Corning believes that protecting the environment makes good business sense. The company iscommitted to protecting the environment through continuous improvement of its processes, products, and services. With this goal in mind, Corning offers selected customers free participation in its packaging recycling program.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Protecting the environment by using Corning’s brands and recycling program only requires 3 simple steps:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Place the recyclable materials from the listed Corning, Costar®, Falcon or Axygen products in a box. Please pack the box tight to minimize the climate impacts of shipping. Corning has a list of unrecyclable materials on its website: the company only recycles the packaging and only of some king: no cardboard, no biologically coated products. Only plastics that is of type 2 and 4.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Go on the company website insert your company's information and print the pre paid mailing label\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Affix the mailing label to the box, seal it for mailing (if reusing boxes, remove prior shipping labels and any product description information), and send it via UPS or Fed Ex to Corning's recycling partner.\u003C/p>",[52028],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[52030],{"article_id":52016,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52032,"link":52033,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52017,"updated_at":52018,"article_id":52016,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_ne68e5Ewcc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154925085-dmM9qaLG.jpeg",{"id":52035,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52036,"updated_at":52037,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52038,"contents":52039,"contributors":52051,"image":52054},"21956","2023-01-02T09:06:09.134Z","2025-01-17T15:32:22.777Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52040],{"id":52041,"score":47,"body":52042,"status":55,"article_id":52035,"created_at":52036,"updated_at":52037,"published_at":52036},"n1UU",{"title":52043,"outcome":52044,"problem":52045,"summary":52046,"solution":52047,"attachment":52048},"Walkers - a story on crisps packet recycling","\u003Cp>The recycled packets have been transformed into plant pots, playgrounds, park benches, and even the foundations of a community football pitch in the company hometown of Leicester.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase. In particular, flexible packaging is not commonly recycled in municipal facilities, and even different types of flexible packaging can hardly be recycled together.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2018 Walkers partnered with TerraCycle to set up collection points to support the recycling of its crisps plastic packaging. As flexible packaging is becoming easier to recycle, the company has closed its take back programme in 2022 and it is instead focusing on making its packaging easier to recycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2018 Walkers launched the crisp packet recycle scheme with terracycle. They set up 1600 drop-off locations in the UK. With this scheme consumers can recycle crisp packaging from any brand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fortunately the recycling landscape has evolved and now over 3000 supermarkets offer collection of flexible packaging at their stores. This is revolutionary as when the project was launched, flexible packaging could not be mixed. As a result of this innovation, Walkers has ceased the project in April 2022. Nevertheless the company is maintaining its commitment to waste reduction and it is shifting its effort to developing easier to recycle plastic packaging as well as packaging partially made of recycled content.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company is also active on the policy side, and it is pushing for the government to introduce household collection of flexible plastics by 2027.\u003C/p>",[52049,52050],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[52052,52053],{"article_id":52035,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":52035,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52055,"link":52056,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52036,"updated_at":52037,"article_id":52035,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vdNdCCqEIzo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154925922-kU3yhar0.jpeg",{"id":52058,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52059,"updated_at":52060,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52061,"contents":52062,"contributors":52072,"image":52074},"21957","2023-01-02T09:37:09.607Z","2025-01-17T15:49:25.916Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52063],{"id":52064,"score":47,"body":52065,"status":55,"article_id":52058,"created_at":52059,"updated_at":52060,"published_at":52059},"TwkF",{"title":52066,"outcome":52067,"problem":49950,"summary":52068,"solution":52069,"attachment":52070},"Kielh's - takeback program: recycle and be rewarded","\u003Cp>Consumers earn 15 points per empty recycled. 120 points unlock a £10 voucher to use against 1 full price item in the next purchase.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Points are not allocated to online recycling. Points are only available when recycling in a Kiehl's boutique store.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kielh's is a US company mainly offering skincare products. The company offers a takeback and reward program for all its post consumer packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kielh's uses post-consumer recycled materials whenever possible, and reuses and recycles in its stores. The company encourages patrons to do the same and recycle their empties through their Recycle and Be Rewarded program.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through the Recycle and Be Awared program, consumers can return their empties either in person and online. In the first case consumers simply have to return empty Kiehl's products to one of the company's recycling hubs at the nearest Kiehl's boutique store to unlock points and rewards. In the latter case, conusmers have to follow this easy steps:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. organise free collection service by requesting a label on the website\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. have products ready for collection by placing all empty packaging in a recyclable cardboard box or envelope.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Consumers will be notified by email and empty skin cares will be collected.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If consumers are recycling online, to help reduce emissions, Kielh's encourages them to wait until they have at least 5 products before requesting collection.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Kielh's accepts all of its own product packaging, plus all brands of body and skincare plastic packaging (bodylotions, face creams, serums, sun creams, cleansers and face mask treatments)\u003C/p>",[52071],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[52073],{"article_id":52058,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52075,"link":52076,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52059,"updated_at":52060,"article_id":52058,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3JZvnwC-k1I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154927289-XzPkkMk5.jpeg",{"id":52078,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52079,"updated_at":52080,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52081,"contents":52082,"contributors":52093,"image":52095},"21958","2023-01-02T09:59:12.537Z","2025-01-17T15:33:23.191Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52083],{"id":52084,"score":47,"body":52085,"status":55,"article_id":52078,"created_at":52079,"updated_at":52080,"published_at":52079},"E51N",{"title":52086,"outcome":52087,"problem":52088,"summary":52089,"solution":52090,"attachment":52091},"HymoPack - in house post-industrial plastic recycling with EREMA recycling technology","\u003Cp>HymoPack’s in-house post-industrial plastic recycling program keeps their costs low and enables them to produce products such as can-liners with a very high percentage of recycled input materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To make their products, HymoPack extrudes very thin plastic sheets which are trimmed and formed into various bag geometries. This process generates a considerable amount of internal waste scrap.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HymoPack is a leading North American manufacturer of many types of plastic shopping bags including t-shirt bags (known for the shape of the bag). The company was able to cut cost by recycling in house post industrial plastic waste generated from the manufacturing process with EREMA plastic recycling machinery. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HymoPack realized about 15 years ago that the ability to recover this scrap and re-use it (post-industrial plastic recycling) would improve their competitive position by lowering overall product costs as well as improve their sustainability footprint. HymoPack foresaw the opportunity to produce value from their post-industrial plastic scrap and evaluated sending their scrap out to others for re-processing or adopting in-house plastic recycling technology. They opted for in house recycling and trusted that EREMA was the right partner for the provision of recycling machinery.\u003C/p>",[52092],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},[52094],{"article_id":52078,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52096,"link":52097,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52079,"updated_at":52080,"article_id":52078,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7f7Ytv9NQyg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154928414-r9St0z_v.jpeg",{"id":52099,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52100,"updated_at":52101,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52102,"contents":52103,"contributors":52115,"image":52117},"21959","2023-01-02T11:26:14.938Z","2025-01-17T15:32:44.242Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52104],{"id":52105,"score":47,"body":52106,"status":55,"article_id":52099,"created_at":52100,"updated_at":52101,"published_at":52100},"xOiv",{"title":52107,"outcome":52108,"problem":52109,"summary":52110,"solution":52111,"attachment":52112},"DNV - Chain of Custody Standard for Plastics Retrieved in the Hydrosphere","\u003Cp>The ocean clean up has released its first certified product: sunglasses made from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It has been certified by DNV GL so buyers can be certain of both origin and authenticity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The problem of plastic garbage in our hydrosphere (oceans, rivers and lakes) is massive. Solving it requires ground-breaking technologies, significant efforts and resources. Moreover, extracting the plastic from oceans and rivers is only the first step in addressing one of the biggest threats to our world’s waters. There are currently trillions of pieces of plastic in our oceans with an estimated 8 million pieces added every day. Success hinges on the ability to extract more plastic at a greater scale and higher speed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DNV has developed several offering for supply chain and product assurance. Among those, it has developed a public standard specific for plastics called 'Chain of custody standard for plastics retrieved from the hydrosphere' which allows companies retrieving plastic from the hydrosphere to assure traceability of their material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DNV’s Chain of Custody Standard for Plastics Retrieved in the Hydrosphere sets forth requirements to assure the traceability and integrity of reclaimed plastic from any body of water. The product certification provides proof of compliance. Organizations can share with confidence the source of the material and that it has not been mixed with any other components after extraction from a specific location.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The standard covers three main components:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Material integrity:\u003C/strong> Material gathered from the specified body of water has not been mixed with material from other sources before being manufactured into a new product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Traceability:\u003C/strong> Location, integrity, mass and use of the plastic is made traceable from water to shore and as part of a new product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Systemic approach:\u003C/strong> Management system in place that enables full traceability of material characteristics along the supply chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The standard has been developed in partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, who has been the first to apply it and seek certification for its reclaimed plastic from The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. However, the standard is public and can be followed by any organization retrieving plastic from the hydrosphere, i.e. oceans, rivers or lakes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>HOW TO GET CERTIFIED?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Companies who want to be certified, must first implement processes and system to meet the requirements of the standard. When an organization has implemented the appropriate processes to meet the standard’s criteria and agreed scope for its extracted plastic, DNV as an independent third party can certify the plastic. This product certification provides proof that the reclaimed plastic comes from the specific body of water indicated, has not been mixed with other materials, and is the actual material used in a new product, if this is its final purpose.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To trace the plastic’s source and assure material integrity, the scope covers the entire value chain and life cycle:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Harvest and Extraction\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Transport and Sorting\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recycling and Testing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Manufacturing and Shipping\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based upon the location and value chain complexity, DNV auditors will mix physical audits, visual inspection and digital tools to collect the data needed to certify the traceability and authenticity of the reclaimed plastic.\u003C/p>",[52113,52114],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[52116],{"article_id":52099,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52118,"link":52119,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52100,"updated_at":52101,"article_id":52099,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"miaMNqRz_1k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154929816-1DPJ6xpx.jpeg",{"id":52121,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52122,"updated_at":52123,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52124,"contents":52125,"contributors":52136,"image":52138},"21960","2023-01-02T11:42:41.695Z","2025-01-17T15:32:42.246Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52126],{"id":52127,"score":47,"body":52128,"status":55,"article_id":52121,"created_at":52122,"updated_at":52123,"published_at":52122},"Dsz7",{"title":52129,"problem":52130,"summary":52131,"solution":52132,"attachment":52133},"DNV - Tag. Trace. Trust.","\u003Cp>Customers request trusted information documenting the footprint from materials and production. There is a need for a platform that supports manufacturers and brands to back their sustainability claims with verified data. That allow them to trace the material from the factory gates until it reaches the customer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management. The company has developed a blockchain powered solution for product traceability for businesses. The latter will benefit by simply comunicating on product origin and circularity to customers through a QR code.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tag. Trace. Trust\u003Cem>. \u003C/em>helps the client issue a statement, certificate of conformity or product passport to share the quality, performance and environmental impact of its products and assets. A digital product passport contains product characteristics and certifications uploaded into the blockchain, creating differentiation in a competitive market where transparency is key. Businesses will instantly benefit from the ability to ensure the origin, maintain the integrity of products, protect their market position and differentiate company and product brands in a trusted way.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>HOW DOES IT WORK?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Set-up: The client designs and implements the template he wishes to use to communicate the claims and/or attributes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Issue: Issue the statements, whether single statements, certificates or product passports, containing the claims and/or attributes of its product or industrial asset.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Share: Share a single statement, certificate or product passport with customers and end-consumers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Check: Users can scan a QR code to trace and check the origin and authenticity of the statement, certificate or product passport.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>DNV OFFERING\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Seamless: Integration via APIs into existing IT infrastructure.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Security: Data is stored immutably on the VeChain Thor public Blockchain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Transparency: Customers can check claims on the blockchain via a hyperlink or QR code.\u003C/p>",[52134,52135],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[52137],{"article_id":52121,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52139,"link":52140,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52122,"updated_at":52123,"article_id":52121,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xMTEsgKU748=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154930620-GUaPtjxm.jpeg",{"id":52142,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52143,"updated_at":52144,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52145,"contents":52146,"contributors":52157,"image":52159},"21988","2023-01-02T14:18:46.035Z","2025-01-17T15:47:22.304Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52147],{"id":52148,"score":47,"body":52149,"status":55,"article_id":52142,"created_at":52143,"updated_at":52144,"published_at":52143},"xdbG",{"title":52150,"outcome":52151,"problem":52152,"summary":52153,"solution":52154,"attachment":52155},"BASF and Security Matters - barcode tracking of secondary plastic","\u003Cp>The aim of the partnerhsip is to enable physical and digital tracking of closed loop mechanical recycling, authenticate sustainability claims and improve sorting of plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, recycled plastic loses its mechanical performance properties and quality compared to virgin plastic due to polymer degradation and residual impurities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Security Matters, Ltd and BASF sign a binding joint development agreement to develop solutions for plastics traceability and circularity. BASF plastic additives business leverages on its expertise as a global market leader. Proprietary technology from Security Matters improves the traceability and sorting of plastics in the value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The partnership leverages BASF’s extensive experience in plastic additives, regulatory know-how, and understanding of the plastics value chain. Security Matters will contribute its technology to enable physical and digital tracking of closed loop recycling, authenticate sustainability claims and improve sorting of plastic waste. Security Matters will provide its track and trace solution that marks physical objects with a unique and unalterable chemical-based barcode and connects them to a digital twin. The barcode withstands manufacturing and recycling processes, without altering the appearance or performance of the object. Using proprietary technology, the barcode captures a wide variety of information embedded in the plastic and can be used for closing the plastic loop.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Both companies will also combine their research & development capabilities and required resources as part of the agreement.\u003C/p>",[52156],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},[52158],{"article_id":52142,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52160,"link":52161,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52143,"updated_at":52144,"article_id":52142,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DxTUM3OcUnY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154931093-GQjjxvoc.jpeg",{"id":52163,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52164,"updated_at":52165,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52166,"contents":52167,"contributors":52177,"image":52179},"21989","2023-01-02T14:51:18.376Z","2025-01-17T15:35:15.508Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52168],{"id":52169,"score":47,"body":52170,"status":55,"article_id":52163,"created_at":52164,"updated_at":52165,"published_at":52164},"F0mv",{"title":52171,"outcome":52172,"problem":51696,"summary":52173,"solution":52174,"attachment":52175},"RecyClass - traceability of plastic and calculation of recycled content","\u003Cp>Benefits of the Certification: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Facilitates traceability of recycled materials along the value chain\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Promotes transparent use of recycled plastic in new products\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Reinforces reliable and verifiable claims on recycled plastic\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Increases trust among consumers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RecyClass developed a system for reliable traceability of the origin of plastic waste, as well as for the calculation and verification of recycled content in plastic products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RecyClass is a non-profit, cross-industry initiative facilitating the transition toward a circular plastic future. Recyclass developed a certification scheme recognising the use of recycled plastics in products throughout the plastics value chain. It follows a controlled blending model which focuses on the physical traceability of recycled plastics. This offers a robust and reliable verification of the use of recycled plastics in products and allows the reporting of a known percentage of recycled plastics in outputs. A controlled blending model allows mixing of recycled plastics with other inputs in a known proportion, ensuring claims of recycled plastics based on physical traceability of the materials. Claims based on a controlled blending approach correspond to minimum percentage of recycled plastics, ensuring reliable, understandable and trustworthy communication towards stakeholders, customers and consumers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Recycled Plastics Traceability Audit Scheme assesses the physical traceability of recycled plastic material throughout all the actors of the value chain, while verifying the origin of pre- and post-consumer material in product claims. The Certification is based on EN 15343:2007 and the principles of a controlled blending chain of custody model as defined in ISO 22095:2020. \u003C/p>",[52176],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[52178],{"article_id":52163,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52180,"link":52181,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52164,"updated_at":52165,"article_id":52163,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TCt7yk_-rrk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154932378-S7qjNZuz.jpeg",{"id":52183,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52184,"updated_at":52185,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52186,"contents":52187,"contributors":52198,"image":52200},"21990","2023-01-02T15:49:30.427Z","2025-01-17T15:35:27.952Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52188],{"id":52189,"score":47,"body":52190,"status":55,"article_id":52183,"created_at":52184,"updated_at":52185,"published_at":52184},"E-vk",{"title":52191,"outcome":52192,"problem":52193,"summary":52194,"solution":52195,"attachment":52196},"MITA - water savings with the adiabatic system","\u003Cp>The company has experience working with plastic manufacturers succesfully reducing their water consumption (case study in the links)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic processing and manufacturing are water intensive activities. As consumers become more aware of the environemnt effects of production, companies are pushed towards sustainability and resource efficiency.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MITA Cooling Technologies supports customers with preliminary performances and resource use analysis to propose always the best cooling solution. Business clients often contact MITA with sustainbaility needs, as a reuslt the company has expanded its product portfolio with highly resource efficient cooling machines.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To meet the sustainability needs of clients, MITA sells PAD-V adiabetic coolers. Air cooling systems are based on sensible heat exchange between the fluid flowing inside the tubes of a battery and the air that brushes against the finned surface of the latter. PAD-V is an adiabatic cooler and condenser, commonly referred to as an adiabatic dry cooler, that can be function both with dry operation (during the winter) and adiabetic operation (during the summer). PAD-V uses the cooling action of the air alone during the autumn and winter: in this way, the cold outdoor air reaches the battery circuit containing the fluid to be cooled. The outside air is only adiabatically cooled using water during the spring and summer, before being conveyed to the batteries. The natural consequence is that, for half of the year, there is no need to use water in the system.\u003C/p>",[52197],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[52199],{"article_id":52183,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52201,"link":52202,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52184,"updated_at":52185,"article_id":52183,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QIiHNkcXSUw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154933457-t7nwW8n-.jpeg",{"id":52204,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52205,"updated_at":52206,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52207,"contents":52208,"contributors":52218,"image":52220},"21991","2023-01-02T16:11:16.547Z","2025-01-17T15:33:57.739Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52209],{"id":52210,"score":47,"body":52211,"status":55,"article_id":52204,"created_at":52205,"updated_at":52206,"published_at":52205},"ToZc",{"title":52212,"problem":52213,"summary":52214,"solution":52215,"attachment":52216},"JACTO - closed loop water system in plastic injection molding","\u003Cp>Plastic is melted to a liquid and then injected into a steel mold to create a durable part. Some not familiar with the industry may not realize that water is typically applied to the mold to revert the liquid back into solid plastic. Thus plastic manufacturing incurs in large water use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>JACTO reuses the water for cooling molds in plastic injection modling over multiple cycles after a step of chemical balancing and filtration in between each use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At both its California and South Carolina locations, JATCO, Incorporated, utilizes energy efficient closed-loop water systems that benefits production quality, the environment and its customer’s assets. The water the company uses to chill the molds is circulated through a closed-loop system where it is chemically balanced and filtered to optimize molding processes and ensure consistent part quality. The closed-loop water systems help to reduce the company's corporate carbon footprint by minimizing water consumption and waste while maximizing cooling efficiency. Maintaining superior quality water also helps to maximize tooling/mold life.\u003C/p>",[52217],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},[52219],{"article_id":52204,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52221,"link":52222,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52205,"updated_at":52206,"article_id":52204,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XlDZiwWvaCA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154934244-lqz9TI96.jpeg",{"id":52224,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52225,"updated_at":52226,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52227,"contents":52228,"contributors":52242,"image":52244},"22021","2023-01-03T08:28:12.768Z","2025-01-17T15:44:39.339Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52229],{"id":52230,"score":47,"body":52231,"status":55,"article_id":52224,"created_at":52225,"updated_at":52226,"published_at":52225},"2no5",{"title":52232,"problem":52233,"summary":52234,"solution":52235,"attachment":52236},"OKO-Tech - solutions for water circulation in the plastic industry","\u003Cp>Efficient waste water treatment systems are often indispensable in plastics processing industry. Water is needed for many production steps – and will be contaminated afterwards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thermoplastics are processed under heat and the use of release agents. The extruders used for this purpose are cooled by water. In the production of plastics (polymers), water is often used as process water. The process water is contaminated by the starting materials (monomers, oligomers) and cannot be re-used as circulation water without further treatment. Another example is the vulcanization process where wastewaters are produced, too. For their dimensional stability, synthetic rubbers are vulcanized under pressure and using hot steam. The resulting condensate requires treatment also.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the production of plastics (polymers), water is often used as process water. The process water is contaminated by the starting materials (monomers, oligomers) and cannot be re-used as circulation water without further treatment. OKO-Tech offers water treatment solutions specifically designed for the plastic industry, thus enabling the circulation of process water.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Depending on the demand and the composition of the process water, circulation water or waste water, the OKO-aquaclean flotation plants are preferably used.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Flotation is one of the most effective and most flexible methods for treating industrial waster. The compnay's plants are characterized by their ease of operation, energy efficiency and fully automatic operation. They can be used for treating industrial waters and process waters, whether they are lowly or heavily contaminated.  The low operating costs are due to the high performance of the system, with only a low demand of flocculants and energy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>OKO-aquaclean compact high-performance flotation systems can be integrated into large-scale systems, but they are also available as a stand-alone solution for small volume flows.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company generally uses treatment chemicals based on native inorganic and organic polymers - thus ensuring sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The waste waters are re-used as a circulating water - a further step towards wastewater-free production. For indirect discharge, the waste waters meet the legal requirements as a matter of course.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[52237,52239,52241],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},"https://www.nestle.com/media/news/naturall-bottle-alliance-welcomes-pepsico",{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},"https://www.packworld.com/news/sustainability/news/13375805/pepsico-joins-naturall-bottle-alliance",{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[52243],{"article_id":52224,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52245,"link":52246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52225,"updated_at":52226,"article_id":52224,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CKbB43idB6s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154935043-Bh4Mgav3.jpeg",{"id":52248,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52249,"updated_at":52250,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52251,"contents":52252,"contributors":52264,"image":52266},"22022","2023-01-03T09:06:58.832Z","2025-01-17T15:41:10.561Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52253],{"id":52254,"score":47,"body":52255,"status":55,"article_id":52248,"created_at":52249,"updated_at":52250,"published_at":52249},"F-6_",{"title":52256,"outcome":52257,"problem":52258,"summary":52259,"solution":52260,"attachment":52261},"Frigel - Process Synchronized cooling in manufacturing of plastic packaging","\u003Cp>Minimized water footpring, reduced carbon footprint, increase productivity for each machine and every process up to 50%, energy and water savings and low maintenance. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Efficient waste water treatment systems are often indispensable in plastics processing industry. Water is needed for many production steps – and will be contaminated afterwards.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Frigel Ecodry System 4.0 increases productivity and resource efficiency for plastic packaging of all types: large containers, thin walled, closures and blown containers \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ecodry System 4.0 Process-Synchronized cooling by Frigel is designed for increasing productivity in injection and blow molding of plastic packaging, thanks to the significant reduction in cooling time. It guarantees perfect stability, as well as considerable savings in operating costs and a reduction in environmental impact.\u003C/p>",[52262,52263],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[52265],{"article_id":52248,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52267,"link":52268,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52249,"updated_at":52250,"article_id":52248,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JHxrFW5QwtY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154936412-9XP_FSnE.jpeg",{"id":52270,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52271,"updated_at":52272,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52273,"contents":52274,"contributors":52285,"image":52287},"22023","2023-01-03T11:14:31.127Z","2025-01-17T15:45:39.299Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52275],{"id":52276,"score":47,"body":52277,"status":55,"article_id":52270,"created_at":52271,"updated_at":52272,"published_at":52271},"C11U",{"title":52278,"outcome":52279,"problem":52280,"summary":52281,"solution":52282,"attachment":52283},"Flexoplast - in-house reuse of post industrial plastic waste","\u003Cp>Flexoplast is reusing an industry-leading 93% of production waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the biggest energy losses for Flexoplast was waste. Which, in addition, is also a material loss and a missed economic opporunity, especially when it is post industrial waste as the latter is not contaminated and it is easily reusable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Flexiplast is a manufacturer of flexible plastic. In order to cut enrergy and resource losses the company integrated its plant with a regranulation station to reuse its plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Flexiplast has a strong focus on smart re-usage of waste. The company Extrusion Center has its own inhouse regranulation station, which can directly turn 1/3rd of the company production waste into reusable Resin. Through extrusion Flexiplast can turn this Resin into PE once more, or sell it as a raw material to others. The small amounts of remaining waste is sold to dedicated recycling companies, who collect, shred and reuse the material.\u003C/p>",[52284],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[52286],{"article_id":52270,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52288,"link":52289,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52271,"updated_at":52272,"article_id":52270,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"q4poSrqkVTg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154937273-Ulqi9-bE.jpeg",{"id":52291,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52292,"updated_at":52293,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52294,"contents":52295,"contributors":52305,"image":52307},"22024","2023-01-03T11:35:31.641Z","2025-01-17T15:49:18.089Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52296],{"id":52297,"score":47,"body":52298,"status":55,"article_id":52291,"created_at":52292,"updated_at":52293,"published_at":52292},"D0Qj",{"title":52299,"outcome":52300,"problem":49950,"summary":52301,"solution":52302,"attachment":52303},"Purina - downgauging of PE in plastic packaging","\u003Cp>In 2016, as part of the Purina in Society Commitments, the company set a target to avoid the use of 3,000 tonnes of packaging material by 2019 compared to 2015 levels. In 2018, it avoided 787 tonnes of packaging, and in total, since 2015 it has avoided 3,542 tonnes of packaging, meaning that the company has over-delivered on this target by 18%. 52% of the avoided packaging material since 2017 was plastic.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Purina is a retailer of pet food. In an effort to become more circular the company has succesfully reduced the amount of plastics in its packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To decrease the use of plastic Purina has made considerable progress in ensuring the use of only a minimum amount of packaging to pack products safely. Purina has opted for downgauging ie. reducing the thickness of the plastic film to reduce the weight of packaging used, establishing the minimum operational thickness. For example, Purina cuts the weight of some of its packaging by downgauging the PE (polyethylene) layer. This packaging change has already been implemented across its European factories and achieved a positive impact on its overall packaging reduction, allowing Purina to reduce 528.3 tonnes of packaging in total.\u003C/p>",[52304],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[52306],{"article_id":52291,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52308,"link":52309,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52292,"updated_at":52293,"article_id":52291,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QCuJJZUyXWg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154938110-MqqOdPwx.jpeg",{"id":52311,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52312,"updated_at":52313,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52314,"contents":52315,"contributors":52325,"image":52327},"22025","2023-01-03T11:59:06.421Z","2025-01-17T15:51:20.060Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52316],{"id":52317,"score":47,"body":52318,"status":55,"article_id":52311,"created_at":52312,"updated_at":52313,"published_at":52312},"uR6P",{"title":52319,"problem":49950,"summary":52320,"solution":52321,"attachment":52322},"Amerplast - reuse of post industrial polyethylene waste","\u003Cp>Amerplast is a well-known producer of high-quality plastic film, laminates and bags for the food and hygiene segments in Europe. The compamny has invested in recycling machines to be able to reuse its own post industrial waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Amerplast has been using recycled plastic (polyethylene) in its production since the early 1990s. The company traditional recycled plastic products have been carrier bags, which today contain well over 90% recycled plastic. Amerplast production utilises polyethylene waste generated in its own production as well as recycled plastic collected from other industrial sources and from Finnish households.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to increase the efficiency of its internal plastic recycling and to promote the wider use of recycled plastics in various flexible packaging solutions, Amerplast has invested in EREMA’s Intarema 1108 TE recycling equipment, which represents the latest technology.\u003C/p>",[52323],{"name":52324,"type":53,"value":52324},"https://amerplast.com/blog/material-efficiency-circular-economy/",[52326],{"article_id":52311,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52328,"link":52329,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52312,"updated_at":52313,"article_id":52311,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"K3jKIazGmq4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154938915-W270JXR0.jpeg",{"id":52331,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52332,"updated_at":52333,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52334,"contents":52335,"contributors":52345,"image":52347},"22054","2023-01-03T12:12:39.618Z","2025-01-17T15:45:13.155Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52336],{"id":52337,"score":47,"body":52338,"status":55,"article_id":52331,"created_at":52332,"updated_at":52333,"published_at":52332},"FGoC",{"title":52339,"outcome":52340,"problem":49950,"summary":52341,"solution":52342,"attachment":52343},"KIVO - downgauging of plastic films","\u003Cp>For a customer who buys Liners from the company, KIVO has realized a 50% thickness reduction. In the thinner version, HDPE has the same degree of water vapor permeability as its thicker version. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>KIVO is an experienced manufacturer of flexible plastics and the forerunner in downgauging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>KIVO is the forerunner in downgauging. By using innovative recipes, enormous savings can be achieved while maintaining or even improving the properties. The use of thinner films means less material costs per packaging, less raw material consumption and waste, more meters on the roll and therefore also has positive effects on machine downtime, transport, storage and energy consumption. Thicker reductions of no less than 50% are no exception.\u003C/p>",[52344],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[52346],{"article_id":52331,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52348,"link":52349,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52332,"updated_at":52333,"article_id":52331,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"a45tp5yMR1Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154939806-EWH37VuC.jpeg",{"id":52351,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52352,"updated_at":52353,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52354,"contents":52355,"contributors":52365,"image":52367},"22087","2023-01-03T13:53:59.286Z","2025-01-17T15:35:25.351Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52356],{"id":52357,"score":47,"body":52358,"status":55,"article_id":52351,"created_at":52352,"updated_at":52353,"published_at":52352},"oPLp",{"title":52359,"outcome":52360,"problem":49950,"summary":52361,"solution":52362,"attachment":52363},"Sidel X-Lite: the lightest 500ml PET water bottle in the world","\u003Cp>As the lightest bottle in the world for still water, Sidel X-LITE Still reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The total savings of PET resin and energy achieved with Sidel X-LITE Still can reach up to 2 million euros per year for bottled water producers who switch from a 12g PET bottle to the X-LITE Still 6.5g bottle. This translates into a reduction in the consumption of PET resin saving a remarkable 1,485 tonnes of PET per year. The product also leads to significant energy savings of up to 335,000kWh/year mainly achieved through reduction in blowing pressure and heating power with no compromises on packaging performance*. Combined these reductions amount to 3,300 tonnes of CO2 saved, which equals 25 round trips between New York and Paris by plane with 200 passengers on board.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Based on Sidel Matrix™ Combi handling 2,700 bottles per hour per mould, for a SBO 20, with a yearly production of 5,000 hours, with a PET cost of 1425€ per tonne and energy cost of 0.12€/kwh. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>X-LITE™ Still is Sidel’s latest innovative 500ml PET packaging solution for non-pressurised still water. Thanks to its extremely light industrial bottle design, it is the most cost-effective and sustainable packaging available on the market. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Weighing just 6.5g and standing 195mm tall, Sidel X-LITE Still is the lightest 500ml PET bottle in the world for non-pressurized still water. This pioneering solution addresses the still water market for small size PET bottles, in particular producers looking to optimise their packaging and production costs. \u003C/p>",[52364],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[52366],{"article_id":52351,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52368,"link":52369,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52352,"updated_at":52353,"article_id":52351,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1N8yBHL1vyY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154940556-OEu7alUZ.jpeg",{"id":52371,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52372,"updated_at":52373,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52374,"contents":52375,"contributors":52386,"image":52388},"22088","2023-01-03T14:27:12.874Z","2025-01-17T15:43:02.970Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52376],{"id":52377,"score":47,"body":52378,"status":55,"article_id":52371,"created_at":52372,"updated_at":52373,"published_at":52372},"WYap",{"title":52379,"outcome":52380,"problem":52381,"summary":52382,"solution":52383,"attachment":52384},"Attawafouk cooperative - social inclusion through the circular economy","\u003Cp>The ATTAWAFOUK cooperative manages to extract more than 5,000 tonnes of recoverable materials each year: about 1,800 tonnes of plastic per year, including 1,320 tonnes of PET, about 500 tonnes of metal packaging (including 300 tonnes of steel cans and 60 tonnes of aluminium cans), 1,200 tonnes of cardboard and 500 tonnes of paper. Each year, 80,000 tonnes of green waste are turned into compost and sold as fertilizers to farmers. These different sorted quantities lead to a decrease in landfilling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Formalization of waste management is pivotal in guaranteeing effective and sustainable waste recovery, however, if conducted without care, it risks leaving thousands of informal workers without a mean of livelihood. This was a risk when the landfilling site of Akreuch was replaced by the new sanitary landfill of Oum Azza, as 150 informal workers who were scavenging waste in Arkeuch risked losing their jobs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When the landfilling site of Akreuch, that used to treat the waste generated in the Rabat agglomeration was closed down and replaced by the new sanitary landfill of Oum Azza, a cooperative was created to secure the activity and improve the working conditions of about 150 informal workers who were scavenging waste in Arkeuch.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The creation of the cooperative was part of the new agreement signed between the 13 communes of the Rabat agglomeration and the waste operator of the new landfill, Teodem. The practical organisation was commissioned by Teodem to an international NGO, CARE. The cooperative relies on the collaboration of diverse local stakeholders: the international NGO, CARE; the operator of the Oum azza site, Teodem; the 13 communes of the region (including Rabat, Salé, Témara and Skhirate), the ministerial department in charge of the environment, the Office of Development and Cooperation and the informal reclaimers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The cooperative, called Attawafouk, manages a sorting platform and sells the sorted materials (plastic, glass, and metal) to recyclers. In 2016 the centre capacity was doubled from 400 tonnes/day to 1,000 tonnes/day. The cooperative has integrated about 200 waste sorters, including 27 women. The project led to the creation of the job of “sorting operator”, which gives a social status to the previously informal workers. Besides waste sorting, the cooperative is also involved in awareness raising activities and participates in communication campaigns and events targeting the general public.\u003C/p>",[52385],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[52387],{"article_id":52371,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52389,"link":52390,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52372,"updated_at":52373,"article_id":52371,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"B7cMbq7zKd4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154941297-SGXLx8h9.jpeg",{"id":52392,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52393,"updated_at":52394,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52395,"contents":52396,"contributors":52406,"image":52408},"22089","2023-01-03T15:22:31.491Z","2025-01-17T15:43:31.358Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52397],{"id":52398,"score":47,"body":52399,"status":55,"article_id":52392,"created_at":52393,"updated_at":52394,"published_at":52393},"HNgK",{"title":52400,"problem":52401,"summary":52402,"solution":52403,"attachment":52404},"Electrex - Monitoring system for energy efficiency in plastic industry","\u003Cp>It has been estimated that the plastics processing industry is responsible for 4% of global energy consumption. The biggest consumers at a plastics processing plant are the machines. The energy consumption of production machines in the plastics industry amounts to 60 per cent of total energy consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Electrex, one of the first companies providing energy monitoring and management solutions since 1993, has acquired over the years a considerable experience and competence in helping clients achieve energy efficiency in the plastic industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There are several tips that may be used in order to reduce energy consumption in the extrusion or moulding machines. Some of them are related to the configuration of the machine and application of the production process:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Optimize the speed of the extruder.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Switch off as many energy consumers as possible when there is no production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Make sure the housing of the extruder is well insulated.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Keep the melting temperature of the plastic pellets as low as possible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Optimize the cycle time. Determine if the cycle time can be reduced.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Set a correct pressure for the product being formed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>etc.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Anyway \u003Cstrong>the greatest benefits will derive from a monitoring system applied to the machines\u003C/strong>. Indeed, a monitoring system will permit to gather real-time and historic data on the machinery and the performance of the production process. Thus it will be possible to discover abnormal consumption and define benchmarks. The most important parameters to be monitored in the plastics processing plants are the power consumption (in kW) and the product produced (in kg/hour) per machine.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Electrex solution for the plastics industry makes possible the acquisition, analysis and management of data not only related to the electrical energy but also regarding the machinery operating status and other energy carriers used (gas, water, steam, etc.). Indeed, the Electrex hardware equipment and software integrate in a seamless way the information coming from the different parts of the production line and match this information with the measurements coming from a constant and direct sampling of the load. In this way it possible to go beyond the main parameters provided from the moulding or extrusion machines and have a wider panorama on the production process and the energy consumption related.\u003C/p>",[52405],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[52407],{"article_id":52392,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52409,"link":52410,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52393,"updated_at":52394,"article_id":52392,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"o8h9b6aKNBU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154941942-RA3B717j.jpeg",{"id":52412,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52413,"updated_at":52414,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52415,"contents":52416,"contributors":52427,"image":52429},"22090","2023-01-03T16:03:04.094Z","2025-01-17T15:43:33.395Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52417],{"id":52418,"score":47,"body":52419,"status":55,"article_id":52412,"created_at":52413,"updated_at":52414,"published_at":52413},"siwT",{"title":52420,"outcome":52421,"problem":52422,"summary":52423,"solution":52424,"attachment":52425},"GEFF - case study of a plastic manufacturing company in Lebanon adopting energy, water and resource efficiency measures","\u003Cp>The USD 2,795,000 investment allowed the company to reduce the energy consumption by 12,323 GJ per year, resulting in the annual costs savings of USD 425,205. The investment will be repaid out of energy savings in 6.57 years, continuing to generate profit for many years to follow.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The PV system will lead to a reduction of the CO2 emissions by 934 tonnes per year, making a valuable input towards climate change mitigation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It has been estimated that the plastics processing industry is responsible for 4% of global energy consumption. Thus, energy efficiency interventions in this industry have a large weight on overall emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GEFF helped a plastic manufacturing company in Lebanon adopt energy, water and resource efficiency measures.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GEFF loan is helping a Lebanese plastic manufacturing company become more energy, water and resource efficient. To decrease its energy bill, and reduce its dependence on diesel generators, the client decided to install a solar PV system, and replace its existing equipment with more energy efficient ones such as chillers, LED lighting and BMS. It also decided as well to improve its production efficiency, quality, and volume by replacing an old production line with a more energy efficient one. In order to improve the quality of its water effluent the company decided to install a wastewater treatment plant based on MBBR technology.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project included:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The Installation of a 517 kWp solar PV system\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The installation of a UPS system and subscribing to EDL\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Upgrading the production lines which will reduce their specific energy consumption\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Installing a more efficient water-cooling system including VFDs on pumps and adopting free air cooling system\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Installing a building management system and replacing existing lighting with more efficient LED lighting\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Installing a water treatment plant based on MBBR technology\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The GEFF team performed the project analysis, assessed the potential of energy savings, financial-technical parameters and risks.\u003C/p>",[52426],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[52428],{"article_id":52412,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52430,"link":52431,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52413,"updated_at":52414,"article_id":52412,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sGuen0cypHA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154942756-AZQ_a_04.jpeg",{"id":52433,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52434,"updated_at":52435,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52436,"contents":52437,"contributors":52447,"image":52449},"22091","2023-01-03T16:32:13.853Z","2025-01-17T15:43:42.929Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52438],{"id":52439,"score":47,"body":52440,"status":55,"article_id":52433,"created_at":52434,"updated_at":52435,"published_at":52434},"a_IJ",{"title":52441,"problem":52442,"summary":52443,"solution":52444,"attachment":52445},"TECHNE - energy savings in plastic packaging production by switching from hydraulic to full electric blow molding machines","\u003Cp>More than ever, the suppliers of blow-molded bottles or containers are challenged by the quest for energy optimization and energy efficiency, also because of the increasingly high demand for economically sustainable goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Techne is a leader in Extrusion Blow Molding machines manufacturing since 1985 and offers tailor-made solutions according to the needs of its customers. The company states that significant energy cost reductions can be achieved in plastic blow molding by switching from a hydraulic system to an electric system .\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Saving energy in the blow molding of plastics is key to great performance and leads to cost-effective policies, which benefit the company in every aspect. The majority of the energy costs related to plastics production are determined by the types of blow molding machines currently in use: for this reason, it is important to evaluate the best technology available, choosing the solution that guarantees top quality and feasibility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Techne provides an efficiency plan analysis through the replacement of hydraulic technology with an electric extrusion blow molding machine.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In most cases, manufacturers employ a hydraulic blow molding machine in their plant. This equipment is usually very widespread in the industry, thanks to the durability and high degree of reliability that ensures. As such, the main advantage of a hydraulic blow molding machine is simple: it keeps running for a very long time. However, this technology is also subject to obsolescence and this is especially true when it comes to energy-saving upgrades plus new sustainability standards.Therefore, the solution to energy efficiency is the migration from a blow molding machine based on a hydraulic system to an electric one. A full electric blow molding machine can help manage energy costs by reducing: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Power consumption saving\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Air / water supply for machine cooling saving.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Extruded plastic material saving and optimization thanks to an improved parison adjustment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Absence of a hydraulic unit in electrical technology\u003C/p>",[52446],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[52448],{"article_id":52433,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52450,"link":52451,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52434,"updated_at":52435,"article_id":52433,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tUklXJS9TMk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154943913-iEiWaUBi.jpeg",{"id":52453,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52454,"updated_at":52455,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52456,"contents":52457,"contributors":52468,"image":52470},"22120","2023-01-04T09:09:28.351Z","2025-01-17T15:43:51.851Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52458],{"id":52459,"score":47,"body":52460,"status":55,"article_id":52453,"created_at":52454,"updated_at":52455,"published_at":52454},"Oy4r",{"title":52461,"outcome":52462,"problem":52463,"summary":52464,"solution":52465,"attachment":52466},"Improving Energy Efficiency at U.S. Plastics Manufacturing Plants: the case of Superfos Packaging","\u003Cp>By putting into practice the IAC assessment recommendations, the Superfos Cumberland plant will lessen its annual electricity consumption by more than 2.3 million kWh, or 7,950 MMBtu. This translates to costs savings of nearly $100,000 per year (a 13% reduction on the $760000 annual energy cost). Furthermore, the company’s actions improve environmental performance, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 5 million pounds per year. A big portion of total reduction in energy consumption and consequently in cost saving comes from insulating molding machines surfaces (5,464 MMBtu and $76,401). For a total investment of only $3911, the payback period of most interventions is just one month.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rising energy prices are becoming a major concern in the plastics industry. This is especially true for small- and medium-sized companies that have little wiggle room when trying to balance operating expenses against profi tability\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2003 The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), a major trade organization, began working with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on a series of energy assessments at several SPI member companies’ plants, as part of DOE’s established Allied Partnership activities. The 11 companies included in this study represent a broad cross-section of the industry in terms of size, production processes, and variety of products. This is a focus on the case of Superfos Packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>West Virginia University’s Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) performed an energy audit at Superfos Packaging in Cumberland, Maryland. Superfos Corporation is one of the largest plastic packaging specialists in Europe and is expanding into the U.S. market. The Cumberland facility measures 187,000 square feet in size and operates continuously, 7 days per week. Energy costs at the plant total approximately $760,000 per year. During the assessment, the IAC team found that Superfos could save electrical energy by insulating heated surfaces on molding equipment, starting a motor management system program with the help of a software tool, improving the compressed air system, and making changes in the lighting system. These energy enhancements will reduce electrical energy consumption by 7,950 MMBtu per year. \u003C/p>",[52467],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[52469],{"article_id":52453,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52471,"link":52472,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52454,"updated_at":52455,"article_id":52453,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vOlqJiZ4Z00=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154944784-YBhdCGon.jpeg",{"id":52474,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52475,"updated_at":52476,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52477,"contents":52478,"contributors":52490,"image":52492},"22121","2023-01-04T09:26:18.449Z","2025-01-17T15:44:52.025Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52479],{"id":52480,"score":47,"body":52481,"status":55,"article_id":52474,"created_at":52475,"updated_at":52476,"published_at":52475},"KzB7",{"title":52482,"outcome":52483,"problem":49950,"summary":52484,"solution":52485,"attachment":52486},"NaturALL Bottle Alliance - Danone, Nestle and PepsiCo partner with Origin Materials to develop an innovative packaging solution","\u003Cp>After producing samples of 80% bio-based PET at pilot scale in 2017, the alliance has made further progress toward its goal of bringing its technology to full commercial scale. It has selected a site in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, with the assistance of Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, and has begun construction of its demonstration-scale plant. Alliance members plan to continue their joint R&D efforts to increase the level of bio-based content, with the ultimate objective of reaching 100%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The NaturALL Bottle Alliance is a research consortium formed in 2017 by Danone, Nestlé Waters and bio-based materials development company Origin Materials to accelerate the development of innovative packaging solutions made with 100% sustainable and renewable resources. PepsiCo, Inc. has joined the Alliance to advance the shared goal of creating beverage containers with a significantly reduced carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Launched in March 2017, the Alliance uses biomass feedstocks, such as previously used cardboard and sawdust, so it does not divert resources or land from food production for human or animal consumption.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The technology being explored by the Alliance represents a scientific breakthrough for the sector, and the Alliance aims to make it available to the entire food and beverage industry. The Alliance also provided a progress report in its goal of developing and launching a PET plastic bottle made from bio-based material. \u003C/p>",[52487,52488,52489],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[52491],{"article_id":52474,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52493,"link":52494,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52475,"updated_at":52476,"article_id":52474,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"t76i5hldzUs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154946221-MIsEn4f0.jpeg",{"id":52496,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52497,"updated_at":52498,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52499,"contents":52500,"contributors":52511,"image":52513},"22122","2023-01-04T10:13:47.997Z","2025-01-17T15:42:20.438Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52501],{"id":52502,"score":47,"body":52503,"status":55,"article_id":52496,"created_at":52497,"updated_at":52498,"published_at":52497},"LtX-",{"title":52504,"outcome":52505,"problem":52506,"summary":52507,"solution":52508,"attachment":52509},"HolyGrail 2.0 - Invisible Barcodes to support waste sorting","\u003Cp>The first prototype for capturing DW codes is now being tested in Copenhagen.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Customers struggle to figure out which items can be recycled while sorting rubbish at home. Machines in sorting plants can have the same problem. This prevents many countries from achieving the recycling rates they would like.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 – driven by AIM - European Brands Association and powered by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste – is a pilot project with the objective to prove the technical viability of digital watermarks for accurate sorting of packaging waste as well as the economic viability of the business case at large scale. HolyGrail 2.0 emerged from the pioneering HolyGrail project, which was funded by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation from 2016 to 2019 and examined a number of approaches to improve recycling along the packaging value chain. Digital watermarks; hidden in the colour print on packaging, are invisible to the human eye and work in the same way as a barcode to facilitate waste sorting and maximize recycling rates.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"Invisible barcode\" technology is being piloted by a consortium of over 120 of the world's biggest brands, including Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Unilever and PepsiCo, who were brought together by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>US-based company Digimarc developed these digital watermark codes, which are integrated into existing print files via software, meaning companies do not need special colours or printing methods. The invisible codes are no bigger than a stamp and can cover the entire surface of the packaging without spoiling the actual packaging design. The code is then captured by high-resolution cameras at waste sorting plants; based on the information it contains, the plant can then sort packaging waste into the respective material streams more effectively than is currently the case.\u003C/p>",[52510],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[52512],{"article_id":52496,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52514,"link":52515,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52497,"updated_at":52498,"article_id":52496,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sfiEX2kdEr8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154947855-nEhk6_fi.jpeg",{"id":52517,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52518,"updated_at":52519,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52520,"contents":52521,"contributors":52530,"image":52532},"22123","2023-01-04T10:37:52.196Z","2025-01-17T15:42:22.238Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52522],{"id":52523,"score":47,"body":52524,"status":55,"article_id":52517,"created_at":52518,"updated_at":52519,"published_at":52518},"VTMd",{"title":52525,"problem":49950,"summary":52526,"solution":52527,"attachment":52528},"UN & Ellen MacArthur Foundation - New Plastic Economy Global Commitment","\u003Cp>Launched in October 2018 by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the UN Environment Programme, the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment unites businesses, governments, and other organizations from around the world behind a common vision of a circular economy for plastic, in which it never becomes waste or pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Global Commitment brings together over\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>500 signatories that are determined to start building a circular economy for plastics. Signatory governments and businesses representing 20% of all plastic packaging produced globally have committed to change how plastic is produced, used, and reused in line with these 3 principles of a circular economy for plastics: eliminate, innovate, circulate.\u003C/p>",[52529],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[52531],{"article_id":52517,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52533,"link":52534,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52518,"updated_at":52519,"article_id":52517,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"74P03ibYeIU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154949767-qpzTvX3o.jpeg",{"id":52536,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52537,"updated_at":52538,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52539,"contents":52540,"contributors":52550,"image":52552},"22153","2023-01-04T13:40:38.374Z","2025-01-17T15:50:58.317Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52541],{"id":52542,"score":47,"body":52543,"status":55,"article_id":52536,"created_at":52537,"updated_at":52538,"published_at":52537},"xmPI",{"title":52544,"problem":52545,"summary":52546,"solution":52547,"attachment":52548},"Danone - supporting systems for a circular economy and waste pickers","\u003Cp>Today’s mainstream packaging system is unsustainable because it is still primarily linear—raw materials are used to make packaging for a product, and after the product is consumed, the packaging is thrown away. This model is creating important challenges, particularly where plastics are concerned.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, redesigning packaging for circularity won’t do much good if the waste management systems aren’t in place to ensure it is recycled, reused or composted in practice.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Danone is committed to build a circular economy, not only through internal product and business model innovations, but also by supporting public and private actors as well as vulnerable waste pickers down the value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Danone is committed to help build effective, efficient and inclusive systems for collection, reuse and recycling. Today, Danone systematically looks to collaborate with public authorities and private companies to optimize formal Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) systems. In fact, Danone helped pioneer the concept of EPR in France with the founding of Eco-Emballages (today known as CITEO).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In countries where collection systems for recycling are informal, Danone works with local communities governments and partners like the Inter-American Development Bank to improve standards for waste collection and invest in recycling infrastructure. Danone and the Danone Ecosystem Fund have launched projects to support waste pickers in 7 countries, including by ensuring they work in a safe environment, are paid appropriate wages and afforded greater social protection. As of 2018, close to 6,000 waste pickers have been professionally empowered, and more than 45,000 tons of waste are recycled each year through these projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Danone will also be stepping up investments in private initiatives. The company has invested over $5 million in the Closed Loop Fund, which develops large scale recycling infrastructure in the United States, and are looking to invest in similar initiatives, such as Circulate Capital in Southeast Asia.\u003C/p>",[52549],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[52551],{"article_id":52536,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52553,"link":52554,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52537,"updated_at":52538,"article_id":52536,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ffH-Y-_VEFI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154950244-CAWH1XIg.jpeg",{"id":52556,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52557,"updated_at":52558,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52559,"contents":52560,"contributors":52573,"image":52575},"22154","2023-01-04T15:27:34.836Z","2025-01-17T15:44:20.880Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52561],{"id":52562,"score":47,"body":52563,"status":55,"article_id":52556,"created_at":52557,"updated_at":52558,"published_at":52557},"gxRc",{"title":52564,"outcome":52565,"problem":52566,"summary":52567,"solution":52568,"attachment":52569},"The Body Shop & Plastics for change - Empowering informal waste pickers through ethical circular procurement of plastic packaging","\u003Cp>The Body Shop has started using Community Trade recycled plastic in the 250ml Shampoo and Conditioner bottles.*\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*100% recycled plastic with 15% Community Trade recycled plastic, excluding bottle caps.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It’s no secret that plastic pollution has become a global crisis and the planet is drowning in plastic. It affects marine and ocean life, but it affects people too. In India, almost a third of waste is uncollected. This has given rise to 1.5 million people known as ‘waste pickers’ who collect this waste in the informal sector. ‘Waste pickers’, however, are mostly made up of ‘dalits’, formally known as ‘untouchables’, the lowest social group in India’s caste system. This means that they are vulnerable to discrimination and poor working conditions. They are vulnerable to harassment by the police, constant displacement and no access to health and financial services. In 2015, the price waste pickers received for plastic they collected dropped by 60%. The price has recently dropped even further.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Body Shop is committed to tackling the plastic crisis differently. The company is fighting for people and the planet with Community Trade recycled plastic from Bengaluru, India. The company trade will help empower the waste pickers it supports with access to more sanitary working conditions, a fair price and the respect and recognition they deserve.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>An abundant resource of recyclable plastic already exists. That’s why The Body Shop started using Community Trade recycled plastic from Bengaluru, India. This not only helps tackle the plastic problem, it will also help to empower the waste pickers. The Body Shop supports Bengaluru pickers with access to more sanitary working conditions, a fair price and the respect and recognition they deserve.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>PARTNERS\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Plastics for Change are a for-profit organisation that partners with local NGOs Hasiru Dala and Hasiru Dala Innovation (HDI) to provide Bengaluru’s waste pickers with a stable income and better opportunities. These partnerships help integrate marginalised waste workers and waste pickers into organised waste management by utilising their expertise. For HDI, their main focus is improving the livelihoods of waste pickers so that they can boost their entrepreneurial skills. They also provide training for other useful skills, including urban gardening.\u003C/p>",[52570,52571,52572],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[52574],{"article_id":52556,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52576,"link":52577,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52557,"updated_at":52558,"article_id":52556,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nACBgsFYYBU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154951134-OoWTI-fT.jpeg",{"id":52579,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52580,"updated_at":52581,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52582,"contents":52583,"contributors":52594,"image":52596},"22186","2023-01-05T09:11:55.876Z","2025-01-17T15:42:10.217Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52584],{"id":52585,"score":47,"body":52586,"status":55,"article_id":52579,"created_at":52580,"updated_at":52581,"published_at":52580},"uf5B",{"title":52587,"outcome":52588,"problem":52589,"summary":52590,"solution":52591,"attachment":52592},"GemCorp recycling - formalizing waste pickers in India","\u003Cp>Starting with just 10 reclaimer employees, Gemcorp has grown to uplift approximately five families a week, working with nearly 1,000 by 2022 with plans to expand this support to 2,000 reclaimers, eventually recycling over 100,000 tons of waste annually by 2024.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to the social stigma against this essential work in many communities, waste pickers are often some of the most economically vulnerable communities. And yet, as the informal waste management sector exists on the margins of the law, they face a lack of regulations to protect their work. Most work in landfills, where they are more likely to find recyclables but must endure difficult, often dangerous, conditions with little to no protective equipment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the bridge between waste and recycling industries, waste pickers are indispensable in the journey toward a circular economy in developing countries. Gemini Corporation (Gemcorp) recognised the importance of waste pickers and started a project in India to support their holistic wellbeing. Called Gemcorp Recycling, the initiative aims to shift the stigma and celebrate this vital profession by providing resources, healthcare, and legitimacy to these workers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, Gemcorp, or Gemini Corporation, began a recycling program to establish legitimate recycling within one of the world’s largest waste landfills, Deonar’s rubbish mountain. Gemcorp provides waste pickers, renamed as ‘reclaimers’, with recycling machinery to help scale their efforts, as well as safety and sanitation equipment. The main equipment that the company uses is commercial grade balers, which can help compress materials for easy storing, shipping or redistribution with more ease. The initiative also provides free healthcare at locally-run community centres for reclaimers and their families, as well as educational resources and games for the children of reclaimers. Gemcorp is supporting waste pickers by making provisions for clean drinking water, banning child labor and opening bank accounts for their new employees. To formalise the contributions of reclaimers, Gemcorp is also helping them to apply for legal identification documents, so that they become legitimate in the eyes of the authorities and they can qualify for governmental support.\u003C/p>",[52593],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[52595],{"article_id":52579,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52597,"link":52598,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52580,"updated_at":52581,"article_id":52579,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"86wLFg5eqIE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154952279-YmRL4Nkb.jpeg",{"id":52600,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52601,"updated_at":52602,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52603,"contents":52604,"contributors":52616,"image":52618},"22187","2023-01-05T09:37:27.958Z","2025-01-17T15:44:25.347Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52605],{"id":52606,"score":47,"body":52607,"status":55,"article_id":52600,"created_at":52601,"updated_at":52602,"published_at":52601},"bI6F",{"title":52608,"problem":52609,"summary":52610,"solution":52611,"attachment":52612},"TONTOTON - purchase of non-commercially viable plastics to support waste pickers","\u003Cp>Next to every recyclable plastic bottle there is a plastic bag, shoe, food packaging or other non-recyclable plastic that is not being collected because it has no market value and is therefore left in the environment. In Cambodia, plastic waste is colonizing the villages of Tomnup Rolork and Oh Vietnam, leaving inhabitants with a living space that has become an open-air garbage dumpsite. In 20 years, these villages have suffered with thick layers of plastic wastes and seen their waste increase with rivers flooded with Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Cambodia, the company TONTOTON – specialized in plastic pollution clean-ups – remunerates plastic waste pickers for non-commercially recyclable plastic waste, recognizing their contribution to saving the planet and offering them a decent livelihood opportunity. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TONTOTON is addressing this particular issue by paying waste pickers for collecting non-commercially recyclable Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) and paying for the plastic waste treatment. TONTOTON is then selling plastic credits (OBP Credits), as the source of funding for its operation. The company provides a stable income to every waste picker participating in collection activities: one waste picker can earn about 15-25$ per day depending on the quantity collected, opposed to the current daily income of low-skilled workers of about 2.2$.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once collected and weighted every piece of plastic waste is properly handled and treated through Co-Processing in cement plants, to serve as alternative fuel to coal thus ensuring the plastic is definitely out of the environment while reducing the CO2 footprint of the cement plant.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TONTOTON works with relevant agencies, NGOs, and the government to mobilise more waste pickers, deploy awareness and education campaigns\u003C/p>",[52613,52614,52615],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[52617],{"article_id":52600,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52619,"link":52620,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52601,"updated_at":52602,"article_id":52600,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TdnytUTVg84=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154953290-UcAqhCL8.jpeg",{"id":52622,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52623,"updated_at":52624,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52625,"contents":52626,"contributors":52635,"image":52637},"22188","2023-01-05T10:06:38.617Z","2025-01-17T15:33:59.955Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52627],{"id":52628,"score":47,"body":52629,"status":55,"article_id":52622,"created_at":52623,"updated_at":52624,"published_at":52623},"qW-N",{"title":52630,"problem":52589,"summary":52631,"solution":52632,"attachment":52633},"Nestlé - safety workshop for plastic waste collectors","\u003Cp>Nestlé Ghana has organized a workshop on Hygiene, Health, and Wellness for 60 plastic waste pickers and collectors in Accra. The gesture, according to Nestlé, is to ensure that the waste pickers are abreast with practical knowledge to keep them well and safe as they work together to contribute to rid Ghanaian communities of plastics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The workshop was designed to highlight the risk associated with plastic waste collection and the need to do their work in a safe manner especially, during the covid-19 pandemic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nestlé Ghana signed a partenership agreement with the Pure Water Waste Collectors Association with oversight of the Ministry of Environment Science Technology and Innovation. Since inception of the partnership in October 2019, Nestle Ghana has donated 20 tricycles and helments, 2,000 waste picking tools, 1,500 pairs of gloves and 1,220 nose masks to the Association. These have enabled the collection of 859 tons of plastic waste for recycling.\u003C/p>",[52634],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},[52636],{"article_id":52622,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52638,"link":52639,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52623,"updated_at":52624,"article_id":52622,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sKqaE1jokYM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154954311-YbpBtGyw.jpeg",{"id":52641,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52642,"updated_at":52643,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52644,"contents":52645,"contributors":52657,"image":52659},"22189","2023-01-05T10:30:48.968Z","2025-01-17T15:44:23.173Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52646],{"id":52647,"score":47,"body":52648,"status":55,"article_id":52641,"created_at":52642,"updated_at":52643,"published_at":52642},"jiRl",{"title":52649,"outcome":52650,"problem":51696,"summary":52651,"solution":52652,"attachment":52653},"Tesco - engaging suppliers to accelerate plans to tackle plastic waste","\u003Cp>Since the 4Rs strategy was established in 2019, Tesco has improved the packaging for more than 1,500 different products and removed 1.6 billion pieces of unnecessary plastic, including multipacks, additional lids, films, and bags.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tesco is bringing together suppliers at a sustainability event to discuss new ways to eliminate even more plastic waste where it matters most. The move forms a part of Tesco’s 4Rs packaging strategy: to remove where it can, reduce where it can't, reuse more and recycle what's left.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a part of Tesco’s 4Rs packaging strategy – Remove, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – suppliers will be asked to accelerate progress and to go further and faster in removing plastic where alternatives are possible. The retailer will apply a particular focus to areas that can make the greatest difference at scale, as well as tackling packaging which is most at risk of ending up in the natural environment. To address the challenge, Tesco is seeking alternate solutions such as an increase in loose or unpackaged products, greater use of concentrates and reusable and refillable packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a part of the event, Tesco will set out a new aim to work with suppliers in order to remove plastic from 5 billion own brand and branded products sold each year, by 2025.\u003C/p>",[52654,52655,52656],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[52658],{"article_id":52641,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52660,"link":52661,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52642,"updated_at":52643,"article_id":52641,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FkX5AQfguzc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154954909-CGWi9nYD.jpeg",{"id":52663,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52664,"updated_at":52665,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52666,"contents":52667,"contributors":52679,"image":52681},"22190","2023-01-05T10:49:38.771Z","2025-01-17T15:40:30.434Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52668],{"id":52669,"score":47,"body":52670,"status":55,"article_id":52663,"created_at":52664,"updated_at":52665,"published_at":52664},"_Q4X",{"title":52671,"outcome":52672,"problem":52673,"summary":52674,"solution":52675,"attachment":52676},"Novelis - recycled aluminum beverage cans","\u003Cp>With state-of-the-art can sheet production lines and recycling centers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Novelis serves the most recognizable brands including Coca-Cola, Crown, Ball Corporation, Ardagh Group and ABInBev.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase. Aluminum, often praised for its infinite recyclability, is believed to be part of the solution. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Novalis is the favored supplier of some of the world largest food and beverage brands. The company promotes the use and recycle of aluminum as an alternative to plastic. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Novelis is the leading buyer and recycler of used beverage cans (UBC’s) globally – recycling more than 82 billion cans annually. Aluminum beverage cans and bottles are the model of sustainable packaging and, with an average “can-to-can” lifecycle of just a couple of months, a can that is recycled today can be back on store shelves in just sixty days. Making can sheet from recycled material is better for our environment, better for our customers and better for our business.\u003C/p>",[52677,52678],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[52680],{"article_id":52663,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52682,"link":52683,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52664,"updated_at":52665,"article_id":52663,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AjFpFWdWJiw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154955393-AgsOD89I.jpeg",{"id":52685,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52686,"updated_at":52687,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52688,"contents":52689,"contributors":52699,"image":52701},"22191","2023-01-05T11:28:42.595Z","2025-01-17T15:42:08.035Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52690],{"id":52691,"score":47,"body":52692,"status":55,"article_id":52685,"created_at":52686,"updated_at":52687,"published_at":52686},"DXwO",{"title":52693,"outcome":52694,"problem":49950,"summary":52695,"solution":52696,"attachment":52697},"SC Johnson & Plastic Bank - expanding recycling ecosystems around the world","\u003Cp>In 2019, SC Johnson launched its first Windex® Vinegar bottle made out of 100% Social Plastic®. And in 2020, it launched bottles made with 100% Social Plastic® in Windex® Original and Windex® Vinegar in North America, as well as Mr. Muscle® Platinum Window and Glass Cleaner in the U.K. and Ireland. Overall, SC Johnson has helped stop over 1 billion bottles of ocean plastic – that’s 20 million kilograms of plastic waste!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the next 3 years, SC Johnson will be opening 509 collection branches in Indonesia, the Philippines, Brazil, Thailand, and Vietnam. The 509 collection branches will enable the collection of 30 million kg of plastic – the equivalent of preventing 1.5 billion plastic bottles from entering the ocean. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SC Johnson is creating a closed-loop supply chain by reintroducing ocean bound plastic into its packaging. SC Johnson is supporting the collection ot this plastic by building recycling infrastructure to stop plastic before it reaches the ocean in the Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil in partnerhsip with the Plastic Bank.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2018, SC Johnson has built, nurtured and supported 379 collection points and over 22,000 registered collectors in the Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil. The plastic collected in these ecosystems is recycled and reprocessed into Social Plastic™ and integrated into SCJ’s products like Windex and Mr Muscle, which are now made of 100% recycled recovered coastal plastic. At the same time, the partnerhsip provided more than 20,000 people with additional economic opportunities.\u003C/p>",[52698],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[52700],{"article_id":52685,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52702,"link":52703,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52686,"updated_at":52687,"article_id":52685,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wXmhB0y2jCM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154956123--xFLYrwS.jpeg",{"id":52705,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52706,"updated_at":52707,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52708,"contents":52709,"contributors":52720,"image":52722},"22219","2023-01-05T16:48:53.179Z","2025-01-17T15:35:33.082Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52710],{"id":52711,"score":47,"body":52712,"status":55,"article_id":52705,"created_at":52706,"updated_at":52707,"published_at":52706},"VDUS",{"title":52713,"outcome":52714,"problem":52715,"summary":52716,"solution":52717,"attachment":52718},"Frumat Appleskin - vegan leather from discarded apples","\u003Cp>Frumat Apple Skin is currently being used in the fashion and furnishing industry due to the product’s ability to be worked into different textures. The softer fibre is ideal for textiles with a direct application in the clothing and apparel industry. The sturdier, thicker version PU leather alternative, made of 50% recycled apple fibre and 50% polyurethane\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>(hence the name PU)\u003Cstrong>, \u003C/strong>is currently being used for shoes and luggage articles as well as furnishing and upholstery. Womsh, a Veneto region footwear manufacturer, has actually opted to use AppleSkin for 6 new sneaker models, while OneMore, a brand engaged in the production of skiing garments, uses AppleSkin for its down jackets and trousers. Other brands such as Happy Genie, Verrah, and Luxtra London have also opened their eyes towards the innovative material and is using it in their products. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Apart from causing unnecessary harm to animals, leather production is also one of the main causes of logging and loss of biodiversity, especially in the Brazilian Amazon. Thus killing a huge carbon sink and ally against climate change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By using apple skins and cores sourced locally in Trention (Italy), Frumat offers a versatile, high performing alternative to both leather and paper with a low environmental impact. The company is now one of the most dynamic realities in the field of agricultural and food waste recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2009, Frumat started reaching agreements with companies in the area of Trentino in Italy, where a huge number of apples are harvested every year, recovering the cores and the peel left behind by the pressing process, to make a special paper named Cartamela (Applepaper). Ivory in colour, recyclable and non-gloss, Cartamela is used to make packaging, envelopes, diaries and tissues. Another innovative Frumat product is AppleSkin, a sustainable and crueltyfree imitation leather that contains 50% of apple waste. While initially this material was used in the external cover of diaries, now AppleSkin is also being used in fashion and sportswear.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Farmers tend to leave up to 40% of their harvest in the fields, because it does not meet the cosmetic standards for the supermarkets. Collecting and recycling this waste and discarded fruits means less waste from the foodindustry. To make its products, Frumat recovers approximately 30 tons of apple waste a month from local companies which are therefore relieved of the cost of disposal and even receive payment for the waste materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>THE PROCESS\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After making apple juice, the pulp is usually thrown away. To make the leather, the apple waste, from apples cultivated in Italy, is dried and ground into powder. This powder turns into a flexible, leathery sheet that is then combined with Polyurethane to create the vegan leather, which is PETA-approved vegan. The material contains a minimum of 50% apple fibre and is created in Bolzano, Italy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The tanning of the vegan leather is a lot cleaner and not as polluting, as the one used in conventional leather production so the toxins used in the tanning process is reduced. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The leather is vegan which means that it is 100% cruelty free. \u003C/p>",[52719],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[52721],{"article_id":52705,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52723,"link":52724,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52706,"updated_at":52707,"article_id":52705,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AeEkeu_lMqU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154956857-EIQyCy5N.jpeg",{"id":52726,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52727,"updated_at":52728,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52729,"contents":52730,"contributors":52741,"image":52743},"22252","2023-01-06T08:26:19.435Z","2025-01-17T15:51:17.875Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52731],{"id":52732,"score":47,"body":52733,"status":55,"article_id":52726,"created_at":52727,"updated_at":52728,"published_at":52727},"YSvz",{"title":52734,"outcome":52735,"problem":52736,"summary":52737,"solution":52738,"attachment":52739},"Hyosung TNC -  world's first bio-based spandex","\u003Cp>According to the Life Cycle Assessment, when ‘Creora bio-based’ is applied to the products, it can reduce water use by 39 per cent and carbon dioxide emissions by 23 per cent, compared to conventional spandex products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The clothing industry has a massive impact on the environment, in the form of waste, environmental degradation and GHG emissions. Spendex, in particular, are still produced with coal-extracted raw materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>South Korea-based chemical company Hyosung TNC has succeeded in extracting spandex from corn and commercialising the world’s first bio-based spandex.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company announced that it has successfully developed bio-derived spandex, ‘Creora bio-based’, using a natural material extracted from corn instead of coal, and obtained a global eco-friendly certification.The ‘Creora bio-based’ spandex uses a corn-derived substance that obtained an eco-friendly certificate from the US Department of Agriculture, replacing a part of coal-extracted raw materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hyosung TNC will initially start production of the bio-based spandex at its production bases in South Korea including facilities in Gumi, and then increase its production through global production bases, such as those in Vietnam.\u003C/p>",[52740],{"name":52324,"type":53,"value":52324},[52742],{"article_id":52726,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52744,"link":52745,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52727,"updated_at":52728,"article_id":52726,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"iEJH2S5yaqs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154957555-827hMB9C.jpeg",{"id":52747,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52748,"updated_at":52749,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52750,"contents":52751,"contributors":52761,"image":52763},"22253","2023-01-06T09:13:46.090Z","2025-01-17T15:49:09.501Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52752],{"id":52753,"score":47,"body":52754,"status":55,"article_id":52747,"created_at":52748,"updated_at":52749,"published_at":52748},"yWf0",{"title":52755,"problem":52756,"summary":52757,"solution":52758,"attachment":52759},"Bysco - textile fibers from mussel byssus","\u003Cp>Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. What’s more, 85% of all textiles go to the dump each year (UNECE, 2018)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp> In the west of France, a start-up named Bysco recovers the waste of mussel farmers and transforms mussel byssus into textile fibers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in August 2021, the start-up Bysco is based in Nantes, with a first production unit located in Cancale, at the crossroads between Normandy, Brittany and the Pays de la Loire, three of the main mussel-growing regions in France. BYSCO accelerates the environmental transition of materials. The company creates a value chain for mussel waste: mussel byssus (the filaments that allow mollusks to cling to rocks). It organizes the collection, carries out the cleaning of the raw material, subcontracts the textile transformation to Atlanpole and markets its first high performance and biosourced textile solutions. Bysco also offers product development studies in order to validate the possibility of replacing petroleum-based components with a technical textile made of mussel byssus. It is an innovation that is being refined at great pace, and that could meet the needs of many sectors, including construction, fashion, and sports.\u003C/p>",[52760],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[52762],{"article_id":52747,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52764,"link":52765,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52748,"updated_at":52749,"article_id":52747,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bcWcMfeC1bY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154958620-U55BtlbM.jpeg",{"id":52767,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52768,"updated_at":52769,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52770,"contents":52771,"contributors":52781,"image":52783},"22254","2023-01-06T10:58:16.578Z","2025-01-17T15:35:37.233Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52772],{"id":52773,"score":47,"body":52774,"status":55,"article_id":52767,"created_at":52768,"updated_at":52769,"published_at":52768},"uyJv",{"title":52775,"problem":52776,"summary":52777,"solution":52778,"attachment":52779},"Amphibio Amphitex™ - 100% recyclable high performance textile","\u003Cp>Waterproof breathable textiles are made from a multi-layer fabric, comprising of a durable water-repellent (DWR) coated face fabric, a waterproof breathable membrane, and a lining fabric. These layers are bonded together to form the final textile and as a result cannot be separated for recycling. Facing either landfill or incineration at end-of-life. The DWR coatings often contain per- and poly-fluorinated chemicals (PFC’s) which are harmful to the environment. High-performance membranes are typically made from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), which when incinerated has been shown to produce highly toxic hydrofluoric acid. In landfill, these plastics break down slowly over time to produce micro-plastics, which are harmful to and persist in the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, PFC free solutions available in the market wear off much faster than PFC alternatives which substitute one issue for another because they often fall short of the durability and performance required for justifiable product lifecycles. On top of this, the materials are still not yet recyclable due to their layered construction comprising different materials that are glued together.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Amphitex\u003C/em>™ is a waterproof and breathable textile that Amphibio is developing to provide a 100% recyclable sustainable alternative to traditional waterproof breathable textiles used in high-performance sportswear and outdoor apparel. \u003Cem>Amphitex\u003C/em>™ is partly made from\u003Cem> Amphidry\u003C/em>™\u003Cem> \u003C/em>Yarn, a superhydrophobic yarn that can be made into a chemical coating free water-resistant fabric.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Amphitex™ prevents clients from having to make a difficult choice between toxicity and shorter garment lifecycles. The solution makes an extension of the lifecycle possible too because it is fully recyclable due to the mono-materiality of each layer and the fact that the company's bonding methods do not hinder recyclability. \u003Cem>Amphitex\u003C/em>™ is comprised of three innovations that Amphibio believe will contribute to making the outdoor industry more sustainable:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>100% Recyclable Mono-material: \u003C/strong>All the layers within \u003Cem>Amphitex\u003C/em>™ are being developed from the\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>same source material, to create an innovative mono-material waterproof, making it very easy to recycle, unlike most on the market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>PFC-Free\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>Superhydrophic \u003Cem>Amphidry\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>™\u003Cstrong> Yarn: \u003C/strong>The\u003Cem> Amphidry\u003C/em>™\u003Cem> \u003C/em>Yarn\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>in the face fabric is inherently superhydrophic and therefore requires no additional DWR chemical coating to make it water repellent.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>PTFE-Free Membrane: \u003C/strong> Amphitex™ new source material, which is not PTFE based, can be made into a highly waterproof and breathable membrane.\u003C/p>",[52780],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[52782],{"article_id":52767,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52784,"link":52785,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52768,"updated_at":52769,"article_id":52767,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zainrLx6J9w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154959147-fQ_xPJT7.jpeg",{"id":52787,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52788,"updated_at":52789,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52790,"contents":52791,"contributors":52803,"image":52805},"22256","2023-01-06T11:25:18.621Z","2025-01-17T15:32:35.111Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52792],{"id":52793,"score":47,"body":52794,"status":55,"article_id":52787,"created_at":52788,"updated_at":52789,"published_at":52788},"K-F9",{"title":52795,"outcome":52796,"problem":52797,"summary":52798,"solution":52799,"attachment":52800},"Oceanness - recyclable apparel made from 100% recycled plastic","\u003Cp>Oceanness production process releases 55% fewer carbon emissions, uses 50% less energy and 20% less water than producing virgin polyester, which is the fabric used in about 60% of all clothes today.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oceanness clothing is also a good alternative to cotton clothes. While cotton is degradable, it takes up a lot of scarce cropland, is pesticide-heavy and extremely water-intensive. The production process uses 99% less water than cotton and does not occupy cropland from farmers or animals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oeanness has managed to remove 88,900 ocean-bound plastic bottles since it launched in the end of 2020.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Only 9% of all plastic today is reused. The rest end up in landfills or worse, the ocean. Every minute of every day, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic is dumped in the ocean. That's 22 million kgs of plastic every single day, pouring into the ocean! At this rate, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. Marine animals mistake the plastic for food or get tangled in it, and many are seriously injured as a result.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oceanness is a purpose-driven apparel brand, created to save the ocean. From eco-friendly apparel made from recycled plastic bottles, to removing plastic waste from the ocean and coastlines, everything Oceanness does is for the love of the ocean.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oceanness turns post-consumer plastic bottles into ultra soft, fashionable and eco-friendly clothing. Same quality as other apparel, just sustainable. The company wants to enable wavemakers to reduce, reuse and recycle by promoting circular fashion and a closed loop system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reduce\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Recycled polyester is a very durable fabric. By creating clothes of high quality, Oceanness helps reduce the need to buy new clothes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reuse\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Making clothes from discarded plastic bottles means Oceanness can reuse plastic that would otherwise end up in landfills, or worse, the ocean.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycle\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oceanness clothes are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, without being mixed with other materials. This makes Oceanness clothes recyclable, effectively closing the loop. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Not only swimwear, hoodies and t-shirts made from recycled plastic, it also pulls the plastic waste equivalent to \u003Cstrong>100 plastic bottles\u003C/strong> from the ocean and coastlines for every clothing item purchased. The company pays a \u003Cstrong>premium\u003C/strong> for discarded plastic to ensure a sustainable income for plastic collectors. It has teamed up with award-winning partner Plastic Bank, expanding plastic collection efforts to high-impact areas like Haiti and the Philippines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>THE PROCESS\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. 6-8 large post-consumer PET plastic bottles are collected (for a recycled t-shirt)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. The bottles are clinically washed\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. The plastic bottles are then shredded to flakes\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Next, the plastic flakes are melted into tiny pellets\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. The pellets are extruded and spun into soft yarn\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. Lastly, the yarn is woven into modern, sustainable clothing\u003C/p>",[52801,52802],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[52804],{"article_id":52787,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52806,"link":52807,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52788,"updated_at":52789,"article_id":52787,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CUxFfMCKjxU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154959844-4yWsqgKH.jpeg",{"id":52809,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52810,"updated_at":52811,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52812,"contents":52813,"contributors":52823,"image":52825},"22257","2023-01-06T12:02:08.274Z","2025-01-17T15:49:29.817Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52814],{"id":52815,"score":47,"body":52816,"status":55,"article_id":52809,"created_at":52810,"updated_at":52811,"published_at":52810},"UlQ8",{"title":52817,"outcome":52818,"problem":50350,"summary":52819,"solution":52820,"attachment":52821},"Bedstraw & Madder - biodegradable underwear made with regenerative cotton turning land into a carbon sink","\u003Cp>- 70kg of chemicals saved from enetering water cycles\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 470 meters of regeneratively farmed cotton\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 14,000 liters of water saved through rain irrigation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 2.5 tonnes of carbon sequestered from the atmosphere\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bedstraw & Madder aims to right the wrongs of the fashion industry by producing biodegradable, no chemicals, cotton underwear. In the process the company uses regenerative farming practices that turn the land into a carbon sink.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bedstraw & Madder works with Oshadi Fibershed and RADDIS to bring together traditional textile and regenerative organic agricultural cotton farming. The company mission is to transform an industry known for being dirty; creating sustainable livelihoods for the people who make clothes. Each acre of cotton it sows actively sequesters atmospheric carbon back into the soil playing a vital role in combating climate change. This it the company's answer to the damage left behind by fast-fashion. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company is committed to giving sustainable fabrics the TLC they deserve, using botanical dyes and zero chemicals. As  skin is one the largest organ in the body it absorbs what it touches, so there are health benefits too. Bedstraw & Madder is creating ethical clothing that steers clear of chemicals, with intimates that are 100% naturally plant dyed. The company methods are tried, tested and proven to meet industry colourfastness standards. Clean cotton; clean water; clean colour.\u003C/p>",[52822],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[52824],{"article_id":52809,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52826,"link":52827,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52810,"updated_at":52811,"article_id":52809,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JRzOffGXxl8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154960741-SMKzb8RF.jpeg",{"id":52829,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52830,"updated_at":52831,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52832,"contents":52833,"contributors":52842,"image":52844},"22285","2023-01-06T14:20:06.917Z","2025-01-17T15:45:37.356Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52834],{"id":52835,"score":47,"body":52836,"status":55,"article_id":52829,"created_at":52830,"updated_at":52831,"published_at":52830},"VYkD",{"title":52837,"problem":49994,"summary":52838,"solution":52839,"attachment":52840},"Recover™ opens Manufacturing Facility In Bangladesh","\u003Cp>Leading recycled cotton fiber producer, Recover™, has announced the official opening of its new facility in Bangladesh, expanding the company´s manufacturing capabilities and accelerating its efforts to transform the fashion industry by solving one of the world’s biggest environmental issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recover's Bangladesh facility comes fully equipped with Recover’s proprietary machinery, as well as RColorBlend installation, Recover’s innovative technology that provides fiber blends with color, with a lower environmental impact. Located in Dhaka, the new manufacturing hub is an integral part of Recover´s strategy for growth and scalability with its recent partnership with STORY3 Capital, a leading alternative investment manager. This new facility helps Recover™ support the surging global demand for sustainable fibers, and circularity in the textile and fashion industry. The strategic location of the facility, close to both textile waste sorting and textile manufacturing, will support Recover™ with its scaling ambitions, and place it close to the supply and demand, reducing carbon impact of transport. Asia is one of the largest cotton waste producing regions and by establishing a presence in Bangladesh, Recover™ can provide a fully closed loop solution.\u003C/p>",[52841],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[52843],{"article_id":52829,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52845,"link":52846,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52830,"updated_at":52831,"article_id":52829,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vaAItNNEqY8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154961599-VuIYFSGA.jpeg",{"id":52848,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52849,"updated_at":52850,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52851,"contents":52852,"contributors":52862,"image":52864},"22286","2023-01-06T14:45:35.050Z","2025-01-17T15:47:25.357Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52853],{"id":52854,"score":47,"body":52855,"status":55,"article_id":52848,"created_at":52849,"updated_at":52850,"published_at":52849},"H7J0",{"title":52856,"outcome":52857,"problem":49994,"summary":52858,"solution":52859,"attachment":52860},"Re/Dress - garments manufactured in Bangladesh with recycled materials","\u003Cp>One Re/DRESS T shirt made from recycled vs. conventional cotton saves 5000+ litres of water. Each kilo of recycled polyester reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Re/DRESS is a responsible fashion brand using nearly 100% recycled cotton/polyester textiles. Designed and produced in Bangladesh, Re/DRESS collection is made from breathable textiles knit/woven from yarn spun from post-industrial cotton waste (textile waste from garment manufacturing, also called clips or scrap) and recycled polyester fibre.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Re/DRESS is demonstrating that textiles made of a blend of recycled cotton and polyester are both breathable and durable. The company is committed to using higher percentages (up to 100%) of recycled content in products, especially cotton. Re/DRESS recognizes that blends\u003Cem> \u003C/em>can pose subsequent recycling challenges and it is also working to solve this issue. Re/DRESS process is not proprietary in order to encourage others to imitate it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Consumers can order (wholesale), source these textiles, and have their products made by Re/DRESS factory partners, or just arrange to talk to them about what they’ve learned.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>This project relies on the advice, expertise and generosity of the textile, ready-made garment (RMG) and design community in Bangladesh and the UK. \u003C/p>",[52861],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},[52863],{"article_id":52848,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52865,"link":52866,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52849,"updated_at":52850,"article_id":52848,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7CQgdepqkvg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154962227-KasS4iiP.jpeg",{"id":52868,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52869,"updated_at":52870,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52871,"contents":52872,"contributors":52883,"image":52885},"22318","2023-01-09T08:31:59.127Z","2025-01-17T15:32:37.351Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52873],{"id":52874,"score":47,"body":52875,"status":55,"article_id":52868,"created_at":52869,"updated_at":52870,"published_at":52869},"llCj",{"title":52876,"problem":52877,"summary":52878,"solution":52879,"attachment":52880},"Maliha Poly Tex - turning PET waste into polyester staple fibers","\u003Cp>The use of virgin materials throughout the textile industry is often resource-heavy and has huge ecological ramifications. Only 9% of all plastic today is reused. The rest end up in landfills or worse, the ocean. Every minute of every day, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic is dumped in the ocean.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Maliha Poly Tex turns post consumer PET bottles and other PET waste into polyester staple fiber (PSF) in its factory in Shakhipur, Tangail in Bangladesh.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Maliha Poly Tex is the first Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified PSF manufacturing company in Bangladesh. The company is producing eco friendly 100% Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) in Bangladesh. This company is a joint venture with a highly technically resourceful, experienced partner from China.\u003C/p>",[52881,52882],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[52884],{"article_id":52868,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52886,"link":52887,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52869,"updated_at":52870,"article_id":52868,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vRZYMBRJGTE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154963099-k46a9GTd.jpeg",{"id":52889,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52890,"updated_at":52891,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52892,"contents":52893,"contributors":52902,"image":52904},"22319","2023-01-09T09:17:09.766Z","2025-01-17T15:50:54.168Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52894],{"id":52895,"score":47,"body":52896,"status":55,"article_id":52889,"created_at":52890,"updated_at":52891,"published_at":52890},"tt-q",{"title":52897,"problem":52877,"summary":52898,"solution":52899,"attachment":52900},"Bangladesh manufacturers turn plastic bottles into yarn","\u003Cp>Seven local mills in Bangladesh have set up plants investing Tk 1,670.73 crore collectively in order to make flakes from waste plastic bottles with the purpose of producing plastic yarn, according to the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, the recycling of plastic bottles for clothes is a growing trend, as conscious consumers in the western markets are demanding more garment items be made from recycled yarn in order to counter plastic pollution. In addition, the cost of production in China, the biggest producer of yarn made from plastic bottles, has increased a lot. This has prompted Bangladeshi millers to pump thousands of crores of taka into producing yarn and fabrics from plastic items. Bangladesh is set to become a major source of recycled yarn and fabrics made from plastic bottles as the country looks to capture more market share of global high value-added garment items such as activewear, outerwear, padding and quilting. The transition to a recycling textile industry in Bangladesh can be proven by analyzing the efforts of several private actors:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Debonair Group, located in Bhaluka of Mymensingh, collects 30 tonnes to 40 tonnes of plastic bottles daily from vendors to make chips, then fibre and then yarn before producing garment fabrics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Singair, Manikjganj-based Mumanu Polyester Industries Ltd has a daily production capacity of 120 tonnes of yarn from plastic chips and fibres. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Ltd makes yarn and fabrics from the flakes of plastic chips imported from China.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To support this transition, the BTMA urged the National Board of Revenue to waive the duty on the imported recycled plastic fibre and yarn so that local producers can grab more share of the global recycled garment market. \u003C/p>",[52901],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[52903],{"article_id":52889,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52905,"link":52906,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52890,"updated_at":52891,"article_id":52889,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3fi5vRkJHa8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154963980-BRCH_-Q3.jpeg",{"id":52908,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52909,"updated_at":52910,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52911,"contents":52912,"contributors":52923,"image":52925},"22320","2023-01-09T10:54:19.420Z","2025-01-17T15:37:14.700Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52913],{"id":52914,"score":47,"body":52915,"status":55,"article_id":52908,"created_at":52909,"updated_at":52910,"published_at":52909},"I2yP",{"title":52916,"problem":52917,"summary":52918,"solution":52919,"attachment":52920},"Flavia La Rocca - modular fashion design","\u003Cp>Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The U.S. alone throws away up to 11.3 million tons of textile waste each year—around 2,150 pieces of clothing each second.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Flavia La Rocca garments are designed as individual modules that can be matched in limitless combinations through the use of hidden zippers to create dresses, overalls, tops, skirts and more. Even a single module is designed to be worn often in more than one way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Flavia La Rocca's brand, DNA, centers modularity with its interchangeable and versatile pieces that can transform into tops, skirts, bags, bandeaus, etc. allowing customers to create wardrobes out of less.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>How does it works for the customer?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1 . Choose the Upper Module\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2 . Choose the Bottom Module \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Zip them up to create a combo!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Modules are designed to always work with one another, customers just need to be consistent with sizes when purchasing them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>La Rocca retails directly to her customers, which enables a more convenient take-back system. The company promises to show customers how to take care of clothes and to always be there to support them, should they decide to re-dye the product La Rocca will re-dye it for a fee, should they decide to mix it with new modules or return it when it is too worn out to be worn again La Rocca will take it back (except for customized and bespoked orders).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company has also recently switched her operations to a made to order approach so to further decrease the opportunity for material waste generation. This allows for customization. Each garment is made expressly for teh csutomer so to make it more special, the company can add a small embroidery (initials, a symbol, a date) in any position, font and color. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>La Rocca is also fully transparent on materials selection, naming all suppliers and artisans who work on the garments. The company sources its fibers from Lenzing. They are all derived from sustainably harvested wood and they are biodegradable and compostable under industrial, home, soil and marine conditions, thus they can fully revert back to nature. The only excpetion are zippers, as no compostable solution is currently in commerce, the company apparel uses zippers made of recycled polyester and manufactured in Italy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company relies on natural dyes, excluding all chemicals. It claims that at the end of the production cycle the dyeing baths can be disposed of or even be used as natural fertilizers or to water the plants in the garden. In this case, the partner is Phillacolor.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, the production is entirely Made in Italy in order to limit transport's environmental impact and to minimize the overall CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>",[52921,52922],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[52924],{"article_id":52908,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52926,"link":52927,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52909,"updated_at":52910,"article_id":52908,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"a_tqFuavkt8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154965900-P4S32hFc.jpeg",{"id":52929,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52930,"updated_at":52931,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52932,"contents":52933,"contributors":52943,"image":52945},"22351","2023-01-09T12:30:41.516Z","2025-01-17T15:49:34.253Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52934],{"id":52935,"score":47,"body":52936,"status":55,"article_id":52929,"created_at":52930,"updated_at":52931,"published_at":52930},"idUF",{"title":52937,"outcome":52938,"problem":49994,"summary":52939,"solution":52940,"attachment":52941},"The Very Good Bra - 100% home compostable bra","\u003Cp>All products can be safely composted, worm-farmed or buried in soil at end of life, thereby diverting textile waste from landfill\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Very Good Bra produces the first home compostable bra whose end-of-life leaves no trace on the environment ensuring botanical circularity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Very Good Bra chooses all natural, home compostable components for its products. This means not just the base fabric, but also the sewing thread, labelling, and accessories. The company uses NO spandex, polyester or nylon, even in the sewing thread, elastic and labelling, which means products are 100% plastic-free. The company had a bra eaten in a worm farm within 8 weeks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company manufactures bras in 27 sizes to guarantee the best fit and comfort. If that was not enough, they have created a Buy Swap and Sell group on Facebook where customers who have bras that no longer fit, or can't be exchanged for any reason, can be passed on to other potential buyers globally, ensuring they have a good long life somewhere!\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To minimize post industrial waste the company uses all left-over fabric to manufacture small runs of sleepwear and briefs to ensure nothing is wasted. Orders are packed in recyclable tissue and sent in a 100% compostable or 80% recycled and recyclable poly mailer (custoemrs get to choose what's best for them at checkout). The company embraces a slow fashion by deciding on production volumes based on 3 pre-sales throughout the year.\u003C/p>",[52942],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[52944],{"article_id":52929,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52946,"link":52947,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52930,"updated_at":52931,"article_id":52929,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vM086ZiNgeI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154966804-TCLEgxhC.jpeg",{"id":52949,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52950,"updated_at":52951,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52952,"contents":52953,"contributors":52962,"image":52964},"22352","2023-01-09T14:11:51.078Z","2025-01-17T15:33:36.751Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52954],{"id":52955,"score":47,"body":52956,"status":55,"article_id":52949,"created_at":52950,"updated_at":52951,"published_at":52950},"Akv_",{"title":52957,"problem":49994,"summary":52958,"solution":52959,"attachment":52960},"KENT - plant based home compostable underwear","\u003Cp>KENT produces underwear and tees made of organic cotton, plastic free, and home compostable in any composter at end of life.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>KENT packaging and pants (underwear) are made exclusively from plant-based materials and are fully biodegradable and compostable. KENT briefs will disappear and return to nature as a resource (in only 90 days) helping reduce landfill waste. Unlike fast fashion, KENT products are softer, stronger and built to last.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although KENT underwear can be easily home composted in any soil, the company is sensible to customers who do not have a home composter available and it therefore set up a take back program. Customers can order a shipping kit on the company website for a price of 5$. They will then receive a take-back bag. After that, they will simply have to fill the bag with washed, cut up underwear and drop it for delivery at any USPS. The pants are then composted by a KENT partner and the customer gets back a 10$ discount for any future purchase. Consumers can receive store credit also when they compost at home by sending photo proof to the company via email.\u003C/p>",[52961],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},[52963],{"article_id":52949,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52965,"link":52966,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52950,"updated_at":52951,"article_id":52949,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wMiODK14LEQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154967769-eYIZachE.jpeg",{"id":52968,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52969,"updated_at":52970,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52971,"contents":52972,"contributors":52982,"image":52984},"22353","2023-01-09T14:50:08.589Z","2025-01-17T15:36:44.502Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52973],{"id":52974,"score":47,"body":52975,"status":55,"article_id":52968,"created_at":52969,"updated_at":52970,"published_at":52969},"huKa",{"title":52976,"problem":49994,"summary":52977,"solution":52978,"attachment":52979},"Danu Organic - on a path towards circularity in the textile sector","\u003Cp>Danu organic sells almost fully compostable clothing, as well as parts, second-hand own apparel and repair kits. The company is on a mission towards circularity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Danu organic is a closed loop company. Once clothing has been worn to bare threads, the company recommends clients to compost it in their backyard, or a city compost program. To do that customers simply have to cut out any elastic (even though it’s 90% organic, undyed cotton and only 10% plastic) and toss the fabric in the compost pile or bury it in their yard. If however custoemers think their clothing still has a bit of life left in them, Danu Organic will send a shipping label and they can mail garments back to the company in the Infinite Reutrn program. At this point Danu Organic will either offer them for resell or cut them up and make something interesting from them, giving them a second life. In exchange for returning  Danu clothing at the end of it's use, the company offers a $5-$20 credit to its store, depending on the quality of the garment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through a dedicated page on its website, Danu Organic offers  supplies to support customers in clothing self repair. Here they company also sells its samples, seconds and clothing sent back through the Infinite Return Program.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The companay strives to minimize the use of plastics. Danu Organic only uses natural dyes.\u003C/p>",[52980,52981],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[52983],{"article_id":52968,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":52985,"link":52986,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52969,"updated_at":52970,"article_id":52968,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cRiMp6F8mtc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154968555-Sr9di3Ck.jpeg",{"id":52988,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":52989,"updated_at":52990,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":52991,"contents":52992,"contributors":53003,"image":53006},"22354","2023-01-09T15:54:39.845Z","2025-01-17T15:44:33.539Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[52993],{"id":52994,"score":47,"body":52995,"status":55,"article_id":52988,"created_at":52989,"updated_at":52990,"published_at":52989},"pGga",{"title":52996,"problem":50533,"summary":52997,"solution":52998,"attachment":52999},"Klee Klee: minimal design for emotional durability","\u003Cp>Klee Klee is a Chinese clothing brand that has been committed to sustainability since its foundation. 'Klee Klee' means to take your time. The company aims at slowing down fashion by offering high quality durable products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Generally, Klee Klee's clothing is very much in line with the current trend of \"slow fashion\", manufacturing high-quality and long-lasting clothing. In terms of design, Klee Klee removed the obvious logo and paid more attention to the daily wear of the clothing. This choice is part of the company effort to slow fashion by promoting emotional durability through simple designs that are not influenced by fashion trends. In the same direction, each product comes with a history of its production process to foster emotional attachment. At the same time the company pursues physical durability by offering repair of its products for free.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since its establishment the company has insisted on using environmentally friendly materials to make clothes. It uses organic materials and avoids the use of chemicals in processing. Klee Klee experiments with natural dyes such a natural color, plant dyeing, denim ozone washing and Indigo Juice. Klee Klee environmentally friendly dyeing processes can effectively reduce water consumption by 50%. Clothing buttons are made from reycled PET bottles.\u003C/p>",[53000,53001,53002],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53004,53005],{"article_id":52988,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":52988,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53007,"link":53008,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":52989,"updated_at":52990,"article_id":52988,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"H5OVBSGnnGU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154969457-MBIzTdIk.jpeg",{"id":53010,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53011,"updated_at":53012,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53013,"contents":53014,"contributors":53025,"image":53027},"22384","2023-01-10T14:57:12.920Z","2025-01-17T15:44:35.699Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53015],{"id":53016,"score":47,"body":53017,"status":55,"article_id":53010,"created_at":53011,"updated_at":53012,"published_at":53011},"9A8Q",{"title":53018,"problem":49950,"summary":53019,"solution":53020,"attachment":53021},"Inditex Green to pack - circular economy in logistics packaging","\u003Cp>In 2016 Inditex initiated the Green to Pack programme. It is a programme based on the concept of the circular economy that sets standards for the quality of packaging, allowing the company to extend its useful life and recycle it once it has served its purpose.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Green to Pack programme is comprised of multiple solutions:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- use plastic bags that are 10% thinner to transport clothing. This has allowed the company to send more dense shipments: since more articles fit in each box, less cardboard is needed overall.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 10% thinner plastic bags used to transport clothing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Boxes reused up to 5 times before they are recycled\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 101.8 million hangers reused\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 1 billion security tags recycled\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Zara online: 100% of orders are shipped in recycled cardboard boxes and more than 50% of that recycled cardboard comes from Zara own boxes\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- In Spain: 100% of boxes are made from recycled cardboard from the company own boxes\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Inditex is also raising its standards for the quality of cardboard boxes so they can be reused more times and recycled more easily.\u003C/p>",[53022,53023,53024],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53026],{"article_id":53010,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53028,"link":53029,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53011,"updated_at":53012,"article_id":53010,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"q0tDcNZuTK8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154970380-016vjOz7.jpeg",{"id":53031,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53032,"updated_at":53033,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53034,"contents":53035,"contributors":53045,"image":53047},"22385","2023-01-10T15:21:14.050Z","2025-01-17T15:32:33.083Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53036],{"id":53037,"score":47,"body":53038,"status":55,"article_id":53031,"created_at":53032,"updated_at":53033,"published_at":53032},"-4Z2",{"title":53039,"problem":49950,"summary":53040,"solution":53041,"attachment":53042},"Stella McCartney & TIPA - compostable logistics packaging","\u003Cp>Stella turned to TIPA® for their breakthrough fully-compostable flexible packaging solutions to replace conventional plastic packaging in her supply chain, and for opportunities to innovate with the compostable plastic material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2017, Stella McCartney committed to converting all industrial cast film packaging to TIPA® films and laminates, which are designed to break down into compost, taking a step towards a solution for the massive problem of plastic waste, and the sustainable pioneers have an ongoing partnership together.\u003C/p>",[53043,53044],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[53046],{"article_id":53031,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53048,"link":53049,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53032,"updated_at":53033,"article_id":53031,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kXFTOpd39JA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154970767-KM7tiEDf.jpeg",{"id":53051,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53052,"updated_at":53053,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53054,"contents":53055,"contributors":53066,"image":53068},"22386","2023-01-10T15:52:15.897Z","2025-01-17T15:32:03.399Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53056],{"id":53057,"score":47,"body":53058,"status":55,"article_id":53051,"created_at":53052,"updated_at":53053,"published_at":53052},"sR2z",{"title":53059,"outcome":53060,"problem":49950,"summary":53061,"solution":53062,"attachment":53063},"prAna - reduced polybag usage by rolling garments before shipping","\u003Cp>Between 2010-2020 prAna was able to eliminate over 20 million plastic bags from its consumer products by not using them. From Fall 2021 onward, 100% of its styles are plastic-free consumer packaging! The company uses roll packing or glassine paper bags as alternatives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>prAna reinvented the way it package and ship clothing back in 2010, and since then, they’ve used roll packing, recyclable raffia ties, and other sustainable methods to reduce plastic and paper waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To eliminate polybags and overall waste, prAna came up with the roll-pack method. Because of that, some of its clothing could show up wrinkled. If roll-pack method isn't an option, prAna uses an FSC-certified paper bag instead and it is working to convert these bags to also be 100% recycled content. prAna uses 100% recycled paper labeling tags and attaches them to its clothes with organic cotton string or cotton thread rather than plastic swift tacks. The company accessories all have origami-style paper packaging that uses no plastic or metal fasteners. Recyclable paper tape is used to seal all of its customer orders. Customer orders are all shipped in recycled content kraft paper mailers or corrugated boxes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>prAna has been innovating its packaging for over a decade, but the company knows that to make the biggest impact possible, it can’t do it alone. That’s why in 2020, prAna launched the Responsible Packaging Movement—sharing best practices and long-term learnings with fellow like-minded brands and the greater prAna community. prAna hopes that by doing this, it can make a seismic shift in the industry through a partnership towards good.\u003C/p>",[53064,53065],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[53067],{"article_id":53051,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53069,"link":53070,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53052,"updated_at":53053,"article_id":53051,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"v9VL-4CdzG4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154971641-GPbJSs1P.jpeg",{"id":53072,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":53073,"updated_at":53074,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":560,"owner":53075,"contents":53077,"contributors":53087,"image":6},"V_yV","2023-09-08T12:14:52.000Z","2026-05-07T11:56:13.188Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":53076},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[53078],{"id":53079,"score":47,"body":53080,"status":55,"article_id":53072,"created_at":202,"updated_at":53086,"published_at":203},"-2wH",{"image":53081,"title":53082,"content":53083,"summary":53084,"attachment":53085,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380764536-h1_RYV4S.jpg","Circular economy strategy, then what? Four lessons from Scotland","\u003Cblockquote id=\"\">This article was originally published on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://apolitical.co/solution-articles/en/circular-economy-strategy-then-what\">Apolitical\u003C/a>\u003C/blockquote>\u003Cp id=\"\">In mid-June of 2023, the Scottish Parliament introduced \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.scot/news/circular-economy-bill-published/\">the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Bill\u003C/em>\u003C/a>,  new legislation to encourage waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The bill builds on the country's first Circular Economy Strategy \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.scot/publications/making-things-last-circular-economy-strategy-scotland/\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Making Things Last\u003C/em>\u003C/a> and addresses some of its shortcomings—seven years after its launch. Most importantly, the new document admits that Scotland’s circular economy roadmap will never be done and dusted. Continually updating, improving and extending the transition plan based on new research and public input will be essential. In this article, we look at what other nations can learn from Scotland’s story.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Give the authorities the power to enforce change\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Scotland is not new to the circular economy concept. As one of Europe’s industrial powerhouses, Scotland formally recognised the need to make long-lasting goods that are fit for upgrade and repair as early as 2016. It’s also pledged to cap raw material consumption and get smarter at recycling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">However, some of the key actors in the country’s circular transition haven’t yet wielded the powers necessary to enforce much-needed policies. The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Bill\u003C/em> has finally granted them such capabilities. For example, Scottish ministers will now be able to ban the landfilling of unsold consumer goods and place charges on single-use items, such as coffee cups. Most importantly, the legislation obliges Scottish ministers to publish or refresh a circular economy strategy every five years and ensure constant progress tracking—a first-of-its-kind measure in Scotland. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Bill\u003C/em> will give local Councils and the Scottish Government the powers they need to transform our economy and tackle throwaway culture,’ proclaimed Scottish Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Ask scientists \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The bill was drafted with the assistance of numerous non-profit and research organisations. For example, \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/scotland\">the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report Scotland\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, published in 2022, provided a first overview of the country’s circularity rate. The report was commissioned by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/\">Zero Waste Scotland\u003C/a>, a non-profit that consulted the Scottish Parliament on the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Bill\u003C/em>, and were developed by Netherlands-based impact organisation \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/\">Circle Economy\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">According to the \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em>, in 2022—six years after the launch of \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.gov.scot/publications/making-things-last-circular-economy-strategy-scotland/\">the first \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Strategy\u003C/em>\u003C/a>—Scotland’s Circularity Gap was still disappointingly wide. The researchers found its economy to be just 1.3% circular, meaning it almost completely relied on new, or virgin, materials. In comparison, the United Kingdom was later \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/united-kingdom\">measured\u003C/a> to be 7.5% circular, while Northern Ireland \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/northern-ireland\">scored\u003C/a> 7.9% on the same metric.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Setting a baseline to measure progress from\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">So, why is Scotland’s circularity so low, despite all of its efforts? First of all, we simply don’t know how circular the country was in 2016—Scotland might well have made tremendous progress since then. Or it might have not—since there was no comprehensive baseline from which to start tracking. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">What’s more, the \u003Cem id=\"\">Making Things Last\u003C/em> roadmap adopted mainly tonnage-based targets and indicators to estimate progress: for example, the weight of avoided waste or waste prepared for recycling and reuse. Nevertheless, the document admitted that focus on weight does not provide a complete understanding of environmental and economic impacts, and rightly so. As legal status research by Zero Waste Scotland \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/resources/consumption-reduction-targets-legal-status-research\">points out\u003C/a>, ‘the Circularity Gap considers both the reuse and recycling of materials as well as the import and export of materials,’ referring to the global \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report.\u003C/em> \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>‘The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> doesn’t just measure Scotland’s current rate of circularity, providing a quantifiable baseline from which we can measure change—it also identifies bold interventions that will advance the country’s circular efforts,’ said Zero Waste Scotland CEO Iain Gulland in a foreword to the\u003Cem id=\"\"> Circularity Gap Report Scotland.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cfigure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1920px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1920px\">\u003Cdiv id=\"\">\u003Cimg id=\"\" alt=\"‍Setting a baseline to measure progress from\" src=\"https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/64fb0ee539929137160d35b7_geo-chierchia-l3SHUZM-aG8-unsplash%20(1).jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption id=\"\">Photo by \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/@geochierchia?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Geo Chierchia\u003C/a> on \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://unsplash.com/photos/l3SHUZM-aG8?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash\u003C/a>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp id=\"\">Another reason for Scotland’s low circularity is overconsumption. In 2022, The country \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/scotland\">consumed\u003C/a> 21.7 tonnes of materials per person per year, far surpassing the global average of around 12 tonnes. A circular economy anchored in frugality and self-sufficiency is challenging to build with such a rampant pace of consumption: as long as consumption is so high, it’ll be very difficult to recycle and reuse materials at the same rate.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>‍\u003Cstrong id=\"\">Define priority areas—then redefine\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Clearly, the Scottish Government approached the 2023 \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Bill\u003C/em> better prepared and with the latest scientific findings in mind. As such, the policy memorandum accompanying the bill states that the priority sectors for intervention should be shaped and informed by research at the time of the strategy’s production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">‘For example, the recently published \u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em> for Scotland identifies sectors and systems such as the built environment, food and manufacturing as particular priorities,’ elaborates the memorandum. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">The \u003Cem id=\"\">Circular Economy Bill \u003C/em>was also informed by consultations with the Scottish communities, businesses, and the public sector. More than 1600 survey responses \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://consult.gov.scot/environment-forestry/scotlands-circular-economy-routemap/\">were collected\u003C/a> and analysed. This provided policymakers with insights into which policy proposals are publicly supported.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Bridging Scotland’s Circularity Gap will also require thinking beyond obvious solutions—such as those centred on recycling. For instance, a circular built environment doesn’t just mean recycling demolition waste, but also rethinking the need for new buildings and choosing more regenerative, sustainable materials. Similarly, a circular food system involves more than just cutting food waste—it’ll involve swapping meat for more plant-based options and favouring organic products.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">It is equally important to consider impacts outside Scottish borders. The \u003Cem id=\"\">Making Things Last\u003C/em> strategy sets targets related to domestic material management, but, like other wealthy nations, Scotland heavily relies on imports. The circularity of imported goods and materials is hard to regulate. However, shifting to mainly domestic production of high-impact materials such as sand, clay, industrial machinery, and meat would yield greater control over production processes, making them more circular. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In 2016, Scotland became one of the pioneers in European circular economy road mapping. Today, it runs both far ahead and far behind other nations. Yes, Scotland is less circular than its European neighbours—but it has just adopted one of the most well-informed and science-based policy documents to fuel its circular transition.\u003C/p>","To make the circular economy strategy work, the authorities should be given powers to enforce change, back their decisions for science as well as define priority areas and set the baseline for progress measurement.",[],"2024-02-23T15:51:26.000Z",[],{"id":53089,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53090,"updated_at":53091,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53092,"contents":53093,"contributors":53104,"image":53106},"22417","2023-01-11T08:59:43.715Z","2025-01-17T15:32:06.341Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53094],{"id":53095,"score":47,"body":53096,"status":55,"article_id":53089,"created_at":53090,"updated_at":53091,"published_at":53090},"bEzx",{"title":53097,"problem":53098,"summary":53099,"solution":53100,"attachment":53101},"PVH Corporate Responsibility report 2021 - Circularity strategy","\u003Cp>Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. At the same time 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PVH commits for three of its most commonly purchased products will be completely circular, including the full traceability of key raw materials by 2025. The company is supported by NGO partners: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Cradle to Cradle and Textile Exchange.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PVH seeks to build longevity and circularity into every stage of a garment’s life cycle, understanding that a solidly constructed and loved garment can last a lifetime:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Starting with design — PVH is piloting circular design principles that incorporate sustainable materials and ensure products are ready for reuse or recycling at end of life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Through a garment’s life — PVH is exploring recommerce models to extend a garment’s life for as many wears as possible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• And beyond the final wear — PVH plans to test and scale textile recycling to turn textile waste into new clothing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While PVH is initially focused on three products, the company is evolving its approach to focus on elements of the product development life cycle in order to improve circularity and efficiency across all its products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company already piloted recommerce and downcycling programs, including a product takeback initiative to determine what material is received and test resale on B-stock and upcycling damaged goods; these pilots gave new life to over 4,000 gently used clothing items that were collected from its associates during a takeback program pilot.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As part of PVH, in Europe, Tommy Hilfiger is exploring ways to keep products in use longer through its first circular business model. This model allows customers to bring back pre-loved or damaged TOMMY HILFIGER products to be repaired, resold or transformed into new items. Since 2020, 110,792 pounds of textile waste has been diverted from landfills, and the model expanded from the Netherlands to Denmark, Germany and France. This greater reach allows PVH to further test and gain insights into consumer needs, habits and shopping preferences.\u003C/p>",[53102,53103],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[53105],{"article_id":53089,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53107,"link":53108,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53090,"updated_at":53091,"article_id":53089,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PnA2HPePYu4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154972474-kPrGLxPN.jpeg",{"id":53110,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53111,"updated_at":53112,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53113,"contents":53114,"contributors":53125,"image":53127},"22418","2023-01-11T09:40:34.453Z","2025-01-17T15:36:57.069Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53115],{"id":53116,"score":47,"body":53117,"status":55,"article_id":53110,"created_at":53111,"updated_at":53112,"published_at":53111},"5jhA",{"title":53118,"problem":53119,"summary":53120,"solution":53121,"attachment":53122},"Everlane - testing solutions to reduce polybags use in clothing supply chains","\u003Cp>Plastic is ubiquitous in today's society. A great amount of plastic is specifically flowing into the packaging industry. However, economic and technical limitations cause most plastic packaging to have a linear and unsustainable life, often characterized by a very short use phase. The fashion industry is a major buyer of the 5 trillion bags produced every year—only 1% of which are recycled. Everlane alone requires thousands of them each month, of varying shapes and sizes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Evrlane is a clothing company committed to eradicating plastics from its products and processes. This also means exploring alternatives to polybags in the supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In November 2018, Everlane CEO publicly committed to eradicating all virgin plastic from the company’s supply chain, stores, and offices by 2021. The first idea was to bundle several garments together in a bag, to reduce overall plastic use. As an experiment, she asked Everlane’s Los Angeles–based factory to put 50 T-shirts in a master poly bag. But once that bag reached the company’s warehouse in Pennsylvania, workers struggled to keep the shirts clean as they unpacked, shelved, and then shipped them out to customers. Everlane then explored reusable bags, but they need to be shipped back to the factory at the end of the process, which is neither convenient nor environmentally sound. It also nixed the idea of bags made of biodegradable plastic or corn when she discovered that they would need to be sprayed with a special chemical in order to decompose: Most waste-management systems are not equipped to do this. Eventually, after a months-long search, Everlane partnered with a manufacturer in China that has the capacity to make 100% recycled plastic bags. The factory requires 45 days to produce them, however, whereas traditional poly bags take about 5 days, which means Everlane needs to calculate demand much further in advance. \u003C/p>",[53123,53124],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[53126],{"article_id":53110,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53128,"link":53129,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53111,"updated_at":53112,"article_id":53110,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"t3ZvC1g5Zso=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154973743-9rmL5xbO.jpeg",{"id":53131,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53132,"updated_at":53133,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53134,"contents":53135,"contributors":53146,"image":53148},"22450","2023-01-11T14:35:19.431Z","2025-01-17T15:42:24.863Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53136],{"id":53137,"score":47,"body":53138,"status":55,"article_id":53131,"created_at":53132,"updated_at":53133,"published_at":53132},"xjS5",{"title":53139,"outcome":53140,"problem":53141,"summary":53142,"solution":53143,"attachment":53144},"Urmi Group - reusing and selling post industrial waste","\u003Cp>As a result of this system, in 2020Urmi:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- recycled 8.26 Ton of waste \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- reused 319 Ton of waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- converted 302 Ton of waste to energy\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Urmi set up a waste management system as a step towards its journey towards zero waste to landfill. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Urmi introdued a group waste management policy emphasizing the classification, segregation, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste produced through internal operations. This in turn helps reducing the amount of waste.  The company argues that tracking and segregation of the waste are the most important steps towards the elimination of waste. Eliminating waste has aided the company in reducing over processing and over production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While waste that is fit for reuse is reused internally, waste to be recycled is sold to third party recyclers through a partnerhsip between Urmi and Reverse recycle. \u003C/p>",[53145],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[53147],{"article_id":53131,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53149,"link":53150,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53132,"updated_at":53133,"article_id":53131,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6C8yiDBA934=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154974683-LmKFPfYZ.jpeg",{"id":53152,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53153,"updated_at":53154,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53155,"contents":53156,"contributors":53165,"image":53167},"22483","2023-01-12T09:35:55.796Z","2025-01-17T15:45:16.009Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53157],{"id":53158,"score":47,"body":53159,"status":55,"article_id":53152,"created_at":53153,"updated_at":53154,"published_at":53153},"K8Pt",{"title":53160,"problem":49994,"summary":53161,"solution":53162,"attachment":53163},"Napapijri circular series: cradle2cradle gold certified","\u003Cp>All the styles in Napapijri Circular Series are 100% recyclable thanks to their mono-material composition. Fillings and trims are made of Nylon 6, while the fabric is made of ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon, a high-performance nylon 6 yarn recycled from discarded fishing nets and other waste materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Napapijri has launche the circular series in partnership with Aquafil. How does it work?:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- All products in the series have mono-material composition. This facilitates the recycling process and avoids that fibers lose any of their original quality\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- By partnering with Aquafil, all products in the series are made from upcycled econyl nylon that can be recycled infinitely\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Through the online take back program, circular styles can be returned after 2 years and recycled by Aquafil to make new Napapijri circular products. Consumers cannot return products before 2 years to ensure a decent product lifetime. The company keeps truck of the use time of products by having consumers register them on the website after purchase. Upon return of circular products, consumers receive a 20% discount valuable only for the circular series.\u003C/p>",[53164],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[53166],{"article_id":53152,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53168,"link":53169,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53153,"updated_at":53154,"article_id":53152,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"b6mLwNssIcw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154975762-R6Kkp_Kj.jpeg",{"id":53171,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53172,"updated_at":53173,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53174,"contents":53175,"contributors":53184,"image":53186},"22484","2023-01-12T10:15:11.440Z","2025-01-17T15:50:50.992Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53176],{"id":53177,"score":47,"body":53178,"status":55,"article_id":53171,"created_at":53172,"updated_at":53173,"published_at":53172},"IrF9",{"title":53179,"problem":49994,"summary":53180,"solution":53181,"attachment":53182},"Bestseller partners with GMS and CYCLO for the close loop recycling of post industrial textile waste","\u003Cp>Danish fashion retailer Bestseller is going to produce new clothes from its own production waste in two Bangladeshi factories. To this end, the company is piloting a major circularity project by teaming up with GMS Composite Knitting, Bestseller's biggest jersey supplier in Bangladesh, and Cyclo Recycled Fibres, one of the major recycling spinning mills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GMS Composite Knitting produces about 6 million pieces of apparel items in a month. Of this quantity, 50% goes to the Danish buyer. To develop the new recycled yarns, Bestseller is collaborating with Cyclo, a Bangladeshi recycled cotton fibre firm, on a mission to responsibly recycle the hundreds of tonnes of cotton fabric discarded daily as cutting waste. By eliminating the dyeing process, Cyclo's mechanical recycling process greatly reduces the amount of water, energy, chemicals, and carbon emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>GMS will supply the cutting waste produced while making Bestseller's apparels to Cyclo. Then, Cyclo will recycle the waste to produce yarn. This yarn will be sent back to GMS, which will use it to make Bestseller's clothes. Bestseller saw Bangladesh as an \"obvious\" location because a significant amount of its overall production is based there, with a particular emphasis on cotton.\u003C/p>",[53183],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53185],{"article_id":53171,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53187,"link":53188,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53172,"updated_at":53173,"article_id":53171,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rJAd7viRGFo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154976859-6k8EDqe7.jpeg",{"id":53190,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53191,"updated_at":53192,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53193,"contents":53194,"contributors":53206,"image":53208},"22485","2023-01-12T11:22:24.312Z","2025-01-17T15:44:47.495Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53195],{"id":53196,"score":47,"body":53197,"status":55,"article_id":53190,"created_at":53191,"updated_at":53192,"published_at":53191},"J1F6",{"title":53198,"problem":53199,"summary":53200,"solution":53201,"attachment":53202},"T Christina - finding circular opportunities for post industrial textile waste","\u003Cp>Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>T Christina is a garment manufacturer in Brazil committed to eliminating waste. Towards this objective, the company sends post industrial waste either to internal reuse, or to external downcycling to the automotive sector. MoMo ambiental supports T Christina in reverse logistics of its textile waste. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aware of the negative impact the textile sector has on the planet, T Christina started an internal system for the quantification and requalification of post industrial waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Textile waste that is fit for upcycling is reused internally for the production of designer fitness garments, under the guide of designer Agustina Comas. Other textile, plastic and paper post industrial waste are sent to MoMo Ambiental for recycling, a company specialized in textile reverse logistics. Generally MoMo sends polyamide post industrial waste to the automotive sector for the production of car parts.  In order to exploit all available opportunities for its post industrial waste, T Christina promotes internal trainings on sustainability and waste management. \u003C/p>",[53203,53204,53205],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53207],{"article_id":53190,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53209,"link":53210,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53191,"updated_at":53192,"article_id":53190,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KFkhsAXQlbo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154978206-Iu2QciLk.jpeg",{"id":53212,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53213,"updated_at":53214,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53215,"contents":53216,"contributors":53226,"image":53228},"22516","2023-01-12T15:45:03.198Z","2025-01-17T15:50:41.370Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53217],{"id":53218,"score":47,"body":53219,"status":55,"article_id":53212,"created_at":53213,"updated_at":53214,"published_at":53213},"1oPE",{"title":53220,"problem":53221,"summary":53222,"solution":53223,"attachment":53224},"Textile Exchange - standards for recycled textile content","\u003Cp>48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes. This low percentage can be partially expalined by the incapacity of companies to communicate on their recycling commitment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile Exchange is on a mission to drive positive action on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. Among its many services, the organization has developed two standards on recycled textile claims: RCS and GRS.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To give the fashion and textile industry a way to authenticate their sustainability claims from raw material to final product, Textile Exchange developed a set of robust standards. Textile exchange role is to develop, revise and own these standards. Auditing and certification to the standards is in the hands of third-party certification bodies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) are specificaly designed to boost the use of recycled materials. As such, they target suppliers who can use the standards to offer products certified to contain recycled content thus facilitating brands circular procurement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The RCS and GRS are basically the same, but the GRS is more rigorous. In fact, every requirement covered by RCS is also covered by GRS. In the GRS, there is a higher minimum recycled content percentage (50%) and additional processing requirements (social, environmental, and chemical) that have to be met. The RCS and GRS have three main objectives:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Align definitions of “recycled” across different applications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Verify recycled content in products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Give brands and consumers a means to make informed buying decisions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The GRS has additional aims:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduce the harmful impact of production on people and the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Provide assurance that products are processed in a more climate-friendly way.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Encourage higher proportions (50%) of recycled content in products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Only products that meet all requirements may be labeled with the RCS or GRS logo.\u003C/p>",[53225],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53227],{"article_id":53212,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53229,"link":53230,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53213,"updated_at":53214,"article_id":53212,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ris7K43tkJ0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154979214-GgXnD_tC.jpeg",{"id":53232,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53233,"updated_at":53234,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53235,"contents":53236,"contributors":53247,"image":53249},"22517","2023-01-12T16:18:56.788Z","2025-01-17T15:44:49.992Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53237],{"id":53238,"score":47,"body":53239,"status":55,"article_id":53232,"created_at":53233,"updated_at":53234,"published_at":53233},"n7N1",{"title":53240,"problem":53221,"summary":53241,"solution":53242,"attachment":53243},"SCS Global Services - recycled content and recycling program certifications","\u003Cp>Since 1984, SCS has been a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products and climate sectors. The company offers two standards related to recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SCS Global Services provides two types of certification to recognize your achievements:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycling Program Certification\u003C/strong> - The SCS Recycling Program Certification helps recyclers and reclamation facilities make credible claims about their diversion strategies and recycling rates.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recycled Content Certification\u003C/strong> - The SCS Recycled Content Certification evaluates products made from pre-consumer or post-consumer material diverted from the waste stream. Certification measures the percentage of recycled content for the purpose of making an accurate claim in the marketplace.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SCS recycled content certification demonstrates your commitment to conserving natural resources, helps you meet customer specifications, can qualify your products for LEED and environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) programs, and supports your sustainability goals. \u003C/p>",[53244,53245,53246],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53248],{"article_id":53232,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53250,"link":53251,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53233,"updated_at":53234,"article_id":53232,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lvL6ProD2Go=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154979651-rbqHf2lk.jpeg",{"id":53253,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53254,"updated_at":53255,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53256,"contents":53257,"contributors":53267,"image":53269},"22550","2023-01-13T08:46:35.452Z","2025-01-17T15:42:27.003Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53258],{"id":53259,"score":47,"body":53260,"status":55,"article_id":53253,"created_at":53254,"updated_at":53255,"published_at":53254},"eDt3",{"title":53261,"outcome":53262,"problem":50533,"summary":53263,"solution":53264,"attachment":53265},"CYCLO® and AWARE™ team up to bring fully traceable recycled cotton yarn in Bangladesh","\u003Cp>Cyclo recycled yarn embedded with the Aware Integrity Solution is fully traceable from fiber to final product. With Aware tracer particles added to the certified recycled Cyclo Fiber, the final garment can be scanned by a hand-held device to verify that genuine Cyclo yarn has been used for that final product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Simco Spinning & Textile, exclusive manufacturers of Cyclo recycled fibers in Bangladesh, has entered into a strategic partnership with The Movement (parent company of Aware) to become nominated spinners of the Aware Integrity Solution in Bangladesh.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bangladesh Cyclo Recycled Fibers of Simco Spinning & Textile Ltd. has helped pioneer producing fiber using recycling technology from cutting waste. What started with the production of yarn that was mostly used to produce cleaning materials and other home textiles has evolved into Cyclo Recycled Fibers: a high-quality, commercially applicable yarn that is a sustainable alternative for apparel and other textile applications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>AWARE™ traceability technology can be used for all kinds of sustainable materials. Authentic sustainable materials are verified by unique tracer particles (added to the material) and validated by secure blockchain. These sustainable materials are available directly at nominated spinners in several locations around the world.\u003C/p>",[53266],{"name":51412,"type":53,"value":51412},[53268],{"article_id":53253,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53270,"link":53271,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53254,"updated_at":53255,"article_id":53253,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GujRO85r5do=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154980289-wS7UnLIi.jpeg",{"id":53273,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53274,"updated_at":53275,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53276,"contents":53277,"contributors":53287,"image":53289},"22582","2023-01-13T15:09:47.080Z","2025-01-17T15:35:30.935Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53278],{"id":53279,"score":47,"body":53280,"status":55,"article_id":53273,"created_at":53274,"updated_at":53275,"published_at":53274},"jXqP",{"title":53281,"outcome":53282,"problem":50533,"summary":53283,"solution":53284,"attachment":53285},"Progetto Quid - ethical upcycling of post industrial textile waste","\u003Cp>Progetto Quid is experiencing fast growth, and it has opened 5 physical stores in Italy: Verona, Milano, Genova, Mestre e Bassano.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In terms of sustainability:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1200 km of recycled fabric\u003C/p>\u003Cp>126 people at risk employed (84% women, 17 nationalities)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>452 hours of welfare support\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Progetto Quid is a cooperative based in Italy manufacturing apparel made with surplus textile waste from high end local fashion companies. The company commits to ethical sustainability by employing marginalized people.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashion is just one way to change the world, Progetto Quid wantz to inspire others to become part of a bigger change. This is how they do it: each of the cooperative's collections is created through the recovery of surplus fabrics provided by prestigious fashion and textile companies. In their atelier they offer employment and training opportunities to people who are most at risk of exclusion from the labour market in Italy, especially women. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>90% of the fabric used for their collections comes from within a range of 250 km in Italy and 10% from Spain, UK and Croatia. Thanks to a network of 52 fabric suppliers, the company tests collaborative supply chain models to reduce the impact of the fashion industry on the environment. Progetto QUID receives fabric donations or buys fabric at a reduced price from established companies, brands with warehouses in Italy and wholesalers, and turn it into limited edition collections, thus extending its life cycle. In turn, the cooperative donates the remaining stock to social projects close to their values.\u003C/p>",[53286],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[53288],{"article_id":53273,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53290,"link":53291,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53274,"updated_at":53275,"article_id":53273,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uh1_a9f2aW0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154980837-qwrI9_bX.jpeg",{"id":53293,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53294,"updated_at":53295,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53296,"contents":53297,"contributors":53308,"image":53310},"22583","2023-01-13T15:47:55.020Z","2025-01-17T15:40:51.604Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53298],{"id":53299,"score":47,"body":53300,"status":55,"article_id":53293,"created_at":53294,"updated_at":53295,"published_at":53294},"z-xq",{"title":53301,"problem":53302,"summary":53303,"solution":53304,"attachment":53305},"NASSA GROUP - Water and energy efficient machinery for garment manufacturing","\u003Cp>It’s estimated that processing (including spinning, dyeing, finishing) a kilogram of fibre (not just cotton, but also polyester and other materials) requires 100 to 150 litres of water. (The State of the Apparel Sector, 2015, Special Report: Water)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NASSA Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading garment manufacturers, is investing in sustainability initiatives for people, customers and the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The group has put in place a stringent 3 year plan aimed at further improving environmental measures. This plan is focused on 4 core aims:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The integration of Effluent Treatment Plants with a 1.5 cusec capacity, designed to adhere to recommended World Bank guidelines\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The introduction of high efficiency production machinery, aimed at reducing water consumption by 50%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The implementation of combined heat and power generation with the goal of reducing gas consumption by 10%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The transition to the latest dyeing technology to further reduce waste and pollution ratios.\u003C/p>",[53306,53307],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[53309],{"article_id":53293,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53311,"link":53312,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53294,"updated_at":53295,"article_id":53293,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BygRNI4tllU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154981714-wptIUD8w.jpeg",{"id":53314,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53315,"updated_at":53316,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53317,"contents":53318,"contributors":53327,"image":53329},"22584","2023-01-13T16:11:37.104Z","2025-01-17T15:50:47.070Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53319],{"id":53320,"score":47,"body":53321,"status":55,"article_id":53314,"created_at":53315,"updated_at":53316,"published_at":53315},"KP__",{"title":53322,"problem":53302,"summary":53323,"solution":53324,"attachment":53325},"INCTL - adoption of NANO-DYE and Cold Pad Batch (CPB) technology for water efficiency in garment manufacturing","\u003Cp>In line with INCTL’s commitment to sustainability and compliance, the company has introduced several water efficient solutions, such as rain water harvesting, water treatment and reuse, and NANO-DYE and CPB technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>INCTL is the first company to adopt both NANO-DYE and Cold Pad Batch – CPB technology, which makes their dyeing process unique in the world. Nano-Dye is closing the loop of existing exhaust dyeing while saving on power, water and dyestuff. CPB dyeing process is also environment friendly due to high dye fixation and non-requirement of salt and thermal energy. The company is equipped with all latest technologies and utilizes central ERP system, which is rare in the textile sector. As an environmentally compliant company, the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) is a core activity in INCTL. Utilising aerobic and anaerobic digestion process, it recycles harmful chemicals generated from the Dyeing and Finishing processes before discharge into waterways. Reducing the carbon footprint is an integral part of operations and the company re-uses wastewater after treatment. There is also a rainwater harvesting system that saves about 44 million liters of ground water.\u003C/p>",[53326],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53328],{"article_id":53314,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53330,"link":53331,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53315,"updated_at":53316,"article_id":53314,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3Ri7ynUeazQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154982548-lpaf8wUG.jpeg",{"id":53333,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53334,"updated_at":53335,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53336,"contents":53337,"contributors":53346,"image":53348},"22585","2023-01-13T16:29:01.653Z","2025-01-17T15:50:44.955Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53338],{"id":53339,"score":47,"body":53340,"status":55,"article_id":53333,"created_at":53334,"updated_at":53335,"published_at":53334},"6LGy",{"title":53341,"problem":53302,"summary":53342,"solution":53343,"attachment":53344},"Rising Group - Mahmuda Attires Ltd green factory","\u003Cp>As the world is moving towards a sustainable apparel ecosystem, Rising Group understands its role in this movement. Keeping alliance with that movement, the company has created Mahmuda Attires Ltd\u003Cstrong>, \u003C/strong>their first green factory.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At Mahmuda Attires Ltd\u003Cstrong>, \u003C/strong>their first green factory, Rising group has integrated renewable energy sources, taken water reduction measures and ensured an ethical environment for all its stakeholders. The factory is LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). At Mahmuda Attires Ltd, Rising group took measures to harvest rain water and reduce water consumption as much as possible. In pursuit of making its factories more sustainable it has introduced solar energy to partially power its facilities and reduce the grid electricity consumption. Solar integration has been Rising group greatest leap that led the company to produce 3000KW/hour of clean energy to run daily operations. Finally, as in all factories, Rising group uses Effluent Treatment Plants or (ETPs) to purify water and remove any toxic and non toxic materials or chemicals from it. \u003C/p>",[53345],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53347],{"article_id":53333,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53349,"link":53350,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53334,"updated_at":53335,"article_id":53333,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-aqTcIQatfM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154983455-wRxTf4x5.jpeg",{"id":53352,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53353,"updated_at":53354,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53355,"contents":53356,"contributors":53366,"image":53368},"22615","2023-01-16T08:25:40.817Z","2025-08-21T00:57:06.292Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53357],{"id":53358,"score":47,"body":53359,"status":55,"article_id":53352,"created_at":53353,"updated_at":53354,"published_at":53353},"wtIN",{"title":53360,"outcome":6744,"problem":53361,"summary":53362,"solution":53363,"attachment":53364},"EREKS-ERA Blue Matters - circular jeans production","\u003Cp>48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% are incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It’s estimated that processing (including spinning, dyeing, finishing) a kilogram of fibre (not just cotton, but also polyester and other materials) requires 100 to 150 litres of water. (The State of the Apparel Sector, 2015, Special Report: Water)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based on 45 years of textile & apparel business experience, EREKS and ERA are positioned in the EU market as sustainable denim and woven garments producers & exporters with a solid reputation. In 2020, EREKS and ERA reviewed their strategy and decided to GO CIRCULAR by 2030. In line with their strategy, Blue Matters Responsible Production Platform newly established by EREKS and ERA, is a fully integrated green production facility, uniquely designed to deliver sustainable and customized denim washing technology; with a development center, sustainable washing unit, sewing unit and finishing unit.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EREKS and ERA with 550 qualified team members and their Blue Matters Responsible Production Platform are able to offer solutions to brands in their \"Circular Production\" journey. Here are some highlights about green building system:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- EREKS collects the rainwater from the rooftop and use it within the system.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 90% of EREKS waste water is recycled and reused in production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- EREKS uses low consumption taps (1,3 lt per min.) in all water taps.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- EREKS is collecting and measuring all the system data from every consumption point (water, gas and electricity).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- EREKS used sustainable materials in architectural construction such as roof finishes and woodworks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As Ereks/Blue Matters, the company is one of the sixty leading brands, manufacturers, and fabric mills using the Ellen MacArthur foundation’s Jeans Redesign Guidelines to produce circular jeans. EREKS sets its ambitious target through sustainable and circular future!\u003C/p>",[53365],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[53367],{"article_id":53352,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53369,"link":53370,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53353,"updated_at":53354,"article_id":53352,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UPx2-xeuR44=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154984402-G6F4KE1a.jpeg",{"id":53372,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53373,"updated_at":53374,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53375,"contents":53376,"contributors":53386,"image":53388},"22616","2023-01-16T08:54:06.240Z","2025-01-17T15:35:51.642Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53377],{"id":53378,"score":47,"body":53379,"status":55,"article_id":53372,"created_at":53373,"updated_at":53374,"published_at":53373},"BUyC",{"title":53380,"outcome":53381,"problem":50350,"summary":53382,"solution":53383,"attachment":53384},"Tami Care Cosyflex - spray technology for clothing manufacturing","\u003Cp>An item can go from fiber to finished garment in as little as 3 seconds.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cosyflex is a revolutionary additive manufacturing technology utilising fast deposition of liquid polymers, genuine textile fibres and additives, on textured formers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tami Care developed Cosyflex to satisfy the specific needs of a product, it later recognized the potential of this innovation for resource efficiency and elimination of post industrial waste. How does it work?\u003C/p>\u003Cp>0. It starts with compounds of water-based polymers, pigments and additives, along with short textile fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. A baseplate in the shape of a T-shirt is made, on which materials will be precisely deposited. No need for pattern cutting, thus reducing scrap and manual labour. Details, textures and desired feel is achieved by baseplate patterns and embossing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Fast layering of short, real textile fibres (also from waste) and water-based polymers via a proprietary, patented process, creates the Cosyflex® fabric with fibres on both sides and genuine fabric appearance and feel. Cosyflex® production can easily utilise recycled fibres and recycled polymers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. After curing the fabric is removed from the baseplate and is ready for use or can go on to post production processes, such as; digital printing stitching, etc.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. The garment can now go on to packaging. Cosyflex® technology was conceived to allow industrial production, from small to large batches.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This technology eliminates many of the intermediate steps in the RMG value chain, such as ginning, carding, combing, drawing and roving, spinning and knitting, dyeing and finishing, construction and assembly. It consequently reduces environmental damage related to production, particularly cutting waste, chemical and water usage.\u003C/p>",[53385],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[53387],{"article_id":53372,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53389,"link":53390,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53373,"updated_at":53374,"article_id":53372,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"E72P_BpieLE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154985283-rFfh96y0.jpeg",{"id":53392,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53393,"updated_at":53394,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53395,"contents":53396,"contributors":53407,"image":53409},"22617","2023-01-16T09:39:27.149Z","2025-01-17T15:40:41.905Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53397],{"id":53398,"score":47,"body":53399,"status":55,"article_id":53392,"created_at":53393,"updated_at":53394,"published_at":53393},"fKWC",{"title":53400,"problem":53401,"summary":53402,"solution":53403,"attachment":53404},"Golden Laser - Co2 laser cutting machines for textiles","\u003Cp>Modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas companies driving greenhouse gas emissions. Today, in fact, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. It is clear that any attempt to recude waste production in textiles is pivotal to reduce its environmental footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Goldenlaser designs and builds CO2 laser machines specifically for cutting, engraving and perforating of fabrics and textiles. The company's laser machines have the ability to cut fabrics and textiles into sizes and shapes efficiently and sustainably on large cutting scales, as well as cutting complex internal patterns on smaller cutting scales. Laser engraving textiles and fabrics can achieve incredible visual effects and tactile surface structures.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Laser technique, is entirely different from traditional textile processes, as it is characterized by the accuracy, flexibility, efficiency, ease of operation and the scope of automation. Higher levels of accuracy reduce the creation of production waste. Almost all textiles can be processed well by laser cutting. Some fabrics, such as felt and wool, can also be processed by laser engraving.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ⅰ. Laser Cutting\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Normally a CO2 laser cutter is used to cut the fabric into the desired pattern shapes. A very fine laser beam is focused on to the fabric surface, which increases the temperature substantially and cutting takes place due to vaporization.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ⅱ. Laser Engraving\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Laser engraving of fabric is to remove (engrave) the material to a certain depth by controlling the power of the CO2 laser beam to obtain contrast, tactile effects or to perform light etching to bleach the color of the fabric.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ⅲ. Laser Perforation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This step allows to perforate the fabrics and textiles with a tight array of the holes of the certain pattern and size. It is often required to provide ventilation properties or unique decorative effects to the end product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ⅳ. Laser Kiss Cutting\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Laser kiss-cutting is used to cut the top layer of material without cutting through an attached material. In fabric decoration industry, laser kiss cut makes a shape cut out of the surface layer of the fabric. The upper shape is then removed, leaving the underlying graphic visible.\u003C/p>",[53405,53406],{"name":51311,"type":53,"value":51311},{"name":51313,"type":53,"value":51313},[53408],{"article_id":53392,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53410,"link":53411,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53393,"updated_at":53394,"article_id":53392,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hRL8TvtcZnE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154986154-vW2ZdqWt.jpeg",{"id":53413,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53414,"updated_at":53415,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53416,"contents":53417,"contributors":53428,"image":53430},"22618","2023-01-16T10:16:59.154Z","2025-01-17T15:45:34.628Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53418],{"id":53419,"score":47,"body":53420,"status":55,"article_id":53413,"created_at":53414,"updated_at":53415,"published_at":53414},"zbLS",{"title":53421,"outcome":53422,"problem":53423,"summary":53424,"solution":53425,"attachment":53426},"Vintage Denim Studio Ltd. - making profits while going green","\u003Cp>Energy cost reduction by 46%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Carbon footprint lowered by 45%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Water cost reduction by 53%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>10% renewable energy\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Today, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sitting on a 10-acre plot in the Export Processing Zone in Ishwardi, Pabna, Vintage Denim Studio, part of ABA Group, is leading the way on how to save the environment while running a factory, ensure a safe workplace and reduce consumption of natural resources as much as possible, such as water, and bring down power usage as well as carbon emission.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vintage Denim was the first factory in Bangladesh to achieve platinum LEED certification. LEED certification credits are focused on a number of concepts. The factory has got 23 out of 26 in sustainable sites, 28 out of 35 in energy efficiency, 6 out of 14 in materials and resources and 13 out of 15 in indoor environment quality. Besides, it secured 10 out 10 in water efficiency, 6 out 6 in innovation and 4 out of 4 in regional priority.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Green factory owners do not get price benefits from its buyers, but green factory owners get priority in getting work orders. \"The product price of a non-green factory and a green one is the same, but if it is a green factory, you will get business priority. And that is the benefit,\" said Sajjadur (ABA Group Chairman). Green factory owners benefit in the long run for sure. The factory has registered a 10% to 15% business growth every year over the last ten years. Even in the midst of Covid-19, the factory has posted 5% to 6% growth. The plant is also saving energy costs by switching to renewable sources. But maintenance costs for a green factory are high as it is necessary to keep its appearance intact. \u003C/p>",[53427],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[53429],{"article_id":53413,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53431,"link":53432,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53414,"updated_at":53415,"article_id":53413,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EQuSLbCtz8o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154986867-ko1ZQqvN.jpeg",{"id":53434,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53435,"updated_at":53436,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53437,"contents":53438,"contributors":53448,"image":53450},"22619","2023-01-16T10:48:30.970Z","2025-01-17T15:43:21.405Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53439],{"id":53440,"score":47,"body":53441,"status":55,"article_id":53434,"created_at":53435,"updated_at":53436,"published_at":53435},"6mW1",{"title":53442,"problem":53443,"summary":53444,"solution":53445,"attachment":53446},"Bitopi Group - turning textile waste into fuel and other resource efficient initiatives","\u003Cp>Today, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% is incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bitopi Group employs several environmental initiatives in its plants in Bangladesh to reduce energy demands, water pollution and waste generation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Waste Treatment Process\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Incineration Boiler: To minimize the volume and disposal costs of the wastes generated at the different units, TAL installed a 2 ton incineration boiler, which uses factory wastes - fabric waste, thread cones, and carton boxes/paper as combustion fuel.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Biogas Plant\u003Cstrong>: \u003C/strong>Biogas is the product of the natural biological breakdown of organic & carbon-rich waste when the supply of oxygen is restricted. The company's technology extracts the value contained in non-recyclable waste by producing 'biogas', a methane-rich natural gas. It is a renewable source of energy in which wastage food is used as a row material. Instead of disposing of the food waste used every day, the factory uses it as feedstock for its biogas plant for cooking.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Energy Management\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Skylight: Prismatic skylights enable Prismatic Operation by harnessing the sun so that electric lights can be dimmed or turned off for a portion of the day, conserving energy while making the interior more pleasant for occupants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Solar panel: Bitopi group 125 kw solar panels meet 5% of the total electricity required by the factory.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Waste Water Treatment\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thermos Oil Heater: Unlike conventional boilers, which use water/steam as heat transfer fluid, thermal oil heaters can operate at atmospheric pressure and achieve temperatures up to 300°C. Thermal oil heaters are thus relatively cheaper and convenient. Plus, they minimize the risk of corrosion, lime deposits, and scale formation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Water recycling: former wastewater which is collected from Rain Water harvest plant and through ETP by disaggregating chemicals and impurities from the water that has been used in washing is reused in sustainable landscaping irrigation, industrial water needs, and toilet purpose.\u003C/p>",[53447],{"name":51619,"type":53,"value":51619},[53449],{"article_id":53434,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53451,"link":53452,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53435,"updated_at":53436,"article_id":53434,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8E1nNWOYimo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154987686-mjiFz22c.jpeg",{"id":53454,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53455,"updated_at":53456,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53457,"contents":53458,"contributors":53468,"image":53470},"22620","2023-01-16T11:30:02.424Z","2025-01-17T15:47:55.074Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53459],{"id":53460,"score":47,"body":53461,"status":55,"article_id":53454,"created_at":53455,"updated_at":53456,"published_at":53455},"xrAt",{"title":53462,"outcome":53463,"problem":53443,"summary":53464,"solution":53465,"attachment":53466},"Tusuka - Sustainable business practices in RMG","\u003Cp>Reduced energy consumption in KWH: 258753.92\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Energy saving in BDT million: 1.6444\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tusuka is committed to ensure sustainable business practices. Sustainability is profoundly implanted into the business. The company production philosophy is based on asceticism to minimize the usages of raw materials, energy, water and chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tusuka\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>implements several solutions to reduce its environemntal performance and cut costs:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Energy efficieny\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Tusuka uses LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs like T-12 or T-8 and uses servo motor & VFD control motor, e-flow chemical spray machine, green dryer, energy efficient washing machine,VFD controlled air compressor, IE3 motor & has all exhaust fan replaced by energy efficient motor.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Tusuka has also implemented a solar power generation unit as a pilot project to conserve natural resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Water treatment and recycle\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Tusuka has implemented a Central Effluent Treatment Plant (biological) having capacity 300m3/hr or 7,200m3/day. At the company PP spray section, Tusuka uses the treated recycle water. This water is also used for garden watering, floor cleaning, car washing and construction development. By this system, 3-5% of recycled water is being used at their washing units.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Tusuka also implemented a roof top Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) project located at the ETP building.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Leakage and consumption monitoring \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A small leak of 1 mm at 10 bar results in a loss of approximately 2.5 kg of steam per hour. Tusuka monitoring team relentlessly works to identify and rectify the steam leakages.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Solid waste management\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- As part of agreement with EVA Enterprise & Ria Drum House, Tusuka sent them 910 tons/year of\u003C/p>\u003Cp>solid cutting & others waste for recycling.\u003C/p>",[53467],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},[53469],{"article_id":53454,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53471,"link":53472,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53455,"updated_at":53456,"article_id":53454,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MLC3NJb7KbY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154988421-mWgOZPOF.jpeg",{"id":53474,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53475,"updated_at":53476,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53477,"contents":53478,"contributors":53489,"image":53491},"22648","2023-01-16T15:01:42.749Z","2025-01-17T15:36:39.370Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53479],{"id":53480,"score":47,"body":53481,"status":55,"article_id":53474,"created_at":53475,"updated_at":53476,"published_at":53475},"pvMD",{"title":53482,"problem":53483,"summary":53484,"solution":53485,"attachment":53486},"Construma - Textile machinery repair and maintenance","\u003Cp>In manufacturing, machine replacement is not always the best solution, and it certainly is the most expensive one. Yet, most companies tend to replace their machinery more often then needed by skipping repair, refurbishing and remanufacturing activities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Construma is a manufacturer of textile machines that also offers repair and maintenance for weaving machines and other textile machines.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Construma offers repair, maintenance and improvements of weaving machines and textile machinery. Improvements will increase the level of machine automation, extend life cycles of equipment, emprove quality and productivity and improve reliability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company also sells second-hand textile and weaving machines such as carpet overedging machines, yarn winding machines, heavy duty carpet trolleys, and bobbin creels. Finally, Construma sells weaving and textile machinery spare parts.\u003C/p>",[53487,53488],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[53490],{"article_id":53474,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53492,"link":53493,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53475,"updated_at":53476,"article_id":53474,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WLKAuNxB6QU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154989365-PBZZS57S.jpeg",{"id":53495,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53496,"updated_at":53497,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53498,"contents":53499,"contributors":53510,"image":53512},"22682","2023-01-17T09:26:15.128Z","2025-01-17T15:33:55.524Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53500],{"id":53501,"score":47,"body":53502,"status":55,"article_id":53495,"created_at":53496,"updated_at":53497,"published_at":53496},"1Ox4",{"title":53503,"outcome":53504,"problem":53505,"summary":53506,"solution":53507,"attachment":53508},"The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)  - supporting Bangladesh Ready Made Garments industry","\u003Cp>Bangladesh RMG industry is the 2nd largest apparel exporter of the world. More than \u003Cstrong>150\u003C/strong> countries import ready-made garments from Bangladesh.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After the independence in 1971, Bangladesh was one of poorest countries in the world. No major industries were developed in Bangladesh, when it was known as East Pakistan, due to discriminatory attitude and policies of the government of the then West Pakistan. So, rebuilding the war-ravaged country with limited resources appeared to be the biggest challenge. The industry that has been making crucial contribution to rebuilding the country and its economy is none other than the readymade garment (RMG) industry which is now the single biggest export earner for Bangladesh. The sector accounts for 83% of total export earnings of the country with value of over $27.9 billion of exports in 2019-20 financial year. .\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is one of the largest trade associations in the country representing the readymade garment industry, particularly the woven garments, knitwear and sweater sub-sectors with equal importance.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BGMEA is dedicated to promote and facilitate the apparel industry through policy advocacy to the government, services to members, ensuring workers’ rights and social compliance at factories. BGMEA collaborates with local and international stakeholders, including brands and development partners to pave the way for development of Bangladesh apparel industry. Currently, BGMEA has around four thousand registered garment factories. BGMEA member factories account for 100% woven garment exports of the country and more than 95% of sweater exports, while around half of the light knitwear exports are made by them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>DECARBONIZATION\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) 5th Annual report Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable country to climate change. But ironically, Bangladesh is also one of the lowest carbon emitters of the world. But still understanding the importance of climate change BGMEA has signed the UN fashion industry charter for Climate Action with UNFCCC as a supporting organization to reduce GHGs emission in the industry by 30% within 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>WELLBEING & SAFETY\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As part of its CSR activities, BGMEA runs 12 Health Centers that provides healthcare facilities and medicines to more than 60,000 garment workers per year free of cost. The annual expenditure of these centers is around USD 3,00,000 which is funded by BGMEA’s own resources. Besides, for RMG workers, a full-fledged hospital is operational in Chittagong, and a 100-bed hospital in Dhaka is under construction. The hospital will provide all kinds of outdoor and indoor healthcare facilities to garment workers free of cost or at heavily subsidized charges.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With the suppport of the Government of Bangladesh and development partners, BGMEA has been implementing different skill development programs including STEP and SEIP for garment employees and workers through several training centers across the country. The tranied people are placed for jobs in garment factories. \u003C/p>",[53509],{"name":51372,"type":53,"value":51372},[53511],{"article_id":53495,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53513,"link":53514,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53496,"updated_at":53497,"article_id":53495,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kh8rNERZ91I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154990130-G5UVUs2a.jpeg",{"id":53516,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53517,"updated_at":53518,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53519,"contents":53520,"contributors":53532,"image":53534},"22683","2023-01-17T11:17:43.806Z","2025-01-17T15:44:37.711Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53521],{"id":53522,"score":47,"body":53523,"status":55,"article_id":53516,"created_at":53517,"updated_at":53518,"published_at":53517},"6EgO",{"title":53524,"outcome":53525,"problem":50533,"summary":53526,"solution":53527,"attachment":53528},"Primark - educating suppliers and consumers on implementable circular strategies","\u003Cp>Right now, 40% of the clothes sold by the company are made from recycled fibres or more sustainably sourced materials and its goal is to make all of them this way by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Primark is aiming to become a more circular fashion business where waste is reduced or eliminated by being recycled or upcycled into new products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Suppliers\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Primark is enhancing the durability of its clothes so they last for longer and by 2027 its clothes will be recyclable by design. So, when its designers and buyers develop a new collection, they won’t just be thinking about what looks great. They’ll also have in mind what will happen when it reaches the end of its life. To make this a reality Primark will educate its product teams and suppliers about circular design so it becomes part of what they do every day. The company will also teach the teams about how they can ensure the clothes they create can be more easily recycled at the end of their life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Consumers\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After piloting some repair sessions with smaller groups during the pandemic, Primark started to roll the programme out more broadly in March 2022. To date, it has run 43 sessions in its stores and head offices in the UK and Republic of Ireland, offering over 500 free places to customers and colleagues. Primark workshops are led by fashion designer Lorraine Mitchell, a Primark customer. During the workshops, she shares basic hand-sewing techniques and practical repair tips and guides attendees through the hands-on sessions.\u003C/p>",[53529,53530,53531],{"name":52238,"type":53,"value":52238},{"name":52240,"type":53,"value":52240},{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53533],{"article_id":53516,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53535,"link":53536,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53517,"updated_at":53518,"article_id":53516,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ldW3ukmcW-8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154991074-1foRG7Mv.jpeg",{"id":53538,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53539,"updated_at":53540,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53541,"contents":53542,"contributors":53552,"image":53554},"22714","2023-01-17T16:26:08.015Z","2025-01-17T15:32:40.167Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53543],{"id":53544,"score":47,"body":53545,"status":55,"article_id":53538,"created_at":53539,"updated_at":53540,"published_at":53539},"yPSu",{"title":53546,"problem":49994,"summary":53547,"solution":53548,"attachment":53549},"Policy Hub - review and advocacy for circular policy in textile","\u003Cp>The Policy Hub - Circularity for Apparel and footwear unites the industry to develop ambitious policies that accelerate sustainable practices. Launched in 2019, Policy Hub represents more than 700 stakeholders of the apparel and footwear industry, including brands, retailers, manufacturers, and NGOs. Policy Hub gathers the technical expertise and knowledge from members of its partner organisations: Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), Federation of European Sporting Goods (FESI), and Textile Exchange. In close collaboration with policymakers, the Policy Hub draws on these technical inputs to propose ambitious policies for the textiles industry in Europe.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Policy Hub publishes several position papers representing the apparel and footwear industry on four macro areas of policy influence: design, production, consumption, post-consumption. In those papers Policy Hub offers feedback on the latest regulations concerning fashion circularity at the EU level so to hopefully aid decision makers in correcting and expanding their policy.\u003C/p>",[53550,53551],{"name":51596,"type":53,"value":51596},{"name":51598,"type":53,"value":51598},[53553],{"article_id":53538,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53555,"link":53556,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53539,"updated_at":53540,"article_id":53538,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JpumhGYC46s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154991666-Efu1q_yv.jpeg",{"id":53558,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53559,"updated_at":53560,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53561,"contents":53562,"contributors":53572,"image":53574},"22715","2023-01-17T17:12:07.066Z","2025-01-17T15:47:17.247Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53563],{"id":53564,"score":47,"body":53565,"status":55,"article_id":53558,"created_at":53559,"updated_at":53560,"published_at":53559},"RmMw",{"title":53566,"problem":53567,"summary":53568,"solution":53569,"attachment":53570},"Build - Sustainability Green Growth Committee","\u003Cp>Bangladesh adds 2 million people to its labour force every year, while it only creates about 1 million genuine jobs, including migrants. In addition, although Bangladesh has performed well in terms of manufacturing exports, the growth has produced very few productive jobs for individuals entering the labour force. In comparison, Bangladesh’s competitors have a much more diversified export base. Finally, Bangladesh’s record in attracting FDI despite the low cost of labour has been dismal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The government of Bangladesh, therefore, needs an effective partner to help it provide an effective environment for private sector growth, thereby unlocking the private sector’s tremendous potential to develop and grow to meet the nation’s development goals and to create the jobs necessary to transform Bangladesh into a middle-income country by the 50th year of its birth. With this background, BUILD came into existence to become the government’s partner and platform to promote private sector development, investment, jobs and, therefore, growth in Bangladesh.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) is the country’s pioneering public-private dialogue platform jointly promoted by the three leading chambers of the country, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), and Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). Established in 2011, BUILD is uniquely positioned to provide research-driven policy recommendations to the government on behalf of the private sector. BUILD has seven thematic working committees, each with its own ability to implement recommendations since each is co-chaired by a private-sector leader and a high-up official from a relevant Ministry of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Sustainability and Green Growth Working Committee (SGGWC), co-chaired by BGMEA and Bangladesh Secretary Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), works as a public private dialogue (PPD) platform to gather inputs from government, private sector, civil society, and development partners to make businesses resource-efficient and environmentally responsible. The specific objectives of the Sustainability and Green Growth Working Committee (SGGWC) are as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To advocate policy recommendations on enabling the private sector to achieve environmental sustainability and resource use efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To engage policymakers, private sector, civil society and development partners through dialogues, meetings, and other interactive processes to create awareness, interest and activities on climate change, environmental damage, disaster risk reduction for developing compliant and resource-efficient entrepreneurship.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- To bridge the twin goals of sustainability and competitiveness in various industry sectors by conducting research and facilitating sectoral planning and strategy development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The SGGWC team has undertaken a number of projects as well, such as the Textile Sustainability Platform (phases 1 to 3), Assessing Investment Opportunities for MSMEs in Southwest Bangladesh, Business Opportunities in Mongla and Southwest region for climate migrants, climate finance transparency mechanism (CFTM), Sustainable Transportation in Bangladesh, and so on.\u003C/p>",[53571],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},[53573],{"article_id":53558,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53575,"link":53576,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53559,"updated_at":53560,"article_id":53558,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uGZDTFl6wKs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154992342-5rTNmTuk.jpeg",{"id":53578,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53579,"updated_at":53580,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53581,"contents":53582,"contributors":53591,"image":53593},"22747","2023-01-18T08:32:52.777Z","2025-01-17T15:49:32.246Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53583],{"id":53584,"score":47,"body":53585,"status":55,"article_id":53578,"created_at":53579,"updated_at":53580,"published_at":53579},"RsnZ",{"title":53586,"problem":50533,"summary":53587,"solution":53588,"attachment":53589},"Inditex - internal training on efficient resource use","\u003Cp>Thanks to collaboration between the different departments, all Inditex employees –and even new recruits– participate in environmental awareness workshops.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To ensure all activities at Inditex incorporate environmental sustainability and efficient use of natural resources, each activity is accompanied by specific training projects for each division of the company. For example, Inditex partners with the sales and design teams to train them on eco-efficient raw materials and technologies so that their most sustainable products continue to grow. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Spain, Inditex reinforced the engagement of logistics centre personnel by giving training workshops on the \u003Cem>Zero Waste to Landfill\u003C/em> objective. The group has also trained the teams at the Zara stores in Spain, Portugal and China on \u003Cem>Closing the Loop\u003C/em> so they can learn first hand, from the outset, the benefits associated with the project and how they can contribute to its success.\u003C/p>",[53590],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[53592],{"article_id":53578,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53594,"link":53595,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53579,"updated_at":53580,"article_id":53578,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rs2ofJ2_UwA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154993205-EO2cBZIA.jpeg",{"id":53597,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53598,"updated_at":53599,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53600,"contents":53601,"contributors":53611,"image":53613},"22748","2023-01-18T08:56:00.607Z","2025-01-17T15:49:27.715Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53602],{"id":53603,"score":47,"body":53604,"status":55,"article_id":53597,"created_at":53598,"updated_at":53599,"published_at":53598},"7bol",{"title":53605,"outcome":53606,"problem":50533,"summary":53607,"solution":53608,"attachment":53609},"H&M circulator - training program on circularity for designers","\u003Cp>The circulator guide can be consulted at: https://hmgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Circulator_Guide_v1.0.pdf\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>H&M Group wants to become a fully circular business and by 2025 it aims to design all products for circularity using the Circulator. To make this transition the company needs to design products that last longer, are easier to recycle and made from safe, sustainably sourced or recycled materials.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With over 70% of a product’s environmental impact determined at the design stage, it is time for a new approach. Over the past few years, a team of H&M Group internal and external experts have been reshaping the company approach to developing products. The result is the Circulator – a tool that supports designers through a new product development process. First steps involve defining a product’s purpose that will guide decisions on which materials and design strategies to use. The tool balances trade-offs between durability and recyclability, supports more objective decision making and assesses the circular potential of products. \u003C/p>",[53610],{"name":51290,"type":53,"value":51290},[53612],{"article_id":53597,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53614,"link":53615,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53598,"updated_at":53599,"article_id":53597,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5Dk3EMMS4-Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154993918-rEYJP1SD.jpeg",{"id":53617,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53618,"updated_at":53619,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53620,"contents":53621,"contributors":53631,"image":53633},"22749","2023-01-18T10:34:34.547Z","2025-01-17T15:35:10.861Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53622],{"id":53623,"score":47,"body":53624,"status":55,"article_id":53617,"created_at":53618,"updated_at":53619,"published_at":53618},"L5nG",{"title":53625,"problem":53626,"summary":53627,"solution":53628,"attachment":53629},"DBL - natural dyes, water efficiency and materials cycling","\u003Cp>Today, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The textile and apparel industry makes significant use of water, particularly in the fabric dyeing and finishing operations. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group reports that the Bangladesh textile and apparel industry currently consumes 1,500 billion liters of groundwater annually and discharges it as wastewater. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DBL group is among the largest knit garment manufacturers and exporters of Bangladesh. H&M, Walmart-George, Puma, Esprit and G-Star are among its major buyers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DBL Group promotes several circular initiatives accross a variety of resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2012 DBL is leading the apparel industry towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC). The group has adopted ZDHC 2.0 for 100% of its inventory as of 2021. In this direction, the group turned to earth color dyeing, a new method for creating warm shades from natural colors. Seven dyes are recovered from the waste of non-edible agricultural and herbal industries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>RAW MATERIALS\u003C/p>\u003Cp>DBL group spinning mills use different processes that reduce the consumption of cotton. Furthermore, recycled materials (eg. recycled textile, recycled polyester from PET bottles) are used instead of raw cotton. Indeed, DBL spinning mill, Matin Spinning Mills Ltd., is one of the most modern spinning mills in Bangladesh and it produces both Pre-Consumer and Post-Consumer Recycled yarn with GRS/ RCS certification.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>WATER STEWARDSHIP\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Compared to 2020, the group has reduced the use of ground water per garment by 19.42%. This was achieved by setting up a rainwater harvesting plant and backwash water recovery plant to use recycled water. These solutions have saved 100850 cubic meters of groundwater usage as of 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Much of water consumption in textile manufacturing comes from dyeing. Up to 200 liters of water are required to dye one kilogram of fabric, but in 2010, DBL group only required 120, yet it was still not satisfied with its performance. To reduce this number, several water-saving opportunities were identified by DBL Group. Along with the existing practices, some of the implementations made by DBL include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Using efficient machineries which consume up to 50% less water than the average\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Using chemicals which require less water\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Repairing leaking taps and educating staff to turn off water after use\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Replacing water taps with aerator water taps\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Replacing single flush cisterns with dual flush\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reusing hot water from boilers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result of these practices, in 2016 DBL Group achieved water consumption of 55 liters per kilogram of fabric from 120 liters, thus saving 65 liters of water per kg of fabric.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>LOCAL COMMUNITIES\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In supporting local communities, DBL has built schools and provided computers to equipe local colleges. The group also offers recurring technical and vocational trainings for both employees and community inhabitants. DBL employees have access to further trainings every month ranging from first aid to waste handling and environment awarness. Finally, DBL group offers free medical treatments to all community members as part of recurring programs and free treatments all year round to workers and families.\u003C/p>",[53630],{"name":51679,"type":53,"value":51679},[53632],{"article_id":53617,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53634,"link":53635,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53618,"updated_at":53619,"article_id":53617,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5RQTjgHGERE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154994587-sa93SGre.jpeg",{"id":53637,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53638,"updated_at":53639,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53640,"contents":53641,"contributors":53652,"image":53654},"22750","2023-01-18T11:32:34.762Z","2025-01-17T15:45:09.146Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53642],{"id":53643,"score":47,"body":53644,"status":55,"article_id":53637,"created_at":53638,"updated_at":53639,"published_at":53638},"MwRm",{"title":53645,"outcome":53646,"problem":53647,"summary":53648,"solution":53649,"attachment":53650},"Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) - representing local textile manufacturers","\u003Cp>Total Export of the country 38758.31 million USD(FY 2021-2022). Out of that, Textile & Clothing export is 32588.76 (Including Home Textile) million USD which is around 84.08% of the total export.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bangladesh is known worldwide for its textile sector: it contributes more than 13% in GDP, and over 84% in the country export earnings. More than 150 countries import ready-made garments from Bangladesh, therefore a local entity is needed to jointly represent the industry, often comprised by small businesses, in front of foreigners.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) is the national trade organization representing Yarn & Fabric Manufacturers and Textile Product Processors mills of the country under private sector. 1728 Member Mills broken down in 510 Yarn Manufacturing Mills, 901 Fabric Manufacturing Mills and 317 Dyeing-Printing-Finishing Mills are represented by BTMA.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BTMA carries out research and conducts frequent dialogues with public and private stakeholders, such as Bangladesh government officials and private sector foreign representatives to support the textile industy in Bangladesh.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- BTMA provides three kind of certificates to its member Mills:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Issue Certificates of Production & Processing to avail GSP facilities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Certificates for alternative Cash Assistance\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Certificates for availing exemption & concessionary facilities with regard to duties & taxes from\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Custom Authority.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- BTMA Authority remain constantly engaged with different Government department & other related Agencies like Finance Ministry, Commerce Ministry , Textile & Jute Ministry , Labour & Employment Ministry , NBR, Bangladesh Bank , Department of Environment & other high Officials to settle the issues relating Primary Textile Sector(PTS).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- BTMA provides budgetary proposal regarding Tax , VAT & other Custom related matter to National Board of Revenue (NBR) with view to furthering the Primary Textile Sector(PTS).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- BTMA usually meets with Foreign Dignitaries to discuss the bilateral matter of natural interest of the Textile Sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- BTMA usually organizes two fairs: Tex-Bangla (bi-annual) & DTG (Annual). The main objectives of Tex-Bangla exposition are to create awareness among the Policy Makers of Government, buyers at home & abroad and the general public about the role and contributions made by the PTS (Primary Textile Sector) and to show the progress and development being taken place in textile arena DTG event showcase the latest fashion trends, new technology and material services for textiles in trade & help local entrepreneurs to acquaint themselves with latest technology in the Primary Textile Sector and also provide opportunity for participating International suppliers to find new business within Bangladesh.\u003C/p>",[53651],{"name":51659,"type":53,"value":51659},[53653],{"article_id":53637,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53655,"link":53656,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53638,"updated_at":53639,"article_id":53637,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bxmR2ExbHaw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154995344-ZDZ4Mh8G.jpeg",{"id":53658,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53659,"updated_at":53660,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53661,"contents":53662,"contributors":53672,"image":53674},"22780","2023-01-18T12:19:00.471Z","2025-01-17T15:50:48.899Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53663],{"id":53664,"score":47,"body":53665,"status":55,"article_id":53658,"created_at":53659,"updated_at":53660,"published_at":53659},"TSOi",{"title":53666,"problem":53667,"summary":53668,"solution":53669,"attachment":53670},"Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association - supporting the competitiveness of the local knitwear market","\u003Cp>Bangladesh is known worldwide for its textile sector: it contributes more than 13% in GDP, and over 84% in the country export earnings. More than 150 countries import ready-made garments from Bangladesh. Nevertheless, competition is growing fiercely, especially from asian countries, it is therefore pivotal for the local knitwear sector to defend its trade position and remain competitive in the market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association or BKMEA is a national trade organization of Knitwear manufacturers in Bangladesh and is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Today it is an organization of about 2000 knitwear manufacturers and exporters.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BKMEA’s motto is to stay afloat in the international competition and markets with chic and elegant quality products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From the very beginning of its journey BKMEA is providing different services to the member factories of Knitwear sector of Bangladesh for their continuous development. Nowadays, BKMEA is playing crucial role in policy-making process like formulation and fixation of National Export Policy, Import Policy, Import Policy Acts, Textile Policy, Industrial Policy, Fifth Year Policy, Labour Law etc. also framing sector-support rules, market expansion program, research initiatives, roductivity campaign, making green and environmentally-friendly industrial belt. BKMEA conducts research to sustain the main export destinations and explores emerging countries to diversify the export market. Besides, BKMEA works closely with national and International bodies to promote the sector, boost up trade and to enhance cooperation between countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to BKMEA, Bangladesh Knitwear sector should become an excellence with regards to environmental and chemical sustainability in order to remain competitive in international markets. BKMEA understands the practicality of the issues and has pressed member factories home to ensure such sustainable safety mechanism across their factory levels for a secure industry belt.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BKMEA believes in educating the existing factory manpower on environment and chemical management. BKMEA has taken many timely initiatives not only to educate them, but also to make sure that the activities are properly maintained. Numerous publications on the issues of environment and chemical sustainability and safety management have been published regularly to update its member factories. BKMEA disseminates environmental knowledge from workers level to top level management in accordance to their role and responsibilities. Finally, BKMEA has started providing consultancy services to its member factories on chemical management system, ETP and cleaner production management (CPM). It also motivates them to adopt energy-efficient technologies and resource-efficient production technologies. \u003C/p>",[53671],{"name":51513,"type":53,"value":51513},[53673],{"article_id":53658,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53675,"link":53676,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53659,"updated_at":53660,"article_id":53658,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PpHJC1DBgfM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154996230-Ek5dvz1u.jpeg",{"id":53678,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53679,"updated_at":53680,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53681,"contents":53682,"contributors":53691,"image":53693},"22813","2023-01-18T14:33:19.539Z","2025-01-17T15:47:20.018Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53683],{"id":53684,"score":47,"body":53685,"status":55,"article_id":53678,"created_at":53679,"updated_at":53680,"published_at":53679},"Cbwl",{"title":53686,"problem":50350,"summary":53687,"solution":53688,"attachment":53689},"Lenzing Tencel - textile fibers from wood","\u003Cp>TENCEL™ is Lenzing's flagship brand for textiles. Used for a variety of highly specialized applications, the benefits of TENCEL™ fibers can be discerned instantly: Soft to the skin, smooth to the touch, luxurious in shine and flow. TENCEL™ branded lyocell and modal fibers are produced by environmentally responsible processes from the sustainably sourced natural raw material wood.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lenzing offers three sustainable solutions under the premium brand name TENCEL™: TENCEL™ Lyocell, TENCEL™ Modal and TENCEL™ Lyocell Filament.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>TENCEL™ Lyocell\u003C/strong> fibers are extracted from sustainably grown wood using a unique closed loop system which recovers and reuses the solvents used, minimizing the environmental impact of production. Unique physical properties lead to their high tenacity profile, efficient moisture management and gentleness to skin.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>TENCEL™ Modal\u003C/strong> fibers are extracted from naturally grown beech wood by an environmentally responsible integrated pulp-to-fiber process, which is self-sufficient in energy and recovers co-products from component parts of the wood. This flexible fiber is renowned for its exceptional softness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>TENCEL™ Luxe \u003C/strong>is a new variant of the Lyocell production process that enables Lenzing to produce extremely fine filament yarn which produce silky-smooth luxury fabrics with color vibrancy and a flowing liquid-like drape.\u003C/p>",[53690],{"name":51865,"type":53,"value":51865},[53692],{"article_id":53678,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53694,"link":53695,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53679,"updated_at":53680,"article_id":53678,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jRziJ2ruYY4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154997173-ykVCwgNJ.jpeg",{"id":53697,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53698,"updated_at":53699,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53700,"contents":53701,"contributors":53712,"image":53714},"22814","2023-01-18T14:58:49.757Z","2025-01-17T15:36:55.057Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53702],{"id":53703,"score":47,"body":53704,"status":55,"article_id":53697,"created_at":53698,"updated_at":53699,"published_at":53698},"sI4X",{"title":53705,"problem":53706,"summary":53707,"solution":53708,"attachment":53709},"Phillacolor - natural dyes","\u003Cp>The textile dyeing industry is one of the most chemically intensive industries on earth and the worst polluter of clean water after agriculture. The synthetic additives used in the dyeing and finishing process are dangerous to human health, marine life, and the environment. Contact with syntehtic dyed clothes cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, and rashes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>φhillacolor produces natural dyes for fabrics, concentrated liquid dyes, pre-extracted from natural sources. After dilution into a water solution in the right percentage, they can be used for dyeing fibers, yarns, fabrics and garments. They are prepared with 100% natural materials and they not contain any chemical substance.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>φhillacolor products are made from water of the local water supply and natural sources, leaves, roots, berries, bark, flowers and spices. The company uses vegetable sources of non protected plants, from local fields and forests collected in different seasons and other traditional dye plants from certified and qualitied supplies. Compared to the most common natural dyestuff (raw dyestuff, pigments, powdered extracts), which require a long dyeing process to extract the color, strain the liquid and controlling the dyebath, products are ready to use in order to save time and energy, and designed to easily manage the dyeing process, in order to reach a best color result. Natural dyes are derived from organic materials and are produced by natural process, which means that they don’t produce toxic waste, they create less waste water during the dyeing and rinsing process and they are safe for skin, some of them have anti-microbial activity. Skin is the human body’s largest organ, because it protects all the body. To preserve its health Φhillacolor products are consciously manufactured with pH similar to the skin pH, which is fairly acidic, in average from 4.2 e 5.6.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the production process φhillacolor mainly uses natural raw materials, water and electricity. Because water is a precious resource, the company wants to reduce its waste. There is usually some residual color remaining in the exhaust dyebath, to avoid waste of water and color and maximize the process, the dyebath may be reused to dye materials with lighter shades or recharged with additional color. At the end of the production cycle, as the water contains organic residuals only, without oily or any toxic waste, the dyebath can be disposed of into sewers or as ideal fertilizer for use in agricultural field or to water the garden.\u003C/p>",[53710,53711],{"name":1962,"type":53,"value":1962},{"name":1964,"type":53,"value":1964},[53713],{"article_id":53697,"contributor_id":1950},{"id":53715,"link":53716,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53698,"updated_at":53699,"article_id":53697,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cExgfaRM9i4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154997683-leRnPw69.jpeg",{"id":53718,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":53719,"updated_at":53720,"owner_id":1950,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53721,"contents":53722,"contributors":53733,"image":53735},"23048","2023-02-08T09:57:16.755Z","2025-01-17T15:50:56.296Z",{"id":1950,"type":325,"owner_id":1950,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53723],{"id":53724,"score":47,"body":53725,"status":55,"article_id":53718,"created_at":53719,"updated_at":53720,"published_at":53719},"91QS",{"title":53726,"outcome":53727,"problem":53728,"summary":53729,"solution":53730,"attachment":53731},"SERP Recyclage - waste collection and sorting in Morocco","\u003Cp>This company conducts outsourcing services both for private corporations, such as Marjane, McDonalds, or Sheraton, and public institutions, such as municipal governments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste management in Morocco is heavily reliant on the informal sector, especially when it comes to collection. This leads to inefficiencies and puts informal waste pickers in hazardous working conditions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SERP Recyclage is a private waste management company based in Casablanca. SERP Recyclage operates as an outsourcing company that works with municipalities and major companies all over Morocco, offering waste collection and sorting resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SERP has two major facilities for waste sorting in Mohammédia and Casablanca, as well as 11 trucks for waste collection. The premise of the company is that their outsourcing services improve the efficiency of waste sorting and recycling systems, making it easier for companies and municipalities to comply with sustainable practices. The main outcome of their recycling systems is the production of construction bricks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the CEO of SERP Recyclage is also the President of the \u003Cem>Fédération des Recycleurs, Collecteurs et Chineurs Au Maroc\u003C/em>, a federation of associations that agglutinates waste collectors and recyclers in Morocco. Its aim is to channel the demands of the sector and its workers to the administration, advocating for a higher professionalization and better working conditions for waste collectors, a job that is frequently associated to accidents and labor instability. 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(2)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Moroccan law 77-15, known as \"Zero Mika\", bans the use of single use plastic bags. Neverheless, the use of these bags is common place accross Moroccan markets. As a consequence, retailers are caught between the law banning disposable bags and consumers demanding them, as they are aware that they are available, although illegally. (2)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Between march and april 2018 Zero Zbel conducted an awarness raising campaign to sensibilize the public on the use of alternatives to disposable plastic bags. The campaign covered a period of five days and took place in eight markets accross three Moroccan cities: Casablanca, Agadir and Tetouan. The purpose of the campaign was to understand the relationhip Moroccan citizens have with single use plastic bags and available alternatives. 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Accelerate gently 2. Maintain a steady speed 3. Anticipate traffic 4. Avoid high speeds 5. 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The report includes a proposal for criteria that a circular product must meet, following an approach similar to Rank a Brand and Lansink's Ladder. 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The company has created a $16 billion operation with 50,000 members in 28 cities, with 96 locations announced for this year. Well-appointed meeting spaces and a diversity of lounge areas to kindle social interactions are the design hallmarks of shared-office memberships. From finding the optimal office chairs to tweaking the cushioning of a couch, to bold architectural changes like blowing up a floor to install a staircase, the WeWork team has tried all sorts of new ideas in the name of enhancing social interactions. 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It's going to use its own custom electric vehicles to do so, and is using customers as drivers, in exchange for free rides. Service is currently set to begin in 2017. The approach is a hybrid one that borrows aspects of what car sharing networks like car2go have done with an on-demand taxi-style approach. The deal for drivers is that they can use Spiri's fleet of cars free, provided they agree to pick up some passengers along the way and drop them off en-route to their destination. Passengers foot the cost of operation, paying what Spiri says will be costs in line with \"public transport prices.\" Spiri working with Drivr, a dispatch and ridesharing platform provider, for the software side of the service. 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The system provides insights into failures and required maintenance of your fleet, meaning vehicle downtime can be minimised and maintenance is scheduled efficiently. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[53846],{"name":53773,"type":53,"value":53773},[53848],{"article_id":53834,"contributor_id":644},{"id":53850,"link":53851,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53836,"updated_at":53837,"article_id":53834,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jxlay9iKps4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155214496-I2N3O5Gq.jpeg",{"id":53853,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":53854,"created_at":53855,"updated_at":53856,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53857,"contents":53858,"contributors":53866,"image":53868},"3739","http://www.ctcmedrepair.com/surgical-instrument-repair.html","2020-10-01T14:40:36.863Z","2025-01-17T16:29:03.422Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53859],{"id":53860,"score":47,"body":53861,"status":55,"article_id":53853,"created_at":53855,"updated_at":53856,"published_at":53855},"-Ys5",{"title":53862,"summary":53863,"attachment":53864},"Maintenance and repair service for medical equipment","\u003Cp>CTC Medical Repair, Inc. is a company that specialises in the repair of medical tools and equipment of hospitals, surgery centres and doctors offices. To properly function, surgical equipments need to have a regular maintenance and repair performed. The firm has unique manufacturing capabilities that can facilitate the restoration and repair of tools such as surgical instruments, forceps, clamps, scissors, etc. The company aims to restore and extend a life of such instruments to prevent their premature disposal. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[53865],{"name":53773,"type":53,"value":53773},[53867],{"article_id":53853,"contributor_id":644},{"id":53869,"link":53870,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53855,"updated_at":53856,"article_id":53853,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"puvNvN57VGs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155215191-Iq2lkUqg.jpeg",{"id":53872,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":53873,"created_at":53874,"updated_at":53875,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53876,"contents":53877,"contributors":53885,"image":53888},"3757","http://www.jaguar.co.uk/about-jaguar/responsibility/environmental-responsibility/realcar.html","2020-10-01T14:40:46.540Z","2025-01-17T16:29:10.318Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53878],{"id":53879,"score":47,"body":53880,"status":55,"article_id":53872,"created_at":53874,"updated_at":53875,"published_at":53874},"R7jl",{"title":53881,"summary":53882,"attachment":53883},"Recycled aluminium","\u003Cp>Jaguar's research into recycled aluminium includes the REALCAR and REALCAR 2 projects. These aim to boost the amount of recycled aluminium used in vehicle manufacture to 75%, lowering their overall carbon footprint. REALCAR and REALCAR 2 are establishing closed loop recycling process for aluminium, which enables use of recycled aluminium sheets in the Jaguar XJ. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[53884],{"name":53773,"type":53,"value":53773},[53886,53887],{"article_id":53872,"contributor_id":35233},{"article_id":53872,"contributor_id":644},{"id":53889,"link":53890,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53874,"updated_at":53875,"article_id":53872,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1-gPYliSSvQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155215787-5dpQk99h.jpeg",{"id":53892,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":53893,"created_at":53894,"updated_at":53895,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53896,"contents":53897,"contributors":53905,"image":53907},"4003","https://homebiogas.com/","2020-10-01T14:43:27.513Z","2025-01-17T16:29:18.005Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53898],{"id":53899,"score":47,"body":53900,"status":55,"article_id":53892,"created_at":53894,"updated_at":53895,"published_at":53894},"tjiU",{"title":53901,"summary":53902,"attachment":53903},"Processing waste into fuel","\u003Cp>Homebiogas develops advanced, efficient, and user-friendly household biogas system on the market. Their product fits perfectly in any backyard, converting household food scraps and animal manure into 2 hours clean cooking gas and liquid fertilizer daily. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[53904],{"name":53773,"type":53,"value":53773},[53906],{"article_id":53892,"contributor_id":644},{"id":53908,"link":53909,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53894,"updated_at":53895,"article_id":53892,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"X6-MoSsy5yk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155216429-VrMkY7Oh.jpeg",{"id":53911,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":53912,"created_at":53913,"updated_at":53914,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":53915,"contents":53916,"contributors":53924,"image":53926},"4010","https://www.circulairondernemen.nl/uploads/669c6eb7189f26e44986a9ef69c15569.pdf","2020-10-01T14:43:30.474Z","2025-01-17T16:29:26.143Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[53917],{"id":53918,"score":47,"body":53919,"status":55,"article_id":53911,"created_at":53913,"updated_at":53914,"published_at":53913},"A0PG",{"title":53920,"summary":53921,"attachment":53922},"Healthcare Plastic Waste","\u003Cp>As part of the Nederland Circulair initiative by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, a variety of organisations within the healthcare industry gathered to jointly identify ways to make hospitals more circular. To pursue this, a series of pilots were identified for further exploration. One of the pilot projects aims to create a mono-stream flow of plastic within the healthcare space. In order to contribute to the overall objective of creating a mono-stream of plastic packaging within hospitals, Circle Economy engaged in an analysis of typical plastic waste streams from OLVG hospital. 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The company makes these buildings for short or long time, for sale, rent or lease. 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The law will also contain segments on informing and shaping consumer behaviour, through environmental labelling and improved ease of recycling. In addition, the destruction of unsold food items will be made illegal, as will planned obsolescence in business. While tangible outcomes are yet to be seen, it is expected that the law will greatly reduce France’s waste generation and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as shift citizens’ perspectives on consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The global tradition of ‘take-make-waste’ is resulting in excessive—and unnecessary—volumes of waste, and emissions rising in tandem. The French people are becoming increasingly sensitive to waste of food or non-food products, but there is more to be done: in the past, businesses and retailers have been authorised to destroy unsold food items, and disposable, single-use items have abounded in restaurants, groceries and retailers alike.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>France has become the first country in the world to fully ban single-use plastic items, with a sweeping measure on disposable cutlery, tableware and plastic bags. While other countries have some measures in place, none are as extensive as France’s new law, which was fully enacted in 2020. Lawmakers aim to instil values of the circular economy in all facets of the value chain—from product design, to use, to recycling. In doing so, President François Hollande hopes to make France ‘an exemplary nation in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, diversifying its energy model and increasing the deployment of renewable energy sources.’\u003C/p>","\u003Cp> France’s politicians have voted on—and passed—an ‘anti-waste law for a circular economy’, following consultation with local authorities, companies and NGOs. It is composed of fifty measures, which create new requirements for the polluter pays principles, new product families in the circular economy, new prohibitions on single-use plastic items, and new measures to more easily sanction environmental offences. Through these measures, the government hopes to influence how companies produce and how citizens consume. 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In addition, using PFC-free fabric also reduces use of water, chemicals and energy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Truck tarps, composed of PVC, spend five to eight years on the road. After this use, they usually get incinerated or end up as landfill waste, which expels toxic compounds.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 1993, graphic designers Markus and Daniel Freitag were looking for a functional, water-repellent and robust bag to hold their creative work. Inspired by the multicolored heavy traffic that rumbled through the Zurich transit intersection in front of their flat, they developed a messenger bag from used truck tarpaulins, discarded bicycle inner tubes and car seat belts. This is how the first FREITAG bags took shape in the living room of their shared apartment – each one recycled, each one unique.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Freitag currently employs more than 80 people and, due to its successful business, is planning to increase the team even more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>FREITAG designs and produces bags, made out of discarded truck tarps. The company sources 500 tonnes of used tarp material every year from around Europe, from Sweden to Portugal, to the factory. If your unique tarp product ever needs a repair, the company can fix it for you. And if at some time in the distant future, it’s no longer your favorite, you can swap it with someone from the F-Community on our S.W.A.P. (Shopping Without Any Payment) bag exchange platform. Therefore, it is a material that is kept in circulation as long as possible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To obtain, soft, light and flexible material, the company uses a PFC-free fabric from one of its partners made from 100% recycled PET. The yarn is dyed during the spinning process using the so-called spinneret technique, which requires far less water, chemicals and energy than the conventional piece-dyeing method.\u003C/p>",[54009],{"name":53995,"type":53,"value":53995},[54011,54012,54013],{"article_id":53994,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":53994,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":53994,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54015,"link":54016,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":53996,"updated_at":53997,"article_id":53994,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NtjPETOH4zM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155219750-XkaPPNz3.jpeg",{"id":54018,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54019,"updated_at":54020,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54021,"contents":54022,"contributors":54031,"image":6},"8822","2021-06-15T13:38:48.548Z","2021-06-22T13:08:38.412Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54023],{"id":54024,"score":47,"body":54025,"status":55,"article_id":54018,"created_at":54019,"updated_at":54020,"published_at":54019},"xr0Z",{"title":54026,"summary":54027,"attachment":54028},"The Social Economy: a means for inclusive and decent work in the circular economy?","\u003Cp>This report by the Circular Jobs Initiative finds that combining the social and the circular economy agendas can facilitate an inclusive, just and safe labour market. Based on case studies of social enterprises and cooperatives engaged in circular activities, the report explores how the circular economy can benefit from integrating and collaborating with social economy organisations. While the social aspects of the circular economy remain under-explored, the social economy holds vital expertise that is needed to create the conditions, frameworks, and protections to ensure a just transition to circularity. The report provides recommendations for entrepreneurs, local and national policymakers to help them understand how they can be part of an ethical and inclusive circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Case studies include: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Makers Unite, a creative platform and social enterprise that works with skilled newcomers in the Netherlands with a refugee background to create sustainable products from upcycled waste products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Payoga-Kapatagan, a cooperative in the North Philippines that works with farmers in the local area to adopt organic farming methods and technology.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Koopera-Innovacion Social y Ambiental, a second-tier cooperative in Spain and Chile with three business lines: environmental services (reuse and recycling), second-hand store, and personal and home care. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[54029,54030],{"name":35830,"type":53,"value":35830},{"name":10505,"type":53,"value":10505},[54032],{"article_id":54018,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":54034,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54035,"created_at":54036,"updated_at":54037,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54038,"contents":54039,"contributors":54048,"image":6},"4374","https://www.resourceefficientscotland.com/sites/default/files/Resource%20Efficient%20House%20ADS%20case%20study.pdf","2020-10-01T14:47:58.288Z","2025-01-17T16:30:49.868Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54040],{"id":54041,"score":47,"body":54042,"status":55,"article_id":54034,"created_at":54036,"updated_at":54037,"published_at":54036},"gWmP",{"title":54043,"summary":54044,"attachment":54045},"Innovative resource efficient house","\u003Cp>The Resource Efficient House is an innovative project managed by Zero Waste Scotland as part of Resource Efficient Scotland, the Scottish Government funded programme that helps businesses, the public and third sectors save money by using resources more efficiently. Constructed off-site by means of structural insulated panels (SIPs) the modular and flexible Resource Efficient House is an airtight, highly insulated building designed to reduce home energy costs and achieve net zero carbon emissions. A range of green technologies have also been incorporated and in terms of energy efficiency the house is set to meet enhanced 2016 Scottish Building Standards Gold performance requirements. The whole lifetime of the House has been considered to ensure minimal construction waste and support the effective reuse or recycling of construction materials at the point of property deconstruction in 2015.\u003C/p>",[54046,54047],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[54049],{"article_id":54034,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54051,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54052,"created_at":54053,"updated_at":54054,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54055,"contents":54056,"contributors":54073,"image":54077},"4395","http://www.dyecoo.com/dyecoo-inspired-nature-introducing-dyeox-4/","2020-10-01T14:48:10.568Z","2022-10-20T16:37:08.807Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54057],{"id":54058,"score":47,"body":54059,"status":55,"article_id":54051,"created_at":54053,"updated_at":54054,"published_at":54053},"NXpw",{"title":54060,"outcome":54061,"problem":54062,"summary":54063,"solution":54064,"attachment":54065},"DyeCoo: Waterless and Process Chemical Free Textile Dyeing Solution","\u003Cp>Waterless dyeing decouples natural resource use and the associated environmental and human health impacts from economic growth. Independent from clean water availability, the geographical freedom afforded by this technology brings new opportunities for the fashion & textile industry, including production closer to market, shorter lead times and no compromise between sustainability and profitability. In addition, manufacturers can get a head start on legislation that restricts the use of hazardous process chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the European Parliament in 2021, approximately 20% of global clean water pollution is generated by textile production (dyeing and finishing treatments in particular). Garment factories in countries like China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand routinely discharge large volumes of untreated effluent into surrounding land and water bodies, contaminating the ground, surface water and soil. Chemicals including unfixed dyes, metals, salts and additives come together in the wastewater to form a chemical soup of unknown toxicity, in which new hazardous substances and breakdown products can occur. This effluent poses a significant risk to human health and the environment both locally and regionally, since pollutants can travel far from the original source. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>DyeCoo, a Netherlands-based company has more than 15 years of experience in CO₂ technology. With extensive knowledge in design and engineering equipment, DyeCoo provides clean textile processing solutions on an industrial scale. Their mission is to lead the textile industry to a lean and clean future with the world’s first 100% waterless and process chemical-free textile processing solution. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dyecoo offers waterless and process chemical-free textile dyeing solutions. DyeCoo uses patented and industrial proven technology based on CO₂ instead of water. The technology uses reclaimed CO₂ as the dyeing medium in a closed loop process. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>At high pressure, CO₂ turns into a supercritical fluid, a phase between a liquid and a gas, which has a strong affinity for synthetic fibres. In this state CO₂ has a very high solvent power, allowing the dye to dissolve easily. Thanks to the high permeability, the dyes are transported easily and deeply into fibres, creating vibrant colours.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CO₂ dyeing doesn’t need added process chemicals to dissolve the dyestuff. The technology uses 100% pure dyes with more than 98% uptake. In addition, since it is a dry process that requires no water, no wastewater is produced and no subsequent treatment is necessary. In summary, short batch cycles, efficient dye use, no wastewater treatment all contribute to significantly reduced operating costs. The CO₂ is reclaimed from existing industrial processes and recycled in a closed loop system. \u003C/p>",[54066,54068,54070,54072],{"name":54067,"type":53,"value":54067},"http://www.dyecoo.com/dyecoo-recognized-as-a-leader-of-circular-economy/",{"name":54069,"type":53,"value":54069},"http://www.dyecoo.com/co2-dyeing/",{"name":54071,"type":53,"value":54071},"http://www.dyecoo.com/dyecoo/",{"name":40578,"type":53,"value":40578},[54074,54075,54076],{"article_id":54051,"contributor_id":22653},{"article_id":54051,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":54051,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54078,"link":54079,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54053,"updated_at":54054,"article_id":54051,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"gpoJqRWxxJ4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155220867-FHL7E-ZM.jpeg",{"id":54081,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54082,"created_at":54083,"updated_at":54084,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54085,"contents":54086,"contributors":54095,"image":54097},"4661","https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/repair-network-vienna","2020-10-01T14:51:32.051Z","2025-01-17T16:31:18.559Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54087],{"id":54088,"score":47,"body":54089,"status":55,"article_id":54081,"created_at":54083,"updated_at":54084,"published_at":54083},"OwlF",{"title":54090,"summary":54091,"attachment":54092},"Support to Repair Network Vienna","\u003Cp>The network holds more than eighty member companies in and around Vienna, specialised in high quality repair services. The member companies have to meet defined criteria to ensure quality standards in repair services. The network members carry out more than 50.000 repairs per year, which corresponds to about 750 tons of waste prevented every year. The Repair Network Vienna was founded in 1999, and has since then been a pioneer in developing quality standards for repair services and highlighting the importance of repair and reuse for a sustainable and resource-efficient economy. The Repair Network Vienna is supported by the Executive City Councillor for the Environment and Vienna Public Utilities, the Municipal Department 48 (Waste Management, Street Cleaning and Vehicle Fleet) and the Municipal Department 22 (Environmental Protection). The Repair Network Vienna is a project of Eco Counselling Vienna.\u003C/p>",[54093,54094],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[54096],{"article_id":54081,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54098,"link":54099,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54083,"updated_at":54084,"article_id":54081,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"m-S9Q70H_cs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155221758-O8lQFPHG.jpeg",{"id":54101,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54102,"updated_at":54103,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54104,"contents":54105,"contributors":54114,"image":6},"5994","2020-12-01T11:28:07.363Z","2025-01-17T16:31:40.566Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54106],{"id":54107,"score":47,"body":54108,"status":55,"article_id":54101,"created_at":54102,"updated_at":54103,"published_at":54102},"mV9Z",{"title":54109,"summary":54110,"attachment":54111},"Low-cost housing in Mbekweni","\u003Cp>A public/private consultancy project has launched a low-cost housing development in Mbekweni, South Africa. The aim was to deliver low-cost housing that was sustainable and inclusive, allowing those without skills or jobs to ‘learn and earn’. Workers used industry waste to create building materials, and other materials like bricks were recovered from demolition and reused. The buildings, long and narrow in shape, have an additional loft floor and small rentable roof space. Upper internal structures were made with local timber—allowing for easily taught construction processes, thus facilitating women to participate in building. Other design features, such as heavy insulation, keep out heat, and rainwater collection tanks, solar water geysers, food gardens and vine sun-shading improve food security and living conditions for the residents.\u003C/p>",[54112,54113],{"name":8736,"type":53,"value":8736},{"name":8738,"type":53,"value":8738},[54115,54116],{"article_id":54101,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":54101,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54118,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54119,"updated_at":54120,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54121,"contents":54122,"contributors":54132,"image":54134},"7781","2021-02-05T11:29:22.385Z","2025-01-17T16:32:59.105Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54123],{"id":54124,"score":47,"body":54125,"status":55,"article_id":54118,"created_at":54119,"updated_at":54120,"published_at":54119},"fp-p",{"title":54126,"summary":54127,"attachment":54128},"Tunisia's green economy plan","\u003Cp>Tunisia has implemented a national strategy for the green economy, to identify possibilities for the development of economic activity in a sustainable way. The areas of focus are organic farming, eco-tourism, sustainable transport and infrastructure, sustainable eco-buildings, green industries, communication and information technologies, energy efficiency and energy use, renewable water conservation and water reuse, and finally, integrated waste treatment management. With these strategies, Tunisia hopes to stimulate economic growth and create jobs for citizens. Four principles are prioritised: the development of strong and inclusive growth, reduction of the current sensitivity of natural resources, adoption of integrated, decentralised and participatory governance, and promotion of citizens’ quality of life. \u003C/p>",[54129,54130,54131],{"name":11649,"type":53,"value":11649},{"name":11651,"type":53,"value":11651},{"name":11653,"type":53,"value":11653},[54133],{"article_id":54118,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54135,"link":54136,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54119,"updated_at":54120,"article_id":54118,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vYNG0Ecy6Tk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155222885-ch5pzOEH.jpeg",{"id":54138,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54139,"updated_at":54140,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54141,"contents":54142,"contributors":54156,"image":54158},"8080","2021-03-11T09:20:19.788Z","2023-03-23T14:51:41.505Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54143],{"id":54144,"score":47,"body":54145,"status":55,"article_id":54138,"created_at":54139,"updated_at":54140,"published_at":54139},"cms-",{"title":54146,"outcome":54147,"problem":54148,"summary":54149,"solution":54150,"attachment":54151},"Manufacturing charcoal from coconut waste in Ghana","\u003Cp>With Africa using about 30 million tons of charcoal annually, mostly as primary cooking fuel, Zaacoal provides a sustainable alternative to a climate-conscious world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zaarcoal is tackling two major problems: Firstly, in Ghana, urban areas face major challenges in the disposal of household waste because there is no adequate waste management which results in street dumping or illegal waste disposal. If there is a system in place, people have to pay for the services which most of them cannot afford because they do not earn enough income.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Secondly, many low-income households rely on firewood to prepare meals which is why Ghana has lost a third of its forests to charcoal and firewood. The forest commission estimates over 91% of all trees cut in Ghana is used for either firewood or charcoal. Statistics from the Ghana Energy Commission states that over 75% of Ghanaians rely on Charcoal/Firewood as their primary source of cooking fuel.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ghanaian company Zaacoal is a social enterprise that converts ubiquitous city waste into clean-burning fuels. Their products protect the environment by reducing deforestation and empower women by providing them jobs. By offering coconut waste charcoal the advantages are cleaner cities due to the disposal of coconut waste, protect the forests, reducing indoor air pollution while cooking.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Ghanaian company Zaacoal developed a process to transform coconut waste into charcoal to recycle coconut waste and to offer an alternative biomaterial for charcoal. They pick up the waste from coconut sellers by charging no fee and process it in their own factory. 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These include: the cost, availability and robustness of alternatives, the need for extensive assessment, and insufficient recognition and assistance from regulators and the chemical industry\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The report called for several next steps: There is an urgent need for policy-makers to take stringent responsibilities and translate the best practice (in terms of cost and robustness) into regulation. There is also the need for the chemical industry to be more transparent on the formulations they provide, and to increase investment on safer alternatives. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The traditional textiles industry is oftentimes associated with the heavy use of hazardous chemicals and production processes that contribute to water stream pollution globally. Multi-coloured rivers, resulting from the dyeing and clothes processing procedures create numerous social and environmental problems. The hazardous chemicals can increase the risk of cancer and disrupt hormonal systems in humans and animals. It disrupts the functioning of the aquatic ecosystem, and when accumulated, could create further health and livelihood impacts along the food chain. Yet regulations have not always been built in ways for brands to take the responsibility and prevent them from releasing toxic chemicals into the environment, especially in the Global South as discussed in the report.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2011, Greenpeace launched the “Detox My Fashion” campaign as an attempt to uncover the severity of the problem. It looked into the whole supply chain of the apparel industry, including the production factories and international clothing brands. The campaign challenged big clothing brands to 'take responsibility for their environmental impacts and to commit to achieve zero discharges of hazardous chemicals by 2020, including help to trigger policy changes in Europe and Asia.'\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>However, monitoring of the campaign's progress is needed to ensure commitment and to determine the effective next-steps.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Destination Zero report produced by Greenpeace provides a review of its 'Detox My Fashion' campaign which focuses on abolishing hazardous chemicals used by the textile industry, which often end up in water systems. The report discusses the campaign's progresses, achievements, and challenges and barriers. 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Reduces the waste at the critical points of the supply chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Improves the sustainability index/ degree of measurement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Helps the smooth flow of financial transactions as well as information almost instantly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The current traceability methods are very Inefficient making it difficult for the stake holders-Commodity companies/ consumers, to assess the quality of their products\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>1. It is a SaaS platform, that aims to bring traceability in Global Supply Chains for Agri-commodities and make them more sustainable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Their technology applies ML(Machine Learning) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to analyze the quality of the goods at the farming level and the farmers are given access to a mobile app to review the results, and Stellar.org's blockchain platform allows immediate payment and immutable traceability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. The platform enables the stakeholders from the producers to consumers to access the data across the entirety of the value chain, to assess and monitor the quality and efficiency of the practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. It aims to strengthen the local businesses and communities in the emerging/ developing economies by increasing access to capital and streamlining the critical supply chains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. The bext360 technology builds upon the fundamental shift in mobile access, renewable energy, microfinance, and mobile/digital currencies in developing countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>1. A SaaS platform that provides traceability, authentication and sustainable intelligence. The system is designed to trace the products/ services from the point of production to consumption that allows the direct interaction between all the stakeholders.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. 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The kitchen also stopped putting garnishes on sandwiches, burgers and other meals. The changes have gone down well with customers who are happy to have lighter options.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The challenge\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the UK, 6.4 Mt of food produced is lost or wasted, contributing 8-10% of the UK’s food systems emissions—over £19 billion a year worth of food and enough to feed the entire UK population three meals a day over three months. [1] Food service providers (together with hospitality) contribute 6–10% of this waste. [2] Fortunately—and as we will see here—restaurants are well positioned to take action on their food waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Ship Inn, near Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, is no exception. The Inn was throwing away as much as 2.8 tonnes of food every year. Taking into account all associated costs (for example, energy for cooking and storage, staff time, water and waste disposal), the pub was estimated to spend £6,040 on food waste alone. To reduce their costs, the Inn started a project to separate, measure and prevent food waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through planning, raising awareness and monitoring, the Ship Inn was able to cut its food waste by 72%. [1]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reduction of food loss and waste through prevention, planning, raising awareness and monitoring\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Inn monitored food waste by separating it into three bins, depending on the cause of waste: ‘spoilage’, ‘prep’ or ‘plate waste’. The kitchen and front of house staff were briefed and trained early on so that the bins were weighed and emptied at the end of each night. These numbers were then entered into the Food Waste Calculator, which covers a four week measurement period and works out how much waste is in each category as well as the annualised cost and the difference between the first and four weeks of measurement. \u003C/p>",[54252,54254,54256],{"name":54253,"type":53,"value":54253},"https://guardiansofgrub.com/case_studies/the-ship-inn/",{"name":54255,"type":53,"value":54255},"https://wrap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-09/WRAP-Food-Waste-Reduction-Roadmap-Progress-Report-2021.pdf",{"name":54257,"type":53,"value":54257},"https://wrap.org.uk/taking-action/food-drink/actions/action-on-food-waste",[54259,54260],{"article_id":54238,"contributor_id":6120},{"article_id":54238,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54262,"link":54263,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54239,"updated_at":54240,"article_id":54238,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-zj2q66q9Ro=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155228297-J5MnhnLV.jpeg",{"id":54265,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54266,"updated_at":54267,"owner_id":54268,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54269,"contents":54270,"contributors":54279,"image":54282},"15124","2022-05-12T09:02:24.955Z","2023-03-23T14:45:09.134Z","cYbYJw",{"id":54268,"type":325,"owner_id":54268,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54271],{"id":54272,"score":47,"body":54273,"status":55,"article_id":54265,"created_at":54266,"updated_at":54267,"published_at":54266},"pWTX",{"title":54274,"outcome":54275,"problem":54276,"summary":54277,"solution":54278},"Going circular to cut food waste and saving the planet","\u003Cp>With this report, Sustainability Victoria recognised and showcased innovative niche and regime initiatives to address food waste within Victoria, across Australia and outside Australia.  For example, in 2019, Sustainability Victoria, RMIT and Woolworths joined up with the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to explore the role of packaging in reducing food waste. This $300,000 collaborative project aims to identify opportunities for the industry to help eliminate food waste through updated packaging formats and messaging. Based on this report, many niche level initiatives to reduce food waste in Victoria supported by the government and private funding are now emerging every day within the four thematic solutions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vitoria is responsible for 2.4 million tonnes of food waste, about one-quarter of Australia’s food waste. The monetary value of this quantity is $6 billion each year in terms of growing, transporting, selling, buying and cooking that never end up on plates. This massive amount of food waste in Victoria is liable for about 15% of their non-energy greenhouse gas emissions and an estimated 29 billion litres of water loss. This report investigates the real impacts of food waste and spotlights the solutions to navigate Victoria that on the path to halve food waste by 2030. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a significant contributor to climate change, water loss and economic costs. It is not just because of the large quantities of food that end up in landfill, but because of the wasted resources and energy that went into producing, processing, transporting and cooking it. The Path to Half is a research report commissioned by Sustainability Vitoria that understands how innovative food waste solutions could help Victoria tackle the impacts of food waste and meet its target of a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030. This reduction target is aligned with Victoria’s first circular economy policy and action plan, Recycling Victoria. This report clearly shows the actual cost of food waste in Victoria, where Victoria needs interventions and food waste solutions to get the best results.  The report helps Victoria invest time and resources in the areas that will give them the biggest impact from halving food waste.     \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the foods with the highest waste volume and the impacts on climate, water and costs, six foods, such as meat, milk, cheese, apples, bread, and tomatoes, are identified as the high potential foods in terms of food waste reduction by up to 1.5 million tonnes. This report identified 25 solutions under four following themes to help Victoria on its path to half:  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Products, processing and packaging: Turn processing waste into other products, get more products to consumers and help consumers enjoy those products for longer. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Efficient business operations and supply chain: Process foods more efficiently and keep food fresh as it moves from farm to fork. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Education and behaviour change: Help households and businesses reduce food waste. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Food rescue, recovery and donation: Redistribute surplus food and sell it at a discount or give it to people who are doing it tough. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Each of the food waste solutions was primarily assessed based on climate saving (emissions reduction), water savings and cost savings. \u003C/p>",[54280,54281],{"article_id":54265,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":54265,"contributor_id":54268},{"id":54283,"link":54284,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54266,"updated_at":54267,"article_id":54265,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rC3eJkgXxi4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155229327-e2Lar1jH.jpeg",{"id":54286,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54287,"updated_at":54288,"owner_id":44587,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54289,"contents":54290,"contributors":54312,"image":54315},"16182","2022-05-28T19:49:44.521Z","2023-03-22T18:14:17.975Z",{"id":44587,"type":325,"owner_id":44587,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54291],{"id":54292,"score":47,"body":54293,"status":55,"article_id":54286,"created_at":54287,"updated_at":54288,"published_at":54287},"crU6",{"title":54294,"outcome":54295,"problem":54296,"summary":54297,"solution":54298,"attachment":54299},"Boosting sustainable food production with Singapore's first community-based circular ecosystem","\u003Cp>This initiative aims to strengthen Singapore’s local food resilience, particularly to produce more food (30% by 2030) and reduce food waste. In September 2021, it has been reported that more than five tonnes of food waste has been used in their ecosystem as compared to being incinerated. The project has also been useful to raise awareness on food security and food waste, while encouraging residents to inculcate good habits. Feedback from local residents have been positive so far and the Tampines Town Council is planning to replicate this project to other parts of the neighbourhood, in hope of becoming a model Eco Town in Singapore by 2050. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tackling food waste is considered as a critical aspect under Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan. This is because food waste contributes to a high generation tonnage but has a low recycling rate. In 2020, 665 million kg of food waste was generated in Singapore yet only 19 per cent of the food waste was recycled. The other 80% was disposed alongside general waste at Waste-to-Energy plants for energy recovery. It is thus important to explore how waste can be better managed. Additionally, Singapore relies heavily on food imports (90%) and imported feed. This is where it is key to explore ways Singapore can fulfil nutritional needs locally. Brainstorming and implementing ways to extract value from food waste in a circular manner is useful to boosting food security.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Singapore's first community-based circular ecosystem features a black soldier fly facility, tilapia fish farm and a vertical high-tech farm in the heart of the Tampines neighbourhood. Known as Sustainability@Tampines Park, this circular initiative is designed to engage residents to contribute their food waste as a way to grow produce locally. This project was launched in December 2020, as a move towards Singapore's goal of producing 30% of nutritional needs locally by 2030. Upon a successful pilot, the project will be replicated in other neighbourhoods within Singapore.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Residents are encouraged to contribute their food waste such as vegetable cuttings, fruit peels, carbohydrates and meats to feed the black soldier fly larvae. Any unsuitable food scraps such as durian husks will be separated out by volunteers who manage and sort out the food waste. The black soldier fly larvae serve as decomposers in which frass, a by-product, is excreted from the larvae and are good fertilisers for the vegetables growing in the vertical farm. Simultaneously, the nutrient-rich larvae are a good feed for the tilapia in the fish farm. The fish and vegetable products harvested will eventually be sold to residents using their 'green currency' which they have earned through their food waste contributions. As such, this completes the circular ecosystem. This pilot project is a collaboration between commercial partners such as Otolith Enrichment Group and government agencies such as Singapore Food Agency in Singapore.\u003C/p>",[54300,54302,54304,54306,54308,54310],{"name":54301,"type":53,"value":54301},"https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/project-using-black-soldier-flies-to-break-down-food-waste-set-to-expand-in",{"name":54303,"type":53,"value":54303},"https://www.nea.gov.sg/media/news/news/index/closing-the-food-resource-loop-and-driving-sustainability-at-the-inaugural-food-resource-valorisation-awards",{"name":54305,"type":53,"value":54305},"https://www.tampines.org.sg/Tempo/2765ce60-9a3c-4f7a-b0a2-07013894b5ba",{"name":54307,"type":53,"value":54307},"https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-for-thought/article/detail/tools-of-the-trade-feature---sustainability-@-tampines-park-part-1",{"name":54309,"type":53,"value":54309},"https://www.tampines.org.sg/Resources/Documents/OurTown/Sustainability%20Tampines%20Park_Overview.pdf",{"name":54311,"type":53,"value":54311},"https://www.towardszerowaste.gov.sg/files/zero-waste-masterplan.pdf",[54313,54314],{"article_id":54286,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":54286,"contributor_id":44587},{"id":54316,"link":54317,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54287,"updated_at":54288,"article_id":54286,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Fdkt3Yd6ZnI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155230982-dFWMcBfx.jpeg",{"id":54319,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54320,"updated_at":54321,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54322,"contents":54323,"contributors":54333,"image":54335},"16878","2022-06-27T08:50:56.935Z","2025-01-17T16:35:22.131Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54324],{"id":54325,"score":47,"body":54326,"status":55,"article_id":54319,"created_at":54320,"updated_at":54321,"published_at":54320},"e2Gg",{"title":54327,"summary":54328,"attachment":54329},"Programme National de Biodigesteurs du Burkina Faso (PNB-BF) - Alliance for biodigesters","\u003Cp>Programme National de Biodigesteurs du Burkina Faso (PNB-BF) promotes a sustainable economic sector of biodigester technology through a multi-actor approach based on franchise contracts. 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According to the circular business designer on Ingka Group’s circular innovation team Kicki Murbeck, refurbishing services are to grow rapidly in the next few years. This is one of the examples showing great ambition to offer scalable, affordable solutions that are good for both people and the planet. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the EPA, furniture waste generated by Americans in 2017 totaled 12.2 million tons, and \u003Cstrong>80.2%\u003C/strong> of it went to landfill. The agency also found that only 0.3% of the furniture waste that was sent to landfill was recovered for recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Taking these figures onto the global scale, these numbers become even more staggering, and that is exactly why one of the leading furniture companies Ikea has come up with the following solution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, the FaaS concept was rolled out for test by the Ingka Group as part of IKEA's commitments highlighted in the company's sustainability strategy, particularly its hopes to transition to a circular business model by 2030, using only renewable or recycled raw material. By 2022, there are two created solutions, aimed at two target groups - businesses and individual customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Renting furniture can solve the problems of “fast furniture”, which relies on cheaper materials. To test the concept out, the company introduced a limited rollout of IKEA Rental in six markets in 2021: Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain, and Poland. By 2022, the IKEA company is already offering consumers to rent a complete\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>IKEA bedroom, living room, dining room, student room, or workspace at \u003Cstrong>Move & Rent.\u003C/strong> For businesses, it introduced \u003Cstrong>IKEA RENTAL\u003C/strong> as a comprehensive solution. 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Around 4 out of every 10 houses in Europe were built before 1960, a time when building practices were poor by today’s standards. As a consequence, the construction sector is predominantly concerned with maintenance of the existing housing stock, having only incremental expansion prospects for new build. The priority is to sustain and preserve what is already made in this case the current building stock and boost its performance from the perspective of material reuse and energy efficiency.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Digital opportunities to enhance flexibility in use are also valued in facilitating the repurposing of buildings. A number of european initiatives embrace this approach by creating building material passports or a technology for recovering sand, gravel and cement from concrete.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Facilitating the repurposing of buildings places an important focus on the design and planning phase, including spatial planning, plus the securing of adequate financial means. Leveraging the possibilities of digital technology has merit, too, for example by creating building material passports following the Madaster example.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Better insights into material composition and processing options at end-of-use could also help optimise waste as a resource. Examples include innovations like the Smart Crusher, a technology for recovering sand, gravel and cement from concrete. Particularly relevant for the construction sector is the need for more collaboration across the supply chain to create shared value and resolve split incentives.\u003C/p>",[54383],{"name":54384,"type":53,"value":54384},"https://circularcitiesdeclaration.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/CCD-Report-2022.pdf",[54386],{"article_id":54369,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54388,"link":54389,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54370,"updated_at":54371,"article_id":54369,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LPJ2bYWkOSQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155233695-aj3-tiSz.jpeg",{"id":54391,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54392,"updated_at":54393,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54394,"contents":54395,"contributors":54407,"image":54409},"20933","2022-10-19T09:48:37.180Z","2023-04-13T16:17:13.210Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54396],{"id":54397,"score":47,"body":54398,"status":55,"article_id":54391,"created_at":54392,"updated_at":54393,"published_at":54392},"U2MK",{"title":54399,"outcome":54400,"problem":54401,"summary":54402,"solution":54403,"attachment":54404},"Implementing circular strategies in China","\u003Cp>Adoption of state-of-the-art building practices in China provides a platform for scaling innovation and benchmarking best-in-class performance.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The majority of the houses that people in China will inhabit and the roads they will travel in the next 10 to 50 years are yet to be built. This means that the opportunity is now to build in a circular way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In China, where a lot of housing and infrastructure are yet to be built, already existing building practices in China can help avoid the built environment sector locking-in linearity and the toxins of tomorrow.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Design for the future makes sure we avoid locking-in linearity and the toxins of tomorrow. Future-proofing the design requires adopting state-of-the-art building principles instead of the current traditional methods, which remain the norm even in most parts of high\u0002income countries, including Europe. The need for an integrated design approach goes beyond the requirements of individual buildings alone and is equally relevant for urban and city planning. Design strategies include construction methods that allow for disassembly, with modular building proving particularly attractive. An integral part of the design process should be an emphasis on prioritising regenerative resources that are renewable and non-toxic. Particularly needed are alternatives to carbon-intensive materials such as (steel-reinforced) cement. Other important areas of interest include the introduction of advanced sorting and re-use to foster better waste as a resource rates, plus the opportunity to leverage digital technology.\u003C/p>",[54405],{"name":54406,"type":53,"value":54406},"https://www.legacy.circularity-gap.world/2019",[54408],{"article_id":54391,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54410,"link":54411,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54392,"updated_at":54393,"article_id":54391,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"r0vNlKlH93I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155234957-iLSYjrIO.jpeg",{"id":54413,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54414,"updated_at":54415,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54416,"contents":54417,"contributors":54428,"image":54430},"20934","2022-10-19T10:38:38.596Z","2023-04-11T15:11:29.868Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54418],{"id":54419,"score":47,"body":54420,"status":55,"article_id":54413,"created_at":54414,"updated_at":54415,"published_at":54414},"YcmO",{"title":54421,"outcome":54422,"problem":54423,"summary":54424,"solution":54425,"attachment":54426},"Preserving value by optimising the software-hardware interface for medical scanners","\u003Cp>Using such a strategy allows for the number of machines required to be minimised and lifespans to be extended, which can increase functional value per unit by at least half the original value.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As is the case for much capital equipment, technological innovation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology increasingly focuses on the software\u0002hardware interface, with the image-processing software becoming more advanced. 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This business model incentivises Philips to design for upgradability and software compatibility, ensure advanced maintenance and postpone technical obsolescence.\u003C/p>",[54427],{"name":54406,"type":53,"value":54406},[54429],{"article_id":54413,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54431,"link":54432,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54414,"updated_at":54415,"article_id":54413,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qXWSZXGBLvk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155236196-Xg0W83EN.jpeg",{"id":54434,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54435,"updated_at":54436,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54437,"contents":54438,"contributors":54451,"image":54453},"20965","2022-10-19T14:10:29.439Z","2023-04-13T11:52:45.412Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54439],{"id":54440,"score":47,"body":54441,"status":55,"article_id":54434,"created_at":54435,"updated_at":54436,"published_at":54435},"bGwB",{"title":54442,"outcome":54443,"problem":54444,"summary":54445,"solution":54446,"attachment":54447},"Circular and passive building design in Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa","\u003Cp>Passive design maximises the use of 'natural' sources of heating, cooling and ventilation to create comfortable conditions inside buildings. It harness environmental conditions such as solar radiation, cool night air and airpressure differences to drive the internal environment. Passive measures do not involve mechanical or electrical systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Build countries have a low material footprint per capita. As a result, the impact of their economic activities often falls within the regenerative capacity of the planet. On the downside, however, they are struggling to meet all basic needs, not least in relation to HDI indicators such as education and healthcare. Natural capital, rather than human capital, is their dominant source of wealth, which means that the focus is on extraction and sale of raw materials, while investment in education and skills is insufficient.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As build countries are still building up their basic infrastructure for public services, hospitals and transport, they have an opportunity to apply circular strategies such as modular, passive and flexible design and avoid, by design, the operational inefficiencies which characterise infrastructure in Shift countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Local, renewable and recycled construction materials were prioritised during the construction of the Habitat Research and Development Center in Katutura, Namibia. The use of these materials makes the building fit within cultural preferences and retain a distinguished Namibian signature. The thick walls of the building are made of compressed earth and brick, which are also the materials used in traditional houses. Low-grade sheep’s wool is used to insulate the ceilings. The building is cooled and ventilated by means of passive design principles, such as its orientation on the dominant wind direction, shade from the large roof overhangs and by spraying harvested rainwater to freshen the air; while lavender is used to keep insects away.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Zimbabwe, the Eastgate Centre has been applying passive heating and cooling principles in Harare since 1996, employing biomimicry solutions inspired by airflows in termite mounds. Deep eaves keep direct sunlight out in summer and are a modern application of a building principle common in Zimbabwe.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Another example is the Tebogo Home in Orange Farm, South Africa, where similar passive design principles keep indoor temperatures within the 18 to 26 °C range, whereas, in conventional buildings, they can span from 2 to 45 °C.\u003C/p>",[54448,54449],{"name":3605,"type":53,"value":3605},{"name":54450,"type":53,"value":54450},"https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Passive_building_design",[54452],{"article_id":54434,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54454,"link":54455,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54435,"updated_at":54436,"article_id":54434,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"h5U1JwkB9ho=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155237561-cp7bjTF2.jpeg",{"id":54457,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54458,"updated_at":54459,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54460,"contents":54461,"contributors":54479,"image":54481},"20966","2022-10-19T15:47:12.114Z","2025-01-22T09:21:34.165Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54462],{"id":54463,"score":47,"body":54464,"status":55,"article_id":54457,"created_at":54458,"updated_at":54459,"published_at":54458},"XpuZ",{"title":54465,"outcome":54466,"problem":54467,"summary":54468,"solution":54469,"attachment":54470},"Digital technology enabling new business models","\u003Cp>Founded in 2014, Hello Tractor reached 240,000 smallholder farmers within just a few years of operating. Their technology is installed in 75% of commercial tractors entering Nigeria and they ventured into other countries through strategic partnerships.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For small-scale farmers in Africa, tractors are simply unaffordable. So, while preparing a field for planting might take only 8 hours with a tractor, it could take up to 40 days by hand. Added to this, the labour costs are higher than the costs associated with using a tractor.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Managing businesses can have high costs. To tackle this issue, some businesses rethought their business models to offer farmers a rental service for tractors, and also provide skillful labour when necessary, by using digital technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response, Hello Tractor, which operates in Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania and Bangladesh, sells tractors to contractors who rent them out to farmers in need. The farmers can request a tractor with a text message through the Hello Tractor platform. The tractors are monitored with GPS, allowing owners to check the location of their assets, route travelled, fuel consumed and even maintenance required. Local agents are also in place to support farmers who are not used to making business transactions via phone.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Also active in Nigeria, Jolancer provides a platform for freelancers, connecting them with global demand for skilled labour. Skills offered range from graphic design and software building, to editing films, text and audio recordings.\u003C/p>",[54471,54472,54473,54474,54475,54476,54477,54478],{"name":41344,"type":53,"value":41344},{"name":41346,"type":53,"value":41346},{"name":41348,"type":53,"value":41348},{"name":41350,"type":53,"value":41350},{"name":41352,"type":53,"value":41352},{"name":41354,"type":53,"value":41354},{"name":41356,"type":53,"value":41356},{"name":41358,"type":53,"value":41358},[54480],{"article_id":54457,"contributor_id":644},{"id":54482,"link":54483,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54458,"updated_at":54459,"article_id":54457,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cPxMZPxrc18=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155238637-5B0I5ozD.jpeg",{"id":54485,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54486,"updated_at":54487,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54489,"contents":54490,"contributors":54511,"image":54514},"22916","2023-01-24T10:49:48.248Z","2023-03-22T18:07:19.593Z","TK1V3Q",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54491],{"id":54492,"score":47,"body":54493,"status":55,"article_id":54485,"created_at":54486,"updated_at":54487,"published_at":54486},"F8yB",{"title":54494,"outcome":54495,"problem":54496,"summary":54497,"solution":54498,"attachment":54499},"Solving the food waste disposal issue in South Korea","\u003Cp>The impact was tangible. Over a period of time, these measures helped increase food waste recycling to 95% in 2019 from less than 2% in 1995.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a double-edged sword. It increases food insecurity and significantly contributes to global climate change. Around 931 million tonnes of food is wasted every year and is linked with 6% of carbon emissions globally. In Asia, South Korea had a massive food waste problem, with the average South Korean generating around 130 kilograms of food waste annually. Piling waste eventually led to public protests against food waste disposal in landfills, and a ban was imposed in 2005 on food dumping.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2005, South Korea took several steps to ban landfilling food waste, raise awareness and take concrete action.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>South Korea took several steps, notably the 2005 ban on landfilling food waste, to raise awareness and take concrete action. Following the ban, a 2013 legislation introduced specific bins for food waste to be discharged in, using only biodegradable bags. However, these bags weren’t free of cost but based on a pay-as-you-waste scheme. This system cost an average South Korean family approximately $6 per month. South Korea’s capital city, Seoul, plans to use food waste to produce compost, feedstock for animals, and also support urban farming initiatives, which are currently subsidised by the city. In addition to this, South Korea made use of technology to alleviate the food waste problem with the help of food recycling. For example, in Seoul, 6,000 bins have been installed with instruments such as scales and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) that can weigh food waste as it is deposited and charge residents accordingly using an identification card. City officials say that RFID machines have helped reduce Seoul’s food waste by nearly 47,000 tonnes in six years.\u003C/p>",[54500,54501,54503,54505,54507,54509],{"name":6130,"type":53,"value":6130},{"name":54502,"type":53,"value":54502},"https://ourworldindata.org/food-waste-emissions",{"name":54504,"type":53,"value":54504},"https://www.huffpost.com/entry/food-waste-south-korea-seoul_n_5ca48bf7e4b0ed0d780edc54",{"name":54506,"type":53,"value":54506},"https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/03/09/how-south-korea-is-composting-its-way-to-sustainability",{"name":54508,"type":53,"value":54508},"https://earth.org/food-waste-south-korea/",{"name":54510,"type":53,"value":54510},"https://www.koreaexpose.com/banchan-south-korea-food-waste/",[54512,54513],{"article_id":54485,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":54485,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":54515,"link":54516,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54486,"updated_at":54487,"article_id":54485,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3ZCjI93-YAA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155239732-kgtBhgzS.jpeg",{"id":54518,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54519,"updated_at":54520,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54521,"contents":54522,"contributors":54540,"image":54543},"22918","2023-01-24T11:49:59.250Z","2023-03-23T14:49:02.442Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54523],{"id":54524,"score":47,"body":54525,"status":55,"article_id":54518,"created_at":54519,"updated_at":54520,"published_at":54519},"wm53",{"title":54526,"outcome":54527,"problem":54528,"summary":54529,"solution":54530,"attachment":54531},"The Netherlands: Regulating the environmental performance of buildings, taking a whole-life cycle approach","\u003Cp>As of January 1, 2018, a maximum limit value of 1.0 applies to the MPG. In July 2021, the environmental performance for new homes (not offices) was tightened from 1.0 to 0.8. The aim is to gradually tighten the requirement and halve it by 2030 at the latest.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Dutch government uses the MPG score in its public procurement procedure. A national database of products with their score, supports suppliers with estimating the MPG score of their proposal. For suppliers of construction products, this is an incentive to reduce the environmental impact of their products. This way, the government and market participants can incentivise and reward investments to lower the environmental impact of construction activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Critical review of the MPG indicated that consistency in methods to estimate the environmental impact of a product is important, and ensures that all parties involved trust the approach. This does require continuous investment in improving the system, a democratic decision-making process and sufficient financial means to make sure that all products obtain a fair score.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Dutch construction sector has a raw material footprint of 48.9 million tonnes per year, most of which goes toward construction and maintenance of houses, offices, roads and other infrastructure; and consists mainly of minerals and metals. This sector consumes far more than Dutch fossil fuel-based industries (33 million tonnes) and agrifood (26 million tonnes). Further, the construction sector accounts for 50% of raw materials used, 40% of total energy consumption, and 30% of total water consumption in the Netherlands. An estimated 40% of national waste involves construction and demolition waste, while the sector is responsible for approximately 35% of CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Dutch government has the ambition to be 50% circular by 2030 and the Environmental Performance of Buildings (MPG) shares this goal. Reaching this target requires a life cycle approach to minimise the impact of a building or structure throughout its entire life cycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Dutch government enlists a life cycle analysis approach to minimise the impact of buildings throughout their entire lives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The life cycle analysis (LCA) approach underpins the MPG, which translates the selected construction materials, construction activities and construction equipment for a specific project, into an indicator for its environmental performance. The environmental performance of each component of a construction project is described in LCA-based Environmental Product Declarations or EPDs. The EPDs are based on EU regulations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The MPG estimates the environmental impact of the materials used in a building and the impact of its construction. It is mandatory for new office buildings (larger than 100 square metres) and new-build homes. The MPG of a building is the sum of the shadow costs of all materials used in a building. The materials that will be replaced during the life of the building must also be taken into account. The total sum is divided by the lifespan and by the gross floor area of ​​a building. The MPG is then expressed as the shadow costs per square metre per year. The MPG requirements were tightened in 2021 and will be periodically adjusted to reach 50% by 2030, in alignment with the national ambition to become 50% circular by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Most regulations in the EU and beyond focus on the energy consumption of a building during its use phase. The MPG brings into scope the environmental impact of the resource use phase of a building. As such, the MPG addresses the issue that as buildings become more energy-efficient, the climate impact of the materials they contain increases as a share of a buildings’ total life-cycle impact. This way the MPG avoids, for example, that buildings become more energy efficient at the expense of higher carbon intensive materials.\u003C/p>",[54532,54534,54536,54538],{"name":54533,"type":53,"value":54533},"https://www.government.nl/topics/circular-economy/circular-dutch-economy-by-2050",{"name":54535,"type":53,"value":54535},"https://milieudatabase.nl/per-1-juli-2021-gaat-de-mpg-van-1-naar-0komma8/",{"name":54537,"type":53,"value":54537},"https://www.dgbc.nl/publicaties/position-paper-whole-life-carbon-44",{"name":54539,"type":53,"value":54539},"https://circulairebouweconomie.nl/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Verkenning-aandachtspunten-doorontwikkeling-MPG-MKI-stelsel.pdf",[54541,54542],{"article_id":54518,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":54518,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":54544,"link":54545,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54519,"updated_at":54520,"article_id":54518,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tEM0-vhZ2U0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155241328-iYg11XZI.jpeg",{"id":54547,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54548,"created_at":54549,"updated_at":54550,"owner_id":35233,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54551,"contents":54552,"contributors":54567,"image":54571},"3271","http://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/standard/news/press/2014/20141113-Philips-takes-circular-economy-to-healthcare-and-inaugurates-a-new-imaging-systems-refurbishment-facility-in-Best.html","2020-10-01T14:33:33.431Z","2021-03-11T12:44:06.627Z",{"id":35233,"type":325,"owner_id":35233,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54553],{"id":54554,"score":47,"body":54555,"status":55,"article_id":54547,"created_at":54549,"updated_at":54550,"published_at":54549},"-nOL",{"title":54556,"outcome":54557,"problem":54558,"summary":54559,"solution":54560,"attachment":54561},"Remanufacturing of medical equipment","\u003Cp>Remanufactured systems offer many advantages. They are sold at 60 to 85% of the price with quality assurance and guarantees meeting those of new products. This enables healthcare operators to improve, diversify and differentiate their services cost-effectively in competitive markets. For Philips, remanufacturing opens new sales and lease markets and an opportunity to save up to half of the costs on the upgrade bill of materials. Remanufacturing also grants environmental benefits linked to resource- efficiency, as up to 80% of materials are reused in the process. Finally, since its start in 1990 Philips’ program has become core to the company's business strategy and spurred the creation of jobs with a strong status within the company, due to its role in providing both revenue and impacting the company’s circularity ambitions. In fact, the transition to a circular economy is anticipated to initially be labour intensive. This is because the core pillars behind preserving a material’s maximum value, for as long as possible (reuse, repair, remanufacture and recycling), hinge on processes that typically require more labour than in the linear economy where resources are often wasted and incinerated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The growing demand for helathcare products and services is leading to more and more raw material extraction. Transitioning equipment manufacturing away from linear material consumption patterns could prove to be a major innovation engine, much as the renewable energy sector is today, and improve the suboptimal use of healthcare resources. Repair, reuse and refurbishment aim at expanding the lifespan of products and are key elements in making the equipment manufacturing system more circular. These activities reduce the necessity for new product creation, thereby preventing waste volumes and slowing down material flows.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Philips Healthcare's Diamond Select programme offers a range of remanufactured equipment to the healthcare sector. Three remanufacturing plants are now operational with one of these is located in Best, the Netherlands. This site refurbishes X-Ray, MR and CT equipment with the other two are located in the USA. The products, once refurbished, are sold back into the market with full warranty, at a reduced price, and with a Circular Equipment tag. Remanufactured systems offer many advantages. They are sold at 60 to 85% of the price with quality assurance and guarantees meeting those of new products. This enables healthcare operators to improve, diversify and differentiate their services cost-effectively in competitive markets. For Philips, remanufacturing opens new sales and lease markets and an opportunity to save up to half of the costs on the upgrade bill of materials. Remanufacturing also grants environmental benefits linked to resource- efficiency, as up to 80% of materials are reused in the process. Finally, since its start in 1990 Philips’ program has become core to the company's business strategy and spurred the creation of jobs with a strong status within the company, due to its role in providing both revenue and impacting the company’s circularity ambitions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Philips Healthcare's Diamond Select programme offers a range of remanufactured equipment to the healthcare sector. As part of the Philips Diamond Select program, three remanufacturing plants are now operational with one of these is located in Best, the Netherlands, with the other two are located in the USA. The dutch site refurbishes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), interventional X-ray (iXR), computed tomography (CT) and surgical imaging systems. The products, once refurbished, are sold back into the market with full warranty, at a reduced price, and with a Circular Equipment tag. Philips already started the refurbishment of medical imaging systems in 1989. As a leader in this industry segment today, the new facility in Best and two similar facilities in the US that also refurbish ultrasound and positron-emission tomography (PET) systems, serve a growing global customer base. Establishing the new facility in Best, makes the refurbishment business an integral part of Philips’ global Healthcare R&D and manufacturing location in the Netherlands and allows Philips to optimize the collaboration between its design, production and refurbishment groups.  \u003C/p>",[54562,54563,54565],{"name":3939,"type":53,"value":3939},{"name":54564,"type":53,"value":54564},"https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/sustainability/circular-economy.html",{"name":54566,"type":53,"value":54566},"https://www.philips.com.au/healthcare/solutions/refurbished-systems?_ga=2.235383745.156246491.1615466488-1810924009.1615466488&_gl=1*1w9wygg*_ga*MTgxMDkyNDAwOS4xNjE1NDY2NDg4*_ga_2NMXNNS6LE*MTYxNTQ2NjQ4Ny4xLjEuMTYxNTQ2NjUxNy4zMA..",[54568,54569,54570],{"article_id":54547,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":54547,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":54547,"contributor_id":35233},{"id":54572,"link":54573,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54549,"updated_at":54550,"article_id":54547,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oH6454tuVco=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155332718-Oxo-vq9J.jpeg",{"id":54575,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54576,"created_at":54577,"updated_at":54578,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54579,"contents":54580,"contributors":54588,"image":6},"3898","http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jiec.12552/full","2020-10-01T14:42:21.775Z","2021-11-24T14:27:21.745Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54581],{"id":54582,"score":47,"body":54583,"status":55,"article_id":54575,"created_at":54577,"updated_at":54578,"published_at":54577},"3izZ",{"title":54584,"summary":54585,"attachment":54586},"A Metric for Quantifying Product-Level Circularity","\u003Cp>Circularity metrics are useful for empirically assessing the effects of a circular economy in terms of profitability, job creation, and environmental impacts. At present, however, there is no standardized method for measuring the circularity of products. We start by reviewing existing product-level metrics in terms of validity and reliability, taking note of theoretically justified principles for aggregating different types of material flows and cycles into a single value. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[54587],{"name":54576,"type":53,"value":54576},[54589],{"article_id":54575,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54591,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54592,"created_at":54593,"updated_at":54594,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54595,"contents":54596,"contributors":54604,"image":6},"3975","http://www.circle-economy.com/amsterdamcirclecityscan","2020-10-01T14:43:09.066Z","2021-11-24T14:38:44.621Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54597],{"id":54598,"score":47,"body":54599,"status":55,"article_id":54591,"created_at":54593,"updated_at":54594,"published_at":54593},"9DJJ",{"title":54600,"summary":54601,"attachment":54602},"Circular Amsterdam - A roadmap towards a circular city","\u003Cp>Implemented by Circle Economy, the first City Circle Scan to be done at this scale globally, identifies areas in which circular business models can be applied and highlights strategies to accomplish the practical implementation of these sustainable solutions in the Construction and Organic Waste sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report outlines the details of the city’s system processes and identifies the construction and organic waste chains as potential drivers of the transition to circularity and the long term effects each will have on Amsterdam’s current linear economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Added Value: Implementation of material re-use strategies has the potential to create €85 million of value per year within the construction sector and €150 million of value per year with more efficient organic residual streams.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Material Savings: The material savings could add up to nearly 900 thousand tons per year, a significant amount compared to the current annual import of 3.9 million tonnes currently utilised by the region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Job Creation: Increased productivity levels have the ability to add up to 700 additional jobs in the building sector and 1200 additional jobs in the agriculture and food processing industry.\u003C/p>",[54603],{"name":10038,"type":53,"value":10038},[54605,54606],{"article_id":54591,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":54591,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54608,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54609,"created_at":54610,"updated_at":54611,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54612,"contents":54613,"contributors":54621,"image":6},"4064","https://www.thebalance.com/recycling-and-new-job-creation-2878003","2020-10-01T14:44:12.594Z","2021-08-31T19:29:49.103Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54614],{"id":54615,"score":47,"body":54616,"status":55,"article_id":54608,"created_at":54610,"updated_at":54611,"published_at":54610},"2KYz",{"title":54617,"summary":54618,"attachment":54619},"Recycling and Jobs: Information and statistics on the benefits to employment","\u003Cp>Solid waste management is a highly mechanised process that is achieved with a modest amount of labor. In contrast, recycling, on the other hand, can be much more labor-intensive. _Recycling and Jobs Statistics_ * The US recycling industry employs 1.25 million people whereas the solid waste management industry employs only 0.25 million people. * The systematic removal of every 10,000 tons of solid waste creates only six jobs while the same amount of waste if recycled can create recycling jobs for as many as 36 people * On an EU level, if a goal of 70 percent recycling of the main recyclable materials was met, estimates suggest that up to 322,000 direct recycling jobs could be created in the 27 EU countries. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[54620],{"name":54609,"type":53,"value":54609},[54622],{"article_id":54608,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54624,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54625,"created_at":54626,"updated_at":54627,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54628,"contents":54629,"contributors":54637,"image":6},"4084","http://www.ieep.eu/assets/1283/ETR_study_by_IEEP_for_the_Swiss_Government_-_Final_report_-_21_June_2013.pdf)","2020-10-01T14:44:38.780Z","2021-08-31T19:58:32.497Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54630],{"id":54631,"score":47,"body":54632,"status":55,"article_id":54624,"created_at":54626,"updated_at":54627,"published_at":54626},"RWCQ",{"title":54633,"summary":54634,"attachment":54635},"Research shows carbon taxes don't kill jobs","\u003Cp>Where they've been tried, the evidence shows, well-designed carbon taxes have succeeded in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. But that doesn't necessarily end the debate over their effects -- nor should it. The next question is whether that success is bought at the expense of jobs and incomes. The answer is no. As long as the tax is well-designed, it can cut emissions at little or no economic cost. And that is a conservative assessment: In practice, a carbon tax has been shown to provide an economic boost. The reason is that the revenue raised by a carbon tax can be used to cut other, more damaging, taxes. In general, taxes make economies less efficient. But some do more harm than others. Taxing \"bads,\" such as pollution, actually improves the allocation of resources, where as taxing \"goods,\" such as labor, reduces the economy's capacity to produce. In principle, therefore, using the revenue from a carbon tax to cut other taxes can yield a double benefit: reducing pollution and expanding the economy. Denmark made greater use of green taxes, and saw employment rise by about 0.5 percent \\- again, as compared with projections assuming no introduction of a carbon tax. In Germany, employment increased an estimated 0.2 percent. A 2013 [review](http://www.ieep.eu/assets/1283/ETR_study_by_IEEP_for_the_Swiss_Government_- _Final_report_-_21_June_2013.pdf) of nine countries by the Institute for European Environmental Policy found none where a carbon tax had led to job losses. Read more at:\u003C/p>",[54636],{"name":54625,"type":53,"value":54625},[54638],{"article_id":54624,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54640,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54641,"created_at":54642,"updated_at":54643,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54644,"contents":54645,"contributors":54654,"image":6},"4368","http://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/Employment%20and%20the%20circular%20economy%20summary.pdf","2020-10-01T14:47:53.606Z","2021-11-24T14:09:38.156Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54646],{"id":54647,"score":47,"body":54648,"status":55,"article_id":54640,"created_at":54642,"updated_at":54643,"published_at":54642},"aL0V",{"title":54649,"summary":54650,"attachment":54651},"Employment and the circular economy, job creation through resource efficiency in London","\u003Cp>The analysis presented in this report builds on the findings for Britain, to identify the potential of the circular economy specifically in London. Based on the three scenarios of potential development for the circular economy in Britain by 2030, developed by Green Alliance/WRAP2, this report builds on this and investigates the potential for job creation of these same scenarios in London.\u003C/p>",[54652],{"name":54653,"type":53,"value":54653},"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/lsdc_et_al_-_circular_economy_jobs_report_2015.pdf",[54655],{"article_id":54640,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54657,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54658,"created_at":54659,"updated_at":54660,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54661,"contents":54662,"contributors":54670,"image":6},"4668","https://www.epsu.org/sites/default/files/article/files/Waste%20Management%20in%20Europe.%20Good%20Jobs%20in%20the%20Circular%20Economy%20for%20web.pdf","2020-10-01T14:51:37.832Z","2021-08-31T19:49:36.129Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54663],{"id":54664,"score":47,"body":54665,"status":55,"article_id":54657,"created_at":54659,"updated_at":54660,"published_at":54659},"3u5o",{"title":54666,"summary":54667,"attachment":54668},"Waste management in Europe. Good jobs in the circular economy?","\u003Cp>This report examines the waste management sector in Europe in 2017, including recent policies concerning the transition towards a circular economy. It gives an overview of the main trends, maps the circular economy and portrays its implications on waste management. It furthermore analyses the business strategies of the biggest companies and stakeholders dominating the waste sector. In addition to this, obstacles and opportunities of the circular economy for workers are pointed out, while an overview of exciting social bargaining avenues is provided as well.\u003C/p>",[54669],{"name":54658,"type":53,"value":54658},[54671],{"article_id":54657,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54673,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":54674,"created_at":54675,"updated_at":54676,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54677,"contents":54678,"contributors":54686,"image":6},"4706","https://www.ceps.eu/ceps-publications/impact-decarbonisation-energy-system-employment-europe/","2020-10-01T14:51:56.146Z","2021-08-31T20:19:49.004Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54679],{"id":54680,"score":47,"body":54681,"status":55,"article_id":54673,"created_at":54675,"updated_at":54676,"published_at":54675},"GjT7",{"title":54682,"summary":54683,"attachment":54684},"Impact of the decarbonisation of the energy system on employment in Europe","\u003Cp>This paper presents a methodology for calculating the potential impact of the new socio-ecological transition away from fossil fuels on employment in the EU energy supply. In particular, quantitative (number of jobs) and qualitative (qualification levels) impacts on employment are analysed in extraction and processing of primary (fossil) fuels and in the power sector for the years 2020, 2030 and 2050. The results show that the energy sector will provide not only more jobs as the new socio-ecological transition unfolds, but also jobs requiring higher-level qualifications when compared with the current energy sector.\u003C/p>",[54685],{"name":54674,"type":53,"value":54674},[54687],{"article_id":54673,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54689,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54690,"updated_at":54691,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54692,"contents":54693,"contributors":54707,"image":6},"5089","2020-10-01T14:55:10.119Z","2021-09-01T22:05:05.884Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54694],{"id":54695,"score":47,"body":54696,"status":55,"article_id":54689,"created_at":54690,"updated_at":54691,"published_at":54690},"S2Ky",{"title":54697,"outcome":54698,"problem":54699,"summary":54700,"solution":54701,"attachment":54702},"SweepSmart: Waste Solutions for Developing Nations","\u003Cp>Through their four best-in-class centers in India and Indonesia, Sweep Smart has shown it is possible to take care of waste responsibly and sustainably. With their segregated waste management system, there is no pollution from waste, there is more recycling thereby creating smaller landfills, and additionally, waste pickers are also given a job to be proud of\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many developing nations struggle with waste because they lack the public infrastructure to have efficient waste management. This lack of infrastructure is the main cause of plastic waste in oceans, and notoriously hard to address. The implementation of European-style waste management often fails due to narrow roads making large scale collection difficult, lower tax revenues prevent the initial investment, and waste picking plays an important social role with millions of people relying on it for their livelihood.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A major issue for developing nations in waste management is a lack of infrastructure to handle the amount of waste that occurs, resulting in most waste being landfilled. The Dutch-Indian social enterprise SweepSmart is adapting European waste management solutions to India and Indonesia without destroying the livelihood of the millions of waste-pickers in those countries. Instead, it employs modern recycling technology to employ those waste-pickers in new, more profitable jobs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SweepSmart is a collaboration between Dutch and Indian people who try to solve the problem by combining the two experiences. They attempt to take European solutions and practices and adjust them to the local context. The waste pickers, whose livelihood depends on waste, are being included in the enterprise, but equipped with modern European recycling equipment, which allows them to more effectively split up the waste streams. This allows local waste pickers to build a sustainable business rather than losing their livelihood, and improves the local waste management.\u003C/p>",[54703,54705],{"name":54704,"type":53,"value":54704},"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/circle-economy_meet-sweepsmart-one-of-the-circular-frontrunners-activity-6766025397340516352-wL_y",{"name":54706,"type":53,"value":54706},"https://hollandcircularhotspot.nl/en/case/sweepsmart-turning-waste-into-happiness/",[54708,54709,54710],{"article_id":54689,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":54689,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":54689,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54712,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54713,"updated_at":54714,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54715,"contents":54716,"contributors":54722,"image":6},"5231","2020-10-01T14:56:35.783Z","2021-10-01T11:42:57.517Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54717],{"id":54718,"score":47,"body":54719,"status":55,"article_id":54712,"created_at":54713,"updated_at":54714,"published_at":54713},"B4Xh",{"title":54720,"summary":54721},"Promoting industrial symbiosis in Cape Town","\u003Cp>The Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Program (WISP) is a government program ran by the non-profit organisation GreenCape, with support of the city of Cape Town, to connect businesses around the Cape Town area. The program led workshops and created an online database to incentivise and train companies to use synergies in waste streams. Over five years, it has created 143 jobs and diverted almost 27'500 tons of waste. The program has been widely considered a success and catalysed development of similar programmes across South Africa.\u003C/p>",[54723,54724],{"article_id":54712,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":54712,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":54726,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54727,"updated_at":22785,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54728,"contents":54729,"contributors":54740,"image":6},"6076","2020-12-03T13:17:07.226Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54730],{"id":54731,"score":47,"body":54732,"status":55,"article_id":54726,"created_at":54727,"updated_at":22785,"published_at":54727},"KLUO",{"title":54733,"problem":54734,"summary":54735,"solution":54736,"attachment":54737},"Feasibility of Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Brazil","\u003Cp>1. Animal diets are made from fish stock which can be unsustainable and also unhealthy for the animals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Organic waste handling infrastructure is not well developed\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the context of BSF, farming them can also be electricity and heat intensive.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to this article: BSF Treatment offers potential to promote regional development, create jobs and dispose of organic waste locally. Legal requirements as outlined in the Brazilian National Policy on Waste offer further incentives. However, more studies are needed to compare BSF waste reduction efficiency and prepupae yield to other technologies such as traditional composting and vermiculture, which can inform the decision-making for implementation of organic waste treatment facilities.\"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"The black soldier fly (\u003Cem>Hermetia illucens\u003C/em>) is rapidly becoming a very popular agricultural insect since it is easy to farm, does not carry diseases, and can be used to reduce organic waste (by eating it) with the resulting larval or pupal mass then used as a rich food source for a range of other farmed animals\"\u003C/p>",[54738],{"name":54739,"type":53,"value":54739},"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13744-019-00719-z",[54741],{"article_id":54726,"contributor_id":6133},{"id":54743,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54744,"updated_at":54745,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54746,"contents":54747,"contributors":54756,"image":6},"6404","2020-12-14T11:38:57.472Z","2021-11-24T15:52:22.894Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54748],{"id":54749,"score":47,"body":54750,"status":55,"article_id":54743,"created_at":54744,"updated_at":54745,"published_at":54744},"LdKg",{"title":54751,"summary":54752,"attachment":54753},"South Karelia's circular economy roadmap","\u003Cp>The South Karelia region of Finland developed a circular economy roadmap in late 2018, within the framework of the CIRCWASTE project. The roadmap was formed through the opinions of an expert network assembled by the Finnish Environment Institute, which first delineated regional strengths and focus areas. Circular economy objectives were defined as sustainable wellbeing, zero emissions, no waste, and no excessive consumption, as well as increased careers and business opportunities in the environmental field. Another aim will be improving knowledge and bolstering training in circular and more broadly environmental areas. Strategies encompass construction and mining, energy efficiency, renewable energy, cutting carbon dioxide emissions and improving waste management. In the realm of forestry, the roadmap details a focus on by-products, nutrient recycling and developing new products and materials. Stakeholders in the plan include regional and municipal councils, private companies, networks and educational institutions, who are responsible for implementing strategies based on their varying capacities. Through enacting the roadmap, the region hopes to generate hundreds of new jobs and boost the number of businesses in waste management.\u003C/p>",[54754],{"name":54755,"type":53,"value":54755},"https://www.slideshare.net/Circwasteproject/circwastehankkeen-etelkarjalan-kiertotaloudentiekartta",[54757,54758],{"article_id":54743,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":54743,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54760,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54761,"updated_at":54762,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54763,"contents":54764,"contributors":54773,"image":6},"6437","2020-12-14T12:09:44.875Z","2021-11-24T14:31:21.500Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54765],{"id":54766,"score":47,"body":54767,"status":55,"article_id":54760,"created_at":54761,"updated_at":54762,"published_at":54761},"Dh-X",{"title":54768,"summary":54769,"attachment":54770},"Southwest Finland’s circular economy roadmap","\u003Cp>The Southwest region of Finland has put forward a circular economy roadmap, developed under the framework of the CIRCWASTE project, to carry out the national waste plan. Regional objectives and corresponding strategies were developed by an expert network, assembled by the Finnish Environment Institute, which was comprised of representatives from multiple towns, educational institutions, regional councils and private companies. Priorities emerged in the areas of construction, biodegradable waste, nutrient reuse and municipal waste. Targets include increasing the use of construction and demolition waste to 70%, increasing the rate of organic waste recycling to 60% and increasing recycling of municipal waste to 55%. The roadmap also intends to catalyse circular on-the-job training, especially in the construction sector. \u003C/p>",[54771],{"name":54772,"type":53,"value":54772},"https://www.slideshare.net/Circwasteproject/lounais-suomi-kiertotaloudentiekartta",[54774,54775],{"article_id":54760,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":54760,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54777,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54778,"updated_at":54779,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54780,"contents":54781,"contributors":54790,"image":6},"6471","2020-12-14T14:16:59.273Z","2021-09-01T11:26:41.558Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54782],{"id":54783,"score":47,"body":54784,"status":55,"article_id":54777,"created_at":54778,"updated_at":54779,"published_at":54778},"IG2J",{"title":54785,"summary":54786,"attachment":54787},"Circular The Hague: transition to a sustainable economy","\u003Cp>The Hague has released a policy document detailing its transition to a circular economy. The document highlights why a shift to circular economy is necessary, as well as the benefits it can bring regarding the city’s sustainable development. It also provides an incomplete list of 143 circular projects occurring in the city, and presents research that finds that circular strategies in construction, procurement and retail trade sectors could significantly reduce carbon emissions and bring as many as 3,500 jobs. The policy note, based on the Hague’s characteristics, prioritises improvements in biomass, construction materials and critical raw materials—and lists readily implementable strategies in these sectors. \u003C/p>",[54788],{"name":54789,"type":53,"value":54789},"https://denhaag.raadsinformatie.nl/document/6291317/1/RIS299353_Bijlage_1",[54791,54792],{"article_id":54777,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":54777,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":54794,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54795,"updated_at":54796,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54797,"contents":54798,"contributors":54807,"image":6},"6536","2020-12-14T15:51:50.605Z","2021-11-24T15:48:55.783Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54799],{"id":54800,"score":47,"body":54801,"status":55,"article_id":54794,"created_at":54795,"updated_at":54796,"published_at":54795},"pyTU",{"title":54802,"summary":54803,"attachment":54804},"London's circular economy route map","\u003Cp>A circular economy plan—that will allow London to adapt to its swiftly growing population—is necessary, specifically as it applies to products, housing, office space and infrastructure. The London Waste and Recycling Board launched a ‘Route Map’ in 2017, which provides guidance for London’s circular transition and recommends areas of action. Priority areas of focus are food, textiles, plastics, electricals and the built environment—and an economic analysis of the roadmap demonstrated that the measures could create approximately three billion euros of revenue. A fully circular transition could provide up to 12,000 new jobs in the next decade and a half by bolstering the reuse, remanufacturing and materials innovation sectors. \u003C/p>",[54805],{"name":54806,"type":53,"value":54806},"https://www.lwarb.gov.uk/what-we-do/circular-london/circular-economy-route-map/",[54808,54809],{"article_id":54794,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":54794,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54811,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54812,"updated_at":54813,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54814,"contents":54815,"contributors":54824,"image":6},"6537","2020-12-14T16:09:29.620Z","2021-11-24T15:03:27.742Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54816],{"id":54817,"score":47,"body":54818,"status":55,"article_id":54811,"created_at":54812,"updated_at":54813,"published_at":54812},"NuMJ",{"title":54819,"summary":54820,"attachment":54821},"Circular Flanders kick-off statement","\u003Cp>Circular Flanders—the main organisational body for the Flemish circular economy—has launched a strategy for making strides in three areas: the circular city, circular business strategies and circular purchasing. Circular Flanders aims to work with partners on projects in these areas, giving guidance and support. The research highlights that circular businesses could contribute as much as 6 billion euros to the Flemish economy annually, as well as increase competitiveness and create up to 27,000 new jobs. Additionally, throughout the statement, a strong focus is placed on collaborative effort, and the organisation aims to support the circular initiatives of entrepreneurs, citizens, civil society organisations and local administrations. \u003C/p>",[54822],{"name":54823,"type":53,"value":54823},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/sites/default/files/kick-off_statement_circular_flanders.pdf",[54825,54826],{"article_id":54811,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":54811,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54828,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54829,"updated_at":54830,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54831,"contents":54832,"contributors":54846,"image":6},"6737","2020-12-17T17:05:19.894Z","2021-08-31T20:25:37.329Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54833],{"id":54834,"score":47,"body":54835,"status":55,"article_id":54828,"created_at":54829,"updated_at":54830,"published_at":54829},"S55P",{"title":54836,"outcome":54837,"problem":54838,"summary":54839,"solution":54840,"attachment":54841},"Greece National Action Plan on Circular Economy","\u003Cp>With these measures and the actions set out in the National Circular Economy Action Plan, Greece aims to achieve the following by 2020:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- achieve a radical reduction of the per capita produced waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- increase reuse and recycling of wastes, with a separate collection of recyclable waste and of bio-waste, to reach 50% of total municipal solid waste produced from a 25% where it stands today\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- reach a 74% recovery and less than 30% disposal of total municipal solid waste produced from the current 82% disposal\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- create around 15,900 new jobs and the increase of the annual turnover of the waste management related businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The long-term (2030) goals of the National Action Plan on Circular Economy can, instead, be summarised as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- moving up the waste hierarchy by focusing on preventing waste and improving recycling\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- supporting circular entrepreneurship by promoting “industrial symbiosis” and business clusters\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- supporting circular consumption patterns of re-using, re-storing and re-pairing rather than buying new products, especially for electrical and electronic devices\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- enhancing multi-stakeholder partnerships across industry, academia, and civil society\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- monitoring progress towards a circular economic model through SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound) indicators.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The transition to a low-carbon, resource efficient and circular economy is of paramount importance for Greece to ensure environmental protection but also to boost green growth, to create new jobs, fight unemployment and support innovation in production, consumption, value chain of materials, sharing use methods and reduction, reuse and recycling of waste, in order to extend the life circle of products and optimize the resources, water and energy. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Greece's Governmental Economic Policy Council endorsed a National Action Plan on Circular Economy in early 2018 to set the country on a path towards the long-term adoption of circular economy principles. This further supports Greece's economic strategy in its key quest to “Green” the economy in a way that creates jobs, especially for women and youth, and supports long-term equitable and inclusive growth based on resource efficiency, promotion of SMEs, innovation and investment in new technologies, and strengthening of the “social economy” potential.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Greek government has set implementation of circular economy objectives in practice, through a Circular Transition Business Plan of Greece, as one of its key cross-sectoral priorities. Priority actions for 2018 include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- lifting barriers to a circular economy through 10+ regulatory and legislative interventions, e.g. integrating circular economy considerations and criteria in the Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Impact Assessment requirements for sites and projects as well as in the environmental permitting process or  elaborating new legal definitions for wastes, by-products and re-fuse materials after first use intended for re-use, declassification of waste and quality standards for secondary raw materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- earmarking existing funds to implement the aforementioned interventions and fund demonstration projects\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- further enhancing knowledge, understanding, education, awareness and communication\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- improving governance structures by setting up an inter-ministerial Executive Secretariat for the Circular Economy to oversee implementation and related Observatory to monitor progress\u003C/p>",[54842,54844],{"name":54843,"type":53,"value":54843},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/strategies/national-action-plan-circular-economy",{"name":54845,"type":53,"value":54845},"https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/partnership/?p=33843",[54847,54848],{"article_id":54828,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":54828,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54850,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54851,"updated_at":54852,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54853,"contents":54854,"contributors":54871,"image":6},"6998","2020-12-24T10:42:21.373Z","2021-08-30T18:17:49.775Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54855],{"id":54856,"score":47,"body":54857,"status":55,"article_id":54850,"created_at":54851,"updated_at":54852,"published_at":54851},"WNr8",{"title":54858,"outcome":54859,"problem":54860,"summary":54861,"solution":54862,"attachment":54863},"De Kringwinkel network of Social Enterprises","\u003Cp>Currently, more than 5,800 employees work for De Kringwinkel, 85% of whom are in the context of social employment. Workers employed at De Kringwinkel register, sort, check, repair and sales items received by the organisation for resale. Their salaries are paid through a combination of sales from the shops and subsidies provided by the Flemish government. Job opportunities are tailored to the individual depending on their needs. If employees are lacking in a certain social, technical or linguistic skill that they need in their role, De Kringwinkel provides training and tailored support. This serves to help the people they employ to develop skills that can also be applied in the mainstream labour market if and when they are ready to join it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>De Kringwinkel is also part of Herw!n, a Flemish umbrella organisation for environmental and social entrepreneurship. Through Herw!n, De Kringwinkel franchises can make use of multiple regional social employment programmes. Herw!n has also supported De Kringwinkel to develop its brand, quality standard, shop format and marketing strategy. Through their 145 stores, De Kringwinkel has a widespread presence in local communities, and their social and environmental missions are well known by the public as well as local governments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the Flanders region, 555 kg per capita of household waste is generated annually. This type of waste is collected by municipalities. 72% of household waste is collected separately for the purpose of re‐use and recycling in the region, while 25% goes to incineration, and 1.2% to lanfill (2007 figures). Especially regarding textile waste, Belgium ranks among the leading five textile polluters in the EU. Once textiles end up in municipal waste, they cannot be re-used or recycled, and are often incinerated with all other residual waste. Diverting the textiles and other household goods from incineration through separate collection can result in a significant CO2 reduction. An increasing number of service organizations are developing thrift stores to increase awareness about the environmental problems associated with household waste and raise resources to support their mission-directed activities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>De Kringwinkel is the largest social franchise in Europe.It is a Flanders-wide network of shops with dual social and environmental missions. By giving household goods and textiles a second life they help to reduce waste, while also creating social impact by providing employment opportunities to people that are long-term unemployed and by making high quality reusable items available to people at an affordable price.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Formed the early 1990s, when a group of second-hand shops set up to employ disadvantaged groups came together as a federation. De Kringwinkel is now the largest social franchise in Europe. It is a Flanders-wide network of shops with dual social and environmental missions. By giving household goods and textiles a second life they help to reduce waste, while also creating social impact by providing employment opportunities to people that are long-term unemployed. With this model, De Kringwinkel network employs around 5311 people, 80% of which is social employment - employment created for people who, for various reasons, find it difficult to find work on the regular labor market. More than half of the 83,000 tons of goods collected by De Kringwinkel's 145 stores each year find a new home. This also serves to fulfill a second social mission, making high quality reusable items available to people at an affordable price.\u003C/p>",[54864,54866,54868,54870],{"name":54865,"type":53,"value":54865},"https://www.dekringwinkel.be",{"name":54867,"type":53,"value":54867},"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/De-Kringwinkel-%3A-a-symbiosis-between-jobs-for-the-Cools-Oosterlynck/f6d9cf47780d2e6a9bcc25edf48da1371e6de2ec",{"name":54869,"type":53,"value":54869},"https://www.euricse.eu/projects/a-map-of-social-enterprises-and-their-eco-system-in-europe/",{"name":10505,"type":53,"value":10505},[54872],{"article_id":54850,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54874,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54875,"updated_at":54876,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54877,"contents":54878,"contributors":54892,"image":6},"7032","2020-12-24T11:29:16.216Z","2022-03-21T14:32:12.252Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54879],{"id":54880,"score":47,"body":54881,"status":55,"article_id":54874,"created_at":54875,"updated_at":54876,"published_at":54875},"ovbi",{"title":54882,"outcome":54883,"problem":54884,"summary":54885,"solution":54886,"attachment":54887},"Robedrijf - Segregating tasks for inclusive jobs","\u003Cp>Robedrijf splits up workstreams into packages of tasks, so that there are tasks suited to people with different levels of abilities. By breaking up tasks, Robedrijf can ensure that the services they deliver to their customers are high quality as well as ensuring there are good quality, tailored jobs available for people that otherwise face barriers to work. This means people who might find traditional job roles challenging are given the opportunity to learn circular skills like disassembly and repair, while working in a supportive environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Jobs are an important vehicle for social inclusion. They help us to feel valued and have a sense of purpose. They improve our quality of life and are a way of participating in society. They provide us with the resources we need to support and spend time with our family and friends. In the current linear — take-make-waste — economy, financial drives often come before social protection and participation. Too often this means that people find it hard to access work or find a job that meets their needs. An inclusive labour market should provide decent work opportunities for all people no matter their age, ethnicity, gender, educational level or geographic location.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Robedrijf connects people with a distance from the labour market to employers through the outsourced services they offer in the assembly, packaging and repair of products. Once commissioned by a local company, these services are then delivered by people working in Robedrijf's sheltered workshop who have physical, mental or psychological difficulties. This means people who might find traditional job roles challenging are given the opportunity to learn circular skills like disassembly and repair, while working in a supportive environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The transition to the circular economy will be labour intensive, especially in the coming 10 to 20 years, requiring more people to drive its principles of reuse, repair, refurbish, recover and recycle, and requiring people to work together across companies and sectors, using skills such as empathy, craftsmanship and ingenuity. In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Robedrijf is working towards this goal. Robedrijf connects people with a distance from the labour market to employers through the outsourced services they offer in the assembly, packaging and repair of products. Once commissioned by a local company, these services are then delivered by people working in Robedrijf's sheltered workshop who have physical, mental or psychological difficulties.\u003C/p>",[54888,54890],{"name":54889,"type":53,"value":54889},"https://www.circle-economy.com/blogs/leaving-no-one-behind",{"name":54891,"type":53,"value":54891},"https://www.rotterdam.nl/werken-leren/robedrijf/",[54893],{"article_id":54874,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":54895,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54896,"updated_at":54897,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54898,"contents":54899,"contributors":54911,"image":6},"7064","2020-12-24T13:01:17.047Z","2021-11-24T14:18:07.385Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54900],{"id":54901,"score":47,"body":54902,"status":55,"article_id":54895,"created_at":54896,"updated_at":54897,"published_at":54896},"3N4O",{"title":54903,"outcome":54904,"problem":54905,"summary":54906,"solution":54907,"attachment":54908},"WSP Parkstad inclusive employment opportunities","\u003Cp>In the employer arrangement work processes are adjusted, vacancies are made suitable (job carving) and guidance for the target group is organized. This means that there is cooperation with the employer, based on his needs and opportunities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based on their mission and vision, WSP Parkstad has identified the following goals for the future:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Realizing a higher participation rate in the Parkstad region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Realizing lower social costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Maximizing outflow profit.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Realizing a channel to the labor market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Production of Dutch coal ended in 1974. Most mines were located in the southern part of the country, in the province of Limburg. When the closure of the coal mines was announced, it is estimated that approximately 53,000 people were employed in the mines, and an additional 30,000 people indirectly dependent on them (e.g. suppliers of materials, goods and services). Many reemployment organizations were installed by the government and affiliated bodies. Since then, the region has been the focus of employment efforts. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WSP Parkstad, in Limburg, the Netherlands, matches people coming through social services who are still on the sidelines of the labour market, with employers that have staff needs. They are working in close collaboration with the municipalities and social services. Through their recent partnership with RD4, a waste management company active in the area, many of the workers identified by WSP are now helping at their textile sorting facility. This project is helping people who might find traditional job roles challenging to learn circular skills in a supportive environment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the aim of reducing unemployment in Limburg, WSP Parkstad matches people who are still on the sidelines of the labor market with employers that have staff needs, working in close collaboration with the municipalities and social services. Their mission is to make “sustainable paid work available and accessible to everyone who wants to participate and works according to their ability\". The company offers a large number of concrete solutions for municipalities, jobseekers and employers. From education and training to job coaching, advice and support with the administration. They employ people with physical or mental illness, that are long-term unemployed, or in financial difficulties. Via their partnership with the municipality of Geleen, WSP Parkstad is working with RD4, a waste management company active in the area. Many of the workers identified by WSP are now helping RD4 at their textile sorting facility, mostly in sorting, labelling, and transportation. This project is helping people who might find traditional job roles challenging to learn circular skills in a supportive environment.\u003C/p>",[54909],{"name":54910,"type":53,"value":54910},"https://www.wspparkstad.nl/",[54912,54913],{"article_id":54895,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":54895,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54915,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54916,"updated_at":54917,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54918,"contents":54919,"contributors":54938,"image":6},"7396","2021-01-06T14:04:05.321Z","2022-06-21T13:02:20.661Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54920],{"id":54921,"score":47,"body":54922,"status":55,"article_id":54915,"created_at":54916,"updated_at":54917,"published_at":54916},"RCgd",{"title":54923,"outcome":54924,"problem":54925,"summary":54926,"solution":54927,"attachment":54928},"Kabadiwalla Connect technology-based solutions for integrating informal waste pickers in Chennai (India)","\u003Cp>Kabadiwalla Connect uses its technology platform to leverage the already existing informal infrastructure. The KWC platform makes the informal ecosystem more accessible to other players. Municipalities can utilise informal infrastructure to bring down operational costs; waste management firms can source from it; corporations can carry out their extended producer responsibility through it; apartments and small businesses can send their recyclable waste directly to informal stakeholders that are a part of the informal ecosystem. Since Kabadiwalla Connect’s business began in 2014, 500 tons of PET bottles have been collected by the informal economy sector between 2014 and 2017, some 2,000 kabadiwallas in Chennai have joined the KWC paltform, and around 100 have decided to specialize and professionalize. The long-term goal is to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfill by 70% across the Indian subcontinent. In other words, 48.16 million metric tons of material recovered.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Chennai is mega-city of 9 million people in India. It generates 5,000 metric tons of urban waste every single day, but 90% of the waste collected ends up in open dumps where it is incinerated in the open air, adding to air pollution and causing serious public health and safety problems. As in most major cities in South Asia and Africa, garbage collection is one of the main activities found in the informal sector. In Chennai, it is estimated that the informal sector recycles 19,000 metric tons of plastic and generates 4.3 million dollars in revenue each year. Street collectors, therefore, not only contribute to better waste management, but also earning a living along the way, sometimes above the poverty line. However, in developing countries, municipalities, multinational brands, and waste management companies struggle to work effectively with informal stakeholders – despite increasing evidence of the commercial, environmental, and social benefits of forming mutually beneficial partnerships.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The recovery of post-consumer waste in cities in the developing world is driven by the informal ecosystem. Kabadiwalla Connect, a technology-based social enterprise based in Chennai, is leveraging the informal ecosystem of urban waste recyclers with the aim of decreasing the amount of waste sent to landfills in Indian cities by 70%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through a unique business process and award winning technology, Kabadiwalla Connect (KWC) seeks to improve the living conditions and incomes of the people working in the shadows and integrate them into existing waste management channels, helping municipalities, brands, and waste management companies recover postconsumer waste efficiently and more inclusively in the developing world. In 2015, thanks to an initial grant from the World Economic Forum, KWC started mapping and identifying all the actors in the informal waste recovery and recycling sector - from street collectors to specialist dealers. Their study proved that it was possible to procure consistent volumes from the informal sector and provide certain benefits (better price, better pick up time, clearer signal on the market dynamic of recycling). Once identified all actors, KWC provided them with a whole logistical framework to guarantee outlets for them. KWC is based on \"Kabadiwallas\", \"waste aggregator-entrepreneur\" in Chennai’s dialect. They prepare a raw material destined for wholesalers-dealers who are able to purify these recycled materials and sell them to reprocessors. KWC offers them computer applications that allow them to plan their everyday work and better set the prices of their material. KWC is also helping them improve the quality of the sorted material and work as a network to increase the amount of waste purchased. In other words, KWC offers traceability of material movement in the informal supply chain, traceability of compliance, but is also engaging in collection, and soon moving to processing.\u003C/p>",[54929,54931,54933,54934,54936],{"name":54930,"type":53,"value":54930},"https://www.planet.veolia.com/en/kabadiwalla-start-up-management-waste-urban-collection-india",{"name":54932,"type":53,"value":54932},"https://www.livingcircular.veolia.com/en/city/how-one-indian-start-revolutionizing-informal-waste-management",{"name":10505,"type":53,"value":10505},{"name":54935,"type":53,"value":54935},"https://www.kabadiwallaconnect.in/",{"name":54937,"type":53,"value":54937},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/thinking-beyond-borders-to-achieve-social-justice-in-a-global-circular-economy",[54939,54940],{"article_id":54915,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":54915,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":54942,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54943,"updated_at":54944,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54945,"contents":54946,"contributors":54962,"image":54969},"7594","2021-01-21T22:08:27.365Z","2022-06-06T13:07:19.819Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54947],{"id":54948,"score":47,"body":54949,"status":55,"article_id":54942,"created_at":54943,"updated_at":54944,"published_at":54943},"pSaQ",{"title":54950,"outcome":54951,"problem":54952,"summary":54953,"solution":54954,"attachment":54955},"ColdHubs: Solar-powered, cooling-as-a-service solution","\u003Cp>The cooling storage rooms with solar energy are fully sustainable and reliable since they are using clean energy to keep food fresh and healthy for consumption. In 2019, the 24 operational ColdHubs saved 20,400 tons of food from spoilage for more than 3,000 farmers, increased the household income of these customers by 50% by eliminating food loss, created 48 new jobs for women, and saved 462 tons of CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In developing countries, once the fresh fruits and vegetables are harvested and collected, 45% of food spoils mainly due to lack of cold storage. This, in turn, leads to 470 million small farmers losing 25% of their annual income as well as a loss for consumers and an increase in waste. Cooling fresh produce could significantly slow down the rate of deterioration, thereby increasing the storage life of the goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ColdHubs is a post-harvest, solar-powered, cooling-as-service solution in Nigeria. By offering a solution to store and preserve perishable foods that adequately meets the financing needs of smallholder farmers, ColdHubs is an effective solution to the issue of post- harvest losses in fruits, vegetables and other perishable food in Sub-Saharan Africa.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ColdHubs are installed in major food production and consumption centers (in markets and farms). There, farmers place their produce in clean plastic crates, which are stacked inside the cold room. This extends the freshness of fruits, vegetables and other perishable food from 2 days to about 21 days. [1]\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Coldhubs offers farmers a flexible pay-as-you-store subscription model at rates that they can afford, helping to tackle the barrier of access to financing for cold chain solutions and bridges the technological gap for smallholder farmers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Coldhubs Limited in Nigeria has developed a solution to address this problem. They increase the shelf lives of fruits and vegetables from 2 to more than 20 days with a 100% solar-powered walk-in cold room. They can beat the epileptic power supply as well as the high level of post-harvest losses witnessed by local farmers. At food production and consumption centers such as markets and farms, farmers can place their goods into these rooms with solar panels and use the company’s pay-as-you-store system. Next to reducing food waste, increasing healthy food supply, and helping local farmers, the company is planning to be fully self-sustainable and places importance on various sustainable targets, such as creating job opportunities for women. \u003C/p>",[54956,54958,54960],{"name":54957,"type":53,"value":54957},"http://www.coldhubs.com/",{"name":54959,"type":53,"value":54959},"https://coolcoalition.org/meet-the-global-caas-prize-winner-coldhubs/",{"name":54961,"type":53,"value":54961},"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/circle-economy_introducing-coldhubs-limited-one-of-the-activity-6760886070910472193-I46E",[54963,54964,54965,54966,54968],{"article_id":54942,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":54942,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":54942,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":54942,"contributor_id":54967},"0P8WPw",{"article_id":54942,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":54970,"link":54971,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54943,"updated_at":54944,"article_id":54942,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8MUJvYwooOU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155340355-k-mio7gZ.jpeg",{"id":54973,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54974,"updated_at":54975,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54976,"contents":54977,"contributors":54988,"image":6},"7600","2021-01-22T13:37:13.042Z","2021-11-24T14:35:15.070Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54978],{"id":54979,"score":47,"body":54980,"status":55,"article_id":54973,"created_at":54974,"updated_at":54975,"published_at":54974},"Dp1p",{"title":54981,"outcome":54982,"problem":54983,"summary":54984,"solution":54985,"attachment":54986},"London: The Library of Things","\u003Cp>The Library of Things has closed the gap between people’s willingness to share and the actual practice of sharing. Based on several surveys, it is found that existing sharing platforms are either inconvenient for users or require too much effort from the users during the lending process. Moreover, the users were found reluctant to share their belongings to strangers as it requires another level of trust especially through online platforms. However, within the Library of Things, the sharing process is no longer dependent on users’ willingness to donate their personal belongings as items are sourced from other means such as from companies, enabling the Library of Things to provide high quality items to the users.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The user-friendliness of this system has already attracted over 850 members who already borrowed over 2,500 items throughout the course of the Library of Things’ short lifespan. With more people using the same things, the latter are being used more efficiently and lesser items are needlessly purchased. This will enable a significant decrease in the ecological impact as products consume a great amount of energy and resources over their lifespan i.e. during production, distribution, use and disposal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This sharing economy system also saves considerable amount of money to people of all social classes by enabling them to get access to high quality items which they would perhaps either not been able to afford buying or spend a ridiculous amount on money to own it and use it for once or a couple of times only.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>London’s current waste situation is quite alarming. The local authorities are collecting about 3.7 million tons of waste, which correspond to 1,500 Olympic-size swimming pools filled to full capacity, while the recycling rates have gone back down to 2010 levels. With London’s population expected to grow to around 10 to 13 million people over the next 30 years, an additional 1 million tons of wastes per year will have to be collected contributing greatly to the major threats posed by climate change and the rapid depletion of the world’s resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to decrease the amount of waste produced and limit the effects of climate change, there should be a change in the consumer’s spending habits as around 60 to 80 per cent of the environmental impacts on the planet originate from household consumption. According to a new study published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology, it was found that population’s senseless consumerism contributes to 60 per cent of the global greenhouse gas emissions with a total land, material and water use of 50 to 80 per cent. This can be exemplified by the fact that people prefer to buy new items rather than repairing them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This habit is fuelled by companies’ profit-making strategies whereby products are less sturdy thus having shorter life cycle as testified by their short warranties. Moreover, in many cases, people find the cost of repair to be higher than the cost of buying a new one. Even though it may sound profitable for the consumer and have an illusion of convenience, on the long term, the amount of money spent on a particular item is far higher as the frequency of replacement and/or repair increases.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>London’s current waste situation is quite alarming, fueled by the population’s senseless consumerism. The Crystal Palace Library of Things in London was created to reduce consumerism by changing people’s mindset and behavior on waste reduction and prevention whilst reinforcing the sense of community through circular economy. The idea originated in the United States. Since then, the Library of Things concept has been adopted in other countries such as the Sharing Depot in Toronto, Canada or Leila in Berlin, Germany. The Library of Things has closed the gap between people’s willingness to share and the actual practice of sharing, improving the ecological impact of products in our economy and streghtening community relationships.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Crystal Palace Library of Things in London was created to reduce consumerism by changing people’s mindset and behavior on waste reduction and prevention whilst reinforcing the sense of community through circular economy. The idea originated in the United States. Since then, the Library of Things concept has been adopted in other countries such as the Sharing Depot in Toronto, Canada or Leila in Berlin, Germany. The proposed solutions through the Library of Things project are the following:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Introducing the borrowing mindset\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Library of Things has an extensive catalogue of carefully selected items in perfect condition that the members can borrow for a small fee mostly ranging from GBP 1 per day for hand tools and £5 per day for a bread machine to GBP 20 per day for a carpet cleaner with discounts available for regular borrowers and people who are less able to pay.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Competitive prices and quick service\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Library of Things makes a variety of products accessible to everyone. When people need to borrow, for instance, a carpet for an event, they may have several choices: to buy a carpet cleaning machine (around GBP 130 upwards), to pay for a professional cleaning company (about GBP 40), or rent a machine from a private hire firm (around GBP 29 for two days) or to borrow from the Library one for GBP 9.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Reducing waste\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to avoid people dumping almost new items which have the possibility to be refurbished, the Library of Things set at the disposal of the community a space where the locals can bring their broken items which are then given a second life through the “repair café”. Furthermore, the repair café offers skill sharing classes where volunteers share their mending and repair knowledge to enable people to know how to repair future broken things in their household.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Training\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Library of Things also provides technical training when an item is borrowed. By doing so, the library is also performing a social function by saving people money they would otherwise spend on a handyman.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Reinforced sense of community for a greater impact\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides borrowing items of need, people can attend practical events such as DIY classes or mending meet-ups where skills are shared and acquired, and the communal spirit is strengthened.\u003C/p>",[54987],{"name":1429,"type":53,"value":1429},[54989],{"article_id":54973,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":54991,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":54992,"updated_at":54993,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":54994,"contents":54995,"contributors":55008,"image":55011},"7783","2021-02-05T15:31:21.229Z","2021-11-24T15:05:06.057Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[54996],{"id":54997,"score":47,"body":54998,"status":55,"article_id":54991,"created_at":54992,"updated_at":54993,"published_at":54992},"QvZx",{"title":54999,"outcome":55000,"summary":55001,"solution":55002,"attachment":55003},"Interreg plan to involve citizens in the circular economy","\u003Cp>The Finnish region of Päijät-Häme has focused on jobs with its creation of its Sustainable growth and jobs 2014-2020 policy. The South of France has developed several new public policy tools related to the circular economy—in particular, one that promotes projects and start-ups with circular themes. The Czech Republic has focussed its efforts on a Just Transition Fund, to open opportunities to regions in transition, with circular economy as a fundamental principle. Aragon, Spain, has created a policy framework, the Regional Management Plan 2018-2022, with a specific focus on waste management. In Mechelen, they are working to influence an action plan on citizen involvement in circular economy existing under their current policy framework. Unfortunately, efforts were slowed in Bulgaria due to the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A recently launched project, Circular Economy blooms through Citizen Involvement (CECI), is targeting six regions in Europe, with the aim of improving their policy instruments regarding circular economy and citizen involvement. Stakeholders will endeavour to share best practices, participate in training and workshops and develop action plans to improve policy—all with the hope of these six regions transitioning to a circular and sharing economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CECI aims to bring the circular and sharing economy to participating regions through citizen involvement. They give examples of how citizens can do things differently—using shared vehicles or mobility services, borrowing products or sharing property, for example. They also highlight the importance of extending the lifetimes of old or broken products. The project will consist of two phases: a three-year implementation period and a one-year follow up period. Per each region, CECI will determine what citizens are already doing well and create roadmaps to improve policy instruments. The regions will openly share their findings throughout the process, at meetings that will also feature trainings and workshops on improving citizen engagement. \u003C/p>",[55004,55006],{"name":55005,"type":53,"value":55005},"https://www.interregeurope.eu/ceci/news/news-article/6384/involving-citizen-in-circular-economy/",{"name":55007,"type":53,"value":55007},"https://www.interregeurope.eu/ceci/news/news-article/10673/policy-development-in-ceci-regions/",[55009,55010],{"article_id":54991,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":54991,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55012,"link":55013,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":54992,"updated_at":54993,"article_id":54991,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MLCzez0SIVU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155342013-m4Tb_hLC.jpeg",{"id":55015,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55016,"updated_at":55017,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55018,"contents":55019,"contributors":55031,"image":55033},"7786","2021-02-08T04:04:56.012Z","2021-02-08T04:06:29.462Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55020],{"id":55021,"score":47,"body":55022,"status":55,"article_id":55015,"created_at":55016,"updated_at":55017,"published_at":55016},"GzcC",{"title":55023,"outcome":55024,"problem":55025,"summary":55026,"solution":55027,"attachment":55028},"Creating value and jobs from Australia’s dormant goods","\u003Cp>Since launching seven years ago, WBGS has kept 4.3 million kilograms of goods out of landfill and created value for these unwanted goods through selling or donating goods to local charities. They estimate $2.2 million in social impact value. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Australian homes are currently sitting on $43 billion of underutilised goods which are at risk of ending up in landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The World's Biggest Garage Sale (WBGS) is a social enterprise that is mobilising dormant goods, revolutionising the 'recommerce' or reverse commerce sector, keeping valuable items out of landfill and providing jobs and opportunities to those in need. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their events, marketplace and online store give people a new way to access high-quality ‘second life’ products. They have just recently launched a Circular Economy Precinct in the suburb of Morningside in Brisbane where goods are repaired and repurposed. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WBGS aims bring value to dormant goods by making repurposing as easy as possible. Both individuals and businesses can be part of this impact. Individuals can donate goods to be resold and they also partner with big corporations to make use of what would otherwise have been waste. Core to the model and value of WBGS is jobs creation. One of their aims is to have 50% of their precinct workforce be vulnerable Australians by 2021. \u003C/p>",[55029],{"name":55030,"type":53,"value":55030},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/worlds-biggest-garage-sale",[55032],{"article_id":55015,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":55034,"link":55035,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55016,"updated_at":55017,"article_id":55015,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1HZGGphfYBs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155343280-EyIlY26k.jpeg",{"id":55037,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55038,"updated_at":55039,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55040,"contents":55041,"contributors":55056,"image":6},"7928","2021-02-21T10:34:51.091Z","2023-03-29T09:24:32.477Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55042],{"id":55043,"score":47,"body":55044,"status":55,"article_id":55037,"created_at":55038,"updated_at":55039,"published_at":55038},"uxub",{"title":55045,"outcome":55046,"problem":55047,"summary":55048,"solution":55049,"attachment":55050},"Providing good quality used furniture to families in need","\u003Cp>Furniture Bank has a social procurement grant through the City of Toronto to provide clients in social housing with free furniture and home goods. Furniture Bank Toronto is currently working with Furniture Link Inc. — whose mandate is to create commercial alliances — to increase the flow of usable goods acquired from businesses without additional costs to the charity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a centre of excellence and the lead member of the newly formed North American Furniture Bank Network, Furniture Bank Toronto actively shares its experiences and best practices with other furniture banks to help them increase their capacity. It is currently supporting the city of Barrie with the expansion of its local furniture bank, which is run in collaboration with Redwood Park Communities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notable numbers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- $11.11 social ROI to the community per dollar invested\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 602,000 pieces of furniture redistributed\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 250,000 cubic metres of furniture diverted from landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 42,000 families provided with the furniture needed to assemble a home\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Toronto’s recycling and compost system means that 85% of residential waste can be recycled, composted or otherwise diverted from disposal. The 15% “leftover” includes items like unrecyclable disposable products, packaging, broken toys, furniture and construction materials. Fortunately, successful examples are showing that these materials don’t need to end up in the garbage bag.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 1998, Furniture Bank is a registered charity and social enterprise which redistributes gently-used furniture and housewares from donors in the community to families and individuals experiencing furniture poverty.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Furniture Bank Opens in new window generates revenue through its professional furniture removal services and through the sale of refurbished furniture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furniture Bank was started in 1996 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto who were helping refugees find housing through their shelter program. Furniture Bank now generates revenue and furniture donations through its professional furniture removal services. Collected furniture is housed at the Furniture Bank’s 26,000-square-foot warehouse, where clients can browse and select the items needed for their home. Donated furniture in need of small repairs is made usable by Furniture Bank’s workshop and placed on the floor for client selection. Furniture Bank Studio also refurbishes damaged pieces or those which are less functional. These items are sold to generate additional revenues for the charity. The organization currently has 52 full-time employees.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It develops the circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- keeping quality furniture in circulation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- repairing furniture so it doesn’t become waste\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- allowing people without financial resources to have higher quality and more durable pieces.\u003C/p>",[55051,55052,55054],{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},{"name":55053,"type":53,"value":55053},"https://www.torontoenvironment.org/zerowaste_the_leftovers",{"name":55055,"type":53,"value":55055},"https://www.furniturebank.org/about-furniture-bank/",[55057,55058],{"article_id":55037,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":55037,"contributor_id":55059},"SAyl1w",{"id":55061,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55062,"updated_at":55063,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55064,"contents":55065,"contributors":55081,"image":6},"7961","2021-02-25T07:49:43.244Z","2021-11-24T15:00:29.725Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55066],{"id":55067,"score":47,"body":55068,"status":55,"article_id":55061,"created_at":55062,"updated_at":55063,"published_at":55062},"x2UV",{"title":55069,"outcome":55070,"problem":55071,"summary":55072,"solution":55073,"attachment":55074},"South Africa's Circular Waste Management Policy","\u003Cp>South Africa’s recent National Waste Strategy incorporates circular economy practices well and builds social and environmental value for the nation. They have increased awareness of the issue of waste with the initiative, improved their resource usage, involved the informal sector in their solution, generated jobs, and provided a direction for a clearer path to circular transition for the future. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In South Africa, landfills are filling up at a worrying pace, leading to pressure on scarce space for waste and high levels of emissions. Covid-19 has shown the vulnerability of the waste management industry in the country, as all stakeholders have been negatively impacted, from collectors to recyclers. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The South African cabinet created the National Waste Management Strategy 2020 to promote waste hierarchy and circular economy principles while achieving both socio-economic benefits and reducing negative environmental impacts. Their goal is 50% diversion from landfills by 2022 and 100% by 2027 with investments such as anaerobic digestion and composting practices. Part of the new rules also ensures product design changes that embrace circularity for the manufacturing of plastic carrier bags, as a way to achieve closing the loop on plastics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address the growing waste issue and create new economic opportunities for the country, South Africa has approved the National Waste Management Strategy 2020. The policy is based on the Circular Economy and aims to drive sustainable, inclusive economic growth and development in the waste sector while reducing the social and environmental impacts of waste. The project is primarily centered on preventing waste and diverting waste from landfills. Its implementation strategy focuses on making it easier to create jobs in the waste sector while also raising awareness and enforcement. The government is also addressing the position of waste pickers and the informal sector in the Circular Economy, encouraging product design packaging that eliminates waste or promotes reuse, repair, and recycling planning, and supporting markets for source-separated recyclables. Additionally, the strategy investigates possible legislative or economic measures to boost participation rates in residential separation at source programs, as well as engaging in the industries associated with transporting recyclables to waste disposal facilities and addressing the sector's skills gaps. Lastly, they also target the problem of organic waste by setting the target of 50% organic waste diversion from landfills by 2022, and by 2027, 100% of organic waste diversion. This opens up the possibility of investing in anaerobic digestion, composting, and other similar technologies within the country.\u003C/p>",[55075,55077,55079],{"name":55076,"type":53,"value":55076},"https://www.esi-africa.com/industry-sectors/future-energy/using-waste-management-to-widen-the-job-circle/",{"name":55078,"type":53,"value":55078},"https://www.esi-africa.com/industry-sectors/business-and-markets/south-africas-waste-management-strategy-promotes-circular-economy/",{"name":55080,"type":53,"value":55080},"https://www.iucn.org/news/eastern-and-southern-africa/202010/south-africa-approves-climate-change-emissions-reduction-and-waste-management-plans",[55082,55083],{"article_id":55061,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":55061,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55085,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55086,"updated_at":55087,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55088,"contents":55089,"contributors":55098,"image":6},"7963","2021-02-25T08:24:48.658Z","2021-02-25T08:24:48.761Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55090],{"id":55091,"score":47,"body":55092,"status":55,"article_id":55085,"created_at":55086,"updated_at":55087,"published_at":55086},"UuEX",{"title":55093,"summary":55094,"attachment":55095},"Need for Circular Jobs in Circular Transitions- South Africa's Upheaval after Turning to Renewables","\u003Cp>Decommissioning coal-powered energy plants in Komati, South Africa is essential if the government is to meet its commitment to reach net-zero carbon-dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet these closures also put tens of thousands of jobs at risk. Potentially destabilizing around the whole country, it’s a recipe for a dangerous economic and political upheaval that’s prompted the government and industry to sign on to the concept of a “just energy transition”—an attempt to create new employment and win public buy-in for the impending change. Despite the upheaval and future potential effort for improvement, for now, it is still unclear how these issues will be solved in Komati. South Africa's struggle highlights how circular practices need to come hand in hand with circular social change such as creating secure circular jobs. \u003C/p>",[55096],{"name":55097,"type":53,"value":55097},"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-02-16/south-africa-jobs-upheaval-coming-from-energy-transition",[55099],{"article_id":55085,"contributor_id":667},{"id":55101,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55102,"updated_at":55103,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55104,"contents":55105,"contributors":55118,"image":6},"7965","2021-02-25T13:11:27.227Z","2021-08-31T20:23:00.583Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55106],{"id":55107,"score":47,"body":55108,"status":55,"article_id":55101,"created_at":55102,"updated_at":55103,"published_at":55102},"Z_Jt",{"title":55109,"summary":55110,"attachment":55111},"Ghana’s first National Plastics Management Policy","\u003Cp>Ghana’s first National Plastics Management Policy aims to use the comprehensive management of plastics across their life-cycle and value-chain as a vehicle for sustainable development, enabling a shift towards a plastics circular economy. The Policy lays a foundation to enable the creation of an entirely new industry for redesigning, recovering and recycling plastics, preventing pollution of the environment and communities and creating many new jobs in the green economy.\u003C/p>",[55112,55114,55116],{"name":55113,"type":53,"value":55113},"https://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/news-style-2/1347-ghana-committed-to-ending-plastic-waste-menace-president-akufo-addo",{"name":55115,"type":53,"value":55115},"https://mesti.gov.gh/national-policy-fight-plastic-pollution-launched-oct-1/",{"name":55117,"type":53,"value":55117},"https://globalplasticaction.org/countries/ghana/",[55119,55120],{"article_id":55101,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":55101,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":55122,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55123,"updated_at":55124,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55125,"contents":55126,"contributors":55135,"image":6},"7966","2021-02-25T13:38:24.439Z","2021-11-15T12:39:52.054Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55127],{"id":55128,"score":47,"body":55129,"status":55,"article_id":55122,"created_at":55123,"updated_at":55124,"published_at":55123},"pWxP",{"title":55130,"summary":55131,"attachment":55132},"Uganda Green Growth Development Strategy","\u003Cp>The Uganda Green Growth Development Strategy (UGGDS) focuses on five core catalytic investment areas of agriculture, natural capital management, green cities (urban development), transport, and energy, until 2030/2031. The envisaged outcomes of the UGGDS implementation are income and livelihood enhancement; decent green jobs; climate change adaptation and mitigation; sustainable environment and natural resources management; food and nutrition security; resource use efficiency; and social inclusiveness and economic transformation at the sub-national and national levels.\u003C/p>",[55133],{"name":55134,"type":53,"value":55134},"https://www.undp.org/content/dam/LECB/docs/pubs-reports/undp-ndc-sp-uganda-ggds-green-growth-dev-strategy-20171204.pdf.",[55136,55137],{"article_id":55122,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":55122,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55139,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55140,"updated_at":55141,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55142,"contents":55143,"contributors":55154,"image":6},"7974","2021-02-26T12:22:57.427Z","2022-03-21T14:37:04.872Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55144],{"id":55145,"score":47,"body":55146,"status":55,"article_id":55139,"created_at":55140,"updated_at":55141,"published_at":55140},"LB-_",{"title":55147,"summary":55148,"attachment":55149},"National Strategy for the Promotion of Green Jobs (SNEV)","\u003Cp>The National Strategy for the Promotion of Green Jobs (SNEV) serves as a reference framework for green jobs in a resilient economy. It focuses on strengthening the legislative, institutional and regulatory framework; creating green job opportunities; building human capacities; developing an appropriate financing policy; advocacy; and setting up mechanisms for monitoring and sustainability. The SNEV strategy was implemented through the PACEV programme which enables the promotion of inclusive entrepreneurship that is more open to youth and women (especially the heads of poor, low-income households). In particular, it promotes and develops new sectors for green jobs creation, such as distributing and maintaining mobile kiosks with solar panels, a drinking water production sector, and a sector recycling energy-efficient lamps. It also reinforces and consolidates existing sectors, such as urban and rural waste valorization, aquaculture, sustainable agriculture and forestry.\u003C/p>",[55150,55152],{"name":55151,"type":53,"value":55151},"https://www.un-page.org/files/public/burkina_faso_-_results_factsheet_2018.pdf",{"name":55153,"type":53,"value":55153},"https://www.futurepolicy.org/global/senegals-national-strategy-for-the-promotion-of-green-jobs-snev-strategy/",[55155,55156],{"article_id":55139,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55139,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":55158,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55159,"updated_at":55160,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55161,"contents":55162,"contributors":55171,"image":6},"7984","2021-03-02T09:48:50.898Z","2021-09-01T18:47:16.561Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55163],{"id":55164,"score":47,"body":55165,"status":55,"article_id":55158,"created_at":55159,"updated_at":55160,"published_at":55159},"9183",{"title":55166,"summary":55167,"attachment":55168},"National Platform on the Green Economy in Senegal","\u003Cp>Senegal has established a National Platform on the Green Economy aimed at stimulating green growth and development. The multi-stakeholder platform will be a forum for dialogue, information sharing and coordinating action on issues such as green financing, climate change, green jobs, and the sustainable exploitation of the country’s oil and gas resources.\u003C/p>",[55169],{"name":55170,"type":53,"value":55170},"https://www.un-page.org/senegals-new-national-platform-green-economy",[55172],{"article_id":55158,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":55174,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55175,"updated_at":55176,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55177,"contents":55178,"contributors":55192,"image":55194},"7989","2021-03-02T13:25:21.783Z","2021-10-08T15:05:37.335Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55179],{"id":55180,"score":47,"body":55181,"status":55,"article_id":55174,"created_at":55175,"updated_at":55176,"published_at":55175},"ljcZ",{"title":55182,"outcome":55183,"problem":55184,"summary":55185,"solution":55186,"attachment":55187},"Nigeria - Circle Electronic  Waste Management","\u003Cp>The main objective of the project is to support the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility legislation in Nigeria, working with the private sector to develop cost-effective value retention businesses, including recycling and disposal systems for electronic products, while ensuring that informal workers in the sector have opportunities to improve their livelihoods, working conditions, and their health and safety.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), waste with no economic value is often dumped or burned which releases pollutants including heavy metals and toxic chemicals, like dioxins, furans and flame retardants, into the air, water and soil. Over 52,000 tonnes of brominated (flame retardant) plastics, 4,000 tonnes of lead, 80 tonnes of cadmium and 0.3 tonnes of mercury are burned or dumped in Nigeria every year. In Nigeria, up to 100,000 people work in the informal electronic waste sector, processing half a million tonnes of discarded appliances every year. These workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals which causes, among others, respiratory and dermatological problems, eye infections and lower than average life expectancy. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the last decades, Nigeria has become an end station for electronic waste (e-waste) but without having the right facilities to dispose of e-waste. Nigeria’s piles of e-waste come both from home and abroad. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP),the country generated 290,000 tonnes of electronic waste in 2017 which is a 170% increase compared to 2009. Meanwhile, Nigeria remains a major recipient of used electronics from abroad. The Government of Nigeria has joined forces with UN Environment and partners to turn the tide on e-waste and have announced a US$15 million initiative to kick off a circular electronics system in Nigeria.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Safe e-waste recycling is important and has enormous economic potential, with 100 times more gold in a tonne of e-waste than in a tonne of gold ore. Therefore, The Government of Nigeria has joined forces with UN Environment and partners to turn the tide on e-waste and have announced a US$15 million initiative to kick off a circular electronics system in Nigeria. The project also aims to have an impact beyond Nigeria through the development of a practical circular electronics model for Africa and beyond, by sharing best practices, promoting regional and global dialogue, and engaging global manufacturers.\u003C/p>",[55188,55190],{"name":55189,"type":53,"value":55189},"https://www.thegef.org/news/nigeria-turns-tide-electronic-waste",{"name":55191,"type":53,"value":55191},"https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/nigeria-turns-tide-electronic-waste",[55193],{"article_id":55174,"contributor_id":6133},{"id":55195,"link":55196,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55175,"updated_at":55176,"article_id":55174,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qRCtedVYJCo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155347713-3sNgxvyU.jpeg",{"id":55198,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55199,"updated_at":55200,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55201,"contents":55202,"contributors":55211,"image":6},"8022","2021-03-04T09:01:37.997Z","2021-11-24T15:01:38.837Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55203],{"id":55204,"score":47,"body":55205,"status":55,"article_id":55198,"created_at":55199,"updated_at":55200,"published_at":55199},"Pjvj",{"title":55206,"summary":55207,"attachment":55208},"Australia's National Circular Waste Policy","\u003Cp>Australia is moving towards a circular economy, with businesses and governments recognizing the opportunities waste materials provide and the economic value they retain. Therefore, the government has created the National Waste Policy to focus on recirculating the waste within the economy. 10,000 jobs could be created by using the transition to a circular economy as part of the economic recovery after COVID-19. Additionally, Australia plans to ban the export of many types of waste by 2024.\u003C/p>",[55209],{"name":55210,"type":53,"value":55210},"https://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/resources/d523f4e9-d958-466b-9fd1-3b7d6283f006/files/national-waste-policy-2018.pdf",[55212],{"article_id":55198,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55214,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55215,"updated_at":55216,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55217,"contents":55218,"contributors":55234,"image":55236},"8092","2021-03-12T09:07:36.714Z","2021-08-31T20:15:50.263Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55219],{"id":55220,"score":47,"body":55221,"status":55,"article_id":55214,"created_at":55215,"updated_at":55216,"published_at":55215},"8-sq",{"title":55222,"outcome":55223,"problem":55224,"summary":55225,"solution":55226,"attachment":55227},"Female entrepreneur builds bamboo bikes in Ghana","\u003Cp>For every bike sold, one is donated to rural schools where children are facing poor infrastructure which stops them to going to school. Furthermore, for every bamboo plant that is cut down for producing a bike, Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative plants 10 more trees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vehicles are the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. In 2010, the global transportation industry contributed to climate change by emitting long-lived carbon dioxide and short-lived black carbon from diesel vehicles, accounting for 14% of the global GHG budget. Especially, in urban areas traffic congestion is a major phenomenon in most Ghanaian cities, mostly in market centers resulting in massive delays and an overall decrease in productivity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The female entrepreneur Bernice Dapaah launched the Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative to built sustainable and recyclable bikes which are made of bamboo. Furthermore, the initiative creates local jobs and offers a low-carbon transport alternative in Ghana. More than half of her workers are female, and with every bike sold, a schoolchild receives one to be able to attain school.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative developed a bamboo bike because of the advantages of bamboo which is a more durable and sustainable compared to steel. Additionally, bamboo is a cheaper material than steel and it takes less electricity to produce and to process. The advantages of these bikes are a less carbon intensive material processing and on the road the bikes produces no noise and air pollution.\u003C/p>",[55228,55230,55232],{"name":55229,"type":53,"value":55229},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/ghana-bamboo-bike-cycling-sustainability/",{"name":55231,"type":53,"value":55231},"http://ghanabamboobikes.org/who-we-are/",{"name":55233,"type":53,"value":55233},"https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/194440/1/1030863431.pdf",[55235],{"article_id":55214,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":55237,"link":55238,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55215,"updated_at":55216,"article_id":55214,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IV9kuPkCePM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155350391-66j_l4M2.jpeg",{"id":55240,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55241,"updated_at":55242,"owner_id":55059,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55243,"contents":55244,"contributors":55258,"image":55260},"8120","2021-03-17T13:40:28.217Z","2023-03-29T09:28:42.432Z",{"id":55059,"type":325,"owner_id":55059,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55245],{"id":55246,"score":47,"body":55247,"status":55,"article_id":55240,"created_at":55241,"updated_at":55242,"published_at":55241},"g-7s",{"title":55248,"outcome":55249,"problem":55250,"summary":55251,"solution":55252,"attachment":55253},"The solar-powered backpack provides light to off-grid students","\u003Cp>In 2016, the company started to produce 500 bags for children. Currently, Solarpark created partnerships with the national government, non-profit organizations and different United Nations agencies to strenghten primary school education by widespread reach and adoption of the product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A major challenge for the rural population in Ivory Coast is the access to electricity. According to the World Bank, 32% of the rural population had access to electricity in 2018. Not only businesses face a challenges through this lack but also low-income households face electricity shortages causes decreasing productivity after sunset.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Ivory Coast, many children in rural areas face the problem of an underdeveloped electricity grid, among others, causing a decrease in productivity. Solarpak created a small, lightweight backpack that has a solar panel strapped on, alongside a detachable lamp that produces light when connected to the battery with a regular USB cable. The battery takes half an hour to fully charge and is able to supply the LED light for up to five hours.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Solarpak developed a bag for school children to support them by their educational achievements. They created a small, lightweight backpack that has a solar panel strapped on, alongside a detachable lamp that produces light when connected to the battery with a regular USB cable. The battery takes half an hour to fully charge and is able to supply the LED light for up to five hours which enables children to study after sunset.\u003C/p>",[55254,55256],{"name":55255,"type":53,"value":55255},"https://www.springwise.com/sustainability-innovation/solarpak-backpacks-solar",{"name":55257,"type":53,"value":55257},"https://solarpak.net/",[55259],{"article_id":55240,"contributor_id":55059},{"id":55261,"link":55262,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55241,"updated_at":55242,"article_id":55240,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YOtZP6-W4vY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155352029-qQyZdmy3.jpeg",{"id":55264,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55265,"updated_at":55266,"owner_id":7387,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55267,"contents":55268,"contributors":55277,"image":6},"8338","2021-04-06T14:43:50.046Z","2025-01-17T16:07:53.884Z",{"id":7387,"type":325,"owner_id":7387,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55269],{"id":55270,"score":47,"body":55271,"status":55,"article_id":55264,"created_at":55265,"updated_at":55266,"published_at":55265},"Z_Id",{"title":55272,"summary":55273,"attachment":55274},"How labour-intensive is the circular economy? A policy-orientated structural analysis of the repair, reuse and recycling activities in the European Union","\u003Cp>The socio-economic structural conditions for the transition towards a circular economy (CE) are little explored, as most of the research is concerned with technical and organizational aspects. The few studies addressing the matter focus on the estimation of GDP growth and job creation potential of certain \"circular activities” (CA). These CA are assumed to be labour-intensive, so job losses resulting from the paradigm shift should be offset by the overall gains. However, significant structural differences in the economic characteristics of these activities suggest that their development may have dissimilar socio-economic implications, while their promotion would require diverse policy instruments. This paper aims to study the current sectoral structure, main economic features and recent evolution of the CA in the European Union. The focus is on the 24 activities that, according to the NACE Rev. 2, compose the repair, reuse and recycling sectors, as a limited yet representative subset of all the CA currently bound and constrained within the predominant linear economy. Results show that significant differences in labour intensity exist between repair and reuse, on the one hand, and recycling, on the other. Besides, employment concentrates in low-wage labour-intensive CA, suggesting that more attention should be paid to improving competitiveness and working conditions in activities such as repair and reuse which are by definition both ecological and inclusive. Also, the structural heterogeneity of the activities under analysis imply the need for targeted policy instruments tailored to the specificities of each of the various CE sub-sectors.\u003C/p>",[55275],{"name":55276,"type":53,"value":55276},"https://circulairebouweconomie.nl/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/A-Framework-For-Circular-Buildings-BREEAM-report-20181007-1.pdf",[55278,55279],{"article_id":55264,"contributor_id":7387},{"article_id":55264,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55281,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55282,"updated_at":55283,"owner_id":7387,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55284,"contents":55285,"contributors":55293,"image":6},"8339","2021-04-06T14:53:33.148Z","2025-01-17T16:07:56.508Z",{"id":7387,"type":325,"owner_id":7387,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55286],{"id":55287,"score":47,"body":55288,"status":55,"article_id":55281,"created_at":55282,"updated_at":55283,"published_at":55282},"Wt2M",{"title":55289,"summary":55290,"attachment":55291},"Zero Waste and Economic Recovery - The Job Creation Potential of Zero Waste Solutions","\u003Cp>The study explores the job-creation potential of zero waste (a comprehensive approach to waste management that prioritizes waste prevention, re-use, composting, and recycling). Activities focus on waste management, prioritising waste prevention, re-use, composting, and recycling. The scope of the study spans16 countries, representing a wide range of economic and geographic conditions, and shows how zero waste solutions present a path for just recovery that is viable financially, socially, and environmentally.\u003C/p>",[55292],{"name":55276,"type":53,"value":55276},[55294,55295],{"article_id":55281,"contributor_id":7387},{"article_id":55281,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55297,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55298,"updated_at":55299,"owner_id":7387,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55300,"contents":55301,"contributors":55309,"image":6},"8340","2021-04-06T15:02:05.294Z","2025-01-17T16:07:55.211Z",{"id":7387,"type":325,"owner_id":7387,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55302],{"id":55303,"score":47,"body":55304,"status":55,"article_id":55297,"created_at":55298,"updated_at":55299,"published_at":55298},"FsAS",{"title":55305,"summary":55306,"attachment":55307},"Circular Skills - Vocational Training for a Circular Built Environment","\u003Cp>Over the course of the past few years, circularity has risen markedly on the agenda of the construction sector. An increasing number of companies in different fields, ranging from architecture to building services, are experimenting with circular practices such as reusing discarded building materials, optimizing the adaptive potential of their designs or shifting operations to a service-based economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the same time, the urgent need for housing in an increasingly urbanized society is threatening the ambitions of the Dutch government to minimize the use of (critical) resources. To resolve the tension between these opposing objectives requires innovative solutions and sufficient capacity to carry them out.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Circular Skills program, run by the cooperative Leren voor Morgen, aims to contribute to the circular transition of the construction sector by skilling the future workforce through circular vocational training programs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to achieve this goal, we must first identify (potential) skill gaps in the circular economy. This report is the first in a series of publications in which we work towards a clear set of skills required to successfully perform circular practices in different occupations in the construction sector. In this report, we identify 7 trends in circular design, construction, development and building services. Based on these outcomes, we will conduct a thorough consultation with leading actors in the Dutch circular construction sector to distill the required skills and capacities from the most important trends. \u003C/p>",[55308],{"name":55276,"type":53,"value":55276},[55310,55311],{"article_id":55297,"contributor_id":7387},{"article_id":55297,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55313,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55314,"updated_at":55315,"owner_id":55316,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55317,"contents":55318,"contributors":55330,"image":55334},"8457","2021-05-12T11:43:56.310Z","2021-09-20T10:37:12.977Z","EraWYQ",{"id":55316,"type":325,"owner_id":55316,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55319],{"id":55320,"score":47,"body":55321,"status":55,"article_id":55313,"created_at":55314,"updated_at":55315,"published_at":55314},"gz7a",{"title":55322,"outcome":6744,"problem":55323,"summary":55324,"solution":55325,"attachment":55326},"Closing the skills gap: Vocational education and training for the circular economy","\u003Cp>We are in a time of transition. In an orchestrated effort to protect livelihoods, reduce resource scarcity and tackle climate change, businesses and civil societies around the world are shifting towards greener, more circular ways of working and living. More and more governments are bringing circular economy policies and green recovery plans into play.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But do workers have the skills necessary to both scale up and participate in the economy that is taking shape? Are we being educated in a way that enables us to harness the full potential of the circular economy? Currently, the answer is no. There is a gap between the skills workers have today and skills they will need in the future—and it is widening, as we embrace circular business models and strategies, digitalisation and greening economies, and as populations live (and work) for longer. Without proper vocational up- and re-skilling, we risk not only leaving workers behind but also hampering the transition to a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report, by Circle Economy, lays out why vocational and educational training (VET) is a key mechanism to secure a skilled workforce that can thrive in the circular economy. It provides recommendations for governments, educators, industry and civil society, illustrating how VET can help us build circular capacities, leverage existing skill sets and diversify.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vocational education and training (VET) is a key mechanism for ensuring a skilled workforce that can thrive in and scale up the circular economy. Governments, educators, industry and civil society need to enhance VET to build circular capacities, leverage existing skillsets and diversify. Collaboration between all entities to both generate new skills needs and co-create training programmes, as well as an emphasis on lifelong learning and development are crucial. Governments have an important role to play as potential VET advocates, funding providers and policy coordinators.\u003C/p>",[55327,55329],{"name":55328,"type":53,"value":55328},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/closing-the-skills-gap-vocational-education-and-training-for-the-circular-economy",{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},[55331,55332,55333],{"article_id":55313,"contributor_id":55316},{"article_id":55313,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55313,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55335,"link":55336,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55314,"updated_at":55315,"article_id":55313,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vzog7lfwEbE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155354427-e5T_6Xs1.jpeg",{"id":55338,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55339,"updated_at":55340,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55341,"contents":55342,"contributors":55354,"image":55357},"8466","2021-05-27T07:56:34.687Z","2021-09-20T10:35:33.014Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55343],{"id":55344,"score":47,"body":55345,"status":55,"article_id":55338,"created_at":55339,"updated_at":55340,"published_at":55339},"zq4d",{"title":4178,"summary":55346,"attachment":55347},"\u003Cp>A transition to the circular economy is essential to fight climate change, resource depletion, and achieve inclusive growth. The circular development of cities plays a pivotal role in this transition and provides unique opportunities for a sustainable future. To ensure that policy makers and governments know how and where to implement the circular economy, practical tools to measure it must be created. In light of this, Circle Economy and the Erasmus Research Institute for Happiness Economics (Ehero, part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam) have spearheaded research on employment in the circular economy. This report defines the key jobs in the circular economy and presents a standardised and replicable methodology to measure and monitor circular employment in cities around the world. This could provide cities with insights into circular employment in terms of shifting labour markets and changing demands for knowledge and skills. The presented method therefore empowers cities and governments that are transitioning to circularity, by providing them with a tool to effectively invest in the jobs of the future.\u003C/p>",[55348,55350,55352],{"name":55349,"type":53,"value":55349},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-jobs-understanding-employment-in-the-circular-economy-in-the-netherlands",{"name":55351,"type":53,"value":55351},"https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRw6uB-s334ldiakLn4atIzVHvsTTOE3VYCcNMJQ8XZjHOeOXZrU2MSEdL6lYpTW_GsLKX72Xg2q1GS/pub?embedded=true",{"name":55353,"type":53,"value":55353},"https://www.circle-economy.com/circular-jobs-initiative/monitor",[55355,55356],{"article_id":55338,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":55338,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55358,"link":55359,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55339,"updated_at":55340,"article_id":55338,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Zvz6gySCGFw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155355310-3yFzBfVq.jpeg",{"id":55361,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55362,"updated_at":55363,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55364,"contents":55365,"contributors":55375,"image":55379},"8467","2021-05-27T08:17:20.234Z","2021-09-20T10:34:02.507Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55366],{"id":55367,"score":47,"body":55368,"status":55,"article_id":55361,"created_at":55362,"updated_at":55363,"published_at":55362},"L2W9",{"title":2582,"outcome":15,"problem":15,"summary":55369,"solution":15,"attachment":55370},"\u003Cp>A truly circular city requires an inclusive and prosperous job market for all of its citizens. But what is a circular job? Who will be doing this work? And what skills can allow citizens to thrive in a circular economy? Circle Economy presents the report \"Circular jobs and skills in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area\", the world's first regional deep-dive to explore the character of jobs and skills in the circular economy. The report was produced by Circle Economy and Erasmus University Rotterdam for the City of Amsterdam and Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This research provides insight into (1) the baseline situation of circular employment, (2) skills needed in the circular economy and (3) action perspectives for policy makers. This report summarises the key findings from the full report “jobs and skills in the MRA” that was originally pushed in Dutch. These insights and action perspectives from Amsterdam create valuable insights for other cities that want to prepare their workforce for the transition towards a circular economy. \u003C/p>",[55371,55373,55374],{"name":55372,"type":53,"value":55372},"https://assets.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5dea741c0f2ed678476019c8_Final-Circular-Jobs-and-Skills-in-the-Amsterdam-Metropolitan-Area-min.pdf",{"name":55351,"type":53,"value":55351},{"name":55353,"type":53,"value":55353},[55376,55377,55378],{"article_id":55361,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55361,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":55361,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55380,"link":55381,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55362,"updated_at":55363,"article_id":55361,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bQW-1ZZ1EHk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155356599-gv7XcweK.jpeg",{"id":55383,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55384,"updated_at":55385,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55386,"contents":55387,"contributors":55397,"image":55400},"8468","2021-05-27T08:40:25.378Z","2021-05-31T14:36:19.138Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55388],{"id":55389,"score":47,"body":55390,"status":55,"article_id":55383,"created_at":55384,"updated_at":55385,"published_at":55384},"uscg",{"title":55391,"summary":55392,"attachment":55393},"Modelling Strategy and Net Employment Effects of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: A Meta-Regression","\u003Cp>By conducting a meta-analysis of the empirical literature on the net employment effects of renewable energy, we explore the extent to which the reported net employment effects are driven by the applied methodology. We find that the reported conclusions on net employment effects are to a large extent driven by the methodology that is applied, where computable general equilibrium (CGE) and I/O methods that include induced effects and studies that consider only the near future in their study period (up to 2020) are generally less optimistic about net employment creation in the wake of the energy transition. In addition, we found that policy reports have a greater tendency to report a positive net employment effect than academic studies.\u003C/p>",[55394,55396],{"name":55395,"type":53,"value":55395},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/modelling-strategy-and-net-employment-effects-of-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-a-meta-regression",{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},[55398,55399],{"article_id":55383,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55383,"contributor_id":1639},{"id":55401,"link":55402,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55384,"updated_at":55385,"article_id":55383,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4WJf4c5zP14=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155357749-WUWktpv1.jpeg",{"id":55404,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55405,"updated_at":55406,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55407,"contents":55408,"contributors":55419,"image":55423},"8469","2021-05-27T08:58:27.602Z","2021-09-20T10:41:37.449Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55409],{"id":55410,"score":47,"body":55411,"status":55,"article_id":55404,"created_at":55405,"updated_at":55406,"published_at":55405},"iDNa",{"title":55412,"summary":4974,"solution":55413,"attachment":55414},"The Role of Municipal Policy in the Circular Economy","\u003Cp>1. Municipalities can employ a series of regulatory, economic and soft instruments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Municipal circular policies are conducive to generating employment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Create strategies and set targets that encourage long-term thinking and collaboration over short-term budgeting.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Provide loans and subsidies for circular economy activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Networks and information sharing facilitate ongoing circular activities and boost social capital.\u003C/p>",[55415,55416,55417,55418],{"name":10403,"type":53,"value":10403},{"name":55351,"type":53,"value":55351},{"name":55353,"type":53,"value":55353},{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},[55420,55421,55422],{"article_id":55404,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55404,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":55404,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55424,"link":55425,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55405,"updated_at":55406,"article_id":55404,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pVfLDsX8n7g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155358878-56dE1KIZ.jpeg",{"id":55427,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55428,"updated_at":55429,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55430,"contents":55431,"contributors":55443,"image":6},"8470","2021-05-27T12:00:25.720Z","2021-10-14T09:52:43.543Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55432],{"id":55433,"score":47,"body":55434,"status":55,"article_id":55427,"created_at":55428,"updated_at":55429,"published_at":55428},"sh8s",{"title":55435,"outcome":55436,"summary":55437,"attachment":55438},"Circular Jobs in Belgium, A Baseline Analysis of Employment in the Circular Economy in Belgium","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Executive Summary:\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular economy changes the world of work.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are core, enabling and indirect circular jobs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The employment effects of the circular economy need careful monitoring to maximise positive and minimise harmful effects\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report Circular Jobs in Belgium provides insight into the nature and amount of jobs in the country’s circular economy. The research, supported by the Belgian King Baudouin Foundation, presents a baseline measurement on employment in the Belgian circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It presents a baseline measurement on employment in the Belgian circular economy. It provides a starting point for future interpretation, without passing judgement. The measurement is set to be repeated within two to three years, with subsequent measurements allowing for a more comprehensive interpretation of the figures.\u003C/p>",[55439,55441,55442],{"name":55440,"type":53,"value":55440},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-jobs-in-belgium-a-baseline-analysis-of-employment-in-the-circular-economy-in-belgium",{"name":55353,"type":53,"value":55353},{"name":55351,"type":53,"value":55351},[55444,55445,55446],{"article_id":55427,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55427,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":55427,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55448,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55449,"updated_at":55450,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55451,"contents":55452,"contributors":55459,"image":6},"8471","2021-05-27T13:03:08.148Z","2021-05-31T14:43:03.048Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55453],{"id":55454,"score":47,"body":55455,"status":55,"article_id":55448,"created_at":55449,"updated_at":55450,"published_at":55449},"ZGDd",{"title":5925,"summary":5926,"attachment":55456},[55457],{"name":55458,"type":53,"value":55458},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/urban-circular-policies-and-employment-through-greenfield-fdi",[55460,55461],{"article_id":55448,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55448,"contributor_id":1639},{"id":55463,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55464,"updated_at":55465,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55466,"contents":55467,"contributors":55477,"image":55479},"8476","2021-05-31T12:42:58.018Z","2021-05-31T14:28:24.410Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55468],{"id":55469,"score":47,"body":55470,"status":55,"article_id":55463,"created_at":55464,"updated_at":55465,"published_at":55464},"Dh90",{"title":55471,"problem":6744,"summary":55472,"attachment":55473},"Jobs & Skills in the Circular Economy: State Of Play And Future Pathways","\u003Cp>Through the lens of three focus areas—skills, quality of work and inclusivity—this report provides an overview of how current labour market issues apply to the circular economy transition, the opportunities that circularity presents for the labour market and the challenges that need to be overcome to achieve a future labour market that enables people and the planet to thrive. As such, this report forms a consolidated and focused agenda for Circle Economy’s Circular Jobs Initiative and the change we are seeking to achieve over the short to medium-term, both as Circle Economy and in collaboration with our partners.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As such, this report forms a consolidated and focused agenda for Circle Economy’s Circular Jobs Initiative and the change we are seeking to achieve over the short to medium-term, both as Circle Economy and in collaboration with our partners. The ambitions in this report were developed in collaboration with over 50 cross-sector organisations, through individual interviews and roundtable consultations held at the end of 2019, supported by an extensive literature review. \u003C/p>",[55474,55476],{"name":55475,"type":53,"value":55475},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/jobs-skills-in-the-circular-economy-state-of-play-and-future-pathways",{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},[55478],{"article_id":55463,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55480,"link":55481,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55464,"updated_at":55465,"article_id":55463,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DdePFHlZuC4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155360716---9Qwvk1.jpeg",{"id":55483,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55484,"updated_at":55485,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55486,"contents":55487,"contributors":55496,"image":55498},"8477","2021-05-31T13:01:06.881Z","2021-05-31T13:03:35.798Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55488],{"id":55489,"score":47,"body":55490,"status":55,"article_id":55483,"created_at":55484,"updated_at":55485,"published_at":55484},"nHA7",{"title":3581,"outcome":6744,"summary":55491,"attachment":55492},"\u003Cp>Circularity presents opportunities for local labour markets. To tap into this potential, it is vital to understand how many and which jobs are already contributing to the circular economy locally. To obtain a baseline analysis of employment in the local circular economy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (CIoS), Tevi and Circle Economy collaborated on the Circular Jobs Monitor. The Circular Jobs Monitor is an online tool that gathers and displays the amount and type of jobs that are part of the circular economy. This report summarises the results that are displayed on the monitor and outlines next steps that can be taken to build on these results and further tap into the opportunities the circular economy presents the local labour market.\u003C/p>",[55493,55495],{"name":55494,"type":53,"value":55494},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/baseline-analysis-of-circular-jobs-in-cornwall-the-isles-of-scilly",{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},[55497],{"article_id":55483,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55499,"link":55500,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55484,"updated_at":55485,"article_id":55483,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"otzmmf_US3k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155361189-t_SDOufc.jpeg",{"id":55502,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55503,"updated_at":55504,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55505,"contents":55506,"contributors":55515,"image":55517},"8480","2021-05-31T14:03:27.836Z","2021-06-01T07:28:37.200Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55507],{"id":55508,"score":47,"body":55509,"status":55,"article_id":55502,"created_at":55503,"updated_at":55504,"published_at":55503},"v6cv",{"title":4413,"summary":55510,"attachment":55511},"\u003Cp>The New York Circular City Initiative, convened by Freshfields, applies circular thinking to one of the great cities of the world. Its vision is to create the first truly circular urban economy, one that would drive job creation and growth and elevate New York City as a global beacon for sustainability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report, supported by Circle Economy, sets out a circularity model for the city that could create over 11,000 new jobs across the income spectrum, deliver over $11bn in economic benefits and reduce waste to zero. This is based on an analysis of more than 50 potential levers that could create circularity in New York. Each was assessed for its impact on jobs, economic growth and the environment.\u003C/p>",[55512,55514],{"name":55513,"type":53,"value":55513},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/jobs-and-opportunities-for-new-york-city-in-the-circular-economy",{"name":35830,"type":53,"value":35830},[55516],{"article_id":55502,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55518,"link":55519,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55503,"updated_at":55504,"article_id":55502,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_DbCotCQnKI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155361920-KW0w16hn.jpeg",{"id":55521,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55522,"updated_at":55523,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55524,"contents":55525,"contributors":55535,"image":55537},"8481","2021-05-31T14:25:57.141Z","2021-05-31T14:31:57.145Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55526],{"id":55527,"score":47,"body":55528,"status":55,"article_id":55521,"created_at":55522,"updated_at":55523,"published_at":55522},"s4yT",{"title":5731,"outcome":55529,"summary":55530,"attachment":55531},"\u003Cp>Nearly one in ten jobs in Scotland (8.1% or 207,400 jobs) are generated by the circular economy. This share of circular employment is broadly on par with other countries where similar analyses have been carried out, such as the Netherlands and Belgium. In relative terms, there were no significant regional differences across Scotland in the share of circular jobs, which ranged from 7% to 9.8% in line with the national picture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report explores the implications of the transition towards the circular economy for the Scottish labour market. It presents a baseline measurement of the number and geographical distribution of jobs currently related to the circular economy in Scotland and explores the types of circular jobs, roles and skills associated with opportunity areas in three value chains: 1) construction, 2) bioeconomy and 3) capital equipment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circle Economy and Zero Waste Scotland designed this report to support enterprise agencies, workforce development, governments, universities, employers and other representatives to recognise the potential of the circular economy for the Scottish labour market and the related skills development needs of its workforce as part of a just transition. \u003C/p>",[55532,55533],{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},{"name":55534,"type":53,"value":55534},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/the-future-of-work-baseline-employment-analysis-and-skills-pathways-for-the-circular-economy-in-scotland",[55536],{"article_id":55521,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55538,"link":55539,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55522,"updated_at":55523,"article_id":55521,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YS-w_eqlnfw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155363195-D2wohevw.jpeg",{"id":55541,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55542,"updated_at":55543,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55544,"contents":55545,"contributors":55555,"image":55557},"8482","2021-05-31T14:49:50.498Z","2021-06-15T13:14:04.381Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55546],{"id":55547,"score":47,"body":55548,"status":55,"article_id":55541,"created_at":55542,"updated_at":55543,"published_at":55542},"ApZu",{"title":3756,"summary":55549,"attachment":55550},"\u003Cp>A shift to a circular economy will impact labour markets around the world: while some jobs will disappear or change in nature, new jobs will emerge. Certain combinations of skills will become more important, and workers and employers will be required to develop new mindsets to adapt to changing working practices. But what are circular jobs exactly? And how can we ensure the transition to the circular economy is positive for work and workers? Our circular jobs definition framework defines circular jobs, with examples of jobs that contribute to the circular economy, and explains how this is used in Circle Economy's Circular Jobs Monitor, an online tool that gathers and displays the number and range of jobs that are part of the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A circular job is any occupation that directly involves or indirectly supports one of the strategies of the circular economy. We differentiate between three types of circular jobs: core, enabling and indirectly circular jobs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Core circular jobs are all jobs that ensure the closure of raw material cycles, including jobs in repair, renewable energy, waste and resource management. They form the core of the circular economy. • Enabling circular jobs are jobs that remove barriers for and enable the acceleration and upscaling of core circular activities, including jobs that arise in leasing, education, design and digital technology. They form the supporting shell of the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Indirect circular jobs are jobs that indirectly uphold the circular economy. These jobs occur in other sectors that do not play a direct role in furthering the transition to the circular economy but can still adopt circular strategies. They include jobs that provide services to core circular strategies, including jobs in information services, logistics and the public sector.\u003C/p>",[55551,55552,55553],{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},{"name":55353,"type":53,"value":55353},{"name":55554,"type":53,"value":55554},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-jobs-definition-framework",[55556],{"article_id":55541,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55558,"link":55559,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55542,"updated_at":55543,"article_id":55541,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TK_XNfFm52Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155364156-EPPxWjHq.jpeg",{"id":55561,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55562,"updated_at":55563,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55564,"contents":55565,"contributors":55575,"image":55577},"8813","2021-06-07T14:21:27.071Z","2021-06-07T14:21:27.194Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55566],{"id":55567,"score":47,"body":55568,"status":55,"article_id":55561,"created_at":55562,"updated_at":55563,"published_at":55562},"cDIM",{"title":55569,"summary":55570,"attachment":55571},"Labour market impacts on the circular economy: A briefing for social partners on shaping the future of the circular economy","\u003Cp>This brief lays out the opportunities and challenges that come with adopting a more circular economy, and how organised labour and social partners can become central actors in a just transition to circularity and in building back better in the post-covid world. In addition, the briefing provides an overview of key considerations social partners should take into account when designing interventions and steering social dialogue. These range from skills to legal barriers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Being in the centre of workers, businesses and governments, social partners are well positioned to:\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 1. Translate circular challenges into opportunities\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 2. Create access to training and upskilling opportunities\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 3. Act as a redistributive power\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 4. Limit trade-offs between social and environmental targets\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 5. Connect stakeholders through social dialogue\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 6. Promote Industry 5.0\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[55572,55573],{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},{"name":55574,"type":53,"value":55574},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/how-social-partners-can-ensure-a-just-transition-to-a-circular-economy",[55576],{"article_id":55561,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55578,"link":55579,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55562,"updated_at":55563,"article_id":55561,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eo8JqAQksYA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155364597-pJUyFaoQ.jpeg",{"id":55581,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55582,"updated_at":55583,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55584,"contents":55585,"contributors":55595,"image":55597},"8814","2021-06-07T14:25:57.162Z","2021-06-07T14:25:57.318Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55586],{"id":55587,"score":47,"body":55588,"status":55,"article_id":55581,"created_at":55582,"updated_at":55583,"published_at":55582},"DDXx",{"title":55589,"summary":55590,"attachment":55591},"Circular Human Resource Management: A briefing for HR professionals on shaping the future of the circle economy.","\u003Cp>Decisions around the implementation of circular business models often focus on the use of natural capital and the optimisation of technical capital. Much less attention is given to how circular business models impact jobs and the world of work, and even less to what this means for HR practices. This briefing lays out key considerations for HR professionals interested in or working with circular business models. The briefing further identifies steps HR professionals need to take to move towards truly circular HRM, ranging from understanding skills needs to rethinking performance management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>HRM practices that are well aligned with circular business models will be an important precondition for sustainable and competitive organisations. HR can play a key role in developing, reinforcing and shifting the culture of organisations towards more sustainable, circular principles. By linking workers, managers, and business departments, HR professionals can:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 1. Provide support through long-term strategy\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 2. Bridge the skills gap \u003C/p>\u003Cp> 3. Manage projects and mentor workers\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 4. Promote circular values\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 5. Build and contribute to a circular HRM network\u003C/p>\u003Cp> 6. Promote Industry 5.0\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[55592,55593],{"name":35747,"type":53,"value":35747},{"name":55594,"type":53,"value":55594},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/how-hr-professionals-can-play-an-active-role-in-the-circular-economy",[55596],{"article_id":55581,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55598,"link":55599,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55582,"updated_at":55583,"article_id":55581,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HCDnJz5i1qk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155365210-9Q8nDQIk.jpeg",{"id":55601,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55602,"updated_at":55603,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55604,"contents":55605,"contributors":55616,"image":6},"8821","2021-06-15T13:34:59.891Z","2021-06-22T12:59:39.200Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55606],{"id":55607,"score":47,"body":55608,"status":55,"article_id":55601,"created_at":55602,"updated_at":55603,"published_at":55602},"G-iP",{"title":55609,"outcome":55610,"summary":55611,"attachment":55612},"Circular Jobs Bulletin: 2020","\u003Cp>Amsterdam = 9.6% of jobs are generated by the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Scotland = 8.1% of jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Flanders = 7.5% of jobs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>New York City = 2.2% of jobs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circle Economy's Circular Jobs Monitor gathers and displays the number and range of jobs that are part of the circular economy. The bulletin introduces the monitor and produces a snapshot of data that was entered on the monitor in 2020. This includes data for several territories in Northern Europe and North America, including Amsterdam, Flanders, Scotland and New York City. For each territory that is entered on the monitor, an overall number and percentage of circular jobs are generated. This total is also broken down by sector, circular economy strategies and across core, enabling and indirectly circular jobs. \u003C/p>",[55613,55615],{"name":55614,"type":53,"value":55614},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-jobs-bulletin-2020",{"name":35830,"type":53,"value":35830},[55617],{"article_id":55601,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55619,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55620,"updated_at":55621,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55622,"contents":55623,"contributors":55629,"image":55631},"8823","2021-06-22T13:58:06.853Z","2021-06-22T13:58:06.986Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55624],{"id":55625,"score":47,"body":55626,"status":55,"article_id":55619,"created_at":55620,"updated_at":55621,"published_at":55620},"E7Ha",{"title":55627,"summary":55628},"Civil society and state funding for school-based learning in Nigerian Agriculture","\u003Cp>The Nigerian Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) has introduced competency-based education and training under a National Skills Qualification Framework. Some informal training is delivered by State Agricultural Development Programmes. However, funding for agricultural development in Nigeria remains low compared to other countries in Africa.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Leventis Foundation is a charitable company dedicated to training farmers in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and the rational use of natural resources. It is one of four Vocational Enterprise Institutions offering vocational certificates in agriculture. The Foundation currently has six schools in different agro-ecological zones of Nigeria, co-financed by the Leventis Foundation and the respective State Departments.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>All the schools offer young people comprehensive and free one-year training, which exposes the participants to several areas of agriculture and other areas of agricultural business management. The training includes modules on eco-friendly agriculture and agroforestry practices, agricultural engineering, as well as low-investment income generating schemes, such as bee keeping and vegetable gardening. \u003C/p>",[55630],{"article_id":55619,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55632,"link":55633,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55620,"updated_at":55621,"article_id":55619,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9i18pH3RkDE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155366404-4OgXb37j.jpeg",{"id":55635,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55636,"updated_at":55637,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55638,"contents":55639,"contributors":55650,"image":6},"8825","2021-06-22T14:22:38.905Z","2021-06-23T13:52:18.543Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55640],{"id":55641,"score":47,"body":55642,"status":55,"article_id":55635,"created_at":55636,"updated_at":55637,"published_at":55636},"owoD",{"title":55643,"summary":55644,"attachment":55645},"The Scottish Waste Industry Training, Competency, Health and Safety (SWITCH) Forum","\u003Cp>The Scottish Waste Industry Training, Competency, Health & Safety (SWITCH) Forum works to promote the Scottish resource management industry as an attractive career choice in Scotland. The programme provides leadership by working collaboratively to raise health and safety standards, training, learning and development, and technical competence.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The multi-partnership forum is made up of organisations across all sectors within the resource management industry. This includes Zero Waste Scotland, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government, private waste management companies, advisory bodies and local authorities. It was born out of the Scottish Government's Zero Waste Plan in 2010, which tasked Zero Waste Scotland with developing a programme to support continual improvements in health and safety and workforce skills in the resource management sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SWITCH developed a Competence Framework Tool for managers, supervisors and team leaders within the resource management sector to assess their staff against a range of specific competences and skills applicable to their job roles. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Competence Framework has been used by VET providers in Scotland, such as Albion Environmental, as part of their Sustainable Resource Management modern apprenticeship. This apprenticeship provides workplace training to frontline service operatives, collection operatives, site operatives, weighbridge operatives, collection drivers and team leaders. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The benefits this common framework has provided to Albion Environmental clients include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp> - The framework has streamlined modern apprenticeship candidates' inductions,\u003C/p>\u003Cp> - Career progression planning for apprentices is now more accurate and specific to the individual,\u003C/p>\u003Cp> - It helps to simplify expectations for new and inexperienced staff and builds confidence,\u003C/p>\u003Cp> - It is now used to assist HR functions in managing performance, evaluations and annual reviews.\u003C/p>",[55646,55648],{"name":55647,"type":53,"value":55647},"https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotlands-zero-waste-plan/",{"name":55649,"type":53,"value":55649},"https://switchforum.org.uk/",[55651],{"article_id":55635,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55653,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55654,"updated_at":55655,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55656,"contents":55657,"contributors":55670,"image":55672},"8826","2021-06-22T14:23:16.427Z","2021-06-23T14:44:47.792Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55658],{"id":55659,"score":47,"body":55660,"status":55,"article_id":55653,"created_at":55654,"updated_at":55655,"published_at":55654},"9E3G",{"title":55661,"summary":55662,"attachment":55663},"Sustainable Process Industry through Resource and Energy Efficiency (SPIRE) - Skills Alliance for Industrial Symbiosis (SAIS)","\u003Cp>Industrial Symbiosis (IS) is when one company or sector uses the underutilised resources of another, with the result of keeping resources in productive use for longer. The European Green Deal identifies IS as a tool for meeting carbon-neutral targets that can create win-win-win situations for businesses, society and the environment. Alongside innovations in green technology and better data on material use, the uptake and implementation of IS requires knowledge across technical and organisational sectors, together with new management practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through a consortium of about 40 organisations from across 12 EU member states, the SPIRE-SAIS project works to identify skills, job profiles and qualifications needed to promote IS in energy-intensive industries in the EU: steel, chemicals, minerals, non-ferrous metals, water, cement, ceramics and engineering. The project unifies stakeholders from across the SPIRE community, including industry associations, education and training providers and research and technology institutions, and aims to develop a cross-sectoral, proactive skills strategy for implementing IS across industrial sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Importantly, a core focus is understanding how companies, training providers and VET systems and frameworks currently develop IS-related skills and how this can address and close skills gaps in the short term, spur further developments in technology and create mechanisms for and barriers to skills and training deployment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alongside this, INSIGHT, another European funded project is developing new professional profiles and training for IS facilitators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This project-in line with more than 20 other sectoral blueprints-is an example of how to collaborate on the development of sustainable skills alliances and blueprints that can be rolled out regionally. This approach both gives input and encourages collaborating on responses to changing skills needed in changing working and living environments. \u003C/p>",[55664,55666,55668],{"name":55665,"type":53,"value":55665},"https://www.spire2030.eu/sais",{"name":55667,"type":53,"value":55667},"https://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecoap/about-eco-innovation/experts-interviews/making-industrial-symbiosis-business-usual-europes-circular_en",{"name":55669,"type":53,"value":55669},"https://www.insight-erasmus.eu/",[55671],{"article_id":55653,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55673,"link":55674,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55654,"updated_at":55655,"article_id":55653,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EalphUKQtE8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155369406-H-jYgH69.jpeg",{"id":55676,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55677,"updated_at":55678,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55679,"contents":55680,"contributors":55691,"image":55693},"8827","2021-06-22T14:23:43.520Z","2021-06-23T14:18:07.220Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55681],{"id":55682,"score":47,"body":55683,"status":55,"article_id":55676,"created_at":55677,"updated_at":55678,"published_at":55677},"1ssK",{"title":55684,"summary":55685,"attachment":55686},"Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE)","\u003Cp>To match India's demand for skilled human resources and aspirations towards sustainable growth, a centrally sponsored scheme of vocationalisation of secondary and higher education was introduced by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2012 and updated in 2018. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Pandit Sundarlai Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), an affiliate unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and member of the UNEVOC network, is a centre for research into and development of vocational education for a range of disciplines in line with India's National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By promoting learning outcome based vocational curricula, PSSCIVE aims to improve teaching-learning processes and with this employability and vocational skills to support occupational mobility and lifelong learning of India's workforce. The National Curriculum is developed by expert groups, made up of leading academics, professionals, policymakers, partner institutions, VET experts, industry representatives and teachers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The agri-food industry employs roughly 44% of India's workforce, the majority of which have not received formal or informal training. The Department of Agriculture at PSSCIVE has developed several Agriculture and Food Processing courses for occupations such as, Micro-irrigation Technician, Vermicompost Producer and Bamboo Growers, which are now being taught by vocational schools across different states. As well as teaching technical knowledge and the skills needed to produce quality vermicompost using earthworms, food materials and vermicomposting techniques, the Vermicompost Producer course, for example, teaches communication, self-management and basic digital skills. The PSSCIVE is also working to integrate green skills across other disciplines under a set of general employability skills applicable to all sectors.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With the introduction of courses like these, PSSCIVE intends to increase India's share of the global food trade while prioritising sustainable approaches and the opportunity for women to play a greater role in the agriculture and food processing sectors. \u003C/p>",[55687,55689],{"name":55688,"type":53,"value":55688},"https://unevoc.unesco.org/",{"name":55690,"type":53,"value":55690},"http://psscive.ac.in/",[55692],{"article_id":55676,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":55694,"link":55695,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55677,"updated_at":55678,"article_id":55676,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"M9yRDIrthzE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155371545-bdDqlf6a.jpeg",{"id":55697,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55698,"updated_at":55699,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55700,"contents":55701,"contributors":55712,"image":55715},"8829","2021-06-22T15:47:11.970Z","2021-06-29T08:09:58.921Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55702],{"id":55703,"score":47,"body":55704,"status":55,"article_id":55697,"created_at":55698,"updated_at":55699,"published_at":55698},"Udhx",{"title":55705,"summary":55706,"attachment":55707},"Putting circular consumer goods to work","\u003Cp>What employment benefits can the Netherlands gain from pursuing more circular consumer goods? This brefing identifies the employment potential and skills needs for circular electronics and furniture industries in the Netherlands. It builds on insights from an analysis of the Dutch clothing value chain carried out by Circle Economy and HIVA - KU Leuven, exploring the common challenges consumer goods industries face in their adoption of circular strategies.\u003C/p>",[55708,55709,55710],{"name":35853,"type":53,"value":35853},{"name":35830,"type":53,"value":35830},{"name":55711,"type":53,"value":55711},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/putting-circular-consumer-goods-to-work",[55713,55714],{"article_id":55697,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55697,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":55716,"link":55717,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55698,"updated_at":55699,"article_id":55697,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VNxnF7L84a0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155372423-LZE6SUWw.jpeg",{"id":55719,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55720,"updated_at":55721,"owner_id":10963,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55722,"contents":55723,"contributors":55739,"image":55741},"9427","2021-09-19T19:19:32.593Z","2021-09-19T19:19:32.706Z",{"id":10963,"type":325,"owner_id":10963,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55724],{"id":55725,"score":47,"body":55726,"status":55,"article_id":55719,"created_at":55720,"updated_at":55721,"published_at":55720},"rgV_",{"title":55727,"outcome":55728,"problem":55729,"summary":55730,"solution":55731,"attachment":55732},"UK Government announces plans for a world-leading hydrogen economy","\u003Cp>A thriving, UK-wide hydrogen economy could be worth over £900 million and create over 9,000 high-quality jobs, which may rise to 100,000 jobs and be worth up to £13 billion by 2050.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Government analysis has suggested that up to 30% of the UK’s energy consumption could be hydrogen-based by 2050. Therefore, this plan to create a low-carbon hydrogen economy could play a crucial role in helping meet our net zero emissions target by 2050 and cutting emissions by 78% by 2035.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Further support the UK government is providing for hydrogen projects include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. £240 million Net Zero Hydrogen Fund to support new hydrogen production projects;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Hydrogen Business Model to stimulate private investment in new low carbon hydrogen projects;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Phase 2 of the £315 million Industrial Energy Transformation Fund to support industry to switch to low carbon fuels, including hydrogen;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Up to £60 million through the Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 competition to support innovative hydrogen production, transport and storage technologies;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. £68 million Longer Duration Energy Storage Demonstration competition;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. World-leading trials of hydrogen for heating, including a hydrogen neighbourhood trial by 2023, hydrogen village trial by 2025 and potential pilot hydrogen town by the end of the decade;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7. Up to £183 million for transport decarbonisation, including trials and roll-outs of hydrogen technologies for buses, HGV lorries, shipping and aviation, including:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>up to £120 million this year through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme towards 4,000 new zero emission buses, either hydrogen or battery electric, and infrastructure needed to support them\u003C/p>\u003Cp>up to £20 million this year to design trials for both electric road system and hydrogen long haul heavy road vehicles (HGVs) and to run a battery electric trial to establish the feasibility, deliverability, costs and benefits of each technology\u003C/p>\u003Cp>up to £20 million this year for the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition\u003C/p>\u003Cp>up to £15 million this year for the ‘Green Fuels, Green Skies’ competition to support the production of first-of-a-kind sustainable aviation fuel plants in the UK\u003C/p>\u003Cp>£3 million this year to support the development of a Hydrogen Transport Hub in Tees Valley, and £4.8 million (subject to business case) to support the development of a hydrogen hub in Holyhead, Wales\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The £95 million UK government funding package and £10 million Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator (IEEA) comes from the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. See details of all 3 competitions, and how to register interest. As part of the £10 million IEEA, the government has awarded £1.7 million to the Carbon Trust to be the delivery partner for the programme.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The decarbonisation of polluting, energy-intensive industries by 2030 may be possible once these sectors move away from fossil fuels, and towards low-carbon hydrogen. Government funding of £105 million will be provided to support polluting industries slashing their emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>First-ever vision to kick start world-leading hydrogen economy set to support over 9,000 UK jobs and unlock £4 billion investment by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Consultation also launched to look at ways to overcome cost gap between low carbon hydrogen and fossil fuels.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The plan will drive forward the Prime Minister’s ambitious 10 Point Plan for a green industrial revolution by outlining how the UK government will cooperate with industry to achieve 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, a hydrogen economy will be a key pillar in the UK’s transition to cleaner energy sources. This low-carbon hydrogen economy could save the equivalent to the carbon captured by 700 million trees by 2032.\u003C/p>",[55733,55735,55737],{"name":55734,"type":53,"value":55734},"https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-launches-plan-for-a-world-leading-hydrogen-economy",{"name":55736,"type":53,"value":55736},"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1011283/UK-Hydrogen-Strategy_web.pdf",{"name":55738,"type":53,"value":55738},"https://www.climateaction.org/news/uk-government-announces-plans-for-a-world-leading-hydrogen-economy",[55740],{"article_id":55719,"contributor_id":10963},{"id":55742,"link":55743,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55720,"updated_at":55721,"article_id":55719,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UX5UI125TMY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155373110-BBhV1Yuf.jpeg",{"id":55745,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55746,"updated_at":55747,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55748,"contents":55749,"contributors":55760,"image":55762},"9461","2021-09-29T10:55:05.143Z","2021-09-29T10:56:43.222Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55750],{"id":55751,"score":47,"body":55752,"status":55,"article_id":55745,"created_at":55746,"updated_at":55747,"published_at":55746},"w0f-",{"title":55753,"problem":55754,"summary":55755,"solution":55756,"attachment":55757},"Macroeconomic, social and environmental impacts of a circular economy up to 2050: a meta-analysis of prospective studies","\u003Cp>There is still little understanding of the magnitude of potential socio-economic and environmental impacts of a transition to a circular economy at the macro-level (i.e. national, multinational or global scales). This is to great extent due to a lack of studies focused on the circular economy and its implications to society. Moreover, no published study has examined the interactions and trade-offs between social, macroeconomic and environmental impacts. The proper identification and modelling of those impacts could shed light to promote a cost-effective circular transition.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>During the last years, international experts have tried to model economic, labour and environmental consequences of implementing circular economy strategies at national and multiregional levels, making use of multiple scenarios. However, there is still a lack of consensus on the size of the impacts of this transition and on whether it will get the economies to a \"win-win-win\" situation for the three dimensions mentioned.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This paper revises more than 300 circular economy scenarios in the time frame 2020 to 2050, classifying them into moderate and ambitious, depending on the number of sectors they touch upon. For the changes in gross domestic product (GDP), job creation and CO2 emissions a meta-analysis is implemented. As main results, the authors found that by 2030, the implementation of ambitious scenarios could generate a \"win-win-win\" situation showing an average increase of 2% in GDP, 1.6% in job creation and a reduction of CO2 emissions of 24.6%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The authors focus on the literature at the macro-level for analysing the impacts of the circular transition. They group circularity interventions into four main types: closing supply chains, residual waste management, product lifetime extension, and resource efficiency. They conducted a literature review resulting in 595 publications that were eligible for the meta-analysis if the studies met all of the following 4 criteria: 1) the publication mentioned at least one intervention type; 2) at least one indicator (GDP, job creation or CO2 emissions) was quantified; 3) impacts were assessed with structural, macro-economic or integrated assessment models; 4) prospective scenarios were analysed from 2020 to 2050 in comparison with a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario. The final list resulted in 27 publications, which accounted for 324 interventions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The meta-analysis performed followed 3 steps: 1) extraction of numerical values and normalisation of circular interventions; 2) classification of circular interventions into moderate and progressive; 3) performing of statistical analyses including an assessment of correlation between the indicators. For the harmonisation and normalisation of numerical values the authors used the BAU scenarios reported by the different publications.\u003C/p>",[55758],{"name":55759,"type":53,"value":55759},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652620334661",[55761],{"article_id":55745,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":55763,"link":55764,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":55746,"updated_at":55747,"article_id":55745,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ySR0vGVs-eo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155373937-_Hpwat3z.jpeg",{"id":55766,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55767,"updated_at":55768,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55769,"contents":55770,"contributors":55782,"image":6},"9464","2021-09-29T18:38:25.416Z","2021-09-29T18:59:11.904Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55771],{"id":55772,"score":47,"body":55773,"status":55,"article_id":55766,"created_at":55767,"updated_at":55768,"published_at":55767},"wM9Z",{"title":55774,"outcome":55775,"problem":55776,"summary":55777,"solution":55778,"attachment":55779},"Growing green - Fostering a green entrepreneurial ecosystem for youth","\u003Cp>Based on entrepreneurial ecosystems for ten countries (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Zambia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru), the report identifies key findings related to finance, business development services, culture and policy:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Develop and enhance educational policy and programming\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Develop preferential procurement policies\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Rethink policies regarding decent work\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Decentralise and simplify business registration procedures\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Incentivise green processes, products and technologies\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Promote media and awareness campaigns for green solutions\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Identify market demand for green products and services\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Develop access to affordable and appropriate finance\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Establish long-term business development services\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Establish partnerships and linkages\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Develop impact measurement tools\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Establish legal frameworks\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There is an increasing need for more and better employment opportunities for young people in order to overcome youth unemployment, underemployment, and decent work issues, particularly in the rural areas. Simultaneously, the planetary challenges, such as climate change and environmental degradation pose serious threats to the future of work and are predicted to exacerbate existing inequalities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As the global economy now shifts to one that is more environmentally sustainable, emerging green markets present new opportunities for young entrepreneurs to launch businesses in sectors like renewable energy, waste management, green construction, and sustainable agriculture, and offer a potential solution for reducing youth unemployment while also advancing green economic growth.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report shows evidence of entrepreneurial ecosystems in ten different countries and their capacity to both foster young green entrepreneurs and address persistent and urgent social and environmental challenges, identifying key challenges and opportunities for founding and scaling up businesses, challenges of incorporating and integrating environmental processes, and the difficulties to sell green products and services, in an effort to reduce their ecological impact and improve sustainability. A set of recommendations is proposed based on the case studies presented, which in many cases are considered in early stages and just emerging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Promoting growth with a young perspective while at the same addressing environmental challenges could be a way to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Finding the right mix of policies and services that scales up support for young women and men to succeed as green entrepreneurs requires partnerships, coordination, the mobilization of resources, pathways to formalization, improved access to appropriate financial products, and best practices that are carefully adapted to different contexts and cultures.\u003C/p>",[55780],{"name":55781,"type":53,"value":55781},"https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/documents/publication/wcms_755851.pdf",[55783],{"article_id":55766,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":55785,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55786,"updated_at":55787,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55788,"contents":55789,"contributors":55798,"image":6},"9778","2021-11-01T13:36:09.179Z","2021-11-01T13:36:53.757Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55790],{"id":55791,"score":47,"body":55792,"status":55,"article_id":55785,"created_at":55786,"updated_at":55787,"published_at":55786},"3mfu",{"title":55793,"summary":55794,"attachment":55795},"Levelling up through circular economy jobs","\u003Cp>This shows that taking a circular economy approach will implement new strategies that benefit product lifecycle and governments ambition to tackle climate change. In addition, it will help level up the country by providing new good jobs and higher productivity. An estimate demonstrates that a circular economy has the potential to create over 450 000 jobs by 2035.\u003C/p>",[55796],{"name":55797,"type":53,"value":55797},"https://green-alliance.org.uk/",[55799],{"article_id":55785,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55801,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55802,"updated_at":55803,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55804,"contents":55805,"contributors":55814,"image":6},"9779","2021-11-01T13:49:18.378Z","2021-11-01T13:49:18.441Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55806],{"id":55807,"score":47,"body":55808,"status":55,"article_id":55801,"created_at":55802,"updated_at":55803,"published_at":55802},"VowO",{"title":55809,"summary":55810,"attachment":55811},"Sustainability competences: a systematic literature review","\u003Cp>Investigates the transformation of the workforce in a sustainable, green and circular economy. It realises that there is a need for advanced understanding between the potentials of combining digital skills with practical skills. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Considers green vs. circular vs. sustainable. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Cites Circle Economy / CJI work and key elements framework.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Links to Circular Competencies Framework developed by CE design team\u003C/p>",[55812],{"name":55813,"type":53,"value":55813},"https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC123624",[55815],{"article_id":55801,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55817,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55818,"updated_at":55819,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55820,"contents":55821,"contributors":55830,"image":6},"10340","2021-11-24T16:09:00.323Z","2021-11-24T16:09:42.724Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55822],{"id":55823,"score":47,"body":55824,"status":55,"article_id":55817,"created_at":55818,"updated_at":55819,"published_at":55818},"0XXj",{"title":55825,"summary":55826,"attachment":55827},"Sustainability @work 2020 - sustainable transformation","\u003Cp>Sustainable transformation is a journey that many companies and societies are on – to improve our quality of life and to secure the future of our planet. The challenges are significant – as is evident by the 'five forces of breakdown in society': disruption, disconnection, disparity, destruction, and discontent.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But the counter forces of innovation are not to be underestimated, bringing us exciting solutions that are making our workplaces, labor markets and societies more secure, smart, shared, sustainable, and satisfying.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Using facts and figures, trends and best practice cases, this paper argues for taking a systems thinking approach – meaning an interconnected, cross-functional perspective – in order to create integrated value, which brings widespread benefits for employees, the economy, and the web of life. By placing synergetic values at the core of human relations – values that emphasise collective contribution rather than individual gain; that favour cooperation for the public good over competition for private benefit; where the goal is reciprocity, mutuality and protection, not exploitation, exclusion and extraction – we can reap a tremendous values dividend. And we will move closer to the universal goal of sustainable transformation, which is that our living systems – our families, communities and societies; our organisations, cities and ecologies – not only survive, but thrive long into the future.\u003C/p>",[55828],{"name":55829,"type":53,"value":55829},"https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-research-reports-sustainabilitywork",[55831],{"article_id":55817,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55833,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55834,"updated_at":55835,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55836,"contents":55837,"contributors":55846,"image":6},"10341","2021-11-24T16:17:48.029Z","2021-11-24T16:18:25.276Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55838],{"id":55839,"score":47,"body":55840,"status":55,"article_id":55833,"created_at":55834,"updated_at":55835,"published_at":55834},"m8QE",{"title":55841,"summary":55842,"attachment":55843},"Low Carbon and the Circular Economy: An Assessment of Skills Supply and Demand","\u003Cp>- Skills supply and demand analysis to fulfil ambition of being the UK's first carbon negative region.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Promote demand through clearer communication of what transition means for business (esp. SMEs), collaboration and partnerships.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increase the scale and pace including integrating content into existing courses and new courses to meet specific needs. Embed content within existing skills training and apprenticeships.\u003C/p>",[55844],{"name":55845,"type":53,"value":55845},"https://www.ynylep.com/Portals/0/adam/Stories/OhqqpV3Rg0aL68WCU08pNA/Body/YNY%20LC&CE%20Skills%20report.%20%20Publication.%20Feb%2021.pdf",[55847],{"article_id":55833,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55849,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55850,"updated_at":55851,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55852,"contents":55853,"contributors":55862,"image":6},"10372","2021-11-29T09:36:55.650Z","2021-11-29T09:36:55.747Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55854],{"id":55855,"score":47,"body":55856,"status":55,"article_id":55849,"created_at":55850,"updated_at":55851,"published_at":55850},"zHyn",{"title":55857,"outcome":6744,"summary":55858,"attachment":55859},"Greening the economy - sustainable development goals and the role of the trade union movement","\u003Cp>Role of trade unions in circular and sustainable transitions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the third Chapter 'Employment in the Green Economy' the report brings forward key developments around jobs that contribute towards sustainability. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It shows that the circular economy can be a good example of a policy-driven job engine. On one hand new jobs will be created, on the other jobs will disappear, however within a just transition research shows that the outcomes is likely to be positive. Scientific research predicts 3% increase and an approximate of 700,000 net jobs by 2030. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Human capital plays an important role within the transition towards a circular economy. It is thus key for the development of knowledge and skills of workers in realising sustainable and circular strategies to support the labour market in a just transition. \u003C/p>",[55860],{"name":55861,"type":53,"value":55861},"https://www.fnv.nl/getmedia/4cc9697f-a32e-42c6-8138-900174948f74/210657-fnv-sdg-verslag-ENG.pdf",[55863],{"article_id":55849,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55865,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55866,"updated_at":55867,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55868,"contents":55869,"contributors":55878,"image":6},"10373","2021-11-29T09:41:17.939Z","2022-05-10T11:42:33.560Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55870],{"id":55871,"score":47,"body":55872,"status":55,"article_id":55865,"created_at":55866,"updated_at":55867,"published_at":55866},"HQB4",{"title":55873,"summary":55874,"attachment":55875},"Key Competencies for Design in a Circular Economy: Exploring Gaps in Design Knowledge and Skills for a Circular Economy","\u003Cp>The first internationally verified, coherent set of key circular economy competencies for design.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Scientific article identifies 9 circular competencies for design:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Design for multiple use cycles\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Design for Recovery,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Circular Impact Assessment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) Circular Business Models,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5) Circular User Engagement,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6) Circular Collaboration,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>7) Circular Communication,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>8) Circular Systems Thinking and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>9) Circular Materials and manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Online survey with designers in NL, followed-up by survey with 128 respondents from 25 countries working on CE projects.\u003C/p>",[55876],{"name":55877,"type":53,"value":55877},"https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/2/776",[55879,55880],{"article_id":55865,"contributor_id":1769},{"article_id":55865,"contributor_id":644},{"id":55882,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55883,"updated_at":55884,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55885,"contents":55886,"contributors":55897,"image":6},"10374","2021-11-29T09:55:53.915Z","2022-03-21T14:38:47.145Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55887],{"id":55888,"score":47,"body":55889,"status":55,"article_id":55882,"created_at":55883,"updated_at":55884,"published_at":55883},"Vcea",{"title":55890,"problem":55891,"summary":55892,"solution":55893,"attachment":55894},"Gender analysis of the plastics and plastic waste sectors in Ghana","\u003Cp>- There are more women in the informal segment of the plastics supply chain than men (pickers).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Roles such as machine operators, drivers, riders, janitors, and procurement are heavily skewed towards men. As are management positions and decision-makers in regulatory authorities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Washers and sorters and cash collectors are skewed towards women\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Use of Harvard Analytical Framework for Gender Analysis to identify the gender roles and responsibilities of men and women along the value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Women as market actors, as workers, as regulators, as end users, as community members.\u003C/p>",[55895],{"name":55896,"type":53,"value":55896},"https://globalplasticaction.org/wp-content/uploads/NPAP-Ghana-Gender-Baseline-May-2021.pdf",[55898,55899],{"article_id":55882,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":55882,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55901,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55902,"updated_at":55903,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55904,"contents":55905,"contributors":55916,"image":6},"10406","2021-11-30T07:59:44.108Z","2021-11-30T08:00:08.362Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55906],{"id":55907,"score":47,"body":55908,"status":55,"article_id":55901,"created_at":55902,"updated_at":55903,"published_at":55902},"0I8w",{"title":55909,"problem":55910,"summary":55911,"solution":55912,"attachment":55913},"Jobs in a net-zero emissions future in Latin America and the Caribbean","\u003Cp>Report with a thorough explanation of the implications of decabornization for the labour market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>-Potential to create 15 million net jobs in sectors such as sustainable agriculture, forestry, solar and wind power, manufacturing, and construction during the transition proposed in the Paris Agreement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-In the transition to a net-zero carbon economy, 7.5 million jobs are destroyed in fossil fuel electricity, fossil fuel extraction, and animal-based food production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-these lost jobs are more than compensated by new employment opportunities, as 22.5 million jobs are created in agriculture and plant-based food production, renewable electricity, forestry, construction, and manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-More than half of the 22.5 million jobs created are in the medium-skill category (13.5 million), one-third in the low- skill category (8 million), and 1 million in the high-skill category. These new low- and medium-skill jobs will benefit part of the 66 million people who are being under-utilised in the labor market, including 9 million unemployed youth (ILO, 2020).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It presents a chapter with policy options for a Just Transition in which are included:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- skills for a net-zero emissions future,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- jobs for low- and medium-skilled workers,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- reskilling and upskilling for decarbonization, as well as public employment programmes in the time of COVID\u003C/p>",[55914],{"name":55915,"type":53,"value":55915},"https://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Jobs-in-a-Net-Zero-Emissions-Future-in-Latin-America-and-the-Caribbean.pdf",[55917],{"article_id":55901,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55919,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55920,"updated_at":55921,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55922,"contents":55923,"contributors":55934,"image":6},"10407","2021-11-30T08:10:48.400Z","2024-12-19T13:02:41.901Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55924],{"id":55925,"score":47,"body":55926,"status":55,"article_id":55919,"created_at":55920,"updated_at":55921,"published_at":55920},"U77s",{"title":55927,"summary":55928,"attachment":55929},"Skills for the future: waste and resource sector","\u003Cp>A just transition towards CE and post-pandemic green recovery require upskilling of the workforce and acquiring expertise across different sectors. Currently, the waste sector in the UK provides 150 000 jobs. Within the next decade, it will play a significant role. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report identifies six key skill sets necessary for a CE transition: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) system thinking, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) communication and behaviour change, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) soft skills, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) data and information technology,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5) circular economy expertise,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6) reuse & repair skills. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To achieve these and expand the skills set the collaboration of different stakeholders such as businesses, organisations and many more experts will be necessary. 'Skills for the Future' report will develop plans for a new skills matrix. The aim is to create a newly skilled sector-based workforce that has the capacity to adapt to changing environments.\u003C/p>",[55930,55932],{"name":55931,"type":53,"value":55931},"https://www.circularonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CIWM-Presidential-Report-2021.pdf",{"name":55933,"type":53,"value":55933},"https://www.ciwm.co.uk/ciwm/news/2021/skills_for_the_future_new_ciwm_report_outlines_key_skills_for_resource_and_waste_sector.aspx",[55935],{"article_id":55919,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55937,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55938,"updated_at":55939,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55940,"contents":55941,"contributors":55947,"image":6},"10409","2021-11-30T08:25:12.129Z","2021-11-30T08:25:12.186Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55942],{"id":55943,"score":47,"body":55944,"status":55,"article_id":55937,"created_at":55938,"updated_at":55939,"published_at":55938},"bShB",{"title":55945,"summary":55946},"Skills development and climate change action plans: enhancing technical vocational education and training (TVET)'s contribution","\u003Cp>Assessment of ongoing and potentual contribution to realisation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Qualitative review of climate plans between 2018-19. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"Very few countries have paid specific attention to the technical and vocational skills development required for the climate change transition\" - table 2 includes overview of perceived skills gaps, transformations and vulnerable groups by sector\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Good practice includes 5 elements:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Entering into partnerships to ensure and strengthen coherence between a country’s policies and ground-level actions;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Synchronising investments in jobs and skills;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Developing TVET policies to ensure green growth;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Establishing cooperation with the private sector to incorporate industry skill needs;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. Undertaking skills needs assessments to identify nation- and sector-wide requirements.\u003C/p>",[55948],{"article_id":55937,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55950,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55951,"updated_at":55952,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55953,"contents":55954,"contributors":55963,"image":6},"10440","2021-11-30T17:00:58.724Z","2021-11-30T17:00:58.791Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55955],{"id":55956,"score":47,"body":55957,"status":55,"article_id":55950,"created_at":55951,"updated_at":55952,"published_at":55951},"PR1y",{"title":55958,"problem":6744,"summary":55959,"attachment":55960},"Effects of the circular economy on jobs: literature review","\u003Cp>In a just transition towards a circular economy means shifting towards an economy that is environmentally and socially sustainable. Research shows that a shift towards a circular economy creates great opportunities, yet it will require the creation of national roadmaps that comprehensively link system-led change visions with practical actions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In particular, the shift will need to consider a socially inclusive model. A recent study by Circle Economy (2020) further defines the circular economy according to a DISRUPT framework. According to this framework, circular jobs with increased material efficiency are designed for the future: they incorporate digital technology to optimise and track resource use, rethink business models, use waste as a resource, and enable teams to create joint value through collaborations with the public sector and new forms of circular procurement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The report looks at the labour market in terms of job impact and growth. \u003C/p>",[55961],{"name":55962,"type":53,"value":55962},"https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2020-12/circular-economy-jobs.pdf",[55964],{"article_id":55950,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55966,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55967,"updated_at":55968,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55969,"contents":55970,"contributors":55980,"image":6},"10441","2021-11-30T17:28:02.595Z","2021-11-30T17:28:02.701Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55971],{"id":55972,"score":47,"body":55973,"status":55,"article_id":55966,"created_at":55967,"updated_at":55968,"published_at":55967},"nDFf",{"title":55974,"summary":55975,"solution":55976,"attachment":55977},"Circular Economy and the world of work","\u003Cp>Circularity will create jobs - circular economy activities will create more than 1m new jobs across the former EU-28 by 2030 and with further advancements in the circular economy even up to 3m jobs could be achieved by then. Research shows that the shift will impact certain areas: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- employment volume, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- qualifications and skills, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- the competitive position of companies, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- working conditions and contracts, health and safety. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Identifies skills advancement and development in the circular economy transition\u003C/p>",[55978],{"name":55979,"type":53,"value":55979},"https://www.smeunited.eu/admin/storage/smeunited/brochure-final-report-circular-ecenomy-en-v4-bis-compressed.pdf",[55981],{"article_id":55966,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":55983,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":55984,"updated_at":55985,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":55986,"contents":55987,"contributors":55996,"image":6},"10552","2021-12-03T15:00:05.644Z","2023-03-29T09:29:52.869Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[55988],{"id":55989,"score":47,"body":55990,"status":55,"article_id":55983,"created_at":55984,"updated_at":55985,"published_at":55984},"A7GK",{"title":55991,"summary":55992,"attachment":55993},"Providing food seedlings and garden materials to citizens in need","\u003Cp>The Project \"Get Growing, Victoria!\" provides food seedlings and garden materials to citizens in need, including people disproportionally impacted by the ongoing pandemic. The seedlings are grown in the City’s nursery in Beacon Hill Park and distributed in partnership with community organizations. In 2020, over 81,500 edible plants were grown and 200 cubic yards of garden materials were distributed, supported by over 44 community partners that directly served over 10,000 households. In 2021, the project prioritizes support for people who have been disproportionally impacted by the pandemic and want to grow food at home, but that may be facing barriers to access food plants and garden materials, and may not have access to fresh, locally grown food. This may include, but is not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people who have experienced loss of work, people who are immunocompromised, people living with cognitive, physical, financial or social barriers or disabilities, seniors, youth, families in need, unhoused people, and/or people who self-identify as food insecure.\u003C/p>",[55994],{"name":55995,"type":53,"value":55995},"https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/parks/growing-in-the-city/get-growing-victoria.html",[55997,55998,55999,56000],{"article_id":55983,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":55983,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":55983,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":55983,"contributor_id":55059},{"id":56002,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56003,"updated_at":56004,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56005,"contents":56006,"contributors":56015,"image":6},"11164","2021-12-23T15:19:21.041Z","2021-12-23T15:21:57.591Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56007],{"id":56008,"score":47,"body":56009,"status":55,"article_id":56002,"created_at":56003,"updated_at":56004,"published_at":56003},"UBMU",{"title":56010,"summary":56011,"attachment":56012},"A just transition needs a Job Guarantee","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>A job guarantee is necessary both for managing the disruptions wrought by global warming and for achieving a smooth, just transition to a low-carbon economy. And since the policy is also wildly popular, it should be a no-brainer for any politician who claims to be serious about tackling the climate crisis.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Argues that implementation of job guarantee is a basic foundation from which to build solutions to the economic challenges in front of us.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A job guarantee is an antidote to both. It is a public-employment policy that ensures a decent job at a family-sustaining wage, with benefits, to any person who needs one, and it performs this function in a way that tempers inflationary pressures. It is also the clearest answer to the international consensus, enshrined in the 2015 Paris climate agreement, that any climate action must uphold a commitment to “the imperatives of a just transition of the workforce, and the creation of decent work and quality jobs in accordance with nationally defined development priorities.” It has always been a “green” idea aimed at preserving both people and the planet. It ensures a transitional job offer to all working families, including those whose homes, businesses, and livelihoods are being washed away by floods and incinerated by fires. It is the bridge to decent jobs for fossil-fuel workers once the green transition brings an end to extractive industries. It provides the very employment needed to rebuild communities and mend the planet, and opens up the shortest path to a post-pandemic recovery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Hence, when the US Congress drafted the Green New Deal (GND) resolution, informed observers singled out its proposal for a federal job guarantee as the crucial element. The International Labour Organization also has formally recognised the idea as the best means for shaping “a fair, inclusive and secure future of work with full, productive, and freely chosen employment and decent work for all.”\u003C/p>",[56013],{"name":56014,"type":53,"value":56014},"https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/a-just-transition-needs-a-job-guarantee-by-pavlina-r-tcherneva-2021-09",[56016],{"article_id":56002,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":56018,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56019,"updated_at":56020,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56021,"contents":56022,"contributors":56031,"image":6},"11165","2021-12-23T15:38:44.245Z","2022-03-21T14:29:11.490Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56023],{"id":56024,"score":47,"body":56025,"status":55,"article_id":56018,"created_at":56019,"updated_at":56020,"published_at":56019},"PwEp",{"title":56026,"summary":56027,"attachment":56028},"Building inclusive labour markets: active labour market policies for the most vulnerable groups","\u003Cp>Vulnerable groups face limitations in access to the labour market opportunities. Public employment service (PES) does not identify everyone part of this group. Meeting the complex needs of the most vulnerable groups requires other services and measures in combination with ALMPs. This in turn requires a good exchange of information and co-operation between PES and relevant institutions responsible for the provision of health, education and social services, as well as income support.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The role of survey data can have significant impact when administrative data is insufficient in generating knowledge on the people in need of active labour market policies.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once all groups are correctly identified, PES and employment counsellors can be rightly placed to identify challenges and refer the jobseekers to appropriate support such as skill advancement, education and training, equal access to the labour market and equal rights.\u003C/p>",[56029],{"name":56030,"type":53,"value":56030},"https://airtable.com/appuHFuUGWYurCGgb/tblGGV8RsyVwsNML3/viw43mn0XfNScYUv5/rect2kILOT4AbgBQG?blocks=hide",[56032,56033],{"article_id":56018,"contributor_id":5993},{"article_id":56018,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":56035,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56036,"updated_at":56037,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56038,"contents":56039,"contributors":56048,"image":56050},"11166","2021-12-23T15:54:17.681Z","2025-05-09T13:26:05.586Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56040],{"id":56041,"score":47,"body":56042,"status":55,"article_id":56035,"created_at":56036,"updated_at":56037,"published_at":56036},"BjEZ",{"title":56043,"summary":56044,"attachment":56045},"Towards a circular economy: skills and competences for STEM professionals","\u003Cp>The benefits of transitioning to a circular economy outweigh the disadvantages. However, more efforts are needed to move from conceptualisation to implementation. The transition requires a political commitment and the right business mindset. It also requires prioritisation and investment in innovation, the utilisation of new technological solutions, and the right set of skills and competences.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report introduces the basis for a Circular Economy Competence Framework for STEM specialists. Skills and competences need to be developed across the STEM disciplines to leverage the full potential of circular economy in the Nordic societies and beyond. The framework includes a set of essential technical and analytical skills, cross-cutting skills and disciplinary and sectoral specialisation for creating circular solutions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[56046],{"name":56047,"type":53,"value":56047},"https://nordicengineers.org/2021/11/towards-a-circular-economy-skills-and-competences-for-stem-professionals/",[56049],{"article_id":56035,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":56051,"link":56052,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56036,"updated_at":56037,"article_id":56035,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RmPf2C8767s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155378646-2b9DZJD9.jpeg",{"id":56054,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56055,"updated_at":56056,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56057,"contents":56058,"contributors":56064,"image":6},"11167","2021-12-23T16:07:36.077Z","2021-12-23T16:07:36.145Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56059],{"id":56060,"score":47,"body":56061,"status":55,"article_id":56054,"created_at":56055,"updated_at":56056,"published_at":56055},"0C-t",{"title":56062,"summary":56063},"Implications of the circular economy and digital transition on skills and green jobs in the plastics industry","\u003Cp>Europe’s plastics industry employs 1.5 million people and its 60,000 businesses generate revenue of €350 billion. This industry is particularly impacted by the rise of the circular economy and digital transition: in addition to changing businesses’ economic models, these developments also bring with them structural and workforce changes that require taking a fresh look at traditional roles and their associated skill sets. Jobs are changing in shape and content, from design to production, all the way to waste recovery. The arrival of cobotization (human-robot collaboration) and blockchain are part of this movement. Businesses and training bodies are adapting their support strategies in response to this phenomenon and growing skills hybridization.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Upskilling will be vital for expansion of circular economy. SMICVAL, a municipal waste treatment authority in France, upskilled its waste drop-off centre staff to become recovery staff responsible for sorting, repairing and returning used items to use, achieving a 50% upskilling rate in 2017.\u003C/p>",[56065],{"article_id":56054,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":56067,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56068,"updated_at":56069,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56070,"contents":56071,"contributors":56080,"image":6},"11826","2022-01-19T17:08:21.928Z","2022-01-19T17:08:21.995Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56072],{"id":56073,"score":47,"body":56074,"status":55,"article_id":56067,"created_at":56068,"updated_at":56069,"published_at":56068},"ID5G",{"title":56075,"summary":56076,"attachment":56077},"Transitie is mensenwerk, arbeid als factor in de circulaire economie.","\u003Cp>Future jobs need to contribute to the circular economy if we want to achieve the ambitious goals of the Dutch Government to become fully circular by 2050. But does a circular economy offer sufficient employment opportunities for our growing population? And do we have the right skills to make the transition happen? To accelerate circularity, answering these questions is crucial. This report by KPMG and Circle Economy, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement, researched these questions and concludes:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The transition towards a circular economy does not automatically lead to more jobs. However, the amount of jobs that is directly linked to the circular economy will increase. In a circular economy there will be enough human capital to supply in labour demands, but our workforce currently does not have the necessary skills. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The current education system does not support the needs of a circular labour market. This applies to both graduates and experienced workers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Investing in circular activity and actors on a regional level in the Netherlands could build the critical mass needed to realise the circular economy at scale. By doing this, global frontrunners from within the Netherlands could support the global uptake of the circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[56078],{"name":56079,"type":53,"value":56079},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/transitie-is-mensenwerk-arbeid-als-factor-in-de-circulaire-economie",[56081],{"article_id":56067,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":56083,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":30754,"updated_at":56084,"owner_id":22734,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56085,"contents":56086,"contributors":56095,"image":56097},"14722","2022-07-14T07:27:52.303Z",{"id":22734,"type":325,"owner_id":22734,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56087],{"id":56088,"score":47,"body":56089,"status":55,"article_id":56083,"created_at":30754,"updated_at":56084,"published_at":30754},"Bfu-",{"title":56090,"summary":56091,"attachment":56092},"YICE - Community based regenerative farming","\u003Cp>YICE Uganda trains smallholder farmers in rural communities on topics aimed at reducing hunger and poverty. The trainings include regenerative agricultural practices, permaculture practices and flexible financial Services.\u003C/p>",[56093],{"name":56094,"type":53,"value":56094},"https://yiceug.org/",[56096],{"article_id":56083,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":56098,"link":56099,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":30754,"updated_at":56084,"article_id":56083,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9-XJ211p6Ug=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155379900-MxIm5xxK.jpeg",{"id":56101,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56102,"updated_at":56103,"owner_id":56104,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56105,"contents":56106,"contributors":56128,"image":56130},"16018","2022-05-26T09:12:20.565Z","2022-07-14T07:29:02.986Z","o-dZHQ",{"id":56104,"type":325,"owner_id":56104,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56107],{"id":56108,"score":47,"body":56109,"status":55,"article_id":56101,"created_at":56102,"updated_at":56103,"published_at":56102},"gRUI",{"title":56110,"outcome":56111,"problem":56112,"summary":56113,"solution":56114,"attachment":56115},"The GrEEn Project: Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana","\u003Cp>By providing training and financial support to local green businesses, the project is expected to promote and support the growth of climate resilient local economies and contribute to the development of circular economies. The support of local MSMEs is also expected to create sustainable employment opportunities, especially for the aforementioned population groups. The youth, women, and returning migrants will be able to gain a new set of skills allowing them to benefit from green job and entrepreneurship opportunities in their local communities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Despite its economic growth, Ghana’s youth and women still lack sufficient employment opportunities. This often forces them to leave their home country and undertake treacherous journeys in search of job opportunities abroad. Those who are unsuccessful or simply decide to return back to Ghana then find re-entering the local job market difficult. The country also faces several environmental challenges such as air, plastic, and water pollution, unmanaged solid waste, sites contaminated with hazardous chemicals, land degradation, deforestation, and overfishing. This creates a great need for green and climate-resilient development in local communities. However, despite several efforts by the government, Ghana has not yet transitioned into a green economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The project “Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana”(GrEEn) set by European and African partners is focused on addressing the root causes of irregular migration by supporting sustainable and climate resilient local economies, green jobs, and the development of local regions. As a result, the employability and entrepreneurship capabilities of the youth, women, and returnees are expected to improve. Work with local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will also ensure that they are able to offer decent and sustainable jobs to the youth, women, and returnees; and are equipped to contribute to the development of green and climate resilient local communities.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The GrEEn project addresses both the lack of employment opportunities for certain population groups as well as the need for sustainable development. The initiative is implemented under the European Union Emergency Trust Fund (EUTF) for Africa and realised as a project between the European Union (EU), the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation. The projects is fulfilled in close cooperation with relevant Ghanaian ministries (mainly the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development) and metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies. GrEEn uses a combination of grants, access to finance, technical assistance and skills development to promote green and circular economies. It will also provide support for the incubation and acceleration of selected micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with the potential to implement green business models in sectors such as agriculture, energy and water, sanitation and hygiene. The initiative is set to take place in two Ghanaian regions – the Ashanti and Western regions.\u003C/p>",[56116,56118,56120,56122,56124,56126],{"name":56117,"type":53,"value":56117},"https://www.uncdf.org/article/5594/new-green-project-to-boost-climate-resilience-and-create-jobs-in-ghana",{"name":56119,"type":53,"value":56119},"https://snv.org/project/green-boosting-green-employment-and-enterprise-opportunities-ghana",{"name":56121,"type":53,"value":56121},"https://www.uncdf.org/green",{"name":56123,"type":53,"value":56123},"https://www.iom.int/news/10000-ghanaian-youth-learn-about-pitfalls-irregular-migration",{"name":56125,"type":53,"value":56125},"https://blogs.worldbank.org/africacan/ghana-balancing-economic-growth-and-depletion-resources#:~:text=Air%2C%20plastics%2C%20and%20water%20pollution,and%20limit%20drivers%20of%20growth.",{"name":56127,"type":53,"value":56127},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621000600",[56129],{"article_id":56101,"contributor_id":56104},{"id":56131,"link":56132,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56102,"updated_at":56103,"article_id":56101,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DOyeZCoVZDk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155380653-irfE_UvR.jpeg",{"id":56134,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56135,"updated_at":56136,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56137,"contents":56138,"contributors":56144,"image":56148},"16609","2022-06-15T13:04:51.669Z","2022-06-15T15:32:15.688Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56139],{"id":56140,"score":47,"body":56141,"status":55,"article_id":56134,"created_at":56135,"updated_at":56136,"published_at":56135},"zcbo",{"title":56142,"summary":56143},"Thinking beyond borders to achieve social justice in a global circular economy - Actions for governments and multilateral bodies","\u003Cp>Today's understanding of the circular economy fails to address issues of global social equity and threatens to exacerbate the divide between high- and lower-income countries, making it clear that a global circular economy will not be socially just by default. This report (and accompanying policy briefs) lays out the case for \u003Cstrong>thinking beyond borders to achieve a sustainable, circular economy that matches environmental goals with social ambitions\u003C/strong>. It highlights key levers for governments and multilateral bodies, illustrating the benefits of a global, socially just approach to environmental, trade and development policies, and the risks of continuing along current policy pathways.\u003C/p>",[56145,56146],{"article_id":56134,"contributor_id":6135},{"article_id":56134,"contributor_id":56147},"G53Sew",{"id":56149,"link":56150,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56135,"updated_at":56136,"article_id":56134,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ASYfNhHG9-s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155382383-M7MWsOYP.jpeg",{"id":56152,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56153,"updated_at":56154,"owner_id":56147,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56155,"contents":56156,"contributors":56164,"image":6},"20569","2022-09-22T09:06:44.580Z","2022-09-22T09:14:43.790Z",{"id":56147,"type":325,"owner_id":56147,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56157],{"id":56158,"score":47,"body":56159,"status":55,"article_id":56152,"created_at":56153,"updated_at":56154,"published_at":56153},"QjiE",{"title":56160,"outcome":56161,"summary":56162,"solution":56163},"Auping's Circular Journey: Creation is only the drop - Collaboration creates the ripples!","\u003Cp>In 2020, with technology co-development partner Niaga, Auping designed the world’s first fully circular mattress: the Auping Evolve. Its circular mattress now represents 85% of the company’s total mattress production. And as demand grows, the company has begun expanding its circular mattress range.It aims to be fully circular by 2030 at the latest. In May 2022, Auping launched two premium circular mattresses, the Auping Elysium and Auping Elite. It also trialled a Product-as-a-Service circular business offering:, its Bedzzzy Sleep Subscription service. Due to limited consumer interest this service was recently discontinued.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Keeping the circular momentum going, summer 2023 will see the Auping Evolve become customizable and its production become automated and robotically produced in a pilot production line in Deventer, the Netherlands. By scaling up its production, it will be able to reduce the mattress's unit cost. Since the costs will still be higher than standard mattress production, Auping has taken the radical step of offering its circular mattress innovation in licence form to its competitors. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>“Financing our circular mattress? The first steps are always more expensive…but that is part of a longer-running business case. And essential! It's not just about making your products sustainable, but also your company! Circular business models make your company future-proof.”\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Martijn Aalders - Director HR\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ABOUT AUPING\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Royal Auping, the largest independent bed manufacturer in the Netherlands, has 303 full time employees and 322 flexible workers from over 40 countries. Auping’s goal is to make high-quality durable beds with a lifelong guarantee, which has remained core to the company’s strategy. Since its founding in 1888, Auping has remained a family business and prioritised its social commitment (both to its workers and the larger community). This is reflected in the company’s social fund scheme, which includes financial emergency support for its employees and their families. Such a social foundation is critical to understanding the company’s DNA of being socially minded and sustainable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company was initially founded to help hospitals locate suitable mattresses for their patients. So, how has the company, which is now more than 130 years old, continued to remain relevant? By being masterful in innovation! Auping has continuously adapted its products to be more sustainable: it received a B Corporation Certification (marking it as a business that assesses the balance between purpose and profits), which solidified its reputation as a circular economy industry leader in the Netherlands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>OPPORTUNITY FOR HRM IN AUPING\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Auping’s incremental upskilling of employees results in them gaining unique and rich industry expertise. However, establishing a knowledge management system is critical to ensure this valuable knowledge is retained and shared within the company as well as external parties and can serve as in-house training, an extension of its licensing scheme or as an entirely new business proposition for higher education, vocational school or industry professionals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. One of Auping’s main challenges is to ensure the pioneering and enthusiastic spirit is kept alive. Amid the growing global uncertainty and as the company furthers its circular ambitions, ensuring employees’ sense of security and wellbeing becomes a critical opportunity in the successful delivery of its ambitions. HRM has the opportunity to showcase its commitment to the worker’s morale and wellbeing by encouraging honest conversations with employees, assisting and motivating workers who are struggling and ensuring that overall morale at the company is stable, despite the hard times.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>AUPING’S CIRCULAR JOURNEY\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Driven by the 1.5 million incinerated or discarded mattresses a year in the Netherlands alone, and the complex composition of glued materials (which makes it difficult to reuse), Auping’s circular journey was initiated and promoted by Jan-Joost Bosman, its CEO. The company strives to reduce waste—stopping the incineration of used mattresses and the loss of valuable raw materials while developing an easy-to-disassemble and recycle mattress. All of the materials in Auping’s mattresses can be reused to develop new, fresh mattresses. As Auping has a strong social foundation, focused on providing optimal working and social conditions for its employees, the transition to circularity has been a reconciliation of both sustainability and its founding social component. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Within Auping, the idea for a circular mattress originated as early as 2010. Auping then developed a long-term vision and strategy to transition toward a Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy to produce the world’s first circular mattress. Developing the strategy was sequential and incremental, including the inclusion of circular metrics in the company’s KPIs. The initial challenge was understanding how to produce the mattress and comprehending the required skills needed to develop the circular mattress. The subsequent step was to implement incremental changes to its production based on three main principles:  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Manufacture from 100% reusable materials, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Minimal use of fossil fuels and increased reliance on renewable energy, \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Keep employee wellbeing central to operations. \u003C/p>",[56165],{"article_id":56152,"contributor_id":56147},{"id":56167,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56168,"updated_at":56169,"owner_id":56147,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56170,"contents":56171,"contributors":56179,"image":6},"20570","2022-09-22T09:14:04.455Z","2022-10-03T07:24:29.541Z",{"id":56147,"type":325,"owner_id":56147,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56172],{"id":56173,"score":47,"body":56174,"status":55,"article_id":56167,"created_at":56168,"updated_at":56169,"published_at":56168},"Rk6N",{"title":56175,"outcome":56176,"summary":56177,"solution":56178},"Action's Circular Journey: an Evolution not Revolution","\u003Cp>In line with this, Action has \u003Cstrong>reviewed its product portfolio\u003C/strong> to identify necessary changes to improve the circularity of its products. The Circle Scan, conducted by Circle Economy, analysed and visualised Action’s global value chain, including: the origin of its resources, the production of resources into products, its operations, the use of its products by consumers, and waste creation and recovery, to identify key hotspots for change. The assessment was conducted for half of its product lines in 2021, including Action’s private label and it is planned to be completed for all product lines by the end of 2022.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Action is very hands-on. Circularity has to be practical, specific and actionable. To move buyers towards sustainable and circular procurement decisions, Action is currently \u003Cstrong>upskilling its buying team \u003C/strong>to procure products in a more resource-efficient and sustainable manner. As part of this initiative, Action has set up a circular buying guide for their buying team (and may extend this guide to their suppliers in the future). . \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, Action is \u003Cstrong>nudging customers \u003C/strong>to make sustainable choices. In 2021 Action expanded its communication, to better inform customers of their product quality and sustainability efforts. Across their communications channels, their green thumbs continue to highlight their increasing range of sustainable products and provide information about certification labels and other relevant knowledge to guide customer purchasing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How have the employees perceived Action’s increasing focus on circularity? \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>“Everyone is really onboard with sustainability- So the question is more practical - How do we do it? And not so much - Should we do it”\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Fabeel Butt – Sustainability Manager \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ABOUT ACTION\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Action is Europe’s \u003Cstrong>fastest-growing non-food discounter.\u003C/strong> Since its first store opened in the Netherlands in 1993, it has grown into an international player with more than 2,100 stores across ten countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy and Spain. Every week, Action inspires over 12 million customers in their stores with an ever-changing variety of 6,000 products across 14 product categories—including well-known brand products, Action private labels and supplier-branded items. Another 8 million customers visit action.com each week. As of 2021, Action offered 1,500 products below €1, and the average sales price of their products was €2.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are currently more than 68,000 people of 124 nationalities working at Action. ‘\u003Cstrong>More Action\u003C/strong>’ refers to Action’s increasing responsibility to ensure sustainable growth in all aspects of its business, including its human capital development. At the end of 2021, Action celebrated the opening of their 400th store in Maastricht. Research showed that Action was the most missed retail chain during the covid-19 lockdowns in the Netherlands. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>OPPORTUNITY FOR HRM IN ACTION \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. The main opportunity for Action is to reinvent and elevate HR functions and\u003Cstrong> involve HR as strategic leaders and active partners\u003C/strong> in shaping the sustainability agenda. Given that HRM has a key function in shaping new job profiles to meet the needs of the new circular business model, including HR as active partners in shaping the sustainability strategy can go hand-in-hand with creating long-term strategies for talent development—and can promote new circular HRM practices to attract, develop, retain and redeploy people internally (with the support of tools such as the recently launched sustainability training platform). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Action’s circular strategy is currently focused on empowering its buying team. However, the transition also offers a promising opportunity to empower their supply team. Action’s HRM can \u003Cstrong>strengthen the relationship between suppliers and buyers\u003C/strong> by assessing the type of knowledge and skills required by both groups and facilitating knowledge sharing and upskilling so that both buyers and suppliers are empowered and can work collaboratively to manage the circular transition. By managing and improving the innovative capabilities of suppliers, Action’s ambitious goals can be attained sooner, clearly an opportunity worth considering.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ACTION’S CIRCULAR JOURNEY \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As its competitors increasingly adopted circular models and regulatory changes in the EU were introduced as part of the Circular Economy Action Plan (guided by the European Green Deal), Action sought to intensify its sustainability efforts. Consequently, the \u003Cstrong>Action’s Social Responsibility (ASR) Strategy\u003C/strong>—introduced in 2016—was rebranded as the \u003Cstrong>Action Sustainability Programme (ASP)\u003C/strong> in 2020, comprising of four pillars:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. People: People are proud to work for Action,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Planet: Halving the carbon footprint of operations by 2030,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Product: 100% product and supply chain transparency by 2030,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Partnership: Action is an active part and partner of society.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To implement ASP, Action set up a sustainability team in 2021 and collaborated with Circle Economy, an impact organisation based in Amsterdam. The partnership was driven by Action’s initiative to work with an experienced organisation to shape its new direction. As a first step, a baseline assessment was conducted to understand the company’s degree of circularity. The assessment indicated that Action is 7% circular, leaving a 93% circularity gap. To bridge the gap, the research noted that Action’s circular retail strategy should be centred around its \u003Cstrong>products and procurement.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>",[56180],{"article_id":56167,"contributor_id":56147},{"id":56182,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56183,"updated_at":56184,"owner_id":56147,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56185,"contents":56186,"contributors":56193,"image":6},"20571","2022-09-22T09:23:58.663Z","2022-09-22T09:25:24.301Z",{"id":56147,"type":325,"owner_id":56147,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56187],{"id":56188,"score":47,"body":56189,"status":55,"article_id":56182,"created_at":56183,"updated_at":56184,"published_at":56183},"oIQK",{"title":56190,"outcome":6744,"summary":56191,"solution":56192},"Roetz: 'Circularity with Social Impact is in our DNA!'","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ABOUT ROETZ BIKES\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Roetz, a social enterprise founded in 2011 in Amsterdam,\u003C/strong> aims to achieve circularity and boost inclusive labour participation. Its initial business was based on the reuse principle: ‘rescuing’ discarded bikes and recycling their parts. Founder Tiemen ter Hoeven had a eureka moment when he noticed that repurposing and remanufacturing in the automotive industry was quite common, but lacking in the bicycle industry. And the result? A collection of sustainably repurposed bicycles ready for a new life. With the motto, ‘every bike is unique’, Roetz has made repurposing an integral part of its commercial and operational activities since 2015.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beyond manufacturing, \u003Cstrong>Roetz operates as a social enterprise.\u003C/strong> The Roetz Fair Factory Foundation was established in August 2016 with the goal of empowering people who are in a vulnerable employment position and have difficulties finding a job. Since its inception, the foundation has enabled more than 70 people to find or regain their happiness at work and to participate in the labour process. Once the worker comes on board, a dedicated mentor guides them. Production of the bicycles is done in a space curated to include those with special needs or long-term unemployment. In addition, Roetz encourages its workers, and makers, to study for a diploma which improves their job prospects, after which it assists them in finding suitable employment—for example at one of Roetz’s suppliers or dealers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, Roetz has approximately 45 makers in the factory. In 2021, over 1,600 bicycles were designed and almost 8,000 bicycles were repaired.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>OPPORTUNITY FOR HRM IN ROETZ \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. The main opportunity in Roetz \u003Cstrong>is achieving its dual mission\u003C/strong> of operating a standardised training programme for skilling people distant from the labour market while simultaneously having to innovate and develop new skills for creating the circular bike. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Following the covid-19 pandemic, bicycle assembly factories and distributors are facing difficulties in fulfilling the growing demand for bikes (and especially e-bikes). As more distributors turn to remanufacture as a viable solution, Roetz has a huge potential to streamline this momentum and capitalise on this opportunity by \u003Cstrong>unlocking partnerships with companies that rent and lease bikes\u003C/strong>. Their recent partnership with Swapfiets serves as an example of this opportunity. HRM can support the development of such partnerships by assessing the opportunities and deploying the best mix of internal resources. This is also an opportunity for Roetz to increase the company’s visibility to a larger audience. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ROETZ’S CIRCULAR JOURNEY \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Roetz is an exemplary case of a socially-minded business that is incrementally embracing circular principles, starting in the bike refurbishing sector. It has gained expertise in remanufacturing and has recently set itself the goal of producing the world's first circular bike. To deliver this ambition, it has embedded the \u003Cstrong>Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy\u003C/strong> in its operations.   \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Currently, the company achieves 30-40% circularity in its Roetz Bike Collection, and 70% circularity in the OV-fiets bike fleet—largely due to the homogeneity of the OV-fiets fleet. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Aside from the technical and skilling aspects, \u003Cstrong>what sets the company apart from its competitors is its Fair Factory and its mission\u003C/strong>. This foundational social perspective of the company is a critical—yet often overlooked—pillar of the circular economy. When the company hires employees, they do not ask for a résumé or recommendations. Instead, they look for certain characteristics such as strong-mindedness, honesty, and an exceptional eye for detail. Further, an important aspect of the Fair Factory is that it gives workers the chance to obtain an industry-recognised and publicly accredited ‘Certified Bicycle Technician’ diploma. After receiving the diploma, workers are counselled, according to their skills and mindset, and matched to the most suitable employment option. In 2021, Roetz guided twelve people to a paid job, for example at Urban Arrows (an e-cargo bike manufacturer).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Roetz \u003Cstrong>actively collaborates with public agencies\u003C/strong>: mainly with vocational (MBO) VET institutions and unemployment agencies. In 2021, five makers followed a secondary vocational education (MBO) course in Cycling Technology at the Roetz factory, leading to two makers obtaining the Roetz practical skills certificate. Currently, there is an effort to synergise the Roetz skill certification with official VET certifications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- In 2021, the company launched a campaign, \u003Cstrong>‘One Planet One Bike’\u003C/strong> to support consumer awareness about the scarcity of raw materials and the importance of preventing waste streams by showing how old bicycles can be reused.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Another way the company has embraced circularity has been \u003Cstrong>through partnerships with various companies in order to assist its business partners with their ‘end of life’ bicycles\u003C/strong>. For example, its 2021 partnership and pilot project with Swapfiets (a bike fleet of over 200,000 lease bikes across Europe) and CycleShare (a bike rental and lease company with rental operations at holiday parks, resorts, and hotels across the Benelux).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>“Our key to success? We involve our people! We look at each station and ask: what could be improved here? What does the employee need to do something better or faster? So really looking together at how we can optimize something, not imposing anything. In this way people's self-esteem also grows, which is really key.”\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Ellen Heeres – Director of Fair Factory Foundation \u003C/p>",[56194],{"article_id":56182,"contributor_id":56147},{"id":56196,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56197,"updated_at":56198,"owner_id":56147,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56199,"contents":56200,"contributors":56207,"image":6},"20572","2022-09-22T09:31:17.420Z","2022-09-22T09:32:13.984Z",{"id":56147,"type":325,"owner_id":56147,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56201],{"id":56202,"score":47,"body":56203,"status":55,"article_id":56196,"created_at":56197,"updated_at":56198,"published_at":56197},"P4FB",{"title":56204,"problem":6744,"summary":56205,"solution":56206},"MUD Jeans' Circular Journey: Together we can do so much!","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ABOUT MUD JEANS\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>‘Sustainability rockstar’ MUD Jeans is a circular denim brand that\u003C/strong> is focused on eliminating waste and creating positive environmental and societal benefits. MUD Jeans’ incentive to revolutionise the fashion industry was driven by the fact that jeans—one of the most beloved wardrobe staples—are also one of the most polluting items. Globally, with over 200,000 million jeans being sold every year, the impact of recycling jeans and using organic cotton can be enormous. Currently, the jeans in MUD Jeans’ standard collection use fabric that consists of up to 40% post-consumer recycled fibres and organic cotton. As a result, its production uses 93% less water and emits 74% less CO2 compared to industry-standard jeans.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>MUD Jeans is \u003Cstrong>one of the first Dutch companies with a B Corporation Certification \u003C/strong>(a business that assesses the balance between purpose and profits). Its \u003Cstrong>trademark Lease A Jeans model\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>which\u003C/strong> began in 2013, is an annual Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) model with a monthly rental fee. For the first year, customers pay €9.95 per month, after which they have a choice to either own the jeans, return the jeans or swap them for a new leasing pair. For the second pair of jeans, customers pay €8.95 per month. The Lease A Jeans service includes free repairs for the year. If jeans are returned—depending on their condition—they are either recycled into a new pair of jeans or sold at special events. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2016, the Lease A Jeans model was temporarily halted due to the complicated administrational processes that came with this new business model. However, customers expressed their continued interest towards leasing so a few months later, \u003Cstrong>the Lease A Jeans model was reinstated\u003C/strong>. Currently, close to half of MUD Jean’s customers lease their jeans. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Aside from its Lease A Jeans model, MUD Jeans has a \u003Cstrong>short and transparent supply chain\u003C/strong> and works closely and collaboratively with supply chain partners. As of 2021, MUD Jeans had sold 47,000 pairs of jeans in total in 330 stores in over 28 countries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>OPPORTUNITY FOR HRM IN MUD JEANS \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. As MUD Jeans continues to grow, \u003Cstrong>having a knowledge management system\u003C/strong> that allows for employee-specific knowledge to be recorded and retained in the company will be key in ensuring the company’s goals are achieved and furthered.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. As MUD Jeans is a circular economy industry frontrunner, it has the opportunity to be \u003Cstrong>convenor of best practices and learning experiences within the wider industry\u003C/strong> and advocate for the larger public by setting up interest-based coalitions/platforms. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>MUD JEANS’ CIRCULAR JOURNEY \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>MUD’s sustainability strategy is based on three pillars: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. \u003Cstrong>Circular economy: \u003C/strong>Circularity is at the core of its business model design, production and sales.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. \u003Cstrong>Fair production: \u003C/strong>MUD Jeans only works with selected manufacturers that ensure worker wellbeing. Its jeans are made with Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS) certified cotton.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. \u003Cstrong>Positive activism: \u003C/strong>It is committed to amplifying the voices of people and projects that benefit the planet. They promote knowledge sharing through monthly zoom calls about being a circular business\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2019 Mud Jeans began their most ambitious company goal: The ‘Road to 100’ journey, which aimed to create the first pair of fully circular jeans. After almost two years in development, in June 2022 MUD Jeans introduced the \u003Cstrong>world’s first completely circular pair of jeans,\u003C/strong> in partnership with Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. These jeans are made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) cotton; combining mechanically recycled fibres with chemically recycled fibres. While the PCR jeans are more expensive than the rest of the company’s product line, the objective is to scale it into a commercial product and price them similar to their other jeans. The company is working with industrial parties to bring innovation into bulk production with the goal to have it ready for the market by 2023. Alongside commercialising its circular jeans, MUD Jeans plans to actively share key lessons from its circular jeans journey with the industry and public, advocating for more circularity in the wider textile sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>“We are circular pioneers and take full responsibility for waste. We also aim to be radically transparent and show our customers exactly where and how their jeans are produced. This is possible because we have a short supply chain with four main suppliers with whom we have a close relationship”\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Lea Landsberg – CSR and Communications Officer\u003C/p>",[56208],{"article_id":56196,"contributor_id":56147},{"id":56210,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56211,"updated_at":56212,"owner_id":56147,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56213,"contents":56214,"contributors":56221,"image":6},"20573","2022-09-22T09:39:21.783Z","2022-09-22T09:39:21.900Z",{"id":56147,"type":325,"owner_id":56147,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56215],{"id":56216,"score":47,"body":56217,"status":55,"article_id":56210,"created_at":56211,"updated_at":56212,"published_at":56211},"IaVe",{"title":56218,"summary":56219,"solution":56220},"Lidl's Circular Journey: Keeping prices low while closing the loop? Yes, it's possible!","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ABOUT LIDL\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG (Lidl) is a German international discount retailer\u003C/strong> founded in 1973. Its business model is based on a ‘pass-the-savings-to-the-consumer’ approach, which translates into limited staffing and product handling at stores, optimised logistics and transportation systems, and overall reduced operational wastage. Today, as part of the Schwarz Group, Lidl is one of the leading food discount retailers in Germany and Europe. It currently operates around 11,550 branches in 32 countries worldwide and employs more than 341,000 people globally. It is known in the industry as a sustainability leader in its market segment, tackling sustainability from a cost optimisation perspective and zero-waste approach. The company’s circular economy transition is seen as a natural next step in its sustainability drive. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lidl has operated in the Netherlands for 25 years and currently touts over 19,000 employees, six distribution centres and 441 stores. Some Dutch stores are prime examples of Lidl’s circular journey: in September 2019, the retailer opened the \u003Cstrong>first ‘energy circular’ supermarket in Woerden\u003C/strong> and in 2021, it opened the \u003Cstrong>‘most sustainable supermarket of the Netherlands’ in Almere\u003C/strong>—a store which is not only energy and CO2 neutral, but is also built with sustainable and circular materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>OPPORTUNITY FOR HRM IN LIDL \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. The main opportunity for Lidl Netherlands is to reinvent and elevate HR functions and\u003Cstrong> involve HR as strategic leaders and active partners\u003C/strong> in shaping the sustainability agenda. Given that HRM has a key function in shaping new job profiles to meet the needs of the new circular business model, including HR as active partners in shaping the sustainability strategy can go hand-in-hand with creating long-term strategies for talent development. It can also promote new circular HRM practices to attract, develop, retain and redeploy people internally. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How does Lidl achieve its circularity objectives? \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>“It takes a lot of determination and courage. We are really very critical of ourselves, and also of others. But certainly on ourselves. We have to remain credible.”\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Quirine de Weerd – Head of Corporate Communications and CSR\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>LIDL’S CIRCULAR JOURNEY\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lidl’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, 'A Better Tomorrow', focuses on six pillars: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. \u003Cstrong>Sustainable range: \u003C/strong>A quarter of Lidl's turnover comes from products with a sustainability label. Lidl believes in local sourcing and organic farming, selling approximately 220 organic products in their store across both food and non-food ranges. Sustainability is also a part of their own-brand and is reflected in the range across their own-brand products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. \u003Cstrong>Healthy lifestyle: \u003C/strong>By 2025, Lidl plans for its own-brand products to contain  20% less sugar and salt compared to 2015 levels. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. \u003Cstrong>Preventing food waste: \u003C/strong>Lidl aims to match supply and demand more closely, and is looking for alternative routes to its food surplus such as collaborating with food banks and community programmes. Lidl has announced its commitment to reduce food waste by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Its future goal is to become totally food waste-free. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. \u003Cstrong>On the way to circularity:\u003C/strong> Currently more than 90% of its residual flows such as film wrappings, organic waste, paper, wood etc. are recycled into new raw materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. \u003Cstrong>Packaging: \u003C/strong>Its goal is to use 20% less packaging material, 20% recycled material and 100% recyclability of their own brand plastic packaging by 2025.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6. \u003Cstrong>Societal benefits: \u003C/strong>Lidl is organising community- and sustainability-first initiatives such as harvest festivals to demonstrate where their produce comes from.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lidl’s parent company, the Schwarz Group, comprises Lidl, Kaulfand (retailers), Prezero (waste management and recycling business), and Schwarz Produktion (production facility). As a \u003Cstrong>highly integrated\u003C/strong> Group, Lidl—and in particular Lidl Netherlands—was able to kick-start its circular ambitions as it was already part of a nearly closed-loop ecosystem with a streamlined supply chain, scaled sourcing and logistics centres and systems, and holistic recycling and waste management. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lidl Netherlands \u003Cstrong>focuses on engaging in long-term relationships with its suppliers \u003C/strong>and develops long-term strategies without external (market) pressures. This has allowed the company to invest in energy-efficient buildings, target a complete overhaul of their electric/gas-run transport fleet, and strive for their ambitious zero-waste warehouses. Moreover, motivated by their long-term partnerships along the value chain, the company assists local suppliers in reducing their waste production and incorporating the concept of recycling right from the production stage. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>A pillar of this approach has been the external collaborations that Lidl Netherlands has had with research partners to further the company’s sustainability and circular goals. For instance, \u003Cstrong>the advisory partnership between Lidl Netherlands and Technical University of Delft \u003C/strong>to increase its built environment circularity. Moreover, this culture of promoting external collaborations extends across different country offices. Some examples of other partnerships are: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Partnership between Lidl Switzerland and EMPA (Swiss Federal Lab for Materials Science and Technology) to develop bio-coating to replace plastic packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Partnerships between Lidl UK with start-ups to pilot novel ideas, e.g. offering refill own-brand laundry detergent,.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Partnerships between Lidl Germany and established environmental and sustainable product companies such as Bioland.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Why is Lidl embracing and implementing circularity in its business strategy?   \u003C/strong>\u003Cem>“Circularity really is an opportunity for us. What I still hear far too often: discount and sustainability: that's a crazy combination, that's not possible! For us, however, this is where we know we can make a difference”\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Quirine de Weerd – Head of Corporate Communications and CSR\u003C/p>",[56222],{"article_id":56210,"contributor_id":56147},{"id":56224,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56225,"updated_at":56226,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56227,"contents":56228,"contributors":56240,"image":56245},"10636","2021-12-07T12:28:45.000Z","2023-07-27T13:36:44.664Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56229],{"id":56230,"score":47,"body":56231,"status":55,"article_id":56224,"created_at":56225,"updated_at":56226,"published_at":56225},"srw8",{"title":56232,"outcome":56233,"problem":56234,"summary":56235,"solution":56236,"attachment":56237},"Wastewater in New Cairo: From Waste to Resource","\u003Cp>The project generates small revenue streams through the sale of compost to the cement industry and fertilizer to farms. It reduces the amount of untreated wastewater being discharged into the ecosystem - representing a significant health risk to the 3 million people that live in the area around New Cairo\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Egypt is becoming increasingly water-scarce with much of its land being desert and a growing urban population creating pressure on natural resources. The current infrastructure doesn't promote the efficient use of these resources across large areas and populations which means that wastewater is discharged directly into ecosystems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A Cairo Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was constructed through a public-private partnership (PPP). The Government of Egypt - specifically the municipality of New Cairo is implementing a wastewater treatment plant to reuse the precious natural resource. Once treated, instead of draining into ecosystems the water can be reused for agriculture and the compost sold to various industries in the region to be used as fuel. This results into a small extra revenue stream for the consortium, it avoids considerable sludge transport costs and it reduces the volume of polluted water discharged into the river.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The WWTP can process up to 250,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day, serving the satellite cities of New Cairo, Madinaty, and El Mostakbal. The treated water is directed to agricultural operations, reducing the demand for freshwater for agriculture and allowing that supply to be used by the city. The compost from the wastewater sludge is currently being sold to the cement industry in the region to be used as fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>",[56238],{"name":56239,"type":53,"value":56239},"https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/29490/124336-WP-PUBLIC-EgyptCairo.pdf?sequence=8&isAllowed=y",[56241,56242,56243,56244],{"article_id":56224,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":56224,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":56224,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":56224,"contributor_id":6469},{"id":56246,"link":56247,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56225,"updated_at":56226,"article_id":56224,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TLcCUSBUM8E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155397258-fMfTwrLe.jpeg",{"id":56249,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56250,"updated_at":56251,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56252,"contents":56253,"contributors":56265,"image":56269},"10725","2021-12-09T15:47:43.379Z","2025-01-17T15:38:54.571Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56254],{"id":56255,"score":47,"body":56256,"status":55,"article_id":56249,"created_at":56250,"updated_at":56251,"published_at":56250},"4VAh",{"title":56257,"outcome":56258,"problem":56259,"summary":56260,"solution":56261,"attachment":56262},"Water in Circular Economy and Resilience in Lingyuan City, China","\u003Cp>By the completion of the Project in 2017, more than 90 percent of urban households were connected and daily wastewater collection and treatment reached between 50,000 and 58,000 m3 /day. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, 30,000 m3 /day is further treated by the tertiary treatment processes to \u003Cstrong>improve the effluent quality\u003C/strong> for reuse purposes. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>20,000 m3 /day of that reclaimed wastewater is reused for the operation of six industries in the new industrial park and 10,000 m3 /day is used to \u003Cstrong>replenish the urban lake\u003C/strong> in order to restore urban biodiversity and maintain the shallow aquifer around the lake. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The rest of the effluent, which is subjected to secondary treatment, is directly discharged into the Daling River downstream of the city, \u003Cstrong>improving the river’s water quality\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lingyuan City in Liaoning Province, China, is a county-level city with a population of around 650,000 people who have been facing acute water scarcity. The limited availability of surface water, combined with pollution of the Daling River which flows through the city, has led to the overexploitation of groundwater resources. Groundwater serves as a vital water supply source for the city (around 85 percent of total water use). Under new regulations enacted by Lingyuan City government, the establishment of any new business projected to consume large volumes of water must be justified. Water scarcity has thus become a major constraint on the city’s economic development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The municipality of Lingyuan started a project to increase wastewater collection and treatment and foster wastewater reuse. Reclaiming wastewater may be a useful alternative to conventional water resources, especially where there is water scarcity. Lingyuan City offers an example to many other cities looking for green and sustainable solutions to water scarcity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To meet the increasing water demand resulting from rapid economic development and urbanization, the Lingyuan City government identified wastewater collection, treatment, and reuse as an opportunity to address the city’s water scarcity problem while promoting circular economy principles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Aiming to improving wastewater collection and treatment and fostering wastewater reuse, the municipality of Lingyuan performed by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(1) establishing separate drainage systems for stormwater and wastewater,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(2) extending networks to increase the amount of wastewater collected and population served,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(3) creationand later upgrade of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) into a tertiary treatment plant to improve the effluent quality of the reclaimed wastewater, and\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(4) enhancing pumping stations for reclaimed water.\u003C/p>",[56263],{"name":56264,"type":53,"value":56264},"https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/35661/Water-in-Circular-Economy-and-Resilience-WICER-The-Case-of-Lingyuan-City-China.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y",[56266,56267,56268],{"article_id":56249,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":56249,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":56249,"contributor_id":19202},{"id":56270,"link":56271,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56250,"updated_at":56251,"article_id":56249,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"S1osCiWfwdU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155398729-07NPMIBz.jpeg",{"id":56273,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56274,"updated_at":56275,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56276,"contents":56277,"contributors":56286,"image":56289},"10727","2021-12-09T16:37:40.427Z","2023-07-27T13:45:17.069Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56278],{"id":56279,"score":47,"body":56280,"status":55,"article_id":56273,"created_at":56274,"updated_at":56275,"published_at":56274},"02tL",{"title":56281,"summary":56282,"attachment":56283},"Recovering Resources from Wastewater and Fecal Sludge in Dakar, Senegal","\u003Cp>Cambérène, the largest sanitation system in the Greater Dakar area, has focused on three areas through the Cambérène, WWTP: (1) the reuse of wastewater by market gardeners (horticulturalists) around Dakar; (2) energy production from methane gas produced during wastewater treatment; and (3) recovery and sale of treated fecal sludge. This brought economic benefits for ONAS such as additional revenue and for local farmers such as cost savings, as well as environmental and social benefits such as less polution of aquifers.\u003C/p>",[56284],{"name":56285,"type":53,"value":56285},"https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/341621631221903660/pdf/Water-in-Circular-Economy-and-Resilience-WICER-The-Case-of-Dakar-Senegal.pdf",[56287,56288],{"article_id":56273,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":56273,"contributor_id":1382},{"id":56290,"link":56291,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56274,"updated_at":56275,"article_id":56273,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"v5etg0iuQVc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155399460-xOu5tW0A.jpeg",{"id":56293,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56294,"updated_at":56295,"owner_id":56296,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56297,"contents":56298,"contributors":56307,"image":56309},"24958","2023-07-24T16:24:05.064Z","2023-07-25T07:42:06.523Z","N6g27w",{"id":56296,"type":325,"owner_id":56296,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56299],{"id":56300,"score":47,"body":56301,"status":55,"article_id":56293,"created_at":56294,"updated_at":56295,"published_at":56294},"-a1U",{"title":56302,"summary":56303,"attachment":56304},"Water in Circular Economy and Resilience (WICER) Framework -  Report","\u003Cp>Circular economy has emerged as a response to the unsustainable linear model of “take, make, consume, and waste”. Yet so far, the water sector has not been systematically included in high-level circular economy strategy discussions and has not fully reaped the potential benefits. Circular economy principles offer an opportunity to recognize and capture the full value of water - as a service, an input to processes, a source of energy, a carrier of materials - and to make the sector more sustainable financially and environmentally, while enhancing resilience to climate change and mitigating emissions. This report presents the Water in Circular Economy and Resilience (WICER) Framework to establish a common understanding of circular economy and resilience principles in the water sector. The Framework grew out of a literature review and was informed by lessons learned from global case studies and from the knowledge of the World Bank. The report aims to clarify how circular economy principles can be applied in the water sector, and to guide practitioners, especially from governments in low- and middle-income countries, with a clear long-term plan to become circular and resilient. The framework describes the nine key actions needed to achieve three main outcomes: (1) deliver resilient and inclusive water services; (2) design out waste and pollution; and (3) preserve and regenerate natural systems. The novelty of the proposed framework is that it goes beyond reusing and recovering resources from wastewater, and it presents a more holistic approach for water and sanitation services, considering a water basin approach and including resiliency principles, climate mitigation strategies and inclusiveness – all of which are particularly relevant in the context of developing countries.\u003C/p>",[56305],{"name":56306,"type":53,"value":56306},"https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/a8667d17-74d3-5914-8bfd-7d1fad3db79d",[56308],{"article_id":56293,"contributor_id":56296},{"id":56310,"link":56311,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56294,"updated_at":56295,"article_id":56293,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FAcDhzy1fUk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155400906-6X-0OqKZ.jpeg",{"id":56313,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56314,"updated_at":56315,"owner_id":56296,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56316,"contents":56317,"contributors":56329,"image":56331},"24991","2023-07-25T13:53:40.499Z","2025-01-17T15:39:45.945Z",{"id":56296,"type":325,"owner_id":56296,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56318],{"id":56319,"score":47,"body":56320,"status":55,"article_id":56313,"created_at":56314,"updated_at":56315,"published_at":56314},"qsEA",{"title":56321,"outcome":56322,"problem":56323,"summary":56324,"solution":56325,"attachment":56326},"Applying circular economy principles in the water sector: Wastewater reuse for industrial purposes, energy generation from wastewater and increased resilience. The case of Chennai, India.","\u003Cp>The implementation of various projects yielded positive outcomes for Chennai's water management. Wastewater reuse for industrial purposes provided a reliable water source for industries, ensuring their operations continued smoothly even during water scarcity periods. This reduced water scarcity risks and resulted in substantial cost savings for the industrial sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the revenue generated from selling treated sewage to industries significantly improved CMWSSB's financial sustainability. The revenue from wastewater reuse helped cover the operation and maintenance costs of the treatment systems, further contributing to their efficiency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Energy recovery from sewage sludge reduced grid dependence and lowered operational costs for sewage treatment plants. The use of biogas for electricity generation also resulted in a considerable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, making the wastewater treatment operations more environmentally friendly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, CMWSSB's plans for indirect potable reuse further strengthened water resilience by augmenting water supply and diversifying water sources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, CMWSSB's innovative and sustainable initiatives significantly improved water management in Chennai. Their efforts not only addressed water challenges but also contributed to building a more resilient and sustainable water supply system for the city's continued growth and development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Chennai, a city on the Southern coast of India and the state capital of Tamil Nadu, has one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Chennai is the automotive hub of India and is also home to several other industries ranging from petrochemical, hardware manufacturing, textile and apparel. Besides industries, Chennai’s economic activities include medical tourism, software, and financial services. Recent estimates of the economy of the Chennai Metropolitan Area have ranged from US$79 to US$86 billion (PPP GDP), ranking it from fourth to sixth most productive metro area of India. Due to urbanization and economic growth, Chennai’s population has increased more than 50% in the last two decades, becoming the fourth largest city in India with over 10 million people and extending over 426 km2 .\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The rapid growth of the city has created several water challenges:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>- Water supply has not been able to keep up with demand.\u003C/em> Chennai has historically relied on ground water that provide between 100 – 120 MLD of water and four rainfed lakes (with a combined storage capacity of about 11,000 million cubic feet (mcft)) that have the potential to provide between 632 and 854 MLD of water depending on the monsoon season to meet the water needs of the city. However, the demand for water in the city has increased more than 50% in the last decade up to 1,200 MLD due to industrial development, increasing population and due to larger per capita needs triggered by economic growth. Per capita availability of water dropping from 1,816 cubic meters (CM) in 2001 to 1,545 CM per year today. There is an existing gap between the water demand and the combined water supply from all sources. Households are then forced to supplement this gap with their own bore wells and/or tanker water supply to meet their water needs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>- Extreme weather events further aggravate the issue. \u003C/em>Since the city is entirely dependent on rains for recharging its water resources, monsoon failures lead to acute water scarcity and droughts. The city usually gets 1200 mm of rain between mid-October and mid-December that help replenish surface and groundwater sources. However, Chennai city is regularly, over cycles measured in years, afflicted by severe floods and droughts. In the last two decades, the city has seen floods in 2005, 2010 and 2015, book-ended by droughts in 2003-04 and 2016-2018.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>- The unplanned expansion of the city at the expense of water has led to the contraction of water bodies\u003C/em> in and around the city from 12.6 km2 in 1893 to 3.2 km2 in 2017. These water bodies were important in providing Chennai with water during drought periods and to be a buffer during heavy rains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Growing population and failing monsoons have necessitated bringing water from distant sources and from desalination plants, increasing the cost of water supply. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To protect against the vagaries of nature, build resilience, and increase water availability, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) in Chennai, India, embarked on several projects and investments to diversify water supply and to become more circular and resilient to droughts. Since 2005, CMWSSB has been implementing several projects to treat and reuse wastewater for several purposes. As part of this effort, CMWSSB sells treated wastewater to industrial users and with the additional revenues, it can cover all operating and maintenance costs. CMWSSB also retrofitted seven of its wastewater treatment plants to recover energy from wastewater and to supply more than 50 percent of the energy needs of all the plants, saving on energy costs and helping sustain operations financially. CMWSSB is also investing in indirect potable reuse and is exploring the possibility of selling most of the biosolids generated in the wastewater treatment plants as manure for agricultural use. Government support, competitive tariffs, and innovative thinking have contributed to the success of these projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) took a holistic approach to address the water challenges. They initiated several projects to ensure a reliable and resilient water supply for the city. Wastewater reuse emerged as a viable solution to augment water availability and cater to the industrial sector's needs. CMWSSB established different agreements with industries, making treated wastewater available for non-potable industrial use. Industries, including petrochemical companies, benefited from this initiative by purchasing treated sewage for their operations, reducing their reliance on freshwater sources. The reuse of treated sewage freed up freshwater supply, enabling it to meet domestic water needs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to wastewater reuse, CMWSSB implemented energy recovery systems in several sewage treatment plants. By anaerobically digesting sewage sludge and generating biogas to produce electricity, they reduced their dependency on grid power and improved financial sustainability.\u003C/p>",[56327],{"name":56328,"type":53,"value":56328},"https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/1c661b03-9da6-5b50-ba56-3b69525ec562/content",[56330],{"article_id":56313,"contributor_id":56296},{"id":56332,"link":56333,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56314,"updated_at":56315,"article_id":56313,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"furSNRSvamw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155401942-SeImFrWP.jpeg",{"id":56335,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56336,"updated_at":56337,"owner_id":56296,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56338,"contents":56339,"contributors":56348,"image":56350},"26245","2024-04-10T09:38:12.837Z","2024-04-10T09:55:58.414Z",{"id":56296,"type":325,"owner_id":56296,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56340],{"id":56341,"score":47,"body":56342,"status":55,"article_id":56335,"created_at":56336,"updated_at":56337,"published_at":56336},"R_BY",{"title":56343,"summary":56344,"attachment":56345},"Water in Circular Economy and Resilience (WICER) Online quick assessment tool","\u003Cp>ABOUT THE WICER TOOL:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The World Bank has developed the \u003Ca href=\"https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/36254\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Water in Circular Economy and Resilience (WICER) Framework\u003C/a> to guide practitioners achieve three main outcomes: 1) deliver resilient and inclusive services, 2) design out waste and pollution, and 3) preserve and regenerate natural systems. The purpose of this WICER quick assessment tool is to familiarize the user with the WICER concept, help assess if the project, system or city is WICER and finally present solutions, guidelines and resources to become circular and resilience while achieving economic and financial benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CHECK THE TOOL HERE: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wicer-tool.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.wicer-tool.com/ \u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[56346],{"name":56347,"type":53,"value":56347},"https://www.worldbank.org/wicer",[56349],{"article_id":56335,"contributor_id":56296},{"id":56351,"link":56352,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56336,"updated_at":56337,"article_id":56335,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Y7JJpmjuV78=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155402435-SF4r4bn7.jpeg",{"id":56354,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56355,"updated_at":56356,"owner_id":56357,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56358,"contents":56359,"contributors":56373,"image":56375},"25321","2023-10-17T07:05:28.292Z","2025-01-17T15:37:51.125Z","D0z9tQ",{"id":56357,"type":325,"owner_id":56357,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56360],{"id":56361,"score":47,"body":56362,"status":55,"article_id":56354,"created_at":56355,"updated_at":56356,"published_at":56355},"RyF9",{"title":56363,"outcome":56364,"problem":56365,"summary":56366,"solution":56367,"attachment":56368},"BONEARTH","\u003Cp>NIKKO FINE BONE CHINA recycled into fertilizer called “BONEARTH.” It is calcinated in high temperatures, making it a scent free, storable, safe, and clean phosphoric acid fertilizer. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>First problem is that there were no choice but to dispose of used and broken ceramics. The three elements of fertilizer, was largely imported from overseas, and fertilizer prices were rising due to soaring import prices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NIKKO has developed a technology to recycle bone china into fertilizer and has been certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan on February 10, 2022.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>NIKKO aims to create a circular economy around food together with restaurants, farm producers, citizens, and more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycle discarded fine bone china into a fertilizer called “BONEARTH”\u003C/p>",[56369,56371],{"name":56370,"type":53,"value":56370},"https://circular.yokohama/en/",{"name":56372,"type":53,"value":56372},"https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/koho-kocho/press/seisaku/2021/20211201_circular.html",[56374],{"article_id":56354,"contributor_id":56357},{"id":56376,"link":56377,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56355,"updated_at":56356,"article_id":56354,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g0S4KO9DU2w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155406066-8QuQS-JY.jpeg",{"id":56379,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56380,"updated_at":56381,"owner_id":56357,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56382,"contents":56383,"contributors":56395,"image":56397},"25322","2023-10-17T07:20:45.896Z","2025-01-17T15:37:52.216Z",{"id":56357,"type":325,"owner_id":56357,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56384],{"id":56385,"score":47,"body":56386,"status":55,"article_id":56379,"created_at":56380,"updated_at":56381,"published_at":56380},"mSUu",{"title":56387,"outcome":56388,"problem":56389,"summary":56390,"solution":56391,"attachment":56392},"AJI CIRCULAR PARK","\u003Cp>Reduce waste, reduce CO2 emissions and revitalize the local community.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Kagawa Prefecture, where AJI CIRCULAR PARK is located, there was an illegal dumping of industrial waste. It is said to be the worst ever in Japan, and the islanders suffered for a long time from a lot of garbage brought in from outside the island.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A lifestyle store based on the theme of \"circulation\".\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The concept of the shop is \"to join, to connect, and to go around”.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is a place where people with a variety of purposes can easily gather, much like a park, and where workshops and a market are held on weekends.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AJI CIRCULAR PARK, a place to buy sustainable products, books, vintage clothing and sustainable apparel brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based on circular economy principles, the park prioritizes local and inner loop such as collect & recycle goods, sell secondhand or scraps and hold circular & upcycling art workshops.\u003C/p>",[56393,56394],{"name":56370,"type":53,"value":56370},{"name":56372,"type":53,"value":56372},[56396],{"article_id":56379,"contributor_id":56357},{"id":56398,"link":56399,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56380,"updated_at":56381,"article_id":56379,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LegZ8Ib78iI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155406860-LrNsETd5.jpeg",{"id":56401,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56402,"updated_at":56403,"owner_id":21029,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56404,"contents":56405,"contributors":56417,"image":56419},"25585","2023-11-23T06:34:00.116Z","2025-01-17T15:37:53.152Z",{"id":21029,"type":325,"owner_id":21029,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56406],{"id":56407,"score":47,"body":56408,"status":55,"article_id":56401,"created_at":56402,"updated_at":56403,"published_at":56402},"JkkQ",{"title":56409,"outcome":56410,"problem":56411,"summary":56412,"solution":56413,"attachment":56414},"Circular Yokohama - Accelerating the circular transition in Yokohama -","\u003Cp>Circular Yokohama has been making positive impacts as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Planet\u003C/strong>: reducing waste, carbon emissions from local businesses and citizens\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>People\u003C/strong>: bringing back social connections among people and enhancing their wellbeing \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Prosperity\u003C/strong>: support local economic circulation by promoting local production and consumption\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Yokohama City faces many local challenges, such as climate disasters, aging and declining population, social isolation among senior citizens. The city needs a holistic approach to address environmental and social challenges while boosting economic growth by investing in green innovation. That is why Circular Yokohama focuses on promoting a circular economy from the grassroots level to the policy level to accelerate the sustainable and circular transition of the city by closely working with various stakeholders.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular Yokohama is a local circular economy platform led by Harch Inc. to accelerate the circular transition in Yokohama city. In collaboration with the city, local businesses, universities and schools, non-profits, and citizens, Circular Yokohama runs various programs and projects, including circular design workshops and training programs, local circular economy study tours, circular city promotion, and impact assessment for local circular projects. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular Yokohama works with four primary stakeholders as follows:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>City\u003C/strong>: Circular Yokohama has \u003Ca href=\"https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/city-info/koho-kocho/press/seisaku/2021/20211201_circular.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">partnered with the city of Yokohama\u003C/a> since December 2021. It has been working on several projects, including developing a well-being impact assessment methodology for local circular economy projects and promoting them through online platforms. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Business\u003C/strong>: Circular Yokohama works with many local businesses and organizations to promote the circular economy around the city. The team delivers circular design workshops and training programs for businesses, creates matchmaking opportunities to stimulate more business partnerships, and coordinates the local circular economy study tour for businesses and municipalities worldwide.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Citizen\u003C/strong>: Raising awareness about the circular economy among citizens is essential for the city's circular transition. Circular Yokohama runs many events, workshops, and exhibitions for local citizens. It also runs circular service design projects such as the \u003Ca href=\"https://circular.yokohama/en/yokohama-circular-design-museum/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yokohama Circular Design Museum\u003C/a>, the \u003Ca href=\"https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000022102.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Circular toy capsule machine\u003C/a>, and the \u003Ca href=\"https://circular.yokohama/meguruhoshitenbunko/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Circular Library\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Universities and Schools\u003C/strong>: Circular education is all about building the market in the future for circular products and services. That is why Circular Yokohama put a strong focus on circular education. It closely works with Kanagwa University and runs several \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kanagawa-u.ac.jp/news/details_23328.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">circular design education programs\u003C/a>. The team also often delivers lectures in public schools in the city.\u003C/p>",[56415,56416],{"name":56370,"type":53,"value":56370},{"name":56372,"type":53,"value":56372},[56418],{"article_id":56401,"contributor_id":21029},{"id":56420,"link":56421,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56402,"updated_at":56403,"article_id":56401,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Z3DlohpnSB0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155407980-yMyR_xAP.jpeg",{"id":56423,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56424,"updated_at":56425,"owner_id":5993,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56426,"contents":56427,"contributors":56437,"image":56439},"8824","2021-06-22T14:18:24.057Z","2025-01-17T16:33:17.126Z",{"id":5993,"type":325,"owner_id":5993,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56428],{"id":56429,"score":47,"body":56430,"status":55,"article_id":56423,"created_at":56424,"updated_at":56425,"published_at":56424},"5anK",{"title":56431,"summary":56432,"attachment":56433},"Circular Skills Programme and TIP Circulair","\u003Cp>The Circular Skills Programme was first created by the sustainable education cooperative Leren voor Morgen in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Goldschmeding Foundation. The Circular Skills Programme works to bridge the gap between the vocational education and professional practice in the circular economy, such as in construction. It does this by identifying skills gaps in industries adopting circular economy strategies and puts in place regional projects-while encouraging educational reform on a national level to close the gaps.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A partner of the Circular Skills Programme is TIP Circulair, run by Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. TIP Circulair is a learning community for students and professionals that looks at how the adoption of circular economy strategies is changing occupational requirements and how best to translate this into occupational profiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To support the retention of young people coming into the industry and maximise the potential for innovation through knowledge exchange, leading professionals and engineers from the TIP community are paired with young interns and apprentices working within construction and installation companies. They meet once a week to discuss successes and challenges in order to jointly develop their circular knowledge. The TIP Community also comes together for ten half-days spread over 20 weeks to exchange knowledge and receive master classes on emerging approaches from the circular construction and installation field.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TIP Circulair is an example of how to facilitate mutual learning between professionals and interns or apprentices, as well as how co-creation and action-based learning can be used to overcome concrete challenges in the workplace in a timely way.\u003C/p>",[56434,56435,56436],{"name":11649,"type":53,"value":11649},{"name":11651,"type":53,"value":11651},{"name":11653,"type":53,"value":11653},[56438],{"article_id":56423,"contributor_id":5993},{"id":56440,"link":56441,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56424,"updated_at":56425,"article_id":56423,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PtkpLQq7NPE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155547418-DD6XAsDK.jpeg",{"id":56443,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56444,"updated_at":56445,"owner_id":35463,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56446,"contents":56447,"contributors":56465,"image":56471},"9259","2021-09-02T23:14:41.213Z","2024-01-23T14:27:01.310Z",{"id":35463,"type":325,"owner_id":35463,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56448],{"id":56449,"score":47,"body":56450,"status":55,"article_id":56443,"created_at":56444,"updated_at":56445,"published_at":56444},"cnoc",{"title":56451,"outcome":56452,"problem":56453,"summary":56454,"solution":56455,"attachment":56456},"The OR Foundation: Initiating justice-led circularity in fashion through research, direct action, education, and community building","\u003Cp>The OR Foundation's Sustainable Fashion Initiative has resulted in a 70% reduction in waste produced by the University of Cincinnati's fashion design program and actively helps local businesses to reduce their own waste. The Collectofus program has engaged over 20 partner institutions and 1,500+ students, while their These Things Take Time interdisciplinary curriculum for K-12 students has been incorporated into over 20 educational institutions across the USA, Ghana, and South Africa. The foundation's research has also been utilized to inform both individual actions and policy frameworks.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, our dominant fashion system embodies ideologies of white supremacy, colonization, and patriarchy — all of which have mutually reinforced each other and given rise to an exploitive, environmentally detrimental culture of overconsumption. These forces have driven the industry to its current unsustainable pace and level of output, leaving historically marginalized groups, especially in the Global South, to bear the brunt of its ecological, social, and economic consequences. The Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, is the largest second-hand clothing market in West Africa — home to importers, market stalls, retailers, and countless bales of imported second-hand clothing. Kantamanto is a hub of creativity, upcycling, and sustainability, though also subject to exploitation by a corrupt secondhand system that traps people in debt. Given fashion's undeniable intertwinement with geopolitics, a circular transition must center environmental justice if it is to overcome the predominant socio-economic system of corporate colonialism. New systems must equitably benefits designers, retailers, consumers, and the most vulnerable supply chain participants alike. The OR Foundation believes that the path to Justice begins with Reckoning, Recovery, and Reparations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The OR Foundation is a US-based non-profit organization co-founded by Liz Ricketts and Branson Skinner. Their work aims to foster a justice-led circular fashion economy and focuses on identifying and enabling alternatives to the status quo operations of our current fashion system. These alternatives emphasize ecological prosperity and the formation of meaningful relationships between individual and clothing that extend beyond consumerism. Their research and projects address the interconnected areas of environmental justice, education, and fashion development. One of the OR's research initiatives, \"Dead White Man's Clothes,\" extensively examines Accra, Ghana’s Kantamanto Market (the largest secondhand market in West Africa), highlighting it as both a model for circularity and manifestation of global injustices — a consequence of the Global North's enduring throw-away culture. The OR Foundation has also centered social inequity within fashion education through its Sustainable Fashion Initiative (SFI), a student-minded coalition at the University of Cincinnati working to make the school's fashion program both zero-waste and equity-focused, while also developing a hyper-localized circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2009, The OR Foundation has been operating in the US as a 501(C)(3) public charity and in Ghana as a registered charity. The organization supports alternatives to the dominant fashion model, seeking to create change from within through both direct action — to provide immediate relief on human rights and environmental abuses — and educational programming — to inspire awareness and action on the individual level. As part of their ongoing initiative, Our Long Recovery, the OR Foundation is acting to regenerate and decompose material resources in Kantamanto Market that would otherwise become toxic waste. The program also fosters food sovereignty for women working as Kayayei (head carriers of clothing bales). Research has been documented via video and photography to aid in the process of unlearning and stimulate the transition from a linear economy to regenerative one.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Youth-centered educational programs carried out in the USA, Ghana, and South Africa are focused on achieving liberation from the dominant consumer-based relationship with fashion. In collaboration with the University of Cincinnati, the OR Foundation has helped to form the Sustainable Fashion Initiative, a coalition of students and professionals working to center sustainability and social inequity education in the UC's fashion design program, while actively reducing textile waste. SFI also hosts clothing swaps, mending circles, panels, and workshops in their efforts to promote circular culture. The OR Foundation's other educational endeavors have focused on helping younger age groups redefine their relationships with their own clothing and study their closets and wearer habits. From 2011 to 2016 the foundation developed and ran a year-long interdisciplinary curriculum, called These Things Take Time, for K-12 students to explore colonization and globalization through the lens of the fashion industry. The curriculum provided instruction on how to “read objects” in order to more broadly “read the world” – a mission inspired by Paulo Freire’s decolonizing pedagogy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Other programs have encouraged students to collaborate with Ghanaian seamstresses and tailors in recycling their used garments into other purposeful items, such as backpacks, that are then priced based on students' own valorization matrixes and sold to benefit various organizations of their choice. To engage with the realities of local thrift stores and the donation system, students have also been tasked with transforming unwearable donated garments into new clothing items. Through this process, they simultaneously learn to sew, dye, and construct clothing with intention, while also thoughtfully considering the dominant narrative surrounding clothing poverty. Co-founder, Liz Ricketts, has participated in Slow Factory's Open Education program, among many others, to make the OR Foundation's research and findings more publicly accessible.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, the OR Foundation fosters sustainable, marketing-free designer-to-consumer relationships through its Collectofus 2.0 initiative, a peer-based object-exchange curriculum by which emerging designers can receive micro-grants to make bespoke garments for strangers. The project encourages garment co-construction as a means of relationship building, education, and financial literacy. The original Collectofus program (2011-2016) engaged students in the tangible experience of making and receiving clothing items from their peers abroad, allowing for them to compare this method of connection to the dominant model of trade. The program has also produced student-led design justice projects to create dye gardens, redesign school apparel, and build solar charging stations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The foundation drives systems-level policy frameworks and investments through their research and institutional advocacy efforts. In their multimedia research project, Dead White Man's Clothes, an in depth analysis of Accra, Ghana's Kantamanto secondhand clothing market reveals the environmental, social, and economic impacts of secondhand clothing on Ghanaian society, as well as the market's circular ingenuity and creativity. The project has culminated in a platform to support community organizing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The OR Foundation's efforts coalesce to disrupt common notions of globalized trade, drawing upon the receptiveness and adaptability of young people globally as they learn to regard fashion as being worthy of intellectual inquiry, while also growing their own fashion identities.\u003C/p>",[56457,56459,56461,56463],{"name":56458,"type":53,"value":56458},"https://eco-age.com/resources/decolonising-fashion-dead-white-mans-clothes-ghana/",{"name":56460,"type":53,"value":56460},"https://theor.org/mission",{"name":56462,"type":53,"value":56462},"https://theor.org/work",{"name":56464,"type":53,"value":56464},"https://deadwhitemansclothes.org/",[56466,56467,56468,56469,56470],{"article_id":56443,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":56443,"contributor_id":35463},{"article_id":56443,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":56443,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":56443,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":56472,"link":56473,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56444,"updated_at":56445,"article_id":56443,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OuFEft1q5CY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155548215-u3ZeTySg.jpeg",{"id":56475,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56476,"updated_at":56477,"owner_id":56478,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56479,"contents":56480,"contributors":56493,"image":56495},"13837","2022-04-26T22:51:23.595Z","2025-01-17T16:35:12.561Z","h7RS4Q",{"id":56478,"type":325,"owner_id":56478,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56481],{"id":56482,"score":47,"body":56483,"status":55,"article_id":56475,"created_at":56476,"updated_at":56477,"published_at":56476},"thN-",{"title":56484,"outcome":56485,"problem":56486,"summary":56487,"solution":56488,"attachment":56489},"Minka Summit Event 2022 - a focus on Reuse of well-made traditional Japanese structures","\u003Cp>Over 300 people attended the MINKA SUMMIT event in April and the Facebook group and social media support is growing. If the Minka Summit Event can be held every year, this can lead to more adoption of reuse of old houses and community development in rural areas as well as better work-life balance for individuals, their families and communities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A vast majority of these well-made traditional houses are empty or destroyed each year in Japan and the problem is increasing as the elderly move out of these homes and the rural areas and the population in general is on the decline.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kominka Japan volunteer organization in Japan has held their first annual MINKA SUMMIT attended by 300 people from across Japan. This was a 3-day event of talks, old house (MINKA) visits, talks by experts, authors, carpenters and influencers connected to Minka in Japan, and a Minka Mall where companies and organisations had information and product booths to support a rural, Minka lifestyle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The MINKA visits were a popular way to see traditional houses on the market that can be renovated, as well as visit remodeled houses to talk with the owners and gain insights to inspire participants to go to other rural areas of Japan to buy old homes with a similar aim of repairing for a more sustainable lifestyle or entrepreneurial ideas like guest houses, home office spaces or eateries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kominka Japan non-profit brings people together from across Japan: government officials, individuals as well as businesses to exchange information on how people could be supported to move into the rural areas, buy one of these old homes to renovate, and contribute to reviving the rural communities while enjoying a better quality of life. There is government support programs in different areas, DIY tips, professional repair people and other insiders who can assist and support the transition, but until Kominka Japan was established it was hard to find this information. \u003C/p>",[56490,56491,56492],{"name":20121,"type":53,"value":20121},{"name":20123,"type":53,"value":20123},{"name":20125,"type":53,"value":20125},[56494],{"article_id":56475,"contributor_id":56478},{"id":56496,"link":56497,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56476,"updated_at":56477,"article_id":56475,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3Gp4phDIO7c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155549490-MiR2sQyT.jpeg",{"id":56499,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56500,"updated_at":56501,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56502,"contents":56503,"contributors":56523,"image":56526},"22880","2023-01-19T13:40:23.830Z","2025-01-17T16:04:48.315Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56504],{"id":56505,"score":47,"body":56506,"status":55,"article_id":56499,"created_at":56500,"updated_at":56501,"published_at":56500},"YOhA",{"title":56507,"outcome":56508,"problem":56509,"summary":56510,"solution":56511,"attachment":56512},"Bangladesh's Friendship Hospital reimagines functional and sustainable infrastructure","\u003Cp>The hospital’s architecture seamlessly blends in local climatic considerations with a human touch. It lies at the intersection of multiple, mutually inclusive issues: purpose-led design aimed at social impact, climate justice, equal access to healthcare for vulnerable populations, use of locally-sourced, sustainable building materials, local knowledge and craftsmen. Needs of the local population were kept in mind when the architects built the canal and two large storage tanks at either end—these elements serve as an essential resource in an area where the groundwater is extremely saline. There are multiple policy takeaways from this case: firstly, climate change impacts are contextual, and a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Instead of building a conventional structure, the architects accounted for local needs, local landscape, local wisdom and local climate change impacts before designing and constructing the hospital. Secondly, active collaboration with villagers in the construction of the building to cultivate trust and legitimacy for the institution was another key ingredient for its success. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Climate change is a clear and present danger. But its impacts are unevenly distributed across the world, with some countries in South Asia, such as Bangladesh, being especially vulnerable. The country sits on a low-lying delta with a dense network of rivers, and is generally more prone to natural hazards such as floods, cyclones and droughts. Even within the country, the impacts of climate change are disproportionately distributed, with certain districts, such as Satkhira, experiencing more frequent floods and storms. Vulnerable populations are hit the hardest by climate breakdown, and extreme weather events exacerbate adverse health outcomes. While unequal access to healthcare isn’t limited to the Global South alone, the precarity of the problem is manifold in some countries in this region, such as Bangladesh.    \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Adverse health outcomes, exacerbated by extreme weather events, inspired architects to build an award-winning hospital in Bangladesh. Friendship Hospital rose to prominence in early 2022 after it received the title of ‘World’s Best New Building’ by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Situated in Shyamnagar village and surrounded by shrimp farms, architects designed and built the entire hospital using local materials, employing local craftsmen and local knowledge, all while keeping contextual climate change impacts and its associated vulnerability in mind. Over the last few years, rising sea levels have forced the rural population in the district to shift from agriculture to shrimp farming. The architects, thus, purposefully adapted to the surrounding riverine landscape by creating a canal that cuts across the hospital premises, aiding microclimatic cooling, while separating inpatients from outpatients. Two water tanks at either end of the canal also hold harvested rainwater at the site. Additional green design features, such as gardens, courtyards, pools and trees, have also been embedded in the whole campus to attract sunlight and provide natural ventilation. Moreover, attention was given to sensitive areas within the hospital premises that are exposed to the tropical sun by using corridors and double-layered arches.\u003C/p>",[56513,56515,56517,56519,56521],{"name":56514,"type":53,"value":56514},"https://www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/small-robot-company-and-spacetime-labs-collaborator-on-per-plant-farming-approach/",{"name":56516,"type":53,"value":56516},"https://www.agri-tech-e.co.uk/small-robot-co-brings-its-per-plant-farming-service-to-50-farms/",{"name":56518,"type":53,"value":56518},"https://smallrobotcompany.github.io/smallrobotco/servicepods.html",{"name":56520,"type":53,"value":56520},"https://www.smallrobotcompany.com/about",{"name":56522,"type":53,"value":56522},"https://www.smallrobotcompany.com/the-tom-robot",[56524,56525],{"article_id":56499,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":56499,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":56527,"link":56528,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56500,"updated_at":56501,"article_id":56499,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bAFrerApUjE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155551321-0ywRDivX.jpeg",{"id":56530,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56531,"updated_at":56532,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56533,"contents":56534,"contributors":56550,"image":56552},"25816","2024-01-09T17:41:37.179Z","2024-01-11T15:12:51.692Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56535],{"id":56536,"score":47,"body":56537,"status":55,"article_id":56530,"created_at":56531,"updated_at":56532,"published_at":56531},"uD2R",{"title":56538,"outcome":56539,"problem":56540,"summary":56541,"solution":56542,"attachment":56543},"HafenCity Hamburg: A Paradigm of Sustainable Urban Regeneration and Inclusive Development","\u003Cp>The project is set to be completed by 2030, at which time HafenCity will house 15,000 residents, 5,000 students and create up to 45,000 jobs. HafenCity is a model for other cities implementing circular and socially sustainable development concepts. The setup of HafenCity Hamburg GmbH as an autonomous subsidiary helped to avoid cumbersome and lengthy planning processes and red tape. The ambitious tendering process has allowed both the city and its stakeholders to achieve their objectives, creating a diversified urban and social fabric while upholding strong standards for reusing what existed by applying eco-design principles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Like many European cities, Hamburg faces challenges tied to rapid urban growth, density and lack of affordable housing. Gentrification has led to increased rents, rising inequalities and the displacement of long-time residents. In an effort to combat the increasing demand for housing and offices while anticipating flood risks, the city decided to redevelop its former port into a new urban district: \u003Cstrong>HafenCity\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HafenCity, a former industrial brownfield site turned inclusive ‘city-within-a-city’ is a model for sustainable development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the early 2000s, the \u003Cstrong>City of Hamburg launched one of the biggest inner-city regeneration projects yet.\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://research-api.cbs.dk/ws/portalfiles/portal/59801663/685493_HafenCity_Hamburg_A_New_Model_For_Social_Sustainability_Master_Thesis_Yvonne_von_Daniels_and_Lea_Jordan.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The objective was to extend Hamburg’s downtown area by 40%, create inner-city access to the shores of the Elbe and provide additional housing for the city’s growing population\u003C/a>. \u003Ca href=\"https://research-api.cbs.dk/ws/portalfiles/portal/59801663/685493_HafenCity_Hamburg_A_New_Model_For_Social_Sustainability_Master_Thesis_Yvonne_von_Daniels_and_Lea_Jordan.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The process followed the concept of \u003Cstrong>urban regeneration\u003C/strong>, which connects the stimulation of economic activities and environmental improvements with wider social and cultural aspects\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>While several urban regeneration projects have made ground in the EU over the last few years, \u003Cstrong>HafenCity’s\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>scale and ambition set it apart\u003C/strong>. \u003Cstrong>HafenCity is built on a former industrial port area and effectively reuses existing infrastructure and land.\u003C/strong> Its historic warehouses have been preserved and converted into mixed-use spaces, such as offices, restaurants and apartments, extending the life of these structures. What’s more, the City of Hamburg negotiated complete site control from the start, which allowed it to counter conventional practices concerning building designs and technologies, land use synergies and environmental amenities and performance. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To achieve such high environmental and social objectives, HafenCity relied on a specific public-private governance model, \u003Cstrong>HafenCityHamburg GmbH\u003C/strong>. A GmbH, or ‘\u003Cem>Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung’\u003C/em>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem> \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>is a limited liability company. \u003Ca href=\"https://research-api.cbs.dk/ws/portalfiles/portal/59801663/685493_HafenCity_Hamburg_A_New_Model_For_Social_Sustainability_Master_Thesis_Yvonne_von_Daniels_and_Lea_Jordan.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The partnership\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>combines the efficiency of the private sector (market discipline and mechanisms) with the benefits of public direction and legitimacy\u003C/a>. This entailed a clear division of responsibilities between public owners and private managers to avoid short-term partisan politics. \u003Cstrong>The city developed ambitious tendering processes that favoured quality over price.\u003C/strong> HafenCity Hamburg GmbH drives development concepts that support a socially balanced mix of apartments—one-third of which are reserved for low and medium-income households—good architecture, urban design and energy efficiency. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In terms of mobility,\u003Cstrong> the city prioritises smart solutions with walking, cycling and public transport\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>substantially reducing car ownership\u003C/strong>. To further reduce reliance on fossil fuels, \u003Cstrong>the city relies on green heating power for high energy efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions and lower energy bills.\u003C/strong> All the buildings in HafenCity must be connected to two district heating networks, for example. Compared to a conventional fossil fuel heat supply, by 2028, a minimum of 75,000 tonnes of CO2 will be saved. For each subsequent year, an additional 12,000 tonnes will be saved.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://epea.com/nl/referenties/moringa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">If that wasn’t enough, \u003Cstrong>the city also developed Germany’s first cradle-to-cradle design residential project, the Moringa project\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>. \u003C/strong>It is the healthiest high-rise building to ever have been constructed in Germany, with half the materials used coming from secondary sources and boasting maximal green space. Hamburg embeds sustainable design throughout the city, \u003Cstrong>requiring all renovation and new building projects to have eco-labels certifying environmental sustainability in construction\u003C/strong>. The DNG special aware label, launched in 2022, is focused on \u003Cstrong>circular construction methods\u003C/strong>: the use of regenerative raw materials such as timber and clay, carbon-reduced steel, recycled building materials and modular or reduced-concrete construction methods. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.hafencity.com/en/urban-development/sustainability\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">It also places an important focus on the documentation of the materials used and their separability during deconstruction to favour their recycling and reuse potential\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[56544,56546,56548],{"name":56545,"type":53,"value":56545},"https://epea.com/nl/referenties/moringa",{"name":56547,"type":53,"value":56547},"https://www.hafencity.com/en/urban-development/sustainability",{"name":56549,"type":53,"value":56549},"https://research-api.cbs.dk/ws/portalfiles/portal/59801663/685493_HafenCity_Hamburg_A_New_Model_For_Social_Sustainability_Master_Thesis_Yvonne_von_Daniels_and_Lea_Jordan.pdf",[56551],{"article_id":56530,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56553,"link":56554,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56531,"updated_at":56532,"article_id":56530,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_kiJjWonMg8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155552095-eThVEOuJ.jpeg",{"id":56556,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56557,"updated_at":56558,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56559,"contents":56560,"contributors":56578,"image":56580},"25882","2024-01-10T14:40:17.603Z","2025-01-22T11:05:19.246Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56561],{"id":56562,"score":47,"body":56563,"status":55,"article_id":56556,"created_at":56557,"updated_at":56558,"published_at":56557},"02c3",{"title":56564,"outcome":56565,"problem":56566,"summary":56567,"solution":56568,"attachment":56569},"EU's Right to Repair Legislation and Member States' Initiatives to Make Repair the New Norm","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A52023PC0155\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">It’s expected that repair will become increasingly easy and attractive for consumers, \u003Cstrong>resulting in cost savings of around €176.5 billion over 15 years\u003C/strong>—or around €25 per person per year\u003C/a>. Social gains are also expected for EU repair businesses: \u003Ca href=\"https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/c6865b39-2628-11e6-86d0-01aa75ed71a1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sales for the sector will largely apply to small- and medium-sized enterprises and social enterprises, generating quality jobs across the regio\u003C/a>n. Environmental impacts are also expected to be significant, with the Proposal \u003Cstrong>expected to save 18.4 million tonnes of CO2 over 15 years\u003C/strong>—equivalent to the emissions generated by a year’s worth of energy use for 2.1 million homes. While the Proposal has yet to be approved, its impact could be favourable—despite concerns relating to software barriers, the scope of the legal guarantee and the affordability of spare parts, considerations currently not addressed in the directive’s text.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Individual Member States are already taking this a step further, rolling out a range of policy tools to make repair the new normal: Sweden, for example, has cut VAT rates for repair, while Austria, Germany and France now offer repair bonuses—partial reimbursement for consumers that take this route. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.land-oberoesterreich.gv.at/246417.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">In Graz, Austria, both commercial and community repair initiatives are supported, with Repair Cafés eligible for yearly funding, while repair bonus funding in Upper Austria saved around 260 tonnes of e-waste between September and December 2019 alone\u003C/a>. \u003Ca href=\"https://repair.eu/news/there-is-life-on-mars-financial-incentives-to-make-repair-affordable/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">France has also rolled out a repairability index for five categories of electronic devices\u003C/a>, informing consumers on their options prior to purchase. A mix of both hard regulatory tools—such as those targeting manufacturers—and softer instruments that tackle cultural barriers and shift consumer attitudes is proving remarkably effective: a range of policies are needed to promote repair as the way forward.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The current status quo: products that are made to break and are not easily repairable. Now, it’s difficult for consumers to do anything other than trading their broken goods for brand new ones: repair processes are costly and complex, and the artificially low prices of new products make them the more financially attractive option. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20201208STO93325/e-waste-in-the-eu-facts-and-figures-infographic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This produces mountains of waste: electronic waste (e-waste), for example, is the EU’s fastest-growing waste stream—and less than 40% of it is currently recycled.\u003C/a> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773167722000115\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">On a global scale, emissions from e-waste grew by more than 50% between 2014 and 2020—a figure expected to swell to new heights without targeted intervention.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Policy—such as the EU’s Right to Repair legislation—can be leveraged to make repair the new normal. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The EU, however, is tackling this, with considerable progress over the last decade. Due to active lobbying efforts from advocacy groups and EU Member States themselves, Right to Repair legislation is \u003Ca href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32019L0771\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">emerging\u003C/a>: the current Proposal for a directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods, for example, as well as amendments to other \u003Ca href=\"https://commission.europa.eu/law/law-topic/consumer-protection-law/consumer-protection-cooperation-regulation_en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">regulations\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32020L1828\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">directives\u003C/a> that \u003Cstrong>prioritise repair as a remedy for non-conforming products\u003C/strong>, so long as it’s more affordable than product replacement. The Proposal aims to facilitate this by \u003Cstrong>Ensuring consumers are up-to-date on producers’ repair obligations\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>setting up online repair platforms for nations to matchmake consumers with retailers and repair services\u003C/strong>, and \u003Cstrong>determining a European-wide quality standard for repairs\u003C/strong>. \u003C/p>",[56570,56571,56572,56573,56574,56575,56576,56577],{"name":41344,"type":53,"value":41344},{"name":41346,"type":53,"value":41346},{"name":41348,"type":53,"value":41348},{"name":41350,"type":53,"value":41350},{"name":41352,"type":53,"value":41352},{"name":41354,"type":53,"value":41354},{"name":41356,"type":53,"value":41356},{"name":41358,"type":53,"value":41358},[56579],{"article_id":56556,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56581,"link":56582,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56557,"updated_at":56558,"article_id":56556,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OxkMiUgvH48=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155553085-llRmIlYQ.jpeg",{"id":56584,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56585,"updated_at":56586,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56587,"contents":56588,"contributors":56602,"image":56604},"25915","2024-01-10T15:52:13.716Z","2024-01-10T16:38:00.911Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56589],{"id":56590,"score":47,"body":56591,"status":55,"article_id":56584,"created_at":56585,"updated_at":56586,"published_at":56585},"iOBx",{"title":56592,"outcome":56593,"problem":56594,"summary":56595,"solution":56596,"attachment":56597},"CocoaAction's Impact on Small-Scale Cocoa Farming and Ethical Chocolate Production in Brazil","\u003Cp>One company that has directly benefited from CocoaAction Brasil’s initiatives is Dengo Chocolates—a sustainable and ethical chocolate company based in the Brazilian state of Bahia. Dengo encourages organic cocoa, regenerative agriculture and agroforestry with 100% of the brand's cocoa coming from \u003Cstrong>traditional agroforestry systems\u003C/strong> known as \u003Cem>cabruca\u003C/em>. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Relatorio-de-Impacto_CocoaAction-Brasil_ing_baixa.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">For its chocolate production, \u003Cstrong>the company only purchases cocoa from local producers\u003C/strong>, and farmers receive more for the product they deliver—with Dengo paying a premium of up to 160% of the market value for high-quality cocoa beans.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Dengo has found success and made a major impact on local communities by \u003Cstrong>connecting small- and medium-scale farmers who are interested in creating a high-quality product\u003C/strong>, thus establishing a network of local farmers for the mass production of chocolate. The network follows the cultivation process set out by Dengo to achieve the best possible cocoa. The company provides \u003Cstrong>free technical consultancy and access to knowledge\u003C/strong> about harvesting, fermenting and drying cocoa beans. Today, the network consists of around 200 families of farmers and \u003Cstrong>a part of the company’s profits are shared\u003C/strong> with these farmers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To date, Dengo boasts 100% student attendance, while 38% of its in-network farmers earn above the minimum living wage and 45% have access to credit. To further embed sustainability into its products, 34% of Dengo's products are sold in bulk, packaging is just 7% plastic and entirely recyclable. Some packaging is even made from cocoa-based paper using production by-products. \u003Ca href=\"https://dengo.com/pt/pages/impact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">By designing its products sustainably and tapping into traditional \u003Cem>cabruca\u003C/em> agroforestry methods, \u003Cstrong>the company has preserved 20 hectares of Brazilian forest\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While multinational corporations control much of the sale and profits of the world’s chocolate, the majority of the world’s cocoa beans are grown on small farms in the Global South. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.idhsustainabletrade.com/uploaded/2022/06/Cocoa_Origins_AR_220622_dig_9.1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">When it comes to producing cocoa sustainably and ethically, farmers often lack the technical knowledge and resources to implement such practices\u003C/a>. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Relatorio-de-Impacto_CocoaAction-Brasil_ing_baixa.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This is the case in Brazil—the sixth largest producer of cocoa on the planet—where upwards of 95,000 growers produce cocoa\u003C/a>. To promote sustainability with a focus on the grower, \u003Cstrong>CocoaAction Brasil, a comprehensive public-private pre-competitive initiative,\u003C/strong> launched in 2018.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CocoaAction Brasil uses regenerative farming to empower small-scale cocoa farmers and positively impact cocoa production systems.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CocoaAction Brasil works with value chain partners to align and develop the cocoa chain and promote knowledge exchange and synergies with existing work, giving special attention to sustainability. The initiative enables value chain partners to do so in four key ways: 1) \u003Cstrong>working with producers\u003C/strong> to increase yield and quality and improve farm management; 2) \u003Cstrong>working with communities\u003C/strong> to strengthen working conditions, youth and gendered work, and labour unions; 3) \u003Cstrong>working with the government\u003C/strong> on reforestation, agroforestry and land conservation; and 4) \u003Cstrong>working across the value chain\u003C/strong> to increase access to funding and land regulation, information management and governance. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In working with policymakers, CocoaAction Brasil has supported the publication of the \u003Cem>Normative Instructions of Pará and Rondônia\u003C/em> (two northern Brazilian states), which enable the recovery of legal reserves through cocoa cultivation in agroforestry systems. It has further revised Ordinances in the Bahia and Espírito Santo states that regulate the management of the \u003Cem>cabruca\u003C/em> cocoa cultivation system and reinforce its relevance to the preservation of the Atlantic Forest. It also contributed to improving the \u003Cem>Plano Safra (Crop Plan) 2021–2022\u003C/em>, based on submissions from stakeholders and advocacy with the Ministry of Economy. These measures generate \u003Cstrong>socio-environmental benefits, generate income for families and stimulate biodiversity conservation\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CocoaAction Brasil also worked to \u003Cstrong>increase small growers’ access to credit\u003C/strong> between 2017 and 2021 by 240% through multiple initiatives. For one, it coordinated \u003Cem>GT Crédito\u003C/em>, a working group that specifically addresses credit in the cocoa chain, linked with the Cocoa and Agroforestry Systems Sectoral Chamber of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply. It obtained the inclusion of rural residents in the \u003Cem>Pronaf Floresta\u003C/em> credit line and cocoa grown in agroforestry systems in the \u003Cem>Pronaf Bioeconomia\u003C/em> credit line. Finally, in partnership with the International Labour Organisation, CocoaAction Brasil \u003Cstrong>involved more than 50 entities of the public and private sectors and civil society\u003C/strong> to produce the \u003Cem>Cacau 2030 Strategic Guidelines\u003C/em>, a set of guiding actions for the sustainable development of cocoa production focused on decent labour and better living conditions.\u003C/p>",[56598,56600],{"name":56599,"type":53,"value":56599},"https://www.idhsustainabletrade.com/uploaded/2022/06/Cocoa_Origins_AR_220622_dig_9.1.pdf",{"name":56601,"type":53,"value":56601},"https://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Relatorio-de-Impacto_CocoaAction-Brasil_ing_baixa.pdf",[56603],{"article_id":56584,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56605,"link":56606,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56585,"updated_at":56586,"article_id":56584,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JNiK0ZOLigA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155554142-bFkgdUcX.jpeg",{"id":56608,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56609,"updated_at":56610,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56611,"contents":56612,"contributors":56640,"image":56642},"25948","2024-01-11T08:23:18.175Z","2024-01-11T08:28:23.089Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56613],{"id":56614,"score":47,"body":56615,"status":55,"article_id":56608,"created_at":56609,"updated_at":56610,"published_at":56609},"RdRa",{"title":56616,"outcome":56617,"problem":56618,"summary":56619,"solution":56620,"attachment":56621},"Transforming China's Industries with Eco-Industrial Parks, Industrial Symbiosis, and Remanufacturing","\u003Cp>Looking at China's journey, it is important to note that while the nation blazed substantial trails in championing industrial sustainability, the path will never be obstacle-free. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652620328985\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">For example, concerns remain around total resource use and lacking social impact research.\u003C/a> The number of EIPs in China is also limited compared to traditional industrial parks and zones and their type and size varies considerably. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12957\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nevertheless\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32829438/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EIPs reduce virgin resource use, emissions and waste generation compared to traditional industrial parks and zones\u003C/a>. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12957\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EIPs have also been proven to drive innovation, attract human and financial capital, produce technology spillovers and positively impact surrounding areas\u003C/a>. Other \u003Cem>Grow\u003C/em> countries can extract valuable lessons from China's successful strategies and apply best practices within their own economies to chart their sustainable industrial trajectories.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China’s high-speed economic development has secured its status as a global industrial powerhouse. \u003Ca href=\"https://spj.science.org/doi/10.1080/20964129.2020.1779010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">While there are many socioeconomic benefits to rapid growth, the increased concentration of industrial activity has come at a very high cost to the environment: pollution, waste generation and ecosystem degradation, to name a few\u003C/a>. China’s industrial parks account for \u003Cstrong>over two-thirds of the nation’s energy consumption and GHG emissions\u003C/strong>. \u003Ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37442892/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">To alleviate the negative environmental impacts of its manufacturing sector, China has adopted the concept of an ‘ecological civilisation’—a system of development and governance based on the principles of environmental management, ecological restoration and green development.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>China’s manufacturing sector is being upgraded through an eco-industrial park programme, industrial symbiosis and remanufacturing. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/545291/eawp-021-ecological-civilization-prc.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">China's\u003Cstrong> ‘ecological civilisation’ \u003C/strong>consists of a set of initiatives based on enhanced sustainable production and consumption, superior environmental and ecological planning for both urban and rural regions, and an industrial ecology that champions a comprehensive circular economy with a zero-waste approach\u003C/a>. Within this context, China initiated its eco-industrial parks (EIPs) programme in 2001. EIPs are strategically designed as a blueprint for industrial clustering and transformation based on clean production mandates, and circular economy and industrial ecology principles. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12957\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">By 2021, the number of established EIPs had reached 55, up from just one in 2008, while another 52 are now underway\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>China has been successful in transforming its industrial sector due in large part to three major factors: \u003Cstrong>governmental frameworks and technical guidance, manufacturing prowess and strategic blueprints, \u003C/strong>and\u003Cstrong> local governance and academic synergy.\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://journals.openedition.org/factsreports/6635#tocto2n13\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">In terms of governmental frameworks and technical guidance, sustainability was heralded as a priority at the national level, resulting in an array of policies, incentives and regulations that bolstered industrial clustering and transformation via eco-industrial parks and activities such as industrial symbiosis and remanufacturing\u003C/a>. The environmental governance system was modernised to ensure that standardisations, monitoring and innovation incentives rendered operational harmony across industries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The manufacturing prowess and strategic blueprints of China’s EIPs further lent themselves to the creation of a more circular industrial sector. The sheer scale of its manufacturing provided a unique platform where industries could naturally form symbiotic relationships. The parks' designs were inherently strategic, ensuring industrial clustering and transformation so that neighbouring industries could share resources, thereby reducing costs and logistics-related constraints, for example. Finally,\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>local governments played a crucial role, adapting national guidelines to fit local contexts and providing requisite incentives. \u003Ca href=\"https://iranarze.ir/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/E10584-IranArze.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meanwhile\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/950911554814522228/pdf/Enhancing-China-s-Regulatory-Framework-for-Eco-Industrial-Parks-Comparative-Analysis-of-Chinese-and-International-Green-Standards.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">local academic institutions and industries joined forces, honing technological and process innovations and fostering a relationship of ongoing research and development.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[56622,56624,56626,56628,56630,56632,56634,56636,56638],{"name":56623,"type":53,"value":56623},"https://spj.science.org/doi/10.1080/20964129.2020.1779010",{"name":56625,"type":53,"value":56625},"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37442892/",{"name":56627,"type":53,"value":56627},"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32829438/",{"name":56629,"type":53,"value":56629},"https://journals.openedition.org/factsreports/6635#tocto2n13",{"name":56631,"type":53,"value":56631},"https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12957",{"name":56633,"type":53,"value":56633},"https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/545291/eawp-021-ecological-civilization-prc.pdf",{"name":56635,"type":53,"value":56635},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652620328985",{"name":56637,"type":53,"value":56637},"https://iranarze.ir/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/E10584-IranArze.pdf",{"name":56639,"type":53,"value":56639},"https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/950911554814522228/pdf/Enhancing-China-s-Regulatory-Framework-for-Eco-Industrial-Parks-Comparative-Analysis-of-Chinese-and-International-Green-Standards.pdf",[56641],{"article_id":56608,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56643,"link":56644,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56609,"updated_at":56610,"article_id":56608,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kPIdNqQYSQQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155555006-r_1EgCZq.jpeg",{"id":56646,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56647,"updated_at":56648,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56649,"contents":56650,"contributors":56664,"image":56666},"25981","2024-01-11T14:55:44.271Z","2024-01-11T14:56:12.502Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56651],{"id":56652,"score":47,"body":56653,"status":55,"article_id":56646,"created_at":56647,"updated_at":56648,"published_at":56647},"tkxu",{"title":56654,"outcome":56655,"problem":56656,"summary":56657,"solution":56658,"attachment":56659},"Bugging for Change: Harnessing Insect-Based Protein and National Standards for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa","\u003Cp>While these National Standards are relatively new, research shows the promising potential for impact: farmed insects, such as the BSF, make excellent livestock feed—with BSF-fed pigs reaching market weight a month earlier than their traditionally-fed counterparts. This can \u003Cstrong>cut feed costs by as much as 15%\u003C/strong>, both benefiting farmers and reducing the land needed to grow crops for livestock consumption. One study found that—at its current rate of production—African insect farming could generate 14% of the crude protein needed to feed all the pigs, goats, fish and chickens across the continent. By converting the organic waste generated each year in Sub-Saharan Africa, insect farming has the potential to save \u003Cstrong>86 million tonnes of CO2e\u003C/strong>—equivalent to removing 18 million vehicles from the road. Efficient converters, insects can transform food waste into a more useful form: with the potential to \u003Cstrong>recycle as much as 18 million tonnes of waste\u003C/strong> into fertiliser, the BSF is a crucial pathway to greener, less polluted cities. Insect-based fertilisers have proved incredibly effective, too: maize plots treated with BSF fertiliser resulted in yields 14% higher than those treated with existing commercial organic fertilisers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340989166_Socio-economic_and_environmental_implications_of_replacing_conventional_poultry_feed_with_insect-based_feed_in_Kenya\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">If scaled, impacts could be even larger: one 2020 study, for example, found that replacing half of the fish meal traditionally used in animal feed with insect meal could make enough fish and maize available to \u003Cstrong>feed an additional 4.8 million people\u003C/strong> each year in Kenya alone—while providing \u003Cstrong>33,000 additional jobs\u003C/strong> per year, reducing poverty for an estimated 3.2 million people\u003C/a>. These results could be replicable across Africa, and may even serve to kickstart women- or youth-led agricultural ventures—as both groups are often deterred from starting their own businesses due to lacking the necessary capital.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) offers a promising avenue to valorise food waste, cut emissions and lift \u003Cem>Build\u003C/em> residents out of poverty. Food waste poses a problem around the world: in Sub-Saharan Africa, around 125 million tonnes of organic waste is generated each year—most of which degrades in open landfills, harming human health and releasing emissions. What’s more, as incomes begin to rise in \u003Cem>Build\u003C/em> countries, so do appetites for meat—but current practices associated with animal agriculture, such as land-use change to make space to grow feed crops, pose many threats to the environment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>National standards can support the production of insect-based protein to cut costs, emissions, waste and more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Insect-based protein may offer an all-in-one solution. To combat the issues of food waste, land use change and the swelling cost of animal feed, the Kenya Bureau of Standards has approved three National Standards to support the production of edible insects, as well as their processed by-products. These guidelines will instruct insect farmers on how to ensure the safety of their product and meet environmental regulations, while gaining accreditations for their businesses and certificates for their products. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.aciar.gov.au/media-search/blogs/kenyan-agripreneurs-fly-high-black-soldier-flies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This will allow insect-based products to be widely sold in Kenya and beyond.\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[56660,56662],{"name":56661,"type":53,"value":56661},"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340989166_Socio-economic_and_environmental_implications_of_replacing_conventional_poultry_feed_with_insect-based_feed_in_Kenya",{"name":56663,"type":53,"value":56663},"https://www.aciar.gov.au/media-search/blogs/kenyan-agripreneurs-fly-high-black-soldier-flies",[56665],{"article_id":56646,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56667,"link":56668,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56647,"updated_at":56648,"article_id":56646,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"CT_oO-BP4D8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155555843-gFph_dF4.jpeg",{"id":56670,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56671,"updated_at":56672,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56673,"contents":56674,"contributors":56692,"image":56694},"26014","2024-01-11T15:08:44.036Z","2025-02-04T10:51:28.107Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56675],{"id":56676,"score":47,"body":56677,"status":55,"article_id":56670,"created_at":56671,"updated_at":56672,"published_at":56671},"w-VA",{"title":56678,"outcome":56679,"problem":56680,"summary":56681,"solution":56682,"attachment":56683},"Circular Horizon: Transforming Rwanda's Construction Sector with Circular Economy Principles","\u003Cp>It may be too soon to measure the impacts of the \u003Cem>Circular Economy Action Plan and Roadmap \u003C/em>in Rwanda, but the \u003Cem>Plan\u003C/em> serves as a huge step in the right direction to transforming a wasteful and material-intensive industry. What’s more, the \u003Cem>Plan’s\u003C/em> potential impacts transcend borders, offering a replicable framework for countries with similar economies to work towards a more circular built environment. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rwanda is experiencing the second highest economic growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa due to its booming population, an emerging middle class and increasing urbanisation. That being said, this economic upswing has brought unsustainable building practices along with it—currently, standards related to buildings’ design phase do not require criteria for extended life cycles or a safe cycling of materials. Materials used for construction are largely imported, with only a minority produced locally. While it would serve the industry well to reduce its dependence on foreign imports of steel and cement—both lessening environmental impacts and building resilience—a lack of awareness and acceptance of circularity in the private sector and a lack of legal and financial incentives are preventing this.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rwanda’s \u003Cem>Circular Economy Action Plan\u003C/em> embeds circular principles into the construction sector. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.environment.gov.rw/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=58556&token=1efafef04395aa568ceac5346426c5d29864bced\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">To combat this, Rwanda’s Ministry of Environment published a \u003Cem>Circular Economy Action Plan and Roadmap\u003C/em>\u003C/a>\u003Cem> \u003C/em>in 2023. This \u003Cem>Action Plan\u003C/em> provides a clear vision for Rwanda’s construction sector: to design, construct and use buildings in alignment with circular principles and valorise construction and demolition waste (C&DW) in ways that enable high-quality reuse, recycling and recovery. The \u003Cem>Action Plan\u003C/em> outlines three priorities for the built environment in Rwanda alongside the practical solutions to make them possible. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>First, a \u003Cstrong>revised national Building Code and the use of the Green Building Compliance System \u003C/strong>should be enforced. This means including circular principles in the Rwanda Green Building Compliance System, and ensuring this system is applied to all buildings. Trainings and workshops should be held that provide clear guidance on the right application of the Building Code and the Compliance System, which could be offered to construction companies by the Green Building Organisation and the Rwanda Housing Authority. Ideally, each construction firm would have one or two in-house experts familiar with the Building Code and Compliance System, to help make circular buildings the new normal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Second, the \u003Cem>Action Plan\u003C/em> advises that\u003Cstrong> renewable and local materials and construction types should be prioritised before exhausting non-renewable materials.\u003C/strong> This will entail using alternative construction materials as well as more local construction types like rammed earth construction. To carry this out, vocational training and guidelines for the informal sector must be developed on how to shift from conventional to local alternative construction materials and how to better integrate into the formal sector.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally,\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>the \u003Cem>Action Plan\u003C/em> calls for the \u003Cstrong>development of national guidelines on how to characterise and valorise Construction and Demolition Waste (C&DW). \u003C/strong>National guidelines should include a transitory plan and clear guidance for construction companies and recyclers to identify different types of waste, which is essential for choosing the most appropriate recycling or recovering technique. Techniques and enablers for dismantling, repairing and reusing building elements should also be established to prevent demolition and keep materials in use at their highest value. Lastly, the guidelines should contain guidance on how to recycle different types of C&DW in the most circular way: avoiding low-grade applications such as backfilling, for example\u003C/p>",[56684,56685,56686,56687,56688,56689,56690,56691],{"name":41344,"type":53,"value":41344},{"name":41346,"type":53,"value":41346},{"name":41348,"type":53,"value":41348},{"name":41350,"type":53,"value":41350},{"name":41352,"type":53,"value":41352},{"name":41354,"type":53,"value":41354},{"name":41356,"type":53,"value":41356},{"name":41358,"type":53,"value":41358},[56693],{"article_id":56670,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56695,"link":56696,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56671,"updated_at":56672,"article_id":56670,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ysBiarDqi9Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778155557173-XlRJXZYi.jpeg",{"id":56698,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":56699,"created_at":56700,"updated_at":56701,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56702,"contents":56703,"contributors":56716,"image":56719},"3495","http://www.greenwaste.com/about-us","2020-10-01T14:36:43.427Z","2023-04-06T15:33:20.669Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56704],{"id":56705,"score":47,"body":56706,"status":55,"article_id":56698,"created_at":56700,"updated_at":56701,"published_at":56700},"CNxG",{"title":56707,"outcome":56708,"problem":56709,"summary":56710,"solution":56711,"attachment":56712},"Recycling plastic medical packaging","\u003Cp>Many hospitals now recycle plastic water bottles, food service plastics and even blue sterilization wrap, but the pilot studies raise the bar significantly. The Stanford study, which is now about three-quarters' complete, will include data from plastic waste collected in surgical services, interventional services including catheterization and angiography labs, pre and post-anesthesia care settings and pharmacy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, Stanford Hospital & Clinics’ comprehensive waste minimization program directly reduces operational expenses, benefiting the organization’s bottom line. The commingled recycling program developed in partnership with Greenwaste offers a 75% cost savings per open-container pull, compared with municipal waste disposal costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The disposal of medical waste, including plastic packaging, is a significant challenge for healthcare facilities worldwide.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Medical facilities generate a considerable amount of waste, including packaging materials, which can have negative environmental impacts. Stanford University Medical Center recognized the potential to repurpose medical waste and reduce their environmental impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Stanford University Medical Center embarked on a pioneering plastic recycling project with recycler Greenwaste. The plastic waste was collected and sent to a local recycling facility where it was sorted, processed, and turned into new products. The recycled plastic was used to create a variety of products, including plastic lumber, park benches, and shipping pallets. 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A child in diapers will generate approximately one ton of diaper waste prior to being toilet trained. The Sierra Club estimated that 18 billion disposable diapers are generated annually in the United States, using up four per cent of landfill space (according to U.S. EPA). In addition to diaper waste, the large (and growing) number of aging people using absorbent hygiene products (AHP) of various kinds contributes further to the problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Knowaste has been researching and developing waste treatment technology for processing absorbent hygiene products since the 1990's. Today our engineers have translated this experience into a custom made and practical solution. Within an air controlled and clean working environment, we take delivery of the materials in a dedicated receiving bay. The waste is shredded, separated and using advanced thermal treatment technology, the waste material is sterilised. The plastics continue through granulation and multiple-washing stages before being pelletised to be used, in new products such as plastic components or as an ingredient in composite materials replacing concrete and steel. 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This has led to increased customer satisfaction, as parents are able to invest in a high-quality stroller system that they can use for years, rather than having to purchase a new stroller every time their child outgrows it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Joolz has also received numerous awards and accolades for their sustainable approach to design, including the Red Dot Design Award and the Baby Innovation Award. This has helped to position the brand as a leader in the sustainable baby stroller market and has increased brand awareness and loyalty.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In recent years, there has been a growing concern for the environment and sustainability. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact their purchasing decisions have on the planet and are looking for eco-friendly and sustainable options. The baby stroller industry, in particular, has been criticized for contributing to the waste problem, as many strollers are designed to be replaced rather than repaired.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Joolz is an Amsterdam-based manufacturer of prams and strollers. The company provides a modular baby stroller that makes it possible to add a second seat or cot and doubles as a car seat or high chair. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Joolz, a Dutch company that specializes in baby strollers and accessories, recognized this problem and decided to take action. They set out to design strollers that were not only sustainable but also modular, meaning that they could be easily repaired and upgraded over time. The company offers a 10-years transferable warranty, and developed a range of strollers that were designed to grow with the child and adapt to their changing needs, from birth to toddlerhood.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Joolz stroller system is designed to be modular, meaning that it can be easily customized and adapted to suit the needs of the child and the parent. The strollers are made from high-quality, recycled materials that are built to last. In addition, Joolz offers a range of accessories that can be added to the strollers to enhance their functionality and extend their lifespan.\u003C/p>",[56760],{"name":56761,"type":53,"value":56761},"https://www.joolz.com/de/en/home",[56763],{"article_id":56745,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56765,"link":56766,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56747,"updated_at":56748,"article_id":56745,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"q96ivod94X0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156865360-17Ub5jA9.jpeg",{"id":56768,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":56769,"created_at":56770,"updated_at":56771,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56772,"contents":56773,"contributors":56786,"image":56790},"4209","https://www.freitag.ch/en/fabric","2020-10-01T14:46:07.583Z","2022-07-07T10:09:40.746Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56774],{"id":56775,"score":47,"body":56776,"status":55,"article_id":56768,"created_at":56770,"updated_at":56771,"published_at":56770},"Zqml",{"title":56777,"outcome":56778,"problem":56779,"summary":56780,"solution":56781,"attachment":56782},"Locally produced fabric from organic materials","\u003Cp>F-ABRIC therefore produces less emissions from transportation, uses less chemicals for production, and generates less and better waste after use, compared to traditional clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many garments are traditionally made of materials coming from countries far away from where the garment is bought by the end consumer. To produce these materials, chemicals are used, harming the environemnt and also the health of consumers. After use, garments are usually sent to landfills, where they are disposed generatinc waste, or to incineration plants, where they are burnt, generating emissions that pollute the air and water.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2014, Freitag developed a new fabric called F-ABRIC, a new raw material to work with. Developed in-house from scratch, using bast fibers produced with a minimum of resources within 2500 kilometers of headquarters, they are rugged and completely biodegradable. F-ABRIC thus more than lives up to the FREITAG philosophy to think and act in cycles. Freitag currently employs more than 80 people and, due to its successful business, is planning to increase the team even more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Freitag, a Swiss company that has followed circular economy principles since its foundation, developed a new material in 2014 called F-ABRIC. F-ABRIC products are made of materials from hemp and flax fibres, all of which grown locally. Compared to the production processes of more common textiles, the journey from fibre to finished product is just a short trip for F-ABRIC since all of the production stages take place within a 2500-kilometre radius of their factory in Zurich. In addition, as few chemicals as possible are used during the cultivation and further processing of F-ABRIC, meaning that F-ABRIC corresponds to Product Class I of the Oeko-Tex® Standard.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company has put the end of the product life cycle at the beginning of the development process and designed their garments, including the labels, shirt buttons and other components, to be fully biodegradable from scratch. Anyone who has to sorrowfully say goodbye to their F-ABRIC product after many happy years together doesn’t have to toss it in the trash but rather on the compost pile. F-ABRIC textiles are 100 % naturally biodegradable – including threads and selvage. A piece of clothing thus becomes fertile soil for new raw materials and the cycle continues. F-ABRIC will biodegrade completely within around a couple of months if you throw it on the compost. All it takes to let it rot in heaven without leaving residues is a damp, warm compost heap – and a little help from the busy inhabitants of the pile.\u003C/p>",[56783,56784],{"name":56769,"type":53,"value":56769},{"name":56785,"type":53,"value":56785},"https://www.freitag.ch/en/materials",[56787,56788,56789],{"article_id":56768,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":56768,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":56768,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56791,"link":56792,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56770,"updated_at":56771,"article_id":56768,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"k964pl5XZHg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156866493-ub4lUswL.jpeg",{"id":56794,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":56795,"created_at":56796,"updated_at":56797,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56798,"contents":56799,"contributors":56812,"image":56818},"4271","https://pratibhasyntex.com/our-dna/sustainability/","2020-10-01T14:46:40.313Z","2023-04-14T08:13:28.526Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56800],{"id":56801,"score":47,"body":56802,"status":55,"article_id":56794,"created_at":56796,"updated_at":56797,"published_at":56796},"jQfS",{"title":56803,"outcome":56804,"problem":56805,"summary":56806,"solution":56807,"attachment":56808},"Enhancing resilience from farm to fashion in Indore, India","\u003Cp>This complex and adaptive approach towards sustainable and circular operations has evidenced increased resilience for the organisation through:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Business diversification as the company is also now working closely with the food value chain, through non-cotton produce such as wheat, corn, turmeric and soya, resulting from regenerative agriculture practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Reduced dependence on scarce resources and decoupling from finite resource use through a robust self-land system that allows them to safeguard their supplies through internal resources. These resources include recycled water and renewable energy supplies at the production facility, as well as land with improved soil health.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Improved performance of workers has been observed through flexibility, innovation and continuous learning embedded within the company culture.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Further, at an individual level it has contributed to enhanced resilience through:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Diversified and increased income sources for the estimated 1000 farmers currently connected through the regenerative agriculture initiative. On one hand, by growing ~25 different crops, the impact of a crisis or failure of a crop is lessened. This diversity also increases the amount of transactions that the farmers have across the year, as they sell different crops each season.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Better food security for individuals and communities in rural areas where the crops are grown, due to increased soil health and improved animal welfare.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Continuous learning and R&D opportunities have enhanced the possibilities of acquiring new skills for manufacturing workers, while fostering a flexible and growth mindset.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through intensive land use and resource depletion, India is currently losing 5334 million tonnes of soil each year due to soil erosion. Water is also critically scarce in India, with 65% of the country’s water reservoirs drying up.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pratibha Syntex is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of knitted textile products based in central India. With a strong focus on organic cotton, the company employs 6,000 workers, connects around 35,000 farmers through the cooperative Vasudha Organic, and supplies apparel brands across 20 countries, producing over 55 million garments a year. The company has implemented several strategies, which have contributed to increase their resilience in their transition to a circular and sustainable business, such as innovative water-efficient dyeing systems, use of renewable energy sources, and commitment to regenerative agricultural practices. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The impacts of conventional agriculture on land and water cannot be overlooked. As a cotton grower and manufacturer of knitted textile products based in central India, Pratibha Syntex has made efficient and effective resource use that prioritises regenerative and renewable resources an element of utmost importance for the company's operations. With a strong focus on organic cotton, the company employs 6,000 workers, connects around 35,000 farmers through the cooperative Vasudha Organic, and supplies apparel brands across 20 countries, producing over 55 million garments a year. The company has implemented the following strategies, amongst others:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• The implementation of a new cold batch dyeing system for garments at the production facility, which reduces the water needs at the dyeing stage by 50% and the share of water effluents that need to be treated after this process. From the water that is still used, 97% of it is recycled to be used again in several production cycles. Meanwhile, a water harvesting system maintains and improves the quality of the groundwater at the production facility.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• The installation of renewable energy sources that partly power the production facility. This includes a 5MW pilot with solar panels and biomass briquettes for boilers. Through switching to LED lighting and installing power monitoring units across the facility they have reduced any potential leakages and improved efficiency of energy use. Calculations done by Pratibha Syntex point towards energy savings equivalent to the annual consumption of 3500 households for their operations in the period between 2016 and 2019. The shift from diesel fuel to biomass briquettes for boilers has also resulted in a significant decrease in the scope of greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• A shift towards regenerative agriculture that was kicked off in 2018, by partnering with farmers, civil society and brands. The latter have invested together with Pratibha Syntex and committed to a buy back of the production. This has remarkably changed the landscape of agriculture, changing a culture of mono-cropping to multi and intercropping, which balances nutrient extraction from the soil and improves its health.\u003C/p>",[56809,56810],{"name":56795,"type":53,"value":56795},{"name":56811,"type":53,"value":56811},"https://assets.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/5f55fe6a1294188a3073a730_20200907%20-%20CJI%20-%20resilience%20-%20297x210mm.pdf",[56813,56815,56816,56817],{"article_id":56794,"contributor_id":56814},"If34HA",{"article_id":56794,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":56794,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":56794,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56819,"link":56820,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56796,"updated_at":56797,"article_id":56794,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7TOESodZ99s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156867318-pccxuY-4.jpeg",{"id":56822,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":56823,"created_at":56824,"updated_at":56825,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56826,"contents":56827,"contributors":56841,"image":56844},"4670","https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/08/05/smart-clothes-of-future-will-auction-themselves-on-ebay-if-they/","2020-10-01T14:51:38.928Z","2023-04-11T16:20:17.743Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56828],{"id":56829,"score":47,"body":56830,"status":55,"article_id":56822,"created_at":56824,"updated_at":56825,"published_at":56824},"KPhC",{"title":56831,"outcome":56832,"problem":56833,"summary":56834,"solution":56835,"attachment":56836},"Interconnected wardrobe that sells your clothes if you don't wear them","\u003Cp>This initiative is from 2016. There have not been updates since then\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Whilst many of us love our fashion, we have a problem. Developed countries are over-consuming clothing. Back in the 1930s, for example a typical American owned 9 outfits. Today, that number is 64. It’s not just the US, globally we buy four times the number of clothes that we did in the 1990s. Yet it is estimated that we wear just 20% of our wardrobe items regularly. It creates an impact on both the environment and exploitation of garment workers\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Academics at Birmingham City University are developing a 'connected wardrobe' in which forgotten items will text owners to remind them that they are gathering dust. The researchers say they want to create an 'Internet of Clothes' that sees garments tagged using washable contactless technology, known as radio-frequency identification (RFID). If ignored for long time, the clothes will automatically contact charity shops asking to be recycled or offer themselves for auction on eBay. The connected wardrobe is a practical, engaging concept to encourage people to think about their clothing consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In The Internet of Clothes, the items are connected via an RFID tagging system. The user will scan each tag, photograph and name the items, then categorise their type of usage according to the weather or occasion. Each day, at a time set by the user, the garments will review their usage, and based on the weather forecast, they will send friendly messages to their owner. If a garment is neglected, it will automatically contact a charity who will send a recycling envelope with a request to return the garment.\u003C/p>",[56837,56839],{"name":56838,"type":53,"value":56838},"https://www.bcu.ac.uk/news-events/news/internet-of-clothes",{"name":56840,"type":53,"value":56840},"https://netofclothes.com/",[56842,56843],{"article_id":56822,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":56822,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56845,"link":56846,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56824,"updated_at":56825,"article_id":56822,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RJS37dv4DYU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156904281-Iqy8Geb5.jpeg",{"id":56848,"type":321,"cta":1295,"cta_link":56849,"created_at":56850,"updated_at":56851,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56852,"contents":56853,"contributors":56865,"image":56867},"4993","http://www.ppsequipment.co.uk/retail","2020-10-01T14:54:14.096Z","2023-03-23T16:30:28.953Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56854],{"id":56855,"score":47,"body":56856,"status":55,"article_id":56848,"created_at":56850,"updated_at":56851,"published_at":56850},"AA6M",{"title":56857,"outcome":56858,"problem":56859,"summary":56860,"solution":56861,"attachment":56862},"Reusable transport equipment for retail","\u003Cp>PPS Group's rental packaging service has been a game-changer in the packaging industry. The company has experienced significant growth, with more clients opting for rental services over purchasing packaging equipment. PPS Group's rental package has enabled clients to reduce their capital expenditure and focus on their core business operations. The company's rental package has also reduced the environmental impact of packaging by promoting the reuse of packaging equipment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Businesses can hold a strong carbon footprint by using one-trip packaging such as polystyrene and cardboard, creating more and more waste and new packaging needs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition,  PPS Group realized that clients faced several challenges when purchasing packaging equipment. Firstly, purchasing packaging equipment can be capital intensive, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Secondly, packaging equipment requires maintenance, storage, and management, which can be costly and time-consuming for clients.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>PPS offers reusable transit equipment for the retail sector. The options for reusable and returnable packaging include roll cages, tote boxes and containers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address these challenges, PPS Group decided to offer rental packaging services to clients. Under this business model, clients rent packaging equipment from PPS Group for a specific period, usually between one to three years. PPS Group provides clients with a complete rental package, which includes maintenance, storage, and management of the packaging equipment. When any part of the packaging gets damaged, the repair service can ensure the packaging services are back in use in no time\u003C/p>",[56863],{"name":56864,"type":53,"value":56864},"https://www.ppsequipment.co.uk/about-us/pps-group/",[56866],{"article_id":56848,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56868,"link":56869,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56850,"updated_at":56851,"article_id":56848,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vnaG3OxghYI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156904963-NBydrP7o.jpeg",{"id":56871,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56872,"updated_at":56873,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56874,"contents":56875,"contributors":56890,"image":56893},"5132","2020-10-01T14:55:54.143Z","2023-03-03T16:43:24.304Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56876],{"id":56877,"score":47,"body":56878,"status":55,"article_id":56871,"created_at":56872,"updated_at":56873,"published_at":56872},"t0N-",{"title":56879,"outcome":56880,"summary":56881,"solution":56882,"attachment":56883},"DGTL: World’s first circular festival","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Impact\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Compared to 2017, DGTL visitors cut their waste in half in 2018. The festival was also able to achieve large emissions reductions from energy use—from 70 to 15 tonnes of CO2eq between 2018 and 2019. The adoption of the Eco Coin scheme alone allowed to reduce 5,000 kg of Co2eq. Most of all, the festival serves as a shining example of how events can act as living labs that enable early and continuous involvement of users for co-creation and experimentation of solutions addressing the challenges of climate change, resilience and urban sustainability. [4]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The DGTL festival in Amsterdam aims to be the first fully circular festival in the world. DGTL considers its festival terrain as a living lab for circular innovation in neighbourhoods and cities and partners with the City of Amsterdam and the Central Government to take on urban challenges—from food, mobility and waste to energy and water—to demonstrate best practices and to trial new innovations. [1] [2]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Some of the past innovations used at the festival include: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A solely vegetarian menu, sourced from surplus food from local supermarkets and restaurants\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Biodegradable plates and cutlery that are converted into compost within 24 hours. This compost was then distributed among participating urban farmers who use it for the cultivation of products, which are then used as ingredients for the following year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Ecological composting toilets\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A collaboration with PureWaste and RePack to promote more circular fashion production and consumption practices. PureWaste produces garments made of 100% recycled textiles, whereas RePack enables online shoppers to return their packaging for reuse.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- An ecological currency (the ‘Eco Coin’), [3] which encouraged participants to participate in sustainable projects at the festival\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- The festival is also committed to renewable energy and trialled a new green heating system in 2019.\u003C/p>",[56884,56886,56888],{"name":56885,"type":53,"value":56885},"https://circle-lab.com/knowledge-hub/policy-instruments/soft-instruments/collaboration-platforms-infrastructure/living-labs",{"name":56887,"type":53,"value":56887},"https://www.metabolic.nl/publication/circular-dgtl-amsterdam-2018/",{"name":56889,"type":53,"value":56889},"https://whenwedip.com/2020/02/dgtl-amsterdam-circular/",[56891,56892],{"article_id":56871,"contributor_id":6120},{"article_id":56871,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56894,"link":56895,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56872,"updated_at":56873,"article_id":56871,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Q0My2RZXuhw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156906221-qbdxVKHt.jpeg",{"id":56897,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56898,"updated_at":56899,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56900,"contents":56901,"contributors":56910,"image":56912},"5919","2020-11-27T14:47:43.905Z","2021-05-28T11:51:59.900Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56902],{"id":56903,"score":47,"body":56904,"status":55,"article_id":56897,"created_at":56898,"updated_at":56899,"published_at":56898},"EfT0",{"title":56905,"outcome":56906,"problem":56907,"summary":56908,"solution":56909},"Food Forward South Africa","\u003Cp>The organisation has seen great success, with 20.4 million meals given, 5 115 tons of food distributed, and 255 170 beneficiaries fed daily in 2019/2020. Revenue has topped expenses by about 3.1 million rand (approximately 166 thousand euros). Of all the food given, about half was distributed through their Warehouse Foodbanking programme, 35% through the digital platform FoodShare, and 15% through the School Breakfast Programme for elementary-aged children. Due to extensive cold chain capacity, including refrigerated trucks, cold rooms and fridges and freezers in-warehouse, the organisation was also able to store and redistribute high quality frozen goods, as well as cold meats and cheeses. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One third of the food in South Africa goes to waste, while over 14 million people suffer from hunger. Although the country technically produces more than enough food to feed all citizens, thousands of businesses operating in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry ordinarily generate huge amounts of ‘waste’—typically food that becomes surplus due to fundamental weaknesses along the consumer goods value chain. Surplus food is not rotten, expired or low grade, it is nutritious food still fit for consumption that is lost due to overproduction, poor forecasting, specification requirements, poorly labelled products, short-dating, damaged goods or errors in manufacturing. About half of food loss occurs during the harvesting phase, while a further 45% of loss takes place during the packaging, distribution and retail phases. Only 5% of food waste can be attributed to consumers. For this reason, Food Forward SA focuses its efforts on the pre-consumer phases. By 2027, food waste will be completely banned from landfills in South Africa; Food Forward aims to inspire farmers and suppliers to divert surplus food instead of dumping it moving forward.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food Forward South Africa aims to divert surplus food from landfills by redistributing it to those in need. Food loss and waste is a significant problem in South Africa, with 95% of all wasted food being dumped before reaching consumers—yet millions suffer from food insecurity. Food Forward addresses this issue through a number of innovative programmes that make use of technology and cost-effective, environmentally effective business models to redistribute food to those in need. The project has been successfully implemented, and currently directly reaches an estimated 500 thousand people.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food Forward has a number of programmes that aim to end hunger in South Africa through reducing food loss and waste. The ‘Warehouse Foodbanking’ programme sources, collects and stores surplus food from various points along the value chain, ultimately redistributing the food to Beneficiary Organisations across the country, which in turn use the produce to prepare meals. The ‘Second Harvest’ programme reaches out to commercial farms, allowing them to donate any surpluses following harvest. The organisation then partners with manufacturers to make long-lasting products, like jams and sauces, in the case that huge quantities of fresh food is donated. Food Forward has also developed digital technologies, such as FoodShare (a platform that connects beneficiary organisations to retailers for the reporting and collection of surplus stock) and Mobile Rural Depots (a model that facilitates increased food access for vulnerable rural communities). \u003C/p>",[56911],{"article_id":56897,"contributor_id":1403},{"id":56913,"link":56914,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56898,"updated_at":56899,"article_id":56897,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"V98ue-qur48=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156906941-g1z36lnY.jpeg",{"id":56916,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56917,"updated_at":22785,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56918,"contents":56919,"contributors":56933,"image":56936},"5925","2020-11-27T15:19:35.406Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56920],{"id":56921,"score":47,"body":56922,"status":55,"article_id":56916,"created_at":56917,"updated_at":22785,"published_at":56917},"Mnya",{"title":56923,"outcome":56924,"problem":56925,"summary":56926,"solution":56927,"attachment":56928},"Smart meter used in Olds, Alberta","\u003Cp>In just the first six months of the system’s implementation, Olds was able to repair 21 leaks resulting in the recovery of 287 691 cubic meters of water—saving about 115 000 euros in the process. Since the project was completed, non-revenue water losses have decreased by 10%. The Itron system has proved to have further benefits: the ability to monitor incoming data from sensors remotely has allowed the town to discern loss ‘patterns’ within the distribution system—in other words, specific locations where leaks are more likely to occur. Anomalies related to seasonal changes in water use can also be identified, facilitating proactive repairs and preventative measures. The constant data from the sensors can be compiled over the years to provide a comprehensive assessment of the water distribution system’s status, which will provide benefits well into the future. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Water leakage is a common problem: more than 32 billion cubic meters of treated water leak from urban water supply infrastructure each year, amounting to billions of euros of lost revenue. This problem was particularly prescient in Olds, Alberta, where the water ‘bought’ by the town and the amount billed to residents for what they used differed by approximately 260 000 euros per year. This amounts to a loss of more than 40%—far higher than the industry standard, which expects losses between 11 and 15%. Loss can be attributed to a number of issues: leakage, inaccurate meters, illegal connections and theft. In general, aging water infrastructure leads to frequent leaks, which is problematic around the globe. In Olds, leakage was found to be the primary problem—during the initial leak detection phase of municipal measures enforced to address the issue, loss decreased by 20%. A number of problems arise from leaks: environmental, economic and health-related. Water is wasted at high volumes, which is detrimental to communities (particularly where water availability is scarce), and the companies that supply it are impacted financially. Bacteria and viruses—or other contaminants found in the ground—may also work their way into pipes when leaks occur, contaminating water supply.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The town of Olds, Canada suffered from water loss at a rate far higher than the industry average—which has both environmentally and economically significant impacts. Water that is leaked from pipes, as it cannot be reused due to possible contamination. To address its high rate of loss, primarily from leakage, Olds installed acoustic leak sensors and smart water meters. By using the data from sensors placed throughout the distribution system, town officials were able to quickly detect and repair leaks in old and failing infrastructure. The new programme ultimately saved close to 300 000 cubic meters of water from being wasted. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Olds installed acoustic leak sensors and smart water meters from Itron, a company specialising in technology-driven solutions to loss-related issues. Leak sensors were implemented throughout the town’s distribution system on water service pipes, typically close to existing meters. By analysing daily sound patterns, the sensors can detect new and pre-existing leaks in the infrastructure. The municipality also began to depend on a web-based system from Itron for leak monitoring, which displays and analyses the data gathered by the sensors. The web interface displays the location of leak sensors using GIS and satellite mapping images, indicating the placement and severity of the leaks and thus allowing department officials to quickly flag and repair problems.  \u003C/p>",[56929,56931],{"name":56930,"type":53,"value":56930},"https://www.waterworld.com/water-utility-management/smart-water-utility/article/14070450/on-the-pulse",{"name":56932,"type":53,"value":56932},"https://smartcitiescouncil.com/resources/itron-technology-helps-town-olds-recover-lost-water-revenue-and-achieve-conservation-goals",[56934,56935],{"article_id":56916,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":56916,"contributor_id":1403},{"id":56937,"link":56938,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56917,"updated_at":22785,"article_id":56916,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fRc-ZIRS1FA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156907742-8CpaXnE0.jpeg",{"id":56940,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56941,"updated_at":56942,"owner_id":56943,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56944,"contents":56945,"contributors":56957,"image":56961},"5981","2020-12-01T09:21:41.867Z","2023-04-06T15:51:59.751Z","l-nejQ",{"id":56943,"type":325,"owner_id":56943,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56946],{"id":56947,"score":47,"body":56948,"status":55,"article_id":56940,"created_at":56941,"updated_at":56942,"published_at":56941},"sJW7",{"title":56949,"outcome":56950,"problem":56951,"summary":56952,"solution":56953,"attachment":56954},"Tiny Library: Enabling baby product brands to adopt a circular business model","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>NO NEED TO REINVENT THE WHEEL\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Partnering with service providers whose core competency lies in the operational mechanics of ensuring a product is fit for reuse can smooth out the process for companies interested in launching a reuse model, according to outdoor gear brand REI in a conversation with Greenbiz. REI partnered with The Renewal Workshop to launch a resale programme back in 2018.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In that way, by taking care of the cleaning, refurbishment, reverse logistics and redistribution of products, Tiny Library is breaking down the operational barriers for brands to adopt a circular business model. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>CO-INNOVATING WITH INVESTORS: A NECESSARY STEP TO SECURE FUNDING FOR CIRCULAR BUSINESS\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Before circular solution providers like Tiny Library can succeed on the market, they often face a host of challenges unique to their situation. Securing funding, for example, is especially tricky, as traditional financial modelling methods fail to capture the advantages of circular business models and often lead investors to perceive them as high risk market propositions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thanks to the PaaS kit – a guide to PaaS models developed by Circle Economy – Tiny Library was able to understand investors’ perspectives and to effectively address some of their perceived risks in pitching their business model. For other innovators developing a PaaS model, Puck recommends: “It's very important to show your strengths, personally and as a team, and to make sure you make any assumptions you’ve made in your financial forecasting clear to investors. Of course, the entire business plan should also be in place. Use example pitch decks from other startups, follow an investment ready programme, but also consult people that are familiar with the investment industry.” \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BRANDS\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>What about the brands looking to adopt a circular business model themselves? Puck Middelkoop’s recommendations are three-fold:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Collaborate:\u003C/strong> find partners that add complementary value to your business and innovate together.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Just get started and run a pilot:\u003C/strong> you will learn a lot from your first hundred customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Commit to sustainability: \u003C/strong>circular business models are a great opportunity not only for additional revenue, but also to balance people, planet, and profit.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>UNAVOIDABLE OBSOLESCENCE\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Baby products may just be the poster child for unavoidable obsolescence: as children grow up, their clothes, toys, and products need to be replaced or disposed of at an incredibly fast pace to keep up with their changing needs. As a result, these products might go to landfill too early or end up collecting dust in the back of a wardrobe or storage unit. If they are sold or lent, this is not often a priority in the face of the many other pressing challenges that parents face. This in turn means products do not immediately make it back into circulation when they are no longer needed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is an incredibly ineffective use of resources, as a lot of these products are often still in great condition. As such, they could benefit many other children – and their parents – and potentially displace the need for new production by being kept in circulation longer and faster. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>FINANCIAL AND SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REUSE MARKET\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The baby product industry is not a total stranger to the world of reuse: parents often lend or give away their babies’ clothes and toys to friends and family, or they resell the more expensive products they have purchased when they no longer need it. A simple search on Marktplaats alone – one of the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands – yields over 1 million listings for used baby clothes, toys, and products at the time of writing, for example.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Manufacturers have long paid little to no attention to these informal reuse networks and to the second-hand market in general. As a result, companies have had little insight into what happens to their products past the first point-of-sale and little incentive to take second, third or fourth users into account when designing their products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Now, brands and manufacturers are waking up to the opportunity in circular business models like rental or resale. New Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models are on the rise across industries, with innovators such as ThredUP, CaaStle and The Renewal Workshop proving that they can work at scale for the apparel industry and with many early pilots in other industries from laundry and phones to roads and facades. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>But for a product to survive–and thrive–throughout multiple lifecycles, it first needs to have been designed to do so. This means it needs to have been designed to last and to be easy to repair or to refurbish. Brands stand to see significant financial and environmental benefits in doing so: the longer the product life cycle, the more they can earn on that single product and the less they have to rely on virgin resources. Longer-lasting products also make brands more resilient to sudden market shocks and linear risks such as resource scarcity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The challenge:\u003C/strong> Baby products need to be replaced – i.e. sold or disposed of – at an incredibly fast pace to keep up with a child’s continuous growth. A challenging task for parents, who have to make room for the next range of products to suit their child’s next development phase every few months. As a result, these products – and the resources that go into them – are often ineffectively used.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The response:\u003C/strong> Tiny Library provides a range of baby products as a service to parents– think co-sleepers, strollers, bouncing chairs and baby carriers. Parents only pay for the temporary time products are used, saving time, money and storage in the process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How does it work?\u003C/strong> Parents pay a monthly fee for each product they rent. When their kids outgrow these products, parents can return them back to Tiny Library. After a check, cleaning and any necessary refurbishments, the products are made available to be used by the next family in line. When no longer fit for reuse via the platform, products are investigated for recycling purposes or donated to charity. Brands that offer their products as a service through the platform retain ownership of their products, pay a set up fee and receive part of the recurring revenue per customer.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The positive impact:\u003C/strong> By keeping baby products in use longer, Tiny Library is providing a sustainable alternative to parents. They are potentially displacing the need for new production and consumption, and making it easier for brands to start their transition to circular business models and products, whereby products are designed for longer use, increased repairability, and for recycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>TINY LIBRARY: A VALUE PROPOSITION THAT WORKS FOR CUSTOMERS AND BUSINESSES\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Puck Middelkoop, circular economy expert and Tiny Library representative, was alerted to the waste–of resources and time–inherent to modern parenting when she herself became a parent: 'It’s overwhelming when you start spending time browsing kids products. A sustainable alternative to buying new for parents would be of great help!’. Julie Munneke shares the same vision and launched Tiny Library: a platform for parents to rent baby products, and for brands to offer their products as a service.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tiny Library’s model answers the needs of parents who want more sustainable options for their children, who don't want to spend too much time managing baby products and who don’t want to break the bank over products they have no real room or extended need for. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For brands, this is an opportunity to receive recurring revenue per customer per product, to build closer relationships with their users, to learn from the continuous feedback loops that are established as a result, and to optimise the use of their products, which are often already fit for extended use. As their revenue increases along a products’ lifetime, a rental model also provides them with an incentive to further improve their products’ designs to optimise longevity, repairability, and cyclability. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>INCENTIVISING CIRCULAR DESIGN\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circular business models promise to do more with less, but not all products-as-a-service business models automatically come with positive impact built-in. Only when a model is designed with the intent to displace new production and consumption, divert products from landfill, incorporate circular design, and build out an end-of-use value chain that benefits people and the planet, can we deem them ‘circular’, according to Gwen Cunningham, Circle Textiles Programme Lead at Circle Economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For more than a year, Tiny Library has acted as an intermediary between brands and parents, taking on ownership of the products they rent out, including their take-back, maintenance, redistribution and disposal at end-of-life. To date, they have already enabled 300 products from 15 different brands to stay in the loop longer, with some products already in use for the third or fourth time. In the future, they are also looking to work out more detailed impact metrics to evaluate the positive impact of their model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their ultimate aim, however, is to encourage brands to take responsibility for their own products so as to incentivise circular design and material recycling at the end of the product’s life. This is the focus of a pilot with Easywalker, a Dutch stroller brand, where the manufacturer will retain ownership of the products they lease through Tiny Library.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Easywalker aims to create durable, quality products that can last beyond the average use time a single family would make of them. To make sure their products actually stay in active use for as long as possible, they are now looking to lease models a potential solution. \u003Cem>“New business models such as rental have made a significant step in the past year. This mainly concerns making the life of customers easier, whereby convenience and service are included in the price. We want to prepare for this transition by making our products lease-proof” - Tim Grooteman, Managing Director Easywalker\u003C/em>\u003C/p>",[56955],{"name":56956,"type":53,"value":56956},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/baby-exchangerie-enabling-baby-products-brands-to-adopt-a-circular-business-model",[56958,56959,56960],{"article_id":56940,"contributor_id":56943},{"article_id":56940,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":56940,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":56962,"link":56963,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56941,"updated_at":56942,"article_id":56940,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MSY1vsmPPy8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156909217-SteSjcU6.jpeg",{"id":56965,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56966,"updated_at":56967,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56968,"contents":56969,"contributors":56985,"image":56991},"5984","2020-12-01T09:52:07.981Z","2023-04-13T15:42:39.220Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56970],{"id":56971,"score":47,"body":56972,"status":55,"article_id":56965,"created_at":56966,"updated_at":56967,"published_at":56966},"y4kW",{"title":56973,"outcome":56974,"problem":56975,"summary":56976,"solution":56977,"attachment":56978},"Smart City Lab Basel","\u003Cp>Through the Circular Cities Switzerland project, Circle Economy and ECOS guided municipal officials and local businesses through a Circle City Scan. One of the pilot projects recommended for the construction sector was Wolf Area as a smart and circular living lab. The recommendation was that the idea of a smart lab could be expanded to the establishment of a 'circular living lab', allowing the testing of innovative circular approaches to construction as well as for the consumption and recycling behaviours of the Wolf residents. Through the development of circular solutions to tendered challenges, stronger synergies between companies, sectors, and thematic areas can be developed: for example, between local agriculture, energy, construction, and manufacturing activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, there are almost 30 companies working on projects at the lab and counts with multiple partners. The advent of the Smart City Lab has spurred numerous projects: Enuu, a tiny (but sheltered) vehicle that minimises pollution, upVolt, which develops second-life electricity storage devices with used batteries and Naturlich Unverpackt, a local and plastic-free shop, among them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to current projections, Switzerland’s population will reach around ten million by 2045, with the majority living in large cities. This will pose new challenges for urban centres. Even today, cities are responsible for two-thirds of the country’s total energy consumption and also produce about 80% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Intelligent solutions are needed here: one proposition is the 'smart city' concept.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Smart City Lab Basel connects partners with a community and provides a space for testing ideas, prototypes and services in the areas of logistics, mobility and more. The lab allows experts and interested members of the public to experience smart solutions for a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Smart City Lab Basel is a platform connecting actors from industry, academia, administration and the public, ultimately facilitating an exchange of ideas spurring new ideas and projects for ‘a smart Switzerland of tomorrow’. These endeavours are supported by technical and innovation experts. The lab is a joint initiative by SBB and the Canton of Basel-Stadt. It is located on the Wolf site close to Basel SBB station and approximately 160,000 square metres are currently available for use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The lab provides this area to test prototypes in the areas of logistics and mobility, including roof space, facades and traffic areas. It also provides event space on request.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Anyone can submit a project idea and is given support in facilitation if the project is approved.\u003C/p>",[56979,56981,56983],{"name":56980,"type":53,"value":56980},"https://smartcitylabbasel.ch/en/",{"name":56982,"type":53,"value":56982},"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/circular-basel",{"name":56984,"type":53,"value":56984},"https://www.sbb-realestate.ch/smart-city",[56986,56987,56988,56989,56990],{"article_id":56965,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":56965,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":56965,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":56965,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":56965,"contributor_id":644},{"id":56992,"link":56993,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56966,"updated_at":56967,"article_id":56965,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WbLr_EMy43s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156910161-_ciAANeP.jpeg",{"id":56995,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":56996,"updated_at":22785,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":56997,"contents":56998,"contributors":57007,"image":57010},"5986","2020-12-01T10:03:42.806Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[56999],{"id":57000,"score":47,"body":57001,"status":55,"article_id":56995,"created_at":56996,"updated_at":22785,"published_at":56996},"Z5Do",{"title":57002,"summary":57003,"attachment":57004},"Italy to include sustainability in school curriculum","\u003Cp>Lorenzo Fioramonti, Italy’s education minister, has created a policy whereby sustainability and the climate crisis will become central to all subjects in school—making Italy the first country to do so. One hour per week will be dedicated solely to the impact of humans on the Earth, and even subjects such as mathematics and physics will be taught from the perspective of sustainability. Fioramonti is a vocal supporter of green policies in a far-right government—so significant barriers generally have to be overcome before policies like these can flourish. The success of the new school program is yet to be seen, as the programme will be implemented in the 2020 school year.\u003C/p>",[57005],{"name":57006,"type":53,"value":57006},"https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/nov/06/italy-to-school-students-in-sustainability-and-climate-crisis",[57008,57009],{"article_id":56995,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":56995,"contributor_id":1403},{"id":57011,"link":57012,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":56996,"updated_at":22785,"article_id":56995,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Pdr2jCoyv7Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156911080-W9AkWxnC.jpeg",{"id":57014,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57015,"updated_at":57016,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57017,"contents":57018,"contributors":57036,"image":57039},"6736","2020-12-17T16:51:46.923Z","2023-04-28T14:56:31.681Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57019],{"id":57020,"score":47,"body":57021,"status":55,"article_id":57014,"created_at":57015,"updated_at":57016,"published_at":57015},"6Tc7",{"title":57022,"outcome":57023,"problem":57024,"summary":57025,"solution":57026,"attachment":57027},"Finnish road map to a circular economy 2016-2025","\u003Cp>The target of the Finnish government and the roadmap is to make Finland a global leader in the circular economy by 2025. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to cautious estimates, the circular economy is expected to provide Finland’s national economy with 2 to 3 billion euros in added value potential by 2030 in the following areas: the machinery and equipment and forest industries, food waste reduction, altering the use of real estate, private consumption and second hand trade, and nutrient recycling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>It will also offer significant environmental and social benefits linked to increasing employment in Finland.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The world really needs pioneers as it searches for operating models for economic growth and increased well-being without over-consumption of fossil fuels and natural resources. The driving force for the circular economy roadmap work was to turn the circular economy into a driver of growth, investment and export for Finland.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Finnish Roadmap to achieve a Circular Economy goal is to create a shared mindset in Finnish society to promote the circular economy and determine the most effective means to do it. The Roadmap focuses on 5 focus areas, topics that will initially be used in advancing the circular economy in Finland. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Finland’s circular economy road map describes the concrete actions that can accelerate the transfer to a competitive circular economy in Finland. The road map highlights best practices and pilots that can be easily replicated and provide added value on a national scale. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finland will seek a pioneering role by focusing on five interlinked focus areas: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) a sustainable food system\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) forest-based loops\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) technical loops\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) transport and logistics and,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5) joint actions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The actions in the different focus areas of the road map are divided into three levels: policy actions, key projects and pilots.\u003C/p>",[57028,57030,57032,57034],{"name":57029,"type":53,"value":57029},"https://media.sitra.fi/2017/02/28142644/Selvityksia121.pdf",{"name":57031,"type":53,"value":57031},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/strategies/leading-cycle-finnish-road-map-circular-economy-2016-2025",{"name":57033,"type":53,"value":57033},"https://media.sitra.fi/2017/02/27052127/sitra_kiertotalous_handout_a5_en_v03-1.pdf",{"name":57035,"type":53,"value":57035},"https://www.sitra.fi/en/articles/leading-cycle-finnish-road-map-circular-economy-2016-2025/",[57037,57038],{"article_id":57014,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":57014,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57040,"link":57041,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57015,"updated_at":57016,"article_id":57014,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8Lx3yPTQTKs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156911745-oIjtyhC-.jpeg",{"id":57043,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57044,"updated_at":57045,"owner_id":1403,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57046,"contents":57047,"contributors":57058,"image":57062},"6768","2020-12-18T10:28:02.316Z","2023-10-04T14:49:39.492Z",{"id":1403,"type":325,"owner_id":1403,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57048],{"id":57049,"score":47,"body":57050,"status":55,"article_id":57043,"created_at":57044,"updated_at":57045,"published_at":57044},"Agls",{"title":57051,"outcome":57052,"problem":57053,"summary":57054,"solution":57055,"attachment":57056},"State of play for circular built environment in Europe","\u003Cp>If applied in the built environment, circular economy strategies could have a huge impact on competitiveness, spending and job creation—nonetheless, the construction industry hardly uses secondary materials. The report concludes that insufficient legislation and a lack of standardisation across the industry make recycling construction and demolition waste more difficult—and thus the solutions outlined above must be implemented to see significant improvements. While the circular transition in the built environment falls primarily on the shoulders of the private sector (manufacturers, construction firms, product sellers and recycling firms), the public sector has an important role to play in guiding their actions through facilitation and regulation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, buildings are responsible for almost half of European energy consumption, and the construction sector accounts for over a third of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions as well as its waste generation. The management of construction and demolition waste across Europe remains a major issue. While reported recovery rates of construction and demolition waste appear high—over 70%—this includes high levels of low-grade recycling like backfilling, which wouldn't be considered recycling at all within the circular economy. Furthermore, the dominant construction model in Europe is highly linear—in other words, based on the extraction, processing and eventual disposal of raw materials. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report \u003Cem>State of play for circular built environment in Europe\u003C/em> provides a snapshot of Europe’s circular built environment in current times, exploring why the circular transition is necessary and how the linear economy has failed to serve us thus far. The much-needed cultural shift in design is also highlighted, along with the transitional roles actors in the construction industry will need to take up. Limitations of the current ‘state of the art’ are addressed through potential solutions and strategies for change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circular procurement models are a priority focus for improvement in Europe, across system levels (for example, renting systems and supplier take-back systems), supplier levels (repairability of standard products and design for disassembly) and product levels (use of recycled materials in products and total cost of ownership). In addition, legislative or policy-based tools, such as the issuing of deconstruction and renovation permits and licenses, will become crucial in ensuring construction waste is reused appropriately rather than downcycled. To successfully develop a market for recycled building materials, landfill restrictions—such as bans, incentives, and tax-based disincentives—will be highly impactful, as well as policies that limit the use of virgin materials.\u003C/p>",[57057],{"name":20325,"type":53,"value":20325},[57059,57060,57061],{"article_id":57043,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":57043,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":57043,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57063,"link":57064,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57044,"updated_at":57045,"article_id":57043,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Fbqg8Ts7UZE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156912594-dKEkc9c2.jpeg",{"id":57066,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57067,"updated_at":57068,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57069,"contents":57070,"contributors":57087,"image":57092},"7395","2021-01-06T12:20:18.365Z","2023-03-03T11:59:18.341Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57071],{"id":57072,"score":47,"body":57073,"status":55,"article_id":57066,"created_at":57067,"updated_at":57068,"published_at":57067},"wRaP",{"title":57074,"outcome":57075,"problem":57076,"summary":57077,"solution":57078,"attachment":57079},"Social Cooperative Humana Nova: empowering the local community by producing innovative recycled products.","\u003Cp>According to Humana Nova, the collection, sorting, and recycling of textiles have the following impacts:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reduced landfill disposal, which directly affects climate (e.g. woolen clothing does not decompose, but produces methane);\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Reduced textile production;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The reduced impact of transportation on environmental pollution, as clothing is mostly collected, sorted, and distributed locally;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Less burden on household budgets due to less expensive textile products and clothing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, they also have:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Collected 340.000 kg of clothing and footwear in 2019, 2.000 tonnes collected in the past 5 years;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Employed 30 employees (19 with disabilities, 2 Roma, 5 long-term unemployed women, 1 low-educated woman, 1 single mother, and 1 manager with an economics degree)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The economic potential of clothing and footwear waste is not adequately recognized in Croatia. Of the 52,000 tonnes of textile waste collected in 2016, only 4% was recycled. The issue is increasingly recognized by local and national authorities. Under the national 2017–2022 waste management plan, as of 2022, around 50% of the total amount of specific types of waste is to be sorted, including textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Humana Nova encourages the employment of disabled and other socially excluded people for the production and sale of quality and innovative textile products made from ecological and recycled fabrics for local and regional markets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In this way, the cooperative actively contributes to the sustainable development of the local community, diminishing poverty and contributing to nature conservation and improved waste management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Social Cooperative Humana Nova Čakovec is a leader in social entrepreneurship at the local and regional levels. Humana Nova encourages the employment of disabled and other socially excluded people for the production and sale of quality and innovative textile products made from ecological and recycled fabrics for local and regional markets. Its products respond to the actual needs of users.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In so doing, the cooperative actively contributes to the sustainable development of the local community, poverty reduction, and nature conservation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Used clothing is mostly collected in North-Western Croatia and sorted in a Humana Nova production facility according to the following criteria:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Clean and whole clothing is sent to the greenware store Čakovec for resale at affordable prices (4 EUR/kg);\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Clean and partially whole clothing is sent to sewers for refinement, then sold at the warestore;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Incomplete clothes are turned into new products (bags, etc.);\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Worn and stained clothing is recycled as industrial rags;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Unusable textiles and waste are passed on to recycling plants to make insulation material;\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Insulation material is used for packaging.\u003C/p>",[57080,57082,57083,57085],{"name":57081,"type":53,"value":57081},"https://www.total-croatia-news.com/business/28630-textile-waste-recycling-potential-ignored",{"name":10505,"type":53,"value":10505},{"name":57084,"type":53,"value":57084},"http://www.humananova.org/",{"name":57086,"type":53,"value":57086},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/croatian-cooperative-humana-nova-gives-used-clothing-new-life-and-its-members-new-dream-fulfill",[57088,57089,57090,57091],{"article_id":57066,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":57066,"contributor_id":1611},{"article_id":57066,"contributor_id":672},{"article_id":57066,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":57093,"link":57094,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57067,"updated_at":57068,"article_id":57066,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"i5w4AWojrRs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156913247-a04kLi8B.jpeg",{"id":57096,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57097,"updated_at":57098,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57099,"contents":57100,"contributors":57113,"image":57116},"7729","2021-02-01T16:37:54.412Z","2023-03-22T13:06:58.885Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57101],{"id":57102,"score":47,"body":57103,"status":55,"article_id":57096,"created_at":57097,"updated_at":57098,"published_at":57097},"G9y7",{"title":57104,"outcome":57105,"problem":57106,"summary":57107,"solution":57108,"attachment":57109},"Takataka Solutions in Nairobi recycles 95% of the waste it collects","\u003Cp>Takataka Solutions collects 60 tonnes of waste from Nairobi daily. The company recycles plastic containers and packaging, composts food waste, and collaborates with recycling partners to recycle other products, resulting in recycling 95% of the waste they collect. In addition, they have more than 350 full-time staff and operate multiple sites in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Three sorting sites\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• One composting plant\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Two plastic recycling plants (containers and flexibles)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• One incinerator\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Three buy-back centers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>• Free waste management services for low-income schools\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cities across East Africa are increasingly expanding, but there is no waste management system in place to handle the rising waste volumes. Current waste disposal practices are hazardous to both human and environmental health. In the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, 50% of the 4,000 tons of waste generated per day goes uncollected and the remaining 50% is disposed of at different landfills. Less than 10% of waste accumulated gets recycled.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TakaTaka Solutions is recycling 57 tonnes of waste daily on average in Nairobi instead of having the waste end up in landfills, and therefore polluting the soil, water, and air. They offer easy waste management services on-site for households and businesses and then collect, sort and convert the organic waste into compost, a natural soil amendment, at their composting plant, and process plastic containers and packaging into high-value plastic flakes and pellets at recycling plants.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Takataka Solutions offers waste management services for households and for businesses to help to separate and recycling in Kenya and develop proper separation of wastes at source. They collect and take waste to their sorting plants. Then convert the organic waste into compost, a natural soil amendment, at their composting plant, and process plastic containers and packaging into high-value plastic flakes and pellets at recycling plants. These are then used by local manufacturers to make new plastic products. For the rest of the waste collected that remains, they work with external recycling partners for other recyclables like paper, cardboard, glass, and many other materials. For households, they make sorting, treating, and storing waste simpler, and offer a range of bins and bin liners along with solutions for specialized waste such as garden and bulky waste. For businesses, they offer in-depth waste analysis, support setting up take-back systems and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements, as well as consulting about environmental positioning for their business models.\u003C/p>",[57110,57111],{"name":25750,"type":53,"value":25750},{"name":57112,"type":53,"value":57112},"https://www.giz.de/en/mediacenter/78669.html",[57114,57115],{"article_id":57096,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":57096,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57117,"link":57118,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57097,"updated_at":57098,"article_id":57096,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hgQN5WlelsY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156915028-QwrNuzaQ.jpeg",{"id":57120,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57121,"updated_at":57122,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57123,"contents":57124,"contributors":57136,"image":57142},"7751","2021-02-01T16:39:01.874Z","2023-04-14T10:04:33.267Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57125],{"id":57126,"score":47,"body":57127,"status":55,"article_id":57120,"created_at":57121,"updated_at":57122,"published_at":57121},"vZfD",{"title":57128,"outcome":57129,"problem":57130,"summary":57131,"solution":57132,"attachment":57133},"British company to build waste-to-fuel plants in Bogor","\u003Cp>Each plant is expected to daily process 70 tons of low-grade plastic waste, including plastic bags and wrappers, and convert it to fuel. For every ton of plastic waste, the plant can produce 860 liters of fuel, comprising 80 percent diesel and 20 percent naphtha.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bogor City produces 600 tons of waste per day, of which 13 percent is plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To minimize plastic waste, Bogor local government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with British recycling company, Plastic Energy Limited, to build plastic waste-to-oil facility in the final disposal site in Galuga Village. It is expected that for every ton of plastic waste processed, 860 litres of fuel will be produced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To minimize plastic waste in the city, Bogor local government released the \"Botak\" program, or Bogor with no-plastic bags.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In alignment to the program, they have also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British recycling company, Plastic Energy Limited, to process plastic waste at the Galuga disposal site. The company has the technology to transform plastic waste into diesel oil through the process of pyrolysis, and they are planning to build five waste-to-fuel plants costing $40 million each across West Java.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Following the signing of the MoU, the London-based company will require approval from both the Bogor district and Bogor city administrations to build the plant.\u003C/p>",[57134],{"name":57135,"type":53,"value":57135},"https://en.antaranews.com/news/140465/bogor-approves-foreign-investment-to-construct-plastic-to-oil-facility",[57137,57138,57139,57140,57141],{"article_id":57120,"contributor_id":1470},{"article_id":57120,"contributor_id":667},{"article_id":57120,"contributor_id":669},{"article_id":57120,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":57120,"contributor_id":672},{"id":57143,"link":57144,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57121,"updated_at":57122,"article_id":57120,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uiLf1LfYMfE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156915589-XgfmtRTW.jpeg",{"id":57146,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57147,"updated_at":57148,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57149,"contents":57150,"contributors":57164,"image":57170},"7769","2021-02-02T15:35:36.262Z","2023-04-13T16:48:04.930Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57151],{"id":57152,"score":47,"body":57153,"status":55,"article_id":57146,"created_at":57147,"updated_at":57148,"published_at":57147},"Vf52",{"title":57154,"outcome":57155,"problem":57156,"summary":57157,"solution":57158,"attachment":57159},"Sustainable furniture requires high quality materials","\u003Cp>In recent years, Vestre have more than tripled sales and established branches in New York, Los Angeles, Berlin and London. Their goal is to be recognized as the world's most sustainable furniture manufacturer. They have integrated 9 of the UN's 17 sustainability goals into their business philosophy and offer over 150 Nordic Ecolabelled products. They donate 10% of their profits every year to projects around the world, which will promote sustainable development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Outdoor furniture needs to handle the affects of the season and potentially harsh weather. Vestre is therefore choosing materials that can sustain the test of time.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vestre is a Norwegian urban furniture company. They always choose quality over quantity. They want to create furniture that connects and inspire people. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vestre design their furniture with a sustainable mindset. They make them functional, simple and long-lasting. Vestre source local materials for their products, partly for environmental reasons and partly to ensure quality. Scandinavian pine is harder and better suited for outdoor furniture than wood from warmer climates. Nordic steel is produced with 30 per cent lower emissions than average, when compared to steel from other countries.\u003C/p>",[57160,57162],{"name":57161,"type":53,"value":57161},"https://www.theplus.no",{"name":57163,"type":53,"value":57163},"https://vestre.com/uk/",[57165,57166,57167,57168,57169],{"article_id":57146,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":57146,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":57146,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":57146,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":57146,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":57171,"link":57172,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57147,"updated_at":57148,"article_id":57146,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Zr_m6FDv9iE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156917278-jRy6m0Ni.jpeg",{"id":57174,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57175,"updated_at":57176,"owner_id":57177,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57178,"contents":57179,"contributors":57191,"image":57193},"7915","2021-02-19T13:24:18.530Z","2021-12-09T08:37:32.295Z","nhMyFA",{"id":57177,"type":325,"owner_id":57177,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57180],{"id":57181,"score":47,"body":57182,"status":55,"article_id":57174,"created_at":57175,"updated_at":57176,"published_at":57175},"ByMS",{"title":57183,"outcome":57184,"problem":57185,"summary":57186,"solution":57187,"attachment":57188},"How to trade waste more efficiently and sustainably?","\u003Cp>In order to create a 100% circular industry, we need to do everything in our power to recycle what we thought in the past is unusable scrap. For many companies, it is a challenge to find the right trading partner they can trust and rely on. The one that pays the right price and uses the material for the right purposes. It is often the question of the price that stops people from recycling. Now you have the opportunity to find the right trading partners and be more efficient in dealing with your waste and secondary raw materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the past, your best bet was to pick up the phone and call the contacts that you knew might be interested in the waste you have in stock and talk about price. However, with the invention of the internet, many online marketplaces were created for multiple purposes. Waste-Outlet is a marketplace solely focused on dealing with waste and secondary raw materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The problem with online trading is that you do not get to meet the person and you often do not know if you can trust them. Will they pay on time? Is it a reliable company? What are their plans with the materials I am sending them?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We are all striving for better ways to recycle and find global solutions to achieve a truly circular industry. Waste-Outlet is a global online platform based in Denmark that helps companies across the globe to connect and buy/sell their waste and secondary raw materials. This provides additional revenue for companies. It helps other companies to find the resources they were looking for. Furthermore, it creates a global community of scrap dealers that treat their waste as a resource and are trying to stretch the lifetime of the materials they have on their hands. Let me explain how it all works.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Competitive bidding\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Waste-Outlet is a marketplace solely focused on dealing with waste and secondary raw materials. If you wish to sell the material, you register on the website and list your scrap with starting price you think is appropriate. The great thing about competitive bidding is that if you have more companies interested in your scrap, the price can get higher than you expected. If you are looking to buy certain material, you can search for it on the website and bid on it. However, if you do not find it, you can always create a request for a certain material that you are looking for.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Transparency\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Waste-Outlet makes sure that there is transparency between the traders. Every company that trades on the website needs to go through the verification process. This ensures that nobody gets scammed. The option of Escrow payment provides a reliable third party that holds to payment until the successful delivery is done. It provides trust in the waste business and creates a broader network for traders. Companies can upload their CSR certificate. They also have to state what are they going to do with the waste once they buy it. Traders have also the opportunity to write reviews about each other in order to create a more reliable place to trade. The seller can decide accordingly which company they are going to sell their material to.\u003C/p>",[57189],{"name":57190,"type":53,"value":57190},"https://www.waste-outlet.com/",[57192],{"article_id":57174,"contributor_id":57177},{"id":57194,"link":57195,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57175,"updated_at":57176,"article_id":57174,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"st-Ly-zEM_o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156919024-ZntNnQ2N.jpeg",{"id":57197,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57198,"updated_at":57199,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57200,"contents":57201,"contributors":57214,"image":57218},"7925","2021-02-21T09:55:51.914Z","2023-04-13T15:44:41.929Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57202],{"id":57203,"score":47,"body":57204,"status":55,"article_id":57197,"created_at":57198,"updated_at":57199,"published_at":57198},"dGpA",{"title":57205,"outcome":57206,"problem":57207,"summary":57208,"solution":57209,"attachment":57210},"Enabling Peer-to-Peer Trading of Goods & Services","\u003Cp>So far, the Bunz app counts on $1.4 million redeemed by local businesses in 12 months, 400,000 registered users, 422,000 annual trades, and $10 saved on average per trade.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company collaborates with several local businesses, social enterprises, and not-for-profit organisations through its \"Shop Local\" program. In addition, Bunz raises awareness on its social media platforms by posting about events showcasing local artists and supporting marginalised communities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Bunz app is available everywhere — it just needs local people to start new communities by posting items, inviting friends and spreading the word about the platform. To date, Bunz has had inquiries from people in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK about how to start local trading communities using the app. Word-of-mouth marketing by its users has enabled it to organically expand its network beyond Toronto – with active trading networks in Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For now, Bunz is waiting to see if these initiatives will continue to grow organically or if it will need to hire staff outside of Canada to support its growth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A simultaneous improvement in both ecological and economic efficiency is necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Leveraging on digital technologies, the sharing economy has potential to promote the needed shifts in collective consumption behaviour.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bunz is a for-profit enterprise offering an online trading platform where users can post and search for used goods and services to trade and earn rewards that can be redeemed at participating local businesses. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Bunz app began in Toronto in 2013 when co-founder Emily Bitze started a Facebook group to see if she could trade with her neighbours and friends to get ingredients for a plate of pasta. From these humble beginnings, the Facebook group grew to become a thriving trading community.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To start trading, users simply create a profile and upload a photo and description of the items or services they want to trade. In April 2018, Bunz introduced its own currency called BTZ, which users earn for participating in a daily survey sponsored by select companies. Bunz distributes 60 per cent of its revenue to users in the form of BTZ, which they can use as part of a trade or to buy things from participating local businesses, specifically cafés and restaurants. When BTZ are used to purchase something at a participating business, Bunz pays these businesses in cash. In the past year, this has amounted to over $1 million.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bunz supports the circular economy model by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- enabling a local exchange of used goods aimed to extend their usage lifecycle\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- disrupting the notion that the economy relies on the manufacture of new products\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- helping people to consider ways they might meet their wants or needs through an informal economic system in which the value of both used goods and service offerings is determined by users\u003C/p>",[57211,57213],{"name":57212,"type":53,"value":57212},"https://bunz.com/about",{"name":6084,"type":53,"value":6084},[57215,57216,57217],{"article_id":57197,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":57197,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":57197,"contributor_id":1415},{"id":57219,"link":57220,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57198,"updated_at":57199,"article_id":57197,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"6sf1c73dspQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156920911-0tMM1Yqv.jpeg",{"id":57222,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57223,"updated_at":57224,"owner_id":665,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57225,"contents":57226,"contributors":57240,"image":57244},"7930","2021-02-21T10:59:44.184Z","2023-04-13T16:33:54.487Z",{"id":665,"type":325,"owner_id":665,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57227],{"id":57228,"score":47,"body":57229,"status":55,"article_id":57222,"created_at":57223,"updated_at":57224,"published_at":57223},"fIx9",{"title":57230,"outcome":57231,"problem":57232,"summary":57233,"solution":57234,"attachment":57235},"Developing a community and culture of repair in Toronto","\u003Cp>Since its launch in 2013, Repair Café Toronto has benefited from the support of various donors including the City, and of citizens who have generously provided repair supplies, refreshments and more. Repair Café Toronto aims to change the mindset of our throwaway society and encourage people to repair broken items whenever possible instead of replacing them. It wants to see repair skills be part of the core curriculum being taught to every child in school.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notable numbers:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 100+ active volunteers and a mailing list of over 700 volunteers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 83 Repair Café events delivered in the last year\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 6,050+ items diverted from landfill since 2013\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- 60 – 75% repair success rate\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste has become one of the most critical problems of modern times. Thanks to tremendous increase in human population and industrial production, waste generation has increased exponentially in the last decades. Due to its sheer scale, waste can no longer just be dumped or buried and forgotten. Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle are the 4Rs that will offer the solution for a waste-free future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Repair Café Toronto is a grassroots organization that offers free repair events in communities across Toronto. This Toronto organization is one of the over 1,900 Repair Cafes around the world in the network of Repair Cafe Foundation based in Amsterdam.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Repair Café Toronto is a volunteer-run community group that offers free repair events. It co-hosts events with community centres, libraries, churches, art galleries, farmers’ markets and more. It also collaborates with Toronto Tool Library who offers it part of their storefront for free community repair services on Sundays. Organizations can approach Repair Café Toronto to hold an event at their location as long as they have a suitable space that is available free of charge.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the event, volunteer ‘fixers’ assess and fix items that visitors bring, including small appliances, computers, electronics, furniture, clothing, jewelry, toys, books, and bikes and more. If an item is not fixable, the volunteers will advise the owner on how to properly dispose of or recycle it. In some cases, unrepairable items are donated to the Repair Café so that their spare parts can be reused.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Repair Café Toronto contributes to the circular economy by:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- keeping household items in use for longer\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- providing free repair services\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- teaching people how to repair their own items helping other groups start a Repair Café in their community\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- advocating for products to be designed for repair.\u003C/p>",[57236,57238],{"name":57237,"type":53,"value":57237},"https://repaircafetoronto.ca/",{"name":57239,"type":53,"value":57239},"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/long-term-waste-strategy/working-toward-a-circular-economy/businesses-supporting-torontos-circular-economy/",[57241,57242,57243],{"article_id":57222,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":57222,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":57222,"contributor_id":7565},{"id":57245,"link":57246,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57223,"updated_at":57224,"article_id":57222,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wEovGQnlvP0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156922982-ahaAaKy8.jpeg",{"id":57248,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57249,"updated_at":57250,"owner_id":56147,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":57251,"contents":57252,"contributors":57260,"image":6},"20574","2022-09-22T09:46:45.846Z","2026-05-07T23:52:46.599Z",{"id":56147,"type":325,"owner_id":56147,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57253],{"id":57254,"score":47,"body":57255,"status":55,"article_id":57248,"created_at":57249,"updated_at":57259,"published_at":57249},"Uhp_",{"title":57256,"summary":57257,"solution":57258},"IKEA: The quest to make Circularity applicable and achievable","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ABOUT IKEA\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>IKEA is one of the largest furniture companies in the world. Founded in 1943, its vision is to create a better everyday life for many people by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at affordable prices. The IKEA Group consists of a highly integrated industrial ecosystem of suppliers, franchisee retailers and manufacturers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, there are 474 IKEA franchise stores across 64 markets, and as of 2021, there were 225,000 IKEA workers around the world. One of the first franchise stores in the world was launched by IKEA Netherlands (NL) at the end of the 1970s. Now, 40 years later, IKEA NL has 13 stores across the country. The international training centre, ‘Ikea Business College' for all franchisees is located in Delft, the Netherlands, yet it is owned and operated by IKEA Global. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>IKEA Global sets the new strategic direction for the company through its \u003Cem>People & Planet Positive\u003C/em> strategy. The strategy describes the sustainability agenda for the whole IKEA value chain and outlines its sustainability ambitions and commitments in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By 2030, IKEA’s ambitions will be operationalised across three main areas: healthy and sustainable living, becoming a circular and climate positive business, and ensuring fair and equal work across the IKEA value chain. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>OPPORTUNITIES FOR HRM IN IKEA \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. The next step for IKEA is to reinvent and elevate HR functions and\u003Cstrong> involve HR as strategic leaders and active partners\u003C/strong> in shaping the circularity agenda. HRM has an important function in shaping new job profiles to meet the needs of new circular business models. Including HR as active partners in shaping the sustainability strategy can go hand-in-hand with creating long-term strategies for talent development—whilst promoting new circular HRM practices to upskill and train employees in developing circular competencies. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. The IKEA global organisation offers e-learning modules, which are often theoretical. There is a greater opportunity to \u003Cstrong>enhance the training modules, integrating more hands-on-training\u003C/strong> parallel to shop floor employees and build a strong link between theory and practice. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. With IKEA’s increasing number of circular propositions including recycling mattresses, taking back old IKEA furniture and more, a growing number of partners are interested in working with IKEA. The company has a huge potential to streamline this momentum and capitalise on this opportunity by continuing to \u003Cstrong>unlock partnerships with organisations to build synergies\u003C/strong>, contributing to further success.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>IKEA'S CIRCULAR JOURNEY\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 1993, IKEA was amongst the founding members at the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Founding Assembly and has since been including the sourcing of FSC materials into its sustainable sourcing strategy and investing in increasing FSC certified forests. In 2000, sustainability became integrated in the core of the company’s strategy and operations, as \u003Cstrong>the IKEA Way\u003C/strong>, or IWAY. This entails a supplier code of conduct for purchasing, materials processing, and services—setting minimum requirements for environmental and social standards, and working conditions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>More recently, to inspire and guide decision-making and goal setting, IKEA has seen the need to upgrade its sustainability approach to strategically consider circularity as the way forward to implement its \u003Cem>People and Planet Positive (PPP)\u003C/em> strategy - which was launched in 2012 and provides a roadmap to outline a strong, common long-term agenda for the entire IKEA value chain and franchise system. As IKEA is a highly vertically integrated business and has developed strong relationships with the suppliers along its value chain, the company has been able to set the tone and direction for how products are designed, produced, transported and sold. For example, as the company has moved towards using 90% recycled polyester, IKEA and its suppliers have collaboratively adapted and innovated to follow the company’s commitment to circularity by 2030. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>IKEA NL started its circular journey by \u003Cstrong>adapting its business operations, focusing on extending product lifetimes and increasing product recycling rates. \u003C/strong>Consequently, its 30-year old resale or refurbished items 'Bargain Corner' (Koopjeshoek), was upgraded to become the \u003Cstrong>Circular Hub\u003C/strong>, offering returns from its buyback service and refurbished products, selling spare parts, and providing repair ideas for some of its products, at in-person or online stores. The products that are not sold in the Hub are now donated to the thrift store \u003Cstrong>Het Goed\u003C/strong>. Two other noteworthy IKEA NL collaborations are with \u003Cstrong>Renewi\u003C/strong>: via Ingka Investments (the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA Retail operator) with Renewi they have jointly invested in Dutch mattress recycler RetourMatras, which creates secondary products by recycling mattresses and recycled materials for new mattresses, and Ikea’s collaboration with \u003Cstrong>MUD Jeans\u003C/strong>, a start-up that produces and leases 100% recycled jeans. This has resulted in the development of a new KLIPPAN cover, made from recycled IKEA materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>‘There is a large, often untapped, group that could very well support the circular transition, and they are not yet working! At Het Goed you have beautiful work by people with a distance to the labor market – they are growing very quickly. It really is a shared responsibility of companies and the government.’\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Hanneke van de Vijfeijke – Country Sustainability Manager IKEA Netherlands\u003C/p>","2022-09-27T09:37:59.426Z",[57261],{"article_id":57248,"contributor_id":56147},{"id":57263,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57264,"updated_at":57265,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57266,"contents":57267,"contributors":57281,"image":57286},"7939","2021-02-22T12:50:56.519Z","2021-08-13T09:37:31.783Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57268],{"id":57269,"score":47,"body":57270,"status":55,"article_id":57263,"created_at":57264,"updated_at":57265,"published_at":57264},"VxAn",{"title":57271,"outcome":57272,"problem":57273,"summary":57274,"solution":57275,"attachment":57276},"Branded Recommerce - How Arc’teryx added recommerce for environmental and financial returns","\u003Cp>4 Ways Circular Shopping Benefits Arc’teryx:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Supports sustainability commitments & science-based targets\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Attracts new & younger consumers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Encourages loyalty & foot traffic\u003C/p>\u003Cp>* Generates profit & supports other channels\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Used Gear launched in 2019, and processed nearly 5000 items in the first 6 months. In 2020, Used Gear doubled the number of accepted trade-ins.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Trove’s Business Analytics dashboard shows in just 1.5 years of operations 20% of customers have traded in items more than once. And 20% of purchasers have returned for more Used Gear.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Because Trove maintained a positive brand experience for Arc’teryx customers, the brand added a new resale option for Veilance, its high-end technical urban apparel line.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The next generation of customers are flocking to resale & signaling that sustainable shopping options are very important to their purchase decisions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Third-party resellers are controlling what should be a branded customer experience and owning data that is valuable to brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>For a brand building a new resale channel from the ground up is challenging. It takes a lot of time, is expensive, and doing it without the right expertise is risky.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Trove used its white-label technology and end-to-end operations to build Arc’teryx Used Gear circular shopping website. 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As current cash crops become increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the kinds of resources that will allow farmers to better adapt to this reality need to be more accessible. This means giving farmers better rights over their land, providing access to value-added inputs, and creating the space for community discussions about the land they work.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ghana-based OKO Forests develops agroforestry systems, linking a network of smallholder farmers to both international and domestic markets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>OKO Forests creates a step-by-step programme that enables their smallholder farmers to adopt agroforestry techniques. At present, they hold a 50-year lease of 85 acres divided up between 22 farmers. As part of this arrangement they have concluded agreements to allow the farmers to pass plots to their children, giving them the ability to invest for the long term. Once farmers are trained on how to farm the land, they are provided with high quality inputs and purchase agreements. Crops are chosen based on market demand and value-addition potential. OKO Forests harvests the crops, transports them, warehouses them and processes them. In the next five years OKO Forests hopes to set up a network of warehouses that focus on three to four main commodities, incorporating OKO Energy biomass fuel and biochar into the production process, as well as producing timber for the Eco-Innovation Foundation branch.\u003C/p>",[57303,57305],{"name":57304,"type":53,"value":57304},"http://www.okoforests.com/",{"name":22846,"type":53,"value":22846},[57307,57308],{"article_id":57290,"contributor_id":22742},{"article_id":57290,"contributor_id":22734},{"id":57310,"link":57311,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57291,"updated_at":57292,"article_id":57290,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pY8doWPpjlo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156926781-b0au7DgY.jpeg",{"id":57313,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57314,"updated_at":57315,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57316,"contents":57317,"contributors":57329,"image":57331},"8096","2021-03-15T10:57:18.468Z","2023-03-23T15:21:45.833Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57318],{"id":57319,"score":47,"body":57320,"status":55,"article_id":57313,"created_at":57314,"updated_at":57315,"published_at":57314},"6R_v",{"title":57321,"outcome":57322,"problem":57323,"summary":57324,"solution":57325,"attachment":57326},"Juices from reject fruits","\u003Cp>Since its inception, REJUCE has made significant progress in supporting open loop collection and upcycling. The company has established partnerships with leading waste management companies, recycling facilities, and product manufacturers, and has successfully collected and upcycled thousands of tonnes of wonky and rejected fruits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste is a major problem for the environment and human health. A significant amount of plastic waste is produced every day, and most of it is not recycled properly, leading to pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and a loss of valuable resources. Open loop recycling, which involves turning plastic waste into new products that are different from their original form, is a promising solution to this problem. However, open loop recycling requires a sophisticated collection and sorting process, which can be challenging to implement.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>1/3 of all food produced worldwide goes to waste. To fight to waste healthy and still good fruits, REJUCE created carbonated juices made from wonky, reject fruit —that some would say is too big, too small, or just ugly. Their packaging is also designed to be plastic-free, and recyclable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>REJUCE, a UK-based company, is leading the way in open loop collection and upcycling. The company has developed a unique system that enables it to collect plastic waste from various sources, sort it according to its type and quality, and upcycle it into a range of high-quality products. REJUCE's system is designed to be highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable. The company works with a network of partners, including waste management companies, recycling facilities, and product manufacturers, to ensure that the entire process is as seamless and effective as possible.\u003C/p>",[57327],{"name":57328,"type":53,"value":57328},"https://www.rejuce.co.uk/",[57330],{"article_id":57313,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57332,"link":57333,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57314,"updated_at":57315,"article_id":57313,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QXKmS-k51O4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156928420-q_ffEVbu.jpeg",{"id":57335,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57336,"updated_at":57337,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57338,"contents":57339,"contributors":57353,"image":57355},"8126","2021-03-17T18:24:58.474Z","2023-03-03T17:34:13.529Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57340],{"id":57341,"score":47,"body":57342,"status":55,"article_id":57335,"created_at":57336,"updated_at":57337,"published_at":57336},"5GLi",{"title":57343,"outcome":57344,"problem":57345,"summary":57346,"solution":57347,"attachment":57348},"Trading recyclable waste for consumer goods","\u003Cp>Wecyclers has partnered with major brands such as Coca-Cola to provide the prizes to the service subscribers and got recognition from the Lagos Waste Management Authority which has already expressed interest in collaboration. The company affected in total over 60,000 beneficiaries, reached in total over 20,000 households and collected 8494t of recyclables.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>People living in slum conditions without formal waste collection are at risk of property damage; the spread of diseases such as malaria, cholera, and dysentery; and undue psychological stress. Improperly disposed trash tends to clog gutters and drainage canals leading to floods during rainfall. This trash can also create stagnant water pools that are ideal conditions for mosquitoes and other disease vectors to breed. Unmanaged trash heaps also create a burden for community residents who are forced to navigate obstructed roadways and deal with the smoke from frequent trash fires.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Wecyclers is a for-profit social enterprise which is based in Nigeria that aims to incentivise recycling through text message points that can be exchanged for everyday items. Families who sign up for the scheme receive points depending on how many kilograms of recyclable material they hand over. Furthermore, they promote environmental sustainability, socioeconomic development, and community health by providing convenient recycling services in densely populated urban neighbourhoods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Wecyclers gives households a chance to capture value from their waste while providing a reliable supply of materials to the local recycling industry. The rewards-for-recycling platform incentivizes people in low-income communities to capture value from recyclable waste. Wecyclers built this platform on a fleet of relatively cheap, and locally assembled, cargo bikes called “wecycles” that the collectors use to pick up recyclable waste from households and deliver the materials to the collection, sorting, and packaging hubs located around Lagos. As they hand in the materials, the company reward the service subscribers with points per kilogram of recycled waste, which they can exchange for essential goods such as food and household items.\u003C/p>",[57349,57351],{"name":57350,"type":53,"value":57350},"https://www.springwise.com/nigeria-recycling-rewards-sms/",{"name":57352,"type":53,"value":57352},"https://www.wecyclers.com/",[57354],{"article_id":57335,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57356,"link":57357,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57336,"updated_at":57337,"article_id":57335,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0VYyK-CY6BE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156929199-eVserYUp.jpeg",{"id":57359,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57360,"updated_at":57361,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57362,"contents":57363,"contributors":57381,"image":57387},"8174","2021-03-19T13:11:37.575Z","2023-04-13T16:34:29.861Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57364],{"id":57365,"score":47,"body":57366,"status":55,"article_id":57359,"created_at":57360,"updated_at":57361,"published_at":57360},"x2lo",{"title":57367,"outcome":57368,"problem":57369,"summary":57370,"solution":57371,"attachment":57372},"Refill System Helps Both the Poor and the Environment in Santiago","\u003Cp>The service operates in over 2,000 family-owned stores that reach over 325,000 end-customers in Santiago, and now has a mobile option using electric tricycles to offer home refill services via an app.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Algramo’s refill-on-the-go system in Santiago has proven successful even during the COVID-19 lockdown: sales increased by 356% between April and June 2020. After their success in Chile, Algramo is working with Walmart, Unilever, Nestlé’s Purina, and other companies to expand their services and scale up. At the international level, they already have pilot programs in the US and Indonesia, and are looking to enter new markets, including Mexico and the UK. In New York City, Algramo has partnered with Colgate-Palmolive and Clorox on refill vending machines.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During their one-year pilot in partnership with Unilever, some of Algramo’s customers refilled their detergent bottles 15 times, with each refill eliminating the need for an HDPE bottle and its associated impacts on biodiversity, whilst keeping the original refillable bottle in use and out of the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In places where recycling infrastructure is limited, packaging often ends up in landfill or the environment. In addition, lower-income consumers face a ‘poverty tax’ because they often buy products in smaller, more affordable formats and end up paying up to 40% more for products per gramme.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Algramo, a Santiago-based startup, offers affordable quantities of everyday products without single-use packaging, which have a detrimental effect on biodiversity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2012, Algramo (meaning “by the gramme”) launched refill system in Chile that allows customers to purchase the quantity of products they need—everything from lentils to detergents—at ‘bulk’ prices. They use reusable containers rather than single-use plastic packaging, making the sustainable option more affordable, equitable, and convenient. Algramo also collects empty packaging containers, which are subsequently cleaned and refilled for delivery back to the stores, and at the end of their life these containers are recycled.\u003C/p>",[57373,57375,57377,57379],{"name":57374,"type":53,"value":57374},"https://www.rethinkglobal.info/episode-42-brian-bauer-of-algramo/",{"name":57376,"type":53,"value":57376},"https://algramo.com",{"name":57378,"type":53,"value":57378},"https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/refill-solutions-to-keep-packaging-out-of-the-environment-algramo",{"name":57380,"type":53,"value":57380},"https://sustainablebrands.com/read/defining-the-next-economy/chilean-startup-eliminating-packaging-waste-poverty-tax-in-latin-american-product-market",[57382,57383,57384,57385,57386],{"article_id":57359,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":57359,"contributor_id":13286},{"article_id":57359,"contributor_id":39786},{"article_id":57359,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":57359,"contributor_id":6242},{"id":57388,"link":57389,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57360,"updated_at":57361,"article_id":57359,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7rt4zqxt1tg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156929831-ae69c9gd.jpeg",{"id":57391,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57392,"updated_at":57393,"owner_id":35459,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57394,"contents":57395,"contributors":57414,"image":57419},"8885","2021-08-05T08:11:39.865Z","2023-01-06T17:21:49.311Z",{"id":35459,"type":325,"owner_id":35459,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57396],{"id":57397,"score":47,"body":57398,"status":55,"article_id":57391,"created_at":57392,"updated_at":57393,"published_at":57392},"NvQ1",{"title":57399,"outcome":57400,"problem":57401,"summary":57402,"solution":57403,"attachment":57404},"Infinited Fiber Company: Transforming cellulose-rich waste into super fibre Infinna using a closed-loop chemical recycling process","\u003Cp>Super fibre \u003Cem>Infinna\u003C/em> has qualities similar/superior to cotton, and it is completely recovered from waste, avoiding the need for incineration and landfilling of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinited Fiber addresses the emissions-intense end of life of textiles waste. Textile waste recycling will become mandatory in the EU by 2025, and currently, most textile waste is downcycled or sent to landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Finnish company \u003Cem>Infinited Fiber\u003C/em> produces chemically-recycled super fibre \u003Cem>Infinna\u003C/em> from cellulose-rich waste - such as old textiles, used cardboard or crop residues - that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled. The high-quality fibre looks and feels like cotton and is known scientifically as cellulose carbamate fibre. Non-cellulosic particles like polyester, elastane and dyes are cleaned out by the process in which urea reacts with the cellulose, leaving a fibre that is more sustainable than conventional cotton, polyester or viscose. The fibre also has unique qualities like antimicrobial properties and superior dye uptake whilst being biodegradable and free of microplastics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Companies like H&M Group, Patagonia and Adidas have invested and signed deals with the Finnish company, which expects to have its factory operational in 2024 with an annual production capacity of 30,000 metric tons. In the latest funding round from July 2021, the company raised 30 million Euros from well-known brands for further investment in their flagship factory and production capacities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infinited Fiber addresses this problem by developing a closed-loop textiles waste recycling for cellulose-based fibres, producing innovative regenerated fibres. It also has the flexibility to use different types of waste feedstock, such as waste food crops and cardboard waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Infinited Fiber collects and sorts textiles waste by type. Hardware parts are removed from apparel, and then the fabrics are disintegrated into fine shreds. Cellulose fibres are separated from other fibres, and they are activated with urea and become cellulose carbamate powder. The cellulose powder is then turned into a liquid, and impurities are removed. A new fibre filament is produced when the cellulose crystallises, the outcome of the wet–spinning. The fibre filament is then cut, washed, and dried, giving it a new life as \u003Cem>Infinna, \u003C/em>ready to be manufactured into a garment, good as new!\u003C/p>",[57405,57407,57409,57410,57412],{"name":57406,"type":53,"value":57406},"https://infinitedfiber.com/about-infinna/fashion/",{"name":57408,"type":53,"value":57408},"https://www.the-spin-off.com/news/stories/Fabrics-What-is-this-Finnish-fiber-all-about-15791",{"name":35946,"type":53,"value":35946},{"name":57411,"type":53,"value":57411},"https://futurevvorld.com/fashion/patagonia-infinited-fiber-company-infinna-material-partnership/",{"name":57413,"type":53,"value":57413},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2021042027671/materials-production-news/infinited-fiber-to-build-220m-factory-in-finland.html",[57415,57416,57417,57418],{"article_id":57391,"contributor_id":35459},{"article_id":57391,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":57391,"contributor_id":35931},{"article_id":57391,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57420,"link":57421,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57392,"updated_at":57393,"article_id":57391,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"EZwE85YX03M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156931394-t6EuTMF8.jpeg",{"id":57423,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57424,"updated_at":57425,"owner_id":35459,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57426,"contents":57427,"contributors":57442,"image":57446},"8888","2021-08-05T09:03:50.072Z","2023-04-11T14:04:04.913Z",{"id":35459,"type":325,"owner_id":35459,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57428],{"id":57429,"score":47,"body":57430,"status":55,"article_id":57423,"created_at":57424,"updated_at":57425,"published_at":57424},"o4H9",{"title":57431,"outcome":57432,"problem":57433,"summary":57434,"solution":57435,"attachment":57436},"Swedish company Renewcell develops Circulose®, a pulp made out of 100% textile waste.","\u003Cp>People that choose Circulose® garments cut their waste, climate, water, microplastics and deforestation fashion footprint to almost zero. Using a breakthrough process powered by 100% renewable energy, Renewcell transforms old clothes into a pristine natural material that needs no cotton fields, no oil, and no trees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fashions change but the industry itself never really has. It’s always been about growing more cotton, using more water, spraying more chemicals and pumping more oil to sell more of the season’s must-haves. Bigger, faster, cheaper and more wasteful.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters of clean water and users of virgin raw materials and energy, and discarded clothing fills global landfills with thousands of tonnes of textile waste every year. It’s the opposite of sustainable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circulose® is a branded ‘dissolving pulp’ product that Renewcell makes from 100% textile waste such as worn-out jeans and production scraps. Dissolving pulp is what the textile industry uses to make viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate other types of regenerated fibers (also called ‘man-made cellulosic fibers’). The only difference with Circulose® is that it’s made from textile waste instead of wood.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The process works in the following steps:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Renewcell takes in garments that can’t be resold to people. Either they’re way too worn-out or hopelessly out of style. Cotton clothes are ideal because they contain a lot of cellulose.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. The clothes are shredded, de-buttoned, de-zipped, de-colored and turned into a slurry. Contaminants like plastic polyester are taken out. What remains is cellulose - the biodegradable organic polymer that cotton, trees and all green plants on earth are made out of.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. The slurry is dried to produce sheets of pure Circulose®. The sheets are packaged into bales and shipped to partner companies (such as H&M or Levi's) to be made back into natural textile fibers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. 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These fibers can be mixed with other fibers or used alone, depending on the need of the product.\u003C/p>",[57437,57438,57440],{"name":42045,"type":53,"value":42045},{"name":57439,"type":53,"value":57439},"https://www.ecotextile.com/2020111927016/fashion-retail-news/h-m-and-renewcell-scale-up-co-operation.html",{"name":57441,"type":53,"value":57441},"https://circulo.se",[57443,57444,57445],{"article_id":57423,"contributor_id":35459},{"article_id":57423,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":57423,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57447,"link":57448,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57424,"updated_at":57425,"article_id":57423,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-yuXf_iOQZo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156932104-eHiDfK6B.jpeg",{"id":57450,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57451,"updated_at":57452,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57453,"contents":57454,"contributors":57465,"image":57469},"8898","2021-08-05T16:50:29.747Z","2023-04-06T15:18:42.689Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57455],{"id":57456,"score":47,"body":57457,"status":55,"article_id":57450,"created_at":57451,"updated_at":57452,"published_at":57451},"LMVm",{"title":57458,"outcome":57459,"problem":36146,"summary":57460,"solution":57461,"attachment":57462},"Just Waldo","\u003Cp>In addition, the platform is helping to reduce the demand for new products, which can help alleviate the pressure on natural resources and decrease greenhouse gas emissions associated with production and transportation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Just Waldo is a European digital marketplace that connects vintage/upcycled sellers with vintage/upcycled seekers. It was founded in 2021 by Grécie Van Innis and Fleur Timmerman and is based in Belgium.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>JustWaldo is supporting the circular economy by offering a platform where consumers can buy and sell pre-owned luxury items. By providing a marketplace for secondhand luxury items, JustWaldo is encouraging the reuse of high-quality goods, reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry, and promoting sustainable consumption practices.\u003C/p>",[57463],{"name":57464,"type":53,"value":57464},"https://justwaldo.com/",[57466,57467,57468],{"article_id":57450,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":57450,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":57450,"contributor_id":2659},{"id":57470,"link":57471,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57451,"updated_at":57452,"article_id":57450,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tbrPl8tjN8g=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156932762-JZaSHWYN.jpeg",{"id":57473,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57474,"updated_at":57475,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57476,"contents":57477,"contributors":57487,"image":57490},"8915","2021-08-06T14:09:41.916Z","2023-04-14T09:21:58.057Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57478],{"id":57479,"score":47,"body":57480,"status":55,"article_id":57473,"created_at":57474,"updated_at":57475,"published_at":57474},"fLcx",{"title":57481,"problem":36146,"summary":57482,"solution":57483,"attachment":57484},"Depop","\u003Cp>Depop is a peer-to-peer social shopping app based in London, with additional offices in Manchester, Milan and New York City. The Depop social shopping app blends the aesthetic and social aspects of Instagram with the buy-and-sell format of eBay. It was established in 2011 by Simon Bekerman and now has over 15 million users in 147 countries. Although many people use Depop to buy and sell clothing they no longer use, other users open up businesses which specialise in second-hand clothing. In 2021, Depop is being aquired by Etsy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Depop addresses these problems through providing an easy way to redirect unwanted clothing and thus divert it from landfills. It also provides a second-hand marketplace thus encouraging buying second hand and diverting ‘new new’ purchases, thus hopefully slowing down resource depletion. \u003C/p>",[57485],{"name":57486,"type":53,"value":57486},"https://www.depop.com/",[57488,57489],{"article_id":57473,"contributor_id":35461},{"article_id":57473,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57491,"link":57492,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57474,"updated_at":57475,"article_id":57473,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"levjxLqEAXY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156934067-S8ELgOlG.jpeg",{"id":57494,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57495,"updated_at":57496,"owner_id":35461,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57497,"contents":57498,"contributors":57510,"image":57514},"8927","2021-08-10T10:06:28.379Z","2023-03-30T14:14:10.009Z",{"id":35461,"type":325,"owner_id":35461,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57499],{"id":57500,"score":47,"body":57501,"status":55,"article_id":57494,"created_at":57495,"updated_at":57496,"published_at":57495},"LGcX",{"title":57502,"problem":36146,"summary":57503,"solution":57504,"attachment":57505},"REBELLE: an online marketplace for high-quality designer fashion in the second hand sector","\u003Cp>REBELLE is an online marketplace for high-quality designer fashion in the second hand sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rebelle was founded in 2013 in Hamburg but sells globally. The company uses an innovative concept to connect online with offline: Founder Cécile Wickmann organises shopping events with retail stores and brands where customers can buy new items and sell their vintage treasures. 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It is also a price competitive and environmentally sound alternative to incineration. For every tonne of fibre produced, 2,127,500 litres of water (the equivalent of one Olympic-sized swimming pool) and 5,170 kg of CO2 (equal to that produced by driving 32,805 km in a passenger car) is saved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textiles industry is notorious for its global exploitation of resources and worsening environmental and health impacts. Rester projects that cumulative waste in the EU is predicted to increase from 2,290,000 tonnes in 2014 to 50,380,000 tonnes by 2035. Approximately 80% of this waste is incinerated, producing 4,122,000 tonnes worth of emissions (CO2 equivalent). For the textile industry's carbon footprint to be significantly reduced, the recovery and reuse of its materials must be pursued to decrease the sector's use of natural resources. The massive amounts of textile waste currently being produced present a viable resource opportunity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rester Oy is a Finnish textile recycling company specializing in recovering and processing businesses' end-of-life (EoL) textiles into new fibres and raw materials. Rester aims to provide circular solutions that improve resource efficiency and utilize textile waste to create new business opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rester's recycling process uses advanced technology to convert textile waste into high-quality raw materials for new uses. Their process provides an environmentally responsible way for companies to dispose of their waste. Rester's regenerated fibres can be applied in the production of textiles and apparel, non-wovens and technical textiles, yarn, household items and furnishings, hygiene and cleaning products, insulation, automotive materials, geotextiles, composites, etc.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>During the recycling process, materials are cycled through the following steps:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) First, the \u003Cstrong>automatic robot loading-feeder\u003C/strong> feeds material in bulk from large bales/boxes to the downstream processing equipment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) The materials are then carried via conveyer belt to a steel roll assembly, where the \u003Cstrong>1st quillotine cutter\u003C/strong> utilizes the scissor effect of its two knives to make clean cuts in the material.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) The \u003Cstrong>2nd quillotine cutter\u003C/strong> is positioned perpendicularly to the first cutter to make a second cut in the processed material that further reduces its size.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4) The \u003Cstrong>Blending chamber \u003C/strong>then\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>creates homogeneous material blends, removing zippers, buttons, and other \"pollutants\" from the waste material stream.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5) The blended material is sent through the \u003Cstrong>tearing line\u003C/strong>, which processes the material back into fibres\u003C/p>\u003Cp>6) Lastly, the \u003Cstrong>automatic baling press\u003C/strong> automatically packs the fibres into bales for efficient handling during downstream processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rester's mission is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 6: Clean water and sanitation, 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, 11: Sustainable cities and communities, 12: Responsible consumption and production, 13: Climate change, and 17: Partnerships for the goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rester also endeavours to foster a global ecosystem of industry players that can collaborate to develop closed-loop systems which enable fibres to pass through the value chain several times over. 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Each opportunity is described regarding the connection with and relevance to the circular economy. Questions are provided to help stakeholders identify their individual needs and opportunities, potential approaches and best practices along the product value chain to co-optimize green chemistry and circularity goals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Engagement with the framework can identify opportunities for innovation since users are able to map and assess current research, development and sourcing activities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Whilst the benefits of a circular economy have been well documented, strategies to keep products in use for longer that have the potential to minimize waste and resource use, often come with unintended consequences regarding the recirculation of toxic materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Designing and manufacturing products to be recycled can currently only go so far when, in the vision of a circular economy where materials flow perpetually in closed loop systems, hazardous substances also circulate. As chemicals of concern are reprocessed multiple times for use in materials, there is the potential to amplify the potential for exposure, along with 'leakages' through manufacturing, use, and reuse. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unless proper attention is given to replacing toxins with benign alternatives, ChemSec state that the circular economy will never work. Ellen MacArthur Foundation supports this by noting that products need to be designed to be safe from the start, for the benefit of human and environmental systems, since the chemistry cannot be changed once its out in the world. Safe circularity throughout the various phases of a product’s life can be enabled by green chemistry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report was written by the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council to support its GC3 members who are facing increasing policy, marketplace, and investor demands for more circular materials and products. Green chemistry (GC) and the circular economy (CE) are aligned in their shared goal to shift towards an economy that uses resources efficiently and safely, thereby reducing waste and protecting human health and the environment by rethinking how to design chemicals, materials, products, and processes.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This report serves as a blueprint to understand how GC and CE can work together and optimise each other. The report focuses on the innovations needed to realise different opportunities and is designed to kick-start an on-going dialogue in terms of how to align the circularity, safety, and sustainability of chemicals, materials, and products, while minimising potential trade-offs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The role of green chemistry in the circular economy has been defined as “the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances throughout the life cycle of products.”\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 12 principles of green chemistry provide an essential toolbox for sustainable chemical design and synthesis, which prevents pollution at a molecular level. Green chemistry can play an essential role in optimizing materials and products for a safe and sustainable circular economy in two particular areas; i) designing and selecting safer, less toxic chemicals and chemical processes and ii) use of renewable feedstocks. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To understand the enabling role of green chemistry in furthering the aims of circularity and driving innovation, GC3 member needs were identified through a survey and a review, along with input from CE and GC experts and analysis of existing circular economy design practices. Secondary research was also carried out to understand the gaps, challenges, and barriers at the intersection of chemistry and circularity.\u003C/p>",[57556,57558],{"name":57557,"type":53,"value":57557},"https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/resources/gc3-publications",{"name":57559,"type":53,"value":57559},"https://greenchemistryandcommerce.org/documents/gc3-circular-economy-report.pdf",[57561,57562],{"article_id":57542,"contributor_id":22653},{"article_id":57542,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57564,"link":57565,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57543,"updated_at":57544,"article_id":57542,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"0n5xUMYFMVM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156937621-1D-26FAC.jpeg",{"id":57567,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57568,"updated_at":57569,"owner_id":22653,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57570,"contents":57571,"contributors":57585,"image":57589},"9205","2021-08-31T15:04:18.725Z","2023-01-06T17:31:41.267Z",{"id":22653,"type":325,"owner_id":22653,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57572],{"id":57573,"score":47,"body":57574,"status":55,"article_id":57567,"created_at":57568,"updated_at":57569,"published_at":57568},"yq5s",{"title":57575,"outcome":57576,"problem":57577,"summary":57578,"solution":57579,"attachment":57580},"Kornit Digital: NeoPigment™ Ink","\u003Cp>The innovative printing process not only offers a one-stop shop for on-demand textile printing but also uses 95% less water and 50-60% less energy. As a result, Kornit are leading the global industry trend of reducing wastewater and pollution with their waterless process that can be used in every printing system they manufacture. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Kornit Digital, the number one environmental risk factor in textiles is water pollution. Traditional textile processing pollutes 20% of the earth’s precious water sources, much of which is harnessed from vital freshwater tables causing social and environmental harm. In addition, the volume of water used in conventional dyeing and textile printing fills the equivalent of the Mediterranean Sea every 2 years.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Whilst the industry shift away from analogue screen-printing towards digital printing goes a long way to reducing these negative impacts, the majority of inks used in digital fabric printers still rely upon pre-treatments, as well as subsequent steaming and washing steps. Regarding these inputs and outputs that include chemicals, water, energy and waste, there remains significant scope for development. Kornit Digital offers a solution with their NeoPigment™ ink. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kornit Digital provide global digital textile printing solutions for the garment, apparel and textile industries. Their mission is to revolutionize the sector using cutting-edge technology, processes, and software solutions. Their recent offering is designed to provide the most ecological and sustainable solution to fashion tech.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kornit’s patented NeoPigment™ ink has been developed in-house by chemistry experts specifically for use in digital fabric printers and provides an unprecedented colour gamut, the ability to print any design, in any number of colours, on any fabric base.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The biodegradable water-based inks are non-hazardous, toxin free, contain no animal by-products and meet the strictest industry standards as defined by Oeko-Tex 100 safety applications for infant wear, Global Organic Textiles (GOTS-3V), Residues Standard List (RSL) and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The printed fabric is heat-set as it comes off the machine and immediately ready for end use. No pre-treatments, steaming, fixatives or washing is required, which further reduces the overall chemical load and produces zero wastewater.\u003C/p>",[57581,57583],{"name":57582,"type":53,"value":57582},"https://www.kornit.com/our-waterless-process/",{"name":57584,"type":53,"value":57584},"https://www.kornit.com/sustainability/",[57586,57587,57588],{"article_id":57567,"contributor_id":22653},{"article_id":57567,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":57567,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57590,"link":57591,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57568,"updated_at":57569,"article_id":57567,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_8D_BXvSqUQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156938712-CJoDHG4b.jpeg",{"id":57593,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57594,"updated_at":57595,"owner_id":36028,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57596,"contents":57597,"contributors":57608,"image":57612},"9267","2021-09-03T10:14:01.137Z","2023-04-13T16:07:46.353Z",{"id":36028,"type":325,"owner_id":36028,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57598],{"id":57599,"score":47,"body":57600,"status":55,"article_id":57593,"created_at":57594,"updated_at":57595,"published_at":57594},"2xqp",{"title":57601,"outcome":57602,"problem":57603,"summary":57604,"solution":57605,"attachment":57606},"Usha Yarns: A 100% Recycled Yarn Production Company","\u003Cp>This organisation has been striving to promote sustainable fashion. What makes their work significant is the scale they operate at, producing more than 100 tons of recycled yarn each month.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The most significant environmental impact over the whole supply chain of textile production occurs when procuring raw material. Cotton, a widely used raw material, is the primary example, which negatively impacts water use, pollutes through fertilisers and pesticides, and leads to soil erosion and degradation\u003Cstrong>. \u003C/strong>Pre-consumer waste within the textile industry is immense; 10-30% of the fabric produced becomes waste from garment cutting. The amount of waste discarded from the garments could well cover the clothing needs of certain large cities. The well-paced emphasis on sustainability in textiles has resulted in the establishment of renting and re-commerce platforms for post-consumer garments. With the high volumes of pre-consumer waste and the rapid pace of industry growth, sustainable practices beyond collection and sorting systems are very much needed. The industry must establish pre-consumer recycling operations at scale to effectively eliminate waste.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Usha yarns is a textile production company based in India and are a great example of showcasing circularity in the textiles economy. Utilising pre-consumer waste streams from garment manufacturing, they have developed a technology that allows them to produce sustainable recycled yarn at lower prices and a significantly reduced carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Usha Yarns, a Chandigarh based textile production company, has been recycling vast amounts of pre-consumer waste and has established a standard recycled spinning process and recycled textile technology approved by the global sustainability standards. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Usha uses pre-consumer garment cutting waste and polyester made from recycled PET bottles and converts them into a sustainable, lower-cost yarn with a reduced environmental footprint. They have established a chain of collection of vast amounts of waste from garment manufacturing, which is then processed through shredding, opening, mixing, cleaning, and straightening at their recycling facility. Generally, the usage of recycled yarns is limited to the production of bed sheets, socks, and mattresses. However, with their technology, Usha yarns can produce a quality yarn that can be used in the largest textile segments: t-shirts, suits, and leggings. This organisation has been striving to promote sustainable fashion. What makes their work significant is the scale they operate at, producing more than 100 tons of recycled yarn each month. They also do work to encourage their customer base to purchase recycled yarn and garments. They also do work to encourage their customer base to purchase recycled yarn and garments.\u003C/p>",[57607],{"name":36049,"type":53,"value":36049},[57609,57610,57611],{"article_id":57593,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":57593,"contributor_id":36028},{"article_id":57593,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57613,"link":57614,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57594,"updated_at":57595,"article_id":57593,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UD3HFvNkcqg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156939696-rjc2zrPn.jpeg",{"id":57616,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57617,"updated_at":57618,"owner_id":22653,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57619,"contents":57620,"contributors":57636,"image":57641},"9407","2021-09-15T12:36:06.772Z","2023-04-11T16:12:14.328Z",{"id":22653,"type":325,"owner_id":22653,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57621],{"id":57622,"score":47,"body":57623,"status":55,"article_id":57616,"created_at":57617,"updated_at":57618,"published_at":57617},"tIya",{"title":57624,"outcome":57625,"problem":57626,"summary":57627,"solution":57628,"attachment":57629},"Levi Strauss & Co. Project F.L.X with Jeanologia: Laser Etching & Ozone Treatment","\u003Cp>Project F.L.X. delivers a cleaner jean that fully adheres to the Levi’s® standards of craftsmanship, quality and authenticity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is a major step forward in the company’s commitment to minimizing the environmental impacts of their manufacturing processes and eliminating the industrial releases of hazardous chemicals, as reflected in the Joint Roadmap Toward Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Levi Strauss & Co. state their plan is to reduce the total number of chemical formulations used in its finishing process from thousands to just a few dozen. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For more than 30 years, the apparel industry has used hand-finishing to accentuate worn, faded design elements on denim. These manual techniques are time-consuming, labor-intensive, reliant on harmful chemicals and pose multiple health risks to factory workers. The distressed jean look is traditionally achieved through physical and chemical abrasion of the dyed denim, which produces different washed out looks.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Two commonly used hazardous dry processing techniques are sandblasting and potassium permanganate.  Sandblasting involves blowing high-speed air mixed with very fine particles of sand at the garment. Potassium permanganate is applied as a spray to bleach the fabric and create ‘whiskers’ that replicate use patterns. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Levi’s Project F.L.X. (future-led execution) is an innovative operating model that ushers denim finishing into the digital era. It digitizes denim finish design and enables a responsive and sustainable supply chain at an unparalleled scale. By replacing manual techniques and automating the jeans finishing process, Levi Strauss & Co. is able to eliminate thousands of chemical formulations from jeans finishing, which is highly beneficial from a resource use, waste generation and toxicity perspective. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project uses lasers from Spanish laser and eco technology specialists Jeanologia whose mission is to create an ethical, sustainable, and eco-efficient textile & apparel industry through disruptive technologies. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By using lasers in new ways, Levi Strauss & Co. are able to eliminate sandblasting from their manufacturing process. Customised features such as markings on vintage jeans are photographed and converted into digital files that can be etched onto a new pair of jeans in 90 seconds. In addition, wet garments are ‘washed’ in dry ozone machines to accomplish the bleaching effect without chemicals or water in just one step. Not only does this eliminate the use of potassium permanganate, but according to Levi Strauss & Co., thousands of other chemical formulations from its supply chain. \u003C/p>",[57630,57632,57634],{"name":57631,"type":53,"value":57631},"https://www.levistrauss.com/2018/02/27/project-f-l-x-redefines-future-jeans-designed-made-sold/",{"name":57633,"type":53,"value":57633},"https://atlasofthefuture.org/project/eim-jeanologia/",{"name":57635,"type":53,"value":57635},"https://www.jeanologia.com/sustainability/",[57637,57638,57639,57640],{"article_id":57616,"contributor_id":22653},{"article_id":57616,"contributor_id":1843},{"article_id":57616,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":57616,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57642,"link":57643,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57617,"updated_at":57618,"article_id":57616,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cLXVo9kZ7as=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156940771-1h2iPpCt.jpeg",{"id":57645,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57646,"updated_at":57647,"owner_id":21020,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57648,"contents":57649,"contributors":57663,"image":57667},"9412","2021-09-17T08:43:04.394Z","2023-01-06T17:35:18.046Z",{"id":21020,"type":325,"owner_id":21020,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57650],{"id":57651,"score":47,"body":57652,"status":55,"article_id":57645,"created_at":57646,"updated_at":57647,"published_at":57646},"WWsY",{"title":57653,"outcome":57654,"problem":57655,"summary":57656,"solution":57657,"attachment":57658},"Infinited Fiber Company and WEEKDAY collaborate to create a unique denim outfit made from regenerated, post-consumer textile waste","\u003Cp>This partnership between IFC, Weekday and Maisie Williams helped raise awareness of the need for circularity in fashion and demonstrate what Infinited Fiber Company’s technology enables, highlighting how to recycle garments again and again without compromising on the quality, thereby creating a true circular fashion economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Of the current textile recyclers in operation today, most can only recover and recycle one material. However, much of the clothing created today is compiled from blended fibre, with polyester-cotton the most commonly produced by the fashion industry. Until recently, any recycling process that preserved the polyester polymers would degrade the cotton fibres and vice versa. The inability of textile recyclers to salvage both types of fibre is a barrier to circularity for the textile industry, leading to a loss of valuable material resources and increasing volumes of textile waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, IFC and Maisie Williams teamed up with H&M’s Weekday brand to raise awareness of the need for circularity in fashion by co-designing a unique denim outfit made of 100% Infinited Fiber produced entirely from regenerated, post-consumer textile waste. This collaboration meant that Weekday became the first brand globally to create a garment using a new sustainable fabric by Infinited Fiber Company (IFC). \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>IFC’s unique Infinna™ textile fibre transforms textile waste into a high quality and sustainable circular alternative to cotton. IFC are able to offer Textile-to-textile fibre regeneration, where clothes and textiles made with our regenerated fibres can be recycled with other textile waste and reborn again as Infinna™. The Infinna™ fibre is soft and versatile like cotton and eliminates the need to grow new materials by capturing the value of what’s already been produced. Infinna is biodegradable, and clothes made with it can be recycled again in the same process together with other textile waste. It’s created out of cellulose, the building block of all plants. 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Recycling keeps garments out of landfills and minimises the use of natural resources, while this collaboration marks moving beyond traditional cotton recycling, which shortens and breaks fibre. By using high-quality fibre, like Circulose®, Levi’s jeans last longer, and designing for circularity allows old jeans to become new jeans, again and again.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The consumption and disposal of denim is concerning. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry used 53 million tons of new fibers to produce clothing in 2015. Approximately 60 to 73% of all clothing produced ended up in incinerators or landfills within 12 months. Additionally, from 2000 to 2014, clothing production doubled, and the number of garments purchased each year by the average consumer increased by sixty percent. Increasing consumption puts considerable stress on natural resources, and discarded garments are estimated to lose $100 billion worth of materials each year. The increasing amount of denim that is thrown away represents not only a monetary loss but a loss of valuable resources. The production of denim also creates a significant environmental footprint due to the vast amount of water consumption used in the process and the harmful dyes that pollute waterways. One pair of jeans could require up to 8 gallons of water, equivalent to three days of water usage for an average US household. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In July 2020, Levi’s® brand launched its most sustainable jean ever, the WellThread 502 jean, made with organic cotton and Circulose®, a breakthrough material made in part from worn-out jeans, created by Renewcell.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to this growing problem, Levi’s in collaboration with Renewcell has created the WellThread 502 jeans, the brand’s most sustainable jeans ever, a garment made with organic cotton and Circulose®, a breakthrough material made from worn-out jeans. Its like-for-like fibre input means the garment can itself be recycled through an existing chemical recycling process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To make Circulose®, Renewcell repurposes discarded cotton textiles, such as worn-out denim jeans, through a process similar to recycling paper. The incoming waste fabrics are broken down using water. The colour is then stripped from these materials using an eco-friendly bleach. After any synthetic fibres are removed from the mix, the slurry-like mixture is dried and the excess water is extracted, leaving behind a sheet of Circulose®. This sheet is then made into viscose fiber which is combined with cotton and woven into a new fabric.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The WellThread 502 jeans are designed in a way that maximises recyclability so they can be regenerated into new jeans again. Each part of the jean – trims, thread, etc. – are carefully calibrated to ensure it meets recycling specifications, allowing it to have a second life when it’s worn out.\u003C/p>",[57685,57687],{"name":57686,"type":53,"value":57686},"https://www.levistrauss.com/2020/07/23/wellthread-renewcell/",{"name":57688,"type":53,"value":57688},"https://www.renewcell.com/en/levis-most-sustainable-jean-ever-a-collaboration-with-renewcell/",[57690,57691,57692],{"article_id":57671,"contributor_id":1778},{"article_id":57671,"contributor_id":21020},{"article_id":57671,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57694,"link":57695,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57672,"updated_at":57673,"article_id":57671,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"N3zu5qgTDGk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156942412-tlF6zVaZ.jpeg",{"id":57697,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57698,"updated_at":57699,"owner_id":1824,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57700,"contents":57701,"contributors":57715,"image":57719},"9465","2021-09-29T22:34:17.297Z","2023-04-11T13:31:23.498Z",{"id":1824,"type":325,"owner_id":1824,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57702],{"id":57703,"score":47,"body":57704,"status":55,"article_id":57697,"created_at":57698,"updated_at":57699,"published_at":57698},"otoZ",{"title":57705,"outcome":57706,"problem":57707,"summary":57708,"solution":57709,"attachment":57710},"AltMat - Transforming agriculture waste into natural fibres and yarns","\u003Cp>After successful pilots and testing industrial scale production and compatibility with actual production lines across supply chains, the company is set to make the industrial scale unit go live in July 2021.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company is also working on more committed brand alliances for active adoption of Alt materials and contribute towards the 2025 science backed sustainbility target of brands.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, they have been able to solve the dual problem of agricultural waste and textile pollution while contributing to various parameters from soil health to end of life scenarios.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The textile industry need better materials. There is a growing interest in the use of plant-based fibre and agricultural residues for textile production, but brands often find it tough to strike chords of viability, ease of execution and scalability to produce them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The investment and sharing of technologies that can transform agricultural waste into textiles can massively contribute to the development and evolution of circular textile production practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Created in 2020, India-based AltMat is a company focused on developing alternative materials from agricultural waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Merging knowledge in materials science and sustainability, the company transforms residues of food and medicinal crops into natural fibres, yarns, and fabrics without using hazardous chemicals in the process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through their inclusive and regenerative practices, the company has been able to have massive positive impacts on various parameters from water, energy usage, soil health, to ocean health.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AltMat uses a combination of mechanical, chemical, and microbial sciences to transform low-value materials into soft and strong fibres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The materials are divided into three categories: Alt yarns, Alt fibres and Alt fabrics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Alt yarns developed by the company are made from a mixture of Alt fibres with other sources of materials like cotton, modal, lyocell and recycled polyester.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alt fibres are made from hemp oil seed, banana and pineapple residues and available in several grades for different applications like paper making, packaging, non-wovens, hygiene products and composites.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also look thoroughly after their farm supply chain, manufacturing processes, and material designs to account for environmental footprint throughout.\u003C/p>",[57711,57713],{"name":57712,"type":53,"value":57712},"https://textileexchange.org/featured/altmat-2021/",{"name":57714,"type":53,"value":57714},"https://altmat.in/",[57716,57717,57718],{"article_id":57697,"contributor_id":1824},{"article_id":57697,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":57697,"contributor_id":672},{"id":57720,"link":57721,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57698,"updated_at":57699,"article_id":57697,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bY-EP48QVtY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156943334-1AnXfshI.jpeg",{"id":57723,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57724,"updated_at":57725,"owner_id":57726,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57727,"contents":57728,"contributors":57740,"image":57746},"9485","2021-10-07T18:48:23.625Z","2023-04-11T14:21:19.870Z","kSGL1A",{"id":57726,"type":325,"owner_id":57726,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57729],{"id":57730,"score":47,"body":57731,"status":55,"article_id":57723,"created_at":57724,"updated_at":57725,"published_at":57724},"lQzG",{"title":57732,"outcome":57733,"problem":57734,"summary":57735,"solution":57736,"attachment":57737},"Loopi: Moving families today and tomorrow","\u003Cp>By offering the stroller as-a-service, Loopi retains ownership of the product and therefore responsibility for its repair, refurbishment and recycling. Whereby recycling is always the last resort as closing the material loop, reusing is the starting point. Thus, every single part of a returned stroller is carefully inspected and tested. Only parts at the end of their life cycle are recycled while all other parts get another life through reusing, refurbishment, and upcycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>One of the many pressing challenges parents face is choosing a stroller at a time when they do not even know what features the stroller actually needs to have. Besides, needs are likely to change with different requirements over time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result of changing needs, sooner or later every stroller becomes obsolete, and the resources invested in it are wasted infinitely. While for parents this mainly means an inefficient use of time and money, for the environment and future generations it means an inefficient use of scarce resources such as primary materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The conventional stroller industry is part of the linear economy and therefore depended on continuous consumption patterns. Today’s strollers are simply not designed to make it back into circulation. As a result, in Switzerland alone, around 90’000 strollers, amounting to more than 600 tons, are disposed of as bulky goods every year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When it comes to baby products, the stroller is one of the most expensive investments. That is usually why parents often lend or give away their stroller to friends and relatives, or they resell it when it is no longer needed. Although this extends the life cycle of the stroller, it does not prevent it from ending up in landfill at some point. In short: reselling a conventional stroller only makes something bad a little better.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Committed to the circular economy, the startup Loopi is pioneering stroller design to last well beyond the needs of one user. The company is currently employing 8 people and also counts with 5 advisors.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Facing those design flaws in the stroller industry, the idea of Loopi was born at a family party. Mirco Egloff, circular economy design expert and co-founder of Loopi, recalls: “I was horrified when I took a closer look at my cousin’s stroller. Various materials, including loads of plastic, were riveted or welded together, making individual parts inseparable and therefore difficult to repair, replace and recycle. There must be a better way, I thought to myself”. In Simone Köchli, he found a partner to challenge this status quo. “It is about more than strollers. It is about a shift in mindset – away from linearity and towards circularity”, says Köchli. Together with Ali Herold, Chantal Lisci and Remo Mathys, they founded Loopi AG in March 2020.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, the startup is in the product development phase. Until Loopi’s circular stroller launches, a cooperation with another stroller manufacturer will allow them to test and offer the stroller service model starting on February 1st, 2022, in Switzerland.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Loopi is tackling this problem at the root by innovating towards a circular business model to provide a sustainable and convenient alternative to parents and other caregivers with a stroller service system. It strives to design the first fully circular stroller and to offer it on a flexible subscription basis extending its life cycle well beyond the needs of one family.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thanks to the modular design of the strollers, single components and features can be exchanged or adjusted at any time if needs change. The flexible subscription also makes it possible to switch to a different or additional model, with parents being able to choose between a city stroller, an off-road stroller, or a buggy.\u003C/p>",[57738],{"name":57739,"type":53,"value":57739},"https://loopi.ch",[57741,57742,57743,57744,57745],{"article_id":57723,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":57723,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":57723,"contributor_id":57726},{"article_id":57723,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57723,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57747,"link":57748,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57724,"updated_at":57725,"article_id":57723,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yyBnS4tLMB4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156944704-9c3ENeqI.jpeg",{"id":57750,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57751,"updated_at":57752,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57753,"contents":57754,"contributors":57765,"image":57768},"11331","2022-01-05T15:52:47.202Z","2022-05-13T09:36:19.133Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57755],{"id":57756,"score":47,"body":57757,"status":55,"article_id":57750,"created_at":57751,"updated_at":57752,"published_at":57751},"PKwL",{"title":57758,"outcome":57759,"problem":57760,"summary":57761,"solution":57762,"attachment":57763},"Gender Equality in Plastics Circularity program in Asia","\u003Cp>8 projects were selected from six Civil Society Organizations and two Social Enterprises, 5 entrepreneurial solutions were complemented by three research and policy advocacy projects, additional technical assistance was deployed, and US$220,000+ were provided in financial assistance across all projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many waste management and recycling systems in South and Southeast Asia rely on women working in the informal sector, but offer them few opportunities to secure dignified work or improve their livelihoods. The work of women is often less secure and less valued than the work of men, and women are at greater risk of discrimination, harrassment, and violence.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Opportunities to build assets and consolidate influence or power in the waste management value chain are also often harder for women to access. The pursuit of innovative solutions to improve waste management runs the risk of inadvertently contributing to trends that could negatively impact the most marginalized and disenfranchised people in the system. Therefore, it is essential to keep a focus on gender equality and social inclusion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Incubation Network launched the Equality in Plastics Circularity program that will support a cohort of solutions to advance gender equality within plastic waste management and recycling systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>8 projects located in India, Philippines, and Vietnam were selected, and US$220,000+ in financial assistance were provided across all projects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Incubation Network launched the Equality in Plastics Circularity program that will support a cohort of solutions to advance gender equality within plastic waste management and recycling systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program has three key objectives:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) To increase awareness around gender inequalities and human rights issues within waste management and recycling systems, highlight practical approaches to improving gender sensitivity and responsiveness, and demonstrate the potential impact of such approaches.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) To generate and scale two-pronged innovative solutions that tackle issues within waste management and recycling systems, and simultaneously value women as key stakeholders, thus increasing women’s access to and control of resources. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) To create opportunities for civil society organizations, particularly those that represent waste workers and women’s rights, to influence decision-making in waste management and recycling systems.\u003C/p>",[57764],{"name":19581,"type":53,"value":19581},[57766,57767],{"article_id":57750,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57750,"contributor_id":672},{"id":57769,"link":57770,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57751,"updated_at":57752,"article_id":57750,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"X3bmAuO94c0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156947022-fGTqrCqo.jpeg",{"id":57772,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57773,"updated_at":57774,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57775,"contents":57776,"contributors":57788,"image":57791},"11923","2022-01-21T11:26:28.583Z","2023-04-13T16:35:32.098Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57777],{"id":57778,"score":47,"body":57779,"status":55,"article_id":57772,"created_at":57773,"updated_at":57774,"published_at":57773},"DSRo",{"title":57780,"outcome":57781,"problem":57782,"summary":57783,"solution":57784,"attachment":57785},"Sharing platform for film equipment in Switzerland","\u003Cp>Over 150 filmmakers and production companies from Bern, Basel, Zurich, Lucerne and other cities are now offering their equipment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fabian Steiner, the founder of the platform, towards the end of his film studies began questioning, together with other students, where they could get the equipment for their projects. The idea of ​​a list came up, where everyone could enter their own equipment and the others could see who has what available.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CINE.EQUIPMENT is a sharing marketplace where filmmakers and film production companies all over Switzerland can rent and hire filmequipment. In this marketplace, users can rent out their film equipment, get to know filmmakers from the region and earn money at the same time. More than five people work now at the company.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A few years later, this idea gave rise to the Cine.Equipment project in 2017 with the vision of developing a Switzerland-wide sharing platform for filmmakers and creative professionals. Cine.Equipment is intended to be a platform for professional film and creative people and people with previous knowledge. This is the only way to ensure professional and careful handling of equipment. For this reason, the team verifies all users and seek personal contact. With Cine.Equipment, the aim is also to contribute to the networking of filmmakers and creative professionals in Switzerland, so that users can get in touch with other filmmakers and creative people and make important contacts for their everyday work. The chance for new collaborations arises and the professional exchange is intensified. The platform consists of a database in which you can find a summary of diverse, specific and professional equipment from the online rental PDFs. And that is also combined with localization via a map, wherever you are. \u003C/p>",[57786],{"name":57787,"type":53,"value":57787},"https://blog.cine.equipment/unsere-geschichte/",[57789,57790],{"article_id":57772,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57772,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57792,"link":57793,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57773,"updated_at":57774,"article_id":57772,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FzzANb6cc1U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156947916-4pq6eElc.jpeg",{"id":57795,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57796,"updated_at":57797,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57798,"contents":57799,"contributors":57811,"image":57815},"12056","2022-01-25T09:46:38.544Z","2023-03-23T14:42:02.296Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57800],{"id":57801,"score":47,"body":57802,"status":55,"article_id":57795,"created_at":57796,"updated_at":57797,"published_at":57796},"ds1y",{"title":57803,"outcome":57804,"problem":57805,"summary":57806,"solution":57807,"attachment":57808},"Ollas, an ancestral irrigation technique","\u003Cp>The product brings three main benefits:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Ollas save 40 litres of water every year, which now amounts to more than 80,000 litres of water saved.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Using woodchips to protect their products in transport saves more than 50 kilograms of polystyrene.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Production partly taking place in hosted workshops amounts to over 2,000 hours of\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>social work.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, a lot of water is used and wasted: the world needs to reduce and optimise the consumption of its most valuable resource. Therefore, we must change our relationship with water. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Wepot, founded in 2018, innovates around an ecological and ancestral irrigation system. It saves up to 70% of water and makes plants autonomous. The company's objective stems from a simple observation: we must change our relationship with water. By participating in the development of this efficient irrigation technique, it hopes to help the world reduce and improve the consumption of its most valuable resource.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It also attaches great importance to supporting the local economy and choose its partners based on the idea of ​​a short production chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The solution offered by Wepot is Ollas, an ancestral irrigation technique used to grow plants. It is difficult to trace its exact origin but its use is historically very important in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It remains very underdeveloped in European regions, despite being considered one of the most efficient irrigation systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company offers different models and sizes of Ollas to grow plants. To use them, you have to bury the Ollas up to the demarcation, fill it with water and leave room for magic: the plant fixes its roots around the pot and, thanks to the natural porosity of the clay, it drinks according to its needs. This avoids any water stress, and prevents development of weeds—and above all saves water by 50% to 70%.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, the company is testing its Ollas in an eco-village in Senegal, in partnership with the Plantons Utile association. This experience allows it every day to better understand local issues while testing the quality of their solution directly in the field. Ultimately, they wish to set up a production workshop that will both create jobs and contribute to the independence of these populations. This trial can then be extended to other regions facing the same challenges.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To move in this direction, the company is conducting its first applied research around the Ollas. Surrounded by agronomists and horticulturists who are experts in their fields, it wants to prove the advantages and benefits of this irrigation method through a purely scientific approach.\u003C/p>",[57809],{"name":57810,"type":53,"value":57810},"https://wepot.ch/",[57812,57813,57814],{"article_id":57795,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":57795,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57795,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57816,"link":57817,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57796,"updated_at":57797,"article_id":57795,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KklOT_KCTIM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156949007-RzTBWgxM.jpeg",{"id":57819,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57820,"updated_at":57821,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57822,"contents":57823,"contributors":57839,"image":57842},"12057","2022-01-25T11:04:58.085Z","2023-04-06T15:30:23.792Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57824],{"id":57825,"score":47,"body":57826,"status":55,"article_id":57819,"created_at":57820,"updated_at":57821,"published_at":57820},"RgC0",{"title":57827,"outcome":57828,"problem":57829,"summary":57830,"solution":57831,"attachment":57832},"Recycling composite plastics from end-of-life boats","\u003Cp>The three solutions offer various significant benefits:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Proprietary Pyrolysis Technique: This technique both recaptures energy, making recycling energetically neutral minimizing costs, and maintains the reclaimed glass fibre at a very high quality increasing resell value, maximizing revenue.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Valorization of Reclaimed Glass Fibre: This significantly increases the resale value and therefore the revenue from recycling composite materials like boat hulls or wind turbine blades.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Mobile Recycling Units: This has several key advantages: 1) It reduces the shipping costs and logistics of shipping/exporting waste material, 2) It has a significantly lower CAPex than a centralized waste plant leading to faster revenue generation. 3) It can be quickly and easily deployed to disaster sites (e.g. boats destroyed in hurricanes) to limit environmental damage 4) It lends itself well to a franchise model where units can be sold to existing scrapyards (e.g. auto) that want to expand their business to boats.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fibreglass fuelled a boating boom, but they are now dumped and ageing craft are breaking up, releasing toxins and microplastics across the world. In addition, wind turbine blades can’t be recycled, so they’re piling up in landfills. Europe has about 3,800 blades coming down annually through at least 2022, according to BloombergNEF. And it is going to get worse: Most were built more than a decade ago, when installations were less than a fifth of what they are now.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Glass fibre to composites market are expected to reach 3 billion pounds by 2024. The equipment used to recycle fibreglass without damaging the glass fibres is expensive and time-consuming.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Composite Recycling sustainably recycles composite plastics by separating glass fibers from the resin and produce reusable fibers to make new composites. Composite Recycling’s\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>unique approach optimizes the process to obtain clean fibres and preserve their structural and functional integrity. This expands vastly the number of applications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company currently counts with the 3 co-founders and 4 advisors.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The commpany offers three technology solutions to this problem:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Proprietary Pyrolysis Technique: Composite Recycling has developed a proprietary technique. Pyrolysis is a process whereby a material is heated in an oxygen free environment. 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This breadth forms the basis for Eberhard's pioneering role in the field of circular economy. The transformation process at Eberhard was not driven by efficiency—but by closing the material cycles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, the company employs more than 580 employees working at 12 locations, and boasts several additional open vacancies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>40 years ago, the company started to develop in the direction of the circular economy, putting a stationary plant for the processing of construction waste into operation. The plants makes separating and reusing construction and demolition waste easier. Since its inception, the plants' activities have expanded. 20 years ago, Eberhard opened what is still the largest recycling centre for building materials in Switzerland, in Rümlang. Of total investment in sustainability, more than 20% is currently flowing into Eberhard. In 2021, a new recycling centre was put into operation, which can also recycle mixed rubble in addition to concrete rubble. In this way, Eberhard can increasingly close the material cycle. \u003C/p>",[57860,57862],{"name":57861,"type":53,"value":57861},"https://eberhard.ch/ueber-uns/nachhaltigkeit",{"name":57863,"type":53,"value":57863},"https://www.bfh.ch/dam/jcr:c94f7cfb-250d-4c23-8cd1-45069da075d4/W_Brosch_Studie_Kreislaufwirtschaft_211126_W_def.pdf",[57865,57866,57867],{"article_id":57846,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":57846,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57846,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57869,"link":57870,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57847,"updated_at":57848,"article_id":57846,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZlE5nWUcZhg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156950474-c5Hjnn7W.jpeg",{"id":57872,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57873,"updated_at":57874,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57875,"contents":57876,"contributors":57891,"image":57895},"12122","2022-01-27T15:36:18.615Z","2022-07-06T09:50:43.707Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57877],{"id":57878,"score":47,"body":57879,"status":55,"article_id":57872,"created_at":57873,"updated_at":57874,"published_at":57873},"12R2",{"title":57880,"outcome":57881,"problem":57882,"summary":57883,"solution":57884,"attachment":57885},"Ypsomed: making the pharmaceutical industry more sustainable","\u003Cp>Based on the activities implemented in the observation period from 2017 to 2019, Ypsomed is already one of the leading companies in the field of circular economy in Switzerland. They report on their environmental impact on their annual report, in which they also present their ambitions for 2025. One of them is to promote product responsibility and the closed-loop economy within the company and in cooperation with their partners.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The healthcare sector has a significant environmental footprint. Self-medication products such as pens and autoinjectors, which are used in the treatment of a wide range of chronic diseases, are also contributors. Most products in the pharmeutical industry are designed for one-time use. Multiple use of the products would mean that the end consumers would have to reassemble the devices themselves, which would reduce the safety of the products in use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ypsomed is active in the medical technology industry. As a supplier they develop and produce injection and infusion systems for selfmedication (e.g. insulin pumps) for the pharmaceutical industry. The starting point for Ypsomed's entry into the circular economy was the anchoring of sustainability in the corporate strategy, which was implemented a few years ago. Ypsomed is currently employing more than 650 people in Switzerland and it received the Swiss Employer Award in 2021.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ypsomed strives for optimisation across the entire life cycle of the products as well as across the entire value chain of the company. This begins with development, continues with procurement and production, and extends to packaging as well as use by the users, and finally to disposal and recycling. The company takes on product responsibility by minimising the undesirable effects of its products and services on health, safety and the environment throughout the entire product life cycle. They put the closed-loop economy into practice by developing products which minimise waste and emissions, which use fully or partially recyclable and renewable raw materials, and which protect the climate. Furthermore, they make efficient use of the energy necessary.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, in 2019, Ypsomed calculated its corporate carbon footprint for the first time: This has shown that its own greenhouse gas emissions from heat and electricity consumption (Scope 1 and 2) amount to just 3% of total emissions. 97% of the CO2 emissions however, come from the upstream and downstream value chain (Scope 3). The largest share is accounted for by purchased materials (in particular, plastic granulate and transport containers). Therefore, it is crucial for the company to work with its partners to tackle emissions where they occur.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The activities implemented so far focus primarily on increasing efficiency. However, the activities do not only relate to internal company activities. With the founding of the “Alliance to Zero”, Ypsomed, together with other companies, is attempting to set up a cross-industry network in order to make the entire value chain in the pharmaceutical industry more sustainable and to increasingly close the material cycles.\u003C/p>",[57886,57888,57890],{"name":57887,"type":53,"value":57887},"https://www.ypsomed.com/en/",{"name":57889,"type":53,"value":57889},"https://www.ypsomed.com/files/media/03_Documents/02_Reports/2020_21/YPS_GB_2021_E.pdf#page=21",{"name":57863,"type":53,"value":57863},[57892,57893,57894],{"article_id":57872,"contributor_id":6835},{"article_id":57872,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57872,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57896,"link":57897,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57873,"updated_at":57874,"article_id":57872,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"NUiK6369SVQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156951689-vYkmwa5a.jpeg",{"id":57899,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57900,"updated_at":57901,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57902,"contents":57903,"contributors":57915,"image":57920},"12286","2022-02-07T16:23:53.505Z","2023-04-11T16:10:38.024Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57904],{"id":57905,"score":47,"body":57906,"status":55,"article_id":57899,"created_at":57900,"updated_at":57901,"published_at":57900},"nt4Y",{"title":57907,"outcome":57908,"problem":57909,"summary":57910,"solution":57911,"attachment":57912},"Gmüesgarte: solving the food waste problem","\u003Cp>With Gmüesgarte, everyone involved—farmers and customers—helps tackle food waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Around 10% of food losses in Switzerland occur during the agricultural phase, partly because food item doesn't meet certain aesthetic standards. These fruits and vegetables are tough to sell. What's more, 2.6 million tonnes of food waste is generated per year in Switzerland—while an estimated 90% of losses in food production are avoidable. If food is not eaten, resources are also lost: in order to produce fruits and vegetables, it takes water, soil, fuel and money, among other things—and generates emissions, which have an additional impact on the climate. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gmüesgarte, a project launched in 2017, tackles food loss and waste in Switzerland. The company buys fruits and veggies that doesn't meet aesthetic standards from local farmers to sell in its shop, make salads and smoothies, and delivers to customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The team consists of the four founders as well as 15 employees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gmüesgarte closes this gap by buying 'ugly' produce left over from their partner farmers, then reselling it in the cellar on Marktgasse. The company also uses the groceries to make items like salads and smoothies that you can take with you. The company also offers catering, delivers subscription bags and supplies restaurants with its unique products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The subscription option called 'foodsave & solidarity' does good in three ways. Firstly, customers save food that would otherwise not make it onto the plate. Secondly, customers help provide people in poverty with fresh and healthy local vegetables. And thirdly, they can support Bernese farming families by buying the food that is produced with passion at a fair price.\u003C/p>",[57913],{"name":57914,"type":53,"value":57914},"https://xn--gmesgarte-r9a.ch/index.html",[57916,57917,57918,57919],{"article_id":57899,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":57899,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57899,"contributor_id":9873},{"article_id":57899,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57921,"link":57922,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57900,"updated_at":57901,"article_id":57899,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nHHHx0RBzRY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156952640-_zXg79T0.jpeg",{"id":57924,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57925,"updated_at":57926,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57927,"contents":57928,"contributors":57940,"image":57943},"12319","2022-02-08T09:39:36.393Z","2023-03-23T14:52:59.308Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57929],{"id":57930,"score":47,"body":57931,"status":55,"article_id":57924,"created_at":57925,"updated_at":57926,"published_at":57925},"qYtT",{"title":57932,"outcome":57933,"problem":57934,"summary":57935,"solution":57936,"attachment":57937},"Storing CO₂ in recycled concrete","\u003Cp>As of today, the recycled and CO₂-enriched concrete granulate treated with Neustark improves the climate balance of fresh concrete by about 10%. In addition to the permanent storage of CO₂, this is due to the reduction of the cement ratio in fresh concrete towards the regulatory minimum.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>About 10kg of the captured CO₂ are permanently stored in each cubic meter of concrete. The enriched material allows for the reduction of cement in fresh concrete. Up to 20kg of new CO₂ emissions per m³ of fresh concrete are avoided.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2025, a second technological solution from Neustark that complements their current systems will multiply the storage capacity for CO₂ in concrete. By then each unit of fresh concrete binds at least the amount of CO₂ released during its production and climate-neutral concrete becomes a reality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>7% of all global greenhouse gas emissions originate from the production of cement. Concrete is in higher demand than ever as a building material - and is at the same time one of the biggest climate killers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Every year, global cement production causes around 2.5 billion tons of CO₂ emissions - which is roughly twice as much as the entire global air traffic produces.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Neustark removes CO₂ from the atmosphere by capturing and storing it in concrete permanently. At the same time, this cuts new emissions by reducing the use of cement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, 9 people form the team of the company, and it is expected to grow in the following years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The use of recycled concrete as a carbon dioxide reservoir is one of the most promising technologies in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Providers such as the Swiss startup Neustark are already enabling significant improvements in the carbon footprint of new buildings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2020 the company pioneered the market with their modular plants, enabling producers to capture CO₂ in concrete. CO₂ is removed from the air, and carbon dioxide levels in the atmoshpere are thereby reduced. About 10kg of the captured CO₂ are permanently stored in each cubic meter of concrete.\u003C/p>",[57938],{"name":57939,"type":53,"value":57939},"https://www.neustark.com/",[57941,57942],{"article_id":57924,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57924,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57944,"link":57945,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57925,"updated_at":57926,"article_id":57924,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"vMqYlL5ad5E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156953367-We7bceGA.jpeg",{"id":57947,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57948,"updated_at":57949,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57950,"contents":57951,"contributors":57963,"image":57967},"12321","2022-02-08T11:05:36.109Z","2023-04-13T15:39:08.997Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57952],{"id":57953,"score":47,"body":57954,"status":55,"article_id":57947,"created_at":57948,"updated_at":57949,"published_at":57948},"Ph29",{"title":57955,"outcome":57956,"problem":57957,"summary":57958,"solution":57959,"attachment":57960},"Recycled campervans for rent","\u003Cp>The company offers now three different options for camper vans: small, medium and large. By making use of secondary materials, Cheeky Campers cut waste generation and decrease the need for virgin materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The two founders of the company realised that in Switzerland, the available range of camper vans is largely inflexible, expensive, large, impersonal, made of plastic and high-tech. It's not possible to rent a camper van for a weekend, or to return it on a Sunday—and pickup locations are situation far from most residents.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cheeky Campers is a Swiss startup that uses secondary/recycled materials to upgrade 'pre-loved' vehicles into simple, unique and affordable camper vans. The vehicles are produced in cooperation with local partners, and are rented out online and distributed across various locations in Switzerland. This takes place digitally and without physical contact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This is why the idea of ​​Cheeky Campers was born. The company provides a unique offer: simple and affordable vehicles, with a flexible rental process. At the same time, it aims to act as ecologically and socially sustainable as possible. The company collaborates with socially-positive integrative labour projects, and consistently builds its vehicles with used and upcycled materials. Moreover, each vehicle is designed by a young artist.\u003C/p>",[57961],{"name":57962,"type":53,"value":57962},"https://www.cheekycampers.ch/",[57964,57965,57966],{"article_id":57947,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":57947,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57947,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57968,"link":57969,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57948,"updated_at":57949,"article_id":57947,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dYZo-7BsfZQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156954264-mhVAdcXr.jpeg",{"id":57971,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57972,"updated_at":57973,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57974,"contents":57975,"contributors":57987,"image":57990},"12354","2022-02-08T13:27:58.809Z","2022-07-07T14:24:10.950Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57976],{"id":57977,"score":47,"body":57978,"status":55,"article_id":57971,"created_at":57972,"updated_at":57973,"published_at":57972},"Mz0f",{"title":57979,"outcome":57980,"problem":57981,"summary":57982,"solution":57983,"attachment":57984},"Sustainable beauty products","\u003Cp>The company's products are made from biodegradable materials, so each refill biodegrades and returns to nature. This avoids chemical pollution and waste. Also, for each refill, you save one single-use plastic bottle from ever being made.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Beauty products have traditionally compromised the wellbeing of the planet with formulas that suffocate, packaging draped in plastic and products that not always live up to their standards. In fact, in Switzerland alone, 205 million single-use plastic hair and shower bottles are disposed every year – of which globally only 14% is recycled. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nuniq offers sustainble beautly products for the hair and body care which are refillable and recyclable. The packaging therefore requires much less plastic and the products themselves are degradable, which means that they don't harm nature.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nuniq sells premium hair and body care products made for the customer and with the planet in mind. They come with recyclable packaging and biodegradable superfood ingredients that feed customer's hair and skin. 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The products are designed to be refilled and reused.\u003C/p>",[57985],{"name":57986,"type":53,"value":57986},"https://nuniq.io/",[57988,57989],{"article_id":57971,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57971,"contributor_id":644},{"id":57991,"link":57992,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57972,"updated_at":57973,"article_id":57971,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PA1B743SB3s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156954960-Ec8_SQDe.jpeg",{"id":57994,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":57995,"updated_at":57996,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":57997,"contents":57998,"contributors":58010,"image":58014},"12357","2022-02-08T13:53:40.844Z","2023-04-11T14:02:20.511Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[57999],{"id":58000,"score":47,"body":58001,"status":55,"article_id":57994,"created_at":57995,"updated_at":57996,"published_at":57995},"JVOr",{"title":58002,"outcome":58003,"problem":58004,"summary":58005,"solution":58006,"attachment":58007},"Turning waste in freight logistics into intelligent assets","\u003Cp>The solution enables up to 90% cost savings, and material savings, digital enablement, up to 85% CO2eq emissions savings and 100% process simplification. This solution bring some more relevant benefits, including extending product life-times, improved safety for workers and goods, greater traceability through IoT technology, full recyclability, and a multiple patent app.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Freight logistics tend to generate a lot of waste: for instance, for wood, the packaging transport weight is very high, and it therefore generates significant CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ponera Group was incorporated in Switzerland on April 2019 by two colleagues and friends who believe that eco-friendly and efficient solutions are necessary to shape the future of the growing freight logistics market. Their vision is to transform single-use consumable industrial packaging material into intelligent assets, orchestrating an effective circular economy. Their mission is to facilitate circular logistics through their smart modular reusable industrial packaging solution. Through innovation, it is possible to significantly impact their partners environmental footprint, process efficiency, flexibility and transparency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The team is currently composed of seven managers and employees and it is planning to grow more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ponera Group has developed a unique logistics solution based on an innovative modular system of bio-polymer-based pallets which decrease packing costs by minimising transport and industrial packaging inefficiencies. The flexibility of this innovation makes it applicable to wide range of products and industries. Ponera's assortment of modules, which come in different sizes, can be assembled to create any required surface area, granting full flexibility to users. Easy and fast to assemble, with high load capacities and handling convenience, their patented concept drives efficiency in logistics operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ponera's reusable modular industrial packaging is therefore boasts easy and quick assembly and disassembly. It enables high load capacity for heavy duty cargo transportation and high handling convenience, as well as optimal stacking for Lean Warehousing and efficient transport for empty modules.\u003C/p>",[58008],{"name":58009,"type":53,"value":58009},"https://www.poneragroup.com/",[58011,58012,58013],{"article_id":57994,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":57994,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":57994,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58015,"link":58016,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":57995,"updated_at":57996,"article_id":57994,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RjZ0cRIZFUo=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156955599-aQGSvzDh.jpeg",{"id":58018,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58019,"updated_at":58020,"owner_id":6892,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58021,"contents":58022,"contributors":58033,"image":58036},"12451","2022-02-16T12:53:23.025Z","2023-03-23T14:53:13.313Z",{"id":6892,"type":325,"owner_id":6892,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58023],{"id":58024,"score":47,"body":58025,"status":55,"article_id":58018,"created_at":58019,"updated_at":58020,"published_at":58019},"lQ57",{"title":58026,"outcome":58027,"problem":58028,"summary":58029,"solution":58030,"attachment":58031},"Vejle - a value chain mapping game","\u003Cp>Obtaining new and exclusive transparency in the value chain and the transactions with their stakeholders will enable various retailers to identify and create loops for plastic packaging. The Value Chain Mapping Game can be applied to various material streams and different supply chains, contributing to a circular material flow.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most of the plastic waste within retail is ending up in landfills instead of being reused or recycled. Operating with plastic, a value loss for retailers, society, and the planet is the current standard. The municipality of Vejle aims to move towards an industry in which the value chains of plastic do not end at landfills or incinerators, but in circular loops creating value in themselves, contributing to their goal of 70% CO2 emission reduction by 2030.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Within the project of REFLOW, the city of Vejle, Denmark, co-developed the Value chain game. The game consists of physical and online tools. The tools aim to assist a company with initiating and simplifying the process of reusing and recycling plastic waste, which is done by identifying possible circular loops for products as well as engaging relevant stakeholders within the value chain. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The municipality of Vejle developed, in collaboration with the Danish Design Center, a game to foster positive transformation through tangible value creation based on a short-term, manageable and focused effort. Through the collaboration with the retail chain Rema 1000, the Vejle pilot identified a need for a practical way to explore and understand the business’ value chain. Contributing to the aim of the retailer, to reduce the plastics sent to incineration by 25%. At the test site, Rema 1000 identified and created circular loops for candy boxes and plans to implement further loops for flower bins and other items. This will mean that several hundred tons of plastic every year will be recycled instead of incinerated.  Working together on identifying the actual steps in the chain allowed for more concrete solutions to be found at the test site. Parallel, the work with the Reflow operating system introduced Vejles municipal team to the methodology of “value flows”, which functions as a structured way of classifying different aspects of the value chain in order to digitalize the chain. Working specifically with the plastic material flow, the team realized that no such tools existed in the market, and therefore developed the “Value Chain Mapping Game”.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Value Chain Mapping Game solution is a physical and online tool that helps identify and outline of the whole value chain of plastic in retail, using gamification. The user is the retailer, who will understand the whole flow of the product mapped through answering questions such as: Who are your suppliers? Who do you need to get in contact with? What happens to the material when it is used or thrown away? What kind of new loops are possible for the material? The aim is to educate the users about the value chain of plastic and increase the circularity of plastic streams, and thereby facilitate the reduction of plastic use and increase the rate of reusing or recycling.  Based on the research conducted by the municipality participating in the REFLOW process, retailers using the game can identify their necessary actions in order to make their plastic flow more circular. The mapping game is a portfolio extension of \u003Cem>Spraengfarlig!\u003C/em> , a small consulting company founded in 2006, which mainly works on projects related to innovative technology and 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sorting plant to advance mixed municipal waste management","\u003Cp>-Increased Recovery Rates: Recovery rates soared from 28% to 82%, with recycling rates reaching 56.4%, surpassing the EU's 2025 targets ahead of schedule.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-CO₂ Emissions Reduction: The facility achieves an annual reduction of 33,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to removing 20,000 fossil fuel cars from the road.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-High-Quality Recyclates: The plant produces recycled plastics with purity rates up to 98%, suitable for various industrial applications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Operational Efficiency: The shift to mixed waste sorting has streamlined operations, eliminating the need for separate plastics collection and reducing associated costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional waste management in the region relied heavily on separate collection of plastics and paper, which proved costly and inefficient.Despite efforts, a substantial amount of recyclable materials ended up incinerated, 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including plastics (PET, PS, LDPE, HDPE, PP), paper, and metals, from residual household waste.The facility also processes polyolefins (LDPE, HDPE, PP) on-site, converting them into high-quality recyclates.Additionally, IVAR collaborates with Quantafuel and Geminor to chemically recycle plastics into virgin-grade oil, further enhancing material 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guide to separate construction waste collection in Scotland","\u003Cp>The collection of construction and demolition wastes can generate income from gathering materials for re-use, reduce costs by purchasing less material, maximise space and reduce the amounts of accidents. It also brings environmental benefits such as the conservation of natural resources, the reduction of CO2 emissions, while increasing environmental performance and enriching corporate social responsibility.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a construction project, it is estimated that 13% of raw materials ordered are discarded unused. Most waste is produced on site through over-ordering, damaging materials, inadequate storage of materials and unnecessary packaging of construction materials with plastics and cardboard.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Government and association partnership can help improve waste management, from the prevention and the reduction of waste to the recycling process. By providing assistance, Zero Waste Scotland has thus produced a guide to help parties reduce, separate construction waste collection and reuse the materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To help with the prevention and reduce of waste, the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland have partnered to develop the Resource Efficient Scotland programme. It helps organisations in the private, third and public by reducing energy, water and raw materials use and managing waste efficiently, through free advice, technical support and best practices sharing. Before the construction, Zero Waste Scotland intends to design out construction waste, with its guide covering the topic in detail, to minimize waste through procurement and to develop site waste management plans. During the process, Zero Waste Scotland reduces waste and reuses the materials.\u003C/p>",[58079],{"name":58080,"type":53,"value":58080},"https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/Improving%20waste%20management%20on%20construction%20site%20%E2%80%93%20best%20practice%20guide_0.pdf",[58082],{"article_id":58065,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58084,"link":58085,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58066,"updated_at":58067,"article_id":58065,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5LMv6w6hNL4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156958216-H5QjkKg4.jpeg",{"id":58087,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58088,"updated_at":58089,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58090,"contents":58091,"contributors":58107,"image":58109},"13281","2022-03-22T18:31:31.526Z","2022-04-06T10:02:23.278Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58092],{"id":58093,"score":47,"body":58094,"status":55,"article_id":58087,"created_at":58088,"updated_at":58089,"published_at":58088},"LDuS",{"title":58095,"outcome":58096,"problem":58097,"summary":58098,"solution":58099,"attachment":58100},"Cape Town transforming food waste into animal feed with Black Soldier Flies","\u003Cp>This crop gives 52 harvests a year from only one space. This process consumes significantly less water and land than other types of protein production and is far less carbon intensive. Indeed, a 2020 study by researchers in the UK and Germany found that the global pet-food market releases as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as the total emissions of the Philippines or Mozambique. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In a 2013 report, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said eating insects could help to address food shortages around the world. But despite insects being a popular snack in many countries, Western nations have proved resistant. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food shortage, people who are starving and the waste problem are coexisting at the same time. To rebalance the situation, Dean Smorenberg, former management consultant founded the Maltento farm in 2018 on an industrial estate on the edge of the city. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Maltento farm pumps out over 10 tonnes of high-quality protein-rich feed each month. Most of it is destined for export overseas, mainly to feed pets, such as chickens in the US. The fly larvae feed on waste food products, in this case mainly spent grains from a nearby brewery, turning it into marketable protein and producing a fertiliser by-product. Rathan that looking to directly challenge the massive global soy or fishmeal industries, which currently provide much of the world’s affordable protein, Maltento is looking to offer products that supplement a pet food’s flavour or nutritional properties. \u003C/p>",[58101,58103,58105],{"name":58102,"type":53,"value":58102},"https://www.fao.org/3/i3253e/i3253e.pdf",{"name":58104,"type":53,"value":58104},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959378020307366?dgcid=author",{"name":58106,"type":53,"value":58106},"https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-58384761",[58108],{"article_id":58087,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58110,"link":58111,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58088,"updated_at":58089,"article_id":58087,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uI2LZC2UT10=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156959311-KJI7iwZv.jpeg",{"id":58113,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58114,"updated_at":58115,"owner_id":1382,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58116,"contents":58117,"contributors":58129,"image":58133},"13375","2022-03-28T11:38:07.167Z","2023-04-13T16:07:07.235Z",{"id":1382,"type":325,"owner_id":1382,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58118],{"id":58119,"score":47,"body":58120,"status":55,"article_id":58113,"created_at":58114,"updated_at":58115,"published_at":58114},"ZCW5",{"title":58121,"outcome":58122,"problem":58123,"summary":58124,"solution":58125,"attachment":58126},"The fully recycling wind turbines blades future in Groningen, Netherlands","\u003Cp>The business case was presented and handed over to the Groningen Provincial Executive member IJzebrand Rijzebol in Nijlicht in Eemshaven in February 2022.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Boosting renewable energy is one of the solutions for reacting higher energy price in the Netherlands. In Groningen, especially, many windmill is being produced here. However, there are unclear solution for decommissioned wind turbine blades. End up in a landfill or in an incinerator is the method for waste of windmill. Moreover, it still rarely reused for high-end applications.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A pilot plant for recycling windmill blades is being built in Groningen, the northeastern province of the Netherlands. Nowadays, recycling composites, such as wind turbine blades, is not new technology, but new to include all chains to do it.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A circular recycling process has been set up in Eemshaven in Groningen, which covers everything from dismantling these rotor blades to reusing the raw materials. It can be used in 3D printers and countless other applications. An entire chain is being set up: from dismantling, the logistics, the processing of the composites, to making new raw materials and doing research into high-end applications: it’s all happening in Groningen.\u003C/p>",[58127],{"name":58128,"type":53,"value":58128},"https://innovationorigins.com/en/windmills-for-windmills-dutch-city-of-groningen-commits-to-fully-recycling-blades/",[58130,58131,58132],{"article_id":58113,"contributor_id":1382},{"article_id":58113,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58113,"contributor_id":20784},{"id":58134,"link":58135,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58114,"updated_at":58115,"article_id":58113,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5Lc2SNcDiaM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156960700-IUWMutzP.jpeg",{"id":58137,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58138,"updated_at":58139,"owner_id":20935,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58140,"contents":58141,"contributors":58155,"image":58158},"14398","2022-05-04T18:19:08.815Z","2023-04-28T14:28:27.524Z",{"id":20935,"type":325,"owner_id":20935,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58142],{"id":58143,"score":47,"body":58144,"status":55,"article_id":58137,"created_at":58138,"updated_at":58139,"published_at":58138},"Z7wq",{"title":58145,"outcome":58146,"problem":58147,"summary":58148,"solution":58149,"attachment":58150},"Rethinking Plastics - Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter","\u003Cp>Governments, businesses, academia and civil society have realized the importance of the transition towards a circular economy to tackle marine litter which meets the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The amount of single-use packaging is extremely growing worldwide due to the rapid urbanization, economic development and changing consumption and production patterns. Apart from that, there is a lack of efficient waste management in terms of collection, sorting, recycling, energy recovery and disposal of packaging waste. Hence, these problems contribute to marine littering which impacts on marine ecosystems and fisheries, as well as the tourism sector. Marine litter affects over 800 species in marine and coastal environments. About 60 to 90% of marine litter consists of plastics (e.g. single-use plastic products and packaging).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project 'Rethinking Plastics - Circular Economy Solutions to Marine Litter' is focusing on solutions regarding the transition towards a circular economy with the aim of reducing plastic waste leakage into the sea. It considers 7 counties of China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Key areas of the pilot projects are \u003Cstrong>consumption and production\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>waste management \u003C/strong>and \u003Cstrong>ports and fisheries \u003C/strong>encouraging green public procurement, awareness rising and education.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project offer advising, promoting knowledge exchange and best practice sharing through policy dialogues, workshops and conferences as well as implementing activities in more than 20 pilot projects in China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to examine new approaches and develop best practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Referring to the current issues of single-use plastic and packaging, circular economy strategies introduced as a solution to tackle with marine litter. 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About 12% does get collected for recycling which will likely end up being shredded and used to stuff mattresses. Less than 1% of what is collected will be used to make new clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Endlos fesch was founded in June 2017 and is the first fashion library in Vienna and Austria that offers its customers high-quality, extravagant, outstanding and unique clothing. They rent fine clothing for special occasions, such as a cousin's wedding, a romantic dinner or an important business meeting, and all at a reasonable price. Their goal is to provide an endless wardrobe that never gets boring. In addition, they offer regionally produced designer clothing to support young local fashion designers and enable their customers to choose from a variety of sustainable, fair and trendy garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Offering the product as a service provides a sustainable alternative to selling it. By renting a product, the consumer becomes a “user” and pays for the time or usage of the product for a certain period of time. At Endlos Fesch, customers make appointment for the library in the store concept for their stylish outfit. The library includes a large selection of office and evening dressers which carefully cleaned to avoid any sources of infection. With Endlos Fesch Pop Up, customers make their selection from over 450 items where they are able to rent trendy designer and branded items at a reasonable price and enjoy wearing their new treasures for 4 weeks. 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This promotes the use of organic waste among local residents and is expected to decrease the use of toxic fertilizers. In other words, the initiative sets out to improve local waste management, reduce the effect of food waste pollution on local environment, and educate the public. Additionally, the project leaders organize regular workshops and training sessions where women, youth, and disabled are especially encouraged to take part with the prospect of later joining the initiative as employees. The project communication involves multiple local languages to ensure its wide accessibility.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The amount of food waste produced by hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and households is on the rise in Botswana. As a result, local authorities often struggle with (food) waste collection. This creates a threat for the environment since food waste significantly contributes to environmental pollution in the country. 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The initiative based in the country’s capital city – Gaborone – collects food waste three times a week, places it to a compost pit where it is mixed with leaves from plants, saw dust from timber, and water to start the composting procedure. The other organic materials (leaves, saw dust) come from local landscaping companies. 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JRK was part of the solution and it had already a positive impact on over 500,000 inhabitants, and we are a partner to more than 450 villages and towns in the countries of central Europe (Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Hungary).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Municipal waste is a global problem, and central Europe is not an exception. According to Eurostat, 505 kg of municipal waste per capita was generated in the EU in 2020.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>JRK Waste management is a company made by a group of enthusiastic young professionals who constantly looking for innovative solutions to improve the waste management of the countries. 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Baobab has planted over 5000 trees so far. By promoting donation and reuse of fabric scraps through the cascade project, Baobab encourages communities to create or customize their garments and incentives a circular fashion pattern.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>For decades fashion supplies and clothing pieces were sent to manufacturers in disposable plastic bags, conducing to a never-ending single-use plastic collection isle, and an inadequate dispersion in vulnerable ecosystems. Besides, fabric scraps were also disposed of instead of being reused, donated, or recycled to create other garments.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BAOBAB is a Colombian swimwear brand that focuses its attention on restoring nature and embracing the value of biodiversity. Sustainability as its identity and priority can be found throughout every element and every circular process of the brand. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Baobab takes plastic and fishing nets from the ocean to recycle them into elegant and iconic pieces. Besides, this sustainable Colombian brand produces tote bags made from fabric scraps and biodegradable bags made from corn, reducing its plastic impacts. 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It offers the largest digital waste marketplace in Europe, provides consulting services, and connects suitable business partners using modern digital technology and machine learning. The primary mission of Cyrkl is to introduce the principles of circular economics into the waste management of companies across all industries.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Sustainable icon vector created by rawpixel.com - www.freepik.com\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It only takes a few minutes to add or request a product, and registration is accessible online. The free account allows users to respond to 5 offers without the support of a waste expert from Cyrkl.The paid account, Cyrkl Profi, offers Monetary savings of up to 45% in waste management. Unlimited responses to requests and immediate help from a waste expert. 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Linking waste processors to waste collectors and end-users is one success of RUNRES DRC.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The stakeholders describe that working jointly on the implementation of innovations is very helpful. Everybody can concentrate on what they can do best, while in collaboration they can reach something which they couldn’t do on their own.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>In Ethiopia: \u003C/strong>With the support of RUNRES, Anjo-Nus could purchase processing equipment and managed to fulfill the “food items processing criteria” set by the authorities. They also managed to cover the laboratory cost requested to get product standardization and the product marketing certificate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Back in business, Anjo-Nus created employment opportunities. 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Together these development challenges account for the urban poor being amongst the most vulnerable populations in the world. Thus, efforts to improve livelihoods across the rural-urban nexus are critical to socially equitable and ecologically sustainable development in Africa.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A research group in sustainable agrosystems from ETH Zürich is developing a circular economy system for regions in Rwanda, South Africa, DRC, and Ethiopia, tackling the challenges of food security and sanitation as a synergy. They collaborate with local teams in each region based on establishing vibrant and inclusive transdisciplinary innovation platforms.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Establishing these transdisciplinary platforms as an initial phase entails identifying and including key stakeholders, identifying and testing selected innovations, and acquiring a comprehensive baseline understanding of the biophysical and socio-economic circumstances for each city region. 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As a result of this, certain principles like sustainable waste management have gained global prominence, through efforts on limiting waste and innovatively utilizing it productively as much as possible, for additional value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Resource efficiency is also becoming increasingly important to avoid environmental degradation and thus, technological advancements have been introduced to transform previous items of waste to highly beneficial energy sources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some waste management efforts have resulted in more efficient energy generation, i.e. from waste and this shows a lot of single-use materials can be optimally utilized. Efforts by companies like Salubata in Nigeria towards plastic recycling to footwear, the production of reusable straws, waste transformation to other productive uses, etc. are some noteworthy examples.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A lot of effort has been made to research on ways to curb excess waste in various cities and regions throughout the world. For example, solid waste availability contributes to high levels of greenhouse gas in the environment, leading to more negative impacts on the planet. (Hoornweg & Bhada-Tata, 2012)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When we consider the planet and how much change is required in enhancing the environment for the sake of human health which has been adversely affected, we realize that time is racing against us and the time to act is now. Landfill waste and its release of a major GHG- methane constitutes a major problem for communities and their authorities with a responsibility for their wellbeing. (Marshall & Farahbakhsh, 2013).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result of the issues mentioned, the frequency of material depletion has increased over time and due care is needed to prevent from extreme resource depletion, through imploring more sustainable methods for resource usage.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Scarcity. Sparseness.. Shortages...\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Research has indicated that the world, if left as it is, could experience some devastating changes from climate change and this affects all. Human contribution to the release of greenhouse gases has further worsened the situation and one of the key ways to curb this is through considering the 9Rs the circular economy, where efforts are made to lower our harmful activities through more improved uses of products and materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With less waste, pollution can be curbed as we innovatively device more value-adding multiple uses of the limited materials and products in the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The 9 Rs of circular economy which are recycle, refurbishment, reduce, recover, remanufacture, repair, repurpose, reuse and rethink, are helpful ways to reduce waste pollution in the environment and to derive more benefits from materials and products which were previously considered for single use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The underlying component of each implies the transformation of waste either to other products or to similar products as the initial, or for alternative uses and this way waste in various forms can be reduced and by extension, the release of harmful substances to the environment can be effectively controlled.\u003C/p>",[58384,58386,58388,58390,58392,58394,58396,58398],{"name":58385,"type":53,"value":58385},"https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00908310600718742?journalCode=ueso20",{"name":58387,"type":53,"value":58387},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136403211200336X",{"name":58389,"type":53,"value":58389},"https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/salubata-recycling-plastics-to-footwear/",{"name":58391,"type":53,"value":58391},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S136403210900241X",{"name":58393,"type":53,"value":58393},"https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/17388",{"name":58395,"type":53,"value":58395},"https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2021/converting-plastic-waste-into-fuel/",{"name":58397,"type":53,"value":58397},"https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/04/21/climate/plastics-recycling-trash-environment.html",{"name":58399,"type":53,"value":58399},"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0956053X13000032",[58401],{"article_id":58369,"contributor_id":58372},{"id":58403,"link":58404,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58370,"updated_at":58371,"article_id":58369,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"d9uCjVryOAw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156972173-QBZZGO52.jpeg",{"id":58406,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58407,"updated_at":58408,"owner_id":20784,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58409,"contents":58410,"contributors":58424,"image":58426},"16445","2022-06-02T10:09:38.161Z","2022-06-16T11:03:16.729Z",{"id":20784,"type":325,"owner_id":20784,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58411],{"id":58412,"score":47,"body":58413,"status":55,"article_id":58406,"created_at":58407,"updated_at":58408,"published_at":58407},"uk59",{"title":58414,"outcome":58415,"problem":58416,"summary":58417,"solution":58418,"attachment":58419},"The largest thermal power system in France provides energy to produce raw materials for beer","\u003Cp>The solar thermal panel plant generates 8.5 GWh of renewable, low-carbon heat per year. It can provide 10% of the energy needed for the malting plant, which can annually reduce carbon emissions by around a thousand cars. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The global price of gas depends on many unpredictable and uncontrollable issues or reasons, such as Russo-Ukrainian War. The global crisis of energy indirectly affects the cost of producing the malt for Boortmalt. The reliable and stable energy resource is important for the food industries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Drinking more sustainable beer and being part of the circular economy community by consumption choosing is an interesting story for customers. The global and world's leading malt producer Boortmalt applies thermal power to produce the raw material for beer. The largest thermal power system in France is located in Issoudun, which can annually reduce carbon emissions by around a thousand cars. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Issoudun, the Boortmalt malting plant has built the largest solar thermal system in the country and it already has put into operation a year ago. This system provides 10% of the heating needs to the plant. This malting plant is the largest plant of its kind, which spans an area of 14,252 m2, compared to the heating capacity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Although the solar panels look similar to the transitional thermal system, it is way different. There is water flowing through the solar panels and heat by thermal power. The thermal is to heat water instead of generating electricity. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Boortmalt gained a subsidy of more than 3 million euros from the French government to build this solar thermal power plant. In addition, the project of this power plant was the winner of the 2018 RFP for ‘Large-scale solar thermal plants’, organized by ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition (Agence de l’environnement et de la maîtrise de l’énergie). The aim of the initiative is to promote the search for alternative energy solutions. \u003C/p>",[58420,58422],{"name":58421,"type":53,"value":58421},"https://innovationorigins.com/en/largest-thermal-power-plant-in-france-prevents-as-much-co2-as-1000-cars-emit/",{"name":58423,"type":53,"value":58423},"https://www.boortmalt.com/contact",[58425],{"article_id":58406,"contributor_id":20784},{"id":58427,"link":58428,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58407,"updated_at":58408,"article_id":58406,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hwZFe7b7xxQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156974646-CsQHz1vT.jpeg",{"id":58430,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58431,"updated_at":58432,"owner_id":2115,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58433,"contents":58434,"contributors":58441,"image":58444},"16477","2022-06-08T15:52:53.062Z","2023-03-22T18:08:52.806Z",{"id":2115,"type":325,"owner_id":2115,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58435],{"id":58436,"score":47,"body":58437,"status":55,"article_id":58430,"created_at":58431,"updated_at":58432,"published_at":58431},"WYdK",{"title":2150,"outcome":58438,"problem":2152,"summary":2153,"solution":2154,"attachment":58439},"\u003Cp>In addition to facilitating LEED project certification, Réseau•B’s products and services have a direct impact on the environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- On average, refurbished corporate furniture produces 40 times less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than new corporate furniture \u003Cem>(32 g versus 1,287 g of CO2 per pound of panelling)\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Upcycling 1 full corporate workstation saves enough energy to power 10 houses for an entire day and is equivalent to planting 10 trees.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- On average, Réseau•B upcycle 3,500 modular system components and over 150 tonnes of metal a year.\u003C/p>",[58440],{"name":2159,"type":53,"value":2159},[58442,58443],{"article_id":58430,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58430,"contributor_id":2115},{"id":58445,"link":58446,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58431,"updated_at":58432,"article_id":58430,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WzQICO85Qv8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156975468-4iaVRXHN.jpeg",{"id":58448,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58449,"updated_at":58450,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58451,"contents":58452,"contributors":58468,"image":58470},"16774","2022-06-22T13:41:50.568Z","2022-07-07T09:31:45.745Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58453],{"id":58454,"score":47,"body":58455,"status":55,"article_id":58448,"created_at":58449,"updated_at":58450,"published_at":58449},"JoAX",{"title":58456,"outcome":58457,"problem":58458,"summary":58459,"solution":58460,"attachment":58461},"Semadeni Plastics Group, a Swiss company on its way to slightly reduce its environmental footprint","\u003Cp>By signing this Pact, Semadeni has committed to the vision of recycling all packaging in a high-quality manner by 2030, thus showcasing the baby steps a company can have toward a circular economy for plastic packaging and beverage cartons.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The amount of plastic produced in the world has exponentially grown since 1950. From fossil fuel extraction to waste management, the entire life cycle of plastics is intensive in CO2 emissions. With about 300 million tons of plastic ending up as waste in the world each year, either in landfill or directly in the environment, plastic pollution not only jeopardize the environment but also the health. More localized, in Switzerland, between 175, 000 and 212, 000 tons of plastics are disposed of with municipal waste per year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With plastic pollution being a challenging environmental issue, Semadeni is trying to move forward toward less environmental damaging activities by committing to high recycling capacity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Founded in 1952, Semadeni Plastics Group is a Swiss company, employing 150 persons, with one headquarters located in Ostermundingen municipality in the Bern Canton, that produces plastic items for a whole range of different applications. The group has been using recycled plastics and bioplastics to relatively reduce their carbon footprint, while also taking the environmental effort upstream by rethinking their business model and designing their products for recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Even if recycling is only a small part of the circular and the sustainability challenges, Semadeni has signed the \"Closing the loop for plastic packaging and beverage cartons\" pact, to reach the goal of establishing a sustainable recycling economy for plastic packaging and beverage cartons in Switzerland.\u003C/p>",[58462,58464,58466],{"name":58463,"type":53,"value":58463},"https://www.semadeni.com/en/news/news/news-details/news/together-for-a-switzerland-wide-recycling-system",{"name":58465,"type":53,"value":58465},"https://www.semadeni.com/en/",{"name":58467,"type":53,"value":58467},"https://www.plasticsoupfoundation.org/en/plastic-facts-and-figures/",[58469],{"article_id":58448,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58471,"link":58472,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58449,"updated_at":58450,"article_id":58448,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OnOtzJWe-HI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156976274-zxKfURoF.jpeg",{"id":58474,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58475,"updated_at":58476,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58477,"contents":58478,"contributors":58493,"image":58495},"16775","2022-06-22T15:32:39.342Z","2023-03-22T17:56:01.238Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58479],{"id":58480,"score":47,"body":58481,"status":55,"article_id":58474,"created_at":58475,"updated_at":58476,"published_at":58475},"k-ty",{"title":58482,"outcome":58483,"problem":58484,"summary":58485,"solution":58486,"attachment":58487},"A Circular Economy platform to scale up recycling in Switzerland","\u003Cp>Swiss recycling systems have proven to benefit 790 000 people’s housing energy needs, thus representing the cities of Zürich, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne united. More specifically, for municipalities and companies, recycling can preserve the environment and can save costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Although Switzerland can sometimes be considered a recycling leader, it still consumes nearly three planets’ worth of natural resources. Indeed, the linear economic model we are in takes resources, makes goods, and quickly wastes them. This results in steep levels of pollution and wasteful greenhouse gas emissions, which can be avoided, partially by recycling and in the bigger picture by a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Despite a high recycling rate in Switzerland, Swiss Recycling wants to take it further by connecting stakeholders from the whole value chain in order to spiral upward in knowledge-sharing and in implementing environment-oriented solutions.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In this regard, Swiss recycling has launched a circular economy platform in collaboration with partners from the whole value chain (from manufacturers to retailers to recycling organisations). The platform offers tangible solutions geared toward the environment, created by actors from the relevant sectors and which consider the “10 R” framework. The platform implements the different priorities, makes important information available, and promotes knowledge-sharing between the different stakeholders. Different sections are dedicated to raising awareness, recyclability, repairing, reusing, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and different sets of best practices. Bound for consumers, Swiss recycling also developed a recycled products market. As for companies, Swiss Recycling offers specialized guidance and easy measures to implement to improve waste management. In addition, the organisation provides education and workshops for municipalities to accelerate their recycling and circular actions. Finally, they accompany event organisers in their waste management through the development and the launching of their events.\u003C/p>",[58488,58489,58491],{"name":2231,"type":53,"value":2231},{"name":58490,"type":53,"value":58490},"https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/developpement-durable/autres-indicateurs-developpement-durable/empreinte-ecologique.html",{"name":58492,"type":53,"value":58492},"https://www.swissrecycling.ch/",[58494],{"article_id":58474,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58496,"link":58497,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58475,"updated_at":58476,"article_id":58474,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TAbVriWNJiI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156977229-s-Z89aJC.jpeg",{"id":58499,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58500,"updated_at":58501,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58502,"contents":58503,"contributors":58515,"image":58518},"17107","2022-07-06T16:54:46.775Z","2022-07-08T14:54:56.582Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58504],{"id":58505,"score":47,"body":58506,"status":55,"article_id":58499,"created_at":58500,"updated_at":58501,"published_at":58500},"5tTM",{"title":58507,"outcome":58508,"problem":58509,"summary":58510,"solution":58511,"attachment":58512},"Producing climate-friendly cement through solar energy","\u003Cp>While still in its infancy, this technology seems to be the first in the world to offer a comprehensive solution for the decarbonisation of the cement industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>All over the world, cement is commonly used as building material, despite causing a substantial portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In light of high levels of carbon emissions, a Swiss initiative came up with a technology that uses solar energy to produce cement in a more eco-friendly way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the aim of decarbonising the cement manufacturing process, Synhelion (a spin-off from ETH, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich) and Cemex have jointly developed a technology to operate cement factories using solar energy instead of fossil fuels. 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The project is mainly supported by two persons.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LIME is aiming at developing a sustainable monetary ecosystem, through a network of sustainable communities, that don't bear any transaction fee for micro-payment and benefit from blockchain and stable coins through a stability fund, resulting in an impactful monetary policy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The originality of LIME resides in combining the creation of an economic ecosystem through regional currencies and the integration of a local impact monetary policy\u003C/p>",[58536],{"name":58537,"type":53,"value":58537},"http://www.limeum.io/",[58539],{"article_id":58522,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58541,"link":58542,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58523,"updated_at":58524,"article_id":58522,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"cwrmv-ik9Pk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156979502--onijGje.jpeg",{"id":58544,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58545,"updated_at":58546,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58547,"contents":58548,"contributors":58567,"image":58570},"17236","2022-07-12T10:08:17.797Z","2023-05-05T16:29:08.771Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58549],{"id":58550,"score":47,"body":58551,"status":55,"article_id":58544,"created_at":58545,"updated_at":58546,"published_at":58545},"bw0y",{"title":58552,"outcome":58553,"problem":58554,"summary":58555,"solution":58556,"attachment":58557},"Closed Loop Partners announces final close of private investment fund which keeps materials in a circular system","\u003Cp>Closed Loop Partners now manages more than $475 million and has made over 60 investments since its inception, including circular textile innovator Evrnu and The Renewal Workshop, which repairs and prepares merchandise for resale. To date, Closed Loop Partners says its investments have kept 3.6 million tons of materials in circulation and avoided 6.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>he problem that Closed Loop Partners aimed to solve was the lack of a circular economy in the United States. The traditional linear economy is one in which goods are produced, used, and then discarded, often ending up in landfills. This model is unsustainable and contributes to pollution and climate change. Closed Loop Partners recognized the need for a more sustainable and circular approach to manufacturing, consumption, and waste management. The company strives to reduce, and eventually eliminate, the need for natural resource extraction and waste related to the manufacturing and use of products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Closed Loop Partners (CLP) is a New York-based investment firm focused on building a circular economy. They have recently announced the successful final close of its Closed Loop Leadership Fund, a private investment fund that manages in excess of $200 million of total assets. The strategy implemented by the fund will focus on scaling business models that enable circular supply chains to keep packaging, organics, electronics and apparel out of landfills and within a circular system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fund, which helps keep more than 920,000 tons of recycled materials in play per year, invests in best-in-class circular business models fundamental to keeping plastics and packaging, food and organics, electronics and textiles out of landfills and within a circular system. Its investments tend to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions via materials innovation, advanced recycling technologies, supply chain optimization, and keeping materials in play.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Closed Loop Leadership Fund’s first investment was acquiring Balcones Resources in October 2019. The Austin, Texas-based company handles commercial and residential recycling, among other services, in Texas and Arkansas at its three material recovery facilities (MRFs) in Austin, Dallas and Little Rock, Arkansas.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In January, the Leadership Fund led a consortium of investors to acquire the majority stake of Sims Municipal Recycling (SMR), which manages New York City’s municipal recycling contract, the largest in North America. SMR operates three recycling facilities in the New York metropolitan area and one facility in Florida.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the time of the SMR acquisition, Closed Loop Partners said its investment was expected to further modernise circular economy infrastructure and service in the New York metro and expand the company into new markets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lego owner Kirkbi, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, and Realdania’s investment arm are the newest investors in the fund. They join existing investors Nuveen; Nestlé; Microsoft; PepsiCo; Unilever; SK Geo Centric Co., Ltd.; donor advised funds and a series of global family offices in Closed Loop Partners’ buyout investment strategy focused on building circular economy platforms across sectors.\u003C/p>",[58558,58560,58562,58564,58565],{"name":58559,"type":53,"value":58559},"https://www.closedlooppartners.com/closed-loop-partners-private-equity-fund-announces-final-close-managing-assets-in-excess-of-200m/",{"name":58561,"type":53,"value":58561},"https://www.closedlooppartners.com/funds/closed-loop-leadership-fund/",{"name":58563,"type":53,"value":58563},"https://www.closedlooppartners.com/impact/",{"name":41473,"type":53,"value":41473},{"name":58566,"type":53,"value":58566},"https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/closed-loop-partners-announce-final-close-of-closed-loop-leadership-fund/",[58568,58569],{"article_id":58544,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58544,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":58571,"link":58572,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58545,"updated_at":58546,"article_id":58544,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1qMFdZSw7ds=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156980147-AFcY4Pam.jpeg",{"id":58574,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58575,"updated_at":58576,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58577,"contents":58578,"contributors":58592,"image":58595},"17467","2022-07-15T13:50:46.071Z","2023-04-11T14:46:46.583Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58579],{"id":58580,"score":47,"body":58581,"status":55,"article_id":58574,"created_at":58575,"updated_at":58576,"published_at":58575},"_dkn",{"title":58582,"outcome":58583,"problem":58584,"summary":58585,"solution":58586,"attachment":58587},"Period wear brand NORA launches through Frugi Group","\u003Cp>With their reusable products, NORA hopes to appeal to the eco-minded, planet-friendly Gen Z consumer that is looking to reduce their contribution to waste going into landfills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With over 21 years of experience in reusable products, NORA was created after discovering that on average 10 - 15,000 period products are used in a lifetime. Disposable products often end up in landfill, taking 500 years to decompose. And, on top of that, the manufacturing processes of these disposable products use chemicals like resins, binders and bleaching agents. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is estimated by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Single-use plastic is a huge problem because it can only be used once, and once discarded there are no natural ways for single use plastic to decompose. This means that it can last for hundreds of years.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Frugi Group has announced the launch of a new reusable period wear brand, NORA, with the goal of being a “movement for change” in the menstruation industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NORA reusable period wear enables women to save money on the cost of disposables every month, by eliminating single use plastic ending up in landfill. NORA period wear has been created to last, our reusable period pads last up to 10 years and can be washed 150 times. 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NORA reusables contain no nasty substances.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Manufactured in Nora’s Glasgow-based factory, products include reusable liners, pads, period cups and period pants, as well as single pads and ‘Try Me Kits’ that allow customers to try this alternative solution before committing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>All of NORA’s 100 percent waterproof products, each made from recycled materials, have gone through “rigorous sourcing and manufacturing processes”, the brand said in a release, as well as being Oeko-tex certified, meaning they contain no toxic chemicals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Materials\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Outer: 100% Recycled Polyester with PU Coating\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Core: 100% Polyester\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Inner: 53% Recycled Polyester 47% Polyester\u003C/p>",[58588,58590],{"name":58589,"type":53,"value":58589},"https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/reusable-period-wear-brand-nora-launches-through-frugi-group/2022060963515",{"name":58591,"type":53,"value":58591},"https://livebynora.com/pages/about",[58593,58594],{"article_id":58574,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58574,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":58596,"link":58597,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58575,"updated_at":58576,"article_id":58574,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"X921zOv2rEU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156981498-OyLvxVmN.jpeg",{"id":58599,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58600,"updated_at":58601,"owner_id":35137,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":58602,"contents":58603,"contributors":58616,"image":58618},"30538","2025-04-03T15:42:45.717Z","2026-05-07T12:29:43.770Z",{"id":35137,"type":325,"owner_id":35137,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58604],{"id":58605,"score":47,"body":58606,"status":55,"article_id":58599,"created_at":58600,"updated_at":58615,"published_at":58600},"39eH",{"title":58607,"outcome":58608,"problem":58609,"summary":58610,"solution":58611,"attachment":58612},"Biorrefinería a partir de biomasa de crisantemos","\u003Cp>Productos que se podrán obtener a partir de la biomasa residual de Capiro:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1) Parte sólida: lodos residuales con un alto contenido de fósforo y nitrógeno\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2) Parte líquida: lixiviados con un mayor porcentaje de potasio y nitrógeno\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3) Parte gaseosa: producción de biogás (bioenergía)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ES: Circulatam se centró en analizar las oportunidades a partir de la biomasa residual empleada de manera exclusiva para compostaje tradicional.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Antigüedad de las pilas\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- No se realiza un adecuado aprovechamiento\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Uso innecesario del espacio\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Diferentes niveles de descomposición\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- No existe una metodología uniforme para la descomposición y aprovechamiento de las pilas, esto, además, genera malos olores y atrae insectos no deseados\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Los lixiviados son vistos como desperdicio. Se requiere infraestructura para su correcto aprovechamiento\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- No existe data confiable\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ES: Flores Capiro espera, por medio de la implementación de prácticas circulares, disminuir sus emisiones y mejorar la gestión de los recursos naturales; conscientes de que el futuro de la compañía depende directamente de la calidad del suelo y la disponibilidad de agua, en otras palabras, de la sostenibilidad de triple impacto.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EN: Flores Capiro hopes, through the implementation of circular practices, to reduce its emissions and improve the management of natural resources. The company is aware that it’s future depends directly on soil quality and water availability. \u003C/p> Hehe","\u003Cp>ES: Biorrefinería a partir de la biomasa residual de Flores Capiro.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>EN: Biorefinery from chrysanthemum biomass\u003C/p>",[58613],{"name":58614,"type":53,"value":58614},"https://www.capiro.co/","2025-04-10T16:46:44.108Z",[58617],{"article_id":58599,"contributor_id":35137},{"id":58619,"link":58620,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58600,"updated_at":58615,"article_id":58599,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WmBx7Kb4SS0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778151067790-TeBcB3X5.jpeg",{"id":58622,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58623,"updated_at":58624,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58625,"contents":58626,"contributors":58638,"image":58640},"18359","2022-08-03T13:54:52.279Z","2023-04-11T16:54:06.127Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58627],{"id":58628,"score":47,"body":58629,"status":55,"article_id":58622,"created_at":58623,"updated_at":58624,"published_at":58623},"4A1v",{"title":58630,"outcome":58631,"problem":58632,"summary":58633,"solution":58634,"attachment":58635},"Upgrading mobile phones to face the pandemic","\u003Cp>Upgrading over than 1000 mobile phones contributes to avoid 9218kg of greenhouse gases emissions. It also accounts for more than 1000 trees being saved or 29 500 plastic bottles being recycled. Overall, the pandemic has impacted the international availability of microchips, spurring the second hand electronical devices market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every year, 1.4 billion phones are sold worldwide, and every year millions of mobile phones are thrown away. Most aren’t built to last or to be repaired, and consumers are constantly encouraged to swap a perfectly good phone for the latest model. This model of production and consumption contributes to using increasing quantities of resources and waste, and to emitting greenhouse gases.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>While dealing with the pandemic requirements, Electrobar helped Quebec organisations and authorities to meet some environmental necessities regarding their use of mobile devices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Following a government announcement, organisations and authorities had to quickly equip themselves with mobile devices suited for the reading of QR codes used in the vaccine passports, while ensuring the security of personal data obtained by the application.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Electrobac has therefore upgraded more than 1,000 devices intended for recycling or destruction to have a new vocation, by respecting ecological and data related security requirements. The company also provides a renting service, ensuring that in the event of breakage or any other misfortune, a replacement device can be made available.\u003C/p>",[58636],{"name":58637,"type":53,"value":58637},"https://www.quebeccirculaire.org/initiative/h/la-revalorisation-d-appareils-mobiles-en-temps-de-pandemie.html",[58639],{"article_id":58622,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58641,"link":58642,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58623,"updated_at":58624,"article_id":58622,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WuPpUAPU40k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156983993-P9deCsYz.jpeg",{"id":58644,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58645,"updated_at":58646,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58647,"contents":58648,"contributors":58660,"image":58662},"18395","2022-08-04T09:49:49.528Z","2023-04-13T16:21:17.555Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58649],{"id":58650,"score":47,"body":58651,"status":55,"article_id":58644,"created_at":58645,"updated_at":58646,"published_at":58645},"ckor",{"title":58652,"outcome":58653,"problem":58654,"summary":58655,"solution":58656,"attachment":58657},"The First Swiss Made Instant Soaps","\u003Cp>A part from reducing plastic and chemical waste, the company also supports the creation of jobs. For every product you buy, the company will fund another future entrepreneur with an environmental or social cause.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The overall environmental impact of the use phase of a shampoo makes up almost 50% of the impact of the whole life cycle. It is dominated by climate change caused by heating water with natural gas and oil. Additionally, regular liquids soaps are mostly packaged in plastic bottles, which generate a lot of plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Now Care sells soap, but without any plastic packaging or harmuful chemicals. The company offers instant soaps as a solution in the form of one sachet which customers only need to pour into a reusable bottle, add water and shake it. The resulting quantity is equal to one regular bottle of liquid soap.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Now Care offers instant soaps in the form of one sachet which customers only need to pour into a reusable bottle, add water and shake it. This is equal to one bottle of liquid soap. Here’s how it works: you get your soap powder in a paper sachet. At home, you simply add tap water, shake it 10 times and there you have the convenient, plastic-free, and natural liquid soap you deserve.\u003C/p>",[58658],{"name":58659,"type":53,"value":58659},"https://nowcare.ch/",[58661],{"article_id":58644,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58663,"link":58664,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58645,"updated_at":58646,"article_id":58644,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ce1tyuPUMqQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156985055-pHoHrvZe.jpeg",{"id":58666,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58667,"updated_at":58668,"owner_id":40225,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58669,"contents":58670,"contributors":58679,"image":58682},"18627","2022-08-09T11:08:13.436Z","2023-03-23T16:44:35.655Z",{"id":40225,"type":325,"owner_id":40225,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58671],{"id":58672,"score":47,"body":58673,"status":55,"article_id":58666,"created_at":58667,"updated_at":58668,"published_at":58667},"E-2q",{"title":58674,"outcome":58675,"problem":58676,"summary":58677,"solution":58678},"Future Materials is a national development and testing center for circular and innovative materials.","\u003Cp>Future Materials has worked a lot with industrial recycling together with various companies and helped them to be able to use by- and side streams into their own production, or further refine this into new products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>They have a wide range of relevant equipment for processing waste, for pilot production of products based on recycled material, and test facilities to be able to document the quality of the finished product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many of the materials dominating the global markets today are energy and water intensive to produce, are non-renewable, far-travelled, shed plastics, have a short life-time during use (low-quality) and destroy natural systems through mass-production and monoculture. We need new a materials revolution with more circular friendly materials that have high quality during use and are environmentally friendly to produce, reuse and eventually recycle. But, finding innovative materials is a long, knowledge and research intensive, and expensive process. The global need for advanced materials is increasing fast, and there is tough competition to get to the market as quickly as possible.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Using the right materials in the design phase of a product is absolute key for a circular economy. Future Materials is a national development and testing center for materials. The center aims to be the bridge between the idea phase and the pilot phase - so that circular material solutions and innovation can be materialized more easily.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Norsk Katapult test facilities, expertise and networks to develop sustainable advanced materials for the company's existing and new products. With them you can develop, test and verify your new products in an industrial environment. The material is at the center and Norsk Katapult help companies find the best solutions, whether plastic, composites, metals or other materials.\u003C/p>",[58680,58681],{"article_id":58666,"contributor_id":40225},{"article_id":58666,"contributor_id":644},{"id":58683,"link":58684,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58667,"updated_at":58668,"article_id":58666,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"-Oedf08ta58=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156986204-KdUA1w5_.jpeg",{"id":58686,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58687,"updated_at":58688,"owner_id":35494,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58689,"contents":58690,"contributors":58708,"image":58712},"18787","2022-08-10T22:46:44.446Z","2023-12-28T12:28:20.298Z",{"id":35494,"type":325,"owner_id":35494,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58691],{"id":58692,"score":47,"body":58693,"status":55,"article_id":58686,"created_at":58687,"updated_at":58688,"published_at":58687},"Doao",{"title":58694,"outcome":58695,"problem":58696,"summary":58697,"solution":58698,"attachment":58699},"The New Denim Project uses recycled fabrics to create fiber, threads, and fabrics in Guatemala.","\u003Cp>The New Denim Project, with its closed-loop process, has prevented 834,474 pounds of textile waste from going to waste in just one year. According to The New Denim Project, for every kilogram of waste used, up to 20,000 liters of water are saved and for every ton of textile that is recycled, 20 tons of CO2 are prevented from entering the atmosphere, greatly minimizing the consumption of new virgin raw materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A quarter of the chemicals produced in the world are used in textiles. The unsafe use of agrochemicals has serious impacts on the health of farm workers and on the ecosystems that receive excessive doses of runoff from the farms. Textile production is recognized as discharging large volumes of water containing hazardous chemicals into the environment. Around 20% of industrial water pollution worldwide is attributable to the dyeing and treatment of textiles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The New Denim Project is the newest and most innovative line of products from Iris Textiles, a third-generation family-owned textile manufacturer and wholesaler operating in Guatemala since 1956. 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The fibers are mixed with coffee pulp, manure, wood, and more to create compost that is used to nourish their fields.\u003C/p>",[58700,58702,58704,58706],{"name":58701,"type":53,"value":58701},"https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/blogs/resources/get-to-know-the-new-denim-project",{"name":58703,"type":53,"value":58703},"https://www.thenewdenimproject.com/about",{"name":58705,"type":53,"value":58705},"https://textileexchange.org/featured/takihyo-central-america-textiles-2021/",{"name":58707,"type":53,"value":58707},"https://youtu.be/a2ugrf64_lk",[58709,58710,58711],{"article_id":58686,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58686,"contributor_id":35494},{"article_id":58686,"contributor_id":1892},{"id":58713,"link":58714,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58687,"updated_at":58688,"article_id":58686,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zuLPvoCVJj8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156987006-Fwf6wImB.jpeg",{"id":58716,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58717,"updated_at":58718,"owner_id":1747,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58719,"contents":58720,"contributors":58733,"image":58736},"18888","2022-08-12T15:55:37.278Z","2023-04-11T15:40:12.443Z",{"id":1747,"type":325,"owner_id":1747,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58721],{"id":58722,"score":47,"body":58723,"status":55,"article_id":58716,"created_at":58717,"updated_at":58718,"published_at":58717},"VSmv",{"title":58724,"outcome":58725,"summary":58726,"solution":58727,"attachment":58728},"Ralph Lauren enables extended life of its products through 'Live On' pledge","\u003Cp>Outcomes are yet to be determined.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ralph Lauren Corporation will enable its past and future products to have an extended life, living on responsibly by 2030 with its new pledge 'Live On'. This initiative is part of Ralph Lauren’s Timeless by Design approach which ensures the brand's philosophy of timelessness is embedded from inspiration through to products’ every use and re-use across generations. The Company also announced that its iconic cashmere sweater will be the first-of-its-kind luxury Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® product.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The 'Live On' promise was developed as part of Ralph Lauren’s evolved Global Citizenship & Sustainability strategy, Timeless by Design, which is underpinned by its work to: Create with Intent, Protect the Environment and Champion Better Lives. Through Timeless by Design, Ralph Lauren will take its philosophy of creating enduring products that are meant to be loved and worn for generations and apply it across the value chain – from how the Company values the environment and champions the communities it serves from inspiration to manufacture, sale and every use and re-use across generations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 'Live On' promise is supported by three foundational pillars that guide initial goals: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- \u003Cstrong>Design for Circularity\u003C/strong>: Ralph Lauren has committed to designing its products according to circular principles by 2025, including a goal to make five iconic products (“icons”) C2C Certified®. In addition, the Company will offer high quality products made with 100% recycled cotton.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- \u003Cstrong>Enable Circular Consumer Experiences\u003C/strong>: The Company has committed to extend the life of its products by piloting ways for its consumers to rent, repair, and recirculate Ralph Lauren products by 2025, in select top cities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- \u003Cstrong>Advance the Circular Economy\u003C/strong>: By 2025, Ralph Lauren will also invest in scaling regenerative practices – such as the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund – and innovative technologies like Natural Fiber Welding, a leading sustainable material science startup that is scaling a new industry standard for natural fiber recycling. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cradle to Cradle certification is the global standard for products that are safe, circular, and responsibly made. Every component of the sweater will be certified, from the cashmere fiber to its rich dyes, and iconic label made with organic cotton. Consumers will have the option of recirculating their sweater for its next use through a cashmere recycling program. 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They facilitate remote workshops with open tools, co-create yarns with teams on-site and develop new textiles and technologies with partners.\u003C/p>",[58754],{"name":58755,"type":53,"value":58755},"https://www.studiohilo.com",[58757,58758,58759],{"article_id":58740,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58740,"contributor_id":2659},{"article_id":58740,"contributor_id":42293},{"id":58761,"link":58762,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58741,"updated_at":58742,"article_id":58740,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JhF0c4tGIME=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156990338-FENv117b.jpeg",{"id":58764,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58765,"updated_at":58766,"owner_id":35654,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58767,"contents":58768,"contributors":58782,"image":58785},"19350","2022-08-22T16:09:15.195Z","2023-04-11T13:14:58.756Z",{"id":35654,"type":325,"owner_id":35654,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58769],{"id":58770,"score":47,"body":58771,"status":55,"article_id":58764,"created_at":58765,"updated_at":58766,"published_at":58765},"kP6-",{"title":58772,"outcome":58773,"problem":58774,"summary":58775,"solution":58776,"attachment":58777},"Innovative textile materials that save energy and water resources","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Like a Bird\u003C/strong> is the first supplier in Germany to create sophisticated women's fashion from the innovative fabrics that respects planetary boundaries and circularity principles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most of the textiles originate from two materials, or polymers. One is cellulose, a natural fiber found in cotton, and polyester. Blended together, they make it rather difficult to be recycled at the end stage, thus often ending up at landfills. The fabrics that are made from 100 per cent degradable material like cotton, linen, silk, hemp are recycled into a compost, or upcycled into a value-added product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company \u003Cstrong>Like a Bird\u003C/strong> seems to have found three innovative solutions to manage this challenge in Germany.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company \u003Cstrong>Like a Bird \u003C/strong>developed three unique types of textiles, which are claimed to significantly contribute towards the movement of a more sustainable production mindset.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Rose Viscose\u003C/em> made of recycled cotton paired with viscose fibres from organically grown roses, C\u003Cem>offee Carbon \u003C/em>produced from liquefied coffee grounds and combined with cotton, and \u003Cem>Ginger Fiber \u003C/em>consisting of 95% ginger fiber and 5% recycled elastane - these examples clearly show that with the help of technological innovations and developments, high proportion of organic matter in textile is possible.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Rosenviskose\u003C/em> (eng. rose viscose) is produced from leaves and stems being wound up in an energy- and water-saving manner and processed in combination with cotton into a woven yarn, which altogether turns into a fabric in Portugal. The material, according to the producer, \"feels silky delicate like a rose petal and smells of roses\". ‎A very special and remarkable feature is that the fiber is compostable and can be returned to the ecological cycle without residues.‎The goods are to wash at 30°C, and light ironing is to be applied.‎\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Kaffeekarbon \u003C/em>(eng.\u003Cem> \u003C/em>coffee carbon) is a special substance obtained from waste from the coffee industry. Here, a waste product is sensibly recycled and sustainably upgraded by using it as a durable textile. For the production of this innovative fiber, the coffee grounds are liquefied and combined with cotton. After that, it is spun into a yarn. The special properties of the material are its soft touch and slightly mottled coloring. Besides, the goods produced from this fabric offer UV protection. Other advantages are claimed to be that \"it dries quickly and has a deodorizing effect\".\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cem> Ingwer-Faser \u003C/em>(eng. ginger fiber) consists of 95% ginger fiber and 5% recycled elastane. Through technological innovations and developments, this high proportion of organic matter is possible. The manufacturer produces this fiber with renewable energies. At first, the fabric feels cooling on the skin, able to absorb moisture and convert it into heat, which is why textiles made of this fibre are ideally suited as winter or transitional clothing. The producer claims that the \"soft fabric nestles against the skin and offers pleasant wearing comfort\".‎\u003C/p>",[58778,58780],{"name":58779,"type":53,"value":58779},"https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/8696/harmful-effects-of-textile-waste",{"name":58781,"type":53,"value":58781},"https://like-a-bird.de/Material/Alternative-Fasern/",[58783,58784],{"article_id":58764,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58764,"contributor_id":35654},{"id":58786,"link":58787,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58765,"updated_at":58766,"article_id":58764,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DdgC5iXrjog=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156991454-6-z7jz1-.jpeg",{"id":58789,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58790,"updated_at":58791,"owner_id":42880,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58792,"contents":58793,"contributors":58811,"image":58814},"19482","2022-08-24T16:57:58.502Z","2023-12-28T12:26:40.369Z",{"id":42880,"type":325,"owner_id":42880,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58794],{"id":58795,"score":47,"body":58796,"status":55,"article_id":58789,"created_at":58790,"updated_at":58791,"published_at":58790},"eRoK",{"title":58797,"outcome":58798,"problem":58799,"summary":58800,"solution":58801,"attachment":58802},"In vitro biomaterials: using biotechnology to create lab-grown cotton","\u003Cp>Compared to conventional cotton, in-vitro cotton by Galy:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- uses 78% less water\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- uses 81% less land\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- produces 80% less CO2 emissions while growing\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- grows 10 times faster than field grown cotton (18 days compared to 180 days)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- uses no pesticides.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Conventional cotton grown on a farm requires land, water and emits large amounts of greenhouse gases. Farm grown cotton is also limited to surrounding temperature and climate conditions which can reduce growth rate and final cotton quality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Galy is a biotechnology research company who grow high-quality cotton in labs instead of farms, using less water and no land. The company won the annual Global Change Award in 2020 from the H&M Foundation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Galy grow many different cotton plants in their greenhouse and then gather stem cells from the plants in their lab. The stem cells are isolated in large vessels and nutrients are added to encourage growth. Then, the growing stem cells are moved to another vessel to differentiate into fibres. In-vitro cotton by Galy can grow cotton ten times faster than conventional cotton and with less greenhouse gases, water and no land.\u003C/p>",[58803,58805,58807,58809],{"name":58804,"type":53,"value":58804},"https://www.brinc.io/portfolio/galy/",{"name":58806,"type":53,"value":58806},"https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2020/04/14/galy-grows-greener-cotton-in-a-lab-10-times-faster-than-the-farm-variety/",{"name":58808,"type":53,"value":58808},"https://hmfoundation.com/gca/winners/galy/",{"name":58810,"type":53,"value":58810},"https://recruit.galy.co/",[58812,58813],{"article_id":58789,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58789,"contributor_id":42880},{"id":58815,"link":58816,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58790,"updated_at":58791,"article_id":58789,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4LWio8Kv-TM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156992287-JD_E8Y_9.jpeg",{"id":58818,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58819,"updated_at":58820,"owner_id":42880,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58821,"contents":58822,"contributors":58842,"image":58845},"19484","2022-08-24T17:41:19.934Z","2023-03-22T18:10:35.844Z",{"id":42880,"type":325,"owner_id":42880,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58823],{"id":58824,"score":47,"body":58825,"status":55,"article_id":58818,"created_at":58819,"updated_at":58820,"published_at":58819},"O0Yj",{"title":58826,"outcome":58827,"problem":58828,"summary":58829,"solution":58830,"attachment":58831},"Recycling wool for to keep animal fibres in circulation","\u003Cp>Recycled wool made in the UK can offer savings in energy, water and pollution from. Fresh water consumption and effluent production are reduced because processes such as raw wool scouring and dyeing do not need to be repeated.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Old wool garments, synthetic garments and factory waste taken to landfill decompose to produces methane - a greenhouse gas. Recycling wool reduces methane production because less material goes to landfill sites and old garments will not decompose.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The production of animal fibres like wool and cashmere requires livestock which can lead to land use, resource depletion and animal rights violations. Discarded knitwear in the UK takes the animal fibre out of circulation and prevents further use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>iinouiio (pronounced ‘in-oo-e-o’) specialise in converting post-consumer wool and cashmere waste into useable fibres, yarns and fabrics in the UK. They promote responsible textile materials and production methods by using discarded textiles. In 2022, they began working with Camira Yarns in Huddersfield, Yorkshire on their first wool and luxury fibre recycling line.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When discarded wool fibres are put to further use, the environmental impact from those fibres is lessened. iinouiio take discarded knitwear in the UK is sorted into shades to recycle fibres by colour and avoid extra processing with dye removal and re-pigmentation. The knitwear is shredded, or pulled, back into a semi-fibrous condition for blending. The fibres are blended and carded to mix and refine before spinning into yarn. The recycled yarn can be knitted or woven into new fabrics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>As well as converting high-value fibres from waste into new yarns, iinouiio keep all the buttons, labels and linings from the recycled products in circulation.\u003C/p>",[58832,58834,58836,58838,58840],{"name":58833,"type":53,"value":58833},"https://www.iinouiio.com/Portals/0/CaseStudy181p.1.pdf",{"name":58835,"type":53,"value":58835},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/iinouiio/",{"name":58837,"type":53,"value":58837},"https://bftt.org.uk/funded_project/iinouiio/",{"name":58839,"type":53,"value":58839},"https://www.iinouiio.com/",{"name":58841,"type":53,"value":58841},"https://openlibrary.org/books/OL720427M/The_textile_industry_and_the_environment.",[58843,58844],{"article_id":58818,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58818,"contributor_id":42880},{"id":58846,"link":58847,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58819,"updated_at":58820,"article_id":58818,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sgm5U7PACb8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156993267-MnNQZ6Ih.jpeg",{"id":58849,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58850,"updated_at":58851,"owner_id":41914,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58852,"contents":58853,"contributors":58871,"image":58875},"19678","2022-08-28T17:38:42.619Z","2023-04-06T15:34:23.628Z",{"id":41914,"type":325,"owner_id":41914,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58854],{"id":58855,"score":47,"body":58856,"status":55,"article_id":58849,"created_at":58850,"updated_at":58851,"published_at":58850},"BUX_",{"title":58857,"outcome":58858,"problem":58859,"summary":58860,"solution":58861,"attachment":58862},"Recycling Glass Bottles Combined With Second-Hand Clothing Becomes Designer Tiles","\u003Cp>The innovation helps in recycling waste into new products and in the process reduces waste pollution, as well as helps in the conservation of resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through professor's developments and achievements, Australia can achieve a zero-waste economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tonnes of clothes and glass bottle waste are disposed of every year. These resources need to be preserved and re-used as the world's population is expected to increase by 2 billion in the next 30 years by 2050.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>UNSW professor Veena Sahajwalla introduced a new concept of Green Ceramic, where second-hand clothes and glass bottles are put together to make high-quality building products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Veena Sahajwalla, an IT-trained Indo-Australian scientist and a professor at UNSW Sydney, is well known for her development of Green Steel and Micro-Factory. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Her innovative thinking has led to the introduction of Green Ceramic, where she and her team use a micro-factory (a machine that helps turn waste materials into new products) to develop high-quality tiles out of second-hand clothes and glass bottles. She believes that instead of cutting marble, the public can use Green ceramics. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Green Ceramic is not just used in bathrooms and kitchens but also in household furniture too. In addition to softer titles, the team started using jute bags instead of glass as they are stronger.\u003C/p>",[58863,58865,58867,58869],{"name":58864,"type":53,"value":58864},"https://www.smh.com.au/technology/unsw-develops-minifactory-that-can-turn-old-mobile-phones-into-gold-20160729-gqgr83.html",{"name":58866,"type":53,"value":58866},"https://www.smart.unsw.edu.au/technologies-products/green-steel",{"name":58868,"type":53,"value":58868},"https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-22/veena-sahajwalla-recyling-revolution-green-ceramics/13041936",{"name":58870,"type":53,"value":58870},"https://www.smart.unsw.edu.au/technologies-products/microfactorie-technologies/green-ceramics",[58872,58873,58874],{"article_id":58849,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58849,"contributor_id":35626},{"article_id":58849,"contributor_id":41914},{"id":58876,"link":58877,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58850,"updated_at":58851,"article_id":58849,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zDZXjUz5_zw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156994341-FD9BdHu_.jpeg",{"id":58879,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58880,"updated_at":58881,"owner_id":30867,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58882,"contents":58883,"contributors":58895,"image":58899},"19744","2022-08-31T12:03:36.739Z","2023-03-23T16:47:57.388Z",{"id":30867,"type":325,"owner_id":30867,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58884],{"id":58885,"score":47,"body":58886,"status":55,"article_id":58879,"created_at":58880,"updated_at":58881,"published_at":58880},"4tic",{"title":58887,"outcome":58888,"problem":58889,"summary":58890,"solution":58891,"attachment":58892},"Rewoven - Re-imagining textile waste through recycling","\u003Cp>Rewoven is a Cape Town based innovation project that is currently in the commercial pilot phase. It was founded by three youthful innovators - Tshepo Bhengu, Esethu Cenga and Lonwabo Mgoduso in 2018. Through their passion for sustainability and well-being; creating an impact; and their collective entrepreneurial mindset, Rewoven was born. They recycle off-cut fabric, end of roll fabric, unsold inventory, clothing rejects and corporate branded uniforms and produce fabric for dog beds, disaster relief blanket, insulation material, acrylic jersey and pillow filling material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Not only does textile industry have great environmental issues, but also creates social gaps and problems are closely linked to it like poverty, unemployment and inequalities. By redesigning products and business models, Rewoven decided to fight against these issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rewoven is a company collecting off-cut fabrics and textile wastes and repurposes it into 100% recycled fabric to sell across the stores of South Africa. They believe that ethical fashion can assist in addressing issues of employment and poverty in the fashion industry, and strongly put an emphasis on the spirit of community : umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Textile recycling is not only a necessary sustainable practice that the clothing industry needs to adopt to mitigate its impacts on the environment, but it is also a very labour-intensive process that can be an avenue for job creation in South Africa.\u003C/p>",[58893],{"name":58894,"type":53,"value":58894},"https://www.rewoven.africa/our-impact",[58896,58897,58898],{"article_id":58879,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58879,"contributor_id":30867},{"article_id":58879,"contributor_id":1747},{"id":58900,"link":58901,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58880,"updated_at":58881,"article_id":58879,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"raAbnEgTmxc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156995411-gNuDZl4q.jpeg",{"id":58903,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58904,"updated_at":58905,"owner_id":43315,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58906,"contents":58907,"contributors":58919,"image":58922},"19877","2022-09-01T14:50:17.178Z","2023-03-23T15:03:21.239Z",{"id":43315,"type":325,"owner_id":43315,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58908],{"id":58909,"score":47,"body":58910,"status":55,"article_id":58903,"created_at":58904,"updated_at":58905,"published_at":58904},"LoVF",{"title":58911,"outcome":58912,"problem":58913,"summary":58914,"solution":58915,"attachment":58916},"Cradle to Cradle Material Sourcing: Circular Clothing Cooperation","\u003Cp>The cooperative has seven labels registered as members for now and is not limited to the Swiss borders but focuses on Europe.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Small and medium-sized labels face significant challenges when sourcing circular materials. This is due to small production sizes, limited human and financial resources, and lack of information.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CIRCULAR CLOTHING is a network platform for Swiss textile labels. It provides access to a shared Cradle to Cradle® supply chain and a Cradle to Cradle Certified® certification.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>CIRCULAR CLOTHING shares its knowledge as a toolbox with material samples, a guideline, workshops and lectures so that textile labels can better understand and meet the Cradle to Cradle Certified® requirements. This knowledge has been built up with its own fashion label use case.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The aim is to form a network that builds buying power to access suppliers providing the relevant materials and finishing technologies in affordable conditions.\u003C/p>",[58917],{"name":58918,"type":53,"value":58918},"https://circularclothing.org/en/",[58920,58921],{"article_id":58903,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58903,"contributor_id":43315},{"id":58923,"link":58924,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58904,"updated_at":58905,"article_id":58903,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HskWAy4dMsc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156996278-jourxg9R.jpeg",{"id":58926,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58927,"updated_at":58928,"owner_id":41977,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58929,"contents":58930,"contributors":58950,"image":58954},"20008","2022-09-06T03:36:03.493Z","2023-01-06T18:10:17.142Z",{"id":41977,"type":325,"owner_id":41977,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58931],{"id":58932,"score":47,"body":58933,"status":55,"article_id":58926,"created_at":58927,"updated_at":58928,"published_at":58927},"z0UL",{"title":58934,"outcome":58935,"problem":58936,"summary":58937,"solution":58938,"attachment":58939},"AirCarbon™ : Bio-degradable Polyester from Nature","\u003Cp>The carbon footprint of AirCarbon is -88 CO2e/kg, as independently certified by Carbon Trust.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>AirCarbon is used on reusable, plastic-free, regenerative foodware, starting with drinking straws and cutlery. It is also making Covalent-brand regenerative, carbon-negative fashion, starting with eyewear and leather replacements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Petroleum-based synthetics represent 63% of total global fiber production, yet the 2019 Textile Exchange Material Change Insights report shows that only 8% of brands know their supply chain to the chemical supplier level. Microfibers comes out of synthetic materials get through our wastewater facilities and pollute the oceans with tiny plastic particles, equivalent to 50 billion plastic bottles per year. Moreover modern recycling is challenging due to it's complicated process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Newlight Technologies uses natural ocean microorganisms to make PHB from air and greenhouse gas\u003C/p>\u003Cp>and calls it AirCarbon\u003Cstrong>™\u003C/strong>. AirCarbon\u003Cstrong>™\u003C/strong> is PHB (Polyhydroxybutyrate) and PHB is made naturally in almost all known life on Earth, from microorganisms and trees to the human body.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>AirCarbon\u003Cstrong>™\u003C/strong>– a biomaterial made by natural microorganisms that use air and carbon from greenhouse gases that would otherwise go into the atmosphere. It is an FDA food contact-approved biocompatible material which is naturally meltable. So it can be cooled down into everything from fiber and sheets to solid parts and can be used to replace things like synthetic plastic and animal leather. Unlike synthetic materials, the AirCarbon\u003Cstrong>™\u003C/strong> molecule is a molecule made throughout nature and can be re-consumed by natural microorganisms like leaves or twigs, enabling life to restore itself. 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Clothing that is very labour and resource intensive is now almost worthless from the buyer's perspective and often disposed of after being worn only a few times.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A closer look at the clothing industry of recent years reveals that two raw materials form the basis of today's textile production: polyester and cotton.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>More than 60% of all fibers used worldwide for clothing are made from synthetics such as petroleum-based raw materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>25 % of fibers are made of cotton.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>About 1 % organic cotton constituting.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The remaining 15% of fibers consist of wool, cellulose-based fibers and other natural fibers such as hemp or linen.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The tremendous increase in the consumption of clothing is also increasing the demand for inexpensive raw materials. As a result, the production of synthetic, and thus petroleum-based fibers, has increased as has the use of pesticides and fertilizers in cotton.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>wijld is a team works for fair and environmentally friendly clothing made of wood. The wood they use comes from certified sustainable forestry, which makes it Water, energy consumption and Co2 emissions are reduced in wood fiber production from sustainable forests compared to cotton production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clothing should bring more value once again, with regards to every single step in the production process and the selection of the material to be processed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>forests serve as habitats for a wide variety of animal and plant species. Trees are of course also very important for climate protection. They serve as CO² stores. It is assumed that trees store 49% of global CO². By converting trees into wood products, the CO² they contain remains stored, since it is only released during the biological decomposition of the wood. Thus all wood products contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Wijld started to work on wood fiber production, The wood they use comes from certified sustainable forestry, from Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. As more is always planted than harvested.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In forestry no additional fertilisers need to be used to produce the wood fiber, while different fertilisers and pesticides are used to grow cotton.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The high water consumption caused by artificial irrigation of cotton plantations in areas with low rainfall while Trees in forests do not need the artificial water supply and can store water longer and in larger quantities than a comparable open spaces.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Raw material wood lies in the size of landed needed for cultivation. For the same amount of fibers, the area required for cotton is on average 300 to 500 % larger than for their wood fibers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To make the wood fibers:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They extract the cellulose from the raw material wood. Then they dissolved it in organic, environmentally friendly “N-methylmorpholine N-oxides (NMMO)” by dehydration without chemical modification.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Pulp is then filtered and pressed through spinning glands. The resulting fibers are then precipitated into a bath with aqueous NMMO solution and then combined as a fiber strand.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The solvent can be recycled again and again as it can be easily removed from the fiber due to its excellent water mixing properties.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The fabric can absorb moisture optimally and quickly release it again, which leads to a temperature-balancing and antibacterial effect. Which supports the body's own cooling effect.\u003C/p>",[58972,58974],{"name":58973,"type":53,"value":58973},"https://www.wijld.com/en/",{"name":58975,"type":53,"value":58975},"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1dFRNeRrhZwjrNKz7Q5HYg",[58977,58978],{"article_id":58958,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":58958,"contributor_id":44560},{"id":58980,"link":58981,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":58959,"updated_at":58960,"article_id":58958,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dPNkEpgsN0k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778156998561-2nyh_nnF.jpeg",{"id":58983,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":58984,"updated_at":58985,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":58986,"contents":58987,"contributors":59001,"image":59003},"21361","2022-11-29T16:45:55.539Z","2025-01-22T11:28:09.872Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[58988],{"id":58989,"score":47,"body":58990,"status":55,"article_id":58983,"created_at":58984,"updated_at":58985,"published_at":58984},"wXk0",{"title":58991,"outcome":58992,"problem":58993,"summary":58994,"solution":58995,"attachment":58996},"Smooth and uninterrupted waste collection and disposal services","\u003Cp>Nowadays, the municipality takes care of the general cleaning operations in residential and commercial areas, whereas be'ah transfers the waste - agricultural, solid, construction, dead animals and electrical residues\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The completion of the transfer of the municipal waste management has now reached a rate of 100% in all the governorates since the company began its first take over in December 2015.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Prior to 2020, municipal solid waste management was the responsibility of various municipalities, instead of specialised international companies. But, in various governorates of the Sutanate, practices of littering and throwing municipal waste outside the designated containers were increasing, alongside tampering with containers, throwing the remains of slaughtered animals on public roads, constituting a burden on the government necessitating help from specialised companies in solid waste management. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Facing growing waste dumping practices, governorates of Oman decided to benefit from the expertise of a specialised company such as be'ah, to manage waste while recycling it, hence benefiting from it locally and achieving the principles of environmental sustainability such as reducing the pressure on the extraction of land resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After over four years, Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) has completed taking over the municipal waste management services from all the governorates in Oman. 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Besides, the agreement will contribute to the national economy and provide business opportunities for small and medium enterprises through the production and transportation of fuel from engineered landfills to the cement factory; where approximately 30,000 tonnes per year of expired tyres will be processed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With an average of 3 tons of concrete used per person every year, cement is, after water, the most-consumed material on earth. But cement manufacturing is an energy-intensive process that is responsible for as much as 5% of the world’s carbon emissions. Recently, a new push to find alternatives to fossil fuels in the cement industry has been witnessed. The partnership between be'ah and Oman Cement is one of them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the aim of converting end-of-life tyres to fuel that can be used in cement production, the Oman Environment Holding Company (be'ah) has signed an agreement with Oman Cement to supply fuels derived from end-of-life tyres.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The agreement was signed in February 2020 in the presence of a number of employees and concerned officials of both sides. This project of using waste as alternative fuel is considered the first-of-its-kind in the Sultanate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This agreement seeks to adopt practices that ensure waste management in a sustainable manner, and safe disposal of waste materials by using them in energy production, or extracting raw materials for added value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This agreement is the result of a two-year cooperation to take advantage of waste as an alternative fuel for natural gas that is currently used in the cement manufacturing furnaces. A study proved that the end-of-life tyres are the best and the most suited waste stream for this purpose, and the easiest in terms of handling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The study also concluded that the factory systems are ready to deal with gas emissions resulting from tyre burning operations with a safe, sound and without any damage to the surrounding environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The two parties wish to work together to develop an implementation mechanism to diversify the energy sources through the use of alternative fuels derived from expired tyres.\u003C/p>",[59021,59023],{"name":59022,"type":53,"value":59022},"https://www.beah.om/Media/News/Be%E2%80%99ah-receives-OFA-and-Omani-Fandom-League-mem-(6)",{"name":59024,"type":53,"value":59024},"https://pneumat.com/cement-production-challenges-solutions/",[59026],{"article_id":59007,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59028,"link":59029,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59008,"updated_at":59009,"article_id":59007,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MNODdNIaRJ4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157000299-o7-mVEE5.jpeg",{"id":59031,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59032,"updated_at":59033,"owner_id":1871,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59034,"contents":59035,"contributors":59051,"image":59054},"21922","2022-12-25T06:18:05.600Z","2023-03-22T18:07:19.647Z",{"id":1871,"type":325,"owner_id":1871,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59036],{"id":59037,"score":47,"body":59038,"status":55,"article_id":59031,"created_at":59032,"updated_at":59033,"published_at":59032},"y4Oi",{"title":59039,"outcome":59040,"problem":59041,"summary":59042,"solution":59043,"attachment":59044},"Nordic Outdoor Brand Halti Unveils Parka Jacket Made With SPINNOVA® Fibre and Imogo’s Resource-Efficient Dyeing Available In Spring 2023","\u003Cp>Compared to conventional jet dyeing, Imogo's patented technology saves over 90% of energy, chemicals, and water. Meanwhile, the SPINNOVA® fibre manufacturing process uses little water and no harmful chemicals, and the fibre is completely biodegradable and circular. When replacing conventional cotton with SPINNOVA®, fashion brands can save 6.5 kg CO2e/kg of fibre produced.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Material production, dyeing, and treatment typically account for two-thirds of a garment's CO2 emissions, so replacing traditional textile processing methods with new technologies presents a real opportunity for fashion brands looking to reduce their carbon footprint as well as water and chemical use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Cyclus unisex parka jacket is the first product from SPINNOVA® and Halti's collaboration also the first product that incorporates both Spinnova and Imogo Technologies. The parka is made of SPINNOVA® fibre and cotton and has been dyed with imogo's hi-precision dyeing technology.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Halti, a Finnish outdoor brand with over 45 years of experience designing products for outdoor life and sports partners with SPINNOVA® and Imogo Technology to produce Unisex Parka through a concern in material choices.\u003C/p>",[59045,59047,59049],{"name":59046,"type":53,"value":59046},"https://halti.com/blogs/news/spinnova-partners-with-nordic-outdoor-brand-halti",{"name":59048,"type":53,"value":59048},"https://spinnova.com/climate-positive-fibre/",{"name":59050,"type":53,"value":59050},"https://scandinavianmind.com/news/how-imogo-hi-precision-dyeing-technology-can-help-to-transform-the-fashion-industry",[59052,59053],{"article_id":59031,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":59031,"contributor_id":1871},{"id":59055,"link":59056,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59032,"updated_at":59033,"article_id":59031,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RNMDVQFTvR4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157001450-sS2zwtOC.jpeg",{"id":59058,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59059,"updated_at":59060,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59061,"contents":59062,"contributors":59071,"image":59073},"22454","2023-01-11T15:42:19.379Z","2023-03-01T13:02:20.194Z",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59063],{"id":59064,"score":47,"body":59065,"status":55,"article_id":59058,"created_at":59059,"updated_at":59060,"published_at":59059},"1duy",{"title":59066,"summary":59067,"attachment":59068},"Foundation Earth: Ecolabelling","\u003Cp>Consumer choices are important for the transition to a sustainable agrifood sector. However, food packaging labels are often not communicating products’ environmental impacts. There are 147 distinct labeling methods throughout Europe, which is confusing to both consumers and manufacturers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By developing a single, straightforward, and systematised environmental label, Foundation Earth hopes to empower customers to compare products and make educated decisions that are better for the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Several companies, including Nestlé, Finnebrogue, Greencore, The Meatless Farm, and Marks and Spencer are participating in the pilot initiative to implement the labels on their product packaging.\u003C/p>",[59069],{"name":59070,"type":53,"value":59070},"https://www.foundation-earth.org/",[59072],{"article_id":59058,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":59074,"link":59075,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59059,"updated_at":59060,"article_id":59058,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JdbT03PvUS4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157003751-fwlCSp0_.jpeg",{"id":59077,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59078,"updated_at":59079,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59080,"contents":59081,"contributors":59090,"image":59092},"22455","2023-01-11T15:51:25.894Z","2023-03-01T13:27:22.039Z",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59082],{"id":59083,"score":47,"body":59084,"status":55,"article_id":59077,"created_at":59078,"updated_at":59079,"published_at":59078},"V0QW",{"title":59085,"summary":59086,"attachment":59087},"Circular catering services (Plavinu, Latvia)","\u003Cp>Incorporating circular principles into public procurement policies can help stimulate local food production that’s produced and retailed sustainably. The municipality of Plavinu, Latvia aims to incorporate circular principles in the catering service of its local schools. In addition to sustainability, the strategy also addresses nutrition and health concerns. It bans the use of disposable plastic packaging, while requiring the use of seasonal produce and setting minimum levels for organic production of dairy, for example. Under the strategy, service providers are also required to sort waste according to waste managers’ instructions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is expected that the initiative will significantly reduce packaging and food waste. The latter can be achieved by educating pupils, adjusting menus and allowing more flexibility with portion size. The shift towards more organic sources of milk is expected to reduce the use of pesticides for animal feed as well as increase animal welfare standards. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[59088],{"name":59089,"type":53,"value":59089},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/good-practices/circular-catering-services-plavinas-latvia",[59091],{"article_id":59077,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":59093,"link":59094,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59078,"updated_at":59079,"article_id":59077,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4UaFuaYv-d8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157005221-T2_ERd3l.jpeg",{"id":59096,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59097,"updated_at":59098,"owner_id":7051,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59099,"contents":59100,"contributors":59109,"image":59111},"22458","2023-01-11T16:07:53.877Z","2023-03-01T13:16:44.714Z",{"id":7051,"type":325,"owner_id":7051,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59101],{"id":59102,"score":47,"body":59103,"status":55,"article_id":59096,"created_at":59097,"updated_at":59098,"published_at":59097},"OYVQ",{"title":59104,"summary":59105,"attachment":59106},"Dansk Retursystem (Denmark)","\u003Cp>In Denmark, returning empty standardised glass bottles from consumers back to breweries has been a common practice since the 1890s. In the 1920s and 1930s, this deposit system spread—with unified beer bottles and crates—to all breweries in the country. In the 1990s, however, with the emergence of many different plastic containers and cans for beverages, it became challenging for retailers to handle and sort this variety of packaging. Waste from plastic packaging also emerged as an environmental problem—with huge amounts of plastic ending up in landfills or incinerators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Ministry of Environment, in conjunction with stakeholders from the business and retail sectors, created a unified deposit system with an initial investment from the state. The Dansk Retursystem, a not-for-profit organisation, was created to have the monopoly over and handle the collection of beverage packaging in collaboration with supermarket chains. Following this system, the beverage producers deposit some money to the Dansk Retursystem, which, in turn, pays the supermarkets based on the packaging collected. Lastly, the supermarkets pay the producers back based on the packaging returned. Bottle prices include an extra cost for packaging. When consumers return the empty bottles to the supermarkets, they get the extra cost for packaging back.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>After 20 years, key results include: 95% of all plastic bottles sold are now returned (the highest rate in Europe), and every time 100 bottles are recycled, 6 kilograms of raw materials are saved. The return rate for all disposable packaging (including cans and glass bottles) reached 93% in 2021. \u003C/p>",[59107],{"name":59108,"type":53,"value":59108},"https://danskretursystem.dk/en/dansk-retursystem-english/",[59110],{"article_id":59096,"contributor_id":7051},{"id":59112,"link":59113,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59097,"updated_at":59098,"article_id":59096,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"X2rrKDWu7uI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157006365-P_yKylDY.jpeg",{"id":59115,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59116,"updated_at":59117,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59118,"contents":59119,"contributors":59137,"image":59139},"23242","2023-03-17T10:53:54.527Z","2025-01-22T10:27:53.868Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59120],{"id":59121,"score":47,"body":59122,"status":55,"article_id":59115,"created_at":59116,"updated_at":59117,"published_at":59116},"V7lm",{"title":59123,"outcome":59124,"problem":59125,"summary":59126,"solution":59127,"attachment":59128},"From Fossil Fuels to Renewables: Vattenfall's Innovative Approach to Plastic Packaging","\u003Cp>The development of billerudkorsnäs fibrer and pyrolysis technology has the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the plastic industry. By using renewable and recycled materials, the production of plastic can be decoupled from fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preventing plastic waste from entering the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to the environmental benefits, the new materials and technology also provide a commercial advantage for companies that adopt them. Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable products, and companies that can offer packaging made from renewable and recycled materials are likely to gain a competitive advantage in the market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, Vattenfall's partnership with BillerudKorsnäs and their development of new materials and technology represent a positive step towards a more sustainable and circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The plastic industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution, accounting for around 8% of global oil consumption. The production of plastics requires the use of fossil fuels and the process of plastic degradation can release harmful chemicals into the environment. The negative impact of plastic waste on marine life and human health is also a growing concern, with approximately eight million tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans each year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vattenfall, an energy company has been assisting industries through electrification and exploring innovative and sustainable ways of producing plastics.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vattenfall, a Swedish energy company, has partnered with BillerudKorsnäs, a leading Swedish packaging company, to create a new type of plastic that is made entirely from renewable and recycled materials. 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The company's investment in renewable energy sources has also provided a commercial advantage, as consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable products. Additionally, the installation of the solar panel system has provided long-term cost savings by reducing the company's energy expenses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, Emerald Packaging's embrace of renewable energy sources represents a positive step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. By investing in solar energy and energy efficiency measures, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and embracing sustainable business practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Like many manufacturing companies, Emerald Packaging has historically relied on non-renewable sources of energy to power its operations. This includes electricity generated from fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. 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The company's investment in renewable energy sources has also provided a commercial advantage, as consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, Evergreen Packaging's embrace of renewable energy sources has helped to position the company as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has also helped to attract environmentally conscious customers, creating a competitive advantage in the market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, Evergreen Packaging's embrace of renewable energy sources represents a positive step towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. 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The company's embrace of renewable energy represents a commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, while also providing a commercial advantage as consumers increasingly demand sustainable products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Evergreen Packaging's solution was to implement a range of renewable energy sources to power its operations. This includes the use of biomass, hydroelectricity, and solar energy. The company has invested in biomass boilers to generate steam, which is used in the production of paperboard. The biomass is sourced from sustainable forestry operations, ensuring that the process is both renewable and sustainable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to biomass, Evergreen Packaging also utilizes hydroelectricity to power its operations. The company operates several hydroelectric facilities in the United States, which generate clean energy to power its manufacturing operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, Evergreen Packaging has also implemented solar energy solutions to power its operations. 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By transforming plastic waste into high-quality products, the company has reduced waste and promoted a circular economy, reducing the need for virgin materials and reducing pollution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, the use of Plastic Energy's process has created new economic opportunities for the recycling industry, creating a new market for recycled plastic products and providing a solution for hard-to-recycle plastics. The company's process has also helped to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels by producing valuable products from plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste is a growing environmental concern, with billions of tons of plastic waste accumulating in landfills and oceans every year. Traditional recycling methods are often ineffective for certain types of plastic waste, and incineration releases harmful emissions into the atmosphere. 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It has reduced the amount of waste sent to landfills, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. The use of alternative energy sources has also reduced reliance on fossil fuels and increased energy security. Waste-to-energy technologies have the potential to provide a sustainable and reliable energy source that can meet increasing energy demands while also addressing environmental concerns.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional waste management methods, such as landfill and incineration, have significant environmental impacts. Landfills take up valuable land, emit harmful greenhouse gases, and pose health risks. Incineration releases toxic pollutants and contributes to air pollution. The current energy generation infrastructure is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, which are non-renewable and contribute to climate change. 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By using the biogas additive, Aripack has been able to significantly reduce their waste stream and lower their carbon footprint. Additionally, the biogas generated through this process can be used to power Aripack's operations, making them more energy-efficient and sustainable. Overall, Aripack's efforts demonstrate the potential for waste-to-energy solutions to promote circularity in the packaging industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a packaging company, Aripack generates a significant amount of waste during their production process. This waste includes plastic and other packaging materials, which can have a detrimental impact on the environment if not properly managed. Additionally, disposing of this waste can be costly and time-consuming.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aripack, a packaging company, has developed an innovative approach to processing packaging waste into biogas through the use of a biogas additive developed by Neo Plastics. 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The company's modular system also allows for more efficient use of resources, contributing to a more sustainable packaging process overall. With EDL Packaging's innovative approach to packaging machinery, companies can optimize their packaging operations while reducing their environmental impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional packaging machinery can be difficult to repair and maintain, leading to high replacement costs and waste generation. In addition, many packaging machines are designed for specific product sizes and formats, limiting their versatility and leading to the need for multiple machines.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EDL Packaging is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance packaging machinery. 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The program has also partnered with over 1,000 brands and organizations, including Procter & Gamble, Colgate, and Staples, to recycle their hard-to-recycle waste. The recycled waste is transformed into new products, such as park benches, playgrounds, and watering cans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Despite efforts to increase recycling rates, many waste streams remain difficult to recycle, leading to significant amounts of waste being sent to landfills or incinerated. Hard-to-recycle waste streams include items such as coffee capsules, beauty products, and cigarette butts, among others. These waste streams can be harmful to the environment and human health, and traditional recycling programs do not accept them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TerraCycle's Zero Waste Boxes provide a sustainable solution for hard-to-recycle waste, diverting it from landfills and incinerators. 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The store has gained a loyal customer base, with many customers returning to shop at Precycle regularly. Precycle has also inspired other businesses to adopt a zero-waste model, helping to promote the zero-waste movement and encourage more sustainable practices in the retail industry. Overall, Precycle demonstrates that it is possible to provide a convenient and sustainable shopping experience while reducing packaging waste and promoting a more circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The world generates over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste each year, and much of this waste comes from single-use packaging. Plastic packaging is especially problematic as it is non-biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to break down, leading to environmental pollution and negative impacts on wildlife. 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RePack's reusable packaging model has been successful in reducing the environmental impact of e-commerce, with over 400 brands using their services and over 1 million RePack packages being used to date. In addition to the environmental benefits, RePack's payment-per-use model has also been found to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, as consumers appreciate the convenience and sustainability of the service.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the rise of e-commerce, there has been a corresponding increase in packaging waste and carbon emissions. Single-use packaging materials like cardboard boxes and plastic bags are often used for shipping, leading to a significant environmental impact. Additionally, many consumers are looking for more sustainable alternatives, but are often limited by the options provided by retailers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RePack is a Finnish company that provides reusable packaging solutions for e-commerce retailers. 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By offering a range of interchangeable components, Schubert's machines can adapt to changing business needs, leading to greater efficiency and cost savings over time. This modular approach to packaging also helps companies reduce their environmental impact, promoting more sustainable business practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many packaging solutions are designed as a one-size-fits-all approach, limiting their flexibility and causing waste when packaging needs change. In addition, traditional packaging machines can be costly and consume significant amounts of energy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Schubert, a leading provider of packaging machines, offers modular products that can be exchanged or replaced to meet the evolving needs of businesses. 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This approach not only increases flexibility but also reduces waste and energy consumption by eliminating the need to purchase entirely new machines for each change.\u003C/p>",[59498],{"name":59499,"type":53,"value":59499},"https://www.schubert.group/en/packaging-solution/packaging-machines/",[59501],{"article_id":59484,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59503,"link":59504,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59485,"updated_at":59486,"article_id":59484,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sO5S5vog2nc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157022861-vc8rCF-a.jpeg",{"id":59506,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59507,"updated_at":59508,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59509,"contents":59510,"contributors":59528,"image":59530},"23309","2023-03-20T11:42:09.674Z","2025-01-22T09:16:17.658Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59511],{"id":59512,"score":47,"body":59513,"status":55,"article_id":59506,"created_at":59507,"updated_at":59508,"published_at":59507},"IA3-",{"title":59514,"outcome":59515,"problem":59516,"summary":59517,"solution":59518,"attachment":59519},"How HP works on climate pledges through its ink cartridges","\u003Cp>HP's commitment to sustainable packaging has resulted in positive outcomes for both the company and the environment. By designing packaging that is made for disassembly, they have reduced waste and increased the recycling of their products. This has helped HP achieve its goal of using 30% post-consumer recycled content in its packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional packaging designs often result in waste that ends up in landfills. They are difficult to recycle, leading to environmental degradation and the depletion of natural resources. This results in a growing need for sustainable packaging that can be easily recycled or repurposed. HP recognized this issue and sought to design packaging that can be disassembled and reused.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HP is a multinational technology company that aims to reduce its environmental impact through sustainable packaging design. One of the ways they achieve this is by designing packaging that is made for disassembly, making it easier to recycle or reuse the materials. HP is committed to achieving a circular economy by using recycled content, reducing packaging waste, and designing products that can be disassembled.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HP has developed packaging designs that prioritize disassembly to make recycling easier. Their packaging includes features like snap-fit designs, which allow the product to be easily taken apart and separated into different materials. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The 30 people who work at the facility sort the used cartridges, disassemble them and shred the plastic casings for use in future products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once the cartridges are sorted, they head to the other side of the building for disassembly and plastic shredding. A machine scrapes the sticker off the top of the ink cartridges, removes the lids and takes out the foam and precious metals inside the cartridges. That leaves the hollow cartridge, which is shredded.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The average ink cartridge spends two to three months in La Vergne. Then, the finished product — the shredded plastic — is sent to another plant in Canada where it gets mixed with other recycled plastics and turned into pellets. The pellets are sent to HP’s manufacturing locations, including Malaysia and China, where they are used to make new ink cartridges that go to market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also use a range of recycled and biodegradable materials to minimize the environmental impact of their packaging. HP has also partnered with suppliers to ensure that their packaging is responsibly sourced and manufactured.\u003C/p>",[59520,59521,59522,59523,59524,59525,59526,59527],{"name":41356,"type":53,"value":41356},{"name":41346,"type":53,"value":41346},{"name":41352,"type":53,"value":41352},{"name":41344,"type":53,"value":41344},{"name":41350,"type":53,"value":41350},{"name":41358,"type":53,"value":41358},{"name":41348,"type":53,"value":41348},{"name":41354,"type":53,"value":41354},[59529],{"article_id":59506,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59531,"link":59532,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59507,"updated_at":59508,"article_id":59506,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"do9bKtT-_vQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157023671-S0RlIe8F.jpeg",{"id":59534,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59535,"updated_at":59536,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59537,"contents":59538,"contributors":59550,"image":59552},"23310","2023-03-20T11:48:39.373Z","2023-04-07T10:14:36.383Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59539],{"id":59540,"score":47,"body":59541,"status":55,"article_id":59534,"created_at":59535,"updated_at":59536,"published_at":59535},"QTxf",{"title":59542,"outcome":59543,"problem":59544,"summary":59545,"solution":59546,"attachment":59547},"Dell's Design for Disassembly Approach","\u003Cp>By embracing a cradle-to-cradle approach and designing products with easy disassembly in mind, Dell has been able to achieve a higher level of circularity in its product lifecycle. This has led to a reduction in environmental waste and pollution, as well as an increase in product efficiency and longevity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many electronic products end up in landfills, contributing to environmental pollution and waste. Traditional product designs make it difficult to recycle and reuse materials, leading to a lack of circularity in the product lifecycle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dell embraces a cradle-to-cradle approach to product design, with a focus on easy disassembly for effective product recycling. The company works closely with recyclers and repair professionals to incorporate best practices and design guidelines into products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Dell's design for disassembly approach addresses the problem of electronic waste by incorporating key design guidelines into products at an early stage of development. The focus on modular design, upgradeability, standardized fasteners, single-access service doors, and clear disassembly instructions makes it easier for products to be disassembled and recycled, reducing environmental waste and pollution.\u003C/p>",[59548],{"name":59549,"type":53,"value":59549},"https://i.dell.com/sites/content/corporate/corp-comm/en/Documents/design-for-environment.pdf",[59551],{"article_id":59534,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59553,"link":59554,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59535,"updated_at":59536,"article_id":59534,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8RxsR73pTRA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157024477-wpHwN4gA.jpeg",{"id":59556,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59557,"updated_at":59558,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59559,"contents":59560,"contributors":59572,"image":59574},"23311","2023-03-20T11:56:53.283Z","2025-01-22T09:47:31.274Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59561],{"id":59562,"score":47,"body":59563,"status":55,"article_id":59556,"created_at":59557,"updated_at":59558,"published_at":59557},"CQ84",{"title":59564,"outcome":59565,"problem":59566,"summary":59567,"solution":59568,"attachment":59569},"Mason Jars: A Classic Product that Embraces Circular Principles","\u003Cp>The Mason jar became an immediate success and revolutionized food preservation. People could now easily and safely can their own food at home, ensuring that they had access to high-quality, safe food all year round. The jar also became a symbol of homesteading and self-sufficiency, and its popularity continued to grow throughout the 20th century through multiple different purposes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the early 1900s, food preservation was a major concern for households as people relied on canned goods, which were often low quality and sometimes contained harmful chemicals. Additionally, the canning process was complicated and required specialized equipment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This article explores the history of mason jars and how they have become a prime example of a product that embraces circular principles. The jars’ durability, reusability, and versatility have ensured their longevity and continued relevance in modern times, making them a beloved and iconic household item.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Mason jar was invented in the 1850s by John Mason as a solution to these problems. The jar was made of glass, which ensured the purity of the food inside and made it easier to see the contents. The jar also had a threaded top, which allowed for a metal lid with a rubber seal to be screwed on, creating an airtight seal that prevented bacteria from entering.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Today, Mason jars are still widely used for canning, but they have also become popular for a variety of other purposes, including as drinkware, vases, and even lighting fixtures. The Mason jar is a great example of a product that solved a problem and became an enduring cultural icon. Whether it is used for food conservation or customisation purposes, it's important to reuse already produced jars, instead of buying new ones, to really embrace circular principles. \u003C/p>",[59570,59571],{"name":59158,"type":53,"value":59158},{"name":59160,"type":53,"value":59160},[59573],{"article_id":59556,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59575,"link":59576,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59557,"updated_at":59558,"article_id":59556,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jIawnpPhevw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157026446-hm0DKVmJ.jpeg",{"id":59578,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59579,"updated_at":59580,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59581,"contents":59582,"contributors":59596,"image":59598},"23341","2023-03-20T13:52:52.473Z","2023-03-22T17:54:47.114Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59583],{"id":59584,"score":47,"body":59585,"status":55,"article_id":59578,"created_at":59579,"updated_at":59580,"published_at":59579},"FSA7",{"title":59586,"outcome":59587,"problem":59588,"summary":59589,"solution":59590,"attachment":59591},"Connected Smart Bottles by Diageo for Johnnie Walker Blue Whiskey","\u003Cp>Overall, blockchain technologies can enhance supply chain transparency and traceability of materials. NFC technologies enable big data applications that monitor availability of materials, resource flows and quantify material loss and waste generation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This closed-loop system enables the implementation of circular packaging strategies such as waste reduction and customer experience improvement. Blockchain technologies have been proved insightful when it comes to circular economy and might just be one key to unlock the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a leading global spirits company, Diageo has been working towards promoting sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. One of the key areas of focus for the company is packaging, which accounts for a significant proportion of its environmental footprint. However, traditional packaging solutions are often linear, resulting in the depletion of natural resources and the creation of waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies have been used on the Johnnie Walker Blue Label whiskey bottles to allow, in a closed-loop system, consumers to access digital content, such as product information, cocktail recipes, and authenticity verification. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle this challenge, Diageo has introduced connected smart bottles for its premium whiskey brand, Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The smart bottles use Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to connect the product with digital content, enabling a range of innovative applications and services. The NFC tag on the bottle allows consumers to access information about the product, such as its origin, age and taste profile, as well as cocktail recipes and serving suggestions. Additionally, the NFC technology can be used to verify the authenticity of the product, preventing counterfeiting and fraud.\u003C/p>",[59592,59594],{"name":59593,"type":53,"value":59593},"https://www.rfidlabel.com/2020/08/connected-smart-bottles-diageo-uses-nfc-technology-for-johnnie-walker-blue-whiskey/",{"name":59595,"type":53,"value":59595},"https://projects2014-2020.interregeurope.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/tx_tevprojects/library/file_1563272888.pdf",[59597],{"article_id":59578,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59599,"link":59600,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59579,"updated_at":59580,"article_id":59578,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KnkJvZvtneQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157027206-F49b9f78.jpeg",{"id":59602,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59603,"updated_at":59604,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59605,"contents":59606,"contributors":59618,"image":59620},"23342","2023-03-20T14:48:24.087Z","2023-03-22T18:00:22.732Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59607],{"id":59608,"score":47,"body":59609,"status":55,"article_id":59602,"created_at":59603,"updated_at":59604,"published_at":59603},"nbfd",{"title":59610,"outcome":59611,"problem":59612,"summary":59613,"solution":59614,"attachment":59615},"Lynred's Infrared Detectors for Superior Precision in Waste Sorting Processes","\u003Cp>Besides the benefits for waste management companies, the use of infrared detectors also has positive environmental impacts. By improving the accuracy of waste sorting, more materials can be effectively recycled, reducing the need for raw materials and lowering carbon emissions. Overall, the use of infrared detectors in waste sorting processes is a promising solution for more sustainable and efficient waste management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste sorting is a challenging task that has traditionally relied on manual labor, making it both time-consuming and error-prone. This has resulted in a large amount of waste going unsorted, leading to increased environmental pollution and waste disposal costs. Additionally, traditional sorting methods have often failed to effectively sort waste, leading to contamination of recyclable materials and further exacerbating the problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infrared detectors are improving waste sorting processes by providing more precise and accurate sorting. By using the detectors to differentiate between different materials based on their infrared signatures, waste management companies are able to increase recycling rates, reduce landfill waste, and lower processing costs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Infrared detectors have emerged as a game-changer in the waste sorting industry. These detectors are capable of identifying different types of waste materials based on their unique spectral signature, allowing for highly accurate and efficient sorting. By using infrared detectors, waste sorting facilities can automate the sorting process, saving time and reducing the need for manual labor. Additionally, infrared detectors can help prevent contamination of recyclable materials, ensuring that more materials are effectively recycled.\u003C/p>",[59616],{"name":59617,"type":53,"value":59617},"https://lynred.com/blog/how-infrared-detectors-are-bringing-superior-precision-waste-sorting-processes",[59619],{"article_id":59602,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59621,"link":59622,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59603,"updated_at":59604,"article_id":59602,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kHatvinyQq8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157028472-2M8a08Ci.jpeg",{"id":59624,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59625,"updated_at":59626,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59627,"contents":59628,"contributors":59639,"image":59641},"23343","2023-03-20T15:07:51.082Z","2025-01-22T09:51:39.554Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59629],{"id":59630,"score":47,"body":59631,"status":55,"article_id":59624,"created_at":59625,"updated_at":59626,"published_at":59625},"WrfK",{"title":59632,"outcome":59633,"problem":59634,"summary":59635,"solution":59636,"attachment":59637},"Too Good To Go: An initiative to Tackle Food Waste","\u003Cp>Since its launch in 2016, Too Good To Go has become one of the world's leading anti-food waste apps. The platform has been successful in reducing food waste, supporting sustainable business practices, and empowering consumers to make more environmentally friendly choices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to the environmental benefits, the platform has also had a positive impact on businesses that use it. The platform has also helped businesses build stronger relationships with their local communities and attract new customers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, the Too Good To Go platform is a successful example of how online platforms can enable circular economy opportunities through information, product, or service offering. By connecting businesses and consumers in a sustainable way, the platform is helping to reduce food waste and promote more sustainable practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste is a significant global issue, with approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption being wasted every year. This waste has a significant environmental impact, including contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Too Good To Go is an online platform connecting businesses with consumers to help reduce food waste. By selling surplus food at a discounted price, businesses can reduce their waste and generate additional revenue. The platform has been successful in reducing food waste, supporting sustainable business practices, and empowering consumers to make more environmentally friendly choices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Too Good To Go is an online platform that connects consumers with businesses to help reduce food waste. The platform allows businesses, such as restaurants and grocery stores, to sell surplus food to consumers at a discounted price. By utilizing the platform, businesses can reduce their food waste while also generating additional revenue.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to the direct benefits of reducing food waste, the platform also raises awareness about the issue and encourages consumers to make more sustainable choices. The Too Good To Go app also provides information and educational resources to help consumers better understand the environmental impact of food waste and how they can help.\u003C/p>",[59638],{"name":59363,"type":53,"value":59363},[59640],{"article_id":59624,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59642,"link":59643,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59625,"updated_at":59626,"article_id":59624,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"4uakOK1zhh4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157029141-CN4JMtb1.jpeg",{"id":59645,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59646,"updated_at":59647,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59648,"contents":59649,"contributors":59660,"image":59662},"23344","2023-03-20T15:27:07.605Z","2025-01-22T09:44:23.589Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59650],{"id":59651,"score":47,"body":59652,"status":55,"article_id":59645,"created_at":59646,"updated_at":59647,"published_at":59646},"d0sU",{"title":59653,"outcome":59654,"problem":59655,"summary":59656,"solution":59657,"attachment":59658},"Package Free Shop: Enabling a Circular Economy through Sustainable Products","\u003Cp>Since its launch, the shop has helped consumers reduce their environmental impact by offering sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging and providing educational resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to the environmental benefits, Package Free Shop has also had a positive impact on businesses that sell through the platform. By providing a platform for sustainable and eco-friendly products, the shop has helped businesses reach a wider audience and increase their revenue.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Single-use packaging is a significant environmental issue, with plastic waste polluting our oceans and harming wildlife. Additionally, the production of single-use packaging contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and the depletion of natural resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Package Free Shop is an online store that offers a range of sustainable, zero-waste products, from reusable water bottles to household cleaning supplies. In addition to its products, the store provides educational resources and information to help customers make more informed choices about their consumption habits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Package Free Shop is an online retailer that offers a wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly products with the aim of reducing single-use packaging waste. The shop provides information and educational resources to help consumers make more sustainable choices and reduce their environmental impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The products sold by Package Free Shop are carefully curated to ensure that they are sustainable and produced with minimal environmental impact. Products include reusable water bottles, cloth produce bags, and bamboo utensils, among others. The shop also offers resources on zero-waste living, sustainable fashion, and other topics related to sustainability.\u003C/p>",[59659],{"name":59363,"type":53,"value":59363},[59661],{"article_id":59645,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59663,"link":59664,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59646,"updated_at":59647,"article_id":59645,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GPXlVuNc0io=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157029789-lUrUInSl.jpeg",{"id":59666,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59667,"updated_at":59668,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59669,"contents":59670,"contributors":59682,"image":59684},"23345","2023-03-20T16:44:37.385Z","2025-01-22T11:25:49.383Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59671],{"id":59672,"score":47,"body":59673,"status":55,"article_id":59666,"created_at":59667,"updated_at":59668,"published_at":59667},"fqRd",{"title":59674,"outcome":59675,"problem":59676,"summary":59677,"solution":59678,"attachment":59679},"Collaborating at Smurfit Kappa: On the way of new packaging products","\u003Cp>The Better Planet Challenge was a great success, with Smurfit Kappa employees from around the world submitting over 500 sustainability ideas. The ideas were diverse, ranging from reducing energy consumption in manufacturing to using more sustainable materials in product packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thanks to the Better Planet Challenge, Smurfit Kappa was able to identify a variety of sustainable initiatives that were implemented globally. These initiatives led to the company's adoption of several sustainable practices, which had a positive impact on the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Better Planet Challenge has demonstrated the power of employee engagement in driving sustainability efforts, and to start establishing a culture of sustainable innovation among its employees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Better Planet Packaging, a sustainability initiative by Smurfit Kappa, recognized that environmental challenges posed a significant problem in the packaging industry. As a company that produces packaging products, Smurfit Kappa realized that it had a responsibility to contribute to sustainability efforts by implementing more eco-friendly and sustainable practices in its operations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To improve its packaging products, Smurfit Kappa is integrating both its employees and its consumers into the conception phase. Employees are incentivised and rewarded for their sustainable and innovative ideas while customers satisfaction still remains the main goal of the company. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address this challenge, Better Planet Packaging established an internal initiative called the 'Better Planet Challenge.' This challenge encouraged Smurfit Kappa employees worldwide to come up with innovative ideas to reduce the company's environmental impact while enhancing sustainability.Employees were encouraged to submit their sustainability ideas through an online platform. 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It communicates the identity of a brand through artwork, colours, materials, and more. It can even be an opportunity to show values and commitment to the environment, winning the favour of eco-conscious consumers. If you get it right, it draws shoppers’ eyes to your product and tells them it’s the best choice.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Integrating customers in the design phase can be both a way to ensure customers' loyalty and enforce a more sustainability approach in products. This is what CANPACK is aiming at doing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At CANPACK, the company wants to go further than just packaging supply. They are aiming to collaborate closely with customers, far before the packaging execution, to assure the best business-fit. For the client, there are several advantages in this approach. Before a final design has even been created, CANPACK can foresee and avoid manufacturing challenges or disappointing results from the customer designed process. 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Through the collaborative design process customers will be able compare the environmental performance of different solutions to create more circular packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The packaging industry is well aware that managing their impact on the environment has never been that important. Yet, the design stage has a huge influence on how products including packaging are produced, used and what happens to them after use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To lead the packaging industry towards circularity, the sustainable packaging giant has unveiled its Circular Design Metrics, an industry first that allows customers to rate circularity of their packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Circular Design Metrics is a new breakthrough tool that makes it possible to see and compare the performance of a packaging design across a range of indicators, such as recyclability, renewable content, supply chain optimization. The metrics include eight different indicators that provide a clear indication of circularity performance and help identify areas with potential for improvement. The tool should help driving sustainability performance through the packaging industry.\u003C/p>",[59724],{"name":59363,"type":53,"value":59363},[59726],{"article_id":59710,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59728,"link":59729,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59711,"updated_at":59712,"article_id":59710,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Mi2FpYrGQDM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157032066-vbRFFZSM.jpeg",{"id":59731,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59732,"updated_at":59733,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59734,"contents":59735,"contributors":59747,"image":59749},"23407","2023-03-21T16:53:18.081Z","2023-04-07T11:54:31.672Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59736],{"id":59737,"score":47,"body":59738,"status":55,"article_id":59731,"created_at":59732,"updated_at":59733,"published_at":59732},"fk4_",{"title":59739,"outcome":59740,"problem":59741,"summary":59742,"solution":59743,"attachment":59744},"The European Green Deal: A Program to Foster Sustainability and Circular economy","\u003Cp>Following the first Circular Economy package of measures adopted in March 2022. These new EU-wide rules included the new Regulation on Ecodesign for Sustainable Products, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, and proposed new measures to empower consumers and enable them to play a fuller role in the green transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The European Green Deal has helped customers to become more circular by providing incentives and resources to adopt sustainable practices. For instance, the Sustainable Product Initiative aims to promote products that are designed to last, are reusable, or recyclable. The Ecodesign Directive, which is part of the Green Deal, sets standards for energy-efficient products and promotes the repairability and recyclability of electronic products. The Circular Electronics Initiative aims to promote the circular economy in the electronics sector by promoting repairability and recycling. Overall, the European Green Deal has helped to raise awareness among customers, companies, and policymakers about the benefits of the circular economy and promoted the transition to a more sustainable and circular economic model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The traditional linear economic model of ‘take-make-use-dispose’ is not sustainable and is causing severe environmental problems such as resource depletion, waste accumulation, and pollution. Although customers are also contributing to this problem by generating more waste and consuming more resources than necessary,  they often lack awareness, resources, and incentives to adopt sustainable practices and reduce waste, resulting in hard tasks to implement and consumers' frustration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of the European Green Deal, the European Commission launched a set of new EU-wide rules on packaging with the objective to putting an end to wasteful packaging, boosting reuse and recycling, through the support of the industry to provide consumers the ressources to become a real actor of the green transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The European Green Deal program is a comprehensive plan to transform the European Union's economy into a more sustainable and circular model. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, promote sustainable food systems, and promote the circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The circular economy model promotes the reuse, repair, and recycling of products and resources to reduce waste and promote sustainability. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The European Green Deal provides a range of initiatives and incentives to support customers to adopt sustainable practices such as green public procurement, sustainable finance, and sustainable product standards.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As part of these new EU-wide rules on packaging,industries have high expectations to meet : To foster reuse or refill of packaging, which has declined steeply in the last 20 years, companies will have to offer a certain percentage of their products to consumers in reusable or refillable packaging, for example takeaway drinks and meals or e-commerce deliveries. There will also be some standardisation of packaging formats and clear labelling of reusable packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, many measures aim to make packaging fully recyclable by 2030. This includes setting design criteria for packaging; creating mandatory deposit return systems for plastic bottles and aluminium cans; and making it clear which very limited types of packaging must be compostable so that consumers can throw these to biowaste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, to fight greenwashing and avoid misleading consumers, producers need to avoid generic claims on plastic products such as ‘bioplastics' and ‘biobased'. When communicating on biobased content, producers should refer to the exact and measurable share of biobased plastic content in the product (for example: ‘the product contains 50% biobased plastic content').\u003C/p>",[59745],{"name":59746,"type":53,"value":59746},"https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_7155",[59748],{"article_id":59731,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59750,"link":59751,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59732,"updated_at":59733,"article_id":59731,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"U2JbamuA9NA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157032852-IjgBHPSs.jpeg",{"id":59753,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59754,"updated_at":59755,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59756,"contents":59757,"contributors":59768,"image":59770},"23408","2023-03-21T17:08:07.278Z","2025-01-22T10:28:45.163Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59758],{"id":59759,"score":47,"body":59760,"status":55,"article_id":59753,"created_at":59754,"updated_at":59755,"published_at":59754},"LnCW",{"title":59761,"outcome":59762,"problem":59763,"summary":59764,"solution":59765,"attachment":59766},"The Global Commitment 2022: A Program to Tackle Plastic Pollution as its Source and to Promote Circular Economy Practices","\u003Cp>The Global Commitment 2022 has helped customers become more circular by providing incentives and resources to adopt sustainable practices. The program has enabled companies to adopt circular business models, design products for durability and repairability, and adopt sustainable supply chain practices. The program has also encouraged the development of innovative technologies and materials that are compatible with the circular economy. Through this program, customers have access to more sustainable products, services, and solutions that promote the circular economy. Overall, the Global Commitment 2022 has helped to raise awareness among customers, companies, and policymakers about the benefits of the circular economy and promoted the transition to a more sustainable and circular economic model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The traditional linear economic model of ‘take-make-use-dispose’ is not sustainable and is causing severe environmental problems such as resource depletion, waste accumulation, and pollution. Customers are also contributing to this problem by generating more waste and consuming more resources than necessary. However, customers often lack awareness, resources, and incentives to adopt sustainable practices and reduce waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme, the Global Commitment has united more than 500 consumer businesses behind a common vision of a circular economy for plastics. Driven by the goal of tackling plastic pollution at its source, companies representing 20% of all plastic packaging produced globally have committed to ambitious 2025 targets to help realise that common vision. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Global Commitment 2022 is a global initiative that aims to accelerate the transition towards a circular economy by addressing the root causes of waste and pollution. The initiative brings together governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals to work towards a common goal of reducing waste and promoting the circular economy. The program particularly targets post-consumer waste by accelerating businesses actions, particularly around reuse, flexible packaging, and decoupling business growth from packaging use. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>By enabling a range of initiatives and incentives such as sustainable design, circular business models, and recycling, the program supports customers to adopt sustainable practices by creating the conditions to act as a real stakeholder of the circular economy. \u003C/p>",[59767],{"name":59363,"type":53,"value":59363},[59769],{"article_id":59753,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59771,"link":59772,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59754,"updated_at":59755,"article_id":59753,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hlbrkgoEeSU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157033597-NhDx4nsv.jpeg",{"id":59774,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59775,"updated_at":59776,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59777,"contents":59778,"contributors":59790,"image":59792},"23409","2023-03-21T17:16:18.013Z","2023-03-22T17:59:50.226Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59779],{"id":59780,"score":47,"body":59781,"status":55,"article_id":59774,"created_at":59775,"updated_at":59776,"published_at":59775},"LlNS",{"title":59782,"outcome":59783,"problem":59784,"summary":59785,"solution":59786,"attachment":59787},"The Conscious Cup Campaign: Engaging the Community to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste","\u003Cp>The Conscious Cup initiative has empowered disadvantaged communities by providing them with training and employment opportunities, promoting environmental awareness, and reducing single-use plastic waste. The initiative has distributed over 20,000 reusable cups across Ireland, reducing the consumption of single-use plastic cups by over 3 million.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By involving disadvantaged communities in the fight against single-use plastic waste, the Conscious Cup initiative has promoted social inclusion while creating a more sustainable future for all.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Single-use plastic waste is a growing environmental issue that is polluting the planet and harming wildlife. While many initiatives are working to reduce single-use plastic waste, disadvantaged communities, minorities, and people distanced from the labor market often lack access to resources, information, and support to participate in such initiatives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle both environmental challenges and social exclusion, The Conscious Cup Campaign is promoting reusable cups in Ireland by engaging its community, particularly the most disadvantaged ones.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Conscious Cup Campaign is a non-profit organization that aims to reduce single-use plastic waste by promoting reusable cups in Ireland. The initiative engages with businesses, organizations, and individuals to promote reusable cups and reduce single-use plastic waste. The emphasis is being made on getting things done through collaboration and community engagement. It is through this network that the Conscious Cup believes they can empower individuals to create social norms within their very own communities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To involve disadvantaged communities, the Conscious Cup initiative has partnered with organizations that work with vulnerable and marginalized groups. These organizations help to distribute reusable cups and provide training and employment opportunities to people distanced from the labor market, including people with disabilities, refugees, and those experiencing homelessness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[59788],{"name":59789,"type":53,"value":59789},"https://www.consciouscup.ie/resources.php",[59791],{"article_id":59774,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59793,"link":59794,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59775,"updated_at":59776,"article_id":59774,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ufj8pdg9RPY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157034305-32LxolFB.jpeg",{"id":59796,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59797,"updated_at":59798,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59799,"contents":59800,"contributors":59812,"image":59814},"23410","2023-03-21T17:35:29.331Z","2023-04-07T12:18:02.126Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59801],{"id":59802,"score":47,"body":59803,"status":55,"article_id":59796,"created_at":59797,"updated_at":59798,"published_at":59797},"5ENU",{"title":59804,"outcome":59805,"problem":59806,"summary":59807,"solution":59808,"attachment":59809},"U.N. World Food Programme: Tackling Waste Management and Marginalization of Rohingya Refugees","\u003Cp>The Rohingya refugee crisis added to an already challenging task of waste management in this part of Bangladesh, which relies on its coastlines and forests for food and livelihoods. Upcycling helps to keep the camp environment clean in two prominent ways, by preventing the risk of floods and keeping the groundwater safe. Overall, the U.N. World Food Programme has promoted sustainable practices, created employment opportunities, and improved living conditions for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar. The initiative has reduced waste and promoted recycling and composting practices, contributing to environmental sustainability. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rohingya refugees living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, face severe challenges, including life-threatening persecution, poor living conditions, inadequate sanitation facilities, and limited job opportunities. The growing population has also created a waste management problem, leading to environmental degradation and health risks.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This case study illustrates how the U.N. World Food Programme is addressing the waste management problem and marginalization of Rohingya refugees by promoting sustainable practices and creating employment opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The U.N. World Food Programme has implemented a range of initiatives to address the waste management problem and promote sustainable practices. One way the U.N. World Food Programme is setting out to offset packaging waste is upcycling. For instance, food from e-voucher outlets, where Rohingya families pick up their groceries every month, is packaging-free but aluminum metallized wraps have to be used for fortified food and special nutritional products. Through a new upcycling center, this packaging waste is transformed back into useful products. Rohingya refugees have been able to brainstorm, design, and create user-friendly products from waste. From wallets and different kinds of bags — totes, pouches, zippers — to bins, baskets, bracelets, floor mats, and pen holders, the center is experimenting widely with its product types and designs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process maintains a clear division of labour. Walking inside the center, one can immediately spot the different groups working together on different tasks. Packaging is sorted, washed, dried, compressed and processed by different groups.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program provides training to Rohingya refugees on waste management, recycling, and composting, creating employment opportunities and promoting environmental awareness. The initiative also encourages the use of eco-friendly materials, such as reusable bags, instead of single-use plastic bags. Additionally, the World Food Programme has partnered with local communities to establish waste management systems, including segregation and recycling facilities.\u003C/p>",[59810],{"name":59811,"type":53,"value":59811},"https://www.wfpusa.org/articles/plastic-bag-free-day-rohingya-refugees/",[59813],{"article_id":59796,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59815,"link":59816,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59797,"updated_at":59798,"article_id":59796,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"h_xSPBWtLaw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157034819-NjoEk4C7.jpeg",{"id":59818,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59819,"updated_at":59820,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59821,"contents":59822,"contributors":59834,"image":59836},"23411","2023-03-21T17:43:52.789Z","2025-01-22T09:09:08.482Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59823],{"id":59824,"score":47,"body":59825,"status":55,"article_id":59818,"created_at":59819,"updated_at":59820,"published_at":59819},"V5SN",{"title":59826,"outcome":59827,"problem":59828,"summary":59829,"solution":59830,"attachment":59831},"Lajee Center: Empowering Marginalized Refugee Women Through Vocational Training","\u003Cp>The Lajee Center's vocational training program has empowered marginalized refugee women by providing them with new skills and opportunities. The program has helped women to establish their own businesses, generating income and improving their financial stability. Additionally, the program has provided women with opportunities to participate in community events, network with other entrepreneurs, and engage in advocacy and social justice initiatives. By promoting social inclusion and community development, the program has created a more sustainable and inclusive community for marginalized refugee women in Bethlehem. Overall, the Lajee Center's vocational training program has helped to break down barriers and provide marginalized refugee women with the tools and resources they need to build a brighter future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Marginalized refugee women face significant challenges, including poverty, lack of education, and limited job opportunities. These challenges often lead to social exclusion, limiting their access to essential services and opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This case study showcases how the Lajee Center is providing vocational training to marginalized refugee women, empowering them with new skills and opportunities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Lajee Center is a community center based in Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, Palestine. The Women’s Unit has two objectives: one focusing on enhancing the centers systematic approach to the promotion of social, economic and political rights of refugee women, the other focuses on initiatives for refugee women within Aida and Al-Azza camps to build their competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to improve their social and economic rights. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To accomplish the first object, the Lajee staff members who are responsible for organizing and managing the Women’s Unit underwent trainings as well as other strategies to enhance the staff’s knowledge and skills on tackling refugee women’s concerns on one hand and, strengthen the center’s networks with relevant stakeholders and women’s rights organizations on the other hand. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The second objective was accomplished by placing programs for the participation of refugee women in facilitating their political, social and economic empowerment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>These programs include teaching women the skills necessary to manage income-generating activities, such as hand crafting and expertise on food production, as well as the knowledge on management, packaging and advertising their skills within the community\u003C/p>",[59832],{"name":59833,"type":53,"value":59833},"https://lajee.org/programs/women/",[59835],{"article_id":59818,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59837,"link":59838,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59819,"updated_at":59820,"article_id":59818,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RgAUsIlEDbQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157035500-_ayyPOoT.jpeg",{"id":59840,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59841,"updated_at":59842,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59843,"contents":59844,"contributors":59862,"image":59864},"23412","2023-03-21T17:52:41.062Z","2025-01-22T09:19:06.362Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59845],{"id":59846,"score":47,"body":59847,"status":55,"article_id":59840,"created_at":59841,"updated_at":59842,"published_at":59841},"mLzo",{"title":59848,"outcome":59849,"problem":59850,"summary":59851,"solution":59852,"attachment":59853},"Tetra Pak: Engaging Communities to Foster Sustainable Development","\u003Cp>The program has created opportunities for local communities to participate in decision-making processes, ensuring that their needs and concerns are addressed. Additionally, the program has provided education and training programs, promoting sustainable practices and raising awareness about environmental issues. By engaging local communities, the program has helped to build trust and mutual respect, creating a more sustainable and inclusive business model. Overall, Tetra Pak's community engagement program has contributed to the company's long-term sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many companies often operate in isolation, with little or no engagement with local communities. This approach can lead to negative social and environmental impacts, limiting the company's long-term sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This case study illustrates how Tetra Pak is collaborating with local communities to foster sustainable development and engage them in the company's operations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tetra Pak, a leading food packaging and processing company, has implemented a range of initiatives to engage local communities in its operations, and particularly the communities most in need, whether it is indigenous people in our base material supply , the women, children and families dependent on informal waste collection or the communities surrounding their production sites. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company's community engagement program focuses on building relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, and governments. The program aims to identify and address the needs and concerns of local communities, fostering sustainable development and resilience, and improving the company's social and environmental impact. Tetra Pak has mainly implemented school feeding programmes, emergency relief and the Dairy Hub Model, where income of smallholder farmers are improved through the long-term supply of locally sourced, high-quality milk. 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By training stakeholders to adopt circular principles, Circularity Academy is helping to drive systemic change towards a more sustainable future. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional linear business models rely on a \"take-make-dispose\" approach, which contributes to the depletion of natural resources and the accumulation of waste. This unsustainable model is no longer viable in a world where resources are becoming scarcer, and the impacts of climate change are increasingly evident. However, stakeholders often lack the knowledge and resources to transition to a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circularity Academy is a training platform that teaches organisations how to incorporate circular principles into their operations. By providing stakeholders with the tools and knowledge needed to transition to a circular economy, Circularity Academy is helping to drive sustainable change.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circularity Academy provides organisations with the training and tools needed to transition to a circular economy. The learning tracks within the platform cover topics such as biomimicry, waste reduction, and resource. efficiency. Participants are taught how to identify opportunities for circularity within their operations and how to implement circular principles into their business models.\u003C/p>",[59904],{"name":59905,"type":53,"value":59905},"https://circularity.games/",[59907],{"article_id":59890,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59909,"link":59910,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59891,"updated_at":59892,"article_id":59890,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"oTNSZP1pwxM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157037482-X8q5oAhD.jpeg",{"id":59912,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59913,"updated_at":59914,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59915,"contents":59916,"contributors":59930,"image":59932},"23440","2023-03-23T16:13:38.601Z","2023-03-23T16:14:44.878Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59917],{"id":59918,"score":47,"body":59919,"status":55,"article_id":59912,"created_at":59913,"updated_at":59914,"published_at":59913},"-OA_",{"title":59920,"outcome":59921,"problem":59922,"summary":59923,"solution":59924,"attachment":59925},"Compostable packaging company HeapsGood wrap up almost $1m in crowdfunding round","\u003Cp>By leveraging crowdfunding, HeapsGood was able to raise funds to develop and produce their compostable packaging products. The success of their crowdfunding campaign demonstrates the demand for sustainable packaging solutions and the support for innovative companies like HeapsGood.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since launching their compostable packaging products, HeapsGood has been able to help businesses reduce their environmental impact by offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. The company's products have been used by various businesses, including cafes, restaurants, and food delivery services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>HeapsGood's compostable packaging products have received positive feedback from customers and have been recognized for their innovative and sustainable approach to packaging. The company's success demonstrates that leveraging crowdfunding can be an effective way for startups to fund their research and development, as well as to bring their innovative products to market.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional plastic packaging has a detrimental impact on the environment, contributing to pollution and climate change. There is a growing need for sustainable packaging solutions that can reduce the environmental impact of the packaging industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By leveraging crowdfunding to develop and produce their compostable packaging products, HeapsGood has proven to be a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. After successfully raising funds through their crowdfunding campaign, the company was able to accelerate the development of their products and help businesses reduce their environmental impact.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HeapsGood is an Australian company that offers compostable packaging solutions. The company leveraged crowdfunding to develop their compostable packaging products, which are made from plant-based materials and can be decomposed into soil in a matter of months.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company launched a crowdfunding campaign on the platform Kickstarter to raise funds for the development and production of their packaging products. The campaign aimed to raise AUD 25,000 to help the company invest in research, development, and testing of their products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The crowdfunding campaign was successful, and HeapsGood was able to raise almost AUD 1 million in funds. This allowed the company to accelerate the development and production of their compostable packaging products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>HeapsGood's compostable packaging products are designed to be a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. They are made from renewable materials, such as sugarcane, cornstarch, and bamboo, which are biodegradable and compostable.\u003C/p>",[59926,59928],{"name":59927,"type":53,"value":59927},"https://heapsgoodpackaging.com.au/",{"name":59929,"type":53,"value":59929},"https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/compostable-packaging-gurus-heapsgood-wrap-up-almost-1m-in-crowdfunding-round.html",[59931],{"article_id":59912,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59933,"link":59934,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59913,"updated_at":59914,"article_id":59912,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fowdD17T9hk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157037931-fD-qbYv4.jpeg",{"id":59936,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59937,"updated_at":59938,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59939,"contents":59940,"contributors":59951,"image":59953},"23506","2023-03-28T21:33:22.350Z","2025-01-22T11:07:24.923Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59941],{"id":59942,"score":47,"body":59943,"status":55,"article_id":59936,"created_at":59937,"updated_at":59938,"published_at":59937},"C4Jh",{"title":59944,"outcome":59945,"problem":59946,"summary":59947,"solution":59948,"attachment":59949},"Rethinking packaging: Sykell's reusable approach","\u003Cp>On average, we generate 120 kg of waste per person each year from disposable packaging alone. A single Sykell reusable package can replace these 120 kg of waste from such single-use packages, equivalent to -71%\u003C/p>\u003Cp>CO2 emissions, and thus reducing each person's environmental footprint in the long term.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The world is currently facing a growing waste problem, with plastic waste being one of the most significant contributors to pollution. Traditional packaging materials such as plastic, which are cheap and readily available, have become the default choice for many industries. However, the overuse of plastic has resulted in severe environmental consequences, including the pollution of land, water, and air. This has prompted the need for a new approach to packaging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sykell is a startup that is rethinking the way we package goods. The company has developed a range of innovative reusable containers in an open pool system to tackle the problem of plastic food waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company uses existing deposit machines to automate returns, simplify store processes and increase the customer acceptance. The company also offers a centralised Reusables-as-a-Service platform for transparent inventory management and handling of all clearing and deposit processes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The containers are all \"Made in Germany\", meaning that not only long transport routes are avoided, as well as providing the company with a quick way to answer the needs of our system partners and replenish the pool stock accordingly. Besides, the rectangular and cylindrical containers can be matched and nested with a nesting rate of up to 84%, depending on the container type. Finally, all components in the reusable containers are made of polypropylene (PP), a recyclable mono composite, thus creating the perfect conditions for recyclability at the end of the product life cycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to continuous control measures in regular operation, the company is working with industry leaders to set standards for the inspection and hygiene of plastic containers.\u003C/p>",[59950],{"name":59833,"type":53,"value":59833},[59952],{"article_id":59936,"contributor_id":644},{"id":59954,"link":59955,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":59937,"updated_at":59938,"article_id":59936,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"eXLsh82L_24=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157038556-2sB-JirC.jpeg",{"id":59957,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":59958,"updated_at":59959,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":59960,"contents":59961,"contributors":59973,"image":59975},"23638","2023-04-21T16:04:36.110Z","2023-04-21T17:01:41.409Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[59962],{"id":59963,"score":47,"body":59964,"status":55,"article_id":59957,"created_at":59958,"updated_at":59959,"published_at":59958},"RVcE",{"title":59965,"outcome":59966,"problem":59967,"summary":59968,"solution":59969,"attachment":59970},"United Air Power helps food manufacturer recover waste heat and reduce energy uses","\u003Cp>After installing the heat recovery system, the food manufacturing company was able to significantly reduce their energy consumption and lower their utility bills. The system also reduced their carbon footprint, as less energy was required to heat their water supply. The company estimated that the system paid for itself within just two years, thanks to the energy savings achieved. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is another great example where energy consumption reduction, lower utility bills and recovery of materials are synchronised. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A food manufacturing company, based in the UK, was facing high energy costs due to their use of plastic packaging machinery. The equipment was producing a significant amount of waste heat, which was being lost to the atmosphere, resulting in wasted energy, higher energy consumption and utility bills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>United Air Power, an energy efficiency solutions provider, helped a UK-based food manufacturing company recover waste heat from their plastic packaging machinery by installing a custom-designed heat recovery system\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The food manufacturing company approached United Air Power, a leading provider of energy efficiency solutions, to help them recover the waste heat generated by their plastic packaging machinery. United Air Power proposed a heat recovery system that would capture and reuse the waste heat, reducing the company's energy costs and environmental impact.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The system consisted of a custom-designed heat recovery unit that was installed directly onto the packaging machinery. The unit was fitted with a heat exchanger that was able to extract heat from the exhaust gases produced by the machinery. 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More and more companies in the industry are looking for alternative packaging solutions which are more sustainable and eco-friendly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GPS, a logistics solutions provider, has introduced a packaging rental initiative to promote sustainable supply chains. The initiative enables customers to rent reusable packaging solutions for their products, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The company GPS offers a service of renting of multi-rotating metal crates specifically designed for the packaging of synthetic and natural rubber but also for the packaging of fruit juices, automotive parts, etc. After each return of empty cases from the users, the boxes are washed and maintened. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>GPS “pay per use” system includes the usage of a crate or pallet for a pre-defined number of days as well as the collection from final users at a fixed rate. 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The program also promotes a circular economy by reducing the amount of packaging materials required and extending the life cycle of the packaging. The reusable bags are made of recycled materials, reducing the carbon footprint associated with packaging production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Royal Canin, a leading pet food company, was facing environmental concerns related to their use of single-use packaging. The company was using a significant amount of plastic packaging, leading to waste and pollution. They were also facing pressure from consumers and stakeholders to adopt more sustainable practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Royal Canin, a leading pet food company, has partnered with RePack to develop a reusable packaging program through a subscription-based model, reducing the need for single-use packaging. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Royal Canin partnered with RePack, a sustainable packaging solutions provider, to develop a reusable packaging program through a subscription-based model. The program allows customers to subscribe to a reusable packaging plan for their pet food products, which includes a durable, foldable, and reusable bag made of recycled materials. Customers can choose their preferred delivery frequency and can return the used packaging to be cleaned, disinfected, and reused in the next delivery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The subscription model ensures that customers have a consistent supply of reusable packaging, reducing the need for single-use packaging. The reusable bags are also designed to be more compact, reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions associated with shipping.\u003C/p>",[60015],{"name":60016,"type":53,"value":60016},"https://www.repack.com/news/case-study-royal-canin-reusable-packaging",[60018],{"article_id":60001,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60020,"link":60021,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60002,"updated_at":60003,"article_id":60001,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aXrW6YPHpv8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157040390-eOGq1jPV.jpeg",{"id":60023,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60024,"updated_at":60025,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60026,"contents":60027,"contributors":60039,"image":60041},"23672","2023-04-26T08:44:12.096Z","2023-04-26T08:46:26.659Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60028],{"id":60029,"score":47,"body":60030,"status":55,"article_id":60023,"created_at":60024,"updated_at":60025,"published_at":60024},"cwOo",{"title":60031,"outcome":60032,"problem":60033,"summary":60034,"solution":60035,"attachment":60036},"Lush is determined in tackling the packaging pollution problem","\u003Cp>By reducing the use of plastic packaging and promoting sustainable practices, Lush minimizes waste and pollution. Their initiatives also promote a circular economy by extending the life cycle of their products and reducing the amount of packaging materials required. and have been well-received by customers and stakeholders.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There's a lot of environmental concerns related to packaging pollution. Businesses usually use significant amount of plastic packaging, leading to waste and pollution. More and more, consumers and stakeholders are putting pressure onto those companies to adopt more sustainable practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lush, a cosmetics company, has implemented a range of initiatives to reduce packaging pollution and promote sustainability. By offering \"naked\" packaging, using biodegradable and compostable materials, and promoting a recycling program, Lush is leading the way in sustainable packaging solutions in the cosmetics industry. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lush implemented a range of initiatives to raise customers' awareness about packaging pollution and promote more sustainable practices. These initiatives include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Naked packaging: Lush encourages customers to purchase products that do not require any packaging. They have developed \"naked\" products such as shampoo bars and solid deodorants that can be used without any packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Biodegradable and compostable packaging: Lush uses biodegradable and compostable packaging materials for some of their products, reducing the amount of plastic waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recycling program: Lush offers customers the option to return their empty containers to be recycled or reused. They also have a \"closed loop\" system where customers can bring in five empty, clean black pots and receive a free fresh face mask.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Sustainable sourcing: Lush sources ingredients from sustainable and ethical suppliers, promoting sustainable practices in the supply chain.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On a regular basis, Lush tries to communicate and inform as much as possible on the packaging issue and their policy to tackle it. \u003C/p>",[60037],{"name":60038,"type":53,"value":60038},"https://www.lushusa.com/stories/article_10-things-lush-packaging.html",[60040],{"article_id":60023,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60042,"link":60043,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60024,"updated_at":60025,"article_id":60023,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"mzORyVFP5RE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157041095-cetLcbpR.jpeg",{"id":60045,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60046,"updated_at":60047,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60048,"contents":60049,"contributors":60063,"image":60065},"23935","2023-05-17T15:26:38.508Z","2023-05-17T15:27:03.171Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60050],{"id":60051,"score":47,"body":60052,"status":55,"article_id":60045,"created_at":60046,"updated_at":60047,"published_at":60046},"vnZD",{"title":60053,"outcome":60054,"problem":60055,"summary":60056,"solution":60057,"attachment":60058},"The United Repair Centre: Transforming the Fashion Industry Through Clothing Repair","\u003Cp>By extending the lifespan of pre-loved clothing through repairs, the facility aims for 300,000 clothing repairs per year and to reduce waste and water usage by approximately 20% - 30%, a move Patagonia and Makers Unite say will save at least an average of 1m kilos of textile waste, and encourage brands to make repair and reuse part of their business and revenue model. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The United Repair Centre not only addresses the issue of textile waste but also creates positive social impact. By providing training and employment opportunities to newcomers with refugee backgrounds, young adults, and individuals facing barriers to the labor market, they support local communities and promote inclusivity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is known for its wasteful practices, contributing to significant environmental damage. In the Netherlands alone, individuals dispose of an average of 40 clothing items each year, leading to excessive textile waste. If this pattern continues, it is projected that over 150 million tonnes of clothing will end up in landfills or be burned by 2050, releasing harmful toxins into the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United Repair Centre is a collaboration between garment brands, consultancy groups, government agencies, NGOs and educational institutions striving to make garment repair the new norm. By working together, there is greater support to make repairs a reality.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United Repair Centre, located in De Hallen in Amsterdam-West, in partnership with sustainable brand Patagonia, recognized the urgent need to address the issue of textile waste and set out on a mission to change the fashion industry. As a cross-industry collaboration between apparel brands, consultancy groups, government agencies, NGOs, and education institutions, they aimed to make clothing repair the new norm. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The United Repair Centre provides a convenient and accessible solution to customers who want to repair their clothing items rather than discard them. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process is simple:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 1: Customers purchase products from trusted brands that actively promote clothing repair services, emphasizing the importance of extending the lifecycle of clothing items.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 2: When accidents or wear and tear occur, customers contact the brand to repair their beloved items. The brand facilitates the process by offering an accessible form, a printable shipping label, and instructions to send the product to the United Repair Centre.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 3: Upon receiving the clothing item at the repair centre in the Netherlands, skilled repair experts get to work. Most repairs are completed within 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the complexity of the repair.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 4: The repaired item is carefully repackaged, with a focus on reusing the original packaging or using sustainable packaging solutions when necessary.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 5: The item is then shipped back to the customer, ready to be worn and enjoyed for many more seasons.\u003C/p>",[60059,60061],{"name":60060,"type":53,"value":60060},"https://unitedrepaircentre.com/",{"name":60062,"type":53,"value":60062},"https://cosh.eco/en/articles/repair-your-clothes-at-a-repair-shop",[60064],{"article_id":60045,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60066,"link":60067,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60046,"updated_at":60047,"article_id":60045,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Yi0p7FLMb-M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157041790-cEA8-7FF.jpeg",{"id":60069,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60070,"updated_at":60071,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60072,"contents":60073,"contributors":60085,"image":60087},"23937","2023-05-17T15:44:16.552Z","2023-05-17T15:45:53.343Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60074],{"id":60075,"score":47,"body":60076,"status":55,"article_id":60069,"created_at":60070,"updated_at":60071,"published_at":60070},"--S_",{"title":60077,"outcome":60078,"problem":60079,"summary":60080,"solution":60081,"attachment":60082},"De Steek Amsterdam: Empowering Sustainable Fashion through Co-Creation","\u003Cp>De Steek Amsterdam's approach has led to several positive outcomes:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 1: Co-Creation Platform: De Steek Amsterdam provides a co-creation platform where consumers can actively participate in the design and production process of their garments. This collaborative approach fosters a deeper connection between consumers and their clothing, promoting mindful consumption and reducing the desire for fast fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 2: Sustainable Fashion Hub: De Steek Amsterdam serves as a physical space that brings together designers, makers, and other industry professionals. This hub provides access to shared resources, such as sustainable materials, equipment, and studio space, enabling aspiring designers to kickstart their sustainable fashion businesses. The supportive community environment encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 3: Workshops and Education: De Steek Amsterdam offers workshops and educational programs to promote sustainable fashion practices. Consumers and designers alike can learn about topics such as garment repair, upcycling, zero-waste pattern cutting, and ethical production. By equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge, De Steek Amsterdam empowers them to make conscious choices and contribute to a more sustainable fashion industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 4: Sustainable Fashion Boutique: De Steek Amsterdam operates a sustainable fashion boutique where consumers can discover and purchase unique, locally made, and ethically produced clothing. By curating a selection of conscious fashion brands, De Steek Amsterdam provides a platform for independent designers and makers to showcase their creations to a wider audience.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Step 5: Social Impact: Through its initiatives, De Steek Amsterdam contributes to positive social impact. By supporting independent designers and makers, they foster entrepreneurship and job creation within the sustainable fashion sector. Furthermore, by promoting sustainable fashion practices, De Steek Amsterdam raises awareness about ethical consumption and encourages a shift in consumer behavior towards more sustainable choices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The efforts of De Steek Amsterdam have resulted in a more conscious and empowered fashion community. Consumers are inspired to make informed choices, independent designers have access to resources and support, and the fashion industry is moving towards a more sustainable and ethical future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is notorious for its negative environmental and social impacts. Fast fashion, excessive waste, and unethical labor practices have become pervasive issues. Consumers often struggle to find sustainable and ethical fashion options that align with their values and contribute to positive change. Additionally, aspiring fashion designers and makers face barriers in accessing resources and support to establish their sustainable fashion businesses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>De Steek Amsterdam's co-creation platform, sustainable fashion hub, educational programs, and boutique collectively address the challenges within the fashion industry. By fostering collaboration, providing resources, and promoting sustainable practices, De Steek Amsterdam empowers both consumers and designers to participate in the movement towards a more sustainable fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>De Steek Amsterdam recognized the need for a solution that addresses the problems within the fashion industry and empowers both consumers and designers. They established a unique co-creation platform and sustainable fashion hub where conscious consumers, independent designers, and makers can come together to create, learn, and promote sustainable fashion practices.\u003C/p>",[60083],{"name":60084,"type":53,"value":60084},"https://desteekamsterdam.com/en/about-us/",[60086],{"article_id":60069,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60088,"link":60089,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60070,"updated_at":60071,"article_id":60069,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"8N-gTQ6Zay8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157042614-xQPTETf6.jpeg",{"id":60091,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60092,"updated_at":60093,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60094,"contents":60095,"contributors":60107,"image":60109},"23938","2023-05-17T15:56:54.597Z","2023-05-22T14:08:42.473Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60096],{"id":60097,"score":47,"body":60098,"status":55,"article_id":60091,"created_at":60092,"updated_at":60093,"published_at":60092},"9TzX",{"title":60099,"outcome":60100,"problem":60101,"summary":60102,"solution":60103,"attachment":60104},"Mended: Revolutionizing Clothing Aftercare for Sustainable Fashion","\u003Cp>By addressing the need for accessible and convenient aftercare solutions, Mended has successfully transformed the way people perceive and care for their clothes. The company's dedication to local ecosystems and skilled tailors not only promotes sustainability but also supports local economies and preserves traditional craftsmanship. Through Mended's efforts, customers can extend the lifespan of their clothing, reducing waste and contributing to a more sustainable fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry generates a staggering amount of waste as clothes are discarded prematurely due to minor damages or changing trends. The lack of accessible and convenient aftercare options for clothing leads to a significant barrier in extending the lifespan of garments. Consumers desire to make sustainable choices but struggle to find easy and reliable solutions for repairing and maintaining their clothing.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mended providing convenient and accessible solutions to extend the lifespan of jean garments. By connecting customers with skilled local tailors, Mended offers repairs and alterations for clothing, ensuring longevity and reducing waste. Their mission is to create a circular ecosystem where value circulates locally, empowering individuals to make sustainable choices and contribute to a more responsible fashion industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mended, an innovative clothing aftercare service, aims to reduce barriers and promote sustainable fashion by creating an ecosystem that facilitates the circulation and longevity of clothing. Mended's mission is to make aftercare as convenient as purchasing new clothes, empowering individuals to choose the best options for their clothing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Process:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Identifying the Needs: Customers begin by selecting the repairs or alterations required for their clothing, such as fixing holes, belt loops, pockets, seams, crotches, or zippers, as well as adjusting the fit. Mended's network of skilled tailors is capable of handling multiple clothing items simultaneously.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Booking and Pickup: Mended provides a seamless booking system that allows customers to schedule a preferred pickup and delivery time. Customers can choose a convenient day and time slot for Mended to collect their garments from their doorstep or office. The garments are then transported to a local tailor within Mended's network.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Local Tailoring Expertise: Mended collaborates exclusively with local tailors, supporting the community's craftsmanship and ensuring value circulates within the area. These experienced artisans work their magic, using their skills to breathe new life into the clothing. 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The convenience of finding secondhand alternatives in one place encourages more individuals to participate in sustainable fashion.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Secondly, by promoting resale shopping, Beni helps extend the lifespan of clothing items and reduces the demand for new production. This practice contributes to the circular economy, reducing waste and conserving the resources invested in clothing manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lastly, Beni's search alerts and size preferences enhance user satisfaction by ensuring they find their desired items in the right sizes. This personalized approach increases the likelihood of successful purchases, further motivating individuals to engage in resale shopping.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It takes a lot of resources to make clothes. From the production and processing of raw materials, to dying and manipulating fabrics, not to mention all the logistics to get it from manufacturer to shopper.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, as more people embrace the idea of shopping resale to save money and contribute to a sustainable fashion industry, they face challenges in finding desirable items on various resale sites. The process of searching through multiple platforms can be time-consuming, requiring expertise and energy. This creates a barrier for individuals looking to shop sustainably and affordably.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Beni's free browser extension instantly shows you the best resale listings while you shop your favorite brands online.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2021, Beni was founded by a broke student who experienced frustration while searching for secondhand clothing options for a wedding. Today, Beni has become an essential shopping tool for thousands of people seeking to save money and make eco-conscious purchases.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Beni is a browser extension and shopping companion that brings resale options to users with just a click of a button. By integrating with popular online shopping platforms, Beni simplifies the process of finding secondhand alternatives for desired items. Users can see Beni's presence in their shopping windows and browser bars while browsing for new products. When viewing a specific product, Beni searches its database to find similar resale items and presents them to the user.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, Beni offers the option to set search alerts for specific desired items. Users can specify their dream item and receive notifications when a perfect resale match becomes available. 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Real-time waste composition analysis enables them to optimize sorting operations, enhancing line purity and reducing contamination. This improvement in efficiency translates into higher-quality recycled materials and increased revenue generation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Secondly, the ability to track material from the infeed to the residue lines provides MRF operators with insights into the efficiency of their entire facility. By identifying infrastructure issues promptly, they can make targeted improvements, streamline processes, and reduce downtime.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, BinIt's platform enables MRFs to make data-driven decisions and optimize their operations in the circular economy. By enhancing line purity, reducing contamination, and improving efficiency, BinIt's solution helps MRF operators boost revenues and contribute to a more sustainable future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste management and recycling facilities, known as Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), face significant challenges in analyzing materials and maximizing their revenues. Lack of visibility into waste composition, line purity, contamination, and infrastructure issues hinders their ability to optimize operations and make informed decisions. Without granular insights, MRFs struggle to achieve efficiency and profitability in the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BinIt is using computer vision to digitize the world's circular economy. Computer vision is addressing the challenges faced by MRFs in waste management: by providing granular insights and real-time data, BinIt empowers MRF operators to optimize sorting processes, identify infrastructure issues, and improve overall efficiency in the circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BinIt, an innovative company, utilizes computer vision and intelligent analytics to digitize the world's circular economy and revolutionize waste management. Their cutting-edge AI platform empowers MRFs with comprehensive data and actionable insights at every stage of the recycling process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BinIt's solution starts by tracking recyclables as they move through each stage of the MRF. Leveraging computer vision technology, BinIt captures real-time data on waste composition, allowing MRF operators to understand the material breakdown with exceptional accuracy. By identifying line purity by material and detecting contamination, MRFs can effectively optimize sorting processes and enhance the quality of recycled materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Furthermore, BinIt's platform provides a single dashboard that consolidates all relevant data. MRF operators gain access to granular insights about their streams, allowing them to track infrastructure issues and optimize the efficiency of their operations. 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The innovative solutions provided by HAMMOQ address the industry's biggest pain points and transform the way businesses in the resale e-commerce industry operate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The impact of HAMMOQ's solutions goes beyond optimization and innovation. They contribute to the vision of a future where used goods sustainability is prioritized, landfills are reserved for trash, and resale operations can list more items and sell more effectively\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world. With 16% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, it produces more pollution than international flights and shipping combined. The United States alone throws away an estimated 26 billion pounds of clothing each year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Facilitating rapid expansion and growth within the resale industry can play an essential role in driving global change, by keeping usable secondhand garments from hitting US landfills, as well as traveling overseas to places like Ghana and Chile, where secondhand clothing from the United States plays a destabilizing role in local economies and has devastating environmental consequences.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the resale e-commerce industry is facing significant operational challenges in processing and listing large volumes of donated and secondhand goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Hammoq provides artificial intelligence solutions for large scale processing and re-commerce of secondhand goods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>HAMMOQ, a leading provider of end-to-end solutions for large-scale processing and re-commerce of donated and secondhand goods, has developed a suite of technologies to tackle the industry's biggest operational challenges. Their solutions incorporate machine learning, automation, and advanced imaging technology to streamline and optimize the entire process.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>HAMMOQ's Sorting Solution leverages decades of resale experience, historical sales and pricing data, and machine learning algorithms to accurately identify garments and predict their resale value. This eliminates the time-consuming and error-prone manual sorting process, allowing for faster and more accurate categorization of items.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The patented HAMMOQ Conveyor is a high-speed photography solution that captures consistent, top-quality product photos with multiple views in seconds. This replaces the need for manual photography and ensures that every item is presented professionally and attractively in online listings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To automate the listing process for online resellers across various marketplaces, HAMMOQ has also developed the Listing Solution, an AI-powered SaaS platform. 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The automated sorting process significantly reduces the time and labor required for sorting high volumes of waste materials. With live monitoring and cloud platform analytics accessible through mobile devices, operators can gain real-time insights into the sorting process, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and optimize operations. The impact of Ishitva Robotics Systems' solutions extends beyond operational efficiency. By preventing dumping and burning of dry waste materials, the solutions contribute to environmental preservation and the conservation of valuable resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The recycling industry faces a significant challenge in efficiently sorting and processing high volumes of waste materials. The current manual sorting process is time-consuming, inefficient, and prone to errors, hindering the creation of a circular value chain. Dumping and burning of dry waste materials continue to be prevalent, leading to environmental pollution and waste of valuable resources. There is a pressing need for effective and efficient waste sorting systems to improve the quantity and quality of recycling activities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ishitva makes automation solutions for sorting of recyclable materials using AI, machine learning, and the internet of things. It has developed complete range of offerings starting from AI powered air sorter and robotic sorter to fully automated Material Recovery Facilities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ishitva Robotics Systems, a company founded in 2018, is dedicated to solving real-world waste management problems by leveraging industry 4.0 tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and IoT. 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These solutions include SUKA, an AI-powered Air Sorting system, YUTA, an AI-powered Robotic Sorting system, Netra, an AI Vision system, and Smart bins. 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The simplified logistics offered by LimeLoop's platform lead to cost savings and increased operational efficiency for businesses. By eliminating the need for excessive packaging materials and streamlining the shipping process, companies can reduce their expenses while meeting their sustainability goals. The lightweight and durable nature of the reusable packaging also contributes to reduced shipping costs and lower carbon emissions associated with transportation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, LimeLoop's solution empowers individuals and businesses to make smarter decisions about their shipping practices. With the ability to track both their packages and their environmental impact, users gain awareness of their contribution to sustainability and can take proactive steps to reduce their carbon footprint.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>E-commerce has brought convenience and accessibility to consumers, but it has also contributed to a significant increase in packaging waste. Single-use packaging has become a major environmental concern, filling landfills and harming the planet. There is a pressing need for sustainable shipping solutions that reduce waste, minimize resource consumption, and provide a more eco-friendly approach to e-commerce fulfillment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LimeLoop's reusable packaging and smart technology present a transformative solution to the environmental challenges posed by e-commerce. By replacing single-use packaging with durable and sleek reusable envelopes, the company offers a sustainable alternative that reduces waste and resource consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>LimeLoop has developed a pioneering platform that combines reusable packaging and smart technology to revolutionize the way goods are shipped sustainably. 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Users simply flip over the return label and ship back the empty package, reducing waste and eliminating the need for multiple layers of packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition to the convenience of the shipping platform, LimeLoop provides package tracking capabilities, allowing customers to monitor their shipments and also track their environmental impact. 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This leads to significant environmental benefits, including the elimination of six times the weight of the product in CO2 emissions and an 82% reduction in the garment's overall footprint. Additionally, the resale marketplace enables the saving of more than 3,000 liters of water, highlighting the substantial conservation impact. By adopting circularity as a growth channel, brands can shift the perception of sustainability from being a burden to becoming an opportunity for expansion.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many brands face the challenge of managing excess inventory, including damaged or unsold items, which often ends up in landfills or contributes to environmental degradation. Additionally, customers increasingly seek sustainable alternatives, but they lack convenient channels to resell their preloved items. Brands need innovative solutions to address these issues, while embracing circularity to reduce waste, carbon footprint, and water consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The adoption of a peer-to-peer resale marketplace and bespoke takeback programs enables brands to embrace circularity, reduce waste, and empower customers to actively participate in sustainable practices. By providing seamless reselling options and emphasizing environmental benefits, Relove helps brands to achieve outcomes in terms of reduced carbon footprint, water conservation, and business growth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle these challenges, a peer-to-peer resale marketplace combined with bespoke takeback programs can revolutionize the way brands handle excess inventory and empower customers to participate in sustainable practices. 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This leads to a substantial decrease in plastic pollution, contributing to a healthier environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Through TURN's reward system and user-friendly consumer app, consumers are motivated to actively participate in the reuse process. This empowers individuals to make sustainable choices while enjoying their favorite beverages, creating a win-win-win situation for consumers, businesses, and the planet.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, TURN's system enhances the overall efficiency of operations for businesses. The provided reporting and analytics, inventory tracking, operation and logistics support, and branding customization options streamline processes and improve the overall customer experience.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Single-use plastics have become a global environmental crisis, polluting every corner of the planet. People are increasingly demanding change and seeking alternatives to reduce plastic waste. However, a scalable solution for events and businesses that effectively tackles the issue of single-use plastics has been hard to find. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TURN's tech-powered reuse solutions empower businesses reliant on single-use plastics to become circular economy pioneers\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TURN Systems emerges as an innovative scalable reuse system, utilizing smart technology to rid the planet of single-use plastics. Their approach addresses the problem through a four-steps process: packaging and cups, collection, smart software, and smart washers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>TURN's system starts with the implementation of reusable packaging and cups, providing a sustainable alternative to disposable plastic items. This foundational step sets the stage for a significant reduction in plastic waste generated at events and businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The second step involves establishing a collection infrastructure. TURN incorporates smart collection bins that facilitate the return of empty cups. This encourages consumers to participate in the reuse system, actively contributing to waste reduction.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Smart software plays a crucial role in the TURN system. It enables the tracking and management of reusable cups, along with implementing a reward system for consumers. Through the TURN consumer app, individuals can easily track their cup returns and earn rewards, such as discounts and prize draws. This incentivizes consumers to actively engage in sustainable practices and choose reuse over disposability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The final step in TURN's process is the use of smart washers. These advanced technologies ensure that the reusable cups are efficiently cleaned and prepared for future use. 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Sulapac has also won several sustainability awards and is backed by big brands such as Chanel.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, Sulapac's packaging materials are designed to biodegrade naturally, reducing the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills and ecosystems. Besides, the company's packaging materials also offer a high level of functionality and aesthetic appeal, ensuring that brands don't have to compromise on quality or design. By adopting Sulapac's sustainable packaging, companies can differentiate themselves in the market, attracting eco-minded customers who appreciate their commitment to reducing plastic waste, while inspiring other industry players to explore sustainable alternatives and invest in the development of eco-friendly packaging solutions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste has emerged as a global environmental crisis, posing significant threats to ecosystems and human health. Traditional plastic packaging, known for its durability and resistance to degradation, contributes extensively to this problem. The need for innovative and sustainable alternatives is more pressing than ever.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sulapac's approach combines natural, renewable materials with state-of-the-art technology to create sustainable packaging options.Sulapac's packaging materials are based on wood and natural binders, ensuring biodegradability without compromising functionality or aesthetics\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sulapac innovated a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic made of biodegradable plant-based binders and wood. A truly unique feature of Sulapac is that the materials can be processed using existing plastics machinery. This enables large-scale production without significant investments in new machinery and makes sustainability an easy choice.  The company's portfolio includes a range of packaging solutions tailored to meet different industry needs. Whether it's cosmetics, food, or luxury goods, Sulapac offers customizable and eco-friendly packaging options that align with brands' sustainability goals.\u003C/p>",[60288,60290],{"name":60289,"type":53,"value":60289},"https://www.helsinkipartners.com/article/20-circular-economy-companies-paving-the-way-in-finland/",{"name":60291,"type":53,"value":60291},"https://www.sulapac.com/about/",[60293],{"article_id":60274,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60295,"link":60296,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60275,"updated_at":60276,"article_id":60274,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1OY8jeOPdVM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157050547-dYNKjO9K.jpeg",{"id":60298,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60299,"updated_at":60300,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60301,"contents":60302,"contributors":60315,"image":60317},"24041","2023-05-19T16:53:14.775Z","2023-05-22T14:13:58.281Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60303],{"id":60304,"score":47,"body":60305,"status":55,"article_id":60298,"created_at":60299,"updated_at":60300,"published_at":60299},"y8c9",{"title":60306,"outcome":60307,"problem":60308,"summary":60309,"solution":60310,"attachment":60311},"Woodio : a Breath of Air for the Bathroom Industry with Eco-friendly Wooden Solutions","\u003Cp>Woodio's sustainable wooden material reduces the ecological footprint of bathroom fixtures. The use of wood as a primary resource minimizes the consumption of non-renewable materials and reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional materials such as ceramics or plastics. Besides Woodio's products are designed to optimize water usage while promoteing circular economy principles by actively encouraging the return and recycling of their products. At the end of their lifecycle, Woodio fixtures can be repurposed, recycled, or composted, reducing waste and contributing to a more sustainable and circular approach to bathroom design.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By challenging conventional norms and offering an innovative alternative, Woodio has set a new benchmark for sustainable bathroom design.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ceramic industry, particularly the bathroom industry, is considered one of the most polluting industries globally due to several reasons.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>First, its energy Consumption as the ceramic manufacturing process requires high temperatures, usually achieved through the burning of fossil fuels, for the firing and glazing of ceramic products. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Secondly, the production of ceramic products involves the extensive use of water throughout various stages, including clay preparation, molding, drying, glazing, and firing. Additionally, the discharge of wastewater from ceramic production can contribute to water pollution if not properly treated.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Thirdly, the ceramic industry relies on the extraction of raw materials, such as clay, silica, feldspar, and other minerals, which often involve mining activities and can lead to habitat destruction, soil erosion, and deforestation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, the ceramic production process generates significant waste, with various chemicals, including defective or broken products, unused materials, and wastewater sludge, and in an industry where circular economy practices are widely lacking. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Woodio designed the world’s first 100% waterproof solid wood composite made from real wood chips—with a minimal carbon footprint. The Woodio material innovation was inspired by making more sustainable wooden bathroom tiles, and today they have a line of bathroom sinks, bathtubs, and other bathroom accessories.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Woodio, a Finnish company, has emerged as a pioneer in the bathroom industry by introducing a groundbreaking solution that addresses the environmental challenges. Woodio has developed and manufactured sustainable wooden materials for bathroom fixtures, revolutionizing the way bathrooms are designed and built.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Woodio's unique material is made from a blend of real wood and an eco-friendly adhesive. This innovative composite material combines the warmth and beauty of wood with the durability and water-resistance required for bathroom applications. By utilizing wood, a renewable resource, and adopting a sustainable production process, Woodio offers a compelling alternative to conventional bathroom materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Woodio's manufacturing process involves compressing the wood fibers and blending them with the eco-friendly adhesive, resulting in a solid and water-resistant material that can be shaped into various bathroom fixtures, including sinks, bathtubs, and shower trays. The company's commitment to sustainable practices extends beyond the material itself, encompassing the entire production chain, from responsible sourcing of wood to efficient waste management.\u003C/p>",[60312,60314],{"name":60313,"type":53,"value":60313},"https://woodio.fi/en",{"name":60289,"type":53,"value":60289},[60316],{"article_id":60298,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60318,"link":60319,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60299,"updated_at":60300,"article_id":60298,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KG9lsPAvcBU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157051378-jJ0gr3RA.jpeg",{"id":60321,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60322,"updated_at":60323,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60324,"contents":60325,"contributors":60338,"image":60340},"24042","2023-05-19T17:05:54.677Z","2023-05-19T17:09:17.558Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60326],{"id":60327,"score":47,"body":60328,"status":55,"article_id":60321,"created_at":60322,"updated_at":60323,"published_at":60322},"4EIl",{"title":60329,"outcome":60330,"problem":60331,"summary":60332,"solution":60333,"attachment":60334},"ExpandFibre: Sustainable Bioproducts for a Greener Future","\u003Cp>Through their mission, Fortum and Metsä Group are actively contributing to meeting the growing demand for sustainable bioproducts. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>ExpandFibre's efforts is an illustration of how the sustainable bioproducts industry is set to experience a transformative shift.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The global demand for sustainable alternatives in various industries, such as textiles and packaging, has intensified the need for innovative solutions that reduce the negative environmental impact caused by traditional materials. Conventional production processes and materials contribute to pollution and depletion of natural resources, necessitating a shift towards sustainable biomaterials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ExpandFibre is an R&D collaboration and an ecosystem launched by Fortum and Metsä Group to accelerate the development of sustainable bioproducts. It focuses on upgrading pulp fibres, hemicellulose, and lignin from renewable and sustainable sources of straw and northern wood into new bioproducts. Its mission is to meet the growing demands for sustainable textile fibres and other added value biomaterials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address this challenge, Fortum and Metsä Group have joined forces to launch ExpandFibre, an R&D collaboration and ecosystem dedicated to accelerating the development of sustainable bioproducts. ExpandFibre focuses on upgrading renewable and sustainable sources of straw and northern wood, including pulp fibres, hemicellulose, and lignin, into new and advanced bioproducts. The collaboration encompasses company-led R&D efforts conducted jointly and separately, with a particular emphasis on textile and biocomposite applications.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The companies actively collaborate with academia, technology developers, and R&D service providers, pooling their expertise to drive research and development that supports the future commercialization of innovative bioproducts. 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Palpa's solution has significantly increased recycling rates for beverage containers, with more than 824 497 000 deposits have been made from January to the 19th May of 2023. Overall, Palpa showcased the positive impact that well-designed and incentivized recycling programs can have on environmental sustainability. By engaging the public, leveraging advanced technology, and prioritizing the circular economy, Palpa has successfully transformed the way beverage containers are managed, setting a benchmark for effective recycling systems worldwide.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The improper disposal of beverage containers poses a significant environmental challenge, contributing to waste accumulation, pollution, and resource depletion. In Finland, the lack of a comprehensive and efficient recycling system led to a considerable number of containers ending up in landfills, causing harm to the environment and hindering sustainable practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Palpa is a deposit-based recycling system for drinks packaging. The development of a bottle return system began in Finland with the arrival of Coca-Cola bottles at the 1952 Olympic Games. Today, Finland has the world’s best bottle deposit and return system – thanks to the model administered by Palpa. The system is based on a fee that is returned to the consumer when they return a bottle or other drink packaging. In Finland, the recycling rate of aluminium cans is a whopping 96%\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle this issue head-on, Palpa, the non-profit organization responsible for beverage container recycling in Finland, implemented an innovative and holistic solution. Palpa designed and established a nationwide recycling system that incentivizes individuals to return their used beverage containers for recycling, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Palpa's solution involves a well-structured and user-friendly system that encourages the public to actively participate in recycling. They introduced a deposit system, where a small fee is added to the price of beverages sold in disposable containers. Consumers are then incentivized to return these containers to designated collection points to receive a deposit refund.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Palpa's system also incorporates advanced technology to streamline the recycling process. Each container has a unique barcode, which allows for efficient tracking and sorting. Automated collection machines accurately identify and sort the returned containers, facilitating recycling and ensuring the materials are properly managed.\u003C/p>",[60358,60359],{"name":60289,"type":53,"value":60289},{"name":60360,"type":53,"value":60360},"https://www.palpa.fi/english/",[60362],{"article_id":60344,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60364,"link":60365,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60345,"updated_at":60346,"article_id":60344,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3OwhvsUimx4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157053080-_52RFqFB.jpeg",{"id":60367,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60368,"updated_at":60369,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60370,"contents":60371,"contributors":60383,"image":60385},"24067","2023-05-22T10:10:51.176Z","2023-05-22T10:11:33.715Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60372],{"id":60373,"score":47,"body":60374,"status":55,"article_id":60367,"created_at":60368,"updated_at":60369,"published_at":60368},"NNaS",{"title":60375,"outcome":60376,"problem":60377,"summary":60378,"solution":60379,"attachment":60380},"Optimising Waste Sorting Efficiency with Terex ZenRobotics","\u003Cp>The ZenRobotics Recycler's AI-powered algorithms enable precise identification and sorting of different waste materials, minimizing errors and reducing contamination. This accuracy improves the quality of recycled materials and facilitates better resource recovery.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, the implementation of ZenRobotics' solution reduces the need for workers to engage in physically demanding and potentially hazardous sorting tasks. The robotic system takes over repetitive and strenuous activities, ensuring worker safety and well-being.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, with accurate sorting and improved resource recovery, the ZenRobotics Recycler contributes to enhanced recycling rates and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. This sustainable approach helps protect the environment, conserve resources, and promote a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste management facilities face numerous challenges when it comes to efficiently sorting and processing waste materials. Traditional sorting methods often involve manual labor, resulting in slow and error-prone operations. 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The ZenRobotics Recycler, their flagship product, utilizes advanced sensors, machine learning algorithms, and robotic arms to identify, sort, and separate various types of waste materials.\u003C/p>",[60381],{"name":60382,"type":53,"value":60382},"https://www.terex.com/zenrobotics",[60384],{"article_id":60367,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60386,"link":60387,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60368,"updated_at":60369,"article_id":60367,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UuqNFjGq9ek=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157053742-F4ODu5dN.jpeg",{"id":60389,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60390,"updated_at":60391,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60392,"contents":60393,"contributors":60405,"image":60407},"24068","2023-05-22T10:23:15.575Z","2023-05-22T10:24:47.484Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60394],{"id":60395,"score":47,"body":60396,"status":55,"article_id":60389,"created_at":60390,"updated_at":60391,"published_at":60390},"C7tr",{"title":60397,"outcome":60398,"problem":60399,"summary":60400,"solution":60401,"attachment":60402},"Transforming Waste Management Efficiency with Molok's Innovative Solution","\u003Cp>Molok's semi-underground containers have a large storage volume compared to traditional bins. This increased capacity reduces the frequency of waste collection, leading to operational efficiency and cost savings.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As Molok's system encourages proper waste separation, it promotes higher recycling rates. The containers are equipped with multiple compartments, enabling the sorting of different waste streams, such as recyclables, organic waste, and general waste. This sorting capability facilitates better resource recovery and supports sustainable waste management practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, the larger waste capacity of Molok's containers reduces the frequency of collection trips, resulting in cost savings associated with fuel consumption, labor, and operational logistics. The optimized waste management system helps municipalities and waste management companies achieve greater cost efficiency over time.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, Molok's innovative waste management solution often generates positive community engagement due to its aesthetic appeal and sustainability benefits. By creating a cleaner and more organized waste management infrastructure, the system fosters a sense of civic pride and encourages responsible waste disposal habits among residents and businesses.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional waste management systems often face challenges in terms of space limitations, inefficient waste collection processes, and aesthetic concerns. Conventional waste containers, such as open-top bins, require frequent emptying and occupy valuable surface area, leading to increased operational costs and visual pollution. 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The robots are powered by electric propulsion, reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution. The automated collection mechanism safely captures floating waste, preventing it from causing further pollution or harm to aquatic life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By removing floating waste and debris from water bodies, Clewat's solution helps improve water quality, enhancing the overall health and ecological balance of the aquatic ecosystem. The reduction in pollution contributes to the preservation of marine life and promotes sustainable waterway management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, Clewat's autonomous robots streamline the waterway cleaning process, reduces the need for manual labor and large-scale machinery. The efficiency and effectiveness of the robots result in cost savings and shorter cleaning cycles, enabling more frequent and timely cleaning operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, Clewat's innovative waterway cleaning solution often generates public awareness and engagement due to its eco-friendly and visually appealing approach.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and harbors face significant challenges due to pollution caused by floating waste, plastics, and other debris. Traditional methods of waterway cleaning often involve manual labor or large-scale machinery, which can be time-consuming, costly, and environmentally damaging. Inefficient cleaning processes can lead to compromised water quality, ecological harm, and hindered navigation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Clewat is a fast growing cleantech company from Finland, focusing on solving the plastic waste, excess biomass, oil spills and other pollution problems of our oceans, seas, rivers and lakes. 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By transforming waste into valuable resources through recycling and pyrolysis, the project becomes financially sustainable and reduces the reliance on constant funding.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result, RiverRecycle's technology concentrates and removes 40-60% of river-borne floating plastic waste and debris before it reaches the oceans. This reduction in pollution helps protect marine ecosystems and improves water quality.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, RiverRecycle's established recycling facilities can be utilized by other actors in the waste industry, creating economic incentives for local municipalities and encouraging collaboration to address plastic waste on a broader scale.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rivers around the world face significant pollution from plastic waste and floating debris. Traditional methods of river cleaning are often ineffective, and constant funding is required to sustain such operations. This pollution not only harms the environment but also poses risks to marine life and human health. Additionally, local communities lack access to decent job opportunities and struggle with the economic impact of waste management.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RiverRecycle created a unique business model to offer problem owners – national and local governments – a sustainable river cleaning service without need for constant funding. With three projects already ongoing and several more in their pipeline, they aim to install 500 river cleaning solutions over the next five years to prevent 60% of river-born plastic waste from entering the oceans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>RiverRecycle, established in Helsinki, Finland in 2019 by Anssi Mikola, offers a unique business model to address the challenges of river pollution and plastic waste management. By installing waste management systems on the shores of the most polluted rivers, RiverRecycle collects and recycles plastic waste and floating debris. Their patented technology effectively cleans rivers from plastic pollution, while their circular business model provides hosting communities with decent jobs, social improvement, and environmental benefits.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The collected waste is sorted into material types, with recyclables sold for mechanical recycling and organic waste composted. Low-value plastic waste undergoes pyrolysis, with the resulting oils sold and profits reinvested in the hosting community. 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Existing approaches to technology procurement, usage, and disposal can be fragmented and lack a comprehensive strategy, resulting in massive e-waste streams.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Electronic waste is now the fastest growing waste stream globally and set to hit 74.7 million metric tonnes by 2030. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>3 Step IT leases office equipment to over 4000 organisations and manages nearly 2 million IT devices. After the leasing period, they refurbish and resells the used equipment. 97% of returned equipment finds a new home. The remaining 3% is usually faulty or broken equipment and is responsibly recycled.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>3 Step IT is helping businesses to consume technology more sustainably, and reduce their e-waste and avoid CO2 emissions. By identifying need for businesses to get more out of their IT, and to do it sustainably, they're helping businesses to embrace the circular economy model and save millions of devices going to landfill and tons of carbon emissions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3 Step IT is aiming to offer a paradigm shift in how business acquire, manage and refresh IT assets, by  ensuring technology lifecycle management, through 3 main steps: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Acquiring IT devices at ease \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Track and manage IT, by the use of an IT asset management platform which gives complete visibility throughout the device lifecycle plus comprehensive technical and financial reports right at your fingertips, a way to stay productive, secure and compliant. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3.  Refresh devices and secure disposal without the businesses having to handle it. 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By reducing indoor air pollution and increasing oxygen levels, these green walls create an optimal environment for improved focus, concentration, and productivity.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Optimized Humidity: Maintaining appropriate humidity levels is crucial for a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. Naava's living green walls regulate humidity by releasing water vapor, ensuring optimal moisture levels that benefit both people and plants.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Elevated Energy Levels: The presence of Naava's living green walls contributes to increased energy levels among individuals. Breathing cleaner air and being surrounded by nature's beauty invigorates and revitalizes, leading to a more vibrant and energetic lifestyle.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Indoor air pollution poses a significant health risk, with inhaling poor and polluted air identified as a major environmental threat by the World Health Organization. Traditional indoor plants have limited capacity to effectively purify the air, leaving individuals exposed to harmful chemicals and pollutants. This problem calls for an innovative solution that can improve indoor air quality and enhance the well-being of individuals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Naava offers “nature and healthy indoor air as a service.” Their intelligent green walls purify and humidify the air, while the company takes care of the maintenance through their automated system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Naava, the global market leader in living green walls and biologically air-purifying design furniture, has developed a solution to tackle indoor air pollution. 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At the same time, energy markets are undergoing another major shift - from predetermined price and structure agreements (PPAs) to open competition in merchant markets. The convergence of these two trends has major ramifications for off-takers, developers and technology providers, as they will be expected to provide the same consistency, predictability and reliability of traditional baseload players.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SolarGik offers solar PV tracker solutions that are configurable, lightweight, and easy to install and maintain, and increase energy production by 20-25%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SolarGik's mission is to unlock the potential of solar energy by solving the industry's biggest challenges - intermittency, reliability, predictability, and flexible production and distribution. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SolarGik was founded by veterans of the solar energy industry with hundreds of years of combined solar industry experience. 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By offering purpose-built solutions, overcoming barriers to accessibility and cost, and providing support throughout the electrification process, Evolectric has helped to expedite the transition to zero-emission transportation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Compliance with Regulations: Fleet owners face stringent regulations to meet zero-emission targets, often with deadlines as early as 2030. Evolectric's solutions enable fleet owners to comply with these regulations while ensuring continuous operations. By providing tailored solutions and considering the total cost of ownership, Evolectric helps fleet owners achieve long-term zero-emission plans and stay ahead of regulatory requirements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Enhanced Efficiency and Cost Savings: Evolectric's integrated solutions and fleet intelligence offerings improve fleet efficiency, reduce operating costs, and optimize functionality. Fleet owners can capitalize on lower maintenance costs, increased accessibility to clean energy, reduced fuel expenses, and longer vehicle lifespan. This ultimately leads to lower total lifetime cost of ownership and increased cost savings for fleet operators.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Environmental Impact: By facilitating the transition to zero-emission vehicles, Evolectric is reducing harmful emissions from transportation. This has a positive impact on air quality and public health, particularly in areas with high pollution levels. Evolectric's focus on serving busy ports and addressing the transportation sector's pollution in emerging markets further contributes to a greener and healthier future.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is important however to keep in mind that electriying vehicles won't be the almighty solution as those vehicles can still require fossil fuels and rare earth. 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Additionally, fleet owners face the challenge of meeting stringent regulations and transitioning their operations to zero-emission vehicles while ensuring continuous operation and optimal cost efficiency.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Evolectric is a technology company specializing in electrified transportation and batteries, focused on taking existing commercial vehicles and converting to 100% electric.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Evolectric, a California-based technology company, has positioned itself as a clean tech challenger at the forefront of innovation in electrification. With a focus on emerging markets and underserved segments, Evolectric offers purpose-built vehicle and battery solutions that facilitate the electrification transition. The key components of Evolectric's solution include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Tailored Electrification Solutions: Evolectric works closely with fleet owners, leveraging their vertically integrated approach to design and source vehicles that meet the specific operational needs of each fleet. By considering factors such as charging infrastructure availability, cost expectations, and supply chain availability, Evolectric ensures maximum efficiency across the entire system and a seamless transition to electrified transportation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Fleet Electrification Support: Evolectric provides comprehensive support to fleet owners in their electrification journey. This includes fleet intelligence to optimize efficiency, charging infrastructure solutions to enable convenient and reliable charging, and vehicle financing options to overcome financial barriers. 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The soils that are free from this pollution can be used for regenerative agriculture, restoring their fertility, fostering biodiversity and improving the quality of products. Thus, Biomede aims at regenerating ecosystems and supplying metals of interest within a circular economy framework.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a matter of fact, about 2.8 million sites are contaminated in Europe and about a quarter with heavy metals. This pollution contributes to a decrease in soil fertility and biodiversity, through strong impacts on micro-biology but also on food chain. Moreover, it addresses economic and health issues through the quality of products and intoxications by these carcinogenic elements. In the meantime, some metals are necessary to the energy transition as electrical and electronical systems rely on them.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The European soils are highly contaminated with heavy metals. Phytoremediation extracts heavy metals using plants and can provide the sectors of interest with metals which are in growing demand especially because of the energy transition.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2018, Biomede has developed phytoremediation solutions based on nature. Phytoremediation rely on the ability of very particular plants species, called hyper-accumulative, to extract certain elements from the soil. Thanks to varietal selection, this ability is improved to maximize extraction yield and accelerate the depollution of plots of land using only plants. In the same time, each plant when growing extract and stock the target element. Then, Biomede works at separating the metals from the biomass in order to valorize them to create added value in addition to soil remediation. 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Through surveying and cataloging items that remained, the RUSH team identified more than 27 tons of furniture in the building that totaled an estimated value of nearly $200k. By partnering with Rheaply, the RUSH University managed to exchange at least 1,023 items, to save $244k, recapture value and divert 53 k+ lbs of waste from landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides, with the cost of goods increasing and lead times extending longer and longer, reuse allows organisations to make the most out of existing resources that are available. 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Overall resource consumption and waste production, contributes to environmental degradation and climate change through the extraction, production, and disposal processes associated with these resources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the US alone, the furniture market size is estimated to be worth around $12 billion dollars and climbing. Furniture is recycled at less than a 1% rate, which means that a mere $3 million of that $12 billion is being recaptured and re-utilised.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Dr. Garry Cooper identified a need to bridge this gap by creating a platform to connect scientists with surplus resources, to those in need.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rheaply introduces re-commerce for every business. By combining smart inventory management and connected nationwide marketplaces, Rheaply puts reuse back on the table.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In response to the pressing issue of high-quality lab resources being discarded instead of being reused, Rheaply, Inc. was introduced as a pioneering solution. As a privately held B2B Software as a Service (SaaS) company, Rheaply is a market solution that combines an asset management system with an online marketplace, The Rheaply Platform, and enables organisations to manage and transact physical assets more effectively, eliminating unnecessary waste and spend.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Their mission is to facilitate resource exchange through advanced technology to enhance asset recovery and promote the internal reuse of physical assets within vast organisations. The platform is a progressive web application tailored to serve various sectors, such as the built environment, from higher education and government to biopharma, the built environment, and retail organisations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>With Rheaply, organisations can easily inventory their Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) through their mobile-friendly platform or through Rheaply field services. 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By diverting electronic devices from landfills and extending their lifespan through repair and refurbishment, the initiative is reducing eWaste and minimising the environmental impact of electronics production. Moreover, by empowering individuals with digital skills, ReCognition Circular is facilitating their integration into the workforce, fostering economic resilience and social inclusion within communities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Digital exclusion and eWaste pose significant challenges to both individuals and the environment. Many young people, particularly those facing economic hardships, lack access to digital devices and skills, perpetuating social and economic disparities. 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Movers benefit from streamlined operations, improved efficiency, and minimised risk of damage to items in transit. The rental company achieves its mission of providing premium storage solutions at affordable prices while advancing sustainability goals and fostering social responsibility. Overall, BOXIE24's innovative approach demonstrates how circular solutions can benefit all stakeholders and the planet at the same time.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional cardboard boxes pose numerous challenges for both movers and customers. They lack durability, are susceptible to damage from weather conditions, and contribute to environmental degradation through excessive waste production and deforestation. 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Through an online platform, customers can easily order and schedule delivery of the boxes, eliminating the hassle of sourcing and disposing of cardboard boxes. Besides, they have a similar cost as traditional cardboard boxes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Regarding the mover, the boxes stack neatly in transport vehicles, feature convenient handles for easy lifting and therefore don't create any worries for potential damages.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, for the rental company, the model is simple: the customers order online, get delivered, and request their pick-up once they're done with it. 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Reuse models, innovative packaging designs, and material circulation initiatives offer promising avenues for reducing plastic waste and pollution.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Businesses like Lush and initiatives like Apeel demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of eliminating single-use plastic and adopting sustainable alternatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The vision for a circular economy for plastic, with its focus on elimination, reuse, and material circulation, presents a viable and necessary solution to the global plastic crisis.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastics, while versatile, have led to an unsustainable linear system where products are designed for single-use, resulting in massive waste and pollution. Despite efforts like beach clean-ups, plastic pollution continues to escalate, with dire projections for the future. The prevailing linear plastic system is economically wasteful, environmentally damaging, and socially unsustainable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The global plastic crisis demands urgent action to redesign our approach to plastic usage. With millions of tons of plastic waste polluting landfills and oceans annually, a linear take-make-waste model is no longer sustainable. More and more businesses recognise the problem of plastic pollution and implement solutions for a circular economy, focusing on plastic elimination. Just as examples, Ooho developed edible and biodegradable packaging, Lush solid cosmetics with little to no packaging, while Apeel is producing packaging-free food.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>·       Ooho: Edible and biodegradable packaging\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ooho is edible and biodegradable packaging for beverages and condiments made from brown seaweed, a renewable natural resource. It contains the product for the period of use without the need for single-use beverage bottles, cups, and condiment sachets. The condiment sachets are available on the Just Eat food delivery platform. During the initial trial with ten restaurants, the use of 46,000 sauce sachets made from single-use plastic was avoided. 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Crops grown in better soils are much healthier, with increased yield and harvest. Better soils support plants to be more resistant to climate change by providing a better microclimate in the farm. Salinization is massively decreased or even prevented in better soils by breaking down the salt, and more water is restored because of an increase in water holding capacity induced in better soils. One tone of betterSoil Booster is equivalent to sequestering one tone of atmospheric CO2. Overall, betterSoil Booster production is a positive result of the implementation of circular economy in turning waste to a beneficial resource because it promotes the concept of sustainability by pursuing circular economy as well to protect and increase urban biodiversity, and filter pollutants from the air, soil and water, which is a necessitate in large cities. There are photos on the left side of the page showing the obvious results of applying betterSoil Booster product in the gardens and pistachio orchards of customers in the form of with and without betterSoil. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Biological waste such as kitchen and garden waste are not recycled by more than 80% because they have usually been transferred to landfills and burned in open fields, which leads to the release of a high amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. This eventually contaminates the climate, soil, and groundwater. Two main reasons for producing more waste are urbanization and population growth, which may also become even more by 2050.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Soil is the largest carbon reservoir on Earth after oceans and a very important element in keeping global warming under 2°C of the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, soil quality improvement for also contributing to the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is the central focus of betterSoil for a better world, a recognized legal capacity organization based in Ulm, Germany with Start-Ups in Iran, Kenya, and Malawi. Iran, as a country located in a dry region, is experiencing the negative impacts of climate change since a long time, and substantially challenging with the issue of soil improvement. Therefore, in Iran, betterSoil is strongly following the concept of circular economy by transforming biological waste as a problem into a resource as a solution, which is done by manufacturing of betterSoil Booster as a soil amendment product turns waste into nutrients for enhancing soil health. Following this way, the approach of promoting sustainability in practice would be achieved. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Iran, betterSoil team collects biological wastes in the city of Kerman, then, chop and shred it. The wooden parts of these wastes are transformed to biochar by meeting the criteria of the European Biochar Certificate in Switzerland. betterSoil also makes compost from parts that are nutrient rich. For producing the betterSoil Booster product, the betterSoil high-quality biochar is combined with nutrient rich compost. The betterSoil Booster contains millions of microorganisms and is free of contaminants, which keeps soil alive and provides a suitable situation for more humus formation in the soil. In this way, a sustainable transformation of waste into a humus-rich form of soil, and a more sustainable production of food is occurred. \u003C/p>",[60727],{"name":60728,"type":53,"value":60728},"https://www.bettersoil.info/about-us/iran/",[60730],{"article_id":60712,"contributor_id":60715},{"id":60732,"link":60733,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60713,"updated_at":60714,"article_id":60712,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yfnIbuXLfaA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157149914-Mm3dMV3F.jpeg",{"id":60735,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60736,"updated_at":60737,"owner_id":60738,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60739,"contents":60740,"contributors":60756,"image":60758},"14761","2022-05-06T09:58:12.019Z","2022-05-06T10:50:11.510Z","nN94tw",{"id":60738,"type":325,"owner_id":60738,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60741],{"id":60742,"score":47,"body":60743,"status":55,"article_id":60735,"created_at":60736,"updated_at":60737,"published_at":60736},"JKZy",{"title":60744,"outcome":60745,"problem":60746,"summary":60747,"solution":60748,"attachment":60749},"Turkey's Zero-Waste Pledge","\u003Cp>*The Zero-Waste Policy is adopted by all 81 cities of Turkey.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Between 2017 to 2020, the project helped save 397 million tons of raw material, 315 million kilowatt-hour of energy, 345 million cubic meters of water and 50 million barrels of oil.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*In the same period, 17 million tons of usable waste was collected.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*2 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions were prevented, and 209 million trees were saved by the policy implementation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*The economic savings attained with these actions are calculated 17 billion liras (over 3 billion dollars).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Plastic bag usage drastically dropped by 75% between 2019-2021; as a result, the initiative prevented 354.000 tons of plastic being wasted.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*UNDP awarded awarded Zero-Waste Project with \"Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards\" for successfully meeting the goal of Responsible Consumption and Production according to 2030 agenda.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>*Turkey uses around 10 million tons of glass, plastic, metal and aluminum packaging every year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Concern of damage to the environment caused by wide use of single-use plastics, low awareness level of waste treatment, lack of investment, regulation and policies against waste treatment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>“Zero Waste” is a goal defined as a waste management philosophy that involves preventing the wastage, using the resources more efficiently, identifying the root causes of wastage, preventing or minimizing waste formation, and collecting and recovering waste at the source separately.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2017, Turkey announced its \"Zero Waste Policy\" and started implementation under the management of Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. With the Zero Waste Policy, Turkey aims to increase countrywide recycling rate of domestic solid waste by %35 by 2023. Improved public awareness and waste management at all levels of the society is the focus of the policy. Targets are planned to be achieved through engagement of local authorities, public-private organizations and citizens.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>*Nation wide awareness raising campaigns on waste treatment from paper to food for all ages; supporting the campaign with curriculum development on circularity and educating children; public campaigns through municipalities for citizen engagement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Applying a fee for plastic shopping bags\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Providing separation tools and guidelines for all municipalities, hospitals, all educational institutions, shopping malls, business centers, airports, public transportation stations, Industrial zones, restaurants and households.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*All buildings and premises which launch Zero Waste Management System are obliged to obtain Zero Waste Certificate in either four categories; basic, silver, platinum and gold.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>*Deposit Refund System, planned to start in 2023, aims to recover and recycle plastic packaging by collecting them from consumers and giving shopping credits or refunds on the amount of deposited material.\u003C/p>",[60750,60752,60754],{"name":60751,"type":53,"value":60751},"https://www.tr.undp.org/content/turkey/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2021/03/Sifir-Atik-projesine-odul.html",{"name":60753,"type":53,"value":60753},"http://www.skdturkiye.org/images/icerik/Preliminary_Research_Report_on_Turkeys_Circular_Economy_Potential_in_5.pdf",{"name":60755,"type":53,"value":60755},"http://zerowaste.gov.tr/",[60757],{"article_id":60735,"contributor_id":60738},{"id":60759,"link":60760,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60736,"updated_at":60737,"article_id":60735,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HV-X_mE1yRI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157151530-Waksk_d4.jpeg",{"id":60762,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60763,"updated_at":60764,"owner_id":39786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60765,"contents":60766,"contributors":60785,"image":60787},"23209","2023-03-13T14:51:05.905Z","2023-03-13T15:30:14.954Z",{"id":39786,"type":325,"owner_id":39786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60767],{"id":60768,"score":47,"body":60769,"status":55,"article_id":60762,"created_at":60763,"updated_at":60764,"published_at":60763},"1wbX",{"title":60770,"outcome":60771,"problem":60772,"summary":60773,"solution":60774,"attachment":60775},"Notpla: Seaweed packaging solutions that disappear naturally","\u003Cp>Initially Oohos started to be handed out at small running events, and for the 2019 London Marathon Notpla partnered with Lucozade to replace single-use plastic cups and bottles with 36,000 Oohos. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2022 Notpla made over 1 million takeaway food boxes for Just Eat Takeaway.com. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Seaweed is one of the planet’s most abundant sustainable biomass sources. It is growing up to 1m per day, doesn’t compete with food crops, doesn’t need fresh water or fertiliser and actively contributes to de-acidifying our oceans. Seaweed captures carbon twenty-times faster than trees.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notpla works primarily with European seaweed suppliers, as locally as possible. As UK seaweed farming is growing, they are steadily building partnerships farms. Their current UK partner is Car-Y-Mor, a seaweed farm on the coast of Wales.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Festival and mega events single plastic usage \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Big events like marathons or festivals lead to massive single plastic usage that are generally not recycled. The WWF states that approximately 75% of all water bottles are not recycled. They end up in landfills, litter roadsides, and pollute waterways and oceans where they take about 450 years to break down. Day events like the London Marathon for example use over 919,000 single use plastic bottles in just one day. (Number for 2018 according to Forbes)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Takeaway Boxes\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In order to protect takeaway boxes from the fluids of the foods they carry, most are lined with a plastic coating or packed with health compromising chemicals known as PFAs, so called ‘forever chemicals’. That small, invisible layer of plastic will, like other plastics, not break down even if the cardboard that it's attached to has long decomposed. PFAs can accumulate in humans and have increasingly been seen to be contributing to a range of cancers. In the UK alone 500 million plastic takeaway boxes are used each year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Notpla was founded in 2014 by then university students Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez and Pierre Paslier in London. Based on biomimicry observations of fruit peel, Notpla developed the idea of packaging drinks in edible packaging. Their first product was the Ooho, an edible liquid sachet made from seaweed. Notpla has since added a number of new products including Notpla coated takeaway containers. All Notpla products are readily biodegradable in the soil or ocean.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Notpla product is a non-chemically modified, polysaccharide-based material made from brown seaweed, and is classified as a natural, organic substance by EU law. It is similar to fruit peel, and unlike PLA, is home compostable and doesn’t contaminate PET recycling. Notpla biodegrades naturally in 4-6 weeks. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notpla has developed a number of products of which Ooho and Notpla Coating are the most well known at the time of writing (Dec 2022). \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Ooho\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ooho was designed to replace single-use packaging for liquids used especially at big sporting or music/festival events. It’s an edible bubble made from seaweed that can contain drinks; such as water, juice, energy drink or alcohol. They can be instantly consumed either whole, when of a size of cherry tomato (23ml) or bitten into and then sipped from for the bigger sachet (70ml). The remains of the larger packages and smaller sachets that are not consumed are fully biodegradable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The thickness of the product is adjustable, and hence chewable drink sachets can be produced as well as thicker more sturdy sachets for ketchup and the likes. A bespoke manufacturing machine produces Ooho’s sachets in the range of 15-100ml, depending on the application.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The sachet can be made flavourless making it the ideal vehicle for any edible liquid. Flavour however can also be added if needed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Notpla Coating\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Notpla Coating that is put on degradable takeaway cardboard boxes has many of the same grease and water-resistant qualities of traditional coatings used in takeaway food packaging, but is made from seaweed and is fully biodegradable. The whole Notpla coated takeaway box can be recycled or thrown in home compost, leaving no harmful traces behind in the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Other products include Notpla film for dried goods, such as pasta and seaweed paper but also the Notpla Pipette for packaging edible oils and Notpla Rigid for primary packaging.\u003C/p>",[60776,60778,60780,60782,60784],{"name":60777,"type":53,"value":60777},"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTg1NjYzLnJzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC05NDU1NzY5?hl=en-GB&ved=2ahUKEwiS17GdheP7AhXDUMAKHRTUDRcQjrkEegQICBAI&ep=6",{"name":60779,"type":53,"value":60779},"https://earthshotprize.org/winners-finalists/notpla/",{"name":60781,"type":53,"value":60781},"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xYmYxNTk2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/ZjY3YTE5NDktYjRhZi00ZDU4LTk3NjktZTQ4ZThlYzYxZTVi?hl=en-GB&ved=2ahUKEwiS17GdheP7AhXDUMAKHRTUDRcQjrkEegQICBAL&ep=6",{"name":60783,"type":53,"value":60783},"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9LQzVBZjdFRg/episode/ZTQzYTA5NGQtNDczMS00YmUyLTk1ODctNGRiNjkzNzBkYzlh?hl=en-GB&ved=2ahUKEwiS17GdheP7AhXDUMAKHRTUDRcQjrkEegQICBAF&ep=6",{"name":60705,"type":53,"value":60705},[60786],{"article_id":60762,"contributor_id":39786},{"id":60788,"link":60789,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60763,"updated_at":60764,"article_id":60762,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9SyTqWfwUVQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157153048-yUyQNcn-.jpeg",{"id":60791,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60792,"updated_at":60793,"owner_id":39786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60794,"contents":60795,"contributors":60811,"image":60813},"21328","2022-11-25T13:22:15.972Z","2022-11-25T15:21:28.360Z",{"id":39786,"type":325,"owner_id":39786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60796],{"id":60797,"score":47,"body":60798,"status":55,"article_id":60791,"created_at":60792,"updated_at":60793,"published_at":60792},"2kB8",{"title":60799,"outcome":60800,"problem":60801,"summary":60802,"solution":60803,"attachment":60804},"XAMPLA - NATURAL ALTERNATIVES TO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC","\u003Cp>Xampla teamed up with the  recipe box company Gousto to trial  the world’s first edible and cookable stockcube wrapper. Where the consumer would previously have taken a stock cube from a plastic or foil wrapper, they will now drop the whole item – wrapping and all – into the soup. It is estimated that once this is to be rolled out to scale and all stockcube wrappers at Gousto are replaced with Xampla wrappers, 17 tonnes of plastic can be saved at Goustos alone each year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The edible packaging is made from  pea protein material as feedstock for edible products have to be food products. But products like dishwasher tablets, and other non food applications, are made from agricultural waste, for example potato protein that is a byproduct of industrial starch production. These byproducts have a lower value for farmers and typically go to animal feed, or are wasted by just being  ploughed straight back into the soil or going to an anaerobic digestion plant. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Xampla addresses the following  problems:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Condiment Sachets:\u003C/strong> Nearly 1 trillion food condiment sachets are produced annually worldwide. These small plastic pouches are uncollectible, unrecyclable and cause significant environmental pollution according to “A Plastic Planet”. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Current Biodegradable and Compostable plastic: \u003C/strong>Many materials that are labelled biodegradable and compostable are still in fact plastic. Even if they are dissolvable they are actually fragmented into small pieces which contribute to microplastics pollution harming land and marine environments. (Ellen Macarthur Foundation)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Microplastics: \u003C/strong>Microplastics are commonly added to fabric softeners, shampoos and cosmetics, agricultural and industrial products. These tiny micro capsules contain fragrance, which are typically made of melamine formaldehyde. They stay in the clothes and release fragrance until they are washed out when put in the washing machine. They are invisible to the naked eye but do not break down further and hence pose potential physical and toxicological risks to organisms. Recent studies show that microplastics can be ingested by a wide range of animals and have been found in organisms ranging in size from small invertebrates to large mammals including humans.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Co-founded by Marc Rodriquez Garcia in 2018 Xampla offers the world’s first plant protein material for commercial use. A spin-out from the University of Cambridge, its natural polymer resin performs like synthetic polymers, but decomposes naturally and fully, without harming the environment. The company aims to replace the everyday single-use plastics, like sachets and flexible packaging films. And the less obvious, such as microplastics within liquids and lotions. Xampla is working with multi-national companies, including Britvic, Gousto and Croda on new technologies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Xamplas alternative to those plastic based products is not a chemical and not synthetic but made from plants such as peas. In fact it only consists of three ingredients: water, plant protein, and vinegar. That means that even though it performs just like synthetic polymers, it decomposes naturally and fully without harming the environment at the end of life.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By November 2022 Xampla had developed:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>EDIBLE AND COOKABLE WRAPPER FILMS\u003C/strong>, such as stock cubes that can be dissolved and eaten as the wrapper totally dissolves and is healthy to eat. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SOLUBLE FILMS FOR DISHWASHER TABLETS\u003C/strong>, that  replace the PVOH (soluble plastic) that is used currently by the leading household brands. Xampla’s  film has the same protective properties as plastic but is biodegradable and delivers no harm to the environment\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>MICROCAPSULES FOR FRAGRANCE ENCAPSULATION\u003C/strong>, that provide the same functional solutions to companies  in the fragrance, home and personal care industries.  But as Xampla’s microcapsules are made entirely of plant protein they decompose naturally, fully and safely in the environment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[60805,60807,60809],{"name":60806,"type":53,"value":60806},"https://www.rethinkglobal.info/89-simon-hombersley-plastics-from-plant-protein/",{"name":60808,"type":53,"value":60808},"https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/collaboration-and-impact/xampla",{"name":60810,"type":53,"value":60810},"https://www.xampla.com/",[60812],{"article_id":60791,"contributor_id":39786},{"id":60814,"link":60815,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60792,"updated_at":60793,"article_id":60791,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Y4_pbg60w4c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157153642-qpfSFuke.jpeg",{"id":60817,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60818,"updated_at":60819,"owner_id":60820,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60821,"contents":60822,"contributors":60834,"image":60836},"9781","2021-11-02T10:53:18.010Z","2021-11-02T10:53:18.097Z","oPZ6pQ",{"id":60820,"type":325,"owner_id":60820,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60823],{"id":60824,"score":47,"body":60825,"status":55,"article_id":60817,"created_at":60818,"updated_at":60819,"published_at":60818},"KG6Z",{"title":60826,"outcome":60827,"problem":60828,"summary":60829,"solution":60830,"attachment":60831},"aponix vertical barrel / 3D-NFT - for edible plant production in your urban area","\u003Cp>Materials are raw materials with long lifetime (cradle-to-cradle principle). Farms can use natural sunlight (most problematic bottleneck is energy consumption when lighting is used). Multi purpose components can grow plants in new distribution models and new spaces unused before. Due to proximity to the consumers of the products there will also be strong educational and social side effects.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Edible plants need to be growing much closer to the end consumers using modern plant cultivation methods like CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) in order to get fresher, much more healthy and diverse edibles, save many resources, reduce waste and also bring food production back to the city where it will also play a key role in more sustainable circular economy integrations in city material streams and make urban areas more resilient.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The aponix vertical barrel takes standard horticulture equipment to the 3rd dimension enabling decentralized hyperlocal edible plant production without the need to build problematic rack systems. The system utilizes the shape of large vertical cylinders (the 'barrels') that are assembled by stacking ringsegments to variable height and at the same time configuring the planting distance of diverse crops by using the different available aponix plant adapter lego-pieces.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aponix provides alternative modular infrastructure elements that can be used to set up soilless grow spaces in urban areas in 3D making professional horticulture techniques available also on smaller footprints. With that edible plants can be grown closer to consumers and be distributed in new ways with the effects: less waste, fresher more nutritious plant based food, social impact doing it together, educational impact since it is visible and needs to be organized in a more co-operative fashion.\u003C/p>",[60832],{"name":60833,"type":53,"value":60833},"https://www.aponix.eu/vertical-barrel-soil-less/",[60835],{"article_id":60817,"contributor_id":60820},{"id":60837,"link":60838,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60818,"updated_at":60819,"article_id":60817,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"aJQz0PZmPU0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157154563-Z3CtqcC3.jpeg",{"id":60840,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60841,"updated_at":60842,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60843,"contents":60844,"contributors":60857,"image":60862},"5222","2020-10-01T14:56:32.024Z","2025-01-17T16:18:36.193Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60845],{"id":60846,"score":47,"body":60847,"status":55,"article_id":60840,"created_at":60841,"updated_at":60842,"published_at":60841},"AZCW",{"title":60848,"outcome":60849,"problem":60850,"summary":60851,"solution":60852,"attachment":60853},"Curitiba's electric vehicle initiative","\u003Cp>The city government noted that the change has dramatically reduced CO2 emissions, brought down fuel costs significantly, and reduced noise pollution. The success of this strategy for reducing emissions has been embedded into a wider strategy to integrate more sustainable mobility services in Curitiba into an intelligent city network, including an expansion of the bus transit system and the implementation of new smart mobility services. The city has also noted that EVs have been 'demystified' and their acceptance has notably improved.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Curitiba realized that it's urban planning and infrastructure, having been developed around mostly vehicles that are almost all entirely privately owned, caused immense traffic problems that generated high amounts of greenhouse gas pollution that concerned the government. The city needed to curb this so it sought to encourage the public to make the switch from fossil fuel based vehicles to electric vehicles but was met with hesitation about their reliability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>After the realization that it’s road-based infrastructure requires a change towards electric vehicles to be more sustainable, the city of Curitiba takes the initiative to dispel public hesitancy in making the transition from fossil fuel based vehicles to electric vehicles by replacing part of it’s own public transportation fleet with EV’s.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Curitiba city government, in partnership with Renault-Nissan do Brazil, decided to encourage the public to switch by changing part of its bus fleet to electric cars and minibuses. 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In terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, the average GHG emissions from one electric bus per kilometre is 40% less than a diesel vehicle. Nearly 0.63 million tonnes of carbon emission reduction was achieved in 2017 due to the transition.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There are multiple reasons behind the uptake of electric mobility in Shenzhen. Firstly, the presence of both national- and city-level policies created an enabling atmosphere for the EV mobility system to develop. Secondly, innovation was catalysed with the help of new business models paired with financial support. The integration of a national subsidy and a city government subsidy enabled the initiative to grow and, eventually, become self-sustaining. Thirdly, the availability of electric buses on rent provision took some pressure off of capital outlays, provided protection against financial risks and supported the repairing, refurbishment and reuse of parts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, via the pilot, the development of the EV sector received a major thrust. For instance, certain incentives were given to EV drivers, such as free licence plates and the removal of a passenger levy for fuel in e-taxis. This measure reduced noise pollution and improved urban air quality, thereby increasing the overall health and environmental outcomes for the city.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, the transport sector has the highest fossil fuel dependence of any sector. In 2021, the sector contributed 37% of carbon emissions from end-use sectors. After covid-19 restrictions were lifted, the global transport sector’s carbon emissions grew by 8%, reaching 7.7 billion tonnes CO2 as goods and passenger movements returned to a pre-pandemic pace. Interestingly, electric vehicle (EV) sales also spiked in 2021, with nearly 120,000 cars sold worldwide in one week—compared to 120,000 cars sold annually in 2012. In China, road transport contributed at least 86.76% of carbon emissions in 2019, and the overall transport sector contributed at least 11% to the world’s overall carbon emissions. Much of the sales in EVs in 2021 were led by China, accounting for over half of this sales growth. Moreover, the speed of charging infrastructure rollout in the country is also faster than most regions in the world. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2017, the Chinese city of Shenzhen was the first in the world to electrify all public buses. Today, there are over 16,000 e-buses on its streets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Chinese city of Shenzhen led by example for electric mobility in public transport. In 2017, it picked up the gauntlet of the energy transition and electrified all public buses to cut emissions, reduce noise pollution and improve air quality in the city—making it the world’s first city to do so. At present, there are over 16,000 e-buses on the roads. The initiative spurred the development of electric mobility. As a positive outcome of this electrification process, Shenzhen has installed more than 500 bus charging stations and 5,100 bus charging points. With a goal of aligning their vision with circular economy principles, efforts are underway to increase the provision of renewable energy sources. Furthermore, enhancing current battery technologies is being studied to motivate people to reuse but also to experiment with the technology’s adaptability with a wider range of vehicles.\u003C/p>",[60880,60882,60884],{"name":60881,"type":53,"value":60881},"https://unfccc.int/news/advancing-electric-mobility-in-africa",{"name":60883,"type":53,"value":60883},"https://www.siemens-stiftung.org/en/media/news/e-mobility-solutions-for-sub-saharan-africa-siemens-stiftung-publishes-its-first-booklet/",{"name":60885,"type":53,"value":60885},"http://www.anywhere.berlin/africa.html",[60887],{"article_id":60866,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":60889,"link":60890,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60867,"updated_at":60868,"article_id":60866,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"c6zxFhJUu8Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157156896-3NGt76iQ.jpeg",{"id":60892,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60893,"updated_at":60894,"owner_id":60895,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60896,"contents":60897,"contributors":60909,"image":60911},"25487","2023-10-27T12:31:20.057Z","2023-10-27T12:31:20.162Z","TsGy1g",{"id":60895,"type":325,"owner_id":60895,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60898],{"id":60899,"score":47,"body":60900,"status":55,"article_id":60892,"created_at":60893,"updated_at":60894,"published_at":60893},"KJjq",{"title":60901,"outcome":60902,"problem":60903,"summary":60904,"solution":60905,"attachment":60906},"Community Kitchen: food rescue and redistribution","\u003Cp>The project saves around 15 tonnes of food from the bin every week. This reduces GHG emissions and allows for the using of fewer resources to satisfy peoples' needs. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Agricultural production is well-known for its negative impacts on the local and global environment, as it not only contributes to climate change through methane and other GHG, but also leads to nitrate pollution in air and water environments. As such, a substantial part of Munich’s carbon footprint is embedded in imported food products. Therefore, it is essential to rethink Munich’s food consumption habits and its worldwide impact on producing countries, in addition to local agricultural practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Community Kitchen is a pilot project that reduces food waste through food rescue and redistribution activities. The project's vision can be summarised by the phrase ‘Eat What is Already There’. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Around 15,000 kilogrammes of food is donated to the Community Kitchen from producers, processors or wholesalers at the end of each day, including fresh vegetables, fruits, meat and other staple foods. With these ingredients, fresh, healthy and seasonal meals are prepared and consumed in the facility or by public canteens distributing them in schools, hospitals, retirement homes and universities. To increase their impact, the Community Kitchen also focuses on providing knowledge and raising awareness about food waste and ways to avoid it to all stakeholders.\u003C/p>",[60907],{"name":60908,"type":53,"value":60908},"https://community-kitchen.com/",[60910],{"article_id":60892,"contributor_id":60895},{"id":60912,"link":60913,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60893,"updated_at":60894,"article_id":60892,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XcpIEBxUdN8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157157704-LBcSe_xq.jpeg",{"id":60915,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60916,"updated_at":60917,"owner_id":39786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60918,"contents":60919,"contributors":60937,"image":60939},"9446","2021-09-25T15:50:42.975Z","2021-09-28T20:38:08.199Z",{"id":39786,"type":325,"owner_id":39786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60920],{"id":60921,"score":47,"body":60922,"status":55,"article_id":60915,"created_at":60916,"updated_at":60917,"published_at":60916},"fxN4",{"title":60923,"outcome":60924,"problem":60925,"summary":60926,"solution":60927,"attachment":60928},"Homie: Home appliances rental with Pay-Per-Use scheme","\u003Cp>An in-depth study showed that Homie’s pay-per-use scheme reduced the number of washes per household by about 20%. Furthermore, the average washing temperature dropped from 40.2°C to 38.1°C. The biggest change was noted for the group who previously washed at the highest temperatures. They lowered their laundry temperature from 46.2°C to 40.4°C.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Homie refurbishes and reuses their devices trying to actively reduce the amount of waste generate through home appliances. In addition, parts that are no longer usable as well as old Homie and non-Homie appliances are being recycled together with Wecycle. Homie also donates washing machines to the Ontmoeting foundation for people in need.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2021 there are about 3000 Homie users in the Netherlands.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>White appliances contribute a substantial amount to the global waste. Especially modern appliances are being thrown away rather than repaired. Furthermore, efficient more durable washing machines for example are often more expensive than common ones and hence are less often bought. In addition, people tend to wash on higher temperatures than needed. This results in a massive energy inefficiency. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Homie is an online home appliances rental company, that started operating in 2018. For washing machines the customer pays per use in combination with a monthly washing credit. The pay-per-use prices depend on the chosen wash cycle, with lower temperatures and eco-friendly programmes charged at a lower price.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Dishwashers and refrigerators on the other hand are charged on a fixed monthly fee only. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Homie provides energy efficient appliances. In the case of washing machines that means less water and energy usage resulting in a more sustainable washing cycle at a lower cost for the user. Furthermore, all appliances come with a guarantee of a replace and repair service free of charge.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Homie initially started in 2018 with a full Pay-Per-Use model for washing machines only. Later on, they changed it to a Hybrid Pay-Per-Use Business model with a monthly fee credit. To facilitate the pay-as-you-use option washing machines are connected to the Homie platform via a smart tracker and the customer’s WiFi. The Pay-per-use scheme encourages users to use lower washing temperatures resulting in a more energy-efficient consumption by the users.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>There initial rental offer of washing machines was extended and in 2021 customers could rent dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners and irons, as well as laundry baskets and waste bins, all for a monthly minimum usage fee.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>At the time of writing (September 2021) prices for a standard washing machine are €13,99 per month that includes approximately 15 washes.\u003C/p>",[60929,60931,60933,60935],{"name":60930,"type":53,"value":60930},"https://www.homiepayperuse.com/en/our-story/",{"name":60932,"type":53,"value":60932},"https://www.homiepayperuse.com/en/",{"name":60934,"type":53,"value":60934},"https://www.homiepayperuse.com/en/homies-pay-per-use-model-washing-less-and-at-lower-temperatures/",{"name":60936,"type":53,"value":60936},"https://www.rethinkglobal.info/episode-17-nancy-bocken-of-homie/",[60938],{"article_id":60915,"contributor_id":39786},{"id":60940,"link":60941,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60916,"updated_at":60917,"article_id":60915,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"OemB1of-Kic=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157158579-o_AQBTiO.jpeg",{"id":60943,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60944,"updated_at":60945,"owner_id":60946,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60947,"contents":60948,"contributors":60959,"image":60961},"15388","2022-05-15T23:39:03.159Z","2025-01-17T16:28:35.119Z","sGjsYg",{"id":60946,"type":325,"owner_id":60946,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60949],{"id":60950,"score":47,"body":60951,"status":55,"article_id":60943,"created_at":60944,"updated_at":60945,"published_at":60944},"wMf6",{"title":60952,"outcome":60953,"problem":60954,"summary":60955,"solution":60956,"attachment":60957},"Community-based biodigester bales take over public parks in Bogota","\u003Cp>As of May 2022, the online map of 'pacas' in Bogota registers 80 sites where biodigester bales are being maintained by neighbors of parks and other green sites across the city. The network has the participation of local universities, the Botanical Garden of Bogota and several other entities of the city government, together with driven individuals who regularly meet at each site to gather their homes' organic waste and build the blocks. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>City dwellers often have a distant relationship with the origin and destination of the products they consume. In the case of organic waste, which is often easily utilised in rural environments, the characteristics of urban living spaces pose additional hurdles for the successful collection and use of these materials. In Bogota, a bustling city at the center of the Colombian economy (and geography), the challenge of using the organic waste from households in productive ways has puzzled city officials and citizens for decades. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In Bogota, a city of over 7 million inhabitants, an increasing number of concerned and mobilised citizens are engaging in community-based \"Pacas\" are popping up in public parks. This composting method was first developed by Colombian environmentalist, Guillermo Silva Pérez, and is now the basis for a network of nearly 80 sites across the city, where officials from the city government of Bogota, neighborhood associations, academia and volunteers from all ages and backgrounds are gathering organic waste and turning it into densely packed blocks of fertile soil for the parks themselves. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Paquerxs Bogotá is a volunteer-lead, multi-stakeholder network of individuals and organisations that promotes and supports the creation of biodigester bales (pacas biodigestoras in Spanish) across neighborhoods and communities surrounding public parks and other green public spaces in the city. The \"pacas biodigestoras Silva\", as the system is often referred to in honor to its creator, Guillermo Silva Pérez, are tightly packed cubes with sides of about 1 meter, made up of successive layers of organic waste (including residues of cheese, meats and eggs) and lawn or gardening cuttings that turn into rich, fertilised patches of soil in a period of 5 to 6 months. Each block can hold up to 500 Kg of organic waste and is also a great use of cuttings from park grooming, which helps create a nearly closed system in the upkeep of the parks themselves. \u003C/p>",[60958],{"name":16691,"type":53,"value":16691},[60960],{"article_id":60943,"contributor_id":60946},{"id":60962,"link":60963,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60944,"updated_at":60945,"article_id":60943,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"g8K4HnLzFB8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157159095-Yej8yKu-.jpeg",{"id":60965,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60966,"updated_at":60967,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60968,"contents":60969,"contributors":60981,"image":60983},"23836","2023-05-11T08:37:13.715Z","2025-01-17T16:20:43.775Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60970],{"id":60971,"score":47,"body":60972,"status":55,"article_id":60965,"created_at":60966,"updated_at":60967,"published_at":60966},"5axj",{"title":60973,"outcome":60974,"problem":60975,"summary":60976,"solution":60977,"attachment":60978},"Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy Online Course","\u003Cp>Contrary to the current industrial model, which extracts, uses and ultimately disposes of resources, a circular economy is regenerative by design. This means that products and services are reimagined from a systems perspective in order to minimise waste, maximise positive economic, environmental and social impacts, and keep resources locked in a cycle of restoration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>It has become almost impossible to imagine what our lives would be like without the many benefits of packaging.Yet as the global population grows in size and affluence, both the collective demand for packaging materials and the waste generated as a result will increase dramatically. Currently, large amounts of packaging waste escape formal collection and recycling systems and eventually end up polluting the environment. Moreover, their material value is forever lost to the economy. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation estimates that uncollected plastic packaging waste alone is worth somewhere between 80 to 120 billion dollars a year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>So how can packaging systems be improved in order to capture this wasted potential?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is offering a 100 % online course on Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy. As a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), students and professionals with basic knowledge of the circular economy and an interest in or experience of packaging can start learning how to apply the principles of the circular economy to sustainable packaging systems, at the time and place of their choosing. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This self-paced 6-weeks online course guides participants in the way packaging is currently designed, recovered, reused and rethought. In this course, participants will learn about the design of sustainable packaging systems. Both interested people, students in design and professionals in the packaging industry, wanting to learn how to find circular opportunities are welcome in taking the course. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The course will explore business strategies that support these systems, the opportunities of designing with renewable, bio-based materials, the best practices through case studies with industry frontrunners and how circular design principles can be applied to create 'closed loop' packaging systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[60979,60980],{"name":59160,"type":53,"value":59160},{"name":59158,"type":53,"value":59158},[60982],{"article_id":60965,"contributor_id":644},{"id":60984,"link":60985,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60966,"updated_at":60967,"article_id":60965,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uyzaGNTJNpA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157161196-uKdcUfKj.jpeg",{"id":60987,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":60988,"updated_at":60989,"owner_id":44587,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":60990,"contents":60991,"contributors":61009,"image":61011},"15422","2022-05-16T22:33:21.973Z","2023-03-01T13:12:45.806Z",{"id":44587,"type":325,"owner_id":44587,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[60992],{"id":60993,"score":47,"body":60994,"status":55,"article_id":60987,"created_at":60988,"updated_at":60989,"published_at":60988},"n_z9",{"title":60995,"outcome":60996,"problem":60997,"summary":60998,"solution":60999,"attachment":61000},"Tackling Indonesia’s plastic waste problem with Koinpack's deposit-based reusable packaging model","\u003Cp>When Koinpack first launched in March 2020, it was launched at 2 sales points in West Jakarta. The initial batch consisted of 90 reusable packaging items. 8 months later in November 2020, it has grown to 15 sales points and sales increased to an estimated 20 products per sales point per week, saving around 4,000 sachets per month. As per April 2022, it has been reported that in Jabodetabek (Greater Jakarta), more than 101,500 sachets were saved from being leaked into the oceans.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Koinpack has also been globally recognised and given awards by several organizations. It has been awarded as the AIS Innovation Challenge Winner in 2020 and emerged as a finalist in the P&G Startup Innovation Challenge in 2020.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In many Asian markets, single-use sachets are commonly present as they provide low-income consumers access to daily necessities such as shampoo and detergent. However, this is a problematic form of waste as sachets cannot be recycled and eventually leak into the environment. In fact, approximately 5.5 million of single-use sachets of detergent are wasted daily in Indonesia.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Indonesia is considered to be the second biggest contributor of marine plastic pollution. In an attempt to tackle the plastic waste problem and shift from the linear \"take-make-dispose\" pattern, Koinpack aims to provide a circular approach through its reusable and returnable packaging system on a deposit and reward model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As part of Enviu's Zero Waste Living Lab programme, Koinpack was launched in Indonesia with its focus on a reusable packaging system based on a deposit and reward model. Koinpack is working closely to build a zero waste future by providing brands a zero-waste way to sell their personal care and home products to end consumers. By partnering ALPLA on their packaging solutions, products in Koinpack packaging are supplied directly from the producer or distributor. Consumers would then receive cashback upon returning their reusable containers. Any damaged packaging can still be accepted as long as it is still in shape. Currently, Koinpack works closely with local warung stores, mini markets and waste banks to retail consumer goods in Koinpack's packaging.\u003C/p>",[61001,61003,61005,61007],{"name":61002,"type":53,"value":61002},"https://enviu.org/work/koinpack/",{"name":61004,"type":53,"value":61004},"https://blog.alpla.com/en/blog/sustainability-social-engagement/good-choice-regarding-environment-and-climate/08-21",{"name":61006,"type":53,"value":61006},"https://zerowastelivinglab.enviu.org/our-ventures/koinpack/",{"name":61008,"type":53,"value":61008},"https://www.koinpack.id/",[61010],{"article_id":60987,"contributor_id":44587},{"id":61012,"link":61013,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":60988,"updated_at":60989,"article_id":60987,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"k4eQGLxTR4A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157162479-1Aa6ecwJ.jpeg",{"id":61015,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61016,"updated_at":61017,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61018,"contents":61019,"contributors":61030,"image":6},"7592","2021-01-21T21:41:25.408Z","2025-01-17T16:20:45.137Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61020],{"id":61021,"score":47,"body":61022,"status":55,"article_id":61015,"created_at":61016,"updated_at":61017,"published_at":61016},"27vL",{"title":61023,"outcome":61024,"problem":61025,"summary":61026,"solution":61026,"attachment":61027},"São Paulo: Decentralised composting yards collecting and composting organic waste from street markets and households","\u003Cp>The composting facilities or ‘yards’ handle up to 50 tonnes of waste a day and, in 2018, were estimated to avoid about 1,920 tonnes of CO2e emissions annually. [1] As a result, compost from street markets is used in the maintenance of public spaces in the city. However, these maintenance activities were estimated not to be enough at the moment to absorb 100% of the compost production foreseen in the city’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan [2], so compost is also sometimes given away for free to visitors. The project also includes an urban garden programmes in which citizens are encouraged to grow their own food. [3]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>São Paulo has 883 street markets which generate 34,000 tonnes of organic waste per year. The municipality generates an additional 39,000 tonnes from tree and plant pruning.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A system of decentralised composting locations allows São Paulo to divert large amounts of organic waste from landfills and produce compost.\u003C/p>",[61028,61029],{"name":11156,"type":53,"value":11156},{"name":11154,"type":53,"value":11154},[61031],{"article_id":61015,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":61033,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61034,"updated_at":61035,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61036,"contents":61037,"contributors":61050,"image":61053},"17071","2022-07-06T12:25:44.652Z","2025-02-05T18:26:27.777Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61038],{"id":61039,"score":47,"body":61040,"status":55,"article_id":61033,"created_at":61034,"updated_at":61035,"published_at":61034},"WyZH",{"title":61041,"outcome":61042,"problem":61043,"summary":61044,"solution":61045,"attachment":61046},"Eco-friendly freeride skis developed by Earlybird","\u003Cp>The result is a range of high-performance freeride skis that are fully recyclable and carbon-neutral. Earlybird Skis' commitment to sustainability has been recognised with awards such as the ISPO Gold Winner in the Snowsports Hardgoods category. Their approach serves as a model for integrating circular economy principles into product design and manufacturing within the sports equipment industry. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.ispo.com/en/ispo-award/2021/earlybird-chickadee?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2\u003C/a>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional ski manufacturing relies heavily on non-renewable materials and energy-intensive processes, resulting in products that are difficult to recycle at the end of their lifecycle. Consequently, a significant number of used skis end up in landfills, contributing to environmental degradation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Earlybird Skis, a Swiss company, has developed the world's first fully recyclable freeride skis. By utilising bio-based and recycled materials, along with an innovative epoxy resin, they have created high-performance skis that minimise environmental impact. This initiative exemplifies the application of circular economy principles in the sports equipment industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Earlybird Skis addressed this issue by designing skis using sustainably sourced materials such as FSC-certified wood for the core and sidewalls, and recycled steel for the edges. They employed a novel, bio-based epoxy resin that can be dissolved, allowing for the separation and recycling of individual components at the end of the skis' lifecycle. Additionally, the manufacturing process is powered by renewable energy sources, further reducing the carbon footprint. \u003Ca href=\"https://earlybirdskis.com/ecotech/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[61047,61049],{"name":61048,"type":53,"value":61048},"https://www.ispo.com/en/ispo-award/2021/earlybird-chickadee",{"name":41305,"type":53,"value":41305},[61051,61052],{"article_id":61033,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":61033,"contributor_id":644},{"id":61054,"link":61055,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61034,"updated_at":61035,"article_id":61033,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"1y4L9oDuvFU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157163602-3TKs-VjK.jpeg",{"id":61057,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61058,"updated_at":61059,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61060,"contents":61061,"contributors":61070,"image":61073},"8061","2021-03-09T10:25:11.783Z","2025-05-09T08:17:53.002Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61062],{"id":61063,"score":47,"body":61064,"status":55,"article_id":61057,"created_at":61058,"updated_at":61059,"published_at":61058},"yZ6m",{"title":61065,"outcome":61066,"problem":61067,"summary":61068,"solution":61069},"Circular procurement is a learning process: Kongsvinger’s Circular Procurement Pilot","\u003Cp>The pilot helped position circular procurement as a practical and scalable climate strategy for municipalities. It strengthened local knowledge and brought together multiple stakeholders across the region. While still ongoing, the pilot has already:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Developed a replicable methodology for circular procurement.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Enabled municipalities to trial circular criteria in actual tenders.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Increased regional alignment on circular goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The experience feeds into broader national and EU dialogues on green procurement, contributing lessons to initiatives such as the Big Buyers Initiative and NetZeroCities.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Public procurement in Norway accounts for over NOK 500 billion annually and is responsible for more than 10% of national greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this leverage, procurement practices remain largely linear. Municipal procurement staff often lack the knowledge, tools, and confidence to integrate circular criteria into tenders. As a result, opportunities to reduce environmental impact and stimulate markets for circular products and services are missed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kongsvinger Region in Norway launched a circular public procurement pilot following the insights of a regional Circle Scan. This initiative aims to embed circularity into procurement processes by developing criteria for circular tenders and upskilling municipal staff. The pilot serves as a learning platform to accelerate the transition to a circular economy within public administration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Kongsvinger Region initiated a pilot project in March 2021 to build procurement teams’ capabilities and develop concrete circular procurement criteria. Drawing from the findings of the Circle Scan Kongsvingerregion and broader European experiences, the project focuses on:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Training local procurement officers in circular economy principles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Creating and testing criteria that prioritise durability, reparability, reuse, and recyclability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Completing a procurement process that includes these circular requirements.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The pilot uses real procurement cases to embed learning and collaboration, laying the groundwork for more systemic change.\u003C/p>",[61071,61072],{"article_id":61057,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":61057,"contributor_id":323},{"id":61074,"link":61075,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61058,"updated_at":61059,"article_id":61057,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"YQhjwA3dUGM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157164612-CbPS1LAF.jpeg",{"id":61077,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61078,"updated_at":61079,"owner_id":61080,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61081,"contents":61082,"contributors":61094,"image":61096},"23374","2023-03-21T07:26:15.297Z","2023-03-21T07:26:15.429Z","hEigcQ",{"id":61080,"type":325,"owner_id":61080,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61083],{"id":61084,"score":47,"body":61085,"status":55,"article_id":61077,"created_at":61078,"updated_at":61079,"published_at":61078},"uFTQ",{"title":61086,"outcome":61087,"problem":61088,"summary":61089,"solution":61090,"attachment":61091},"Circular transformation of olive stones to barbecue briquettes","\u003Cp>The by-product of olive oil production (called exhausted olive pomace) has a high calorific value. Recovering this energy, in particular from the olive stones has great potential as a carbon-neutral alternative, replace some of the environmentally damaging production of wood charcoal, much of which is illegal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Energy demand is growing while the planet is heating up. The resolution of that apparent contradictory challenge lies in greater energy efficiency and an increase in renewable supply. The renewable sector has doubled in output between 2008 - 2019, but still only provides about 11% of total global energy demand. The further expansion should include consideration of carbon-neutral bioenergy fuels, such as the potential that lies in agricultural residues. Also, by destroying the forests, human activities like the production of wood charcoal are putting entire ecosystems in danger, creating natural imbalances.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Our small family-owned business, for more than 50 years, uses locally available crushed olive stones (called exhausted olive pomace) as a carbon-neutral fuel, that are fired with crushed limestone to produce quicklime (calcium oxide), an important chemical with many agricultural, construction and environmental applications. The partially-combusted olive stones remaining in the kiln, are then collected and compacted in moulds to create a slow-burning barbecue briquettes. Also, leftover ash from the burning of these briquettes can also been used as a fertilizer or soil enhancer.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We manage to recover energy from the by-products of locally grown olive trees and offer a carbon-neutral fuel alternative for industrial processes and in addition we create a new by-product which is replacing wood charcoal.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[61092],{"name":61093,"type":53,"value":61093},"https://enrd.ec.europa.eu/projects-practice/klimis-bbq-briquettes-olive-stones_en",[61095],{"article_id":61077,"contributor_id":61080},{"id":61097,"link":61098,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61078,"updated_at":61079,"article_id":61077,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rkg2yI7Ovtk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157165186-i-HDvBHB.jpeg",{"id":61100,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61101,"updated_at":61102,"owner_id":60820,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61103,"contents":61104,"contributors":61116,"image":61118},"9780","2021-11-02T10:45:31.106Z","2021-11-02T10:45:31.211Z",{"id":60820,"type":325,"owner_id":60820,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61105],{"id":61106,"score":47,"body":61107,"status":55,"article_id":61100,"created_at":61101,"updated_at":61102,"published_at":61101},"OjT_",{"title":61108,"outcome":61109,"problem":61110,"summary":61111,"solution":61112,"attachment":61113},"aponix living WallSystem - a components based, modular urban greening / farming solution","\u003Cp>Add more biodiversity, retain stormwater and put it to a second use, green indoor and outdoor unused fences and walls, integrate maintenance into the urban social processes, create a better climate through evapotranspiration etc etc.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>There are many underutilized areas in in urban spaces. Roof top greening has been a big topic for some years now. Wall applications usually used felt based systems that are not long therm or one for certain climates or situations. Plantable wall systems are needed that are component based, robust and versatile that can be integral part of buildings and social processed longer term.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The aponix living WallSystem that provides a very modular solution to plant and maintain walls easier and more robust compared to most of the felt-based living wall systems that become hard to clean and maintain over time and just look fancy after they have been installed or when the expo opens. I took a deeper look into such existing systems and found that there is a long list of properties that needed to be integrated plus the modularity and variability typical for aponix engineering.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>https://www.aponix.eu/wall-system\u003C/p>",[61114],{"name":61115,"type":53,"value":61115},"https://www.aponix.eu",[61117],{"article_id":61100,"contributor_id":60820},{"id":61119,"link":61120,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61101,"updated_at":61102,"article_id":61100,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_qSnbrA-i1I=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157166436-89dELvnz.jpeg",{"id":61122,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61123,"updated_at":61124,"owner_id":61125,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61126,"contents":61127,"contributors":61143,"image":61145},"15393","2022-05-16T08:32:54.680Z","2022-05-25T12:12:58.181Z","HzOAng",{"id":61125,"type":325,"owner_id":61125,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61128],{"id":61129,"score":47,"body":61130,"status":55,"article_id":61122,"created_at":61123,"updated_at":61124,"published_at":61123},"drwD",{"title":61131,"outcome":61132,"problem":61133,"summary":61134,"solution":61135,"attachment":61136},"The city of Baguio is planning to develop a waste to energy plan in collaboration with the state-owned Philippine National Oil Company–Renewables Corp.","\u003Cp>The development of the waste to energy plant will help the city towards a permanent solution to its solid waste disposal problem. It will also help the local government save in costs due to the garbage hauling and it will also manage to earn income from selling the renewable energy generated to the local power company. The project will also upgrade the local area and be of benefit to the communities living there.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Baguio has had for many years a problem with solid waste disposal. Baguio produces around 402 tons of garbage daily. The city has been hauling city garbage to the nearest sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac which had been the temporary solution for over a decade now. Hauling the city's residual waste has been eating a huge portion of the city's resources for the hauling cost and tipping fees.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Baguio is planning the development of an energy from waste plant in collaboration with the renewables unit of the Philippine National Oil Company.  The plant will use biodegradable waste from the city's households and companies to generate 3.4 MW of renewable energy. The local government is hoping that this project will help in solving the city's long problem with solid waste disposal.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The local government has proposed the development of a waste to energy plant, which will use biodegradable waste generated by the city's households to produce renewable electricity. The plant will be developed by the local government of Baguio in collaboration with the state-owned Philippine National Oil Company–Renewables Corporation (PNOC-RC). The city has currently commissioned a Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS), to determine the size of the plant and the volume of waste that will be treated. The aim is to build a plant that will tailor-fit the volume of biodegradable waste produced by the households and commercial establishments in the city. The power produced by the plant will be sold to the Benguet electric Cooperative (BENECO), who will then use it as part of their power supply to the city. The plant is expected to be capable of producing 3.4 MW of renewable energy.\u003C/p>",[61137,61139,61141],{"name":61138,"type":53,"value":61138},"https://www.baguio.gov.ph/content/proposed-waste-energy-plant-produce-3mw-renewable-energy",{"name":61140,"type":53,"value":61140},"https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1059237",{"name":61142,"type":53,"value":61142},"https://www.baguioheraldexpressonline.com/baguio-to-host-waste-to-energy-plant/",[61144],{"article_id":61122,"contributor_id":61125},{"id":61146,"link":61147,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61123,"updated_at":61124,"article_id":61122,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XiHg96G92-0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157167102-FVeeLQgK.jpeg",{"id":61149,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61150,"updated_at":61151,"owner_id":22418,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61152,"contents":61153,"contributors":61167,"image":61169},"15520","2022-05-18T12:23:37.224Z","2022-05-18T12:23:37.309Z",{"id":22418,"type":325,"owner_id":22418,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61154],{"id":61155,"score":47,"body":61156,"status":55,"article_id":61149,"created_at":61150,"updated_at":61151,"published_at":61150},"30Nn",{"title":61157,"outcome":61158,"problem":61159,"summary":61160,"solution":61161,"attachment":61162},"Community managed Decentralized waste management in Indonesia","\u003Cp>Each KIPRAH facility serves around 300-1000 households and employs 2-8 persons for the operations. Every single facility is said to produce around 800kgs of fertilizer which is sold to farmers and municipalities for manuring public green spaces. 17 KIPRAH facilities were piloted by the organizations and are located in Banten Province (Tangerang Selatan City); Yogyakarta Province (Cities of Sleman, Bantul, Gunungkidul and Kulon Progo); East Java Province (Sidoarjo). As of 2016, the KIPRAH VER (voluntary Emission reduction) was certified by Gold Standard for the monitoring period 2013-2015. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The landfills in Indonesia are currently reaching their maximum capacity thus necessitating alternative means to manage waste. The waste management in Indonesia is largely monopolized and is a government provided service. The increasing pressure on the system calls for decentralized modes of waste collection and treatment. Small scale decentralized modes of waste treatment offer an opportunity for efficiency of waste segregation, community involvement and other socio-economic benefits through employment. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste disposal through landfilling increases climate risks through methane emissions and poses multitude of threats to the vicinities. The KIPRAH project is an initiative implemented by BORDA and its partners, in 17 locations in Indonesia to reduce pressure on these overutilized landfills by mobilizing community involvement in decentralized waste management facilities. The project attempts to reduce climate risks through low-cost scientific manner of waste handling along with deriving co-benefits for the participating communities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>KIPRAH is a decentralized community managed solid waste management initiative developed by International Development Research Center (IDRC) and Bremen Overseas Research Development (BORDA) between 2006-2009. KIPRAH is an acronym for Kita-Pro-Sampah which translates to “we-pro-waste”. The project is focused on urban poor communities who are often excluded from the mainstream waste management projects in a city. The main components of the project are the Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and the Community based organizations who manage the facilities. The waste from communities is brought to these facilities where the operators separate recyclables from organic waste. The recyclables such as plastic, glass etc. are processed further and sold whereas the organic waste is composted into fertilizers. The composting process utilizes a technique called ‘bamboo aeration’ which guarantees the supply of air into the organic waste thus reducing the emission of methane. This process hence provides a sustainable alternative to landfills since the methane emissions from landfills increasingly threaten the microclimate of the region.  The facilities are run with the monthly fees paid by households as well as the revenues gained from the end products along with some donor funds. BORDA and its partners train the community for the successful operation and maintenance of the facilities. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[61163,61165],{"name":61164,"type":53,"value":61164},"https://www.atmosfair.de/en/climate-protection-projects/biogas-biomass/indonesia/",{"name":61166,"type":53,"value":61166},"https://uccrn.ei.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/content/pubs/ARC3.2-PDF-Chapter-15-Urban-Solid-Waste-wecompress.com_.pdf",[61168],{"article_id":61149,"contributor_id":22418},{"id":61170,"link":61171,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61150,"updated_at":61151,"article_id":61149,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"bDiQKAQiQnk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157167965-SS6n9_uJ.jpeg",{"id":61173,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61174,"updated_at":61175,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61176,"contents":61177,"contributors":61188,"image":6},"24220","2023-05-24T16:58:55.976Z","2025-05-07T12:44:19.521Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61178],{"id":61179,"score":47,"body":61180,"status":55,"article_id":61173,"created_at":61174,"updated_at":61175,"published_at":61174},"Hj3Y",{"title":61181,"outcome":61182,"problem":61183,"summary":61184,"solution":61185,"attachment":61186},"Integrating Circular Economy Principles into Oslo’s Urban Planning","\u003Cp>Oslo has established a robust governance structure for advancing circularity, demonstrating how cities can mainstream CE across planning frameworks. The integrated approach has enabled more coordinated action on waste reduction, resource efficiency, and consumption patterns, while also enhancing stakeholder involvement and monitoring through the climate budget process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Like many urban centres, Oslo faced growing pressure on natural resources, increasing waste generation, and the environmental degradation of nearby ecosystems such as the Oslo Fjord. There was a need for cohesive, systemic action to address resource consumption and pollution across multiple sectors and administrative levels.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Oslo has taken a holistic approach to implementing circular economy (CE) principles by embedding them directly into its planning and policy documents. This systematic integration supports long-term sustainability goals and enables coordinated actions across departments. Key strategies include reducing plastic pollution, rethinking consumption, and using climate budgeting as a reporting tool for circular progress.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oslo fully embedded circular economy principles into core strategic documents, including the \u003Cem>Climate Strategy\u003C/em>, \u003Cem>Strategy for Future Consumption\u003C/em>, and the \u003Cem>Action Plan for Reduced Plastic Pollution of the Oslo Fjord\u003C/em>. These documents guide city-level action with clear responsibilities and metrics. The Department of Environment and Transport oversees implementation, supported by technical and environmental experts, particularly in areas related to waste and resource flows. Annual reporting on CE-related measures is integrated into Oslo’s climate budget, ensuring transparency and accountability.\u003C/p>",[61187],{"name":54384,"type":53,"value":54384},[61189,61190],{"article_id":61173,"contributor_id":644},{"article_id":61173,"contributor_id":323},{"id":61192,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61193,"updated_at":61194,"owner_id":61195,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61196,"contents":61197,"contributors":61211,"image":61213},"7794","2021-02-09T10:55:48.950Z","2021-02-18T14:55:10.487Z","RrUSBA",{"id":61195,"type":325,"owner_id":61195,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61198],{"id":61199,"score":47,"body":61200,"status":55,"article_id":61192,"created_at":61193,"updated_at":61194,"published_at":61193},"JhB2",{"title":61201,"outcome":61202,"problem":61203,"summary":61204,"solution":61205,"attachment":61206},"Circularity Protocols provide large industrial equipment with a longer life","\u003Cp>10 Circularity Protocols Guidelines for large industrial equipment lifetime extension to be used by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), industrial machinery owners and I4.0 technology providers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ‘take-make-dispose’ consumption model that remains shackled to the global economy, is also affecting Industry and production assets. Fast-changing digital technologies and the realisation of the Industry 4.0 paradigm, enhancing machines automation, connectivity and providing large amounts of data that can be interpreted in a way that were not possible before, have outpaced the legacy industrial equipment that do not meet the demands of the constantly increasing market competitiveness. However, the substantial economic and environmental costs of buying, transporting, and installing new machines, and consequently, the dismantling and End-of-Life (EoL) management of the replaced equipment, each time obsolescence materializes, make the option of acquiring new smart and connected equipment unfavorable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The 10 Circularity Protocols for extending the useful life of large industrial equipment addresses issues at product, machine, and process level for industrial and sustainable actualization.  Starting at Protocol Z-Modernise, and going through Protocols- Functional diagnosis, Inspection, Refurbishment, Disassembly, Repair, Remanufacturing, Upgrade, Recycling, to finally reach Protocol Ω - Re-assembly and Testing. For each of these Protocols, a group of interconnected theoretical guidelines are presented, specifying a sequential process which includes steps and actions that should be followed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or industrial machinery owners in order to retrofit and upgrade their machines. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>10 Circularity Protocols for extending the useful life of large industrial equipment, addressing issues at product, machine, and process level for industrial and sustainable actualization were defined. Starting at Protocol Z-Modernise, and going through Protocols- Functional diagnosis, Inspection, Refurbishment, Disassembly, Repair, Remanufacturing, Upgrade, Recycling, to finally reach Protocol Ω - Re-assembly and Testing. For each of these Protocols, a group of interconnected theoretical guidelines were created, which specify a sequential process and includes steps and actions that guide and should be followed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or industrial machinery owners in order to retrofit and upgrade their machines to continue being competitive within the Industry 4.0 paradigm. \u003C/p>",[61207,61209],{"name":61208,"type":53,"value":61208},"http://www.levelup-project.eu/project/circularity_protocols",{"name":61210,"type":53,"value":61210},"http://www.levelup-project.eu/581/levelup_circularity_protocols",[61212],{"article_id":61192,"contributor_id":61195},{"id":61214,"link":61215,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61193,"updated_at":61194,"article_id":61192,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"DSBDgtTGEpc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157168959-jYUOC73n.jpeg",{"id":61217,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61218,"updated_at":35388,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61219,"contents":61220,"contributors":61231,"image":61233},"7590","2021-01-21T18:35:09.315Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61221],{"id":61222,"score":47,"body":61223,"status":55,"article_id":61217,"created_at":61218,"updated_at":35388,"published_at":61218},"pqqn",{"title":61224,"outcome":61225,"problem":6744,"summary":61226,"solution":61227,"attachment":61228},"Closing the resource loop through Urban Agriculture in Accra,\nGhana","\u003Cp>\"In transforming wastewater into a resource, the overall amount of discharge (or net throughput) in the city’s drainage channels is decreased, reducing the amount of contaminated water that could potentially affect communities and individuals further downstream\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Composted organic waste materials can be used to enrich the soil and further reduce the demand for fossil fuel-derived fertilisers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Broader benefits of urban agriculture include protecting food prices from increasing transport costs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Approximately 1,000 farmers are engaged in urban agriculture in Accra, but absolute numbers are unknown given the informal nature of the activity\"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"Against a background of water scarcity, urban farmers in Accra lacking access to clean piped water to irrigate their crops, or unable to afford to use the water available, have been turning to wastewater as a solution. Accra’s expanding metropolitan population is putting greater demand on the water supply, leading authorities to declare it illegal to used piped water for irrigation without paying a surcharge. As a result, farmers and their forebears who in many cases have cultivated their plots for over 50 years have been filtering water out of the waste stream. Adopting this practice has enabled them to maintain their livelihoods and their own sustenance, and to contribute to the greater food security of local communities and by implication the city itself. With clean water difficult to come by, wastewater has a vital enabling role in urban agriculture practice, which itself is the building-block for a value chain of related employment activities in the informal sector\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Text by Matthew Wood-Hill in https://www.resourcepanel.org/file/323/download?token=oYh3a-SH\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"Using wastewater for crop irrigation has numerous potentials. Primarily it can provide a fundamental service for the city by reusing liquid effluent discharged by local districts. Removing liquid effluent from the waste stream contributes towards closing resource loops by turning outputs of the system into useful inputs, which contain a greater nutrient value than treated piped water.\"\u003C/p>",[61229],{"name":61230,"type":53,"value":61230},"https://www.resourcepanel.org/reports/city-level-decoupling",[61232],{"article_id":61217,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":61234,"link":61235,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61218,"updated_at":35388,"article_id":61217,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FRSJZSKZ_eY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157170154-BROutKfK.jpeg",{"id":61237,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61238,"updated_at":61239,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61240,"contents":61241,"contributors":61253,"image":61256},"7787","2021-02-08T04:28:12.149Z","2022-06-06T16:14:35.701Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61242],{"id":61243,"score":47,"body":61244,"status":55,"article_id":61237,"created_at":61238,"updated_at":61239,"published_at":61238},"OzmX",{"title":61245,"outcome":61246,"problem":61247,"summary":61248,"solution":61249,"attachment":61250},"Worn Up is transforming the school uniform sector","\u003Cp>Through a collaboration with NSW Circular and the UNSW SMaRT Centre, the textile waste collected by Worn Up is already being used to build new products like school desks. These desks can then be returned to schools where they will have a second life and help teachers educate students about the process of reforming textiles into new products\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every school in Australia throws out an estimated 100-200kg of non-wearable uniforms each year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worn Up collects textile waste from schools and transform it into new products that can be used again by students. The company has just built its first school desk using a flat pack panel building product made from old school uniforms in collaboration with the University of NSW’s SMaRT centre and NSW Circular.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Worn Up is the sister company of Sustainable Schoolwear, a business that has been supplying schools with eco-friendly uniforms for over five years. These two businesses work in tandem. Sustainable Schoolwear helps schools and students reduce their environmental impact by giving them access to uniforms that are made ethically, locally (wherever possible) and from high quality sustainable materials. When these products reach the end of their life, Worn Up steps in to reform them into new products.   \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Worn Up was established with the simple goal of keeping uniforms out of landfill. The company aims to take 100 tonnes of uniforms — corporate, school, workwear — out of landfill in the next 12 months.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Worn Up is currently trailing a textile collection system with 30 schools. The schools have been provided with pods that can hold up to 25kg of textile waste. Once these pods are full, Worn Up will take back their contents and reform them into new products. \u003C/p>",[61251],{"name":61252,"type":53,"value":61252},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/worn-up",[61254,61255],{"article_id":61237,"contributor_id":50234},{"article_id":61237,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":61257,"link":61258,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61238,"updated_at":61239,"article_id":61237,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"rxaqCluYKSI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157171126--GZxoWhu.jpeg",{"id":61260,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61261,"updated_at":61262,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61263,"contents":61264,"contributors":61276,"image":61279},"27763","2024-07-30T12:27:53.533Z","2025-07-02T11:47:03.691Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61265],{"id":61266,"score":47,"body":61267,"status":55,"article_id":61260,"created_at":61261,"updated_at":61262,"published_at":61261},"HAPI",{"title":61268,"outcome":61269,"problem":61270,"summary":61271,"solution":61272,"attachment":61273},"Silo - The World’s First Zero Waste Restaurant","\u003Cp>Silo's innovative approach has yielded significant positive outcomes\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Environmental Impact:\u003C/strong> By eliminating single-use plastics, minimizing food waste, and upcycling materials, Silo has drastically reduced its environmental footprint. The composting system alone has diverted tons of organic waste from landfills, contributing to soil health and reducing methane emissions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Community and Industry Influence:\u003C/strong> Silo has become a model of sustainability, inspiring other restaurants and businesses to adopt similar practices. The restaurant regularly hosts workshops and events to educate the community about zero waste living and sustainable food systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Operational Efficiency\u003C/strong>: The direct trade model and whole food preparation have streamlined Silo's supply chain, reducing costs and improving resource efficiency. The innovative use of materials and composting has also lowered waste disposal costs.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Recognition and Awards:\u003C/strong> Silo's pioneering efforts have garnered widespread recognition and numerous awards, solidifying its reputation as a leader in sustainable dining.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The restaurant industry is notorious for generating significant amounts of waste, contributing to environmental degradation. Common issues include excessive food waste, reliance on single-use plastics, and inefficient supply chains. These practices not only harm the environment but also lead to increased operational costs and resource inefficiencies. The challenge was to create a restaurant that could operate sustainably without compromising on quality or profitability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Silo, located in Hackney Wick, East London, is celebrated as the world’s first Zero Waste restaurant. Founded by Douglas McMaster, Silo aims to revolutionize the food industry by eliminating waste through sustainable practices and innovative design. The restaurant operates on principles of direct trade, whole food preparation, minimal processing, upcycling, and composting, setting a new standard for sustainability in the culinary world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Silo addressed these challenges through a multifaceted approach:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Direct Trade:\u003C/strong> Silo sources ingredients directly from local farmers and producers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. This practice supports local agriculture and reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation and packaging.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Whole Food Preparation:\u003C/strong> The restaurant uses every part of the ingredient, minimizing waste and maximizing nutritional value. This approach involves innovative culinary techniques to ensure that no part of the food goes unused.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Minimal Processing:\u003C/strong> Silo focuses on natural and raw ingredients, reducing the energy consumption typically associated with food processing. This also helps in preserving the nutritional content of the food.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Upcycling:\u003C/strong> Materials that would otherwise be discarded are repurposed creatively. For example, glass jars are used for storage, and furniture is made from reclaimed wood.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Composting:\u003C/strong> An on-site composting system converts food scraps into nutrient-rich compost, which is then returned to the farmers who supply the restaurant. This closed-loop system ensures that nothing goes to waste.\u003C/p>",[61274],{"name":61275,"type":53,"value":61275},"https://www.silolondon.com/",[61277,61278],{"article_id":61260,"contributor_id":1639},{"article_id":61260,"contributor_id":35149},{"id":61280,"link":61281,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61261,"updated_at":61262,"article_id":61260,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"uP5VnTiNU6Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157172160-zB08ZR9_.jpeg",{"id":61283,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61284,"updated_at":61285,"owner_id":61286,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61287,"contents":61288,"contributors":61302,"image":61305},"7801","2021-02-10T14:12:40.188Z","2022-06-06T13:37:00.717Z","7u5knw",{"id":61286,"type":325,"owner_id":61286,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61289],{"id":61290,"score":47,"body":61291,"status":55,"article_id":61283,"created_at":61284,"updated_at":61285,"published_at":61284},"W0HY",{"title":61292,"outcome":61293,"problem":61294,"summary":61295,"solution":61296,"attachment":61297},"Kenyan Materials Engineer Recycles Plastic Into Bricks That Are Stronger Than Concrete","\u003Cp>Reduced plastic waste, affordable access to building materials\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gjenge Makers is a social enterprise whose aim is to address the need for sustainable and affordable alternative construction materials in Kenya and the Continent. 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Their initial output are innovations derived from recycled plastics to produce paving blocks, paving tiles and manhole covers. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>They collate waste plastics and process these using the latest cutting-edge technologies to mix the recycled plastic with sand to form a mixture which we mold into our various products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Gjenge Makers has cut a niche as a manufacturing trail blazer in the provision of beautiful and sustainable alternative building materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Building and infrastructure materials made from waste plastics\u003C/p>",[61298,61300],{"name":61299,"type":53,"value":61299},"https://mymodernmet.com/gjenge-makers-recycled-plastic-bricks/?fbclid=IwAR11_EltsL-idcucxdgrRAewB4J7rhQikPEXGPVRfSJwHr4MtwnFLdHffHQ",{"name":61301,"type":53,"value":61301},"https://gjenge.co.ke/#",[61303,61304],{"article_id":61283,"contributor_id":61286},{"article_id":61283,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":61306,"link":61307,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61284,"updated_at":61285,"article_id":61283,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"doNjY1g0eVs=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157173004-glBJpI9G.jpeg",{"id":61309,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61310,"updated_at":61311,"owner_id":61312,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61313,"contents":61314,"contributors":61328,"image":61330},"24694","2023-07-06T11:05:38.537Z","2023-07-06T11:16:20.177Z","j6J38w",{"id":61312,"type":325,"owner_id":61312,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61315],{"id":61316,"score":47,"body":61317,"status":55,"article_id":61309,"created_at":61310,"updated_at":61311,"published_at":61310},"zr9R",{"title":61318,"outcome":61319,"problem":61320,"summary":61321,"solution":61322,"attachment":61323},"EcoBean - We turn coffee waste into sustainable chemicals","\u003Cp>Our chemicals not only serve as high-quality alternatives to existing intermediates on the market, but they also boast up to 50% lower carbon footprint on average. This makes our offerings the most sustainable choice available, meeting the increasing demand for low carbon raw materials. By upcycling spent coffee grounds, we're not only reducing waste, but also contributing to a more sustainable future.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Coffee is a cherished morning tradition for many, but the environmental impact of the coffee industry cannot be ignored. Coffee is the fifth most CO2-intensive food product, emphasizing the significant carbon footprint associated with its production.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To put this into perspective, approximately 2.5 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day globally, which generates a staggering 25,000 tonnes of coffee waste annually. Just in Europe, 9,000 tonnes of SCG are wasted every day.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>EcoBean is the most advanced coffee waste processor with a scientific background. We turn coffee waste into sustainable chemicals. We are a tech company with a mission to reduce coffee waste and decrease the environmental footprint of the entire coffee value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>At EcoBean, we're committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. While we acknowledge that the coffee industry has a significant carbon footprint, we also recognize the untapped potential of Spent Coffee Grounds. Rather than seeing them as mere waste, we view them as a valuable resource that can be transformed into advanced, sustainable chemicals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Our innovative process allows us to extract five different fractions from Spent Coffee Grounds: coffee oil, antioxidants, lactic acid (PLA), lignin, and protein additives. These fractions can be used in a multitude of industries, including biodiesel additives, cosmetics, and the production of biodegradable cups, straws, pots, tiles, and plates.\u003C/p>",[61324,61326],{"name":61325,"type":53,"value":61325},"https://ecobean.pl/",{"name":61327,"type":53,"value":61327},"https://www.linkedin.com/company/eco-bean/",[61329],{"article_id":61309,"contributor_id":61312},{"id":61331,"link":61332,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61310,"updated_at":61311,"article_id":61309,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"y1K1F5Asp54=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157174148-v6vzRn8b.jpeg",{"id":61334,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61335,"updated_at":61336,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61337,"contents":61338,"contributors":61351,"image":61353},"22884","2023-01-19T15:00:26.819Z","2025-01-17T16:04:11.717Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61339],{"id":61340,"score":47,"body":61341,"status":55,"article_id":61334,"created_at":61335,"updated_at":61336,"published_at":61335},"j9JN",{"title":61342,"outcome":61343,"problem":61344,"summary":61345,"solution":61346,"attachment":61347},"Bangladesh: Circular fashion partnership","\u003Cp>This cross-sectoral project has many advantages, the most notable being the development of the textiles recycling industry in Bangladesh. By first accumulating and then redirecting post-production textile waste back into the production line of new products, the pace of the material cycle is slowed down. The second advantage is facilitating and fostering circular collaborations among stakeholders in the supply chain, such as recyclers, textile and garment manufacturers, and various other fashion brands operating in the country. Sustainable transformations are possible only when all stakeholders in the supply chain are linked with each other, and partnerships are made with impact-oriented organisations that specialise in textile recycling. Lastly, through the CFP, support is provided to partners to enable them to implement a business model geared towards post-production textile waste across the entire value chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry has a massive carbon footprint and was responsible for 2.1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2018, representing nearly 4% of the global total. The entire fashion industry releases almost as much GHG each year as the combined economies of two European Union (EU) nations—France and Germany. Moreover, nearly 85% of all clothes manufactured in the world are dumped into landfills each year. If business-as-usual continues, then by 2050 the industry will likely consume nearly a quarter of the global carbon budget. The sheer scale of textile waste’s climate impacts is huge. Bangladesh, one of the countries most at risk to the effects of climate change, is the world’s second largest garment producer, and its economy is heavily reliant on this sector. Bangladesh’s textile and apparel factories also generate approximately 577,000 tonnes of waste annually, nearly half of which is 100% recyclable cotton waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This cross-sectoral project aims to develop the textiles recycling industry in Bangladesh.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a plausible circular solution, a multi-stakeholder initiative called Circular Fashion Partnership (CFP) was formed by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) in collaboration with Reverse Resources (RR) and Partnerships for Green Growth (P4G) to explore ways of being more circular with textiles. The consortium aims to increase usage of recycled materials and embed more textile waste back into apparels. In addition, to increase circularity of materials, a platform called ‘Uber of textile waste’ has been initiated by RR, which aims to establish a link between stakeholders across the supply chain. For example, between suppliers in India and Bangladesh that conduct a three-stage operation: segregate, sell and trace waste fabrics. To facilitate data collection, recycling and reuse of discarded resources, the ‘Uber of textile waste’ platform makes use of a digital warehouse in which textile waste can be registered and tracked.\u003C/p>",[61348,61349,61350],{"name":60883,"type":53,"value":60883},{"name":60885,"type":53,"value":60885},{"name":60881,"type":53,"value":60881},[61352],{"article_id":61334,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":61354,"link":61355,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61335,"updated_at":61336,"article_id":61334,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XmGnXdr-QsQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157175438-qiUX1UQr.jpeg",{"id":61357,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61358,"updated_at":61359,"owner_id":61360,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61361,"contents":61362,"contributors":61371,"image":61373},"20801","2022-10-06T12:32:07.784Z","2022-10-06T12:32:07.860Z","Rv-qHg",{"id":61360,"type":325,"owner_id":61360,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61363],{"id":61364,"score":47,"body":61365,"status":55,"article_id":61357,"created_at":61358,"updated_at":61359,"published_at":61358},"tshM",{"title":61366,"outcome":61367,"problem":61368,"summary":61369,"solution":61370},"Sustainability Survey","\u003Cp>The outcome of the survey of 582 worldwide designer makers from small to medium brands and their averaged rated responses out of 10 were as follows.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Certificates were least important at 28.6% thought these were important\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Cost was 42.6% as was Employee welfare\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Most important was fibre content and production methods.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The survey will need more analysis but I thought we'd share the results \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Understanding our market \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We were looking at ways of improving on our sustainable business within the textile industry - seeing how our products and materials could be improved upon. 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This helps replace synthetic and animal-based ingredients and reduces the need to grow crops – such as the black carrot – specifically for colouring and other enhancers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alvinesa controls a sustainable and traceable supply chain that transforms unused organic materials into valuable natural ingredients, avoids waste and promotes healthy living – and helps preserves global food supplies by not using up land just to grow ‘enhancing’ ingredients. Applying thirty years of skills and knowledge and focusing on the highest quality standards enables Alvinesa to transform 100% of the raw materials it sources into a range of value-adding products for global markets, exporting to more than 15 countries. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Visit Alvinesa.com to learn more.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Each stage of the wine-making process produces leftovers. Firstly, pressing the liquid from the grapes results in unwanted grape skins and seeds (known as pomace or marc). Later in the process, sediment at the bottom of wine fermenting tanks (‘lees’) also tends to become waste. Currently, commercial scale uses for wine pomace often focus on producing alcohol for industrial use, meaning valuable micronutrients and other useful elements are lost.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Separately, the food and beverage sectors often source colours and nutrition ingredients from synthetic ingredients, from animals, or even from agricultural crops that are grown specifically. These options have significant footprints, including materials, carbon, water, waste, and pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Alvinesa Natural Ingredients is a circular economy business, using biological materials left over from grapes used to make wine to create an extensive range of natural and organic products for a range of food and wellbeing needs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Alvinesa sources the highest quality, no- and low- pesticide grape pomace mainly from Spain’s abundant Castilla-La Mancha wine region, transforming it into valuable by-products for the food, beverage, nutrition, cosmetics, animal nutrition and wine-making industries. The portfolio includes a wide selection of polyphenols (micronutrients with antioxidant activity), flavours, colours (anthocyanins), polysaccharides, natural tartaric acid, grapeseed oil and alcohols. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Alvinesa’s ultramodern manufacturing facility in Spain uses circular economy approaches to close the loop on its energy and water needs, too. It generates a high percentage of its energy requirements renewably onsite: 100% of steam energy (by producing its own biomass), and up to 30% of electricity (via solar power). Using only water for extraction, rather than chemical solvents, reduces pollution and helps preserve natural qualities in its products.\u003C/p>",[61391],{"article_id":61377,"contributor_id":13286},{"id":61393,"link":61394,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61378,"updated_at":61379,"article_id":61377,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"flqVNlkiEqY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157177998-pPeBriFx.jpeg",{"id":61396,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61397,"updated_at":61398,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61399,"contents":61400,"contributors":61413,"image":61415},"22882","2023-01-19T14:26:18.877Z","2025-01-17T16:04:24.645Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61401],{"id":61402,"score":47,"body":61403,"status":55,"article_id":61396,"created_at":61397,"updated_at":61398,"published_at":61397},"a-mz",{"title":61404,"outcome":61405,"problem":61406,"summary":61407,"solution":61408,"attachment":61409},"Anywhere cargo bikes","\u003Cp>From a global perspective, a few African countries are attempting to integrate e-mobility into their national policy targets to reduce carbon emissions in alignment with their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) or national climate action plans. This business is one small step in that direction. From a local perspective, the business is an example of multi-stakeholder collaboration between local entrepreneurs in Africa, start-ups in Europe, international governmental ministries (German BMU) and local populations. From a GloCal (global + local) perspective, it does a few things: connects rural markets to urban markets, links local markets to global markets, creates more visibility for local products, promotes local entrepreneurship by encouraging and empowering locally-owned and managed microfactories for e-mobility uptake, and fosters knowledge sharing by providing information on how to assemble the bikes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Globally, nearly a quarter of energy-related carbon emissions are created by the transport sector alone, which is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. To achieve the Paris Agreement climate goals, decarbonising the sector is a global imperative. Africa, in that sense, sits at a crossroads with a combination of two opposing mobility trends: very low levels of motorisation as compared to the rest of the world plus one of the fastest vehicle growth rates. Compared to Europe’s 4% annual vehicle sales, most African countries’ sales are rapidly increasing at over 10% annually.¹ Driven by rapid population growth, urbanisation and economic growth, Sub-Saharan Africa is going through a mobility revolution. However, infrastructure challenges, such as bad roads and poor connectivity to rural areas, punctuate the development landscape. Africa is also slowly but surely turning a new page, transitioning to low-emission mobility technologies. In Africa, especially in the East, the e-mobility landscape is changing rapidly, with new technologies and e-mobility solutions for urban and rural settings being tested. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>WeTu provides e-mobility solutions to rural Kenya.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A small yet significant step was taken by start-up WeTu in Kenya, and supported by the company Anywhere in Berlin, to solve rural and urban mobility challenges. What is their solution? Off-road electric cargo bikes and cargo boda boda to deliver goods and services in rural areas with bad or non-existent roads. Referred to as Steel Birds, these off-road cargo bikes are designed by Anywhere in Berlin but manufactured in microfactories in Africa. The first cargo e-bike produced in Kenya was the WeTu. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In urban areas, these bikes provide practical and cost-effective logistical ‘last mile’ services. In rural settings, they attempt to reach remote areas and marginalised villages to change their socio-economic status by connecting them to the economic system. Additionally, the photovoltaics and energy storage underpinning Steel Birds creates surplus energy that establishes a zero-cost mini microgrid, which increases familiarisation and acceptance of the microgrid by the populations. This has another valuable spillover effect: due to lack of clean water availability in Africa, solar power can be used to not only charge these bikes but also power up a water cleaning unit. The water can then be delivered to households. Lastly, the bikes can be used for multiple purposes, such as moving agricultural products or be converted into small-scale cooling vehicles. They can be used by multiple people from contractors to craftsmen to electricians in their daily life challenges.\u003C/p>",[61410,61411,61412],{"name":60885,"type":53,"value":60885},{"name":60881,"type":53,"value":60881},{"name":60883,"type":53,"value":60883},[61414],{"article_id":61396,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":61416,"link":61417,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61397,"updated_at":61398,"article_id":61396,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HtZM8QgFGnE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157179606-oqTL9kPj.jpeg",{"id":61419,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61420,"updated_at":61421,"owner_id":6133,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61422,"contents":61423,"contributors":61438,"image":61441},"7262","2021-01-05T14:05:20.904Z","2021-05-28T11:37:18.662Z",{"id":6133,"type":325,"owner_id":6133,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61424],{"id":61425,"score":47,"body":61426,"status":55,"article_id":61419,"created_at":61420,"updated_at":61421,"published_at":61420},"Q3k-",{"title":61427,"outcome":61428,"problem":61429,"summary":61430,"solution":61431,"attachment":61432},"Barefoot power lights up rural Africa","\u003Cp>Designed in Australia, Barefoot Power products are available in 22 countries worldwide. Its products have impacted the lives of 1 million people by supplying solar powered lights, home lighting systems, and phone charging solutions. Through a diverse distribution strategy including global importers to micro franchises, Barefoot Power reaches the most remote communities. It is now a profitable business that directly and indirectly employs over 400 people. The company's mission to bring affordable renewable energy and efficient lighting to 5 million people by 2013 and 10 million people by 2015 and help eradicate energy poverty. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Access to reliable electricity is the backbone of any modern economy. Still, globally close to two billion people have no access to electricity. About 40% of these people live in Africa. The rate of access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly lower than what it could be, considering levels of income and the electric grid footprint. The levels of electrification are lowest in sub-Saharan Africa where less than 10% of the general population is connected to the national grid. In rural areas, apart from some dry cell and car battery powered houses, the majority of people still burn kerosene (paraffin) to light their homes when the sun goes down, significantly contributing to harmful greenhouse gas emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Barefoot Power is a business that assists people in developing countries to access affordable renewable energy. Their mission is to help low income families break their dependence on inefficient, expensive and harmful light sources by giving them cleaner and cheaper options. Through a diverse distribution strategy including global importers to micro franchises, Barefoot Power reaches the most remote communities across 22 countries worldwide. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Barefoot Power is a business that assists people in developing countries to access affordable renewable energy. They design, manufacture and distribute micro-solar lighting and phone charging products for communities without access to grid electricity. Their mission is to help low income families break their dependence on inefficient, expensive and harmful light sources by giving them cleaner and cheaper options. The company has now a range of five products which meet the Lighting Global Minimum Quality Standards: Barefoot Firefly and Barefoot Go portable solar lights, Barefoot Connect solar-powered LED home systems, and Barefoot Power range of electronic appliances that are compatible with the solar home systems. Barefoot Power has also been selected by the European Union and is charged with implementing WISE (Women Increasing Sustainable Energy access and use), a comprehensive action targeting at increasing the involvement of women in solar and clean cooking technologies, boosting their active role, their entrepreneurship and improving their access to energy services.\u003C/p>",[61433,61435,61436],{"name":61434,"type":53,"value":61434},"https://mercatornet.com/barefoot_power_lights_up_rural_africa/13921/",{"name":10505,"type":53,"value":10505},{"name":61437,"type":53,"value":61437},"https://www.barefootpower.com/index.html",[61439,61440],{"article_id":61419,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":61419,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":61442,"link":61443,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61420,"updated_at":61421,"article_id":61419,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lHZXsBpDk4A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157180670-14SXajYj.jpeg",{"id":61445,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61446,"updated_at":61447,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61448,"contents":61449,"contributors":61464,"image":61466},"22879","2023-01-19T13:10:33.924Z","2025-01-17T16:04:53.240Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61450],{"id":61451,"score":47,"body":61452,"status":55,"article_id":61445,"created_at":61446,"updated_at":61447,"published_at":61446},"luil",{"title":61453,"outcome":61454,"problem":61455,"summary":61456,"solution":61457,"attachment":61458},"Modern architecture is driving a revival of earth- and bio-based construction in The Gambia and Senegal","\u003Cp>According to ARUP, a global collective of designers and sustainability consultants working towards sustainable development, sustainable materials and circular material flows can help reduce the impact of construction on eight of the nine planetary boundaries. This highlights how the linear use of carbon-intensive construction materials plays a huge role in our transgression of planetary boundaries. Another benefit of locally sourced, sustainable construction is that it can make comfortable housing affordable and accessible to more people. The extent to which earth- and bio-based construction can lower concrete and steel related emissions depends on how often these materials can be substituted. For some applications, the material qualities of concrete are hard to match—in infrastructure, for example. However, for many less demanding applications, like buildings, local alternatives exist. Prioritising locally sourced construction materials can help reduce the impact of production and transport of construction materials, and construction itself.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cement and steel are very carbon-intensive materials. Cement, the key ingredient of concrete, is responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The production of cement also contributes to the emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxide and heavy metals. Cement industries have been linked to increases in respiratory diseases resulting from particle emission during production, as well as during construction itself. Meanwhile, the extraction of sand, gravel and limestone for concrete, and iron ores for construction metals, have a major landscape impact and lead to loss of biodiversity. In The Gambia, 20% of all material use relates to construction, and over 50% of construction materials stem from finite extraction. The import of construction materials and metals constitute 24% of imported embodied carbon—as demonstrated in a metabolic analysis by UNDP and Shifting Paradigms. Additionally, the extraction of sand and gravel to produce concrete threatens forest stock, including community-managed forests on which valuable livelihoods depend.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>West African design collectives and construction companies are using traditional building materials and techniques to create more sustainable and carbon neutral structures. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Soil is a very old construction material and, by integrating clay and natural fibres as stabilisers, soil-based building can last for centuries. Earthwork Construction is a construction company in The Gambia which uses compressed earth bricks. Historically, The Gambia relied on mud, stone, thatch and compressed earth for building construction, which have a low carbon footprint. To date, 51% of buildings in The Gambia are still built from mud, stone and compressed earth. To make them water resistant and stable, these materials are often mixed with cement, lime bitumen or fibres. While some of these materials are natural and sustainable, others are not.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Similar initiatives have emerged in nearby Senegal where Worofila, a design collective, uses modern design to revive earth-based construction methods, often applying a combination of clay and reed. Elementerre is a Senegalese construction company, which also relies primarily on locally sourced construction materials, such as earth.\u003C/p>",[61459,61460,61461,61462,61463],{"name":56520,"type":53,"value":56520},{"name":56516,"type":53,"value":56516},{"name":56522,"type":53,"value":56522},{"name":56518,"type":53,"value":56518},{"name":56514,"type":53,"value":56514},[61465],{"article_id":61445,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":61467,"link":61468,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61446,"updated_at":61447,"article_id":61445,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ICH_XY-54ng=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157181383-b1iluYa0.jpeg",{"id":61470,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61471,"updated_at":61472,"owner_id":41176,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61473,"contents":61474,"contributors":61486,"image":61488},"15754","2022-05-22T19:15:59.636Z","2022-05-22T19:15:59.699Z",{"id":41176,"type":325,"owner_id":41176,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61475],{"id":61476,"score":47,"body":61477,"status":55,"article_id":61470,"created_at":61471,"updated_at":61472,"published_at":61471},"lsMH",{"title":61478,"outcome":61479,"problem":61480,"summary":61481,"solution":61482,"attachment":61483},"The Executive Council of Dubai approves a policy to limit single-use bags","\u003Cp>The policy is valid as of 1st July 2022, therefore, the effect is yet to be seen. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Emirates Nature WWF1, the average person in the UAE consumes 94 kg of plastic per year. Especially single-use plastic bags, which are available in every retail shop for free, are a source of endangering marine life. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In line with enhancing environmental sustainability and encouraging individuals to reduce the excessive use of plastics, the Executive Council of Dubai approved the policy to limit single-use bags by imposing a tariff of 0.25 Dhs (0.068 US Dollar) on single-use bags used for carrying goods, starting from July 1, 2022. The tariff will be implemented in all shops across Dubai including the online and e-commerce deliveries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Government of Dubai decided to put a charge on the single-use plastic bags, as a first step in the plan of facing them completely within two years. \u003C/p>",[61484],{"name":61485,"type":53,"value":61485},"https://tec.gov.ae/en/news-details?news=1120509",[61487],{"article_id":61470,"contributor_id":41176},{"id":61489,"link":61490,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61471,"updated_at":61472,"article_id":61470,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"PmEbcm2qjVY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157182706-I4wdIrHZ.jpeg",{"id":61492,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61493,"updated_at":61494,"owner_id":61495,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61496,"contents":61497,"contributors":61509,"image":61511},"10576","2021-12-05T14:02:27.716Z","2021-12-13T15:44:12.896Z","uacVyw",{"id":61495,"type":325,"owner_id":61495,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61498],{"id":61499,"score":47,"body":61500,"status":55,"article_id":61492,"created_at":61493,"updated_at":61494,"published_at":61493},"PtcW",{"title":61501,"outcome":61502,"problem":61503,"summary":61504,"solution":61505,"attachment":61506},"WasteWater treatment Eco-friendly solutions-AquaBioStep","\u003Cp>For customers, no need to install heavy energy sources (no pumps are required), no need to handle dangerous chemicals that could harm the environment, no need to allocate resources for the maintenance as it does not require any. Plus the advantages on smell, noise or sludge that are completely transparent for the user (none is generated as all is underground and filtration is constantly happening)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>How to treat dark and grey waters from residential areas, communities, farms, hotels, schools,...and reduce our carbon footprint at the same time instead of using the common water treatment solutions that consume energy and use chemicals?\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Grey and dark waters coming from sewage can now be reused thru this device as it allows a complete treatment of the wastewater. This is achieved by mimicking Mother Nature as it uses aerobic and anaerobic digestion of the waste particles in the water. All this is done without any requirement of energy (we use gravity), nor chemicals (it's all natural process), nor any maintenance since it is self-maintained (guarantee of 20 years on the whole device), and it does not smell, does not produce any noise, does not generate sludge. The output water becomes pure at 95-97% and is ideal for irrigation or can be used for sanitation or even specific industrial needs (car wash for instance)\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The \"System O))\" is a patent that was introduced more than 20 years ago in Canada and has been so far utilized in many countries around the globe (more than 200,000 installations) with fully satisfied customers. The concept is designed in a way to mimic Mother Nature thru the digestion of mater in the sewage water.\u003C/p>",[61507],{"name":61508,"type":53,"value":61508},"https://dbointernational.com/en/",[61510],{"article_id":61492,"contributor_id":61495},{"id":61512,"link":61513,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61493,"updated_at":61494,"article_id":61492,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XOp7aKsrCd8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157183460-h9yMeGcf.jpeg",{"id":61515,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61516,"updated_at":61517,"owner_id":1769,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61518,"contents":61519,"contributors":61532,"image":61534},"8123","2021-03-17T14:41:07.304Z","2021-11-15T11:41:56.691Z",{"id":1769,"type":325,"owner_id":1769,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61520],{"id":61521,"score":47,"body":61522,"status":55,"article_id":61515,"created_at":61516,"updated_at":61517,"published_at":61516},"7AHd",{"title":61523,"outcome":61524,"problem":61525,"summary":61526,"solution":61527,"attachment":61528},"Solar-powered refrigerators to cut food spoilage","\u003Cp>ColdHubs currently serves 3,517 farmers and fishermen, with a rental cost of about €0.85 a day on a pay-as-you-go subscription model. The company developed the design of its second-generation “ColdHubs 2.0”. Upgrades that feature thermal storage to minimise their impact on the grid even further were installed.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the World Bank, food loss and waste (FLW) is a global problem where estimates suggest that 25-30% of all food produced is never eaten, generating around 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. FWL is a significant and growing issue in developing countries, where it reduces income by at least 15% for 470 million smallholder farmers and downstream value chain actors. Food waste within the supply chain accounts for 90% of wastage in developing countries.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Food waste and loss is a growing concerning in the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Nigerian ColdHubs helps to eliminate the effect of food spoilage and boost small-scale post-harvest infrastructure by renting out cold storage space, saving 20,400 tons of food from spoilage in 2019.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>NColdHubs, a refrigeration system, is specifically designed for off-grid areas. At the top of the refrigerator are rooftop solar panels that can generate enough electricity to power the units in all weather conditions while providing reliable 24/7 autonomous refrigeration. \u003C/p>",[61529,61531],{"name":61530,"type":53,"value":61530},"https://www.springwise.com/sustainability-innovation/food-drink/coldhubs-solar-powered-refrigerators",{"name":25521,"type":53,"value":25521},[61533],{"article_id":61515,"contributor_id":1769},{"id":61535,"link":61536,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61516,"updated_at":61517,"article_id":61515,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"UcgfaIvNwSI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157184804-TCf_VfbF.jpeg",{"id":61538,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61539,"updated_at":61540,"owner_id":1470,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61541,"contents":61542,"contributors":61557,"image":61559},"7565","2021-01-15T16:06:36.098Z","2021-01-17T16:06:36.688Z",{"id":1470,"type":325,"owner_id":1470,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61543],{"id":61544,"score":47,"body":61545,"status":55,"article_id":61538,"created_at":61539,"updated_at":61540,"published_at":61539},"tkLq",{"title":61546,"outcome":61547,"problem":61548,"summary":61549,"solution":61550,"attachment":61551},"The CoReorient circularity project","\u003Cp>\"The positive impacts of a local tool library include reduced material and carbon footprints due to a decreased consumption and selling of goods and tools; a reduced need to drive outside the area to buy them; a reduced need for storage space; and improved maintenance and increased repairs of buildings and others due to a more affordable access to appropriate tools. The impacts of the other sharing services include reduced traffic outside the area due to the local availability of services; providing support to people who need assistance when commuting; encouraging community building; and giving access to services for inhabitants of the town which otherwise would have been unaffordable or unavailable especially to vulnerable groups. In addition to the above, the platform includes other social impacts such as building social cohesion, reducing inequality, and supporting people with reduced financial, or other, means to obtain access those social services that are important to them. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The solution is designed to be sustainable without public support by operating on service revenues. Furthermore, its automation, standardized movable facilities and versatile software platform are designed to make it possible to scale it up even to small local areas. This also makes it sustainable and replicable on a larger scale and in different geographies. The solution improves the efficiency and self-sufficiency of the local ecosystem and, therefore, also increases the resilience of the local area and the surrounding city. \"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"In cities, services keep concentrating in malls that are accessible only by car. Consumers would want to move into more sustainable and dense urban residential areas to avoid the need to drive in order to access social services. In rural and suburban areas, services disappear into nearby cities, and the local economy cannot sustain any new development projects except for areas destined to be suburbs for commuters. At the same time, people would like to tell themselves and others that they live sustainably and are good members of the society and the local ‘village’, even if they do not want to give up the lifestyle of a modern consumer. \"\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"The vision of the project is to improve urban sustainability by rebuilding the traditional local sharing communities with scalable tools and methods that match the demands of modern consumers. This exactly merges with the vision of the two co-founders of CoReorient to make sharing easy enough and fair for everyone in the local community, in order to achieve massive reductions in CO2 and in the material footprint, while also improving people’s everyday life and social well-being. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The platform effectively catalyses the transformation of any urban environment and community towards a more sustainable future. This is fully aligned with public sector strategies that emphasize sustainable development and the empowering of local communities. The smart solution mainly provides three services: customized software implementation for companies; smart space and services for sharing tools and accessing local services; and a platform to crowdsource tasks or transport from neighbours or professionals.\"\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Text from: https://www.itu.int/en/myitu/Publications/2020/06/19/13/51/Re-use-of-Consumer-Goods-and-Tools-Loaning\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\"CoReorient provides an online platform and a 24/7 physical facility that supports fair and sustainable local sharing by the local community, while accepting and adapting to the very hard constraints of society, public sector and consumer attitudes. The solution is made easy and convenient enough to appeal not just to sustainability-minded citizens, but also to the broader consumer user segments. By starting from a consumer goods rental and borrowing service (‘tool library’) within walking distance, people can be introduced to the concept and lifestyle changes of sharing and sustainability step by step, and critical support can be secured from stakeholders such as real estate companies. By providing multiple local and sharing economy services on the same platform, it is possible to achieve a critical mass of participants even with relatively low population densities and small geographical areas\" \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\"The key elements of the solution are: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Smart 24/7 physical sharing facility accessible within walking distance of local users. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Tool library service to secure stakeholder support and attract broad consumer segments. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Full-spectrum sharing platform and services: delivery pick-up point, peer rental, exchange and recycling of consumer goods, ride-sharing and social deliveries, sharing of spaces, sourcing of volunteer or compensated help from neighbours, online store and associated storage for local products and services. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Service delivery which encourages fair and sustainable behaviour, and community building. \"\u003C/p>",[61552,61553,61555],{"name":11086,"type":53,"value":11086},{"name":61554,"type":53,"value":61554},"https://liiteri.net/fi",{"name":61556,"type":53,"value":61556},"https://coreorient.com/",[61558],{"article_id":61538,"contributor_id":1470},{"id":61560,"link":61561,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61539,"updated_at":61540,"article_id":61538,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jTXpwkdr33w=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157185777-qbGJ7h1J.jpeg",{"id":61563,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61564,"updated_at":61565,"owner_id":39786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61566,"contents":61567,"contributors":61591,"image":61593},"21031","2022-10-24T12:07:19.418Z","2022-11-11T18:30:11.353Z",{"id":39786,"type":325,"owner_id":39786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61568],{"id":61569,"score":47,"body":61570,"status":55,"article_id":61563,"created_at":61564,"updated_at":61565,"published_at":61564},"skHS",{"title":61571,"outcome":61572,"problem":61573,"summary":61574,"solution":61575,"attachment":61576},"Recovering critical metals from electrical and mining waste","\u003Cp>- Nth Cycle has designed a system that takes an area of less than 1,000 sqft, goes on site and can be integrated into facilities that are collecting smaller volumes of batteries all across the country. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> - Nth Cycle’s system can process all of the different materials in waste into a very consistent product. This reduces overall transportation cost as only the valuable materials are being transported.In contrast, traditional recyclers produce a so-called black mass of all the materials, of which only 20% is of value for the market. This black mass normally needs to be transported to a location where it gets processed further. Nth Cycle’s retained product can be shipped easily and safely back into the actual supply chain without further transformation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Not only is Nth Cycle more cost effective as it cuts transportation costs but also less dangerous as lithium ion batteries are known to be able to spontaneously combust. Shipping them long distances to get them to a recycling centre - as is the general practice - is therefore very hazardous.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Nth Cycle has very low operating costs and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions as it uses a carbon-based filter, instead of the traditional filter. Nth Cycle claims that their electro-extraction can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% compared to hydro- and pyrometallurgy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>s Nth Cycle technology is more efficient at separating materials than traditional systems it is also beneficial for the mining industry.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>- According to the World Bank, demand for critical minerals to power the green energy transition is growing exponentially. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Rare metals used for the production of electric vehicles and wind turbines are extracted from the earth at great monetary and environmental cost. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A shortage of cobalt, nickel and rare earth metals is predicted. By 2030 cobalt alone is predicted to have a 50% supply shortage.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Currently large amounts of critical minerals are already in circulation in cell phones, computers etc. but only a small quantity of those are being recycled.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Traditional metal extraction technologies used for recycling such as hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy are inherently dirty and environmentally un-friendly.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company. It has developed and deployed an electrode extraction technology to recover critical materials from end-of-life batteries and mining waste since 2017. The electro-extraction technology—an alternative to the environmentally un-friendly status quo—enables low cost, clean recovery of the critical minerals needed for new lithium-ion batteries to power a clean energy future. The company was co-founded by Megan O’Connor on the basis of research for her university thesis.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nth Cycle has developed a new metal extraction technology called electro-extraction that provides an alternative to the traditional methods of hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy by enabling customizable, mobile, clean and consistent recovery of critical minerals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nth Cycle works with battery recyclers and miners to recover production-grade critical minerals from end-of-life batteries and mining waste. Their technique increases the efficiency of recycling and offers a way to “close the loop,” creating a circular supply chain that can provide the needed raw materials for batteries and other components and minimise the need to expand the world’s mining operations.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Nth Cycle can recover metals such as cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite and copper.\u003C/p>",[61577,61579,61581,61583,61585,61587,61589],{"name":61578,"type":53,"value":61578},"https://chargedevs.com/features/nth-cycle-says-its-electroextraction-tech-significantly-reduces-transportation-costs-for-li-ion-battery-recycling/",{"name":61580,"type":53,"value":61580},"https://nthcycle.com",{"name":61582,"type":53,"value":61582},"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/megan-oconnor-nth-cycle/id1561051074?i=1000541131206",{"name":61584,"type":53,"value":61584},"https://elementalexcelerator.com/latest/articles/meet-nth-cycle/",{"name":61586,"type":53,"value":61586},"https://www.rethinkglobal.info/episode-67-megan-oconnor-of-nth-cycle/",{"name":61588,"type":53,"value":61588},"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZW5lcmd5LWNhc3QuY29tL3BvZGNhc3RzL3BvZGNhc3RfcnNzLnhtbA/episode/aHR0cDovL21lZGlhLmJsdWJycnkuY29tL2VuZXJneWNhc3Qvd3d3LmVuZXJneS1jYXN0LmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0cy8xMjgtbnRoLm1wMw?hl=en-GB&ved=2ahUKEwjDoMLtiuL3AhV5REEAHZNaDa8QjrkEegQIAhAF&ep=6",{"name":61590,"type":53,"value":61590},"https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/nth-cycle/people",[61592],{"article_id":61563,"contributor_id":39786},{"id":61594,"link":61595,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61564,"updated_at":61565,"article_id":61563,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QOqxiIsWR4k=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157186564-29mLo6FW.jpeg",{"id":61597,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61598,"updated_at":61599,"owner_id":61600,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61601,"contents":61602,"contributors":61620,"image":6},"7962","2021-02-25T08:16:33.737Z","2022-07-02T19:53:33.187Z","Lm0WDw",{"id":61600,"type":325,"owner_id":61600,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61603],{"id":61604,"score":47,"body":61605,"status":55,"article_id":61597,"created_at":61598,"updated_at":61599,"published_at":61598},"eeoq",{"title":61606,"outcome":61607,"problem":61608,"summary":61609,"solution":61610,"attachment":61611},"Egypt launched an E-waste recycling app for its citizens","\u003Cp>Any long-term recycling initiative must consider the many poor families that depend on garbage as a source of income and has to make sure that no one is left behind by restructuring current systems. Another step towards a functioning waste management strategy is closing unsafe landfills in Cairo and Giza. Furthermore, E-Tadweer would boost the city's official waste-management industry, generating new jobs and lifting garbage sorters out of poverty. If E-Tadweer is a success, Cairo's Ministry of Environment will look for similar solutions to the city's agriculture, solid waste, and medical waste issues.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Currently, one of the major challenges that Cairo is facing is the solid waste management deficit. Egypt's capital is struggling with illegal dumping sites, street dumping and fly-tipping which is the illegal dumping of liquid or solid waste on land or in water. The waste is usually dumped to avoid disposal costs which result in environmental problems and public health concerns. In 2018, 44.8% of the households dispose of their waste by dumping it onto Cairo's streets. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Egypt's Capital is facing a waste management problem over the past years. In partnership with the United Nations Development Program, the informal sector working in the waste collection is integrated into the formal economy to strengthen the waste management sector. Another strategy to boost the correct disposal of waste is the introduction of a recycling app to encourage Cairo's citizens to swap waste for consumer products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Egyptian government implemented legislation to strengthen solid waste management. Firstly, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the informal sector working in e-waste management will be converted into an official sector. Secondly, the E-Tadweer application shall be launched to enable citizens to get rid of their e-waste and gain incentives in the form of discount vouchers that can be used in purchasing electrical appliances.\u003C/p>",[61612,61614,61616,61618],{"name":61613,"type":53,"value":61613},"https://en.reset.org/blog/cairos-new-e-waste-recycling-app-hopes-clean-streets-dishing-out-discounts-03182020",{"name":61615,"type":53,"value":61615},"https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/82600/Egypt-to-launch-E-Tadweer-application-to-encourage-e-waste",{"name":61617,"type":53,"value":61617},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_management_in_Egypt",{"name":61619,"type":53,"value":61619},"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fly-tipping-council-responsibilities",[61621],{"article_id":61597,"contributor_id":61600},{"id":61623,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61624,"updated_at":61625,"owner_id":61626,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61627,"contents":61628,"contributors":61640,"image":61642},"21428","2022-12-08T10:37:28.674Z","2022-12-08T10:37:31.452Z","dbc2YA",{"id":61626,"type":325,"owner_id":61626,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61629],{"id":61630,"score":47,"body":61631,"status":55,"article_id":61623,"created_at":61624,"updated_at":61625,"published_at":61624},"jJeA",{"title":61632,"outcome":61633,"problem":61634,"summary":61635,"solution":61636,"attachment":61637},"Triple Bottom Line theory business model - Japmor, Kenya","\u003Cp>This triple bottom line business model creates job opportunities, aims to lift people out of water poverty in Kenya and tackles socio-economic development issues. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Japmor aims to overcome the issues associated with water poverty including lack of clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Japmor is a social enterprise that uses the triple bottom line theory. This is a framework which measures a business's success against three criteria: profit, people and planet. Using this framework in their business model, Japmor aim to generate a blend of financial, social, and environmental value. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They develop sustainable water filters aiming to use clean water as an agent for change as it is an enabler, connector, accelerator and inducer of socio-economic and all other developmental issues that affect everyday lives and ecosystems. They provide affordable, impactful and sustainable solutions to matters regarding health, energy, green growth, food security, climate change and circular economy. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Japmor aims to use water as a key component in tackling health, social, agricultural, education and environmental needs using the triple bottom line business model. They partner and collaborate with other organisations to provide sustainable and affordable water solutions for communities in need, including water filtration systems, recycling and management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They fund innovations to boost access to sustainable water, they educate others about the importance of clean water, and are involved with community tree planting to mitigate and adapt to climate change. \u003C/p>",[61638],{"name":61639,"type":53,"value":61639},"https://www.japmor.com/index.html",[61641],{"article_id":61623,"contributor_id":61626},{"id":61643,"link":61644,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61624,"updated_at":61625,"article_id":61623,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pHEp65vZvFw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157188375-w9WntHCQ.jpeg",{"id":61646,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61647,"updated_at":61648,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61649,"contents":61650,"contributors":61668,"image":61670},"7605","2021-01-25T21:58:52.035Z","2021-07-14T09:30:26.433Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61651],{"id":61652,"score":47,"body":61653,"status":55,"article_id":61646,"created_at":61647,"updated_at":61648,"published_at":61647},"b_7Q",{"title":61654,"outcome":61655,"problem":61656,"summary":61657,"solution":61658,"attachment":61659},"Foodeals: Surplus food redistribution application in Morocco","\u003Cp>In Morocco, brands and franchises of the catering industry started to support the “Foodeals” application to sell their unsold products at a lower price and to work against food waste loss. Next expansions are planned to cover Fez and other parts of Morocco. Besides the application, Foodeals gives their customers additional information about food waste on their website.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food losses in Sub-Saharan Africa adding up to US$4 billion annually and in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) food losses are estimated on average at 250 Kg of food per capita annually between the harvest and the point of sale. The problem appears along the whole supply food value chains which sum up to 68% of food loss and waste from production, handling, processing, distribution and consumption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Moroccan startup Foodeals aims to tackle food loss and waste in supermarkets and allows consumers to purchase unsold food from retailers at the end of the day at a discount via an app. The mobile application uses geolocation to find businesses that have unsold or products at a discount which can then be bought with savings that vary between 30% and 90%.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Based on the idea “\u003Cem>Add value to unsold products for a sustainable trade\u003C/em>” the start-up Foodeals was founded to prevent food waste in supermarkets. Foodeals created an online application for consumers to acquire food that otherwise won’t be bought in the supermarket due to its expiration day. Restaurant owners and supermarkets are able to attain a broader customer range due to the additional visibility on the new marketplace and show their offers at any given time to prevent food loss. \u003C/p>",[61660,61662,61664,61666],{"name":61661,"type":53,"value":61661},"https://leseco.ma/business/lutte-contre-le-gaspillage-alimentaire-les-solutions-de-foodeals.html",{"name":61663,"type":53,"value":61663},"http://www.fao.org/africa/news/detail-news/en/c/1310100/#:~:text=The%20Food%20and%20Agriculture%20Organization,wasted%20by%20consumers%20after%20purchase.",{"name":61665,"type":53,"value":61665},"foodeals.ma",{"name":61667,"type":53,"value":61667},"http://www.fao.org/neareast/perspectives/food-waste/en/",[61669],{"article_id":61646,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":61671,"link":61672,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61647,"updated_at":61648,"article_id":61646,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"n0XvDNWmMxA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157189625-gGKXYgWW.jpeg",{"id":61674,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61675,"updated_at":61676,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61677,"contents":61678,"contributors":61690,"image":61692},"7789","2021-02-08T05:26:01.123Z","2021-02-08T05:26:01.229Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61679],{"id":61680,"score":47,"body":61681,"status":55,"article_id":61674,"created_at":61675,"updated_at":61676,"published_at":61675},"PH25",{"title":61682,"outcome":61683,"problem":61684,"summary":61685,"solution":61686,"attachment":61687},"Creating a world without food waste","\u003Cp>To date, Yüme has saved over two million kgs of food going to waste through purchases on the platform and has donated over 20,000 kilograms of food to food rescue organisations. During COVID-19, Yüme has provided additional benefits as these organisations were able to spend grant money on the Yüme Platform, essentially getting more bang for their buck and, in turn, being able to feed more people in need. The additional benefit has been that food that has been stranded due to disrupted supply chains has also been able to find a home.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every day 561 semi-trailers of food produced in Australia in the commercial sector goes to waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In the food industry there are a myriad of reasons quality surplus food might not make it to its destination: new marketing, cancelled orders, incorrect or damaged packaging, to name a few. This food is perfectly suitable for human consumption, but with no simple solution it would likely go to animal feed or lower down the waste hierarchy to composting or landfill. Enter Yüme Food: a business that has saved over 2 million kilograms of food from going to waste to date.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Yüme Food’s vision is a world without food waste. Yüme exists to reduce waste by making use of quality surplus food. Every time a transaction happens on its online marketplace, quality food is being salvaged and used for its intended purpose: human consumption. Yüme is an online marketplace that connects businesses that have quality surplus food with those who can purchase this food.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Via the Yüme marketplace, suppliers can connect with each other and products are priced at least 20 per cent below wholesale price so it’s a win-win for business and the environment; suppliers are getting a new revenue stream and buyers are reducing costs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[61688],{"name":61689,"type":53,"value":61689},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/yume",[61691],{"article_id":61674,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":61693,"link":61694,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61675,"updated_at":61676,"article_id":61674,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"b1149l_IcQA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157190373-N4YqitZt.jpeg",{"id":61696,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61697,"updated_at":35388,"owner_id":6135,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61698,"contents":61699,"contributors":61711,"image":6},"6671","2020-12-17T12:23:50.864Z",{"id":6135,"type":325,"owner_id":6135,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61700],{"id":61701,"score":47,"body":61702,"status":55,"article_id":61696,"created_at":61697,"updated_at":35388,"published_at":61697},"TMAt",{"title":61703,"outcome":61704,"problem":61705,"summary":61706,"solution":61707,"attachment":61708},"Malaysia promotes organic separation at source","\u003Cp>In one year, 7 ZeComm centres had collected 14,515.42kg of recyclable waste, followed by 11,335.38kg of food waste and 600kg of used cooking oil. SWCorp was looking at having another 14 ZeComm centres over the next year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Malaysia has an adequate waste collection system, but 20 years ago identified inadequate means to handle and dispose of that waste. Researchers working in collaboration with government identified targets and strategies that could support the reduction of waste and improve handling - namely by implementing separation at source for households. Challenges include raising awareness around doing this properly and linking the collected waste streams into value chains.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Through working closely with neighbourhoods, municipalities across Malaysia have successfully implemented Community Initiatives which work with and for the citizens. These centres have been successful in incentivising citizens however it is not clear how the waste streams are handled and consequently the positive and negative impacts of the whole system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This is a national strategy which was deployed in different ways across neighbourhoods and regions. One such solution was the Zero Waste Community Initiative, which rewards participants who separated their recyclable and food waste. The staged programme began in 2018 with Rumah Pangsa Senawang 1 in Negri Sembilan as its first location. Residents who separated food (500g) and recyclable waste (1kg) received coupons which could be redeemed for items such as rice and cooking oil.\u003C/p>",[61709],{"name":61710,"type":53,"value":61710},"https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/568249/more-households-embracing-waste-separation",[61712,61713],{"article_id":61696,"contributor_id":1403},{"article_id":61696,"contributor_id":6135},{"id":61715,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61716,"updated_at":61717,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61718,"contents":61719,"contributors":61734,"image":61736},"22945","2023-01-24T12:03:02.943Z","2025-01-17T16:04:52.142Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61720],{"id":61721,"score":47,"body":61722,"status":55,"article_id":61715,"created_at":61716,"updated_at":61717,"published_at":61716},"_b4k",{"title":61723,"outcome":61724,"problem":61725,"summary":61726,"solution":61727,"attachment":61728},"Circular construction ecosystems: TopHat and modular construction","\u003Cp>A building’s embodied carbon footprint can be reduced by nearly 80% by substituting the use of emission intensive materials—steel, bricks and concrete—with sustainable timber. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>TopHat sends zero waste to landfill during the construction of a home, thereby preserving the availability of valuable resources in the economy. The need for downstream management is also greatly reduced, which helps TopHat to minimise its overall waste footprint and downstream value chain emissions. According to the company, a typical TopHat building can help save around 61,828 kilograms of CO2— that is 45% the amount of CO2 produced by a traditional home. This impact is equivalent to living car free for 30 years. Embodied carbon in a TopHat home is around 729 kilograms, which is 1/27th that of a traditional home (19,692 kilograms CO2).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As the built environment sector strives towards more sustainable building solutions, modular construction offers a promising solution to reduce the sector’s carbon emissions. Corporate leaders and governments also have an important role in considering the waste and value-chain emissions of their operations. By adopting more sustainable procurement choices, specifically for buildings, they can address these challenges. This will create greater incentives for the building construction industry to shift towards more sustainable design approaches and unlock new innovations in modular construction. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The built environment sector is a major contributor to the global emissions footprint and emitted approximately 9.95 billion tonnes of CO2e in 2019. This is driven by the energy intensity of its underlying industries. Globally, the built environment sector is responsible for approximately 38% of all energy-related emissions. Decarbonising our built environment sector is therefore essential to limiting global warming to within 1.5 degrees. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>TopHat is a company providing modular construction services in the UK. Through innovative design and construction processes, the company embeds sustainability in all the stages of home construction. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Although renewable energy transitions are a promising decarbonisation pathway for grid networks, it may not be enough. There is an urgent need for solutions that can support decarbonisation of construction materials used in the built environment. Modular construction offers a potential alternative. In this type of construction, buildings are produced in ‘modules’ off-site and put together on-site without compromising design or specifications. These types of buildings can be disassembled at end-of-life. Following this, the parts or modules of the building can be reused or refurbished  for further use, thereby reducing the demand for new virgin materials and energy use. \u003C/p>\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>With this in mind, TopHat is a company providing modular construction services in the UK. Through innovative design and construction processes, the company embeds sustainability in all the stages of home construction. For a building to be sustainable, construction designers and architects, as well as construction companies must collaborate to implement more sustainable construction practices. \u003C/p>",[61729,61730,61731,61732,61733],{"name":56518,"type":53,"value":56518},{"name":56516,"type":53,"value":56516},{"name":56522,"type":53,"value":56522},{"name":56520,"type":53,"value":56520},{"name":56514,"type":53,"value":56514},[61735],{"article_id":61715,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":61737,"link":61738,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61716,"updated_at":61717,"article_id":61715,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"hUotaMCzsms=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157191975-8Sfpavsh.jpeg",{"id":61740,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61741,"updated_at":61742,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61743,"contents":61744,"contributors":61756,"image":61758},"7775","2021-02-05T00:32:08.987Z","2021-02-05T00:36:14.668Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61745],{"id":61746,"score":47,"body":61747,"status":55,"article_id":61740,"created_at":61741,"updated_at":61742,"published_at":61741},"o8WC",{"title":61748,"outcome":61749,"problem":61750,"summary":61751,"solution":61752,"attachment":61753},"Building a circular economy for office furniture","\u003Cp>“We've never had so much interest in our company. We've never been so engaged with our customers. We've never generated results like we're generating now, both from our typical measures of landfill avoidance and resource recovery and volume,” Andrew says. “The volumes are sky high, customer interaction is sky high.”  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The problem that Egans identified in the linear model of office furniture collection and disposal was the amount of waste that ends up landfill. In Sydney, the average office de-fit sends and estimated 79 per cent of furniture and workstations to landfill. That means that only 21 per cent is recovered for future use.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Commercial removal and storage company Egans helps businesses remove, store and relocate their office furniture. Through its Wise Office Furniture program, Egans repairs, resells and recycles second-hand office furniture, workstations and storage units. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The company also works one-on-one with clients like the University of Sydney to relocate workstations across the campus, providing an expert dismantling and rebuilding service so as to avoid any waste, and providing access to second-hand furniture where needed.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Egans set out to reverse this trend by setting the initial goal of an 80 per cent landfill diversion rate for office furniture, a milestone it has already achieved. Now, the company is working on procurement and education initiatives with the tertiary sector to push this figure all the way up to 100 per cent or, as company founder Andrew Egan puts it, “going full circle”.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Egans also uses data to capture the benefits of a circular approach. For every piece of furniture it handles — which is around 300 per day — Egans can show customers \"how much it sold for and who it sold to and, if it was recycled, how many tonnes of material were recovered and the remainder that went to the tip\".\u003C/p>",[61754],{"name":61755,"type":53,"value":61755},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/egans",[61757],{"article_id":61740,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":61759,"link":61760,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61741,"updated_at":61742,"article_id":61740,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"lzy4nDSEC7c=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157192831-wH-POfbY.jpeg",{"id":61762,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61763,"updated_at":61764,"owner_id":61765,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61766,"contents":61767,"contributors":61779,"image":61781},"30576","2025-04-22T12:12:36.143Z","2025-05-02T08:40:33.011Z","WDDSGw",{"id":61765,"type":325,"owner_id":61765,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61768],{"id":61769,"score":47,"body":61770,"status":55,"article_id":61762,"created_at":61763,"updated_at":61764,"published_at":61763},"aqrC",{"title":61771,"outcome":61772,"problem":61773,"summary":61774,"solution":61775,"attachment":61776},"Maximising the lifetime of micromobility batteries: fleet monitoring by Bib Batteries","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Approximately 10,000 batteries monitored\u003C/strong>, primarily in France\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 80% of VelyVelo’s used batteries repaired\u003C/strong>, saving €200 per unit compared to replacement\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- 100 Voi batteries repurposed\u003C/strong> into public lighting by WeRECY\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>- Retired Dott batteries\u003C/strong> integrated into a 36 kWh battery pack to retrofit an antique boat\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Launch of \u003Cstrong>battery CO₂ tracking module\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong>battery passport\u003C/strong> to comply with new EU regulations\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This approach demonstrates both cost savings for operators and a significant reduction in battery waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Micromobility batteries typically have a short lifespan of 2–3 years and are often discarded before their full potential is realised. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Challenges include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Lack of visibility into battery State of Health (SoH)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Limited tools for operators to diagnose battery performance\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- High costs and complexity associated with transport for off-site testing or repair\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Difficulty accessing or replacing proprietary Battery Management Systems (BMS) \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These issues limit the adoption of second-life applications and increase the volume of batteries sent prematurely for recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bib Batteries, a French startup, provides a data-driven platform to monitor and manage the health of micromobility battery fleets. Their solution supports operators in choosing the most appropriate end-of-life path - repair, second-life use, or recycling - based on real-time battery diagnostics. This approach enables significant cost savings, reduces waste, and extends the lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries used in electric scooters, e-bikes, and other light mobility vehicles.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bib Batteries developed a two-level fleet monitoring platform:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A technician interface that scans batteries (via QR/barcode) to provide actionable insights: repair, reuse, or recycle.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- A management dashboard with advanced analytics, including fleet size, battery age, SoH, economic degradation, and transport logistics.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This enables operators to sort batteries efficiently, extend their usable life, and reduce reliance on new purchases. The system is sold as a subscription service, with additional revenue from connecting customers to repairers and repurposers.\u003C/p>",[61777],{"name":61778,"type":53,"value":61778},"https://www.battereverse.eu/blog/maximising-the-lifetime-of-micromobility-batteries-fleet-monitoring-by-bib-batteries",[61780],{"article_id":61762,"contributor_id":61765},{"id":61782,"link":61783,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61763,"updated_at":61764,"article_id":61762,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"r8EyvK6nsbE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157193666-kPQ9uW5r.jpeg",{"id":61785,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61786,"updated_at":61787,"owner_id":61788,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61789,"contents":61790,"contributors":61804,"image":61807},"7639","2021-01-29T14:11:33.114Z","2021-02-01T14:52:22.783Z","W5I60Q",{"id":61788,"type":325,"owner_id":61788,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61791],{"id":61792,"score":47,"body":61793,"status":55,"article_id":61785,"created_at":61786,"updated_at":61787,"published_at":61786},"i03I",{"title":61794,"outcome":61795,"problem":61796,"summary":61797,"solution":61798,"attachment":61799},"Upcycling Waste Glass into Facades and Interiors","\u003Cp>The outcome is a material that is not extracted from the Earth's resource, but entirely derived from waste. Glaskeramik meets accreditations and has the capacity to fulfil large volumes requested by architectural facade and interiors, offering a valid alternative to stone, ceramic or virgin glass.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In support of the pioneering role played by glass ceramic for sustainably produced materials, the company is currently working towards various sustainable certificates for MAGNA Glaskeramik.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Glass is one waste stream of the construction industry, and the major waste stream of the glass industry. Glass as a waste stream, is collected and separated, but reusing it can be costly energy wise.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MAGNA Glaskeramik provides a 100% recyclable glass ceramic to substitute virgin glass material in construction projects for interior design, exterior facades, and design objects. Glaskeramik is an already usable solution with scalability and profitability that achieved full test accreditation and now also the Solar Impulse Foundation Label.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MAGNA Glaskeramik offers a glass ceramic material that is almost 100% recyclable. Glaskeramik uses glass from industrial waste streams (i.e. glass and overruns, bottle glass, flat glass, etc.) and transforms it into glass granulates. Thanks to a complex mixing process, new higher quality upcycled resource material slab if formed, not requiring any moulds. The waste glass granulates are mixed and are comprised of glass of two forms: clear and crystallized annealed glass. The production process adds no resins, no binders, and no additive chemical or colours to the resource content. The process can also reuse old glass from demolition of facade glass.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Glass can usually be recycled, but only under heavy energy footprint. Glaskeramik takes glass waste and its embodied carbon footprint, and recycles it at a third of the energy footprint usually required, offseting the footprint of its processes via Solar Farm PV input.\u003C/p>",[61800,61802],{"name":61801,"type":53,"value":61801},"https://www.magna-glaskeramik.com/",{"name":61803,"type":53,"value":61803},"www.low-impact.co",[61805,61806],{"article_id":61785,"contributor_id":663},{"article_id":61785,"contributor_id":61788},{"id":61808,"link":61809,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61786,"updated_at":61787,"article_id":61785,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"IXUQZWJrtyw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157195149-YIcS4ZcP.jpeg",{"id":61811,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61812,"updated_at":61813,"owner_id":61814,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61815,"contents":61816,"contributors":61832,"image":61834},"15355","2022-05-15T17:10:08.066Z","2022-05-16T10:21:27.617Z","82X7HA",{"id":61814,"type":325,"owner_id":61814,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61817],{"id":61818,"score":47,"body":61819,"status":55,"article_id":61811,"created_at":61812,"updated_at":61813,"published_at":61812},"HQPD",{"title":61820,"outcome":61821,"problem":61822,"summary":61823,"solution":61824,"attachment":61825},"SMARTWaste: An Innovative, Flexible and Smart Solution to Construction Planning","\u003Cp>Several construction and contracting companies have used the SmartWaste management software to aid design and execution of their projects while reducing their carbon footprint. One such project is the Capital Dock development in Dublin Docklands developed by John Sisk & Son, who have used the platform since 2011 to measure all waste generated on site, as well as to capture data relevant to their Environmental Key Performance Indicators. The contracting company reported that the tool helped them maintain consistent data across projects and made information regarding excavation waste more transparent than before. Another benefit was the identification of ethically sourced material suppliers to help procure FSC compliant timber, which has proven to be particularly difficult in the past for smaller building projects. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The construction sector is an energy-intensive industry and has remained a leading contributor in waste production as it accounts for more than a third of all waste in the EU alone. Moreover, on a global scale, annual construction waste is expected to reach 2.2 billion tons by 2025 as most resources on site are directed to landfills without any treatment. Poor resource management in construction projects is a root cause of this issue and must be combated by better assessment of environmental impacts at every stage to ensure that all parameters of waste, energy and materials are recorded and accounted for efficiently.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Developed by the BRE Group, SmartWaste is an innovative online reporting software that has rapidly become a popular choice for promoting sustainable decisions in the built environment. This tool aims to support circularity by recording and monitoring all data relevant to energy consumption, material selection, waste and water management on building sites to help reduce waste and minimize cost. The platform has particularly proven its success amongst construction managers, as it effectively validates the assessment of environmental impacts by comparing recorded data against industry benchmarks and produces relevant recommendations for each project.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>SMARTwaste effectively addresses this problem by providing a single platform to collate all relevant site data regarding resources and their consumption in one place. This data can be effectively accessed across a supply chain to identify trends and areas of improvement as well as to track sustainability targets and project performance. The software captures data and facilitates analysis across various parameters such as waste generation on site, effective water use in mains and/or water discharge, carbon impacts and even cost. The platform can also help identify primary sources of fuel or natural gas on site through equipment or transport and promotes responsible and ethical material sourcing in construction. One of the more popular features of the software is its ability to prepare site waste management plans to ensure that re-use and recycling of materials is carefully planned and maximized by estimating the proportion of each type of waste to be produced, recovered or disposed from site. This online tool is understandably popular amongst construction managers and contractors as it can not only reduce a building project's environmental impact but also minimizes overall costs.\u003C/p>",[61826,61828,61830],{"name":61827,"type":53,"value":61827},"https://www.bresmartsite.com/products/smartwaste/",{"name":61829,"type":53,"value":61829},"https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/BRE_SMARTWaste_online_reporting_platform",{"name":61831,"type":53,"value":61831},"https://www.bresmartsite.com/case-studies/sisks-sustainability-and-net-zero-journey/",[61833],{"article_id":61811,"contributor_id":61814},{"id":61835,"link":61836,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61812,"updated_at":61813,"article_id":61811,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"JLb89kwAgxE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157196488-x2yUn074.jpeg",{"id":61838,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61839,"updated_at":61840,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61841,"contents":61842,"contributors":61857,"image":61859},"22887","2023-01-19T16:29:52.673Z","2025-01-17T16:04:50.156Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61843],{"id":61844,"score":47,"body":61845,"status":55,"article_id":61838,"created_at":61839,"updated_at":61840,"published_at":61839},"yMMO",{"title":61846,"outcome":61847,"problem":61848,"summary":61849,"solution":61850,"attachment":61851},"A collaborative effort to support passive design and resource efficient housing under Mexico’s EcoCasa Programme","\u003Cp>The speed at which Mexican building stock is expanding is such that— despite the success of the green building programmes—by 2025, only 9% of new construction will be green buildings. The EcoCasa programme is part of a country-wide effort to minimise the impact of the existing building stock, while keeping pace with population growth. For something as large and important as greening the built environment, multi-stakeholder partnerships can bring about the required change. The EcoCasa programme is supported by government regulations, such as the building energy norms and an energy code. It is also a programme in which several initiatives work collectively to incentivise green building construction from different angles. Apart from the EcoCasa programme, the INFONAVIT green mortgage programme supports building efficiency measures. The EDGE programme helps design and certify resource-efficient buildings and gradually move to a zero carbon building stock.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mexico City offers tax breaks for buildings with solar water heaters. Meanwhile, other cities across Mexico offer tax breaks for solar photovoltaic systems, or have committed to reaching net-zero in new construction by 2030, and within the whole building stock by 2050.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Every year, another 2 million people in Mexico need a home. Mexico hosts the second largest construction market in all of Latin America, and its building stock is estimated to gain 2.6 million new houses between 2018 and 2025. As the global construction sector consumes a large proportion of materials and energy, it’s an urgent imperative to limit the environmental impact of that growth.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The EcoCasa programme aims to minimise the impact of Mexico's building stock, and issues credits for houses with reduced energy consumption. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The EcoCasa programme is managed by the state-run development bank, Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal, and issues credits for houses that have a 20% reduced energy consumption. The EU funded an ambitious extension to this programme, supporting houses which have an 80% reduced energy consumption and meet the Passive House Standard. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Combined with the EDGE programme from the IFC, embodied carbon is also accounted for. Embodied carbon refers to emissions associated with the production of materials, construction, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of a building. Some EcoCasa buildings have over 20% less embodied carbon, while some EDGE-certified buildings reach 44% embodied carbon reduction. As the project develops, an objective of EcoCasa is to bring more environmental considerations within its scope: targeting water use, transport and embodied energy. The programme is receiving recognition for its ability to transform the whole construction sector and its replication potential. \u003C/p>",[61852,61853,61854,61855,61856],{"name":56516,"type":53,"value":56516},{"name":56522,"type":53,"value":56522},{"name":56514,"type":53,"value":56514},{"name":56520,"type":53,"value":56520},{"name":56518,"type":53,"value":56518},[61858],{"article_id":61838,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":61860,"link":61861,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61839,"updated_at":61840,"article_id":61838,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"WbXJ8KAMW_U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157198995-EGe8WFyi.jpeg",{"id":61863,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61864,"updated_at":35388,"owner_id":7616,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61865,"contents":61866,"contributors":61878,"image":61880},"5843","2020-11-25T18:33:33.817Z",{"id":7616,"type":325,"owner_id":7616,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61867],{"id":61868,"score":47,"body":61869,"status":55,"article_id":61863,"created_at":61864,"updated_at":35388,"published_at":61864},"yaoJ",{"title":61870,"outcome":61871,"problem":61872,"summary":61873,"solution":61874,"attachment":61875},"Sports hall constructed entirely of bamboo","The sports hall has no carbon footprint as the CO2 absorbed while the bamboo was growing is less than that emitted during treatment, transport and construction. By using bamboo instead of wood as a construction material, the building also effectively made more efficient use of land as bamboo grows more densely than trees and a structural column can be grown in just 3 years (compared to the 10-20 years required for soft woods). The exposed bamboo structure is aesthetically pleasing, and showcases local handicraft. The hall has a lifespan of at least 50 years, during which it will educate thousands of students about the potential of bamboo as a sustainable construction material.","The Panyaden International School in Chang Mai needed a sheltered sports arena to suit the hot or wet climate. They asked the architects to design a modern sports facility with a capacity of 300 students. The building needed to integrate with the natural surroundings and existing architecture, and to reflect Panyaden’s ‘green school’ philosophy.","A 782 square metre school sports hall in Thailand was built from bamboo, showcasing the strength and beauty of this sustainable construction material.","The 782 square metre sports hall is constructed of bamboo, which has the compressive force of concrete and the tensile strength of steel. Its roof is supported by prefabricated bamboo trusses of over 17 meters, which do not contain steel reinforcements or connections. Engineers ensured that the structure complied with modern safety standards, and that the building would withstand earthquakes, strong winds and other disasters. The design allows for natural ventilation, creating a cool and pleasant indoor climate throughout the year without the need for air-conditioning.",[61876],{"name":61877,"type":53,"value":61877},"https://www.bamboo-earth-architecture-construction.com/portfolio-item/panyaden-international-school-sports-hall/",[61879],{"article_id":61863,"contributor_id":7616},{"id":61881,"link":61882,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":61864,"updated_at":35388,"article_id":61863,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"QdoBtfErz1E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157199894-8UwqLPxM.jpeg",{"id":61884,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":61885,"updated_at":61886,"owner_id":20935,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":61887,"contents":61888,"contributors":61904,"image":61906},"15390","2022-05-16T07:50:55.425Z","2023-03-01T13:12:16.552Z",{"id":20935,"type":325,"owner_id":20935,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[61889],{"id":61890,"score":47,"body":61891,"status":55,"article_id":61884,"created_at":61885,"updated_at":61886,"published_at":61885},"yh6N",{"title":61892,"outcome":61893,"problem":61894,"summary":61895,"solution":61896,"attachment":61897},"Shopping with Zero Waste Goals","\u003Cp>The Balanced Exchange enhance shift from our current linear system (take, make, waste) to a circular economy (designing waste out of the system).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Reduce Packaging\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>through refilling\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Focus on Ingredients and their sourcing\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Support Local Economy through reducing transportation costs and a lower carbon footprint\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Packaging industries as the largest converter of virgin plastics produce over 78 million metric tones of plastic packaging every year and there is an estimation that the amount will increase by 40% by 2030. Many of these packaging are only used once for food packaging, bags, etc.\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>According to Ellen MacArthur Foundation study, “only about 14% of plastic packaging is recycled globally”. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Balanced Exchange is a refill shop for household goods in Denver, focusing on reusable packages as well as package-free options. Most of their goods are made locally by supporting marginalized populations as makers. They offer refills prefilled in mason jars, package-free options, and other responsible solutions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle with packaging waste, The Balanced Exchange provides solutions:  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reusable packaging: reuse as a service. Pay for the use and not ownership\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Return logistic \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reward system\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Modern Milkman-Style Deliveries: \u003C/strong>Doorstep deliveries are available to Denver County and the City of Aurora, CO. 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In their evaluation, they concluded that 55% of the survey respondents are familiar with the index and 66% of consumers found it to be helpful for making their purchase decision, suggesting the repairability index has already had an effect on consumer behaviour. The index can be further improved by enhancing transparency: avoiding that products with a high score lack incentives to improve and by verifying whether it is true that there are very few products with low scores.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Many electronics have lifetimes of nearly 2.3 years shorter than desired. This phenomenon is referred to as planned obsolescence—a deliberate ploy by manufacturers and designers to design products in a way that reduces their practical usage lifetime, thereby increasing their replacement rate. The consequence of planned obsolescence is borne by consumers and drives the consumption of electronics. Currently, the average EU citizen consumes 18 kilograms of electrical and electronic products per year. 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Next to this, Piñatex uses no chemicals from the Cradle2cradle list of substances banned for use during production and the process is closed loop. Residual leaf biomass is used as natural fertiliser or biofuel. The non-woven Piñatex mesh is biodegradable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Pinatex is a non-woven material made with the by-product of existing pineapple agriculture. The material is made in collaboration with local farmers and is produced in a sustainable manner. The future goal is to ensure post-consumer biodegradability of the material.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Piñatex™ is a leather alternative developed and commercialised by Ananas Anam. Piñatex™ aims to meet the growing demand for leather, but without the negative social and environmental impacts. Instead of animal hides, it uses pineapple leaves, a waste product of pineapple farms. Side products of the Piñatex™ production process are biogas and organic fertiliser. 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Global brands are racing to meet their ESG and circularity goals by ensuring materials are either recycled or reused but what about the millions from the streets of Bogota to Lusaka that do the hardest work in this circular economy. These amazing waste-pickers are left out, discriminated, shunned and unbanked.This \"first-mile\" is in extreme poverty, strife with gender inequity and forced child-labor. This is a problem.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BanQu paves the way for a more transparent, traceable and most importantly equitable supply chain through non-crypto blockchain technology from the producer to the end customer. 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Customers can monetize their previously untapped energy assets, reducing reliance on external power sources and enhancing energy security.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Balancing Intermittent Renewables: Emrgy's solution plays a vital role in balancing intermittent renewable energy sources within a distributed grid environment. By providing a reliable and continuous source of clean power, Emrgy's technology complements intermittent renewables like wind and solar, improving grid stability and reducing the need for backup power systems.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Carbon Emission Reduction: The adoption of Emrgy's clean energy generation technology leads to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. 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The material range from building materials to nutrient-rich proteins and bioplastics. They are developed by a range of international laboratories and institutes.Some are readily available and some still need to find their way into daily life. They encompass new ways to transform human waste into materials we use by completely altering the value chain with which we have come to see the world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to the industrialization of our planet, levels of greenhouse gasses are dangerously rising into the atmosphere. Reducing these emissions is crucial in the challenge we face to prevent the most acute weather changes associated with a global warming. While men must work to reduce emissions, we will inevitably also need to develop strategies to capture the gases that are already in our atmosphere and that are still being emitted.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aireal is a growing material library showing materials that capture CO2 in their production process. The materials were developed in the spirit of the circular economy, where the waste does not exist and carbon dioxide is seen as a resource for the creation of the products that they will use tomorrow.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and storing it underground seems the most obvious strategy. But research over the last 10-15 years shows that there are other possible ways to store carbon dioxide, based on nature's approach, where on a molecular level nothing is wasted.\u003C/p>",[62126],{"name":62127,"type":53,"value":62127},"https://aireal-materials.com/",[62129],{"article_id":62112,"contributor_id":10963},{"id":62131,"link":62132,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62113,"updated_at":62114,"article_id":62112,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"h2DfyzytW8U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157209735-l4FwGb9g.jpeg",{"id":62134,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62135,"updated_at":62136,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62137,"contents":62138,"contributors":62150,"image":62152},"28126","2024-08-27T08:34:03.755Z","2024-08-27T08:34:03.901Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62139],{"id":62140,"score":47,"body":62141,"status":55,"article_id":62134,"created_at":62135,"updated_at":62136,"published_at":62135},"Cla-",{"title":62142,"outcome":62143,"problem":62144,"summary":62145,"solution":62146,"attachment":62147},"Circular Economy Initiatives in Gamagori","\u003Cp>While the full results are yet to be seen, as the project execution is scheduled until February 2024, the expected outcomes include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Creation of new, sustainable business models addressing key societal issues.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Advancement of Gamagori's transition towards a circular economy.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Increased collaboration between local and external businesses in sustainability efforts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Generation of valuable data and insights from project reports to inform future circular economy initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These efforts position Gamagori as a leader in implementing circular economy principles at the municipal level, potentially serving as a model for other cities in Japan and beyond.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gamagori, like many cities, faces challenges in transitioning to a sustainable, circular economic model. Traditional linear economic practices contribute to resource depletion, waste accumulation, and environmental degradation.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Gamagori has launched the \"Circular City Gamagori Demonstration Experiment Project,\" selecting five innovative projects to advance its circular economy goals. This initiative aligns with the city's commitment made in November 2021 to incorporate circular economy principles into urban development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Gamagori has implemented a multi-faceted approach:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. Developing the \"Circular City Gamagori Action Plan\" focusing on seven key areas: education, consumption, health, food, tourism, transportation, and manufacturing.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. Selecting five pioneering projects that align with the action plan, demonstrate innovation, and address societal challenges through circular economy principles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. Providing financial support to these projects, encouraging collaboration between local and external businesses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. Requiring detailed outcome reports from participating businesses to contribute to the city's sustainable future vision.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62148],{"name":62149,"type":53,"value":62149},"https://zenbird.media/pioneering-projects-selected-to-shape-circular-economy-in-gamagori/",[62151],{"article_id":62134,"contributor_id":1639},{"id":62153,"link":62154,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62135,"updated_at":62136,"article_id":62134,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"3CnqbIuuWbc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157210925-KQJ0iK11.jpeg",{"id":62156,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62157,"updated_at":62158,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62159,"contents":62160,"contributors":62171,"image":62173},"9424","2021-09-18T13:25:00.914Z","2025-01-17T16:25:20.974Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62161],{"id":62162,"score":47,"body":62163,"status":55,"article_id":62156,"created_at":62157,"updated_at":62158,"published_at":62157},"8b-o",{"title":62164,"outcome":62165,"problem":62166,"summary":62167,"solution":62168,"attachment":62169},"Analyzing the potential of job creation by taking the first step towards Circular Economy: case study of Brazil","\u003Cp>Making use of job production factors, the article shows that circular economy strategies, such as recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing are more beneficial in terms of job creation potential in comparison to incineration and landfill activities. In total, 109, 205 direct jobs could be generated if Brazil reaches the target of 30% recycling rate. Collection activities get 30,194 additional direct jobs, processing activities get 24,020 direct jobs, and finally, manufacturing generates 55,070 direct jobs. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Indirect jobs, created in other sectors that provide equipment and services for recycling plants or manufacturers that use recycled material as an input, could be equal to 40,891 jobs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Economic projections and social indicators show a future of crisis for the country due to the COVID-19 shock on economic sectors and human well-being. Developed nations have implemented strategies linked to sustainability - mainly related to the circular economy - to overcome this crisis. This article applies the same rationale to explore a 'what if' scenario applying similar strategies in Brazil, mainly related to the waste management sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This paper presents the job creation potential for Brazil of implementing circular waste management strategies. Making use of job production factors, the author affirms the country could create 109,205 direct jobs if the goal of 30% recycling rate is reached. Moreover, in addition to the gross value in the number of jobs created, this article also detailed the number of these jobs by type of activity (collection, processing, and manufacturing) and by type of material. Finally, the author mentions there could be a further creation of indirect jobs equal to 40,891 jobs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The promotion of strategies linked to the circular economy could help in the economic recovery efforts while at the same time impacting human well-being through job creation. The waste management sector is a good starting point as it could employ people along different waste streams and types of activities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the country has in place a National Solid Waste Management Policy, which is considered a milestone that represents a regulatory advance in Brazil. With that in mind, the potential for improving the waste recycling rates while at the same time providing secure jobs for waste pickers could be considered a goal worth exploring. This is even more important in terms of decent work conditions as the waste pickers sector in Brazil is considered highly informal.\u003C/p>",[62170],{"name":13473,"type":53,"value":13473},[62172],{"article_id":62156,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":62174,"link":62175,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62157,"updated_at":62158,"article_id":62156,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kqL8zioD0EI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157211503-iZ7sekDB.jpeg",{"id":62177,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62178,"updated_at":62179,"owner_id":54211,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62180,"contents":62181,"contributors":62201,"image":6},"9613","2021-10-14T14:13:12.871Z","2021-10-14T15:50:38.322Z",{"id":54211,"type":325,"owner_id":54211,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62182],{"id":62183,"score":47,"body":62184,"status":55,"article_id":62177,"created_at":62178,"updated_at":62179,"published_at":62178},"KdUE",{"title":62185,"outcome":62186,"problem":62187,"summary":62188,"solution":62189,"attachment":62190},"Cellucomp: Repurposing the root vegetable waste into nano cellulosic fibre","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>1\u003C/strong>. The Curran® production process increases the economic value by an estimated factor of 50, by extracting value from quite an under-utilised product.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. \u003C/strong> It has lower unit energy consumption compared to other paint thickeners and reduces the carbon footprint of the residue food/sugar processing industries by repurposing it.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3.\u003C/strong> \u003Cem>\"We want to be as sustainable as possible and Curran® is produced using green chemistry processes. We only use by-products and residues from agriculture and food processing as we do not want our feedstocks to compete with land for growing food.”-Dr Eric Whale, Co-Founder \u003C/em>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The thickeners used in various industries are either petrochemical or produced using the land that could otherwise be used for food production\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>1. 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At Cellucomp, the scientists are working to add further value to the residues from their own production processes by commercialising it into bio-fuels or a commodity chemicals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Curran® is a material developed from the extraction of nanocellulose fibres of root vegetables, primarily from sugar beet pulp, a by-product of the sugar industry, which acts as an additive or a natural thickener for various common water-based polymer systems.\u003C/p>",[62191,62193,62195,62197,62199],{"name":62192,"type":53,"value":62192},"https://www.thedailymeal.com/news/could-your-next-car-be-made-out-carrots/51514",{"name":62194,"type":53,"value":62194},"https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/09/carrots-concrete-stronger-lancaster-university-technology/",{"name":62196,"type":53,"value":62196},"https://onoe-design.dk/en/from-waste-to-resource/",{"name":62198,"type":53,"value":62198},"https://vimeo.com/57557792",{"name":62200,"type":53,"value":62200},"https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk",[62202],{"article_id":62177,"contributor_id":54211},{"id":62204,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62205,"updated_at":62206,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62207,"contents":62208,"contributors":62221,"image":62223},"22914","2023-01-24T09:55:49.001Z","2025-01-17T16:04:04.089Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62209],{"id":62210,"score":47,"body":62211,"status":55,"article_id":62204,"created_at":62205,"updated_at":62206,"published_at":62205},"wedK",{"title":62212,"outcome":62213,"problem":62214,"summary":62215,"solution":62216,"attachment":62217},"Vietnam's industrial ecology program sets up eco-industrial parks across the country","\u003Cp>Industries have a massive water footprint globally, accounting for 19% of global water use. The implementation of the 12 opportunities for industrial symbiosis could result in three environmental benefits: an annual GHG emission reduction of 70,500 tonnes CO2e, additionally saving 885,333 cubic metres of freshwater and reducing waste volumes by 84,444 tonnes annually. Moreover, out of the 1,000 options identified to improve resource efficiency and waste prevention, 546 were implemented. The result? Electricity consumption fell by 19,274 megawatt hours per year, fossil fuel use reduced by 142 terajoules per year. This had another ripple effect: GHG emissions fell by 30,570 tonnes CO2e per year, water usage by 488,653 cubic metres per year, and chemicals and material use by 3,121 tonnes per year. The interventions also led to financial savings of €2.9 million annually. EIPs could deliver positive socio-economic outcomes, such as local job creation, better working conditions, better health and safety for workers by avoiding waste generation, and create space for professional job opportunities in waste collection and processing. In addition, EIPs can provide an array of social infrastructures, such as vocational training centres and training for skill development, among other  community services.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Over the last two decades, Vietnam has witnessed rapid social and economic transformations, catapulting the country from one of the poorest in the world to a middle-income country. Industries are one of the prime levers of economic growth, driving job creation, delivering goods and services and improving standards of living. But industries consume enormous quantities of resources, such as water and energy, generating pollutants and waste. Vietnam’s industrial sector comprises numerous energy-intensive industries, such as steel, cement, fertilisers, pulp and paper that are reliant on outdated production technologies. Before the Vietnamese Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) initiative was launched, industrial zones discharged nearly 70% of their liquid waste without prior treatment, contaminating surface, groundwater and marine ecosystems with pollutants. The pace of economic growth was directly linked with high consumption of natural gas, electricity and especially coal, resulting in a rapid increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Vietnamese Eco-Industrial Park (EIP) initiative transforms pollutive industrial zones to protect ground water and reduce emissions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fast economic growth of the last two decades brought into sharp focus the urgency to meet the country’s growing infrastructure requirements for the development of industries. Due to this, the Vietnamese government set up numerous industrial parks (IPs) across the country, with the first one established in 1991. Today, there are 326 IPs and economic zones (EZs), covering an area of 93,000 hectares. In 2018, the established IPs and EZs together raked in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows worth over $8.3 billion. With the adoption of the EIP initiative, especially through the government Decree no. 82/2018/ND-CP, the country seeks to attract investors who are in search of environment-friendly production units. With co-funding support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), industrial symbiosis was implemented in four of the country’s industrial parks. Within these industrial parks, further 18 industrial symbiosis opportunities were identified and ultimately 12 were implemented. From a GHG reduction perspective, EIPs have the potential to mitigate between 97 to 108 billion tonnes of CO2e between 2020 and 2050. The business case for EIPs also offers more than just hope: the World Bank says EIPs can not only offer business advantages of traditional industrial parks but also efficiently use resources, improve productivity and support other firms in meeting their social responsibility goals, while minimising risks associated with climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62218,62219,62220],{"name":60885,"type":53,"value":60885},{"name":60883,"type":53,"value":60883},{"name":60881,"type":53,"value":60881},[62222],{"article_id":62204,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":62224,"link":62225,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62205,"updated_at":62206,"article_id":62204,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"yLFTSTWTmco=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157212761-U4XRjWWc.jpeg",{"id":62227,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62228,"updated_at":62229,"owner_id":61765,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62230,"contents":62231,"contributors":62243,"image":62245},"30574","2025-04-17T16:48:14.484Z","2025-04-22T08:25:03.895Z",{"id":61765,"type":325,"owner_id":61765,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62232],{"id":62233,"score":47,"body":62234,"status":55,"article_id":62227,"created_at":62228,"updated_at":62229,"published_at":62228},"UYkZ",{"title":62235,"outcome":62236,"problem":62237,"summary":62238,"solution":62239,"attachment":62240},"Enhancing circularity in End-of-Life EV management: Febelauto's approach in Belgium","\u003Cp>In 2022, Febelauto collected 5,715 EV batteries, weighing 136 tonnes. Approximately 20% of these were repurposed through partnerships, contributing to a circular economy by extending the batteries' lifecycle. The implementation of QR-code tracking has enhanced transparency and efficiency in battery management. The pay-as-you-collect model has provided financial flexibility for OEMs and importers, encouraging participation in sustainable practices.​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Febelauto's initiatives align with the European Union's directives on waste management and circular economy principles. Their collaboration with Watt4Ever exemplifies successful public-private partnerships in achieving sustainability goals.​\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The rise in electric vehicle adoption has introduced challenges in managing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. These batteries require specialised handling due to safety concerns and the potential for reuse or recycling. Manufacturers and importers face obligations under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to ensure proper disposal, but often lack the infrastructure or expertise to manage this process effectively.​\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Febelauto, Belgium's Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), has developed a comprehensive system for managing the lifecycle of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. By integrating safe dismantling practices, data-driven tracking, and partnerships for battery repurposing, Febelauto facilitates a circular economy model that benefits manufacturers, recyclers, and the environment.​\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Febelauto addresses these challenges through a multifaceted approach:​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs):\u003C/strong> Establishing a network of over 100 ATFs, including specialised 'ATF+' centres equipped to handle high-voltage batteries safely.​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Flexible systems:\u003C/strong> Offering both closed systems (managed internally by OEMs) and open systems (comprehensive services including logistics, storage, and recycling) to accommodate different manufacturer needs.​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pay-as-you-collect model:\u003C/strong> Implementing a payment system where OEMs and importers pay annually based on the number of batteries processed, aligning costs with actual collection volumes.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Digital tracking:\u003C/strong> Utilising QR-code-based data management to track battery status in real-time from collection to final processing.​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Partnerships for repurposing:\u003C/strong> Collaborating with organisations like Watt4Ever to assess and repurpose suitable batteries for second-life applications, such as stationary energy storage systems.​\u003C/p>",[62241],{"name":62242,"type":53,"value":62242},"https://www.battereverse.eu/blog/helping-producers-become-more-circular-end-of-life-ev-management-by-febelauto",[62244],{"article_id":62227,"contributor_id":61765},{"id":62246,"link":62247,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62228,"updated_at":62229,"article_id":62227,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"O_o7YufQf38=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157213887-X8iA0Lq1.jpeg",{"id":62249,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62250,"updated_at":62251,"owner_id":41176,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62252,"contents":62253,"contributors":62267,"image":62269},"15025","2022-05-10T18:06:47.287Z","2022-05-11T07:20:25.809Z",{"id":41176,"type":325,"owner_id":41176,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62254],{"id":62255,"score":47,"body":62256,"status":55,"article_id":62249,"created_at":62250,"updated_at":62251,"published_at":62250},"pv6q",{"title":62257,"outcome":62258,"problem":62259,"summary":62260,"solution":62261,"attachment":62262},"Composting food scraps in Dubai","\u003Cp>Up to date, The Waste Lab Beta is connecting 65 households in Dubai, and collecting weekly their food scraps. The last monthly report (Dec21-Apr22) suggested that the project saved 6 tons of CO2 emissions. This startup is still looking for further investors and partners in order to expand. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recycling in the UAE is spreading and it is becoming more and more popular and accessible. However, food scrap recycling/composting has been so far a very small niche. Only a few engaged families, personally interested in a zero-waste lifestyle have been forming social groups and supporting each other in the composting journey. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The problem is mostly a lack of time, interest, or space, to do such activities as composting is. There is however no lack of interest among the citizens of the UAE, who are becoming more and more environmentally conscious. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This project is handling four SDGs:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SDG 13 - Climate Action\u003C/p>\u003Cp>SDG 15 - Life on Land\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Waste Lab Beta is helping to reduce food waste, reducing waste ending up in landfills, and reducing CO2 emissions and enriching local soil.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Local UAE's startup is aiming to provide a comprehensive solution when it comes to food waste. The Beta project is so far engaging the public and households to join the food scraps collection initiative. Every week they will deliver a pot to each household and also pick up the collected waste. They offer instructions on which waste is suitable and which one is not. They turn the food scraps into the compost and provide monthly informative reports on how much waste and CO2 emissions were saved. The households pay a monthly fee of around 30 US dollars for the offered service and the project is connecting 65 households to date. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>In the future, they are planning to connect the whole process with an interactive platform/app and grow local superfoods on the compost-enriched soil. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To make composting widely accessible to anyone, even to those people who do not have an interest in such activities but still would like to contribute to the UAE's emission and waste reduction, The Waste Lab developed a project to make this process simple and scalable. For a small fee of around 30 US dollars per month, they provide bins, a weekly collection service, and also tips on how to correctly collect the food scraps. They also provide monthly impact reports. The Waste Lab is creating compost out of the collected scraps to enrich the soil. 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As the radical expansion of the compost industry continues, ZFP expects many collaborations around regional carbon farming and compost.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The more living things in the soil, and the deeper the root systems, the more carbon gets sucked down from the sky. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Unfortunately, today’s industrial food system supports practices that degrade soil, release carbon, deplete nutrients, and mistreat animals and resources. Extractive farming followed by extracting as much profit as possible, enhancing practices which systematically plowing the soil and spraying it with fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides, results in major problems.  According to the UN, global soil has only 60 years left of productivity and continues to release shit-tons of carbon every year.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Zero Foodprint (ZFP) is a nonprofit organization mobilizing the food world around agricultural climate solutions. Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz, award-winning restaurateurs, established Zero Foodprint with the aim of supporting a movement of farmers and ranchers who intend to switch to renewable and regenerative farming to enhance climate solutions but need funding to implement regenerative farming practices. ZFP defines the food system both as a major solution to global warming and a major cause. ZFP members crowd-fund grants for farmers to switch to renewable farming practices which is the most impactful initiative yet towards solving global warming.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>If farmers switch to renewable farming, reduce tilling, apply compost, plant cover crops, and incorporate animal grazing, we will have healthy soils which could sequester between half and all of the carbon humans emit every year. For this to happen, farmers need funding. Just a few cents from restaurant meals or other food purchases, can contribute to acres of healthy soil and shift us from the extractive “conventional” agricultural system to a regenerative food system. It is not enough to reduce emissions or limit pesticides, it is also necessary to remove carbon from the atmosphere. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>How it works:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A few cents from dinners at restaurants, adds up to big investments and more acres of regenerative farming. We can restore underground ecosystems by re-storing carbon in the soil, which removes it from the atmosphere. This improves our food and restores the climate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Consumers send 1% of every purchase from a ZFP business.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- ZFP optimally and equitably distributes restore grants to farmers applications for healthy soil projects.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Local trusted conservation experts estimate the climate benefit, and help implement and verify carbon farming projects. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62287,62289],{"name":62288,"type":53,"value":62288},"https://www.zerofoodprint.org/about",{"name":62290,"type":53,"value":62290},"https://www.zerofoodprint.org/home-1",[62292],{"article_id":62273,"contributor_id":20935},{"id":62294,"link":62295,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62274,"updated_at":62275,"article_id":62273,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"00hNJdOlc-o=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157215937-cGAmZHTU.jpeg",{"id":62297,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62298,"updated_at":62299,"owner_id":58372,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62300,"contents":62301,"contributors":62316,"image":62318},"15322","2022-05-15T12:14:45.742Z","2022-05-22T18:45:39.347Z",{"id":58372,"type":325,"owner_id":58372,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62302],{"id":62303,"score":47,"body":62304,"status":55,"article_id":62297,"created_at":62298,"updated_at":62299,"published_at":62298},"zisB",{"title":62305,"outcome":62306,"problem":62307,"summary":58381,"solution":62308,"attachment":62309},"Considering Waste Management as a Tool Towards Curbing Climate Change Impacts","\u003Cp>The considerations highlighted above indicate that there is hope for efforts to yield good results and save the planet from excess waste and this implies better sanitary environments and a contribution on the race towards achieving net zero. As a result of this, certain principles like sustainable waste management have gained global prominence, through efforts on limiting waste and innovatively utilizing it productively as much as possible, for additional value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Resource efficiency is also becoming increasingly important to avoid environmental degradation and thus, technological advancements have been introduced to transform previous items of waste to highly beneficial energy sources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some waste management efforts have resulted in more efficient energy generation, i.e. from waste and this shows alot of single-use materials can be optimally utilized.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A lot of effort has been made to research on ways to curb excess waste in various cities and regions throughout the world. For example, solid waste availability contributes to high levels of greenhouse gas in the environment, leading to more negative impacts on the planet. (Hoornweg & Bhada-Tata, 2012)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When we consider the planet and how much change is required in enhancing the environment for the sake of human health which has been adversely affected, we realize that time is racing against us and the time to act is now. Landfill waste and its release of a major GHG- methane constitutes a major problem for communities and their authorities with a responsibility for their wellbeing. (Marshall & Farahbakhsh, 2013).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result of the issues mentioned, the frequency of material depletion has increased over time and due care is needed to prevent from extremes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Rs of circular economy which are recycle, refurbishment, reduce, recover, remanufacture, repair, repurpose, reuse and rethink, are helpful ways to reduce waste pollution in the environment and to derive more benefits from materials and products which were previously considered for single use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The underlying component of each implies the transformation of waste either to other products or to similar products as the initial, or for alternative uses and this way waste in various forms can be reduced and by extension, the release of harmful substances to the environment can be effectively controlled.\u003C/p>",[62310,62311,62312,62313,62314,62315],{"name":58387,"type":53,"value":58387},{"name":58391,"type":53,"value":58391},{"name":58399,"type":53,"value":58399},{"name":58393,"type":53,"value":58393},{"name":58385,"type":53,"value":58385},{"name":58397,"type":53,"value":58397},[62317],{"article_id":62297,"contributor_id":58372},{"id":62319,"link":62320,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62298,"updated_at":62299,"article_id":62297,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jt8VETYZxTQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157216699-0JP2SGdT.jpeg",{"id":62322,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62323,"updated_at":62324,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62325,"contents":62326,"contributors":62341,"image":62343},"22883","2023-01-19T14:41:44.775Z","2025-01-17T16:04:55.472Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62327],{"id":62328,"score":47,"body":62329,"status":55,"article_id":62322,"created_at":62323,"updated_at":62324,"published_at":62323},"fSUl",{"title":62330,"outcome":62331,"problem":62332,"summary":62333,"solution":62334,"attachment":62335},"WEEE centres in Kenya and Nigeria for the collection, repair and recycling of e-waste","\u003Cp>WEEE centres provide a route for partnering with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to source materials for collection and recycling, as well as fostering private partnerships for scaling up their operations. These centres are also important for driving economic empowerment of youth across their respective countries by providing them with skill-based training to repair and maintain electronics and e-waste. Imparting skills and providing jobs is especially important in Kenya where at least 40% of youth are unemployed. From a broader policy perspective, Kenya is a signatory to a host of multilateral treaties, such as the Basel Convention and the Vienna Convention—which effectively control transnational movement of e-waste. If citizens and the informal sector who own, manage, repair, collect and dispose of e-waste aren't sensitised through awareness campaigns, countries such as Nigeria and Kenya will likely falter in meeting these global regulations. For Sub-Saharan Africa, the success of WEEE centres means more replication and scaling up opportunities for similar initiatives, and promotes closer collaboration among various stakeholders, such as citizens, the informal sector, government and private players.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, Kenya produced an estimated 51,000 tonnes of e-waste, half of which was not collected. This leads to the disposal of harmful substances, but also represents a loss of valuable materials which could possibly be recovered during collection and recycled. The e-waste also represents value lost, as many products can be repaired. For Nigeria, the estimated e-waste volume ranges from 290,000 to  1.1 million tonnes to per year. The variation is partly a result of opaque trade in e-waste arriving over land and by ship. Its disposal has been causing health concerns.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) accounts for thousands of tonnes of e-waste in Kenya and Nigeria. Waste centres and recycling initiatives are partnering up to solve this growing problem. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kenya established a WEEE centre that collects electrical and electronic waste from over 8,000 clients, which is then dismantled and treated. To what extent an e-waste resource can be repaired, sold second-hand or recycled locally depends on its quality. Only when a country lacks the appropriate facilities are they exported abroad for recycling. The WEEE centre is ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 certified. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In Nigeria, on the other hand, the E-waste Producer Responsibility Organisation Nigeria (EPRON) has been established as a joint initiative by a coalition of electronics companies as part of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. EPRON is financed from fees and levies on producers. It collects and processes e-waste.\u003C/p>",[62336,62337,62338,62339,62340],{"name":56520,"type":53,"value":56520},{"name":56514,"type":53,"value":56514},{"name":56516,"type":53,"value":56516},{"name":56518,"type":53,"value":56518},{"name":56522,"type":53,"value":56522},[62342],{"article_id":62322,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":62344,"link":62345,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62323,"updated_at":62324,"article_id":62322,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kZYaaXpVTs0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157217240-iKTDdKIq.jpeg",{"id":62347,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62348,"updated_at":62349,"owner_id":61125,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62350,"contents":62351,"contributors":62369,"image":62371},"15126","2022-05-12T10:47:31.885Z","2022-05-13T10:19:43.804Z",{"id":61125,"type":325,"owner_id":61125,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62352],{"id":62353,"score":47,"body":62354,"status":55,"article_id":62347,"created_at":62348,"updated_at":62349,"published_at":62348},"J_c-",{"title":62355,"outcome":62356,"problem":62357,"summary":62358,"solution":62359,"attachment":62360},"Cupertino's electrification ordinance: new constructed buildings need to be all-electric","\u003Cp>By adopting this ordinance the city aims to enhance the cost savings of its buildings, improve the quality of life of its community and the health of the environment. This effort has become a regional movement; Cupertino is part of a group of over 50 cities in California adopting policies that support all-electric new construction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The City of Cupertino has set a series of strategies and actions as part of its Climate Action Plan to achieve 83% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050. Cupertino wanted to take specific action with regards to buildings to achieve climate goals. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Cupertino adopted an electrification ordinance in late 2019, which requires all new residential and commercial buildings to be constructed all-electric. This forms part of a regional movement in California, where over 50 cities have adopted similar policies in an effort to reduce emissions and achieve climate goals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In late 2019, the city adopted an electrification ordinance for all new buildings. The ordinance, established as a \"Reach Code\", sets a standard for new construction that goes beyond the state-wide building code (2019 California Energy Code). The ordinance requires all new residential and commercial buildings, including accessory dwelling units, to be all-electric and does not allow gas connections, with some small exceptions for commercial kitchens.\u003C/p>",[62361,62363,62365,62367],{"name":62362,"type":53,"value":62362},"https://www.svcleanenergy.org/news/city-of-cupertino-takes-action-to-fight-climate-change/",{"name":62364,"type":53,"value":62364},"https://lpdd.org/resources/cupertinos-electrification-ordinance/",{"name":62366,"type":53,"value":62366},"https://www.sierraclub.org/articles/2021/07/californias-cities-lead-way-pollution-free-homes-and-buildings",{"name":62368,"type":53,"value":62368},"https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability/reach-codes",[62370],{"article_id":62347,"contributor_id":61125},{"id":62372,"link":62373,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62348,"updated_at":62349,"article_id":62347,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GbOVWotzwGE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157218268-zK_zJEbr.jpeg",{"id":62375,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62376,"updated_at":62377,"owner_id":60895,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62378,"contents":62379,"contributors":62391,"image":62393},"25553","2023-10-30T08:37:46.467Z","2023-10-30T08:37:46.566Z",{"id":60895,"type":325,"owner_id":60895,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62380],{"id":62381,"score":47,"body":62382,"status":55,"article_id":62375,"created_at":62376,"updated_at":62377,"published_at":62376},"dScr",{"title":62383,"outcome":62384,"problem":62385,"summary":62386,"solution":62387,"attachment":62388},"Munich Bergbus: bringing shared mobility to the mountains","\u003Cp>Bergus makes shared-mobility journeys to mountains accessible and attractive, allowing to swap private cars for public transport, therefore reducing emissions and material use. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As in the rest of Germany, Munich is home to many private cars and is suffering from increasingly bad traffic—despite walking, public transport and cycling also being common. Achieving an even greener mobility system will be fundamental to improving Munich residents’ quality of life, reaching sustainability goals and cutting carbon emissions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Bergbus is a bus route that allows individuals to visit the mountains through routes that were previously only accessible by car. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Munich mountain bus started to operate in 2023. In cooperation with the mobility department of the city of Munich, the route operators offer an environmentally friendly journey to the mountains. In addition, the alpine program can include a guided mountain tour for every trip. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>From 2024, the mountain bus will be part of public transport as the mobility committee of the state capital of Munich decided to take the mountain bus into regular service. Two lines are planned that will run from May to October 2024 with two return trips each on Saturday and Sunday: One from Munich in the direction Leitzachtal / Origin Pass and on to Thiersee in Tyrol and a line towards Pfronten. In the future, the mountain bus will also serve stops within the Miesbach and Ostallgäu districts as well as stops in the Landsberg am Lech and Weilheim-Schongau districts in the direction of Pfronten. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62389],{"name":62390,"type":53,"value":62390},"https://www.alpenverein-muenchen-oberland.de/umwelt/muenchner-bergbus",[62392],{"article_id":62375,"contributor_id":60895},{"id":62394,"link":62395,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62376,"updated_at":62377,"article_id":62375,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_eu_Arh3WbI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157219290-jo0AyIQM.jpeg",{"id":62397,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62398,"updated_at":62399,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62400,"contents":62401,"contributors":62413,"image":62416},"7773","2021-02-04T23:32:27.711Z","2022-06-06T13:38:07.807Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62402],{"id":62403,"score":47,"body":62404,"status":55,"article_id":62397,"created_at":62398,"updated_at":62399,"published_at":62398},"T-An",{"title":62405,"outcome":62406,"problem":62407,"summary":62408,"solution":62409,"attachment":62410},"Why our waste should be seen as a valuable resource","\u003Cp>When it comes to building and landscaping supplies, virgin materials can be up to 500 per cent more expensive than recycled materials. BINGO's bedding sand is a great example of how you can save during construction – a tonne of ECO Product Bedding Sand will cost you $12.50 compared with $61 per tonne of virgin material. That is a mark-up of 508 per cent! When you factor in the environmental savings, the choice to use recycled product is simple.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Choosing recycled over virgin products also delivers significant environmental savings. Keeping these materials in circulation for as long as possible preserves their embodied energy, protects finite resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Through resource recovery, BINGO abated 324,723 tonnes of C02-e emissions in FY20.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The waste generated by the Construction and Demolition (C&D) and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sectors comprises three quarters of the total core waste generated in Australia. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>BINGO doesn’t see trash when it looks at the waste it collects; it sees valuable resources that can be recovered and used again. Established in 2005 as a family-owned collections business, hiring out skip bins and collecting building and demolition waste, it recognised the opportunity to do something with what it was collecting. Choosing to make recycling a central part of its business strategy, it has since evolved into one of Australia’s principal waste recovery and management companies, setting industry-leading recovery rates and energising the market for recycled building and landscaping products.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rather than sending materials to landfill, BINGO developed the infrastructure needed to sort and recover waste and remanufacture recycled products. The company processes these materials into its ECO Product range of recycled aggregate, road base, mulch and cleaned sand and soils.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Opening in 2021, BINGO’s Recycling Ecology Park in Western Sydney’s Eastern Creek is a state-of-the-art recycling facility that aims to have an impressive 90 per cent recovery rate.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>BINGO also engages with industry and governments to help generate the end markets needed to make circular solutions the preferable and cheaper option.\u003C/p>",[62411],{"name":62412,"type":53,"value":62412},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/bingo-industries",[62414,62415],{"article_id":62397,"contributor_id":50234},{"article_id":62397,"contributor_id":6835},{"id":62417,"link":62418,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62398,"updated_at":62399,"article_id":62397,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"RwuK7tn3ZyU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157220234-WAOwdB-b.jpeg",{"id":62420,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62421,"updated_at":62422,"owner_id":61125,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62423,"contents":62424,"contributors":62438,"image":62440},"16345","2022-05-30T14:32:16.051Z","2022-05-30T14:32:16.129Z",{"id":61125,"type":325,"owner_id":61125,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62425],{"id":62426,"score":47,"body":62427,"status":55,"article_id":62420,"created_at":62421,"updated_at":62422,"published_at":62421},"tk2B",{"title":62428,"outcome":62429,"problem":62430,"summary":62431,"solution":62432,"attachment":62433},"One of the world's largest flow battery storage system, provided by Sumitomo Electric, has come online in the island of Hokkaido in Japan","\u003Cp>The new system will support the grid-side and has been installed by Hokkaido Electric at its Minami-Hayarai substation. The capacity of the flow battery system will be shared by 15 companies, who will also share the running costs together with Hokkaido Electric. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is another project that shows the potential of VRFB systems. Vanadium flow batteries offer a potentially long lifetime energy storage resource, capable of heavy duty cycling over an expected 20+ years in the field. They also offer the ability to scale up energy storage capacity simply by increasing the size of liquid electrolyte tanks, unlike lithium batteries, which need to add more cell stacks and more balance of plant equipment as they add capacity. VRFBs are also considered to be safer than other batteries, due to their operation at room temperature and lack of combustible materials used in their construction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The island of Hokkaido in northern Japan is populated by almost 10 million people but has limited interconnection with the rest of the country. Hokkaido Electric Power is the main power utility for the island and a regional operator of the grid. Due to large areas of suitable land, Hokkaido has become a hot spot for clean energy developments but the limited interconnection to the rest of Japan has caused issues as capacity on the grid increased. Hokkaido Electric Power has introduced rules since 2015, where new renewable energy projects must be paired with energy storage.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to limited interconnection, the island of Hokkaido has had strict rules for renewable energy projects since 2015, requesting that all developments are paired with energy storage. This has spurred development in energy storage projects. Recently, Sumitomo Electric completed the installation of a 17MW/51MWh flow battery storage system, which will support a wind farm. This is one of the largest flow battery storage installations currently in the world.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The rules set by the regional power utility for renewable energy developments have led to various battery projects on the island, including the first installations in Japan for Tesla’s Megapack BESS solution and a recently-completed solar-plus-storage project supplied by Sungrow. Sumitomo Electric has recently completed a 17MW/51MWh energy storage system based on the vanadium redux flow battery (VRFB) technology. Its size makes it one of the largest VRFB systems installed in the world. The system is installed to help integrate local wind energy onto the grid and has been in operation since 1st April 2022. It is the second VRFB energy storage installation completed by Sumitomo Electric on the island, after a 15MW/60MWh system commissioned in 2015.\t\u003C/p>",[62434,62436],{"name":62435,"type":53,"value":62435},"https://www.energy-storage.news/sumitomo-electric-brings-51mwh-flow-battery-online-in-northern-japan/",{"name":62437,"type":53,"value":62437},"https://www.energy-storage.news/51mwh-vanadium-flow-battery-system-ordered-for-wind-farm-in-northern-japan/",[62439],{"article_id":62420,"contributor_id":61125},{"id":62441,"link":62442,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62421,"updated_at":62422,"article_id":62420,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"dfWXUziXQx8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157222188-xINmtklS.jpeg",{"id":62444,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62445,"updated_at":62446,"owner_id":62447,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62448,"contents":62449,"contributors":62461,"image":62463},"23605","2023-04-17T10:28:50.188Z","2023-04-17T11:34:06.059Z","8P9RXA",{"id":62447,"type":325,"owner_id":62447,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62450],{"id":62451,"score":47,"body":62452,"status":55,"article_id":62444,"created_at":62445,"updated_at":62446,"published_at":62445},"qdtI",{"title":62453,"outcome":62454,"problem":62455,"summary":62456,"solution":62457,"attachment":62458},"Circular Commerce Platform 'Rentle' Empowers Commerce Outside of Ownership","\u003Cp>Today, merchants in over 40 countries offer their customers a choice between renting and buying. Rentle has helped businesses process over 800,000 orders worth tens of millions of dollars in sales worldwide.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Today's commerce softwares are almost exclusively designed for selling ownership, not access. To grow sales via quantity, not quality. Therefore, it is unnecessarily complicated for both consumers and businesses to discover the vast potential of outside ownership.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>In our new online interview format ‘What’s happening out there?’, Circle Economy features entrepreneurs that own a business based on circular principles. In this first episode we spoke with Tuomo Laine - Co-founder and CEO of Rentle - a circular commerce platform. This Finish company develops e-commerce infrastructures for other businesses to make products rentable in a few clicks. When Rentle first started, their customers were mainly ski resorts. But since day one, they always knew that they were building something that is applicable for all industries. Soon they will be able to launch some news around clothing rentals. Read more below and watch the first episode of ‘What’s Happening Out There?’ now!\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rentle closes the gap between supply and demand effortlessly. Their platform empowers merchants to expand their commerce from unit sales to services, from ownership to access — while retaining full control of their customer experience.\u003C/p>",[62459],{"name":62460,"type":53,"value":62460},"https://youtu.be/M-nYPWAb-v4",[62462],{"article_id":62444,"contributor_id":62447},{"id":62464,"link":62465,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62445,"updated_at":62446,"article_id":62444,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"zMMUAxk3C84=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157222977-h7w0ebd-.jpeg",{"id":62467,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62468,"updated_at":62469,"owner_id":14497,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62470,"contents":62471,"contributors":62480,"image":62482},"16378","2022-05-31T01:55:52.420Z","2022-05-31T01:55:52.516Z",{"id":14497,"type":325,"owner_id":14497,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62472],{"id":62473,"score":47,"body":62474,"status":55,"article_id":62467,"created_at":62468,"updated_at":62469,"published_at":62468},"jUT_",{"title":62475,"outcome":62476,"problem":62477,"summary":62478,"solution":62479},"Combating Plastic Sachets by Driving Refill Solution","\u003Cp>Present since April 2020, Siklus Refill is a startup that provides refill services for household needs. The goal is to overcome the problem of plastic waste while meeting daily needs without using packaging at a more affordable cost. There are two operational models implemented by the Refill Cycle. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The first is a mobile shop, where vendors will go to low- to middle-income areas to offer refills on a number of products, such as shampoo, body care, cleaning products, and coffee. The price is also 10 percent cheaper than the original packaged product, as long as the buyer must bring his own plastic container or bottle. Later the seller will refill the product purchased through the available dispenser. Meanwhile, the second model involves installing refill kits at local shops or sending them directly to consumers' homes around DKI Jakarta and surrounding areas. So far, the company has collaborated with a number of household product companies (FMCG), such as Nestle, Total, Wings, and P&G.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>On the other hand, Greeneration Foundation has conducted 16 educational activities to a total of 1661 housewives on the course of November 2020 until November 2021. The issues that were raised was the danger of single-use plastic sachets, river pollution, marine litter, sustainable lifestyle, and the circular economy. The goal is to raise the awareness and encourage responsible consumption and production principles. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Single-use plastic sachets has become one of the main cause of environmental pollution in Jakarta's suburban neighborhood. The quick and easy option to purchase these consumer goods produces an unwanted consequence of plastic trash scattered in the area. Flood is a regular phenomenon that the communities went through; leading to health and welfare risks. On the other hand, the amount of discarded plastic waste are still not managed properly, thus leaving the locals to burn them in order to completely discard them.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Plastic waste has always been a major problem in environmental pollution, both land and sea pollution. This is because it takes hundreds of years to decompose naturally. Talking about plastic waste, one of the biggest contributors comes from household items, ranging from plastic shampoo, bath and dishwashing soap, to oil. Greeneration Foundation and Siklus Refill, funded by the Partnering for  Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G), the Driving Refill Solution was initiated to tackle single-use plastic sachet with 2 approaches; providing a technical solution of refilling stations and educating the consumers, specifically housewives who are the drivers of Indonesia's traditional household. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Driving Refill Solution (DRS) project aims to eliminate single-use plastic sachet pollution while also providing daily requirements at cheaper prices to lower-middle-income consumers. Greeneration Foundation and Siklus Refill collaborated on this project, with GF focusing on community education and the Siklus using its business model.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Siklus' approach is to replace non-recyclable sachets with refill vending machines that provide essential consumer items in underserved regions, allowing customers to buy modest quantities in reusable containers at a lower per-unit price due to lower distribution and packaging expenses. Siklus Refill also created a mobile sales platform (or \"mobile warung\") that connects with clients via an app that delivers information on consumer items while also collecting data on waste management and waste pickup in the customer's location.\u003C/p>",[62481],{"article_id":62467,"contributor_id":14497},{"id":62483,"link":62484,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62468,"updated_at":62469,"article_id":62467,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kMpZbt_ep0M=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157224292-zkCJ2V0J.jpeg",{"id":62486,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62487,"updated_at":62488,"owner_id":35610,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62489,"contents":62490,"contributors":62502,"image":62505},"7768","2021-02-02T13:29:35.779Z","2021-02-03T08:19:32.810Z",{"id":35610,"type":325,"owner_id":35610,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62491],{"id":62492,"score":47,"body":62493,"status":55,"article_id":62486,"created_at":62487,"updated_at":62488,"published_at":62487},"VSoz",{"title":62494,"outcome":62495,"problem":62496,"summary":62497,"solution":62498,"attachment":62499},"Recycling steel equivalent to two Eiffel Towers per week","\u003Cp>Steel is one of the core pillars of today’s society and, as one of the most important engineering and construction materials. Recycling of steel is a strong alternative.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The steel industry is among the biggest producers of carbon dioxide. According to the World Steel Association, every ton of steel produced in 2018 emitted on average 1.85 tons of carbon dioxide, equating to about 8 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. Consequently, the industry now needs to cope with pressure to reduce its carbon footprint from both environmental and economic perspectives and deliver sustainable solutions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Celsa Nordic recycles about 700 000 tons of scrap steel each year. This is equivalent to melting two Eiffel Towers every week and has made Celsa Nordic one of the largest recycling companies in Norway.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The raw material used by Celsa Nordic in the production mainly consists of scrap metal. The melting of the scrap is done in an electric arc furnace and casted into long billets as a first step in the process. Then the rolling mill rolls the billets to straight and coiled reinforcing bars and wire rod. The bulk of the production is used for concrete reinforcement for the Nordic market. The technology Celsa Nordic is using is based on, is an electric oven. This is the most environmentally friendly mill in the global steel industry, since it emits only half of the CO2 into the atmosphere, compared to other comprehencive steel mills intended for similar production.\u003C/p>",[62500],{"name":62501,"type":53,"value":62501},"https://celsanordic.com",[62503,62504],{"article_id":62486,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":62486,"contributor_id":35610},{"id":62506,"link":62507,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62487,"updated_at":62488,"article_id":62486,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"SUaVyP3Jx68=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157225589-_LIJhJVu.jpeg",{"id":62509,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62510,"updated_at":62511,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62512,"contents":62513,"contributors":62525,"image":62527},"23803","2023-05-05T14:46:53.748Z","2025-01-17T16:20:34.597Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62514],{"id":62515,"score":47,"body":62516,"status":55,"article_id":62509,"created_at":62510,"updated_at":62511,"published_at":62510},"vXUj",{"title":62517,"outcome":62518,"problem":62519,"summary":62520,"solution":62521,"attachment":62522},"The groundbreaking program from Patagonia, fostering a culture of sustainability among employees","\u003Cp>The Environmental Internship Program has been a resounding success for Patagonia. Since its inception, over 1,000 Patagonia employees have participated in the program, working with a wide range of environmental organizations around the world.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program has had a number of positive outcomes. First, it has allowed employees to gain valuable experience in the field of environmental work, which they can bring back to the company and apply to their roles at Patagonia. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Second, it has helped to create a culture of sustainability within the company by encouraging employees to engage with environmental issues and take action to address them.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Finally, the program has helped to build strong relationships between Patagonia and the environmental organizations with which the interns work. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Overall, the Environmental Internship Program is a unique and innovative way for Patagonia to compensate their employees for engaging in sustainable practices. By providing opportunities for employees to work on environmental issues and supporting their efforts, Patagonia is encouraging its employees to foster a culture of sustainability, without any financieal costs for the employees, quite the contrary. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>As a company that produces outdoor clothing and gear, Patagonia recognises the impact of its operations on the environment and implemented multiple mitigation initiatives. Moreover, Patagonia recognised that they could do more to engage their employees in sustainability efforts and create a culture of sustainability within the company.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Patagonia is an outdoor clothing and gear company that has a strong commitment to sustainability. The company offers a benefit called \"Environmental Internship Program\" to its employees, incentivising them to commit to sustainability topics. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To mitigate this impact, the company has implemented a number of sustainability initiatives, such as using recycled materials in their products and implementing responsible sourcing practices, and more recently by the innovative donation of the company, by its founder Yvon Chouinard, to fight climate crisis.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Among all of those actions, the company developed the 'Environmental Internship Program', a paid internship program that allows employees to take up to two months off work to work for an environmental organization of their choice. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The program was designed to encourage employees to engage in environmental work, gain experience in the field, and bring that knowledge back to the company. During their time with the environmental organization, interns receive the same compensation and benefits as they would if they were working at Patagonia. In addition, Patagonia covers travel expenses and provides a stipend to cover the costs of living during the internship.\u003C/p>",[62523,62524],{"name":59160,"type":53,"value":59160},{"name":59158,"type":53,"value":59158},[62526],{"article_id":62509,"contributor_id":644},{"id":62528,"link":62529,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62510,"updated_at":62511,"article_id":62509,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"ZI4uFJgF6WA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157226588-6KaTiaXa.jpeg",{"id":62531,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62532,"updated_at":62533,"owner_id":1639,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62534,"contents":62535,"contributors":62566,"image":62568},"30073","2025-01-29T14:46:16.425Z","2025-03-31T12:20:46.964Z",{"id":1639,"type":325,"owner_id":1639,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62536],{"id":62537,"score":47,"body":62538,"status":55,"article_id":62531,"created_at":62532,"updated_at":62533,"published_at":62532},"d8rQ",{"title":62539,"outcome":62540,"problem":62541,"summary":62542,"solution":62543,"attachment":62544},"Walmart Turns Food Waste into Compost","\u003Cp>The impact of this food waste recycling programme is substantial. The greenhouse gas mitigation effect of Denali's efforts is annually equivalent to removing about 100,000 cars from the road or providing electricity to over 60,000 homes for a year.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.grocerydive.com/news/walmart-food-waste-sustainability-denali/696741/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4\u003C/a> This initiative not only helps Walmart progress towards its sustainability goals but also contributes significantly to reducing the environmental impact of food waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Walmart, like many large retailers, generates significant amounts of food waste in its operations. The company set ambitious goals to reduce operational food waste by 50% by 2030 and achieve zero waste to landfills and incineration in its Canada, Mexico, and U.S. markets by 2025. As of 2022, Walmart had achieved approximately a 12% reduction in food waste and diverted 78% of its waste materials in U.S. operations.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.grocerydive.com/news/walmart-food-waste-sustainability-denali/696741/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4\u003C/a> However, further action was needed to meet these targets and address the environmental impact of food waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Walmart has partnered with Denali, a specialty waste and environmental services company, to implement a comprehensive food waste recycling programme across all its U.S. locations. This initiative aims to divert non-edible food from landfills, instead repurposing it to create compost, feed animals, and generate renewable energy.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.grocerydive.com/news/walmart-food-waste-sustainability-denali/696741/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4\u003C/a> The programme demonstrates a successful circular economy model in the retail sector, addressing the critical issue of food waste whilst creating valuable resources.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Walmart renewed its partnership with Denali to implement a comprehensive food waste recycling programme. The solution involves collecting non-edible food from all Walmart locations in the United States and transforming it into valuable resources. Denali, which recycles over 10 billion pounds of organic materials annually, employs various methods to repurpose the food waste:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Composting\u003C/strong>: Working with a network of compost manufacturers, including its own facilities, to turn food waste into nutrient-rich compost.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Animal feed\u003C/strong>: Collaborating with local farms to use certain types of food waste as animal feed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Renewable energy\u003C/strong>: Providing food waste to anaerobic digesters for the creation of renewable energy.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.grocerydive.com/news/walmart-food-waste-sustainability-denali/696741/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The process begins when Walmart store associates remove unsold food items from shelves and place them, packaging and all, into designated bins. These bins are then collected by Walmart's logistics infrastructure and transported to processing facilities. At these facilities, advanced technology called Zero DePack is used to separate food waste from packaging. The resulting organic \"sludge\" is mixed with other organic materials like trimmed vegetation from Walmart properties. This mixture undergoes a curing process, involving repeated turning and filtering, to produce fine compost suitable for agricultural use.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at-large/2024-08-29/walmart-uses-new-technology-to-reduce-food-waste-save-associates-time\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Additionally, Walmart has taken the circular economy concept a step further by selling the compost produced from its food waste. Under the brand name \"ReCirculate\", this compost is now available for purchase at over 100 Walmart locations across eight southern states, with plans to expand to more than 600 stores nationwide by April 2025. This innovative approach not only diverts waste from landfills but also creates a new product line, demonstrating the economic viability of circular business models.\u003Ca href=\"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250127111406/en/Denali%E2%80%99s-ReCirculate%E2%84%A2-Compost-Made-from-Food-Waste-now-Available-at-Walmart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">7\u003C/a>\u003C/p>",[62545,62547,62549,62551,62553,62555,62557,62559,62561,62563,62565],{"name":62546,"type":53,"value":62546},"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250127111406/en/Denali%E2%80%99s-ReCirculate%E2%84%A2-Compost-Made-from-Food-Waste-now-Available-at-Walmart",{"name":62548,"type":53,"value":62548},"https://www.supermarketnews.com/independents-regional-grocers/wal-mart-recycles-fresh-food-waste",{"name":62550,"type":53,"value":62550},"https://penfriend.ai/blog/circular-economy-business-examples",{"name":62552,"type":53,"value":62552},"https://foodinstitute.com/focus/walmart-commits-to-reducing-food-waste/",{"name":62554,"type":53,"value":62554},"https://nwarecycles.org/walmart-renews-food-waste-recycling-partnership/",{"name":62556,"type":53,"value":62556},"https://trellis.net/article/walmart-turns-food-waste-into-compost/",{"name":62558,"type":53,"value":62558},"https://www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at-large/2024-08-29/walmart-uses-new-technology-to-reduce-food-waste-save-associates-time",{"name":62560,"type":53,"value":62560},"https://www.grocerydive.com/news/walmart-food-waste-sustainability-denali/696741/",{"name":62562,"type":53,"value":62562},"https://progressivegrocer.com/walmart-now-selling-denalis-recirculate-compost-made-food-waste",{"name":62564,"type":53,"value":62564},"https://stateofgreen.com/en/news/10-examples-of-circular-economy-solutions/",{"name":17668,"type":53,"value":17668},[62567],{"article_id":62531,"contributor_id":1639},{"id":62569,"link":62570,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62532,"updated_at":62533,"article_id":62531,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"XE3xPmAYtz4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157228191-kFX3lgGW.jpeg",{"id":62572,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62573,"updated_at":62574,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62575,"contents":62576,"contributors":62589,"image":62591},"22886","2023-01-19T16:09:15.959Z","2025-01-17T16:04:18.551Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62577],{"id":62578,"score":47,"body":62579,"status":55,"article_id":62572,"created_at":62573,"updated_at":62574,"published_at":62573},"g8ga",{"title":62580,"outcome":62581,"problem":62582,"summary":62583,"solution":62584,"attachment":62585},"Global Bugs harvest crickets for protein-rich superfood","\u003Cp>There are several benefits of cricket as a protein source: it provides nine amino acids essential for human diets, contains two to three times more protein in comparison to beef or chicken, and crickets require at least six times less feed than cattle. Moreover, just 100 grams of cricket protein can provide a significant portion of daily vitamin B12 intake. EntoPowder also gives an optimal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, a combination which the human body cannot break down on its own and has to be supplemented from diet. It is also a rich source of calcium, providing at least 1.6 times that provided by milk.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In terms of water footprint, 1 kilogram of crickets require around 7 litres of water, as opposed to 100 litres for one egg, 3,500 litres for 1 kilogram of chicken, and 6,800 litres for 1 kilogram of beef. What’s more, a cow requires around 8 grams of food to gain one gram in weight—as opposed to insects, who need less than two. From a land-use perspective, EntoFarm employs vertical farms, requiring only one square metre of land for 100 kilograms of product, compared to 20,000 square metres of land for a comparable amount of beef.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rapidly increasing global population and rising per capita food intake has tripled the global production of animal-based food over the last 50 years. Currently, over 900,000 square kilometres of the rainforest has been converted into animal pastures. If present population growth and meat and dairy-intensive dietary trends continue, then the food system will face massive pressures in the next few decades. The livestock sector also has a huge water footprint: an estimated 41% of total water goes toward the production of animal feed. Alongside this, the average water footprint per calorie for beef is nearly 20 times larger than cereals, for instance. Consequently, there is an urgent need to find alternatives to conventional meat products and other sustainable sources of protein.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global Bugs aims to combat the negative environmental impacts of animal agriculture with the help of sustainable, alternative protein made from crickets.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Global Bugs aims to provide a solution for this shift with the help of sustainable, alternative protein made from crickets. Plant-based foods are naturally deficient in vitamin B12 and contain less protein than meat, which could partly explain the challenge in transitioning away from meat-based foods. Global Bugs aims to fill this gap with its EntoPowder, derived from crickets. Cricket powder is gaining traction as a sustainable source of alternative protein as it can be produced more effectively than cattle, produce fewer greenhouse gases (GHGs) and have a higher nutritional value than livestock. Regarded as a superfood, crickets provide a rich source of polyunsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals, protein, and other nutrients that raise the nutrition level in food, beverages, dietary supplements and pet food. Another advantage is that harvesting of crickets has a lower overall carbon footprint compared to plant-based products and artificial meat[1].\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Currently, around 20% of the world’s population consume insects. While Asia is the largest market for Global Bug Asia, its uptake is also becoming more common in the EU and North American markets.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62586,62587,62588],{"name":60885,"type":53,"value":60885},{"name":60883,"type":53,"value":60883},{"name":60881,"type":53,"value":60881},[62590],{"article_id":62572,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":62592,"link":62593,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62573,"updated_at":62574,"article_id":62572,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"nxkORQ3jEuk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157229160-RazCdeYl.jpeg",{"id":62595,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62596,"updated_at":62597,"owner_id":48556,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62598,"contents":62599,"contributors":62615,"image":62618},"8422","2021-04-21T09:32:26.656Z","2025-05-09T08:06:26.504Z",{"id":48556,"type":325,"owner_id":48556,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62600],{"id":62601,"score":47,"body":62602,"status":55,"article_id":62595,"created_at":62596,"updated_at":62597,"published_at":62596},"KYwt",{"title":62603,"outcome":62604,"problem":62605,"summary":62606,"solution":62607,"attachment":62608},"KA13: Norway’s First Circular Building","\u003Cp>The building has changed the way of thinking about what can be reused, even with complex conditions. The modest office building from the 1950s has been preserved instead of demolished. In addition, an extension has been erected which largely consists of reused building materials.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Based on the experiences from Kristian August gate 13, an experience report has been prepared that will make it easier for others to follow in the same footsteps. The sharing of these experiences is elementary for such projects to help revitalize the knowledge around reuse and reuse of building materials.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The houses from the 1950s can quickly disappear as they have low floor heights and are complicated to upgrade to today's technical requirements. The construction industry is often featured as the 40% industry, using 40% of resources, creating 40% of the waste and 40% of emissions. There is a dire need to increase reuse and recycling within construction.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Buildings and facilities require a large part of the earth's resources in terms of materials, energy and waste. Kristian Augusts gate 13 (KA13) is largely created from elements that would otherwise have been thrown away.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This is Norway's first building where the reuse of building materials and circular solutions has been used on a larger scale. With this project, the amount of waste has been drastically reduced, both through the reuse of the existing building and through the use of materials from demolition projects. In addition, the preservation and further development of existing buildings and urban spaces is valuable for the cities' identity and history.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The building as well as the newly built extension is created by reusable materials coming from various \"donor buildings\" (ie buildings that were either to be demolished or rehabilitated). The facade panels from renovation projects in Trondheim and Oslo, concrete decks from government building R4 and windows from a wrong order to Kværnerbyen. Old lattice plates from Tøyenbadet have become railings, and the terrace decks are in natural stone from a rehabilitated facade on Skøyen. Old radiators, doors, wall coverings and even furniture have been salvaged from the original building and nicely restored. In addition, the focus is on reusability, ie elements, both new and existing, are suitable for further reuse in a possible next round.\u003C/p>",[62609,62611,62613],{"name":62610,"type":53,"value":62610},"https://doga.no/aktiviteter/dogas-priser/doga-merket-design-arkitektur/vinnere-av-doga-merket/kristian-augusts-gate-13/",{"name":62612,"type":53,"value":62612},"https://www.asplanviak.no/prosjekter/kristian-augusts-gate-13",{"name":62614,"type":53,"value":62614},"https://www.mad.no/prosjekter/kristian-august-gate-13",[62616,62617],{"article_id":62595,"contributor_id":48556},{"article_id":62595,"contributor_id":323},{"id":62619,"link":62620,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62596,"updated_at":62597,"article_id":62595,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"wGv9hJSxAl0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157230354-Xf_4pXIn.jpeg",{"id":62622,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62623,"updated_at":62624,"owner_id":61765,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62625,"contents":62626,"contributors":62638,"image":62640},"30568","2025-04-08T14:21:12.368Z","2025-04-15T12:23:01.956Z",{"id":61765,"type":325,"owner_id":61765,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62627],{"id":62628,"score":47,"body":62629,"status":55,"article_id":62622,"created_at":62623,"updated_at":62624,"published_at":62623},"gx1W",{"title":62630,"outcome":62631,"problem":62632,"summary":62633,"solution":62634,"attachment":62635},"Pioneering circularity in offshore wind: the IJmuiden Ver Alpha wind farm","\u003Cp>The IJmuiden Ver Alpha wind farm is set to be a model for responsible and sustainable offshore wind energy development.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Key anticipated outcomes include:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Environmental benefits\u003C/strong>: The integration of circular design and material reuse reduces resource usage and waste, lowering the overall environmental impact of the project.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Energy production\u003C/strong>: The wind farm's 2GW capacity will generate enough energy to meet approximately 7% of the Netherlands’ current electricity demand, contributing significantly to the country’s renewable energy goals.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Economic impact\u003C/strong>: The use of circular practices in the design and construction of the wind farm will result in long-term cost savings and provide a sustainable energy solution that aligns with market demand for eco-friendly initiatives.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This pioneering project is expected to be operational by the end of the decade, setting a new standard for offshore wind development in terms of circular economy principles and sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional offshore wind projects have largely focused on cost-effective energy generation without fully addressing the environmental impact of materials used throughout the lifecycle of the wind farm. The wind energy sector faces challenges in addressing resource usage, material waste, and the end-of-life disposal of turbine components. As offshore wind development grows, the need to incorporate circular economy principles—optimising resource use, reducing waste, and ensuring the recyclability of materials—has become critical to achieving long-term sustainability.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This case study highlights the integration of circular economy principles into the development of the IJmuiden Ver Alpha wind farm, a 2GW offshore wind farm located in the Dutch North Sea. Circular Industry experts at Bax supported Noordzeker—a consortium of SSE Renewables, Pensioenfonds ABP, and APG—in securing a permit to develop the wind farm, capable of generating enough energy to meet approximately 7% of the Netherlands' current electricity demand, while setting a new benchmark for sustainability in offshore wind development.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bax supported Noordzeker in integrating circularity into every phase of the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project. Circularity was embedded from the initial design phase, focusing on optimising turbine components for reusability and recyclability. The project also included end-of-life recycling strategies to ensure sustainability at all stages. Notably, circularity accounted for 10% of the evaluation criteria set by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency for the permit application, highlighting the importance of sustainability in the project’s development. By addressing circularity in design, the consortium was able to demonstrate how these practices can align with both environmental and economic goals.\u003C/p>",[62636],{"name":62637,"type":53,"value":62637},"https://baxcompany.com/case/pioneering-circularity-in-offshore-wind-the-ijmuiden-ver-alpha-wind-farm/",[62639],{"article_id":62622,"contributor_id":61765},{"id":62641,"link":62642,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62623,"updated_at":62624,"article_id":62622,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"_D1K02QRl6U=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157231341-6OhMskpa.jpeg",{"id":62644,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62645,"updated_at":62646,"owner_id":30867,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62647,"contents":62648,"contributors":62660,"image":62662},"16741","2022-06-19T20:43:15.563Z","2022-06-19T20:43:15.707Z",{"id":30867,"type":325,"owner_id":30867,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62649],{"id":62650,"score":47,"body":62651,"status":55,"article_id":62644,"created_at":62645,"updated_at":62646,"published_at":62645},"R2OC",{"title":62652,"outcome":62653,"problem":62654,"summary":62655,"solution":62656,"attachment":62657},"ROTOR - Salvage and Reuse of construction elements instead of creating new ones","\u003Cp>ROTOR provides just that, a hub of many salvage elements from various buildings in various styles, collaborating with local manufactures and collectioners. Their platform allows for showing which type of element is stored and what are the design possibilities. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nowadays, we build and build and build new constructions all around this world, mainly in a fast an efficient way, which up to now is mostly made of concrete and its derivatives. Furthermore, buildings are almost always destroyed without saving any parts separately beforehand. However, buildings contain many elements that are very valuable with embedded energy and carbon, that could simply be removed, collected and stored for use in a new or different construction. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ROTOR's optic is to reuse construction elements that already exist and have had a lifetime, but are part of buildings that will be destroyed/renovated/changed and therefore considered nowadays usually as waste. ROTOR chooses indoor and structural elements to remove and save for future creations. It about redesigning and circularity of materials. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since many elements are crafted and valuable, removing them and storing them contributes to the salvage of such parts as well as to the circularity of materials and elements. \u003C/p>",[62658],{"name":62659,"type":53,"value":62659},"http://www.rotordb.org/en/about-us",[62661],{"article_id":62644,"contributor_id":30867},{"id":62663,"link":62664,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62645,"updated_at":62646,"article_id":62644,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"VS5FbOAVV-0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157232884-s546X0Ye.jpeg",{"id":62666,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62667,"updated_at":62668,"owner_id":60895,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62669,"contents":62670,"contributors":62682,"image":62684},"25519","2023-10-27T12:47:02.280Z","2023-10-27T12:47:02.418Z",{"id":60895,"type":325,"owner_id":60895,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62671],{"id":62672,"score":47,"body":62673,"status":55,"article_id":62666,"created_at":62667,"updated_at":62668,"published_at":62667},"GYC2",{"title":62674,"outcome":62675,"problem":62676,"summary":62677,"solution":62678,"attachment":62679},"Encory: facilitating remanufacturing activities","\u003Cp>Encory's services eliminate the barriers to circular business models and encourage companies to adopt circular practices. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Munich’s manufacturing sector encompasses a wide variety of activities, which are still far from circular. However, attention is increasingly being paid to new business models that could facilitate the sector's circular transition. These efforts take the form of both coordinated action initiated by institutions, as well as changes in the strategies and operations of individual organisations. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This company specialises in developing and operating end-to-end circular solutions for businesses. Its activities range from implementing remanufacturing projects to purchasing sustainable raw materials and achieving optimal recycling processes, through a wide range of methods like consulting, digital tools and reverse logistics. Its goal is to provide the knowledge and solutions needed to create and manage closed cycles for its clients, particularly looking at post-sale operations. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Encory works in four directions. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. \u003Cstrong>Reverse logistics\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It enables a closed product cycle with efficient and time-saving return processes, including qualified parts identification for reuse and safe recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. \u003Cstrong>Consulting\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Its certified product management teams help expand the aftersales portfolio and offer services for remanufactured products, 1:1 repairs, core management and supplier qualification.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3.\u003Cstrong> Digital solutions\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Its modern tools support the digitalization of aftersales processes by eliminating inefficiencies and increasing transparency.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. \u003Cstrong>Obsolete goods\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By purchasing obsolete and excess inventory it offers an alternative solution to scrapping, resulting in additional income and a positive impact on the environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62680],{"name":62681,"type":53,"value":62681},"https://encory.com/de/",[62683],{"article_id":62666,"contributor_id":60895},{"id":62685,"link":62686,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62667,"updated_at":62668,"article_id":62666,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"2XtZFC0HtVw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157233854-JE9kzKUz.jpeg",{"id":62688,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62689,"updated_at":62690,"owner_id":62691,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62692,"contents":62693,"contributors":62708,"image":62710},"15819","2022-05-24T10:20:21.826Z","2022-05-24T10:20:21.916Z","jdN7hQ",{"id":62691,"type":325,"owner_id":62691,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62694],{"id":62695,"score":47,"body":62696,"status":55,"article_id":62688,"created_at":62689,"updated_at":62690,"published_at":62689},"TltL",{"title":58378,"outcome":62697,"problem":62698,"summary":58381,"solution":58382,"attachment":62699},"\u003Cp>The considerations highlighted above indicate that there is hope for efforts to yield good results and save the planet from excess waste and this implies better sanitary environments and a contribution on the race towards achieving net zero. As a result of this, certain principles like sustainable waste management have gained global prominence, through efforts on limiting waste and innovatively utilizing it productively as much as possible, for additional value.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Resource efficiency is also becoming increasingly important to avoid environmental degradation and thus, technological advancements have been introduced to transform previous items of waste to highly beneficial energy sources.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some waste management efforts have resulted in more efficient energy generation, i.e. from waste and this shows a lot of single-use materials can be optimally utilized.  Efforts by companies like Salubata in Nigeria towards plastic recycling to footwear, the production of reusable straws, etc. are some noteworthy examples.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A lot of effort has been made to research on ways to curb excess waste in various cities and regions throughout the world. For example, solid waste availability contributes to high levels of greenhouse gas in the environment, leading to more negative impacts on the planet. (Hoornweg & Bhada-Tata, 2012)\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>When we consider the planet and how much change is required in enhancing the environment for the sake of human health which has been adversely affected, we realize that time is racing against us and the time to act is now. Landfill waste and its release of a major GHG- methane constitutes a major problem for communities and their authorities with a responsibility for their wellbeing. (Marshall & Farahbakhsh, 2013).\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As a result of the issues mentioned, the frequency of material depletion has increased over time and due care is needed to prevent from extremes, through imploring more sustainable resource usage.\u003C/p>",[62700,62701,62702,62703,62704,62705,62706,62707],{"name":58399,"type":53,"value":58399},{"name":58393,"type":53,"value":58393},{"name":58385,"type":53,"value":58385},{"name":58397,"type":53,"value":58397},{"name":58387,"type":53,"value":58387},{"name":58389,"type":53,"value":58389},{"name":58395,"type":53,"value":58395},{"name":58391,"type":53,"value":58391},[62709],{"article_id":62688,"contributor_id":62691},{"id":62711,"link":62712,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62689,"updated_at":62690,"article_id":62688,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HWHPrp2uYg0=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157234331-IFr9G-D9.jpeg",{"id":62714,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62715,"updated_at":62716,"owner_id":61626,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62717,"contents":62718,"contributors":62730,"image":62732},"21493","2022-12-08T12:53:41.284Z","2022-12-08T12:53:41.581Z",{"id":61626,"type":325,"owner_id":61626,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62719],{"id":62720,"score":47,"body":62721,"status":55,"article_id":62714,"created_at":62715,"updated_at":62716,"published_at":62715},"HmKj",{"title":62722,"outcome":62723,"problem":62724,"summary":62725,"solution":62726,"attachment":62727},"Using drones to improve crop yield - Lentera Africa","\u003Cp>Their activities have already led to major successes, such as 40 % higher crop yields for farmers, helping with food security and adapting to the changing climate. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Climate change is causing more frequent and extreme weather events such as droughts and flooding, making it harder for farmers to grow crops sustainable and profitably. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Lentera Africa provides weather data, crop analytics and drone imagery to keep track of a farm’s growing conditions.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>They also purchase horticulture produce, cereals and fruits from from our farmer network providing much needed market access. Satellites enable them to make accurate crop forecasts and provide reliable weather data to cope with the effects of climate change. In addition, drone imagery provides information on the distribution of moisture in the soil, which can help prevent dry spots.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Using state of the art technology, Lentera Africa aims to help farmers to increase their crop yields and adapt to climate change by promoting sustainable farming techniques. They use satellite and drone imagery and ground based sensors to provide farmers with information including optimal times for planting, irrigation, searching for pests and diseases, and when and how much fertiliser to use. The crop HQ software works as a digital app and an SMS service for farmers to use. They can access the satellite and drone imagery, receive accurate weather forecasts, analyse disease data and keep farming records. \u003C/p>",[62728],{"name":62729,"type":53,"value":62729},"https://lenterafrica.com/",[62731],{"article_id":62714,"contributor_id":61626},{"id":62733,"link":62734,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62715,"updated_at":62716,"article_id":62714,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"9UNSy9tqn5A=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157235364-Mo3P3x8a.jpeg",{"id":62736,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62737,"updated_at":62738,"owner_id":60738,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62739,"contents":62740,"contributors":62756,"image":62758},"14861","2022-05-08T09:42:15.602Z","2022-06-02T08:28:40.377Z",{"id":60738,"type":325,"owner_id":60738,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62741],{"id":62742,"score":47,"body":62743,"status":55,"article_id":62736,"created_at":62737,"updated_at":62738,"published_at":62737},"h4v1",{"title":62744,"outcome":62745,"problem":62746,"summary":62747,"solution":62748,"attachment":62749},"Ankara Converts Second-Hand Diesel Public Buses into 100% EVs","\u003Cp>·     Eco-friendly, clean energy transportation\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Mitigation of CO2 emissions; 400 km range with 4 hours charging\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     15 years of extended life cycle\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     25% less energy consumption\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Three times cheaper than purchasing brand-new 100% EV bus,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     23 buses of first batch will delivered by the end of 2022,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Patented innovation,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>·     Finalist in UK Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Program\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Due to population growth and the need of energy intensity, fossil fuel dependency has been increased in Turkey over the last ten years. Energy sector is responsible about 72% of GHS emissions in the country and the transportation is solely responsible from %21 of the total emissions as of 2019.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, a member of ICLEI Network, has partnered with its subsidiary company BELKA A.Ş. to transform 2005 model old diesel buses that have completed their economic life cycle into 100% electric buses. The Project aims to accelerate the process of transitioning to the circular economy through environment-friendly vehicle solutions in public transportation working on electricity instead of fuel. Buses are the world’s first converted 100% electric vehicles that have been put into mass production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Use of trolleybuses and converting 2005 model-completed-10-year life-cycle-old diesel and CNG fueled buses into electric buses. The trial of the first converted EV has been successfully completed over the 5 months and mass production has begun for the rest of the 22 buses to be delivered by the end of 2022. It is aimed to bring zero-emission, silent and comfortable public transportation service to people of Ankara.\u003C/p>",[62750,62752,62754],{"name":62751,"type":53,"value":62751},"https://www.miragenews.com/climate-finance-accelerator-turkey-first-cohort-703296/",{"name":62753,"type":53,"value":62753},"https://www.raillynews.com/2022/04/100-percent-electric-buses-in-ankara-are-ready-to-take-off/",{"name":62755,"type":53,"value":62755},"https://www.belkaas.com.tr/en/projects/transition-to-electric-public-transport/",[62757],{"article_id":62736,"contributor_id":60738},{"id":62759,"link":62760,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62737,"updated_at":62738,"article_id":62736,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"xjDrodEbEiQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157235899-OnMEDL6D.jpeg",{"id":62762,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62763,"updated_at":62764,"owner_id":62765,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62766,"contents":62767,"contributors":62785,"image":62787},"15949","2022-05-25T13:50:46.451Z","2022-05-25T13:50:46.555Z","ygPGBQ",{"id":62765,"type":325,"owner_id":62765,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62768],{"id":62769,"score":47,"body":62770,"status":55,"article_id":62762,"created_at":62763,"updated_at":62764,"published_at":62763},"kqGf",{"title":62771,"outcome":62772,"problem":62773,"summary":62774,"solution":62775,"attachment":62776},"Online Recycling Platform that Connects Buyers and Users in Malaysia - Recircle","\u003Cp>As of 16th May 2022, Recircle has collected up to 469,429 units of inkjet cartridges, 25,308 KGs of used cooking oil, and 51,309 KGs of mixed papers of which the \u003Cstrong>total sales amount to RM 1,737,333\u003C/strong> (approx USD 395,028).\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>MALAYSIA aims to reach a \u003Cstrong>40% national recycling rate\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>by 2025\u003C/strong> under the 12th Malaysia Plan. This includes the recycling of metals, papers, plastics, glass and other materials like fabrics and rubber products. However, there is still a \u003Cstrong>lack of information, education and incentives\u003C/strong> to encourage Malaysians into increasing their recycling rates not only for mainstream items like metals, papers, plastics and glass but also on \u003Cstrong>how to reduce other wastes\u003C/strong>. Most would \u003Cstrong>prefer the convenience of throwing away things\u003C/strong> assuming that ‘out of sight, out of mind’. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recircle is a recycling platform available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store that connects buyers and users interested in buying and selling recyclable wastes which include empty inkjet cartridges, used cooking oil, electronics, furniture, and other common materials like metals, papers and plastics. They provide an easy and convenient way for waste and used items to be recycled or reused in Malaysia. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Recircle started out as a platform to connect existing recycling centres and users who have recyclable goods to provide. However, as \u003Cstrong>most of the existing recycling centres\u003C/strong> are managed by seniors who are \u003Cstrong>not well versed in technology\u003C/strong>, Recircle has thus \u003Cstrong>founded its own recycling team\u003C/strong> to handle the door-step collections and deliveries and not only do they accept common recyclable items like metals, papers and plastics, they also accept \u003Cstrong>empty inkjet cartridges, used cooking oil, electronics and used furniture\u003C/strong>. In return for the items, users are offered cash and points for their contribution. Users will also get to track their carbon footprint on the app all available on both Android and iOS. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Once a user uploads their recyclable materials, they will have to wait for interested buyers to \u003Cstrong>agree on a price for the materials\u003C/strong>, they will either have to send them to the designated recycling centre or wait for collection. Once the transaction is completed, Recircle takes 5% of the transaction amount as commission.\u003C/p>",[62777,62779,62781,62783],{"name":62778,"type":53,"value":62778},"https://www.recircle.com.my/",{"name":62780,"type":53,"value":62780},"https://www.thestar.com.my/news/focus/2021/10/24/malaysia-is-on-track-to-achieve-a-40-recycling-rate-by-2025",{"name":62782,"type":53,"value":62782},"https://www.orientaldaily.com.my/news/lifestyle/2020/06/11/345476",{"name":62784,"type":53,"value":62784},"https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/10/18/recycling-is-key-to-waste-recoverys-future/",[62786],{"article_id":62762,"contributor_id":62765},{"id":62788,"link":62789,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62763,"updated_at":62764,"article_id":62762,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"AFfs_qeaD-s=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157236960-0YJMAyce.jpeg",{"id":62791,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62792,"updated_at":62793,"owner_id":61765,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62794,"contents":62795,"contributors":62807,"image":62809},"30569","2025-04-08T15:34:33.247Z","2025-04-15T12:23:21.298Z",{"id":61765,"type":325,"owner_id":61765,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62796],{"id":62797,"score":47,"body":62798,"status":55,"article_id":62791,"created_at":62792,"updated_at":62793,"published_at":62792},"V3pS",{"title":62799,"outcome":62800,"problem":62801,"summary":62802,"solution":62803,"attachment":62804},"Automating the reverse logistics of Li-ion batteries: disassembly at Circu Li-ion","\u003Cp>Circu Li-ion's automated systems have achieved:​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cost efficiency:\u003C/strong> Reduction of recycling costs by up to 30%.​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Environmental impact:\u003C/strong> Decrease in cell lifetime CO₂ emissions by up to 50%.​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Safety and scalability:\u003C/strong> Enhanced safety for workers and scalable solutions for battery disassembly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The surge in electrification across various sectors has led to a significant increase in EoL lithium-ion batteries. Traditional manual disassembly methods are labour-intensive, hazardous, and costly, posing challenges for scalable and sustainable battery recycling and upcycling.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circu Li-ion, a Luxembourg-based start-up, has developed automated systems for dismantling end-of-life (EoL) lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles (EVs), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and micromobility devices. This innovation enhances the efficiency, safety, and scalability of battery recycling and upcycling processes, contributing to the circular economy in the energy storage sector.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Circu Li-ion has introduced automated disassembly systems tailored for different battery types:​\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Large Battery Packs (>2 kWh):\u003C/strong> Utilising robotic cells with flexible tooling, these systems perform tasks such as unscrewing, lid removal, and extraction of modules and components. The extracted parts are then sorted into upcycling (second-life applications) and recycling streams.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Small Battery Packs (<2 kWh):\u003C/strong> The process involves pre-diagnostic checks, automated dismantling using robotic arms, a patented cell extraction method to separate cells from busbars, and thorough cell diagnostics to assess parameters like State of Health (SoH) and internal impedance. This enables effective separation of cells for reuse or recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Circu Li-ion operates on a 'Machine as a Service' model, providing hardware and software solutions to clients for a monthly fee. Their clientele includes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in EV, micromobility, and power tool sectors, as well as upcycling companies and battery recycling facilities.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62805],{"name":62806,"type":53,"value":62806},"https://www.battereverse.eu/blog/automating-reverse-logistics-of-li-ion-batteries-disassembly-at-circu-li-ion",[62808],{"article_id":62791,"contributor_id":61765},{"id":62810,"link":62811,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62792,"updated_at":62793,"article_id":62791,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MUEW4ITvuTY=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157239601-QUqLgZ4v.jpeg",{"id":62813,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62814,"updated_at":62815,"owner_id":62816,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62817,"contents":62818,"contributors":62827,"image":62829},"16082","2022-05-27T05:03:29.360Z","2022-05-27T05:03:29.427Z","_nZP2A",{"id":62816,"type":325,"owner_id":62816,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62819],{"id":62820,"score":47,"body":62821,"status":55,"article_id":62813,"created_at":62814,"updated_at":62815,"published_at":62814},"89wg",{"title":62822,"outcome":62823,"problem":62824,"summary":62825,"solution":62826},"The dialogue of the deaf","\u003Cp>With broad awareness and a clear message, the African population will be aware of the danger that the overexploitation of the resource will cause and think about a circular economy.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The problem that can be encountered in this awareness campaign is initially mobility, gathering and in the end the message has passed.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Mobility: We recently did an awareness campaign funded by the World Bank as part of an \"IGA\" income generating activity, some areas are impossible to access a cause of insecurity and often the roads are impassable.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Gathering: it is very difficult to gather the village population some are in the field others in the pasture or still in the market.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The message: you have to know what to say to get people's attention.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Africa is an underdeveloped continent with a very low number of educated population..talking about a circular economy is like a dialogue of the deaf that means bringing the plate before the recipe, our goal is to pass an awareness campaign on the circular economy before talking about it.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The solution that will bring the latter is a wide dissemination of the message to the population of the campaign, the illiterate and perhaps all the population concerned and after this campaign we think that we can talk about a circular economy and its well done.\u003C/p>",[62828],{"article_id":62813,"contributor_id":62816},{"id":62830,"link":62831,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62814,"updated_at":62815,"article_id":62813,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"N2GYvPPxIqQ=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157240530-w7U4bvAt.jpeg",{"id":62833,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62834,"updated_at":62835,"owner_id":54488,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62836,"contents":62837,"contributors":62852,"image":62854},"22847","2023-01-19T10:16:02.598Z","2025-01-17T16:04:54.130Z",{"id":54488,"type":325,"owner_id":54488,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62838],{"id":62839,"score":47,"body":62840,"status":55,"article_id":62833,"created_at":62834,"updated_at":62835,"published_at":62834},"TL_T",{"title":62841,"outcome":62842,"problem":62843,"summary":62844,"solution":62845,"attachment":62846},"ColdHubs: solar powered, cooling-as-a-service solution","\u003Cp>In 2020, ColdHubs saved more than 42,000 tonnes of food, as well as 1,040,866 kilograms of CO2, via its 54 operational units. By cutting food loss nearly in half, ColdHubs was able to increase the income of over 5,200 small farmers, retailers and wholesalers by 50%. The enterprise also attempts to create gender mainstreaming by providing more jobs to women—66 jobs were created for unemployed women in 2020. This is significant as the Nigerian agricultural sector contributes 35% to all employment and supports 90% of rural livelihoods.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2019, around 931 million tonnes of food waste was generated worldwide. Of this waste, 61% was household waste, 26% from food service and 13% from retail. Nearly a quarter (24%) of food’s emissions come from food lost in supply chains or wasted by consumers. In total, emissions from food waste account for 6% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The food lost in supply chains has consequences for food security, especially in Nigeria, which ranks 107 out of 113 countries on the Global Food Security Index. What’s more, 12.7% of the Nigerian population is undernourished and 35.3% of children experience stunted growth. Adding insult to injury, nearly 40% of Nigeria’s food is lost before it even reaches end consumers. To produce 40% of its food, the country utilises 31% of its land, emitting close to 5% of Nigeria’s GHGs. Further, electricity shortages in rural areas make it extremely difficult to keep food cold, resulting in waste. There is a pressing need to rethink food storage, reduce food waste and increase food security for Nigerians.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>By offering smallholder farmers a flexible, pay-as-you-store subscription option, ColdHubs strives to make cold chain solutions more accessible while reducing food waste and CO2 emissions.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To mitigate food waste and emissions in Nigeria, a post-harvest, solar-powered, cooling-as-service solution called ColdHubs was established in 2015 by entrepreneur Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu. As post-harvest losses in vegetables and fruits are a big challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, ColdHubs aims to reduce food waste by filling in the gaps at key points along the food supply chain. ColdHubs are 10-foot-square storage units that have the capability to preserve fresh food for up to 21 days. Moreover, as ColdHubs are powered by solar panels, the company estimates it prevents approximately 1 million kilograms of CO2 pollution every year, all while keeping the storage units running 24/7. ColdHubs offers a solution to storing and preserving perishable foods that also meets the financial needs of smallholder farmers. Farmers pay as little as 25 cents per day to store a crate of produce in the units. They are, therefore, installed in many major food production and consumption centres.\u003C/p>",[62847,62848,62849,62850,62851],{"name":56518,"type":53,"value":56518},{"name":56520,"type":53,"value":56520},{"name":56514,"type":53,"value":56514},{"name":56516,"type":53,"value":56516},{"name":56522,"type":53,"value":56522},[62853],{"article_id":62833,"contributor_id":54488},{"id":62855,"link":62856,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62834,"updated_at":62835,"article_id":62833,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"sWkWTAk9AQw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157242053-Lr_AAeGt.jpeg",{"id":62858,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62859,"updated_at":62860,"owner_id":7387,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62861,"contents":62862,"contributors":62873,"image":6},"8328","2021-04-06T10:40:55.303Z","2025-01-17T16:07:51.390Z",{"id":7387,"type":325,"owner_id":7387,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62863],{"id":62864,"score":47,"body":62865,"status":55,"article_id":62858,"created_at":62859,"updated_at":62860,"published_at":62859},"bxle",{"title":62866,"outcome":62867,"problem":62868,"summary":62869,"solution":62870,"attachment":62871},"Circular economy in the Dutch construction sector - A perspective for the market and government","\u003Cp>The stakeholders have also been asked what they expect will be the most important impediments to closing the loop. For many such impediments are related to the stagnation that the construction sector has faced in recent years. On the one hand, many office buildings and business estates are vacant, while on the other, there is a shortage of affordable, modern, energy-efficient homes. Urban renewal (‘Agenda Stad’, 2015) is a theme that is enormously popular with many municipalities and their inhabitants. At the same time, the legacy of the financial crisis is that there are no funds available to effectively solve the problems of vacant buildings. The reflex is to initiate new-build projects on greenfield sites instead of redevelopment existing areas (‘infill’). The chance to create green, smart cities using the existing buildings as the source of raw material is overlooked. It is extremely clear that a successful circular economy will only gain momentum if these financial impediments are solved coherently. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The construction sector uses large volumes of material: more than half of all the materials used in the Netherlands are used in the construction sector. Large waste flows are created by the construction, renovation and demolition of buildings; these flows are many times greater than the volume of household waste. For the construction sector, scarcity is generally not the main reason for introducing the principles of circular economy. In the recent past it was the scale of the waste flows, currently the concerns about the major environmental impact of construction materials that drives the frontrunners in their efforts to introduce a circular economy. For instance, on the global scale, concrete and steel production account for approximately 17% of all the CO2 emissions related to human activity.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report explores the relevance of the concept of the ‘circular economy’ for the Netherlands’ construction sector, and also the reverse, what the construction sector could contribute to the circular economy in general. In various ‘Green Deals’ and other societal initiatives, the circular economy is the main theme, or at least an important side issue. The Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment (IenM), the commissioning party for this survey, wants to know in particular what the role of the Dutch government should be in the efforts to make the economy in the construction sector circular. As the basis for this report, the frontrunners and sector organisations in the area of circular economy as related to the construction sector were asked to help the government to answer this question. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Most of the principles of circular thinking have been applied to the construction sector, in theory and to some extent also in practice. Several manufacturers have successfully launched circular products onto the market (examples: paving bricks, carpet tiles and even complete ‘built in a day’ housing projects). However, there are still many challenges in every area before the construction sector actually adopts the circular approach.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In view of this, the overarching advice of stakeholders is: get started! Start with pilot projects, share learning experiences and work to jointly improve knowledge. The term ‘Living Labs’ is often used in this respect. Government organisations are by far the most important commissioning parties in construction and can make a major contribution by including circular aspects in projects by, among other things, including them in (sustainable) procurement. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Moreover, the government can contribute by assisting the further development of environmental assessment instruments and integral cost instruments. For instance, the environmental LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) can become a Multi-Cycle Assessment (MCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Multi Cycle Costing (MCC). Such methodology requires new calculation tools, databases etc. Companies do not expect the government to do all the work, but they do wish for initiatives to facilitate cooperation and, as a commissioning party, to be actively involved in this development. The question is whether in a circular economy the government can keep the same distance to the market as is currently often customary. After all, as the commissioning party, the government is part of the loop and as such is co-responsible for the cooperation between the links in the chain\u003C/p>",[62872],{"name":55276,"type":53,"value":55276},[62874],{"article_id":62858,"contributor_id":7387},{"id":62876,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62877,"updated_at":62878,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62879,"contents":62880,"contributors":62892,"image":62894},"7778","2021-02-05T03:04:53.538Z","2021-02-05T03:04:53.613Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62881],{"id":62882,"score":47,"body":62883,"status":55,"article_id":62876,"created_at":62877,"updated_at":62878,"published_at":62877},"R7iY",{"title":62884,"outcome":62885,"problem":62886,"summary":62887,"solution":62888,"attachment":62889},"Transforming businesses into clean energy generators with the latest innovations in rooftop solar","\u003Cp>Planet Ark Power is partnering with IKEA to transform its iconic ‘big blue boxes’ into renewable energy power stations. In Adelaide, the first store will be fitted with large-scale rooftop solar, batteries and Planet Ark Power’s unique technology platform, eleXsys, to not only power the store but also feed excess clean energy into the electricity grid. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Combining eleXsys with advanced batteries will enable the IKEA Adelaide store to scale its solar installation so that the site is powered by 100 per cent clean energy, as well as sending excess energy into the grid. The eleXsys microgrid at IKEA Adelaide will also achieve important environmental savings, with a reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 810 tonnes per year. Over the lifespan of the solar panels this could equate to preventing around 16,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to the Australian Photovoltaic Institute, commercial and industrial zones in Australia have the potential to host 26 gigawatts of rooftop solar. That's roughly the equivalent of 21,500 versions of the IKEA Adelaide solar installation. It's not difficult to see how large-scale commercial rooftop solar could have a significant contribution to reaching net zero emissions in Australia and abroad.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Traditional electricity grids send energy from a centralised generator into a consumer hub (in Australia, this energy is predominantly powered by fossil fuels). With rooftop solar systems, the solar power is harnessed and, if it is not used or stored on-site, it can be fed into the adjacent electricity network to be used by neighbouring consumers. However, when large amounts of solar energy are fed into the grid, it can sometimes destabilise it and potentially cause power outages and equipment damage. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>To protect the grid, energy networks are frequently capping the amount of energy rooftop solar systems can export into the grid. This means we are increasingly generating power on rooftops without being able to fully benefit from it.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Planet Ark Power is an Australian renewable energy company that provides solar-powered energy systems to businesses, schools and other organisations. Its services and products are innovative both technologically and in terms of its business model. This enables organisations with large rooftops to benefit from solar power by strategically storing, using and exporting electricity into the grid. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Amongst Planet Ark Power’s innovations is eleXsys, an artificial-intelligence-based device that harmonises electricity grids and allows organisations to get the most out of their solar installations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Planet Ark Power's founder Bevan Holcombe developed eleXsys® to tackle the issue of grid instability. The device harmonises electricity grids whilst enabling more clean energy from rooftops to be distributed across networks. The technology allows clean energy from rooftop solar to be efficiently and safely fed into the grid, without being capped by energy networks. Additionally, it can be programmed to charge batteries and trade electricity directly with the Australian energy market, thus adding further benefits to an already winning economic rationale. \u003C/p>",[62890],{"name":62891,"type":53,"value":62891},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/planet-ark-power",[62893],{"article_id":62876,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":62895,"link":62896,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62877,"updated_at":62878,"article_id":62876,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"fBTbHUbUXVw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157243476-xpKNnVbN.jpeg",{"id":62898,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62899,"updated_at":62900,"owner_id":62901,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62902,"contents":62903,"contributors":62921,"image":62924},"8238","2021-03-25T15:01:07.622Z","2022-07-22T17:10:28.103Z","p_86ew",{"id":62901,"type":325,"owner_id":62901,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62904],{"id":62905,"score":47,"body":62906,"status":55,"article_id":62898,"created_at":62899,"updated_at":62900,"published_at":62899},"X1nE",{"title":62907,"outcome":62908,"problem":62909,"summary":62910,"solution":62911,"attachment":62912},"The Flipflopi Project Foundation - Recycling plastic and flipflops to boats","\u003Cp>For the sustainability of this project, we will build on our network of locally-led waste management and recovery centres to establish a sustainable ‘closed-loop’ post-consumer waste management practice. The Material Recovery Facility will serve the entire archipelago, connecting communities and creating networks to build a supply chain consisting of community waste sellers, segregators, transporters, and site staff who will collect, sort, wash and shred the plastic waste. We're developing this network through skill-sharing workshops and educational outreach. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>To tackle the continued dependence on single-use plastics within the community we continue to engage with local stakeholders to reduce plastic use, identify recycled plastic products that are desirable by the community and determine solutions for plastic waste hotspots to reduce its impact on the marine and coastal environment.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>As much of the plastics are recyclable, affordable products can be made for local markets. We believe we can develop markets for these recycled products if the collection, sorting and preparing of plastics can provide a regular guaranteed supply of adequate quantities of waste plastics for reprocessing and recycling.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We specifically want to target the boat building market and offer an alternative boat building material other than the traditional hardwoods that have been used. In recent years, the cost of quality hardwood is constantly increasing in price and diminishing in availability while maintenance costs of wooden boats are extremely high. However, as plastic has shown us, it is for life. Our original Flipflopi prototype has shown that maintenance costs are minimal while building and material costs are similar, therefore, recycled boat building offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to the plastic pollution problem that retains cultural heritage.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Coastal communities globally are awash with plastic, due to both the increasing dependence on plastics and lack of sufficient waste management infrastructures.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Within the last three decades, more single-use packaging and products have been introduced and the demand has grown, however, global waste management systems have not. In Lamu, this is illustrated by an annual beach clean-up on a 12-km stretch of beach. On average they collect between 35-40 tonnes of plastic waste annually. To exacerbate the problem, there is only one waste disposal site on Lamu Island to cater for a population of 30,000. This area has no separation facilities and waste is left to pile up, blow across the island and into the ocean and in many instances is burnt openly.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Because many coastal communities and islands such as Lamu remain isolated from major towns and transport arteries they tend to be cut off from large-scale operations to dispose of and manage recyclable waste due to the cost of transport. Instead, community-based organisations have begun working to tackle the issue. However, these organisations have extremely limited capacity due to scope, funding and support. There are no cost-effective mechanisms to transport recyclable materials to the mainland. This means communities must be empowered to reduce plastic consumption and embrace a locally-led closed-loop waste management system.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Flipflopi project is a circular economy movement with the aim of advocating alternative uses for plastic waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>We’re building on the success of building the world’s first recycled plastic sailing dhow to establish a Heritage Boat Building Training Centre to design and construct recycled plastic sailing vessels with local boat builders based on indigenous heritage, knowledge and skills.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Mitigating plastic pollution through Heritage Boat building is based on a successful prototype development, which in 2018 resulted in the world's first traditional sailing dhow made in Lamu; out of 7 tonnes of waste plastic collected from Kenya's shores and towns and covered in about 30,000 discarded flip flops (slippers). With funding through the SMEP Programme, the expansion of the Heritage Boat building is planned – thus providing alternative materials to the hardwoods currently used in construction. The funding also enables the project to collate data for more informed decision making, conduct R&D to improve and scale our product, build a training centre to develop the capacity of local community members to lead circular initiatives, solidify a business case and begin to market products and services and create a community-led waste collection network that will supply feedstock while mitigating plastic pollution.\u003C/p>",[62913,62915,62917,62919],{"name":62914,"type":53,"value":62914},"https://www.theflipflopi.com/",{"name":62916,"type":53,"value":62916},"https://express.adobe.com/page/DU7eq6T0KB4cf/",{"name":62918,"type":53,"value":62918},"https://youtu.be/1vTFnbRH6NE",{"name":62920,"type":53,"value":62920},"https://www.euronews.com/living/2021/03/07/this-is-the-world-s-first-sailing-ship-made-out-of-flip-flops",[62922,62923],{"article_id":62898,"contributor_id":22712},{"article_id":62898,"contributor_id":62901},{"id":62925,"link":62926,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62899,"updated_at":62900,"article_id":62898,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"n3TEB71Wvgc=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157244618-31js2tAL.jpeg",{"id":62928,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62929,"updated_at":35388,"owner_id":22786,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62930,"contents":62931,"contributors":62947,"image":6},"7599","2021-01-22T12:05:20.600Z",{"id":22786,"type":325,"owner_id":22786,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62932],{"id":62933,"score":47,"body":62934,"status":55,"article_id":62928,"created_at":62929,"updated_at":35388,"published_at":62929},"_xHt",{"title":62935,"outcome":62936,"problem":62937,"summary":62938,"solution":62939,"attachment":62940},"Green Food from Green Roofs in Cairo, Egypt","\u003Cp>In 2019, the Egyptian government has launched in El Cairo the Green Food from Green Roofs (GFGR) program, financed by the Scientific Research Academy, in support of rooftop farming. Such a program was developed in response to major problems that El Cairo is facing, like decreasing air quality and fresh food scarcity. Therefore, the objective of the GFGR was both stimulating sustainable diets, getting people to grow their food, and reducing pollution levels.[1] To reach the objectives of the program, recommended by the UNFCCC, several pilot projects, awareness-raising programs, and education on the potential benefit of rooftop farming have been developed and promoted by the Egyptian government. Moreover, the government plan has sustained the rise of various actors collaborating to foster the spreading and innovation of rooftop farms around the city. For example, the company Shaduf is among the leading enterprises in the rooftop farms business in El Cairo today. Shaduf builds hydroponic systems to grow vegetables in a various climatic setting by means of a different range of technologies.[2] The policy support to businesses like Shaduf is likely to lead to a fast scaling up of the process of urban greening and sustainable food production in the city of El Cairo and maybe even in other urban areas in Egypt.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With urbanization growing rapidly, cities urge to develop strategies to avoid the complete loss of green spaces in urban areas, since this can have negative repercussions on the health and well-being of its citizens as well as on the environment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Green rooftops and vertical gardens are two examples of how cities can effectively tackle the problems arising from the lack of green spaces in urban areas.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Rooftop farms enable food production and have the potential to provide for urban populations by utilizing spaces that are typically unused. Rooftop gardens are becoming an important part of the recent rejuvenation of urban agriculture. In addition, rooftop agriculture can improve other ecosystem services, such as urban biodiversity.[1] Urban agriculture is expected to become more popular, as human populations become more urbanized and consumers become more interested in local foods. This can benefit local economies and reduce carbon emissions associated with food transportation. 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This idea resonated with community members with GoGet’s growth being driven by consumer demand for their service. After starting with just 12 members, GoGet has now grown to a network of 80 staff, 2,900 cars and 162,000 members.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>One GoGet on the street removes 10 privately owned cars from the road, frees up 50 metres of road space and is used by 30 different members on average. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The average private car is parked 95% of the time. Figures from 2017 show a total of 17,158,195 cars in Australia, that’s the equivalent of or 1.8 cars per household. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Australia’s first and largest car sharing service — GoGet — was founded in 2003 when Nic Lowe and Bruce Jeffreys noticed their Newtown neighbourhood was full of unused cars. The idea of car sharing occurred to them as a way to reduce the number of private cars on the street, reduce the community’s carbon footprint, save on the resources required to make new cars and free up space for alternative uses. On a larger scale, car sharing also has the capacity to reshape the way our cities look and function.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>GoGet’s mission statement is to “empower smarter lifestyles and to create more liveable communities”. The company implements this vision by: providing an alternative to private cars that minimises the cost for users — petrol, maintenance, insurance, registration, etc.; helping people to better understand the costs of their transportation choices for the environment and the community; and reducing the amount of people who drive in order to tackle congestion and climate change.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62964],{"name":62965,"type":53,"value":62965},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/goget",[62967],{"article_id":62950,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":62969,"link":62970,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62951,"updated_at":62952,"article_id":62950,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"BtO9NB_Gzf8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157246191-qKPghORG.jpeg",{"id":62972,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62973,"updated_at":62974,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62975,"contents":62976,"contributors":62988,"image":62990},"7779","2021-02-05T04:33:21.055Z","2021-02-05T04:33:21.155Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62977],{"id":62978,"score":47,"body":62979,"status":55,"article_id":62972,"created_at":62973,"updated_at":62974,"published_at":62973},"lNZI",{"title":62980,"outcome":62981,"problem":62982,"summary":62983,"solution":62984,"attachment":62985},"The Sydney office building implementing circular design on a mammoth scale","\u003Cp>By re-using resources from the existing structure and retaining much of its internal core, Quay Tower saved over 7,500 tonnes of CO2 and an estimated $130 million. The carbon saving is equivalent to the emissions that would be produced in two and a half years of operating the building. In addition to these environmental and financial savings, the project proves that circular design can be implemented at scale.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>85% of the buildings that will exist in developed nations in 2050 have already been built. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In collaboration with Danish architecture firm 3XN/GXN, Arup engineers and Multiplex builders, AMP Capital has undertaken one of the biggest building upcycling projects ever attempted. The project applies the circular design principle of reuse on a massive scale. Due to be delivered in early 2022, the 49-story building will be comprised of open-plan offices, flexible spaces and a retail precinct designed to provide exceptional amenity to building occupants. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>By re-using resources from the existing structure and retaining much of its internal core, the project has saved over 7,500 tonnes of CO2. That saving is equivalent to the carbon that would be produced over two and a half years of operating the building.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With the majority of CBDs around the world already built out, Quay Quarter Tower offers a world-first blueprint for the circular redesign of our cities. The new build retained 66% of the building’s existing columns, beams and slabs and 95% of its internal walls. 50% of the existing building’s resources were also reused in the project. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[62986],{"name":62987,"type":53,"value":62987},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/quay-quarter-tower",[62989],{"article_id":62972,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":62991,"link":62992,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62973,"updated_at":62974,"article_id":62972,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"tnFDM1F8shM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157247048-OHji739K.jpeg",{"id":62994,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":62995,"updated_at":62996,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":62997,"contents":62998,"contributors":63010,"image":63012},"7780","2021-02-05T05:44:50.174Z","2021-02-05T05:45:42.505Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[62999],{"id":63000,"score":47,"body":63001,"status":55,"article_id":62994,"created_at":62995,"updated_at":62996,"published_at":62995},"UnGe",{"title":63002,"outcome":63003,"problem":63004,"summary":63005,"solution":63006,"attachment":63007},"Creating a waste-free salon experience","\u003Cp>Today, Sustainable Salons service over 1,000 locations in Australia and New Zealand, impact nearly 5,000 hairdressers and speak to three million customers through their network. They employ 61 staff, 35 per cent of which are people with a disability, and their goal is to hit 50 per cent within the next year.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Across the organisation, over 20,000 wheelie bins of materials have been saved and repurposed including:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over 90,000 ponytails collected, to be used to make wigs for cancer and alopecia sufferers\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over 140,000kg of plastic kept in circulation and value-raised by being made into items like Dresden Glasses\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over 188,000kg of metals diverted from landfill\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over 28,000kg of hair collected from salon floors, to be used to create 'bollards' to soak up oil in coastline spills\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Almost 120,000 meals provided for those in need, thanks to proceeds from recycling\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Aluminium is infinitely recyclable but one million kilograms of aluminium foil from salons is being sent to landfill each year. Other salon products like hair and plastic shampoo bottles also end up in landfill.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Instead of using regular commercial waste collection services, salons who are part of the Sustainable Salons network set themselves apart by choosing to use the more tailored collection system offered by Sustainable Salons, meaning resources are separated at the source: the salon. This means it is easier to create value from these resources. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Sustainable Salons has developed a system to help salons seperate waste at the source so that materials like foil, hair and plastic bottles can be recovered for reuse. Foil collected through the Sustainable Salons program is turned into a 100 per cent recycled aluminium product called Refoil and ponytails are used to make wigs for cancer and alopecia sufferers. The company also collaborates with Dresden Vision to create high-quality glasses from recycled shampoo bottles. \u003C/p>",[63008],{"name":63009,"type":53,"value":63009},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/sustainable-salons",[63011],{"article_id":62994,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":63013,"link":63014,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":62995,"updated_at":62996,"article_id":62994,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qWukJRLmh4E=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157247828-A8lG034U.jpeg",{"id":63016,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63017,"updated_at":63018,"owner_id":7811,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63019,"contents":63020,"contributors":63032,"image":63034},"7784","2021-02-05T16:00:49.403Z","2023-12-28T15:50:57.647Z",{"id":7811,"type":325,"owner_id":7811,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63021],{"id":63022,"score":47,"body":63023,"status":55,"article_id":63016,"created_at":63017,"updated_at":63018,"published_at":63017},"XN0l",{"title":63024,"outcome":63025,"problem":63026,"summary":63027,"solution":63028,"attachment":63029},"ILO report on jobs in the green transition","\u003Cp>The ILO predicts that the green transition will create about 25 million new jobs, while 7 million will be lost; of this latter figure, 5 million can ‘be reclaimed through labour reallocation’, meaning that workers can find jobs in the same occupation, but a different industry. By transitioning to a circular economy, up to 8 million new jobs can be created by 2030.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report outlines how the climate is changing: greenhouse gas emissions and pollution are steadily rising due to unsustainable economic growth patterns that exploit natural resources. Global carbon dioxide levels have reached record levels, and biodiversity loss, desertification, sea level rise and changing climates are threatening livelihoods around the globe.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>This report by the international labour organisation takes stock of 32 countries around the globe, using multi-regional input-output analysis to model the transactions between 163 industries and quantify the skills needed to transition to sustainable energy and a circular economy. The report identifies the need for reskilling and upskilling to bring the green transition to fruition. It also analyses changes in occupations, skill gaps and shortages in meeting the skills demand of this transition, and highlights the progress made since 2011 in the surveyed countries. Finally, it cites the specific needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups to transition smoothly, as well as the skills policy makers should possess to support the process.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report highlights how the green transition can be leveraged to create millions of jobs—but how this would also necessitate extensive investments in reskilling. The report finds that extra attention must be paid to gender disparities, and that the shifting job market is most likely to impact male workers with mid-skill jobs. Men in these positions will thus need the most reskilling and upskilling to tap into new opportunities. Of all jobs around the globe, just 2% were predicted to be affected by a transition to energy sustainability and the circular economy—and for most of these opportunities, workers can be reskilled to acquire new positions. \u003C/p>",[63030],{"name":63031,"type":53,"value":63031},"https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/documents/publication/wcms_732214.pdf",[63033],{"article_id":63016,"contributor_id":7811},{"id":63035,"link":63036,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63017,"updated_at":63018,"article_id":63016,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"C8P1myk1G8Q=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157249157-_-AbxdUw.jpeg",{"id":63038,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63039,"updated_at":63040,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63041,"contents":63042,"contributors":63054,"image":63056},"7785","2021-02-08T01:49:53.515Z","2021-02-08T01:50:42.082Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63043],{"id":63044,"score":47,"body":63045,"status":55,"article_id":63038,"created_at":63039,"updated_at":63040,"published_at":63039},"iERw",{"title":63046,"outcome":63047,"problem":63048,"summary":63049,"solution":63050,"attachment":63051},"Making it easier to reuse and recycle unwanted textiles","\u003Cp>For every product it produces, Upparel diverts ten items from landfill. In the past 12 months, the company has diverted over a million items of clothing from landfill and prevented 500,000kg of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Upparel has also seen a 220% increase in revenue since implementing more circular practices.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>When Manrags first launched it aimed to provide quality socks for men. A couple of years ago, the company's founder and CEO, Michael Elias, reflected on his own sock draw and realised there was nowhere for his socks to go at the end of their life but the bin. He realised what that meant for their customers all over the world and came to the realisation that, essentially, his business was producing waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>What started as Manrags, a company selling quality socks and undies, has evolved into Upparel, a leader in textile upcycling. Upparel has seen a huge growth in business since committing to take responsibility for its products by continually improving design and offering reuse, repurposing and recycling services for textiles. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Upparel designs its products with circular economy principles in mind and ensures textile resources stay in the economy as long as possible through reuse and, where reuse isn’t possible, recycling initiatives. It offers high-quality essential items such as socks and underwear and is seeking to continually improve how its items are manufactured. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Upparel’s textile recycling service allows customers to box up unwanted textiles and return them to the team at Upparel who sort the items to find the most appropriate destination for them. The company has a promise that no items it receives will be sent to landfill.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>65 per cent of the items received are new or still appropriate for wear. These items are donated to their partners: Save the Children, Sacred Heart Mission, Ready Set Australia and St Kilda Mums, to name a few. The remaining 35 per cent is assessed to be upcycled into new items or recycled into new materials.\u003C/p>",[63052],{"name":63053,"type":53,"value":63053},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/upparel",[63055],{"article_id":63038,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":63057,"link":63058,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63039,"updated_at":63040,"article_id":63038,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"kLc9I4lHqt4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157250433-ewG8hYnu.jpeg",{"id":63060,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63061,"updated_at":63062,"owner_id":50234,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63063,"contents":63064,"contributors":63076,"image":6},"7788","2021-02-08T05:01:18.360Z","2021-02-08T05:01:18.462Z",{"id":50234,"type":325,"owner_id":50234,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63065],{"id":63066,"score":47,"body":63067,"status":55,"article_id":63060,"created_at":63061,"updated_at":63062,"published_at":63061},"417p",{"title":63068,"outcome":63069,"problem":63070,"summary":63071,"solution":63072,"attachment":63073},"Yarrabilba plans to become Australia’s first circular economy community","\u003Cp>The Yarrabilba community is in the infancy of its journey towards circularity with the project due to be completed in 2042. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The United Nations has identified building sustainable and resilient cities as a key objective for urban development across the globe. 68% of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2050 and over 60% of the land set to be urbanised by 2030 has not been developed. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Yarrabilba, meaning ‘a place of song’ in the language of the traditional owners, the Yugambeh people, is a master planned community 40km south east of Brisbane. On completion in 2042, its population is projected to be approximately 45,000, making it a similar size and scale to regional cities Bundaberg and Gladstone.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2019, Lendlease released the circular economy strategy for Yarrabilba which acts as a roadmap to guide the course of the development. With a focus on materials, energy, water and transport, the team at Lendlease is empowering residents to engage with the circular economy in an actionable and practical way.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the Circular Economy strategy for Yarrabilba, the vision is for the project is to be Australia’s first circular economy community that integrates social, economic and environmental values to provide a dynamic and empowered community that fosters sharing, access, connection, diversity and control.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Some of the ways the community will be empowered include:  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Water awareness campaigns and smart water meters linked to smart phones  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Recycled water infrastructure  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Solar panels and energy storage systems  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Cycle networks \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Autonomous vehicles and on-demand transport\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Electric vehicle charging stations  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Large scale composting  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Leasing of appliances for homes   \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Local market scale gardens \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Collection of waste materials from home builds for reuse \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[63074],{"name":63075,"type":53,"value":63075},"https://acehub.org.au/knowledge-hub/case-studies/yarrabilba",[63077],{"article_id":63060,"contributor_id":50234},{"id":63079,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63080,"updated_at":63081,"owner_id":61195,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63082,"contents":63083,"contributors":63095,"image":63097},"7793","2021-02-09T10:55:48.849Z","2021-02-09T11:13:21.148Z",{"id":61195,"type":325,"owner_id":61195,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63084],{"id":63085,"score":47,"body":63086,"status":55,"article_id":63079,"created_at":63080,"updated_at":63081,"published_at":63080},"4WpS",{"title":63087,"outcome":63088,"problem":63089,"summary":63090,"solution":63091,"attachment":63092},"Circularity Protocols for extending the lifetime of large industrial equipment and production assets","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>LEVEL-UP Circularity Guidelines\u003C/strong>, a document providing the definition and a detailed description of each protocol, including purposes, conditions, as well as a list of the detailed actions and steps to be adopted. For each protocol, it also gives a flowchart to visualize the process and interaction of different actions and steps. The guidelines and flowcharts will accelerate, OEMs, I4.0 technology providers and industrial companies to understand and adopt CE strategies.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The ‘\u003Cstrong>take-make-dispose’ consumption model\u003C/strong> that remains shackled to the global economy, is also affecting Industry and production assets. Fast-changing digital technologies and the realisation of the \u003Cstrong>Industry 4.0 paradigm\u003C/strong>, enhancing machines automation, connectivity and providing large amounts of data that can be interpreted in a way that were not possible before, have outpaced the legacy industrial equipment that do not meet the demands of the constantly increasing market competitiveness. However, the substantial economic and environmental costs of buying, transporting, and installing new machines, and consequently, the dismantling and \u003Cstrong>End-of-Life (EoL) management\u003C/strong> of the replaced equipment, each time obsolescence materializes, make the option of acquiring new smart and connected equipment unfavorable.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>Circularity Protocols\u003C/strong> for extending the remaining useful life of large industrial equipment and assets that can no longer remain competitive in the Industry 4.0 paradigm: \u003Cstrong>Modernise, Functional diagnosis, Inspection, Repair ,Disassembly ,Upgrade, Refurbish, Remanufacture, Recycling, Reassembly & Testing\u003C/strong> describe what actions and processes should be executed in a structured and formalised manner in order to modernize, upgrade and extend the lifetime of large industrial equipment, connecting them to the \u003Cstrong>Industry 4.0 paradigm\u003C/strong> and increasing their competitiveness and ROI, while avoiding new resources consumption and the respective GHGs emissions. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>10 Circularity Protocols for extending the useful life of large industrial equipment\u003C/strong>, addressing issues at product, machine, and process level for industrial and sustainable actualization were defined. Starting at Protocol Z-Modernise, and going through Protocols- Functional diagnosis, Inspection, Refurbishment, Disassembly, Repair, Remanufacturing, Upgrade, Recycling, to finally reach Protocol Ω - Re-assembly and Testing. The Protocols describe \u003Cstrong>what actions and processes should be executed\u003C/strong> in a structured and formalised manner in order to \u003Cstrong>modernize, upgrade and extend the lifetime\u003C/strong> of large industrial equipment, connecting them to the Industry 4.0 paradigm and increasing their competitiveness and ROI, while avoiding new resources consumption and the respective GHGs emissions. \u003C/p>",[63093,63094],{"name":61210,"type":53,"value":61210},{"name":61208,"type":53,"value":61208},[63096],{"article_id":63079,"contributor_id":61195},{"id":63098,"link":63099,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63080,"updated_at":63081,"article_id":63079,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"FYmfj4-CrmI=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157251758-a-tWO2zq.jpeg",{"id":63101,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63102,"updated_at":63103,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63104,"contents":63105,"contributors":63117,"image":6},"7856","2021-02-12T08:15:09.275Z","2021-04-29T13:52:03.979Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63106],{"id":63107,"score":47,"body":63108,"status":55,"article_id":63101,"created_at":63102,"updated_at":63103,"published_at":63102},"kWLz",{"title":63109,"outcome":63110,"problem":63111,"summary":63112,"solution":63113,"attachment":63114},"Circular Metrics -  A framework for measuring a\ncompany’s performance in the circular economy","\u003Cp>The report concludes with the following points deemed crucial for the development of a common framework to measure circular economy for companies:1. Drive circular business performance 2. Target specific audiences depending on company objectives 3. Cover a comprehensive sustainability scope 4. Ensure flexibility and inclusion 5. Adopt a phased approach to incorporating capitals 6. Build upon existing frameworks and standards 7. Drive culture change and provide guidance. Through this report, organisations can use the authors' recommendations to build their own framework, and practitioners and academics can benefit from the knowledge for future research. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Measuring progress in the circular economy is difficult, and whether and how circular economy practitioners want to measure their impact is highly dependent on their goals, reach, and target audiences. As a result of the wide range of circular metrics that are used across industries and geographies, a landscape of overlapping and sometimes contradictory indicators of circularity progress has emerged.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Measuring progress in the circular economy is challenging. What and how a company, organization or government chooses to its contributions towards a circular economy depends on its objectives, scope and intended audiences. Even within the private sector, the indicators, methodologies and target audiences for circular metrics vary greatly. As part of WBCSD’s circular economy program aims to achieve harmony in how individual companies measure their progress in the circular economy. This report evaluates the current landscape of circular metrics globally.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Circular Metrics workstream, which is part of WBCSD's Factor10 circular economy initiative, seeks to achieve consistency in how businesses calculate their circular economy success and advise organisations on how to develop these frameworks. To do this, they summarize, analyse and compare various existing circular economy frameworks in their report. \u003C/p>",[63115],{"name":63116,"type":53,"value":63116},"https://docs.wbcsd.org/2018/06/Circular_Metrics-Landscape_analysis.pdf",[63118],{"article_id":63101,"contributor_id":667},{"id":63120,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63121,"updated_at":63122,"owner_id":10963,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63123,"contents":63124,"contributors":63138,"image":63140},"7867","2021-02-12T21:13:46.788Z","2021-02-12T21:13:46.954Z",{"id":10963,"type":325,"owner_id":10963,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63125],{"id":63126,"score":47,"body":63127,"status":55,"article_id":63120,"created_at":63121,"updated_at":63122,"published_at":63121},"jhLT",{"title":63128,"outcome":63129,"problem":63130,"summary":63131,"solution":63132,"attachment":63133},"Water sector sets course for the circular economy - Circular Water 2050 project","\u003Cp>Published report ‘Stip op de horizon Circulair Water 2050’ (‘Point on the Circular Water 2050 horizon’). Produced by KWR, STOWA, AquaMinerals and the Energy and Raw Materials Factory, the report is a product of the Circular Water 2050 project, which is part of the Water in the Circular Economy (WiCE) joint research programme. his clearly involves more than achieving higher raw material efficiency.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Societal challenges regarding the circular economy, climate adaptation and the sustainable energy transition.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The recently published report ‘Stip op de horizon Circulair Water 2050’ (‘Point on the Circular Water 2050 horizon’) formulates objectives and future perspectives for the water sector for the efficient recovery of raw materials and energy from (waste)water streams.   This project focused on concretising the possible circular water cycle in 2050.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Joint research programme aimed to contribute towards concretising the possible circular water cycle in 2050\u003C/p>",[63134,63136],{"name":63135,"type":53,"value":63135},"https://www.kwrwater.nl/en/samenwerkingen/collectief-onderzoek-water-circulaire-economie/",{"name":63137,"type":53,"value":63137},"https://www.kwrwater.nl/en/actueel/water-sector-sets-course-for-the-circular-economy/",[63139],{"article_id":63120,"contributor_id":10963},{"id":63141,"link":63142,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63121,"updated_at":63122,"article_id":63120,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"HIrK7oqwUh8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157253034-DcbN6afh.jpeg",{"id":63144,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63145,"updated_at":63146,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63147,"contents":63148,"contributors":63166,"image":6},"7870","2021-02-15T08:18:39.982Z","2021-04-30T06:49:34.155Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63149],{"id":63150,"score":47,"body":63151,"status":55,"article_id":63144,"created_at":63145,"updated_at":63146,"published_at":63145},"Bz-C",{"title":63152,"outcome":63153,"problem":63154,"summary":63155,"solution":63156,"attachment":63157},"Global Reporting Initiative Standards and Circularity","\u003Cp>The Waste Standard represents global best practices in waste management and motivates businesses to make changes to strengthen their waste practices by including revised disclosures, circularity, and waste reduction principles. It strengthens the importance of creating value from waste, instead of treating it as a burden.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The linear, \"take-make-waste\" approach is leading to a global waste crisis, and the global attention to waste generation and its effect on the climate, society, and economy is increasing. A new approach to reporting is necessary as the world transitions toward a more circular economy, in which waste is treated as input material for output.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an independent organization that helps businesses and other organizations take responsibility for their impacts, by providing them with the global common language to communicate those impacts. Companies are assessed by the GRI Standards, which are the world’s most widely used standards for sustainability reporting. Several indicators also help to measure the circularity of a company, such as water, material, energy, and waste management along with their emissions and biodiversity. With the addition of a new approach to their waste standard, Waste 2020, achieves to reflect the importance of creating value from waste, instead of treating it as a burden.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The GRI 306: Waste 2020 reporting standard is the first internationally applicable reporting standard for businesses to provide a complete image of waste impacts across their value chain. This Standard alters how businesses calculate and comprehend waste, and it facilitates reporting on the waste-related effects of operations, goods, and services, allowing businesses to recognise circularity and waste-prevention opportunities.\u003C/p>",[63158,63160,63162,63164],{"name":63159,"type":53,"value":63159},"https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/",{"name":63161,"type":53,"value":63161},"https://www.globalreporting.org/standards/standards-development/topic-standard-project-for-waste/",{"name":63163,"type":53,"value":63163},"https://www.globalreporting.org/about-gri/news-center/help-for-companies-on-circular-economy-progress/",{"name":63165,"type":53,"value":63165},"https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/en/news-and-events/all-news/global-reporting-initiative-launches-its-new-waste-standard-and-looking-forward-your-comments",[63167],{"article_id":63144,"contributor_id":667},{"id":63169,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63170,"updated_at":63171,"owner_id":10963,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63172,"contents":63173,"contributors":63185,"image":63187},"7871","2021-02-15T11:06:28.331Z","2021-02-15T11:07:05.532Z",{"id":10963,"type":325,"owner_id":10963,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63174],{"id":63175,"score":47,"body":63176,"status":55,"article_id":63169,"created_at":63170,"updated_at":63171,"published_at":63170},"RdbF",{"title":63177,"outcome":63178,"problem":63179,"summary":63180,"solution":63181,"attachment":63182},"Extracting clean water and minerals from salty wastewater by freezing it -  EUTECTIC FREEZE CRYSTALLIZATION (EFC): A COOL SOLUTION FOR PROCESSING GEOTHERMAL WASTE BRINES?","\u003Cp>The results of this study clearly indicate that sodium and chloride are the main constituents to consider in the evaluation of EFC potential on geothermal brines in the Netherlands with hydrohalite as the most important potential salt yield. However, further research should focus on ways to increase the purity of the produced ice further, e.g. through the use of ice seeding. Also, the complexity of geothermal brine chemistry should be considered in more detail.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To minimize fossil fuel combustion, geothermal heat production is increasingly applied in the horticultural sector and for domestic heating in The Netherlands. One of the major operational challenges for further development of geothermal energy in The Netherlands is dealing with the large volumes (3500-6000 m3 per well) of geothermal brine, also called testwater, that are produced during well development (Bakema et al. 2016; Hartog 2016). Since re-injection of the waste brine has so far been associated with significant risks for clogging and/or damaging the newly developed wells, finding environmentally and financially acceptable options has been challenging.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In this study the potential of freezing methods for the treatment of geothermal waste brine in the Netherlands was investigated. Based on the first analysis, modelling and experiments in this study, the use of freezing methods for the treatment of geothermal waste brines seems promising. Freeze concentration can result in significant reduction of the waste stream and the potential to produce usable water while using eutectic salt precipitation may produce significant yields of hydrohalite with economic value. The production of products (ice, salt) of high enough purite to allow re-use requires further study on actual geothermal brines with more complex brine composition than considered in this study. However, freeze concentration is already a commercially available method for brine treatment, and should be considered as an option for the concentration of geothermal waste brines.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>An approach that has not been considered thus far for the treatment of geothermal waste brine is the use of freezing methods, such as freezing concentration or the the relatively new eutectic freeze crystallization (EFC). These methods rely on freezing rather than evaporation to concentrate the brine. Since the freezing of water requires six times less energy than evaporation (Lewis et al. 2010), freeze concentration could provide an energy-efficient alternative. In addition, during EFC ice and subsequently salt(s) are formed separately \u003C/p>",[63183],{"name":63184,"type":53,"value":63184},"https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333902643_EUTECTIC_FREEZE_CRYSTALLIZATION_EFC_A_COOL_SOLUTION_FOR_PROCESSING_GEOTHERMAL_WASTE_BRINES",[63186],{"article_id":63169,"contributor_id":10963},{"id":63188,"link":63189,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63170,"updated_at":63171,"article_id":63169,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"GqPBQr2dfh4=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157254361-6_x_gQ3p.jpeg",{"id":63191,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63192,"updated_at":63193,"owner_id":63194,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63195,"contents":63196,"contributors":63210,"image":63212},"7885","2021-02-16T11:58:50.071Z","2021-02-16T11:58:50.240Z","OLGmFg",{"id":63194,"type":325,"owner_id":63194,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63197],{"id":63198,"score":47,"body":63199,"status":55,"article_id":63191,"created_at":63192,"updated_at":63193,"published_at":63192},"HUjw",{"title":63200,"outcome":63201,"problem":63202,"summary":63203,"solution":63204,"attachment":63205},"Convenience and value as a driver for the circular economy.","\u003Cp>Clothing as a Service has typically been focussed in the high fashion space, offering value but at a high cost. In the childrenswear vertical, the opportunities for convenience and value driving are considerably larger as it meets a fundamental need and can truly replace clothes purchasing in its entirety, freeing up parental money and time to spend on other more rewarding pursuits.  And nullifying their feelings of eco-guilt.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Meanwhile the brands involved are able to amplify their own sustainability messaging, while solving the dichotomy of growth vs environmental responsibility.  The low barrier to entry for brands, and the data and potential revenue they are able to earn as a result, mean more and more childrenswear brands are joining the movement, in turn improving the offering for consumers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The constant cycle of children's clothing is an exhausting chore for parents, and one which carries a high burden of guilt for conscious consumers.  To afford children's clothing often requires a compromise of quality and ethics - supermarkets and high street brands dominate owing to a keen price point.  While disposal either consumes huge amounts of time, or results in large amounts of clothing going to landfill.  \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>All too often the objection of consumers to making the shift toward circular consumption is the compromise they feel is inherent in sustainable products.  Costs are often increased as a result of the higher quality materials used, and convenience is reduced as consumers are expected to do the legwork to ensure items are refilled, recycled, or reused.  Rental has the potential to turn this on its head, particularly in childrenswear, where it makes available mid-end brands at a cost low enough for them to be accessible to mainstream consumers.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>With a Clothing As A Service marketplace such as thelittleloop the opportunity to offer incredible value and convenience opens wide up.  Consumers pay around 70% less than retail, and with all of their clothing needs met in one place they save the time and effort otherwise required to shop around for and, crucially, dispose of garments when they are no longer in use.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>And because thelittleloop partners with brands, who take a share of rental revenue, quality is a core element of the service.  The higher the quality of the garments, the more revenue they will generate for the brands who are thus incentivised to improve their offering. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>",[63206,63208],{"name":63207,"type":53,"value":63207},"http://sirkular.co.uk",{"name":63209,"type":53,"value":63209},"http://thelittleloop.com",[63211],{"article_id":63191,"contributor_id":63194},{"id":63213,"link":63214,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63192,"updated_at":63193,"article_id":63191,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"qYfBR6KOwIM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157255299-GrkUjR3P.jpeg",{"id":63216,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63217,"updated_at":63218,"owner_id":669,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63219,"contents":63220,"contributors":63234,"image":6},"7901","2021-02-17T17:57:24.302Z","2021-09-24T14:08:19.919Z",{"id":669,"type":325,"owner_id":669,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63221],{"id":63222,"score":47,"body":63223,"status":55,"article_id":63216,"created_at":63217,"updated_at":63218,"published_at":63217},"y-K3",{"title":63224,"outcome":63225,"problem":63226,"summary":63227,"solution":63228,"attachment":63229},"Circular Office Furnitures in Toronto, Canada","\u003Cp>By remanufacturing outdated or worn office furniture, they keep over 1 million pounds of furniture out of landfills annually. Remanufacturing 40 cubicles diverts one tractor-trailer load of furniture from landfill. Refurbishing and remanufacturing furniture requires 85-90% less energy than original production.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the amount of furniture and furnishings taken to a landfill rose from 7.6 million tons in 2005 to 9.69 million tons in 2015, and the rate of increase is accelerating.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Envirotech offers refurbished and remanufactured office furniture, which diverts solid waste from landfills by turning previously used furniture into just-like-new products. By reusing office furniture destined for a landfill, Envirotech makes office furniture a key player in the circular economy and releases cities from the burden of office furniture waste going to landfill. More, refurbished furniture are sold at a lower market price and use 85% less labour and energy. In doing so, Envirotech’s office furniture reduces the carbon footprint of the products by using a less intensive manufacturing process, releasing less harmful greenhouse gas emissions when compared to the production of new office furniture.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A Canadian company called Envirotech is helping companies and startups rethink thier office space. Envirotech offers refurbished and remanufactured office furniture, which diverts solid waste from landfills by turning previously used furniture into just-like-new products. By reusing office furniture destined for a landfill, Envirotech makes office furniture a key player in the circular economy and releases cities from the burden of office furniture waste going to landfill.\u003C/p>",[63230,63232],{"name":63231,"type":53,"value":63231},"https://www.envirotechoffice.com/",{"name":63233,"type":53,"value":63233},"https://www.envirotechoffice.com/want-to-take-advantage-of-the-office-furniture-circular-economy/",[63235],{"article_id":63216,"contributor_id":669},{"id":63237,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63238,"updated_at":63239,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63240,"contents":63241,"contributors":63255,"image":63257},"7918","2021-02-19T14:27:08.924Z","2021-04-07T10:15:22.421Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63242],{"id":63243,"score":47,"body":63244,"status":55,"article_id":63237,"created_at":63238,"updated_at":63239,"published_at":63238},"Mn0U",{"title":63245,"outcome":63246,"problem":63247,"summary":63248,"solution":63249,"attachment":63250},"Kenya Aims to be 100% Renewable","\u003Cp>The government’s policy changes have successfully promoted a rise in renewable energy sources in the country. Even though the promise of 100% of the country’s energy coming from renewables has not been reached yet, as of 2020 January, 87% of the country’s energy is from renewables, compared to 70% in 2018. Renewables have provided better access to energy also for rural areas and made energy more affordable for households with lower income levels. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Access to affordable energy is still a challenge for some citizens in Kenya, especially for counities living in rural areas and coming from low-income households. [1] Next to being expensive and harder to install in rural parts of the country, non-renewable energy sources also largely contribute to environmental pollution and are scarce, depleting the earth of its resources. [2]\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kenya’s president has plans to move the country to 100% green energy sources, as the government has been scaling up renewable investment and policy initiatives. A rise in renewable energy sources helped the nation to mitigate climate change by reducing Kenya’s carbon footprint while creating much-needed jobs along with increasing energy access for rural areas and lower-income households. As of 2020, 87% of the country's electricity already came from renewable sources, and further transition to reach fully renewable energy could continue to boost benefits for the population and environment and reduce manufacturing production costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Kenya has established specific financial and regulatory frameworks, such as the Energy Act in 2019, as developed feed-in tariffs, tax relief, subsidies, net metering, and long-term agreements, to promote an active approach to renewable energy investment. The goal stated by the Kenyan president in 2018 was to achieve having 100% of the country’s energy from renewables by 2020. These changes, along with a healthy business environment in Kenya, have encouraged businesses and suppliers as well as foreign investment to drive greater renewable growth to the country. Renewable electricity is showed to be reliable, energy-efficient and now made to be more cost-competitive in Kenya, and it can also be implemented more flexibly to increase energy accessibility, especially in rural areas. \u003C/p>",[63251,63253],{"name":63252,"type":53,"value":63252},"https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/12/kenya-wants-to-run-entirely-on-green-energy-by-2020/",{"name":63254,"type":53,"value":63254},"https://energycentral.com/c/pip/renewable-energy-kenya-examination-legal-instruments-and-institutional-changes",[63256],{"article_id":63237,"contributor_id":667},{"id":63258,"link":63259,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63238,"updated_at":63239,"article_id":63237,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"pcUPfCL9PYM=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157256672-C8Nz0fhj.jpeg",{"id":63261,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63262,"updated_at":63263,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63264,"contents":63265,"contributors":63279,"image":63281},"7950","2021-02-24T07:57:49.424Z","2021-04-06T12:09:51.713Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63266],{"id":63267,"score":47,"body":63268,"status":55,"article_id":63261,"created_at":63262,"updated_at":63263,"published_at":63262},"rygz",{"title":63269,"outcome":63270,"problem":63271,"summary":63272,"solution":63273,"attachment":63274},"Rwanda's Investment in Circular E-waste Management Initiative","\u003Cp>This initiative has brought many benefits to the country, and to date, EnviroServe Rwanda has achieved the following: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>•\t413 green jobs\u003C/p>\u003Cp>•\t5,430 computers refurbished and re-used in school,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>•\t2,778 tons of e-waste collected,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>•\t2,500 tons of e-waste dismantled,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>•\t550 tons of solar e-waste collected,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>•\t1,648 tons of CO2 emissions mitigated.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Because of a lack of knowledge, environmental regulation, and financial capital, e-waste management has become a significant challenge for many African countries. In Africa, e-waste is typically disposed of mainly by open dumping, burning, and landfilling, but due to the prevalence of heavy metals and toxic chemicals in electronics, these approaches have significant health and environmental repercussions. In 2016, the Rwandan government has promoted information and communications technology in rural areas through various programs such as the one laptop per child program and off-grid rural electrification, but at that point, there was no plan in place for what to do when these electronic and electrical devices reached the end of their useful lives.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rwanda has been setting a great example for circular and sustainable policies for its neighbors in East Africa. As the country has been promoting electronic access in rural areas, it has also increased its e-waste levels. Therefore, Rwanda has now invested in setting up an e-waste recycling facility to tackle this environmental threat. Their recycling initiative has already made a large impact in reducing the toxic waste that comes with used electronic devices, and through their public-private collaboration, the otherwise wasteful items get collected, and later either repaired, donated, or dismantled into recyclable and valuable parts.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Rwanda is one of the few countries in Africa with an electronic waste policy and legislation, as well as the second in Africa with an e-waste dismantling and recycling facility. Through a public-private partnership arrangement with the Rwandan government, an e-waste recycling facility was constructed in the country's eastern region and is now owned and operated by the private sector company EnviroServe Rwanda Green Park. EnviroServe Rwanda has several drop-off locations around the country where people can drop off their unwanted electronic products, which then get collected and transferred to the facility, where they get repaired and recycled to be used later or dismantled into still valuable parts. \u003C/p>",[63275,63277],{"name":63276,"type":53,"value":63276},"https://enviroserve.rw/",{"name":63278,"type":53,"value":63278},"https://trade4devnews.enhancedif.org/en/impact-story/rwanda-setting-example-electronic-waste-recycling",[63280],{"article_id":63261,"contributor_id":667},{"id":63282,"link":63283,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63262,"updated_at":63263,"article_id":63261,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"KxxIFG0AnMA=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157257119-jr4upElu.jpeg",{"id":63285,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63286,"updated_at":63287,"owner_id":667,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63288,"contents":63289,"contributors":63301,"image":63303},"7957","2021-02-24T10:43:16.556Z","2025-07-02T09:53:44.939Z",{"id":667,"type":325,"owner_id":667,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63290],{"id":63291,"score":47,"body":63292,"status":55,"article_id":63285,"created_at":63286,"updated_at":63287,"published_at":63286},"vwnv",{"title":63293,"outcome":63294,"problem":63295,"summary":63296,"solution":63297,"attachment":63298},"Global Alliance on Circular Economy Plans to Advance Circular Transition","\u003Cp>To date, eleven countries (Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Rwanda, and South Africa) and the EU have joined the Alliance. The Alliance is projected to introduce more and better circular systems that can enable cities to minimize waste volumes and enhance waste management, benefiting the environment, public health, and the urban economy. Economic activities for resource recovery, reuse, and recycling, in particular, may help create employment for rising urban populations.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Climate change and environmental damage have led to an ecological crisis around the world, negatively impacting multiple countries. Environmental concerns along with discussions regarding possible recovery plans from the social and economic crisis caused by the pandemic are bringing up circularity as a potential solution to global problems. However, there is still a lack of knowledge, clarity, action, and collaboration around circular economy goals in countries. Specifically in Africa, given the continent’s rapid population growth and urbanisation, there is a need to design systems that enable cities to become resilient and resource-efficient.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Bringing together governments and relevant networks and organisations, the Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE) aims to provide a global impetus for initiatives related to the circular economy transition, resource efficiency, and sustainable consumption and production. Eleven countries (Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Rwanda, and South Africa) and the EU have joined the Alliance to date. Participants will address the need for a green recovery in a post-pandemic world and will look in particular at how sustainable development can tackle the unsustainable patterns that have driven environmental degradation and led to these crises.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE) aims to put governments and organisations together in order to provide a global momentum for circular economy initiatives, resource efficiency, and sustainable production and consumption. It will build on international efforts and place the EU at the forefront of the green transition. This new partnership would assist the African continent in making the necessary change to a circular economy, sustainable growth, and natural resource sustainability.\u003C/p>",[63299,63300],{"name":11154,"type":53,"value":11154},{"name":11156,"type":53,"value":11156},[63302],{"article_id":63285,"contributor_id":667},{"id":63304,"link":63305,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63286,"updated_at":63287,"article_id":63285,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"TLR_UqdcX9Y=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157257529-zQYAbXME.png",{"id":63307,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63308,"updated_at":63309,"owner_id":63310,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63311,"contents":63312,"contributors":63324,"image":6},"7978","2021-03-01T16:54:25.516Z","2021-03-03T15:08:01.430Z","w_mS7A",{"id":63310,"type":325,"owner_id":63310,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63313],{"id":63314,"score":47,"body":63315,"status":55,"article_id":63307,"created_at":63308,"updated_at":63309,"published_at":63308},"Cu4C",{"title":63316,"outcome":63317,"problem":63318,"summary":63319,"solution":63320,"attachment":63321},"Breaking traditional 'take, make, waste' model and empowering organisations to do more with less","\u003Cp>Loopcycle delivers the following benefits:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Increased transparency and credibility of waste management processes\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Innovation and digitalisation of the supply chain\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Traceability to products at an industrial scale and over multiple lifecycles\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Reputations benefits for a company\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Stronger data and reporting on behalf of a company's end-users\u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Convenience and usability between different actors in the value chain\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>We hear a lot about sustainability and circular economy these days, however, turning theory into practice and the tangible impact can be challenging. This cannot be delivered by one company alone and must be shared across all of the actors within its value chain to ensure that they are committed to maximising products' circularity at the end of their intended use. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Loopcycle is a B2B marketplace that facilitates the exchange of used equipment, machinery and components to manufacture into new products. Loopcycle is an online Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that allows visibility and direct interactions between manufacturers and end-users when intermediaries control product distribution. This is achieved by embedding product traceability at the point of manufacture and resale using a unique proprietary ‘Cyclecode’ that enables users to interrogate product provenance using their smart device. This traceability unlocks new commercial value, extends the product lifecycle and improves circularity within the supply chain.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The key features of our platform provide an ideal solution to meet the challenge.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>SaaS Managed Account \u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Bespoke configuration of the platform to onboard all of a company's value chain actors through our Software as a Service (SaaS) operating model.  \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Software integration\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Loopcycle provides a one-stop-shop that allows a company's various departments to speak a common language around product traceability. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Easy access to circular data \u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Our proprietary Cyclecode enables easy access to the Loopcycle platform by all actors using a smart device and the ability to interrogate the provenance, bill of materials, and other sustainability data related to the product.  \u003C/p>",[63322],{"name":63323,"type":53,"value":63323},"https://loopcycle.io/",[63325],{"article_id":63307,"contributor_id":63310},{"id":63327,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63328,"updated_at":63329,"owner_id":63330,"owner_relationship":10,"views":47,"owner":63331,"contents":63332,"contributors":63341,"image":63343},"8053","2021-03-08T11:11:10.497Z","2021-03-08T11:11:10.647Z","6m7vMw",{"id":63330,"type":325,"owner_id":63330,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63333],{"id":63334,"score":47,"body":63335,"status":55,"article_id":63327,"created_at":63328,"updated_at":63329,"published_at":63328},"y0n2",{"title":63336,"outcome":63337,"problem":63338,"summary":63339,"solution":63340},"REUSE AND ENCHANCEMENT OF COFFE PEELS","\u003Cp>The identified organic farm, after evaluating the by-product as regards the presence of any metals and pesticides, will reuse the coffee peels for mulching the garden and for the production of biological compost.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The entire by-product management process is supported by documentation, drawn up in compliance with Legislative Decree 152/06 and subsequent  mendments and Ministerial Decree 264/2016, such as: management procedure, contract between manufacturer and user, registration in the list of the by-products of the Chamber of Commerce and chemical analysis of the by-products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The project has achieved two primary objectives: the first one, the reduction of management costs and the disposal of waste as waste, the second one the valorisation of the waste for subsequent reuse in a circular economy perspective. This system has allowed the Company a reduction in annual costs, for the management of coffee peels as waste, amounting to approximately € 3.000.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The project was undertaken with the aim of reducing company costs due to waste management. Starting from this goal we are considering that a waste deriving from a production process is not always a waste, but it can be a resource and have a value in a circular model.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Coffee peels can be valorised and reused in another production cycle, instead of being disposed of as waste. This system encourages a circular economy model and allows for a significant reduction in business costs.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The coffee beans roasting production process generates, through jets of hot water vapors, the coffee husks, films not contaminated with dangerous substances. Compliance with the four conditions referred to in art. 184-bis paragraph 1 of Legislative Decree 152/06 and subsequent amendments, in order to define such waste as by-products, and exclude them from management as waste pursuant to part IV of the T.U. Environmental.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Subsequently, the methods of reuse were sought, in compliance with good industrial practices. After an in depth research has shown that the most appropriate reuse, both on the basis of the quantities produced and on the basis of territoriality of the Company, is in the organic farms.\u003C/p>",[63342],{"article_id":63327,"contributor_id":63330},{"id":63344,"link":63345,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63328,"updated_at":63329,"article_id":63327,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"Z2RVONJFjes=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157260709-6qHG-nCZ.jpeg",{"id":63347,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63348,"updated_at":63349,"owner_id":35610,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":63350,"contents":63351,"contributors":63365,"image":63367},"7800","2021-02-10T08:04:39.964Z","2026-05-07T13:15:51.563Z",{"id":35610,"type":325,"owner_id":35610,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63352],{"id":63353,"score":47,"body":63354,"status":55,"article_id":63347,"created_at":63348,"updated_at":63364,"published_at":63348},"PbDS",{"title":63355,"outcome":63356,"problem":63357,"summary":63358,"solution":63359,"attachment":63360},"The largest second-hand chain store in Norway","\u003Cp>Fretex International oversees the export to other customers in Europe, Pakistan and Iraq, some of these will further export clothes and textiles to Asia and Africa. Some of the clothes and textiles that cannot be re-used in its original form will be re-made into cloths or other products. To be able to close the loop, cloths are re-imported for sale to e.g., mechanical industries. Fretex is located in most Norwegian counties, working close with government agencies, private sector, donors and customers.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The fashion industry has a mammoth environmental footprint. At the same time there is a need to provide affordable clothing to all part of the society.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fretex Norway is the largest collector of used clothes and textiles in Norway. With a total of 40 second-hand stores and 1 online store, Fretex had a turnover in 2019 at 188 million NOK.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Fretex, the trading wing of Salvation Army, is the largest collector of used clothes and textiles in Norway, with over 3000 containers especially designed for this purpose. Fretex also have 2 facilities for receiving and handling all clothes and textiles in Norway. From 2014, Fretex in cooperation with the Norwegian Postal Service, allows you to deliver clothes and textiles in a specially designed bag that holds up to 8 Kg. This can be delivered at any of the 1400 postal offices in Norway, for a postal fee of 50 NOK. Fretex collects over 15000 tons of clothes and textiles every year. The clothes/textiles that can’t make use of in Norway, is exported and re-used in other countries.\u003C/p>",[63361,63362,63363],{"name":48762,"type":53,"value":48762},{"name":48764,"type":53,"value":48764},{"name":48766,"type":53,"value":48766},"2025-01-22T10:02:20.626Z",[63366],{"article_id":63347,"contributor_id":35610},{"id":63368,"link":63369,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63348,"updated_at":63364,"article_id":63347,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"jABrKN-Arsw=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154390498-4nwXPp_b.jpeg",{"id":63371,"type":5,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":4533,"updated_at":63372,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":10,"views":225,"owner":63373,"contents":63375,"contributors":63385,"image":63386},"MGfO","2026-05-07T13:58:50.852Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":63374},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[63376],{"id":63377,"score":47,"body":63378,"status":55,"article_id":63371,"created_at":4533,"updated_at":4533,"published_at":4533},"VasF",{"title":63379,"content":63380,"summary":15,"attachment":63381},"SOLSTICE: Territory Profile Berlin","\u003Cp id=\"\">The SOLSTICE project aims to address the key social, environmental and technical challenges posed by the textile industry through a circular economy lens. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, SOLSTICE is taking steps towards a circular textile industry through the implementation of pilot projects in four territories: Berlin, Grenoble, Catalonia, and Prato. The project will showcase how circular economy practices can be tailored to and implemented across the textile industry.\u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">In collaboration with the EU territories, Circle Economy led a current state analysis of the textile ecosystem, including current circular practices. This analysis provides insight into areas where immediate action is needed and informs the selection of relevant circular practices in each of the four territories.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This study provides an onverview of the current textile ecosystem in Berlin, Germany.\u003C/p>",[63382],{"name":63383,"type":53,"value":63384},"Territory Profile Berlin.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/Territory_Profile_Berlin_96f7dc31dc.pdf",[],{"id":63387,"link":63388,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":4533,"updated_at":4533,"article_id":63371,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"R40e8p_5qis=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573941005-L6RNYDU-.png",{"id":63390,"type":187,"cta":188,"cta_link":18,"created_at":207,"updated_at":63391,"owner_id":9,"owner_relationship":191,"views":305,"owner":63392,"contents":63394,"contributors":63404,"image":6},"QBz3","2026-05-07T23:38:53.870Z",{"id":9,"type":13,"owner_id":14,"about":15,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":9,"organisation":63393},{"id":9,"name":17,"link":18},[63395],{"id":63396,"score":47,"body":63397,"status":55,"article_id":63390,"created_at":202,"updated_at":63403,"published_at":63403},"s_Bq",{"image":63398,"title":63399,"content":63400,"summary":63401,"attachment":63402,"imageCaption":15},"https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777380842222-3nzFO212.jpeg","The business case for fixing the fashion industry","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>In an inconspicuous warehouse on the outskirts of Amsterdam, both people and clothing are given a fresh start. Employing more than 75 people with difficulties accessing the labour market, United Repair Centre works with leading brands to repair damaged items, having fixed over 75,000 pieces of clothing to date. It’s hard to believe it all started with a PDF document—until you speak with the founder, Thami Schweichler.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.unitedrepaircentre.com/\">United Repair Centre (URC) \u003C/a>was founded just three years ago, but its repair facility feels much more established. Rows of sewing machines fill most of the space, while the remainder is packed with racks of clothing waiting for their turn. But despite this hands-on appearance, URC is a high-tech company. In a nearby office, a team works on a digital platform that connects consumers, brands, logistics, and repair operations, gathering valuable data on clothing items that brands are willing to pay to have repaired. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>According to Thami Schweichler, the founder and CEO, the idea to establish United Repair Centre originated from Circle Economy’s 2021 report, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.circle-economy.com/resources/putting-circular-textiles-to-work-2\">\u003Cem>Putting Circular Textiles to Work\u003C/em>\u003C/a>. It examined how various circular strategies would impact the job market and what skills would be required to support a circular fashion industry. ‘When I read the report, I realised that two-thirds of future textile jobs in the Netherlands could be created by the second-hand and repair economy. That was my a-ha moment’, says Schweichler. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Circularity plus social inclusion\u003C/h3>\u003Cp>The report provided the entrepreneur with a science-backed business case for establishing a clothing repair centre in the Netherlands. However, Schweichler was well aware of the shortage of skilled tailors, which could put his venture at risk. In Europe, the repair economy is largely informal, disorganised, and focused on B2C, while repair skills are quietly disappearing from the continent. His solution was to employ newcomers to the Netherlands, including refugees, who often face barriers to entering the labour market. \u003C/p>\u003Cfigure class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:4500px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"4500px\">\u003Cdiv>\u003Cimg alt=\"__wf_reserved_inherit\" src=\"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5d26d80e8836af2d12ed1269/698c64553e7292295390a43b_Untitled%20design%20(1).jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\">\u003C/div>\u003Cfigcaption>\u003Cem>Thami Schweichler, Founder of United Repair Centre\u003C/em>\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>\u003Cp>‘That’s when I realised how powerful it could be to connect social inclusion with circularity. I approached Patagonia, a partner from my previous enterprise, and proposed two things. First, to foster the demand for repairs by creating a blueprint for repair programmes—sharing know-how with other brands on logistics, finance, and operations, from A to Z. Second, if we were going to create jobs, we should create them for people who really need them’, Schweichler recalls. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The underlying principle of the new business model is that brands should bear the cost of repairs, not consumers. Offering free repairs to customers creates loyalty, brings them back to stores and helps brands meet sustainability goals. What’s more, pricey products are easier to sell if they come with a repair guarantee. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The scheme worked even better than Schweichler expected. Patagonia provided the initial repair volumes, enabling United Repair Centre to get operations underway, and also introduced the company to other brands. The first clients were impressed by the skill of the people behind the sewing machines—the repaired clothing often looked even better than new.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>Knocking on the repairer’s door \u003C/h3>\u003Cp>Just three years after its establishment in 2022, United Repair Centre has grown into a company with three hubs—Amsterdam, London, and soon Paris. It employs over 65 people from 22 countries, around 75% of whom have a distance to the labour market. The company also established an academy to address skill shortages. Through its free training, even people without prior tailoring experience can learn the basics of the craft and secure their first paid job at the centre.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Today, URC collaborates with over 30 global brands, including Patagonia, Levi’s, The North Face, Lululemon, and Decathlon. Its operations in the Netherlands and the UK are profitable, and the whole group is expected to become profitable soon. ‘Five years ago, brands asked, “Why would we ever do repairs?” Today, they’re knocking on our door asking how to start. Policy developments, such as Extended Producer Responsibility and the Right to Repair, are shifting the market dynamics. That’s why I believe the demand from brands will continue to increase’, says Schweichler. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>The forecast presented initially in Circle Economy’s report has proven accurate. The business case for B2B clothing repair not only exists but is becoming increasingly compelling. URC’s next challenge is to convince not only sustainability leaders like Patagonia, but also mass-market brands, to invest in repair. So far, all signs suggest that luck is on their side. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>‍\u003C/p>","In an inconspicuous warehouse on the outskirts of Amsterdam, both people and clothing are given a fresh start. Employing more than 75 people with difficulties accessing the labour market, United Repair Centre works with leading brands to repair damaged items, having fixed over 75,000 pieces of clothing to date. It’s hard to believe it all started with a PDF document—until you speak with the founder, Thami Schweichler.",[],"2026-02-11T11:14:10.000Z",[],{"id":63406,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63407,"updated_at":63408,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":305,"owner":63409,"contents":63410,"contributors":63423,"image":63425},"17371","2022-07-14T15:33:24.092Z","2026-05-07T23:50:25.482Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63411],{"id":63412,"score":47,"body":63413,"status":55,"article_id":63406,"created_at":63407,"updated_at":63422,"published_at":63407},"e-HV",{"title":63414,"outcome":63415,"problem":63416,"summary":63417,"solution":63418,"attachment":63419},"Eau de Paris launches the zero plastic waste water movement","\u003Cp>President of Eau de Paris and of Aqua Publica Europea, and Deputy Mayor of Paris, Célia Blauel highlighted that “Paris' water, consumed at the tap or at the fountains, is not only healthy, it is also a militant act. Drinking a water without packaging helps reduce waste by 7kg per person and per year”. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Each year, in France, 8,7 billion liters of water are bottled and consumed* and only one in two bottles is recycled, and considering that bottles are one of the first sources of ocean pollution.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To tackle single-use plastic pollution, Eau de Paris, the operator from Paris, with the support of the municipality of Paris and within the association Aqua Publica Europea is making Paris the first city with plastic waste-free water through a zero plastic waste water action.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>On 29 May 2019, the operator from Paris, Eau de Paris launched a new initiative to tackle single-use plastic pollution and make Paris the first city with plastic waste-free water through a change of habits and citizen mobilisation. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The ‘Paris de l’eau zero déchet plastique’ (\u003Cem>zero plastic waste water action\u003C/em>) concretely includes:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A call to Parisians to sign the commitments of the manifesto for zero plastic waste water: \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Drink tap water at home, at work and in restaurants \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Consume water from Paris’ fountains instead of buying bottled water \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Carry a reusable bottle to drink water when exercising or on-the-go \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Maintain and fix taps to avoid wastage \u003C/p>\u003Cp>- Defend the principle of water for all and without plastic waste \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A series of commitments by Eau de Paris to foster tap water consumption\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The creation of an ‘Action Tank’ in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation Europe and Gobilab, which will identify the issues that hamper widespread tap water consumption by type of uses and of users and to propose concrete solutions to foster the consumption of no-plastic-waste water.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Throughout the summer, Eau de Paris will be deploying the action during the many events that the operators partners with to provide tap water, starting with the WeLoveGreen festival. \u003C/p>",[63420],{"name":63421,"type":53,"value":63421},"https://www.aquapublica.eu/article/members-activities/eau-de-paris-launches-zero-plastic-waste-water-movement","2022-08-18T14:38:59.844Z",[63424],{"article_id":63406,"contributor_id":644},{"id":63426,"link":63427,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63407,"updated_at":63422,"article_id":63406,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"LjsR0QTvlKg=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778093962115-k0aQQ7_t.jpeg",{"id":63429,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63430,"updated_at":63431,"owner_id":63432,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":63433,"contents":63434,"contributors":63443,"image":6},"24562","2023-07-03T07:10:10.888Z","2026-05-07T23:52:28.277Z","X1Mi8A",{"id":63432,"type":325,"owner_id":63432,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63435],{"id":63436,"score":47,"body":63437,"status":55,"article_id":63429,"created_at":63430,"updated_at":63442,"published_at":63430},"Kab-",{"title":63438,"problem":63439,"summary":63440,"solution":63441},"Retraining course on hydrogen for oil and gas workers provided by Brunel","\u003Cp>Retrain workers from the oil and gas sector\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Netherlands-based energy recruitment company Brunel and the Groningen-based business school, The Energy Delta Institute, launched a degree for oil and gas workers to retrain them for jobs in the hydrogen sector. Brunel found the degree after receiving the survey results it undertook with\u003C/p>\u003Cp>oilandgasjobsearch.com, which showed a third of oil and gas workers were looking for new jobs in the renewables industry. The European Union will invest EUR 250 billion (of which EUR 4.5 billion is planned in the Netherlands) into hydrogen production, generating strong demand for hydrogen specialists in the coming years. The course will be a fully accredited postgraduate degree covering the fundamentals of hydrogen production, usage (mobility, industry and built environment), the entire value chain and policies, and regulatory and legal issues. It will be the first such programme in the world. It is planned as a part-time\u003C/p>\u003Cp>course, once a week for nine months, with 25 available spots for Brunel’s clients with more than five years in engineering and legal roles. After the pilot phase,\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Brunel plans to launch additional international programmes.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Targetted retraining programmes. \u003C/p>","2023-07-03T07:10:11.364Z",[63444],{"article_id":63429,"contributor_id":63432},{"id":63446,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63447,"updated_at":63448,"owner_id":45021,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":63449,"contents":63450,"contributors":63462,"image":63464},"29380","2024-11-13T09:12:40.842Z","2026-05-08T00:05:17.037Z",{"id":45021,"type":325,"owner_id":45021,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63451],{"id":63452,"score":47,"body":63453,"status":55,"article_id":63446,"created_at":63447,"updated_at":63461,"published_at":63447},"72Lz",{"title":63454,"outcome":63455,"summary":63456,"solution":63457,"attachment":63458},"Introducing Taiwan's First Cradle To Cradle Certified Flatbed Ink.","\u003Cp>▪ Avoiding the use of mineral oils can reduce environmental pollution, decrease the health risks from volatile organic compounds for both workers and users, and improve printing stability. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tung Ming Printing Ink has launched the \"Mineral Oil-Free -VF Ink Series\" that meets EU standards and has obtained Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Silver certification. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Tung Ming Printing Ink, the largest offset ink factory in Taiwan, is committed to serving the global printing industry through environmental contributions, technological advancements, and superior quality. In recent years, with the EU’s increasingly stringent environmental regulations for printed materials, Tung Ming has continuously developed products that meet these regulatory requirements. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Cradle to Cradle Certified Ink \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In 2019, Tung Ming launched the \"Mineral Oil-Free -VF Ink Series,\" which not only complies with EU regulations but also meets the French MOAH/MOSH requirements. This series has received Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Silver certification, making it the first certified product in Taiwan’s printing industry. Among them, the \"Mineral Oil-Free - MG-2 VF Four-Color Ink\" is produced using entirely plant-based oils. It features biodegradable and high durability against fading, with excellent stability and printability. It conforms to ISO 2846-1 and ISO 12647-2 printing standards and is suitable for color certification requirements including G7, BrandQ, Fogra, and GMI. \u003C/p>",[63459],{"name":63460,"type":53,"value":63460},"https://circular-taiwan.org/en/case/tung-ming-printing-ink/","2025-03-19T13:51:14.787Z",[63463],{"article_id":63446,"contributor_id":45021},{"id":63465,"link":63466,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63447,"updated_at":63461,"article_id":63446,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"5YRcZyk_6RE=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778154344926-VDhhodiX.jpeg",{"id":63468,"type":321,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63469,"updated_at":63470,"owner_id":44560,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":63471,"contents":63472,"contributors":63488,"image":63491},"20639","2022-09-24T10:40:32.554Z","2026-05-08T00:06:00.589Z",{"id":44560,"type":325,"owner_id":44560,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63473],{"id":63474,"score":47,"body":63475,"status":55,"article_id":63468,"created_at":63469,"updated_at":63487,"published_at":63469},"QRLS",{"title":63476,"problem":63477,"summary":63478,"solution":63479,"attachment":63480},"ReBlend develops textiles and textile products from post-consumer textile waste","\u003Cp>Creating possibilities to keep post-consumer blended cotton waste in the loop and not go to incineration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>ReBlend is a company that develops textiles and textile products from post-consumer textiles that otherwise would end up in incineration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In collaboration with waste collectors, producers, designers, makers, and visionaries, ReBlend organises a full supply chain to accelerate a new ecosystem for circular textiles, offering services ranging from the development of innovative textiles, circular clothing, and accessories, to cooperation in the co-creation processes and consultancy support in order to accelerate the transition to circular textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>ReBlend fabrics, made in partnership with Recover, Raymakers, Enschede Textielstad, and Italdenim.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It is also collaborating with the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam, the Afrikamuseum in Berg en Dal, and the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden (NL) to produce colourful shawls made of 70% textile waste and 30% recycled PET.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In close cooperation with Recover, ReBlend made a yarn containing 70% old unwearable garments that otherwise would have gone to incineration.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>This yarn is a combination of the ReBlend focus to create possibilities to keep post-consumer blended cotton waste in the loop and the knowledge & expertise of the Recover upcycled textile system to recycle pre-consumer cutting waste.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Process of making:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-All post-consumer textiles are collected and sorted by rewearables and recyclables, by composition and by color.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Then the textiles are stripped from non-recyclable pieces such as zippers and buttons. The waste materials from this process are processed according to environmental regulation.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The cleaned textiles are then cut and pulled into strings of fiber.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-The yarn is spun by the Spanish Firm Recover.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>These fibers are mixed in a huge room with recycled PET from bottles and are carded, spun, and twisted into 20/2 Nm yarn for the production of new textiles.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-By mixing the post-consumer textiles sorted by color, 80% of the dyeing process that would be necessary otherwise with virgin raw materials can be avoided.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>-Finally, the yarns are transported to weavers and knitters to produce different types of textile products.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A detailed description of the yarn composition:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Anthracite grey: 70% from sorted multi-color garments + 30% black rPET.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Lavender blue: 50% sorted jeans, 20% sorted white garments + 30% colored rPET.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Ivory white: 70% white sorted garment + 10% colorless rPET + 20% colored rPET.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Oro/gold: 40% sorted white garments + 30% yellow/orange cutting waste + 30% colored rPET.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>(Coloring of rPET is with a minimal amount of Oeko-tex certified coloring)\u003C/p>",[63481,63483,63485],{"name":63482,"type":53,"value":63482},"https://www.reblend.nl/how-recycling-textile-waste-works/",{"name":63484,"type":53,"value":63484},"https://www.reblend.nl/",{"name":63486,"type":53,"value":63486},"https://www.reblend.nl/material-information/","2022-09-26T04:41:25.812Z",[63489,63490],{"article_id":63468,"contributor_id":44560},{"article_id":63468,"contributor_id":41880},{"id":63492,"link":63493,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63469,"updated_at":63487,"article_id":63468,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"MFlGqjUiKcU=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778153985497-CX-ZiJWF.jpeg",{"id":63495,"type":641,"cta":6,"cta_link":6,"created_at":63496,"updated_at":63497,"owner_id":63498,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":63499,"contents":63500,"contributors":63515,"image":63517},"30719","2025-07-02T08:13:54.608Z","2026-05-08T00:16:45.580Z","CAzyEq",{"id":63498,"type":325,"owner_id":63498,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63501],{"id":63502,"score":47,"body":63503,"status":55,"article_id":63495,"created_at":63496,"updated_at":63514,"published_at":63496},"jHJR",{"title":63504,"outcome":63505,"problem":63506,"summary":63507,"solution":63508,"attachment":63509},"Phasing Out Plastic: Oman’s Approach to Reducing Single-Use Bag Pollution","\u003Cp>Oman’s plastic bag ban is still in its early stages, so assessing its full environmental impact is premature. However, looking at similar bans in other countries, such as Thailand’s campaign in Bangkok, provides valuable insights into potential outcomes and challenges.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Before the ban, Thailand used around 45 billion single-use plastic bags annually. After the initial phase of the ban, usage was estimated to drop by at least 29% (about 13 billion bags) due to their removal from department stores, convenience stores, and some grocery stores.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>A research carried out 3 years after the initial ban shows the evidence of the number of plastic bags use in convenient stores and supermarket dropped significantly. Moreover, knowledge about environmental impact of plastics does not only have a positive effect on attitudes towards plastic bag usage and plastic waste but it also has a direct effect on behaviors in using plastic bags and sorting waste. It has concluded communication remains an important factor for relevant government sectors to promote existing governmental campaigns together with the information of environmental impact of plastics in order to achieve cooperative behaviors in reducing plastic bag usage in Bangkok successfully at the end\".\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oman, like many countries, faced a growing environmental challenge from the widespread use of single-use plastic bags. These bags contributed significantly to pollution, particularly along the country’s extensive coastline, threatening marine life and entering the food chain. The persistence of plastic in the environment, combined with rising consumerism and limited recycling capacity, exacerbated the problem. Oman’s reliance on single-use plastics conflicted with its commitments under international environmental conventions and its national Vision 2040 sustainability goals.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Oman’s phased ban on single-use plastic bags, launched in 2024 under Ministerial Decision No. 8/2024 and aligned with Oman Vision 2040, seeks to systematically eliminate thin plastic shopping bags from all sectors by 2027 as a response to escalating plastic pollution. Drawing on comparable international experience, such as Thailand’s ban in Bangkok—which reduced plastic bag use by billions annually but faced challenges in informal markets—Oman’s policy demonstrates early promise but highlights the necessity of comprehensive waste management and ongoing public education for lasting environmental benefits.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>To address this issue, Oman implemented a phased ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, formalized through Ministerial Decision No. 8/2024 and grounded in the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Law (Royal Decree 114/2001). The ban was rolled out in stages, beginning with the health sector in July 2024, expanding to retail and textile sectors in January 2025, and reaching food retailers and bakeries by July 2025. The regulation prohibits the use of plastic shopping bags less than 50 micrometres thick and mandates eco-friendly alternatives such as reusable cloth or paper bags. Enforcement is carried out by the Environment Authority through inspections and fines, while public awareness campaigns support compliance. The policy also includes a ban on the import of plastic bags to prevent circumvention.\u003C/p>",[63510,63512],{"name":63511,"type":53,"value":63511},"https://www.lexismiddleeast.com/law/Oman/Decision_8_2024",{"name":63513,"type":53,"value":63513},"https://www.kasikornresearch.com/en/analysis/k-econ/business/Pages/z3078.aspx","2025-08-21T00:54:08.627Z",[63516],{"article_id":63495,"contributor_id":63498},{"id":63518,"link":63519,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63496,"updated_at":63514,"article_id":63495,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"7YbUx0lYwvk=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1778157070382-HY7S5BBT.jpeg",{"id":63521,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":63522,"created_at":63523,"updated_at":63524,"owner_id":1405,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":63525,"contents":63526,"contributors":63541,"image":6},"3502","https://www.amsterdam.nl/projecten/buiksloterham/","2020-10-01T14:36:46.338Z","2026-05-08T00:17:31.384Z",{"id":1405,"type":325,"owner_id":1405,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63527],{"id":63528,"score":47,"body":63529,"status":55,"article_id":63521,"created_at":63523,"updated_at":63540,"published_at":63523},"_kFE",{"title":63530,"outcome":63531,"problem":63532,"summary":63533,"solution":63534,"attachment":63535},"Circular district Buiksloterham","\u003Cp>The past three years of circular economy action in Amsterdam have showcased the importance of local policy to support circular economy activities. Indeed, policy can be the support that circular projects need to transform ideas into practice or scale up from anecdote to standard.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Key lessons:\u003C/p>\u003Cp>1. \u003Cstrong>Knowledge instruments\u003C/strong> are developed to disseminate insights about the circular economy through research to the business community and residents of the city. By means of knowledge instruments, the municipality can increase insights in and awareness of the circular economy among its population\u003C/p>\u003Cp>2. \u003Cstrong>Circular public procurement\u003C/strong> is the process of acquiring products or services with a view to optimally (re-)use products, parts and materials during and at the end of their lifetime. By means of circular procurement, the municipality can use its purchasing power to influence the market and so to stimulate the production of circular products and the delivery of circular services.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>3. \u003Cstrong>Legislative instruments \u003C/strong>are obligations that the municipality can formally impose on itself, the market and consumers in the form of, for example, standards of bans. By means of legislation, the municipality can use its legal authority to require or prohibit more or less circular practices.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>4. \u003Cstrong>Spatial planning instruments\u003C/strong> influence the physical environment by determining the amount and function of space, what materials are used as well as its physical character. By means of spatial planning, the municipality can divide and classify the physical environment in a way that promotes circular resource management.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>5. \u003Cstrong>Business support instruments\u003C/strong> assist companies with financial and non-financial resources such as grants, guarantees and technical advice. By means of business support, the municipality can assist (small- and medium-sized) businesses that have limited internal capacity and resources to launch circular products or services or those that need high-risk investment.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Nowadays, cities around the world are facing several challenges. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is not an exception: rapid urbanisation is adding pressure to create more liveable cities, to manage natural resources more efficiently whilst protecting the environment, and to meet the challenges of climate change. Increasingly, cities are recognizing the importance of circular economy as a means of addressing these issues and making cities healthy and enjoyable places to live.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The city of Amsterdam is facilitating and suporting the development of a previously industrial region in Amsterdam Noord, into a sustainable and circular district. The instruments with which the municipality wants to fulfill its sustainability ambition includes: free energy advice, land issue, layout of public space, mobility, financing and collaboration.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>Since 2015, Amsterdam has been discovering the opportunities for circular economy in the city and metropolitan area alike. As a forerunner of this transition, Amsterdam now has the task of taking this transition to the next stage, by scaling circularity and standardizing it. To do so, the district of Buiksloterham, on the northern bank of the IJ waterway, once the site of Amsterdam’s most polluting industries, is being transformed into a sustainable area to live and work. Over the coming years, Buiksloterham will develop into a sustainable district, based on the principles of circular economy. It will be up to the project partners in Buiksloterham to determine the particular issues that need to be solved.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The City of Amsterdam is one of the signatories of a manifest which has been drafted to emphasize the circular ambitions of the project. Over the next 10 years, Buiksloterham will be transformed into a circular neighbourhood where products and raw materials are reused as much as possible.\u003C/p>",[63536,63537,63539],{"name":63522,"type":53,"value":63522},{"name":63538,"type":53,"value":63538},"https://www.metabolic.nl/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/CircularBuiksloterham_ENG_FullReport.pdf",{"name":1429,"type":53,"value":1429},"2021-09-20T13:17:51.712Z",[63542,63543,63544],{"article_id":63521,"contributor_id":6133},{"article_id":63521,"contributor_id":665},{"article_id":63521,"contributor_id":1405},{"id":63546,"type":641,"cta":1295,"cta_link":63547,"created_at":63548,"updated_at":63549,"owner_id":644,"owner_relationship":10,"views":11,"owner":63550,"contents":63551,"contributors":63568,"image":63573},"4035","http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-11-26/news/68582088_1_plastic-waste-road-construction-road-developers","2020-10-01T14:43:48.513Z","2026-05-08T00:18:34.214Z",{"id":644,"type":325,"owner_id":644,"about":6,"job_title":6,"url":6,"linkedin":6,"email":6,"staff_of_id":6,"organisation_id":6,"organisation":6},[63552],{"id":63553,"score":47,"body":63554,"status":55,"article_id":63546,"created_at":63548,"updated_at":63567,"published_at":63548},"A_Mb",{"title":63555,"outcome":63556,"problem":63557,"summary":63558,"solution":63559,"attachment":63560},"Government program to reuse plastic in roads","\u003Cp>As of July 2021, 703 km of National Highways have been constructed using waste plastic in wearing coat of flexible pavement, which include the 270 km-long Jammu Kashmir National highway.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Since 2018, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) have also used plastic waste in its roads, and made it mandatory in the construction of arterial roads. Municipality of Tamil Nadu has also built an 11-km road using plastic waste. Overall, India has built 100,000 km of roads in at least 11 states.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>A study by the Central Pollution Control Board revealed that India generates 5,600,000 tonne of plastic waste annually, as the city of Delhi, for example, produces close to 7,000 tonne of waste every day, of which over 10 per cent is pure plastic.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Of all the plastic waste, it was also revealed by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) that 43 percent are from packaging and single-use plastics. Consequently, almost 80 percent of total plastic produced in India is discarded. Some of it is either burnt leading to air pollution, ends up in landfills or clogs drains. It chokes animals who eat plastic bags. Plastics found in fields blocks germination and prevent rainwater absorption.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The Indian government has made the use of waste plastic in road construction mandatory to reduce plastic waste. All roads constructed within 50 km of the periphery of any city with a population of over 500,000 must use a 'plastic mix'. The ‘plastic mix’ (combined with traditional materials) is cheaper than 100 percet bitumen road and increases life expectancy by raising water resistance. An additional income stream for local councils is created from the sale of plastic waste.\u003C/p>","\u003Cp>In 2015, the government has made it mandatory for road developers to use waste plastic along with bituminous mixes for road construction to overcome the growing problem of disposal of plastic waste in India’s urban centres.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Plastic waste will have to be used along with hot mixes for constructing bitumen roads within 50 km of periphery of any city that has a population of over 500,000. The mix typically consists of 6-8 percent plastic, while 92-94 percent is bitumen. In case of non-availability of waste plastic, the developer has to seek the road transport & highways ministry’s approval for constructing only bitumen roads.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Besides improving environment sustainability, roads made by plastics are found more durable and cost-effective. Plastic and bitumen bond well together because both are petroleum products. This combination enhances the road’s ability to carry weight, as well as its life. The roads also show greater resistance to damages caused by heavy rains.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>In addition, government expected this measure to bring down the cost for road developers for one km of road length. 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Each year, an initial estimate of €25.4 trillion (± €4.7 trillion) in economic value is lost due to resource inefficiencies, premature product disposal, and underutilised assets. Compared with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of €82.6 trillion, this highlights the immense scale of material-related losses.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The Value Gap, introduced in this edition of the global \u003Cem>Circularity Gap Report\u003C/em>, quantifies, for the first time, the avoidable economic value lost through linear economic practices. It provides a concrete lens on the scale of inefficiencies in today’s take-make-waste economy, revealing how and why value disappears. These losses reflect not only direct economic costs, but also hidden environmental and social burdens, including pollution, resource depletion, human health impacts and reduced labour productivity. This gap is not just a measure of loss—it represents an opportunity for circular interventions to retain more value, reduce waste generation, and strengthen long-term prosperity.\u003C/p>",[63590],{"name":63591,"type":53,"value":63592},"The_Circularity_Gap_Report_2026_2_d1456df48b.pdf","https://ce-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/The_Circularity_Gap_Report_2026_2_d1456df48b.pdf","2026-04-30T18:43:36.759Z",[],{"id":63596,"link":63597,"alt":6,"source":6,"created_at":63578,"updated_at":63578,"article_id":63577,"image_profile_id":6,"banner_profile_id":6},"U5l69TFBaD8=","https://kh-assets.prod.circularity-gap.world/main-image/1777573977657-jdvqR9C7.jpg",{"likeCount":47,"isLiked":56}]