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Systemic circular solutions demonstrated in European cities and regions

Europe’s cities and regions manage many of the systems where resources are consumed, wasted and reused – from waste, water and food systems to mobility, housing and local industry. By working with businesses, researchers and citizens, they can turn local waste streams into valuable resources, reduce environmental pressures and create more resilient, innovative and liveable…

circular bioeconomy, circular economy, European Green Deal, Horizon Europe, Sustainable Cities, waste management

From prosthetics to paper and AI: Europe’s innovation summit backs new tech

Europe has the science. Now it needs the scale. An EU-backed start-up summit is trying to close that gap In a conference space at the edge of Brussels, networking reaches a crescendo as a DJ plays music in the background. On the floor, everyone is showcasing their work – from semiconductor chips to advanced renewable…

artificial intelligence, circular economy, European Innovation Council, innovation ecosystem, Quantum Computing, technology startups

Bamagreen: Phase II – Ayuda en Acción and adaPETation® launch a pioneering circular economy project in Mali with funding from AECID

The project is expected to recover and valorise more than 960 tonnes of plastic waste annually, create 150 jobs, provide training in recycling and circular production to 150 people, and support the planting of 50,000 trees, directly benefiting 8,500 people and indirectly improving the lives of more than 28,300 residents of Bamako In a milestone…

AECID, África, circular economy, green jobs, plastic recycling, Sustainable Development

From festivals to farms: European regions turn wastewater into agricultural resources

New circular systems in Sweden, Germany and Spain are converting urban waste streams into fertiliser and reclaimed irrigation water for local agriculture Vast amounts of nutrient-rich wastewater disappear daily into urban sewers, while farms relying on conventional fertilisers struggle to maintain yields and cope with water scarcity. What cities have in excess agriculture often lacks.…

circular economy, EU Projects, nutrient recovery, Sustainable agriculture, wastewater reuse, water management

From waste to value: a green process for recycling waste cooking oils

An EU-funded project encourages domestic waste circularity by advancing recycling methods and exploring new starting materials for chemical transformation Cooking oil is one of the most used products globally, with households and the restaurant industry depending on it for the preparation of food. In Europe alone, it is estimated that just one person goes through…

bio-lubricants, circular economy, environmental innovation, green chemistry, waste cooking oil, waste management

Designing a motor for electric vehicles of the future

The EU-funded MAXIMA project is creating a low-cost and adaptable electric motor that promises enhanced performance, a smaller carbon footprint and reduced use of critical rare earth metals If Europe’s automotive industry is to successfully transition to electric vehicles, it needs affordable components. These components also need to be energy efficient and recyclable, with minimal…

automotive innovation, axial flux motor, circular economy, Electric Vehicles, rare earths, Sustainable Mobility

Changing Europe’s relationship with packaging

Researchers have explored a range of solutions to reduce single-use plastics, such as novel fibre-based packaging and reuse schemes Over a third of solid waste in EU towns comes from packaging. Plastics are the most widely used material, and research suggests the biggest reductions can come from changing the use of multilayer and multimaterial packaging.…

circular economy, environmental innovation, EU Policy, fibre materials, reusable packaging, waste reduction

Turning the tide on plastic in Europe’s rivers

From drones and smart cameras to biodegradable packaging, EU-funded researchers are working to remove plastic from rivers before it ever reaches the sea From his bedroom desk in the Belgian town of Dendermonde, Gert Everaert used to watch the river Scheldt flow past. Barges and small boats drifted by. Birds fished. But the river also…

circular economy, environmental sustainability, EU Projects, european rivers, microplastics, plastic pollution

Las Rozas joins a new R&D&i project as an urban “living lab” for AI applied to cities

This is the CIRCULINK industrial research project, which aims to develop an intelligent AI‑powered platform to facilitate the efficient use of data and circulareconomy models in the fields of mobility, water, and energy Las Rozas de Madrid (Madrid Region-Spain) has just joined a new technology research and innovation project. As part of a national consortium,…

AI platform, circular economy, R&D, Smart Cities, Urban Innovation, urban mobility

Sustainable Finance: Bridging Traditional Industry and Innovation

Businesses that fail to adapt risk losing competitiveness, while those that embrace sustainability are finding new ways to expand and innovate Sustainable finance is reshaping the way capital flows, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into financial decisions. In today’s world of climate risks and shifting consumer expectations, it has become a vital force…

circular economy, energy transition, entrepreneurship, ESG, singapore, sustainable finance

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