The European Week of Regions and Cities will be held 7 to 10 October 2019 in Brussels. IMPEL is organising a side event with the objective of spreading the results of the discussion had within the IMPEL project “Waste management and circular economy” with particular regard to the topic of enabling circular innovations. There is… [Read more]
IMPEL presentations: Waste Management and Circular Economy
The importance and relevance of the IMPEL Waste Management and Circular Economy project , part of the Waste and TFS Expert Team projects for 2019, is gaining momentum. As a result, IMPEL Project Leader Romano Ruggeri has been invited to speak in September and October 2019 about the Waste management and Circular Economy project at… [Read more]
New circular economy report focuses on electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) should be the next big focus in EU efforts to establish a circular economy, according to a new report by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Some 80% of the pollution and 90% of the manufacturing costs associated with EEE are the result of decisions made at the product design stage,… [Read more]
Circular Economy: Commission delivers on its promises
One year after adopting its Circular Economy Package, the Commission today reports on the delivery and progress of key initiatives of its 2015 Action Plan. Together with the report, the Commission also: took further measures today by establishing a Circular Economy Finance Support Platform with the European Investment Bank (EIB) bringing together investors and innovators… [Read more]
Annual IMPEL conference on Waste to be hosted by German Agency for International Cooperation and Development (GIZ)
Annually the IMPEL Expert Team on Waste & TFS (transfrontier shipments of waste) organises a conference where regulators and practitioners involved in inspections and enforcement of EU waste law get the opportunity to share their experiences and best practices. This year’s conference will take place between 8 and 10 June in Eschborn, Germany and will… [Read more]
Circular economy to have considerable benefits, but challenges remain
The environmental benefits of adopting a circular economy in Europe could be considerable – reducing waste, and minimising the continent’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials. A new report published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA) draws attention to both the benefits and challenges of such an economic transition. The report also… [Read more]
Closing the loop: Commission adopts ambitious new Circular Economy Package to boost competitiveness, create jobs and generate sustainable growth
Today the European Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular Economy Package to help European businesses and consumers to make the transition to a stronger and more circular economy where resources are used in a more sustainable way. The proposed actions will contribute to “closing the loop” of product lifecycles through greater recycling and re-use, and… [Read more]