The IMPEL Waste Management and Circular Economy Project and the Make It Work Initiative (MiW) Project “Enabling Eco-innovations for a Circular Economy” have joined forces to carry out a project on promoting eco-innovations. A crucial element in the transition to the circular economy are the innovations at production and recycling facilities aiming at resource efficiency, prevention of… [Read more]
Private consumption: Textiles EU’s fourth largest cause of environmental pressures after food, housing, transport
Consumption of clothing, footwear and household textiles in the European Union (EU) uses annually about 1.3 tonnes of raw materials and more than 100 cubic metres of water per person, according to a European Environment Agency briefing. A wide-scale change towards circular economy in textiles production and consumption is needed to reduce its greenhouse gas… [Read more]
EEA: “Europe’s circular economy still in its infancy”
Circular material use can minimise waste and resource extraction, improve resource efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to conserving biodiversity. However, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, circular economy initiatives in Europe are still at an early stage and would benefit from more investments in upscaling promising innovations and in monitoring progress… [Read more]
IMPEL side event on 8 October 2019 on waste management and circular economy during European Week of Regions and Cities, 7 – 10 October 2019, Brussels
The European Week of Regions and Cities will be held 7 to 10 October 2019 in Brussels. IMPEL is organising a side event on 8 October 2019 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… [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]