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The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2024
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30 Aug 2024
This year, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be celebrated on 27 September. Get involved in the campaign by sharing free materials on digital channels and spread the word!
Three joint action plans for the circular economy in plastics, construction and textiles produced by the 3R Connect project
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31 Jul 2024
The EU-funded 3R Connect project has established a common roadmap based on the existing strategies of the regions of Flanders, Greater Copenhagen and Northern Portugal. The goal is to accelerate circular transformation within the plastics, textiles and construction sectors.
The completed project has produced three comprehensive Joint Action Plans for Circular Econ...
Nordic Circular Summit 2024 - save the date!
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23 Aug 2024
This year, the Nordic Circular Summit will take place in Helsinki, Finland and online on 18-19 November. It will be focusing on the enterprise of circular economy. Can entrepreneurs and startups close the Nordic circular economy gaps? Come and find out!
Ursula von der Leyen calls for a more circular and resilient economy
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21 Jul 2024
Ursula von der Leyen, freshly re-elected President of the European Commission, presented her political guidelines for the next European Commission 2024−2029 on 18 July. The guidelines call for a more circular and resilient economy.
Green Deal ARV: creating Climate Positive Circular Communities in Europe
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07 Jan 2022
The Green Deal ARV project aims to create climate positive circular communities in Europe and increase the building renovation rate.
Are you ready to become the next host city or region for Circular Economy Hotspot?
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22 Jul 2024
The Circular Economy Hotspot community is launching an open call to find the next European host for 2026 and the first Asia-Australasia host for 2025. It's an ideal opportunity for governments and organisations to highlight local circular practices, from business models and innovative industrial solutions to regional and national policies.
Save the Date: Circular Week 21-27 October 2024
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03 Jul 2024
Circular Week is an international series of events and initiatives dedicated to the circular economy and sustainable development, taking place across Europe. This year, the event will take place on 21-27 October.
Any company, individual, institution, association or other entity which would like to be a co-organiser and partner of Circular Week can host their own event from 21-27 October. ...
Join the LIFE Call: Shape the future governance system of the ECESP Coordination Group!
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02 Jul 2024
The Coordination Group (CG) is a key component of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. Its members come from a broad spectrum of organisations and are responsible for enabling and implementing the Platform’s vision and activities. The mandate of the current CG will end in October 2025.
With a view to the future CG, the European Commission has published a call for proposal...