Using circular economy principles in device design
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has created a roadmap to guide electronics designers down the path of repair- and recycling-friendly devices. How will my product be used? How can it be…
Italian government releases strategic paper on the circular economy
The Italian government has published a strategic paper on the development of a circular economy in Italy, with a supporting manifesto signed by leading businesses. ‘Towards a circular economy model…
The Circulars 2018 in Davos, January 22, 2018
The Circulars, an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Global Leaders, run in collaboration with Accenture Strategy, is the world’s premier circular economy award program….
A new way of making commercially-worthless ceramic tiles profitable
Spain has an excess annual stock of more than 7 million m2 of tiles. The LifeCersuds project offers an alternative solution to the tile industry’s stockpile problem – by reusing…
Cork floating islands treat wastewater
Amorim Cork Composites and Bluemater have established a partnership to develop a cork floating island – which is natural, resilient and visually appealing. This unique product is a modular cork…
Circular Economy in the furniture sector
In September 2017, EEB, The European Environmental Bureau, launched a report on Circular Economy in the furniture sector. The furniture sector in EU counts for about 25% of the global…
ARA innovation kick-off
The ARA Innovation Space had its official kick-off event on November 15th. In the opening speech, Laura Glasberg, the project manager presented the 4 core themes that the innovation space…
Two New Reports on Product Development Towards 2030
The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies has collaborated with engineering and electronics firm Brüel & Kjær to develop two reports that look at key trends in future product development, with…
Sustainability and Circular Economy in analysis in a publication of University of Aveiro’s teachers
“Corporate Sustainability – The New Pillar of the Circular Economy” is the title given to the print by NOVA Publishers and edited by João Carlos O. Matias, a professor in…
Opportunities for companies in Circular Economy, conference in Spain
Next 28th of November Valencia will hold the ECOFIRA Day 2017: “Opportunities for companies in Circular Economy”. Experts will analyse financing opportunities for companies that are starting new business models…