European Environment Agency: “It´s time to speed up the circular economy in Europe”

Despite legislative advances over the past five years, efforts to transform the European economy – largely linear and “disposable” – into a circular economy will require bolder actions. It is essential to take decisive steps to drastically reduce waste, prioritize resource use reduction, increase recycling rates, and improve the circular design of products, according to … Read more

Urgent Need for Twin Green and Digital Transition in Industry, According to The Circularity Gap Report 2024

In light of The Circularity Gap Report 2024, recently released by the Circle Economy Foundation, it is evident that the global push towards a circular economy is more crucial than ever. Over the past five years, discussions on circular economy principles have surged, but the global circularity rate has declined from 9.1% to 7.2%. This … Read more

Europe moves to a Circular Economy with the Skills Pact

In a world increasingly concerned about sustainability and environmental preservation, the European Union (EU) is at the forefront of the transition to a Circular Economy. This initiative seeks not only to improve economic efficiency, but also to promote inclusion and create quality jobs. The Circular Economy implies a significant change in business models and skills … Read more

Policy brief on Vocational Education and Training and Skills as springboards for the Circular Economy

CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Education, published a policy brief report titled “From linear thinking to green growth mindsets”, which looked at the occupations and skills that are essential for achieving a circular economy in the EU, and the role that vocational education and training (VET) can play in support. Cedefop’s … Read more

The World Circular Economy Forum 2023 from 30 May to 2 June in Helsinki

The upcoming World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in 2023 aims to unite progressive visionaries and implementers who will showcase significant circular economy advancements. Scheduled from May 30 to June 2, WCEF2023 is a collaborative effort of Nordic Innovation, the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, and global associates. This year’s World Circular Economy Forum’s website is up … Read more

TwinRevolution blueprint: Twin transition in the manufacturing sector

Although the green and digital twin transition is one of the EU main priorities, there is a lack of knowledge on how both transitions could act as complementary drivers for the traditional manufacturing industry, and a lack of guidance on how to transfer this knowledge gap to the existing VET system. The TwinRevolution project aims … Read more

Circular week

From 3 to 9th October, it will be organised the Circular Week, an international campaign which consists of series of events and initiatives devoted to the subject of circular economy and sustainable development that take place throughout Europe.