Circular Economy

University of Thessaly: CEBCAT: Empowering the Transition to a Circular Economy in Southeast Asia – Delegation Visit from the University of Thessaly to Laos

The University of Thessaly is participating in the Erasmus+ project CEBCAT (Capacity Building for a Transition to a Circular Economy), which aims to develop skills and partnerships for the green transition, with a focus on Southeast Asian countries. The CEBCAT team, consisting of the Chair of the Department of Special Education, Professor Kafenia Botsoglou, and …

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Circular Economy: New evaluation looks at how to improve WEEE Directive

The study found it to be relevant, coherent, proportionate, in line with the subsidiarity principle, and consistent with other EU initiatives. The Commission published an evaluation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. EU legislation on WEEE management has been in place for over 20 years, setting minimum requirements for collection and proper treatment …

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New rules enter into force for a more sustainable and competitive packaging economy

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation enters into force with new measures to further tackle the environmental challenges caused by excessive packaging. It will significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions, water use and environmental costs in the packaging industry. In parallel, the regulation will create opportunities for recycling and sustainability sectors. It is an important step towards a more competitive, sustainable and circular …

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Cyprus University of Technology: The Department of Fine Arts of CUT creates SuCiE Sustainable and Circular Economy artistic platform

The Department of Fine Arts of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) announces the creation of the new artistic platform SuCiE in the context of the research project “EMPACT – Empathy and Sustainability: The Art of Thinking like a Mountain”, co-financed by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union (Grant Agreement No: 101055903 – …

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