The role of the creative industries in supporting the circular economy

Every week we are reading more about the circular economy. The founder of WWF’s Earth Hour, Andy Ridley, believes the creative industries are key to building support for the circular economy. Hannah Gould explains his views in a good Guardian article. What do you think? Can the advertising industry sell us waste-free living? It … Continue reading The role of the creative industries in supporting the circular economy →

The benefits and challenges of the circular economy

European Environment Agency has recently published an important report to support the transition to a circular economy in Europe. 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 … Continue reading The benefits and challenges of the circular economy →

The European Commission adopts a new policy package to start the transition to the circular economy

The European Commission recently 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 … Continue reading The European Commission adopts a new policy package to start the transition to the circular economy →

New report on the circular economy from the Club of Rome

The Club of Rome released its latest study on the “Circular Economy & Benefits for Society” at the European Parliament on October 20th, Brussels ahead of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, (COP 21) in Paris at the end of November. The event at the European Parliament was chaired by Claude Turmes, MEP and … Continue reading New report on the circular economy from the Club of Rome →