A new business support programme which aims to help SMEs in London adopt and scale-up resource-efficient business models was launched this week. George Ogleby explains on the edie website. London launches support scheme for circular economy transition The Advance London scheme will provide free practical help and advice to assist SMEs in identifying circular … Continue reading New scheme in London to promote resource efficiency in SMEs
Category: circular economy
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
