Circular economy furniture research commissioned
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has commissioned Eunomia to explore the potential of integrating circular economy principles into Europe’s furniture sector. The scope of the research is to investigate key business and policy interventions that could accelerate the implementation of circular economy in the furniture sector. Around 80-90% of furniture waste, which accounts for more […]
New report explores the circular economy in India
Since 2010, there’s been no shortage of research and analysis on the circular economy opportunity. However, the bulk of this investigation has focused on how the circular economy could evolve in developed markets, primarily Europe. Today sees a milestone in the international understanding of the potential and benefits of a circular economy, with a new […]
Intesa Sanpaolo host circular economy startup event
This week Intesa Sanpaolo’s London Hub hosted startups pitching on everything from open source vehicle platforms to edible packaging and blockchain-powered supply chains, as investors and business leaders convened for the first circular economy startup event. The StartUP initiative is a long-running programme from the Italian banking group, providing a platform for collaboration and investment […]
‘Advance London’ launches to help SMEs capitalise on the circular economy
The London Waste and Recycling (LWARB) has launched a new programme to support SMEs in adopting new circular economy business models called Advance London. Opening in January 2017, Advance London will provide free advice and practical help to SMEs based in London, who are working in the circular economy space. It’ll work with small businesses […]
Is this the end of “subjects” in Finnish schools?
Widely regarded as one of the best education systems in the world, Finland’s authorities are not resting on that status after announcing their intention to remove “subjects” from the school curriculum altogether. Explaining the changes, the head of the Department of Education in Helsinki, Majo Kyllonen said: “There are schools that are teaching in the old-fashioned […]
Why vertical farming is more than just growing indoors
Check out this session right now at the Disruptive Innovation Festival As part of Circulate’s collaboration with the Disruptive Innovation Festival, we’re featuring insight from some of this year’s Open Mic contributors in advance of their performance at the DIF. Find out more at thinkdif.co, and don’t forget to catch up on this session with a panel of […]
Circulate on Fridays: Exploring circular economy in depth, growing animal products and more!
In this weekend’s special Circulate on Fridays, and as part of our collaboration with the Disruptive Innovation Festival (DIF), we are showcasing three select DIF events on Circulate. As always, we want to know what you think, let us know on our About page or in the comment space below. What Goes Around… A circular economy […]
Joining forces: Genetic Engineering meets 3D Printing
Don’t forget to hear Chris at DIF 2016 – click to find out more As part of Circulate’s collaboration with the Disruptive Innovation Festival, we’re featuring insight from some of this year’s Open Mic contributors in advance of their performance at the DIF. Find out more at thinkdif.co, and don’t forget to tune into this […]
Policy shift opportunities for a circular economy?
A new report prepared for the European Commission has pointed out opportunities for actions around policy and regulatory actions that could help to enable and unlock the growth potential of a circular economy. The study, pulled together as part of the EU’s action on circular economy, points out gaps in legal frameworks and identified regulatory […]
8 materials innovation case studies you haven’t heard of yet
Hear Purva Chawla speak at the DIF at 12:00 GMT on 16th November As part of Circulate’s collaboration with the Disruptive Innovation Festival, we’re featuring insight from some of this year’s Open Mic contributors in advance of their performance at the DIF. Find out more at thinkdif.co, and don’t forget to tune into this session on […]