An increasing number of stakeholders in the textile and garment sector are attempting to reduce their environmental impact, with circularity being one of the industry’s ultimate goals. One of the significant challenges is textile waste, of which less than 1% is recycled. While recycling is just one aspect of circularity,…
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Join the online symposium Smart Process Systems Engineering 2022: Towards sustainable and circular production processes organised by SmartProSys, a research initiative for sustainable chemistry and circular economy at Otto von Guericke University in Magdeburg (Germany). It deals with cutting-edge research for sustainable chemistry and the circular economy in the following…
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When talking about the cycling of flows is the relevant scale, at what time, space and social context does it start to make sense to close loops? Should closing loops locally always be the solution or might collaboration on a regional, national or even continental scale be beneficial? This talk…
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As part of Local Enterprise Week 2022, “Demystifying the Circular Economy: Food Sector Focus” will provide an overview of the circular economy and circular business models. The audience will gain an insight into how to innovate and think differently across the supply chain. Geraldine Boylan and Alex Fintoni, the external…
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The main theme of The Irish Waste Management Conference will be The Circular Economy & Climate Change. It’s been two years since the last event occurred due to Covid-19 restrictions. This will be an opportunity to network. So much has changed and improved in waste management in the last two…
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Join the event for a session with Jay Mukhey, Senior Director of ESG, Purpose & Impact, Finastra, and Dr. Saman Sarbazvatan, COO / Deputy Dean - Head of Programs & Instructional Design, École des Ponts Business School, as they discuss the Circular Economy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…
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An event from the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability and Davy. To register, click on the link below.

This webinar will showcase how through collaboration, manufacturers were supported to overcome challenges to increasing the use of recycled materials – particularly plastic – in products made in Wales. Also, it will be demonstrated how the Circular Economy Fund has helped to accelerate Wales’ shift towards increasing the use of…
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The Centre for Sustainable Design ®, UCA Business School within the Blue Circular Economy project present the findings of a new report on local innovation systems related to waste and “end of life” fishing gear. There is a growing recognition of the problems associated with waste and “end of life”…
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This is the second of a series of informational webinars for Interreg North-West Europe funded project TRANSFORM-CE. In this free webinar partners will share details of the project’s progress and present the latest research results on the recovery, treatment, and recycling of plastic waste. Attendees will also be invited to…
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Join this event to learn about how the heart of the Hydrogen Economy is being driven by innovation in material science, collaboration with industry, and supported by responsible manufacturing to ensure it delivers the much-needed benefits for people and the planet. Among the topics: How the industry is embracing the…
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This conference is a place to hear about the exciting work that’s already happening across Northern Ireland's Governmental Departments, Local Authorities, Community Organisations and Social Enterprises and to share the vision and shape the action that everybody can take together to grow this approach. Participating, you can can listen to…
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This event will explore the role that a circular economy can play in the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) through supporting the sustainable use of biodiversity. More specifically, a circular economy provides a tool to address Aichi Biodiversity Targets 7 (pollutions), 10 (sustainable agriculture and forestry), 15 (businesses) and 16 (consumption).…
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The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications invite the public and interested parties to make submissions on the draft National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap. There is a template below which contains questions you may find useful when making your submission. You don’t have to answer all questions, and you…
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Join the Mawazo Institute’s Climate Week to explore how human behaviour is changing our planet’s health, and what we can do about it. Edna Kimenju, Sustainability Advisory Manager at Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) Consulting will discuss approaches to a circular economy model. Circular economy models can help businesses become…
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Explore all the different ways you can take part in this Earth Hour. No matter where you are in the world, you can make an impact and join the Hour. Check here what you can do at home. Browse events here.

Hosted by Invest Northern Ireland's Resource Matching Service, this workshop allows businesses across Northern Ireland to find new, sustainable solutions to their waste resources and material needs, saving money and supporting Northern Ireland's green circular economy. Attendees will be asked ahead of the event to provide information on what waste…
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