Circular EconomyThe circular economy rethinks production models and supply chains to minimize waste and maximize resource reuse. How can sustainable products be designed? What are the economic impacts? How can the necessary changes be implemented effectively? Image credits Country Spotlights Promoting Circular Economy in the Construction Sector: A view from the Netherlands Explainer The construction industry has a considerable environmental impact as it requires a vast amount of resources and materials, while generating a significant amount of waste. How can it be made circular? By Anne Rademaker Germany´s Transformation Towards a Circular Economy Backgrounder This text presents and discusses Germany's efforts to enhance the circularity of its economy to meet the country's Paris climate goals while maintaining its economic competitiveness. By Henning Wilts The Circular Valley Case-Study The Circular Valley is a regional initiative currently bringing together more than 50 companies and research organizations around Wuppertal, which aims to implement the idea of a circular economy into practice. Explainers Transitioning to a Circular Economy: What are the Challenges? Explainer This text explores the urgent need for a global shift to a circular economy amidst rising population and resource demands. It discusses the concept, benefits, challenges, and essential actions for a sustainable future. Fashion Recycling: Are We There Yet? Commentary Fast Fashion and the hyper-consumption of clothing has a huge impact on the environment and is unsustainable. Could clothing recycling help to reduce the toll of the fashion industry on the environment? By Olga Cieslak Circular Economy: Principles, Benefits, and Applications Explainer The circular economy marks an evolution in the global approach to production, consumption, and waste management. Understanding the circular economy is crucial in a world grappling with environmental limits and seeking sustainable economic models. Solving the fashion industry’s waste problem via community-driven innovation Commentary This text explores the fashion industry’s severe environmental impact, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions. It discusses textile waste, regulatory efforts, innovative solutions, and community-centered initiatives to promote sustainability. By Nicole Stein and Vered Blass
Promoting Circular Economy in the Construction Sector: A view from the Netherlands Explainer The construction industry has a considerable environmental impact as it requires a vast amount of resources and materials, while generating a significant amount of waste. How can it be made circular? By Anne Rademaker
Germany´s Transformation Towards a Circular Economy Backgrounder This text presents and discusses Germany's efforts to enhance the circularity of its economy to meet the country's Paris climate goals while maintaining its economic competitiveness. By Henning Wilts
The Circular Valley Case-Study The Circular Valley is a regional initiative currently bringing together more than 50 companies and research organizations around Wuppertal, which aims to implement the idea of a circular economy into practice.
Transitioning to a Circular Economy: What are the Challenges? Explainer This text explores the urgent need for a global shift to a circular economy amidst rising population and resource demands. It discusses the concept, benefits, challenges, and essential actions for a sustainable future.
Fashion Recycling: Are We There Yet? Commentary Fast Fashion and the hyper-consumption of clothing has a huge impact on the environment and is unsustainable. Could clothing recycling help to reduce the toll of the fashion industry on the environment? By Olga Cieslak
Circular Economy: Principles, Benefits, and Applications Explainer The circular economy marks an evolution in the global approach to production, consumption, and waste management. Understanding the circular economy is crucial in a world grappling with environmental limits and seeking sustainable economic models.
Solving the fashion industry’s waste problem via community-driven innovation Commentary This text explores the fashion industry’s severe environmental impact, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions. It discusses textile waste, regulatory efforts, innovative solutions, and community-centered initiatives to promote sustainability. By Nicole Stein and Vered Blass
