economie circulară

Studies suggest that offsite construction can enhance sustainability performance by incorporating circular economy (CE) practices in housing delivery. However, it is understood that CE adoption for offsite housing projects (OHPs) could create an additional cost layer to housing delivery, even though its implications remain unclear. This paper provides awareness of CE cost activities, also known ... Mai mult

The Analysis: The Invisible Cost of Error If 2025 was a record-breaking year for the quantity of waste collected, 2026 must be the year of purity. For an environmental analyst, a kilogram of sorted plastic does not always hold the same value. The presence of “foreign fractions” (impurities) can decrease the value of secondary raw ... Mai mult

Asbusinesses face growing pressure to address environmental concerns, the principles of circular innovation have become increasingly vital. By focusing on zero waste and efficiency, companies can not only reduce their ecological footprint but also unlock new opportunities for growth, resilience, and profitability. How can businesses successfully incorporate these strategies to shape a sustainable future? In ... Mai mult

The ceramic industry is one of the oldest and most energy-intensive manufacturing sectors, and fired clay bricks remain among the most widely used construction materials worldwide. (1−4) Global production reaches hundreds of billions of units annually, driven by the demand for affordable housing and infrastructure. However, conventional brick manufacturing requires large quantities of virgin clay, ... Mai mult

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is redefining how products enter and move within the EU market. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is the EU’s comprehensive framework replacing the Ecodesign Directive to ensure products meet strict sustainability standards. It mandates durability, reparability, recyclability, energy efficiency, and material transparency across specified product groups. ... Mai mult

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, said Sunday in Algiers that his sector is expanding projects to turn solid mineral waste into valuable resources by putting the “urban mining” concept into practice. Citește mai mult

CIWM Early Careers Ambassador and Principal Advisor at APSE, Bonni Jee, explores how local authorities continued to innovate in all things circular economy throughout 2025. Most of you reading this probably go to a HWRC (household waste recycling centre) or ‘the tip’ at least once a year, if not more, and almost certainly conscientiously put ... Mai mult

Are you a BSO established in either Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, or Uganda and working to advance the circular economy? Are you already active or willing to build circular economy expertise in areas such as critical raw materials, bio-based materials, ICT and electronics, batteries, machinery and equipment, or buildings and construction? The EU Circular Economy Resource ... Mai mult