Tag: Circular Economy

A solar-driven technology that could help to address plastic pollution and greenhouse gases

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Researchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other valuable products – using just the energy from the Sun. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, developed the system, which can convert two waste streams into two chemical products at the same time – the first Read more about A solar-driven technology that could help to address plastic pollution and greenhouse gases[…]

Mobile phones waste in 2022

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Experts expect roughly 5.3 billion mobile / smartphones will drop out of use this year. Stacked flat atop one another at an average depth of 9 mm that many disused phones would rise roughly 50,000 km – 120 times higher than the International Space Station; one-eighth of the way to the moon. And, despite their Read more about Mobile phones waste in 2022[…]

4th Annual Vehicle Recycling Online Conference

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We are pleased to welcome you to the 4thAnnual Vehicle Recycling Online Conference that will take place on the 25th of November 2021 at 15:00 CET on the BigMarker platform. Join us for an event which offers a meeting place for top manufacturers, researchers, academics, decision-makers and other business professionals who are keen to share their knowledge and experience in the most pressing Read more about 4th Annual Vehicle Recycling Online Conference[…]

2021 EEN Green and ICT Brokerage Event

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HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL will participate at 2021 EEN Green and ICT Brokerage Event Gain insights into the Green and ICT industries and boost cooperation in the environmental and ICT sectors. This brokerage event brings together companies (buyers as well as suppliers), universities and research organisations from Taiwan and a large number of European countries. Read more about 2021 EEN Green and ICT Brokerage Event[…]

EIC fund invest more than €500 million to scale up breakthrough innovations

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The European Commission has announced the second round of direct equity investment through the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund. Since its launch in 2020, the EIC Fund has now approved 111 investments in highly innovative start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) totalling more than €500 million to scale up breakthrough innovations in areas such Read more about EIC fund invest more than €500 million to scale up breakthrough innovations[…]

Digitalisation meets Sustainability at IPEC 2021

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HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL an international business tech audit company will particpate at IPEC 2021 virtual matchmaking event where Digitalisation meets Sustainability. The International Production Environmantal Community continues the European exchange of ideas and best practices. With reference to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we will intensify the dialogue in order to contribute to a more competitive and sustainable industry Read more about Digitalisation meets Sustainability at IPEC 2021[…]

EU support for regions to work together in innovative pilot projects

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The Commission has announced the winners of a new EU-funded initiative for interregional partnerships in four areas: coronavirus-related innovative solutions, circular economy in health, sustainable and digital tourism, and hydrogen technologies in carbon–intensive regions. The aim of this new pilot action, which builds on the successful experience of a similar action on “interregional innovation projects” launched at the end of 2017, is Read more about EU support for regions to work together in innovative pilot projects[…]

European Green Deal Call: €1 billion investment to boost the green and digital transition

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The European Commission has decided today to launch a €1 billion call for research and innovation projects that respond to the climate crisis and help protect Europe’s unique ecosystems and biodiversity. The Horizon 2020-funded European Green Deal Call, which will open tomorrow for registration, will spur Europe’s recovery from the coronavirus crisis by turning green challenges Read more about European Green Deal Call: €1 billion investment to boost the green and digital transition[…]

CALL for innovative response and recovery partnerships between EU regions

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European Commission is launching a call for expressions of interest for thematic partnerships to pilot interregional innovation projects that support the response and recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. The aim of the call is to help regions catch the opportunities emerging from the crisis, develop resilience and build on green and digital transformation for the recovery Read more about CALL for innovative response and recovery partnerships between EU regions[…]

New legislation on sustainable investments

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Parliament has adopted new legislation on sustainable investments. It lays down six environmental objectives and allows economic activity to be labelled as environmentally sustainable if it contributes to at least one of the objectives without significantly harming any of the others. The objectives are: climate change mitigation and adaptation; sustainable use and protection of water and Read more about New legislation on sustainable investments[…]

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An investment package of €98.2 million to support Europe’s transition to a low-carbon

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The European Commission has approved an investment package of €98.2 million to support Europe’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy under the new LIFE funding programme for the Environment and Climate Action. Today’s investment package will contribute towards improving the quality of life for European citizens in five areas: Nature, Water, Air, Waste and Climate Action. The investment covers 10 Read more about An investment package of €98.2 million to support Europe’s transition to a low-carbon[…]

Nijmegen becomes European Green Capital for 2018

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Nijmegen was rewarded for its efforts to become ‘fit for life’ and the ability to lead by example in a number of key environmental areas. Tomorrow the city of Nijmegen in the Netherlands will officially become the European Green Capital for 2018. Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will hand over Read more about Nijmegen becomes European Green Capital for 2018[…]