| Posted June 5, 2025

From Waste to Wealth: Reviving Europe’s Soils with Circular Innovation

What if the key to saving Europe’s endangered soils lies in turning biowaste into a resource? In dialogue with farmers, policy makers, and other stakeholders, the bioSOILUTIONS Living Labs have already gathered key insights on needs and expectations regarding circular soil improvers. Across Europe, the ground beneath our feet is quietly deteriorating—over 60% of soils are now considered unhealthy. According to the European Commission, erosion, pollution, and the loss of organic matter and biodiversity threaten not just crops, but the ecosystems and economies they support. In response, the EU has introduced key initiatives such as the EU Soil Health Law […]

| Posted May 22, 2025

Collaboration in Action: Circular Solutions for a Competitive Europe at the EU Green Week 2025

This year’s EU Green Week conference focused on the circular economy as a key driver for sustainable competitiveness, waste reduction, and innovation. The three-day conference “Circular Solutions for a Competitive Europe” unpacked the “three Cs”—clean, competitive, and circular—exploring how to place circularity at the centre of Europe’s economic transition. Key European players delved into the topic of circularity as a lever for competitiveness at the policy discussions (3 and 4 June 2025) and the stakeholder event (5 June 2025). The stakeholder event was organised in partnership with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP), to which the CSCP is a […]

| Posted May 19, 2025

Advancing Circularity in the Mediterranean through Behaviour Change

Whether it’s about preventing and reducing textiles waste or inspiring and shaping a new repair culture across Mediterranean countries, many innovative solutions and circularity approaches depend on changing the behaviours of the people they impact. In April 2025, CSCP Head of the Sustainable Lifestyles Team, Rosa Strube led a training session in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, for project representatives from across the Mediterranean region. The session focused on practical strategies for influencing citizen behaviour, with an emphasis on the theoretical foundations of behavioural science and key considerations for driving more sustainable actions. A follow-up session on practical examples of nudging […]

| Posted May 15, 2025

Exploring Digital Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Join Our Upcoming Workshop on 8 July 2025!

The transition toward a circular and sustainable economy is not just a matter of intent—it requires smart tools, good data, and close collaboration. As part of the Competence Centre WertNetzWerke, we invite you to join two upcoming events that highlight the potential of digital technologies to drive sustainable transformation in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). How can companies unlock the potential of digital technologies to enhance circularity? This workshop offers an interactive overview of practical digital tools that help businesses identify resource cycles, foster collaboration, and increase transparency across value chains. Participants will get insights into real-world applications and […]

| Posted April 16, 2025

Our LIKE A PRO Living Labs Reveal What Drives Consumer Choices in Alternative Proteins

Alternative proteins, such as plant-based, fermentation-derived or insect-based products, offer promising pathways toward more sustainable and healthy food systems. But understanding how consumers perceive and choose these products is essential if we want them to become part of everyday diets. Our recent LIKE A PRO  workshops shed light on how consumers perceive alternative proteins, food labels, and the environment in which they make decisions. The third round of the Living Labs was conducted by the CSCP in two different locations in Germany to explore how consumers perceive food labels and how food environments may influence their decisions. We collaborated with […]

| Posted March 31, 2025

Two New Reports Examine EU’s Progress in Food Waste Prevention

Every year, Europe generates millions of tonnes of waste—yet preventing it remains a challenge. As the International Day of Zero Waste was marked on March 30, two new reports shed light on how European Union (EU) Member States are tackling waste prevention with a special focus on food waste. Waste prevention is at the heart of the circular economy, offering the most effective strategy to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and cut carbon emissions. The EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) recognises this, placing prevention at the top of the waste hierarchy. However, effective prevention policies require a systemic approach, […]

| Posted March 26, 2025

Learn How to Apply Social Norms to Reduce Food Waste with Our CHORIZO Capacity Building Programme

Are you working to reduce food waste and looking to enhance the effectiveness of your efforts? Our CHORIZO capacity building programme provides practical skills and insights on applying social norms to tackle food waste and offers opportunities to connect with peers and experts. As part of the programme, we will also support you in implementing your own social norms-based intervention to reduce food waste. Did you ever overdo it with the quantity of food you cooked when you had guests over for dinner? Or were you too shy to ask for a doggy bag at a fancy restaurant? That’s likely […]

| Posted March 25, 2025

Exploring Sustainability and Digitalisation: Listen to Our Digital Centre WertNetzWerke Podcast Series!

How can businesses navigate the complex landscape of sustainability regulations, corporate reporting, and responsible supply chains? CSCP Project Manager and sustainability and digitalisation expert, Arne von Hofe, has discussed these critical topics in a special podcast series hosted by the the Digital Centre WertNetzWerke – listen to it now! In four insightful episodes, von Hofe is interviewed by Eva Wera Ritter from GS1, breaking down the latest developments in EU sustainability policies, corporate reporting obligations, and supply chain due diligence. With the EU Omnibus Initiative introducing further refinements to existing frameworks, understanding these interconnections is more important than ever. Whether […]

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Check out our FoodLoops Manual on Cooperation for Circular Biowaste in Schools and Beyond!

Food waste in the Baltic Sea Region poses a significant problem with countries like Lithuania generating around 50 kg of food waste per capita per year. Our FoodLoops project has developed the Cooperation for Circular Bio-Waste in Schools and Beyond manual to support key actors in finding efficient ways for collaboration and co-creation of impactful solutions. The purpose of the manual is to promote collaboration in the local food (waste) value chains, with a particular focus on circular biowaste management. It serves as a guide to enhance a better understanding of motivations and pain points of involved actors, ultimately identifying […]

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“Building Stronger Teams Through Cultural Awareness”

Dorothy Muthuri is an experienced HR manager, having worked across global regions and with diverse teams. At the CSCP, she focuses on fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. With years of experience in HR, what key lessons have you learnt from working across different global regions? I have learnt to appreciate the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity and how understanding and respecting local customs is essential for building strong relationships with colleagues. Adapting to differences ensures smoother interactions. For instance, while trust and respect could be considered universal […]

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