| Posted February 9, 2022

The German Supply Chain Act is Here: How Should Companies React?

As of January 2023, the German Supply Chain Act aims at creating a more level playing field for German companies based on due diligence and in favour of human rights and environmental protection. In a joint position paper, the CSCP, the Wuppertal Institute, and Sustainabill elaborate on the limitations of the supply chain act and give recommendations about what should be included in a future European legislation in order to be more effective. Controversies related to difficult working conditions and environmental pollution (especially in the early phases of the supply chains) and the difficulties to effectively monitor all links of the […]

| Posted January 26, 2022

Join us at the Online Event “From Ambition to Action – The Circular Economy Roadmap”

The Circular Economy Initiative Deutschland (CEID) is hosting the online event From Ambition to Action – The Circular Economy Roadmap for Germany and selected deep dives into Circular Business Models, as a side event of The World Circular Economy Forum 2022. Join the CSCP at Session 2: Roadmaps Towards Circularity – Experiences From The Netherlands, The Nordics And Germany . The CEID introduces the session: “National Circular Economy roadmaps and strategies are powerful tools for describing the transition towards circularity. Germany recently released its first comprehensive Circular Economy roadmap that outlines the necessary steps for politics, business, science and society. Frontrunners […]

| Posted January 18, 2022

Join Our “Pro-long Electronics” Campaign and Get Actively Engaged in Cutting Down Emissions!

Extending the lifetime of electronic devices has become increasingly important as technological advancements are entering ever shorter innovation cycles. Using devices for longer periods of time saves emissions, valuable materials, and money. Do you own and still use an old device that might need a little upgrade? Let us know and you may profit repairing or refurbishing support from the “Pro-long the life of electronic appliances” campaign! Consumer electronics have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Smartphones, laptops, washing machines and many other devices help us optimise much of what we do professionally as well as privately. In the […]

| Posted December 23, 2021

Dubai Expo: Join us at the Circular Europe Days on 17 & 18 January 2022!

Electronic devices have become an integral part of our everyday life, making it more convenient in many dimensions. On the downside, landfills are full of old devices; the overexploitation of rare resources and the precarious labour conditions call for immediate action. Key European actors are collaborating in formats such as the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) to find innovative solutions and pave pathways that address these problems efficiently. Join us at the European Circular Days as part of the Dubai Expo, 17 & 18 January 2022, for further insights and to engage in discussions! To surmount the challenges related to […]

| Posted December 21, 2021

Arrenbergstatt: How a Real-World-Lab Approach Can Foster Inclusion

When carrying sustainability projects or initiatives, diversity and inclusion are essential components for a holistic view on the problems and opportunities at hand. Often, the lack of knowledge about the habits and interests of certain groups is an entry-level barrier to their inclusion. Testing new approaches in real world laboratories can be a useful approach to generate new insights on how to minimise such barriers. As part of the Urban Up project, the initiative “Aufbruch am Arrenberg” has designed a new project, the “Arrenbergstatt” – tying the Wuppertal district of Arrenberg to the idea of a community workshop. The Arrenbergstatt was […]

| Posted December 8, 2021

11 Policy Recommendations to Engage Consumers in Closing Packaging Loops

Many consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental impacts of (plastic) packaging. For just as many, the range of options between avoidance and recycling is a challenge. The scientific community as well as industry and non-governmental organisations are looking for ways to increase and optimise consumers involvement in packaging strategies. The cross-stakeholder German Club for Sustainable Packaging Solutions has formulated policy recommendations to help close packaging loops. The volume of packaging is growing fast, fuelled among other things by increased online purchases and changes in consumption habits. In order to meet the increasing demands for climate protection and resource conservation, […]

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Three Behaviour Change Interventions in Practice: A Report Series

The Academy of Change is an evidence-based capacity building programme on sustainable behaviour change designed for leaders working on climate change and sustainability engagement within the civil society organisations (CSO) sector. The Catalyst programme built upon AoC by accelerating the integration and use of sustainable behaviour change know-how within CSOs at the organisation level. The Catalyst programme offered tailor-made knowledge, tools, and support in designing interventions as well as CSOs peer exchange. The three selected projects from three different organisations received funding and support from the Academy of Change team to design, implement, and evaluate a chosen behaviour change intervention in […]

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The ETC/CE Project is Launched: Accelerating the Circular Transition in Europe

Due to unsustainable production and consumption practices and high resource depletion rates, the pressure on the environment is enormous. The Circular Economy holds great potential to support Europe’s transition toward a resource efficient, regenerative and climate neutral economy while maintaining its market competitiveness and social well-being. The EU has recognised the potential of Circular Economy very prominently in the EU Green Deal, at the heart of which lays the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP). This plan seeks to guide the EU toward a successful economic growth but decoupled from resource use. Such a transition requires a holistic approach that not only […]

| Posted December 6, 2021

Hanna Perrin Joins the CSCP to “Enable Organisations in Becoming Part of the Regenerative Future”

Following over a decade-long career as project and change manager, Hanna Perrin has joined the CSCP aiming to challenge the status-quo and drive collaborations for systemic impact. Get to know Hanna in her own words! How did you come about joining the CSCP? After more than 10 years as a project and change manager for multi-national corporations, I set up as a freelancer in 2020 with the intention to have a positive impact on our planet and people via the work that I do. I am inspired by the CSCP’s collaborative approach, bringing together stakeholders from all parts of society to […]

| Posted December 3, 2021

Biowaste Clubs Across Europe Bring Stakeholders Together to Upcycle Urban Biowaste

As part of our HOOP project, eight lighthouse cities and regions are blazing the trail in Europe by creating Biowaste Clubs that seek to create high value-added products from urban biowaste. Tackling the challenges created by urban biowaste is a monumental task – and not one that can be solved by municipalities alone. Facilitated and supported by the CSCP and other partners from the HOOP project, the eight cities and regions have established Biowaste Clubs as an engagement tool to bring together different local actors and discuss new ways to transform urban food waste and sewage into high value-added products. The […]

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