Green Days 2020 - Zeleni dani – Redefinisanje razvoja Green Days 2020 UNDP Montenegro, in cooperation with the Government of Montenegro and the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, is organizing the second international conference - "Green Days: Online talks - Rethinking Development" which will be held through a series of virtual discussions
Tag: Circular Economy
Circular Economy: Today only 9%, towards the full scale
Circular Economy: Today only 9%, towards the full scale Circular Economy: Today only 9%, towards the full scale The immense progress in human development over the past century has provided incredible opportunities for many, yet it has been largely fueled by rapid and accelerating dependency on natural resources – and the extraction
Common chargers for mobile phones and tablets in Europe
The European Parliament calls on the Commission to put forward beefed-up rules on common chargers by July 2020 at the latest. There is an “urgent need for EU regulatory action” to reduce electronic waste and empower consumers to make sustainable choices, MEPs say in a resolution approved by 582 votes to
How the Circular Economy could look like in 2030
By 2030, we are living in a global circular economy that has become ‘intentionally transparent’. This open mindset has released a surge in trust throughout the world’s supply chains that encourages higher visibility and greater control over responsible sourcing. We now have ethical and sustainable circular supply chains in which
Sustainable packaging – good both for businesses and the planet
Although sustainability is increasingly a priority for consumers when making purchasing decisions, with packaging often central to a product’s visual appeal for purchasers - many businesses are yet to sufficiently prioritize sustainability and circularity when considering design, use and disposal of packaging, with the majority of packaging still single-use and non-recyclable. This ‘take,
Designing the Smart City
German main source of energy are now renewables
Circular Economy Explained
The European Union produces more than 2.5 billion tonnes of waste every year. It is currently updating its legislation on waste management to promote a shift to a more sustainable model known as the circular economy. But what exactly does the circular economy mean? And what would be the benefits? What is the
EU Ecolabel
he EU Ecolabel helps customers identifying products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognized throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted. The EU Ecolabel scheme
Q&A: Circular Economy Package – EU
he European Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular Economy Package to help European businesses and consumers to make the transition to a stronger and more circular economy where resources are used in a more sustainable way. The proposed actions will contribute to "closing the loop" of product lifecycles through greater