Upcycling

MEPs are currently discussing on the future of the #CircularEconomy, to ensure consumers have better access to more durable products. Below are our recommendations for needed measures to make sustainable consumption available for all consumers in 🇪🇺.

Jaguar Land Rover will soon use waste plastic in its interiors cnet.co/2GnYN4q

Thanks to its huge 22,000 m² green roof, @thammasat_uni wanted to demonstrate that it is possible to combine urban development and high environmental quality. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

➕ #climateresilience
➕ #foodsecurity

Launched by @AlkernFR, Naturbloc Bois wood blocks have all the same qualities as concrete blocks in terms of physical appearance and uses… except they're made from recycled wood! 🏗🌲

#WoodConstruction #Innovation

In smart cities, data makes it possible to create #CircularEconomy loops.

Driven by #machinelearning, the Max-AI smart sorting robot tested by Veolia, automatically sorts packaging according to its material and color. 🤖

#SmartCity #AI #MachineLearning

The sneakers made by @ThousandFell use recycled plastic bottles with a corn coating that gives the appearance of leather. 👟🌽

Moreover, the brand pays its customers to return their old shoes for recycling. 💸

#circulareconomy #sustainablefashion

𝓘𝓛𝓨𝓐? ♻
It's a cyclical shower system.

𝓑𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓯𝓲𝓽𝓼? 🚿
According to its inventors, it reduces water consumption by 90%!

#CircularEconomy | @INSAToulouse

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The #circulareconomy ♻️ : a solution to unemployment!

The circular economy drives sustainable jobs that can't be relocated, as well as ensuring more responsible consumption of natural resources.

#EcologicalTransformation

Sustainable development on every floor!

There is a unique building in the Netherlands: it can be completely dismantled – a feature known as reversible design. 🏗️👷

#EcoDesign #GreenBuilding