European Union
In Europe’s budding circular economy, regulation = innovation
The plan aims to "make sustainable products the norm in the EU." Read More
Fashion for Good looks to increase investment in Asia
The respected Dutch nonprofit is behind two initiatives to create a less exploitative and more sustainable model for Asia’s textile and garment industries. Read More
Amsterdam blazes a trail for circular fashion
With a supportive local government and a thriving fashion startup scene, the Dutch city has taken the lead in circular textile innovation. And it wants more innovators to join. Read More
How the EU is paving its road to net-zero
Brussels launches major package of accelerated decarbonization measures, including tax reforms, new clean energy targets and carbon border tariffs Read More
Inside the EU's waste-to-energy battle
With increasing concern about waste-to-energy plants’ CO2 emissions, the EU is now withdrawing support for these trash-burning facilities. Read More
Can Europe’s community-owned renewables compete with Big Energy?
Local wind and solar cooperatives have been instrumental in fostering Europe’s renewable energy growth. Now, as multinational corporations play an ever-larger role in efforts to decarbonize Europe’s economy, the EU is looking to bolster these grassroots clean-energy initiatives. Read More
Meet the woman focused on making the EU circular
The new president of European Economic and Social Committee, Christa Schweng, answers key questions on how she plans to grow the circular economy in the EU. Read More
How the EU’s new ‘toxic-free’ vision could shape your safer chemicals strategy
Beyond its direct effects on protecting the health of consumers and reducing toxic chemicals in the environment, the chemical strategy is a key component in the EU’s path towards a circular economy. Read More
Adidas and H&M join project to scale circular fashion and recycled fibers
The EU-funded New Cotton Project aims to collect, sort and regenerate old clothing into new items for sale on the high street. Read More
Value-added tax: a potential solution for carbon leakage
This system would be burdensome and inefficient but it could make it feasible to practically address carbon leakage. Read More