How circular economy can ensure well-being within planetary boundaries
SustainAbility School #64
By attending this webinar, you will learn about:
Importance of Material Use: Excessive material use drives environmental degradation and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Current material use is leading us to exceed the ecological limits of our planet;
EU’s Role in Circular Economy: European Green Deal and EU Taxonomy: These are key policies aimed at promoting sustainable investments and reducing environmental impact across Europe, Fit for 55 Package: This policy is closely linked to the circular economy as it sets ambitious climate goals, Product and Organisation Environmental Footprint: These methodologies are recommended for assessing the environmental impact of products and organizations within the EU;
Circular Economy’s Four Focus Areas: Food systems, mobility & transport, consumables, and the built environment are the main systems where circular solutions can mitigate ecological overshoot;
Circular Solutions in Action: Romania's Circular Initiatives: remanufacturing in Sebeș: Reduces virgin material use by remanufacturing car parts, natural Insulation in Oradea: Uses sheep wool as a sustainable alternative to synthetic building insulation, food Waste Reduction in Cluj-Napoca: Distributes excess food to those in need, minimizing waste;
Challenges and Opportunities for Romania: Romania has high waste generation per capita, with much of it being landfilled, and a low circular material use rate (1.4%), highlighting the need and potential for improvement;
SustainAbility School este un program de educare dedicat exclusiv angajaților din organizațiile membre ale Ambasadei Sustenabilității în România prin programul Coaliția România Sustenabilă.