Author: Lara Ramos - ISQ

Through a multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary and participatory process, ECF4CLIM H2020 project develops, tests and validates a European Competence Framework (ECF) for transformational change, which will empower the educational community to take action against climate change and towards sustainable development. We are strengthening knowledge, skills, attitudes, practices and social norms in the areas of the climate change… Continue reading ECF4CLIM – A EUROPEAN COMPETENCE FRAMEWORK FOR A LOW CARBON ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION

Green-4-Future project.Green-4-Future is an innovative Erasmus+ project that addresses the need to align economic goals with environmental and climate goals. To date, we have lived in a world focused on problem-solving, often forgetting that through our unsustainable manufacturing practices and usage of materials, we may never achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal. The… Continue reading Green4Future: Greening the EntreComp Framework to reconcile economic development and enviormental security

In our current economy, we take materials from the Earth, make products from them, and eventually throw them away as waste – the process is linear. In a circular economy, by contrast, we stop waste being produced in the first place. The circular economy is based on three principles, driven by design: • Eliminate waste… Continue reading Circular Economy – The Butterfly Diagram

In our current economy, we take materials from the Earth, make products from them, and eventually throw them away as waste – the process is linear. In a circular economy, by contrast, we stop waste being produced in the first place. The circular economy is based on three principles, driven by design: – Eliminate waste… Continue reading The Butterfly Diagram

The notion of circularity has deep historical and philosophical origins. In general, circular economy favours activities that preserve value in the form of energy, labour, and materials. This means designing for durability, reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling to keep products, components, and materials circulating in the economy. More about the circular economy concept you can find… Continue reading 4 main concepts of circular economy

The famous British cosmetics retailer Lush has redesigned some of its liquid personal care products to be sold as solid formulations that replace liquid products in plastic bottles. Their ‘naked’ range now includes shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toner, and deodorant. Currently, around 65% of Lush’s product range is ‘naked’. Since 2005, Lush has sold nearly… Continue reading Fresh Handmade Cosmetics: Lush