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… Fortsett å lese ECF4CLIM – A EUROPEAN COMPETENCE FRAMEWORK FOR A LOW CARBON ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION
Kategori: Circular Economy
Green4Future: Greening the EntreComp Framework to reconcile economic development and enviormental security
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… Fortsett å lese Green4Future: Greening the EntreComp Framework to reconcile economic development and enviormental security
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… Fortsett å lese Circular Economy – The Butterfly Diagram
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… Fortsett å lese The Butterfly Diagram
4 main concepts of circular economy
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… Fortsett å lese 4 main concepts of circular economy
Fresh Handmade Cosmetics: Lush
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… Fortsett å lese Fresh Handmade Cosmetics: Lush
Green Deal is going local
Boosting green investments and increasing direct funds for cities and regions remains a key priority for local European leaders in 2023. On 7 March, the 12th meeting of the Green Deal Going Local working group adopted its 2023 roadmap and discussed ways to boost green investments and innovative financing to allow local and regional authorities… Fortsett å lese Green Deal is going local