Today in Brussels, EU environment ministers unanimously adopted the Council position on the EU batteries regulation. The regulation is intended to ensure more sustainable use of batteries along the entire…
The development and production of batteries has become a strategic imperative for the EU, enabling the clean energy transition and as a key component of the competitiveness of the automotive…
Thanks to rapid computing developments in the last decade and the miniaturisation of electronic components, people can, for example, track their movements and monitor their health in real time by…
This report analyses the progress made by the European Union (EU) in the circular material use rate (CMUR), supporting a better understanding of the observed status and trends. In addition,…
Trends in plastic waste trade have changed significantly in recent years as a result of a series of policies intervention, including a growing number of plastic waste import and export…
Whilst researching the main circular business models available in the literature, the authors came across several approaches and categorisations of businesses, canvases, etc. This white paper was written with the…
Focused on the industrial aspects of the New Cotton Project, this white paper is also the syllabus for the ‘Interactive ecosystem for circular textiles’ course[1]. Here, we present the results…
The report focuses on the analysis of data related to the sorting and recycling of household packaging waste. The project's goal is to aid the DG JRC in enhancing understanding…
This report reflects the impact of the 1 600 innovative companies and over 500 technology projects funded by the EIC from 2014-2021, including its predecessor programmes. During this period, the…
Wearable technology refers to clothing and personal accessories that incorporate advanced computer and electronic technologies. The products that contain wearable technology are called wearables. Applications of wearable technologies include wearable…