Tag: Circular City Challenge
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Circular transformation does not work alone, it needs partnerships
Cities are at the center of the necessary change towards more sustainability and climate protection. Studies indicate that Circular Economy is a significant lever for reducing the climate impacts of our actions. Depending on the study, the manner of product manufacturing and usage influences 40% to as much as 80% of greenhouse gas emissions. As actors…
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Circular City Challenge 2.0: After intensive matchmaking, 23 circular economy solutions start implementation
In the Circular City Challenge 2.0, which was launched in August 2023, the 20-member jury, made up of city representatives from over 4 cities and municipalities, nominated the most promising solutions and approaches from the more than 120 submissions. From the large number of interesting projects, 23 concepts were particularly convincing in terms of making…
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Circular City Challenge 2023: Municipality Matchmaking for Climate-Neutral Transformation with Circular Economy Solutions
The appeal of metropolitan areas has not waned even after the Corona years and the associated yearning for rural lifestyles: In 2021, for example, Berlin recorded a 16.5 percent increase in new residents compared with the previous year. According to a forecast by UN DESA, two out of three people will live in urban areas…