Last week, our colleagues joined #WCEF2024 , a global event that brings together thinkers, doers and leaders on circular economy.

Here are some of our key takeaways:

Is it possible to power a lightbulb💡 with food waste

As the #WCEF2024 convenes in #Brussels , see how one company is turning this organic waste into energy.

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1/2 - Very interesting edition 2024 of the 'Innovation Forum 4 Plastics' held in Brussels on 19 April. ♻️

An event organised by EuRIC on behalf of the CIMPA, with the support of the European Research Executive Agency and as a side event of the WCEF2024.

✨ #WCEF2024 Brussels nous y sommes!
C’est certainement le lieu qui va nous orienter vers de meilleures perspectives et initiatives pour la RDC 🇨🇩♻️🌍
« L’économie circulaire c’est l’intelligence du secteur de l’environnement »
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Merci à Enabel à travers #AWAPRIZE 🏆

♻️ Time to rethink progress!

Shift from a 'take-make-waste' approach to a #CircularEconomy .

Sustainable systems not only save our planet but could also create 7 million new jobs globally! 🌍

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🌟Thanks to all participants at our #WCEF2024 event on the private sector's role in boosting circularity, where successful entrepreneurs from EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement 🇪🇺 regions shared their stories.
Grateful to the Ambassadors of 🇦🇱& 🇲🇰 to the 🇪🇺 who inaugurated our roadmaps!

Did you know that #ExtendedProducerResponsibility schemes can help enable circular economy business models❓

OECD's @andrew_brown_96 spoke at WCEF2024 about how they can be used to improve waste prevention & collection 👥

Find out more 🔗oe.cd/il/EPRpolicy

💡 We joined the Innovation Forum 4 Plastics in Brussels!

It is a series of conferences on plastic innovations funded by the European Commission, organised as a side event to the WCEF2024.

There we showcased the STOPP project’s aims, partners and methodology
stopp-project.eu/2024/04/26/sto…

🌍 Celebrating Earth Day by reflecting on our industrial symbiosis event on the margins of #WCEF2024 .
Grateful to speakers from Italy, Denmark, Slovenia, and the EU for sharing their knowledge and good practices so pertinent for driving #CircularEconomy in the Western Balkans! ♻️

Today Brussels hosts the #WCEF2024 . Embracing #coprocessing our industry repurposes waste into material and energy sources, displacing natural resources and fossil fuels. Currently 53% of operations utilise alternative sources, aiming for 60% by 2030. #WasteToWorth 🔄️WCEF2024

The importance of building strong partnerships has been one of the main takeaways of this year’s #WCEF2024 , says our Head of the Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Division, Karine Measson. 👇

The inspiring WCEF2024 has (already) ended, paving the way for an enhanced green growth in #Africa 🍀

🔗 Stay tuned for actionable #CircularEconomy initiatives poised to propel Africa's transformation!

The World Circular Economy Forum 2024 has ended in Brussels, and what an experience it was! 🤩
We'd like to thank all our speakers, collaborators, and partners for your efforts. You made #WCEF2024 the success it was. 🙌
Now it's time to rest a bit. See you in Brazil next year!💚

🔊 𝔽𝕌𝕋𝕌ℝ𝔸𝕃 update alert!

♻️On April 15-18, 2024, alchemia-nova was represented by the Leadership Group Circular Bioeconomy of the EU circular economy stakeholder platform at the #WCEF2024 . Our vision for sustainable rural areas was showcased.

🙏🏻Our deepest thanks to our partners!
#Resilience

🌏 A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who graced us with your presence at the WCEF2024 Accelerator Session: Partnerships for Circularity - Tackling the CRM Value Chain WCEF2024! Sitra IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy
Join us in revisiting the entire session! buff.ly/3Qjv4La

With the help of EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement 🇪🇺 and OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives, 🇲🇰 has developed a Circular Economy Roadmap.

This important tool for the Government and the businesses was also presented during the #WCEF2024 held in Brussels.

Congratulations to the team in 🇲🇰 that worked on this valuable project.

“We believe we can make a change, and collaboration is key.” Eija Hietavuo

Hear more about transforming food systems to drive real change, at European Food Forum 🇪🇺 🗣🤝’s #WCEF2024 , then explore the pathways: bit.ly/3JvZNRl

On the sidelines of #WCEF2024 , the SWITCH to Green Coordination Meeting took place last week. The meeting aimed to enhance coherence and coordination of EU supported green and circular economy initiatives, including the 🇪🇺funded project of Green Policy Platform in which UNEP is a partner.

🌐 The EU's unfair resource consumption overshoots planetary limits, fueling 🔥climate chaos, 🦋 biodiversity loss, ⚖️ social injustice & inequalities.

A proper law on sustainable resource management will make the planet healthier for all! 👇
bit.ly/sustainable-re…

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