Mar 30, 2020

#20 - EU call for recovery plan. Environmental impact of COVID-19. Debate around packaging safety.

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MANAGEMENT & POLICY 💼

While attention continues to focus on the urgent health aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak, EU leaders have called on the European Commission to start preparing “a comprehensive recovery plan” that integrates green and digital aspects.
Spain: The Covid-19 crisis “should not” delay climate plans.
Experts warn that the drop in pollution levels will be temporary and, in the long term, the environmental impact will depend on how each country acts to recover its economic activity.
Major brands have banned the use of personal to-go containers over coronavirus fears, raising new questions in a wider debate around packaging safety.
ISWA President asks to prioritise public health protection above any individual, political or business interest and agenda.

FUNDINGS 💰 & NETWORKS

Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge. Deadline: 4 May.
WRAP launches £1.5m grant fund to support textiles projects.

INNOVATION 🤖 & NEW BUSINESS

ZERØ, a digital platform that transforms operational data into key business indicators for circular-economy strategies.

RESOURCES 👁️

Have a look to:

EVENTS 📆

Webinar Circular Economy in Cities and Regions. 31 March.
Webinar Circular Economy on the city level. 1 April, 13:00-14:30.
Online: Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference. 27-29 April.
Circular Materials Conference, postponed to 22- 23 September, Gothenborg.
Plastic Recycling Show Europe, postponed to 27-28 October, Amsterdam.
BforPlanet, postponed to 22-23 September, Barcelona.
Smart City Expo, 17-19 November, Barcelona.

TIME TO THINK 🤔

How climate progress can move ahead as COVID-19 halts crucial conferences.

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