CIRCULAR-ECONOMY NEWS

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#24・ Apr 27, 2020

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MANAGEMENT & POLICY 💼

Two-thirds of consumers (67%) support the inclusion of labels on products that can demonstrate a reduction in carbon footprint, according to the international YouGov 2020 survey. The study was conducted in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK and the US.
The Netherlands has floated proposals to ensure a green recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
The COVID-19 crisis should strengthen Europe’s resolve to achieve the climate objectives of the Paris Agreement by triggering policies that maintain fossil fuel prices above a minimum level, French authorities have said.
Environmental searches increased 135% in the last year and 20% more in March due to COVID-19, according to Google.
Spain: in the last three years, 54 % of Spaniards have increased their purchases of food and beverages in glass packaging, while just over eight out of ten (83 %) claim to recycle these used containers.

FUNDINGS, AWARDS 💰 & NETWORKS

Postcode Lotteries Green Challenge. Deadline: 4 May.
WRAP launches £1.5m grant fund to support textiles projects. Deadline: 18 June.
PRIMA calls for proposals in sustainable projects. Deadline: 6 May
DLT4EU Open Call to provide practical solutions to urgent challenges in the fields of the circular economy and digital citizenship. Deadline: 6 May.

INNOVATION 🤖 & NEW BUSINESS

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