circular economy
Sustainability Solutions Tailored by ABB
In a world where business success often conflicts with ecological challenges, ABB provides an inspiring example of how responsible business practices can go hand in hand with environmental preservation. Through innovative solutions, ABB has combined sustainability with the latest technological…
EU Updates Environmental Standards for Forges and Foundries
The European Commission has published updated environmental standards aimed at reducing the impact of industrial facilities, including forges and foundries, on the environment. These changes are part of the Industrial Emissions Directive, a cornerstone of the EU’s broader plan to…
Will the World Be Overrun by Plastic by 2060?
Eight out of ten items currently on my random desk are made of plastic—the only exceptions being a glass cup and the chocolate wrapper I just finished eating. Plastic has become so omnipresent in our lives that it’s not only…
The World’s Largest Lightweight and Circular Solar Power Plant Opened in Belgium
In the municipality of Genk, Belgium, the world’s largest circular and lightweight solar installation was presented, located on the roof of the SABIC company. This unique solar system generates 2,000 MWh of electricity annually, enough to meet the average annual…
Ecomondo 2024: Italy at the Forefront of the Ecological Transition
With an overall recycling rate of 72 percent, well above the European average of 58 percent, and a circular material use rate of 18.7 percent, compared to the EU average of 11.5 percent, Italy reaffirms its position as a leader…
Belgium helps tackle climate change with support for groundbreaking initiatives
In June 1972, dozens of countries convened in Stockholm, Sweden, for the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, the first global gathering on the environment. Among the largest delegations was Belgium, with more than 40 representatives supporting a historic…
ECOMONDO 2024: Artificial Intelligence, a Key Role In the Ecological Transition
Ecomondo, Europe’s reference event for the green and circular economy, will be back at Rimini Expo Centre from 5th to 8th November 2024. Organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), the event, now at its 27th edition, is a strategic international…