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Tallinn embarks on circular economy mission

Commercial buildings23 Nov 2021

The Estonian capital’s aim is to analyse the principles, opportunities and resources required, and determine the future potential of the circular economy, as well as learn from the experiences of other cities.

Circular economy is key sustainability strategy to fight against climate change, report finds

News29 Oct 2021

While the circular economy is still in its infancy, it is a key sustainability strategy being adopted by world and industry leaders in their fight against climate change.

WEF recruits latest cohort of young changemakers to boost circular economy

News26 Jul 2021

The Circular Shapers programme aims to leverage grassroots change to transform cities into centres of circular economy innovation to improve reuse and eliminate waste.

Mayors are among the first to sign C40's Clean Construction Declaration

News24 Nov 2020

Oslo, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Budapest have committed to clean construction to build a sustainable future for the industry and cut emissions from projects in their cities in half by 2030.

Canada's utility pole infrastructure to be upgraded to smart city green poles

News22 Oct 2020

As part of the urban infrastructure agreement between Nokia and Greener Acres Canada, smart city green poles will be produced from nearly 50,000 tons of e-waste collected annually in Ontario.

Major cities sign the European Circular Cities Declaration

News05 Oct 2020

The cities and regions are committed to act as ambassadors and champion a circular economy that leads to a resource-efficient, low-carbon and socially responsible society.

Full-power autonomous street sweeper piloted in Helsinki

News30 Sep 2020

Trombia Technologies wants to unlock the potential for mass-electrification and carbon-neutralisation of one of the heaviest vehicle technologies in use in cities.

Climate and sustainability masters programme gets the green light

News25 Aug 2020

The programme is aimed at both existing urban professionals, as well as those with multi-disciplinary environmental backgrounds and will create professional pathways in urban climate change leadership.

Smart waste solutions available on global marketplace

News21 Jul 2020

Rubicon, whose solutions are used by more than 50 cities in the US, has made its smart city technology products available on the Geotab Marketplace.

Smart waste and global science company team to promote circularity

News24 Jun 2020

Rubicon and UL will work together on their shared goals and aspirations towards zero waste and sustainability while creating economic value.

Smart waste report sets out how to realise the circular economy

News11 May 2020

Rubicon’s report, Toward a Future Without Waste, presents a roadmap for cities and governments on how to implement technology-based solutions to build a more sustainable future.

Amsterdam adopts first ‘city doughnut’ model for circular economy

News15 Apr 2020

Economist Kate Raworth has adapted her doughnut model for Amsterdam. The approach could help the municipality with its post-pandemic recovery.

Finnish cities collaborate on circular economy operating model

News02 Apr 2020

Tampere, Espoo and Turku aim to create a model where cities, businesses, research organisations and citizens can develop neighbourhoods in line with circular economy principles.

Slovenia commits to a fully circular economy

News23 Jan 2020

The overall goal is to position Slovenia as a European leader in harnessing the power of circularity to decarbonise its economy and transform communities.

New York Circular City programme to focus on advancing sustainability

News13 Jan 2020

The programme aims to show what can happen when the private and public sector team up with civic groups and academic experts to tackle the biggest challenges facing the city.

Helsinki launches three new projects to 'rethink urban housing'

News18 Dec 2019

The city is launching three new projects within the Re-thinking Urban Housing programme which seeks to improve the quality and appeal of flats as housing through customised solutions.

Swiss waste company signs technology agreement

News10 Dec 2019

Helvetia Environnement will use Rubicon’s platform of both in-vehicle and fleet management dashboard technology to uncover cost savings.

Five strategic shifts cities must make to face "new reality"

News08 Nov 2019

Only by using advanced technologies such as urban modelling tools and artificial intelligence will cities be able to address the new round of challenges they face, says ABI Research.

WEF helps governments scale up the circular economy

News07 Nov 2019

Scale 360 aims to harness the potential of technology innovation and smart policy to fast-track the circular economy through nationally led challenges.

Circular economy will replace wasteful linear one by 2029

News01 Oct 2019

Sustainability officers must put in place new models and encourage the continuous reuse of materials to minimise waste and the demand for additional natural resource consumption.

Smart City Expo World Congress 2019 announces first speakers

News28 Jun 2019

Urban transportation, cyber-security and climate change experts are among those who will take to the stage at the annual event in Barcelona.

Revolutionising rubbish: Council trials tech that could make bin collections a thing of the past

Special Reports03 May 2019

A UK council is trialling new technology that could allow residents and businesses to drastically reduce the amount of waste they produce and save money at the same time.

Solutions wanted for "the next big" energy priorities

News09 Apr 2019

InnoEnergy will provide funding and support for solutions that help to address energy challenges in the circular economy and mobility.

Rubicon to help reshape Japan’s waste industry

News05 Mar 2019

Smart city waste and recycling company, Rubicon Global, will support the Odakyu Group to enable Japan’s waste and recycling industry to move towards the circular economy

Austin launches circular economy challenge

News11 Jan 2019

Styrofoam coolers and wine grape skins are among the materials available for those wishing to take part in the Texas city’s annual contest to find innovative solutions to repurpose waste

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