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Circular economy: reshaping Europe's textile industry
In partnership with The European Commission
This year as part of its Green Deal, the European Commission unveiled its Circular Economy Action Plan. The strategy seeks to strengthen innovation in the textile sector and dramatically boost recycling. Business Planet visited Monza in Italy to see an innovative project helping to lead the way.
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REFRESH - the EU project to drastically reduce food waste
In partnership with The European Commission
A fifth of all food produced in Europe ends up being wasted. We look into the major strides being taken towards creating a joined-up food production system that will help drastically reduce food waste.
Europe News
EU Commission headquarters aims for carbon neutrality by 2030
The EU's Berlaymont building at the heart of Brussels' European district has set the objective of becoming carbon neutral by the end of the decade. And one small Belgian company is helping it to do so, recycling the huge campaign banners that hang from its walls.
Smart Regions
Central European countries tackle plastic packaging dilemma
In partnership with the European Commission
BioComPack-CE, a European Union-supported recycling project, has created prototypes of combined paper and plastic packaging that are biodegradable and compostable. The combinations is usually problematic for recycling.