Cities and a circular economy | Ellen MacArthur Foundation
How we can re-imagine cities as vibrant circular systems that operate public services more efficiently, improve how buildings are used, re-imagine city transport and more. This topic area looks at the role cities play in the transition to a circular economy.
Circular Cities Declaration | What is a Circular City?
Cities are the largest consumers of energy and materials, but at the same time they offer an opportunity to manage resources better and efficiently. They are cradles of innovation and socio-economic transformation with an enormous potential to lead the transition to a circular economy.
This Guide explains the concept of ‘circular cities’ and provides a methodology for the implementation of circular actions at city level, as well as ofering good practices and concrete recommendations for promoting circularity in cities.
You’ve heard of the circular economy. Now meet the circular city
Jul 1, 2019 · Five examples from cities like Berlin, Germany, and Malmö, Sweden, show how circular urban planning could make like healthier and safer for all of us.
Circular Cities and Regions Initiative | Circular Cities and ...
Supporting Europe’s circular economy at local and regional level. Launched and funded by the EU as part of the Circular Economy Action Plan, the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) focuses on implementing the circular economy across Europe’s cities and regions.
Circular economy in cities and regions - OECD
Today, cities demand almost two-thirds of global energy, produce up to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and 50% of global waste. The circular economy is based on three principles: i) design out waste and pollution; ii) keep products and materials in …
Circular Cities Summit 2.0 | Sustainable City Development
Embark on a transformative journey towards Circular Cities with us, fueled by the unwavering commitment of eight pioneering organizations. Through a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), we pledge to forge a collective roadmap, igniting sustainable change and shaping the cities of tomorrow.
The circular economy could save life on Earth – starting with cities ...
Mar 8, 2018 · There is another, better way: it’s called the circular economy. A new World Economic Forum report showcases many emerging models for making the economy more circular – especially in cities – and points the way forward for how to evolve current economic systems into a comprehensive logic of sustainability. The rub with the circular economy ...
Actions Framework – Circulars - ICLEI
What is a circular city? A circular city is one that promotes a just transition from a linear to a circular economy across the urban space, through multiple city functions and departments and in collaboration with residents, businesses and the research community.
Cities are growth engines in need of supervision and control. They are the major contributors to climate change and responsible for up to 76% of the carbon emissions. Even though they occupy less than 2% of the Earth surface, they account for 75% of natural resource consumption and 50% of global waste production.
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