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A Waste Manager’s guide to The Festival of Circular Economy 2025 - Circular Online
The Festival of Circular Economy 2025 is shaping up to be the most exciting and impactful yet—and if you’re a CIWM member or a resource and waste management professional, this is your essential guide to what not to miss. From heavy-hitting government voices to cutting-edge innovators and seasoned sector leaders, this year’s line-up is tailor-made for anyone serious about driving change in the world of waste, resource management, and circularity. Here’s your curated breakdown of the must-see sessions, talks and speakers that will spark ideas, provoke debate, and leave you energised. This three-day hybrid event—virtual on 20–21 May and live
Fuelling the future: Closing the loop in sustainable aviation
Mika Järvinen, Associate Professor at Aalto University, explains how Circular Fuels is working to close the loop in sustainable aviation. As the climate crisis reaches higher altitudes and the pressure to decarbonise soars, the aviation industry faces a choice: innovate or risk a turbulent future. Responsible for 14.4% of the EU's transport-related emissions, air travel remains one of the most carbon-intensive sectors and one of the hardest to decarbonise. While electric vehicles are becoming increasingly mainstream for road transport, the dream of battery-powered long-haul flights remains distant. The aviation sector remains dependant almost entirely on fossil fuels, contributing greatly
Circular economy in action: Paving the path to sustainability
The circular economy is no longer a theory, there are many examples of how it is changing the world right now. Below are six fascinating examples of the circular economy in action. The concept of a circular economy has rapidly moved from the margins to the mainstream, becoming essential to addressing global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion. As Europe and the UK position themselves at the forefront of this transformation, practical examples are emerging across various sectors, demonstrating significant environmental and economic benefits. In March 2020, the European Commission adopted the Circular Economy Action Plan
How the EU is building a circular economy into construction
Daniel Hiniesto Muñoz de la Torre, Senior Researcher and Project Manager at ACCIONA Construcción, outlines how a circular revolution is taking place in the construction industry. Across Europe, the built environment remains a key talking point in the circular economy conversation. From carbon emissions and energy consumption to waste material, it all contributes to Europe’s impact on climate change. What is the impact of the construction industry? Within the European Union (EU), the construction industry is responsible for close to 40% of total emissions and generates nearly a third of all waste. In 2021, the EU’s circular material use