Par 5.1.4.1.2 Aiming for 100% circularity Amsterdam

https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/shaping-a-sharing-economy-amsterdam By The Ellen Mc Arthur Foundation   In keeping with its reputation as a global hub of innovation, the City of Amsterdam has set itself the ultimate goal of becoming a fully circular city by 2050. The city has  developed open-access tools and methodologies that are helping accelerate the transition to a circular economy. […]

Par 9.7.4.4 How responsible forestry can be part of a plastic pollution solution

https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/National-News/how-responsible-202404220337 GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS While alternative to single-use plastics and many other fossil fuel derivatives: wood from responsibly managed plantations and forests.  This is the message from Forestry South Africa (FSA) on the 54th annual Earth Day, 22 April 2024. “Since inception in 1970, Earth Day has grown into one of the largest civic […]

Par 9.7.4.7.3 The Ellinikon takes shape — what we know so far about Greece’s 15-minute smart city

https://www.designboom.com/architecture/the-ellinikon-takes-shape-greece-15-minute-smart-city-athens-05-18-2024/  (For stunning photographs of the project – please refer to the original website.) DEEP DIVING INTO THE ELLINIKON DEVELOPMENT IN ATHENS The Ellinikon is making headlines as one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects currently underway in Athens, Greece. Rooted in the principles of a ’15-minute city,’ the €8 billion masterplan is spearheaded by LAMDA Development and offers […]