Commons Environmental Audit Committee calls for climate and nature investment to be prioritised
VAT reductions to encourage energy efficiency, the use of recycled materials, and repair services are among recommendations the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) makes today as it publishes its report on how to ‘grow back better’ after covid-19 – to create a greener, healthier and more resilient economy. Read more >
Council-social enterprise partnership brings new life to retired Belfast bikes
Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN) and East Belfast Mission are working in tandem to find new homes for preloved bikes while proceeds will go towards raising funds to renew and transform the East Belfast Community. Read more >
MEPs back Circular Economy Action Plan
The European Parliament has adopted the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan to achieve a carbon-neutral, sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy by 2050. MEPs voted 574 in favour, 22 against and 95 abstentions to back the action plan but also called on the commission to include more stringent targets to protect natural resources and […]
European Parliament calls for ambitious right to repair
The European Parliament has voted in favour of establishing a ‘right to repair’ alongside a far reaching set of circular economy measures. MEPs were voting on a report on the Circular Economy Action Plan presented last year by the European Commission and overwhelmingly adopted sweeping measures to extend the life of products, increase access to […]
Circle City Scan Tool
Tool developed to allow local government to identify and prioritize circular opportunities for their city or region. Read more >
Donate your Laptop
Restart are compiling a list of organisations where laptops can be donated, refurbished and reused in local community. Read more >
European Parliament Pushes for Targets to Reduce Over-Consumption
MEPs at European Parliament looking to set binding targets to reduce waste and add additional target of boosting preparation for reuse to support growth of the Circular Economy. Read more >
UK Government Postpones Environment Bill
UK Environmental Bill which sets out to among other aspects, transform how UK manages its resources and waste has now been delayed until Autumn 2021. Read more >
Belfast Renewed Ambition
Expert discussions promoting the opportunities for Belfast to become a Net Zero City. Discussions concentrate on Carbon reductions but also reference importance of Circular Economy to deliver. Watch video >
Welcome to the world’s first recycling mall
ReTuna Återbruksgalleria is the world’s first recycling mall, revolutionizing shopping in a climate-smart way. Old items are given new life through repair and upcycling. Everything sold is recycled or reused or has been organically or sustainably produced. Read more >