How to get rid of plastic waste? Build a house!
The amount of plastic waste has been surging in the last decades. In parallel other issues, such as global warming and inadequate housing are affecting the lives of many people. Othalo has created a new patented technology that mass produces building systems from recycled plastic waste.
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2 tender calls for the implementation and technical blueprints for the European Affordable Housing Consortium
The project European Affordable Housing Consortium: Sustainable Housing for Social Impact (SHAPE-EU) has launced 2 tender calls to produce blueprints to guide local partnerships towards planning and implementing lighthouse district projects.
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A new study for measuring circularity in the construction industry
Deloitte is starting a new study on measuring the application of circular approaches in the construction industry ecosystem for the European Commission. As waste generation is predicted to increase by 70% by 2050, this study gives some hopes in dealing with this issue.
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A new way to exchange energy among UK households
Born from a pioneering collaboration between British companies Rebel Energy and UrbanChain, a new peer-to-peer (P2P) energy exchange will soon be implemented in 3,000 households in the UK, They will receive traceable renewable energy from local generators.
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Join the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change!
There is still time to sign the Climate Mission charter and lead the way towards a climate-resilient future in Europe.
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Adaptable design in Belgium and Germany
From 27 until 29 September 2022, the Belgian-Luxemburg-German Chamber of Commerce organises an event on adaptable construction in Belgium and Germany.
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Commission approves €2.98 billion German scheme to promote green district heating
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.98 billion German scheme to promote green district heating based on renewable energy and waste heat. The measure will contribute to the implementation of Germany‘s National Energy and Climate Plan and to the EU's strategic objectives relating to the EU Green Deal, in particular the EU's 2050 climate neutrality target.
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Apply for the EUSALP energy award!
Do you know that Alpin regions have been extremely affected by climate change? Alps are a sensitive environment and for this reason they need to be protected more than other places. EUSALP Energy Awards 2022 is targeted to citizens who actively participate in the energy transition. If you think you respond to the requirements, apply now!
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