Risks of human pressures on the biosphere and geosphere are abundant, but the current pandemic is clearly the most present for everyone. Current environmental and social issues have led to the perfect context for pandemics to arise. doi.org/10.1016/j.scit…

How might the Circular Economy become counterproductive?... Join us this evening at 18:30 (CET) for our next #webinar. Today, Dr Trevor Zink will be discussing the #circulareconomy rebound effect. We hope to see you there! Link: gotomeet.me/USFD/retrace-w…

Last week, EU Environment, UN Environment Programme and UNIDO launched the Global Alliance on Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (#GACERE), which aims to stimulate international collaboration to advance the transition to a #circulareconomy. More details here: ec.europa.eu/environment/ne…

Expand your understanding of the #circulareconomy and sign up for our new learning programme, Inside the Circular Economy: Beyond the Basics, starting on 17th March. Learn more: ow.ly/2dhf50DO2Q7 #insidecirculareconomy

Economies are complex & people's behaviour can be unpredictable - that's what makes policy experiments so valuable. Here's what's been learned so far in the experiment introducing a basic income for low-income households in Stockton, California. theguardian.com/us-news/2021/m…

Eco-homes become hot property in UK's zero-carbon ‘paradigm shift’ theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

Save the dates! Four upcoming webinars by ReTraCE ITN and @ProCEedSProject this month... (1/6)

We have the means to achieve #VaccinEquity, but the gap between the number of vaccines administered in rich countries versus #COVAX is growing every single day and becoming more grotesque. We appeal to countries to share #COVID19 vaccines out of self-interest, if nothing else!

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Call for Papers in MDPI Sustainability‘s Special Issue on “Beyond the Recycling Economy: The E-Waste Reverse Supply Chain in the Transition to the Circular Economy Perspective”. #ewaste #sustainability #circulareconomy mdpi.com/journal/sustai…

I'm delighted to announce the publication today of Post Growth - #LifeafterCapitalism. Many thanks to everyone who's supported the book over these final stages: CUSP Polity Mamphela Ramphele Yanis Varoufakis Jonathon Porritt Kate Raworth Caroline Lucas post-growth.com

How can we change #consumers #behaviour towards the #circulareconomy ? Read this stunning paper from our colleagues Dimitris Georgantzis Garcia Dr Eva Kipnis Dr. Adrian Solomon on the elements that characterize #consumption in a #CircularEconomy. mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/2…

Almost everyone likes to go back to the pre-Covid normalcy, but considering the pre-pandemic challenges we faced, should we? Join us on a webinar titled "Science that is appropriate for the post-Covid age" with Silvio Funtowicz on Wed, 7th April, 4 PM CET. gotomeet.me/USFD/retrace-w…

Dear President Donald J. Trump With your leadership, we can ensure that COVID-19 vaccine technology is shared with the world. Supporting the emergency waiver of COVID-19-related intellectual property rules will give all people a chance to live in a world free from the virus. project-syndicate.org/commentary/pre…

When the Mail+ reports that humanity is tracking the projections of the 1972 Limits to Growth report - and notes that pursuing endless economic growth looks near impossible - then you know something is shifting in the world.... dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ar… h/t Plan B Earth

We just published a chapter on #regulation for #wastemanagement of electric and electronic equipment and the role of #consumer #behaviour in enabling relevant #circular #economy initiatives. Congrats to my prolific coauthor and friend Kevin van Langen !! intechopen.com/online-first/7…

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Daniel Clark "I'm proud to announce that this is the most diverse and progressive Oscars ever. Looking out I see people from all walks of life. Every demographic under the sun. Except poor people, obviously. Fuck them."