This summer, the French government and its General Secretariat for Investment launched three new calls for innovation projects on ecological transition. One of them is looking for projects contributing to the move towards a circular economy as a whole.
Read articleNowadays, 90% of all goods traded around the world are carried by sea. In France alone, a merchant vessel will dock in port every six minutes. But like all human activity, sea transport has its impact on the environment and on the climate. So faced with this, the industry is organising itself through voluntary and collaborative initiatives.
Read articleAt the last Pollutec, we were fortunate to meet Guido Locatelli, CEO of ENVIE Rhône-Alpes. He went on camera to talk about the principle of corporate citizenship.
Read articleWhile it remains too soon to assess the economic implications, the heatwaves of 2019’s summer have undeniably broken records and people have seen the direct effects at various levels. Now, we look back at the June and July episodes and their main impacts.
Read articleThe OECD defines the ocean economy as ocean-based industries together with the natural assets and ecosystem services this provides. The ocean economy has seen considerable expansion.However, this growth is under threat from damage to marine environments, linked to pollution from land-based activities and to climate change.
Read articleEuropean regulations have changed significantly in recent years. The aim is to improve waste management across the EU, and convert this into a sustainable materials management process.
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