The Circular Economy Summit took place at Pollutec on 28 November 2018. It gathered over 600 participants, hailing from 28 different countries, to discuss the challenges and stakes of circular economy for cities and regions.
Read articlePollutec did not wait for the concept of the circular economy to showcase materials produced from recycling or from renewable sources (i.e. bio-sourced). Recycling and recovery have been at the heart of the show for decades.
Read articleVicat is an international group of companies and a French family-run business, one that was founded close to 165 years ago, after Louis Vicat invented artificial cement in 1817. Vicat has always looked to the future and continues to develop a range of high-performance materials, products, and services tailored to match the evolutions taking place in the construction industry.
Read articleAs the social media for sustainable buildings and cities, Construction21 disseminates free information and best practices for sustainable development among actors of the building and city sectors, especially through its three databases dedicated to exemplary buildings, districts and infrastructures .
Read articleThe transport sector today accounts for 23% of global GHG emissions. In France, this level is higher, accounting for 28.5% of national emissions (2014 figure). It is therefore more than ever necessary to decarbonize transport. But in this area the strategy must be global...
Read articleSustainable cities: a major challenge for East Africa and South Africa Today over half of the world’s population is living in urban areas. According to the UNO, the proportion could reach two thirds by 2050. Africa’s urban population stands at 472 million today and could double by 2040 according to the World Bank and, as […]
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