Waste
The generation of waste is one of the central concerns in urban agglomerations due to the urban population growth, economic burdens imposed on the municipal budget, and nuisances inevitably caused to the environment and local inhabitants. To optimise the system from a sustainability perspective, moving towards a more circular economy is necessary.
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URGE
URGE
This Action Planning network aims to design integrated urban policies in the building sector, a major consumer of raw materials. Since there is a gap...
BioCanteens
BioCanteens
BioCanteens Transfer Network is about ensuring the distribution of sustainable school meals in participating cities as a key lever towards the...
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