The challengeThe construction sector is crucial to EU environmental and energy policies, as buildings are responsible for approximately 40 % of the total annual EU energy consumption and generate 36% ...

The challenge:Global water use has been growing at more than twice the rate of population increase in the last century[i]. As a result, more and more regions are experiencing water scarcity. In and ...

The challengeLinear economic models and the lifestyles that feed on them deplete finite reserves to create products that end up in landfills or incinerators. In contrast to the concept of ...

The objective of WRAP’s work is to minimise resource use, divert materials from landfill, and create a market for recycled materials. This is achieved by providing advice and support to ...

The challengeDesigners often make decisions that cause problems in the waste phase of the product which leads to non- functional, bad quality products ending up to landfill.For future designers, ...

The challengeEnvironmental problems affect urban living quality, and their impact needs to be reduced in order to achieve a sustainable future. This could include, for example,waste ...