Every year, the world generates over two billion tonnes of waste yet only a small percentage is effectively reducing waste upstream. According to the World Bank, global waste is expected to increase by 70% by 2050 if no action is taken.
How can systemic impact in Circular Economy be created? How does the current Circular Economy landscape in Germany contribute to systemic impact creation? And which role do Circular Social Businesses play?
How can systemic impact in Circular Economy be created? How does the current Circular Economy landscape in Germany contribute to systemic impact creation? And which role do Circular Social Businesses play?
The Innovate2PREVENT Demo Days are more than just a showcase; it is a global platform where bold ideas meet actionable impact. Hosted by Yunus Environment Hub on behalf of the PREVENT Waste Alliance, this event is a pivotal moment for the innovators pioneering circular solutions in plastics, e-waste, and digitalization. As the world grapples with the environmental crisis, their innovations pave the way for a sustainable and regenerative future.
At Yunus Environment Hub (YEH), we see social business as a dynamic and impactful way to tackle environmental challenges. As a global organization, we address critical issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution by developing innovative solutions that drive lasting change. Our work spans diverse areas, from advancing circular economy initiatives and waste management strategies to fostering social business models that create meaningful impact.
In its ninth edition, WCEF will explore the potential of tropical solutions for sustainable growth, the power of the regenerative economy and the strategies of a bioeconomy—alongside the indispensable role of the production sector in driving the transition toward a circular economy.
Yunus Environment Hub and Algramo have joined forces to drive the adoption and expansion of reuse models worldwide. With support from the Röchling Foundation, this collaboration will establish the first open-source global resource platform, equipping entrepreneurs and organizations with essential digital tools and knowledge to kickstart their reuse initiatives. By scaling reuse models, we aim to reduce single-use packaging and divert plastic waste from landfills.
With global waste set to nearly double by 2050—from 2.1 to 3.8 billion tonnes—the urgency for change is undeniable. Moving towards zero waste practices will help drive climate action. The definition of zero waste, according to the international zero waste alliance, is “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and …
The proposed international legally binding instrument (ILBI) on plastic pollution offers a critical opportunity to address a pressing environmental challenge through global cooperation. However, plastic pollution’s impacts go beyond the environment, affecting livelihoods, health, and well-being of communities worldwide, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups. The ILBI negotiations must adopt a human-centered approach, ensuring no one …
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Yunus Environment Hub has launched our new CirculaRise Course on 15 April 2024 during the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF2024. Hands on learning to build and implement inclusive, Circular Economy strategies. The CirculaRise Course by Yunus Environment Hub is unique offering that links environmental and social impact through Circular Economy and Just Transition strategies. The …
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