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Closing the Loop: Innovation for the Circular Economy event at the European Parliament: 6th of December with Nespresso
In the framework of its cycle, Global Exchange of Crafts Makers, Dialogue Café Association and its members, based in cities of Evora, Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro organised a session on “Innovation and Circular Economy” with the aim of sharing the experiences of crafts makers in applying these concepts strategically in their business and manufacturing processes. Crafts makers that are reinventing, reusing, making more sustainable and competitive as well as bringing benefits at different levels: economy, social and cultural.
During the session, experts and crafts makers shared their thoughts and strategies followed on cutting resource use, reducing waste or boosting upcycling and recycling methods. Participants also shared successful experiences on the implementation of circular economy approaches with the aim of bringing and innovative and more sustainable creative proposal.
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In North Kazakhstan, the circular economy is thriving through the use of biomass for heat, reducing environmental impact and costs. Initiatives include a modular biomass boiler in Beskol, agricultural waste processing into fuel briquettes, and flax straw heating at a grain processing company. These efforts enhance local living conditions and demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of utilizing agricultural waste.
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Photo: UNDP Kazakhstan