Issue #44

RENEWABLE MATTER

2023 Europe

Nowadays, the European Union is based on a new vision of development, hinging on decarbonisation, circular economy, biodiversity protection and green cities. Issue 44 of Renewable Matter is entirely focused on the Europe of the Green Deal, which can become a global model and political inspiration. A monographic issue, produced in collaboration with the European Economic and Social Committee and previewed Brussels, on the occasion of the Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference.

Summary

EDITORIALS

Towards a Global Green Deal
Emanuele Bompan

The Circular Economy as a Pillar of the EU’s Development
Christa Schweng

THINK TANK

Full Steam Ahead for a Circular Europe!
Emanuele Bompan. Interview with Simona Bonafè

EIB: This Is How Sustainability Is Financed
Giorgio Kaldor . Interview with Ambroise Fayolle

The Secret Weapon of Climate Action
Tosca Ballerini. Interview with Freek van Eijk

INSIGHT

HOW FAR HAS THE CIRCULAR TRANSITION COME IN EUROPE?

The Netherlands, Circular by Design
Antonella Ilaria Totaro
Finland’s Roadmap Towards Transition
Ellen Naylor
Germany Bets on New Business Models
Ellen Naylor
Spain, an Unambitious Strategy
Simone Fant
France is Waging a Crusade Against Single-use Plastic
Simone Fant
Italy, a Resilient Economy in spite of Everything
Emanuele Bompan

Beyond the Linear Economy: Quo Vadis, Europa?
Giorgio Kaldor, Francesco Petrucc
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The Bioeconomy in Europe: a Steady Progress
Mario Bonaccorso

A Made-in-Europe Strategy for Carbon Markets
Emanuele Bompan

Long Live Our Things
Antonella Ilaria Totaro

A Positive Story
Giorgia Marino Interview with Cillian Lohan

The Network of Networks
Giorgia Marino

Horizon and LIFE, Directions for Use
Marco Morello

CASE STUDIES

Circularity is Rethinking the Byproduct Market
Editorial Staff

Enel Aims at Doubling Circularity
Editorial Staff

ESG, Looking for Experts
Maria Chiara Voci

Digitalisation for Circular Wastewater
Editorial Staff

Is Europe Slipping on Waste Oils?
Simone Fant

Locally-sourced Water
Editorial Staff

STARTUP
by Antonella Ilaria Totaro

High-performance Nanofibers from Gelatex Technologies
Natural, Eco-friendly Sneakers from Croatian Startup Miret
High-quality Insect Protein Products from Nasekomo
Mushroom-based Furniture and Biodegradable Packaging from RongoDesign

KRINGLOOP
An Economy for All, not Just for Some
Laxmi Haigh

CIRCULAR BY LAW
Fit for 55: EU Parliament and Council Still Divided on Renewables
Francesco Petrucci