Ideas for Europe — Europe of Cities

In the fight against climate change, increasingly more cities are focusing on sustainability – especially the ones realising the threat of rapid urban spread, greenhouse emissions, and the socio-economic issues faced by their residents as a result of these.

What are some of the most innovative sustainability efforts across Europe, and what can we learn from them?

Community development will always be an essential aspect of bettering towns and communities, which is why I tip my hat to initiatives that focus on improving lives by bettering places; communities drive placemaking.

A circular economy is vital in the fight against climate change, reports The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). According to UNECE, more world leaders are now aware of the importance of renewable energy in the fight against climate change. They are shifting focus to a circular economy to create sustainable consumption, minimise pollution and extend the lifecycle of products and services.

UNECE further states that a circular economy aims to create a competitive economy where green jobs can strive and that innovation is at the core of these economies. In the spirit of celebrating all things cutting-edge, I’ve listed five circular economy innovations currently making waves in green-focused economies.

Singapore has a unique waste management system that turns trash into energy, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. So what other systems (and policies) from around the world are leading the way in waste reduction and recovery, that we can all look to for inspiration?