ICCE hosts 4th edition of India Circular Economy Forum August | 2025 The International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Government of Haryana to organise the India Circular Economy Forum (ICEF2025) — a landmark milestone in India’s sustainability journey and the first state-sponsored circular economy forum in …
Call On Zero Waste by ICCE October | 2025 Istanbul, Türkiye | 17-19 Oct’25 — The International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Global Zero Waste Forum, following its recent convening in Istanbul. This partnership marks a meaningful step forward in ICCE’s ongoing mission to accelerate Zero Waste …
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ICCE Supports Landmark Research Highlighting Regional EPR as a Scalable Solution for Small Island States Facing Plastic Pollution December | 2025 The International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) is proud to support a groundbreaking new research paper led by Common Seas and CirculEarth, which proposes a transformative and scalable approach to addressing plastic waste challenges …
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From Ideas to Impact: Asia-Pacific Leaders Convene to Accelerate Circular Transformation Asia-Pacific | 2025 Taipei: 20-22 Nov’25 The International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) was honoured to participate in the Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot 2025 (APCER & Hotspot 2025), a landmark global forum that brought together over 500 participants from more than …
Circular Venture Blueprint Launched to Strengthen Support for Circular Economy Entrepreneurs 11th Mar’25 Bengaluru / Nairobi | 11th Mar’25 The Circular Venture Blueprint, a new practical guide designed to strengthen support systems for circular economy ventures, has been officially launched following a collaborative effort by leading ecosystem organisations from Bengaluru and Nairobi. The Blueprint …
Abstract Religious artefacts such as idols, photographs, and ornate frames hold deep spiritual significance in Indian society. When damaged, faded, or no longer in use, these items often enter water bodies or landfills, creating a unique waste stream that is both culturally sensitive and environmentally impactful. This article reviews the scale of the challenge, the …
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Introduction By 2050, the world is expected to generate 3.4 billion tonnes of waste every year—a staggering figure that highlights the scale of our global waste crisis. Yet, as of today, less than one-third of this waste is managed in ways that are safe for people and the planet. The rest ends up in overflowing …
India’s waste crisis has reached a critical point, affecting urban life, the environment, and public health. Walking through Indian cities today often leaves one with a heavy heart. Streets that should be vibrant public spaces are marred by scattered plastic, open garbage dumps, and stray animals chewing on polythene in search of food. The pungent …
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AbstractSustainable fashion and the circular economy are shaping consumer behaviour like never before. The increasing demand of textile-based goods in the apparel and non-apparel industries has led to pollution emissions from manufacturing and post manufacturing processes, which have depleted natural resources and degraded the environment. As a result, the sustainability analysis now includes the pre- …
Keywords: Circular Cities, Sustainable Urban Development, Behavioural Change, Small Town Innovation 1. Introduction Circular economy cities are emerging as a key model. Today, India is at a decisive moment in its urban development. Cities are not just the engines of economic growth, innovation and cultural transition, but also centres of climate resilience, resource management and social …