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UK-based fintech Raylo lands €124 million as demand for tech on subscription ramps up

London-based Raylo has just raised over €124 million to fuel a circular, subscription-based approach to tech products. The fintech startup has also earned itself B-Corp certification for its more sustainable approach to tech ownership.  When it comes to consumer goods, there are two defining trends that stand out at the moment: sustainability and affordability. It… …

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Eco labelling is setting fashion circularity in motion 

With great gusto, the French government is building a new ecological model where the sustainability specifications of consumer products, such as garments, shoes and home textiles, are clearly flagged to shoppers. The broader vision behind new legislation is that industry and consumers will gradually switch away from the wastefulness of linear consumption, towards more sustainable, …

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Towards a new future of commerce that is circular, sustainable and pre-loved | Interview with the founder & CEO of Faircado

Over the course of 2022, the word sustainability cemented itself in our vocabulary and we all became more and more aware of the need to embed more sustainable and conscious decisions into our everyday lives as the reality of the climate crisis became even more apparent and concerning. In the grand scheme of things, consumers… …

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New members of the Unicorn Club: 10 European unicorn stories from 2022

As the year wraps up to a close, we’re reflecting on what’s gone on in Europe’s startup ecosystem. It’s been a pretty interesting year, to say the least, and we’ve been at the front lines of bringing you all the recent and more important updates as they come.  From shocking exits and acquisition deals and… …

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Finnish startup Cactos raises €2.5 million to tackle the energy crisis with second-life Tesla batteries

Cactos, a Finnish startup wanting to finish unsustainable energy practices has just raised €2.5 million of new capital. The greentech startup turns second-life EV batteries into smart energy storage units, creating a circular, more efficient energy system for Europe. Winter is coming, energy bills are rising and the green transition is more urgent than ever… …

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First roundtable on Circularity in special category waste

First round table on Circularity in special category waste , 11th Nov’ 22 International Council for Circular Economy was invited for the first round table on Circularity in special category waste. The discussions were around the issues and challenges in the implementation of extended producer responsibility-based market mechanism and circular economy action plan: An industry perspective. …

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Estonian-founded Yaga raises €2.2 million to take social e-commerce movement to emerging markets

Impact-driven startup Yaga has just raised €2.2 million for its social e-commerce platform. The Estonian-born startup is on a mission to bring the digital approach to second-hand fashion to emerging markets, making the circular revolution a global movement.  Transitioning to a circular economy is one of the most efficient ways to make life and society… …

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Call for Research Papers: Transitioning towards a Circular Economy – Opportunities & Challenges

All that you need to know about Call for Research Papers : Transitioning towards a Circular Economy – Opportunities & Challenges MET Institute of Management (MET), Mumbai Transitioning towards a Circular Economy – Opportunities & Challenges MET Institute of Management, Mumbai and the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE- largest international network for professionals, corporates …

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Smart Urbanation

7th SMART URBANATION 2022 26th August 2022 l Jade Ballroom l Sahara Star, Mumbai, India As Smart Cities Mission completes seven years, SMART URBANATION provided a platform to discuss altering priorities & adopting intelligent technologies to deliver mandated outcomes and the event was supported by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Ministry …

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